Lorex E893DD Series Quick Start Manual page 23

4. Picture is too dark.
• Check the brightness and contrast settings on the NVR.
5. Night vision is not working.
• The night vision activates when light levels drop. The area may have too much light.
6. Bright spot in video when viewing camera at night.
• Night vision reflects when pointing a camera through a window. Move the camera to a different
location.
7. Picture is not clear.
• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust, spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft, clean cloth.
• Make sure that the cable run is within the limitations specified in the section 'Cable extension options'.
• Remove the vinyl film from the camera lens when your installation is complete.
8. Picture is in color in in dark conditions.
• This camera's image sensor is extra sensitive to light, meaning that the camera stays in color mode at
low-light conditions. For instructions on how to make your camera switch to night mode, visit
lorex.com, and search for "How do I make my camera switch to night mode?".
9. The camera siren is not switching on automatically.
• Ensure the active areas and schedule for white light deterrence are set properly. The default schedule
for the warning light is night times (between 5PM and 7AM).
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