Controlling A Ptz Camera - GE TruVision DVR 20 User Manual

Controlling a PTZ camera

The PTZ control interface lets you control the PTZ operation of the cameras within the
TVR 20 user interface. You can control PTZ cameras using the buttons on the front
panel, the KTD-405 keypad, and remote control as well as using the PTZ toolbar
accessed with the mouse. Access to PTZ functions may require a password.
Accessing PTZ mode using the mouse
In live mode right-click the mouse to display the Main toolbar. Click the PTZ icon to
display the PTZ menu directly. The PTZ toolbar appears (see Figure 20 below.) If you
were in multiscreen mode, the screen changes to full screen.
Figure 20: PTZ toolbar
Table 14: Description of the PTZ toolbar
Key Function
1. Direction arrow
buttons
2. Zoom
3. Focus
4. Iris
5. Preset
6. Tour
7. Save
8. Exit
Accessing PTZ mode using the front panel
To enter PTZ mode press and continue to hold the ENTER button on the front panel
when in live mode. The PTZ Help pop-up appears on-screen. It shows the front panel
buttons to press to control PTZ. If you were in multiscreen mode initially, the screen
changes to full screen.
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Description
Use the arrow buttons  to move the PTZ camera to the
desired position.
Use to zoom in or out. Click Z+ to zoom in, and Z- to zoom out.
Use to focus in or out. Click F+ to focus in, and F- to focus out.
Use to adjust the mount of light. Click I+ to increase light level, and I-
to decrease the light level.
Use to enter Preset values. An numeric keypad automatically appears
on-screen to enter the value.
Use to enter Shadow Tour values. A numeric keypad automatically
appears on-screen to enter the value.
Save all changes made.
Quit PTZ mode.
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