Presets tab (explained)

The following devices have a Presets tab:

PTZ cameras that support preset positions

On the Presets tab, you can create or import preset positions, for example:

In rules for making a PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera move to a specific preset position when an event occurs.
In patrolling, for the automatic movement of a PTZ camera between a number of preset positions.
For manual activation by the XProtect Smart Client users.

You can lock a preset position if you want to prevent users in XProtect Smart Client or users with limited security rights from updating this preset. Locked presets are indicated with this icon .

Administrators with security rights to run a reserved PTZ session can run the PTZ camera in this mode. This prevents other users from taking control over the camera. With sufficient rights, you can release other users' reserved PTZ sessions.

You assign PTZ permission to roles on the Overall Security tab or the PTZ tab.

You can monitor if the system is currently patrolling or a user has taken control, in the PTZ session area.

You also change the PTZ session timeouts for the camera.

Add a preset position (type 1)

Use preset positions from device (type 2)

Assign a default preset position

Edit a preset position

Test a preset position