Digital Video Recorder Quick Start Guide 
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Chapter 3 Menu Operation 
Startup 
Proper startup is crucial to expand the life of DVR. It is HIGHLY recommended to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with the 
device. 
 Plug power supply into an electrical outlet. 
 Press the power button (certain models may have power button on the front or rear panel). The device begins to start. 
Activate Your Device 
No operation is allowed before activation. For the first-time access, it requires to set an admin password for device activation. You 
can also activate the device via web browser, SADP or client software. 
 Enter the same password in Create New Password and Confirm New Password. 
 Enter the password in IP Camera Activation to activate the IP camera(s) connected to the device. 
 Click OK to save the password and activate the device. 
  
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum 
of  8  characters,  including  at  least  three  of the  following  categories:  upper  case  letters,  lower  case  letters,  numbers,  and  special 
characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the 
high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product. 
 
 Set Admin Password 
Set Unlock Pattern 
For the Admin user, you can set the unlock pattern for device login after it is activated. 
 Use mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when the pattern is done. 
   
 
The pattern shall have 4 dots at least. 
 
Each dot can be connected for once only. 
 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it.