Installation
Package Contents
Ensure the package contains the following:
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Avigilon NVR Workstation
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Power cable
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Keyboard and mouse
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1 DP to DVI adapter
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2 DVI to HDMI adapters
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Recovery USB — contains a copy of the Avigilon Control Center Client software and the Windows
recovery software.
Connecting Cables
Refer to the diagrams in the Overview section for the location of the different connectors. Make any of the
following connections as required:
1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the recorder.
2. Connect the monitors to the dedicated graphics processor on the recorder using one of the following
configurations:
Monitor ports
Connections
DP
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Connect monitor 1 directly to DP
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Connect monitor 2 to monitor 1 in a daisy-chain configuration
DVI
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Connect monitor 1 directly to DVI port
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Connect monitor 2 to DP using DP to DVI adapter
HDMI
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Connect monitor 1 to DVI port using DVI to HDMI adapter
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Connect monitor 2 to DP using both DP to DVI and DVI to HDMI adapters
3. Connect the recorder to your network using an Ethernet network cable.
4. Connect the power cable to the power supply at the back of the recorder.
5. It is recommended to connect a security cable and use a padlock to prevent theft of the recorder.
6. Press the power button on the front of the recorder.
The NVR Workstation turns on and loads the Windows operating system.
Logging into Windows for the First Time
When you start the NVR Workstation for the first time, you will need to configure the Windows operating system.
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