User manual

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SECTION2
Installing the System
2.1 Getting Started: Unpacking the Equipment
What’s in the box
Your system includes:
• ALI-DVR3000H Series DVR
• Remote Control
• USB mouse
• 6 foot Ethernet cable
• 6 foot HDMI cable
• Power adapter and cable for DVR
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a at, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any visible damage is present,
contact your supplier for a replacement. Verify that your order is complete.
What you need
Although each security system installation is dierent, most require the following items not included with your system
components:
• IP cameras and cables compatible with the DVR
• Tools to install the cameras and route power and video cables
• Fasteners to attach the cameras to the mounting surfaces
• VGA or HDMI compatible computer monitor to connect to the DVR. (An HDMI cable is provided.) The display device is usually
needed only for system setup. It can be disconnected when the DVR is networked for access across a LAN or Internet.
• Uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This device is used to ensure system stability during voltage surges, sags, and outages. If a
UPS is not available, a power strip with strong surge protection is highly recommended.
2.2 DVR installation general guidelines
2.2.1 InstallinganHDDintheDVR
If you purchased your DVR without an internal HDD, you must install one for the DVR to function properly. Follow the procedure in
“APPENDIX C HDD Installation” on page 113. If your DVR has an HDD, skip this procedure and continue installing the system with
step “2.2.2 Placement” on page 9.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM