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However, because of Safety Vision’s policy of continual product improvement, Safety Vision reserves the right to amend the information in this document at any time without prior notice. This material is confidential and the property of Safety Vision.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE Contents Main Wiring Diagram Installation Security Cover Hard Drive Removal SD Card Removal/Insertion Components Front Panel Rear Panel Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: Dimensions Appendix C: Bit Rate Chart FCC Compliance Statement...
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OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE The Observer Series Recorders consists of two (2) separate user guides: 1. Hardware User Guide 2. Configuration User Guide This document is the Hardware User Guide. It provides wiring, installation, and components description. For system configuration, please refer to the Observer Series Configuration Guide.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE Installation The Observer 4120 is shipped with a base containing an integrated cooling fan. Ensure the cooling fan power cable is connected to the cooling fan power port. Remove the Security Cover and open the faceplate as described on the following page.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE Hard Drive Removal To remove the hard drive from the HVR: Ensure the HVR is powered off. 2. Insert the key into the faceplate lock and turn it clockwise. 3. Open the faceplate latch on the right side of the HVR.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE Components Front Panel 1 - Removable Hard Drive - The hard disk drive (HDD) provides the main storage for recorded data. 2 - SD Card Slot - Insert an SD card into the slot until it clicks.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE Rear Panel 1 - Power Port 6 - LAN 2 Port (RJ45) - Connection for the UPS and main power - Connection for the POE Smart harness. Switch IP camera hub. The Smart Switch MUST be connected to the LAN 2 port.
OBSERVER™ 4120 HARDWARE USER GUIDE FCC Compliance Statement NOTE This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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