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Shutter Speed:
This parameter controls the length of time (in sec.) the shutter stays open. The default value is "Auto". In
this mode, the camera controls the shutter speed automatically. You can set the shutter speed to a fixed
value. 1/120 stands for 1/120 sec. and 1/30000 stands for 1/30000 sec. The shorter the shutter speed, the
less light that can reach the CCD image sensor at a given time. This improves the image quality for fast-
moving objects, but it also causes the images to get too dark quickly if the ambient light level drops (e.g., at
dusk).
Brightness:
This parameter controls the overall brightness of the image. The default value typically gives the best results.
Focus:
This parameter controls the way the camera focuses.
"Manual": No auto-focus. The focus can only be controlled with the focus control buttons on the camera live
video page. "One Shot": Focus is operated semi-automatically. When using pan, tilt and zoom functions, the
focus is not operated; but when the camera comes to a halt, the focus is operated automatically. "Auto": The
camera controls the focus automatically.
Max Zoom Limit:
You can control the zoom factor with this parameter. You can either enable or disable the digital zoom, or,
depending on the camera model, you can define the max. zoom factor using values such as x30, x60, etc.
Day & Night on/off:
This parameter controls the camera's video image at nighttime. "Off" disables the black and white mode at
night so that the camera continues to send color images at the expense of brightness. "On" activates the
black and white mode permanently, even during daylight conditions. "Auto" is the default value. In this mode
the camera automatically engages the black and white mode when the light level drops below a certain
value and re-engages the color mode when a threshold light level has been reached.
Flickerless:
When pointing a security camera at lighting with a strong, wide and intense range of color (such as
fluorescent or mercury vapor light), you will notice that the camera will continually try to adjust to the high
color range of the lighting, most commonly referred to as "pulsing". Activating the "flickerless" filter
diminishes the problem. If you experience problems as described above, you should enable the filter. Under
normal conditions it is not required, however.
Smart Pan/Tilt:
When this is enabled, the camera automatically lowers the PTZ speed when you zoom in allowing a more
precise movement control at higher zoom factors.
Manual P/T Speed:
Define the maximum travel speed of the PTZ unit with this option. At "high" setting, the speed is not limited
at all and you can move the PTZ unit at 360 degrees per second. "Medium" limits the speed to 90 degrees
per second; "low" only provides a travel speed of 40 degrees per second.
Auto Tilt Move
When the camera tilts downward and goes just beyond the vertical position, the dome rotates 180 degrees.
When the camera rotates (flips), the camera starts moving upward as long as you continue to hold the
camera in the down position.
DSS Control
DSS stands for digital slow shutter. The higher the value, the longer the shutter stays open at nighttime. The
positive side of this is that the camera can capture images even if there is very little light. The downside is
that activating DSS leads to a lower image quality and a higher noise level in the picture. Values of 2 - 8
fields are typically recommended.
Camera Reset
Clicking this button resets all camera related expert settings to the default values.