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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 E on page 137. 
Configuring PTZ settings 
Use the PTZ Settings menu to configure the PTZ dome cameras. Each camera 
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. 
Note: If a camera does not work correctly after configuring the DVR, check the 
parameters entered. 
To configure PTZ dome camera settings: 
1.  Click the PTZ Control icon on the quick access toolbar. 
– Or –  
Click the PTZ Settings icon in the menu toolbar. 
 
2.  Click General and select the PTZ dome camera to be configured from 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 F, “Default menu settings”, on page 
137 for the default values.