User’s
Manual
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4.5.3 RS485
Setup
The DVR series unit controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol.
The RS-485 parameters in the DVR series unit must be set to the same
parameters set in dome camera.
Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR series unit.
Select <System Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the
System Setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
RS485 Setup
1 Unit ID
2 Baud Rate
3 Bits
4 Stop
5 Parity
224
9600
8
1
None
The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in
the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that there cannot be any
two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may
occur.
The default RS-485 settings of the DVR series unit are 9600 Baud, 8 Data
Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity.
NOTE:
The settings become effective after saving the changes and
exiting from the menu.
4.5.4
Dome Controlling Keys
The functions of some keys in dome control mode are totally different from
normal status function. Please refer to
Setup Guide
for the graphical
illustration of functional keys.
Set / Go Preset
This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as
a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing.
Toggle Hint Screen
This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while
controlling dome camera. Press this key to hide the screen. Press it again to
redisplay the screen.
