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Day/Night Settings
Switch to B/W in night mode
Select this to enable the Network Camera to automatically switch to Black/White display during
night mode�
Turn on built-in IR illuminator in night mode
Select this checkbox to enable built-in IR lights when the camera’s light sensor detects low light
conditions�
IR cut lter
With a removable IR-cut lter, this Network Camera can automatically remove the lter to let IR
light into the sensor during low light conditions�
■ Auto mode
The Network Camera automatically removes the lter by judging the level of ambient light.
■ Day mode
In day mode, the Network Camera switches on the IR cut lter at all times to block infrared light
from reaching the sensor so that the colors will not be distorted�
■ Night mode
In night mode, the Network Camera switches off the IR cut lter at all times for the sensor to
accept infrared light, thus helping to improve low light sensitivity�
■ Synchronize with digital input
The Network Camera automatically removes the IR cut lter when DI is triggered. Some external
housing may come with its light sensor and IR lights, and has a pin signal to tell the camera to
switch off its IR cut lter.
■ Schedule mode
The Network Camera switches between day mode and night mode based on a specified
schedule� Enter the start and end time for day mode� Note that the time format is [hh:mm] and is
expressed in 24-hour clock time� By default, the start and end time of day mode are set to 07:00
and 18:00�
Light sensor sensitivity
Select a sensitivity level for the light sensor from its pull-down menu�