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QUICK START GUIDE
1.1 – BASIC CONNECTIVITY
To get started quickly with the Storage Options 8 Channel CCTV DVR, follow these instructions:
1.
Connect a camera to the “Video In 1” socket.
2.
Connect a computer monitor to the “VGA” socket.
AND / OR
Connect a television to the “Video Out” socket.
NOTE
You must select the correct input on your monitor / television to view the DVR system. Refer to its
manual for instructions on how to do this.
3.
Connect the DVR and camera to a mains supply.
Refer to section “
1.3 – Power Connection Diagram
” (page 8) for more information.
4.
Switch on the DVR via the ON/OFF switch.
Refer to section “
6.1 – Front Panel
” (page 12) for more information.
5.
Set the date and time.
Refer to section “
7.10 – Date / Time
” (page 27) for more information.
6.
Format (prepare) the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Refer to section “
7.7 – HDD Management
” (page 25) for more information.