User Manual

5 Controlling the PTZ Camera with a
Lorex MPX DVR
You can connect the PTZ camera to a Lorex MPX DVR to control the cam-
era’s movement. Lorex MPX PTZ cameras can accept PTZ commands di-
rectly through the coaxial video cable. There is no need to run RS485
wiring to use Lorex MPX PTZ cameras.
NOTE
The following instructions are based on the LHV Series DVRs. See your
DVR’s instruction manual for instructions on controlling the PTZ cam-
era with your system. For the latest list of compatible DVRs, please visit
www.lorextechnology.com/compatibility.
5.1 Controlling a PTZ Camera (Local DVR)
1. In Live View, click the channel that has the PTZ camera connected to
open in full-screen.
2. Right-click and click Pan/Tilt/Zoom. Enter the system user name and
password if prompted. The PTZ menu opens.
3. Use the on-screen PTZ controls to control the camera.
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