HIKVISION DS-8104AH I-S, DS-8104AL I-S Installation Manual

Installation Guide

DS-8104AH(L)I-S Series DVR

Installation Guide - DS-8104AH(L)I-S Series DVR 1

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Verify that the package contents are correct by checking the
items against the packing list.

Note: Please contact your dealer for damaged or missing

items.

DVR Pre-Installation

The DS-8104AH(L)I-S Series DVRs are highly advanced
surveillance equipment that should be installed with care.
Please take into consideration the following precautionary
steps before installation of the DVR.

1. Keep all liquids away from the DVR.

2. Install the DVR in a well-ventilated and dust-free area.

3. Ensure environmental conditions meet factory

specifications.

4. Install a manufacturer recommended HDD.

DVR Installation

During the installation of the DVR:

1. Use brackets for rack mounting.

2. Ensure there is ample room for audio and video cables.

3. When installing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the

cables are no less than five times than it’s’ diameter.

4. Connect both the alarm and RS-485 cable.

5. Allow at least 2cm (~0.75in) of space between racks

mounted devices.

6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.

7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of

-10ºC ~ 55ºC, 14ºF ~ 131ºF.

8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of

10% ~ 90%.

Hard Disk Installation

Before installing a hard disk drive (HDD), please make sure
the power is disconnected from the DVR. A factory
recommended HDD should be used for this installation.

Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver.

To install a HDD on your DVR:

1. Remove the lid of the DVR by unfastening the screws

on the back.

2. Take off the chassis and install the HDD on the chassis

3. Connect the HDD to the motherboard of the DVR with

the included data cable.

4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.

5. Re-install the lid of the DVR and fasten screws.

2 Installation Guide - DS-8104AH(L)I-S Series DVR

Rear Panel Diagram

No.

Item

Description

1
VIDEO

OUT

BNC connector for video output. If VGA is connected, the interface will not function. If

VGA is not connected, the interface is used as the main video output with local video
display and menu operations.

AUDIO
OUT

BNC connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT.
2

VIDEO IN

BNC connectors for analog video input.

3

AUDIO IN

BNC connectors for analog audio input.

4
VIDEO

OUT

RCA connector for audio output. Can be connected to analog recorder.

AUDIO

OUT

RCA connector for audio output. This connector is synchronized with VIDEO OUT and

can be connected to analog recorder.

5

VGA

VGA output. Display local video output and menu.

6
RS-232

Interface

RJ45 connector for RS232 devices.

RS-485

Interface

RJ45 connector for RS-485 devices.

7

UTP

Interface

Connector for LAN (Local Area Network).

8

USB

Interface

Connector for USB devices.
9

ALARM IN

5-ch connectors for alarm input. 1-ch has DC+12V/1A power supply for sensor.