Configuring The Freeze Frame Setting - American Dynamics SpeedDome Ultra VII Operator's Manual

Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting

If you need to maintain a static image when calling automatic functions, such as presets or
patterns, use the Freeze Frame setting. This prevents the display of the dome movement and
lens adjustments from being displayed on-screen while the preset or pattern is being sought.
When the Freeze Frame setting is enabled, the scene currently displayed on the monitor will
be preserved (frozen) on-screen until the pattern or preset is ready for display. The image
then switches smoothly to the new scene. You may want to use this setting if using a digital
video recorder.
For example, if the dome is installed in a lobby of a busy building, you may want to program
presets that show different areas in the lobby. Figure 2-1 shows a sample floor plan for the
lobby.
Figure 2-1: Lobby Floor Plan
If Freeze Frame is disabled, each time the dome points to a different preset, you will see the
dome's movement to the new scene, as well as any lens adjustments that are required. For
example, if the dome is currently pointing at Reception Desk, and the preset number assigned
to the Entry is selected, you will see a blur of motion as the dome quickly pans past other
areas in the lobby before focusing on the Entry scene.
If Freeze Frame is enabled, the current scene is displayed on-screen until all dome
movement and lens adjustments are complete. For example, the Reception Desk scene will be
frozen on-screen until the dome completes the movement and lens adjustments necessary to
display the selected preset. When the adjustments are finished, the Entry scene is
automatically displayed.
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Waiting
Area
Reception
Desk
Dome
Elevator
Hallway
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