(2) ALC Mode with BLC OFF

1.Move the cursor to BLC and select OFF. (When you select MANUAL, BLC is not available.) MASK SET appears on the menu.

Blinking

2.Move the cursor to MASK SET and press the CAM (SET) button. The 48 mask areas appear on the monitor screen. The cursor is blinking in the top left corner of the screen.

Blinking

3.To mask an area where backlight is bright, move the cursor to the area and press the CAM (SET) button. The mask turns white. Repeat this procedure to mask the desired areas.

Turns to white

Blinking

4.To cancel a masked area, move the cursor to the area, and press the CAM (SET) button. To cancel all masking areas, press the F3 button of WV-CU650. For WV-RM70, press the right and left switches simultaneously.

5.After masking is completed, press the MON (ESC) button. The 48 mask areas on the monitor screen disappear and the ALC CONT menu appears.

6.If you want to change the picture contrast, move the "I" cursor for LEVEL and adjust the level.

Note:

If operation of the controller's IRIS (OPEN, CLOSE) buttons during operation is done after the menu is closed, the LEVEL on the CAMERA menu is reflect- ed and stored for these settings. However, if the camera is in a preset position, it is reflected as a parameter of the preset position. To return to the ini- tial factory default level, hold down the system con- troller's A button.

** ALC CONT **

BACK LIGHT COMP

BLC OFF

MASK SET

LEVEL ••••••••

- +

RET

7.Move the cursor to RET and press the CAM (SET) button to return to the CAM SET UP menu.

** ALC CONT **

BACK LIGHT COMP

BLC

OFF

 

MASK SET

 

 

LEVEL

••••••••

 

-

+

RET

Shutter Speed Setting (SHUTTER)

** SET UP **

CAMERA ID

OFF

ALC/MANUAL

ALC

SHUTTER

 

AUTO

 

AGC

 

ON(MID)

SENS UP

 

OFF

SYNC

 

INT

WHITE BAL

ATW1

MOTION DET

OFF

AF MODE

 

AUTO L

RET

SPECIAL2

Move the cursor to SHUTTER and select the elec- tronic shutter speed with the joystick. The electronic shutter speed changes as follows with the joystick:

OFF (1/60)AUTO1/1001/2501/500

1/10 000 1/4 000 1/2 0001/1 000

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Panasonic WV-CS574 operating instructions Shutter Speed Setting Shutter, ALC Mode with BLC OFF

WV-CS574 specifications

The Panasonic WV-CS574 is a sophisticated surveillance camera renowned for its advanced features and versatile technologies designed to enhance security applications. This camera is particularly well-suited for both indoor and outdoor use, making it a popular choice for monitoring public spaces, commercial properties, and other critical areas.

One of the standout features of the WV-CS574 is its exquisite image quality. Equipped with a high-resolution 1/4-inch CCD sensor, the camera delivers clear and crisp images at a resolution of 480 TV lines. This ensures that even in challenging lighting conditions, the camera can maintain its performance, providing reliable surveillance footage for security personnel.

The WV-CS574 incorporates a powerful 18x optical zoom lens combined with a 12x digital zoom, allowing for detailed close-ups of objects or individuals that may be far from the camera. This flexibility is crucial for identifying faces and license plates from a considerable distance. The camera also supports automatic focus, which simplifies the process of capturing sharp images, minimizing the chances of blurry footage.

Panasonic ensures that the WV-CS574 can adapt to a variety of environmental conditions through features like automatic backlight compensation and digital noise reduction. These technologies work together to optimize the camera's performance in varying light situations, whether it’s bright sunlight or dimly lit areas. Additionally, the camera’s wide dynamic range (WDR) capability helps balance the exposure levels in scenes with both bright and dark areas, resulting in clear images without loss of detail.

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