Configure Your Device; Basic Settings; Adjust The Image - Axis M4218-LV User Manual

AXIS M4218-LV Dome Camera

Configure your device

Configure your device

Basic settings

Set the mounting position
1. Go to Video > Installation > Mounting position.
2. Click Change.
3. Select a mounting position and click Save and restart.
Set the power line frequency
1. Go to Video > Installation > Power line frequency.
2. Click Change.
3. Select a power line frequency and click Save and restart.
Set the orientation
1. Go to Video > Installation > Rotate.
2. Select 0 , 90, 180 or 270 degrees.
See also Monitor long and narrow areas on page 8 .

Adjust the image

This section includes instructions about configuring your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features work, go
to Learn more on page 43.
Adjust the zoom and focus
To adjust the zoom:
1. Go to Video > Installation and adjust the zoom slider.
To adjust the focus:
1. Click
2. Adjust the autofocus area to cover the part of the image that you want to be in focus.
If you don't select an autofocus area, the camera focuses on the entire scene. We recommend that you focus on a
static object.
3. Click Autofocus.
4. To fine tune the focus, adjust the focus slider.
Optimize IR illumination
Depending on the installation environment and the conditions around the camera, for example external light sources in the scene,
you can sometimes improve the image quality if you manually adjust the intensity of the LEDs. If you have problems with reflections
from the LEDs, you can try to reduce the intensity.
1. Go to Video > Image > Day-night mode.
to show the autofocus area.
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