User Guide

Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
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Motion Detection
The AXIS 2420 includes in-picture motion detection, for creating specific surveillance
zones in the image area. You can create, name, and use up to 3 motion detection windows.
You can also move, resize, or delete them at any time.
Use motion detection to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the specified
area. Simply click and drag with your mouse in the image area to create and automatically
enable a motion detection window. Movement outside the window area is ignored.
Creating a Motion Detection Window
Follow the instructions below to create a motion detection window in your surveillance
area:
1. Click the New button to create a new motion detection window or simply click in the
image.
2. Drag the bottom right corner of the highlighted rectangle to cover the area you wish to
monitor. Release the button. To move the window, click and drag the title bar to the
desired location.
3. Enter a unique name for your window in the Name field.
Motion Indicator
Slider Controls
Motion Detection
Window
Alarm Limit