American Dynamics RAS917WLS, RAS917LS-1, RAS917WLS-1, RAS917LS User Manual

SpeedDome Ultra VII

Day/Night Camera Dome

RAS917LS

RAS917LS-1

RAS917WLS

RAS917WLS-1

Configuration Utility Operator’s Manual

8200-0184-04 D

SpeedDome® Ultra VII

Day/Night Camera Dome

Configuration Utility Operator’s Manual

Version - 0710-0147-0107

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A Software License Agreement appears in Appendix S of this manual. Please read it carefully. Using the
SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome Configuration Utility software indicates that you accept the terms
and conditions of this agreement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE: BEFORE YOU BEGIN...................................................................................................................................... V

What’s In This Manual? ................................................................................................................................................... vi

Text Conventions............................................................................................................................................................ vii

Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................................ vii

Getting Help.................................................................................................................................................................... vii

CHAPTER 1: USING THE DOME CONFIGURATION UTILITY.......................................................................................1–1

What is the Dome Configuration Utility? .......................................................................................................................1–2

Starting the Dome Configuration Utility.........................................................................................................................1–2

Working with the Dome Configuration Utility.................................................................................................................1–3

Entering the Dome's Password.....................................................................................................................................1–3

Restoring Factory Settings............................................................................................................................................1–4

Exiting the Configuration Utility.....................................................................................................................................1–5

Accessing the Quick Set Menu.....................................................................................................................................1–5

Where To Go Next........................................................................................................................................................1–7

Keeping Records for the Dome's Settings ....................................................................................................................1–8

CHAPTER 2: CONFIGURING PAN, TILT, ZOOM, AND SYNCHRONIZATION OPTIONS.............................................2–1

Overview of Pan / Tilt / Zoom/Synchronization Options Screen....................................................................................2–2

Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature .............................................................................................................................2–2

Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings.................................................................................................................................2–3

Configuring the Line Lock Setting.................................................................................................................................2–4

Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting..........................................................................................................................2–5

Configuring Auto Iris/Auto Focus Resume Settings......................................................................................................2–6

What To Do Next ..........................................................................................................................................................2–7

CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING CAMERA FEATURES .....................................................................................................3–1

Overview of Camera Settings .......................................................................................................................................3–1

Adjusting White Balance Settings.................................................................................................................................3–2

Understanding How IR (Black & White) Mode Operates...............................................................................................3–3

Understanding Wide Dynamic Range...........................................................................................................................3–5

Working with AGC and Open Shutter Settings..............................................................................................................3–7

What To Do Next ........................................................................................................................................................3–10

CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING ALARMS, AREAS, HOME, PRIVACY SETTINGS, PRESETS AND SCAN LIMITS.......4–1

Overview of Alarms, Areas, Home, North Position, Preset, Privacy and Scan Limit Settings.......................................4–2

Configuring Alarm Actions.............................................................................................................................................4–3

Configuring Normal Input States for Alarms..................................................................................................................4–5

Assigning the Dome’s Home Position...........................................................................................................................4–6

Setting the North Position .............................................................................................................................................4–8

Programming Area Boundaries.....................................................................................................................................4–9

Establishing Privacy Zones.........................................................................................................................................4–11

Programming Presets .................................................................................................................................................4–16

Establishing Scan Limits.............................................................................................................................................4–17

What To Do Next ........................................................................................................................................................4–20

CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING TEXT DISPLAYED ON-SCREEN ....................................................................................5–1

Overview of On-Screen Text Display Settings..............................................................................................................5–1

Displaying or Hiding Status Information........................................................................................................................5–2

Displaying or Hiding All Name Information....................................................................................................................5–3

Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset....................................................................................................................5–4

Displaying Direction Indicators......................................................................................................................................5–5

Configuring the Display of Name Information................................................................................................................5–6

Assigning or Changing Name Information.....................................................................................................................5–7

Changing the Settings for Text Displayed On-Screen...................................................................................................5–9

What To Do Next ........................................................................................................................................................5–11

CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURING LANGUAGE AND PASSWORD SETTINGS...................................................................6–1

Overview of Language and Password Settings.............................................................................................................6–1

Selecting a Language for Dome Messages and Prompts.............................................................................................6–2

Setting and Enabling the Dome Password....................................................................................................................6–3

What To Do Next ..........................................................................................................................................................6–4

CHAPTER 7: DISPLAYING DOME INFORMATION........................................................................................................7–1

Understanding the Dome Information Screen...............................................................................................................7–1

Viewing Dome Operating Statistics...............................................................................................................................7–2

What To Do Next...........................................................................................................................................................7–3

APPENDIX A: SENSORNET AND RS-422 COMMAND SUMMARY.............................................................................. A–1

Command Summary.................................................................................................................................................... A–2

Supported Controllers and Matrix Switching Systems.................................................................................................. A–3

Performance Notes......................................................................................................................................................A–6

APPENDIX B: MANCHESTER COMMAND SUMMARY.................................................................................................B–1

Command Summary.................................................................................................................................................... B–2

Supported Controllers..................................................................................................................................................B–4

Performance Notes......................................................................................................................................................B–4

APPENDIX C: PELCO COAXITRON AND “P” PROTOCOLS COMMAND SUMMARY................................................ C–1

Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features...................................................................................................................C–2

Pelco Command Summary ..........................................................................................................................................C–3

Performance Notes......................................................................................................................................................C–4

Tested Pelco Equipment..............................................................................................................................................C–4

Supported Pelco Features ...........................................................................................................................................C–4

APPENDIX D: PANASONIC UP-THE-COAX (UTC) PROTOCOL COMMAND SUMMARY...........................................D–1

Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night Features..................................................................................................D–2

Panasonic UTC Command Summary..........................................................................................................................D–3

Performance Notes......................................................................................................................................................D–4

Programming Presets ..................................................................................................................................................D–4

Tested Panasonic Equipment ......................................................................................................................................D–5

APPENDIX E: AD UP-THE-COAX (UTC) COMMAND SUMMARY................................................................................E–1

Command Summary.................................................................................................................................................... E–2

Supported Controllers..................................................................................................................................................E–4

Performance Notes......................................................................................................................................................E–4

APPENDIX F: VICON COMMAND SUMMARY................................................................................................................F–1

Supported SpeedDome Ultra VII Features....................................................................................................................F–1

Vicon Command Summary ...........................................................................................................................................F–2

Operating the Dome Configuration Menu......................................................................................................................F–3

Setting Left and Right Auto Pan Scan Limits ................................................................................................................F–4

Wiring Configurations....................................................................................................................................................F–5

Tested Vicon Equipment...............................................................................................................................................F–6

APPENDIX R: DOME CONFIGURATION RECORDS.....................................................................................................R–1

Configuration Settings..................................................................................................................................................R–2

Pan / Tilt / Zoom / Sync Options..............................................................................................................................R–2

Camera Functions ...................................................................................................................................................R–2

Set Alarm Actions....................................................................................................................................................R–2

Set Alarm States......................................................................................................................................................R–2

Set Home Position................................................................................................................................................... R–2

Set North Position....................................................................................................................................................R–3

Area Boundaries...................................................................................................................................................... R–3

Privacy Zones.......................................................................................................................................................... R–3

Scan Limits..............................................................................................................................................................R–3

On-Screen Text Display...........................................................................................................................................R–3

Text Attribute Options..............................................................................................................................................R–4

Language Password................................................................................................................................................ R–4

Name Configuration.................................................................................................................................................R–4

Presets.....................................................................................................................................................................R–5

Dome Information....................................................................................................................................................R–7

APPENDIX S: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT..................................................................................................... S–1

SPEEDDOME ULTRA VII GLOSSARY
INDEX

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PREFACE

Before You Begin

This preface provides important information that you should be familiar with before using the
SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night camera dome. It includes a document overview, text conventions, a
list of related documents, and how to obtain product help.

In This Preface

• What’s In This Manual?..................................................................................................vi

• Text Conventions...........................................................................................................vii

• Related Documents ........................................................................................................vii

• Getting Help...................................................................................................................vii

v

What’s In This Manual?

The SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night Camera Dome Configuration Utility Operator's Manual is
organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Using the Dome Configuration Utility, describes how to use the SpeedDome Ultra VII

Day/Night Camera Dome configuration utility.

• Chapter 2, Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options, describes how to set the

“flip” feature, zoom stop, line lock, and Freeze Frame settings.

• Chapter 3, Configuring Camera Features, describes how to configure camera settings to improve

color and low-light performance.

• Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms, Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, Presets and Scan Limits,

describes how to configure settings associated with alarm inputs, the home position, and the North
setting. In addition, you can also set the boundaries for up to 16 areas, establish left and right scan
limits, as well as program presets and Privacy Zones.

• Chapter 5, Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen, describes how to configure settings

associated with displaying text on-screen. This includes names and status information, as well as
the text format and direction indicators.

• Chapter 6, Configuring Language and Password Settings, describes how to set the language for

the menus and prompts. It also describes how to set and enable a password to prevent unauthorized
use of the configuration utility.

IMPORTANT

If Portuguese is the selected language, the characters “ã” and “õ ” are not available for
display on-screen. This is due to a limitation of the dome’s text overlay chip.

• Chapter 7, Displaying Dome Information, explains how to display essential information about

your dome if service should be required.

• Appendix A, SensorNet and RS-422 Command Summary, provides information about commands

specific to using the dome in a SensorNet or RS-422 environment.

• Appendix B, Manchester Command Summary, provides information about commands specific to

using the dome in a Manchester environment.

• Appendix C, Pelco Coaxitron and P Protocol Command Summary, provides information about

features and commands supported by Pelco Coaxitron and “P” protocols.

• Appendix D, Panasonic Up-the-Coax (UTC) Protocol Command Summary, provides

information about features and commands supported by Panasonic UTC protocol.

• Appendix E: AD Up-the-Coax (UTC) Protocol Command Summary, provides information about

features and commands supported by AD UTC protocol.
Appendix F: Vicon Protocol Command Summary, provid• es information about features and

commands supported by Vicon protocol.

• Appendix R, Dome Configuration Records, provides a convenient place for listing the

configuration information associated with your camera dome.

• conditions for using this product.

Appendix S, Software License Agreement, lists the terms and

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Text Conventions

This book uses text in different ways to identify different kinds of information.

Bold Italics

Italics

Bold

Used for terms specific to the system, and text that requires special
emphasis, for example Preset.

Used for menu selections or settings, for example, On-screen Text
Display.

Used for names of buttons, for example, Zoom.

Notes are separated by ruled lines. Notes call attention to any items that may be of
special importance. Icons identify the type of note.

General information

Tips for using the product more effectively

Important information essential to proper operation of the product

Related Documents

Other sources provide supplemental information about your SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night Camera
Dome. These sources serve to enhance your understanding of the product and its use.

•

The SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night Camera Dome Configuration Utility Quick Reference
Guide (8200-0184-05) provides a brief overview of how to use the configuration utility.

•

The SpeedDome Ultra VII Camera Dome Installation and Service Guide
(8200-0184-01) provides specific information about the wiring and physical set up of the camera
dome.

Getting Help

If you have a question about the operation of this product and cannot find the answer in this manual,
consult with your supervisor. If your supervisor cannot answer your question, contact your Sales
Representative.

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CHAPTER 1

Using the Dome Configuration Utility

The SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night camera dome is a 23X optical zoom camera enclosed in a
compact dome housing. It provides a black-and-white mode to enhance images obtained under low
lighting conditions. It also supports Wide Dynamic Range (WDR), which improves video
performance under simultaneous indoor and outdoor lighting conditions—such as looking through an
open door or window. In addition, the camera dome supports advanced features such as 10X digital
zoom (up to 230X total zoom), open shutter settings, privacy zones, direction indicators, and freeze
frame. The Dome Configuration Utility is used to customize the camera dome's settings.

This chapter introduces you to the Dome Configuration Utility. It explains how to start the utility,
navigate through the menus, and change settings. It also explains where to find specific information
about customizing dome settings.

In This Chapter

• What is the Dome Configuration Utility?....................................................................1–2

• Starting the Dome Configuration Utility......................................................................1–2

• Working with the Dome Configuration Utility............................................................1–3

• Entering the Dome's Password.....................................................................................1–3

• Restoring Factory Settings...........................................................................................1–4

• Exiting the Configuration Utility.................................................................................1–5

• Accessing the Quick Set Menu....................................................................................1–5

• Where To Go Next ......................................................................................................1–7

• Keeping Records for the Dome's Settings ...................................................................1–8

What is the Dome Configuration Utility?

The Dome Configuration Utility provides a means to setting features for your camera dome via a text
overlay menu. You access this utility using a keystroke combination on your camera controller. The
utility provides settings relating to camera functions, alarms, text display, privacy zones, direction
indicators and password protection. Some items supplement similar features that may be available
through your controller.

Refer to your controller
this document.

operating instructions for information about button locations mentioned in

Starting the Dome Configuration Utility

The Dome Configuration Utility is started using a series of keyboard commands. Depending on the
controller and network protocol in use, the commands required to start the configuration utility differ.

• If the dome is installed in a SensorNet or RS-422 environment, press and hold Iris Open, press
and hold a Focus button (near or far), then press Zoom Out.

• If the dome is installed in a Manchester environment, place the controller in programming mode
(turn the keyswitch to Prog or disable the lock), enter 66, and press Set Preset (Set Shot).

Note: Other protocols and controllers may be supported. The Appendixes located at

the end of this manual provide additional information.

The following menu appears on the monitor:

DOME CONFIGURATION MENU

IMPORTANT

If you have password protection enabled for the configuration utility, the Enter
Password screen appears first. You must correctly enter the password before the
Dome Configuration Menu will appear. For information about entering the

password, refer to Entering the Dome's Password on page 1–3.

PAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC OPTS

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

ALARMS/AREAS/PRESETS/PZ

ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY

LANGUAGE / PASSWORD

DOME INFORMATION

RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS

QUIT WITHOUT SAVING

EXIT AND SAVE CHANGES

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Working with the Dome Configuration Utility

Once the Dome Configuration Menu is displayed, you may select a menu item, and then modify the
settings you want to change. The following table summarizes the controller commands for SensorNet,
RS-422, and Manchester protocols. For combination keystrokes, press and hold each button in
sequence, then release.

If you want to … Use …

Move the highlight bar.
Select the highlighted item on the screen.
Increase the value of the selected setting or display the next

choice for the setting
Decrease the value of the selected field, or display the

previous choice for the field.

During naming, move the cursor to the right of the current
character in the name.

During naming, move the cursor to the left of the current
character in the name.

Save changes and exit the utility from any screen. Iris Close, then Focus

Entering the Dome's Password

A dome password can be used to prevent unauthorized users from starting the configuration utility. If
password protection is enabled the Enter Password screen appears when the command to start the
configuration utility is entered.

Pan/Tilt
Focus
Zoom In

Zoom Out

Zoom In

Zoom Out

ENTER PASSWORD

PASSWORD: ********

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZabcdefghijklmn
opqrstuvwxyz 0123456
789/-

Blank Space

CONTINUE

Character

CANCEL

Users must enter the password before the Dome Configuration Menu displays. The password may be
from 1 to 8 characters long.

Using the Dome Configuration Utility 1–3

To enter the password using SensorNet, RS-422, or Manchester protocols:

1. Use the Pan/Tilt control to move the highlight the appropriate character.

2. Press Focus to enter the highlighted character.

If you need to change a character that has been entered:

• Zoom In moves the cursor to the right in the Password field.

• Zoom Out moves the cursor to the left in the Password field.

As each character in the password is selected, asterisks (*) appear in the Password field. When you
have finished entering the password, select Continue. If the correct password has been entered, the
Dome Configuration Menu appears. If the correct password was not entered, the Enter Password
screen remains on the monitor.

If you do not want to start the configuration utility, select Cancel to return to normal dome
operation.

IMPORTANT

If you forget the password, contact your Sales Representative for assistance.

For information about programming and enabling password protection, see Chapter 6.

Restoring Factory Settings

Some screens provide a choice to restore factory settings. This choice applies only to those settings
currently displayed on the screen. To reset all configuration settings, choose Reset to Factory
Settings from the Dome Configuration Menu. The following prompt appears:

Press Zoom to display the options.

• If you want to restore the factory settings, select Yes.

• If you do not want to restore the factory settings, select No.

Press Focus to accept the displayed option.

Reset to Factory Settings

No

IMPORTANT

Selecting Reset to Factory Settings from the Dome Configuration Menu does not
change the following settings: Camera Name, Alarm Names, Area Names, Preset Names,
Pattern Names, Area Boundaries, Privacy Zones, and Presets. To reset names to the
default settings, see Chapter 5: Configuring Text Displayed On-Screen.

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Exiting the Configuration Utility

Under SensorNet, RS-422, and Manchester protocols, you may save your changes and exit the utility
from any screen by pressing and holding Iris Close, then pressing Focus. From the Dome

Configuration Menu, you have two choices for exiting the utility: Exit and Save Changes or
Quit Without Saving. Use the Pan/Tilt control to move the highlight bar up and down on the

screen.

• If you want to keep the changes you made, move the highlight bar to Exit and Save Changes,

and select. The utility closes.

• If you want to exit without making changes, move the highlight bar to Quit Without Saving,

and select. The following prompt appears on the screen:

Data Not Saved. Quit Anyway?

Press Zoom to display the options.

• To cancel the changes, select Yes.

• To keep the changes, select No. If you choose No, the Dome Configuration Menu is displayed.

Press Focus to accept the displayed option.

No

IMPORTANT

The following settings do not restore when selecting Quit Without Saving from the
Dome Configuration Menu: Area Boundaries and AGC/Shutter Limit.

Accessing the Quick Set Menu

SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night provides a Quick Set Menu for commonly used features and
functions when used with compatible controllers. This allows you to change or activate features
without starting the dome configuration menu. Two pages of menu options are available.

0 TOGGLE QUICK SET MENU
1 DOME CONFIG MENU
2 AUTO IRIS/AUTO FOCUS
3 FLIP

4 PEEL PATTERN
10 NIGHT MODE
11 DAY MODE
12 AUTO DAY/NIGHT MODE
13 WDR ON
14 WDR OFF

FOCUS FAR = next page

15 SMOOTH SCAN
16 STEPPED SCAN
17 RANDOM SCAN
20 DOME INFORMATION

FOCUS NEAR = previous page

To access a feature on the menu, enter the number and press the Quick Set button (varies by
controller). To display the different pages of the menu, press

Focus Far or Focus Near. The

following table provides a description of the available options.

Using the Dome Configuration Utility 1–5

Quick Set Command Description

0+Quick Set
1+ Quick Set

2+ Quick Set
3+ Quick Set

4+ Quick Set
10+ Quick Set

11+ Quick Set

12+ Quick Set

13+ Quick Set

Toggles between displaying and hiding the quick set menu.
Displays the SpeedDome Ultra configuration menu. Refer to the

dome manual for information about the available settings.
Resumes Auto Focus/Auto Iris mode.
Rotates the SpeedDome 180° from its current pointing direction.

This is the same as pressing the

Flip button on controllers with

that feature.
Runs the default Apple Peel Pattern continuously.

Sets the dome IR mode setting to ON. The dome switches to full­time black-and-white (B/W) mode.

Sets the dome IR mode setting to OFF. The dome switches to full­time color mode.

Resumes the most recently selected automatic IR mode setting.

• Auto High: B/W mode activates ~30 lux.

• Auto Mid: B/W mode activates ~3 lux.

• Auto Low: B/W mode activates ~ .5 lux

Enables Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). Use this setting when both
bright and low light areas need to be viewed simultaneously.

14+ Quick Set

15+ Quick Set

16+ Quick Set

17+ Quick Set

20+ Quick Set

Disables Wide Dynamic Range (WDR). Use this setting when the
light level is constant or changes in lighting conditions are gradual.

Initiates a smooth scan between the left and right scan limits,
starting at the left scan limit. If no scan limits have been set,
initiates a smooth 360° clockwise rotation around the dome axis
using the current tilt, zoom and focus settings.

Initiates a scan between the left and right scan limits pausing
briefly every 10° (at 1x zoom), starting at the left scan limit. When
the right scan limit is reached, the scan is reversed. If no scan
limits have been set, initiates a clockwise rotation around the dome
axis pausing briefly every 10° (at 1x zoom) for 3 seconds using the
current tilt, zoom and focus settings.

Initiates a scan between the left and right scan limits pausing
randomly between the limits. If no scan limits have been set,
initiates a clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation around the
dome axis using the current tilt, zoom and focus settings. The
dome pauses randomly as it rotates around the axis.

Displays the Dome Information screen available through the dome
configuration menu.

Refer to your controller instructions to determine if the Quick Set Menu is supported.

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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 Topics Covered

Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt,
Zoom, and Synchronization
Options

Chapter 3: Configuring Camera
Features

Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms,
Areas, Home, Privacy Settings and
Presets

− Set the “flip” feature to rotate the dome 180°

− Set the first zoom stop (23X or 35X) and

maximum zoom (up to 230X)

− Set line lock to prevent vertical rolling when
switching between cameras

− Enable automatic or manual White Balance
settings (red and blue values)

− Configure IR (black-and-white) mode settings

− Enable Wide Dynamic Range

− 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

Chapter 5: Configuring Text
Displayed On-Screen

Using the Dome Configuration Utility 1–7

− 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)

Chapter Topics Covered

Chapter 6: Configuring Language
and Password Settings

Chapter 7: Displaying Dome
Information

Appendix A: SensorNet and
RS-422 Command Summary

Appendix B: Manchester
Command Summary

Appendix C: Pelco Coaxitron and
“P” Protocols Command
Summary

Appendix D: Panasonic Up-the­Coax Command Summary

− Choose the language for the menus and prompts

− Set a password to limit access to the Dome

Configuration Utility

− Enable or disable password protection

− Display dome version information

− Display dome performance statistics

− Summarizes the controller commands available

for SensorNet/RS-422

− Summarizes the controller commands available
for Manchester

− Performance limitations for Manchester

− Summarizes the controller commands available

for Pelco Coaxitron and “P” protocols

− Performance limitations for Coaxitron and “P”
protocols

− Summarizes the controller commands available
for Panasonic UTC protocol

− Performance limitations for UTC protocol

Appendix E: AD Up-the-Coax
Command Summary

Appendix F: Vicon Protocol
Command Summary

Appendix R: Dome Configuration
Records

Appendix S: Software License
Agreement

− Summarizes the controller commands available
for AD-UTC protocol

− Summarizes the controller commands available
for Vicon protocol

− Lists the default dome settings

− Provide space for documenting changes to

settings

− Lists the terms and conditions for using this
product

Keeping Records for the Dome's Settings

Keep records for each SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night camera dome installed at your facility.
Appendix R: Dome Configuration Records summarizes the default values for each configuration
setting. Space is provided for documenting the settings you change. Note any changes you make to
the dome settings.

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CHAPTER 2

Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization
Options

This chapter describes the use of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts menu. Use this screen to set the

Auto Flip feature, configure the Zoom Stop settings, set the Line Lock option, and configure the
Freeze Frame setting.

In This Chapter

• Overview of Pan / Tilt / Zoom/Synchronization Options Screen ................................2–2

• Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature...........................................................................2–2

• Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings ...............................................................................2–3

• Configuring the Line Lock Setting ..............................................................................2–4

• Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting.........................................................................2–5

• Configuring Auto Iris/Auto Focus Resume Settings....................................................2–6

• What To Do Next.........................................................................................................2–7

Overview of Pan / Tilt / Zoom/Synchronization Options Screen

When Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts is selected from the Dome Configuration Menu, the following
screen appears:

PROPORTIONAL FLIP OFF/ON
1ST ZOOM STOP X 35/23
MAX TOTAL ZOOM X 46...230
LINE LOCK ON/OFF
FREEZE FRAME OFF/ON
I/F RETURN TO AUTO OFF/ON/

IRIS/FOCUS

Use this screen to enable or disable the “automatic flip” feature, configure the zoom stop settings, and
set the line lock options.

• To change the settings, move the highlight bar to appropriate field and make the changes.

• To change the settings for this screen to the factory defaults, select Reset to Factory Settings.

• To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit.

Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature

Use the automatic (proportional) “flip” feature when you need to track someone who walks directly
under the dome and continues on the other side. You start the flip by moving the tilt control to its
lower limit and holding for a brief period. When the flip engages, the dome automatically rotates
180°. You may then continue to track the person as long as the tilt control stays in its lower limit.
Once the tilt control is released, the dome resumes normal operation.

The dome is initially installed with the automatic flip feature disabled. In this situation, the dome
stops when the tilt down reaches its lower limit.

Changing the Automatic Flip Setting

1. Select
The highlight bar appears on the

2. Change the setting.

Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu.

Proportional Flip setting.

• Select On to enable the flip feature.

• Select Off to disable the flip feature.

The default setting is Off.

3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

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Adjusting the Zoom Stop Settings

The SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night dome includes a 23X optical zoom camera with 10X digital
zoom capability. The maximum possible zoom is 230X. Zoom stop settings define how the zoom
function is partitioned. Depending on the current zoom level, the camera will either stop at the first
zoom stop setting or continue to the maximum zoom setting. The following example explains how
zoom stop settings work.

The default camera settings are 35X for the first zoom stop setting and 92X for the maximum zoom
setting. If the current zoom level is less than 35X, pressing Zoom In continuously causes the zoom to
stop at 35X. If the zoom level is 35X or greater, pressing Zoom In continuously causes the zoom to
stop at the maximum zoom setting of 92X. The second zoom stop remains in effect until the zoom
function is reduced to less than the first zoom stop setting (35X) and the zoom button is released for
one second or longer. To achieve higher zoom levels, change the maximum zoom setting.

2X is the margin of error for the zoom stop settings.

Changing the Zoom Stop Settings

1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu.

2. To change the first zoom stop, continue with step 3. To change the maximum zoom setting,
continue with step 5.

3. Move the highlight bar to 1st Zoom Stop X. Change the setting.

• Select 23 to set the first zoom stop to 23X magnification.

• Select 35 to set the first zoom stop to 35X magnification.

The default setting is 35X.

4. To change the maximum zoom setting, continue with step 5. Otherwise, continue with step 6.

5. Move the highlight bar to the Max Total Zoom X setting. Change the value of the setting.

• The values for the setting are: 46, 69, 92, 115, 138, 161,184, 207, and 230X magnification.

The default setting is 92X.

6. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page
2–7.

Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options 2–3

Configuring the Line Lock Setting

Use the Line Lock setting to prevent vertical rolling or adjust the appearance of overlay text on color
monitors.

If you experience problems with vertical video rolling when switching multiple cameras to a single
monitor, enabling the Line Lock setting phase locks the video with the AC power line. All cameras
connected to the same power supply will be synchronized. This synchronization prevents the video
from rolling vertically when cameras are switched.

With the Line Lock disabled, the appearance of text displayed on color monitors may be improved.
However, the video will no longer be phase locked with the AC power line. Video may roll vertically
when switching between cameras.

Changing the Line Lock Setting

1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu.

2. Move the highlight bar to Line Lock. Change the setting.

• Select On to enable the line lock. This phase locks the video with the AC power line to prevent

video rolling.

• Select Off to disable the line lock. This stops the phase lock, but may improve the appearance

of text displayed on color monitors.

The default setting is On.

IMPORTANT

Changing the Line Lock setting is not immediate. The dome must reinitialize
(reset) for the change to take place. When the configuration utility is exited,
the following prompt appears:

DOME MUST RESET TO

CHANGE LINELOCK MODE.

RESET DOME NOW?

NO

• If you do not want to reinitialize the dome, select No. Changes to the

Line Lock setting will not take effect.

• If you want to reinitialize the dome, select Yes. Changes to the Line

Lock setting will take effect when the dome finishes the reset.

3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

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Configuring the Freeze Frame Setting

I

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

Security

Office Door

Waiting

Area

Entry

Dome

Reception

Desk

Hallway

Elevator

f Freeze Frame is disabled

will see the dome move ment to the new scene, as well as any lens adjustments

, each time the dome points to a different preset, you

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.

Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options 2–5

Changing the Freeze Frame Setting

1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu.

2. Move the highlight bar to Freeze Frame. Change the setting.

• Select On to enable Freeze Frame. This freezes the current scene when presets or patterns are

selected.

• Select Off to disable Freeze Frame. This displays the dome motion and lens adjustments when

presets or patterns are selected.

The default setting is Off.

3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

2–7.

Configuring Auto Iris/Auto Focus Resume Settings

Normally, the camera’s iris and focus settings return to automatic mode when the dome moves a
minimum of one frame from its current pointing position. In some situations, you may want to
maintain specific iris and/focus adjustments based upon your surveillance needs.

Use the I/F Return to Auto setting to configure the auto iris and auto focus resume settings. Four
settings are available.

Setting Description

ON

OFF

IRIS

FOCUS

Both return to auto iris and return to auto focus settings are enabled.
Moving the dome resumes auto mode for both iris and focus changes.

Both return to auto iris and return to auto focus settings are disabled.
Moving the dome does not resume auto mode for iris and focus changes.

Only return to auto iris is enabled. Return to auto focus is disabled.
Moving the dome resumes auto iris mode without changing focus settings.

Only return to auto focus is enabled. Return to auto iris is disabled.
Moving the dome resumes auto focus mode without changing iris settings.

Changing the Auto Iris/Auto Focus Resume Setting

1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Sync Opts from the Dome Configuration Menu.

2. Move the highlight bar to I/F Return to Auto. Change the setting.

• Select On to enable both resume auto iris and resume auto focus.

• Select Off to disable both resume auto iris and resume auto focus.

• Select Iris to enable resume auto iris only.

• Select Focus to enable resume auto focus only.

The default setting is On.

3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

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What To Do Next

When you select Exit from the Pan/Tilt/Zoom screen, the Dome Configuration Menu appears.

DOME CONFIGURATION MENU

Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Chapter 4
Chapter 5

Chapter 6
Chapter 7

PAN/TILT/ZOOM/SYNC OPTS

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

ALARMS/AREAS/PRESETS/PZ

ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY

LANGUAGE / PASSWORD

DOME INFORMATION

RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS

QUIT WITHOUT SAVING

Chapter 1

EXIT AND SAVE CHANGES

From this screen you can:

• Select an option to make additional changes.

• Restore all settings to the factory defaults.

• Exit the utility without saving changes.

• Save the changes and exit the utility.

Move the highlight bar to an item and select it. Refer to the related chapter for additional information.

Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options 2–7

NOTES:

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CHAPTER 3

Configuring Camera Features

This chapter describes the settings used to control the camera features. It describes how to change the
white balance settings, IR mode, wide dynamic range settings, automatic gain control, and open
shutter settings to improve camera performance.

In This Chapter

• Overview of Camera Settings ......................................................................................3–1

• Adjusting White Balance Settings ...............................................................................3–2

• Understanding How IR (Black & White) Mode Operates...........................................3–3

• Understanding Wide Dynamic Range..........................................................................3–5

• Working with AGC and Open Shutter Settings...........................................................3–7

• What To Do Next.......................................................................................................3–10

Overview of Camera Settings

When Camera Functions is selected from the Dome Configuration Menu, the following screen
appears:

Auto White Bal OFF/ON
W Bal Adj: Red 0-511 Blue 0-511
IR Mode OFF/ON/Auto High/Auto Mid/Auto Low
WDR OFF/ON
AGC/Shutter Max Gain Limit
Open Shutter(NTSC)0-28 dB 1/2-1/60 s

Open Shutter(PAL) 0-28 dB 2/3-1/50 s

From this screen you can adjust the white balance settings, set the IR mode for the camera, enable or
disable Wide Dynamic Range, set the automatic gain control (AGC) feature, adjust the AGC level,
and configure the open shutter settings.

• To change settings, move the highlight bar to the appropriate field and make the changes.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS

EXIT

• To change the settings for this screen to the factory defaults, select Reset to Factory Settings.

• To return to the Dome Configuration Menu, select Exit.

Adjusting White Balance Settings

r

White balance is normally compensated for by the automatic white balance gain control. In some
lighting conditions, you may need to manually adjust the red and blue settings for optimal viewing.

When Automatic White Balance is enabled, the red and blue setting values are based on feedback
from the camera. When Automatic White Balance is disabled, the camera uses the red and blue
setting values to control the white balance. When Automatic White Balance is first switched from
On to Off, the red and blue values displayed are based on the current feedback from the camera. The
red and blue values range from 0 to 511. Changes occur in increments of 5.

The following chart illustrates the red and blue settings relationship to white balance.

Maximum

Blue

WHITE BALANCE

On-screen Colo

appears Magenta

(Purple)

511

Both Red and
Blue settings
are maximized.

Maximum

Red

Minimum

511

0

Blue

Minimum

Red

On-screen Color
appears Green

0

As the value for the red setting increases, the image appears more red. As the value decreases, the
image appears less red.

As the value for the blue setting increases, the image appears more blue. As the value decreases, the
image appears less blue.

As the values for both the red and blue settings are increased, the image appears more magenta
(purple). As the values for both the red and blue settings are decreased, the image appears more
green.

Tip: Auto White Bal must be set to Off to manually change the Red and Blue

settings. Changes to the red and blue settings occur in increments of 5.

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Changing Automatic White Balance Settings

1. Select Camera Functions from the Dome Configuration Menu. The highlight appears on the
Auto White Bal setting.

2. Change the setting.

• Select Off to manually adjust the red or blue settings. Continue with step 3.

• Select On for automatic white balance. Continue with step 7.

The default setting is On.

3. Do one of the following:

• To change the red setting, move the highlight bar to W Bal Adj: Red, and then continue with

step 4.

• To change the blue setting, continue with step 5.

4. Adjust the red setting. The values range from 0 to 511 and change in increments of 5.

There is no default value for the red setting.

5. Do one of the following:

• To change the blue setting, move the highlight bar to Blue, then continue with step 6.

• If you are finished making changes, continue with step 7.

6. Adjust the blue setting. The values range from 0 to 511 and change in increments of 5.

There is no default value for the blue setting.

7. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

3–10.

Understanding How IR (Black & White) Mode Operates

SpeedDome Ultra VII Day/Night provides a black-and-white (B/W) mode to improve camera
performance when the light level falls below certain thresholds. This allows clear images to be
obtained under low-light conditions. This is referred to as IR Mode. There are five IR Mode settings:
Off, On, Auto High, Auto Mid and Auto Low. The following table lists the approximate lux values
when the camera is expected to switch between color and B/W modes. Actual values depend on the
current zoom setting of the camera and the light source.

IR Mode

Setting

Auto High

Auto Mid

Auto Low

Camera Performance

Off No B/W capabilities. N/A N/A

On Full-time B/W mode. N/A N/A

Cleanest possible picture.
No field integration effect.

Minimizes field integration
effect.

Maximizes color low-light
performance.

B/W Mode

Activates

~30 lux ~135-155 lux

~3 lux ~20-25 lux

~.5 lux ~10-12 lux

B/W Mode

Deactivates

Configuring Camera Features 3–3

For more information, see the following topics:

• Changing the IR Mode Setting

• Manually Activating or Deactivating the IR Mode

Changing the IR Mode Setting

1. Select Camera Functions from the Dome Configuration Menu.

2. Move the highlight to the IR Mode field. Change the setting.

• Select OFF to disable the IR mode. The camera will operate in color mode only.

• Select ON to enable full-time B/W mode.

• Select Auto High to enable automatic B/W mode at approximately 30 lux.

• Select Auto Mid to enable automatic B/W mode at approximately 3 lux.

• Select Auto Low to enable automatic B/W mode at approximately .5 lux.

The default setting is Auto Low.

3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page

3–10.

Manually Activating or Deactivating the IR Mode

The IR mode may be activated or deactivated using a combination of keyboard commands. This
allows you to change between color and B/W modes as needed.

• To change the mode using SensorNet or RS-422 protocols: press and hold Iris Open, press and
hold Focus Far, then press Focus Near.

• To change the mode using Manchester protocol: enter 68, and then press Call Preset.

Using the manual command has the following affect on the menu settings:

If the current IR Mode setting is... The setting changes to...

IR Mode On IR Mode Off
IR Mode Off IR Mode On
IR Mode Auto High, Auto Mid, or Auto Low

Tip: If you need to resume Auto High, Auto Mid, or Auto Low IR mode settings,

you must use the Dome Configuration Menu. See Changing the IR Mode Setting on
page 3–4.

IR Mode On

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