8.5.7 Auto Tracking

PTZ series cameras support to track the moving objects automatically after you configure this function.

Note: In non-associated conditions, the priority for Auto Tracking is:VCA Event > Auto Tracking > Motion Detection.


Settings steps are shown as follows:

Step1: Check the check box to enable Auto Tracking;

Step2: Check the check box to enable Report to Motion Detection. The motion detection alarm will be triggered during auto tracking.

Note: Please enable motion detection first.

[Basic Settings]

Step3: Enable “Show Tracking” to show tracking in Auto Tracking function.

Step4: Set detecting sensitivity;

Step5: Set Max. Tracking Time which must be between 5~300s. The camera will stop tracking when the tracking time is used up.

Step6: Set Tracking Zoom Ratio including Auto Mode and Customize. The camera will automatically adjust tracking zoom ratio when Auto Mode is chosen. When Customize is chosen, user needs to set the tracking zoom ratio first by adjusting zoom button, then camera will automatically track the moving objects according to customized tracking zoom ratio and the object's proportion in the picture at the moment. At the same time, the object will always keep the same proportion in the picture during the tracking process.

Step7: Choose detection object. Check Human or Vehicle attribute, and the camera will alarm once detecting people or vehicle and triggering related events;

[Schedule Settings]

Step8: Set Auto Tracking schedule.

Step9: Draw the screen to set the detection region.

Step10: Click to save the configuration.

Note: Please turn off Auto Home before using Auto Tracking.