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Channel
: Select the channel the dome camera is connected to (to select
channels 5-8 click “Next Page”) and match the parameters in the drop boxes
to the settings in your PTZ camera.
Protocol
: Pelco D and Pelco P are the most popular communication methods
used to control a PTZ camera. Pelco D is the default in the DVR.
Baud rate
: Is the speed of the data (modem) that is used to communicate with
the PTZ. Options of 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600 bps are available. 9600 is
the most popular.
Data bit
: Options of 5, 6, 7 and 8, 8 by default
Stop bit
: Options of 1 and 2, 1 by default
VERIFY:
Options of None/Odd/Even/Mark/Space, None by default
Address
: The address number is set to match the address number in the
camera (which is also adjustable). Most people will make the address
number in the camera and in the DVR the same as the DVR’s channel number
that the camera is attached to. Following this method makes it easier to
remember the camera’s address.
3.7.7 Network setup
MAIN MENU / ADVANCED / NETWORK
Before using your DVR on a network, there are three things that you should
know about the type of connection you are using.
Item 1
– Do you have a Static or Dynamic WAN IP address from your ISP
(Internet Service Provider)? A Static IP address does not change, it is
provided by your ISP for a minimal extra charge. You can see your WAN IP
address displayed and test your internet connection speed by going to:
