User guide

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 Communication Protocol Setup
z The camera ID range is “1~255”. Camera ID must not be “0”!
z The factory default of the camera ID is “1”.
z Match the camera ID with the Cam ID setting of your DVR or controller
to control the camera.
z
If you are connecting a single camera to a controller, and the cable you
are using to connect the camera to the controller is so long that the
camera is out of control, terminate the camera. When connecting more
than one camera to a single controller, terminate the last camera on
the communication line. The last camera means the camera farthest in
cable length from the controller.
z
Note that the total length of the communication cable between a
controller and the camera(s) on the same communication line must be
less than 4,000 feet (1,200 meters).
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z Select an appropriate protocol using one of the following DIP switch
combinations.
Table 2-2 Communication Protocol Setup
Switch Mode
Protocol
P0
(Pin 1)
P1
(Pin 2)
P2
(Pin 3)
OFF OFF OFF PELCO-D, 2400 bps
ON OFF OFF PELCO-D, 9600 bps
Others Reserved
z Match the camera protocol with the camera protocol in the setting of
your DVR or controller to control the camera.
z Adjust the DIP switch after turning off the camera. If you changed the
camera protocol by changing the DIP switch, the change will be
effective after you reboot the camera.
z The factory default protocol is “Pelco-D, 2400 bps”.