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Product Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions



Name Part ID(s) Type Description
8P8C-C6-50G-041 Cat6 connector installation 8P8C-C6-50G-041 FAQ
  • How to install connector
Antennas All Antennas FAQ
  • Frequency, gain, beam width

ANT-2405G & ANT-5000 Series Tutorial

ANT-2405G-SU
ANT-2405G-N-SU
ANT-5000-SU
ANT-5000-N-SU
FAQ
  • Setup of two ANT-2405G-SU units for bridge function
    • Installation
    • Setup
    • Troubleshooting
ANT-KW6803 & ANT-KW6813 Bridge Setup ANT-KW6803
ANT-KW6813
Tutorial
  • How to connect two KW-6803 units together for bridge function
Antenna cables and connectors Antenna cables FAQ
  • Coaxial cable
  • Broadcast standards
  • Cable types used for antennas
ATSC FAQ ATSC Antennas FAQ
  • Antennas
  • UHF VHF frequency range
  • Signal Splitter
Audio Video Cables All audio/video cables and equipment FAQ
  • Help determining which type of cable you need
  • Information on the following types of connections: RCA, S-Video, BNC, DVI, HDMI, VGA, Toslink, optical audio.
Barcode Scanner Setup MT-6337 Bluetooth Scanner Setup
  • Setting up the bluetooth barcode scanner on the computer
Bluetooth Headset Setup PIBTW-5018 Setup
  • Configuring the bluetooth headset to operate with your bluetooth device
Cable Connectors & Hoods All types of connectors and hoods FAQ
  • Connector type comparison
  • Snap-in vs. Screw-in hood comparison
  • Plastic vs. metalized plastic vs. metal comparison
BNC connector installation BNC-59-Q FAQ
  • Installing a BNC connector with RG59 cable
Camera Movement All cameras with pan/tilt capabilities FAQ
  • Pan, tilt
  • Camera Placement Overview
CAT6 connector installation Cat6 connectors FAQ
  • Installation of CAT6 connectors
CL2 and CL3 Cable Ratings Cables with CL2 and CL3 FAQ
  • Comparison of cable ratings
Coax Cable & Assembly Tool Compatibility Coaxial cables, connectors, crimping tools, strippers, and separators FAQ
  • User guide to inform which tools are needed to make certain types of RG59 & RG6 cables
Couplers All types of couplers FAQ
  • What is the difference between Straight and Crossover?
  • What does a reverse coupler do?
  • What is the difference between shielded and unshielded couplers?
  • What is the difference between printed and non-printed circuit board couplers?
Weatherproof Crimping of RG6 and RG59 Weatherproof RG59 and RG6 connectors
FC-BM-710A2
DR-8083R
etc.
How To
  • Pressure crimping techniques
    • Identifying the cable
    • Making a clean cut
    • Stripping the cable
    • Cleaning the Cable
    • Spacing the Cable
    • Crimping the Cable
DVI product guide All DVI cables and DVI equipment FAQ
  • Connector types
  • Product links
  • Pin numbers and assignment
DVI FAQ DVI cables FAQ
  • Compatbility chart
  • Using wtih HDMI
DVR Dynamic DNS setup All DVR units
Setup
  • Setting up Dynamic DNS
DVR-04-SL-160 Tutorial DVR-04-SL-160 Software
  • Dvr network setup
DVR-CR04L, DVR-CR08L Tutorial DVR-CR04L
DVR-CR08L
DVR-CR04L-HD
DVR-CR08L-HD
Software
  • DVR network setup
DVR to Router setup DVR units Tutorial
  • Setting up a router with a DVR
  • Port forwarding
DVR-100-4 Setup DVR-100-4
Setup
  • Setting up the DVR
  • Setup, scheduling, networking
DVR-8016g Setup DVR-8016g
Setup
  • Setting up the DVR
  • Scheduling, motion detection, archiving
DVR-8016G Network Software DVR-8016G
Software
  • Network utility software
DVR-H04-LHD/DVR-H08-LHD Setup DVR-H04-LHD
DVR-H08-LHD

Setup
  • Installing storage
  • Setting up the Network features
DVR-CR04C/CR16C Network Setup DVR-CR04C-H06
DVR-CR16C
Setup
  • Setting up the Network feature
  • Configuring DVR and PC
       
DVR-SV Network Setup DVR-SV
DVR-SV1000
Setup
  • Setting up the Network feature
  • Playing recorded video
  • Monitoring live video
e-Net Converter Setup PIE-P132-X Setup
  • Setting up the e-Net Converter (serial to RJ-45)
    • Connecting the device
    • PC configuration
    • Software installation
eSATA compared eSATA storage device interface
Setup
  • eSATA vs SATA, Firewire, USB, SCSI, and Fiber Channel
Fiber Optic Cables All fiber optical cables and equipment FAQ
  • The variations of fiber optic cables
  • Speed of fiber optic cables
  • Single vs. multi-modes
  • Simplex vs. duplex
  • How to choose a cable
Firewire Firewire products FAQ
  • Firewire comparison
  • Firewire product guide
GPOWER-S3 w/keyboard GPOWER-S3 camera combo Tutorial
  • How to set up
  • Basic keyboard usage
HDMI HDMI cables FAQ
  • Types of HDMI
  • Compatiblity
HDMI Versions All HDMI cables and equipment FAQ
  • HDMI 1.4
  • HDMI 1.3
    • 1.3a
    • 1.3b
    • 1.3b1
    • 1.3c
  • HDMI 1.2
    • 1.2a
  • HDMI 1.1
  • HDMI 1.0
HDTV Balun wiring guide HDTV baluns and plates Setup
  • Basics of wiring HDTV video baluns
  • How to select wires for long distance HDTV connections
Keystone General Tutorial Keystones for RJ45 Setup
  • How to connect bulk wire to keystones
    • Creating an RJ45 jack using a keystone and punch tool
    • Step-by-step instructions provided
Keystones: CAT5E Tool-free Keystones KJ2-C5E-US keystones Tutorial
  • How to connect bulk CAT5E wire to tool-less keystones
Keystones: CAT6 Tool-free Keystones KJ2-C6-US keystones Tutorial
  • How to connect bulk CAT6 wire to tool-less keystones

KW-6917G two-unit setup

KW-6917G FAQ
  • Setup of two wireless bridges
    • Installation
    • Setup
    • Troubleshooting

KW-6917G Manual

KW-6917G FAQ
  • Product manual
    • Installation
    • Setup
    • Troubleshooting
LCD Bracket Tutorial
(LCD-JT-2609)
LCD-JT-2609 Setup
  • How to set up the LCD Wall Bracket mount.
  • Step-by-step instructions
LCD Stand Tutorial
(LCD-JT-2517)
LCD-JT-2517 Setup
  • How to set up the LCD Stand.
  • Step-by-step instructions
Magnetic Lock Overview All magnetic locking systems FAQ
  • Background Information on Magnetic Locking Systems
    • Overview
    • Ways to open
    • Three major components
Magnetic Lock Wiring Guide All components for magnetic locking systems Setup
  • Walkthrough Guide For Setting Up A Magnetic Locking System
    • Parts needed
    • Tools needed
    • Step by step setup guide
Modular Plug Crimping Guide All modular plugs and twisted pair cables Setup
  • Background Information on Modular Plug Crimping
    • Parts needed
    • Tools needed
    • Step by step setup guide
    • Parts available
    • Cable type information
MP3 clock radio MP3 Clock radio Setup
  • Setting up time and alarm
  • Playback functions
Networking Wired and wireless network products FAQ
  • Background Information on Networking
    • Parts needed
    • Terminology
    • Step by step setup guide
    • Parts available
    • Cable type information
P&D M1-DA (M1) P&D M1-DA Cables and Accessories FAQ
  • History and Origin
  • Technical Details
  • Applications
  • Products List
PeerCall Internet Phone PI-PC100B Setup
  • Internet Phone setup
    • Types of connection
    • Connect the device
PTZ Camera Setup with Keyboard controller Dome cameras PIH Series:
PIH-7000
PIH-7600
PIH-7625
PIH-7000 (keyboard)
Setup
  • How to set up the camera with a keyboard controller.
  • Step-by-step wiring instructions
Rack Mounting Panels & Video Baluns Rack-Mountable Video Baluns and Rack Mounting Panels
FAQ & Setup
  • Major advantages of using Rack-Mounted Video Baluns
  • Rack-Mounting Setup Guide
  • List of Rack-Mountable Video Baluns
RCA RCA cables for audio and video
FAQ
  • Different types of RCA
RG58 Product Guide RG58A and RG58C cables
FAQ
  • Different types of RG58
SATA SATA cables and accessories FAQ
  • Types of SATA
  • Compatiblity
Slimline SATA and Micro SATA Micro SATA and Slimline SATA compared FAQ
  • Types of SATA
  • Compatiblity
SMA-RP-1 wiring tutorial SMA-RP-1 to RG174 cable FAQ
  • How to install
Storage connectors Connector images for drive storage FAQ
  • USB, 1394, Firewire, SAS, SATA, SCSI
Toslink All Toslink cables and equipment FAQ
  • Difference between toslink, optical mini
  • Determining what type of toslink is best for you
USB USB cables and accessories FAQ
  • Types of USB
  • Compatiblity
Video Baluns Video Baluns FAQ
  • Purpose for Baluns
  • Surveillance System Connectivity Comparison
  • Balun Connection Brief Overview
  • Balun Wiring: RJ-45, Terminal Block, and Screw Down Comparison
  • Power Transferring Baluns
  • Active and Passive Baluns
  • Choosing the Right Balun
  • Surveillance System Setup Diagrams
Video Balun:
NVA-300-4POWER FAQ
Video Baluns FAQ
  • Setup diagrams
  • Matching power levels to other baluns
  • AC/DC adapter compatibility
  • Balun compatibility
Voltage Drop Table for Wire Runs

Security Cameras

FAQ
  • Voltage needed for different cameras.

WEB-CAM-070 Tutorial

WEB-CAM-070 FAQ
  • WEB-CAM-070 installation, setup, and usage
    • Setup
    • Q&A

WEBET-3130a Tutorial

WEBET-3130A FAQ
  • WEBET-3130 installation, setup, and usage
    • Setup
    • Q&A

WEBET-3131 Tutorial

WEBET-3131 FAQ
  • WEBET-3131 installation, setup, and usage
    • Setup
    • Q&A

WEBET-3830 Tutorial

WEBET-3830 FAQ
  • WEBET-3830 installation, setup, and usage
    • Setup
    • Q&A

Wireless Connectivity

FAQ
  • About the different types of wireless connectors
    • SMA male/female
    • Reverse SMA male/female
    • TNC male/female
    • Reverse TNC female
WP-IP561 Camera Setup IP Camera
WP-IP561
Setup
  • How to set up the camera.
  • How to view over the network.