The settings relating to image quality can be configured with the setup menu displayed in a newly displayed window. When the values are changed, the changed values will be applied to the currently displayed image on the [Image quality] tab.
Click the “+” mark on the left of each item in the setup menu to expand the respective item, and enable detailed settings.
Click the “-” mark on the left of an expanded item to return to the screen displayed before the item was expanded.
Super Dynamic(SD)
[Super Dynamic(SD)]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the super dynamic function.
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On: The super dynamic function will work.
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Off: The super dynamic function will not work.
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When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, the frame rate is restricted a maximum of 15fps.
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When the following are observed depending on the light condition, select “Off” for “Super Dynamic(SD)”.
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When flickering appears or the color changes on the screen
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When noise appears in the brighter area on the screen
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When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, afterimages may appear in images.
[Level]
Adjust the super dynamic (SD) level.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, a subject with high contrast can be captured without over exposure or under exposure.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the parts with medium brightness can be captured with rich gradation.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
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If “30” or more is set, the frame rate will be 15 fps at maximum.
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When changing the level, the images may be distorted temporarily.
Super Dynamic function
When there is wide variation between the illumination of light and dark areas of the location being monitored, the camera adjusts the lens iris in accordance with the brighter areas. This causes loss of detail in darker areas. Conversely, adjusting the lens brightness for the darker areas causes the brighter areas to become washed out.
Super Dynamic digitally combines an image that is set up for a clear view of the brighter areas with an image that is set up for a clear view of the darker areas, creating a final image that preserves overall detail.
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Subject in the dark area is hard to notice...
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Subject in the bright area is washed out...
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Creates a clearer image by digitally combining images
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[BLC/ HLC]
Select from the following. When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)” or when “On” is selected for “Intelligent Auto”, this setting is not available.
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Back light compensation (BLC): Activates the back light compensation (BLC) function.
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High light compensation(HLC): Activates the high light compensation (HLC) function. The high light compensation function limits the over exposure of subjects caused bright light (such as light from headlights of cars) at night.
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Off: Deactivates the back light compensation function and high light compensation function.
[BLC level]
Adjust the BLC level.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the effect of back light compensation will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the effect of back light compensation will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[HLC level]
Adjust the high light compensation level.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the effect of high light compensation (HLC) will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the effect of high light compensation (HLC) will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Mask area]
When mask area is set, the selected area is masked and you can adjust brightness. When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, this setting is not available.
Light control mode
[Light control mode]
Select the light control mode from the following.
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Outdoor scene: Depending on the brightness level (illuminance), the iris will automatically be controlled together with the shutter speed adjustment to control light. When shooting a bright subject such as outdoor, etc., select this parameter. Be aware that flicker may occur when a subject is under fluorescent lighting.
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Indoor scene (50 Hz) / Indoor scene (60 Hz): The shutter speed will automatically be adjusted to prevent flicker caused by fluorescent light. Select 50 Hz or 60 Hz corresponding to the location where the camera is in use.
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Fix shutter: 1/30 Fix, 3/120 Fix, 2/100 Fix, 2/120 Fix, 1/100 Fix, 1/120 Fix, 1/250 Fix, 1/500 Fix, 1/1000 Fix, 1/2000 Fix, 1/4000 Fix, 1/10000 Fix
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When a faster shutter speed is selected (up to 1/10000), it is possible to capture a fast moving object with less blur.
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When a faster shutter speed is selected, the sensitivity will become lower.
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When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, “Fix shutter” is not available. To configure “Fix shutter”, set “Super Dynamic(SD)” to “Off”.
[Brightness]
Adjust the brightness.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the image will become brighter.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the image will become darker.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default brightness setting.
[Maximum gain]
Adjusts the maximum gain. When the luminance of the subject becomes darker, gain will be automatically increased and screen will become brighter. If you increase the gain, the noise may also increase.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the maximum gain will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the maximum gain will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Maximum shutter]
The maximum shutter time adjusts the storage time of the sensor. The following are available for the recording duration.
Max.1/4000s, Max.1/2000s, Max.1/1000s, Max.1/500s, Max.1/250s, Max.1/120s, Max.1/100s, Max.2/120s, Max.2/100s, Max.3/120s, Max.1/30s, Max.2/30s, Max.4/30s, Max.6/30s, Max.10/30s, Max.16/30s
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When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, “Max.1/2000s” and “Max.1/4000s” are not available.
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When “0” is selected for “Maximum gain”, “Max.2/30s” or higher is not available.
[Light control speed]
Adjust the light control speed.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the light control speed will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the light control speed will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
Day & Night(IR)
[Day & Night(IR)]
Select switching between the color mode and the black & white mode from the following.
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Off: The color mode is selected.
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On(IR Light Off): Always captured as black & white images.
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On(IR Light On): Always captured as black & white images. Suitable when using near-infrared lighting at night.
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Auto1(IR Light Off): The camera automatically switches between the color mode and the black & white mode in accordance with the picture brightness (luminance).
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Auto2(IR Light On): The camera automatically switches between the color mode and the black & white mode in accordance with the picture brightness (luminance). Suitable when using near-infrared lighting at night.
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Auto3(SCC): Suitable to keep the color mode even under darker light condition. The Super Chroma Compensation (SCC) function retains the color mode even with dim lighting.
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Default: Auto2(IR Light On)
Super Chrome Compensation (SCC) function
This function achieves faithful color images using the proprietary color compensation technology that reproduce images even under low illumination where it is usually difficult to capture objects faithfully.
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Since the color compensation technology is used for “Auto3(Super Chrome Compensation(SCC))”, some colors may look different from the actual objects depending on the light condition (such as when infrared lights are used).
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The operating sound might be heard when changing to black-and-white mode, however it does not indicate any malfunction.
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The color mode and the black white mode may not be switched automatically depending on the environment. In such a case, use the schedule function to switch the color and the black white mode. For how to set up, refer to the following Panasonic support website.
[Level]
Select the threshold illuminance level (brightness) to switch between the color mode and the black & white mode. The descriptions about the following threshold illuminance levels are given when “Off” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”.
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High: Switches from the color mode to the black & white mode when the ambient brightness (illuminance) of the camera is approx. 2 lx or less.
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Low: Switches from the color mode to the black & white mode when the ambient brightness (illuminance) of the camera is approx. 1 lx or less.
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When a low value is selected for “Maximum gain”, it may be difficult to switch modes depending on the environment.
[Dwell time]
Select a wait time for switching between the color mode and the black & white mode from the following.
2s/ 10s/ 30s/ 1min
[IR LED light intensity]
Select the IR LED light intensity from High/Middle/Low/Off.
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“Off” is only available when “Black & white input” is selected for “Terminal 1” on the [Alarm] tab.
[Intensity control]
Select On/Off to determine whether or not to activate the IR Light over exposure suppression function.
White balance
[White balance]
Select a method of white balance adjustment from the following.
White color can be adjusted by “Red gain” and “Blue gain”.
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ATW1: Selects the automatic tracing white balance mode. The camera will constantly check the color temperature of the light source and adjust the white balance automatically. Operating color temperature range is approx. 2,700 K to 6,000 K.
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ATW2: Selects the automatic tracing white balance mode under a sodium lamp. The camera will adjust the white balance automatically under a sodium lamp. Operating color temperature range is approx. 2,000 K to 6,000 K.
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AWC: Selects the automatic white balance control mode. This adjustment is suitable for a location where a light source is stable. Operating color temperature range is approx. 2,000 K to 10,000 K.
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Under the following conditions, color may not be faithfully processed. In these cases, select “AWC”.
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When shooting a subject whose major part is a thick color
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When shooting blue sky or sun at sunset
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When shooting a subject whose luminance is too low
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When “AWC” is selected, click the [Set] button.
[Red gain]
Adjust the red color of images.
When the slider is moved in the “+” direction, the red color will become thicker. When the slider is moved in the “-” direction, the red color will be thinner. Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
[Blue gain]
Adjust the blue color of images.
When the slider is moved in the “+” direction, the blue color will become thicker. When the slider is moved in the “-” direction, the blue color will be thinner. Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
[Mask area]
If you set the mask area, you can adjust the white balance after masking the set area.
[Adjustment speed]
Adjust the white balance adjustment speed.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the white balance adjustment speed will increase. If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the white balance adjustment speed will decrease. If you click the [Reset] button, the slider position and white balance adjustment speed will be reset to default.
Intelligent Auto
[Intelligent Auto]
Select On/Off to determine whether or not to activate the “Intelligent Auto” function.
“Intelligent Auto” can detect conditions (back lighting, outdoor, night time, etc.) or moving objects and then automatically adjust the camera’s aperture, gain, shutter speed, and contrast in order to display moving objects more clearly.
[Motion priority level]
Adjusts the motion priority level when “Intelligent Auto” is activated.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, it becomes difficult for the moving subjects to blur, but the noise of dark subjects increases.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, it becomes easier for the moving subjects to blur, but the noise of dark subjects decreases.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
Detailed setting
[Auto contrast adjust]
Select On/Off(Manual) to determine whether or not to activate the auto contrast adjust function.
On: Activates the auto contrast adjust function.
Off: Stops the auto contrast adjust function.
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When “On” is selected for “Intelligent Auto”, this setting is not available.
[Contrast level]
Adjust the contrast level.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the contrast of the image will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the contrast of the image will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Adaptive black stretch]
Adjust the brightness of the dark parts of the image.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the dark parts of the image will become brighter.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the dark parts of the image will become darker.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
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The “adaptive black stretch” settings may cause the noise in the darker parts to increase, and the parts around borders between the darker parts and the brighter parts may become darker/brighter than the other darker/brighter parts.
[Adaptive highlight stretch]
Adjust the brightness of the bright parts of the image.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the dark parts of the image will become brighter.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the bright parts of the image will become darker.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Fog compensation]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the fog compensation function. When “On” is selected for “Auto contrast adjust”, or when “On” is selected for “Intelligent Auto”, this setting is not available.
The fog compensation function can make dim images that have been affected by fog or other conditions clearer using digital image processing.
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On: Activates the fog compensation function.
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Off: Stops the fog compensation function.
[Level]
Adjust the fog compensation level.
The level of fog compensation will increase when the slider is moved in the “+” direction, and decrease when the slider is moved in the “-” direction. Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Chroma gain level]
Adjusts the chroma level (color density).
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the colors will become loud and vivid. If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the colors will become subdued. Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
[Hue level]
Adjust the hue level of images.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the redness of skin color will increase, and the blueness of sky color will decrease.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the redness of skin color will decrease, and the blueness of sky color increase.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
[Aperture level]
Adjust the aperture level (outline compensation).
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the outline of the image will become sharper, and if you move it in the “-” direction, the outline of the image will become softer. Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
[Pedestal level]
Adjust the black level of images by moving the slider.
When the slider is moved to the “+” direction, images will become brighter. When the slider is moved to the “-” direction, images will be darker. Click the [Reset] button to reset the color to the default.
[DNR]
The digital noise reduction function reduces noise automatically under the condition of low illuminance.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the noise reduction effect is strengthened. There may be many afterimages.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the noise reduction effect is weakened. There are fewer afterimages.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.