TruVision DVR 11 and DVR 11c User Manual  15 
Chapter 3  
Getting started 
Turning on and off the DVR 
Before starting the power up process, connect at least one monitor to the video 
out or the VGA interface. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the user interface 
and operate the device. Also connect at least one camera. 
The DVR auto-detects the video mode (PAL or NTSC) on startup.  
It comes equipped with a universal power supply that will auto-sense 110/240 V, 
60/50 Hz. 
Note: It is recommended that an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is used in 
conjunction with the device. 
To turn on the DVR: 
Turn on the DVR using the power switch on the back panel. Once it is powered 
up, the status LEDs on the front panel will light up. All connected cameras are 
displayed on-screen. The DVR automatically begins recording. 
To turn off the DVR: 
1.  In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click Menu. The main menu 
window appears.  
2.  Select the Power Manager icon. 
3.  In the Shutdown popup menu, select Shutdown. Click Yes to confirm 
shutdown. 
To reboot the DVR: 
1.  In live view mode, right-click the mouse and click Menu. The main menu 
window appears.  
2.  Select the Power Manager icon. 
3.  In the Shutdown popup menu, select Reboot. Click Yes to confirm shutdown.