2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]
Click the [Image/Position] tab on the “Image/Audio” page. (→For menu display and how to operate, refer to 2.2.1 How to display the setup menu, 2.2.2 How to operate the setup menu)
When the [Setup>>] button of each setting item is clicked, the detailed settings menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. The detailed settings can be configured while monitoring images displayed on the [Image/Position] tab.
The settings relating to image adjust, preset positions, auto panning, patrol, auto-tracking, direction/angle, privacy zone, and VIQS can be configured in this section.
[Image adjust]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to image quality. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.1 Configure the settings relating to image quality (“Image adjust” setup menu))
[Preset position]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the preset position. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.3 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu))
[Auto pan]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to the auto-panning function. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.4 Configure the settings relating to the auto pan function (“Auto pan” setup menu))
[Patrol]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to the patrol function. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.5 Configure the settings relating to patrol (“Patrol” setup menu))
[Auto track]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to the auto track function. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.6 Configure the settings relating to auto track (“Auto track” setup menu))
[Direction/Angle]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to the direction/angle setting function. The setup menu will be displayed in a newly opened window. (→2.5.5.7 Configure the settings relating to direction/angle setting (“Direction/Angle” setup menu))
[Privacy zone]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to the privacy zone. The setup menu will be displayed. (→2.5.5.8 Configure the settings relating to the privacy zone (“Privacy zone” setup menu))
[VIQS]
Click the [Setup>>] button to display the setup menu that can configure the settings relating to VIQS. The setup menu will be displayed. (→2.5.5.9 Configure the VIQS setting)
* VIQS is an abbreviation of Variable Image Quality on Specified area and is a feature that enables you to enhance the image quality of specified areas in images.
2.5.5.1 Configure the settings relating to image quality (“Image adjust” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Image adjust” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page. (→2.5.4 Configure the settings relating to the camera operations [Cam. Function])
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/Position] 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.
<Example: Super dynamic (SD)>
Super Dynamic(SD)
[Super Dynamic(SD)]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to activate the super dynamic function.
This is not available when “Image capture mode” is set to “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)”.
Refer to the description “Super Dynamic function” (→Super Dynamic function) about the super dynamic function.
On: The super dynamic function will work.
Off: The super dynamic function will not work.
Default: Off
Note
When the camera is used in environments of 40°C or higher, the effectiveness of the super dynamic function will be reduced.
[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.
Default: 28
Note
When the following are observed depending on the light condition, select “Off” for “Super Dynamic(SD)”.
When flickering appears or the color changes on the screen
When noise appears in the brighter area on the screen
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.
A.
Subject in the dark area is hard to notice...
B.
Subject in the bright area is washed out...
C.
Creates a clearer image by digitally combining images
[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.
Back light compensation (BLC): Activates the back light compensation (BLC) function.
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.
Off: Deactivates the back light compensation function and high light compensation function.
Default: Off
[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.
Default: 16
[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.
Default: 16
[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.
Refer to 2.5.5.2 Set mask areas for information on how to set the mask area.
Light control mode
[Light control mode]
Select the light control mode from the following.
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.
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.
Fix shutter:
When “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)” is selected for “Image capture mode”:
1/60 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
When “2 mega pixel [16:9](30fps mode)” or “3 mega pixel [4:3](30fps mode)” is selected for “Image capture mode”:
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
Default: Outdoor scene
Note
When a faster shutter speed is selected (up to 1/10000), it is possible to capture a fast moving object with less blur.
When a faster shutter speed is selected, the sensitivity will become lower.
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.
Default: 64
[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.
Default: 9
[Maximum shutter]
The maximum shutter time adjusts the storage time of the sensor. The following are available for the recording duration.
When “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)” is selected for “Image capture mode”:
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.1/30s, Max.2/30s, Max.4/30s, Max.6/30s, Max.10/30s, Max.16/30s
When “2 mega pixel [16:9](30fps mode)” or “3 mega pixel [4:3](30fps mode)” is selected for “Image capture mode”:
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
Default: Max.1/30s
Note
When “On” is selected for “Super Dynamic(SD)”, “Max.1/2000s” and “Max.1/4000s” are not available.
When “0” is selected for “Maximum gain”, “Max.2/30s” or higher is not available in 30fps mode and “Max.1/30s” or higher is not available in 60fps mode.
[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.
Default: 31
Day & Night(IR)
[Day & Night(IR)]
Select switching between the color mode and the black & white mode from the following.
Off: The color mode is selected.
On(IR Light Off): Always captures black white images.
On(IR Light On): Always captures black white images. Suitable when using near-infrared lighting at night.
Auto1(IR Light Off): The camera automatically switches between the color mode and the black white mode in accordance with picture brightness (luminance).
Auto2(IR Light On): The camera automatically switches between the color mode and the black white mode in accordance with picture brightness (luminance). Suitable when using near-infrared lighting at night.
Default: Auto2(IR Light On)
Note
The operating sound might be heard when changing to black-and-white mode, however it does not indicate any malfunction.
[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)”.
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.
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.
Default: High
Note
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
Default: 10s
[IR LED light intensity]
Select the IR LED light intensity from High/Middle/Low/Off.
High: Fixes the light intensity at the highest. Easiness of focusing may diminish.
Middle: Automatically lowers the light intensity depending on the subject. Easiness of focusing may slightly diminish.
Low: Automatically lowers the light intensity depending on the subject. Focusing becomes easier.
Default: Low
Note
“Off” is only available when “Black & white input” is selected for “Terminal 1” on the [Alarm] tab.
Depending on the subject, the picture brightness may not change even after switching the settings.
[Intensity control]
Select On/Off to determine whether or not to activate the IR Light over exposure suppression function.
Default: On
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Default: ATW1
Note
Under the following conditions, color may not be faithfully processed. In these cases, select “AWC”.
When shooting a subject whose major part is a thick color
When shooting blue sky or sun at sunset
When shooting a subject whose luminance is too low
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.
Default: 128
[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.
Default: 128
[Mask area]
If you set the mask area, you can adjust the white balance after masking the set area.
Refer to 2.5.5.2 Set mask areas for information about how to configure the mask 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.
Default: 31
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.), people's faces, and moving objects, and then automatically adjust the camera's aperture, gain, shutter speed, and contrast in order to display people's faces and moving objects more clearly.
Default: On
[Face priority level]
Adjusts the face priority level when “Intelligent Auto” is activated.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, adjusts to improve the visibility of faces.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, adjusts the entire image so that is well-balanced.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
Default: 128
[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.
Default: 128
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.
Default: On
Note
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.
Default: 128
[Adaptive black stretch]
Adjust the brightness of the dark parts of the image.
If you move the slider in the “+” direction, the contrast of the bright part of the image will increase.
If you move the slider in the “-” direction, the contrast of the bright part of the image will decrease.
Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
Default: 128
IMPORTANT
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.
Default: 128
[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.
On: Activates the fog compensation function.
Off: Stops the fog compensation function.
Default: Off
[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.
Default: 4
[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.
Default: 128
[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.
Default: 128
[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.
Default: 16
[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.
Default: 128
[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.
Default: 128
Scene registration
[Scene file]
The combination of settings used to adjust image quality can be saved as a scene file. The scene file can be selected here.
Registered scene files can be configured in the “Schedule” page (→2.10 Configure the settings relating to the schedules [Schedule]). If the timing of when images are viewed greatly affects the area where images are viewed, registering scene files to the schedule can let you match a combination of settings to different times of day in order to view images in the best conditions.
[Scene file title]
The scene file name (up to 10 characters) displayed in “Scene file” can be changed. Only file names displayed in “1:”, “2:”, “3:”, and “4:” can be changed.
Unavailable characters: " & \
[Load] button
Loads the setting data selected in “Scene file” and changes the current image accordingly.
[Register] button
The combination of settings used to adjust image quality that are currently displayed can be registered to the scene file displayed in “Scene file”.
2.5.5.2 Set mask areas
This explains how to mask an area of the image and adjust brightness.
When setting the mask area, set “Super Dynamic(SD)” to “Off”.
2.
Click “+” on the left of “Super Dynamic(SD)” to display the detailed SD menu.
3.
Click the [Start] button of “Mask area”.
Borders will appear and the image displayed on the [Image/Position] tab will be divided into 63 (7x9).
4.
Click the divided areas to be masked.
The clicked areas will be masked and will become white. To cancel masking, click the area again.
5.
Click the [End] button after completing masking areas.
The borders on the image displayed on the [Image/Position] tab will disappear.
IMPORTANT
The mask area may move out of alignment when “Image capture mode” of the [Image] tab is changed. Make sure to check the mask area after changing the “Image capture mode” setting.
The mask area may move out of alignment when “HD Extra optical zoom” is configured after the mask area is set. Make sure to check the mask area after changing the “Image capture mode” setting.
Note
When the [Reset] button is clicked, masking for all the masked areas will be canceled.
2.5.5.3 Configure the settings relating to the preset positions (“Preset position” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Preset position” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page.
It is possible to register, edit and delete the preset positions on this page.
When the focus, brightness, zoom factor are adjusted, the adjustment will be applied immediately to the currently displayed image on the [Image/Position] tab.
 
IMPORTANT
During the preset position setting, do not change other settings. The image may not be properly displayed.
With the digital zoom factor, the setting of the preset positions will become unavailable.
Preset position can be set to a maximum of 256 positions.
Note
Depending on the environment (such as when the temperature is below 5° C (41 °F), for example), the moving speed of the camera to the preset position may become slower.
Position No
[Preset ID]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether to enable or disable the preset ID display. This function can be applied to each preset position.
On: Displays the preset ID.
Off: Does not display the preset ID.
Default: Off
IMPORTANT
When “Preset ID (0-9,A-Z)” or “Preset ID” is configured, it is necessary to click the [Set] button to apply them.
Note
When “On” is selected, the entered preset ID will be displayed at the position selected for “Camera title position” on the [Basic] tab of the “Basic” page. (→[Camera title position])
[Preset ID (0-9,A-Z)]
Enter the preset ID to be displayed on images. This function can be applied to each preset position.
Available number of characters: 0 - 20 characters
Available characters: 0-9, A-Z, a-z and the following marks.
! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ?
Default: None (blank)
Note
The entered preset ID will be displayed next to the preset position number on the pull-down menu. When “On” is selected for “Preset ID”, the preset ID will be displayed on images.
[Auto focus]
Select “Auto” or “Off” to determine whether to enable or disable the auto focus function after the camera has moved to a preset position. This function can be applied to each preset position.
Auto: The auto focus function will be activated after moving to a preset position.
Off: Does not activate the auto focus function after moving to a preset position.
Default: Off
Note
When the preset position is set to shoot the following objects, it is recommended to select “Off”, and adjust the focus before registering the preset positions.
An object whose contrast is low
An object whose depth never changes
An object with high luminance such as a spotlight
[Dwell time]
Select a dwell time (duration the camera stops for at each preset position) for the preset sequence operation.
Off/ 5s/ 10s/ 15s/ 20s/ 25s/ 30s
Default: 10s
Note
When the preset sequence operates, preset positions that are set to “Off” will not be moved to and the sequence will move to the next position.
Depending on the set dwell time, moving to the next preset position may start during auto focus operation.
Using the preset sequence function for a long period of time wears the driving parts, and the replacement interval of those parts may be shortened. Refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM for the consumable parts.
[Super Dynamic(SD)]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether to turn on or off the Super Dynamic function. This function can be applied to each preset position.
This is not available when “Image capture mode” is set to “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)”.
Refer to the description “Super Dynamic function” (→Super Dynamic function) about the super dynamic function.
On: The Super Dynamic function will work.
Off: The Super Dynamic function will not work.
Default: Off
[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.
Default: 28
[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.
Back light compensation (BLC): Activates the back light compensation (BLC) function.
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.
Off: Deactivates the back light compensation function and high light compensation function.
Default: Off
[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.
Default: 16
[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.
Default: 16
[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.
Refer to 2.5.5.2 Set mask areas for information about how to configure the mask area.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, Control pad/buttons, [Brightness] buttons
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Set] button
Registers the preset positions.
[Delete] button
Deletes the preset position specified by the position number.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Preset position” setup menu.
Register the preset positions
1.
Select a preset position number.
The selected preset position number will be displayed in the “Position No” area.
When the selected number has already been registered, the camera will move to the selected preset position.
2.
Move the camera to the desired direction.
3.
To display the preset ID on the “Live” page, select “On” for “Preset ID” and enter the desired position title to be displayed.
4.
The settings for “Auto focus” and “Dwell time” can be configured for each position independently.
5.
Click the [Set] button.
6.
The settings for each item such as “Super Dynamic” can be configured for each position independently. The settings for “Super Dynamic”, “BLC/ HLC” and “Mask area” are updated immediately.
Note
When registering the preset position, the camera direction may move slightly.
When a setting other than “Scene file is not applied” is selected for “Scene file” of “Image adjust”, “Super”, “BLC/ HLC”, and “Mask area” cannot be used.
2.5.5.4 Configure the settings relating to the auto pan function (“Auto pan” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Auto pan” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]).
The settings relating to the auto pan function can be configured with the setup menu.
Note
Using the auto pan function for a long period of time wears the driving parts, and the replacement interval of those parts may be shortened. Refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM for the consumable parts.
Position
[Left end position setup]
Move the camera to the desired point as the left end point of the auto panning using the [Zoom] button, [Focus] button, or control pad/buttons. Then, click the [Set] button.
Also, the zoom and focus settings are set simultaneously.
Note
Panning, tilting and zooming operations can also be carried out on the [Image/Position] tab.
[Right end position setup]
Move the camera to the desired point as the right end point of the auto panning using the control pad/buttons. Then, click the [Set] button.
Auto pan
[Dwell time]
Select a dwell time at the start point and the end point from the following.
0s/ 1s/ 2s/ 3s/ 4s/ 5s/ 10s/ 15s/ 20s/ 25s/ 30s
Default: 5s
[Speed]
Select a speed for the auto panning from the following.
1°/s, 2°/s, 3°/s, 4°/s, 5°/s, 7°/s, 10°/s, 13°/s, 18°/s, 24°/s
Default: 13°/s
IMPORTANT
When “Auto pan” is set, it is necessary to click the [Set] button to apply them.
Note
Even when the zoom factor for the digital zoom is set, the camera will start panning with the following zoom factor or lower:
60x:
34x:
[Endless panning]
The operations for panning can be set to the following
Off: Pan between the left and right end position points.
On(Clockwise): Pans clockwise.
On(Counterclockwise): Pans counterclockwise.
Default: Off
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Auto pan” setup menu.
2.5.5.5 Configure the settings relating to patrol (“Patrol” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Patrol” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]).
Here, the information related to patrol is set.
The patrol function can be configured to learn pan, tilt, zoom, and focus settings and operations, and then use these learned settings and operations to operate the camera.
Note
Using the patrol function for a long period of time wears the driving parts, and the replacement interval of those parts may be shortened. Refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM for the consumable parts.
Patrol setting
[Number of patrol pattern]
Select the patrol pattern number. The length of patrol patterns that can be learned differs depending on the pattern number.
1: 2 minutes of operations can be learned for Patrol 1.
2: 1 minute of operations can be learned for both Patrol 1 and Patrol 2.
4: 30 seconds of operations can be learned each for Patrol 1, Patrol 2, Patrol 3, and Patrol 4.
Default: 1
Note
When the number of control patterns is changed, the learned patrol operations are deleted.
[Learn patrol pattern]
Click [] of “Patrol No.” and select a patrol number (1-4) from the pull-down menu. An asterisk (*) next to the patrol number indicates that the patrol operation has already been learned for the patrol number.
With the patrol number selected, click the [Learn] button to start learning the camera operations. During learning, “LEARNING (***S)” is displayed on the screen. “***S” is the length of possible learning time remaining.
Click the [Stop] button to stop learning and replaying camera operations. When the remaining time is zero seconds (0S), operations are automatically stopped.
With the patrol number selected, click the [Confirm] button to replay the learned camera operations.
Note
The following are the camera operations that can be learned.
Start position operations
pan/tilt/zoom/focus position
Camera operations
pan/tilt/zoom/focus position/moving the preset position
The auto focus function cannot be used when performing patrol operations. As a characteristic of zoom lenses, when images are zoomed up from the “Wide” side, they may become blurred. When learning zoom operations, starting from the “Tele” side will reduce blurring.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Patrol” setup menu.
2.5.5.6 Configure the settings relating to auto track (“Auto track” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Auto track” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]).
Here, the information related to the auto track setting is set.
Note
The auto-track setup is not available under the following conditions:
When “Image capture mode” is set to “2 mega pixel [16:9](60fps mode)”
When “On” is selected for “Stabilizer”
When other than “Off” is selected for “Smart Facial Coding” of “Smart Coding” for “Stream(1)”
When “Maximum shutter” of “Image adjust” - “Light control mode” is the following:
Max.2/30s/ Max.4/30s/ Max.6/30s/ Max.10/30s/ Max.16/30s
Using the auto track function for a long period of time wears the driving parts, and the replacement interval of those parts may be shortened. Refer to the Important Information in the supplied CD-ROM for the consumable parts.
The auto track function can be used to detect movement in a predetermined alarm area and automatically track and capture images of the subject detected in that area.
Auto track setting
[Camera height]
Select the height that the camera is installed to from the following.
2.5m(8.5ft)/2.75m(9.0ft)/3.0m(10.0ft)/3.25m(11.0ft)/3.5m(11.5ft)/3.75m(12.5ft)/4.0m(13.5ft)/4.25m(14.0ft)/4.5m(15.0ft)/4.75m(16.0ft)/5.0m(16.5ft)/5.5m(18.5ft)/6.0m(20.0ft)/6.5m(21.5ft)/7.0m(23.5ft)/7.5m(25.0ft)/8.0m(26.5ft)/8.5m(28.5ft)/9.0m(30.0ft)/9.5m(31.5ft)/10.0m(33.5ft)/12.0m(40.0ft)/14.0m(46.5ft)/16.0m(53.5ft)/18.0m(60.0ft)/20.0m(66.5ft)/22.0m(73.5ft)/24.0m(80.0ft)/26.0m(86.5ft)/28.0m(93.5ft)/30.0m(100.0ft)
Default: 2.5m(8.5ft)
 
Note
The “Camera height” setting is the tracking targets and cameras height (H1: 2.5m(8.5ft) - 30.0m(100.0ft)).
The camera height can be measured automatically with the [Auto] button. However, if there is any obstacle right under the camera or the auto-focus is not possible, manually set the “Camera height”.
IMPORTANT
Enter the height for “Camera height” accurately. The detection and tracking capabilities are greatly reduced if the height setting is incorrect.
[Auto track alarm]
Select an alarm to be used when auto tracking from the following.
Off: An alarm is not outputted.
On(Immediate): Alarms are continuously outputted during auto tracking. (Outputs are made at 5 second intervals.)
On(After alarm wait time): Alarms are outputted only once when the auto tracking is continuously performed for a set period.
On(In preset alarm area): While tacking, if the tracking target enters the set alarm area, an alarm is outputted once. Refer to Alarm area for information about alarm areas.
Default: Off
[Alarm wait time]
Select a setting time from the following when “Auto track alarm” is set to “On(After alarm wait time)”.
1s/10s/30s/1min/3min/5min
Default: 10s
[Auto track data in video stream]
From the following selections select whether or not to add auto track in the video stream.
Off: Auto track data is not added to images.
On: Auto track data is added to images, but an outline of the tracking target is not displayed on the “Live” page.
On with track video display: Auto track data is added to images and an outline of the tracking target is displayed on the “Live” page.
Default: Off
Advanced setting
[Zoom with auto track]
Select the tracking zoom control from the following.
Off: Zoom control is not performed.
On: Zoom control is performed.
Default: On
[Object size]
Select an object size from the following.
Small(1/4 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 1/4 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Middle(1/2 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 1/2 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Large(3/4 of the image): The tracking target is enlarged to about 3/4 the size (lengthwise) of the monitor screen.
Default: Small(1/4 of the image)
Note
The sizes described here are only a guide. Depending on the environment conditions and the tracking conditions the displayed size may be different from the expected size.
Increasing the display size of the tracking target reduces the tracking capabilities.
[Sensitivity]
Select the tracking sensitivity from the following.
High/ Middle/ Low
Default: Middle
Note
Reducing the sensitivity can help reduce false detections such as when a tree is swaying, but it will also reduce the tracking capabilities. On the other hand, increasing the sensitivity increases the tracking capabilities but also increases false detections. Match the settings according to where the camera is used.
[Auto track duration time]
Select the time that tracking will be forced to stop from after it started from the following.
Off(Unlimited)/10s/20s/30s/40s/50s/1min/2min/3min/5min/10min
Default: Off(Unlimited)
Note
The camera will stop in the position it is at when the auto track duration time expires. To return to auto mode, set the self return, and after tracking is finished, the self return time is counted and the camera returns to auto mode.
[Lost object search]
Select the operations to be performed when the tracking loses the target from the following.
Off: Tracking stops at the position that it lost the target.
On(w/o zoom-out): If the target is lost, tracking starts looking for new movement and if it finds movement it continues auto tracking.
On(w/zoom-out): If the target is lost, the camera zooms out and tracking starts looking for new movement, if it finds movement it continues auto tracking.
Default: On(w/zoom-out)
Alarm area
[Area select]
Click [] of “Area No.” and select an area number (1-4) from the pull-down menu. An asterisk (*) next to the area number indicates that the area has already been learned. When “On(In preset alarm area)” (when there is an alarm area intrusion) is selected with “Auto track alarm”, the alarm area will become active.
[Area No. notification]
When “Panasonic alarm protocol notification >>” is clicked, the [Notification] tab of the “Alarm” page will be displayed. (→2.7.8 Configuration of the settings relating to alarm notification [Notification])
Note
The alarm area cannot be configured separately for each preset position. The configured alarm area is active for all preset areas.
Detection mask area
[Area select]
Click [] of “Area No.” and select an area number (1-4) from the pull-down menu. An asterisk (*) next to the area number indicates that the area has already been learned. By setting a mask for shooting areas (the screen) that you do not want to detect movement in, false detections can be reduced.
Note
By setting a mask for shooting areas (the screen) that have objects that can cause false detections such as swaying trees, roads (where cars pass through), or level surfaces (areas that cause light reflection), false detections can be reduced.
Mask areas cannot be configured separately for each preset position. The specified area is active for all the preset positions.
IMPORTANT
During auto tracking, if the tracking target enters the masked area, tracking will continue unchanged. Note that the mask area will not be active in this situation.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Auto track” setup menu.
IMPORTANT
In the following situations, targets may not be able to be tracked, or false detections may occur.
when there is little contrast between the subject and the background
when dirt, drip, or splash is on the front panel
when there are large changes to the lighting intensity
when there are many moving objects other than the subject
when there is a change on the optical axis (in a vertical direction) of the camera
when the subject moves directly underneath the camera
when there is harsh flickering
when there are reflections from light entering the front panel due to reflections from a window or road, or from a backlight
when the target is hidden behind a utility pole or other objects
when the subject passes by other moving objects
when the target moves too fast or too slow
when the camera is shaking
In no event shall we be liable to any consequential inconvenience, or loss or damage, arising out of the settings or results of the auto tracking system.
We recommend that you use this setting under the following setting conditions to improve the detection accuracy.
set the size of the tracking target to over 1/5 of the monitoring screen (lengthwise)
set the tilt angle within 20° - 55°
Procedure to setup auto track cooperation
If 2 or more cameras that support the auto track function are used, tracking of targets can be coordinated between cameras. (Auto track cooperation setting)
 
For example, the procedure for getting Camera 2 (IP address: 192.168.0.12) to take over auto tracking from Camera 1 (192.168.0.11) when the tracking target enters into alarm area No.1 during auto tracking as shown below, is explained here.
1.
Set an alarm area to Camera 1 in the area where you want to perform auto track cooperation.
Display the “Auto track setting” page.
With “Auto track alarm” select “On(In preset alarm area)” and click the [Set] button.
Select “1” from the “Area No.” pull-down menu of “Area select” in “Alarm area”.
While monitoring images, perform the pan/tilt/zoom, and then set the alarm area.
Click the [Set] button.
2.
On Camera 2, configure the preset position for received notification commands. (Configure the preset position so that alarm area No. 1 enters the screen as configured in step 1.)
Select a preset number that you want set from the “Preset” pull-down menu.
While monitoring images, perform the pan/tilt/zoom, and then set the preset position.
Click the [Set] button.
3.
Set Camera 1 (IP address: 192.168.0.11) to notify commands.
Display the “Notification” screen from the “Alarm” page. (→2.7.8 Configuration of the settings relating to alarm notification [Notification])
From “Panasonic alarm protocol”, set “Panasonic alarm protocol” to “On” and click the [Set] button.
From “Destination of notification”, check the “Alarm” checkbox of “Address 1” (any notification destination address can be selected), and enter 192.168.0.12 in “Destination IP address”.
Set “Auto track cooperation” to “On”, and select “1” for the alarm area number.
Click the [Set] button.
4.
Configure the settings of Camera 2 (IP address: 192.168.0.12), which receives notification commands from the other cameras.
Display the “Alarm” screen from the “Alarm” page. (→2.7.1 Configure the settings relating to the alarm action [Alarm])
From “Alarm”, set “Command alarm” to “On” and click the [Set] button.
Set the “Command alarm” of “Camera action on alarm” to “Preset per sender”, and click “Preset per sender >>”.
On the “Preset per sender” setup menu (→2.7.4.1 Configure the settings relating to Preset per sender (“Preset per sender” setup menu)), check the “Auto track cooperation” checkbox of “Sender’s address 1” (any destination address can be used) and enter 192.168.0.11 (Camera 1) for the sender’s address. Then select the preset position set at step 2, click the [Set] button, and then close the page.
Click the [Set] button.
5.
Auto track cooperation can be used by starting the auto tracking for Camera 1.
Note
During auto tracking, “Stabilizer” and “Smart Facial Coding” will not be operated.
2.5.5.7 Configure the settings relating to direction/angle setting (“Direction/Angle” setup menu)
Click the [Setup>>] button of “Direction/Angle” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]).
Here, the information related to the direction/angle setting is set. The pan/tilt position moves to the position set as north when displaying this page.
Direction/Angle setting
[North point setting]
If “Direction display” is selected for “Camera position display”, one of the eight directions will be indicated instead of the preset position title when the camera is not at the preset position.
Determine the direction setting by adjusting the displayed panning position to the north (N) indication.
[Panning 0° direction setting]
Configure the Panning 0° direction setting. When the [Set] button is clicked after adjusting the angle of view with the control pad/buttons, the current direction of the pan becomes 0°. Click the [Reset] button to reset to the default setting.
Note
The tilt 0° angle is not configured.
Even if the Panning 0° direction is changed, there is no change to the preset positions already configured. The range of the auto pan setting and the actions of the patrol setting already configured are also not changed.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Direction/Angle” setup menu.
2.5.5.8 Configure the settings relating to the privacy zone (“Privacy zone” setup menu)
Click the [Advanced setting] button of “Privacy zone” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position]).
When there is a zone that you do not want to display, set the zone as a privacy zone not to be displayed. According to the setting of “Number of Privacy zone”, up to 8 or 32 privacy zones can be set (→[Number of Privacy zone]).
You can set the areas by dragging the mouse on the screen.
Note
The privacy zone function does not work when the camera is in the process of warming-up just after turning on the power, or in the process of refreshing the position.
Depending on the panning/tilting direction (especially when the tilting degree is 45° - 90°) and the zooming factor, the area set as the privacy zone may become visible. Make sure that each of the set privacy zone is not visible after setting it.
Reconfigure the privacy zone if the way the camera is fixed is changed.
Zone setting
[Zone select]
Click [] of “Zone No” and select a zone number (1-8 or 1-32) from the pull-down menu.
An asterisk (*) next to the zone number indicates that the privacy zone has already been set for the number.
The privacy zone will be set when an area is designated by dragging the mouse.
Click the [Set] button after determining the position of the camera. In this case, a slightly wider area than was specified will be configured.
To delete the registered zone, click the [Delete] button after designating the desired zone number to be deleted.
Click the [Cancel] button to cancel what was set or deleted.
Note
Set the privacy zone larger than the size of an object to be hidden.
To raise the precision of the privacy zone placement especially when the zoom is on the “Wide” side, it is recommended to set the privacy zone with the zoom range between 1x and 3x.
Panning, tilting and zooming operations can also be carried out on the [Image/Position] tab.
When selecting “Zone No” after selecting “Filling” for “Privacy zone”, a mask will be displayed in the image display area and will start blinking while changing its color as follows: Dark gray → Clear → Light gray
Even when “32” is selected for “Number of Privacy zone”, the maximum number of privacy zones that can be displayed on 1 screen at the same time is limited to 8. Depending on the positions of the configured privacy zones and the operation of the camera, the privacy zones may be automatically combined together and displayed as a maximum of 8 privacy zones.
When the “Number of Privacy zone” setting is changed from “32” to “8”, privacy zones for zones numbers other than 1-8 are not displayed.
[Zoom] buttons, [Focus] buttons, [Brightness] buttons, Control pad/buttons and [Go] button
Refer to 1.1.2 About the “Live” page for descriptions of how to operate these buttons/pad.
[Close] button
Click this button to close the “Privacy zone” setup menu.
2.5.5.9 Configure the VIQS setting
Click the [Setup>>] button of “VIQS” on the [Image/Position] tab of the “Image/Audio” page. (→2.5.5 Configure the settings relating to images and the preset positions [Image/Position])
The items related to VIQS can be configured with this menu.
VIQS is an abbreviation of Variable Image Quality on Specified area and is a feature that enables you to enhance the image quality of specified areas in images.
It is possible to enhance the image quality of the specified range within a shooting area (image).
It is also possible to moderate the image data size by lowering the image quality of other areas.
The VIQS setting is available only for H.265 and H.264 images.
VIQS can be set to preset position numbers 1 to 8 as well as settings other than preset positions, and up to 8 VIQS areas can be set for each preset position.
To check the image after configuring VIQS, when H.264 images are selected under “Stream”, you can check the image by pressing the [Confirm] button. You can also check by displaying an H.264 or H.265 image on the “Live” page.
VIQS Area
[Select a preset position]
In order to configure a VIQS area, select the preset position number of the VIQS area that you want to configure, and then click the [Start] button.
In order to configure a VIQS area outside of preset areas, select “except the preset positions”.
[Area]
When selecting a VIQS area in the screen, it will be numbered as area 1. (Subsequent areas will be numbered in the order of selection.)
[Center]
When the [Center] button is clicked, the whole area will become the VIQS area, and “1(White)” will be automatically applied to “Area”.
[Status]
Select “On” or “Off” to determine whether or not to use the VIQS area.
On: The VIQS area will be set.
Off: Does not set the VIQS area.
Default: Off
[Delete] button
Deletes the VIQS area. Click the button to delete the VIQS area.
[Level]
Configure the difference level in the image quality between specified areas and non-specified areas. The greater the difference level, the more the image quality of the non-specified area is reduced. This makes it possible to moderate the image data size.
0 Min./ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 Normal/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9 Max.
Default: 5 Normal
2.5.5.10 Configure the VIQS area
The VIQS area is specified by following the steps below.
1.
Drag the mouse on the screen to specify the area (up to 8 areas).
The specified area is set to area “1(White)”, and the outline is displayed.
The areas are set in the area number order from number 1. The color next to the area number show the color of the corresponding outline.
2.
Configure the difference level in the image quality between specified areas and non-specified areas. The greater the difference level, the more the image quality of the non-specified area is reduced. This makes it possible to moderate the image data size.
3.
Select “On”/“Off” to activate/deactivate a distributed image of “Stream(1)”, “Stream(2)”, “Stream(3)”, or “Stream(4)”.
4.
Click the [Set] button.
This unit is updated with the setting contents. Click the [Delete] button corresponding to the area to be deleted.
5.
Click the [Confirm] button.
The image (“Stream(1)”, “Stream(2)”, “Stream(3)”, or “Stream(4)”) that the [Confirm] button was pressed for is displayed. When a window is newly opened and about 3 seconds pass, the currently outputted bit rate can be confirmed with the configured VIQS.
IMPORTANT
No setting contents are determined unless the [Set] button is clicked.
To check the image after configuring VIQS, display an H.264 or H.265 image on the “Live” page, or press the [Confirm] button under “Stream”.
The outputted bit rate changes depending on the subject. Confirm the bit rates with actual subjects used when operating the camera.
When using “Smart Facial Coding”, “VIQS Area” cannot be enabled.