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DeltaDome™Surveillance Camera
Configuration Utility
Operator’s Manual
Version 2.04

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION CAUTION
Equipment changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, the party
responsible for FCC compliance, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment and could create a hazardous
condition.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules for Class A digital devices when installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual. Following these rules provides reasonable protection against harmful interference from
equipment operated in a commercial area. This equipment should not be installed in a residential area as it can radiate
radio frequency energy that could interfere with radio communications, a situation the user would have to fix at their own
expense.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
A Software License Agreement appears in Appendix B of this manual. Please read it carefully. Using the
DeltaDome Surveillance Camera Configuration Utility software indicates that you accept the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
Copyright 1999
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without written permission from Sensormatic®Electronics
Corporation.
AD, American Dynamics, DeltaDome, and the AD logo are trademarks of Sensormatic Electronics Corporation. Other
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PN- 8000-2612-02, Rev. C BSL 3/99

Table of Contents
BEFORE YOU BEGIN .........................................................................................................V
What’s In This Manual? ...................................................................................................................................vi
Text Conventions.............................................................................................................................................vi
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................................ vii
Getting Help.................................................................................................................................................... vii
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED .................................................................................. 1-1
What Is the Dome Configuration Utility?....................................................................................................... 1-2
Starting the Configuration Utility ................................................................................................................... 1-2
Moving Around the Screen and Selecting Choices ...................................................................................... 1-3
Exiting the Utility ........................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Password Protection..................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Restoring Factory Settings ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
Where To Go Next........................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Keeping Records .......................................................................................................................................... 1-6
CHAPTER 2: PAN, TILT, AND ZOOM OPTIONS............................................................. 2-1
Overview of Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Settings .................................................................................................... 2-2
Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature ............................................................................................................. 2-2
Setting the Zoom Stop Factors..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting the First Zoom Stop...................................................................................................................... 2-3
Changing the Maximum Zoom Setting ..................................................................................................... 2-4
What To Do Next .......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
CHAPTER 3: CAMERA AND LENS FUNCTIONS............................................................ 3-1
Overview of Camera and Lens Function Settings ........................................................................................ 3-2
Setting Line Lock .......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Automatic Gain Control Settings................................................................................................................... 3-3
Setting the AGC Mode.............................................................................................................................. 3-4
Changing the AGC Manual Gain Setting .................................................................................................. 3-4
Adjusting White Balance............................................................................................................................... 3-5
Setting the Automatic White Balance Feature.......................................................................................... 3-6
Changing the Red and Blue Settings........................................................................................................ 3-6
What To Do Next .......................................................................................................................................... 3-8

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CHAPTER 4: ALARMS, AREAS, AND HOME SETTINGS...............................................4-1
Overview of Alarms, Areas, and Home Position Settings .............................................................................4-2
Configuring Alarm Actions.............................................................................................................................4-2
Assigning Alarm Actions ...........................................................................................................................4-3
Configuring Normal Input States ...................................................................................................................4-5
Setting Normal Input States ......................................................................................................................4-6
Setting the Home Position.........................................................................................................................4-7
Setting Area Boundaries .........................................................................................................................4-10
Programming Presets .................................................................................................................................4-11
Setting Presets ........................................................................................................................................4-12
What To Do Next ........................................................................................................................................4-14
CHAPTER 5: ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY SETTINGS..................................................5-1
Overview of On-Screen Text Display Settings ..............................................................................................5-2
Displaying or Hiding Status Information ........................................................................................................5-2
Displaying or Hiding Name Information.........................................................................................................5-3
Changing the Display of All Name Information .........................................................................................5-4
Changing the Display of Selected Name Information ...............................................................................5-5
Displaying Diagnostic Tests During Reset ....................................................................................................5-6
Assigning or Changing Name Information ....................................................................................................5-7
Setting Names...........................................................................................................................................5-7
Changing Text Display Attributes ................................................................................................................5-10
What To Do Next ........................................................................................................................................5-12
CHAPTER 6: LANGUAGE AND PASSWORD SETTINGS...............................................6-1
Overview of Language and Password Settings.............................................................................................6-2
Selecting a Language....................................................................................................................................6-2
Working with Passwords...............................................................................................................................6-4
Setting or Changing the Dome Password .................................................................................................6-4
Enabling or Disabling Password Protection ..............................................................................................6-5
What To Do Next ..........................................................................................................................................6-6
APPENDIX A: RECORDS ................................................................................................ A-1
APPENDIX B: SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................................................... B-1

Before You Begin
In This Preface:
•What’s In This Manual?
•Documentation Conventions
•Related Information
•Getting Help

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What’s In This Manual?
This manual is organized as follows:
•Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes how to use the DeltaDome surveillance camera
configuration utility.
•Chapter 2, Pan, Tilt and Zoom Options, describes how to set the “flip” feature and zoom
stop settings for the dome.
•Chapter 3, Camera and Lens Functions, describes how to set the line lock to prevent
vertical rolling and how to set the automatic gain control and adjust the white balance.
•Chapter 4, Alarms, Areas and Home Settings, describes how to assign presets or patterns
and set the normal state for alarm inputs. You can specify whether or not a pattern or
preset should run after defined periods of inactivity. In addition, you can also set the
boundaries for up to 16 areas and program presets.
•Chapter 5, On-Screen Text Display Settings, describes how to enable or disable the
display of status, name and diagnostic information associated with the camera dome. It
also provides instructions for setting or changing the names of areas, presets, patterns,
alarms, and the dome. You can also set the appearance of text displayed by the camera
dome.
•Chapter 6, Language and Password Settings, describes how set the language for the
menus and prompts. It also describes how to set and enable a password to prevent
unauthorized use of the configuration utility.
IMPORTANT
If Portuguese is the selected language, the characters “ã”and “õ” will not
be displayed on the screen. This is due to a limitation of the text overlay
chip.
•Appendix A, Records, provides a convenient place for listing the configuration
information associated with your camera dome.
•Appendix B, Software License Agreement, lists the terms and conditions for using this
product.
Text Conventions
This book uses text in different ways to identify different kinds of information.
Italics Used for terms specific to your system, and
text that requires emphasis, for example
Preset
Monospace Used for menu selections or settings, for
example, On-screen Text Display
Bold Used for names of buttons, for example,
Focus Near

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Note Special notes are separated by ruled lines, like this.
Related Documents
Other sources provide supplemental information about your DeltaDome surveillance camera.
These sources serve to enhance your understanding of the product and its use.
•The DeltaDome Surveillance Camera Configuration Utility Quick Reference Guide
(8000-2613-02) provides a brief overview of how to use the configuration utility.
•The DeltaDome Surveillance Camera Installation and Service Guide (8000-2616-01)
provides specific information about the wiring and physical set up of the camera dome.
•The DeltaDome Surveillance Camera Manchester User Instructions (8000-2614-01)
describes the special programming features available with the Manchester protocol.
Getting Help
If you have a question about operation of this product, and you cannot find the answer in this
document, consult with your supervisor. If your question has not been answered, you can
contact the AD/Sensormatic CCTV System Division at 800-442-2225 (or 914-348-3479).

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NOTES:

CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
In This Chapter
•What Is the Dome Configuration Utility?
•Starting the Configuration Utility
•Moving Around the Screen and Making Selections
•Exiting the Utility
•Password Protection
•Restoring Factory Settings
•Where To Go Next

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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 menu using a keystroke combination. Refer to your
keyboard or Touch Tracker®operating instructions for the locations of the buttons referenced
in this document.
The utility provides settings relating to camera functions, alarms, text display, and password
protection. Some items supplement similar features that may be available through your
controller.
Starting the Configuration Utility
To start the configuration utility, do the following:
1. Select the dome that you need to configure. Refer to the controller operating instructions
for specific information.
2. Do one of the following:
•If the dome is installed in a SensorNet or RS-422 network, press and hold Iris Open, press
and hold Focus Near or Focus Far, then press Zoom Out.
•If the dome is installed in a Manchester network, turn the key switch to Prog (or disable
the system lock on the Touch Tracker), enter 66, then press Set Shot.
The following text appears on the monitor:
DOME CONFIGURATION MENU
PAN/TILT/ZOOM OPTIONS
CAMERA / LENS FUNCTIONS
ALARMS / AREAS / HOME
ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY
LANGUAGE / PASSWORD
EXIT AND SAVE CHANGES
QUIT WITHOUT SAVING
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Figure 1-1: Dome Configuration Menu
Note 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 Password Protection on
page 1-4.
Highlight Bar:
Move with Tilt
control.

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Moving Around the Screen and Selecting Choices
All screens in the configuration utility use the same controls to move the highlight bar around
the screen and to make selections. For combination keystrokes, press and hold each button in
sequence, then release. Refer to your controller operating instructions for the locations
of the buttons.
Note: Where no specific Focus button is listed, either Focus Near or Focus Far may be
used.
Function Control
Starts the configuration utility (SensorNet or
RS-422 only)
Iris Open, Focus, then
Zoom Out
Starts the configuration utility (Manchester
only)
Key switch to Prog, 66, then
Set Shot
Saves changes and exits the utility from any
screen1
Iris Close, then Focus
Moves highlight bar to the previous item on
the screen
Tilt Up
Moves highlight bar to the next item on the
screen
Tilt Down
Moves highlight bar to the next position
right
Pan Right
Moves highlight bar to the next position left Pan Left
Selects the highlighted item on the screen Focus Far
Increases the value of the selected field or
displays the next choice for the field.
During naming, moves the cursor to the right
of the current character in the name.
Zoom In
(Zoom Tele)
Decreases the value of the selected field, or
displays the previous choice for the field.
During naming, moves the cursor to the left
of the current character in the name.
Zoom Out
(Zoom Wide)
Exiting the Utility
When you finish working with the configuration utility, you can save your changes and exit
the utility by pressing and holding Iris Close, then pressing Focus Near or Focus Far.2
1This command is not supported with Manchester.
2Not supported with Manchester.

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From the Dome Configuration Menu, you have two choices for exiting the utility: Exit
and Save Changes or Quit Without Saving. Use the Tilt control to move the highlight bar
up and down on the screen.
•If you want to keep the changes you made, move the highlight bar to Exit and Save
Changes, then press Focus Far. The utility closes.
•If you want to exit without making changes, highlight Quit Without Saving, then press
Focus Far. The following prompt appears on the screen:
Data Not Saved. Quit Anyway?
No
Press Zoom In or Zoom Out to toggle the setting. If you want to cancel the changes, select
Yes, then press Focus Far. If you want to keep the changes, select No, then press Focus
Far. If you choose No, the Dome Configuration Menu is displayed.
Note If areas are programmed, you cannot restore the old area boundaries by
quitting without saving changes from the Dome Configuration Menu.
Areas are the only settings that will not be restored by selecting Quit
Without Saving.
Password Protection
To prevent unauthorized users from starting the configuration utility, you can enable
password protection.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 / -
ENTER PASSWORD
PASSWORD:
CONTINUE
CANCEL
Figure 1-2: Enter Password Screen
This will require users to enter the password before the Dome Configuration Menu will
display. The password may be from 1 to 8 characters long.
•Use the Pan or Tilt control move the cursor around the character field.
•Press Focus Far to enter the highlighted character.
Blank space
character.
Asterisks (*)
appear here with
each character
selected.

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•Press Zoom In to move the cursor in the Password field to the right;
press Zoom Out to move the cursor in the Password field to the left.
As each character in the password is selected, asterisks (*) appear in the Password field.
When you have finished entering the password, use the Tilt control to move the highlight bar
to Continue, then press Focus Far. If the password has been correctly entered, the Dome
Configuration Menu appears. If the password was not entered correctly, the Enter
Password screen remains on the monitor.
If you do not want to start the configuration utility, use the Tilt control to move the highlight
bar to Cancel, then press Focus Far.
IMPORTANT
If you forget the password, contact technical support for instructions about
overriding the existing password.
Restoring Factory Settings
Note Selecting Reset to Factory Settings from the Dome Configuration
Menu does not change the following settings: Camera Name, Alarm Names,
Area Names, Preset Names, Pattern Names, Area Boundaries, and Presets.
To reset names to the default settings, refer to Chapter 5, On-Screen Text
Display Settings.
Some screens provide a choice to Reset to Factory Settings. This choice applies only to
those settings currently displayed on the screen. To reset all configuration settings, choose
Reset to Factory Settings from the Dome Configuration Menu. You will see the
following prompt:
Reset to Factory Settings
No
Press Zoom In or Zoom Out to toggle the setting. If you want to restore the factory settings,
select Yes, then press Focus Far. If you do not want to restore the factory settings, select No,
then press Focus Far.

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Where To Go Next
Now that you understand how to start and work with the 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: Pan, Tilt, and
Zoom Options
•Set the “flip” feature (rotates dome 180°)
•Set first zoom stop (16X or 24X) and
maximum zoom stop (up to 128X)
Chapter 3: Camera and Lens
Functions
•Set line lock (prevents vertical rolling when
camera is switched)
•Enable automatic or manual gain settings
•Enable automatic or manual white balance
settings (red and blue values)
Chapter 4: Alarms, Areas, and
Home Settings
•Set alarm actions (preset, pattern, or no
action)
•Configure normal input states for alarms
(open or closed)
•Send input states to host controller
•Set “home” position for dome
•Program area boundaries
•Program presets
Chapter 5: On-Screen Text
Display Settings
•Display or hide dome status information
•Display or hide camera, preset, pattern, area
or alarm name information
•Display diagnostic information or firmware
version information during dome reset
•Assign names to camera, presets, patterns,
areas, and alarms
•Reset all names to factory defaults
•Set text attributes (outline and translucent
characters)
Chapter 6: Language and
Password Settings
•Choose the language for the menus and
prompts
•Set password
•Enable or disable password feature
Keeping Records
Appendix A, Records, summarizes the default values for each configuration setting. In
addition, it provides space for writing information about the settings you change. Be sure to
keep records for each DeltaDome surveillance camera installed at your facility.

CHAPTER 2
Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Options
In This Chapter
•Overview of Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Settings
•Setting the “Flip” Feature
•Setting Zoom Stop Factors
•What To Do Next

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Overview of Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Settings
When Pan/Tilt/Zoom Options is selected from the Dome Configuration Menu, the
following screen appears:
PAN / TILT / ZOOM OPTIONS
PROPORTIONAL FLIP OFF
1ST ZOOM STOP X 24
MAX TOTAL ZOOM X 128
EXIT
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Figure 2-1: Pan / Tilt / Zoom Screen
From this screen you can, enable or disable the flip feature and set the first zoom stop and
maximum zoom settings.
•To move the highlight bar, use the Tilt control.
•Pressing Zoom Out or Zoom In changes value of the selected setting.
•If you want to save your changes, move the highlight bar to Exit, then press Focus Far
to return to the Dome Configuration Menu.
•If you want to change the settings for this screen to the factory defaults, move the
highlight bar to Reset to Factory Settings, then press Focus Far.
Setting the Automatic “Flip” Feature
The automatic (or proportional) “flip” feature allows the dome to automatically turn 180-
degrees when the camera tilts to its lower limit and stays in that position for a brief delay.
The duration of the delay is inversely proportional to the tilt speed.
When the dome flips (rotates), the camera starts moving upward as long as the tilt control is
kept in the down position. Once the tilt control is released, the control returns to its normal
operational mode. The flip feature is useful when you need to track someone who walks
directly beneath the dome and continues on the other side.
When the flip feature is disabled, the dome stops when the tilt down stop is reached.
To change the flip setting:
1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom Options from the Dome Configuration Menu.
The highlight bar appears on the Proportional Flip setting.
Highlight Bar:
Move with Tilt
control

Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Options 2-3
2. Press Zoom Out or Zoom In to toggle the setting.
•If you want the flip feature enabled, select On.
•If you want the flip feature disabled, select Off.
The default setting is Off.
3. Do one of the following:
•If you want to make changes to the zoom stop settings, continue with Setting the
Zoom Stop Factors on page 2-3.
•If you are finished making changes, press and hold Iris Close, then press Focus
Near or Focus Far to save your changes and exit the utility.1
•If you want to make changes to other settings, use the Tilt control to move the
highlight bar to Exit, then press Focus Far. The Dome Configuration Menu
appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 2-5.
Setting the Zoom Stop Factors
Zoom stop factors define how to partition the zoom function.
For example, you set the first zoom stop to 16X and the maximum zoom stop to 112X. If the
current zoom factor is less than 16X, pressing Zoom In continuously causes the zoom to stop
at 16X. If the current zoom factor is 16X (or greater), pressing Zoom In continuously causes
the zoom to stop at 112X. The second zoom stop will be in effect until the zoom factor is
reduced to less than the first stop zoom factor (16X) and the zoom button is released for one
second or longer.
The margin of error for the zoom stop factor is ±2X for the dome.
Setting the First Zoom Stop
1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom Options from the Dome Configuration Menu.
2. Use the Tilt control to move the highlight bar to the 1st Zoom Stop X setting.
3. Press Zoom Out or Zoom In to change the setting.
•If you want the first zoom stop to be 16X magnification, select 16.
•If you want the first zoom stop to be 24X magnification, select 24.
The default setting is 24X.
4. Do one of the following:
•If you want to change the maximum zoom setting, continue with Changing the
Maximum Zoom Setting on page 2-4.
•If you want to make changes to the flip setting, refer to Setting the Automatic
“Flip” Feature on page 2-2.
•If you are finished making changes, press and hold Iris Close, then press Focus
Near or Focus Far to save your changes and exit the utility.2
1This command is not supported with Manchester.

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•If you want to make changes to other settings, use the Tilt control to move the
highlight bar to Exit, then press Focus Far. The Dome Configuration Menu
appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 2-5.
Changing the Maximum Zoom Setting
1. Select Pan/Tilt/Zoom Options from the Dome Configuration Menu.
2. Use the Tilt control to move the highlight bar to the Max Total Zoom X setting.
The values for the setting are: 32X, 48X, 64X, 80X, 96X, 112X and 128X
magnification.
The default setting is 64X.
3. Press Zoom Out to decrease the value of the setting.
Press Zoom In to increase the value of the setting.
4. Do one of the following:
•If you want to make changes to the flip setting, refer to Setting the Automatic
“Flip” Feature on page 2-2.
•If you want to make changes to the first zoom stop, refer to Setting the First
Zoom Stop on page 2-3.
•If you are finished making changes, press and hold Iris Close, then press Focus
Near or Focus Far to save your changes and exit the utility.
•If you want to make changes to other settings, use the Tilt control to move the
highlight bar to Exit, then press Focus Far. The Dome Configuration Menu
appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page 2-5.
2This command is not supported with Manchester.

Pan, Tilt, and Zoom Options 2-5
What To Do Next
When you select Exit from the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Options screen, the Dome Configuration
Menu appears.
DOME CONFIGURATION MENU
PAN/TILT/ZOOM OPTIONS
CAMERA / LENS FUNCTIONS
ALARMS / AREAS / HOME
ON-SCREEN TEXT DISPLAY
LANGUAGE / PASSWORD
EXIT AND SAVE CHANGES
QUIT WITHOUT SAVING
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Figure 2-2: Dome Configuration Menu
From this screen you can:
•Select an option to make additional changes. These topics are covered in
chapters 2 through 6.
•Save the changes you made and exit the utility. This topic is covered in
Chapter 1.
•Exit the utility without saving changes. This topic is covered in Chapter 1.
•Restore all settings to the factory defaults. This topic is covered in Chapter 1.
Use the Tilt control to move the highlight bar to selection you want to use, then press Focus
Far. Refer to the related chapter for additional information.
Covered in Chapter 2
Covered in Chapter 3
Covered in Chapter 4
Covered in Chapter 5
Covered in Chapter 6
Covered in Chapter 1