Axis Communications AXIS FD-R Video Stream, Overlay/Mask Settings, Overlay image requirements

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Video Stream

Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser. For unlimited video stream time, select the Unlimited radio button option. Note that the maximum video stream time does not apply to clients connecting via multicast.

The frame rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited to avoid bandwidth problems on the network. To allow the highest available frame rate, select the Unlimited radio button option.

For a preview of the image click Test. When satisfied with the settings, click Save. Note that the preview image will be in JPEG format, even though the settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.

Overlay/Mask

Overlay/Mask Settings

When using an image overlay, select from the following options:

•Uploaded image as overlay - usually used to provide extra information in the video image.

•Configurable areas as privacy masks - up to three black areas are used to conceal parts of the video image.

Text, date and time overlays

Overlay image

The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed by accessing the video stream with the help of the AXIS

HTTP API, whereas an overlay can. After you choose one of these options further options are displayed for the selected type. See the online help for further information.

Upload and use an overlay/mask

To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:

1.Select the type of overlay to use in Overlay/Mask Type.

2.In the Upload own image field, 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 (0,0 being the upper left corner).

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

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.