Rugged Cams Rugged Vision DVR - Manual (Page 19)

PTZ
How to connect PTZ Cameras to the DVR:
1. Check if the PTZ camera is connected to a power source to enable operation.
2. Connect your PTZ camera to the DVR’s Video Input. You will see the video in your DVR as soon as
this connection is done.
3. Connect your PTZ camera to the RS-485 port. Connection to RS-485 port may be accompanied by
an interface converter, depending on the type of PTZ camera you are using.
4. If you are using an interface converter, ensure that this device (interface converter) is connected to a
power source to enable operation.
5. Enter the DVR’s Setup and go to PTZ Setup. Under PTZ setup, you will have to define which camera
is a PTZ camera and what protocol your PTZ camera is using. Please refer to your PTZ camera’s
manual for the latter information.
Naming Conventions
[BUTTON] Text enclosed in square brackets refer to a
button either on the remote controller or on the
control panel.
MODE Capitalized text refer to a mode of the DVR.
Some examples are LIVE VIEW, SEARCH,
SETUP, BACKUP, RELAY and AUDIO.
Menu Bold text refer to an item appearing in a
selection menu or the selection menu itself.
Some examples are Main Menu, Camera,
Mappings and Tools. Note that MODEs may
appear as items in a selection menu
Italicized text refer to important components or
features in the DVR that help users in interacting
with the DVR.
Component
KEYS Text in this font refer to keys on the On-Screen
Keyboard
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