Security Tronix ST-DVR8716BG, User Manual

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4. WIRING CONNECTIONS and HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION
Item Keypad Key Description
1 CAM1 – CAM16 Video In BNC ports for cameras 1 through 16
2 MON OUT Video Out BNC port for connection to a monitor
3 A-IN Audio In RCA port
4 A-OUT Audio Out RCA port
5 USB Ports USB port for mouse and back up drive or flash drive
6 DC12V Port for connecting the included 12VDC power supply
7 1, Ground, NO C Alarm output and input connections
8 RS485 AB RS485 connections for controlling a PTZ camera
9 VGA OUT VGA Out port for connection to a monitor
10 ETHERNET Ethernet jack for connection to a local area network (LAN)
a. Using a quality 75 ohm coaxial cable with a BNC connector, connect the camera(s) to the
DVR’s CAM In port(s).
b. Using a quality 75 ohm coax cable with a BNC connector, connect the video monitor to the
DVR’s MON Out port. If the display is a VGA monitor then connect the monitor’s VGA
cable to the DVR’s VGA port.
c. If audio monitoring is required, connect the audio monitoring device to the DVR’s RCA A-
OUT port.
d. To control a PTZ camera using the DVR’s embedded PTZ controller use the DVR’s
RS485 A and B connections. A is positive (+), B is negative (-). Be sure the polarities are
correct and consistent with the camera. You may also use the RS485 AB connections for
an external PTZ controller.
e. If the DVR is to be networked for remote monitoring and/or management connect the unit
to the network using the Ethernet jack.
f. USB ports – The DVR has 2 USB ports located on the back of the unit. One port is used
for the optical mouse while the other should be used for backing up files to a separate
drive (e.g., flash drive, CD/DVD burner, etc.). The DVR also has a front panel USB port
that can be used for backup as well. Note the following: (i) only 2 of the 3 USB ports
function concurrently, and (ii) if a CD/DVD burner is installed for backup only the USB port
for the optical mouse will function.
g. Hard Drive Installation – Unless ordered with and preconfigured at the factory, the DVR
requires a DVR hard drive to be installed. This unit will support either two hard drives up to
2TB or a single hard drive and an optional DVD R/W drive. Secure the drive in the drive