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H.264 4/8/16-channel Networkable DVRs
2.4.2 Install and setup a monitor
1. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
2. Cable the DVR Monitor Out (VGA) or HDMI (DVR9016N only) connector to your monitor’s VGA input. You can also use the
monitor out BNC interface, but the signal quality is better through the VGA interface.
Monitor Out
(BNC)
Monitor Out
(VGA)
NOTE
Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, configure your
monitor to display the input from your DVR.
1. Connect the system mouse to the USB connector labeled MOUSE.
2. Connect the camera video signal cables (BNC connectors) to the video input connectors on the back of the DVR.
3. Connect a display device to the DVR. If using a VGA monitor for a display, connect it to the MAIN OUT VGA connector. If using
the MAIN OUT BNC connector to drive a display such as a TV, attach the appropriate cables between the MAIN OUT BNC and
your display device.
4. If you are installing a system:
a. Connect a camera power adapter to the DVR end of each video/power extension cable, then plug the power adapter into
a standard 120 Vac power source through a UPS or surge protector.
b. Connect the DVR power adapter to the
DC 12V
connector on the back of the DVR, then connect the power cord to the
power adapter and plug it into a standard grounded 120 Vac power source through a UPS or surge protector.
c. If you are installing audio feeds (microphones) to your DVR:
i.
Attach the DB-9 audio RCA adapter cable to the Audio input connector on the back of the DVR. For 16-channel
DVRs, two DB-9 audio RCA adapter cables are provided; one for audio channels 1 .. 8 for the Audio In 1 - 8 DB-9
connector, and one for audio channels 9 ... 16 for the Audio In 9 - 16 DB-9 connector.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM
