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Digital Video Recorder DX8100 DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit Installation Manual C2636M-B (4/07)[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 3 Introduction Welcome to the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit upgrade for the DX8100 Series digital video recorder (DVR). This document serves as a guide for installing the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit. If you ordered the DX8124 or DX8132 model DVR, the optional Capture Card and DX8100 I/O card are already installed. Use the Expansion cable [...]
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4 C2636M-B (4/07) T able A describes the additional capacity that the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit upgrade adds to the base model DX8100. PARTS LIST In addition to this document, T able B lists the components that are included in the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit kit. T able A. DX8100 Expansion Unit Upgrade Features Feature DX8108 Configuration DX8116 Co[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 5 T OOLS NEEDED OTHER DX8100 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The DX8108 base unit comes with an 8-channel Capture Card and the DX8116 base unit includes a 16-channel Capture Card. When considering adding the audio option: • The DX8108-AUD audio card is installed on the 8-channel Capture Card. The DX8108-AUD audio card can be installed on a 1[...]
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6 C2636M-B (4/07) Getting Ready Before you install the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit, familiarize yourself with the instructions throughout this manual. The Expansion Unit is ready to use after you complete the installation steps in this manual. The steps to install the Expansion Unit are summarized as follows: 1. Unpack the DX8100-EXP Expansion Unit k[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 7 6. Ensure that the DX8100 Series DVR and all of its components are protected against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before handling any electronic components, you should take steps to ground yourself properly so that any built-up static electric charges are dissipated away from the unit. The most effective method for combating ESD[...]
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8 C2636M-B (4/07) Prepare DX8100 for Expansion Unit Installation This section describes how to access the DX8100 interior . For information about mounting the DX8100 in a rack, refer to the DX8100 Installation Manual. OPEN THE DX8100 CHASSIS If the DX8100 is mounted in a rack, it must be removed. T wo people might be required to lift and remove the[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 9 COMPONENT LAYOUT Figure 7 shows the slots and the DX8100 Series DVR’ s major components. Some detail is removed from the illustrations in this manual for the purpose of clarity . (Slots on the motherboard are labeled differently.) Figure 7. DX8100 Interior T able E describes the DX8100’ s slot assignments and major components.[...]
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10 C2636M-B (4/07) Install the DX8100 I/O Card The DX8100 I/O card comes in a separate box that contains the DX8100 I/O card and two cables: a 5-pin alarm and relay cable and a 32-pin video input ribbon cable. For information about the other DX8100 Expansion Unit kit components, refer to Parts List on page 4. The I/O card is installed in slot 7 and[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 11 T o install the DX8100 I/O card in slot 7: 1. Remove the Rear Cross Brace. Refer to item 14 in Figure 7 on page 9. 2. Do the following: a. Remove the slot cover for slot 7 and retain the screw . b. Insert the DX8100 I/O card into the slot 7 opening and secure the I/O card bracket with the screw . c. Insert the 4-wire DX8100 power[...]
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12 C2636M-B (4/07) Installing the Capture Card This section describes how to install the DX8100 Capture Card. The Capture Card installation is performed after you have installed the DX8100 I/O card. The DX8100 Capture Card comes in a separate box that contains the Capture Card and one 14-pin interconnect cable. For information about the other DX810[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 13 T o install the optional Capture Card: 1. On the main Capture Card, remove the 7-wire TV/Audio cable and lay the cable over the DX8100 I/O card. Refer to callout 2c in Figure 11 for the location of the TV/Audio cable. 2. Do the following: a. Remove the slot cover for slot 3 and retain the screw . b. Place the optional Capture Car[...]
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14 C2636M-B (4/07) Reassemble the Unit T o reassemble the DX8100: 1. Replace the chassis cover using the same screws you removed from the side and rear of the unit. Refer to Figure 12. Figure 12. Replacing Chassis Cover 2. Attach the silver part label that came in your upgrade kit to the inside of your DVR’ s front door . a. Remove the paper back[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 15 Connecting the Expansion Unit to the DX8100 This section describes how to connect the Expansion Unit to the DX8100. The Expansion Unit can be rack mounted, positioned to the side, or set on top of the DX8100. Figure 14 shows how to assemble the rack mount kit. Figure 14. Assembling Expansion Unit Rack Mount Kit T able H describes[...]
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16 C2636M-B (4/07) T o connect the Expansion Unit to the DX8100 DVR: 1. Do one of the following: • Desktop mounting: Set the Expansion to the side or on top of the DX8100. • Rack mounting: Attach the rack mount kit and install the Expansion Unit in the rack enclosure directly above the DX8100. 2. Connect the 50-pin Expansion cable end (partiall[...]
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C2636M-B (4/07) 17 4. Power on the DX8100. Figure 16. Restarting the Unit 5. Log in to the DX8100 and verify that the additional devices are displayed in the DX8100 site tree. For information about the additional features provided by the Expansion Unit, refer to T able A on page 4. 6. This completes the Expansion Unit installation process. The DX81[...]
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18 C2636M-B (4/07) REVISION HISTORY Manual # Date Comments C2636M 11/06 Original version. C2636M-A 3/07 Added Expansion Unit rack mount dimensions and revised DX8108-AUD/DX8116-AUX text. C2636M-B 4/07 Corrected the reference to the Expansion cable from 68- to 50-pin. Pelco, the Pelco logo, Camclosure, Esprit, ExSite, Genex, Legacy , and Spectra are[...]
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PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMA TION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on fiber optic products and TW3000 Series unshielded twisted pair transmissio[...]
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