Pelco c1554m-a (4-05) User Manual
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Figure 100. Viewing Video in a Custom Window
CAPTURING LIVE VIDEO
Some canvas gadgets have a Capture and Save Image button that allows you to take a snapshot of the video displayed in the window. Images are
saved in JPEG file format.
saved in JPEG file format.
To capture a live video image:
1. Click the Gadgets button and select the canvas gadget from the drop-down list. The canvas gadget appears in the window’s control bar.
2. Click the Capture and Save Image button. The Save JPEG As dialog box opens.
3. Browse to the desired folder and type in a file name.
4. Click Save. The image file is saved and the Save JPEG As dialog box closes.
CONTROLLING A CAMERA
The particular tools available for controlling a camera depend on the model of camera. Typically, the tools include the following:
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Pan, tilt, zoom controls: VMX300(-E) provides both mouse and keyboard controls for panning, tilting, and zooming. To pan and tilt using
the mouse, click the custom window’s display area in the direction you want to move the camera. For example, to pan and tilt up and to the
left, click above and to the left of the center of the display area. Refer to PTZ Controls for more information.
the mouse, click the custom window’s display area in the direction you want to move the camera. For example, to pan and tilt up and to the
left, click above and to the left of the center of the display area. Refer to PTZ Controls for more information.
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Presets: The Presets drop-down list in the camera’s gadget lists the presets for that camera. Select a preset from the list to make the
camera go to the preset. If the camera’s current view is not the result of going to a preset, <Custom View> appears in the drop-down list.
You can also create, modify, and delete presets, provided you have permission to open the camera’s Device Control dialog box. For detailed
information on presets, refer to the Devices section.
camera go to the preset. If the camera’s current view is not the result of going to a preset, <Custom View> appears in the drop-down list.
You can also create, modify, and delete presets, provided you have permission to open the camera’s Device Control dialog box. For detailed
information on presets, refer to the Devices section.
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Lock: The Lock button allows you to take exclusive control of the camera. Click the Lock button to prevent a script or another operator from
controlling the camera. You can only lock the camera when the Lock button is out. You can only control the camera when the Lock button’s
padlock is green. For detailed information on locking the camera, refer to the Devices section.
controlling the camera. You can only lock the camera when the Lock button is out. You can only control the camera when the Lock button’s
padlock is green. For detailed information on locking the camera, refer to the Devices section.
For information on the other tools available for controlling a particular camera, refer to the Devices section.
PTZ CONTROLS
VMX300(-E) provides both mouse and keyboard controls for panning, tilting, and zooming.
Mouse controls: To use the mouse to control a camera, click the custom window’s display area in the direction you want the camera to move.
Table L lists the mouse controls for panning, tilting, and zooming a camera.
Table L lists the mouse controls for panning, tilting, and zooming a camera.