Where To Go Next - American Dynamics SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual

Where To Go Next

Now that you understand how to start and work with the Dome Configuration Utility, you are
ready to begin changing the settings for your dome. Use the following chart to determine
which chapters you should use next.
Chapter
Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt,
Zoom, and Synchronization
Options
Chapter 3: Configuring Camera
Features
Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms,
Areas, Home, Privacy Settings and
Presets
Chapter 5: Configuring Text
Displayed On-Screen
1-6
Topics Covered
− Set the "flip" feature to rotate the dome 180°
− Set the first zoom stop (22X or 33X) and
maximum zoom (up to 242X)
− Set line lock to prevent vertical rolling when
switching between cameras
− Enable automatic or manual White Balance
settings (red and blue values)
− Set the open shutter options to improve camera
performance in low light situations
− Enable automatic or manual Gain settings and set
maximum gain values
− Set alarm actions to initiate a preset, pattern, or
no action when alarm conditions are detected
− Configure normal input states for alarms to be
open or closed
− Send input states to host controller
− Set a "home" position for dome
− Establish a North position for use with the
direction indicators
− Program Privacy Zones to prevent operators from
viewing restricted areas
− Program area boundaries
− Program presets
− Display or hide dome status information
− Display or hide camera, preset, pattern, area or
alarm name information
− Display diagnostic information or "splash"
screen during dome reset
− Display direction indicators
− Assign names to camera, presets, patterns, areas,
and alarms
− Reset all names to factory defaults
− Set text attributes (outline and translucent
characters)
SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual