PTZ Control Interface Overview

The PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control interface allows users to manage the movement and zoom functions of IP dome or PTZ cameras connected to the NVR. This section provides detailed instructions on how to navigate and utilize the PTZ control features effectively.

Accessing the PTZ Control Interface

You can control the PTZ functions directly from the live preview window. Click on the toolbar at the bottom of the live preview window to access the PTZ control interface. Alternatively, you can right-click on the PTZ or speed dome camera window and select “PTZ Control” to bring up the PTZ control panel.

PTZ Control Functions

The PTZ control interface provides various buttons and sliders to control the camera's direction, zoom, focus, iris, and rotation speed:

• Direction Controls: Use the directional arrows to rotate the dome camera. Click the stop button to halt the rotation.
• Zoom Controls: Click the zoom in/out buttons to adjust the camera’s field of view.
• Focus Controls: Adjust the focus by clicking the increase/decrease focus buttons.
• Iris Controls: Modify the iris settings to adjust the brightness by clicking the increase/decrease iris buttons.
• Speed Control: Drag the slider to adjust the rotating speed of the dome camera.
• Recording: Start or stop recording using the designated buttons.
• Analog Joystick: Show or hide the analog joystick for manual PTZ control.
• Return to Live View: Click the return button to exit the PTZ control interface and go back to the live view.

Analog Joystick Control

The analog joystick on the left side of the interface allows for quick and intuitive PTZ control. Dragging the joystick will rotate the dome or PTZ camera. The farther you drag the joystick from the center, the faster the camera will rotate. Releasing the joystick stops the rotation.

3D Control

3D control allows for precise image manipulation:

• Zooming In: Click on any area of the camera image to center the image on that point. Drag the mouse from point A to point B to draw a green rectangle, which will be zoomed in on.

• Zooming Out: Drag the mouse from point C to point D to draw a green rectangle, which will zoom out the image.

Advanced 3D Control

• Double Click Zoom: Double-click any area of the camera image to double the image size, centering on the clicked point.
• Drag Zoom: Press and hold the left mouse button to zoom in on an image. Press and hold the right mouse button to zoom out.
• Scroll Wheel Zoom: Move the cursor over the camera image and use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in (scroll forward) or zoom out (scroll backward).

Preset Settings

Presets allow you to save specific camera positions:

• Add Preset: Click “Preset” and then “Add” to create a new preset. Enter the preset name and save it.
• Adjust and Save Position: Adjust the camera direction, then click “Save Position” to store the preset. You can create up to 255 presets per dome camera.
• Call/Delete Preset: Select a preset from the list to move the camera to that position or delete it if no longer needed.

Cruise Settings

• In the “Add Cruise” window, enter the cruise name and click “Add Preset” to open the “Add Preset” window. (Ensure that you have added presets for the dome beforehand.)

• In the “Add Preset” window, choose the preset name, set the preset time, and adjust the preset speed, then click “OK.”

• Back in the “Add Cruise” window, you can reselect the preset or modify the preset time and speed as needed. Use the delete option to remove a preset. Click “Add” to save the cruise.

• Start the cruise by clicking the start button, and stop it by clicking the stop button in the cruise list under the cruise operation tab. Use the “Delete” option to remove the selected cruise.

  For additional configurations, you can access the cruise setting interface under Cruise Setting.

Cruise Group Settings

Cruise groups combine multiple cruises into a sequence:

• Add Cruise Group: Click “Cruise Group” and then “Add” to create a new cruise group. Select the cruise group name and start playing the group sequence.

Trace Settings

Traces allow the camera to record and follow a specific path:

• Add Trace: Click “Trace” and then “Add” to create a new trace. Save the trace name and configure the camera to follow the path when needed.
• Next, click “Start Record” to begin recording the trace. Once done, click “Stop Record” to finish. You can then click to play the recorded trace or delete it if needed.

By mastering these PTZ control features, you can effectively manage and monitor large areas with precision and ease, maximizing the capabilities of your surveillance system.


Technical Support

Should there be any difficulties or further assistance with the settings is required, do not hesitate to contact the technical support team.

Email: support@enssecurity.com
Phone: (888) 397-1999