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Chapter 3 getting started, Turning on and off the recorder – Interlogix TruVision DVR 12 User Manual User Manual

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Chapter 3

Getting started

Turning on and off the recorder

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 recorder 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 recorder:

Turn on the recorder 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 recorder automatically begins recording.

To turn off the recorder:

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 recorder:

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.