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AXIS 210A/211A - Video & Image settings

To upload and use an overlay

To upload an overlay image to the camera:

1. Select Uploade

d image as overlay in the drop-down list for Overlay/Mask Type.

New options appear.

2. Click the Browse button against Upload own image, and locate the image file on

your computer or server.

3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.

To use an uploaded image

1. Select an uploaded image from the Use image drop-down list.

2. Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates.

3. Click Save.

Overlay image requirements

There are a number of limitations when using overlay images, such as the size and

positioning of images. Please refer to the online help for more information.

Configure area as privacy mask

The three configurable areas available for use as privacy masks show as solid areas of color

in the image. These areas cannot be bypassed via VAPIX, Axis Communications’ powerful

API.

Enable the area(s) by checking the Enable box, and

then set the width, height and color.

Setting the coordinates x and y sets the position of the upper left corner of the area.

Advanced Settings

These settings help to fine-tune the video image. Note that the advanced settings available

depend on the camera model.

Lighting Conditions

Color level, Brightness and Contrast - find the level that best suits your image needs by

testing.

Exposure control - this setting is used to adapt

to the amount/type of light being used.

Image Formats Image Size

• Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)

• Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)

The height and width of the overlay image in

pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.

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