American Dynamics SpeedDome Ultra VII RAS917LS, Configuration

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Configuring AGC and Open Shutter Settings
Tip : The current IR mode setting affects which AGC Gain and Open Shutter settings are
available. The Relationship between IR Mode and AGC and Open Shutter Settings chart on
page 3–8 describes which settings are available.
1. Select
Camera Functions
from the
Dome Configuration Menu
.
2. Move the highlight to AGC/Shutter mode field. The highlight appears in the first field (AGC/
Mode).
3. Select one of the following:
•
Select
AGC On
to set AGC to automatic mode. This allows you to adjust the maximum AGC
gain setting (in decibels). Continue with step 4.
•
Select
AGC Off
to set the AGC to minimum level. You cannot adjust the maximum AGC gain
or shutter limit settings. Continue with step 7.
•
Select Open Shutter to enable field integration. This allows you to adjust the maximum AGC
gain and shutter limit settings. Continue with step 4.
The default setting is Open Shutter.
4. Move the highlight to
Max Gain
field. Change the setting. The following settings are available:
•
For NTSC cameras, the setting values range from 0 to 28dB .
•
For PAL cameras, the setting values range from
0 to 28dB
.
5. If you need to change the shutter limit setting, continue below. Otherwise, continue with step 7.
6. Move the highlight to the Limit field. Change the setting. The following settings are available:
•
For NTSC cameras, the setting values range from
1/2 to 1/60
.
•
For PAL cameras, the setting values range from 2/3 to 1/50 .
The default setting is 1/4 for NTSC and 1/3 for PAL.
7. Select Exit . The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next on page
3–10.
Configuring Camera Features 3–9