3204 DVR Installation Guide T R A N S F O R M I N G T H E W A Y Y O U V I E W Y O U R B U S I N E S S...
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3204 DVR Installation Guide Mandatory Regulations You must adhere to the following mandatory regulations to ensure you meet regulatory compliance requirements. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Information Canada - Industry Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
DVR to return to room temperature prior to operation. Environmental Directive Compliance March Networks is committed to doing our part to protect the environment. As a result, we have embraced the RoHS and WEEE Directives in the design and manufacture of our products. You can review further details at the following location on our corporate Web site: http://www.marchnetworks.com/User_Files/Downloads/Products/RoHS-WEEE_Compliance_Statement_EN.pdf...
Section 3204 DVR Setup The 3204 DVR is a compact digital video recorder (DVR) that lets you record and monitor continuous or event-driven audio/video from cameras, microphones, and other connected devices. The DVR incorporates the following features: Customized Linux operating system, which boots from a protected flash memory system...
3204 DVR Setup DVR Dimensions, Weight, Power Consumption, and Temperature Ranges The following table outlines the DVR’s dimensions, weight, power consumption specifications, as well as operating and storage temperature ranges: Table 1: DVR Dimensions, Weight, Power Consumption, and Temperature Ranges...
3204 DVR Installation Guide DVR LEDs The following table outlines the DVR’s light emitting diodes (LEDs): Table 2: DVR LEDs Feature Specifications LEDs LEDs Indicate the DVR’s status as outlined below: UNIT •Green: DVR is operating properly •Yellow: DVR is powering up, powering down, or operating on internal battery •Red: DVR detects a hardware problem...
3204 DVR Setup DVR Connections — Video Input and Alarm/Switch The following table outlines the video input and alarm/switch connection specifications: Table 3: DVR Connections — Video Input and Alarm/Switch Feature Specifications Video input Connector: Video inputs on BNC coaxial connector Details: •Video input connections for up to four cameras...
Expansion port Audio Connector: DB-25 connector provides an interface for the Reference: connection of an audio device. Or, connect a 3204 DVR I/O Expansion Module Option to the DB-25 connector to provide interfaces for multiple audio and dataport devices.* Details: •Provides connection for an audio input and audio output device...
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• DB-25 Pin 15 — TX+ • DB-25 Pin 16 — RX- • DB-25 Pin 17 — RX+ *For details about the 3204 DVR I/O Expansion Module Option, see the Installing a 3204 DVR Custom Expansion Module Technical Instructions, accompanying the device.
3204 DVR Installation Guide DVR Connection — Grounding The following table outlines the ground connection. Details on the other connections available at the rear of the DVR are available on page 8. Table 5: DVR Connection — Grounding Feature Specifications...
3204 DVR Setup DVR Connections — Power, Video Output, and Network The following table outlines the power, video output, and network connection specifications: Table 6: DVR Connections — Power, Video Output, and Network Feature Specifications 12 VDC Input Connector: 12 volts DC input...
3204 DVR Installation Guide DVR Connections — Provisioning Port and USB Port The following table outlines the provisioning port and USB port specifications: Table 7: DVR Connections — Provisioning Port and USB Port Feature Specifications Provisioning port Connector: Provisioning port on DB-9 connector Details: •Provides an RS-232 interface for connection of a provisioning...
3204 DVR Setup DVR Hard Drive Specifications and Installation You can install one 3.5-inch ATA hard drive in the DVR. Table 8 outlines the hard drive specifications. The steps for installing a hard drive are also outlined in this section.
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3204 DVR Installation Guide WARNING Before you install the hard drive, unplug the 12 volts DC power adapter from the DVR and wait until the LEDs at the front of the DVR turn off. Do not operate the DVR with the lid open.
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3204 DVR Setup Install the hard drive brackets onto the hard drive exactly as shown below, using the provided No. 6-32 x 0.25 inch screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Ensure the edges of the hard drive and the hard drive brackets line up so they are flush.
Table 9: DVR NiCd Battery Pack Specifications Feature Specifications NiCd Battery Pack NiCd battery pack •Custom NiCd battery pack supplied by March Networks •Allows continuous operation through power disturbances (15 seconds) •For more information, see “Battery Notices” on page iii...
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3204 DVR Setup WARNING Before you replace the NiCd battery pack, unplug the 12 volts DC power adapter from the DVR and wait until the LEDs at the front of the DVR turn off. Do not operate the DVR with the lid open.
3204 DVR Installation Guide DVR Mounting The DVR’s compact size lets you install the unit in environments with space limitations. The DVR can be wall-mounted or desk-mounted. The DVR is shipped with a wall-mount bracket, as well as rubber feet for desk-mount applications.
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3204 DVR Setup To attach the wall-mount bracket Unscrew each of the four rubber feet at the bottom of the DVR. Attach the wall-mount bracket to the DVR using the provided No. 6-32 x 0.25 inch flat head screws and the screw holes from the rubber feet.
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Glossary Digital video recorder. A device that digitally records and stores media and alarm information. Electromagnetic interference. Integrated drive electronics. A standard electronic interface used between the DVR and the storage device (hard drive). Light emitting diode. Indicates the DVR’s status. NiCd battery Nickel-Cadmium battery.
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Pan tilt zoom. A camera that you can remotely control using either a device controller connected to your computer, or using the administration and configuration software applications included on the provided software CD. SMART Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. An interface between the DVR and the hard drive.
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Index Alarm connections ............4 Electromagnetic interference ......... iii ATM connections............5 EMI................iii Audio connections ............5 Ethernet network connection........8 EU directives............. iii Expansion port ............5 dataport .............. 5 Battery modem..............5 notice..............iii PTZ cameras ............5 replacement ............13 specifications.............
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Index Operating temperature..........2 Passthrough connections ......... 5 PDA connections............9 Pinouts..............5, 9 Power connection............. 8 Power consumption..........2 Power cord notice.............iv Powering the DVR ............ 8 Problem notification ..........3 Provisioning device connection ....... 9 PTZ camera connections........... 5 Regulations ..............
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