InterTest iShot User manual

12mm Full HD Micro
Camera System
Instruction Manual 
Please refer to this manual before operating the camera.
For warranty purpose, please keep record of purchase date, reference and details of the seller.
Please keep this manual in a safe place together with the product warranty. 
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Before Using the Product
To begin
■ Please read the instructions stated in this manual thoroughly before operating the product. 
■ Any information in this section contains information on safety thus, please read through carefully. 
■ This section describes consequences and danger if the product is mishandled. 
Failure to read this section may lead to serious injury or death. 
Failure to handle the product in the described fashion may lead to
irreversible product damage. 
■ Picture Guide
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Prohibited
Please detach the power plug from the mains socket.
Note： No compensation is provided for damage due to misinterpretation of the manual 
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 
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Warning
In Case of Abnormalities
In case below abnormalities, switch off the power and unplug the product from the plug immediately.
Continuous use during the following enhances risk of fire, electrical shock. Please contact your supplier
for repair. 
■ If abnormal noise, smell or smoke is detected.
■ If water has entered the product.
■ If unwanted debris has entered the product.
■ If the product or the power cord is damaged.
■ If video cannot be viewed due to unknown reasons. 
Handling the product
■ Keep product away from severe vibrations or avoid applying shock to the product. 
■ Do not dismantle the unit or modify the product. 
■ Always turn the power off when connecting or disconnecting the camera cable.
Installing the product
■ Do not place the product on an unstable location.
■ Do not install the product in a location subject to risk of falling objects.
■ Do not place other items on top of the product. 
■ Do not expose camera head to moisture or hazardous chemicals.
■ Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures.
■ Do not use the products in extreme moisture or condensation. 
■ Do not keep the product where there are high levels of dust. 
■ Do not keep the product exposed to direct sunlight or without sufficient ventilation.
■Do not keep the product exposed to flammable / corrosive gas.
Prevent high temperature when placing inside an housing. 
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■ Use only recommended power levels.
■ Do not modify power plugs.
■ Do not damage the power cables.
Warning
Handling Electrical Goods
■ Do not handle power plug with wet hands.
■ Unplug when not in use for long periods of time.
■ Unplug during movement.
■ When unplugging power, hold the plug and not the cable.
Do not expose power plug to high temperatures.
※Warning. Failure to follow above guidelines may cause fire or impose health risks.
Caution
During transportation please make sure the power is off and power plug is unplugged.
■ Clean the plug with dry cloth ■ Wipe the CCU clean with dry cloth ■ Pack in the original packaging.
Other Precautions (Disclaimer)
■ Company shall not assume any liability whatsoever for damages resulting from the use of this product regardless of the
cause including, but not limited to improper use, negligence, third-party actions, accidents, earthquake, fire, and for all other
conditions outside its intended use
■ The Company shall not assume liability for damages due to the use or non-use of the product including loss or the interruption
of business
■ This product is not intended for passenger transport and should only be delivered by means of cargo transportation.
■ The Company shall not be liable for any damage caused due to failure of the product, such as a fire, nor shall it be held
liable for any injury resulting from the damage.
■ The Company shall not be liable for any damages or loss resulting from any use that does not comply with the product
instruction manual. The Company shall not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from modification of the product in
any way.
■ If there shall be any liability to the Company that arises out of the use of this product, the Company's aggregate liability for
all damages and loss shall not exceed the total price paid for the product.
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Camera HeadPower
On
Off
ZOOM -ZOOM +
HDMI
 OUT
CVBS
 OUTDC IN
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5V
① Power Button（with green indicator LED）
② Camera Control Buttons
Menu Control：Up「△」 / Down 「▽」／Right 「▷」／Left 「◁」
Camera Information Display： 「△」 Hide／Show
Digital Zoom： Zoom In + 「▷」／Zoom Out- 「◁」
③ ENTER Button（Menu Select／Switch between HDMI and CVBS
Output）
④ MENU Button（OSD Menu Show／Hide）
⑤ Camera connector（Attaches Camera Head）
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⑥ Power Connector（DC5V IＮ）
⑦ CVBS Output Connector (BNC）
⑧ Tripod Connector (Base of the CCU）（1/4-20UNC）
⑨ HDMI Output Connector
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1. Layout – External View
Camera Control Unit（CCU）
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④
⑤
⑥
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⑧
⑨
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Camera Head – External View
Lens Aperture fixing screw (knob-type)
Lens
Lens Aperture fixing screw (⊕ Screw）
Lock Ring
Camera HeadCamera Cable
Connector to CCU
※The camera Head and the cable is integrated type.
※Please ensure to fix the fixing screw tightly to avoid detachment.
※Always fix the lens ring lock when in use.
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Focal Length（mm） Max. ApertureAngle of View (Horizontal)Focus Range（mm）
3.1 1:2.090°10〜∞
61:2.043°30〜∞
161:3.415°350〜∞
301:3.49°1,000〜∞
Interchangeable Lens
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2. Operation Buttons
ButtonFunction
Power Power ON／OFF
MENUShow / Hide／Exit Menu setting screen
ENTERMenu select／Switch between HDMI and CVBS (video) output
◁（Left） Menu screen control ／Zoom out (on LIVE view)
△（Up） Menu screen control／Camera information Show / Hide (on LIVE view) 
▽（Down） Menu screen control
▷（Right） Menu screen control ／Zoom in (on LIVE view)
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3. Connecting with Monitor
Please prepare a monitor with HDMI input.
※When connecting via HDMI, please make sure the monitor supports 1080i 30fps, 720P 60fps, 480P 60fps video formats.
※In case of CVBS video connection, please prepare monitor with NTSC support.
This product will only output either HDMI or CVBS at once (simultaneous output is not supported).
By pressing the ENTER button on the CCU, you can switch between HDMI and CVBS output. 
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4. Camera Connection
Connecting the camera
Insert the camera head with the connector with red circle pointing
up. 
Fixing the Camera to the connector
Once fully inserted, turn the connector clock-wise to fix the
connector securely until, outer part of the connector clicks into
place.
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Connector – Top
Connector - Front
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5. Connecting the Power Adaptor
Connect the USB Mini-B into the CCU’s power connector（DC-IN）AC adaptor into the power socket.
Note: To avoid issues, please use the adaptor specified by Mils. 
6. Power ON／OFF
Power ON：The Green LED will turn on and video will be outputted to the monitor. Also, the Camera information
(current settings) will be shown for 5 seconds.
※It will take approx. 10 seconds until the video feed can be viewed.
Power OFF：The Green LED will be turned off, and the video feed will stop.
Note：When turning off after changing settings, please allow min. 5 seconds.
(If not, settings may not be saved asMin. of 5 seconds is needed for the settings to be applied)
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7. Zoom 
Press Right / Left Buttons to control the zoom. Max. 2x digital zoom (4 steps). 
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Note：The current zoom settings do not get displayed on screen.
Resolution
Shutter SpeedWhite Balance
ExposureGain
Camera Information▷
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9. Menu Settings
By pressing the Menu button on the CCU (with power turned on), Menu setting screen will be displayed.
The menu item will be highlighted green if the desired setting is selected.
Sub-Menu screen will be displayed if you select the desired setting by pressing Up / Down and ENTER while in the Menu settings
screen.
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The setting will be set and saved if the select the desired setting by pressing Up / Down and ENTER while in the Sub-Menu settings
screen.
※The settings will actually be saved once the Menu settings screen is exited to LIVE screen by pressing Menu after above steps.
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8. Camera Information Display
Camera information will be displayed for 5 seconds on top of the screen (camera setting information) on the LIVE screen. 
Menu Item Settings
Resolution 1080i@30fps, 720P@60fps, 480p@60fps（Default：1080i@30fps）
Shutter Speed Auto, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000（Default：Auto）
White BalanceAuto, Manual, One Push（Default：Auto）
GainAuto、Fix1、Fix2、Fix3、Fix4、Fix5（Default：Auto）
Exposure-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0（Default：0.0）
LanguagesEnglish／Japanese
Initial SettingsYes／No
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Select resolution in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select the desired resolution by pressing Up / Down button。
1080i@30fps／720p@60fps／480p@60fps
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Press ENTER.
↓
Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
↓
Press Menu button
Resolution setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button (displays current
settings).
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Menu Settings Screen
Resolution
Pressing Menu on LIVE screen will display Menu Settings Page (OSD).
Selecting menu items by pressing Up / Down will highlight the item
on the screen. Left screen shows ‘Resolution’ being selected.
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Sub-Menu Screen (Resolution settings)
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Menu Settings Screen
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Shutter Speed
Select Shutter speed in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select Auto or the desired shutter speed (Press ENTER to confirm)
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Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
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Press Menu button
Shutter speed setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button (displays current settings).
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White Balance - Auto
Select White Balance in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select Auto (Press ENTER to confirm)
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Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
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Press Menu button
White Balance Auto setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button (displays current settings).
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Sub-Menu Screen (White Balance Settings)
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Sub-Menu Screen (Shutter speed settings)
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White Balance－Manual
Select White Balance in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
↓
Select Manual (Press ENTER to confirm)
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White balance color select screen is displayed。
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Once the White balance color select screen is displayed, select Blue or
Red by pressing Up / Down and change the color settings to desired
level。
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Confirm the desired color setting by pressing ENTER.
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Sub-Menu settings screen (White Balance Settings screen is automatically
displayed.
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Press Menu button to return to Top Menu Settings screen。
↓
Press Menu Button again.
White Balance Manual setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button .
(It will display only as Manual and each color settings will not be displayed).
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White Balance Color select Screen
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Sub-Menu Screen（White Balance Settings）
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One Push setting should be used when desired color cannot be achieved by setting Auto or Manual settings. Place a white
piece of paper in front of the camera with the same light conditions as the object (filling the screen) and press ENTER.
The One Push will menu will flash for 5 seconds and the color reproduced will be based on the ‘White’ captured during
this process.
※Please adjust the camera brightness so that that there is no halation.
※Please do not move the white object while the flashing is occurring. 
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White Balance－One Push
Select White Balance in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
↓
Select One Push (Press ENTER to confirm)
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Point the camera to a white object.
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Press ENTER while pointing the camera to a white object.
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「One Push」 menu will flash for approx. 5 seconds. Please do not move the
camera while the menu is flashing.
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Once the white balance is stabilized, the screen will return to Top Menu
Settings。
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Press Menu Button again.
White Balance One Push setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button
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Sub-Menu Screen（White Balance Settings ) %
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Gain
Exposure
Sub-Menu Screen (Gain Settings)
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Sub-Menu Screen (Exposure Settings)
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Select White Balance in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select Auto or desired gain settings (Press ENTER to confirm)
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Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
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Press Menu button
Gain setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button .
※ Fix1〜Fix5 will make the AGC or shutter fixed.
※ Fix5 will reproduce the brightest image.
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Select Exposure in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select desired Exposure value between -2.0 ~ +2.0
(Press ENTER to confirm).
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Press Menu button
Exposure setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
Saved settings can be checked by pressing Up button .
※ Selecting Exposure value to other than 0.0 will make the shutter fixed.
※ -2.0 will reproduce the darkest image and +2.0 the brightest.
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Return to Initial Settings (Factory Default Settings)
Select Return to Initial Settings in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select 「Yes」 to return to factory default settings or「No」 to remain in
Current settings (Press ENTER to confirm).
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Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
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Press Menu button
Selected setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
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Languages
Select White Balance in the Menu settings (Press Enter).
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Sub-Menu is displayed.
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Select English or Japanese (Press ENTER to confirm).
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Top Menu settings screen is automatically displayed.
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Press Menu button
Language setting will be saved and return to LIVE screen.
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Sub-menu screen (Language settings)
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Sub-menu screen
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Firmware
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On the Menu setting screen, the F/W version installed on the device can
be checked by checking the version 「FWVer.」 on the bottom of the screen.
FWVer:YYYY-MM-DD
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10. Accessories
The following accessories are included with FHD-12 (Set) in the box unless stated otherwise.
■Camera Control Unit (CCU) ■PIN-PIN video cable（CVBS output）
■ Camera Head（Integrated with Cable） ■BNC-PIN conversion connector
■AC adaptor（AC plug - USB Mini-B male）- NOT included ■Instruction Manual
■HDMI cable（Type A male standard－Type C male mini）
11. Other Accessories (Lens) – Sold Separately
■f=3.1mm Lens (incl. diaphragm)／ MC-f3.1-12
■f=6mm Lens (incl. diaphragm)／ MC-f6-12
■f=16mm Lens (incl. diaphragm)／ MC-f16-12
■f=30mm Lens (incl. diaphragm)／ MC-f30-12
■Lens Extension Tube（Φ12mm x ℓ5mm）／MCAP-H12（2 sets）
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12. Specifications
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Camera Head Diameter
Camera Head Length 
Φ12mm
46mm (Excluding lens)
Video OutputHDMI（16:9）／CVBS（NTSC）
Imaging Sensor1/3” CMOS sensor（2M pixels）
Resolution 1080i@30fps／720p@60fps／480p@60fps
Min. Illumination0.5 lx
Lens MountM=10.5 P=0.5
Focal LengthVariable depending on lens：f=3.1mm / f=6mm / f=16mm / f=30mm
Shutter SpeedAuto／1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/4,000, 1/10,000
White BalanceAuto／Manual（RED adjustment、BLUE adjustment)／One Push
GainAuto／Fix1, Fix2, Fix3., Fix4, Fix5
Exposure-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
Digital ZoomMax. x2（4 steps)
Output ConnectorsHDMI x 1 CVBS(BNC connector) x 1
LanguagesJapanese / English
Power SupplyDC5V（USB power : USB Mini-B)
AC Adaptor: AC 100V〜240V, 50Hz／60Hz
Power Consumption1.75W
Operating Conditions0℃〜+40℃/ Humidity 10%〜80%（No Condensation)
WaterproofN/A
Camera CableStandard Lengths：3m／5m (Choose when purchasing) 
Dimensions (CCU)100mm(W) x 40mm(H) x 120mm(D) – Excluding protrusions
Weight (CCU)310g19
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12. Troubleshooting
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Symptoms Items!to!check
No power • Make sure that the AC adaptor is connected properly to the CCU.
• Make sure that the power switch on the CCU is set to ON
No video on Monitor • It takes on average 10 seconds to turn on, thus please make sure you wait for min. 1
0seconds before trying to re-connect.
• Check if the connection between the camera head able and CCU is properly connecte
d.
• Make sure that the cable (HDMI or CVBS) is securely connected to the monitor.
※In case of HDMI connection - make sure that the monitor supports the output video
format from the CCU (1080i30,720p60 and 480p60).
※In case of CVBS connection – make sure that the monitor supports NTSC video for
mat.
※Please note, that the CCU only outputs one type of video in a given time (HDMI or
CVBS and not both). Please make sure that the output is selected accordingly by pressi
ng ‘ENTER’
Focus Issues • Focus the lens by turning the know on a given target.
※The closest focal distance for lens depends on its make and model. Please refer to th
e lens manual for more details.
Image is too bright or dark • Adjust the iris ring of the lens to obtain the desired brightness.
• Adjust the Gain and Exposure setting on the CCU (Please refer to page 15 of the ma
nual)
Color issues with the video • Adjust the white balance on the settings menu.
※While a wide range of white balance is supported via the auto setting, there may be
cases where the color tone cannot be fixed due to surrounding environment. In such ca
ses, please refer to pages 13 ~ 14 of the manual for detailed manual or One push white
balance settings.
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