Pelco TLR2168S - page 12

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4.0 INSTALLATION

4.1 PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

1. Provide secure power to system components. Prevent overloading or short-

ing by dedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment. Restrict ac-

cess to the surveillance system circuit breakers, switches, and equipment power

cords.

2. Surveillance system components must be operationally compatible. Time-lapse

recording speeds and dwell times of any accessory switching equipment must

be compatible with each other.

3. The TLR2168S time-lapse VCR provides several alarm recording speeds so it

is important that alarm triggering of components be operationally compatible.

Refer to Section 2.1 for information on time-lapse recording.

4. Complete all system hookups (camera, multiplexer, etc.) before installing the

VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel.

4.1.1 Securing the VCR Controls

Protect surveillance equipment to forestall tampering. We recommend putting the

recorder in a secure VCR cabinet. Pelco offers such units–the RM2000, which is a

rack kit for a single VCR, and the RM2004, which is a rack kit for four VCRs.

4.1.2 Monitor Tips

• Pelco recommends using a CCTV monitor.

• Some monitors may cause picture vibration or picture distortion at the top or

bottom of the image during still or normal playback. (Refer to Section 9.4.3 for

information.)

A television may be unable to provide a stable picture without vibration or distortion.

4.2 INSTALLATION

1. Remove the VCR and all cables from the box.

2. Place the VCR in a suitable location.

• If the location is unsecured, refer to Section 4.1.1 for information about

products to lock up the VCR.

• Do all system hookups (camera, multiplexer, etc.) before installing the

VCR in a location where you cannot access its rear panel,

3. If installing in a rack, place the VCR in the rack before making cable and

power connections. Refer to the documentation included with the rack kit for

specific installation instructions.

4. If you are not using a switcher, refer to Figure 1.

• Connect the camera (video output) to the rear of the VCR (video input

BNC). Connect the VCR (video output BNC) to the monitor (video input).

• Connect the alarm input to the VCR (SET IN and GND [ground] termi-

nals).

• If you are using a 600Ω microphone, connect it to the VCR (MIC IN jack).

Connect the VCR (audio output connector) to the monitor (audio input).

5. If you are using a switcher, refer to Section 4.3.