Setting
Options
Detect Time
5–60 seconds
DayToNight
1–7
NightToDay
3–9
White Balance
Document 800-09311V3 Rev A
07/2013
Performance Series Rugged Day/Night H.264 IP Dome Camera User Guide
Table 4-6
Auto Exposure Settings (cont'd)
Description
Sets the time (5–60 seconds) before the camera switches to Day or
Night mode after detecting a low-light condition or a normal light
condition, respectively.
Day/Night must be set to Auto.
Determines the low light detection level (1–7) when the camera
switches to Night mode. The lower the value, the darker the lighting
conditions before the camera switches.
Day/Night must be set to Auto.
Note
The DayToNight threshold level must be set at least 2 less than
the NightToDay threshold setting.
Note
The DayToNight threshold range is decreased if the AGC level
is reduced.
Determines the low light detection level (3–9) when the camera
switches to Day mode. The higher the value, the brighter the lighting
conditions before the camera switches.
Day/Night must be set to Auto.
Note
The NightToDay threshold range is decreased if the AGC level
is reduced.
White Balance ensures that color integrity is maintained in the camera image by
compensating for the temperature color "casts" that different light sources can cause. Use
Table 4-7
to set up White Balance options.
Note
You must click Apply after you make changes to any settings to save those
changes. Settings are not saved unless you click Apply.
Table 4-7
White Balance Settings
Option
AWC Auto (Auto White
Balance Control Mode)
Description
An automatic white balance mode that can be used in
scenes which do not have constant lighting. The user can
optimize WB for the given scene by pressing and holding an
adjustment button.
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