Panasonic VL-SDM200BX Security Camera User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
Display issues
Problem Cause & Solution Page
Images appear slightly
di
storted.
R This is a characteristic of camera lenses and is not a
malfunction.
The image of a person’s
fa
ce is dark.
R When a backlight is present at the Wireless Camera
location, the person’s face can become dark.
Adjust the brightness of the display while monitoring.
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The image is not clear or
is
blurry.
R There is either dirt or water condensation on the lens
surface of the Wireless Camera.
Clean the dirty surface with a soft dry cloth or allow time
for condensation to evaporate.
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The image of the subject
is
washed out when it is
dark.
R Image brightness automatically adjusts to make a person’s
face easier to see when it is dark. This is not a malfunction.
The image is white or
bl
ack.
R The brightness of the display is not properly adjusted.
Adjust the brightness while monitoring.
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The image is white, or
wh
ite lines or circles are
shown on the display.
R Strong light such as sunlight is shining into the lens of the
Wireless Camera. Though this may cause the display
image to become difficult to see, this is not a malfunction.
Locate the Wireless Camera away from direct sunlight.
The image is flickering. R The P
REVENT MOTTLED COLOR setting does not match
the power frequency for the region that you are using the
unit in.
Matching the power frequency for the region that you are
using the unit in can improve the quality of the colors
displayed. When using the unit in a different region (after
moving, etc.), match the settings to that region.
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R A
C (alternating current) lights such as fluorescent lights
m
ay cause flickering. This is not a malfunction.
The image displayed on
th
e Wireless Monitor
distorts or is displayed
slowly. (It takes about 5
seconds or more to be
displayed.)
R There is either a wall or obstruction, or a large distance
present between the Base Unit and the Wireless Camera,
or the Base Unit and the Wireless Monitor.
Move either the Base Unit or the Wireless Monitor to a
location that is either closer or without obstructions.
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The recording date and
ti
me are not displayed
while viewing images.
R The date and time are not set. The date and time may be
reset to the default condition after a long periods without
usage or after a power failure.
Set the current date and time using the Wireless Monitor.
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