Adding PTZ Presets and Calling PTZ Camera Presets from VMS Software

Follow these directions to add new preset locations to a PTZ camera from the Viewtron VMS software. This applies to Viewtron DVRs and NVRs.

To add a new PTZ preset:

1. Click on the Home button.
2. Click on the Device Setting link in the Resource Management section.

On the Device Settings screen:

1. Click on the Preset Setting tab.
2. Click on the PTZ camera that you want to configure the preset location for.

1. Use the pan tilt zoom controls to navigate to the angle and zoom that you want for the new preset location.
2. Click on the Add button.
3. Enter a Name for the preset, then click OK.

The new preset will appear in the Preset list. Repeat these steps for all of the preset locations you want to add to your system. Then return to the live view of your security cameras.

Selecting PTZ Preset Locations from the VMS Software

While viewing your PTZ camera live from the VMS software, right click on the PTZ camera with the mouse. Select PTZ Control.

When the PTZ Control box opens, you will see all of the presets towards the bottom of the controller. When you click on the play icon next to any of the presets, the PTZ camera will navigate to that preset location.