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CONNECTING THE DVR
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RS-485, Sensor and Alarm I/O Block
When connecting multiple RS-
485 devices, terminal settings on
both end devices are typically set
to ON. RS-485 terminal switches
of all devices in between (except
the first and last devices) are set
to OFF. Refer to your PTZ device
documetation for details.
Alarm In 1 - 16: Connect the output from external sensors
here. Only one of the two should be connected here, the
other should be connected to the Ground terminal (consult
the documentation for the sensor).
The Alarm In number does not directly correspond with
a channel number - these can be set later. To learn about
setting up your alarms and sensors to work with the DVR,
see "Configuration: Alarm: Alarm Input" on page 28.
Controlling the DVR
The easiest way to operate the DVR is to use the included
USB optical mouse - we put together the look and feel of
the menu system specifically for mouse-friendly navigation.
USB Mouse Control (Recommended)
Single-click to:
•
Left
•
button
Double-click to:
•
•
Right
•
button
•
Scroll
wheel
•
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The DVR has 16 alarm inputs for
connecting external sensors and 8
alarm outputs for connecting external
alarms.
The RS485 port can be used
to connect compatible PTZ
devices, such as this Swann
PTZ device documentation
for configuring the RS485
Select an item or confirm a choice
Select channel and show the Quick
Camera Toolbar
Switch between single and multiviews
in live view
Display mouse menu in live view
Exit current menu screen and return to
main menu/live view.
Display previous/next video channel in
live view (single channel display only)
Select previous/next item in mouse
menu.
PTZ dome. Refer to the
connection.
Alarm Out 1 - 8: The outputs for connecting an external
alarm device, such as a siren or security lights, to the DVR.
✐
The alarm & sensor I/O block does not provide power to
alarms and sensors. Please make sure that a power supply
was included with your devices.
Of course, you don't have to use the mouse.
The buttons and jog shuttle control on the front panel are
adequate for operating the DVR; they can operate many,
but not all of the DVR's main functions. For information
about their functions, see "DVR Front Panel" on page 7.
✐
Wireless mice and Bluetooth devices are NOT
compatible with the DVR. Use the USB optical mouse
To make connections, press and hold
the orange button and insert the wire
into the hole below the button. Release
the button and gently tug the wire to
ensure it is connected securely.
Front Panel Control
supplied.
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