# Camera Configuration

Please be advised that these camera configurations are preliminary and must be fine-tuned after on-site deployment. A sample license plate (printed on paper or video displayed on a monitor) will be helpful to verify camera functions and ensure optimal performance.

The Rekor Edge Pro is pre-configured in two modes to optimize the captures in various lighting conditions. Select `Rekor ALPR` on the main menu and click on the `Camera Configuration` page.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Stop the LPR service to configure the Day/Night camera settings. As a default configuration, the LPR service starts as soon as the camera is powered on.
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[Location](/edge-pro/configuring/location.md) must be configured before setting the Day/Night camera configuration. The GPS coordinates are used to determine sunrise and sunset.
{% endhint %}

## Daytime Mode

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1. Select the `DayTime Mode` tab.
2. Adjust the “Gain” and “Aperture” percentages to make sure the camera feed is clear.
3. Adjust the “Exposure” rate for clarity.
4. Adjust the zoom level using the slide bar (upper-left side of the live view screen) to achieve the desired/proper field of view.
5. Use the AutoFocus button (upper-left side of live view screen) or Macro/Tele manual buttons to adjust the camera focus to ensure clear reads.
6. Click “Save Day” and “OK” on the confirmation pop-up window.

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## Nighttime Mode

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1. Select the `NightTime Mode` tab.
2. Adjust the “Gain” and “Aperture” percentages to make sure the camera feed is clear.
3. Adjust the “Infrared Intensity” level. This is a critical setting for NightTime Mode.
4. Adjust the “Exposure” rate for clarity.
5. Adjust the zoom level using the slide bar (upper-left side of the live view screen) to achieve the desired/proper field of view.
6. Use the AutoFocus button (upper-left side of live view screen) or Macro/Tele manual buttons to adjust the camera focus to ensure clear reads.
7. Click “Save Night” and “OK” on the confirmation pop-up window.

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