Basically the video "output" of the Samsung Shr Dvr is connected to my monitor (Toshiba 19" lcd tv) using a VGA cable. I can use component, bnc, or vga. I just happen to have a perfect length VGA. I used this tv with the Toshiba Dvr model (uninstalled by the monitoring company) and it worked great- no "blinking" or temporary loss of picture. I also find it odd that the screen does not say "loss of signal". The actual images just disappear for a nanosecond the come back. All of the cameras at once.....
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Before the old system was removed, I took screen shot pictures of all the settings for the old DVR on my iphone, screen by screen, so that I could set those same settings upon installing this dvr myself.