Canon VB-M40 Operation Manual

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5-95 Setting PageCamera Name[Camera Name]Be sure to enter [Camera Name (alphanumericcharacters)].Up to 15 ASCII characters (spaces and printablecharacters) may be used for [Camera Name(alphanumeric characters)].Note• The camera name set here will be shown when the camera isregistered for use with bundled RM-Lite.Initial Camera Settings1 [AE Mode], [Slow Shutter], [Shutter Speed]Set the exposure control and shutter speed for thecamera startup.[AE Mode][Auto]The exposure is controlled automatically.[Auto (Flickerless)]In this mode, image flickers caused by fluorescentlights, etc., can be reduced. The shutter speed isautomatically adjusted according to the brightnessof the environment in which the camera is used.[Auto (Shutter-priority AE)]In this mode, a desired shutter speed can bespecified.[Slow Shutter]Slow shutter can be used only if [Auto] is selected in[AE Mode].Set the maximum slow shutter time to be used whenin auto exposure mode when capturing video in adark place. Select [Disable], [1/15] or [1/8]. Aslonger shutter times generate residual images whencapturing a moving subject, select an appropriatetime according to the capture conditions.[Shutter Speed]Shutter speed can be used only if [Auto (Shutter-priorityAE)] is selected in [AE Mode].Select a desired shutter speed from the 12 levels from [1/8] to [1/8000]. When capturing a moving subject,selecting a higher shutter speed can reduce blurry imagecapture.2 [Exposure Compensation]The exposure compensation when the camera startscan be set in the range of -3 to 3. To brighten theimage, set a positive value. To darken the image, set anegative value.3 [Metering Mode]Set the metering mode when the camera starts.[Center-Weighted]The entire screen is metered by focusing on thecenter of the screen.Even when slightly darker/brighter areas are presenton the periphery of the screen, an appropriateexposure can be achieved for the subject near thecenter.Use this mode if the subject is positioned near thecenter of the screen.[Average]The entire screen is metered by averaging.A stable exposure can be achieved even in acapture environment where there are notablebrightness differences within the screen.[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device NameThe following can be set here.• Camera NameEnter the name of the camera. The camera nameis required for use with RM-Lite.• Initial Camera SettingsSets shooting settings at camera start up.• Camera ControlSet the digital zoom and image stabilizer.• Day/NightSet the day/night switching mode.• Installation ConditionsSets installation conditions, such as LED settings.• Camera Position ControlSet whether or not to limit the pan, tilt and zoomoperations to the preset positions. Also, set thecamera position when nobody has controlprivileges.• External Device NameSet the external input device name and externaloutput device name.