Cocoon DVR6093 - DVR Unit Installation; DVR Unit Installation Location Planning; Connecting DVR Unit Cables

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2 – DVR unit Installation
2.1 Installation Location
Before installing the security system, it is essential to plan where to locate the DVR unit.
Below are a few points to consider
• TheDVRunitshouldbelocatedinacentrallocationwitheasyaccesstocamerasand
installed cables
• Ifyouplantouseremoteviewingfeatures,theDVRunitshouldbelocatednearyour
modem / router or network point
• TheDVRunitshouldbeinstalledinasecurelocationtoavoidtampering
• DonotplaceheavyobjectsontopoftheDVRunit
• DonotblockventilationholesonthetopandsidesoftheDVRunitoruseinanenclosed
area which may cause overheating
• PlanoutwhereyouwouldliketoplaceyourcamerasandtestallconnectionsBEFORE 
permanently installing cables and cameras
• Camerascanbeplacedcovertlysonoonecanseethemwhichissuitableforindoor 
locations where you do not want to see them every day, however, placing cameras in
plain sight outdoors will act as a deterrent to would be intruders
2.2 DVR unit Connections
1. Connect each of the camera extension cables to the camera video and power connectors
2. Connect the other end of the extension cables to the video inputs labeled 1-4 on the back
of the DVR unit
3. Connect the 4-way power splitter to each of the extension cables (red)