Luma Surveillance LUM-500-DVR-16CH, Technical Reference Manual

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Wiring, Connections, & Loop-Outs
Can you use screw-on BNC connectors with crimp-on
RG6/59 ends for video on the Luma DVR?
Yes, you can use these type of connections, however for optimal
performance and less chance of a service issues, we recommend
compression-type BNC ends for each type of wire.
Can I use a switch to add extra cameras to my NVR?
No, you cannot. The NVR is hardware-limited to view its maximum
number of channels.
You can have extra cameras on the network. The NVR will be unable
to view them, but you will be able to access them directly through
the Internet or a mobile application.
What are loop outs?
A loop out is when you take a camera feed, attach it to a DVR, and
then continue the connection to a second DVR. The camera view
can be watched from either device. The Luma DVR does not come
with connections for loop outs
How are loop outs used?
Since a loop out provides an extra connection, you can use it to
duplicate signals.
For example, consider an office building with a security system. A
building owner could allow each of two tenants to be able to view
the building’s security cameras via their own DVRs, seeing their
own suite and the common areas. They would not have access to the
owner’s DVR, and thus could not view the other tenant’s suite.
Or consider a home. Parents might want their kids to be able to
use the family computer to view external cameras, while only the
parents could access the interior cameras.
Can I create loop outs on my DVR?
The Luma DVR does not have loop out connections, however certain
cameras can help you work around this.