Installing The Unit; Simple Installation; Choosing A Location For Installation; A Quick Overview Of Digital Recording - Dedicated Micros DV-IP User Manual

Installing the Unit

Simple Installation

Simple Installation is the minimum installation required for the unit for the unit to operate; we will
look at:
Installing the unit into a Rack/Shelf
Connecting Analogue video sources
Connecting the unit to the Network
Applying Power to the system
Tools Required
The tools required to install the unit to this stage are:
1 Suitable screw driver for or Allen key connecting the rack mounting kit and installing in
the rack
Note: The rack screws are not supplied by Dedicated Micros.
2 Rack mounting brackets (supplied)
3 Laptop running a terminal application, for example HyperTerminal™, see below for full
PC specification*
4 RS232 cross-over communication cable (Supplied and used for direct connection)
5 Power Supply (Supplied)
6 Mains cable (Supplied)
7 Ethernet cable (Can be connected directly via a hub or switch)
* Alternatively, a work station on the same DHCP enabled network as the unit can be used.

Choosing a location for installation

• The unit is designed to be shelf or desk mounted. The following precautions must be
taken during installation:
• Openings in the unit's case are provided for ventilation. To prevent overheating, these
openings should not be blocked or covered.
• Ensure there is a 1" (2.54 cm) gap on either side of the unit.
• When stacking units, ensure there is at least a ½" (1.3 cm) gap between each unit.
• Ensure the unit is not located in an area where it is likely to be subjected to mechanical
shocks.
• The unit should be located in an area of low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid
places like damp basements or dusty hallways.
• If the unit is installed in a closed assembly, the maximum operating temperature must
not exceed 104°F (40°C).
• Ensure there is reliable earthing of the mains outlet when fitted to supply connections,
other than direct connections, to the branch circuit.
• Any branch circuit supplying the unit must be rated 15Amps.
• It is recommended that an uninteruptable power source be connected to the unit in
case of power failure, to ensure continuous operation of the unit.

A quick overview of digital recording

Digital multiplex recorders work in exactly the same way as analogue multiplexers except that they
use hard disks to store video, instead of VCR tapes. Analogue recording uses time-lapse recording
to extend the length of time recorded onto 2 or 3-hour tape - recording fewer pictures every second.
Dedicated Micros ©2007