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NVR and hDVR Systems Setup Guide
SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SYSTEM SETUP
After loading ActiveX controls and updating your XML library, a video stream from the camera
should appear.
3.7 Repeat for all IP cameras
Repeat steps 3.4, 3.5, and 3.6 for each camera you install. Setup one camera at a time to prevent
network conflicts between cameras with the same IP address.
3.8 Install each camera at its surveillance location
For each camera, use its Quick Installation Guide to install the camera in its surveillance location, change
the administrator password, and setup time synchronization. Refer to the camera User Manual, included
on the CD with the camera, for detailed information about connecting the camera to peripheral devices
such as a local speaker and microphone, alarm reporting devices, and security system sensors. The User
Manual also includes suggestions on how to aim and focus the camera, and adjust the image quality
through software configuration settings.
For a detailed explanations on using the configuration features of the embedded software in the camera,
including automated triggering for recordings and snapshots, and setting up alarm notifications, refer to
the IP Camera and Encoder Software Manual included on the CD with your camera.
3.9 Install and setup the NVR or hDVR
Install your NVR or hDVR (Dell) hardware. Refer to the Quick Start Guide included with the equipment. Do
not power on the server at this time.
hDVR only - analog cameras and audio
Attach analog cameras to the hDVR by plugging the video and audio signal cables into the pigtails on
the channel expansion cards on the back of the server. These video connector (BNC) pigtails are labeled
for the NVR/hDVR channel number they associate with. Four audio pigtails are provided. Audio from an
analog camera can be plugged into any audio pigtail, and associated with the camera channel through
the NVR/hDVR configuration software.
3.9.1 Install and setup the monitor
1. Find the monitor assembly and base. Use the screw provided to attach the base to the monitor
support bracket. The screw may be attached to the underside of the monitor support bracket or in
the base.
