Help Guide
Color Video Camera
BRC-AM7
About PTZ Auto Framing
The unit is equipped with a PTZ auto framing function that recognizes people and automatically adjusts the camera direction
and zoom position.
PTZ auto framing has two modes: “manual tracking start mode” in which you can start tracking a person manually, and “auto
tracking start mode” in which tracking of a person will start automatically when the person enters an area configured
beforehand.
Set the mode to use before using this function using the procedure described in “Configuring PTZ Auto Framing Initial
Settings.”
For details about PTZ auto framing operation in manual tracking start mode, see “Specifying the Subjects for Automatic
Tracking (manual tracking start mode).”
For details about PTZ auto framing operation in auto tracking start mode, see “Selecting Subjects in a Specified Position
and Tracking Automatically (auto tracking start mode).”
You can monitor the PTZ auto framing execution status using the tally lamp of the unit. For details, see “Checking the PTZ
Auto Framing Status Remotely.”
Note
During PTZ auto framing, the information displayed on the camera image is minimal.
During auto focus, the person being tracked is the focus target. To focus on something other than the person you are tracking, set to
manual focus.
Settings related to auto focus cannot be changed during PTZ auto framing operation.
Proper auto tracking operation may not be possible if the camera focus or exposure is not set properly, or due to factors such as the
shooting environment (for example, brightness), the shooting angle (extremely high angle or low angle), or the density, size, clothing,
movement, or obscuring of people.
The full effectiveness of the face recognition function may not be obtained if the following conditions are not met.
Facing toward the front
Normal facial expression (eyes closed, no extreme facial expressions such as anger or crying)
No excessive covering of the face (sunglasses, mask, etc.)
If the [Zoom Type] setting, which affects the framing, when PTZ auto framing is executed is different from the setting when PTZ auto
framing was configured, auto tracking may not work properly.
If the [Zoom Type] was changed, change the settings on the [Start Position] screen and [Detection Settings] screen of the PTZ AFR
setup screen. For details, see “Configuring PTZ Auto Framing Initial Settings.”
When using a DC IN power supply, PTZ auto framing may stop or become unusable if the input voltage is low.
If the [P/T Range Limit] was changed, check the settings on the [Start Position] screen and [Detection Settings] screen of the PTZ AFR
setup screen. For details, see “Configuring PTZ Auto Framing Initial Settings.”
PTZ auto framing cannot be executed during thumbnail display, playback, Rec Review, and when HDMI output is not possible.
Related Topic
Configuring PTZ Auto Framing Initial Settings
Specifying the Subjects for Automatic Tracking (manual tracking start mode)
Selecting Subjects in a Specified Position and Tracking Automatically (auto tracking start mode)
PTZ Auto Framing Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Control
Checking the PTZ Auto Framing Status Remotely
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