Where can I find info how to set up all the parameters. I am getting great daytime video but night vision not sharp and all to white washout.
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It depends on how many feet you are facing it at night. If it's about 10 to 15 ft. Then you are gonna get a white washout cuz the infrared are made for about 100 ft.
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I tried those settings and omg so awful, my son died as I was changing them. I went back to default and it's so much better, brighter and sharper. When I changed the sharpness to 3 it was all foggy, how is that working for everyone???
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Ron,I sent mind back. I bought Hixvision DS-2CD2432F-IW, a better camera with POE, largest maker of cameras, better support -Nellys has sales + support +videos. Perhaps explain what you did in detail someone can help you. YouTube is very helpful too.
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Same problem. I just opened the unit and so far I love it, but on night vision there is no constant image. It keeps "blinking" from night vision image to black, back and forth. Is this normal? I was expecting uninterrupted image in night vision as when there is light on the room. By the way, when I turn lights on, the blinking desapears. Can anyone help us with this?
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The 4 units I own have good quality day or night. The areas I have covered are also assisted by some additional area lighting (one 60w light in the back yard, and a 250w sodium street light near my driveway) which may contribute to the quality of the night vision. If possible, I'd recommend adding some additional lighting to assist the nighttime vision. If that doesn't work, then you may have a defective camera. These cameras will display only black and white at night (no color).
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These work well for me. Only change you may want to make is brightness. These settings are theater dark. But the SOE is gone. Picture ModesPicture Mode : MovieColor Temperature : Warm 2Aspect Ratio : Screen FitPicture SettingsPicture Mode : MovieBacklight : 12Contrast : 95Brightness : 47Sharpness : 0Color : 50Tint : G50/R50AdvancedDynamic Contrast : OffBlack Tone : OffFlesh Tone : 0RGB Only Mode : OffColor Space : AutoWhite Balance : FactoryGamma : -2Picture OptionsColor Tone : Warm 2Digital Clean View : OffMPEG Noise Filter : OffHDMI Black Level : LowFilm Mode : Auto 2Auto Motion Plus : OffSmart LED : StandardCinema Black : On These work well for me. Only change you may want to make is brightness. These settings are theater dark. But the SOE is gone. Picture ModesPicture Mode : MovieColor Temperature : Warm 2Aspect Ratio : Screen FitPicture SettingsPicture Mode : MovieBacklight : 12Contrast : 95Brightness : 47Sharpness : 0Color : 50Tint : G50/R50AdvancedDynamic Contrast : OffBlack Tone : OffFlesh Tone : 0RGB Only Mode : OffColor Space : AutoWhite Balance : FactoryGamma : -2Picture... » Read More These work well for me. Only change you may want to make is brightness. These settings are theater dark. But the SOE is gone. Picture ModesPicture Mode : MovieColor Temperature : Warm 2Aspect Ratio : Screen FitPicture SettingsPicture Mode : MovieBacklight : 12Contrast : 95Brightness : 47Sharpness : 0Color : 50Tint : G50/R50AdvancedDynamic Contrast : OffBlack Tone : OffFlesh Tone : 0RGB Only Mode : OffColor Space : AutoWhite Balance : FactoryGamma : -2Picture OptionsColor Tone : Warm 2Digital Clean View : OffMPEG Noise Filter : OffHDMI Black Level : LowFilm Mode : Auto 2Auto Motion Plus : OffSmart LED : StandardCinema Black : On « Show Less
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Simple, why not just return the "Cam" for a complete refund backed by a full warranty with it? I just wished THIS particular cam had a wider view area, color is alittle off as well. (grn"s) I run shielded cable, power at the cam install site as well. Could drop down to a 650 tvl with more view area for a hundred bucks less to, with color! Just a suggestion?! Bv
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The night vision works great 18 leds, I bought a cheap camera on ebay for $18.99 with 36 leds and it really gives about 90 feet vision the ones that came with the dvr are about 60 feet. They work best if the led night lights are bouncing off things in the dark like a wall or a building, But if someone does walk by it will light em up big time. Also get the next dvr model up for it has a nice Hdmi And the alert buzzer works great ELEC CVD 2008H on your model the sofwear shows a alert tab but its not supported by the dvr. Hope this helps look at ptz cameras on u tube also to see how well they work. Good Luck
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I had this problem. The night vision started to fade and not function properly and I called Motorola and they replaced the unit. It's happening again with our new camera and I am not happy about it. Motorola should replace the unit for you though if this is happening. I am calling them this week to either get a new camera or demand a refund so I can buy a different product.
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Sorry man I have not used it yet. On my others camera it is a setting I can change. I'll look at the camera when I get home and see if I can help out. I have been out of town. I'll get back this weekend
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I am no expert on night vision tech. That said when you activate the infared feature you get a really bright image. It seem to be a little fuzzy. but that could be me. Zero in at what ever rough distance you will be using it and blast away. What ever you get beats shooting in the dark.
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I got my best very picture using whitesands few changes from default and now I got a great picture. Page down about half way on these AVS forums till you see whitesands settings in bold text and a scenic picture below the settings. Be sure to start from default on the picture mode for Vivid and Standard which worked best for me.http://www.avsforum.com/t/1491811/sony-65w850a-reviews/690
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Go to the camera menu and then to settings. Maybe the brightness and contrast are too high. If not is not fixing it I would call Swann tech support at 1800 627-2799. they are open 24/7. If they can not fix it they will replace it if is still within warranty. Good luck
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Check this forum for your favorite setting. I used post 274's setting and it looked great~ Don't use the setting right out of the box, it's horrible and way too bright. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=901174
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I have not used the playback on the camera but imagine it is the same -- all daytime pics come out in color on my computer -- nighttime is black and white
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Avoid extra digital zoom. The brighter the light the better. In lower light try evening setting. Do what you can to hold still. I can't remember if there is a setting for stabilization method you can check.
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Go in and look around on the Drop Cam website. They have both of the cameras pointed out a window in San Francisco. You can tune in a few times a day and get a good feel for the difference. Not sure about at night as I do not think the little cameras infrared lights will go very far. But, will give you and idea. My strong suggestion is to give up on the D-Link and go to the bright side of the force.