Axis Communications 215 PTZ-E user manual Overlay Image Settings, Overlay image requirements

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AXIS 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E - Setup

For a preview of the image and overlay settings before saving, click Test. When you are satisfied with the settings, click Save.

Please use the online help files for more information.

Overlay Image Settings

An overlay image is an image included in the video image. This might, for example, be your own company logo. Follow these instructions to upload and use an overlay image:

1.Go to Setup > Video & Image > Overlay Image.

2.To upload the image to the AXIS 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E, click the Browse button and locate it on your computer or server.

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

4.The image is now available in the Use overlay image drop-down list.

5.Click Save.

6.Go to Setup > Video & Image and modify the parameters under Overlay Settings.

Overlay image requirements:

Image Formats		Image Size

•	Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)	The height and width of the overlay image in
•	Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)	pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.
•	Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)

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

use the online help for more information.

Advanced settings

Camera - to optimize the lighting settings according to your requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions:

•Brightness - increase the value to brighten the image.

•Sharpness - increase the value to sharpen the image. A higher value will sharpen the image but also increase the image noise, especially in low lighting.

•IR cut filter - set the IR cut filter to On, Off or Auto. The IR cut filter can also be set to On, Off or Auto directly from the control panel on the Live View page.

•Backlight compensation - this setting is used to make the subject appear clearer against e.g. a bright background.

Low Light Behavior

These settings determine how the camera will function in low light conditions. Adjustments made here affect image quality and are basically a measure of how much noise to allow in images. Please use the online help for more information on each individual setting.

•Priority

•Exposure control

•Max exposure time

•Max gain

Image Settings

•Auto focus enabled (default setting)- Auto focus can also be set to On/Off directly from the control panel on the Live View page.

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Contents Axis 215 PTZ/ Axis 215 PTZ-E Legal Considerations About This DocumentAxis 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E Table of Contents Accessing from a browser Accessing the cameraSetting the Password Accessing the camera from the InternetArea Zoom Live ViewPan/Tilt/Zoom controls Viewer controls Control panelQuickTime Server push not available for Microsoft Internet ExplorerJava applet Still ImageVideo Stream Types Video and Audio StreamsMotion Jpeg MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods How to stream MPEG-4Axis Media Control Accessing the Audio Streams Axis 215 PTZ only Other methods of accessing the video stream Other MPEG-4 clients Audio transmission methods Axis 215 PTZ onlyAccessing the setup tools from a browser SetupOverlay Settings Video & Image settingsVideo Stream Advanced settings Overlay Image SettingsOverlay image requirements Bit Rate Control MPEG-4 SettingsProfile@Level Properties Enable Audio Audio Settings Axis 215 PTZ onlyAudio Channels Audio InputAudio Output If Microphone is selected set the Input sensitivity toAdvanced Audio Settings Axis 215 PTZ only Custom Settings Upload Own Web Files Live View Config Live View LayoutModify the Axis Look Default Viewer Show Setup linkOwn Home User Defined LinksHtml Examples Viewer settingsExternal Video Sequence Mode PTZ Configuration Preset PositionsOsdi Zones Advanced LimitsAdvanced Calibration Advanced Ctrl PanelControl Queue Event Servers Event ConfigurationEvent Types How to set up a triggered eventTriggered Event Click Add triggered on the Event typesMotion Detection How to set up a scheduled eventPre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers Scheduled EventPort Status Axis 215 PTZ only How to configure Motion DetectionParameter History SensitivitySecurity System Options802.1X Network Admission Control Services Basic TCP/IP SettingsDate & Time NetworkLink-Local IPv4 Address Advanced TCP/IP SettingsNetwork Socks Network QoS Quality of ServiceNetwork Smtp email Network TrafficNetwork UPnP Network SnmpNetwork RTP/MPEG-4 Network BonjourUpgrade Server See Updating the Firmware, on MaintenanceConfiguration Resetting to Factory Default SettingsSupport AdvancedTerminal connector for Axis 215 PTZ only Unit ConnectorsSpecifications Axis 215 PTZ Network CameraPower connection Connection diagramColor Indication Checking the Firmware TroubleshootingUpdating the Firmware Customer Services Problems setting the IP address Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsDisconnect power from the Axis 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E Problems with the MPEG-4 formatMechanical problems Video Image ProblemsSnapshot images Lens Technical SpecificationsAudio Axis 215 PTZ only Installation, managementProcessors and memory Software not incl Accessories General performance considerations File sizesOptimizing your system Frame rates MPEG-4 Frame rates Motion JpegBandwidth Axis 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E Technical Specifications Etrax Ethernet Token Ring Axis Axis own microprocessor Glossary of TermsSee also IP Internet Protocol VOP See VOP URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network SSL/TSL Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer SecurityAxis 215 PTZ/ Axis 215 PTZ-E Glossary of Terms Axis Vapix API IndexAxis 215 PTZ/AXIS 215 PTZ-E Index

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