Fu10 Day Watching 18 Install – Official

Set gain to 0-6dB (no higher, or noise appears). Iris should be manual: F5.6 to F8.0 for deep depth of field.

Set BLC to High with a custom zone covering the lower third of the image. This prevents bright skies from darkening the ground.

Walk across the frame. Check for artifacting. If present, reduce sharpness from 8 to 4 (default 8 is too aggressive for day watching). Phase 4: Recording & Final Verification (Steps 15-18) Step 15: Set Recording Schedule Under Record > Schedule , create a “Day Watching” block: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Choose H.265 codec at 30 fps, 4 MP resolution. fu10 day watching 18 install

A: Yes. The “Day Watching” profile automatically lowers shutter speed to 1/250s in overcast conditions. However, you must keep the mode in “Auto Shutter Bracket” (Step 10 advanced menu). Conclusion The FU10 day watching 18 install is not merely a checklist—it is a philosophy of precision. By dedicating time to each of the 18 steps, from physical mounting to white balance lock, you transform a generic camera into a forensic-grade daylight monitoring tool. Whether you are safeguarding a solar farm, a school playground, or a museum courtyard, the FU10, when installed correctly, delivers an image so crisp that you can read a license plate from 150 feet away at high noon.

Run a shielded Cat6 cable (max 100m) for power over Ethernet (PoE) plus a separate BNC for analog fallback. Avoid running parallel to AC power lines. Phase 2: Power-On & Network (Steps 5-8) Step 5: Initial Boot Connect power. The FU10 will take ~45 seconds to initialize. Watch for the green LED (steady = good; flashing = SD card error). Set gain to 0-6dB (no higher, or noise appears)

For daylight, set shutter to 1/500s (for moving objects) or 1/2000s (for very bright conditions). Avoid 1/60s—it creates motion blur.

Select WB Mode > Manual > 6500K (cool daylight). Do not use Auto White Balance—it will drift with passing clouds. This prevents bright skies from darkening the ground

Press and hold the reset pinhole for 10 seconds until you hear two beeps. This ensures no legacy settings interfere with day-watching profiles.