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Getting Ready Before you install the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit, familiarize yourself with the instructions throughout this manual. The
Expansion Unit is ready to use after you complete the installation steps in this manual.
The steps to install the Expansion Unit are summarized as follows:
1. Unpack the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit kit and check that you have all the necessary Expansion Unit kit components .
For information about components supplied in the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit kit, refer to Parts List on page 4.
2. Verify that you have the required tools to install the Expansion Unit. For information about the tools required to instal l
the Expansion Unit, refer to Tools Needed on page5.
3. Shut down the DX8100 Series DVR. For information about shutting down the DX8100, refer to the DX8100
Installation Manual, Operation/Programming manual, or DX8100 server online Help.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Figure 3. Removing Power Cord from Wall
5. Remove the power cord from the back of the DX8100.
Figure 4. Removing Power Cord from DX8100
WARNING: It is critical that the unit be unplugged for your safety. You must remove the power cord because
current continues to flow through the DX8100 even when the unit is off. Remove the power cord from the wall
socket first and then from the rear of the DVR.