Overview

Guide how to use mini-pro v3 to control PTZ cameras

Settings

Both mini-pro and any VISCA PTZ cameras must be on the same IP subnet.

With DHCP, devices on LAN network will typically have IP addresses like 192.168.0.x. The Gateway IP address (how to access the internet) will typically be 192.168.01. Each device on the LAN should then start with '192.168.0.' (share same subnet) with the last number being unique for each device.

If IP DHCP is off then the user is responsible for manually setting the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of each device separately, ensuring the devices have a unique IP address on the same subnet and a gateway to internet.

mini-pro v3

• Connect mini-pro to ethernet/IP network via the RJ45 "STREAM CONTROL" port. This will typically be a network switch and/or router.
• Press the "M" button on the front panel of mini-pro to enter the menu interface. Tap SETTINGS then IP Setting to review the connection settings. Unless there you are familar with how to set manual IP addresses, in most cases simply enable DHCP (and scroll down to SAVE) to get an automatic IP address for the mini-pro.

PTZ Camera Network Settings

• Connect the PTZ cameras to the same network infrastructure (switch/rotuer) as the mini-pro v3 via the LAN port.
• The IP addresses of the PTZ camera(s) should in most instances be set to DHCP (automatic) unless you are familiar with IP address settings. Note: that most PTZ cameras are factory set with a STATIC IP address.

If the PTZ camera has a static IP address, refer to the camera manufacturers user guide how to set IP addresses before connecting to network. Some cameras allow IP settings to be done from an IR remote control, others require the settings to be done via a web browser and advanced laptop network settings may be required. Each camera manufacturer/brand is a little different.

Configure

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• Press the "M" button to return to the menu interface, then tap PTZ to enter the PTZ settings interface.
• Swipe left on the touchscreen to goto the second page, select PTZ camera signals you want to control by taping “-” and “+” on the screen - the signal key ①②③④ to select the corresponding PTZ camera signal to preview.
• Enter the IP address of the related PTZ camera in the menu below. Tap each IP segment one-by-one and then adjust IP address via toggle key on the front panel.The IP VISCA port number (default is 1259) can be changed in the same way.
• After setting the correct PTZ IP address and port number, to turn on enable. = The PTZ movement speed can be set using "+" and "-".
• Repeat for each connected PTZ camera.

Operation

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PTZ control functions are as below. Select a PTZ camera by swiping to the left, tapping the "+"/"-" buttons on the screen .

Pan & Tilt

Controlled by tapping the position icons on the screen or using the joystick on the front panel.

Focus

Adjust the PTZ focus by tapping the position icons on the screen or simply tapping "A" to achieve automatic adjustment.

Zoom

Controlled using the toggle key on the front panel.

Speed

Tap the numbered speed button on the first interface.

Values are 17 (fast), 14, 11, 8, 5, 2, 1 (slow).

Reset:

Tap the "reset" to reset the PTZ attributes.

Reference

Configuration: https://youtu.be/I_nWKWOJgp4