AXIS Q1755/-E - Video & Audio

View Image Settings

Click View... to view the video stream with the current configuration. Once satisfied, click Save.

Focus and zoom

The camera's maximum zoom level can be limited if required.

Zoom tele limit - Select a value from the drop-down list and click the Go to button to check the selected limit.

The camera has automatic focus and will refocus when the image changes. This setting is enabled by default. Set the near focus limit (Focus near limit) to avoid focusing on objects too close to the camera.

Overlay Image

An overlay image is a static image superimposed over the video image. The overlay image can be used to provide extra information, or to mask a part of the video image. See the online help for supported image formats and sizes.

To use your own image, e.g. a logo, it must first be upload to AXIS Q1755/-E. Click Browse and locate the image file on the computer. Click Upload. When uploaded, the file can be selected in the Use overlay image drop-down list.

To place the overlay image at specific coordinates in the live view image, check Include overlay image at the coordinates and enter the X and Y coordinates.

Once satisfied, click Save. Click View to view the overlay image in the video stream.

Privacy mask

A privacy mask is an area of solid color that prohibits users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Up to three privacy masks can be used. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API).

Privacy Mask List

The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in AXIS Q1755/-E Network Camera and if they are enabled.

Add/Edit Mask

To define a new mask:

1.Click Add. A rectangle appears on the image.

2.Use the mouse to move the rectangle. To resize, click and pull the bottom right-hand corner.

3.Enter a descriptive name in the Mask name field.

4.Click Save.

To edit a privacy mask, select the mask and reshape or move as needed.

To change the Privacy mask color, select the new color from the drop-down list.

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Axis Communications AXIS Q1755-E user manual Focus and zoom, Overlay Image, Privacy mask