Record video camera footage to a DVR with a simple cable connection.
A digital video recorder (DVR) can be connected to a digital video camera for dubbing camera footage or capturing live events, such as using the video camera for surveillance. The camera is set to playback mode for transmitting previously recorded video, or to record mode for transmitting live action. Choosing a cable to connect the components depends on the DVR and video camera models but typically involves either component RGB video (red, green and blue cables) or digital optical with a cable and plug resembling a smaller version of a telephone plug. These cables typically come with the camera.
Instructions
1. Connect the camera to the DVR using the cable supplied with the camera. RGB video cables use a single multi-plug on one end that connects to the port on the side or back edge of the video camera. The colored plugs on the other end match the colors on the audio-video input jacks on the back of the DVR. Digital optical cables have a single plug on each end that inserts straight into the ports on the camera and DVR.
2. Turn on the camera and DVR, then set the mode on the digital camera either to playback, for dubbing existing video, or to record, for outputting live video to the DVR as it is captured by the camera. The mode setting is typically on the array of buttons along the left edge or back of the camera. The specific mode will display on the camera's LCD screen. Digital video cameras typically display the area in front of the camera lens when set to record mode without actually pressing the "Record" button, which will store video on the camera's internal hard drive or media disc. Instead, leave the camera in record mode without activating the internal recording. The DVR will take care of recording.
3. Press the "Menu" button on the DVR remote control and use the up and down arrow keys to scroll to "Setup." Highlight "Record" and press the "Enter" or "OK" key.
4. Select "Record" and press "Enter" or "OK" to begin recording from the video camera immediately, or highlight and select the DVR's programming function to set the on and off times for recording, then press the 'Enter" or "OK" button on the remote. Follow the simple prompts on the DVR display or TV, if the DVR is attached to a television, for setting the record program.
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