Performance Series Network Video Recorder User Guide 
 
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Starting and Shutting Down the NVR 
Starting the NVR 
1.  Verify that the NVR is connected to an appropriate power source. 
2.  Turn on the power switch on the rear panel to start the NVR. 
 
Note  The beep at startup is normal. 
 
Shutting Down the NVR 
 
Note 
To shut down the NVR, you must be logged in as the admin 
user or have shutdown privileges assigned to you. See 
Configuring Account Settings on page 126. 
 
To prevent damage to the hard drive, follow these steps to shut down the NVR: 
1.  In live view mode, click anywhere on the screen to display the shortcut menu, and then 
click Main Menu. 
2.  In the Main Menu window, click Shutdown. 
3.  In the Shutdown window, click Shutdown or Reboot. 
4.  Enter the admin password (the default password is 1234), and then click OK.