Hardware setup, Installing the hard disk drive (hdd) – Velleman DVR8H2 Quick Installation Guide User Manual
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DVR8H2
V. 02 – 07/01/2014
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Front panel
PLAY
Press to play the recorded video.
SLOW
In playback mode, press to play the recorded file slowly.
ZOOM
In live or playback mode, press to enlarge the image of the selected channel.
SEQ
Press to show all screens sequentially in full screen mode. Press again to quit.
Press to show the multiple channel display mode.
1 – 8
Press a button to select the corresponding channel.
AUDIO
= SLOW + ZOOM
Press SLOW and ZOOM simultaneously to select live or playback audio.
P.T.Z.
= SEQ. +
Press SEQ. and
simultaneously to enter or exit PTZ control mode.
USB port
(2x)
Connect a USB flash drive for video backup to the left USB port (
); connect a USB mouse
to the right port (
).
Note: Do not connect two USB mice or two USB flash drives simultaneously.
Note: For a list of compatible USB flash drives, please refer to the appendices in the full user
manual.
Rear panel
VIDEO IN
8 video input channels to connect 8 external video sources e.g. cameras
MONITOR
1 video output channel to connect the DVR to the main monitor (composite)
Note: You can use the MONITOR, HDMI, and VGA output ports simultaneously.
CALL
connector for monitor specific for sequence display
AUDIO IN
4 audio input channels to connect four external audio sources, e.g. from cameras with audio
AUDIO OUT
1 audio output to connect to an audio device, e.g. a speaker (mono)
LAN port
Connect the DVR to a local network by plugging a network cable into this port.
HDMI
Connect to the HDMI port of a monitor that supports HDMI video output.
Note: You can use the MONITOR, HDMI, and VGA output ports simultaneously.
VGA
Connect to the VGA port of a monitor that supports HDMI video output.
Note: You can use the MONITOR, HDMI, and VGA output ports simultaneously.
External I/O
Connect external devices such as a siren, or an alarm sensor for event notifications to your
smart phone (push video). The push video alarm input corresponds with video input 1.
DC 19V
power supply input
power switch
6.
Hardware Setup
Installing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1. Obtain a suitable HDD (not included), type SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment). The HDD must
be formatted.
2. Make sure to unplug the device from the mains before servicing and do not touch any electronic circuitry
to avoid electrostatic discharge.
3. Unscrew the 6 screws (1 on either side and 4 on the back) that hold the cover in place.
4. Lift the cover (back first).
5. Screw the mounting brackets on the HDD (screws included).
Note: The PCB must be facing upwards when mounting the HDD into the DVR.
6. Connect the SATA data cable and power supply to the HDD.
7. Screw the HDD on the bottom of the DVR housing PCB facing upwards using the included screws.
8. Close the cover (front first) and secure it with the 6 screws.