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4CH & 8CH WHITE PLASTIC DVR SETUP
PLEASE READ FIRST!
You must connect your DVR to a monitor/TV to complete the setup. We recommend verifying all accessories and
completing DVR setup before installation. For your best viewing experience, we recommend using a 4K TV or monitor
to view your footage.
1. Connect the monitor, USBmMouse, cameras, modem/router, and power to the DVR based on the color and image
labels:
A
Cameras:
Connect the BNC (YELLOW) connector to the camera and DVR. Connect the power (RED)
connector to the camera and power adapters.
B
Camera Power:
Connect the Camera to the 4-Way Power Splitter(s) and the Camera Power Adapter(s) to a
power outlet.
C
Monitor:
Connect the HDMI (BLUE) cable to the DVR and monitor (not included).
D
USB Mouse:
Connect the USB mouse (GREEN) to the DVR.
E
Modem/Router:
Connect the Ethernet cable (PURPLE) to the Ethernet port (RJ45) on the DVR and your modem/
router. (NOTE: Wired Ethernet connection required, DVR cannot connect to the modem/router via Wi-Fi.)
F
DVR Power:
Connect the DVR power cable to a power outlet.
4K Monitor/TV
(not included)
A
B
E
F
D
C
2. Follow the Activation and Setup Wizard on the monitor/TV to set up the DVR. NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A USB FLASH
DRIVE TO COMPLETE THE SET UP (Not included)
A
Power LED:
indicates the DVR is ON
B
Data LED:
data is being read or written to HDD
C
Network LED:
DVR is connected to a network
A
B
C
