Chapter 1. AP-5004 Overview
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2.1 Capture-in
Insert the AV cable connector that comes with AP-5004 to this plug to retrieve camera video
signals and audio inputs. AP-5004 can support 4 cameras. The audio RCA plugs are reserved for future
use. Connect camera video outputs to the BNC leads on this connector.
2.2 VGA monitor
Although there are two VGA outputs on Fig. 1-3, VGA1 & VGA2, currently only VGA1 is
available. VGA2 is reserved for future use. You can connect a VGA monitor on VGA1 to have local
live view and do playback or configuration.
2.3 TV monitor
The S-Video output on Fig. 1-3 is to connect to a TV monitor.
2.4 DIO connector
AP-5004 can support 4IN and 4OUT dry contact IO points. Plug the IO cable that
comes with AP-5004 to this connector. Each IO has uses a set of 2 pins ("+", "-")
2.5 RS485 interface
AP-5004 has a RS-485 interface for PTZ camera control. This is combined on
the DIO connector, as on Fig. 1-3, “DATA+”, “DATA-“ and “GND” leads are
for RS-485.
2.6 Hard disk / SSD card installation
AP-5004 uses 2.5” SATA hard disk or SSD card. The installation procedure is as follow:
2.6.1 Remove hard disk from AP-5004 cabinet.
Loosen the screws on hard disk tray that tights with AP-5004 cabinet as
Fig. 1-4
2.6.2 Pull out the hard disk tray as Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-5
Fig. 1-4
