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IP Camera User Manual
4.2
Video Configuration
Video Configuration includes Image settings, Video/Audio Setup, OSD, Privacy Mask, and Region of Interest.
4.2.1
Image Configuration
In the Image Settings interface shown below, various settings can be adjusted such as brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, etc.
Brightness
: Set the brightness level of the camera’s image.
Contrast
: Set the color difference between the brightest and darkest parts.
Hue
: Set the total color degree of the image.
Saturation
: Set the degree of color purity. The purer the color, the brighter the image is.
Sharpness
: Set the resolution level of the image plane and the sharpness level of the image edge.
DNR
: Digital noise reduction.
Backlight Compensation
:
Off: disables the backlight compensation function. This is the default mode.
HWDR
WDR can adjust the camera to provide a better image when there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of the
view by lowering the brightness of the bright area and increasing the brightness of the dark area. High, middle and low can be selected.
Recording will be stopped for a few seconds while the mode is changing from non-WDR to WDR mode.
HLC: lowers the brightness of the entire image by suppressing the brightness of the image’s bright area and reducing the size of the halo area.
BLC: if enabled, the auto exposure will activate according to the scene so that the object of the image in the darkest area will be seen clearly.
Antiflicker
:
Off: disables the anti-flicker function. This is used mostly in outdoor installations.
50Hz: reduces flicker in 50Hz lighting conditions.
60Hz: reduces flicker in 60Hz lighting conditions. This is common in the United States.
White Balance
: Adjust the color temperature according to the environment.
Day/night Mode
: Choose the mode as needed. Setting the mode to “Auto” will automatically change the mode from color (day) to monochrome (night)
and vice versa depending on the light level.
Sensitivity
: High, middle and low sensitivity levels can be selected for switching back and forth from day to night modes.
Infrared Mode
: Choose “ON”, “OFF” or “Auto”.
Auto Exposure Mode
: Choose “Auto” or “Manual”. If manual is chosen, the digital shutter speed can be adjusted.
Corridor Pattern
: Corridor viewing modes can be used for situations such as long hallways. 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees are available. The default value is
0. The video resolution should be 1080p or below if you use this function.
Image Mirror
: Turn the current video image horizontally.
Image Flip
: Turn the current video image vertically.
