8.5.6 Configure the settings relating to auto track (“Auto track” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Auto track” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→8.5 Configure the settings relating to image position [Image/Position]).
Here the information related to the auto track setting is set.
The Auto track function can be used to detect movement in a predetermined area and automatically track and capture images of the subject detected in that area.
Auto track setting
[Camera height]
Select the height that the camera is installed to from the following.
2.5m(8.5ft)/2.75m(9.0ft)/3.0m(10.0ft)/3.25m(11.0ft)/3.5m(11.5ft)/3.75m(12.5ft)/4.0m(13.5ft)/4.25m(14.0ft)/4.5m(15.0ft)/4.75m(16.0ft)/5.0m(16.5ft)/5.5m(18.5ft)/6.0m(20.0ft)/6.5m(21.5ft)/7.0m(23.5ft)/7.5m(25.0ft)/8.0m(26.5ft)/8.5m(28.5ft)/9.0m(30.0ft)/9.5m(31.5ft)/10.0m(33.5ft)/12.0m(40.0ft)/14.0m(46.5ft)/16.0m(53.5ft)/18.0m(60.0ft)/20.0m(66.5ft)/22.0m(73.5ft)/24.0m(80.0ft)/26.0m(86.5ft)/28.0m(93.5ft)/30.0m(100.0ft)
Default: 2.5m(8.5ft)
 
The “Camera height” setting is the tracking target’s and camera’s height (H1: 2.5m(8.5ft) - 30.0m(100.0ft)), not H2.
IMPORTANT
Enter the height for “Camera height” accurately. The detection and tracking capabilities are greatly reduced if the height setting is incorrect.
[Auto track alarm]
Select an alarm to be used when auto tracking from the following.
Off: An alarm is not outputted.
On(Immediate): Alarms are continuously outputted during auto tracking. (Outputs are made at 5 second intervals.)
On(After alarm wait time): Alarms are outputted only once when the auto tracking is continuously performed for a set period.
On(In preset alarm area): While tacking, if the tracking target enters the set alarm area, an alarm is outputted once. Refer to Alarm area for information about alarm areas.
Default: Off
[Alarm wait time]
Select a setting time from the following when “Auto track alarm” is set to “On(After alarm wait time)”.
1s/10s/30s/1min/3min/5min
Default: 10s
[Auto track data in video stream]
From the following selections select whether or not to add auto track in the video stream.
Off: Auto track data is not added to images.
On: Auto track data is added to images, but an outline of the tracking target is not displayed on the “Live” page.
On with track video display: Auto track data is added to images and an outline of the tracking target is displayed on the “Live” page.
Default: Off
Advanced setting
[Zoom with auto track]
Select the tracking zoom control from the following.
Off: Zoom control is not performed.
On: Zoom control is performed.
Default: On
[Object size]
Select an object size from the following.
Small(1/4 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 1/4 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Middle(1/2 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 1/2 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Large(3/4 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 3/4 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Default: Small(1/4 of the image)
Note
The sizes described here are only a guide. Depending on the environment conditions and the tracking conditions the displayed size may be different from the expected size.
Increasing the display size of the tracking target reduces the tracking capabilities.
[Sensitivity]
Select the tracking sensitivity from the following.
High/Middle/Low
Default: Middle
Note
Reducing the sensitivity can help reduce false detections such as when a tree is swaying, but it will also reduce the tracking capabilities. On the other hand, increasing the sensitivity increases the tracking capabilities but also increases false detections. Match the settings according to where the camera is used.
[Auto track duration time]
Select the time that tracking will be forced to stop from after it started from the following.
Off(Unlimited)/10s/20s/30s/40s/50s/1min/2min/3min/5min/10min
Default: Off(Unlimited)
Note
The camera will stop in the position it is at when the auto track duration time expires. To return to auto mode, set the self return, and after tracking is finished, the self return time is counted and the camera returns to auto mode.
[Lost object search]
Select the operations to be performed when the tracking loses the target from the following.
Off: Tracking stops at the position that it lost the target.
On(w/o zoom-out): If the target is lost, tracking starts looking for new movement and if it finds movement it continues auto tracking.
On(w/zoom-out): If the target is lost, the camera zooms out and tracking starts looking for new movement, if it finds movement it continues auto tracking.
Default: On(w/zoom-out)
Alarm area
[Area select]
Click [] of “Area No.” and select an area number (1-4) from the pull-down menu. An asterisk (*) next to the area number indicates that the area has already been learned. When “On” (when there is an alarm area intrusion) is selected with “Auto track alarm”, the alarm area will become active.
[Area No. notification]
When “Panasonic alarm protocol notification >>” is clicked, the [Notification] tab of the “Alarm” page will be displayed. (→10.7.1 Configure the settings relating to Panasonic alarm protocol)
Note
The alarm area cannot be configured separately for each preset position. The configured alarm area is active for all preset areas.
Detection mask area
[Area select]
Click [] of “Area No.” and select an area number (1-4) from the pull-down menu. An asterisk (*) next to the area number indicates that the area has already been learned. By setting a mask for shooting areas (the screen) that you do not want to detect movement in, false detections can be reduced.
Note
By setting a mask for shooting areas (the screen) that have objects that can cause false detections such as swaying trees, roads (where cars pass through), or level surfaces (areas that cause light reflection), false detections can be reduced.
Mask areas cannot be configured separately for each preset position. The specified area is active for all the preset positions.
IMPORTANT
During auto tracking, if the tracking target enters the masked area, tracking will continue unchanged. Note that the mask area will not be active in this situation.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Auto track” setup menu.
IMPORTANT
In the following situations, targets may not be able to be tracked, or false detections may occur.
when there is little contrast between the subject and the background
when the front glass is dirty or wet
when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
when there are many moving objects other than the subject
when there is a change to the axis of the camera’s lens
when the subject moves directly underneath the camera
when there is harsh flickering
when there are reflections from light entering the front glass due to reflections from a window or road, or from a backlight
when the target is hidden behind a utility pole or other objects
when the subject passes by other moving objects
when the target moves too fast or too slow
when the camera is shaking
In no event shall we be liable to any consequential inconvenience, or loss or damage, arising out of the settings or results of the Auto tracking system.
We recommend that you use this setting under the following setting conditions to improve the detection accuracy.
set the size of the tracking target to over 1/5 of the monitoring screen (lengthwise)
Procedure to setup auto track cooperation
If 2 or more cameras that support the auto track function are used, tracking of targets can be coordinated between cameras. (Auto track cooperation setting)
 
For example, the procedure for getting Camera 2 (IP address: 192.168.0.12) to take over auto tracking from Camera 1 (192.168.0.11) when the tracking target enters into alarm area No.1 during auto tracking as shown below, is explained here.
1.
Set an alarm area to Camera 1 in the area where you want to perform auto track cooperation.
Display the “Auto track setting” page.
With “Auto track alarm” select “On(In preset alarm area)” and click the [Set] button.
Select 1 from the “Area No.” pull-down menu of “Area select” in “Alarm area”.
While monitoring images, perform the pan/tilt/zoom, and then set the alarm area.
Click the [Set] button.
2.
On Camera 2, configure the preset position for received notification commands. (Configure the preset position so that alarm area No. 1 enters the screen as configured in step 1.)
Select a preset number that you want set from the “Preset” pull-down menu.
While monitoring images, perform the pan/tilt/zoom, and then set the preset position.
Click the [Set] button.
3.
Set Camera 1 (IP address: 192.168.0.11) to notify commands.
Display the “Notification” screen from the “Alarm” page. (→10.7.1 Configure the settings relating to Panasonic alarm protocol)
From “Panasonic alarm protocol”, set “Panasonic alarm protocol” to “On” and click the [Set] button.
From “Destination of notification”, check the “Alarm” checkbox of “Address 1” (any notification destination address can be selected), and enter 192.168.0.12 in “Destination IP address”.
Set “Auto track cooperation” to “On”, and select “1” for the alarm area number.
Click the [Set] button.
4.
Configure the settings of Camera 2 (IP address: 192.168.0.12), which receives notification commands from the other cameras.
Display the “Alarm” screen from the “Alarm” page. (→10.1 Configure the settings relating to the alarm action [Alarm])
From “Alarm”, set “Command alarm” to “On” and click the [Set] button.
Set the “Command alarm” of “Camera action on alarm” to “Preset per sender”, and click “Preset per sender >>”.
On the “Preset per sender” setup menu (→10.2.1 Configure the settings relating to Preset per sender (“Preset per sender” setup menu)), check the “Auto track cooperation” checkbox of “Sender's address 1” (any destination address can be used) and enter 192.168.0.11 (Camera 1) for the sender’s address. Then select the preset position set at step 2, click the [Set] button, and then close the page.
Click the [Set] button.
5.
Auto track cooperation can be used by starting the auto tracking for Camera 1.