GE IDP-1111 User manual

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FCC compliance his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Contents
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Conventions used in this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
Safety terms and symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s new in this release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Changed protocol switch assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Moving camera assemblies between domes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2. Accessing the programming interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When is logging on necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting from a keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3. Programming tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Joystick modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Joystick as simulated mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Joystick as PTZ controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the graphical keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Inactivity timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Keypad shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4. Basic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming presets from the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming presets with the programming interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ShadowTours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Chapter 5. Advanced programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Confirming settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Memory page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Passcode page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Title/Date page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Network page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preferences page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Camera menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Privacy Masks page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Settings page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Actions menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Presets page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ShadowTours page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Macros page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Areas page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Time schedule page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Alarms menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Programming tips for dome alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Summary page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Contact Setup page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Priority page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Display page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Relay Status page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Command Map page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Power-on and Resume page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Speeds/Tracking page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Diagnostics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Status page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Logs page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 6. System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Controllers and commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Autopan limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Keypad limitations for calling up presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rebooting versus resetting a dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rebooting the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Resetting the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Chapter 7. Troubleshooting, maintenance, support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Identifying a dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Troubleshooting your Legend system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Updating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Contacting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Online publication library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appendix A. System defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Default programming settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Default title positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Appendix B. Compatible commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Additionally supported Pelco D and Pelco P commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Additionally supported Tyco/AD commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Additionally supported Ultrak commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Appendix C. Software upgrade instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Required equipment (not provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Two upgrade anomalies with v2.1.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Upgrading from v1.8.5 to v1.8.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Upgrading from v1.8.6 to v2.1.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Preface
This is the GE Legend User Manual for all models with v2.1.9 software. This document includes an overview
of the product and detailed instructions explaining:
• how to program; and
• how to operate.
There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.
To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifications:
• a basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components; and
• a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections.
Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before installing or operating this product.
The most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our website. Refer to Online
publication library on page 8 for instructions on accessing our online publication library.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation.
Conventions used in this document
The following conventions are used in this document:
Safety terms and symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
Bold Menu items and buttons.
Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms.
File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other GUI elements.
Titles of books and various documents.
Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL addresses.
Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.
Programming or coding sequences.
CAUTION: Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.

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References
If you want to investigate related topics, these other documents may prove helpful:
• GE Security. Legend v2.1.9 Software Upgrade Installation Instructions (1054754)
• GE Security. Legend AHC Retrofit Installation Instructions (1055588)
• GE Security. Legend Installation Manual (1052026)
• GE Security. KTD-405 Controller Keypad User Manual (1036547)
• GE Security. Networking Cable Types Technical Reference Guide (1047213)

This chapter provides an overview of your Legend dome system and what is new
in this release of the product. Refer to the Legend Installation Manual (1052026)
for the detailed product contents and system requirements.
In this chapter:
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s new in this release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Changed protocol switch assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 1 Introduction

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Product overview
Legend™ is a line of advanced PTZ domes. Besides powerful cameras, Legend domes feature SilkTrak™
direct-drive positioning for smoother camera travel, a graphical programming interface (Figure 1) for easier
customization of camera settings, passcodes for protection against unauthorized access, and an Ethernet
connection for flashing software upgrades over a standard IP network using a standard web browser.
The Legend protocol is backward compatible with the Digiplex protocol. You can replace older domes in an
existing Digiplex system with Legend domes. You must, however, replace the entire dome (camera and
housing). The hardware is not backward compatible.
The end-user’s system administrator and/or the installer will do the programming. Be aware that the installer
may have enabled passcodes for the system during installation by specifying them. There are no passcodes by
default.
For additional details, refer to the data sheet and the Legend Installation Manual (1052026) for product
specifications and installation instructions.
Figure 1. Main menu of the graphical programming interface
CAUTION: When flashing software upgrades to the dome over a standard IP network via the dome's Ethernet
connection, ensure that the network is secured from unauthorized access. Consider connecting the
Ethernet cable only when you are flashing the dome, unless you have the dome connected to a secure,
isolated network.

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What’s new in this release
The major changes to this release of the Legend software are:
• time scheduling added (Time schedule page on page 57);
• image freeze on presets added (Edit page on page 44);
• Pelco D (autobaud), Pelco P, and Tyco/AD (RS-422) (Appendix B, Compatible commands) protocols
added (Table 2 on page 4)1;
• streaming position reporting added when data is connected to the AUX RS-485 connections;
• alarm reporting added for the Impac (RS-485) and Tyco/AD (RS-422) protocols; and
• overall performance increased.
Note: The Pelco D autobaud protocol provides autobaud detection between 2400, 4800, and 9600 baud. Alarm
reporting is a nonprogrammable feature. Refer to the protocol’s manual for details. Streaming position
reporting is disabled when the protocol switch is set to A for the Tyco/AD protocol. On-request position
reporting continues to be available with the Impac (RS-485) protocol delivered through the MAIN RS-485
connections. It is not in ASCII format as is the streaming position reporting data.
If you purchased a v2.1.9 or later Legend dome, then you have the new AHC (active housing card) that is
required for some of the recent software changes. If you are upgrading a Legend dome that has an earlier
version of software, you may or may not have to retrofit the dome with a new AHC. It depends upon what
features you want to use. The most commonly used features do not require the new AHC.
Table 1 lists what software upgrade changes are usable with the current AHC and which are usable if you
retrofit the AHC.
If you need to retrofit the AHC, it can be retrofitted in the field. Contact GE Technical Support for one AHC
retrofit it per dome. See Appendix C, Software upgrade instructions.
1. The version numbers of these protocols are as follows: Pelco D as documented in the Pelco Engineering Design Standard
numbered TF-0002 version 1 rev 1; Tyco/AD as documented in the American Dynamics user guide numbered 8000-2694-01
rev. B; and Ultrak as documented in the Diamond Electronics FastScan/SmartScan Communication Protocol Document
dated August 13, 1994.
Table 1. Upgrade features available with and without retrofitting the AHC
Upgrade software only Upgrade software and retrofit AHC
Time scheduling Time scheduling
Image freeze on presets Image freeze on presets
Pelco D and Pelco P protocols Pelco D and Pelco P protocols
Tyco/AD protocol
Streaming position reporting with AUX RS-485
Alarm reporting with Impac (RS-485) Alarm reporting with Impac (RS-485)
Alarm reporting with Tyco/AD (RS-422)
Increased performance Increased performance

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Changed protocol switch assignments
With the addition of new protocols, the assignments of the rotary protocol switch have changed.
Be aware that if you were using Pelco D 2400 baud protocol, which was originally assigned to switch 6, you
will need to change the DIP switch setting in the housing. It is now incorporated into the Pelco D autobaud
protocol and assigned to switch 9.
Here are the new protocol switch assignments.
Table 2. Protocol switch assignments
Switch Protocol
0 Digiplex (RS-422) @ 4800 baud
1 Impac (RS-485) @ 9600 baud
2Forfutureuse
3Forfutureuse
4Forfutureuse
5 ASCII @ 9600 baud
6Forfutureuse
7 Ultrak @ 9600 baud (even parity)
8 Pelco P @ 4800 baud
9 Pelco D autobaud @ 2400, 4800, and 9600
A Tyco/AD (RS-422) @ 4800 baud
BForfutureuse
CForfutureuse
DForfutureuse
EForfactoryuse
FForfactoryuse

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Moving camera assemblies between domes
Legend domes consist of two primary operational components: the housing cards mounted up in the housing
and the camera assembly (PTZ unit). So that camera assemblies can be replaced quickly without
reprogramming custom settings, all memory for IP addresses and programmable operations, such as presets
and tours, are stored in the housings. If you move camera assemblies that are loaded with different software
versions between housings, you need to be aware of the behavioral differences that you can expect to see.
Refer to Table 3.
Table 3. Behavioral differences seen when cameras loaded with different software versions are replaced in housings
Software version
of existing
camera assembly
Software version
of replacement
camera assembly
Change in boot up and
memory behavior Intervention required
1.8.5 1.8.5 Boot-up time remains the
same and memory is
preserved.
No user intervention is required. The new camera
assembly will inherit all of the settings from the
previous camera assembly.
1.8.5 2.1.X Boot-up time may be longer for
the initial boot up and memory
is preserved.
No user intervention is required. Any housing data
formatted with v1.8.5 will be migrated
automatically to v2.1.X during the initial boot up.
These settings will then be stored in the housing
memory. All custom settings are preserved.
2.1.X 1.8.5 Boot-up time may be longer
and memory of custom
settings is lost. All custom
settings will revert to factory
defaults.
Some user intervention may be required. Any
housing data formatted with v2.1.X is ignored, but
not erased. If the housing contains settings with
v1.8.5, then they will be used. Otherwise, factory
default settings are enabled.
BE AWARE: Storing data in this scenario may
create setting conflicts and indeterminate results
when a camera assembly formatted with v2.1.x is
again placed into the housing. It is recommended
to erase all settings if a housing is inserted with
camera assemblies containing v.2.1X followed by
v1.8.5 followed by v2.1.X. To erase all settings, see
Memory page on page 22.
2.1.X 2.1.X Boot-up time remains the
same and memory is
preserved.
No user intervention is required. The new camera
assembly will inherit all of the settings from the
previous camera assembly.

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This chapter provides instructions for accessing the dome’s programming
interface. Logging on may not be necessary.
When is logging on necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting from a keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2 Accessing the programming
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When is logging on necessary
If passcodes were turned on (that is, specified) during installation or later, access to the programming interface
will be passcode-protected and you will have to log on to the dome to program it. Otherwise, you will be taken
directly to the main programming page from the keypad. The passcodes control who has access to the features
of your dome. See Passcode page on page 23.
Starting from a keypad
The steps for accessing the programming interface from all GE keypads are similar. The following procedure is
based on the KTD-405 keypad, which is currently GE’s most popular keypad. Exceptions to the procedure for
other GE keypads are noted. You can also use the GE KTD-400 and KTD-404/304 keypads and other
manufacturers’ keypads and controllers using the Pelco D (autobaud), Pelco P, Tyco/AD (RS-422), Ultrak,
Impac (RS-485), and ASCII protocols. When using these other protocols, all common commands used for
accessing programming, operating the joystick and iris key on the keypad, and controlling presets are
supported by the Legend protocol. For an up-to-date list of compatible keypads and protocols, please contact
your GE sales representative or Technical Support.
To access the programming interface from a KTD-405 keypad:
1. At the normal display, press and hold the set
( ) key on the keypad until you hear a
beep and the programming code display
appears on the keypad’s LCD.
Figure 2. Normal display (programming interface accessed)
2. At the ENTER PROGRAMMING CODE
display, enter the programming access code
by pressing the 9, 5, 1, and seq keys.
This code is the same for all GE keypads.
Figure 3. ENTER PROGRAMMING CODE display
3. At the equipment selection display, press 3
to select CAMERA (keypad v1.2.09 or later)
or CAMERA/RCVR (keypad v1.1.06 or
earlier).
If you have an older keypad (v1.1.06 or
earlier), you will have a second equipment
selection display, at which you need to press
1for CYBERDOME.
Figure 4. Equipment selection display
CAMERA 1
MONITOR 1
ENTER PROGRAMMING
CODE: _
1=SWITCHER/MPLX 2=ALARMS
3=CAMERA EXIT
1=SWITCHER/MPLX 2=ALARMS
3=CAMERA/RCVR EXIT
1=CYBERDOME 2=PTZ
3=AUXILIARY BACK
v1.2.09
or later
v1.1.06
or
earlier
}

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4. At the ENTER CAMERA SITE NUMBER
display, enter the number for the camera site
you are programming. This is a 3-digit
number (for example, 007, 021, 243).
You can enter one, two, or three digits and
press set ( ).
Figure 5. ENTER CAMERA SITE NUMBER display
5. Continue entering commands with the
joystick.
Figure 6. SEE MONITOR FOR MENUS display
6. If passcodes are turned on, they are required. Select your passcode level and enter your passcode
(Figure 7). You will be taken to the main programming page. If passcodes are turned off, they are not
required and you will be taken directly to the main programming page.
From the main programming page, you can access any programming parameters that are allowed by
your passcode.
Figure 7. Log on (if passcode required) and main programming pages
ENTER CAMERA SITE
NUMBER ___ BACK
SEE MONITOR FOR MENUS
HOLD SEQ (3 SEC) TO EXIT

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This chapter provides instructions for how to use the keypad joystick and
graphical programming interface to program domes.
In this chapter:
Joystick modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Joystick as simulated mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Joystick as PTZ controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the graphical keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inactivity timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keypad shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3 Programming tools

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Joystick modes
While you are in the graphical programming interface, the joystick of your keypad operates in two modes
depending upon what your current action is. While moving among the menus of the programming interface, the
joystick is a simulated mouse and you enter commands using the joystick. While controlling live video, the
joystick is a PTZ controller. So, whenever you are positioning titles or privacy masks, or programming live video
features such as presets and ShadowTours, the joystick is a PTZ controller, in which case, you will use the
keypad’s keys to enter commands.
Joystick as simulated mouse
When the joystick is simulating a mouse within the programming interface, it can move the cursor, move a
title, or make a selection in the menus.
Moving the cursor or a title
To move the cursor (onscreen arrow) across the menus, or to move a title across the screen during title positioning,
push or pull the joystick in any direction. The farther you move the joystick, the faster the cursor will move.
Making a selection
To make a selection in the menus, place the cursor over a menu, button, checkbox, item in a list, or arrow of a
drop-down box by pushing or pulling the joystick in any direction, then twist the knob on the joystick.
Figure 8. Twisting the joystick knob to make selection
You can also use the zoom+/- key on the keypad to make selections.
Joystick as PTZ controller
When the joystick is controlling the PTZ movements of the camera within the programming interface, use the
keypad’s keys to enter the save and cancel programming commands.
Saving live video programming
To save live video programming, such as positioned titles, privacy masks, presets, and ShadowTours, press the
iris + or the set ( ) key on the keypad.
Canceling live video programming
To cancel live video programming, such as positioned titles, privacy masks, presets, and ShadowTours, press
the iris - or the esc key on the keypad.