30 Series Network Video Recorder User Guide 
6 
2  Getting Started 
This chapter contains the following sections: 
•  Connecting External Devices on page 6. 
•  Starting and Shutting Down the NVR on page 8. 
•  Device Initialization on page 9. 
 
Connecting External Devices 
•  Connect the cameras 
Connect the RJ45 network cables from the cameras to PoE ports. 
•  Connect the monitor 
Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to the VGA interface and/or an HDMI cable (not supplied) 
to the HDMI interface. Connect the other end to a monitor (do not use a TV). Simultaneous 
VGA and HDMI output is supported. 
•  Connect the mouse 
Connect the supplied USB mouse to the USB port. 
•  Connect the Ethernet cable 
Connect the supplied CAT5e Ethernet cable to the network port. Connect the other end to a 
router on your network. 
•  Connect audio devices (if applicable) 
To play audio, connect an audio output device (low-impedance headphones, speaker, or 
amplifier) to the AUDIO OUT connector (200 mV / 1 kilohm). 
•  Connect alarm devices (if applicable) 
Connect alarm devices to the alarm in/out interface. If the alarm inputs use external power, 
the device must have the same ground as the NVR.  
•  Connect a PTZ camera (if applicable) 
Your embedded NVR communicates with PTZ cameras through the Network. Ensure that your 
camera is correctly connected to the Network. 
•  Connect the power cable 
Use only with the supplied power cable. Power output: 50W for 4 channels /120W for 8 
channels / 200W for 16 channels. PoE 802.3at in total. Use of an uninterruptible power 
supply (UPS) is strongly recommended.