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8-Channel
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9
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AUDIO/TV/SPOT: Connect the Audio / Video Octopus cable to enable 4 RCA audio inputs, 1
RCA audio output, and 1 BNC video output (TV) for connecting the DVR to an external BNC
monitor. For details on connecting external monitors, see "Appendix E: Connecting External
Monitors (8-Channel Only)" on page 143.
NOTE: Audio-capable cameras (not included) or self-powered microphones (not included) are
required to use audio features.
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eSATA: Connect an external hard drive (not included) using an eSATA cable.
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CAMERA INPUTS: Connect up to 8 HD-SDI cameras.
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ETHERNET: Connect a CAT 5 RJ45 Ethernet cable for local and remote connectivity.
5
HDMI: Connect an HDMI TV/monitor (recommended) to view the system interface. Note that
the DVR cannot use a VGA and HDMI monitor at the same time.
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VGA: Connect a VGA monitor to view the system interface. Note that the DVR cannot use a
VGA and HDMI monitor at the same time.
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RS485/ALARM: Connect compatible PTZ cameras (not included) or alarm sensor devices (not
included).
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INPUT/OUTPUT Switches: U for up position; D for down position. You must shut down the
DVR to make changes using the INPUT/OUTPUT switches.
NOTE: It is recommended to set all INPUT/OUTPUT switches to the up (U) position for full HD
(1080P) input and output.
• 1 (NTSC/PAL): Select U for NTSC (for North America, recommended) or D for PAL (for Europe).
• 2 (Video Input): Select U for 1080p camera input or D for 720p camera input. You cannot mix
1080p and 720p cameras.
• 3 & 4 (Video Output): Select the correct video output resolution for your monitor using the
table below.
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4
U
U
U
D
D
U
D
D
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DC12V: Connect the included AC power adapter.
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2
5
6
4
Full HD (1920x1080) - recommended for 1080p HDTVs/HDMI monitors
HD (1280x720) - recommended for 720p HDTVs/HDMI monitors
WSXGA+ (1680x1050)
SXGA (1280x1024) - recommended for VGA monitors
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Output Resolution
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