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Left: The PTZ Settings menu.
Above: The PTZ controls,
accessed by the PTZ icon on
the menu bar.
Right: The PTZ context menu.
Accessed by right-clicking
while the PTZ controls are
open.
Below: The Menu Bar, with the
PTZ icon highlighted in red.
PTZ Settings
This is where you can congure the DVR to be able to operate
PTZ devices. PTZ stands for Pan, Tilt & Zoom.
The DVR is compatible with many - but not all - PTZ devices
available. For the best results, we suggest using a Swann PTZ
camera, as we know what they’re compatible with and we’ll
be able to oer support for both devices at once (should you
need it).
Camera No: The camera you’d like to associate a PTZ device
with.
Baudrate: Check the PTZ device’s documentation to learn
this value. Most Swann PTZ units operate at 2400 or 9600bps.
Data Bit, Stop Bit & Parity: Options that subtly change the
way the DVR talks to the device. These are important to get
right - check your PTZ device’s documentation to learn the
correct settings.
PTZ Protocol: A protocol is like a language that the DVR uses
to talk to the PTZ device. Ensure that this setting matches the
requirement of your device.
Address (0 - 255): The command address of the PTZ device
you want to associate with this channel.
PTZ Controls
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 magnication of a vari-focal
lens. Not all PTZ devices have vari-focal lenses.
Focus: Alters the focal point of a PTZ device with a vari-focal
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: Initates patrol mode (also sometimes called “cruise”
mode). You’ll need to dene 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: Denes 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.
Device: PTZ