Other image settings

Displaying images upside down

You can display the camera image upside down.
1.
View live images from the desired camera.
2.
Open the options menu (see Displaying the options menu).
3.
Tap [Settings] → [Video Settings] → [Other Settings].
4.
Tap [Upside Down].
5.
Tap image.

Adjusting the time stamp

You can change the time format and position of the time stamp that is displayed when viewing camera images or recording. You can also turn the time stamp off.
1.
View live images from the desired camera.
2.
Open the options menu (see Displaying the options menu).
3.
Tap [Settings] → [Video Settings] → [Other Settings].
4.
Tap [Time Stamp].
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Select the desired setting and then tap [OK].
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[Position]: Determines the position of the time stamp. To turn the time stamp off, select [OFF].
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[24-Hour Format]: Determines whether the time stamp is displayed in 24-hour format or 12-hour format.
Note:
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To adjust the camera’s date and time setting, see HD camera device profiles.

Confirming the bit rate

While viewing camera images, the camera can display an icon that corresponds to the current bit rate.
Bit rate is a measure of how much data is being transmitted; if bit rate decreases when viewing camera images, image quality may also be reduced. Bit rate may vary depending on network conditions, however, if it is consistently low, confirm the network conditions (network traffic, camera and wireless router placement or obstacles, etc.) for possible causes.
1.
View live images from the desired camera.
2.
Open the options menu (see Displaying the options menu).
3.
Tap [Settings] → [Video Settings] → [Other Settings].
4.
Slide the [Bit Rate Level Icon] switch to the desired position.
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When the switch is turned on, the bit rate is displayed while viewing HD camera images as follows.
image Highest bit rate
image High bit rate
image Moderate bit rate
image Lowest bit rate

Using WDR and HLS

These settings can produce a more pleasing image effect.
1.
View live images from the desired camera.
2.
Open the options menu (see Displaying the options menu).
3.
Tap [Settings] → [Video Settings] → [Other Settings].
4.
Slide the [WDR] and [HLS] switches to the desired position.
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WDR brightens the darker areas of the image and provides increased contrast and picture detail.
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HLS reduces the brightness in areas of the image that are too bright.