
APPENDIX A: FAQ’S
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APPENDIX A: FAQ’s
1.
The DVR does not start after connecting the power, what is wrong?
a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough
power. Please change the adapter.
b. The DVR may not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge protector
it is attached to.
c. There could be a problem with the system board on the DVR
2.
The indicator lights of the DVR are on, but no output. Why?
a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough
power. Please change the adapter
b. The video format of the DVR is different from that of the monitor.
c. Connection problem. Please check the cable and the ports of the monitor
and DVR.
3.
Why are no images displayed on some or all of the channels of the DVR?
a. Connection problem. Please check the cables and the ports of camera and
DVR.
b. Camera problem. Please check the cameras by attaching them directly to TV
or working port on DVR.
c. The video format (NTSC/PAL) of the DVR is different from that of the
cameras. Please change DVR video format.
4.
Cannot find HDD
a. The power adapter is not providing enough power, or the adapter is not
getting enough power from the outlet
b. Connection problem. Please check the power and data cables on the HDD.
c. The HDD is damaged. Try a new one.
5.
I cannot record, what could be the problem?
a. HDD is not formatted. Please format it manually first.
b. The record function is not enabled or setup correctly. Please refer to 3.3
Recording.
c. HDD is full and recycle function is not enabled. Please refer to 4.3.4 Recycle
Recording.
d. The HDD is damaged. Try a new one.
6.
I cannot use the mouse, what could be the problem?
a. Wait 5 minutes after mouse connected and then try.
b. Mouse is not securely connected. Plug/unplug several times.
c. The mouse is incompatible with the system. Please try another mouse.