PTZ Camera Preset Setup and Controls from DVR / NVR

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  • Follow these instructions to set up preset locations for PTZ cameras on Viewtron DVR and NVRs. These instructions apply to IP PTZ cameras and coax CCTV PTZ cameras. Please note that this setup is done directly on your DVR / NVR using a mouse.

    DVR NVR Settings

    Click on the start button in the lower right, then click on Settings.

    security camera DVR PTZ setup

    On the main settings screen, click on the PTZ link in the Camera section.

    PTZ camera preset setup

    On the PTZ settings screen.

    1. Select the PTZ camera that you want to use.
    2. Click on the Add button to add a new preset location.

    PTZ camera preset name

    On the Add Preset screen, choose a Preset Name. Click on the vitrual keyboard enter key when you are done.

    PTZ camera preset position

    The new preset is now added.

    1. Use the pan tilt zoom controls to navigate the camera to the location you want to save.
    2. Click on the Save Position button.

    The PTZ preset location is now setup and saved. You can click on the X button in the upper right when you are done adding all of your preset locations.


    Calling your PTZ Camera Preset Locations from your DVR

    Now you can call any of the preset locations from directly on your DVR / NVR and also remotely from the mobile app and desktop software.

    DVR PTZ Controls

    To call your preset locations directly on your Viewtron DVR / NVR. Navigate to the single camera live view of your PTZ camera, then left-click the mouse button on the screen. Then select PTZ Control.

    DVR Call PTZ Preset

    On the PTZ controls screen, you will see a list of all of the presets. Click on the arrow next to any of the Preset names. Your PTZ camera will navigate to that preset location.

    Click on the return icon in the lower right to close the PTZ controls menu.