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8. RS-485/NETWORK SET

This section describes how to make the RS-485 terminal connections/settings needed to connect to an external device, and how to make the network connections needed to connect to a PC.

Network connections and settings

You can make digital video recorder menu settings and monitor images from a PC via a network (LAN). To do so, connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN terminal on the digital video recorder’s rear panel.

zTo connect to an intranet (Use an Ethernet hub.)

CCTV

Camera

*The VA-SW81LITE Ver.2 or VA-SW814 Ver.2 (sold separately) software must be installed on the PC.

zTo connect a PC directly

(Do not use an Ethernet hub.)

SETTINGS

CCTV

Camera

 

PC

PC

Straight-cable

SWITCHING HUB

DVR

DVR

DVR

Cross-cable

PC

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Settings for connecting to a PC or network

This section describes how to set the IP address.

In the default setting, the IP address is set automatically by the PC.

To set the IP address manually, follow the procedures below.

[MENU] button

[ ] button

[ ] button

[] button [EXIT/OSD] button

1 Press the [MENU] button.

The [MENU] button lights, and the <MAIN MENU> screen is displayed.