Axis Communications 211a, 210A Upload and use an overlay, Overlay image requirements

AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings 21

Upload and use an overlay

To upload an overlay image to the camera:

1.Select Uploaded image as overlay in the drop-down list for Overlay/Mask Type. New options appear.

2.In the field Upload own image, click the Browse button and locate the image file on your computer or server.

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

To use an already 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

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.

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 3 configurable areas available for use as privacy masks show as solid areas of color in the image. These areas cannot be bypassed via the AXIS HTTP 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.