American Dynamics RAS916WLS Security Camera User Manual


 
Where To Go Next
Now that you understand how to start and work with the Dome Configuration Utility, you are ready
to begin changing the settings for your dome. Use the following chart to determine which chapters
you should use next.
Chapter Topics Covered
Chapter 2: Configuring Pan, Tilt,
Zoom, and Synchronization Options
Set the “flip” feature to rotate the dome 180°
Set the first zoom stop (22X or 33X) and maximum zoom (up
to 242X)
Set line lock to prevent vertical rolling when switching
between cameras
Chapter 3: Configuring Camera
Features
Enable automatic or manual White Balance settings (red and
blue values)
Set the open shutter options to improve camera performance in
low light situations
Enable automatic or manual Gain settings and set maximum
gain values
Chapter 4: Configuring Alarms,
Areas, Home, Privacy Settings, Presets
and Scan Limits
Set alarm actions to initiate a preset, pattern, or no action when
alarm conditions are detected
Configure normal input states for alarms to be open or closed
Send input states to host controller
Set a “home” position for dome
Establish a North position for use with the direction indicators
Program Privacy Zones to prevent operators from viewing
restricted areas
Program area boundaries
Program presets
Set scan limits
Chapter 5: Configuring Text
Displayed On-Screen
Display or hide dome status information
Display or hide camera, preset, pattern, area or alarm name
information
Display diagnostic information or “splash” screen during dome
reset
Display direction indicators
Assign names to camera, presets, patterns, areas, and alarms
Reset all names to factory defaults
Set text attributes (outline and translucent characters)
Chapter 6: Configuring Language and
Password Settings
Choose the language for the menus and prompts
Set a password to limit access to the Dome Configuration
Utility
Enable or disable password protection
Chapter 7: Displaying Dome
Information
Display dome version information
Display dome performance statistics
Using the Dome Configuration Utility 1–7