2. CONNECTION AND SETUP
Before the DVR is powered on, make sure you have installed a hard disk and connected at least
one camera. For details, please refer to the following sections.
Note:
The DVR is designed to automatically detect the video system of the connected cameras (NTSC
or PAL). To make sure the system detection is correct, please check if the cameras are
connected to the DVR and power is supplied before the DVR is powered on.
2.1 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and have power supplied to them before the DVR is
powered on. Connect each camera to the supplied splitter cable and connect the splitter cable
with the indicated power supply. Then, connect the camera video outputs to the DVR video
input ports with the supplied Video/Power cable. The connectors have been colour coded to
assist you in connecting the system.
Note:
For detailed DVR video input ports, please refer to "1.3 Rear Panel" on page 8.
Note:
For detailed camera installation and connection, please refer to its own user manual.
1) Connecting to DVR video input
Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with the Video/Power cable
with BNC connector.
2) Connecting to DVR audio input (Optional)
Connect the camera audio output to the DVR audio input port with a coaxial cable or
RCA cable with BNC connectors.
3) Connecting to power
Connect the camera to the power splitter cable and connect the splitter to the
indicated power supply.
CONNECTION AND SETUP
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