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SECTION 2
Installing the System
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
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ALI-DVR1004E Series DVR
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USB mouse
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Power adapter and cable for DVR
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a flat, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present,
contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
What you need
Although each security system installation is different, most require the following items not included with your system
components:
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Analog cameras and cables compatible with the DVR
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Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
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Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
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VGA compatible computer monitor to connect to the DVR. The display device is usually needed only for system setup. It can be
disconnected when the DVR is networked for access across a LAN or Internet.
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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages. If a
UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended.
2.2 DVR installation general guidelines
2.2.1 Installing an HDD in the DVR
If you purchased your DVR without an internal HDD, you must install one for the DVR to function properly. Follow the procedure in
“APPENDIX C HDD Installation” on page 113. If your DVR has an HDD, skip this procedure and continue installing the system with
step “2.2.2 Placement” on page 6.
2.2.2 Placement
Your monitoring and recording equipment is the core device for constant surveillance and the reliable capture of video evidence.
Observint Technologies strongly suggest that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized personnel.
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