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18 19F DVR Series Users Manual Chapter 4: Camera Installation

4.2 Power

1. Locate an included power splitter.

2. Connect the power splitter to the remaining DC power connectors (red) of the

cables.

3. Plug the power splitter into the labeled camera power supply, then plug the

camera power supply into an available wall outlet or UPS. Keep in mind, Night

Owl always recommends utilizing a surge protector to minimize the risk of

damage caused to your DVR in the event of a power surge.

* Cameras, additional cables, power adapters and

splitters only included in certain security kits. Check

the product packaging for detailed kit contents.

Make sure all cameras are working prior to mounting by

connecting them as described in the section above. Once all

cameras are conﬁrmed to be fully operational, you can run

the cables and mount the cameras at their ﬁnal locations.

Chapter 4: Camera Installation

4.1 Video/Audio

NOTE: Connect all cameras locally before ﬁnal placement to ensure that all

components function properly.

1. Locate an included 60 foot camera cable.

2. Connect a camera to one end of the cable by matching the BNC connectors

(yellow) and DC power connectors (red).

3. Audio enabled cameras will have an additional (white) RCA connection which

will transmit the audio signal and will connect to the audio in port on the back

of your DVR.

4. Plug BNC connectors on the other end of the cable into a Video Input port on

the back panel of the DVR.

5. Repeat for each camera, noting the channel number each camera is plugged

into.