Canon VB-M42 Network Video Recording Software RM Series Administrator s Manual - Page 91

„ Adjust the Video Quality [Image Adjustment] tab (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) [Exposure] The settings change according to the selected exposure setting. • [Not Specified] Use the camera's exposure setting. • [Auto] Automatically control the exposure. • [Auto (Flickerless)] Reduce flicker from light sources, such as fluorescent lighting. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the lighting conditions. • [Auto (Shutter Priority)] Specify the shutter speed. Record on a Regular Basis (Repeating Weekly Schedules) The following exposure compensation setting is displayed when [Auto], [Auto (Shutter Priority)] or [Auto (Flickerless)] is selected. Setting a Recording Schedule 5 [Compensation]: Specify exposure compensation. Select negative values to darken the video and positive values to lighten the video. To disable exposure compensation, specify [Not Specified]. [Metering Mode]: Specify the metering mode setting: [Center-weighted], [Average], or [Spot]. Metering mode Description Center-weighted Meters the entire video, focusing on the center of the video. A correct exposure is obtained for a subject near the center of the video, even though the periphery may be slightly darker or lighter. Use for subjects that are in the center of the video. Average Meters an average of the entire scene. A uniform exposure is obtained even when the scene has significant differences in brightness. Use for scenes where, for example, cars are passing through or people are entering and exiting. Spot Meters the center of the scene. The correct exposure is obtained for a subject near the center of the scene, irrespective of the brightness of the periphery. Use if the subject is lit by a spotlight or is backlit, where the exposure should be adjusted to the center of the scene. [Shutter]: Specify the shutter speed when [Exposure] is set to [Auto (Shutter Priority)] or [Manual]. 91