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Chapter4 Basic Operation Guide
4.1 Power on
Note: Please make sure that the power supply matches DVR and AC adapter
is connected correctly. Before switching DVR on, please connect one monitor
through VOUT or VGA interface. Otherwise, you can not see graphic user
interface and operate the device.
If [POWER] lamp is off, please follow the steps below:
Step1: Connect power supply correctly;
Step2: Switch on the power button on the rear panel.
When DVR is started,[POWER]lamp is green. If the HDD is not installed or
detected, the information “No Disk A
×
” will be seen in the lower right corner of the
preview screen.
4.2 Preview
DVR will enter the preview mode after started.
On preview screen, you can see date, time, and camera icon.
Set system date and time in “Camera”
→
“Date OSD” menu, please refer to 5.5;
Change camera name in “Camera” menu, please refer to 5.5
On the screen, you will see record and alarm status of each camera. Shown as
Fig.4.1 below, these two kinds of status will alternate automatically.
Press [A] key to display or hide the camera status bar.
Fig. 4.1 Recording Status