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SECTION 3: SYSTEM SETUP
3.
Connect a ground cable to the ground terminal on the back of the recorder. Follow local electrical codes to ensure the
recorder is properly grounded.
4.
Plug the mouse provided into the USB port on either the front or back of the recorder.
5.
Position the monitor in an appropriate viewing location and connect it to the recorder using either the VGA or HDMI interface.
A VGA cable is provided with the 24LGLED monitor, but the HDMI interface provides the best performance.
6.
If the recorder will be accessible across a local LAN, connect it to a LAN at this time.
NOTE
Do
not
power on the recorder or monitor at this time. The power switch on the recorder is located on the back panel near the 12V
power adapter input.
3.2 Mount and wire the AVSI switch
The AVSI switch is used to start and stop recording on channel. Find the best location to locate the switch.
NOTE
: A 100 ft CAB-ASK
cable provided is used to connect the switch to the recorder.
1.
Route the CAB-ASK cable between the recorder and the location where the AVSI switch will be mounted.
Switch leads, two pair:
White - Green (N.C.) and
Yellow-Green (N.O.)
Lead
functions
2.
Find a convenient location for the switch, and then route the CAB-ASK cable to where the switch will be mounted.
3.
If mounting the switch onto an electrical box (not provided), connect an earth ground cable to the ground terminal inside the
box if required by your local electrical codes.
4.
Remove about 2” of insulating sheath from the end of the CAB-ASK cable.
5.
Strip 1/4” of insulation from both the red and black wires using a 22 gauge wire stripping tool.
6.
Connect the red lead of the CAB-ASK cable to the yellow lead from the switch.
Connect the black lead of the CAB-ASK cable to a green lead (COM) from the switch. See below.
