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[Not used]
Disables Haze Compensation.
(2) Haze Compensation  Strength
When Haze Compensation is set to [Manual], set a strength level.
Note
 When [Auto] or [Manual] is selected for [Haze  Compensation], the video data size increases.
 When using [Haze Compensation], contrast may be strong if the  subject is not obscured by haze. If this happens, set [Haze 
Compensation] to [Manual] and set a  lower Haze Compensation strength.
Focus
This focuses on the subject.
(1) [Auto]
Automatically focuses on the subject.
(2) [Manual]  If you push and hold the (Far)  (Near) buttons, you  can adjust the focus toward telephoto or wide-angle 
respectively.
When you click [One-shot AF], the camera will focus o nce using autofocus and then switch to manual focus.
(3) [Fixed at Infinity] The focus is fixed at infinity where a camera focal point is unnecessary.
Focus Ranges
The estimated focus ranges for [Auto] and [Fixed at infini ty] depending on the [Day/Night] setting are shown in the 
following table.
Important
If you set [Smart Shade Control] to [Auto] or  [Manual], [Haze Compensation] is set to [Disable].
Important
 The focus set with the Admin Viewer will be applied to other users.
 Depending on the lighting used, focus may not be maintained when switching between [Day Mode] and [Night Mode]. Focus when 
switching Day/Night Mode can be set in the [Day/Night Mode Focus Settings] panel in the Admin Viewer (P. 165).
 If you select [Manual] for [Expos ure] (P. 162) and set the shutter speed to [1/1 sec], focus will not be maintained with [Auto]  and [One-
shot AF] in [Focus]. If this occurs, use [Manual] to set the focus.
 Note that if you set the focus manually it will remain fixed.
 In conditions where an outdoor scene is captured from an indoor  location through a glass window, the camera may focus on the glass 
if there is dust or water on the surface. Install the camera  at the shortest possible distance from the glass surface.
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* Using infrared illumination from an external device may throw the camera out of focus.
For details on focus ranges, please refer to the table on P. 55.
Note
 For details on difficult to focus subjects, pleas e refer to “Difficult to Focus Subjects” (P. 55).
 It is recommended that you check that the camera is focus ed whenever you restart the camera or use One-shot AF.
Exposure
Set the exposure and shutter speed.
(1) Exposure mode
[Auto]
The exposure is controlled automatically.
[Manual]
The exposure is set by adjusting the shutter speed, aperture and gain manually.
This is not available if [Smart Shade  Control] (P. 159) is set to [Auto].
[Auto (Flickerless)]
Shutter speed is adju sted automatically to suit the lighting conditions. Video flickering caused by fluorescent lights, 
etc., is reduced.
[Auto ( Shutter-priority AE)]
The aperture is adjusted automatically  to suit the specified shutter speed.
Note
If [Auto] is selected in [Camera] > [Initial Setting] > [Day/Night] on the Setting Pa ge, select [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-
priority AE)] for [Exposure].
(2) [Exposure Compensation]
When you select [Auto], [Auto (Flickerle ss)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] for [Exposure], you can adjust the brightness 
of the video by using the slider to  select the exposure compensation.
Focus Mode
Day/Night Settings
Day ModeNight Mode
Max. Wide-AngleMax. TelephotoMax. Wide-AngleMax. Telephoto
Auto/Manual 0.3 m (12 in.) – 
infinity2.0 m (6.6 ft.) – 
infinity1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – 
infinity 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) – 
infinity
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This is not available if [Smart Shade Control] (P. 159) is set to [Auto].
(3) [Metering Mode] When you select [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] for [Exposure],  you can select the metering 
mode.
[Center-Weighted] 
The entire scene is metered with an emphasis on the center.
Even when slightly darker/brighter areas are present on t he periphery of the scene, an appropriate exposure can be 
achieved for the subject near the center.
Use this mode if the subject is positi oned near the center of the screen.
[Average] 
The entire scene is metered and averaged.
A stable exposure can be achieved even in a capture en vironment where there are notable brightness differences 
within the screen.
Use this mode to stabilize the exposure in scenes where vehicles or people are moving. 
[ S pot] 
The center of the screen is metered.
An appropriate exposure can be achieved for the subject at the center of the screen  regardless of the brightness/
darkness on the periphery of the screen.
Use this mode if you want to adjust t he exposure to the center of the screen be cause the subject is, for example, lit by 
a spotlight or backlit.
(4) [ Shutter  Speed]
When you select [Manual] or [Auto (Shutter-priority  AE)] for [Exposure], you can select the shutter speed.
If [Manual] is selected, set th e shutter speed in the range of [1/1 sec] to [1/16000 sec].
If [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)] is selected, set the shutte r speed in the range of [1/2 sec] to [1/16000 sec].
When capturing a moving subject, selecting a higher  shutter speed can reduce blurry video capture.
Setting a slow shutter speed may prevent  Intelligent Function from working correctly. Select a shutter speed that suits 
the capture conditions and purpose.
(5) [ Slow  Shutter]
If you select [Auto] or [Auto (Flickerle ss)] for [Exposure], select the slowest shut ter speed from the range [1/2 sec] to 
[1/30 sec].
Slower shutter speeds generate afterimage s in video when capturing a moving subject.
(6) [Aperture] If [Manual] is selected for [E xposure], set a desired aperture.
Moving the slider to the left closes the aperture and da rkens the image. Moving the slider to the right opens the 
aperture and brightens the image.
(7) [Gain] If [Manual] is selected for [Exposure],  set the sensitivity to affect brightness.
Moving the slider to the left darkens the video, moving it to the right brightens video.
Important
 If a traffic signal, electronic scoreboard, etc. is captured the video may flicker. In this case, try changing [Exposure] to [ Auto (Shutter-
priority AE)] and then select a shutter speed lower than 1/100, to please refer to if the situation improves.
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White Balance
Set the white balance according to the light source to achieve natural color in the video.
(1) White Balance mode [Auto]
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
[Light  Source]
Select the light source from the pull-down  menu in (2) to suit the camera usage.
[Manual]
Use (3) and (4) to manually adjust the white balance.
(2) Select a Light  Source
If you select [Light Source] for the  white balance, select a light source.
[Daylight Fluorescent]
Select this option to capture vid eo under daylight fluorescent lighting.
[White Fluorescent]
Select this option to capture video under day  white fluorescent or white fluorescent lighting.
[Warm Fluorescent]
Select this option to capture video under warm fluorescent lighting.
[Mercury Lamp]
Select this option to capt ure video under mercury lamps.
[ S odium Lamp]
Select this option to capture  video under orange sodium lamps.
[Halogen Lamp]
Select this option to capture video und er halogen lamps or incandescent bulbs.
(3) [One-shot WB] If you set white balance to [Manual], this will force the wh ite balance to match the light source and lock the setting.
Setting Method Example:
Illuminate a white subject (white paper, etc.) using the light  source, making sure the subject fills the entire screen, and 
then use [One-shot WB].
Important
 When the subject has only one color, is under low light conditions , or when sodium lamps, mercury lamps or certain other fluorescent 
lighting is used, [Auto] may not adjust colors appropriately.
 If [Auto] is set, and the subject appears greenish under mercur y lamps, set white balance to [Light Source] and select [Mercury 
Lamp]. If the colors in the video are still not appropriate under mercury lamps even when you select [Mercury Lamp], use [One-s hot 
WB].
Important
Since the light source selection options are based on representat ive characteristics, appropriate colors may not be achieved depending 
on the applicable light source. If this  occurs, use the [One-shot WB] function.
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(4) [R Gain], [B Gain]If you set white balance to [Manual], use the sliders to set the Red and Blue gain values.
Day/Night
Set a capture mode suited to the brightness of the camera installation environment.
(1) Day/Night mode
[Auto]
The camera automatically determi nes ambient brightness and switches  to Day Mode or Night Mode.
[Day Mode]
Captures normal color video.
[Night Mode]
Removes the infrared filter to increase  sensitivity. Video turns to monochrome.
(2) [Day/Night Mode Focus  Settings]
The focusing positions under normal lighting, such as fl uorescent, and infrared illumination differ since the 
wavelengths of these light sources di ffer. For this reason, set the focus positions for when Day/Night Mode are 
switched.
This function can only be set when [Focus] is set to [Manual] (P. 161).
Click this to display the [Day/ Night Mode Focus Settings] panel.
Important
 When [Day/Night] (P. 165) is set to [Night Mode] (including when it is set to [Auto] and Night Mode is judged to be applicable) , the 
white balance function cannot be used.
 Notes on Capturing Video Continuously Day and Night If a subject that seldom changes is captured in a location wher e the light source changes gradually, such as when capturing a subject 
continuously day and night, appropriate colors  may not be achieved. In this case, applying changes to the image to capture will  
achieve the appropriate colors.
Important
 If you use [Auto], conduct a thorough operation test to  check the effectiveness of the setting beforehand.
 If you use [Auto], set [Control for Admin]  > [Exposure] (P. 162) to [Auto], [Auto (Flickerless)] or [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)]. Note that 
depending on the shutter speed when set to [Auto (Shutter-priority AE)], however, the mode may not switch to Night Mode even if  
[Auto] is selected.
 If you exit the Admin Viewer while [Day Mode] or [Night Mode] is set, these will remain in effect, even if [Camera] > [Initial  Setting] > 
[Day/Night] is set to [Auto] in the Setting Page.
To enable [Auto], set [Day/Night] to [Auto] before exiting the Admin Viewer.
 If you use [Auto], the infrared filter ma y move several times while the mode is switching between Day Mode and Night Mode. You  will 
not be able to use pan, tilt, zoom  and manual focus during this period.
 If Night Mode will be used under in frared illumination, turn on the lighting before switching to Night Mode.
Important
 While making settings with the [Day/Night Mode Focus Settings]  panel, it is not possible to make settings using the Admin Tools on 
another computer.
 Even if you use [Day/Night Mode Focus Settings], focus may not  be maintained in Night Mode if the light source changes (e.g. sunlight 
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(3) [Use One-shot AF]This is the factory default setting. Select this to  use One-shot AF when switching Day/Night Mode.
(4) [Move to register ed focus position]
When switching Day/Night Mode , the focus positions preregistered for Day Mode and Night  Mode in [Register focus 
position] will be used. For details, please refe r to “Register the Focus Positions” that follows.
(5) [Compensate for light source]  Select this option to adjust the fo cus position to suit the lighting bein g used when switching to Night Mode.
[Fluorescent]
Select this option to capture video under fluorescent, LED, sodium  or mercury lighting.
[Halogen Lamp]
Select this option to capture video under halogen or incandescent lighting.
[Infrared (740nm)]
Select this option to capture video under  infrared (740 nm wavelength) illumination.
[Infrared (850nm)]
Select this option to capture video under  infrared (850 nm wavelength) illumination.
[Infrared (940nm)]
Select this option to capture video under  infrared (940 nm wavelength) illumination.
(6) [None]  When switching Day/Night Mode, the camera automatically focuses on each of the fluorescent lighting focus positions 
set beforehand for Day Mode and Night Mode.
Registering the Focus Positions
These are the steps to register the focus positions to use when switching Day/Night Mode mentioned in (4) earlier.
Important
When using [Use One-shot AF] and switching between Day/Night Mode, it may not be possible to focus on the intended subject if 
another subject, such as a person, passes in front at that time.
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1Display the [Day/Night Mode Focus  Settings] panel.
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[Registered] will appear in [Day Mode:].
[Clear the registered focus position?] will appear if you select [Use One-shot AF]
or [None], even if only one focus position has been  registered for either [Day Mode] or [Night Mode].
If you select [No], the registered focus position will be reta ined even if you select to [Use One-shot AF] or [None].
Note
See the following for the focus ranges when using Day/Night Mode settings.
– “Focus Ranges” (P. 161) 
– The table in the “Note” section of “Set the Focus” (P. 55) 
Infrared  
Set how infrared illumination is used.
(1) [Day/Night Operation]
Linked to Day/Night. Turns on infrared illumination in Night Mode.
(2) [Do not use] Infrared illumination is not used.
(3) Infrared Illumination  Strength
Sets the infrared illuminat ion strength when [Day/Night  Operation] is selected.
Note
If all or part of the image appears to have a white glow, there is  a possibility that a wall (even a wall not in the image) is reflecting the infra-
red lighting. If this occurs, please adjust the camera angle.
External Device Output  
Use external device output.
Click the icons to activ ate and deactivate output.
Output status is shown by the icons.
Screen Example:
Output 1: inactive
Output 2: active
3Under the lighting conditions of the Day Mode, adjust  the focus position as required while watching the video.
4Click [Register focus position] in the [Day/Night Mode Focus  Settings] panel.
5Switch Day/Night Mode to [Night Mode].
6Repeat steps 3 and 4 under the Night Mode lighting conditions to register the focus position.
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Infrared illumination strength can only be set when [Exposure] (P. 162) is set to [Manual].
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Image Quality Adjustment
Adjust the quality of the video.
(1) [Noise Reduction]Select a noise reduction level. This setting is  generally more effective in low-light conditions.
When set to [Strong], the noise reductio n effect is increased, but the afterimage of moving subjects becomes easier to 
see.
When set to [Mild], the noise reduction  effect is decreased and resolution is increased, but the video file size becomes 
larger.
(2) [ Sharpness]
Set a sharpness level.
When set toward [Strong] the video  becomes sharper, and when set towa rd [Mild] the video becomes softer.
When set toward [Strong] the vi deo file size becomes larger.
(3) [Color  Saturation]
Set a color saturation level.
Video Reception
Video reception settings for the video display area.
(1) [Max. Frame Rate (JPEG)] You can select the maximum frame rate for JPEG video.
The setting is not selectable when displa ying H.264 video in the video display area.
(2) [Enable H.264 reception] Select to receive H.264 video.
The Software Product License Agreement  dialog box appears. Click [Yes] to accept the terms of the license 
agreement. The decoder is downloaded from the camera, ena bling H.264 video reception.
Note
When you are using Internet Explorer 11 in a 64-bit operating system and the camera is  registered as a trusted site and protected mode is 
enabled, reception of H.264 video will be disabled.
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By registering settings as presets, such as camera angles, camera settings (e.g. exposure) and Day/Night Mode switching, 
the presets can be easily called up  by Viewers to apply the settings.
Using Presets
In addition to immediate display of registered camera angles when operating the viewer, you can use presets as 
follows.
 Execute the presets at predetermined times or during  switches between Day Mode and Night Mode. (Auto Control 
Settings) (P. 177)
 Automatically cycle through multiple  presets at a set time and in a predetermined sequence. (Tour Route Settings) 
(P. 179)
 When using the Intelligent Functi on, lock the monitoring position at a  preset camera angle (P. 216). You can also 
automatically return to a preset position after Auto Tracking completes (P. 230). 
About Presets
Important
It is strongly recommended you regist er as presets, the positions Intelligent Function will use for the camera.
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Use the [Preset Registration] tab to register presets and the home position.
The number of presets you can register are as follows.
 Maximum 257 presets (including the home position). 
 Maximum 21 presets (including the home position). 
Note
 You cannot register presets/initial settings if the Panorama Cr eation Tool, Privacy Mask Setting Tool, View Restriction Setting Tool or 
Intelligent Function Setting Tool are running  on a computer running Admin Viewer.
 You can only use one registered preset/initial setting on one computer.
 Only users with administrator  privileges can register presets.
Display the Preset Setting Panel
If you click [Preset Setting] in [Control for Admin] >  [Preset/Initial Setting], the Preset Setting panel will appear.
Note
The following panels will also appear with the Preset Setting panel.
– Panorama Display Panel
 
– Digital PTZ Panel 
Register Presets
Important
 Reconfigure the presets if you change the [Camera] > [Camera Setti ngs] > [Installation Conditions] > [Image Flip] (P. 78) settings on 
the Setting Page.
 Reconfigure the presets if you change [Video Se ttings] > [All Videos] > [Video Size Set] (P. 72) settings in the Setting Page.
 If you change the settings in [Camera Settings]  > [Camera Control] > [Image Stabilizer] in the Setting Page (P. 75), the angle  of view 
when using the camera will not match the angle of view when y ou configured presets. If you change [Image Stabilizer] settings, 
recheck the preset settings.
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