Vivotek IP8151 manual Day/Night Settings, Switch to B/W in night mode

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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 B/W during night mode�

IR cut filter

With a removable IR-cut filter, this Network Camera can automatically remove the filter to let IR light into the sensor during low light conditions�

■ Auto mode

The Network Camera automatically removes the filter by judging the level of ambient light.

■ Day mode

In day mode, the Network Camera switches on the IR cut filter 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 filter 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 filter when DI triggers.

■ 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 Low, Normal, or High sensitivity for the light sensor�

Turn on external IR illuminator in night mode

This network camera can work with an external IR illuminator (AI1001) at the nighttime to catch clear B/ W images. Before activating the firmware function, refer to the Quick Installation Guide of IR illuminator to connect the IR illuminator� Then check this item and click Save to enable the settings�

The external IR illuminator will occupy one DO terminal block. Once you enable the external IR illuminator, all DO functions will be disabled if the network camera is only equipped with one DO terminal block�

■ Disable DO on Event Settings page; the following item will be unselectable:

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