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3.8 – CONNECTING THE DVR TO A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)
These instructions will connect the DVR to local area network; however, further
steps may need to be taken to view the DVR on a local computer.
What you will need:
· DVR
· Ethernet cable (not included)
· Network Router (not included)
Steps:
1. Power off DVR.
2. Connect one end of Ethernet cable to LAN port
on rear panel of DVR.
3. Connect other end of Ethernet cable to an open
LAN port on the network router.
4. Power on DVR.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issue
recognize it and a Windows PC can read the files. While Linux can theoretically
read NTFS, FAT32 is a preferable option.
The USB Backup Device Port is on the front panel of the DVR, and it is identified
with the universal USB symbol ( )
If the flash drive or external HDD is formatted properly, simply plug the device into
the USB port on the DVR
While you can either format the drive as FAT32 first from a Windows PC, you may
also format the drive using the USB format command in the HDD Management
console.
Important Note: Formatting the drive will erase all contents currently stored on it.
3.7 – Connecting a USB Mouse
The mouse USB port is on the rear panel of the DVR, and it is labeled with a
mouse icon.
1. Power off or unplug the DVR.
2. Connect mouse.
3. Power on or plug in the DVR.
No other configuration is necessary.
Troubleshooting Tips
Issues
· There is no mouse pointer
· There is a pointer, but it does not move.
· The mouse stops working.
Suggestions
1. Follow steps one through three above.
2. Try a different mouse.
3. Test the malfunctioning mouse by connecting it to a computer.
3.6 – Connecting a USB Backup Device
Two types of USB devices that can be connected to the DVR for backing up
recording files are either a portable flash drive (thumb drive) or an external hard
drive.
The DVR runs on a Linux platform, so the drive must be formatted for the DVR to
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3.5 – CONNECTING A DISPLAY
3.5.1 – CONNECTING A TV
What you will need:
DVR
TV (not included)
BNC to RCA Adapter (sold separately)
RCA A/V cable (not included)
Step 1: Power off DVR and TV.
Step 2: Locate Video Output port on rear panel of DVR.
Step 3: Connect BNC-RCA adapter to one of the two Video Output ports.
Step 4: Insert one end of yellow (video) connector into BNC-RCA adapter and
other end into yellow (video) female input jack of TV.
Step 5: Power on TV. It may be necessary to change TV channel to AUX or
INPUT.
Step 6: Power on DVR. Wait until system is fully initialized.
Please refer to Section 2.2 – Rear Panel for location of ports.
3.5.2 – CONNECTING A COMPUTER MONITOR
What you will need:
DVR
VGA Monitor (sold separately by retail electronics stores or as an add-on
option with DVRs and complete security kits)
VGA cable (usually included with monitor)
Step 1: Power off DVR and monitor.
Step 2: Locate VGA port on rear panel of DVR. See Section 2.2.
Step 3: Connect VGA cable from monitor to VGA port on rear panel of DVR.
Step 4: Power on monitor.
Step 6: Power on DVR. Wait until system is fully initialized.
No other configuration is necessary.
Important !
· The VGA output of the DVR does not function with DVI or HDMI monitors unless
an adapter is used (sold separately by retail electronics stores).
· We do not advise changing the DVR's VGA monitor resolution. This could
render the DVR display unviewable. If that situation occurs, please see Section
14.3.1
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Figure 3-10: Connecting the DVR to the router
Rear panel of H9106UVD-SV
Lan Port