Mace DVR1604RW - Manual (Page 13)

DVR1604RW Digital Video Recorder
Operational Manual © 2004 Mace Security Products 13
1. Start/close the recorder
Start the recorder
Plug in the power line; switch on the power button at the back of the recorder; power indicator
light on; DVR on; default single window for the video output displays; press Enter the Log-in
screen appears on Monitor; If the starting time is within the programmed recording time, the
system will start recording function automatically. Channel indicator lights will indicate the
cameras in record mode. The system will work in a normal manner.
Note: if the system stops during HDD Boot detection, the HDD may not be installed right and
please check the HDD connections (Ribbon and Power Connections). *Please unplug the 120VAC
power supply during HDD installation*
1.2 Enter the setting menu
Before you enter the menu, you must input the password. There are two levels of password — User
password and Administrator password.
Administrator password
General user password
If input the user password, you have to input again at the next login; you are also not
allowed to enter system setting and admin setting.
Note: For the consideration of security, please change the Administrator password in
admin settings . Refer to Chapter 4 Front Panel Menu Operation for details.
1.3 Turning off the DVR
Press the POWER key on the front panel for 4 seconds to stop the current operations. Then switch
off the power button at the DVR rear to turn off the power .
1.4 Power off recovery
When the power is cut off abnormally, the recorder will recall its last state and continue where it left
off. The state indicator light is the same as it was before the power off .