Manual CC 5451 IR
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Note
• While using the internal synchronous system, if the shutter setting is on 'ESC' and the
camera is directly facing bright fluorescent lights the image on the screen can be adversely
affected - therefore choose the installation location carefully.
• When 'MANUAL' mode is on, the SENS UP function cannot be used.
WHITE BALANCE
The screen colours can be adjusted using the WHITE BALANCE function.
1. Position the cursor to point to 'WHITE BAL' on the SETUP menu by using the UP and
DOWN buttons.
2. Select the mode you wish to adjust by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT buttons.
Select one of the 3 modes below.
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ATW(Auto Tracking White Balance)
: This mode can be used within the colour
temperature range 1,800°K ~ 10,500°K (eg, fluorescent light, outdoor, sodium vapour
lamp etc.)
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AWC(Auto White Balance Control)
: Press the SETUP button while the camera is
directed at a piece of white paper to obtain the optimum state under current illumination. If
the environment, including the light source, changes the white balance will need to be
adjusted again.
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MANUAL
: The manual adjustment mode enables finer adjustment. Select ATW or AWC
first then change to manual adjustment mode and press the SETUP button. Set the appropriate
colour temperature then increase / decrease the red and blue colour values and monitor the
colour changes of the object.
Note
• Under the following conditions the WHITE BALANCE function may not operate
properly. In such cases, please select the AWC mode.
1.
When the object’s surroundings have a very high colour temperature (eg, a clear sky and
sunset)
2.
When the object’s surroundings are dark
3.
If the camera directly faces a fluorescent light or is installed in a place where there are
considerable changes in illumination, the WHITE BALANCE function may become unstable.
