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2.4.4
IR Function
The IR Function setting can be found under this path:
Camera> IR Function
.
NOTE:
This function is
ONLY
available for models with IR function.
Day/Night Function
This item is for users to define the action of the IR cut filter and IR LED lights.
Refer to the descriptions of each option below to select a suitable mode.
⚫
Auto Mode
With this mode, the camera can decide the occasion to remove the IR
cut filter. Please refer to
IR Function: Day/Night Threshold
for further
details.
⚫
Night Mode
Use this mode when the environment light level is low. The IR cut filter
will be removed 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 illumination. If so, the IR cut filter will be kept removed
(i.e. monochrome/night mode).
NOTE:
It is recommended to select
“Smart Mode” when the
camera sets high zoom ratio for close-up view.
⚫
Light Sensor Mode (Default)
In this mode, for cameras with built-in IR LED modules, the light sensor
will decide the occasion to turn the IR LED lights on / off. For cameras
with non-IR modules, the light sensor will decide the occasion to take
the IR cut filter on / off.