AXIS P5522 PTZ Dome Network Camera
Video and Audio
Noise reduction - Set to On to enable noise reduction. Noise reduction may increase the amount of motion blur.
ImagefreezeonPTZ-Select All movements to freeze the image while the camera is moving during a pan, tilt or zoom operation.
Once the camera reaches its new position, the view from that position is shown. Presets freezes the image only when the camera
moves between preset positions.
Overlay
Overlays can be used to provide extra information and are superimposed over the video image. With overlay text it is possible to
include date and time or view the current bit rate as overlay text.
To include the current bit rate as overlay text go to Video & Audio >Video Stream >Overlay Settings,selecttheInclude text check
box option, and enter the code #b in the field. See the online help for supported formats.

Overlay image

An overlay image can be used to provide extra information, or to mask a part of the video image.
To use your own image, such as a logo, first upload the image to the Axis product. Go to Video & Audio >Overlay Image,browsefor
anduploadtheimagefileon the computer. The filecanthenbeselectedfromtheUse overlay image drop-down list.
To place an overlay image at specificcoordinates,gotoVideo & Audio >Video Stream and select the Include overlay image at
coordinates check box option and enter the X and Y coordinates.
For more information see the online help
Privacy Mask
A privacy mask is an area of solid color that prohibits users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks cannot be
bypassed via 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,chooseacolorforthemask,andgivethemaskaname.
For more information, see the online help
Audio Settings
The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio >Video Stream >Audio.
Note
A multi-connector cable (available from Axis; Multi-Connector Cable (sold separately)) is required when connecting external
audio equipment to the Axis product.

Audio Channels

Select the type of audio transmission from the Audio mode: drop-down list (Video & Audio>Audio Settings). Thedifferent typesare:
Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time. There is no
echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.
Half-duplex - Audio can be transmitted in both directions between the Axis product and the client computer, but only in one
direction at a time. You must actively receive sound using the Talk/Listen button visible in the Live View page (see AXIS Media
Control viewer toolbar). In Push-To-Talk mode, click and hold the button to speak and release it when done. In Toggle mode, click
once to switch between speaking and listening.
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