How to Add a Surveillance Camera to a Hikvision DVR165

Adding a surveillance camera to a Hikvision DVR is a relatively simple process that can be completed in a few minutes. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to add a camera to your DVR and begin monitoring your property.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you will need the following items:* A Hikvision DVR
* A surveillance camera
* A coaxial cable
* A BNC connector
* A power supply for the camera

Step-by-Step Instructions
Connect the camera to the DVR. Use a coaxial cable to connect the camera to the DVR. The coaxial cable should be connected to the "Video In" port on the DVR and the "Video Out" port on the camera.
Connect the power supply to the camera. The power supply should be connected to the "Power" port on the camera.

Turn on the DVR and the camera. The DVR and the camera should both be turned on.
Access the DVR's menu. The DVR's menu can be accessed by pressing the "Menu" button on the front of the DVR.
Navigate to the "Camera Management" menu. The "Camera Management" menu can be found in the "System" tab.
Click on the "Add Camera" button. The "Add Camera" button is located in the top-right corner of the "Camera Management" menu.
Enter the camera's information. The camera's information includes the camera's name, the camera's IP address, and the camera's channel number.
Click on the "OK" button. The camera will be added to the DVR.
Test the camera. The camera can be tested by clicking on the "Test" button in the "Camera Management" menu.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble adding a camera to your Hikvision DVR, you can try the following troubleshooting tips:* Make sure that the coaxial cable is properly connected to the DVR and the camera.
* Make sure that the power supply is properly connected to the camera.
* Make sure that the DVR and the camera are both turned on.
* Make sure that the DVR's menu is set to the correct channel.
* Make sure that the camera's IP address is correct.
* Make sure that the camera's channel number is correct.
If you are still having trouble adding a camera to your Hikvision DVR, you can contact Hikvision customer support for assistance.

2024-10-28

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