Axis Communications Q1614-E Privacy Mask, Focus, Go to Events Action Rules, Basic, Advanced

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AXIS Q1614-E Network Camera

Video and Audio

Create the action rule:

1.Go to Events > Action Rules

2.Click Add to create a new rule.

3.Select a Trigger and, optionally, a Schedule and Additional conditions. See the online help for details.

4.From the Actions list, select Overlay Text

5.Enter the text to display in the Text field. This is the text that #D will be replaced by.

6.Specify the Duration. The text can be displayed while the rule is active or for a fixed number of seconds.

Example

To display the text “Motion detected” when motion is detected, enter #D in the Include text field and enter “Motion detected” in the Text field when setting up the action rule.

Privacy Mask

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevent users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color and are applied on the video stream. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed using the VAPIX® application programming interface (API).

The Privacy Mask List (Video & Audio > Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and indicates if they are enabled.

You can add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse, choose a color for the mask, and give the mask a name.

For more information, see the online help

Important

Adding many privacy masks may affect the product’s performance.

Focus

You can focus the Axis product under Video & Audio > Focus. For most applications, the adjustments on the Basic tab are sufficient. If required, additional adjustments can be made on the Advanced tab. Before focusing, always click Open iris to open the iris to its maximum. This gives the smallest depth of field and thus best conditions for correct focusing. Click Enable iris when finished focusing.

Basic

Follow the on-screen instructions on the Basic tab to adjust zoom and focus. The pixel counter is used to determine the number of pixels in an area of the image, for example to ensure that the image size fulfills specific requirements. To position the pixel counter, click on the text and drag the window to the desired position.

Note

The back focus (step 2) should only be reset if the camera has been focused previously.

Set focus as precisely as possible using the focus puller on the lens (step 3) before starting the automatic fine -tuning (step 4).

If the camera is placed so that it is difficult to look at the image and move the pullers at the same time, you can use the Focus Assistant to focus the camera; for instructions, see the Installation Guide supplied with the product.

Advanced

The tools on this page can be used to find the optimal focus position. Always open the iris before focusing and enable it when finished focusing. Focus is measured in the part of the image covered by the Focus window. Use the mouse to move and resize the window and then click Fine-tune focus automatically. If needed, click in the Focus position bar or on the arrows at the ends of the bar, to further adjust the focus. The buttons < and > move the focus position one step in either direction. The buttons << and >> move the focus position multiple steps in either direction. Clicking on the bar sets focus to that position. If the camera is not focused after completing the above instructions, try the Full range focus scan. The scan, which can take several minutes, transforms the focus position bar to a graph where peaks indicate the best focus positions. Click in the graph to set focus to the desired position.

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Contents Axis Q1614-E Network Camera About this Document Legal ConsiderationsLiability Intellectual Property RightsSupport Learn MoreTable of Contents Axis Q1614-E Network CameraConnectors Performance Considerations Hardware Overview Axis Q1614-E Network Camera Connectors and Buttons Network ConnectorConnector For technical specifications, seeLED Indicators Buzzer Signal for Focus Assistant Status LED Behavior for Focus AssistantColor BuzzerReplace the Lens Color Buzzer Camera positionAccess the Product Access from a BrowserAccess from the Internet Set the Root PasswordPTZ Mode Configure Capture ModeSet Power Line Frequency Live ViewGo to Setup Events Controls on the Live ViewManual Trigger To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live ViewPTZ Controls Axis Media Control viewer toolbarAMC Audio Controls Axis Q1614-E Network Camera Media Streams How to Stream H.264Axis Media Control AMC Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream QuickTimeTM. The following paths can be usedAccess Audio Streams Java applet supports simplex audio with G.711 encodingBasic Setup Set Up the ProductFocus Adjustment Video and Audio Video StreamPixel Counter ImageStream Profiles Click Save to apply the new settings264 Capture Mode Camera SettingsGo to Setup Video & Audio Camera Settings Lightfinder Mode Exposure SettingsImage Appearance White BalanceIris configuration Iris adjustmentSet Shutter to Day/NightTo configure the view area View AreaOverlay Go to Video & Audio Video Stream and select the Image tabUse Overlay Text in an Action Rule Overlay ImageGo to Video & Audio Overlay Image Privacy Mask FocusGo to Events Action Rules BasicAudio Modes Audio SettingsAudio Input Audio Clips Audio OutputConfigure the Live View Default Viewer for BrowsersViewer Settings Browser Viewer DescriptionGo to Setup Live View Config User Defined LinksOutput Buttons For more information about I/O ports, see I/O Ports onPreset Positions Go to PTZ Preset PositionsPTZ Pan Tilt Zoom Guard TourInstall PTZ Driver Device SettingsAdvanced Control QueueOperator Same as administrator but with lower priority Detectors Camera TamperingMotion Detection Shock DetectionSet Up Motion Detection Windows Motion Detection ParametersGo to Detectors Motion Detection Parameter Object Size History Sensitivity DescriptionAudio Detection Install Application Go to Setup ApplicationsApplications Application LicensesAxis Q1614-E Network Camera Set Up Action Rules EventsTriggers Go to Events Action Rules and click AddActions Set Up Email Recipients Add RecipientsPTZ Control Go to Events Recipients and click AddSet Up Recurrences Create SchedulesTo create a new schedule Go to Events Schedules and click AddRecordings Find RecordingsPlay Recording Go to Recordings ListExport Video Clip Continuous RecordingTo play a recording, follow these steps Go to Recordings ContinuousLanguages System Options SecurityUsers IP Address FilterCertificates IeeeGo to System Options Security Ieee To install a self-signed certificate Go to Setup System Options Security CertificatesClick Install certificate and upload the certificate Date & TimeBasic TCP/IP Settings NetworkAdvanced TCP/IP Settings Axis Internet Dynamic DNS ServiceAxis Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires IPv4 DNS ConfigurationNTP Configuration Host Name ConfigurationLink-Local IPv4 Address NAT traversal port mapping for IPv4QoS Quality of Service FTPUPnPTM UPnPTM can be disabled under System Options Network UPnPTMRTP/H.264 Storage BonjourSD Card Mount and Unmount SD CardUnder General Settings, select Autoformat to Network ShareTo add a network share Go to System Options Storage Click Network ShareMaintenance Ports & DevicesSupport Support OverviewSystem Overview Logs & ReportsPlain Config Reset to Factory Default SettingsFile Upload Troubleshooting Upgrade the FirmwareEmergency Recovery Procedure Check the FirmwareSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressProduct cannot be accessed from a browser Product is accessible locally but not externallyProblems with streaming H.264 Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidlyVideo and image problems, general Setup Video & Audio Camera SettingsSettings Storage and disk management problemsNo audio Poor audio qualityTechnical Specifications Function/group Specifications Audio Audio streaming Audio inputAudio output Network SecurityFunction/group Specifications PowerConnectors DimensionsConnectors RS485/422 Connector Performance ConsiderationsOutput Function PinAxis Q1614-E Network Camera M5.5