Canon VB-M42 Network Camera VB-H43/VB-H630VE/VB-H630D/VB-H730F/VB-M42/VB-M620V - Page 59

[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name When [Haze Compensation] is set to [Auto] and [Haze Mode if brightness remains above or below the level Compensation Strength (Auto)] is set to [Strong], set in (1) for the number of seconds specified. contrast may be strong if the subject is not obscured Select [30] or [60] if brightness changes frequently, by haze. If this happens, set [Haze Compensation such as when a light source passes in front of the Strength (Auto)] to [Mild]. camera. Select [5] or [10] if change in brightness is (6) [Pan/Tilt Speed Control] Select [Control at set speed] or [Control by zoom minimal. 4 position] for the pan/tilt control mode. If [Control by Installation Conditions zoom position] is selected, the pan/tilt speed will be slower in the telephoto zoom range, and faster in wide-angle zoom range. Setting Page Important • [AGC Limit] is disabled when [Exposure] is set to [Manual] or [Auto (Flickerless)] in the Admin Viewer. • Minimum subject illumination may change when [AGC Limit] is set. • If [On2] is selected for [Image Stabilizer], it is best to select a video size smaller than "960 x 540". • The image stabilizer is not effective when the subject is shaking. • The image stabilizer is not effective beyond a certain level of vibration or against momentary vibration. • See "Important" on p. 97, p. 104, p. 110 for precautionary notes regarding Admin Tools configuration when image stabilizer is set. • See "Important" on p. 150 for precautionary notes regarding the Viewer when image stabilizer is set. Note • [Pan/Tilt Speed Control] can also be set using [Pan/Tilt] in the Control for Admin panel of the Admin Viewer (p. 152). • If [Control by zoom position] is selected, [Control for Admin] > [Pan/Tilt] will also be fixed at [Control speed by zoom position]. Day/Night (when Auto is set) (1) [Dome] Select whether or not a dome is used. To use the camera with a dome housing unit, select [Use]. (2) [LED Setting] Select [Turn Off] or [Turn On] for the LED operation status on the camera. Set to [Turn Off] if you do not want to turn on the LED. Set to [Turn Off] if an optional indoor dome housing for the camera is used, if reflected LED light enters the capture area or otherwise interferes with image capture, or if you do not want to show that the camera is operating. (3) [Image Flip] Select [Disable] or [Enable] for the orientation of the camera video. Note • For the focus ranges when the dome is set to [Use], see the note on p. 58. • The LED will light for several seconds when booting even if the [LED Setting] is set to [Turn Off]. Camera Position Control (1) [Switching Brightness] Set the brightness at which Day Mode and Night Mode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in [Day/Night]. Select [Darker], [Slightly Darker], [Standard], [Slightly Brighter] or [Brighter]. Select [Darker] if you want to capture video in color as much as possible. Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this mode switches to black & white sooner. (2) [Response (sec.)] Set the time in seconds needed for judgment on switching between Day Mode and Night Mode when [Auto] is selected in [Day/Night]. Select [60], [30], [20], [10] or [5]. The mode will switch between Day Mode and Night (1) [Restricted to Presets] Set the camera control preset to [No Restriction] or [Preset Only]. The administrator can limit camera control by non-administrators to preset angles by selecting [Preset Only]. (2) [Camera Position without Control] Select either [Do not return to Home Position] or [Return to Home Position] as the action when no control privileges are requested by users and the home position has already been set. When [Return to Home Position] is selected and no users have control privileges, the camera moves automatically to the home position. This function requires the home position of the camera be set in advance. Set the home position using Preset Setting Tool (p. 106). 59