DVR Wiring Diagram

Note: The DVI connections for the

analog video capture card (camera

inputs) look identical to the video

output for the monitor. If the

connections are reversed, the monitor

may not display anything or there may

be video loss on a group of four to eight

cameras.

Please refer to the diagram which

indicates the correct ports for the

monitor and cameras.

USB 2.0 – The most standard USB port. Used for mouse, keyboard, thumb drives, and various other USB accessories.

USB 3.0 – A faster USB interface. Compatible with any USB devices, but recommended for external hard drives and thumb drives.

PS/2 – Used for older mouse and keyboards. (Rarely used)

Network – Standard RJ-45 connection for networking. Connect any Ethernet patch cable from your router or switch to this port.

VGA – Standard monitor connection. Most computer monitors and HDTV’s will have a VGA connection. This is an analog connection.

DVI – Newer video connection for higher resolution displays. The DVI output tends to produce a higher quality image because it is digital. Also used for camera connections on newer DVR systems.

HDMI – A digital connection for higher resolution displays. Capable of carrying video and audio on one cable. Most HDTV’s also have an HDMI port.

RS-485 – Optional connection for controlling PTZ cameras. This may not be installed on every system.

DB-15 – This yellow port is found on most systems that were built before March of 2013. It connects the cameras to the DVR. Dongles are provided to connect either 4 or 8 cameras on each port.

BNC – These ports connect HD-SDi cameras to the HD card on the DVR. This is an optional add-on specifically for HD-SDi cameras.

Wi-Fi – Most systems that were built after June of 2012 come with a Wi-Fi antenna. However, it is recommended to use a wired connection whenever possible.

Dongle – Connects analog cameras and microphones to the DVR via BNC connectors. Depending on the system, it may have either 4 or 8 video and audio connections.

Video – BNC connections for analog cameras. The video connections are labeled “VID” and numbered for each input. All video connections are black.

Audio – BNC connections for analog microphones. The audio connections are labeled “AUD” and numbered for each input. All audio connections are blue. Not all systems will use audio.

DVI – The port that connects the dongle to the DVR. Connects to the side-by-side DVI ports on the back of the DVR.