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R4, R8, R16 DVR V8.1.0 User Manual
SECTION 2: INITIAL SETUP
SECTION 2
Initial Setup
When the DVR is first powered on, it must be activated. Activation sets the
admin
user password and a Lock Pattern if used.
After Activation, you can use the Wizard to setup the basic configuration of the system, including network parameters, time,
cameras, etc.
2.1 Activation
When the DVR powers on, a “
SYSTEM INITIALIZING
” splash screen normally appears within 3 minutes. If it is the first time
powering on the recorder, an activation screen will open. You must use this menu to setup an
admin
password for the system, and
an
Unlock Pattern
, if preferred, for quickly accessing the configuration menus if the recorder.
1. In the screen shown above, enter your
admin
password in the
New Admin Password
and
Confirm Password
fields (see
below). Ensure that the
Password Strength
of your password is at least
Medium
(preferably
Strong
).
NOTE
If you forget your password, you will be unable to login the system, please contact your vendor to reset the password.
