Overview; Preventive And Cautionary Tips - HIKVISION RH5xx Series User Manual

Overview

Thank you for your purchase of the RH5xx/RA5xx Series Digital Video Recorder (DVR). To
get the most out of your DVR, please read through the Installation's Manual and this User's
Manual thoroughly.
The RH5xx/RA5xx Series DVR, shown in Figure 1 ushers in the next generation of hybrid
digital video recording technology from Hikvision. Built on an embedded platform and
combining the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies, the
RH5xx/RA5xx contains the perfect combination of rock-solid reliability and high
performance. The RH5xx supports both analog and IP-based cameras and can be used as a
standalone DVR, hybrid DVR or as an NVR. The RA5xx will only support analog-based
cameras.
Figure 1. RH5xx/RA5xx Series DVR

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips:
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Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
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Unit is designed for indoor use only.
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Keep all liquids away from the DVR.
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Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
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Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the
unit as a result of dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics
within the unit.
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Use the DVR in conjunction with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
2 Introduction