QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual11CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide3.1 How to Start DVRNoticeTo start the DVR:: Before powering on the unit, please make sure the power input matches the localpower voltage.STEP1 Connect the DVR to AC adaptor and plug in.STEP2 Turn on the DVR.STEP3 Wait for the DVR to initialize.After DVR is powered on, ‘STARTING……’ appears on the screen, whichindicates the DVR is initializing.After ‘WELCOME’ is displayed, you enter into live display mode. You canpress the "Menu" button to enter Main Menu.The symbols displayed on the screen are explained in the following table:Symbol Meaning Symbol MeaningLIVE Live picture mode REC Manual recordingA Sensor recording M Motion recordingDISK Percentage of harddrive used V-LOSS Video loss3.1.1 Basic operation of TFT LCD Monitor ScreenThe basic operation of TFT LCD monitor screen is shown below:Press OPEN button, the TFT LCD Monitor Screen will pop-up, press OPENagain it will close.TFT LCD Monitor Screen Open.OPEN