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SerVision MVG 400 System Guide
Configuring the MVG 400 101
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To configure pan-tilt-zoom controls (PTZ) in cameras that support these
features:
1. In the Camera configuration screen, under Camera Control (PTZ), select Enabled. The
fields required to configure the PTZ settings are added to the screen:
Figure 93: PTZ settings
2. Fill in the fields as follows:
Field Description
Protocol Select the communication protocol used by the camera for PTZ
control.
Note: Consult the camera documentation or the camera vendor for
this information.
Baud Rate Select the baud rate used by the camera for PTZ control.
Note: Consult the camera documentation or the camera vendor for
this information.
Note: The other connection parameters required by the MVG 400 are:
one start bit , one stop bit , no parity , and 8-bit . If the camera uses
different parameters, please contact your vendor.
Connection
Type
Select the type of connection that is used for the PTZ controls –
RS232 or RS485.
Note: Consult the camera documentation or the camera vendor for
this information.
Note: If multiple PTZ cameras that use the RS485 connection type are
connected to the MVG 400 unit, they must all use the same protocol.
Camera ID If the camera is connected using RS485, specify its ID number.
Note: This number must correspond to the camera ID that is set on
the camera. Consult the camera documentation for information about
setting the camera ID. If multiple PTZ cameras using the RS485
connection are connected to the MVG 400 unit, they must have
distinct camera IDs.
Video Motion Detection (VMD)
When Video Motion Detection (VMD) is enabled, the MVG 400 automatically checks the
field of view (FOV) of the camera for changes. When changes are detected, the MVG 400