Pelco DX4104 Series manual PTZ Patterns, Configuring a Pattern, Activating and Clearing a Pattern

PTZ PATTERNS

A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a specific beginning and end. Patterns are made up of a sequence of standard pan, tilt, and lens commands. Patterns are stored in the internal memory of the PTZ device, such as a Spectra dome, connected to the DX4104. Once defined, a pattern can be activated with a series of on-screen commands. A pattern will run continuously until it is deactivated. Certain PTZ devices, such as Pelco’s Spectra Series domes, will display an on-screen message about the amount of remaining available memory.

Configuring a Pattern

To configure a pattern:

1.On the toolbar, click the Live icon .

2.In the Client window, click the PTZ-enabled pane.

3.On the PTZ control, click Set .

4.On the PTZ control:

a.Click the keypad and enter a number for the new pattern (1 to 4).

b.Click Pattern .

c.Using the mouse and PTZ control, move and configure the camera settings to create a pattern.

d.Click Pattern.

e.Click Set. The pattern is stored in the camera’s memory.

Activating and Clearing a Pattern

When activated, a pattern will repeat indefinitely until it is cleared, another pattern is set, or the on-screen PTZ control is moved.

To activate a pattern:

1.On the PTZ control keypad, click 1 to 4.

2.Click Pattern.

To stop a pattern:

1.In the Client window, click the PTZ-enabled pane.

2.On the PTZ control, click a button to initiate an action. For example, if you click ZOOM PLUS (+), the pattern stops. To clear a pattern:

1.In the Client window, click the PTZ-enabled pane.

2.On the PTZ control, click Set.

3.On the PTZ control keypad, click 1 to 4.

4.Click Pattern.

5.Click Clear .

6.Click Pattern.

7.Click Set to exit the configuration mode.

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