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The following terms are used throughout this guide:

LED: Light Emitting Diode. A semiconductor source that emits light. This light can be
in a range of color visible to the eye (such as the LED on a PC monitor which
indicates that power is on), or can be invisible to the naked eye, such as infrared
LEDs on a camera or remote control.
IR: Infrared Light which is invisible to the naked eye, with a wavelength longer than
that of red light. Infrared light is used for night vision LEDs on cameras and
accessories, and in remote controls.
LUX: A unit measurement of the intensity of light. For example, the light of a full
moon is about 0.1 Lux, while bright sunlight is about 100,000 Lux. Cameras rated for
0.0 Lux are considered to be night vision cameras.
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Can I see an image in pitch-black conditions?

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needed to see a picture is referred to as Lux. The lower the Lux the better the
camera can see in low light. Infrared LED cameras are considered to be rated 0 Lux,
meaning they can see with zero light.

What is the maximum distance I can see?

The distance you can see will greatly depend on the quality of the camera lens, the
lighting conditions, and the number of IR LEDs. Check the camera's Specifications
Sheet for the night vision range. It is important to note that depending on the
camera application, objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely
obscured.

Can I see an image in color or just in black and white?

This will depend on the amount of light emitted from sources other than the
infrared LED illuminators. The more the camera has to depend on the infrared LED
illuminators to see, the more color will be lost in the image. With most cameras,
once the infrared LEDs are illuminated the camera will automatically switch to black
and white to deliver better clarity.

Are infrared LED illuminators safe?

Yes, Infrared LED illuminators are harmless.

Are infrared LED illuminators invisible?

Almost. A low red glow is visible, however most people would not notice the infrared
LEDs on a surveillance camera.

What is an IR Cut Filter?

An Automatic IR Mechanical Cut Filter blocks infrared light but allows colors visible
to the naked eye to pass through. During low/no light conditions, the IR Cut Filter
moves away from the lens to let in100% of the infrared light for maximum Hi.night
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vision performance. This results in the camera image changing to Black and White
for better image quality.
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During the day, the IR cut filter blocks any infrared light from entering the lens for
true color reproduction.

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