TruVision DVR 12 User Manual
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Chapter 3
Getting started
Turning on and off the recorder
Before starting the power up process, connect at least one monitor to the video
out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface
and operate the device. Also connect at least one camera.
The recorder auto-detects the video mode (PAL or NTSC) on startup.
It comes equipped with a universal power supply that will auto-sense 110/240 V,
60/50 Hz.
Note:
It is recommended that an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used in
conjunction with the device.
To turn on the recorder:
Turn on the recorder using the power switch on the back panel. Once it is
powered up, the status LEDs on the front panel will light up. All connected
cameras are displayed on-screen. The recorder automatically begins recording.
To turn off the recorder:
1. In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click
Menu
. The main menu
window appears.
2. Select the
Power Manager
icon.
3. In the Shutdown popup menu, select
Shutdown
. Click
Yes
to confirm
shutdown.
To reboot the recorder:
1. In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click
Menu
. The main menu
window appears.
2. Select the
Power Manager
icon.
3. In the Shutdown popup menu, select
Reboot
. Click
Yes
to confirm shutdown.
