Connections and setup, 1 install hdd, 2 install dvd-rw / cd-rw (for dvr-860 only) – Planet Technology DVR-860 User Manual
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BASIC OPERATION
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3. CONNECTIONS AND SETUP
3.1 Install HDD
The HDDs must be installed before the DVR is turned on. For detailed installation instructions, please refer to section
"APPENDIX 1 INSTALL HDD".
3.2 Install DVD-RW / CD-RW (For DVR-860 only)
You might install the DVD-RW or CD-RW driver for backup purpose. Please refer to ” APPENDIX 7 INSTALL DVD-RW /
CD-RW” for getting further information.
3.3 Camera Connection
The cameras must be connected and power-supplied before the DVR is turned on. For detailed DVR video input /
output
ports, please refer to section “2.2 Rear Panels” at page 9. For detailed external I/O port description, please refer to section
“APPENDIX 2 PIN CONFIGURATION”. For detailed camera setup, please refer to its own manual.
Note: When using LOOP function, set the impedance switch at your DVR rear panel to HI-IMPEDANCE to
decrease interferences. The default setting is 75Ω.
3.3.1 Normal Camera Connection
1) Connect the camera with indicated power supply.
2) Connect the camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable and BNC connector.
For detailed camera title, ID, protocol and baud rate setup, please refer to section “6.4.5 Remote”.
3.3.2 PTZ Camera Connection
1) Connect the PTZ camera with indicated power supply.
2) Connect the PTZ camera video output to the DVR video input port with a coaxial cable and BNC connector.
3) For using DVR to control the PTZ camera, please connect the RS485-A line (brown) of the PTZ camera to the PIN11 of
the DVR DSUB solder side, and connect RS485-B line (orange) to the PIN10 of the DVR DSUB solder side.
And then solder them together in case of loosening.
Note: For detailed camera ID, protocol and baud rate setup at DVR side, please refer to section “6.4.5
Remote”. For detailed camera ID, protocol and baud rate setup at remote AP software side, please
refer to section “(1) Device” (AP software system configuration). For detailed PTZ control
instructions, please refer to section “6.6.5 PTZ Camera Setup and Contro”.
3.4 External Device Connections
3.4.1 IR Transmitter
IR remote control is supported. Please connect the IR receiver line to the IR port on the DVR rear panel. And make
sure the IR function is activated in the DVR menu (The default setting is on). Please refer to the following figure as an
example.
(Example on DVR-460)