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The Cameras tab contains the list of available cameras.
For more details on connecting cameras, see How can a camera be connected to the system?
The cogwheel in each row of a configured camera prompts the Camera Settings window to open, where PTZ settings, video size, quality, audio source and gain, and white balance can be adjusted for a specific camera.the following settings can be specified:
Name - camera name for distinction
Autofocus - only for PTZ cameras: when checked, the focus is set automatically when using pant-tilt-zoom
Current position - only for PTZ cameras: a preset position that can be saved by typing in a title then clicking the Add button
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NOTE: Once a new position is added, the 'Available positions' drop-down appears with a Go to and a Remove button, activating or deleting the selected position respectively. |
Video size - resolution of the camera feed
Quality - quality of the video
Audio source - source of audio for the camera feed (if the camera does not have a built-in microphone)
Audio gain (dB) - volume setting for the audio source (built-in mic or selected source)
White balance - adjustment of the intensity of white color in the camera feed
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NOTE: Normally, the 'Automatic' setting is optimal, it should only be changed under special circumstances. |
Upside down - for ceiling-mounted PTZ camera types, checking this setting allows for switching the original (ceiling) perspective