SN301-8CH
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BASIC SETUP
CONNECTING A MONITOR
1. Connect a BNC to RCA connector to the top VIDEO OUT
connection on the back of the DVR.
2. Plug the RCA cable into the BNC connector.
3. Attach the other end of the RCA cable to a yellow RCA
video input on your TV/monitor.
4. Switch the TV/Monitor source to view the DVR.
(Consult the TV/Monitor manual for instructions on
how to switch the video source)
5. The bottom video out is for a second monitor. Plugging
an RCA cable into this video out would be the same as
plugging it into the top video output.
1. Insert the included power cord into the included
power supply.
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet (surge
protected power outlet recommended).
3. Insert the power supply wire into the rear DC 12V port
on the DVR.
• After a few seconds the splash screen will appear
and the DVR will start up.
POWERING ON DVR
CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA
The SN301-8CH supports a 2 wire RS-485 connection for
a PTZ camera to be connected (PTZ camera not included).
Please see the PTZ camera manual for further instructions
on required connections and settings.
To connect a two PTZ camera:
1. With a small flat head screwdriver, unscrew the screw
on the top of the opening.
2. Insert the wire into the hole below the top screw while
it is still unscrewed
3. Re-tighten the top screw, this will lock the wire into
place. Pull lightly on the wire to make sure it is secure.
4. For further instruction on connecting your PTZ camera,
please see the PTZ camera’s instruction manual.
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Connect to a power source to turn on DVR
Plug in BNC to RCA connector
Plug RCA cable to BNC
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