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SPEEDDOME ULTRA 8 CONFIGURATION UTILITY 8200-0600-01, REV. C
OPERATOR’S GUIDE
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Contents
Preface: Before You Begin................................................................................................................................ 5
What’s In This Guide? .......................................................................................................................... 5
Text Conventions..................................................................................................................................6
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Help..........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Using the Dome Configuration Utility.................................................................................................. 8
What is the Dome Configuration Utility? ............................................................................................. 8
Starting the Dome Configuration Utility .............................................................................................. 8
Working with the Dome Configuration Utility..................................................................................... 9
Entering the Dome's Password............................................................................................................ 10
Restoring Factory Settings..................................................................................................................11
Exiting the Configuration Utility ........................................................................................................ 11
Accessing the DirectSet Menu............................................................................................................ 12
Keeping Records for the Dome's Settings...........................................................................................17
Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options.................................................................18
Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature.................................................................................................. 18
Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings ...................................................................................................... 19
Configuring the Line Lock Setting ..................................................................................................... 21
Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting ................................................................................................ 21
Return to Auto After Calling a Preset.................................................................................................23
Chapter 3: Configuring Camera Features ......................................................................................................... 26
Adjusting White Balance Settings ...................................................................................................... 27
Understanding How IR (Black & White) Mode Operates .................................................................. 28
Understanding Wide Dynamic Range................................................................................................. 30
Working with AGC and Open Shutter Settings .................................................................................. 32
Setting Up Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) ................................................................................ 35
Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms, Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, Presets and Scan Limits .....................................37
Configuring Alarm Actions ................................................................................................................38
Configuring Normal Input States for Alarms...................................................................................... 40
Assigning the Dome’s Home Position ................................................................................................ 41
Setting the North Position................................................................................................................... 43
Programming Area Boundaries........................................................................................................... 44
Establishing Privacy Zones................................................................................................................. 47
Programming Sequences..................................................................................................................... 52
Pattern Options—Fixed or Variable Speed......................................................................................... 57
Recording Patterns When Configured for 16...................................................................................... 58
Changing Camera Functions and Motion Detection Setup within Presets ......................................... 59
Establishing Scan Limits..................................................................................................................... 64
AD Up-the-Coax Protocol .................................................................................................................. 67
Chapter 5: Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen ............................................................................................71
Displaying or Hiding Status Information............................................................................................ 71
Displaying or Hiding All Name Information...................................................................................... 72
Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset ......................................................................................... 73
Displaying Direction Indicators ..........................................................................................................74
Configuring the Display of Name Information................................................................................... 76
Assigning or Changing Name Information.........................................................................................77
Changing the Settings for Text Displayed On-Screen ........................................................................79