Using the IR Remote

SimplTrack3 Remote Button Descriptions

1. Home Button: Sends the camera to the preset Home position. Set preset 0 to define a new home position for the camera.
2. Camera Selection Buttons: Switches between IR channels when using multiple cameras. Press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to select the corresponding camera.
3. Power Button: Turns the camera on and off.
4. Tracking Buttons: Controls the tracking functions of the camera.
   • [F1]: Not functional.
   • [F2] or [F3]: Start Tracking
   • [F4]: Stop Tracking
5. Focus: Selects between Auto or Manual focus modes.
6. Trig Focus: The "Trig Focus button" enables auto focus whenever the camera is zoomed in. Near / Far allows focus adjustment while in manual focus mode.
7. Pattern Buttons: Not functional.
8. Iris: Opens and closes the Iris using the Open / Close options.
9. Iris Reset: Reset the Iris to the default value using the "Iris Reset button."
10. BLC Button: Enables or disables the Backlight Compensation.
11. Zoom Buttons: Zooms in or out.
12. Menu: Opens or closes the On Screen Display Menu.
13. Back Button: Returns to a previous menu while in the OSD Menu.
14. Directional Buttons: In the OSD Menu, navigates through the Menus. Outside the OSD Menu, pans and tilts the camera.
15. Data Button: Not functional.
16. Number Keys: Inputs numbers.
17. Clear Button: Clears a preset or cancels an action.
18. OSD Enter: Makes selections in the OSD menu.

SimplTrack3 IP Address Shortcuts

• [F2] > [0] > [0] > [1]: Set the IP address to DHCP
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [1]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.81
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [2]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.82
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [3]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.83
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [4]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.84
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [5]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.85
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [6]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.86
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [7]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.87
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [8]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.88
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [9]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.89
• [F2] > [0] > [8] > [0]: Set IP address to 192.168.100.80

The PTZOptics Rise 4K includes 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.

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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	Function
1 [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]	Recall presets (press directly) or enter values for preset save/clear operations
3 [*]	Command Modifier Key. Used in shortcut commands
4 [PRESET]	Press before a number key to save the current position as that preset
4 [RESET]	Press before a number key to delete that preset. Press twice to clear all presets
5 [HOME]	Returns the camera to its default home position. The Home Position is not configurable.
5 [Arrow-Keys]	Pan left/right, tilt up/down
6 [RETURN]	Used for OSD navigation. Pressing the Return button navigates back to the previous OSD menu
7 [+] & [-]	Magnifies or widens the image. The slow zoom rocker is on the left side of the remote. The fast zoom rocker is on the right side.
8 [L/R-SET]	Modify the directional arrows' left/right orientation. Press [L/R-SET] + [1] simultaneously: Buttons function normally. Press [L/R-SET] + [2] simultaneously: Buttons function inverted
9 [AUTO]	Enables continuous auto focus
9 [MANUAL]	Switches to manual focus mode
9 [FAR]	Shifts focus to background (manual mode)
9 [NEAR]	Shifts focus to foreground (manual mode)
10 [Camera-Select]	Selects which camera (by IR channel) to control
11 [#]	Second key in multi-button shortcut sequences
12 [F1]	Used for shortcuts (Otherwise non-functional)
12 [F2]	Used for shortcuts (Otherwise non-functional)
12 [F3]	Enable video-based auto-tracking (non-functional on Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras)
12 [F4]	Disable video-based auto-tracking (non-functional on Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras)
13 [MENU]	Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on the video output
14 [P/T-RST]	Performs a pan/tilt self-calibration cycle
15 [Backlight]	Toggles the camera's backlight compensation On or Off

Fixed-Lens Studio Camera Differences

• Studio 4K, Studio SE, and Studio Pro are fixed-lens box cameras without mechanical pan/tilt motors. Outside the OSD menu, the arrow keys control electronic pan/tilt (EPTZ) when zoomed in; inside the OSD menu, the arrow keys navigate menu options.
• [P/T RST] (Button 14), [F3]/[F4] Auto-Tracking shortcuts, and [#] → [*] → [F1/F2/F3] mechanical pan/tilt speed shortcuts apply only to motorized PTZ models.

Moving & Framing the Camera

Pan and Tilt

1. Press the arrow keys (up, down, left, right) to pan and tilt the camera.
2. The camera moves continuously while you hold a key and stops when you release it.

Zoom In and Out

1. Press [Slow Zoom Rocker] (Left-rocker) [+] or [-] to slowly zoom in or out.
2. Press [Fast Zoom Rocker] (Right-rocker) [+] or [-] to quickly zoom in or out.

Return to Home Position

1. Press [HOME] to return the camera to the camera's default home position. The Home Position is not configurable.

tip

We recommend setting 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

1. 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.

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The P/T RST function is not available on PTZOptics Studio Cams (Studio 4K, Studio SE, Studio Pro). It works with all PTZ models.

Studio Rear Quick Keys (1–8)

1. Zoom IN: Zooms the camera IN. (When in the menu, directional key UP.)
2. Zoom OUT: Zooms the camera OUT. (When in the menu, directional key DOWN.)
3. Focus IN: Focuses IN. (When in the menu, directional key LEFT.)
4. Focus OUT: Focuses OUT. (When in the menu, directional key RIGHT.)
5. Auto-Focus: Triggers Auto-Focus. (When in the menu, acts as the ENTER key.)
6. Preset 0: Press to call preset zero or hold to set preset zero.
7. Preset 1: Press to call preset one or hold to set preset one.
8. OSD Menu: Press to bring up the on-screen menu. (When in the menu, press to go BACK.)

Saving and Recalling Presets

Presets save the camera's framing and active image settings at that moment. You can save up to 255 presets.

Save a Preset

1. Move the camera to the desired position using the arrow keys and zoom buttons.
2. Press [PRESET], then press the number key for the preset you want to save (e.g., [1]).
3. The preset is now saved.

Recall a Preset

1. Press the number key of the preset you want to recall (e.g., [1]).
2. The camera moves to the saved position and restores the saved image settings.

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Calling a preset restores both the camera position and all image settings that were active when the preset was saved.

Clear a Single Preset

1. Press [RESET], then press the number key of the preset you want to clear (e.g., [3]).
2. That preset is deleted.

Clear All Presets

1. Press [RESET], then press [RESET] again.
2. All saved presets are deleted.

warning

Clearing all presets cannot be undone. Make sure you want to delete every preset before pressing [RESET] twice.

tip

For a more detailed explanation of presets, see Preset Camera Positions.

Focusing the Camera

The remote provides both automatic and manual focus control.

Switching to Auto Focus

1. Press [AUTO] to enable auto focus. The camera continuously adjusts focus based on the scene.

Switching to Manual Focus

1. Press [MANUAL] to switch to manual focus mode.

Adjusting Focus Manually

1. Press [FAR] to shift focus farther away (background).
2. Press [NEAR] to shift focus closer (foreground).

tip

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.

Command List

Shortcut	Sequence	What It Does
Display IP Address & Network Information	[*] → [#] → [4]	Shows the camera's current IP address, subnet mask, and gateway as an overlay on the video output (HDMI, SDI, or USB)
Enable DHCP	[#] → [*] → [4]	Enables DHCP on the camera (may change the camera’s IP address and disconnect active sessions)
Fully Reset All Network Settings	[*] → [#] → [MANUAL]	Resets all network settings to factory defaults
Display Firmware Version & System Information	[*] → [#] → [8]	Displays the current firmware, ARM, SOC, Model, Firmware Version Date, Current Video Format, Optical Zoom Variant, and the camera's serial number on the video output.
Control Speed (Default: Low)	[#] → [*] → [F1]	Sets the IR Remote’s control speed to Low (Not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras)
Control Speed (Medium)	[#] → [*] → [F2]	Sets the IR Remote’s control speed to Medium (Not applicable for Studio 4K, Studio SE, or Studio Pro cameras)
Control Speed (High)	[#] → [*] → [F3]	Sets the IR Remote’s control speed to High (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 between using the camera's HDMI and SDI output
Restore Default Settings	[*] → [#] → [6]	Quickly restore the camera's default image settings

Multi-Function Buttons: Auto-Tracking Controls

Shortcut	Sequence	What It Does
No function	[F1]	No function
No function	[F2]	No function
Enable Auto-Tracking	[F3]	Enable video-based auto-tracking
Disable Auto-Tracking	[F4]	Disable video-based auto-tracking

note

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
Set IP Address	[#] → [*] → [#] → [1]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.81
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [2]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.82
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [3]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.83
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [4]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.84
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [5]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.85
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [6]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.86
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [7]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.87
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [8]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.88
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [9]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.89
--	[#] → [*] → [#] → [0]	Sets the camera's IP address to 192.168.100.80

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

1. Point the remote at the camera you want to configure.
2. To assign an IR address, press [*] → [#] → [F1] for Camera 1, [F2] for Camera 2, [F3] for Camera 3, and [F4] for Camera 4.
3. 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.

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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