Using the IR Remote
The Move 4K, Link 4K, Move SE, Studio 4K, Studio SE, and Studio Pro cameras include an infrared (IR) remote control for direct camera operation without a computer or network connection. This page organizes the remote's functions by task so you can quickly find what you need, followed by a complete button reference at the bottom.
Point the remote at the camera's front IR sensor. Your camera responds to IR channel 1 by default. If you have multiple cameras in the same room, see Set Up Multiple Cameras below to assign different channels.
Reference
| Button | Label | Function |
|---|---|---|
1 [STANDBY] | Power/Standby | Toggles the camera between active and standby mode. In standby, the camera consumes minimal power but remains responsive to the remote |
2 [1]–[9], [0] | Number Keys | Recall presets (press directly) or enter values for preset save/clear operations |
3 [*] | Star | First key in multi-button shortcut sequences |
4 [PRESET] | Set Preset | Press before a number key to save the current position as that preset |
4 [RESET] | Clear Preset | Press before a number key to delete that preset. Press twice to clear all presets |
5 [HOME] | Home | Returns the camera to Preset 0 (home position) |
5 [Arrow-Keys] | Pan/Tilt | Pan left/right, tilt up/down |
7 [+] | Zoom In | Magnifies the image (zooms in) |
7 [-] | Zoom Out | Widens the field of view (zooms out) |
8 [L/R-SET] | L/R Set | Used for left/right white balance calibration |
9 [AUTO] | Auto Focus | Enables continuous auto focus |
9 [MANUAL] | Manual Focus | Switches to manual focus mode |
9 [FAR] | Focus Far | Shifts focus to background (manual mode) |
9 [NEAR] | Focus Near | Shifts focus to foreground (manual mode) |
10 [Camera-Select] | Camera Select | Selects which camera (by IR channel) to control |
11 [#] | Hash | Second key in multi-button shortcut sequences |
12 [F1] | Function 1 | Used for shortcuts (Otherwise non-functional) |
12 [F2] | Function 2 | Used for shortcuts (Otherwise non-functional) |
12 [F3] | Function 3 | Enable video-based auto-tracking (non-functional on Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras) |
12 [F4] | Function 4 | Disable video-based auto-tracking (non-functional on Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras) |
13 [MENU] | Menu | Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on the video output |
14 [P/T-RST] | Pan/Tilt Reset | Performs a pan/tilt self-calibration cycle |
15 [Backlight] | Backlight | Illuminates the remote's buttons for use in dark environments |
Moving the Camera
Pan and Tilt
- Press the arrow keys (up, down, left, right) to pan and tilt the camera.
- The camera moves continuously while you hold a key and stops when you release it.
Zoom In and Out
- Press [TELE] (or [+]) to zoom in (magnify the image).
- Press [WIDE] (or [-]) to zoom out (widen the field of view).
Return to Home Position
- Press [HOME] to return the camera to Preset 0 (the home position).
Establish Preset 0 as your baseline reference, a wide, centered view of the entire scene, so you always have a known starting point to return to.
Reset Pan/Tilt Position
- Press [P/T RST] to perform a pan/tilt self-calibration. The camera moves through its full range of motion and returns to the home position.
The P/T RST function is not available on PTZOptics Studio Cams (Studio 4K, Studio SE, Studio Pro). It works with all Move 4K models.
Saving and Recalling Presets
Presets save the camera's position (pan, tilt, zoom) and all image settings at that moment. You can save up to 255 presets.
Save a Preset
- Move the camera to the desired position using the arrow keys and zoom buttons.
- Press [PRESET], then press the number key for the preset you want to save (e.g., [1]).
- The preset is now saved.
Recall a Preset
- Press the number key of the preset you want to recall (e.g., [1]).
- The camera moves to the saved position and restores the saved image settings.
Calling a preset restores both the camera position and all image settings that were active when the preset was saved.
Clear a Single Preset
- Press [RESET], then press the number key of the preset you want to clear (e.g., [3]).
- That preset is deleted.
Clear All Presets
- Press [RESET], then press [RESET] again.
- All saved presets are deleted.
Clearing all presets cannot be undone. Make sure you want to delete every preset before pressing [RESET] twice.
For a more detailed explanation of presets, see the Preset Camera Positions page.
Focusing the Camera
The remote provides both automatic and manual focus control.
Switching to Auto Focus
- Press [AUTO] to enable auto focus. The camera continuously adjusts focus based on the scene.
Switching to Manual Focus
- Press [MANUAL] to switch to manual focus mode.
Adjusting Focus Manually
- Press [FAR] to shift focus farther away (background).
- Press [NEAR] to shift focus closer (foreground).
In low-contrast scenes (plain backgrounds, low light), switching to manual focus and locking it in gives more stable results than leaving auto focus on.
How to Use Shortcut Commands
The remote supports multi-button shortcut sequences for advanced functions. Press the buttons in order as shown.
Display Camera Information
| Shortcut | Sequence | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Display IP Address | [*] → [#] → [4] | Shows the camera's current IP address as an overlay on the video output (HDMI, SDI, or USB) |
| Display Firmware Version | [*] → [#] → [8] | Shows the current firmware version on the video output |
| Control Speed | [#] → [*] → [F1] | Increase the IR Remote’s control speed by 5% (Not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras) |
| Control Speed | [#] → [*] → [F2] | Increase the IR Remote’s control speed by 10% (Not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras) |
| Control Speed | [#] → [*] → [F3] | Increase the IR Remote’s control speed by 20% (Not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras) |
| Orientation | [*] → [#] → [9] | Quickly set mount mode (flip / normal) |
| OnePush White Balance Trigger | [#] → [*] → [7] | OnePush White Balance Trigger |
| Toggle HDMI / SDI Output | [*] → [*] → [F3] | Toggle the HDMI / SDI output |
| Restore Default Settings | [*] → [#] → [6] | Quickly restore default settings |
Multi-Function Buttons: Auto-Tracking Controls
| Shortcut | Sequence | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Auto-Tracking | [F1] | Enable video-based auto-framing (Non-functional) |
| Enable Audio-Tracking | [F2] | Enable audio-based auto-tracking (Non-functional) |
| Enable Video Auto-Tracking | [F3] | Enable video-based auto-tracking |
| Disable Video Auto-Tracking | [F4] | Disable video-based auto-tracking |
Auto-tracking shortcuts are not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras.
Setting the Camera's IP Address
| Shortcut | Sequence | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Reset IP Address | [#] → [*] → [#] → [1] | Manually sets the camera's IP address (takes 10–30 seconds) |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [2] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [3] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [4] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [5] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [6] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [7] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [8] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [9] | -- |
| -- | [#] → [*] → [#] → [0] | -- |
Setting Up Multiple Cameras
When multiple PTZOptics cameras are in the same room, each camera needs a unique IR address so the remote controls only the intended camera.
Assign an IR Address to a Camera
- Point the remote at the camera you want to configure.
- To assign an IR address, press
[*]→[#]→[F1]for Camera 1,[F2]for Camera 2,[F3]for Camera 3, and[F4]for Camera 4. - Press [Camera Select 1], [Camera Select 2], [Camera Select 3] or [Camera Select 4] to cycle through IR channels. The camera responds to the selected channel.
PTZOptics cameras respond to IR channel 1 by default out of the box. You only need to change channels if you have multiple cameras in range of the same remote.
IR Remote Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| IR Channels | 1–4 (default: 1) |
| Battery Type | 2 AAA Batteries |
| Standby Power | The camera consumes minimal power in standby but remains responsive to IR |
| Preset Capacity | Up to 255 presets |