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OSD

On-Screen Display

Press the [Menu] button to display the OSD Menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate the OSD menu, the [Home] button to make selections, and the [Return] button to go back.

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

1. Exposure
2. Color
3. Image
4. P / T / Z
5. Noise Reduction
6. Setup
7. Information
8. Restore Default

Exposure

The following table lists the exposure settings and their default values.

Exposure Mode
OptionsAuto, Manual, SAE, AAE, Bright
DefaultAuto

Exposure Modes Explained

  • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts Iris, Shutter, and Gain to achieve optimal exposure.

  • Manual: The user manually sets Iris, Shutter, Gain, and Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for precise exposure control.

  • SAE (Shutter Automatic Exposure): The user manually sets Shutter, Gain Limit, Meter Region, and DRC while the camera automatically adjusts Iris for optimal exposure.

  • AAE (Aperture Automatic Exposure): The user manually sets Iris, Gain Limit, Anti-Flicker, Meter Region, and Dynamic Range Control (DRC) while the camera automatically adjusts Shutter for optimal exposure.

  • Bright : The user manually sets Bright (Brightness) Gain Limit, Anti-Flicker, Meter Region, and Dynamic Range Control (DRC) while the camera automatically adjusts Iris and Shutter for optimal exposure in low-light conditions.

Additional Exposure Settings

Exp-Comp
Options-7 ~ +7
Default0
NoteAvailable only while ExpCompMode is On.
Exp-CompMode
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
NoteEffective only in Full Auto mode.
Gain Limit
Options0 ~ 15
Default3
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto, AAE, Bright mode.
Meter
OptionsAverage, Center, Smart, Top
DefaultAverage
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto, SAE, AAE, Bright.
Backlight
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto mode.
Bright
OptionsOff, 50Hz, 60Hz
NoteAvailable only in Full Auto, AAE, Bright mode.
DRC
Options0 ~ 8
Default3
Anti-Flicker
OptionsOff, 50Hz, 60Hz
Default60Hz
NoteEffective only in Full Auto, AAE, mode.
Iris
Iris
  • F1.8
  • F2.0
  • F2.4
  • F2.8
  • F3.4
  • F4.0
  • F4.8
  • F5.6
  • F6.8
  • F8.0
  • F9.6
  • F11.0
  • Close
NoteAvailable only in Manual, AAE mode.
Shutter
Shutter
  • 1/30
  • 1/60
  • 1/90
  • 1/100
  • 1/125
  • 1/180
  • 1/250
  • 1/350
  • 1/500
  • 1/750
  • 1/1000
  • 1/1500
  • 1/2000
  • 1/3000
  • 1/4000
  • 1/6000
  • 1/10000
NoteAvailable only in Manual, SAE mode.

Color

The following table lists the color settings and their default values.

WB Mode (White Balance)
OptionsAuto, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push, Manual, VAR
DefaultAuto
AWB Sen (Auto White Balance Sensitivity)
OptionsLow, Middle, High
DefaultLow
NoteOnly available in Auto White Balance mode and One Push.
RG Tuning
Options-10 ~ +10
Default1
NoteOnly Available in Auto, One Push, VAR mode
BG Tuning
Options-10 ~ +10
Default2
NoteOnly Available in Auto, One Push, VAR mode
Saturation
Options20% - 200%
Default90%
Hue
Options0 ~ 14
Default8
R Gain
Options0 ~ 255
noteOnly available in Manual modes.
B Gain
Options0 ~ 255
noteOnly available in Manual modes.
Color Temp
Options2500K ~ 8000K
noteOnly Available in VAR mode.

Image

The following table lists the image settings and their default values.

Luminance
Options0 ~ 14
Default7
Contrast
Options0 ~ 14
Default10
Sharpness
OptionsAuto, 0 ~ 11
Default3
B&W Mode
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Flip-H
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Flip-V
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Gamma
OptionsDefault, EXT, 0.45, 0.5, 0.56, 0.63
DefaultDefault
Image Style
OptionsDefault, Norm, Clarity, Soft, Vivid, User
DefaultClarity

P / T / Z

The following table lists the pan, tilt, and zoom settings and their default values.

D-Zoom Limit
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Speed By Zoom
OptionsFaster, On, Off.
DefaultOn
NoteDetermines the camera’s pan and tilt speeds based on the distanced zoomed in. Closer = Slower. SpeedByZoom Feature only applicable to IR Remote.
L/R Set
OptionsSTD, REV
DefaultSTD
Display Info
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOn
Image Freeze
OptionsOn, Off
DefaultOff
Call Preset Speed
Options1 ~ 24
Default12
Pre Zoom Speed
Options0 ~ 7
Default5

Noise Reduction

Adjusts the levels of digital noise reduction.

2D NR
OptionsAuto, 1 ~ 5
DefaultAuto
3D NR
OptionsAuto, 1 ~ 8
DefaultAuto

Setup

The following functions adjust the camera setup settings.

Language
OptionsEnglish, Chinese
DefaultEnglish
Video Setting (Opens the Video Settings Sub Menu)
Sub Menu OptionsDVI Mode, Video Output
DVI ModeDefine HDMI Data Transfer type. Options include: HDMI, DVI
Video OutputConfigure the Video Output. Options include: USB/IP, USB/HDMI-SDI, HDMI- SDI/IP, All-30FPS
Format ModeChoose OSD, 50Hz, or 60Hz.
Audio Setting (Opens the Audio Settings Sub Menu)
Sub Menu OptionsAudio Source, Audio Out
Audio SourceLine (only option).
Audio OutChoose between HDMI, Line Out, or Off.
Focus Setting (Opens the Focus Settings Sub Menu)
Sub Menu OptionsAF-Sense, AF-Zone, AF-Limit, Focus Lock
AF-SenseAuto-focus Sensitivity: Low, Normal, High
AF-ZoneAuto-focus Zone (Where the camera focuses in frame): Center, Front, Top, Bottom
AF-LimitSelect the autofocus zone: Center, Top, Bottom, or Front.
AF LimitAuto-focus Limit: Off, On
Focus LockLock or Unlock the focus settings.
important

When Auto Focus Limit is On, you will be able to adjust the Far Limit and Near Limit in meter increments:

  • Far Limit: INF, 1M, 1.5M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, 6M, 8M, 10M, 15M, 20M
  • Near Limit: INF, 1M, 1.5M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, 6M, 8M, 10M, 15M, 20M
USB Setting (Opens the USB Settings Sub Menu)
Sub Menu OptionsH264 Enable, USB Mode, UVC Standby Mode, Wakeup Pos
H264 EnableOff, On
USB ModeBulk, ISOC
UVC Standby ModeOff, On
Wakeup Pos(The position the camera returns to after exiting standby Mode) Preset Zero, Preset UVC

Communication Setting

The following functions adjust the communication settings.

Protocol
OptionsVISCA, PELCO-D, PELCO-P
DefaultVISCA
V_Addres
Options1 ~ 7
Default1
V-AddrFix
OptionsOff, On
DefaultOff
Net Mode
OptionsSerial, Parallel
DefaultSerial
Baudrate
Options2400, 4800, 9600, 38400
Default9600
P_D_Address
Options0 ~ 254
Default1
P_P_Address
Options0 ~ 31
Default1

Other Setting

The following functions adjust other camera settings.

OSD Flip
OptionsOff, On
DefaultOff
OSD TimeOut
OptionsOff, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s
DefaultOff
NoteSets the amount of time the OSD menu remains on screen before automatically turning off. If set to "Off", OSD will remain on screen until manually turned off.
LDC
OptionsOff, On
DefaultOff
NoteSlightly Adjust and compensate for lens any lens distortion
Keypad
OptionsActive, Lock
DefaultActive
NoteActive: Side keypad is functional. Lock: Side keypad is disabled.
Custom 1 func
Custom OptionsPreset 0 ~ Preset 9, Home, Focus Near, Focus Far, Iris Open, Iris Close, Zoom Wide, Zoom Tele, Auto Focus, Exposure Lock, Privacy Mode, Image Freeze
DefaultPreset 0
NoteCustom buttons can be found on the side of the camera body. These buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions for quick access.
Custom 2 func
Custom OptionsPreset 0 ~ Preset 9, Home, Focus Near, Focus Far, Iris Open, Iris Close, Zoom Wide, Zoom Tele, Auto Focus, Exposure Lock, Privacy Mode, Image Freeze
DefaultPreset 1
NoteCustom buttons can be found on the side of the camera body. These buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions for quick access.

Information

This menu displays the camera information.

Version
Displays the firmware version numbere.g. 8.1.88
Model
Displays the camera model versione.g. P11.HI
Date
Displays the datee.g. 2025-01-09
AF Version
Displays the Auto Focus firmware version numbere.g. 14.4.55
Video Format
Displays the current video formate.g. 1080P60