Connecting A Ptz Camera (Lnr100 Series); Controlling A Ptz Camera (Local Nvr); Ptz Actions - Lorex LNR100 Instruction Manual

20 Connecting a PTZ Camera
(LNR100 Series)
You can connect PTZ cameras (not included) to the system. You must use Lorex IP 1080p
network PTZ cameras with the system. Lorex IP 1080p network PTZ cameras can accept
PTZ commands directly through the Ethernet cable. There is no need to run special wiring
to use PTZ cameras.
NOTE
For a list of compatible cameras, please visit

20.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local NVR)

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the PTZ camera to one of the Video IN ports on the
system. Wait for the camera to start up and be fully detected by the NVR (may take up
to 2 minutes).
2. In Live View, double-click the channel that has the PTZ camera connected to open in
full-screen.
3. Right-click and click Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Enter the system user name and password if
prompted. The PTZ menu opens.
4. Use the on-screen PTZ controls to control the camera.
PTZ Controls
1. Direction keys: Click to pan and tilt the camera. Click SIT to stop the current action.
2. Page Switch: Click to access advanced PTZ controls.
3. PTZ Trace: Click to activate mouse PTZ mode. In mouse PTZ mode:
• Click and drag to move the camera.
• Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
• Right-click to exit and return to normal PTZ controls.
4. Set: Click to set up PTZ actions such as presets and tours.
5. Zoom/Focus/Iris: Click +/- to adjust the zoom, focus, and iris.
6. Speed: Enter the PTZ speed.

20.2 PTZ Actions

PTZ actions can be used to save camera positions and cycle through various positions,
and automate camera actions.
To access PTZ actions:
• Click Page Switch from the PTZ controls.
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