Honeywell 4 Channel Manual

Introduction
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The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full or it can be set up to 
record over the oldest video after the disk is full.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter 
video.
You can view live video, search for images, and control your DVR remotely by 
connecting via external modem or Ethernet. You can use the USB port to copy video 
clips to USB-IDE hard disk drives, USB CD-RW drives, or flash...

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This chapter covers how to connect the DVR to peripheral equipment.
Package Contents
The package contains, in addition to this document:
 Digital Video Recorder

 User Guide (this document)
 Multilingual User Guide on HRHD CD-ROM

 Multilingual RAS software and User Guide (RAS CD-ROM)
 DVRNS Server Software and User Guide on RAS CD-ROM
 Rack-mount Kit
 Assembly screws for adding hard disk drives
Required Installation Tools
No special tools...

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Figure 2-1 DVR Rear Panel 
Connecting the Video Source
Figure 2-2 Video Input Connectors
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
Connecting the Loop Through Video
Figure 2-3 Video Loop Through Connectors
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop 
BNC connectors.
VIDEO IN 1
LOOP 1
AUDIO IN 1VIDEO IN 2
LOOP 2
AUDIO IN 2VIDEO IN 3
LOOP 3
AUDIO IN 3VIDEO IN 4
LOOP 4
AUDIO IN...

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NoteThe Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do not connect 
a cable to the Loop BNC unless it is connected to another 
terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Connecting Audio
NoteIt is your responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations 
permit recording audio.
Figure 2-4 Audio In and Out Connectors
Your DVR can record audio. 
1. Connect the audio source to Audio In. 
2. Connect Audio Out to your amplifier.
NoteThe DVR...

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Setting Unit for CVBS (SVHS) or VGA Output
Figure 2-5 CVBS (SVHS) VGA Switch
Set the switch to CVBS (SVHS) or VGA for monitor output. Select CVBS (SVHS) for a 
spot monitor or VGA for an RGB monitor. 
Make sure you set the CVBS (SVHS) or VGA selector switch before turning on the 
DVR. You cannot change the setting while the unit is running.
NoteThe DVR may not support some LCD monitors. Also, some 
monitors do not support Multi Sync.
NoteYou cannot use the...

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Connecting the Monitor
Connecting the Spot Monitor
Figure 2-6 Video Out Connectors
Connect the Spot Monitor to either the Video Out or SVHS Out connector.
NoteFor Spot Monitor output, set the CVBS (SVHS) VGA selector to 
CVBS (SVHS) (see Figure 2-5). If your monitor has an SVHS 
input, use it to give you better quality video display.
NoteThe Video Out (BNC) and the SVHS Out connectors may be 
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NoteFor RGB Monitor output, set the CVBS (SVHS) VGA selector 
switch to VGA (see Figure 2-5).
Connecting to the Network Port
Figure 2-8 Network Connector
The DVR can be networked using the 10/100Mb Ethernet connector. Connect a CAT5 
cable with an RJ45 jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with a 
computer for remote monitoring, searching, configuration, and software upgrades. See 
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NoteThe DVR is not supplied with a modem cable, and many 
modems are not supplied with cables. Make certain you have the 
correct cable when purchasing the modem.
Factory Reset
Figure 2-10 Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the RS232C connector. This switch 
will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the 
original factory default settings.
CautionWhen using the Factory Reset, you...

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NoteWhen the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs 
on the front panel flash three times.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR settings are now at the original settings it 
had when it left the factory.
Connecting Alarms
Figure 2-11 Alarm Input Connector Strips
To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip:
1. Press and hold the button.
2. Insert the wire in the hole below the button.
3. After releasing the button, tug gently...