1. Select the [Night Mode] from the drop-down menu. You can select from [Not specified], [Disabled], [Enable], and [Auto].

Note

• If you select [Enabled], the [Night Mode] status will be back to [Disabled] after the configured recording schedule finishes.
• A higher resolution results in larger disk usage. Make sure you have enough disk space.
• If you set [Night Mode] to [Auto], please make sure that [Exposure] mode is set to [Auto] on the [Camera Control] Panel.
• The Auto setting for Night Mode can only be set with the VB-C500VD, VB-C500D, VB-C60, and VB-C300.
• The [Night Mode], [Day Mode], and [Not specified] options for the Night Mode function can only be set with VB-C500VD, VB-C500D, VB-C60, VB-C300, VB-C50i series, and VB150.
• Video turns to monochrome in the [Night Mode].
• If you specify [Auto], you cannot control the [Night Mode] using the [Camera Control] Panel.
• You cannot use the built-in infrared lamp if you are using the optional dome housing.

Tip

• In the [Night Mode], set to [Enable]. After the schedule expires, the [Night Mode] will be disabled.
• In the [Auto] mode, the mode automatically switches according to the brightness.

2. Select a [Resolution] for recording from the drop-down menu. You can select from [JPEG Small], [JPEG Medium], [JPEG Large], [MPEG-4] or [Not specified].

If you select [Not specified], the Storage Server does not attempt to change the setting, rather it accepts whatever [Night Mode] setting and resolution the Camera Server offers.

Note

[MPEG-4] can be selected for VB-C500VD, VB-C500D and VB-C60.

Tip

The actual image size in relation to the specified resolution size is as follows.

Set Additional Options

To enable the [Exposure], [WB] (White Balance), [Smart Shade Control], and/or [Focus] on the [Camera Control] Panel, check the each check box.

Note

• The additional option is available with VB-C500VD/VB-C500D/VB-C60/VB-C300. [Smart Shade Control] is available with VB-C500VD, VB-C500D and VB-C60. Additionally, Focus is not available for the VB-C500VD and VB-C500D.
• If the [Exposure] box is selected, the [Exposure Compensation] option will be disabled.
• If [Preset Tour] is enabled, you cannot use additional options.
• The additional option settings will be return to the original settings if the Camera Server settings are changed during schedule execution.