User`s manual
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• Connecting RS232
An RS232 port is provided to connect a text-in device like a POS. Use a RS232 cable with a DB-9S
(female) connector to connect to the NVR.
RS232
Caution: The VGA port is not used in the NVR.
• Connecting USB
The NVR supports four USB interface for connecting external storage devices; Two USB ports are
located on the rear panel and other two ones are located on the front panel. You can backup
some video clips of internal HDDs to the external HDDs or Memory Stick connected through USB
port.
USB2.0
• Connecting eSATA
The NVR supports an eSATA interface for connecting external storage devices; one eSATA port is
located on the rear panel. You can expand storage capacity by utilizing the internal HDDs and
eSATA port.
An external eSATA HDD can be connected to the eSATA port on the rear panel. Note that an
eSATA port does not supply power to the device connected to it; the external device must supply
its own power.
You can also archive video data of internal HDDs to the external HDDs connected through eSATA
port. When the NVR use eSATA port for archiving, it is impossible to expand storage capacity by
utilizing the internal HDDs and eSATA port.
eSATA
• Inserting SATA HDD
Follow next steps.
1. Turn the Key Lock counterclockwise to unlock
2. Insert the SATA HDD supported to the NVR
3. Turn Key Lock clockwise to lock