Before installing or using your DX8100 Series hybrid video recorder (HVR), complete and save the information on this page.
Installing the DX8100 HVR on a network will require support from your network administrator. The minimum network requirements for
DX8100 Series HVRs include a switched Ethernet LAN with a bandwidth of 10/100/1000 Mbps. Contact your administrator to assist you in
configuring the network features of the unit.
Obtain and write down the following information from your network administrator:
1. A unique site name for each HVR. (Site names can be up to 32 characters and can include spaces.)
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
2. A unique system ID for each HVR. (You must change the system ID of each DX8100 you connect on a network segment to avoid conflicts.
System IDs must start with a letter, can be up to 15 characters long, and cannot contain spaces or special characters.)
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
3. The TCP/IP port numbers that will be used by all DX8100 servers and clients on the network.
Base PortUpgrade PortEmergency Agent PortInformation PortPing Port
If your network is not configured for DHCP, obtain and write down the following information from your network administrator:
4. A unique IP address for each HVR. (For example, 10.0.0.101, 10.0.0.102, 10.0.0.103, etc.)
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
5. The subnet mask for each IP address. (For example, 255.0.0.0.)
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
6. The default gateway IP address for each unit.
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
7. The Primary DNS Server IP address for each unit.
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
9005 (fixed) 13900 (fixed)
8. The Secondary DNS Server IP address for each unit.
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
9. The Multicast Group IP address.
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
____.____.____.________.____.____.____
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Additional Warnings
•Read and keep all instructions, including the Important Safety Instructions that were supplied with your HVR.
•When using the networking capabilities of the DX8100, Pelco recommends that each DX8100 Series HVR be connected to a secure, private
network. Do not directly connect your HVR to a public network such as the Internet.
CAUTION: The recorder should be installed in an air conditioned room where the temperature is maintained between
50° and 90°F (10° and 35°C) with relative humidity not to exceed 80%, noncondensing.
WARNING:
•When using the networking capabilities of the DX8100, you should connect each DX8100 Series HVR to a secure, private network.
Do not directly connect your HVR to a public network such as the Internet.
•All operating system files, applications, and utilities necessary to operate the DX8100 have been preinstalled on the unit. Do not
install or use any software, including antivirus utilities, other than those installed at the factory.
•Do not install any additional hardware on the DX8100 Series HVR other than those devices listed in the documentation accompanying
the unit. Do not remove, replace, or change any existing hardware without first consulting Pelco Product Support or an authorized
Pelco service center.
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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.
FCC, Class A (Models DX8132-M Series and DX8132-MA Series)
RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.
In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved
equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC, Class B (All other DX8100 Series)
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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You may also find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the FCC: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Video Quality
FRAME RATE NOTICE REGARDING USER-SELECTED OPTIONS
Pelco systems are capable of providing high quality video for both live viewing and playback. However, the systems can be used in lower quality
modes, which can degrade picture quality, to allow for a slower rate of data transfer and to reduce the amount of video data stored. The picture
quality can be degraded by either lowering the resolution, reducing the picture rate, or both. A picture degraded by having a reduced resolution
may result in an image that is less clear or even indiscernible. A picture degraded by reducing the picture rate has fewer frames per second,
which can result in images that appear to jump or move more quickly than normal during playback. Lower frame rates may result in a key event
not being recorded by the system.
Judgment as to the suitability of the products for users’ purposes is solely the users’ responsibility. Users shall determine the suitability of the
products for their own intended application, picture rate and picture quality. In the event users intend to use the video for evidentiary purposes in
a judicial proceeding or otherwise, users should consult with their attorney regarding any particular requirements for such use.
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Description
The DX8100 Series is a professional security-level hybrid video recorder (HVR) 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 HVR that you can quickly and effortlessly increase the channel and recording capacity.
•The DX8100 HVR is interoperable with your existing DX8000 DVRs, allowing you to build upon your existing security system. A DX8100
client can operate and administer up to 200 servers (DX8100 HVR, DX8100 DVR, and DX8000 DVR) within the same network.
•When you need to quickly and easily add more security cameras, the new DX8100-EXP 16-channel expansion unit extends the 8- or
16-channel DX8100 to 24 or 32 channels. With or without the channel expansion unit, all of the cameras can now take advantage of the
increased frame rates of 2CIF and 4CIF recording. The DX8100 records video up to 480 images per second (ips) at a maximum CIF image
size. If your security project requirements increase storage capacity, you can extend internal storage up to 6 TB. Using an external JBOD
(just a bunch of disks) device, you can add up to 6 TB, further increasing the DX8100 storage capacity up to 12 TB. Additionally, you can use
the DX8100HDDI as a redundant RAID 5 solution.
•With the addition of a second monitor connected to the Dual Display Card, you can simultaneously view up to 72 cameras, allowing you to
monitor live or playback video on as many as six displays.
•As your audio security needs grow, use the DX8108-AUD or DX8116-AUD audio option to add a total of 8 or 16 audio inputs.
•Sophisticated video security applications require a network of HVRs to monitor multiple locations. The 10/100/1000 megabit Ethernet port
supports today’s high-speed networks. You can network your DX8100 and DX8000 systems and remotely operate the HVRs and DVRs for
continuous, motion detection, alarm, ATM/POS, normal scheduled recording, and administer and view live and playback video. For timecritical security applications, you must ensure that all video recordings are synchronized to an accurate time source. The DX8100 supports
the network time protocol (NTP), which allows you to synchronize all networked DX8100s to one NTP time server. Using expanded ATM/
POS connectivity, you can connect up to 16 ATM/POS devices to the DX8100. System health check monitoring provides current operational
status of the unit, ensuring maximum system uptime for critical video security needs.
WHAT IS AN HVR?
An HVR is a video recording and playback device that incorporates all of the essential capabilities of a VCR but adds significant advantages.
Like a VCR, video is recorded (from one or more analog or IP cameras) and stored for later playback and retrieval; however, in an HVR, video data
is recorded and stored on a hard disk instead of magnetic tape. Storing video in this manner facilitates instant, random access to data, as
opposed to sequential access inherent to tape-based recording. This means no fast-forwarding or rewinding is necessary to locate the data a
user wants to view or export.
Another key advantage of hard disk is decreased maintenance. With no need to replace tapes, HVRs with hard disks can be left unattended for
extended periods of time. Since video remains in the digital domain, data is easy to store, transport, and manipulate. Unlike analog video
recordings, digital data does not suffer from a loss in quality when copied or moved from device to device.
Because HVRs rely on hard disks instead of tape, data storage is virtually unlimited. Video data can also take advantage of compression
technology to increase the efficiency of storage media. Modern HVRs, such as the DX8100, allow users to record, play back, and view live video
simultaneously. Keeping data in a digital format means video can be easily backed up to a variety of storage media. This also means that
alphanumeric information, such as date, time, and transaction statistics, can be synchronously recorded with video.
FEATURES
This section describes new and additional DX8100 HVR features.
NEW PRODUCT FEATURES
DX8100 version 2.0 release includes the following new features:
•IP camera recording
•External JBOD
•Remote client connection to as many as 200 servers (DX8100 HVR, DX8100 DVR, and DX8000 DVR)
For information about supported IP cameras, refer to the DX8100 Version 2.0 Release Notes.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
•Dual Display Card
•Expanded ATM/POS for as many as 16 devices
•System health check
•Windows
®
XP Embedded
•MUX card output
•2 built-in audio channels
•Optional layer 2 multicasting
•Interoperable with DX8000 DVRs
•16-Channel expansion box option
•Maximum increased storage capacity of 6 TB
•External RAID 5 storage option
•Increased frame rate for 2CIF and 4CIF recording
•Standard analog output
•NTP time server compatible
•Standard DVD-R writes to CD-R and DVD-R media
•Up to 704 x 480 recording resolution (4CIF)
•Up to 32 camera inputs and outputs with auto termination
•Online Help
•Up to 32 channels of video and audio recording (optional)
•8/16/24/32 alarm inputs and 8/16/24 relay outputs
•Camera view favorites
•Instant playback
•Quick menu option to turn relays on/off
•Live audio over the network
•Video loss event start and recovery times
•Video loss event linked to an alarm
•Up to 480 ips recording rate at 320 x 240 resolution (NTSC)
•Client connects up to 100 servers
•Connect any five DX8100 HVR servers in a network or any
combination of DX8100 HVRs and DX8000 DVRs
•Network bandwidth throttling
•10/100/1000 Megabit Ethernet port
•Multi-event recording schedules
•Multiple displays for live viewing or playback while recording
•6X digital zoom on playback
•On-Screen PTZ control with positioning device programming
capability
•Includes remote computer, web, and handheld client
software
•Pelco-Engineered compression technology offering
high-quality and small file sizes
•Local and remote administration, live, search, and playback
viewing
•Display cameras from different sites on one screen
•Dynamically adjustable frame rate and image quality for
motion and alarm recording and pre-alarm recording
•Pre- and post- 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
•Local and remote software upgrade capabilities
•Multilevel password and user configuration
•Automatic image watermarking
•Multilingual support (English, French, German, Italian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish)
•User-Definable PTZ presets, patterns, and preset tours
•Print still images from video
•Export video and still images in multiple formats, including
DX8100 Native, AVI, ASF, BMP, TIFF, and JPEG
•DX8100 Viewer included with video exports
•API facilitates development and integration of third-party
applications and XPortal
•Ability to configure any number of camera inputs for covert
mode
•Scheduled backup
•Standard DVD-R burner writes to CD-R and DVD-R media
The DX8100 includes additional features as follows:
*Pre-alarm time estimate based on 16-channel recording at a resolution of 320 x 240 (CIF) and a frame rate of 5 ips.
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MODELS
DX81XX – XXXXXX
Channels
Storage (GB)
Options
The DX8100 Series HVR is available in various model configurations. For example, the model number for a 32-channel system with 1000 GB
storage, analog display, and audio input option is DX8132-1000MA. Typically, if an audio option is ordered, a 32-channel system comes with a
32-channel audio option. The model number for a customized system is specified differently. For example, if you ordered a 32-channel system
with 1000 GB storage and an 8-input audio option the model numbers would be DX8132-1000 (32 video channels) and DX8108-AUD (8 audio
inputs) respectively. For more information about ordering customized configurations, contact your Pelco sales representative.
The table below describes DX8100 optional accessories. For additional information, refer to the documentation for your specific device or
accessory.
Option NumberDescription
DX8100-EXP DX8100 16-channel expansion unit Kit
DX8108-AUD DX8100 8-channel audio input card
DX8116-AUD DX8100 16-channel audio input card
DX8100-512RAMDX8100 memory upgrade from 512 MB to 1 GB
DX8108-MUXDX8100 8-channel multiplexed analog output display card
DX8116-MUXDX8100 16-channel multiplexed analog output display card
DX8100-ISCIDX8100 internal ultra 160 SCSI card
DX8100HDDI-22502.25 TB external RAID 5 storage expansion unit
DX8100HDDI-45004.5 TB external RAID 5 storage expansion unit
DX8100HDDI-67506.75 TB external RAID 5 storage expansion unit
DX8100HDDI-90009 TB external RAID 5 storage expansion unit
DX81HDD250KITDX8100 SATA 250 GB upgrade
DX81HDD500KITDX8100 SATA 500 GB upgrade
DX81HD1000KITDX8100 SATA 1000 GB upgrade
DX81HD1500KITDX8100 SATA 1500 GB upgrade
RegcomAVE
HydraAVE RS-485 network system control unit
VSI-PRO AVE Video serial interfaces for ATM/POS
KBD300A KBD300A Universal keyboard (requires KBDKIT)
KBDKIT/KBDKIT-XRemote keyboard wiring kit
DX8100DSP-XPDX8100 dual display card and version 2.0 software upgrade for Windows XP Embedded
DX81SWV20XPESoftware only upgrade for DX8100 Windows XP Embedded
*
Provides pre- and post- alarm recording up to 15 minutes.
†
Not for use with DX8124 or DX8132 models.
‡
One Regcom unit is required for each ATM/POS device; one Hydra unit is required for each DX8100 serial connection used. One to
four serial ports may be used. Support is limited to 16 total ATM/POS devices. Hydra and Regcom and required cabling are
available from American Video Equipment (AVE).
§
The VSI-PRO and required cabling are available from AVE.
Table A. DX8100 Optional Accessories
†
®
RS-485 network system unit
‡
*
†
†
†
†
‡
§
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Parts List
Qty Description
1Recorder
2Power cords (1 USA standard and 1 European standard)
1Keyboard
1Mouse
1Rack mounting kit
2Keys in slot 2 and the main capture card moved to slot 3.
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, 0.375-inch, #4, sheet metal, pan head, Phillips, black
Includes DX8100 applications for the PC Client, Client Emergency Agent, Native Viewer, and Mobile Client; and both client and server
operation/configuration manuals
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Application Examples
DX8100
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
DX8100
DX8100
DX8100
P
CCLIENT
LAN/WAN
DX8100 SERVER DVR
CAMERA
IP CAMERAS
Figure 2. Sample System with Multiple DX8100sFigure 1. Sample System with Single DX8100
WWW CLIENT
MOBILE CLIENT
DX8100 SERVER DVR
DX8100 SERVER DVR
LAN/WAN
DX8100 SERVER DVR
DX8100 SERVER DVR
IMPORTANT NOTE. PLEASE READ.
The network implementations in this document are shown as general representations only and are not intended to show detailed network
topologies. Your actual network will differ, requiring changes or perhaps additional network equipment to accommodate the systems as
illustrated. Please contact your local Pelco representative to discuss your specific requirements.
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Figure 3. Sample System with Multiple DX8100s and Multiple Clients
DX8116
SERVER 2
IP/ANALOG
CAMERAS
1-32
KBD300A
SWITCH
DX8116
SERVER 1
IP/ANALOG
CAMERAS
1-32
JBOD
STORAGE
SWITCH
DX8124
SERVER 5
IP/ANALOG
CAMERAS
1-32
SWITCH
ATM/POS
1-16
HYDRA
REGCOM
REGCOM
SWITCH
DX8108
SERVER 4
JBOD
STORAGE
IP/ANALOG
CAMERAS
1-24
REMOTE CLIENT
CONTROL POINT V1.5
OR DX8100 2.0 CLIENT
KBD300A
DX8132
SERVER 3
SWITCH
IP/ANALOG
CAMERAS
1-32
NETWORK
ETHERNET
SERIAL
ANALOG
USB
Figure 4. Sample DX8100 Network with Dual Display, Third-Party Domes, ATM/POS, and KDB300A Keyboard
Refer to the DX8100 Series Operation/Configuration manual for instructions on how to operate and configure the HVR.
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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) SCREWS,
10-32 X 0.375-INCH
PHILLIPS, FLAT HEAD
WITH WASHERS
(4) SCREWS, #4, SHEET METAL, PAN HEAD,
RACK EAR
PHILLIPS BLACK, 0.375-INCH (2 EACH SIDE)
Figure 6. Attaching Rack Ears and Handles
4. Using the remaining six #4 sheet metal Phillips 0.375-inch pan head screws, attach the two chassis brackets to the left and right sides of
the unit. Refer to Figure 7.
5. Assemble both sets of front and rear mounting rails using three 8-32 x 0.375-inch pan head screws and locking washers for each side.
6. Using six of the 10-32 x 0.375 Phillips flat head screws per side, attach the assembled mounting rails to a 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment
rack or console.
7. Place the unit onto the mounting rails. It should slide in and out of the rack easily. This step may require two persons to lift and slide the
unit into place.
8. Fasten the rack ears to the equipment rack using the four 10-32 x 0.750-inch pan head screws and nylon washers.
You should allow at least one rack unit (1.75 inches or 4.44 cm) of spacing between units. Slots and openings in the cabinet provide
ventilation and prevent the unit from overheating. Do not block these openings. Never place the HVR near or over a radiator or heat register.
Do not place it in a built-in installation, such as a rack, unless proper ventilation is provided.
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RECORDER/ VIEWSTATION
BRACKET (SIDE VIEW)
(6) SCREWS, #4, SHEET METAL, PAN HEAD,
PHILLIPS BLACK, 0.375-INCH (3 EACH SIDE)
SLOTTED HOLES
TOWARDS FRONT
OF UNIT
TAPERED ENDS
TOWARDS REAR
OF UNIT
(6) SCREWS,
8-32 X 0.375-INCH,
PAN HEAD WITH LOCK
WASHERS
(8) SCREWS,
10-32 X 0.375-INCH,
FLAT HEAD
REAR MOUNTING RAIL
FRONT MOUNTING RAIL
RACK
(4) SCREWS,
10-32 X 0.375-INCH
FLAT HEAD
Figure 7. Rack Mount Installation
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Back Panel Layout
IMPORTANT NOTE. PLEASE READ.
The network implementations in this document are shown as general representations only and are not intended to show detailed network
topologies. Your actual network will differ, requiring changes or perhaps additional network equipment to accommodate the systems as
illustrated. Please contact your local Pelco representative to discuss your specific requirements.
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 inputs
ó Relay Outputs: 16 normally open outputs
r Dual Display Card Switch and Outputs (optional): Switch selects VGA connector (down) or composite BNC (up) output
s Audio Inputs (optional): 8 or 16 channels
t RJ-45 Extended Peripheral Connector 4 (RS-422/RS-485 compliant)
u RJ-45 Extended Peripheral Connector 3 (RS-422/RS-485 compliant)
~í RJ-45 Extended Peripheral Connector 2 (RS-422/RS-485 compliant)
~â RJ-45 Extended Peripheral Connector 1 (RS-422/RS-485 compliant)
~ä BNC Programmable Analog Display Output
~ã Audio Input (standard): One miniature phone jack for line in
~å Audio Output (standard): One miniature phone jack for audio output
~ç Mic Input (standard): One 2-channel (right/left) miniature phone jack for line in
~é High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports: Two USB ports on the front and four on the back of the unit for connecting a USB mouse, keyboard, and
external JBOD device
~è Ethernet Adapter Port: 100 Mbps port
~ê VGA Monitor Output: 15-pin output
~ë 9-Pin Serial Port: COM1
Äí LPT1 Printer Port: 25-pin port
Äâ High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports: Two USB ports on the front and four on the back of the unit for connecting a USB mouse, keyboard, and
external JBOD device
Ää Keyboard (PS/2) Input
Äã Mouse (PS/2) Input
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Hardware Setup
VGA
KEYBOARDMOUSE
VGA
EXTERNAL
JBOD STORAGE
POWER
CONNECTION
SPECTRA
®
CAMERA
BASIC CONNECTIONS
Figure 9. Basic Connections
Make the following connections on the rear of the recorder (refer to Figure 9).
ì Connect the appropriate power cord to the back of the unit and to a power source.
The DX8100 contains an autoranging power supply.
î Connect the primary VGA monitor (not supplied).
ï Connect the mouse to a USB input.
ñ Connect the keyboard to a USB input.
ó Connect a second monitor (VGA shown, but not supplied).
NOTE: The second monitor must be connected to the Dual Display Card before you start the DX8100. The DX8100 HVR is shipped from
the factory with the Windows desktop enabled so it can be extended to the second monitor. If the DX8100 is running before the second
monitor is connected, the second monitor is not detected when the unit starts, the desktop is not extended to the second monitor, and
video is only displayed on the primary monitor. If this occurs, you must manually configure Windows to display video on the extended
monitor. For information about connecting and configuring the second monitor, refer to Appendix C: Connecting the Dual Display Card on
page 58. After Windows recognizes the extended monitor for the first time, if the extended monitor is connected to the unit when the
DX8100 restarts, the extended monitor configuration is maintained and you do not have to reconfigure Windows again.
r Connect the cameras to the BNC connectors. Refer to Table B for video coaxial cable requirements. Connect power to the cameras.
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NETWORK SETUP
ROUTER
LAN/WAN
INTERNET
FAST ETHERNET SWITCH
CAT5 UTP
The DX8100 Series HVR supports remote viewing and administration in client-server and peer-to-peer configurations. The DX8100 is compatible
with the TCP/IP protocol and Fast Ethernet (1000Base-T) network connection. Consult your network administrator before installing the DX8100 to
avoid possible network conflicts.
For TCP/IP access, connect the DX8100 to a 100 Mbps or 1 Gigabit, switched Ethernet network. Use standard Cat5 or better UTP cable with RJ-45
connectors.
To configure the DX8100 hardware for network access:
1. Connect one end of the UTP cable to the network port on the back panel of the DX8100 as shown in Figure 10.
2. Connect the other end of the UTP cable to an available port on a standard Fast Ethernet switch.
Table B. Video Coaxial Cable Requirements
Cable Type*Maximum Distance
RG59/U750 ft (229 m)
RG6/U1,000 ft (305 m)
RG11/U1,500 ft (457 m)
The DX8100 Series HVR features four RS-422/ RJ-45 communication ports. All ports are compatible with both RS-422 and RS-485 interface
standards. Each port can communicate with and control a variety of ATM/POS, PTZ, third-party dome devices, and Pelco’s Spectra® III dome
enclosures and Esprit® positioning systems.
The example configuration illustrated in Figure 11 shows a DX8100 connected directly to up to four PTZ devices and indirectly to up to 16 devices
through Pelco’s CM9760-CDU-T code distribution unit. Figure 12 illustrates the connection of a variety of RS-422/RS-485 compatible devices
including the DX8100. This example highlights the P and D protocol data merging capability of Pelco’s CM9760-DMR data manager.
To operate properly, devices must be compatible with either the RS-422 or RS-485 interface standards and must be able to communicate using
Pelco’s P, D, or Coaxitron® protocols, or third-party dome protocols.
1. Using unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, connect up to four RS-422/RS-485 compatible devices to the RJ-45 connector jacks provided on
the rear panel of the unit.
You should use 22 or 24 gauge UTP cable. Category 5 UTP is recommended for cable runs greater than 400 feet.
2. Set the communication parameters for both the DX8100 and the PTZ device. Communication parameters are baud rate, parity (odd or even),
number of parity bits, number of data bits, and number of stop bits.
Refer to RS-422/RS-485 Communication Port Software Configuration on page 39 for instructions on setting up your HVR’s communication
parameters. Refer to the documentation included with your PTZ device for instructions on configuring its communication settings.
Figure 11. RS-422/RS-485 Configuration: Example 1
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Figure 12. RS-422/RS-485 Configuration: Example 2
9101112G313141516G4
1234G15678G2
9 10 11 12 G 13 14 15 16 G
1234G5678G
RELAY OUTPUTSALARM INPUTS
ROLLOVER CABLE
KBD300A
PTZ
1-16
CM6800
CM6800
CM9760-DMR
Different types of devices may require alternative cable wiring schemes. Wiring schemes commonly used by Pelco products include straight and
rollover types. Refer to the documentation included with your PTZ device to ensure that cables and connectors are wired appropriately. Figure 13
illustrates straight and rollover cable wiring schemes.
PIN
1
2
3
RJ-45
4
5
6
7
8
STRAIGHT CABLE
PIN
1
2
3
RJ-45RJ-45
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 13. Cable Wiring Schemes
ROLLOVER CABLE
PIN
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
RJ-45
6
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ALARM INPUT INSTALLATION
The DX8100 has either 8 or 16 dry contact alarm inputs, depending on your system’s configuration. Each input is programmed to function as
either a normally open or normally closed circuit.
To wire an alarm input:
1. Insert the green terminal blocks into the alarm sockets on the back panel of the recorder.
2. Connect one wire from the source device to one of the sensor input terminals 1 through 16.
3. Connect a second wire from the source device to a GND terminal.
4. Refer to the DX8100 Operation/Configuration manual for information on how to configure the alarm inputs.