Operator`s manual

Solving Problems

If you experience problems with your ADTT16E advanced dome controller, use this section

to identify possible solutions. If these procedures do not solve the problem— or the problem

is not listed here—contact your American Dynamics representative for assistance.

Problem Type Page Number

Monitor and VCR Problems 6-10

Monochrome Video-Switching Unit Problems 6-11

Color Video-Switching Unit Problems 6-11

Multiplexer Live Mode Problems 6-12

Multiplexer Motion Detection Problems 6-12

Multiplexer Tape Mode Problems 6-12

Controller Camera Control Problems 6-13

Monitor and VCR Problems

Problem Description Possible Solution

No video on monitor. • Verify that the monitor is connected to an electrical

outlet and is turned on and properly adjusted.

• Check input camera/dome power and lens (iris)

adjustments.

• Check video camera connections to video-switching

unit and dedicated monitors.

• Check video connections from multiplexer/video-

switching unit to monitors.

All live pictures too

bright, too dark, or

incorrect color.

• Check monitor adjustments.

Some live pictures too

dark.

• Check camera iris for proper adjustment.

Poor or unstable VCR

pictures.

• The VCR might be faulty or require maintenance.

Perform periodic maintenance and test VCR

performance.

VCR not recording. • Make sure the VCR is connected to an electrical

outlet and is turned on.

• Make sure a tape cartridge is inserted into the VCR.

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