Axis M3104-LVE User Manual page 20

AXIS M3104-LVE Network Camera
Video
Capture Mode
Capture mode defines the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. A capture mode with a large
maximum resolution has a reduced maximum frame rate and vice versa. The capture mode setting also affects the camera's angle of
view as the effective size of the image sensor differs between capture modes.
Capture mode is set the first time the product is accessed. Select the desired capture mode and click OK.
Important
Changing capture mode when the product has been configured is not recommended as most other settings will be either
removed or reset.
To change capture mode, follow these steps:
1. Go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings.
2. Select the new capture mode.
3. Click Save.
Image Appearance
To change Image Appearance go to the menus under Setup > Video > Camera Settings.
Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation and the value 0 gives
minimum color saturation.
The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image.
Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light
conditions. A lower setting reduces image noise, but the whole image will appear less sharp.
The Contrast changes the relative difference between light and dark. It can be adjusted using the slidebar.
Local Contrast applies contrast to a specific area of the image. Use the slider to adjust the contrast, where a higher value produces
an image with high contrast between the dark and light areas and is suitable for scenes with wide dynamic range.
White Balance
To change this setting go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings
White balance is used to make colors in the image appear the same regardless of the color temperature of the light source. The Axis
product can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, select the type of light
source from the drop-down list. For a description of each available setting, see the online help
The white balance window is enabled for the Automatic and Automatic outdoor options that appear in the White balance drop-down
list. Select one of the options from the drop-down list to set the white balance window properties. Select Automatic to use the
default settings for the Automatic and Automatic outdoor options (in the White balance drop-down list). Select Custom to manually
set a reference window for white balance in the view area.
Exposure Settings
Exposure is the amount of light the camera's sensor captures for a scene. Too much light results in a washed out image and too
little light results in a dark image.
Exposure value - Use the Exposure value slider to adjust the overall brightness of the image.
Exposure control - Select a suitable option to control exposure.
For most scenes the Automatic option will provide the best results. The shutter speed is automatically set to produce optimum
image quality.
If the image flickers that can be caused by fluorescent lamps or other light sources. To reduce flicker in the image, select the Flicker
option that matches the power line frequency.
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