Axis 213 PTZ User Manual

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15AXIS 213 PTZVideo & ImageImageImage AppearanceUse these settings to change the image as required. The image can be rotated, the image resolution andcompression can be adjusted, and the white balance can be changed.The configuration of the video image affects the camera’s overall performance, depending on how it is usedand on the available bandwidth. Setting higher resolution and lower compression improves video imagequality, but increases the amount of bandwidth required.Please see the online help for further information on these settings.Overlay settingsUse these settings to include image, text, date and timeoverlays.The text, date and time overlay is included on one line at thetop or bottom of the video image. An image can besuperimposed over the video image, for extra information.Follow these instructions to upload and use an overlayimage:1. Go to Setup > Video & Image > Overlay Image.2. To upload the image to the AXIS 213 PTZ, click theBrowse button and locate it on your computer orserver.3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screeninstructions.4. The image is now available in the Use overlay image drop-down list.5. Click Save.6. Go to Setup > Video & Image and modify the parameters under Overlay Settings.Overlay image requirementsThere are a number of limitations when using overlay images, such as the size and positioning of images.Please see the online help for more information.Video StreamDefine the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time hasexpired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser.Define the maximum frame rate (fps - frames per second) allowed for each viewer, to avoid bandwidthproblems on the network.TestFor a preview of the image and overlay settings before saving, click Test. The Brightness setting does notaffect the Test image. When satisfied with the settings, click Save. Please note that the preview image is inJPEG format, even though the settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.Image Formats Image Size• Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)• Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)The height and width of the overlay image inpixels must be exactly divisible by 4.OverlayDate, time, textimage