Digital Video Recorder User Manual
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR
Purpose
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR.
Before you start
Check that the voltage of the extra power supply is the same with the DVR’s requirement, and the
ground connection is working properly.
Starting up the 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.
Step 2 Turn on the power switch on the rear panel, and the Power indicator LED should turn on
indicating that the unit begins to start up.
Step 3 After startup, the Power indicator LED remains on.
Shutting down the DVR
There are two proper ways to shut down the DVR. To shut down the DVR:
OPTION 1: Standard shutdown
Step 1 Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 2-1 Shutdown Menu
Step 2 Select the
Shutdown
button.
Step 3 Click the
Yes
button.
Step 4 Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the note appears.
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