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 2-1shows a sample floor plan for the lobby.

Figure 2-1: Lobby Floor Plan

Waiting

Area

Office Door

Security

Entry

Dome

Reception

Hallway

Elevator

Desk

 

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.

Configuring Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Synchronization Options

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