Video recorders provide convenient opportunities for monitoring ATMs and retail facilities, the behavior of customers and cashiers, and also monitor the safety of private property and just what is happening outside the premises. They record video in acceptable quality and volume, then it can be viewed by connecting the DVR to a computer.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - software for the video recorder;
- - switch;
- - patch cords.
Instructions
Step 1
To connect the DVR to a computer, you must first of all connect all cables correctly and set up the operating system. Connect the DVR to the network switch and the switch to the computer using patch cords. You can connect the DVR directly to the computer, bypassing the switch, however, the twisted pair must be crimped from one end in a special way.
Step 2
Insert the DVR software disc into the computer's drive. Install the software from the disc. Usually the installation is started using the autorun window. If the disk autorun does not work, you need to start it yourself. On the desktop, click on the "My Computer" shortcut. Next, select the disc with the software and run the file called Setup.
Step 3
Launch the DVR utility from the desktop shortcut or from the appropriate menu item. Check out the help for configuring the DVR settings. Set the folder on your computer where the video files will be saved. Pay attention to the size of the files and allocate enough hard disk space. Depending on the software, videos can be processed by various utilities. It should also be borne in mind that the quality of the image and the size of the files will depend on this.
Step 4
If you are just looking at this device, then when choosing a DVR, you should pay attention to some important characteristics: the number of input video channels, recording speed, resolution, type of compression, the ability to connect external drives and IP cameras. Do not think that the DVR is difficult to connect to your computer, you just need to do everything correctly and one by one.
