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Table B. Methods of Switching Devices

CONTROLLING VMX300(-E) DEVICES

Instructions are provided in the following sections for controlling various VMX300(-E) devices. Note that the following devices do not have any
controls available through the VMX300(-E) system:
•CM9760-ALM units
•External monitors
•Fixed cameras

CONTROLLING A PELCO PTZ CAMERA

The Pelco PTZ device driver currently supports the following camera models:
•Pelco Spectra II
•Pelco Spectra III
•Pelco Esprit
To control a particular camera, you must belong to, and be logged in under, a user group that grants you the necessary privileges. Your system
administrator should instruct you in what privileges you have.
All Pelco PTZ camera controls are available through the Device Control dialog box. Some controls are also available in the gadget (go to a preset,
run a pattern) or in the custom window display area (pan, tilt, zoom, iris, focus).
Before you can control a camera, you must switch the camera to a destination device, such as a custom window or external monitor. To switch the
camera, drag the camera to the destination device. You can drag from/to device icons placed on maps or devices listed in the Device List. Refer
to Devices - Switching a Device for more information on switching devices.
You cannot control a Pelco PTZ camera if it is locked by another user or by a script. If you attempt to control a locked camera, VMX300(-E) will
display a message specifying that the camera is locked and who placed the lock. For more information, refer to Locking a Camera.
NOTE: To access Pelco PTZ camera controls, the Pelco PTZ device driver must be running. Device icons appear as a hollow outline when the
device driver is not running. If you try to open the Device Control dialog box when the driver is not running, you will get a connection error. Notify
your system administrator if the driver is not running.
DRAG SOURCE TO DESTINATION
Device in Device List Device in Device List
Device in Device List Device icon on map
Device in Device List Custom window
Device icon on map Device in Device List
Device icon on map Device icon on map
Device icon on map Custom window