DS2 Setup Guide

DS2

Installing the Unit

Before you start

Check the contents of the box

The following items are included in the box:

• Digital Sprite 2

• IR remote handset

• Mains cable with plug tted (North America)

• Mains cable with plug tted (European)

• Mains cable without plug tted (other regions)

• Rack mount kit (rack mount ears, rear supports, and xing screws)

• 485-bus cable

• Setup Guide and Operator Guide, note the Networking Guide is stored on the unit and

downloadable from the Web interface

Choosing a location for installation

The unit is designed to be 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 with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid

places like damp basements or dusty hallways.

• If the unit is to be 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 tted 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.

Adjusting the number of pictures recorded every second also extends the length of time recorded

onto the hard disk of a unit. However, other factors also determine the amount of time that can be

stored on the disk of a digital multiplex recorder:

The image quality

The record rate

The hard disk capacity