Operator`s manual

Configuring Camera Features 3-5
Understanding How IR Mode (Black & White) Operates
SpeedDome Ultra VI provides a black-and-white (B/W) mode to improve camera
performance when the light level falls below certain thresholds. This allows clear images to
be obtained under low-light conditions. This is referred to as IR Mode. There are five IR
Mode settings: Off, On, Auto High, Auto Mid and Auto Low. The following table lists the
approximate lux values when the camera is expected to switch between color and B/W
modes. Actual values depend on the current zoom setting of the camera and the light source.
IR Mode
Setting
Camera Performance
B/W Mode
Activates
B/W Mode
Deactivates
Off No B/W capabilities. N/A N/A
On Full-time B/W mode. N/A N/A
Auto High
Cleanest possible picture.
No field integration effect.
~30 lux ~135-155 lux
Auto Mid
Minimizes field integration
effect.
~3 lux ~20-25 lux
Auto Low
Maximizes color low-light
performance.
~.5 lux ~10-12 lux
For more information, see the following topics:
Topic Page Number
Changing the IR Mode Setting
3-5
Manually Activating or Deactivating the IR Mode
3-6
Changing the IR Mode Setting
1. Select Camera Functions from the Dome Configuration Menu.
2. Move the highlight to the IR Mode field. Change the setting.
· Select OFF to disable the IR mode. The camera will operate in color mode only.
· Select ON to enable full-time B/W mode.
· Select Auto High to enable automatic B/W mode at ~30 lux.
· Select Auto Mid to enable automatic B/W mode at ~3 lux.
· Select Auto Low to enable automatic B/W mode at ~.5 lux.
The default setting is Auto Low.
3. Select Exit. The Dome Configuration Menu appears. Continue with What To Do Next
on page 3-12.