AXIS M31 Series
Setup
When you set up a view area, we recommend you to set the video stream resolution to the same size as or smaller than the view area
size. If you set the video stream resolution larger than the view area size it implies digitally scaled up video after sensor capture,
which requires more bandwidth without adding image information.
Privacy masks
A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy
masks appear as blocks of solid color.
You’ll see the privacy mask on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams.
You can use the VAPIX® application programming interface (API) to turn off the privacy masks.
Important
If you use multiple privacy masks it may affect the product’s performance.
Hide parts of the image with privacy masks
Create a privacy mask to hide a part of the image:
1. Go to
Settings > Privacy mask
.
2. Click
New
.
Overlays
Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp,
or during product installation and configuration. You can add either text or an image.
Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects motion
This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects motion:
Make sure the AXIS Video Motion Detection application is running:
1. Go to
Settings > Apps
>
AXIS Video Motion Detection
.
2. Start the application if it is not already running.
3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.
Add the overlay text:
4. Go to
Settings > Overlay
.
5. Enter
#D
in the text field.
6. Choose text size and appearance.
Create a rule:
7. Go to
System > Events > Rules
and add a rule.
8. Type a name for the rule.
9. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection.
10. In the list of actions, select
Use overlay text
.
11. Select a view area.
12. Type “Motion detected”.
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