Peel

Button found on some controllers that initiates the Apple Peel pattern.

 

See Apple Peel Pattern.

Preset

Programmed video scene, based on a specific pan, tilt, zoom, and focus settings. Up to

 

96 presets may be programmed for the dome. For domes running in a Manchester

 

network, only 64 presets may be programmed. See also Virtual Views.

Privacy Zones

Masked areas of the camera dome's viewing area. These masks prevent operators of the

 

surveillance system from viewing these designated zones. Each Privacy Zone has four

 

sides, and the zones may overlap to form irregular shapes. The Privacy Zones move in

 

relation to the dome pan/tilt position. In addition, the apparent size of the Privacy Zone

 

adjusts automatically as the lens zooms in or out. Up to eight Privacy Zones may be

 

established for a camera dome.

Quick Set Menu

A special menu that provides access to commonly used features and functions when used

 

with compatible controllers. This allows for changing or activating features without

 

starting the dome configuration menu.

Random Scan

An automated scan that pans randomly between the left and right scan limits, starting at

 

any point between the scan limits. See Smooth Scan and Stepped Scan.

Scan

Automated surveillance between predefined scan limits. Three types of scans are

 

available: smooth scan, stepped scan, and random scan. See Smooth Scan, Stepped Scan,

 

and Random Scan.

Scan Limits

Two points around the dome’s pan axis, which define a surveillance area.

Shutter Limit

Setting used to define the maximum exposure time for the Open Shutter setting. The

 

values for the setting range from 1/2 to 1/60 for NTSC, and 2/3 to 1/50 for PAL. The

 

default setting is 1/4 for NTSC and 1/3 for PAL.

Smooth Scan

An automated scan that slowly pans between the left and right scan limits, starting at the

 

left scan limit. When the right scan limit is reached, the scan reverses. See Stepped Scan

 

and Random Scan.

Stepped Scan

An automated scan that pans slowly pausing momentarily every 10° between the left and

 

right scan limits. Once the right scan limit is reached, the scan reverses. See Smooth Scan

 

and Random Scan.

Virtual Views

Similar to Preset. However, virtual views store the pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and iris settings

 

within the controller, not the dome. Virtual Views cannot be used for the Home Position

 

or Alarm Actions.

White balance

Adjustments in the color hue (red and blue) gains for a camera so that true white appears

 

white in the image. It is normally compensated for by the automatic 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 camera measures the image and

 

automatically adjusts the red and blue settings to balance white. When Automatic White

 

Balance is disabled, the camera uses the values set for the red and blue settings to balance

 

white.

Wide Dynamic

A feature of the camera that allows a scene with both bright and low light areas to be

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viewed simultaneously.

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