Stack DVR2-130, User Manual

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Chapter3. Installation
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fuse in the B+ connection to protect the DVR2. An
independent switch can be added to isolate the module.
!
A permanent power supply is required to ensure that
recording finishes cleanly when the Record Switch is turned
off. If the supply is obtained from a vehicle’s ignition switch,
the DVR2 could switch off before the recording has finished
and the last few seconds may be lost (see page 18).
The following connections are optional:
If audio recording is required, connect your microphones to
the white (left) and red (right) microphone inputs.
Microphone gain can be adjusted using the DVR
Configuration Utility (see page 30).
A Regulated 12 volt 2.1 mm power connector has been
provided for powering microphones.
Note: The regulated 12 volt power also supplies the cameras,
maximum total load is 1.0Amps. If the current required is
greater than 1.0A, you must provide a separate power
supply
.
! If audio recording is not required, it may be disabled to
extend the recording time (see page 30).
Connect a GPS receiver into the DL (Data Link) connector
input for GPS video overlay
(see page 25)
A composite video output is provided via the 4-way AV jack
socket. This can be used to connect to an external monitor to
help align the camera, etc. The video monitor output is the
same as the input. Connect the yellow phono plug to the
video input on your monitor.
Stereo audio monitor outputs are also provided to aid the set-
up of the microphone levels (see page 30). Connect the
white and red phono plugs to the audio inputs on your
monitor or speakers.