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WPS-100-DVR-8CH Installation and Users Manual
3.2 OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS
• AUDIO INPUT
Connect the audio input connector to the audio line-out from line level microphones or other audio
sources. Please make sure to associate the audio inputs with a camera in the Camera Setup as described
in
Section 6.2 accordingly. An audio input can only be associated with one camera.
• AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect the audio output connector to an amplifier and speakers.
• ALARM INPUTS
Connect the alarm inputs to NC and/or NO sensors or security alarm panel relays. Please make sure to
setup the alarm configurations as described in Section 6.3 accordingly.
• ALARM OUTPUT
Connect the alarm output to either a NC or NO type of device or system.
• ETHERNET
Connect the Ethernet connector to router via a standard Ethernet cable for control and streaming to an
Automation System, remote access via PC or Smartphone, or event email notifications.
Please make sure to setup the related configurations as described in Section 6.10 Network Setup.
• USB 2.0 DISK DRIVES, DVD+RW, CARD READER, ETC.
Connect
USB 2.0 peripheral devices such as thumb drives or DVD+RW drives to store important recorded
video and audio.
• I/R REMOTE CONTROL
IR receive window to control the digital video recorder with the IR remote control
• PTZ CAMERAS
Connect the RS-485 connector to PTZ camera(s) via an appropriate cable. The system supports a variety
of PTZ cameras and the OSD menu of Wirepath™ Surveillance cameras. Different PTZ cameras can
coexist in a system only if they support the same protocol and baud rate. Make sure to set unique PTZ IDs
to the cameras, the DVR and any other PTZ device. Setup each camera (Section 6.1), and RS485
(Section 6.9) accordingly.
IP Control Connections
Wirepath™ DVRs provide integration with Automation Systems via Ethernet allowing for control and streaming
of video. Connect the Ethernet port to a home automation network.
Note: This feature is only available on DVRs with software versions 7.77.53 or higher and requires the home
automation system manufacturer to provide the driver. Update the DVR to the latest version available on the
SnapAV Website to use this feature.
OR
Thumb Drive
DVD+RW
O
For PTZ Device:
RS485+ → RxD+ (Data+)
RS485- → RxD- (Data-)
GND → GND
For Wirepath
Surveillance Cameras:
RS485+ → Positive
RS485- → Negative
GND → No Connection
WPS-100-DVR-8ch
RS-232
Network
Control System
Router
Internet
