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Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of your DVR.
To startup your DVR:
1. Ensure 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 unit.
2. Turn on the switch on rear panel
3. After startup, the Status indicator LED will remain green.
There are two proper ways to shut down DVR:
• OPTION 1: Shutdown in Menu
1. Enter the Shutdown menu, shown in Figure 1 by clicking on Menu > Shutdown.
Figure 1. Shutdown Menu
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Message “Are you sure you want to shut down now?” will popup.
4. Click “Yes” and message “Please shut down power!” will popup.
5. Turn off switch on rear panel.
• OPTION 2: Manual Shutdown
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds.
2. Enter the administrator’s username and password in the dialog box for authentication.
3. Message “Are you sure you want to shut down now?” will popup.
4. Click “Yes” then message “Please shut down power!” will pop up.
5. Turn off switch on rear panel.
Rebooting and Locking Your DVR
While in the Shutdown menu (Figure 1), you may also reboot or lock your DVR. Locking your DVR will return you to
the Live Preview mode, which will require a user name and password to exit out of it. The Reboot button will reboot
your DVR.
To reboot or lock your DVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu by clicking Menu > Shutdown.
2. Select the Lock button to lock the DVR or the Reboot button to reboot the DVR.
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