Chapter 2 - Installation & Configuration; Rear Panel Connectors - Revo Digital video recorder User Manual

Chapter 2 — Installation & Configuration

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other components that make
up part of your system. Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding.
Video In
Camera Power Connector
Alarm Input/Output
Connecting the Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC connectors.
Connecting the Monitor
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as your
main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR. The VGA monitor
is automatically detected when you connect it.
If you prefer to use a standard CCTV monitor, connect it to the Video Out connector using the RCA
jack.
NOTE: The DVR supports simultaneous operation of a CCTV and a VGA monitor.
Connecting Audio
NOTE: It is the user's responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
Connect Audio Out to your amplifier using the RCA jack. Connect the audio sources to the audio input
connector of the observation cameras that are connected to the modular RJ-12 connectors of the DVR.
Refer to the observation camera manual for configuring the Audio In connection. Your DVR can record
audio from up to eight sources.
Video Out
Factory Reset Switch
RS-485 Port
Connect the RJ-12 cables from the observation cameras to the
modular RJ-12 connectors.
16 Channel Digital Video Recorder
Audio Out
Network Port
DVR Power Connector
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