21
12x PTZ Outdoor Camera User Manual
SECTION 3: GETTING STARTED
SECTION 3
Getting Started
3.1 Power-up initial display
After the power is applied, the camera will perform a series of self-tests including lens functions, the panning movement and tilting
movement. After the power-up self-tests complete, the system information screen is displayed for 2 minutes on top of the live view
screen. An example is shown below.
System information
Important information about the camera settings is shown in the system information display. See below.
System Information
Description
TYPE
The model of the camera
SN
The serial number of the camera.
ADDRESS
The default communication address of the camera.
COM FORMAT
The communication settings of the RS-485 interface: baud rate (4 digits), data bit (1 digit) and stop bit (1 digit).
PROTOCOL
Protocol configuration for communicating with other devices.
VERSION
The version of the firmware.
HARDVERSI
The version of the hardware.
BUILD DATE
The date when the software was compiled.
If the address of your camera is the same as another camera on the RS-485 network, one of them has to change. Also, if the
communication parameters (COM FORMAT) are not the same as the settings on RS-485 network, they must be configured to
match. Use the features with your control keyboard, DVR, or DVS to configure these parameters.
