Operator`s manual

G-2 SpeedDome Ultra VI Operator's Manual
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Allows for the amplification of the video signal in scenes with minimal ambient light. Many
low-light scenes result in picture noise. As gain is increased, the picture noise is also
amplified. When AGC is enabled, the value of the gain setting is based on feedback from the
camera. When AGC is disabled, the camera uses the value set for the manual gain setting.
The trade-off between picture level and noise may be adjusted when AGC is disabled. See
also Open Shutter.
Black and White Mode
See IR Mode.
Configuration Utility
The text overlay menu system used for setting dome features. The utility is accessed using a
keystroke combination. The utility provides settings for camera functions, zoom, alarms, text
display, and password protection.
Direction Indicators
Provides for the display of the camera dome's pointing direction based on the North setting.
This information appears on the top line of the monitor when the setting is enabled. In
addition, the tilt setting appears on the left side of the monitor. By default, North is set to 0°
Pan/Tilt. This setting may be changed using the Set North Position setting. See also North
Position.
Dome Information
A Dome Configuration Menu choice that provides essential information about the
SpeedDome Ultra VI camera dome if service is required. When you view this screen, you can
determine the dome type, mnemonic, software version, serial number, and manufacture date.
The information on this screen cannot be modified. See Dome Statistics.
Dome Statistics
A feature that identifies the operating statistics for the dome. The information displayed
represents either runtime in seconds or number of occurrences. See Dome Information.
Dome Status Information
Relates to zoom, focus, and iris settings. You may choose to have this information displayed
on the monitor when any of these settings change. If display of status information is enabled,
it appears in the upper left corner of the monitor.
Flip
To automatically rotate the dome 180° from its current pointing position.
See Automatic “Flip” feature.
Home Position
The default position to which the dome returns after an assigned period of inactivity passes.
The default position may be a Preset, Pattern, or No Action.
Input
A connection point on the dome that enables the system to monitor Input Devices. There are
four inputs available for the dome.