Axis 214 PTZ User Manual

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29AXIS 214 PTZInclude pre-trigger buffer - images stored internally in the server from the time immediately preceding thetrigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired length of time and specify therequired image frequency.Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger. Configure as forpre-trigger.Note: If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the internal memory, the frame rate will be reduced and no image will be uploaded. Ifthis occurs, an entry will be created in the unit's log file.Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enable the upload of images for a fixed length of time. Specify thelength of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours, or for as long as the trigger isactive. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specifiedframe rate. The frame rate will be the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially ifuploading via a slow connection.Scheduled eventsA Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays.How to set up a scheduled eventThis example describes how to set the AXIS 214 PTZ to send an email notification with saved images froma set time:1. Click Add scheduled on the Event types page.2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Scheduled email.3. Set the Priority (High, Normal or Low).4. Set the Activation Time parameters (24h clock) when the event is to be active, e.g. start on Fridaysat 18.00 with a duration of 62 hours.5. Set the When Activated... parameters i.e. set what the AXIS 214 PTZ is to do at the specified timee.g. send uploaded images to an email address.6. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list.Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.Motion DetectionThe AXIS 214 PTZ can be configured for motion detection. This feature is used to generate an alarmwhenever movement starts (or stops) in the image. The AXIS 214 PTZ can use a maximum of 10Include/Exclude windows.• Include windows target specific areas within the image• Exclude windows are areas to be ignored within the Include windowOnce configured, the motion detection windows will appear in a list when motion detection is set to triggeran event. See How to set up a triggered event above.Notes: • Using the motion detection feature may decrease overall performance in the camera.• Motion detection will not function while the lens is moving (i.e. pan, tilt, zoom)Configuring Motion DetectionWith reference to the motion detection parameters in the table below, follow these instructions to create amotion detection window.1. a) For AMC: Check the radio button Configure Include Windows to set the type of window. Clickthe New button. A new window called DefaultWindow appears over the image. Select the name inthe list of windows and rename the window.b) For the Java applet: Click the Add Window button. Check the radio button Include or Excludeto define the type of window. Select the tab for the window and rename the window.