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12.5.6 IR Function
The IR Function setting can be found under this path: Camera> IR Function .
Day/Night Function
This item is for users to define the action of the IR cut filter. Refer to the descrip-
tions of each option below to select a suitable mode. Click on <
√ > to confirm the
new setting.
 Auto Mode
With this mode, the camera will decide the occasion to remove the IR cut filter.
 Night Mode
Use this mode when the environment light level is low. The IR cut filter will be re-
moved to allow the camera to deliver clear images in black and white.
 Day Mode
Select this mode to turn on the IR cut filter. The IR cut filter can filter out the IR
light and allows the camera to deliver high quality images in color.
 Smart Mode
With Smart mode, the camera will decide the occasion to remove the IR cut filter.
The Smart mode mechanism can judge whether the main light source is from IR il-
lumination. If the main light source is from IR illumination, the IR cut filter will be
kept opened (i.e. monochrome/night mode).
For cameras with built-in IR LED module, there are three additional IR function
modes available: Light Sensor /Light On / Light Off.
 Light Sensor Mode
IR LED lights will be turned on / off depending on the light sensor.
 Light On Mode
In this mode, IR LED lights will always be on.
 Light Off Mode
In this mode, IR LED lights will always be off.
IR Light Compensation
With the IR Light Compensation function, the camera can prevent the center object
from being too dark when IR LED lights are turned on. Click on <
√ > to confirm the
new setting.