User`s guide

56 Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.4
image, with additional camera settings
available under: T
ools, Options.
The Video Toolbar
When working in a 'view' that contains a
camera-image, a small button in the bottom-
left corner will provide access to the video
toolbar.
To use this feature, refer to the item-
descriptions for the video toolbar, plus the
sections that follow.
Note: The video toolbar is available when viewing or
customizing maps, but not when setting up 'Views'.
(Show Video Toolbar)
- Hide Video Toolbar: Closes/hides the video
toolbar;
- Change View Size: Allows setting the
maximum displayed image size for a camera
(details to follow);
- View Messages: Allows viewing the
camera/PTZ connection status for the camera
(details to follow);
- Start PTZ: Allows working with a PTZ camera
(details to follow);
Controlling a Pan/Tilt/Zoom
Camera
You can easily aim or zoom any camera that
supports Pan-Tilt-Zoom operation.
Initial Set Up: PTZ cameras must be identified and
properly set up. Details: Step 1b: Define Cameras
(under "Initial Set Up of: Views, Maps, Cameras", to
follow).
User Permissions
: Only one person can control a
specific PTZ camera (COM port) at a time. Who will get
access is based on:
 The username assigned to the camera during
initial set up;
 PTZ user priorities defined at the capture station
(for each PTZ username).
Event-triggered 'camera-views'
: Control of PTZ
cameras is not supported in event-triggered 'camera-
views'--although you can use a 'view' that contains
the specific camera (or a link to the camera) to
access PTZ control.
Steps:
1) Open the 'View' that contains the desired
camera-image.
MyTools Bar: Visual Director (+User login if
prompted). Tree
: Control & Status, Panel
Control & Status (+User login if prompted),
Visual Director.
Then, select from the 'Views' toolbar (top-right).
2) Open the video toolbar by clicking the
button in the bottom-left corner of the
camera-image. Then, click the 4th button
("Start PTZ").
3) 'Hover' your mouse around the camera-
view, and watch for the cursor to change
to an arrow or magnifying glass.
4) Click (or click and hold) the image with
the cursor indicating your desired
action.
For options and more information, refer to
the screen image and item-descriptions.