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PTZ Controls
The controls on the remote monitoring program allow you to control, but not configure an
attached PTZ camera. You will need to set up preset points and cruise lines on the DVR itself
as covered in Chapter 6 PTZ Cameras in the User Manual.
The controls themselves perform the same functions as on the DVR.
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No. Item Function
1 Wiper Turns on camera’s wiper (if so equipped)
2 Iris- Closes iris, reducing light level
3 Focus- Adjusts focus
4 Zoom- Zoom out
5 Directional
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Click on arrows to move camera in desired direction.
6 Preset Select a preset point
7 Cruise Line Selects a cruise for the camera to follow
8 Light Turns on camera’s light (if so equipped)
9 Iris+ Opens iris, increasing light level
10 Focus+ Adjusts focus
11 Zoom+ Zoom in
12 Speed Adjust speed of camera’s movement
13 Call Goes to preset point
14 Start/Stop Begins or ends cruise
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Color Adjustments (PC Only)
Because monitors differ in how they produce
color, and because adjusting the picture
may assist in identifying details the program
includes Color Adjustment controls.
These controls adjust brightness, contrast,
hue and saturation, but only affect the live
video being displayed within View DVR.
They do not alter the color of the video
being recorded either on your DVR or your
computer’s hard drive.
Function Controls
The series of controls underneath the Live View window are divided into two primary groups.
The leftmost is concerned with functions of the remote viewing program while those to the
right control the display itself.
Snapshot and Record both save files to your computer’s hard drive, rather than to the DVRs.
The DVR may be recording files or capturing still images on its own at the same time, but
neither operation affects that on the other system.
The files will be saved into a destination file in your User folder (the folder with the name of the
user currently logged into the computer) with each channel having its own sub-folder. You may
specify a different destination for these files in the Configure mode by using Local Config.
Snapshots are saved in .jpg format while videos are saved in the .264 format which requires
use of the Miniplayer software that was included on your disk. Its use is covered Chapter 4.
Open/Close Window will end or restore the live feed from the cameras within Live View. This
can be used to temporarily hide the feeds without logging out of the application.
Main stream and Sub-stream are parallel data streams from your DVR. The Main stream is
larger, and therefore clearer, but motion can appear rough if there is not enough bandwidth. In
such cases, using the smaller Sub-stream can result in smoother movement while sacrificing
image quality. Your DVR always records to its hard drive using the Main stream.
Volume controls only function if there is an audio source, such as a microphone or audio-
enabled camera, connected to your DVR. You can mute the sound, or adjust the volume as
needed.
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