Baxall Vivid User Manual
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Baxall Vivid Digital Video Recorder User Manual14INSTALLATION - STEP 2 INSTALL DVR IN FINAL LOCATION• Consult the appropriate rack-mounting documentation for the rack cabinet being used before attempting to install anyVivid DVR into a rack,• Before attempting to install a Vivid into a rack make sure the rack is stable by either fully extending its anti-tip legs (ifmounting the Vivid on a slide-out shelf) or ensuring the rack cabinet is firmly located or attached to the floor,• Baxall recommend that in all cases the rear or sides of a rack-mounted Vivid DVR should be supported by suitable rackshelves or supports in addition to the main rack ears at the front of the unit• In a mixed installation, install the heaviest installation items, such as RAID devices or UPS, in the lowest possible positionsin the rack• If installing additional Vivid DVRs, install the remaining systems from the lowest system upward into the rack.Note: Baxall Ltd always recommends that a ½U vertical gap is left between rack-mounted equipment.INSTALLATION - STEP 3 CONNECT UP DVRConnect CamerasConnect a coaxial cable to the video output BNC connector of the CCTV camera. Connect the other end of the coaxial cableto the top row camera 1 video input BNC connector on the Vivid DVR. The lower connector is a loop-through connector forconnecting the video signal from the camera through to other equipment.Depending on the model of Vivid DVR ordered, up to 6, 10 or 16 CCTV cameras can be connected to a single Vivid DVR.Connect Main MonitorConnect the Vivid DVR to the main monitor. This can be achieved by either using an S-Video cable to connect the Vivid DVRto the S-Video input on the monitor, or by using a coaxial cable to connect the MON A video output BNC connector on the Vividto a video input BNC connector on the monitor.The MON B video output connector is used for connecting a second SPOT monitor to the Vivid DVR, if required.Connect Cameras and Main Monitor to Power SupplyConnect the CCTV cameras and main monitor to the power supply, in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.Ensure the CCTV cameras and main monitor are powered up before powering up the Vivid DVR.Connect to NetworkConnect one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the Vivid DVR and the other into a local Ethernet network port.Note: Contact your IT/IS department for advice on which external network port to use and also to ask if the local network willprovide an IP address automatically, using DHCP, or whether the IP address of the Vivid needs to be configured manually? Inthe latter case, ask them to provide you with details of all the IP addresses you will need later on in the installation process.Make a note of the numbers they provide you with here:• Mandatory information for manual network set up:• Optional information for manual network set up:Connect DVR to Power SupplyPlug the Vivid DVR external power supply into the 12 Volts socket on the back of the unit. Connect the power cord supplied intothe external power supply and plug the power cord into your mains power source or UPS (recommended).The Vivid DVR will now commence its power up and self-test routines:• On power up, the Vivid DVR will momentarily sound its alarm buzzer.• The fans and disk drives will power up and the green power LED on the front panel will light up.• After about one minute the monitor screen will momentarily display the Vivid DVR welcome screen and, if a camera isconnected to the camera 1 video input BNC, the Vivid DVR will then display a full screen live image from camera 1.• Finally, the blue recording LED on the front panel will light up, to confirm the unit is recording. Also, if DHCP is in use, theblue network LED on the front panel will light up to indicate that the Vivid is connected to the local network. |
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