C H A P T E R 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