Operation - Q-See QSZ515D User Manual

OPERATION

The QSZ515D can be controlled manually through a PTZ keyboard, or by using the PTZ controls on the DVR to which it is connected.
Depending on the software used, it is also possible to control the PTZ camera remotely when you are logged into the DVR via the
Internet, a remote monitoring program or a smartphone app.
You can also program a cruise - also called "scan" or "tour" on some systems - so that the camera will perform a set search pattern
of the surrounding area. Up to 128 preset points can be stored on the camera. As mentioned in the section on Connecting the
Camera, you will need to consult your DVR's manual for specifics on how to enable your system to control your camera. That
manual should also contain instructions on how to program points and cruises for the camera to use.
GENERAL CRUISE SETUP PROCEDURE
While each DVR system is different in the specifics of how to
set up a scan, there are general similarities. Most involve the
process of pivoting the camera to the desired starting point and
saving that point. Then, by selecting one or more points for the
camera to move to in sequence, a scan path is built which is
then saved. Often, multiple paths can be saved within the DVR,
which can be selected for later use.
These points can be set using a special PTZ keyboard, or by
using the PTZ controls on the DVR itself. Two such on-screen
interfaces are shown at right; the QT-series (top) and QC-series
(bottom). In both examples, directional control is achieved by
using the DVR's mouse to click on one of the directional arrows.
As long as the arrow is held, the camera will move in that
direction. There are no horizontal stops and the camera can
rotate continuously if desired. The camera's elevation is limited
to just over 90°.
On both control panels there are controls for zoom, focus and
iris (light level). The QSZ515D has a 3x optical zoom lens which
will adjust between 5 and 15mm. The camera has an auto-
focus feature and is not user adjustable. Objects closer than 20"
(50cm) will be blurry due to the limits of the automatic focus.
Likewise, the camera automatically adjusts the iris internally and
that setting is not manually changeable by the user.
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Of the 128 presets available on the camera, presets 1-80 may
be used for defining camera positions. The remaining 48 are
commands for the camera and of those, four can be utilized
during operations and are shown in the table to the right.
Preset 99 will erase previously configured presets. Numbers
101 and 102 are used to begin the camera's cruise following
your preset locations while preset 125 will cause the camera to
rotate in a full circle at a pre-configured speed.
On Q-See's QT-series DVRs, the use of preset 101 or 102 replaces the use of the DVR's Cruise command.
By default, the camera is configured to pause at each preset point for 6 seconds. The duration of the time delay can be changed
using a PTZ keyboard.
Example - Setting a cruise:
This example is based on using a DVR without an attached PTZ keyboard. Your DVR's specific commands may differ slightly. Please
consult your system's manual.
STEP 1. In your DVR's PTZ settings window, select Preset 1.
STEP 2. Rotate the camera to the desired position using the arrow controls.
STEP 3. Click Save
STEP 4. Select Preset 2.
STEP 5. Rotate camera to desired second location.
STEP 6. Click Save
You may repeat Steps 4-6 for additional positions if desired.
STEP 7. Exit the PTZ settings window.
STEP 8. Open the PTZ control panel.
STEP 9. Select the PTZ camera from the available channels.
STEP 10. Select Preset 101 to begin the cruise.
Pre-Configured Command Presets
99 Erase presets
101 Move camera from preset point to preset point
102
125 Revolve camera 360°
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