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3.2 Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR.
To start your DVR:
Step 1
Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY
recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction
with the device. The Power button) on the front panel should be red, indicating the
device is receiving the power.
Step 2
Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The
unit will begin to start.
After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including
modifying password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and
recording.
To shut down the DVR:
Step 1
Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 3-2
Shutdown
Step 2
Select the
Shutdown
button.
Step 3
Click the
Yes
button.
3.3 Activate Your Device
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No
operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser,
SADP or client software.
Step 1
Enter the admin password twice.
