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MENU FUNCTIONS
Device: PTZ
PTZ Control Window
Arrows:
Moves the camera in the direction selected.
Speed:
How fast the camera will move. The higher the
number, the faster the movement. Note that the actual
speed of movement will depend upon the capabilities of your
particular PTZ device.
Zoom:
Increases or decreases the magnification of a varifocal
lens.
Not all PTZ devices have varifocal lenses.
Focus:
Alters the focal point of a PTZ device with a varifocal
lens. Try adjusting this control if your images seem “soft” or
blurry.
Not all cameras support this function.
Iris:
Alters how much light gets into the camera by opening
and closing the iris of the camera. Not all PTZ cameras have
an adjustable iris. Also called an “aperture”.
Not all cameras
support this function.
Preset:
A Preset is a position that the camera is in which is
saved to memory to be retrieved later.
Patrol:
Initiates patrol mode (also sometimes called “cruise”
mode). You’ll need to define a series of Preset points for the
camera to patrol between.
Exit:
Closes the PTZ controls.
PTZ Context Menu
Camera No:
Switch quickly between cameras.
Call Preset:
Returns the camera to a Preset point.
Call Patrol:
Initiates a patrol of your choice.
Preset:
Defines a Preset point.
Patrol:
Initiates or stops a patrol.
PTZ Menu:
Toggles the appearance of the PTZ Control Menu
onscreen. While the PTZ Control Menu is hidden, the DVR will
still be in PTZ mode, and the context menu can still be opened
via right-clicking the interface.
PTZ Settings:
Opens the PTZ Settings menu, where you can
adjust the control method for the camera.
