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ACCESSING PROGRAMMING FEATURES OF REMOTE CAMERAS

You can use the PTZ function to program features of remote cameras, such as Pelco’s Spectra or Esprit®. Only cameras that support remote
programming through D, P, or Coaxitron protocols can use this feature.
The DX8000 allows you to navigate the remote camera menu system using any of the following:
• PTZ OSD Menu controls. For information on using the PTZ OSD Menu controls, refer to Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 51.
• Keypad controls. For information on using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 52.
• Keyboard keys. For information on using the keyboard keys, refer to Using PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Operat e PTZ and Lens Functions on
page 45.
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:
This section describes how to access the programming features of remote cameras and includes the following topics:
•Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control on page 51
•Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 52

Using the PTZ OSD Menu Control

The DX8000 allows you to navigate the menu system of remote cameras using the PTZ OSD Menu control. The PTZ OSD Menu control is
available when the DX8000 is in Live View mode. 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:
Alternative methods to navigate the remote camera menu system are as follows:
• Keypad controls. For information on using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 52.
• Keyboard keys. For information on using the keyboard keys, refer to Using PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Operat e PTZ and Lens Functions on
page 45.
The following figure shows the PTZ OSD Menu control.
Figure 26. PTZ OSD Menu
From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.
From the DX8000 menu bar, choose View > Extended View.