You can connect PTZ cameras (not included) to the system. You must use Lorex IP PTZ cameras with the system. Lorex IP PTZ cameras can accept PTZ commands directly through the Ethernet cable. There is no need to run special wiring to use
PTZ cameras.
17.2 Advanced PTZ Controls
Advanced PTZ controls can be used to save camera positions and cycle through various positions, and automate camera actions.
To open advanced PTZ controls:
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Click the arrow in the PTZ control window to open advanced controls.
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No.: Select the number of the action you want to perform.
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Not supported.
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PTZ camera menu: Click to open the camera’s OSD menu. This may not be supported on all camera models.
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Preset: Click to call the selected preset.
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Autopan: Click to start autopan. During autopan, the camera will continuously pan 360°.
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Tour: Click to run the selected tour.
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Flip: Click to flip the camera 180°.
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Pattern: Click to run the selected pattern.
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Reset: Click to move the camera to the home position.
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Auto scan: Click to run the selected autoscan.
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: Click to open the PAN/TILT/ZOOM menu, where you can set up Presets, Tours, Patterns, and Auto Scans.
17.2.1 Presets
Presets will save a camera position for quick retrieval.
To add presets:
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Click
to open the PAN/TILT/ZOOM menu.
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Click the Preset tab.
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Enter the number of the preset you want to create under Preset.
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Move the camera to the desired position and click Set.
To go to a preset:
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Under No., select the number of the preset you would like to go to and click
.
17.2.2 Tours
Tours will cycle through a set of presets.
To create a tour:
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Click
to open the PAN/TILT/ZOOM menu.
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Click the Tour tab.
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Under Patrol No., select the tour you would like to configure.
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Under Preset, select a preset you would like to add to the tour.
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Click Add Preset.
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Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add additional presets to the tour.
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Note
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Click Del Tour to clear all presets from a tour.
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To run a tour:
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Under No., select the number of the tour you would like to go to and click
.
17.2.3 Pattern
Patterns automatically cycle the camera between two positions.
To create a pattern:
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Click
to open the PAN/TILT/ZOOM menu.
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Click the Pattern tab.
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Under Pattern, enter the pattern you would like to configure.
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Move the camera into the desired start position and click Begin.
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Move the camera into the desired end position and click End.
To run a pattern:
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Under No., select the number of the pattern you would like to go to and click
.
17.2.4 Auto Scan
An auto scan automatically cycles between a left and right point.
To create a new auto scan:
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Click
to open the PAN/TILT/ZOOM menu.
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Click the Border tab.
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Move the camera into the desired left position and click Left.
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Move the camera into the desired right position and click Right.
To run an auto scan:
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Click
.