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INSTALLATION
DX8100 Series
Digital Video Recorder
C2629M-A (6/07)
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Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Additional Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Accessing DX8100 Electronic Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Appendix A: Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Printer Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 System with Single DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2 System with Multiple DX8100s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3 System with Multiple DX8100s and Multiple Clients . . . . . . . . . . . .
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60 Resource CD Window: Mobile Client Installation Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 61 Resource CD Software Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 62 Pocket PC Installation Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables A DX8100 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B Video Coaxial Cable Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 C TCP/IP Ports Used by the DX8100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before You Begin Before installing or using your DX8100 Series digital video recorder (DVR), complete and save the information on this page. Installing the DX8100 DVR on a network will require support from your network administrator. The minimum network requirements for DX8100 Series DVRs include a switched Ethernet LAN with a bandwidth of 100 Mbps. Contact your administrator to assist you in configuring the network features of the unit. Obtain and write down the following information from yo
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Additional Warnings There are important observations and warnings that you should be aware of. • Read and keep all instructions, including the Important Safety Instruction sheet that was supplied with your DVR. • When using the networking capabilities of the DX8100, Pelco recommends that each DX8100 Series DVR be connected to a secure, private network. Do not directly connect your DVR to a public network such as the Internet. • It is recommended that the recorder be connected to an uninterrup
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Regulatory Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provid
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Description The DX8100 Series digital video recorders (DVRs) are professional security-level DVRs based on a new and innovative hardware platform that is powered by unparalleled and unique high-performance software. As the security requirements of your business expand into multiple sites and become more diversified, you need a professional DVR that you can quickly and effortlessly increase the channel and recording capacity. • The DX8100 is interoperable with your existing DX8000 DVRs, allowi
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FEATURES This section describes new and additional DX8100 DVR features. NEW PRODUCT FEATURES The DX8100 v1.0 release includes new features as follows: ® •Windows XP Embedded • MUX card output • Two built-in audio channels • Optional Layer two multicasting • Interoperable with DX8000 DVRs • 16-Channel expansion box option • Maximum increased storage capacity of 3 TB • External storage RAID option with DX9200HDDI • Increased frame rate for 2CIF and 4CIF recording • Standard analog output • NTP ti
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• Dynamically adjustable frame rate and image quality for motion, alarm recording, and pre-alarm recording • Pre-alarm recording up to 60 seconds (up to 15 minutes with optional 512 MB RAM upgrade)* • Monitor system changes using activity logs • User-friendly and highly intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) • Local and remote software upgrade capabilities • Multilevel password and user configuration • Automatic image watermarking • Multilanguage support (English, French, German, Italian, Poli
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The table below describes DX8100 optional accessories. Refer to the documentation supplied with the optional accessories for installation instructions. Table A. DX8100 Optional Accessories Option Number Description Reference Documentation DX8100-EXP DX8100 16-channel expansion unit Kit C2636M DX8100-ISCI DX8100 internal ultra 160 SCSI card C2635M DX8108-AUD DX8100 8-channel audio input card C2638M DX8116-AUD DX8100 16-channel audio input card C2638M DX81XP-UPG Windows XP
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Parts List DX8100 parts are listed as follows: Qty Description 1 Recorder 2 Power cords (1 USA standard and 1 European standard) 1 Keyboard 1Mouse 1 Rack mounting kit 2Rack ears 2 Rack handles 2 Chassis brackets 2 Adjustable support rails (front) 2 Adjustable support rails (rear) 6 Screws, 8-32 x 0.375-inch, Phillips, pan head with lock washers 16 Screws, 10-32 x 0.375-inch, Phillips, flat head 4 Screws, 10-32 x 0.750-inch, Phillips, pan head with nylon washers 10 Screws, #4, sheet metal, pan he
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Application Examples CAMERA DX8100 SERVER DVR DX8100 DX8100 LAN/WAN FAST ETHERNET SWITCH DX8100 PC CLIENT DX8100 Figure 1. System with Single DX8100 Figure 2. System with Multiple DX8100s DX8100 SERVER DVR DX8100 SERVER DVR LAN/WAN DX8100 SERVER DVR WWW CLIENT DX8100 SERVER DVR MOBILE CLIENT Figure 3. System with Multiple DX8100s and Multiple Clients 16 C2629M-A (6/07)
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ATM/POS RETAIL DX8100 CAMERAS 9-24 EXPANSION UNIT CAMERAS 1-8 DX8100 REMOTE CLIENT DX8100 SERVER 3 VSI-PRO KBD300A DX8100 SERVER 2 DX8100 CAMERAS 1-16 EXPANSION UNIT KBD300A DX8000 KBD300A CAMERAS 1-16 SERVER 1 DX8100 SERVER 4 CAMERAS 1-16 KBD300A ETHERNET DX8000 SERIAL SERVER 5 ANALOG CAMERAS 17-32 CAMERAS 1-16 Figure 4. Network with DX8000, Third-Party Domes, ATM/POS, Using KDB300A Keyboard Refer to the Operation/Programming manual for instructions on how to operate and program the DX8100
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Equipment Rack Mounting To install the unit in an equipment rack: 1. Remove the 12 screws fastening both left and right side plates to the unit. Save the side plates and screws for possible future use. Figure 5. Remove Left and Right Side Plates 2. Attach the handles to the rack ears using the four provided 10-32 x 0.375-inch Phillips screws. Refer to Figure 6. 3. Using two of the supplied #4 sheet metal Phillips 0.375-inch pan head screws for each side, attach the rack ears to the unit. (4) S
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(8) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.375-INCH, REAR MOUNTING RAIL FLAT HEAD (6) SCREWS, FRONT MOUNTING RAIL 8-32 X 0.375-INCH, PAN HEAD WITH LOCK WASHERS RACK (4) SCREWS, 10-32 X 0.375-INCH FLAT HEAD BRACKET (SIDE VIEW) RECORDER/VIEWSTATION (6) SCREWS, #4, SHEET METAL, PAN HEAD, PHILLIPS BLACK, 0.375-INCH (3 EACH SIDE) TAPERED ENDS SLOTTED HOLES TOWARDS FRONT TOWARDS REAR OF UNIT OF UNIT Figure 7. Rack Mount Installation C2629M-A (6/07) 19
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Back Panel Layout IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4 IN5 IN6 IN7 IN8 IN9 IN10 IN11 IN12 IN13 IN14 IN15 IN16 OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 OUT7 OUT8 OUT9 OUT10 OUT11 OUT12 OUT13 OUT14 OUT15 OUT16 ALARMINPUTS RELAYOUTPUTS 1 2245678GND 1 2245678GND 9 10111213141516 9 10111213141516 Figure 8. Back Panel Layout ì Autoranging AC Power Input (voltage range between 100 VAC and 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) î Alarm Inputs: 16 normally closed inputs ï Camera Outputs: 8 or 16 BNC camera outputs ñ Camera Inputs: 8 or 16 BNC camera inpu
