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CCTV
Glossary of functions
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Serves to improve low-light vision, it amplifies the video signal when
it is too low. The result is clearer vision in low light conditions. The
amplification can increase the “noise” of the image, making it “grainy”.
Anti-BLOCKING
Anti-tampering function, should anyone intentionally try to black
out the front of the camera, the monitor will display the “BLOCKING
DETECTED” message.
Anti-SHIFTING
Anti-tampering function, should anyone attempt to change or move
the direction of the camera with their hands or any other object, the
monitor will display the “SHIFTING DETECTED” message.
AWB (Automatic White Balance)
Automatic correction of the white colour temperature, measured in
degrees Kelvin, which allows faithful playback and forms the basis
for constructing all the other colours in the image. This function must
always be active when shooting a scene in changing light conditions,
and it can be set manually if the lighting is always constant.
ATW (Automatic Tracing White)
Automatic tracing correction, in a very wide range, of the white colour
temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin, which allows faithful
playback and forms the basis for constructing all the other colours
in the image.
BLC (Backlight Compensation)
This function enables improving the image of subjects shot in
backlight making them visible.
DE-FOG
This function enables improving object recognition in conditions of
fog or low visibility.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
This function digitally “cleans” the image of noise.
FLIP
Flips the image vertically on the screen.
HLC (High Light Compensation)
This function automatically masks the brightest parts of an image
(e.g. the headlights of a car) to get a clearer picture.
MIRROR
Flips the image horizontally on the screen.
MOTION DETECTION
This function detects changes in the shot image and generates an
alarm.
OSD (On Screen Dispay)
This system enables adjusting the camera or recorder functions, via
on-screen menus superimposed on the picture.
PRIVACY MASKING
Privacy masking is supported by most DVRs. It enables selecting
areas of a scene that can be blocked or masked from viewing and
recording. If this function is present in a speed dome, it enables
maintaining picture masking even when the field of view of the
camera changes due to vertical or horizontal rotation of the camera
or because of zooming, since the masking follows the coordinates of
the camera system.
QUICK-ZOOM
When motion is detected within a designated area, the zoom-in
function is activated to shoot the area in greater detail.
RS-485
RS-485 is the updated version of the RS-422 protocol that supports
connecting up to 32 peripheral devices through a single connection.
RS-485 indicates the electrical specifications of multi-point, half-
duplex and two-wire serial connections. This protocol provides a
cost-effective solution for configuring local networks and multidrop
communications links. It provides high throughput (up to 10 Mbit/s),
uses a balanced differential line with twisted cables (similar to those
of the RS-422 interface) and enables using relatively long cables of
1,200 metres (4,000 feet). The RS-485 protocol only specifies the
electrical characteristics for drivers and receiving units, but does not
define or recommend any specific data protocol.
SHADING
Compensates for the effects of lens shading when the lens is set to
a very wide angle. This function reduces the difference in brightness
between the centre and the edges.
SMART D-ZOOM
When motion is detected within a designated area, the zoom-in
function is activated and tracks the moving object and magnifies the
view.
SMART IR
This function eliminates image saturation on subjects illuminated by
infrared light.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
This technology uses two different shutter speeds to capture two
alternate video images and combine the two fields into a frame.
It optimizes video shooting in high-contrast scenes making all the
areas of the image sharp.
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