User Manual
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Description
USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 port. Connect a mouse, USB storage device, etc.
Network port
10M/100Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
HDMI
HDMI Output
High definition audio and video signal output port.
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA video output port. Outputs analog video signal. This connects
to the monitor to view analog video.
GND
Ground end
Power Port
DC12V, DC48V Depending on model.
Alarm Port
Alarm connection port used to connect an external alarm.
RS485(RS-485)
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the control
devices such as speed dome PTZ.
RS485_B. It is the cable B. You can connect to the control devices
such as speed dome PTZ.
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. This is used to receive the analog
audio signal from the device such as a microphone.
MIC Out
Audio output
port
Audio output port. This is used to output the analog audio signal
to devices such as an external RCA speaker.
Bidirectional talk output.
Audio output on 1-window video monitoring.
Audio output on 1-window video playback.
Hardware Setup
A hard drive allows you to store recordings and events from the DVR, this includes playing back previously
recorded footage and AI events.
Note: This section only applies to DVRs purchased without a hard drive already preinstalled. Most ‘kits’ or
‘bundles will come with a pre-installed hard drive.
The DVR has connections for only 1 hard drive inside the case and the hard drive must be no larger than
8TB (Terabytes).
To install your hard drive, the following is needed:
A medium sized (regular) Phillips-head screwdriver - not included