Controlling the PTZ camera with the N883 Series NVR
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5.2 Advanced PTZ Controls
Advanced PTZ controls can be used to save camera positions and cycle through various posi-
tions, and automate camera actions.
To open advanced PTZ controls:
• Click the arrow in the PTZ control window to open advanced controls.
Advanced PTZ controls overview:
1. No.: Enter the ID number for a preset, tour, or pattern you want to activate.
2. Preset: Move the camera to the preset number specified in the No. field. For instructions on
setting up preset locations, see 5.2.1 Presets, page 16.
3. AutoPan: Set the camera to rotate 180° back and forth.
4. Tour: Perform the tour number specified in the No. field. For instructions on creating a tour,
see 5.2.2 Tours, page 17.
5. Flip: Rotate the camera 180° from its current position.
6. Reset: Move the camera to the home position.
7. Pattern: Perform the pattern number specified in the No. field. For instructions on creating
a pattern, see 5.2.3 Patterns, page 17.
8. Configuration: Click to open the configuration menu, where you can configure presets,
tours, patterns and autoscans.
9. AutoScan: Move the camera between a predetermined left and right point. For instructions
on creating an autoscan, see 5.2.4 AutoScan, page 17.
10. OSD Menu: Click to open the camera’s OSD menu. This may not be supported on all cam-
era models.
11. Auxiliary Settings: Not supported.
5.2.1 Presets
Presets will save a camera position for quick retrieval.
To add preset locations:
1. From the Live View display of your PTZ camera, right-click to open the Quick Menu, then
click Pan/Tilt/Zoom.
2. The PTZ controls open. Click
to open advanced PTZ controls, then click .
3. Click the Preset tab.
4. Enter the number of the preset you want to create under Preset.
5. Move the camera to the desired position and click Set.
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