Multi-Stream Capability
Simultaneous output support from all ports, USB/IP/HDMI/3G-SDI.Seamless tracking between your preset zones
AVer SmartShoot uses AI functionality to optimize your camera controls for automatic and seamless content capturing between your preset areas. With SmartShoot’s Advanced Preset Zone Tracking, you can create an uncompromising multi-camera feel with just one PTZ231 across all your preset zones. Save effort and time, while providing your video with a huge variety of shooting ranges.
Highly versatile camera motion control
The PTZ231 advanced Motion Control Settings allow you to preform precise and steady camera movement during recording. Customizable speed controls provide you the ability to change movement speeds to best optimize your recording experience and with a wide shooting range, you will always produce superior video content. Furthermore, the PTZ231 is capable of pan/tilt rotation maneuvers as small as 0.1° per step equipping you with perfectly fluid control when record.Prepare for any angle with outstanding preset location functionality
Preset the PTZ231 with up to 256 different locations through VISCA via RS232 and RS422 functionality. Always be prepared to change your recording view with its simplified IR remote and the ability to set 10 preprogrammed preset locations for easy manual control of the recording view.Tally light
Simplify multi-camera live video productions with an illuminated red light on the active camera.
Compatible software
- Microsoft Team
- Barco
- Q-Sys
- Crestron
- Echo360
- Extron
- KALTURA
- Panopto
- vMix
- ZOOM
- Telestream
- Newtek
Free Software for Users and AV Managers
Whether you need a simple tool to control your PTZ or TR camera, or manage over a hundred on your network, AVer has great options. CaptureShare and PTZ Management for desktop and AVer PTZ Control Panel for iPad have you covered. For new voice tracking features, look to PTZ Link. Visit our support page for easy download of our desktop software.
Enjoy the unprecedented quality and support
AVerCare delivers industry-leading 5 or 3 year* warranty with Advanced Replacement and 24-hour turnaround time in the first year. We strive to provide industry leading product quality, service and support so you’re always up and running!
* 5-year protection is included only on “V2” and the newest PTZ Pro AV cameras, and the MT300N as of August 16, 2023. Optional 2-year extended warranty is available for purchase on 3-year warranty covered products only.
Specifications
Front
Back
Camera
Image sensor | Effective picture elements | Output resolution |
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1/2.8” Full HD Exmor CMOS | 2 megapixels | 1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50 |
Minimum illumination | S/N ratio | Gain |
0.5 lux (IRE50, F1.6, 30fps) | > 50dB | Auto/Manual |
TV line | Shutter speed | Exposure control |
1000 (Center/Wide) | 1/1s to 1/32,000 sec | Auto, Manual, Priority AE(Shutter, IRIS), BLC, WDR |
White balance | Optical zoom | Digital zoom |
Auto, Manual, ATW, One Push | 30X | 12X |
Power frequencies | Viewing angles | Focal length |
50Hz, 60Hz | DFOV : 69.2° (Wide) to 2.8° (Tele), HFOV : 62.3° (Wide) to 2.5° (Tele), VFOV : 37.3° (Wide) to 1.4° (Tele) | f = 4.5 mm (Wide) to 135 mm (Tele) |
Aperture (Iris) | Minimum working distance | Pan/Tilt angles |
F = 1.8 (Wide) to 4.7 (Tele) | 0.1 m (Wide), 1.2 m (Tele) | Pan : ±170°, Tilt : +90° / -30° |
Pan/Tilt speed (Manual) | Preset speed | Preset positions |
Pan : 0.1° to 100° / sec, Tilt : 0.1° to 100° / sec | Pan : 200° / sec, Tilt : 200° / sec | 10 (IR), 256 (RS-232, RS-422, IP) |
Camera control - Interfaces | Camera control - Protocol | Image processing |
RS-232 (DIN8), RS-422 (RJ45), IP | VISCA (RS-232 / RS-422 / IP), PELCO-D & PELCO-P (RS-232 / RS-422), CGI (IP) | Noise Reduction (2D / 3D), Flip, Mirror |
Power frequencies | ||
50Hz, 60Hz |
AI functions
Modes | ||
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SmartShoot, SmartFrame |
Audio
Channel | Codecs | |
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2ch stereo | AAC-LC |
Interface
Video output | Audio output | Audio input |
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3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB | 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP, USB | MIC in, Line in |
General
Power requirement | Power consumption | PoE |
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AC100 - 240V to DC 12V/2A | 19W | PoE+ |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | New weight | Application |
180.0 x 192.0 x 145.0 mm | 2.0 (±0.1) kg | Indoor |
Tally light | Security | Remote control |
Yes | Kensington Slot | Infrared |
Operating conditions | Storage conditions | |
Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C; Humidity: 20% to 80% | Temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C; Humidity: 20% to 95% |
IP streaming
Resolution | Network video compress format | Maximum frame rate |
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1080p60 | H.264, H.265, MJPEG | 1080p60 |
Bit-rate control mode | Range of bit-rate setting | Network interface |
VBR/CBR (Selectable) | 512 Kbps to 120 Mbps | 10 / 100 / 1000 Base-T |
Multi-stream capability | Network protocol | NDI®|HX3 capability |
4 - All active streams IP, USB, HDMI, 3G-SDI |
IPv4, TCP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, IGMP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, RTP / RTCP, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, HLS, LLDP | N/A |
USB
Connector | Video formats | Maximum video resolution |
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USB 3.0 Type-B | MJPEG, YUY2 | 1080p60 |
USB video class (UVC) | USB audio class (UAC) | |
UVC 1.1 | UAC 1.0 |
WebUI
Live video preview | Camera PTZ control | Camera/Image adjustment |
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Yes | Pan, Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Preset Control | Exposure, White Balance, Picture |
Network configuration | ||
DHCP, IP Address Gateway, Subnet Mask, DNS |
Software tools
IP Search and Configuration Tool | PTZ Management | PTZ Control Panel |
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Support Windows® 7 or later | Support Windows® 7 or later | Supports iOS & iPadOS® 11 or later |
PTZ Link | OBS Plugin for PTZ Cameras | CaptureShare |
Supports Windows® 7 or later, macOS® 10.14 or later | Supports Windows® 8 or later, macOS® High Sierra v10.13 or later | Supports Windows® 7 or later, macOS® 10.14 or later |
Warranty
Camera | Accessories | |
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5 Years | 1 Year |
Package contents
Camera, Drilling Paper, Ceiling Mount Bracket (x2), Quick Start Guide, Cable Fixing Plate, M2 x 4 mm Screw (x3), Power Adapter & Power Cord, 1/4”-20 L=6.5 mm Screw (x2), Remote Control, M3 x 6 mm Screw (x3), DIN 8 to D-Sub 9 Cable, RS-232 In/Out Y Cable, Cable Ties (x4), HDMI Cable (x1) |
Optional accessories
AVer CL01 PTZ Camera Controller, L-Type Ceiling Mount |
Ordering info
Part number | ||
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PAPTZ231W |
Package contents
Camera
Drilling Paper
Quick Guide
Cable Fixing Plate
M3 x 6mm Screw (x3)
Power Adapter & Power Cord
M2 x 4mm Screw (x3)
1/4"-20 L=6.5mm Screw (x2)
Remote Control
DIN8 to D-Sub9 Cable
SKU: PTDIN8PT1RS-232 In/Out Y Cable
SKU: PTRSINOUTHDMI Cable
Cable Tie (x4)
Ceiling Mount Bracket (x2)
Optional accessories
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Wall Mount Bracket (Black)
SKU: COMSVCMNT Install Guide -
Wall Mount Bracket (White)
SKU: PTMLTWM02 Install Guide -
CL01 Camera Controller
SKU: PTCAMCTRL