AXIS P14 Network Camera Series
Additional settings
Maximize details in an image
Important
If you maximize details in an image, the bitrate will probably increase and you might get a reduced frame rate.
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Make sure to select the capture mode that has the highest resolution.
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Set the compression as low as possible.
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Select MJPEG streaming.
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Turn off Zipstream functionality.
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 that AXIS Video Motion Detection 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”.
13. Set the duration.
14. Click
Save
.
Streaming and storage
Bitrate control
With bitrate control, you can manage the bandwidth consumption of your video stream.
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