HIK VISION 5 Inch Network High Speed Dome User manual

5 Inch Medium Speed Dome
User Manual
V2.0.0
2010-01

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This manual is applicable to 5 Inch Medium Speed Dome.
This manual may contain several technically incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to change without notice.
The updates will be added into the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described
in the manual.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution
measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”:
Warnings: Neglecting any of the warnings may cause serious injury or death.
Cautions: Neglecting any of the cautions may cause injury or equipment damage.
Warnings Follow these safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions to
prevent potential injury or material
damage.
Warnings
1. In the use of the product, you must be strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
2. Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The standard of the power adapter is AC24V/3A.
3. Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat or fire hazard.
4. Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected on the power socket.
5. When the product is installed on wall or ceiling, the device shall be firmly fixed.
6. If smoke, odors or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact the
service center.
7. If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the
camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
Warnings
1. Do not drop the dome or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment
installation on vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment damage).
2. Do not place the dome in extremely hot, cold (the operating temperature shall be -30°C ~ +65°C), dusty or damp locations, or fire or
electrical shock will occur otherwise.
3. The dome cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
4. Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as heater or radiator is forbidden (ignorance can
cause fire danger).
5. Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction
however), and affecting the endurance of CCD at the same time.
6. Please use the provided glove when open up the dome cover, avoid direct contact with the dome cover, because the acidic sweat of
the fingers may erode the surface coating of the dome cover.
7. Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the dome cover, not to use alkaline detergents.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Brief Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Description..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Outline ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Functions ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Operation Instructions................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Power-up Action ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Basic Operations............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Presets with Special Functions ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Label Display................................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 Menu Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 MAIN MENUS............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 DOME SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2.1 SYSTEM PARAMETER SETUP......................................................................................................11
3.2.2 CAMERA SETUP ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.3 PTZ PARAMETER SETUP ............................................................................................................. 14
3.2.4 PRESETS.......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.5 PATROL SETUP............................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.6 TASK SETUP ................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.7 PATTERN SETUP............................................................................................................................ 18
3.3 RESTORE DEFAULTS ............................................................................................................................... 19
3.4 RESTORE CAMERA.................................................................................................................................. 20
3.5 REBOOT DOME......................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix 1 Lightning & Surge Protection................................................................................................................ 21
Appendix 2 RS485 Bus Connection .......................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix 3 24VAC Wire Gauge & Transmission Distance ...................................................................................... 25
Appendix 4 Table of Wire Gauge Standards.............................................................................................................. 26

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Chapter 1 Brief Introduction
1.1 Description
Adopting the high-performance integral dome drive with auto iris, auto white balance and other capabilities, the medium speed dome
is integrated with the built-in pan/tilt unit and the digital receiver. The dome provides Manchester code and wiring failure diagnosis;
with precise drive, it features high reaction sensitivity and reliable running, ensuring superior image stability; it also provides 3D
intelligent positioning capability during the use of client application software. The medium speed dome has become a high-tech
security product in the surveillance field depending on its outstanding performance and full-integral functions.
The dome is designed with power capabilities, including preset, and pan/patrol/tilt/frame/random/panorama/pattern scanning; it also
features manual limit stops, auto flip, backlight compensation, etc. The dome supports PELCO-D, PELCO-P and HIK-Code protocols,
being self-adaptive to different protocols. For ease of operation, the dome address can be assigned either by DIP switch settings or
software; OSD menu allows user to program dome settings, preset settings, pattern settings, etc.
The medium speed dome can be widely applied to various monitoring scenes such as the river, forest, road, railway, airport, harbor, oil
field, sentry, plaza, park, scenic spot, street, station, stadium, etc.
1.2 Outline
Back Bo x
Back Box
Dome Dri ve
Bubble
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1.3 Functions
zOSD Menu
The dome provides OSD menu for setting of dome parameters.
zSelf-adaptive to Multiple Protocols
The dome is compatible with PELCO-D, PELCO-P and HIK-Code protocol, etc., and is capable of being self-adaptive to these
protocols without need of selecting protocol by DIP switch settings.
zKeyboard Control
The pan/tilt movement and zoom actions of dome can be controlled by the control keyboard, DVR, matrix, etc.

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zLimit Stops
The dome can be programmed to move within the limit stops (left/right, up/down) which are configurable by the control keyboard,
DVR or client application software.
zAuto Scan
The dome provides 5 scanning modes: pan scanning, tilt scanning, frame scanning, random scanning and panorama scanning. The
scanning speed can be set by OSD menu from level 1 to 40, with the corresponding speed ranging from 1°/second to 40°/second.
zPreset Freeze Frame
This feature freezes the scene on the monitor when going to a preset. This allows for smooth transition from one preset scene to
another and also guarantees that masked area will not be revealed when going to a preset.
zPresets
Each of the user-definable presets can be programmed to use pan, tilt, camera settings and other settings. When preset is called, the
dome will automatically move to the defined position. User is allowed to add, modify, delete and call each preset.
zLabel Display
The on-screen label of the preset title, azimuth/elevation, zoom and other operations can be programmed by menu and displayed on the
monitor.
zAuto Flip
In manual tracking mode, when a target object goes directly beneath the dome, the dome will automatically rotate 180 degrees in
horizontal direction to maintain continuity of tracking. When the dome rotates (flips), the camera starts moving upward as long as you
continue to hold the joystick in the down position. This function can be realized by image center flip depending on different camera
models. The feature can be enabled/disabled through the menu.
z3D Intelligent Positioning
The speed dome can be controlled with the 2 buttons and scroll of mouse can be used under HIK-Code protocols with devices and
client software. Click on a certain area and the device will move to the scene with corresponding point as the center. When a
rectangular area is selected by left-clicking the mouse, device will move to its center and enlarge it. With right-clicking, the lens will
zoom in, and the scroll can easily make the lens zooming, and mouse operation automatically incorporates zooming effect.
zProportional Pan
Proportional pan automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds in proportion to the amount of zoom. At telephoto zoom
settings, the pan and tilt speeds will be slower for a given amount of joystick deflection than at wide zoom settings. This keeps the
image from moving too fast on the monitor when there is a large amount of zoom.
zAuto Focus
The auto focus enables the camera to focus automatically to maintain clear video images.
zIR Cut Filter
The IR cut filter can be set to Auto, Day and Night.In auto mode, the camera is capable of automatically switching Black & White
mode (Night) and Color mode (Day) with regard to environment lightening conditions. In manual switch mode, user can increase
sensitivity in low light conditions by switching to Black & White mode, while the Color mode is preferred in normal lighting
conditions.
zLow Light Electronic Shutter
The shutter speed will automatically slow down in low illumination conditions to maintain clear video images by extending the
exposure time. The feature can be enabled/disabled by the menu.
zBacklight Compensation (BLC)
If a bright backlight is present, the subjects in the picture may appear dark or as a silhouette. Backlight compensation (BLC) enhances
objects in the center of the picture. The dome uses the center of the picture to adjust the iris. If there is a bright light source outside of
this area, it will wash out to white. The camera will adjust the iris so that the object in the sensitive area is properly exposed.
zWide Dynamic Range (WDR)

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When the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is on, the dome is able to balance the brightest and darkest sections of a scene to
produce a picture that is better balanced in lighting and provides more details.
zWhite Balance (WB)
This feature automatically processes the viewed image to retain color balance over a color temperature range. The default setting for
white balance is AUTO.
zPatrol
The speed dome provides up to 4 patrols. In each patrol, user is allowed to specify the scanning track by a group of user-defined
presets, with the scanning speed between two presets and the dwell time at the preset separately programmable.
zPattern
A pattern is a memorized, repeating series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions that can be recalled with a command from a
controller or automatically by a configured function (park, time task, or power-up). By default the focus and iris are in auto status
during the preset is being memorized.
zPower-off Memory
This feature allows the dome to resume its previous position or status after power is restored. By default setting, the dome supports the
power-off memory capability with the dwell time of 3 minutes.
zManchester Code Self-test
Enable the Manchester code diagnosis capability by setting the positions 4, 5 and 6 of DIP Switch SW2 to ON.
During the use of the Manchester code diagnosis, the corresponding fault code will be displayed on the screen (not available during
park time).
The detailed fault code is defined as below:
Fault Code Description
E0 Normal control
E1 Cable is unconnected
E2
The cable is connected, and data can be normally received, but the address
analysis is incorrect.
E3
The cable is connected, and data can be normally received, but the command
analysis is incorrect.
E4
The cable is connected, and data can be normally received, but the analysis of
address and command is incorrect.
E5
The cable is connected, but the received data does not comply with the
requirements of Manchester code.
zTime Task
A time task is a preconfigured action that can be performed automatically at a specific date and time. The programmable actions
include: preset 1-8, pattern 1-4, patrol 1-4, pan scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, day/night mode or none.
Compass Direction
The dome will show the direction when user manually controls it to rotate. The detailed display information is as below:
Display N NE E SE S SW W NW
Indication North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Northwest
The azimuth zero indicates the north direction.
zRS-485 Failure Diagnostics
In the presence of failure at the transmitting and receiving terminals of RS-485 communications, the speed dome is capable of
performing self-test and detecting the fault results which will be displayed on the screen.
zSoft Baud Rate
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Chapter 2 Operation Instructions
2.1 Power-up Action
After the power is applied, the speed dome will perform self-test action that begins with lens actions and then pan and tilt movement.
After completion of power-up self-test actions, the interface as shown in Figure 2.1 will be displayed on screen for 120 seconds.
The System Information displayed on the screen includes the Dome Address, Protocol, Version and other information. The COM
FORM refers to the baud rate, data bit and stop bit of the dome, e.g., “2400, 8, 1” indicates the dome is configured with the baud rate
of 2400, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Figure 2.1
2.2 Basic Operations
The following operation shall be done with the use of control device or client software. The control devices include control keyboard
and DVR, etc. And the client refers to the client application software. Examples are given here for common operation provided that the
current control system supports following operation. Please refer to Client Software User Manual for detail operation guide.
Pan and tilt movement: move the joystick to the desired direction, or press the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons.
Zoom operation: press ZOOM+/TELE button to make the lens closer and magnify the scene. Press ZOOM-/WIDE button to make
the lens farther and minify the scene.
Focus operation: After FOCUS+/FAR button is pressed, the object far away will become clearer while the object in vicinity will be
ambiguous. After FOCUS-/NEAR button is pressed, the object in vicinity will become clearer while the object far away will become
ambiguous.
In auto focus mode, camera will focus automatically to maintain clear image. This feature can also be achieved by manually as well.
However, after other operation of device, camera will resume auto focus.
Iris operation: press IRIS+/OPEN to enlarge the iris and increase the image brightness. And by pressing IRIS-/CLOSE, the iris will
gradually shrink that decreases image brightness. In auto iris mode, the IRIS+/OPEN and IRIS-/CLOSE buttons are still operable.
However, after finishing other operation by dome, camera will resume auto iris action.
Preset operation:
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numeric keys to call the programmed preset. E.g., the callup of preset 08 can be achieved by pressing PRESET button and then the
numeral 08. Please refer to Section 3.2.4 for the configuration of presets.
Note: The callup of presets, including the presets with special functions, will be restricted by the limit stops if defined. Callup of
presets programmed out of the limit stops will be invalid.
2.3 Presets with Special Functions
The following presets are predefined with special functions:
Call Preset Function Call Preset Function
33 Auto flip 93 Set manual limit stops
34 Pan zero 94 Remote reboot
35 Patrol 1 95 Access main menu
36 Patrol 2 96 Stop a scan
37 Patrol 3 97 Start random scanning
38 Patrol 4 98 Start frame scanning
39 IR cut filter in 99 Start pan scanning
40 IR cut filter out 100 Start tilt scanning
41 Pattern1 101 Start panorama scanning
42 Pattern2 102 Reserved
43 Pattern3 255 Reserved
44 Pattern4
92 Enable limit stops setting
Note: In Manchester code control, the presets predefined with special functions are shown as below:
Set Preset FunctionCall Preset Function
65Remote reboot67Auto flip
66Access main menu70Start pattern1
69Stop programming pattern 71Start pattern2
70Program pattern172Start pattern3
71Program pattern2
72Program pattern3
2.4 Label Display
The dome allows you to configure how labels are displayed on the monitor. The following labels are available:
Zoom: Identifies the amount of magnification.
Direction: Displays compass direction, with the format of NEXXX TXXX.. The XXX following NE refers to the degrees in northeast
direction, while the XXX following T indicates the degrees in vertical position. The north direction can be set by menu. E.g., NE235
T035 indicates the current position of the dome is in 235 degrees in northeast and 35 degrees in vertical position.
Time: Support for time display.

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Chapter 3 Menu Operation
Note: The menu varies depending on camera models.
Menu Tree
MAI N MENUS
<DOME SETUP>
<RESTORE DEFAULTS>
<RESTORE CAMERA >
<REBOOT DOME>
EXIT
DOME SETUP
<SYS PARAMETER SETUP >
<CAMERA SETUP>
<PTZ PARAMETER SETUP>
<PRESET SETUP >
<PATROL SETUP>
<TASK SETUP>
<PATTERN SETUP>
BACK EXI T
SYS PARAMETER SETUP
SOFT ADDR NUM 0
SOFT ADDR OFF
SOFT BAUD RATE 2400
SOFT BAUD OFF
BROADCAST ADDRESS ON
PELCO CHECKSUM ON
<TIME SETUP>
BACK EXI T
SYS PARAMETER SETUP
<PAN ZERO SETUP>
<D ISPL AY SE T UP >
BACK EXI T
Y - M - D 07 01 18
H - M - S 15 33 25
DONE: OPEN
QUIT: CLOSE
DISPLAY SETUP
ZOOM DISPLAY ON
PT DI SPLAY ON
TIME DISPLAY ON
PRESET DISPLAY ON
BACK EXI T
CAMERA SETUP
FOCUS AF
ZOOM LIMIT 18
ZOOM SPEED HIGH
SLOW SHUTTER ON
IRCUT FILTER AUTO
D/N LEVEL N/A
SHAPNESS 9
BACK EXI T
CAMERA SETUP
BLC/ W DR OFF
BLC LEVEL N/A
AE MODE AUTO
IRIS 10
SHUTTER 60
GAIN 1
EXPOSURE COMP 7
BACK EXI T
CAMERA SETUP
WHITE BALANCE AUTO
RED 210
BLUE 150
IMAGE FLIP OFF
FOCUS LIMIT 30CM
INIT LENS OFF
NOISE REDUCE N/A
BACK EXI T
PTZ PARAMETER SETUP
AUTO FLIP ON
PROPORTIONAL PT ON
PARK TIME 5
PARK ACT NONE
SCAN SPEED 30
IMAGE FREEZE OFF
DOME PEED MID
BACK EXI T
PTZ PARAMETER SETUP
LIMITSTOP OFF
<LIMIT SETUP>
<CLEAR LIMIT>
ELEVATION SET ON
BACK EXI T
PRESET SETUP
PRESET NUM 1
<UNDEFINED>
<PRESET PTZ >
<CLEAR PRESET >
BACK EXI T
PATROL SETUP
PATROL NUM 1
<PATROL SETUP>
<PREVIEW PATROL>
<DELE PATROL>
BACK EXI T
NUM PRESET DWELL SPEED
1 0 6 30
2 0 6 30
3 0 6 30
4 0 6 30
5 0 6 30
6 0 6 30
7 0 6 30
DONE: OPEN QUIT:CLOSE
TASK SETUP
TASK NUM 1
TASK ST AT E OFF
TASK ACTION NONE
<TASK TIME>
<TASK PREVIEW>
<TASK CLEAN>
BACK EXI T
WEEK WHOLE WEEK
START<H-M> 00 00
END<H-M> 00 00
DONE:OPEN
QUIT:CLOSE
NUM TIME ACTION STATE
1 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
2 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
3 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
4 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
5 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
6 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
7 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
8 WHO 0 0 0 0 NONE OFF
PATTERN SETUP
PATTERN NUM 1
<PATTERN SETUP>
<PREVIEW PATTERN>
<DELE PATTERN>
SPACE REMAIN 100
BACK EXI T
REMAIN MEMORY 100
DONE:OPEN
QUIT:CLOSE

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3.1 MAIN MENUS
In PELCO-P/D or other PTZ protocols, the main menu can be entered by calling preset 95 through DVR, Keyboard or Client Software,
as shown in Figure 3.1.1. For instance, press the PTZ button on DVR front panel to enter the PTZ control mode, and then press the
REC button followed by numeric 095 to access the main menu; or press the SHOT + numeric 095 and then the Enter button from the
control keyboard to access the main menu.
In HIK-Code protocol, directly press the Menu button on DVR front panel to access the main menu.
Change cursor position through joystick or direction buttons on the front panel of DVR and move the cursor to the selected menu item.
Press IRIS+ to confirm, i.e., operation can be done on this menu options. If current menu contains sub-menu, enter the corresponding
sub-menu.
To perform operation on menu option, the selected number behind menu item can be changed by moving joystick up and down. Press
IRIS+ to confirm and return to previous menu. The same procedure is followed for the next operation for which no description is given.
Select Exit menu option to confirm and exit from menu operation.
Figure 3.1.1
3.2 DOME SETUP
Enter the DOME SETUP menu, as shown in Figure 3.2.1.
Note: Use the Left and Right direction buttons to enter the next page and back to the previous page of the menu if available.
Figure 3.2.1

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3.2.1 SYSTEM PARAMETER SETUP
The SYS PARAMETER SETUP menu is used for displaying the dome drive model, software version, available memory, DIP switch
information, and other diagnostic information. Refer to Figure 3.2.2 and Figure 3.2.3.
zSOFT ADDR
When the soft address is enabled, the speed dome will use the soft address, as shown in Figure3.2.2, with the addresses from 1 to 255
selectable. When the SOFT ADDR option is set to OFF, the hard address set by DIP switch is used; if the address of the control device
is 0, then the speed dome of any address can be controlled as well.
SYS PARAMETER SETUP
SOFT ADDR NUM 0
SOFT ADDR OFF
SOFT BAUD RATE 2400
SOFT BAUD OFF
BROADCAST ADDRESS ON
PELCO CHECKSUM ON
<TIME SETUP>
BACK EXIT
Figure3.2.2 Figure3.2.3
zSOFT BAUD RATE
When the SOFT BAUD option from the menu is set to ON, the speed dome will use the soft baud rate, as shown in Figure 3.2.2, with
2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200 selectable. In this status, it is invalid to set baud rate by DIP switch. When the SOFT BAUD option is set
to OFF, the baud rate can be set by DIP switch.
Note: When the soft baud rate function has been enabled and configured, the dome will reboot to activate the settings; and when the
soft baud rate function is disabled, the dome will reboot as well.
zBROADCASTADDRESS
When the BROADCAST ADDRESS is set to ON, the control device with address 0 is capable of controlling all domes connected to it.
zPELCO CHECKSUM
When the dome in PELCO-P and PELCO-D protocol cannot be controlled, user may enable this function to solve the problem.
zTIME SETUP
The TIME SETUP allows user to set the date and time of the dome. As shown in Figure 3.2.4, the message indicates the current date
and time is 15:33:25 on January 18th , 2007.
Move the joystick of the keyboard or use the Left and Right buttons on DVR front panel to select the option, and move the joystick of
the keyboard or use the Up and Down buttons to modify the value.
Y - M - D 07 01 18
H - M - S 15 33 25
DONE: OPEN
QUIT: CLOSE
Figure 3.2.4

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zPAN ZERO SETUP (North Direction)
Enter the PAN ZERO SETUP menu and then use the joystick of keyboard or the direction buttons on DVR front panel to define the
amount of pan from zero degrees vertical, and finally press the Iris+ button to save settings and exit the current menu.
zDISPLAY SETUP
The DISPLAY SETUP menu is displayed in Figure 3.2.5.
Each item can be set with the separate display time on screen from 2sec, 5sec and 10 sec selectable, or set to be ON or OFF. The preset
display position can overlapped the display positions of azimuth/elevation and zoom. If both of the ZOOM DISPLAY and the PT
DISPLAY are set to ON, then in the preset operation status, the preset label will be displayed all the time; while in other operation
status, the azimuth/elevation and zoom label are displayed all the time.
Figure 3.2.5
3.2.2 CAMERA SETUP
Note:Different dome models are programmed with different Camera Settings menu.
The CAMERA menu is displayed in three pages, as shown in Figure 3.2.6, Figure 3.2.7 and Figure 3.2.8.
Figure3.2.6 Figure3.2.7

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Figure 3.2.8
zFOCUS
The camera provides three focus modes for selection: AF (auto), HAF (half-auto) and MF (manual).
In auto focus mode, the camera will allow the lens to remain in focus when using pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) functions.
In manual focus mode, the focus can be operated manually.
In half-auto focus mode, the camera will remain in a fixed focus position when all PTZ motions are stopped. And when the PTZ
motions are resumed, the camera will focus automatically.
The default setting is AF.
zZOOM LIMIT
Zoom limit allows the user to define a limitation on the amount of telephoto zoom. The settings vary depending on camera model.
Zoom amount＝optical zoom× digital zoom. When the ZOOM LIMIT is set to the minimum value, it indicates the digital zoom is
disabled. The default setting is in the maximum optical zoom.
zZOOM SPEED
Zoom speed allows the user to define the speed at which the dome will go from full wide zoom to the optical zoom, with three levels
selectable: HIGH, MID and LOW. The default setting is HIGH.
zSLOW SHUTTER
The shutter will automatically slow down to obtain clearer figure through exposure time extension under low lightening. The default
setting is ON.
zIRCUT FILTER
The IR cut filter can be set to AUTO, DAY and NIGHT.In auto mode, the camera is capable of automatically switching Black &
White mode (NIGHT) and Color mode (DAY) with regard to environment lightening conditions. In manual switch mode, user can
increase sensitivity in low light conditions by switching to Black & White mode, while the Color mode is preferred in normal lighting
conditions. The default setting is AUTO.
The DAY mode can be set by calling preset 39, and the NIGHT mode set by preset 40.
zD/N LEVEL
The D/N level is the light level at which the IR cut filter switches DAY or NIGHT. Three levels are selectable: HIGH, MID and LOW.
The default setting is MID.
Note: This feature varies depending on camera model.
zSHARPNESS
The sharpness function enhances picture detail by increasing the aperture gain of the camera and sharpening the edges in the picture.
Levels from 1 to 16 are selectable, with the default setting of level 9.
zBLC/WDR
If a bright backlight is present, the subjects in the picture may appear dark or as a silhouette. Backlight compensation (BLC) enhances
objects in the center of the picture. The dome uses the center of the picture to adjust the iris. If there is a bright light source outside of
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When the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is on, the dome is able to balance the brightest and darkest sections of a scene to
produce a picture that is better balanced in lighting and provides more details.
Note: The BLC/WDR feature varies depending on camera model. The default setting is for BLC function.
zBLC LEVEL
This feature is used for adjusting the backlight compensation level.
Note:The feature varies depending on camera model.
zAE MODE
The AE mode can be set to AUTO, IRIS, SHUTTER, GAIN or MANUAL. When it is set to AUTO, the auto iris, auto shutter and auto
gain functions are all enabled; when it is set to IRIS, the iris function adopts the defined value while the auto shutter and auto gain
remain to be enabled; when it is set to SHUTTER, the shutter function adopts the defined value while the auto iris and auto gain
remain to be enabled; and when it is set to GAIN or MANUAL, the gain value can be adjusted, or the iris, gain and shutter values are
all adjustable. The default setting is AUTO.
Note: The Gain or Manual feature varies depending on camera model.
zIRIS
The iris is the lens function that opens and closes the iris in response to changing light conditions, with the numeric values from 0 to
17 selectable.
zSHUTTER
The Shutter is the duration of the electronic shutter. User can set the shutter speed to 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 125, 180, 250, 500, 1000,
2000, 4000 or 10000. The numeric value of X indicates the shutter speed is 1/X second.
zGAIN
The Gain indicates the amplification degree of the original image signal, with the numeric values from 0 to 15 selectable.
zEXPOSURE COMP
The exposure compensation effect can be adjusted through exposure volume adjustment. The numeric values from 0 to 14 are
selectable, with the default setting of 7.
zWHITE BALANCE
This feature automatically processes the viewed image to retain color balance over a color temperature range. The dome provides 5
modes for selection: AUTO, INDOOR, OUTDOOR, SELFDEF (self-defined) and ATW. When the SELFDEF is selected, set the value
of RED and BLUE.
zIMAGE FLIP
This feature allows the video image to be mirrored on the screen.
zFOCUS LIMIT
The focus limit can be set to 1CM, 30CM, 1M or 3M. The feature allows the camera to perform auto focus out of the focus limit . The
default setting is 1M.
zINIT LENS
This feature enables the camera to perform daily lens initiation action to ensure the normal operation.
zNOISE REDUCE
The noise reduce function can be set to OFF, HIGH, MID and LOW. The default setting is MID.
Note: This feature varies depending on camera model.
3.2.3 PTZ PARAMETER SETUP
The PTZ PARAMETER SETUP menu is displayed in two pages, as shown in Figure 3.2.9 and Figure 3.2.10.

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PTZ PARAMETER SETUP
LIMITSTOP
OFF
<LIMIT SETUP>
<CLEAR LIMIT>
ELEVATION SET ON
BACK EXIT
Figure3.2.9 Figure3.2.10
zATUO FLIP
The dome will rotate 180 degrees when the camera tilts downward and goes just beyond the vertical position. When the dome rotates
(flips), the camera starts moving upward as long as you continue to hold the joystick in the down position. Once you let go of the
joystick after the dome rotates, joystick control returns to normal operation. The auto-flip feature is useful for following a person who
passes directly beneath the dome. This function can be realized by image center flip depending on different camera models.
zPROPORTIONAL PT
When the PROPORTIONAL PT is set to ON, the dome will automatically reduce or increases the pan and tilt speeds in proportion to
the amount of zoom. At telephoto pan and tilt speeds will be slower for a given amount of joystick deflection than at wide zoom
settings. This keeps the image fast on the monitor when there is a large amount of zoom.
When the PROPORTIONAL PT is set to OFF, it will be difficult to trace the object at low pan and tilt speeds or no movement in large
amount of zoom.
Note: This feature is enabled all the time while setting the patterns.
zPARK TIME
This feature allows the dome to begin a specified operation (scan, preset, or pattern) after a configured period of inactivity.
Park time can be configured from 5 to 720 seconds.
Note: If no control signal is received for a period of time during the dome actions by calling special presets, then no automatic actions
will be performed.
zPARK ACT
This feature will define the activity when the dome parks. The selectable park actions include: presets1-8, patterns1-4, patrols1-4, pan
scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panoramic scan, or none.
zSCAN SPEED
Scan speed is the degrees per second of the pan scan, tilt scan, frame scan, random scan and panoramic scan. Scan speed is adjustable
from 1 to 40 degrees per second through the camera menu.
zIMAGE FREEZE
This feature freezes the scene on the monitor when going to a preset. This allows for smooth transition from one preset scene to
another. Preset freeze frame also reduces bandwidth when used with digital network systems and guarantees that blanked areas will not
be revealed when going to a preset.
zDOME SPEED
The manual dome movement speed can be set to HIGH, MID or LOW.
zLIMITSTOP
Limit stops are configurable stops that limit the pan and tilt range of the dome. There may be left/right and up/down limit stops
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defined limit stops.
zLIMIT SETUP
To set limit stops manually:
1. Enter the SETTING STOPS menu.
2. Follow the directions (SET LEFT LIMIT) displayed on the monitor and use the joystick or the direction buttons on DVR front
panel to the desired location of left limit stop.
3. Press the IRIS + button to finish the setting of left limit stop.
4. Follow the same steps to set the right, up and down limit stops in sequence according to the directions displayed on the
monitor.
The new settings of limit stops will overwrite the existed settings.
zCLEAR LIMIT
The defined limit stops can be cleared by this menu.
zELEVATION SET
To set elevation on tilt direction, to set ON is -5 to 185,to set OFF is 0 to 180, the unit is degree.
3.2.4 PRESETS
The PRESETS menu is displayed as shown in Figure 3.2.11
Figure 3.2.11
zPREST NUM
The dome provides 256 presets. The PRESET NUM displays the preset under current operation. If the preset has been defined, the
corresponding number will appear; while no preset is defined, it will display UNDEFINED. The presets which are predefined for
specific functions will not be displayed and no change is allowable. Please refer to page 9 for presets with specific functions.
zPRESET PTZ
Enter the PRESET PTZ menu to edit preset scene. Use the joystick or direction buttons to move PTZ to the desired scene and then
press the IRIS+ to confirm the settings and return to the previous menu, or press IRIS- to cancel settings.
Note: The setting of preset scene will be restricted by the limit stops if defined.
zCLEAR PRESET
This feature is used for clearing the current preset.
3.2.5 PATROLSETUP
The PATROL settings menu is shown in Figure 3.2.12.
zPATROLS NUM
The number of patrol under current operation. The dome provides 4 patrols numbering from 1 to 4.

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PATROL SETUP
PATROL NUM 1
<PATROL SETUP>
<PREVIEW PATROL>
<DELE PATROL>
BACK EXIT
Figure3.2.12 Figure3.2.13
zPATROL SETUP
The EDIT PATROL settings menu is shown in Figure 3.2.13. A patrol can be configured with 32 presets.
To edit a patrol:
1. Move the joystick up and down or Up and Down direction buttons to select the preset to be edited.
2. Move the joystick left and right or Left and Right direction buttons to select among PRESET, DWELL TIME and SPEED.
3. After having selected the item to be edited, move the joystick up and down or Up and Down direction buttons to set values.
4. Follow the same steps to edit the other presets. Use the joystick or the Right direction button to enter the next page.
The preset edited in the patrol can be modified or deleted as well. In default setting, the preset number is initialized as 0, dwell
time is 6 seconds (0-30 seconds selectable) and the patrol speed is level 30 (level 1-40 selectable).
5. Press IRIS+ to save the current settings or press IRIS- to cancel settings and return to the previous menu.
Note:Different from the preset speed mentioned in section 3.2.3, the patrol speed above refers to (level-1)×1.4, with the unit of degree
per second.
zPREVIEW PATROL
Enter the PREVIEW menu to view the current patrol if defined, which enables the dome to scan among the presets as predefined.
zDELE PATROL
Enter the DELE PATH menu to delete the current patrol.
3.2.6 TASK SETUP
A task is a preconfigured camera action that can be performed automatically at a specific date and time.
The TIME TASK settings menu is shown in Figure 3.2.14:
TASK SETUP
TASK NUM 1
TASK STATE OFF
TASK ACTION NONE
<TASK TIME>
<TASK PREVIEW>
<TASK CLEAN>
BACK EXIT
Figure 3.2.14
zTASK NUM
The number of task to be configured. Move the joystick up and down or Up and Down direction buttons to select from number1 to8.
zTASK STATE

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Set the task function to be ON or OFF.
zTASK ACTION
This feature defines the activity the dome will perform at the specific time. The selectable actions include: presets1-8, patterns 1-4,
patrols 1-4, pan scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panoramic scan, day mode, night mode, or none.
zTASK TIME
Refer to Figure 3.2.15 for time task settings:
Figure3.2.15 Figure3.2.16
Use the joystick or Left and Right buttons to position the cursor beside WEEK, START (H-M) or END (H-M), and then use the
joystick or Up and Down buttons to select the specific day or time. The weekday can be set to be from Monday to Sunday or Whole
Week.
zTASK PREVIEW
Enter the TASK PREVIEW menu to view the time, action and state of the current task defined. Refer to Figure 3.2.16.
zTASK CLEAN
Enter the TASK CLEAN menu to delete the time and action of the current task.
3.2.7 PATTERN SETUP
A pattern is a memorized, repeating series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions that can be recalled with a command from a
controller or automatically by a configured function (park, time task, or power-up).
Refer to Figure 3.2.17 for the PATTERNS settings menu:
REMAIN MEMORY 100
DONE:OPEN
QUIT:CLOSE
Figure3.2.17 Figure3.2.18
zPATTERN NUM
The number of pattern under current operation. The dome provides 4 patterns numbering from 1 to 4.
zPATTERN SETUP
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MEMORY indicates the memory available to configure the patterns. When it displays 0, no patterns can be memorized any more.
Note: When configuring and calling the pattern, the auto flip will be valid; and the pan/tilt movement and the lens operation cannot be
memorized simultaneously.
zPREVIEW PATTERN
Enter the PREVIEW menu to view the current pattern which has been defined.
zDELE PATTERN
Enter the DELE PATTERN menu to delete the current pattern.
Note: The deletion of the current pattern will cause its following pattern to be deleted as well, e.g., if the pattern 2 is being deleted,
then pattern 3 and pattern 4 will be deleted as well.
3.3 RESTORE DEFAULTS
Use this function to reset all dome settings to factory default parameters, including:
Dome Address 0
Baud Rate 2400bps
120Ωmatching resistance Off
Soft Address Off
Azimuth Zero Zero angle
Focus AF
Zoom Limit Max Optical Zoom
Zoom Speed High
Slow shutter On
IR Cut Filter Auto
Backlight Comp Off
AE Mode Auto
Exposure Comp 7
Noise Reduce MID
White Balance Auto
Auto Flip On
Proportion PT On
Park Time 5 seconds
Park Action None
Scan speed 28 °/second
Preset Image Freeze Off
Limit Stops Off
Time Display Off
Display of Zoom,
Azimuth/Elevation and Preset
Label display
Display for 2 seconds