QSD42908C8 User’s Manual71Note: Please make sure the PTZ camera you are using can support the cruise function.5.18 RS232 setupThere is one RS-232 port on the DVR rear panel. In main menu, move “Active Frame” to“RS232” icon and press the【ENTER】key, you will enter into “RS232” setup menu:RS232 menu descriptionRS-232 parameters: Including baud rate, data bit, stop bit, parity, flow control, etc.Work mode: The RS-232 can be used as “Console”, “PPP” or “Transparent Channel”.Console: Connect with PC serial port. You can use HyperTerminal or NetTerm to control it.PPP: Connect Modem, using PSTN to transfer video image.Transparent channel: Connect serial devices. Remote PC can control these serial devicesthrough a network.PPP Mode: Only used when work mode is “PPP”. There are two options: “Active” and“Passive”. “Active” means DVR will dialup through PSTN. “Active” function is currently notavailable. “Passive” means DVR will wait for dialup.Callback mode: Only used when work mode is “PPP”. There are two options: “By Dialer”and “Preset Tel’. This function is not currently available.Remote IP: Only used when work mode is “PPP”. This IP is defined for remote PC that willconnect to DVR through PSTN.Local IP: Only used when work mode is “PPP”. This IP is defined for DVR.Mask: Only used when work mode is “PPP”. Remote IP and Local IP are in the same sub