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Hardware Setup

BASIC CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Refer to the KBD300USBKIT Installation manual for information about installing the KBD300A keyboard.
To make the basic equipment connections to the DX4500/DX4600, refer to Figure 8 and do the following:
1. Connect the USB mouse to the bottom USB connector. The mouse allows you to operate the DVR using the GUI and on-screen PTZ control.
2. Connect a VGA monitor (not supplied).
3. Connect the cameras to the BNC connectors. Refer to TableD for video coaxial cable requirements. Connect power to the cameras.
4. Connect the appropriate power cord to the back of the unit and to a power source. The DX4500/DX4600 contains an autoranging power
supply. It is recommended that the recorder be connected to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) capable of supplying 2 A for 120 VAC
power systems or 1 A for 230 VAC power systems.
Figure 8. Basic Connections
NOTE: You might experience operational issues when a camera device is not correctly terminated. When connecting camera d evices, use a
normal load termination of 75 ohms. When looping through DVR inputs, ensure that the signal is terminated at the end device. For additional
information about terminating a specific camera device, refer to the device’s installation manual.
The following table describes the coaxial cable requirements.
Table D. Video Coaxial Cable Requirements
Cable Type* Maximum Distance
RG59/U
RG6/U
RG11/U
750 ft (229 m)
1,000 ft (305 m)
1,500 ft (457 m)
*Cable requirements:
75-ohms impedance
All-copper center conductor
All-copper braided shield with 95% braid coverage.