Video Out; Rs232 Port; Alarm Input/Output; Rs485 Port - Falcon DVR User Manual

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Video Out

Connect the main monitor to the Video Out connector.
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as your
main monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR. The VGA monitor
is automatically detected when you connect it.
NOTE: The Video Out (BNC) and VGA connectors may be connected to individual monitors for simultaneous
operation.

RS232 Port

An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.

Alarm Input/Output

AI 1 to 4 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and G (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage is 4.3V and should be
stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring alarm input.
G (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the G connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked G are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Output): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or C and NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is a relay output
which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and
the DVR's internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and G (Ground)
connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the
wires to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and G (Ground) connectors.

RS485 Port

The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard,
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control
PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX-/ TX- and RX+/TX+ of the control system to the – and +
(respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller
manufacture's manual for configuring the RS485 connection.

Factory Reset Switch

The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the left of the Network port on the rear panel. This
switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original
factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
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NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button
and insert the wire in the hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently
on the wire to make certain it is connected. To disconnect a wire, press and hold the
button above the wire and pull out the wire.

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