The automatic white balance setting controls the automatic adjustment of the light source’s color temperature, which will adjust the picture’s color to maintain the “best” image. It keeps white objects white on the CCTV camera’s output, basically. Some security cameras offer multiple AWB settings. These cameras usually come with a chart that explains how to set the switches to get the desired results. This setting is usually fine to leave on, unless your security camera is displaying colors incorrectly.
For more on white balance, check out Wikipedia’s Color Balance page.
stored in: CCTV Glossary, Security Camera and tagged: Adjustments, Auto White Balance, AWB, Security Camera, Settings, Switches
4 Comments
November 4th, 2009 at 8:19 am
good to know….any possibility of some sample images with/without white balance?
November 4th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
This is a good feature to have on cameras.
November 4th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I’ve used this feature when installing cameras in a clothing store. With the different colors, the camera was able to give supurb picture quality when adjusting the AWB feature.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Another great post guys this is always good info to have. Another good job guys thanks.