Digimerge VCD304161 User manual

V
CD 300 Series
4/8/16 Channel Network DVR
Models: VCD304161, VCD308161, VCD316161
Installation / User Manual
Digimerge Technologies Inc.
V.103105

WARNING
TO REDUCE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all local codes.

Cautions
Read Before System Operation
Follow these details to prevent material damage or personal injury.
Signs of Caution and Warning
Warning: This sign indicates that the user could die or be seriously wounded if not used or
installedproperly.
Caution: This sign indicates that the user could be wounded or could expect property damage
ifnotusedorinstalledproperly.
Warning: Do not expose the product to fog, rain or too much humid to decrease danger from
electricshockorfire.
Important Safeguards
Warning
1. Change the battery after turning the off the power of the product.
2. Check the polarity of the lithium battery while changing.
3. Change the battery with the same one, which is in the product or with the similar type recommended by your vendor.
4. Dispose of the changed battery according to the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
※There is danger of explosion when instructions are not followed.
General Warning
Warning
1. Use the power cord, which is supplied or recommended by the supplier.
It may cause fire.
2. Do not dismantle or assemble the product.
It may cause malfunction or fire.
3. Enquire from your vendor for repair.
It may cause electric shock or fire if the repair is not done properly.
4. Do not touch the product with wet hands.
It may cause malfunction or electric shock.
5. Matters must be ensured to a professional for product installation.
It may cause malfunction, electric shock or fire.
6. Consult the place of purchase if the need for installation arises.
Delinquent installation may be the reason for malfunction, electric shock or fire.
7. Ground applies to video products equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug having a third (grounding) pin.
This plug only fits into a grounding-type power outlet.
If grounding is not done, it may cause malfunction or electric shock.
8. Ground connection must not touch gas pipe, water pipe or telephone line.
If grounding is not done properly, it may cause electric shock.
9. Prevent metallic foreign substance from going inside the product.
It may cause malfunction or electric shock.
10. Do not spray insecticide or flammable spray while driving.
It may cause fire.
11. Prevent water from entering inside electrical parts.
Clean with a dry towel or malfunction or electric shock could result.

Caution
1. Use the power cord, which is supplied or recommended by the supplier.
The internal fan rotates at high speed and may cause an accident.
2. Do not drop, give strong vibration, or shock to the product.
It may cause malfunction.
3. The air inhaler of the front panel and air outlet of the back panel must not be blocked during installation.
The internal temperature of the product would be greater than allowable and could cause malfunction or
fire.
4. Do not touch the product or the power cord when there is thunder.
It may cause electric shock.
5. Do not install the product near or on top of heating source.
The internal temperature of the product would be greater than allowable and could cause malfunction or
fire.
6. Do not install the product on inclined or unstable location or where vibration could be committed.
It may cause malfunction.
Cautions about the Power
Warning
1. Must use the outlet of the grounding to connect the power cord.
It may cause fire.
2. Do not connect on the middle of power cord or use extension cord.
It may generate heat or cause fire.
3. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
It may cause electric shock.
4. Keep power cord dry and protect from humidity.
It may generate heat or cause fire. The power cord is not waterproof.
5. Hold the body of the plug while removing the power plug.
Do not pull the power cord. Damage to the power cord may generate heat or cause fire.
6. Check the power plug regularly.
Humidity and moderation in smoking may cause fire.
7. Remove power cord from outlet when product is not used for a long time.
It may cause short-circuit or electric shock.
Caution
1. Do not turn off the power by removal of the power plug.
To turn off the power, click the power button from the front panel.
When the system stops abnormally, the power button might not work. Click power button for 5 full seconds to turn
power off.
2. Do not cut off the power artificially, or give shock or vibration to unit while the hard disk is activating.
It may cause hard disk failure or loss of data.

Category
1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 0
2. EXPLANATIONS FOR EACH FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 1
2.1 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 IR REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 PTZ CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES.......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 SYSTEM STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN ............................................................................................................................................11
4. OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 LOG IN........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2 REAL TIME LIVE MODE .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 RECORDING IMAGE PLAYBACK MODE ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 SEARCH RECORDING IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
5. SETTING ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 RECORDER -GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.2 RECORDER-TIME &DAT E .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 RECORDER-BACKUP................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.4 RECORDER-DISK FORMAT.......................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.5 DELETING HARD DRIVE DATA AND SETUP CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 34
5.6 RECORDER-PASSWORDS............................................................................................................................................................. 35
5.7 RECORDER-LOG OFF.................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.8 CAMERA-COMMON .................................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.9 CAMERA-RECORDING ................................................................................................................................................................ 44
5.10 CAMERA-SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
5.11 CAMERA-COLOR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.12 CAMERA-PTZ............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
5.13 CAMERA-AUDIO ........................................................................................................................................................................ 53
5.14 ALARM IN/OUT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.15 ALARM-MOTION ALARM ........................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.16 ALARM-VIDEO LOSS .................................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.17 ALARM-SMART ALARM ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.18 NETWORK-IP SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.19 NETWORK-DYNAMIC IP SERVER ............................................................................................................................................... 60
5.20 NETWORK-EVENT NOTIFICATION............................................................................................................................................... 61
5.21 SYSTEM-SYSTEM INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 63
5.22 SYSTEM-SYSTEM LOG................................................................................................................................................................ 64
5.23 SYSTEM-SYSTEM UPGRADE ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
5.24 SYSTEM-IMPORT SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
5.25 SYSTEM-EXPORT SETUP............................................................................................................................................................. 68
5.26 SYSTEM-FACTORY DEFAULT ...................................................................................................................................................... 69
6. REMOTE SETTING............................................................................................................................................. 70
6.1 REMOTE SYSTEM SETTING. ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
6.2 IF THE VCD SERIES IS CONNECTED TO A NETWORK,SOME OF THE SYSTEM SETTINGS CAN BE CHANGED FROM
REMOTE SITES,USING THE INTERNET EXPLORER WEB BROWSER.ENTER THE IP ADDRESS OF THE VCD SERIES DVR
FOLLOWED BY “:2000” IN THE ADDRESS BAR OF INTERNET EXPLORER.PORT 2000 IS THE DEFAULT PORT. ...................................... 70
6.3 REMOTE MONITORING ............................................................................................................................................................... 71

7. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................. 73
7.1 LIST OF MULTILANGUAGE AND SPECIAL LETTERS FOR CAMERA INPUT TITLE.......................................................................... 73
7.2 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 74
8. APPENDIX II......................................................................................................................................................... 75
8.1 INSTALLING A SECOND HARD DRIVE ON THE VCD 300 SERIES DVR ..................................................................................... 75
8.2 LIST OF THE PORTS TO BE OPENED ON THE ROUTER FOR INTERNET CONNECTION.................................................................... 76
8.3 HOW TO CONFIGURE,RECORD,PLAYBACK AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ON THE DVR THROUGH THE NETWORK ..................... 77
8.4 HOW TO VIEW AND LISTEN TO THE AUDIO USING THE REMOTE AGENT SOFTWARE ON THE NETWORK. ................................... 78
8.5 HOW TO SETUP CONTINUOUS +MOTION ALARM RECORDING ON THE VCD 300 SERIES........................................................... 79
9. WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................................... 82

1. System Structure and Installation
The following accessories are supplied with the VCD series digital video recorder. Keep the carton and
packaging materials for moving or storage purposes later.
Note If any of these items are missing or damaged, notify your vendor immediately.
Qty Accessories
1 User Manual
1 IR Remote Controller
1 Remote Agent CD
1 Power cable
2 Power battery (AAA Size)
1 Rack Mount Set
2 I/O Terminal Block

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2. Explanations for each function
2.1 Front Panel
The buttons on both the front panel of the VCD and IR Remote Controller have the same functions. Each
button can activate different functions. The main functions of each button are shown below.
No. Buttons Functions
1 CD-RW Backup the recording image by internal CD-RW. (Option)
2 Network LED LED is lit while the network client(s) (RemoteAgent) is connected to the system.
3 Alarm LED LED is lit when the sensor signal is inputted to the connected system.
4 HDD LED Shows if the camera image is being stored into or retrieved from the HDD (Hard
Disk Drive).
5 Power LED Shows Power On/Off status of the system (GREEN: Working, RED: Stand-by).
6 USB Port USB interface Port to connect to external storage equipment.
7 Remote Control
Receiver Receives input signal of the Remote Controller
8 Power Button Use to turn the Power On/Off.
9 Select Channel
The channel image will change when the corresponding up, down, left and right
button is pressed. This is same as using cursor key (direction key) on the main
screen.
10 ENTER Button Use to enter detail menu, go into the next stage, select or set value.
11 RETURN Button Use to exit from the setting menu or to cancel setting value.
12 SETUP Menu to set user environment of the system.
13 Screen Mode Selection Select the screen mode from 1, 4, 8 and PIP screen.
14 SEQ Button Automatic time sequencing for monitor images.
15 Playback / Pause Playback recorded images/pause.
16 SEARCH Search recorded images
17 Shuttle Shuttle (outer dial): Speed up the playback speed of the image (2~32X).
18 Jog Jog (inner dial): playback frame by frame.

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2.1.1. CD-RW (Option)
The VCD series system can select the CD-RW as an Option. Use the CD-RW to backup the recorded image.
Refer to “Image Backup” for a detailed explanation.
2.1.2. Network LED
LED is blue when the system is connected to any network client (RemoteAgent). Light is automatically out
when all clients are disconnected.
2.1.3. Alarm LED
LED is lit if the system’s connected Alarm activates.
2.1.4. HDD LED
LED is blue when the camera image is being stored into or retrieved from the HDD. So, even though the system
is continuously recording, the HDD LED is only lit when actual data is recorded in the HDD. Usually, the LED will
be flickering, and this is normal.
2.1.5. Power LED
LED to show the power input and status of the system. The LED is red when the system is in stand-by
position, but is green when the system is working and power is being supplied.
2.1.6. USB Port
Used to backup recorded images on the VCD series by using a USB storage device. A system software
upgrade is possible with a USB storage device.
Note Refer to “Image Backup” for detailed explanation of USB storage devices supported by EM-3000 series.
2.1.7. Remote Controller Receiver
VCD can be operated conveniently, using the remote controller. Receives input signal from the remote
controller
2.1.8. Power Button
Connect the power cable of the product before pressing this button to turn the power on and off.
2.1.9. Select Channel
These buttons are used to change the channel images. The Left/Right button is used to change the channel
on 1- screen mode or PIP mode, and Up/Down button is used to change PIP channel from PIP mode. These
buttons are also used to move the cursor in the “Setting” mode, up, down, left, or right, and also to increase
or decrease the setting value.
2.1.10. ENTER Button
The [Enter] button is used to go to the next stage, select value or settings.
2.1.11. RETURN Button
Use to cancel the password just typed at the setting menu or return to previous menu.
2.1.12. SETUP
Set the environment of the VCD system according to the user requirement. Refer to “Setting” for detailed
explanation.
2.1.13. Screen Mode Selection
Screen mode can be selected from the monitor screen. Whenever the buttons is pressed, it will change in
sequence in 1, 4, 8 and PIP screen.

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2.1.14. SEQ Button
Press SEQ Button and the screen will automatically changes. Refer to “Settings” for automatic sequencing interval
(does not work on 4 split screen mode).
2.1.15. Playback / Pause
Playback recorded screen. The corresponding channel can be playback in 1 screen mode or PIP screen and all
the channels can be playback in 4 or 8 channels at once.
2.1.16. SEARCH
Search the recorded image by date and time. Refer to “Recording Image Playback Mode” for detailed image
searching method.
2.1.17. Shuttle
Jog/Shuttle dial is used to playback recording images. The inner dial is called Jog and the outer dial is called
Shuttle. The Jog/Shuttle dial has two kinds of functions. The Shuttle is used to speed up the playback speed
of images by turning it clockwise or anti-clockwise. Playback speed is indicated as x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 on the
lower end of the screen.
2.1.18. Jog
The Jog is used to find the recording image frame by frame. Turn the Jog dial clockwise or anti-clockwise
(only I-Frame is playback during anti-clockwise) to see the image frame by frame during the pause state.

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2.2 IR Remote Controller
The function buttons on the IR Remote Controller are the same functions on the front panel, as shown below.
No. Functions
1 Activating LED
2 Power Button
3 SETUP (Use the Preset Button while using the
PTZ )
4 PTZ
5 Screen Mode Selection (1/4/8/PIPscreen sequence
button)
6 Number Input Button
7 Digital Zoom Button
8 ZOOM IN (enlarge) /ZOOM OUT(decrease)
9 IRIS+ (Open) / IRIS – (Close)
10 FOCUS NEAR / FAR
11 Direction Key
12
RETURN
(Use the 4 diagonal direction key button while using
the PTZ)
13 SEARCH Button
14 Playback Backwards Frame by Frame
15 Playback Forward Frame by Frame
16 Playback/ Pause Button
17 Fast Playback Forward Button
18 Fast Playback Backwards Button
19 EVENT Button
20 BACKUP Button
21 F/O/E Button
22 RETURN
23 OSD Button
24 SEQ Button
25 F1 (Use to enter ID)
26 F2 (Use to enter ID)
Note F/O/E Button (use only on remote controller)
The object in the recorded image might show the feathering effect during frame playback because images at
704x480(PAL:704×576) resolution have higher vertical resolution than 704x240(PAL:704×288) or 352×240
(PAL:352×288). The feathering of the image can be solved when only one of two Fields (Odd, Even Field) is
selected. Default is frame playback. When the button is pressed, it will change to Odd Field Playback->
Even Field Playback-> Frame Playback order.
Note To use the IR Remote Controller, set the initial ID the same as the ID in SETUP-> RECORDER->
GENERAL->IR REMOTE CONTROLLER. The user requires setting the ID only once. Refer to the next page
for detailed information about ID input.

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Note Number Button
Change the channel on the 1-screen mode. Press the number buttons for 1~4 channels to see the
corresponding channels. Also used to set the setting value on the “Setup” menu.
Direction Key Button
The direction key activates differently for Realtime Image/Playback Mode, Setup Menu Mode, Search Menu
Mode and Digital Zoom Mode. The Digital Zoom Mode only activates in Realtime Image Mode, Recording
Image Playback Mode and 1-screen mode. Thus, change the screen to 1-screen mode to activate the direction
key.
On RealTime Image/Playback Mode On Digital Zoom Mode
Right Side Direction Key: Increase the channel on
screen
Up, Down, Left, Right Button: To Move Direction
Left Side Direction Key: Decrease the channel on
screen
Enter ( ) Button: PIP Screen On/Off
Up Side Direction Key Button: Increase PIP channel
on PIP Mode.
Zoom In/Out Button: To Decrease or Enlarge
Screen
Down Side Direction Button: Decrease PIP channel
on PIP Mode
Diagonal Direction Button: Return
Setup Menu, Search Menu Mode PTZ Mode
Up, Down, Left, Right Button: To Move direction Up, Down, Left, Right Button: To Move Direction
Diagonal Direction Button: Return Diagonal Direction Button: To move Direction
2.2.1. Setting IR Remote Controller
As one IR Remote Controller can control several DVR’s, the ID will have to be assigned to use each Remote
Controller on each product.
The following method below is to set the ID on the IR Remote Controller. Default ID will be 00.
1. Insert the battery into the IR Remote Controller (AAA Size×2).
2. Press both [F1] Button and [F2] Button at once on the IR Remote Controller for more than 2
seconds.
3. Check whether LED of the IR Remote Controller is lit.
4. By using the IR Remote Controller’s number button, set the ID number between 00~99. Set the ID
number in 2 digits (ex. 03,55).
5. Set the ID of the system the same as the number set on the IR Remote Controller, by using front
panel direction key.
6. Press [OK] Button on the screen to save the set ID.
Note All the systems have the same default value ID when it is out of the factory. Therefore, when the default value
is used, one IR Remote Controller can control several systems at once. To prevent this, it is recommended to
set each ID for each system, as it is easy to change the ID for IR Remote Controller. Several systems can be
controlled separately by changing the ID of the Remote Controller whenever it is used.

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2.3 Rear Panel
The rear panel connections are shown below:
No. Name Description
1 VIDEO-IN (BNC) Connect camera. (Supports NTSC/PAL)
2 LOOP-OUT
Camera images of each channel will be outputted as is. It is also used when
the corresponding image is required for other products (8 /16 channel has no
LOOP-OUT).
3 MON-OUT Connect to the main monitor for camera image for
surveillance/management/playback.
4 SPOT-OUT Used to output the entire surveillance screen one by one, in an interval.
5 S-VIDEO Connect to the S-Video input terminal to output the image on the main monitor.
6 Select NTSC / PAL Select the signal system. (NTSC / PAL)
7 AUDIO IN Connect Audio Input Device. (with Amp.)
8 AUDIO OUT Connect Audio Output Device. (with Amp.)
9
ALARM/ SENSOR
/RS-485
Use this terminal to connect external input sensors on channels 1~4. (Supports
N/O or N/C) Connect the RS-485 signal output, or the relay for P/T/Z camera
control.
10 VGA Port Connect to the PC Monitor.
11 LAN Port 10/100 Ethernet connection terminals for remote connection.
12 Power Input Power cable connection terminal for connecting to the main power.
13 Power Switch Switch to change input power. (115/230V)
14 USB Port USB interface Port to connect to external storage equipment.

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2.3.1. VIDEO-IN
Connect the BNC plug of the camera cable to the corresponding channel number’s image input BNC plate,
which is on the rear panel.
Note Camera Input voltage level is 1Vp-p±10%.
2.3.2. LOOP OUT
Use to apply the video camera input to other devices. Without using a video distributor, the same image can
be connected to the camera input of other products. (Not applicable)
2.3.3. MON OUT
Connect the BNC cable of the monitor to MON OUT BNC cable of the rear panel.
2.3.4. SPOT OUT
The spot monitor can only be used to display input images in automatic interval (switcher) mode. Refer to
“Settings” for automatic interval time setting on the spot monitor.
2.3.5. S-Video Output
One additional main monitor can be installed by using the S-Video output. Use the S-Video cable to connect
the VCD with the monitor, which has S-Video Input.
2.3.6. Select NTSC / PAL
Turn off the power on the VCD series and select the NTSC/PAL switch correctly. Then turn on the power
again.
2.3.7. Audio In
Connect an Audio Input Device.
Note Input voltage of audio input device is line level.
Use of an audio output device with an amplifier is recommended.
2.3.8. Audio Out
Connect an Audio Output Device
Note Use of an audio output device with an amplifier is recommended
2.3.9. ALARM/SENSOR/RS-485
Connect sensor (dry contact type). Separate the terminal block and wire all devices to desired pins before
connecting the terminal block again. Connect each ground (GND) line to “G” pins.
Note Supports both N/O (Normal Open) and N/C (Normal Close). If connected sensor is not functioning, ensure
wiring is correct.
Connect various alarm devices controlled by relay output. The VCD series supports RS-485 for P/T/Z
control.

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Note The connection method differs according to the type of P/T/Z controller used. Inquire from your vendor if you are using anything
other than the RS-485.
Refer to the picture below for printer port connection of the VCD 304/308 rear panel.
NO. SENSOR NO. RELAY NO. Serial
Communication NO. NO Connect
1 SENSOR1 5 RELAY1(+) 8 rs485-RX 9 NO Connect
2 SENSOR2 6 RELAY2(+) 20 rs485-TX 10 NO Connect
3 SENSOR3 7 GND 22 rs232-TX 11 NO Connect
4 SENSOR4 13 GND 24 rs232-RX 12 NO Connect
14 SENSOR1-GND 18 RELAY1(-) 23 NO Connect
15 SENSOR2-GND 19 RELAY2(-) 25 NO Connect
16 SENSOR3-GND 21 GND
17 SENSOR4-GND
Refer to the picture below for connecting I [I/O Terminal Block] to the Alarm/Sensor/RS485 port, which is at the back panel of
the VCD 316 system. First, connect RS485~R1B to the upper part and Sensor1~GND to the lower part.
[Upper part of I/O Terminal Block] [Lower part of I/O Terminal Block]
2.4 PTZ CONNECTIONS
Physical connections.
The RS485 connection supports up to 1000 feet. That will depend on your cable gauge and distance. You can use twisted
pair cable .If you have multiple PTZ cameras connect the data cable in parallel mode and make sure to assign different a
address ID to each one.
VCD304, VCD308. Alarm Block configuration
RS485A TX +
TX -
TX + RS485A
RS485B
RS485B TX -

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VCD316. Upper port of I/O
Terminal Block
2.4.1. VGA Port
Use to connect a normal PC Monitor for local setup/surveillance.
2.4.2. LAN Port
Connect the RJ-45 jack of the LAN cable to the LAN port. The Network has to be TCP/IP base 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Local
Area Network), Internet or exclusive line, and the IP address should be fixed. Consult your network administrator for proper
network configuration.
2.4.3. Power Input
Connect to main power cord of the system.
Caution Before plugging-in the power cord to the system, check if the power is in accordance with the system
specification (Single Phase AC 115~230V)
2.4.4. Input Power Switch
Input power can be used in accordance with the user environment. Check input power before inputting power.
2.4.5. USB Port
Connect a USB storage device for image archiving or Firmware updating.
TX+ TX-
RS485A RS485B

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3. Installation
3.1 Connecting Peripheral Devices
This section describes how to efficiently hook up peripheral devices using with the VCD series. Below is a
picture showing the connection for the VCD series with the peripheral devices.
Install the VCD series on a flat surface. If required, attach a rubber mount for installation. If a 19-inch rack is used, it
is recommended to install the system on shelve and use 2.5~3U(1U=1.75 inch or 4.45 cm) space for proper
ventilation.
Note Install the system in location with good ventilation to prevent overheating.
Caution Depending on the grounding, if the coaxial cable connecting to the camera has any risk or danger of electric
shock,. shutdown the power on the system completely (unplug the power cable) before connecting video
cable to BNC port.

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3.2 System Startup and Shutdown
3.2.1. System Startup
After connecting all peripheral devices, connect the power cord to VCD series for system startup. The power
will turn on automatically if there was abnormal shutdown, such as a power failure.
Register an admin. password after inputting the power and turning “ON” the system. This prevents others
from modifying the settings. If a password is not required, press [OK], without entering the password.
Enter the Password and press the [OK] button. Re-enter once more to confirm.
Caution Please write down your password and keep in a safe spot in the event that it is forgotten.