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System Start Up
Power On/Off
To power the system On/Off, connect the power
cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. Flip
the toggle switch on in the back of the DVR. At
startup, the system performs a basic system check
and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few
moments, the system loads a live display view.
INITIAL SETUP
SYSTEM OPERATION
Quick Access Menu
When using the mouse, use the Quick Access Menu
to access several system options, including the
Main Menu. Select one of the following options:
•
ID:
Displays DVR ID#
•
Setting:
Opens the main system menu
•
PTZ:
Opens the PTZ control menu
•
Record:
Allows the user to start the
record for any or all channels.
•
Playback:
Open the Search Menu
and playback recorded video
•
Net Status:
Network status
•
Snapshot:
Allows you to take a snapshot
of the channel that the cursor is on
•
Set Video:
Adjust video image brightness
contrast and saturation by channel
•
Layout:
Provides a choice of viewing
channels on the monitor
• Split 4
Allows viewing of channels 1 through 4
• Split 8
Allows viewing of channels 1
through 8, with channel 1 in large view mode
• Split 9
Allows viewing of
channels in a 3 x 3 channel grid
•
Shutdown:
Allows a choice of logging out,
powering down or restarting the DVR system
User Login
Password
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on
the system. You do not need to enter a password
when accessing any system menus. However, for
security purposes, it is highly recommended to
enable passwords on the system using the Password
Menu. See “Password” section for details on setting
up passwords. Right click and select Login. No
password is required when no password is set up.
Right click again to show the quick access menu
Main Viewing Screen
User Login Menu
Power Switch
NOTE: Powering down stops the system. The power LED is still
on. The only way to fully power down the system is by turning the
power off & on with the power switch on the back of the DVR.