Pelco C540M (6/98) Operating Ptz Cameras, 4.10OVERRIDING CAMERA CONTROL, Overriding Camera Locks

4.9 OPERATING PTZ CAMERAS

NOTE: It is possible to operate the joystick simultaneously with a lens function. The iris open and close button only functions with the appro- priate lens fitted.

The controls for PTZ cameras are located on the right-hand side of the keyboard (see Figure 1). If a selected camera is a PTZ type, the operator will be informed via a display prompt.

The joystick is proportional, enabling variable speed drives (where fitted) to be speed controlled.

The proportional joysticks give operators full control over the pan and tilt move- ments, from the minimum to the maximum speed. Speed is proportional to the amount by which the joystick is moved away from its rest (centered) location.

enables immediate high speed operation.

Where a fixed speed pan/tilt drive unit is installed, the joystick will provide only directional control.

The various functions of a PTZ camera may be controlled as follows:

1.To zoom in or out, use .

2.To focus near or far, use .

3.To open or close the iris, use .

NOTE: “Busy operator” will appear if another operator has greater access rights.

4.10OVERRIDING CAMERA CONTROL

1.With the camera sub-menu on screen, press and hold .

2.Move the joystick, or press a key on the camera control section of the key- board.

4.11 OVERRIDING CAMERA LOCKS

NOTE: “Override Denied” will ap- pear if another operator has greater access rights.

1.With the camera sub-menu on screen, press and hold .

2.Press .

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