Camera Controls - Philips PC Camera User Manual

5.2 Camera Controls

The next tab is marked 'Camera Controls'.
White Balance
In Auto mode the camera automatically controls the different colour components in the picture to
obtain the most natural colour reproduction. This setting is the preferred setting for normal use.
Switch off the automatic white balance control to enable Manual control. The current colour
setting will remain frozen and will not be influenced by the camera's internal controls. Put the
white balance setting in Manual mode when you have a colourful scene and stable lighting
conditions.
Indoor / FL / Outdoor: These settings compensate for the specific colour spectrum of these types
of lighting. However, these compensations are fixed, so under changing lighting conditions it is
better to use the Auto setting. Use the 'Red' and 'Blue' sliders to control the white balance
manually referencing to a fixed green setting.
Exposure
The exposure setting determines the amount of light that will fall onto the video sensor chip by
controlling the gain and shutter speed.
In Auto exposure mode the camera automatically adjusts the gain and shutter speed.
10