Connecting Devices To The Rear Panel - GE TruVision DVR 20 User Manual

Connecting devices to the rear panel

Figure 1 below shows the rear panel connections and describes each connector on a
typical TVR 20 digital video recorder. Details may vary for specific models.
Figure 1: Rear panel connections (16-channel model shown)
Required connections
1. Video inputs: Connect up to 16 cameras to the standard BNC video inputs.
2. Monitor A or VGA monitor (default): Connect the main monitor to one of the output connections
Optional connections
3. Audio outputs: Connect up to two audio outputs (depends on model) such as line level devices (for
example, speakers with built-in pre-amplifiers).
4. Audio inputs: Connect up to four to audio input (depends on model) such as microphones.
5. Monitor B: Connect a spot monitor (Mon B) to the spot monitor output. The VGA monitor must
support 800 x 600 Hz resolution.
6. RS-232 connector: Connect an RS-232 cable from a device such as a PC to the 9-pin D-sub input.
7. RS-485/RS-422 connector: For telemetry control or remote control via RS-485 keypads
8. Alarm input: Connect up to 16 dry contacts (depends on model). NO and NC supported.
9. Alarm output: Connect up to four NO/NC alarm output relays (depends on model).
10. LAN: Connect the network devices.
11. e-SATA: Connect the e-SATA for archive and storage expansion.
12. USB port: Insert USB devices. USB CD/DVD burner and USB HDD are not supported.
Power connection
13. Power socket: Connect the power cord to the TVR 20. Be sure that all devices are connected and
turned on before turning on the unit. Use the external power supply unit provided.
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