Controlling A Ptz Camera; Configuring Ptz Settings - Interlogix TruVision DVR 12 User Manual

Chapter 10

Controlling a PTZ camera

You can control PTZ dome cameras using the buttons on the front panel, the
keypad, and IR remote control as well as using the PTZ control panel accessed
with the mouse. Access to PTZ commands may require a password.
A detailed list of the PTZ commands available for many different camera
protocols is available in Appendix F on page 139.

Configuring PTZ settings

Use the
PTZ Settings
must be set up individually. Cameras must be configured before they can be
used.
Ensure that the PTZ dome cameras are correctly connected to the RS-485 port
on the back panel.
If a camera does not work correctly after configuring the DVR, check the
Note:
parameters entered.
To configure PTZ dome camera settings:
1. Click the
PTZ Control
– Or –
Click the
PTZ Settings
2. Under the
General
the drop-down camera list.
3. Select the baud rate, data bit, stop bit, parity, flow control, PTZ protocol and
address for the camera. See Appendix G, "Default menu settings", on page
139 for the default values.
It is important to ensure that the settings correspond with those used in
Note:
the PTZ camera.
4. Click to copy the settings to another camera, if required, and select the
Copy
cameras.
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menu to configure the PTZ dome cameras. Each camera
icon on the quick access toolbar.
icon in the menu toolbar.
tab, select the PTZ dome camera to be configured from
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