Appendix D: Recording Audio

Appendix D: Recording Audio

The system can also record audio for up to 4 channels (4/8-channel models) or 16 channels (16-channel model). You must have audio-capable cameras (not included) or self-powered microphones (not included) in order to record audio on the system.

Connecting Audio Cameras 4/8-Channel Models

8-channel model shown

Connect an RCA audio cable from the camera into the corresponding Audio INPUT port

Connecting Audio Cameras 16-Channel Models

Audio IN channels 1~4 Audio IN channels 5~16

To enable audio recording:

Audio harness:

Connect the audio harness into the AUDIO IN (CH5-CH16)port. The ends of the audio harness requires a BNC to RCA adapter to connect RCA audio cameras.

Connect a BNC to RCA connector (not included) to connect RCA devices to BNC ports.

1Connect the BNC video cable from the camera to one of the BNC Video INPUT ports on the rear panel of the DVR between 1 and 4 (4/8-channel models) or any Video Input port (16-channel). For example, connect the camera to Video INPUT port 1.

2Connect the RCA audio cable from the camera to the corresponding Audio INPUT. Following the example in step 1, you would connect the cable to Audio INPUT port 1.

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