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Appendix C — Glossary
ALARM ACTIONS
The assigned responses for the dome camera when inputs change from normal to abnormal states. The
dome may run a Preset, Pattern, or have no assigned action for each of the four dome inputs. The dome
may also send alarm states to the host controller for processing. See also Input and Normal Input State.
AREAS
Programmed start and end points of the dome's field of view around its pan axis.
Each area is a part of a circular viewing area that extends around the dome. The areas can be different
sizes. Up to 16 areas can be programmed for the dome.
AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC)
Allows for the amplification of the video signal in scenes with minimal ambient light. Many low-light scenes
result in picture noise. As gain is increased, the picture noise is also amplified. When AGC is enabled, the
value of the gain setting is based on feedback from the camera. When AGC is disabled, the camera uses
the value set for the manual gain setting. The trade-off between picture level and noise may be adjusted
when AGC is disabled.
ON-SCREEN MENU
The text overlay menu system used for setting dome features. The utility is accessed using a
keystroke combination. The utility provides settings for camera functions, zoom, alarms, text
display, and password protection.
FLIP
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. When the dome flips (rotates), the camera starts moving upward as long as the
tilt control is kept in the down position. Once the control is released, the tilt 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.
HOME POSITION
The default position to which the dome camera returns after an assigned period of inactivity passes. The
default position may be a Preset, Tour, Pattern, or No Action.
INPUT ALARM
A connection point on the dome camera that enables the system to monitor Input Devices. There are four
inputs available for the dome camera.
INPUT DEVICES
External devices that provide information about the condition of system components that connect to the
inputs on the dome camera. Typical input devices include door contacts, motion detectors and smoke
detectors.
IR MODE
A feature of the camera that permits manual or automatic switching between color and IR
(black-and-white) operation. When IR mode is active, clearer images may be obtained under
low-light conditions.
NAME INFORMATION
Relates to the display the dome name, the area where the dome is pointing, the name of the preset or
pattern that is running, and alarm names. The display of each type of name setting can be enabled or
disabled. When the display of camera or area title(name) is enabled, the information appears on the
screen continuously. Preset, tour and pattern titles(names) appear only while they are active.
