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1.6 Alarm Inputs/Output (only available on specific models)
The Alarm Input/output ports are labelled on the rear panel as ‘Alarm I/O’. If you have
an alarm sensor you wish to connect to the DVR to increase the effectiveness of the
CCTV system, you can connect them to the RS485 connectors at the back. See the
diagram below on how to connect your sensor to the DVR:
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= Alarm Input 1
6
= RS232 to send and receive
2
= Alarm Input 2
7
= RS485 interface
3
= Alarm Input 3
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= RS485 interface
4
= Alarm Input 4
5
= Ground
1.7 The Mouse
The mouse is used to operate all aspects DVR.
Right mouse click is used to:
Open up a new menu in the real-time monitoring screen.
Exit the current screen without saving.
Left click is used to:
Enter the desired menu or the main screen.
Select menu options.
Select/unselect the checkboxes.
When controlling a PTZ camera.
Double Click is used to:
Play video.
Make selected camera full screen or to exit full screen mode.
Scrolling wheel is used to:
Control the zoom function of the PTZ cameras.
