Maybe you need to carefully read the instruction.Usually camera automatically recorded by default, but there are exceptions.Then choose the record button,if it work,it will have the video.Hope it is useful to you!
Do you try a new camera, or check the BNC?Maybe there is something wrong with the camera.If new camera could work ,all will be OK.If not,just ask for maintenance staff.
First ,other cameras could work once they are on the wall?
Second, how you check it, if make a video?
These are important for the others to help you.Or it is difficult to say what's wrong with the camera.