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6BChapter 7: Controlling a PTZ camera
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To configure PTZ settings:
1. Enter the PTZ Settings screen by selecting PTZ in the main menu.
2. In the Camera box, select the PTZ dome camera to be configured from the drop-
down list.
3. Select the baud rate, data bit, stop bit, parity and flow control for the camera. The
default values are:

Baud rate: 9600
 Data bits: 8

Stop bits: 1
 Parity: None
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Flow control: None
Note: Press the Default button to return all values to default settings.
4. When all changes have been made, click the OK button to save the changes and
return to the main menu.
Assigning PTZ protocols
Assign a PTZ protocol and address to a camera to allow PTZ control of the camera
while in PTZ mode. See Appendix C “PTZ protocols” on page 133 for the complete list
of available protocols. The default protocol is GE RS-485.
To configure PTZ settings:
1. Enter the PTZ Settings screen by selecting PTZ in the main menu.
2. In the Camera box, select the PTZ dome camera to be configured from the drop-
down list.
3. Select a PTZ protocol in the PTZ protocol box.
4. Enter the PTZ address. Up to three digits can be entered. The number should
correspond with that used in the PTZ dome camera itself.
5. When all changes have been made, click the OK button to save the changes and
return to the main menu.
Copying settings to other cameras
PTZ dome camera settings can be copied to other PTZ dome cameras connected to
the DVR. In the Copy To option of the PTZ menu, select a particular camera, or all
cameras. Click Copy.