8.1
The Camera Control Panel
The Camera Control Panel controls the camera to achieve the best image quality according to the specific applica-
tions. It will pop up automatically when mouse cursor is moved to the left side of the video window.
Camera Control Panel
8.2
Icons and Functions of the Camera Control Toolbar
Icon
Snap the image and save it to SD card
Zoom In the Video Window
Zoom Out the Video Window
Vertical Flip
Function
Auto Exposure
When Auto Exposure is checked, the system will automatically adjust
exposure time according to the value of exposure compensation
Exposure
Available when Auto Exposure is selected. Slide left or right to adjust the
Compensation
exposure compensation according to the current video brightness to get
the correct brightness value.
Exposure Time
Available when Auto Exposure is unchecked. Slide to left or right to re-
duce or increase exposure time, adjusting brightness of the video
Gain
Adjust Gain to reduce or increase brightness of video. The Noise will be
reduced or increased accordingly
Red
Slide to left or right to decrease or increase the proportion of Red in
RGB on video
Green
Green is base for reference and cannot be adjusted
Blue
Slide to left or right to decrease or increase the proportion of Blue in
RGB on the video
White Balance
Adjusting the White Balance according to the monitor display
Sharpness
Adjust Sharpness level of the video window
Denoise
Adjust Noise level of the video window
Saturation
Adjust Saturation level of the video window
Gamma
Adjust Gamma level of the video. Slide to the right side to increase gam-
ma and to the left to decrease gamma
Contrast
Adjust Contrast level of the video. Slide to the right side to increase con-
trast and to the left to decrease contrast
DC
For DC illumination, there will be no fluctuation in light source so no
need for compensating light flickering
AC(50HZ)
Check AC(50HZ) to eliminate flickering "strap" caused by 50Hz illumina-
tion
AC(60HZ)
Check AC(60HZ) to eliminate flickering "strap" caused by 60Hz illumina-
tion
Default
Set all the settings in the Camera Control Panel to default values
Function
Description
Icon
Horizontal Flip
Video Freeze
Display Cross Line
Toggle ON/OFF Camera Control Panel
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Function