Hardware Setup - Amcrest AMDV5M8 Quick Start Manual

Rear Panel
Please refer to the following chart for detailed information on the rear panel ports:
Port Name
Video Input Port
Audio Input Port
Audio Output Port
HDMI Port
USB Port
Ethernet Port
A/B Port
VGA Port
Power Input Port
Power Cable Fastener

Hardware Setup

Before setting up the DVR, you will need the following items.
The items are not included:
A computer monitor or TV with either an HDMI or VGA input
A power strip with room for 4 large power plugs
It is recommended to connect all components of the system as shown below before mounting any
of the cameras. This is to ensure all components are working before any physical installation takes
place. If any components are not functioning, please contact Amcrest Support at
https://amcrest.com/contact
Setting up the cable connections
The following instructions will show you how to set up the cables for the DVR, cameras, as well as
a monitor or TV screen.
1. Connect a monitor or TV screen to your DVR. For purposes of this guide, we will use a VGA
connection. Take a VGA cable, and connect one end to the VGA port on your monitor/screen and
the other end to the VGA port on the back panel of your DVR.
Function
Connects to analog camera to input video signal.
Receives audio signal output from an RCA microphone DVR.
Output's audio signal to an external RCA speaker.
High-definition audio and video signal output port. The port outputs
an uncompressed high-definition feed as well as multichannel
audio data to a connected HDMI compatible display.
Connects to an external DVR such as, a mouse, keyboard, or
external USB storage DVR.
Connects an Ethernet cable to the network.
Connects to a control device such as PTZ. RS-485_A port is
connected by the cable "A" and RS-485_B is connected to the
cable "B".
Outputs analog video data to a connected display with a compatible
VGA port.
Inputs DC 12V power.
Ground terminal.
Use a clamp to secure the power cable on the DVR to avoid signal
error.
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