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September 24, 2013
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Hi, I just purchased a OB-EF700IR100L2812D-W to add to my system and I am having some trouble configuring the settings in order to get a good picture. I set uit up yesterday and it looked somewhat OK. Last night in the dark it was amazing, today I have tried to adjust it to get a better picture and I have not been able to get it to look as good as the $89 cameras I bought 2 years ago when I bought the system. I couldn't tell you the number of times I have reset to the defaults and started over. I just cant get the best combination of color / contrast / sharpness. Are there any tips or suggested settings for the camera for outside use? The camera is aimed at my driveway towards 2 silver cars and the sun is relatively bright. I have tried the lens in manual, shutter in auto or manual, adjusted the brightness, adjusted the contrast and sharpness, changed white balance...changed NR....you name it.
Thanks,
Kevin
March 9, 2013
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It sounds like we definitely need to make some changes to the settings. You should not have to do much with the sharpness or contrast. I normally set everything to auto or on. Also make sure you have the WDR turned on during the day if you are in the sunlight. I recommend you call us and let us help you with the configuration.
Can you provide me a snapshot of the camera during the day? Without seeing what your seeing it is a little difficult to say what to adjust. 
Also just an FYI those cameras come with a small clear plastic cover over the lens. It is real easy to not see it and leave it on during install. That will leave a little bit of a distorted image regardless of how much you adjust the focus.
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