| Configuring Camera Settings | 162
Parameter Description Configuration Method
WDR/Wide
Dynamic Range
Off or Specify the WDR. The value represents
the compression degree of the dynamic range
Cameras with WDR technology can work
perfectly both in the bright and the dark
conditions and present clear images that
balances different lighting, so that you can
identify the details.
• Off-do not use WDR.
• 1~5
Default: 2.
Web user interface
Endpoint
CTP20
Metering
Configure the value of metering.
• Average
• Central
• Bottom
• Top
Default: Average.
Web user interface
Endpoint
CTP20
Configuring the Mode of WDR-Auto
WDR mode is not applicable to VC200.
Procedure
1. Do one of the following:
• On your web user interface, go to Setting > Camera > Exposure.
• On your VC880/VC800/VC500/PVT980/PVT950, go to More > Setting > Camera > Exposure.
• On your CTP20, tap Setting > Camera > Exposure.
2. Select WDR-Auto from the Exposure Mode drop-down menu.
3. Configure and save the following settings:
Parameter Description Configuration Method
Exposure
Compensation
Configure the value of exposure
compensation.
The exposure compensation is used to
compensate the camera effectively when
the camera is shooting in a backlight
environment. If the environment light is
dark, you can increase the compensation
value.
Valid value: from -6 to 6. The default
value is 0.
Web user interface
Endpoint
CTP20