Axis 209MFD User Manual

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15AXIS 209MFD/MFD-R/MFD-R M12The frame rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited, to avoid bandwidth problems on the network. Toallow the highest available frame rate, select the Unlimited radio button.For a preview of the image before saving, click Test. When satisfied with the settings, click Save. Pleasenote that the preview image will be in JPEG format, even though the settings are valid both for MotionJPEG and MPEG-4.Overlay/MaskOverlay/Mask SettingsWhen using an image overlay, selectfrom the following options the type youwant to use:• Uploaded image as overlay - usuallyused to provide extra information inthe video image.• Uploaded image as privacy mask -conceals part of the video image.• Configurable areas as privacy masks -up to three black areas are used toconceal parts of the video image.The difference between an overlay and aprivacy mask is that a privacy maskcannot be bypassed by accessing thevideo stream with the help of the AXIS HTTP API, whereas an overlay can.Selecting the overlay/mask type will display further settings available for the selected type. See the onlinehelp for further information.Overlay/Mask TypeWhen using an image overlay, select the type from the following options:• Uploaded image as overlay - usually used to provide extra information in the video image.• Configurable areas as privacy mask - up to three areas are used to conceal parts of the video image.The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed byaccessing the video stream with the help of the VAPIX® API, whereas an overlay can.Selecting the overlay/mask type will display further settings available for the selected type. See the onlinehelp for further information.Upload and use an overlay/maskTo upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:1. Select the type of overlay in Overlay/Mask Type field.2. In the Upload own image field, click the Browse button and locate the image file on yourcomputer or server.3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.To use an already uploaded image:1. Select an uploaded image from the Use image drop-down list.2. Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates (0,0 being the upperleft corner).3. Click Save.Text, date andtime overlaysOverlay image