AXIS Q3518-LVE Network Camera
Additional settings
Note
WDR may cause artifacts in the image.
Find out more about WDR and how to use it at
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. Select
Create overlay
and select
Text
overlay.
6. Enter
#D
in the text field.
7. Choose text size and appearance.
8. To position the text overlay, choose
Custom
or one of the presets.
Create a rule:
9. Go to
System > Events > Rules
and add a rule.
10. Type a name for the rule.
11. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection.
12. In the list of actions, select
Use overlay text
.
13. Select a view area.
14. Type “Motion detected”.
15. Set the duration.
16. Click
Save
.
Note
If you update the overlay text it will be automatically updated on all video streams dynamically.
Streaming and storage
Video compression formats
Decide which compression method to use based on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. The
available options are:
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