Axis 242S IV User Manual

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31AXIS 242S IV - Event configurationMotion detectionIn the Motion Detection menu, you can configure the video source(s) for motion detection.The motion detection feature is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (orstops) in the image. The AXIS 242S IV can use a maximum of 10 Include/Excludewindows.• 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 motiondetection is selected to trigger an event. See How to set up a triggered event above.Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease overall performance in the video server.How to configure Motion DetectionThis example describes how to configure motion detection:1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.2. Click the Configure Included Windows radio button.3. Click New.4. Enter a descriptive name of your choice under Windows name.5. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the textat the top and drag to the desired position).6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below fordetails). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by redpeaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).