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Appendix C: Connecting PTZ Cameras
Appendix C: Connecting PTZ Cameras
You can connect RS-485 PTZ cameras (not included) to the RS-485 port on the rear panel.
To connect a PTZ camera to the DVR:
1 Connect the Transmit+ (TX+) cable to the + side of the RS-485 po
rt on the rear panel.
2 Connect the Transmit- (TX-) cable to the - side of the RS-485 port on
the rear panel.
3 Connect the video cable to an available BNC port (8-channel)
or an available connector on
one of the BNC Octopus connectors (16-channel).
BNC
TX+
TX-
8-channel model shown
To enter PTZ camera settings in the DVR:
1 Obtain the PTZ protocol details for your camera.
Check y
our camera’s instruction manual for details.
RS-485 Menu
2 Click then .
3 Click RS
-485. The RS-485 Menu opens.
4 Click Baud Rat
e and scroll up/down to select the
baud rate for your camera.
PTZ Camera Setup Menu
5 Click PTZ Camera Setup. Select the channel your PTZ
camera is connected to. The PTZ Camera Setup Menu
opens.
6 Click Came
ra ID and scroll up/down to select the ID
for your camera.
7 Cl
ick Co
ntrol Enable and select O to enable PTZ controls for the selected channel.