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CHAPTER 3
INSTALLATION
System Configuration
The Triplex Multiplexer is only one part of a complete system that controls cameras, monitors,
recording devices, alarm equipment, and other accessory items. The following figure illustrates
the connections feeding off a 16-channel multiplexer for a complete security system solution.
Camera Connections
The multiplexer supports 4, 9 or 16 camera inputs depending on the model. Cameras attach
directly to the BNC IN connectors. BNC OUT connections provide loop-out capability with an
auto-terminating feature for looping video to another device without additional termination.
NOTE: Connecting a cable to the loop-through connector switches off the termination. DO
NOT connect a cable to the BNC OUT connection unless it is connected to the input of another
video device.
Adding Monitors
The MAIN BNC output connections are for the primary monitors used with the system. There
are two connectors: a BNC connection and an S-VIDEO connection. Up to four auxiliary
monitors can be connected to the multiplexer for use as spot monitors or to view live video while
playing recorded video on the main monitor. The auxiliary monitors connect to the AUX BNC
connectors.
