7
Connection Guide
The
RS485 connection
is used to access the PTZ
and OSD features and
requires wire terminals to be
attached to the RS485 plug provided using
RED
to
+
(or
A socket) and
BLACK
to
-
(or B socket)
as marked on the
plastic sheath of the connector near the screws.
When connecting the wires to the RS485 plug(s):
• Use a precision flat-head screwdriver.
• Ensure the wires are held firmly and won’t slip out
over time.
• Don’t use too much force - there’s a fine line between
holding the wires securely and breaking them!
The
BNC
connector outputs a standard
composite video signal and
the
DC Power
connector supplies
power for the camera.
The
extension cable
adds
distance to the camera
connectors which allows
you to easily connect
to your DVR, TV, etc. in
another location.
The
camera’s
o
n-
s
creen
d
isplay (
OSD
) is controlled using
the DVR’s PTZ interface or OSD Controller.
The
OSD
is an optional, advanced feature and recommended
only for experienced users. The camera will work perfectly
well if you never attach the OSD Controller - it will regulate
all its settings automatically. For more information, see
“Advanced Feature: On-Screen Display” on page 9
.
To use the
OSD Controller
, connect the RS485 wires to
the RS485 port of the OSD Controller and use the included
power splitter to supply power to the DC IN socket as
shown above.
The
BNC
connector connects to the BNC input
on your DVR. You can connect the camera to any
input on the DVR. For sake of ease, we suggest
connecting it to channel 1.
If you’d like to connect directly to a TV but it
doesn’t have a BNC-type video input, then use a
BNC to RCA
adapter.
Note that the polarity of the RS485 plug on the OSD
Controller may or may not be the same as the polarity
of the RS485 plug on the rear of your DVR. Double check
against the diagram!