Talos Security DK1400 Series Quick Start Reference Guide - Manual (Page 5)

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Connecting a Monitor
• You will need a monitor or TV to set up the DVR for use
• Connect a monitor to the DVR using the HD15 female output
• Or connect the DVR to the composite video input on a TV
– You will need a BNC video cable with a BNC to RCA adapter.
Turning On DVR
• When the DVR is first initialized you will need to format the hard drive by clicking on the
“Yes” tab
• The DVR will display a message on the monitor when hard drive format is complete
• The DVR will beep to inform you that no cameras are connected
Connect a TV
here using a
BNC to RCA
adaptor
Connect camera
video here
Connect a monitor here
using a VGA Cable
Cat 5 connection
for networking
Connect the
mouse here Power
USB Thumb
Drive