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2) MONITOR
Connect to a CRT monitor for video output.
3) Audio IN (1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
Connect to audio sources, such as cameras equipped with the audio function.
When users start recording, the audio input will also be recorded with corresponding video channel.
Note:
The audio source connected to the “Audio 1” will be recorded with the video of the “CH1”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 2” will be recorded with the video of the “CH2”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 3” will be recorded with the video of the “CH3”.
The audio source connected to the “Audio 4” will be recorded with the video of the “CH4”.
4) Audio OUT
Connect to a monitor or speaker with 1 mono audio output.
5) IR
Connect the IR receiver extension line for remote control.
6) EXTERNAL I/O
Insert the supplied 25PIN DSUB to this port for connecting external devices (external alarm, etc).
For detailed I/O port PIN configuration, please refer to “APPENDIX 1 PIN CONFIGURATION” in the user’s manual.
7) LAN
Connect to Internet by LAN cable.
8) LINK ACT.
When your DVR is connected to the Internet, this LED will be on.
9) DC 19V
Connect to the supplied adapter.
10) Fan (Optional)
The fan equipment is optional.
3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP
(Take 16CH DVR as an example)
3.1 HDD Installation
The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on.
Step 1: Loose the screws on the upper cover and open the upper cover of the DVR.
Step 2: Screw out the L-shape HDD brackets. Two brackets are used to secure a HDD, and there are 4 of them.
Step 3: Paste the thermal conductive silicone rubber on the DVR base.
Step 4: Get a suitable brand HDD and set the HDD mode (
Master or Slave
).
Note:
HDD mode setting rule:
Master
if you want to install the HDD to the place near the back panel;
Slave
if you want to install the HDD to the place near the front panel.
Step 5: Attach the bracket to one side of the HDD, and align the screw holes of the bracket with the HDD’s screw holes.
Screw the HDD onto the HDD bracket, two screws for each side. Then, do the same thing to the other side of the HDD.
Step 6: Screw the two HDD brackets back to the DVR base.
Step 7:
Connect the HDD to the power connector and IDE BUS (make sure to align the HDD precisely for pin connection).
Make sure the HDD mode is set to “Master” or “Slave” as indicated below for the IDE BUS connection.
Step 8: Close the upper cover of the DVR, and fasten all the screws you loosened in Step 1.