User manual

AXIS P1214–E Network Camera
Video
3. To include date and time, select Include date and Include time.
4. To include a text string, select Include text and enter the text in the field. Modifiers can be used, see File Naming &
Date/Time Form ats in the o nline he lp
.
5. Select the text color, the text background color and the position of the overlay.
6. Click Save.
To modify the date and time format, go to System Options > Date & Time.SeeDate & Time on page 31.
Overlay I mage
An overlay image is a static image superimposed over the video stream. The image, for example company logo, is used to provide
extra info rmation or to mask a part of the image.
To use an overlay image, the imag e must first be uploaded to the Axis product:
1. Go to Video > Overlay Image.
2. Click Browse andbrowsetothefile.
3. Click Upload.
4. Select the image to use from the Use overlay image list.
5. Click Save.
To display the overlay image:
1. Go to Video > Video Stream and select the Image tab.
2. Under Overlay Settings,selectInclude overlay 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 fro m viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks cannot b e
bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API).
The Privacy Mask List (Video > Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and indicates
if they a re ena
bled.
You ca
n add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse, choose a color for the mask, and give the mask a name.
For more i nformation, see the online help
Important
Adding many p rivacy masks may affect the product’s performance.
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