RCA HSKIT482, HSKIT483 Quick Start Manual
HD HOME SECURITY
AND DVR SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide
What’s inside
Getting started .................................................................. 2
Step 1: Unpack .............................................................. 2
Step 2: Mount the cameras ........................................... 3
Step 3: Connect cameras to the DVR ........................... 4
Step 4: Connect the DVR to home network .................. 5
Step 5: Connect the DVR to your TV/monitor ............... 5
Step 6: Power and turn on the DVR .............................. 6
Step 7: Activate your DVR ............................................. 6
Step 8: Follow the Start Wizard steps ........................... 8
Step 9: Download and set up the App ......................... 9
Everyday Use .................................................................. 12
Monitor Live View ........................................................ 12
App Live View .............................................................. 12
Recording Settings ...................................................... 13
Playback ...................................................................... 13
Accessing via Web Browser ........................................ 14
For the complete user guide...
On your computer, go to
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or scan the QR code here.
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GETTING STARTED
Step 1: Unpack
(4) Camera Boxes
(1) Mounting
Template
(1) Ethernet
Cable
(1) DVR Box
(1) 1TB HDD Digital Video Recorder
(1) Power
Adapter
(1) HDMI
Cable
(1) Mouse
(1) HD Indoor/Outdoor
Security Camera
(3) Mounting Screws
and Anchors
(4) 60ft BNC Cables
(1) Camera Power Splitter
(1) Power Adapter
and this Quick Start Guide
Plus Additional
Cables and
Hardware
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Step 2: Mount the cameras
Note: These security cameras can be both wall- and ceiling-mounted. The installation
instructions that follow are for ceiling mounting, but they can be adapted for wall mounting as
well.
4. Route the cables from the camera
through the cable hole or through the
side outlet on the camera base.
5. Secure the camera to the ceiling or wall
with the supplied screws (and anchors,
for brick or stucco).
For pan adjustment: Loosen the base ring and pan up to
360º. Tighten the base ring when you have the camera
panned the way you want.
For arm tilt adjustment: Loosen the arm screw and tilt the
arm up to 180º. Tighten the screw when you have the arm
in the position you want.
For camera rotation adjustment: Loosen the camera screw
and rotate the camera up to 360º. Tighten the screw when
you have the camera in the position you want.
Make sure the base ring and adjustment screws
are tightened all the way for each camera before
proceeding.
Base ring (pan)
Arm screw (tilt)
Camera screw
(rotation)
1. Apply the mounting template sticker to
the ceiling where you want to mount the
camera.
2. Mark the location for the mounting
holes.
3. Drill screw holes (labeled 1 on the
template) and the cable hole (if desired,
labeled A) where marked.
Use the following drill bit sizes:
brick or stucco = 7/32”
wood surface = 1/16”
Side outlet
7. Adjust the camera’s position to get the
angle you want.
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Step 3: Connect cameras to the DVR
1. Find the cables coming from each
camera. Match the video and power
cables to one end of a BNC cable and
connect them.
4. Repeat for the other three cameras.
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VIDEO IN
D+ D-
RS-485
VGA
IN
OUT
AUDIO
LAN&USB 12V
Camera BNC
2. Plug the video output cable on the other
end of this BNC cable into one of the
VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the DVR.
3. Plug the power input cable on the other
end of this BNC cable into the camera
power splitter.
5. Connect the power splitter to the
camera power adapter.
6. Plug the camera power adapter into a
working outlet or surge protector.
DVR back panel
Camera
power
splitter
Camera power
adapter
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8
VIDEO IN
VGA
IN
OUT
AUDIO
LAN&USB 12V
Step 4: Connect the DVR to home network
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8
VIDEO IN
VGA
IN
OUT
AUDIO
LAN&USB 12V
1. Plug one end of the supplied network
cable into the top LAN&USB port on the
back of the DVR.
2. Plug the other end of this network cable
into an open port on the back of your
network router.
Step 5: Connect the DVR to your TV/monitor
1. Plug one end of the supplied HDMI
cable into the HDMI jack on the back of
the DVR.
2. Plug the other end of this HDMI cable
into an open HDMI jack on your TV.
Optional connection: VGA to monitor
You can also connect the DVR to a VGA monitor. Plug one end of a VGA cable (not included)
into the VGA jack on the back of the DVR. Plug the other end into your monitor.
Router
back panel
Note: When you turn the DVR on, you’ll need to use
the INPUT or SOURCE button on your TV’s remote
to tune to the input you plugged the DVR into.
TV
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