DSS Windows/Express/Troubleshoot/Cannot Control PTZ

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Cannot Control PTZ

Description

This guide will show how to troubleshoot a Dahua IP PTZ Camera that is connected to DSS Express

Example:

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This PTZ camera has been added to DSS Express but in Live View when the camera is selected, the PTZ control menu is not available / greyed out

Prerequisites

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1. Click Devices from the Main Page of DSS Express S

2. Click the Modify icon Edit icon.jpg (Pencil) next to the PTZ camera to Modify Device settings

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3. The Edit Device window will appear

Click Video Channel

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4. Click in the field under 'Camera Type' and use the drop-down box to select 'Speed Dome'

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5. Click OK

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6. In Live View, select the camera and expand the PTZ sidebar for control of the camera

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