2.4.2 Operating the camera
Basic camera functions can be controlled on the multi-monitoring window.
Preset
The list of presets registered for a camera will be displayed by clicking the button. The registered positions are displayed when you select the list.
If a preset is changed from the camera while this software is running, that change is not reflected.
The preset list may not be displayed depending on the camera.
For WV series network cameras and some BL series network cameras, the preset may be displayed with preset numbers.
Preset Sequence
Periodically scans and displays the locations registered in the camera presets. (→ Setting the preset sequence (only for cameras with preset feature))
From the menu displayed after clicking the button, select [Start Preset Sequence] and [Stop Preset Sequence].
Auto Mode
This button becomes active when a camera (including network video encoders) that has the Auto mode function is selected.
Click and select [Start Auto track], [Start Auto pan], [Start Preset Sequence] (with the camera), [Start Patrol 1], [Start Patrol 2], [Start Patrol 3], [Start Patrol 4], or [Stop] from the displayed menu.
See your network camera user manual to check if it has the Auto mode function.
Perform each of the settings with the camera. See your network camera user manual for more information.
The preset sequence function of Auto mode is a function configured with the camera. The preset sequence function of Auto mode is different to the preset sequence (→ Setting the preset sequence (only for cameras with preset feature)) of this software.
The selected Auto mode operations stop when pan, tilt, zoom, or focus operations are performed.
Pan Scan/Tilt Scan
Moves the lens throughout the horizontal or vertical range, and returns to the original position.
Focus
This button becomes active when a camera that has the Focus function is selected.
This function can be used to adjust the focusing length.
 : Automatically adjusts the focus (Auto Focus).
 : Performs short-range focus.
 : Performs long-range focus.
Brightness
Adjusts image brightness to 9 levels of brightness.
 : Darken the image,  : Standard brightness (default),  : Brighten the image
Backlight ON/Backlight OFF
Sets the backlight to ON/OFF.
Set the external output of the camera to Open (High)/Set the external output of the camera to GND
Allows you to remotely control external devices that are connected to the camera.
Set according to the external device that is connected.
 : Open,  : Short
Note
Functions that can be used will vary according to the camera type.
Buttons that cannot be used will be displayed as unavailable (grayed).
This feature cannot be controlled if it has been disabled on the camera.
Some of the specifications for WV series network cameras and some BL series network cameras differ to other cameras. See 4.1.1 Multi-Monitoring screen for more information.