System information

Network

Please call your service provider to identify which type of service they’re providing to determine which

type of network scenario you will use.

Once you have determined which scenario to use, connect your DVR unit as shown.

Ensure that you verify Internet access after installing any new equipment (routers, hubs, modems, etc.).

If possible, use a PC on a network to verify that an Internet connection can be made and that all current

congurationsonanyequipmentareupandrunningsmoothly.DothisbeforedoingANYcongurations

with your DVR.

Case A: Single or Multiple Static IP w/ Personal Router

Case B: Single Static IP Directly Connected to the DVR

How to connect PTZ Cameras to the DVR:

1. Check if the PTZ camera is connected to a power source to enable operation.

2. Connect your PTZ camera to the DVR’s Video Input. You will see the video in your DVR as soon as

this connection is done.

3. Connect your PTZ camera to the RS-485 port. Connection to RS-485 port may be accompanied by

an interface converter, depending on the type of PTZ camera you are using.

4. If you are using an interface converter, ensure that this device (interface converter) is connected to

a power source to enable operation.

5.EntertheDVR’sSetupandgotoPTZSetup.UnderPTZsetup,youwillhavetodenewhichcamera

is a PTZ camera and what protocol your PTZ camera is using. Please refer to your PTZ camera’s

manual for the latter information.

PTZ

[BUTTON] Text enclosed in square brackets refer to a button either on the remote controller

or on the control panel.

MODE Capitalized text refer to a mode of the DVR. Some examples are LIVE VIEW,

SEARCH, SETUP, BACKUP, RELAY and AUDIO.

Menu Bold text refer to an item appearing in a selection menu or the selection menu

itself. Some examples are Main Menu, Camera, Mappings and Tools. Note

that MODEs may appear as items in a selection menu

Component Italicized text refer to important components or features in the DVR that help

users in interacting with the DVR.

KEYS Text in this font refer to keys on the On-Screen Keyboard.

Naming Conventions