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On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Opening the On-Screen Display provides the list of sub-menus seen below.

1. Exposure
2. Color
3. Image
4. Noise Reduction
5. Setting
6. Information
7. Restore Default

Exposure Menu​

The following settings can be adjusted from the Exposure menu:

Exposure Mode
OptionsFull Auto, WDR, Bright, Shutter Priority, Manual
DefaultFull Auto

Exposure Modes Explained​

  • Full Auto: The camera automatically adjusts exposure. The user can fine-tune ExpComp, GainLimit, Backlight, DRC Strength, and Anti-Flicker.

  • WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): Enhances detail in high-contrast scenes. The user can adjust WDR Strength.

  • Bright: Optimized for low-light environments. The user manually sets Bright level, Gain Limit, DRC Strength, and Anti-Flicker.

  • Shutter Priority: The user manually sets Exposure Time and Gain Limit while the camera adjusts other parameters automatically.

  • Manual: Full manual control over Exposure Time, Gain, and DRC Strength.

Additional Exposure Settings​

ExpCompMode
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOn
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto mode.
ExpComp
Options-7 ~ +7
Default1
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto mode when ExpCompMode is On.
Gain Limit
Options0 ~ 14
Default3
NoteAvailable in Full Auto, Bright, and Shutter Priority modes.
Backlight
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto mode.
DRC Strength
Options0 ~ 8
Default5
NoteAvailable in Full Auto, Bright, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes.
Anti-Flicker
OptionsOff, 50Hz, 60Hz
Default60Hz
NoteAvailable in Full Auto, Bright, and Shutter Priority modes.
WDR Strength
Options0 ~ 6
Default0
NoteAvailable only in WDR mode.
Bright
Options0 ~ 17
Default11
NoteAvailable only in Bright mode.
Exposure Time
Options1/30s, 1/60s, 1/90s, 1/100s, 1/125s, 1/200s, 1/250s, 1/350s, 1/500s, 1/725s, 1/1000s, 1/1500s, 1/2000s, 1/3000s, 1/4000s, 1/6000s, 1/10000s
Default1/60s
NoteAvailable in Shutter Priority and Manual modes.
Gain
Options0 ~ 7
Default3
NoteAvailable only in Manual mode.

Color Menu​

The following settings can be adjusted from the Color menu:

WB (White Balance) Mode
OptionsAuto, VAR, Manual, One Push, 5000K/Outdoor, 3000K/Indoor
DefaultAuto

White Balance Modes Explained​

  • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. Fine-tuning via AWB Sens, RG Tuning, BG Tuning, and Saturation is available.

  • VAR: The user manually sets Color Temperature, RG Tuning, BG Tuning, and Saturation for precise white balance control.

  • Manual: The user manually sets R Gain and B Gain for precise white balance control.

  • One Push: The camera adjusts white balance based on a single button press. RG Tuning, BG Tuning, and Saturation remain adjustable.

  • 5000K/Outdoor: Fixed white balance preset optimized for outdoor or daylight conditions (~5000K). Saturation is adjustable.

  • 3000K/Indoor: Fixed white balance preset optimized for indoor or warm-light conditions (~3000K). Saturation is adjustable.

Additional Color Settings​

AWB Sens
OptionsLow, Middle, High
DefaultHigh
NoteAvailable only in Auto mode.
Color Temp
Options2500K ~ 8000K
Default5000K
NoteAvailable only in VAR mode.
R Gain
Options0 ~ 255
Default148
NoteAvailable only in Manual mode.
B Gain
Options0 ~ 255
Default84
NoteAvailable only in Manual mode.
RG Tuning
Options-10 ~ +10
Default1
NoteAvailable in Auto, VAR, and One Push modes.
BG Tuning
Options-10 ~ +10
Default1
NoteAvailable in Auto, VAR, and One Push modes.
Saturation
Options60% ~ 200%
Default100%

Image Menu​

The following settings can be adjusted from the Image menu:

Luminance
Options0 ~ 14
Default7
Contrast
Options0 ~ 14
Default7
Sharpness
Options0 ~ 14
Default3
Flip-H
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Flip-V
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Gamma
OptionsEXT, Default, 0.45, 0.5, 0.56, 0.63
DefaultEXT
Style
OptionsClarity, Bright, Soft, 5S, Norm
DefaultClarity
LDC (Lens Distortion Correction)
OptionsOff, 1 ~ 6
Default3

Noise Reduction Menu​

Adjusts the levels of digital noise reduction.

2D-NR (2D Noise Reduction)
OptionsClose, Auto, 1 ~ 5
Default3
3D-NR (3D Noise Reduction)
OptionsClose, 1 ~ 8
Default4
Dynamic Filter
OptionsClose, 1 ~ 6
Default3

Setting Menu​

The following settings can be adjusted from the Setting menu:

Language
OptionsEnglish, Chinese
DefaultEnglish
EPTZ
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOn
Zoom Limit
Options1.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 8x
Default4x

Information​

Displays read-only camera information such as firmware version and device details.

Restore Default​

Resets all OSD settings to their factory default values.

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