17  Connecting a PTZ Camera

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.

17.1  Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)

PTZ Controls
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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:
  • Click the arrow in the PTZ control window to open advanced controls.
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Advanced PTZ controls overview:
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17.2.1  Presets

Presets will save a camera position for quick retrieval.
To add presets:
To go to a preset:
  • Under No., select the number of the preset you would like to go to and click icon .

17.2.2  Tours

Tours will cycle through a set of presets.
To create a tour:
To run a tour:
  • Under No., select the number of the tour you would like to go to and click icon .

17.2.3  Pattern

Patterns automatically cycle the camera between two positions.
To create a pattern:
To run a pattern:
  • Under No., select the number of the pattern you would like to go to and click icon .

17.2.4  Auto Scan

An auto scan automatically cycles between a left and right point.
To create a new auto scan:
To run an auto scan:
  • Click icon .