Canon VB-M700F Operation Manual

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[Camera] Setting Initial Camera Settings and External Device Name5-115 Setting PageDay/Night(1) [Mode]Set Day/Night mode to [Manual] or [Auto].If [Manual] is selected, it is possible to switchmanually between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode]using Admin Viewer Night Mode function (p. 7-17).If you have selected [Auto], set [Switching Brightness]and [Response (sec.)] according to the environmentin which the camera is installed as well as the desiredswitching conditions.(2) [Switching Brightness]Set the brightness at which Day Mode and NightMode will be switched when [Auto] is selected in[Mode]. Select [Darker], [Slightly Darker], [Standard],[Slightly Brighter] or [Brighter]. Select [Darker] if youwant to capture video in color as much as possible.Select [Brighter] to reduce noise. Note that this modeswitches to black & white sooner.(3) [Response (sec.)]Set the time in seconds needed for judgment onswitching between Day Mode and Night Mode when[Auto] is selected in [Mode]. Select [60], [30], [20],[10] or [5].The mode will switch between Day Mode and NightMode if brightness remains above or below the levelset in (2) for the number of seconds specified.Select [30] or [60] if brightness changes frequently,such as when a light source passes in front of thecamera. Select [5] or [10] if change in brightness isminimal.Installation Conditions(1) [Dome]Select whether or not a dome is used. To use thecamera with a dome housing unit, select [Use].(2) [LED Setting]Select [Turn Off] or [Turn On] for the LED operationstatus on the camera. Set to [Turn Off] if you do notwant to turn on the LED.Set to [Turn Off] if the optional indoor dome housingwill be used, if reflected LED light enters the capturearea or otherwise interferes with image capture, or ifyou do not want to show that the camera is operating.(3) [Image Flip]Select the orientation of the camera image. Thefactory default setting is [Disable] (ceiling mounted).Select [Enable] when installing in upright positions.NoteThe LED will light for several seconds when booting even if the[LED Setting] is set to [Turn Off].Camera Position ControlDegree ofblurrinesscorrectedViewing angleratioEffectivepixelsDisable — 100% Approx. 1.23megapixelsOn1 Small 83% Approx. 0.85megapixelsOn2 Large 50% Approx. 0.31megapixelsImportant• If [On2] is selected, it is best to select an image size smallerthan “640 x 480”.• The image stabilizer is not effective when the subject isshaking.• The image stabilizer is not effective beyond a certain level ofvibration or against momentary vibration.• See “Important” on p. 6-15, p. 6-20 for precautionary notesregarding Admin Tools configuration when image stabilizer isset.• See “Important” on p. 7-12 for precautionary notes regardingthe Viewer when image stabilizer is set.Important• If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], conduct a thoroughoperation test to check the effectiveness of the settingbeforehand.• If [Auto] is selected for [Day/Night], set [AE Mode] to [Auto],[Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)]. In addition,set the exposure mode for Admin Viewer (p. 7-16) similarly.• To use with infrared illumination, set [Day/Night] to [Manual].• When Day Mode and Night Mode are switched, the imagemay not focus correctly depending on the brightness.• If [Day/Night] is set to [Auto], the infrared cutoff filter maymove several times while the mode is switching betweenDay Mode and Night Mode. Pan, tilt, zoom (VB-M40 only)and manual focus will not work during this period.