SETTINGS

Lens iris adjustment

If using a DC type auto-iris lens, you will need to set the LEVEL (VR301) volume when shooting in the conditions described below.

VR301

LEVEL

L (counterclockwise): To decrease the contrast

H (clockwise): To increase the contrast

•If shooting simultaneously in a dark room and through a bright window.

•If the subject background is extremely bright or dark.

•If the brightness of the picture on the monitor is not correct.

C • B/W (color/black and white) switch setting

This switch lets you select the timing of the automatic switching of the optical filter to color image or black and white image, according to the subject brightness. The default setting is “L”. Set the switch according to the brightness.

C-BW

H

L

(Fig. 2)

H: for a brighter setting than L

L: Standard setting

Notes:

•After the power has been turned off, switching will restart from color, when the power is restored.

•A sound may be heard when the color image or black and white image is switched. Also, the image will be distorted as shown in Fig. 2, this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

•When using infrared lighting, if there is a strong reflection on the subject, the optical filter may switch from black and white to color mode, Use only enough infrared lighting so that the mode is not switched.

•The focus setting may be different in black and white mode and color mode. Please check the focus setting in both modes.

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