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SETTING BAUD RATE AND ADDRESS
Unlike conventional security cameras,
PTZ cameras require an address and
a connection speed to be set in order
for them to properly operate. The
default settings for this camera are
an address of "1" and a baud rate of
9600 and using the Pelco-D protocol.
However, if your camera came as part
of a bundle, its address may have been
set to something other than "1". Check
the Quick Install Poster that came
with your bundle for specific details.
If you are connecting the camera in
accordance to the instructions included
with the bundle, you should not have
to change any of its settings. In either
case, if you are only using a single
PTZ camera you generally do not have
to make any changes and you may
proceed to the next section. Please
consult your DVR's manual for required
settings.
If you need to change your camera's settings, they are made using a DIP (dual in-line
package) switch panel located within the camera itself. In general, it is easier to do
this before connecting the camera, but in some cases, you may need to change
settings while the camera is connected to the DVR. In this case, please make a
temporary connection by following the procedures laid out in the next section,
Connecting the Camera. Please be advised that adjusting these settings after
the camera is mounted can be difficult due to the panel potentially being inaccessible
because of location, position, etc.
To access the panel, one must remove the clear dome by first twisting the metal
collar around the dome counterclockwise and then removing the three screws
securing the plastic dome to the camera. Take care to not scratch the clear dome
while removing it. The circuit board on which the DIP switches are mounted is
visible below the camera in the bottom picture.
DIP switches are binary - meaning that they are either On or Off. Different
combinations of ones and zeroes on the board produce different settings. On
the QD6523ZH, there are a total of 12 DIP switches.The first eight are for setting
the address of the camera.The next block of four switches controls the baud
rate (switches 1 and 2) - which is the speed in bits per second at which the DVR
communicates with the camera for control. Switches 3 and 4 are for setting parity
which some DVRs use to detect for communication errors.
Your camera is set to a baud rate of 9600. This will allow you to effectively control
the camera up to 300 feet away. Areas with electronic interference may require
heavier or shielded cabling. The higher the setting (may be required by some DVRs),
the shorter the control distance.
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Remove Screws (x3)
SETTING CAMERA ADDRESS
Switch (8 digits)
1
2
3
Address
1
OFF
OFF
OFF
2
ON
OFF
OFF
3
ON
ON
OFF
4
OFF
OFF
ON
5
ON
OFF
ON
6
OFF
ON
ON
7
ON
ON
ON
8
OFF
OFF
OFF
9
ON
OFF
OFF
10
OFF
ON
OFF
11
ON
ON
OFF
12
OFF
OFF
ON
13
ON
OFF
ON
14
OFF
ON
ON
15
ON
ON
ON
16
OFF
OFF
OFF
SETTING BAUD RATE
Some DVRs may require specific
connection speeds. Check your
system's manual for proper settings.
Baud
Switch Number (BIT)
Rate
1
2
1200bps
ON
ON
2400bps
OFF
ON
4800bps
ON
OFF
9600bps
OFF
OFF
EXAMPLE
The illustration on the right shows
the settings as those in the photo on
the preceding page. All switches are
set to the OFF position:
An address Channel 1
n
A baud rate of 9600
n
Parity set to NONE
n
4
5
6
7
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
SETTING PARITY
Some DVRs may require the use of
parity. Check your system's manual for
proper settings.
Parity
Switch Number (BIT)
1
NONE
ON
EVEN
ON
OFF
ODD
OFF
NONE
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
1
2
Baud
Camera Address
Rate
8
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
2
ON
ON
3
4
Parity
7
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