First Alert DigitalDVR PRO-D1610 - Manual (Page 7)

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initial setup
system operation
Step 2 ... system start up
Power On/Off
To power the system On/Off, connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear
panel. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading
sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.
Default Video Output
The default video output for the DVR system is VGA. If you connect a BNC
(CVBS) monitor on initial setup, you will need to use the mouse “Scroll Wheel”
to switch to the BNC output to be able to use the mouse. Roll the mouse “Scroll
Wheel” backward to go to BNC and forward to go to VGA. The REMARK screen
is shown on startup.
Password
ATTENTION: By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need
to enter a password when accessing any system menus. However, for security
purposes, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on the system using
the Password Menu. See “Password” section for details on setting up passwords.
Click APPLY to access the menus or click EXIT to cancel password setup and
return to the LIVE VIEW screen.
Standby Mode
The system can also be put into Standby Mode. Power will remain to the system
but will not be recording. To start/stop Standby Mode:
1. Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or the STANDBY button on
the remote control until the prompt closes. The system enters standby mode.
You can also enter Standby mode through the Quick Access Menu. See below.
2. To exit standby mode, press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or
remote control until the system beeps. The system will begin powering up.
Main Menu Access
To open the Main Menu: Right-click anywhere on-screen to open the Quick Access
Menu and select MAIN MENU (mouse only), or press the MENU button on the remote
control or front panel of the system.
NOTE: If passwords are enabled on the system, you need to enter the 1-8 digit
numerical password to open the Main Menu.
Main Menu
1. DISPLAY: Configure Display Setup
2. RECORD: Configure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record modes,
and enable/disable audio recording. Note: Audio capable cameras (not included) are
required for audio recording on the system.
3. NETWORK: Configure Network Setup
4. SEARCH: Search for recorded video on the system.
5. DEVICES: Opens DEVICE MANAGEMENT Menu. Configure HDD, ALARM, MOBILE,
MOTION and PTZ.
6. SYSTEM: Opens the SYSTEM SETUP Menu, which lets you set the system language,
date and time, device IDs and passwords, system maintenance, configure video set-
tings and gather system information like serial number and software version.
User Login Menu
No HDD installed
NOTE: If there is no HDD
installed, or the HDD is
not recognized, or the
HDD is not formatted
it will display a red 【 H】 in the video
preview interface. You must format the
HDD in the DVR before first use. See:
Menu > HDD management > Format.
After formatting, the system will restart.
Quick Access Menu
Quick Access Menu
When using the mouse, use the Quick Access Menu to
access several system options, including the Main Menu.
• MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu
• MENU LOCK: Logs current user off the system. Re-login required.
• MULTIPICTURE: Configures Channels to display in Live View
• PTZ : Opens the PTZ control menu
• VIDEO SEARCH: Open the Search Menu to view recorded video
• MUTE: Mute listen-in audio on the system. Recording of audio is
still enabled.
• START RECORD: Start manual recording
• STOP RECORD: Stop manual recording
• START CRUISE or STOP CRUISE: Toggles between both com-
mands. Click to start preset PTZ Camera motion. When Cruise is
started and you bring up this Quick Access Menu again, the option
will now show STOP CRUISE.
• STANDBY: Puts system in standby mode.
• VIDEO SEQUENCE: Rotates through ONE CHANNEL,
FOUR CHANNEL and NINE CHANNEL Live View Screens.
Main Viewing Screen
Showing No HDD in DVR
Switch between VGA to BNC Output
Main Menu