Privacy Mask, Focus & Zoom | Axis Communications Q3505-V instruction

AXIS Q3505–V Fixed Dome Network Camera

Video and Audio

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 or blurred image elements 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 & Zoom

For installation instructions, refer to the product’s Installation Guide.

If you have selected Optical zoom for installation, follow the instructions below to set focus and zoom.

See PTZ Mode on page 10 for more information.

To set focus and zoom:

1.Install the camera as described in the Installation Guide.

2.Go to Video & Audio > Focus & Zoom.

3.On the Basic tab, set the zoom level using the slider. The buttons < and > move the zoom position one step in either direction. The buttons << and >> move the zoom position in multiple steps in either direction.

4.Click Perform auto focus to focus the camera automatically.

5.If more adjustments are needed, go to the Advanced tab.

Note

• Movements in front of the camera should be avoided during automatic focusing.

On the Advanced tab, focus can be adjusted manually:

1.Click Open iris to open the iris to its maximum position. This gives the smallest depth of field and provides the best conditions for focusing.

2.Focus is set in the Focus window. Use the mouse to move and resize the focus window.

3.Click in the Focus position bar to focus on a desired location. The buttons < and > move the focus position one step in either direction. The buttons << and >> move the focus position in multiple steps in either direction.

4.When satisfied, click Enable iris to enable the iris.

Set Zoom and Focus - Optical Zoom for Monitoring

To set Focus & Zoom when you have selected Optical zoom for monitoring:

Go to PTZ > Preset Positions and follow the online instructions to set the focus. In order to be able to retain this focus position after restarting the camera, enter a name for this preset in the Current position field and select the Use current position as Home option. If you calibrate the optics while in this Optical zoom for monitoring mode, select this preset from the Available positions drop-down list in the Preset Positions webpage. Click Go to and Save.