Overlays - Axis P14 Series User Manual

AXIS P14 Network Camera Series
Setup
Maximize details in an image
Important
If you maximize details in an image, the bitrate will probably increase and you might get a reduced frame rate.
• Make sure to select the capture mode that has the highest resolution.
• Set the compression as low as possible.
• Select MJPEG streaming.
• Turn off Zipstream functionality.

Overlays

About 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.
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 the AXIS Video Motion Detection application 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. Enter #D in the text field.
6. Choose text size and appearance.
Create a rule:
7. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule.
8. Type a name for the rule.
9. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection.
10. In the list of actions, select Use overlay text.
11. Select a view area.
12. Type "Motion detected".
13. Set the duration.
14. Click Save.
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