AXIS P5544 PTZ Dome Network Camera
Video and Audio
2. Under Overlay Settings,selectIncludeoverlay image at the coordinates and enter the X and Y coordinates.
3. Click Save.
For information about supported image formats, 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).
Privacy masks are displayed in Normal mode. Overview mode always shows the whole monitored area.
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.
The Pan/Tilt/Zoom coordinates of the privacy mask are locked in their position. This means that regardless of the angle and zoom
of the lens, the same place or object will be hidden. To define at what magnification the mask should be displayed, zoom to
the desired level and click Set level.
You can add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse,chooseacolorforthemask,andgivethemaskaname.
For more information, see the online help .
Important
Adding many privacy masks may affect the product’s performance.
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 Modes

The Axis product supports the following audio modes:
Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing the Axis product to transmit and receive audio 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 to and from the Axis product but only in one direction at a time. To transmit audio using
the Live View page, use the Talk and Listen buttons, see AudioControls, on page 11.
Simplex — speaker only - Audio is transmitted from a client to the Axis product and can be played by a speaker connected
to the product. To transmit audio using the Live View page, the Talk and Microphone on buttons must both be active, see Audio
Controls, on page 11.
Simplex — microphone only - Audio captured by the product microphone is transmittedfrom the Axis product to one or more clients.
To set the audio mode, go to Video & Audio > Audio Settings andselect the desired mode from the Audio mode drop-down list.

Audio Input

An external microphone or a line source can be connected to the product’s Audio-in connector. Configure the audio input settings
under Video & Audio >Audio Settings.
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