Making connections, Connecting the analog camera, Connecting the video – ACTi V21 User Manual
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Encoder Hardware Manual
Making Connections
This section describes the procedures in connecting analog cameras and a video output device
and preparing the external devices that you can connect to the encoder. The encoder supports
DC12V power input, Digital Input and Output (DI/DO), Audio Input and Output devices, as well as
Serial Port Communication via RS-485 / RS-422 protocol using the bundled terminal blocks. The
use of these devices, however, is optional.
Connecting the Analog Camera
Connect an analog camera to the
Video In
port of the encoder using a video cable with BNC
connectors.
Connecting the Video Output Device (V21 / V22 only)
Because the encoder converts the analog camera signal into digital and transmits this signal
through the network, monitoring can be done from any PC in the network as well as recording of
the video. Therefore, the use of an external monitor is optional unless the user application
requires the user to view the live display of the analog camera through a monitor. For example,
for small-scale businesses where there is a person in-charge of monitoring the daily activities
through a monitor while the events are recorded remotely through the network.
Connect an external composite monitor to the
Video Out
port of the encoder using a video cable
with BNC connectors.