User manual
9ALI-NVR3004P, ALI-NVR3008P Embedded NVR User Manual
SECTION 2: INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
If you are using Cat 5e or Cat 6 copper (Ethernet) cable to connect your cameras to the NVR, or other cameras to the LAN, the cable
distance from the NVR (or switch on the LAN) should not exceed 330 feet (100 meters). If a longer cable run is required, the use of
an active hardware device such as a repeater or switch is necessary.
2.3 Install the NVR and monitor
For the following steps, refer to the back panel photo above for the location of connectors.
1. Place the NVR in a location that is secure, well ventilated and clean. The NVR should be positioned such that the back panel
connectors are accessible and the ventilation holes on the sides and top and the fan outlet on the back are not blocked.
2. Install and setup your monitor in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor. Do not power it on at this time.
3. Cable the HDMI or VGA connector to your monitor’s VGA or HDMI input. The HDMI interface provides the best performance.
4. Plug the mouse into the USB connector on the front or back of the NVR.
5. If you plan to access your NVR remotely, or congure your NVR to transmit alerts, email, etc. to external servers, plug a drop
cable from your local area network (LAN) into the RJ45 LAN connector on the back of the NVR.
6. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the back panel of the NVR, and then into a UPS (preferred) or surge
protector.
NOTE
Do not power on the NVR at this time.
2.4 Connecting it together – initial system setup
1. Plug the LAN cables from the cameras into a connector in the group of RJ45 Ethernet ports on the back of the NVR.
If other cameras to be monitored by the NVR will network to it through the LAN, plug their Ethernet cables into a switch
(router) on the LAN and power on those cameras. (Power to other cameras on the LAN may be provided through a PoE switch
if the camera is PoE capable, or through a separate cable and power adapter).
2. Power on the NVR using the power on / o (I / O) switch on the back panel.
3. Power on the monitor.
NOTE
Some monitors have multiple inputs such including VGA ,HDMI, BNC, etc. If you are using this kind of monitor, congure your
monitor to display the input connected to your NVR (HDMI or VGA).