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UNDERSTANDING THE GENERAL SETTINGS FOR CAMERAS
Refer to the following sections for instructions on configuring and editing general settings for cameras:
• Displaying the General Section Camera Options on page 77
• Modifying a Camera Name on page 77
• Modifying the Camera Number on page 78
• Selecting the Camera Type on page 78
• Selecting PTZ Protocol on page 78
• Selecting the Camera Address on page 79
The DVR5100 provides the following general settings for configuring cameras.
• Camera 01 (#1): The Camera device number 1 through 16. Camera 01 (#1) is the default name and can be modified.
• Name: The name of the camera selected in the Device Selection pane. The camera name can be modified.
• Camera Number: Assigns a unique number for the specified camera. Each camera must be assigned a unique number.
• Camera Type: List that assigns the type camera associated with the camera selected in the Device Selection pane. The options are:
fixed, pan/tilt, and dome.
• PTZ Control Mode: List that assigns the PTZ control mode. The available options are: Disabled, Coaxitron, Extended Coaxitron, D-
Protocol, and P-Protocol.
The DVR5100 accommodates fixed cameras that transmit NTSC/PAL signals and positioning systems that use several protocols.
When selecting a protocol for a PTZ camera, consider whether or not you require bidirectional communication between cameras and
the DVR. Pelco D Protocol supports bidirectional communication, which allows the DVR5100 and cameras to communicate with each
other. This is useful if you want to log the occurrence of alarm events about the camera in the system log, to obtain positioning
information about the camera such as its elevation or azimuth, and to review additional information like the camera’s current
magnification.
• Address: Assigns a unique address for the specified camera.
WORKING WITH THE GENERAL SECTION CAMERA OPTIONS
This section describes how to use the General section to configure camera options and is organized into the following topics:
• Displaying the General Section Camera Options on page 77
• Modifying a Camera Name on page 77
• Modifying the Camera Number on page 78
• Selecting the Camera Type on page 78
• Selecting PTZ Protocol on page 78
• Selecting the Camera Address on page 79