REMOTE UNIT INSTALLATION
2. REMOTE UNIT INSTALLATION
This chapter describes installation procedure of the remote video surveillance unit that is the essential part of the DVS package. The remote DVS unit is a standalone device that does not need any direct connection to a PC on remote monitoring site. The unit’s exterior is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 DVS unit front view
The remote unit should be placed on the site that requires monitoring, anywhere within the reach of a telephone line. It is recommended to place the DVS unit as near to the video cameras as possible to avoid image quality degradation or use of expensive
•First, you should check DVS unit CONFIGURATION in order to make appropriate DIP- switch SW settings on the back panel of unit (see Figure 2). All possible operation modes are tabulated:
Operation Mode | SW position | Reference for | ||
Internal modem | Aux mode | details | ||
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Internal modem (standard) | ON | OFF | Section 6.1 | |
Direct cable connection | OFF | ON | Section 6.2 | |
Custom configuration (external modem) | OFF | OFF | Section 6.3 | |
Auxiliary (reserved) | ON | ON | - | |
•Provided that you will use device with internal modem configuration, connect the telephone line (RJ11 plug) to the Line connector on your DVS unit (see Figure 2). If the same line is also to be used for as a regular telephone line or to connect a fax machine, then use the
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