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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 69.
• Keypad controls. For information on using the keypad controls, refer to Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 70.
• Keyboard keys. For information on using the keyboard keys, refer to Using PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on
page 63.
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 69
• Accessing a Remote Camera Programming Menu on page 70
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. 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 70.
• Keyboard keys. For information on using the keyboard keys, refer to Using PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Operate PTZ and Lens Functions on
page 63.
The following figure shows the PTZ OSD Menu control.
Figure 40. PTZ OSD Menu
The following table describes the parts of the PTZ OSD Menu control.
Table Q. Parts of the PTZ OSD Menu Control
Item Part Description
Enter Provides the following actions:
• Accepts the selected remote camera OSD menu choice.
• Accesses menu option parameters. For example, if the cursor points to the Language option, clicking
Enter accesses the list of available languages.
Exit N/A
Up and Down
Buttons
Navigate up and down the remote camera OSD menu or cycle through a list of options are parameters.
Left and Right
Buttons
Perform no activity.
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