DVR User Manual
Chapter 2. Hardware Description   
3. Rear Port Specification and Connection Examples 
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The RS-232 COM port is used to connect the DVR to a PC (optional updating procedure) or to connect an 
external device like a DVR controller (optional). The required settings to use the RS-232 port can be 
configured in the DVR settings. 
  Connection Type: 9 pole D-Type male connector 
  Maximum Input Voltage: +/- 25V 
 Figure 9 DE-9M Serial Port 
[Please refer to the Figure 1 (4ch Model), Figure 2 (9ch Model), Figure 3 (16ch Model) item marked “⑩” 
Serial Connection]. 
RS-232 / DE-9M Serial Port Pin Configuration Table 
Signal Type 
Pin Number 
Description 
DCD In 
1 
Carrier Detection Signal (not used) 
Rx 
2 
RS232 Receive 
Tx 
3 
RS232 Transmit 
N/C 
4 
No Connection 
GND 
5 
System Ground 
N/C 
6 
No Connection 
RTS 
7 
RS232 Request To Send Signal 
CTS 
8 
RS232 Clear To Send Signal 
N/C 
9 
No Connection 
  Table 10. RS-232 pin configuration 
Pin 1 
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