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System Contents
The DGN216 box should include the items listed below. Please take a moment to verify that no items are missing from the
package.
NOTE: KEEP THE KEYS IN A SAFE PLACE. THEY ARE NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION / REMOVAL OF THE HARD
DISK DRIVE.
Getting Started
If the purchased DVR model did not contain a hard disk drive, please refer to Appendix #1 for HDD installation
instructions.
1. Connect video sources and monitor(s) following the configuration example shown in
Appendix # 2
.
2. Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Adapter and plug into an electrical outlet. A Red LED indicator light will be
ON to indicate that the DVR is in Standby mode.
3. Press the Power button. The POWER LED will turn from red to orange, and other red LED indicators will turn ON.
Note: the system takes approximately 5 to 15 seconds to power up. During the power-up, you will see the following
messages: “HDD Detecting”, followed by “Master HDD Connected”.
Once connected, the POWER LED will change to green, and red indicator lights will be ON next to the Alarm and Timer
buttons.
NOTE: IF YOU GET THE MESSAGE “HDD NOT FOUND”, PLEASE SEE APPENDIX #1 AS THE HDD IS LIKELY NOT
INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
DGN216 Digital Video Recorder
2 - 80 GB Hard Disk Drives are included
Installation / User Manual
Power Adapter and Cord
2 Keys for
Hard Drive Cartridge
