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PTZ PRESETS
A preset is a user-defined camera position using pan and tilt, zoom, and focus commands (camera’s auto focus option must be off). Only cameras
that support positioning and programming using D, P, or Coaxitron protocols can use this feature. The DX8000 Series DVR can address up to 32
PTZ presets (1-32). Preset 95 is reserved for remote camera setup, and preset 99 is reserved for camera autoscan mo de.
The PTZ controls are hidden in the extended view mode. In this case, select the standard view mode to display the PTZ controls.
To switch between the standard and extended view mode:
For information on changing view modes, refer to Switching Between Standard and Extended Panel Views on page 26.
The following PTZ operating guidelines must be observed:
• To program or clear presets, preset tours, and patterns, the icon must be engaged.
• To activate presets, tours, and patterns, the icon must be disengaged.
This section describes how to program, activate, and clear presets and includes the following topics:
•Programming a Preset on page 46
•Activating a Preset on page 47
•Clearing a Preset on page 48

PROGRAMMING A PRESET

This section describes how to program a preset. The following PTZ operating guidelines apply:
• Clicking the icon places DX8000 in PTZ programming mode.
• While in PTZ programming mode, multiple presets can be programmed until the icon is pressed again.
To program a PTZ preset:
1. On the DX8000 toolbar, click .
2. Drag a camera from the Site tree onto a view panel.
3. Click .
4. Using the on-screen PTZ controls and PTZ keypad, move the camera to the desired position and adjust the zoom setting.
Figure 19. Creating a Preset
From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.
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