User’s Manual
Connecting Required Devices
Before power up the unit, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to
the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying
full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
Connecting Short-term Device
If you plan to install any short-term devices to the DRT16 / DRT8 DVR and
use them as part of the unit system, such as USB CD-ROM, USB Hard Disk
Drive, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is
powered up. Because DRT16 / DRT8 DVR can recognize the external
devices only after the power-up process is done completely.
There are various connectors on the rear panel used for DRT16 / DRT8 DVR
installations. The following figure shows the connectors by name; and
followed by the detailed description of each connector.
Main Monitor (BNC/ VGA)
BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for connecting to a main monitor.
The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in either
full-screen or split-window format. VGA output connector is optional.
Call Monitor (BNC)
The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in
sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows users to connect the
DRT16 / DRT8 DVR with an optional call monitor.
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