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Using Patterns, Presets, and Scans
With the DVR5100 you can activate patterns, presets, and scans. A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a beginning and end.
The number and duration of patterns varies with different positioning systems. A preset act ion forces a camera with PTZ capability (pan, tilt, and
zoom) to reposition itself on a specific scene, such as a door. A scan action moves a camera across the current scene that it is viewing from a
predetermined starting point. For a description of the types of scan actions you can perform, refer to Activating Scans on page44.
Patterns, presets and scans can be activated automatically or manually from the DVR5100. Patterns and presets must be pre-programmed from
the DVR5100 Remote Client application. A user must have administrator permissions to program the movements of PTZ cameras and t o automate
other system activities in response to alarms or other events.
This section describes how to operate the DVR5100 to run patterns, presets, and scans and i s organized into the following topics:
•Activating PTZ Patterns, below
•Stopping a Pattern on page43
•Activating Presets on page43
•Activating Scans on page44

ACTIVATING PTZ PATTERNS

A pattern is a user-defined, viewable camera path with a beginning and end. The number and duration of pattern s varies with different position-
ing systems.
NOTE: The instructions in this manual refer to the DVR5100 Control Pad. An optional KBD5000 keyboard or U SB PC keyboard and mouse also can
be used to operate the DVR5100 instead of the Control Pad. Refer to Understanding DVR Controls and Menus on page 13 for alternate keystrokes
if you any of these devices.
To activate a pattern:
1. From the main menu, select A ctions. The Actions menu appears.
Figure 47. Actions Menu
2. Navigate to PTZ Operations, and then press Enter/Shift . The PTZ Operations dialog box appears.
Figure 48. PTZ Operations Dialog Box
3. On the Panel Keypad pr ess or until the pattern number appears in the text field.
4. Press the blue fu nction key . The pattern starts. To exit the dialog box without activating the pattern, press the red function key .