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ADVANCED OPERATION
PTZ
Pan Tilt Zoom...PTZ
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Setup:
NOTE: Consult the instruction manual of your PTZ camera for complete
information about your camera, including protocol, baud rate and parity
settings before beginning setup. Enter these settings in the DVR.
Step 1: Connect your PTZ Camera to this DVR
Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and DC power cables. Also,
connect the communication cable from the PTZ camera to the
485A (TX, +) and 485B (RX, -) control inputs to the Alarm/PTZ
block on the back of the DVR. Note there is only one set of PTZ
control inputs (485A & 485B), however multiple PTZ cameras can
be set up by making parallel connections. See diagram for details
and see “PTZ Camera Setup” Info box for additional information.
PTZ cameras should be connected sequentially and have a
terminating resistor. The configuration can be straight, curved
or cornered, but but no side taps off the chained cameras.
Step 2: Configure PTZ Communication Settings:
To access this menu, from the MAIN MENU click ADVANCED then PTZ (see
PTZ Setup image). Use the slider bar on the right of the screen to access all 8
channels available on this DVR. The PTZ setting options for each camera can be
selected independently and are available next to each camera’s channel number.
1. Under PROTOCOL, select PELCO-D or PELCO-P for the selected channel.
2. Under BAUD RATE, select 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
3. Under VERIFY, select ODD, EVEN, MARK, SPACE, or NONE
parity bits. Note: Mark = 1, Space = 0 parity bits.
4. Under ADDRESS, enter an address from 001~255 using the Virtual Keyboard.
5. Click APPLY. Click OK in the confirmation window.
Step 3: Configure the Operation &
Control of your PTZ Camera(s):
After your PTZ camera(s) are set up you can control
their operation from your DVR. Note: Individual features
must be available on your camera to operate.
1. In Live View, double click on the Channel with the
connected PTZ Camera to open to full screen view.
This selects the channel to configure and control.
2. From the Quick Access Menu select PTZ. (See image at left)
3. From the PTZ Setup screen you can adjust:
• Pan Speed: Adjusts the speed the camera will move.
• Zoom: “+” Zooms in and “-” zooms out
• Focus: “+” and “-” focuses the picture.
• Iris: “+” lets more light in and “-” removes light from the
picture. This is useful to correct backlight issues.
• Directional keys: Left and Right Arrows control the pan; Up and Down arrows control the tilt. Tip:
Hold the mouse button down while clicking on an Arrow Key and drag the cursor away from the
key to initiate the Auto Movement feature. The camera will pan continuously 360 degrees from
the position it is in or tilt up or down to the limit of the camera until you click OK. This is useful if
you want to manually operate the camera without continuously holding or clicking the arrows.
PTZ Camera Setup
NOTE: It is recommended for best results to use 120Ω
shielded twisted pair cable of a sufficient gauge to meet your
application length. 18 to 22 gauge is usually sufficient. In
addition, be sure to only install the 120Ω terminating resistor
that comes with your PTZ camera in the last parallel connected camera.
Keeping that resistor in all cameras can possibly degrade the signal and
can cause unexpected or loss of operation and control.
PTZ Setup
Select PTZ from the
Quick Access Menu
PTZ Setup - Sub Menu
