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3108 DVR
Installation Guide
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  • Page 1 3108 DVR Installation Guide T R A N S F O R M I N G T H E W A Y Y O U V I E W Y O U R B U S I N E S S...
  • Page 2 For more information, please visit: www.marchnetworks.com. Committing to Protect the Environment March Networks is committed to doing our part to protect the environment. As a result, we have embraced the RoHS and WEEE Directives in the design and manufacture of our products.
  • Page 3 © 2006. March Networks Corporation. All rights reserved. MC-14011 Rev. 4.0 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. MARCH NETWORKS and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are trademarks of March Networks Corporation. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Information ....................iii Power Cord Notice ..............................iii DVR Servicing Notice ............................. iii Shipping Notice ..............................iii Introducing the 3108 DVR ........................1 Installation Considerations ............................ 2 About March Networks ............................2 Accessing Customer Care ............................2 Exploring the 3108 DVR ........................
  • Page 6 Contents Making DVR Connections ........................23 Connecting Video Cameras ..........................24 Connecting a Video Output Device ........................26 Connecting Audio Input and Output Devices ..................... 27 Connecting Alarm Sensor Devices ........................28 Connecting a Switch Device ..........................29 Connecting Dataport Devices ..........................31 Connecting to the Network ..........................

  • Page 7: Mandatory Regulations

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Mandatory Regulations You should be familiar with the mandatory regulations governing the product’s operations. You should also adhere to these instructions to ensure you meet regulatory compliance. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Information Canada - Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 9: Introducing The 3108 Dvr

    Section Introducing the 3108 DVR The 3108 DVR is an eight camera digital video recorder that provides you with a complete video surveillance system. The DVR captures live, scheduled, or event-driven video, allowing you to monitor your environment and investigate activity.

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    For technical support and assistance, contact us at: Telephone: 1-613-591-1441 Toll free: 1-800-472-0116 Fax: 1-613-591-1858 E-mail: techsupport@marchnetworks.com If you purchased this product from a third-party organization, such as a March Networks certified reseller, please contact the organization’s technical support staff.

  • Page 11: Exploring The 3108 Dvr

    Section Exploring the 3108 DVR Before you begin the installation process, become familiar with the DVR by reviewing the equipment specifications outlined in this section. Unpack the DVR and explore its physical layout, including the features at the front, rear, and bottom of the unit.

  • Page 12: Equipment Specifications

    Exploring the 3108 DVR Equipment Specifications The following table outlines the equipment specifications for the DVR, including the dimensions and operating temperatures: Feature Specifications Width: 14.5 inches; 36.8 centimeters Height: Dimensions 20 inches; 50.8 centimeters Depth: 4.5 inches; 11.4 centimeters Weight 15.0 pounds;...

  • Page 13: Health And Status Led Information

    Yellow acknowledged using the administration and Operation configuration software applications included on your March Networks software CD. Indicates CD burning status. For more information, see the Using a CD-RW Drive With a DVR Technical Instructions. Unit is logging video (flashes). This LED also Green flashes while the unit is powering up.

  • Page 14: Inside The Dvr

    Exploring the 3108 DVR Figure 3: Bottom of the DVR Ground Connection AC Power Cord (shown connected) Inside the DVR All device connections are made through the connectors and terminal blocks on the DVR’s I/O panel and auxiliary I/O panel. The auxiliary I/O panel also contains a provisioning port to which you can connect a computer or PDA so you can configure the DVR’s settings.
  • Page 15 3108 DVR Installation Guide Figure 4: Inside the DVR — I/O Panel I/O Panel Inside DVR (Front cover removed) Item Connection Description Video inputs Connects up to eight video cameras. Provides connections for the following devices: •Power wires for up to eight 12 volts DC 200 mA video cameras (unit must not power more than eight video cameras) •Two audio input and output devices (for example, an intercom...

  • Page 16: Auxiliary I/O Panel

    Exploring the 3108 DVR Auxiliary I/O Panel Figure 5 and the accompanying table outline the auxiliary I/O panel location and connectors: Figure 5: Inside the DVR — Auxiliary I/O Panel Inside DVR (Front cover removed) Auxiliary I/O Panel Item Connection...

  • Page 17: Hard Drive Bracket

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Item Connection Description Dataport Connects an ATM to the DVR. This is an RS-232 serial port. Connects a computer or PDA to the DVR for initial unit Provisioning port configuration. This is an RS-232 serial port.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Dvr And Installing A Hard Drive

    Section Mounting the DVR and Installing a Hard Drive Before you connect devices to the DVR, you must mount the unit on the wall. Begin by grounding the DVR to protect the unit from electrostatic discharge and to prevent personal injury. The DVR must be properly grounded at all times during the installation.
  • Page 20 Mounting the DVR and Installing a Hard Drive To connect a ground wire Locate the ground stud at the bottom of the DVR, near the power cord connector. Prepare an earth ground wire of appropriate length using a proper ground wire and a solderless ring connector.

  • Page 21: Removing Or Replacing The Front Cover

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Removing or Replacing the Front Cover You can remove a grounded DVR’s front cover to access the components required to mount the DVR. After you connect devices to the DVR, apply power, and access the unit for the first time, you can replace the front cover.
  • Page 22 Mounting the DVR and Installing a Hard Drive To replace the front cover Orient the front cover so the vents are at the bottom. Place the slots at the top edge of the front cover over the tabs at the top of the enclosure. Swing the bottom of the front panel into place.

  • Page 23: Removing The Hard Drive Mounting Bracket

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Removing the Hard Drive Mounting Bracket After you remove the DVR front cover, remove the hard drive mounting bracket so you can access the upper mounting holes, which you use to secure the DVR to the wall.

  • Page 24: Marking The Dvr Location

    Mounting the DVR and Installing a Hard Drive Marking the DVR Location Before you mount the DVR, locate the wall stud upon which you want to mount the unit. Then, using the DVR as a template, mark the appropriate mounting hole locations. Mark two or four mounting hole locations, depending on the mounting method you want to use.
  • Page 25 3108 DVR Installation Guide Figure 12: DVR Mounting Holes Centerline Mounting (Two Holes) Centerline Mounting (Two Holes) Offset Mounting (Four Holes) Plate removed for clarity To mark the DVR mounting location and install the mounting screws — centerline mounting Locate the wall stud to which you want to mount the DVR. You MUST mount the DVR on a wall stud when you use the centerline mounting method.
  • Page 26 Mounting the DVR and Installing a Hard Drive Trace the rear access cutout onto the wall. Remove the DVR from the mounting screw, and place it aside. Use a drywall saw to cut out the rectangular hole for the rear access cutout. Figure 13: Centerline Mounting Upper Mounting Screw Plate removed for clarity...

  • Page 27: Pulling Wires And Cables To The Dvr

    3108 DVR Installation Guide • If the lower mounting location is in a wall stud, thread the screw directly into the wall stud. • If the lower mounting location is in drywall, first install a drywall anchor, and then thread the screw into the drywall anchor.

  • Page 28: Wall-Mounting The Dvr

    The DVR is shipped without a hard drive. Without a hard drive, you can view live audio, video, and alarm events, but the DVR does not store this data. The DVR supports standard ATA hard drives. For a list of recommended hard drives, contact your March Networks Customer Care representative.
  • Page 29 3108 DVR Installation Guide WARNING! Before you install a hard drive in the DVR, power down the DVR and move the power switch on the auxiliary I/O panel to the OFF position. After the health and status LEDs turn off, remove the power cord from the DVR.

  • Page 31: Making Dvr Connections

    DVR captures audio, video, and alarm events from connected devices. For more information, see the publications included on your March Networks software CD or the application’s online help. Depending on the device, wiring and cabling requirements may vary. For more information, see the documentation accompanying the device.

  • Page 32: Connecting Video Cameras

    When you configure the video cameras, the video inputs closest to the front correspond to Camera Group 1 in the March Networks software. The video inputs closest to the back correspond to Camera Group 2.
  • Page 33 3108 DVR Installation Guide To connect video camera power wires Identify the video camera power wires that you pulled into the DVR. Connect the video camera power wires to the terminal blocks according to the following table: Table 1: Video Camera Power Connections...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Video Output Device

    Making DVR Connections Connecting a Video Output Device You can connect a video output device (such as a video monitor) to the video output on the I/O panel to show live video on the device. You can use the video output device to monitor video cameras. A video output device can also be used in applications where point-of-presence monitoring is required.

  • Page 35: Connecting Audio Input And Output Devices

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Connecting Audio Input and Output Devices The DVR supports line level audio and supplies audio power options that may be used for appropriate audio input and output devices. You can connect appropriate audio input and output devices to the terminal blocks on the I/O panel to capture live audio from the DVR or to participate in two-way communication with individuals near the DVR.

  • Page 36: Connecting Alarm Sensor Devices

    Making DVR Connections Connecting Alarm Sensor Devices You can connect up to four alarm sensor devices to the terminal blocks on the I/O panel. The unit supports dry contact devices, such as motion detectors and door contacts. To allow the DVR to detect tampering with the alarm device (such as someone cutting the line), install a 200 ohm resistor across the terminals of the alarm sensor device.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Switch Device

    When a switch device is connected to the DVR, the device can be switched on or off using the software applications included on your March Networks software CD. You can also program the DVR to turn the device on or off when an alarm event occurs. For more information, see the publications included on your March Networks software CD or the application’s online help.
  • Page 38 Making DVR Connections To connect a switch device to the I/O panel Identify the switch device wires that you pulled into the DVR. Connect the switch device wires to the I/O panel terminal blocks according to the following table: Table 4: I/O Panel Terminal Block Connections — Switch Device Connect to terminals on I/O panel terminal block Switch device...

  • Page 39: Connecting Dataport Devices

    Specialized hardware, called a TVC-2100, acts as an interface between the DVR and an ATM connected to the TVC-2100. To connect an ATM to the DVR, you must use the March Networks ATM Interface Kit. For more information, contact your March Networks sales representative.
  • Page 40 Networks administration and configuration software applications to enable and configure the dataport device. If a device controller is connected to the COM port of the computer running the March Networks administration and configuration software applications, the data interface is extended to the DVR dataports so the passthrough device can be controlled using the device controller.
  • Page 41 3108 DVR Installation Guide To connect an ATM to the auxiliary I/O panel (RS-232) Identify the ATM cable that was pulled into the DVR. Push the ATM cable onto the DB25 connector on the auxiliary I/O panel and secure. For information about connecting the TVC -2100 to the DVR and ATM, see the documentation NOTE accompanying the TVC-2100.
  • Page 42 Making DVR Connections To connect a PTZ camera or passthrough dataport device to the I/O panel (RS-485) Identify the PTZ camera or passthrough device wires that were pulled into the DVR. Connect the dataport device wires to the I/O panel terminal blocks according to the following table: Table 5: I/O Panel Terminal Block Connections —...

  • Page 43: Connecting To The Network

    3108 DVR Installation Guide Connecting to the Network You can connect the DVR to the network using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. When you connect the DVR to the network and apply power, the DVR can automatically negotiate a 10/100 BaseT network link.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Usb Modem

    Making DVR Connections Connecting a USB Modem You can connect a USB modem to the I/O panel with a USB cable if you want to access the DVR over a dial-up connection. This is useful if you are working with a DVR installed in a location that does not have a network, but has a telephone line.

  • Page 45: Powering The Dvr

    Section Powering the DVR After you mount the DVR and connect all devices, you can connect the DVR to a UPS and apply power. The UPS, which provides backup power in the event of a power failure, must be specified for a 60 watt load.

  • Page 46: Applying Ac Power

    After the general settings are configured, use the administration and configuration software applications included on your March Networks software CD to connect to the DVR to specify advanced configurations. For example, configure how video is captured and recorded, or specify how the DVR responds to alarm events.

  • Page 47: Maintaining And Servicing The Dvr

    March Networks software CD to ensure the DVR is operating properly. For example, you can check the status summary to view a summary of the storage capacity and status of the DVR and connected devices, search the DVR problem report database for reported problems, or upgrade the DVR.
  • Page 48 Maintaining and Servicing the DVR To replace a fuse Power down the DVR by moving the power switch on the auxiliary I/O panel to the OFF position (move the power switch to the down position). The DVR performs a graceful shutdown, which may take several minutes. The power down sequence is complete when the health and status LEDs turn off.

  • Page 49: Reference: Working With Removable Terminal Blocks

    Section Reference: Working With Removable Terminal Blocks The DVR comes with three removable 20-pin terminal blocks that are used to connect various devices to the DVR, such as alarm sensor devices, dataport devices, and switch devices. We recommend you connect wires to the appropriate terminals before you connect the terminal blocks to the I/O panel or auxiliary I/O panel.
  • Page 51 Glossary Chassis The DVR’s metal enclosure. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The protocol by which an IP address is assigned to each node in a network. Digital Video Recorder. A device that digitally records and stores media and alarm information. DVR Administrator An individual or team responsible for defining the behavior of the DVR and maintaining the DVR.
  • Page 53 Index Accessing the DVR........... 38 Dataport devices about..............23 Alarm sensor devices connecting ............31 about ..............23 connecting ............28 Devices connecting ............23 Anti-static wriststrap..........11 pre-installation considerations ......2 ATM................31 pulling wires to DVR ........19 Audio devices Dial-up connection about ..............
  • Page 54 PTZ cameras .............31 Location determining............2 marking............. 16 Rear access cutout .............9 Regulations...............iii Maintaining DVR ............ 39 Mandatory regulations ........... iii March Networks ............2 Servicing DVR ............39 Mounting Settings ..............38 centerline mounting method ......16 Specifications.............4 grounding DVR..........11 Switch devices marking location ..........
  • Page 55 3108 DVR Installation Guide Technical support ............2 Temperature............2, 4 Terminal blocks ............41 Unpacking DVR ............3 USB modem connection about ..............23 connecting ............36 Video input devices about ..............23 connecting ............24 connecting power..........24 Video output devices about ..............

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