COP-USA Panda DVR - Manual (Page 7)

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5. OPERATION
5.1 Power On
1. To power-up, connect to a AC power outlet.
NOTE 1: Each time after powering on, the system will auto-detect its peripherals. The REC LED
will flash indicating the SD card is proceeding with testing (complete boot time is several seconds)
When an image file error has been detected, the system will initiate auto repair.
2. After powering on, the system automatically enters live monitoring. When the
system is currently under schedule recording, it automatically will enter record mode.
3. “ ” icon shown on the status line, indicates that SD card is operating normally.
4. When SD card is not inserted or there is an error on the SD card, the Rec indicator will
flash quickly. Please re-format before proceeding.
5. You can play while the SD card is “read only”, but you cannot record; and Rec
indicator will flash quickly.
6. Should a power-loss occur, the system automatically returns to the previous recording mode.
Do not withdraw the CF card while booting. It may destroy the data stored within the CF card.
5.2 Live Mode
Live mode is the default setup after system start-up.
• Time Display: System Date and Time.
Button Lock: Indicates all buttons are locked (buttons are ineffective).
Video Status: Indicates external camera connection.