American Dynamics Matrix Keyboard, Operator'S Manual

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C H A P T E R 3
Everyday Tasks
This chapter describes everyday tasks that users can perform with the matrix
keyboard. It explains how to control the zoom, focus, and iris settings for the selected
camera. It explains how to program and recall Shots and Patterns to simplify
surveillance activities. It also explains procedures for acknowledging alarms and
controlling auxiliaries.
In This Chapter
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Selecting Monitors ................................................................................................ 3-1
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Controlling Cameras ............................................................................................. 3-2
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Working with Shots .............................................................................................. 3-6
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Working with Patterns .......................................................................................... 3-7
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Running Monitor Tours ...................................................................................... 3-10
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Running Salvos ................................................................................................... 3-10
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Acknowledging Alarms ...................................................................................... 3-11
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Auxiliary Control ................................................................................................ 3-11
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Viewing Satellite Sites........................................................................................ 3-12
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Setting Up Users ................................................................................................. 3-12
Selecting Monitors
Monitors display the video from the cameras installed around your facility. Each
monitor has an identification number associated with it. To select a monitor, use the
number buttons to enter the monitor number, and then press
(Monitor button)
.
Once a monitor has been selected by the keyboard, its identification number appears
in the
MON
field of the LCD. This monitor is referred to as the called monitor .
The number of monitors available to display video input is determined by your system
configuration. Refer to the appropriate operating instructions to determine the number
of monitors supported.