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 operating instructions for information about button locations mentioned in this document.

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-422environment, 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, then 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

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

I M P O R T A N T

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.

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