Hi,

 

I've picked up a couple of old analogue (PAL) CCTV cameras. Panasonic WV-CF324. Manual attached.

 

There are number of DIP switches on the camera. The manual uses acronyms to label them, but doesn't actually describe what they do.

 

D/N - On/Off

B.S. - On/Off

B.L.C. - On/Off

A.L.C. / E.L.C.

 

Can anyone link to something that describes what these option stand for and what they actually do?

Or if you know, why would you want to use each option.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

WV-CF324E_Technical_Specifications1.pdf

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d/n digital noise

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Black light compensation

Auto lens control / eclectic lens control

 

 

 

 

 

 

>>wow, skip fodder

Yes, they were free.

 

D/N could be Day/Night. Easy enough to check. turn the lights off and see if the image goes to black and white.

BLC  works like HDR. pictures here: https://www.cctvcameraworld.com/blc-hlc-wdr-in-camera-image-sensors/

BS - Black Stretch ??? Another Panasonic prop feature. -  designed to make shadows and dark areas appear clearer in the camera view...

ALC - ALC adjustment would control iris compensation for bright spots within the field of view...

ELC - ELC compensates for moderate light changes in indoor applications without the use of expensive auto iris lenses.

 

Presumably, ALC is best for outdoor scenes (wider light level variations), while ELC is better for indoors?

 

12 minutes ago, KillingTime said:

>>wow, skip fodder

 

i was being kind, the spec say 625 tvl ?

 

15 hours ago, MrHappy said:

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Black light compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure if that was a typo, Its back light compensation as the name suggest it adjusts the iris to compensate for backlight when the camera is looking at an area that will have a lot of light like entrance doors etc.

 

DN digital noise 

 

ALC/ELC is whether the lens is controlled by the lense or the camera 

Auto light conditions/ Electronic light condition 

BS not sure 

Thanks.

8 hours ago, PeterJames said:

BS not sure 

 

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