Day/Night Switch
Day/Night Switch
The Day/Night Switch mode can be set to Auto, Day, Night and Scheduled-Switch.
This function varies depending on the models of speed dome.
Auto:
In Auto mode, the day mode and night mode can switch automatically according to the light
condition of environment.
Figure 7-41 Auto Mode Sensitivity
Day:
In Day mode, the speed dome displays color image. It is used for normal lighting conditions.
Night:
In Night mode, the image is black and white. Night mode can increase the sensitivity in low
light conditions.
Scheduled-Switch:
In Schedule mode, you can set the time schedule for day mode as shown in Figure 7-42. The
rest time out of the schedule is for night mode. And you can tick Triggered by Alarm Input:
to define the Day/Night mode by alarm triggered.
Figure 7-42 Day Night Schedule
Backlight Settings
BLC (Back Light Compensation)
If there’s a bright backlight, the subject in front of the backlight appears silhouetted or dark.
Enabling BLC(back light compensation) function can correct the exposure of the subject. But
the backlight environment is washed out to white.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images even under
back light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very dark areas
simultaneously in the field of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the whole image