Device Settings

The Device Settings section contains five tabs: Network, Profile, Device Info, System, and Updater. These settings control how the camera operates on your network, how configurations are saved and applied, and how the camera is maintained over time.

Network Tab

LAN

Controls the camera's IP configuration on the local network.

Setting	Description
IP Config Type	DHCP: The camera receives an IP address automatically from your router/DHCP server; Fixed: The camera uses a manually assigned static IP address
IP Address	The camera's current IP address (read-only in DHCP mode)
Subnet Mask	Network subnet mask (read-only in DHCP mode). The Subnet Mask is a set of numbers that defines the network portion of an IP address.
Default Gateway	Router IP address (read-only in DHCP mode)
DNS Server	DNS server address (read-only in DHCP mode). This address is queried when the camera is trying to resolve domain names.
MTU	Maximum Transmission Unit Standard (default) or Custom
MAC Address	Hardware MAC address (read-only)
DHCP Timeout	How long the camera waits for a DHCP address before falling back to the static fallback address
Static Fallback Address	IP address used if DHCP times out
Static Fallback Gateway	Gateway used with the fallback address
Static Fallback Mask	Subnet mask for the fallback address

tip

Static vs. DHCP For permanent installations a static IP is strongly recommended. This ensures the camera is always reachable at the same address.

NTP

Network Time Protocol keeps the camera's internal clock synchronized.

Setting	Description
Time Sync	Toggle to enable/disable NTP synchronization
Time Zone	Select your local time zone from the full global list
Server Address	NTP server to sync with. Choose from Windows Time Server, Mac Time Server, or a Custom NTP server address
Time Interval	How frequently the camera syncs its clock with the NTP server
Timestamp Overlay	On / Off Displays a timestamp overlay on the video output
Timestamp Position	Sets the position of the timestamp overlay. Y axis: Top / Bottom; X axis: Left / Center / Right. Both controls are disabled when Timestamp Overlay is Off.

Ports

Network ports used by the camera for various communication protocols.

Port	Default	Description
TCP	5678	General TCP control port
UDP	1259	General UDP control port
HTTP	80	Web interface port
Sony UDP	52381	Sony VISCA over IP (read-only)

Profile Tab

The Profile tab has three sub-tabs: Profile, CSS, and Logo.

Profile Sub-Tab

Profiles save the complete state of camera settings so they can be recalled instantly or transferred to another camera.

Creating and Managing Profiles

Field / Control	Description
Profile Name	A custom name for the profile (e.g., "Studio Wide", "Close Up Interview")
Call Preset	Optionally call a saved PTZ preset when this profile is applied
Select All	Check to include all setting categories in the profile
Image Settings	Include image/color settings in the profile
Audio Encoding	Include audio encoding settings in the profile
Video Output	Include video output settings in the profile
Include on Quick Profile Select	When checked, this profile appears as a shortcut in the sidebar
Download	Exports the profile as a file for backup or transfer to another camera

Uploading a Profile

Use the Profile Upload control to import a previously downloaded profile file. This is the fastest way to duplicate a camera configuration across multiple units.

Quick Profile Select

The sidebar shows up to three Quick Profile shortcuts; Studio, Low Light, and Outdoor by default. These profiles can be changed and saved with "Include on Quick Profile Select" enabled. Clicking them immediately applies that profile's settings.

Each profile in the Quick Profile list has:

• Download: Export the profile file
• Remove: Remove it from the Quick Profile list (does not delete the profile)

CSS Sub-Tab (Theme Customization)

The CSS sub-tab lets you customize the visual appearance of the Horizon Web UI.

Setting	Options	Description
Color Mode	Light / Dark / Custom	Switches between the built-in light and dark themes, or enables custom color values (Set to Dark by default)
Highlight Color	Color picker	Accent/highlight color used for selected elements
Font Color	Color picker	Text color
Background Color	Color picker	Main background color
Middleground Color	Color picker	Mid-layer panel background
Foreground Color	Color picker	Foreground element color
Button Color	Color picker	Default button color
Selected Button Color	Color picker	Active/selected button color

Use Download to save your custom CSS theme, Apply to apply it, and CSS Upload to upload a saved theme.

Logo Sub-Tab

The Logo sub-tab lets you upload a custom logo image that replaces the PTZOptics logo displayed in the Horizon Web UI sidebar. Upload a regular-size and mobile-size variant. Use the upload controls to select and apply your image files.

Device Info Tab

Displays identifying information about the camera hardware and software.

Field	Description
Device ID	The camera's hostname on the local network. This can be edited. Used for identification in Fleet Manager and various video production tools.
Firmware Version	Current camera firmware (read-only)
Device Type	Hardware platform identifier (read-only)
Horizon Version	Current Horizon Web UI version (read-only)
Serial Number	Unique hardware serial number (read-only)
Device Model	Hardware model identifier (e.g., PT12X-4K-xx-G3) (read-only)
Anonymous User ID	Anonymized identifier used for diagnostics/telemetry (read-only)

A "Need Help?" button links to PTZOptics support resources.

tip

The Device ID is what appears in the browser tab, in mDNS discovery, and in Fleet Manager. Give each camera a meaningful, unique name (e.g., main-stage, overflow-room) to make managing multiple cameras easier.

System Tab

The System tab has four sub-tabs: Access, IR Remote, Firmware, and Advanced.

Access

Controls who can log in to the camera's web interface.

Setting	Description
Admin Name	The administrator username (read-only).
Admin Password	Change the administrator password.
Enable Guest User	Toggle to allow access without a password.

caution

Always set a strong Admin Password for cameras accessible over the network. The password should be set before deployment.

HTTP Authentication

Setting	Description
Authentication	Toggle to enable or disable HTTP authentication for the web interface. When enabled, users must provide credentials to access the camera's web UI.

IR Remote

Configures which IR remote control channel the camera responds to. Useful in multi-camera environments.

Setting	Description
Channel 1–4	Select which IR channel (1, 2, 3, or 4) your camera listens to.

Firmware

The Firmware sub-tab provides information about the current firmware and allows you to manually upload a firmware file.

Firmware Info

Field / Control	Description
Current Version	Displays the currently installed firmware version. (read-only).
Firmware Mirror	URL of the firmware distribution server (default: https://firmware.ptzoptics.com). Can be changed to a custom mirror, then saved with the Save button.

A status message (e.g., "Firmware up to date") is displayed below the Current Version field.

Upload Firmware

Control	Description
Upload Firmware File	Opens a file picker to select a local firmware file.
Upload to Camera	Uploads the selected firmware file to the camera (active only when a file is chosen).
Cancel	Clears the file selection.
Default	Resets the Firmware Mirror URL to the default PTZOptics server.

caution

Only install firmware files obtained from PTZOptics. Installing incorrect firmware can cause the camera to become unresponsive.

Restore Defaults

Three reset options are available under the Restore Defaults heading, each with an ℹ info button that describes what will be reset.

Reset	Description
Menu Reset	Resets all image and display menu settings to factory defaults. Does not affect network or system settings.
Network Reset	Resets all network settings (IP configuration, ports) to factory defaults. The camera will revert to DHCP mode.
Factory Reset	Resets all settings on the camera to factory defaults. This cannot be undone.

caution

Factory Reset erases all presets, profiles, network settings, and configurations. Only perform a factory reset if you intend to fully reconfigure the camera from scratch.

Focus Calibration

The Focus Calibration section contains two controls, each with an ℹ info button:

Control	Description
Calibrate Focus	Runs the focus calibration routine for the camera lens.
Restore Calibration	Reverts to the previous focus calibration.

Updater Tab

The Updater tab loads an embedded application (served from [camera-ip]/update) used for license activation for add-on features such as Voice Tracking and for updating the Horizon Web UI itself.

License Status

Field	Description
Online License Status	Shows whether the camera has an active online license. Displays Invalid if no license is activated.
Offline License Status	Shows whether the camera has an active offline license. Displays Invalid if no license is activated.

Activation Controls

Control	Description
Activate device (online)	Connects to the PTZOptics license server to activate the camera online.
Download license (.req)	Downloads a license request file for offline activation.
Choose File + Upload License (.lic)	Upload a .lic license file for manual/offline activation.
Visit the Device Portal	Opens app.auth.ptzoptics.com The PTZOptics device portal for managing licenses.

Device Portal

Click the Device Portal button to open the PTZOptics Visionaries Club Portal.

This page functions as a central hub for for accessing helpful information on all things PTZOptics, including:

• Access to getting started guides, FAQs, and support resources.
• Organizational overview of your registered devices and their license status.
• Social media links.
• The ability to join other PTZOptics communities like our Facebook group and Discord.
• Easy access to PTZOptics Support team via chat or support ticket submission.