14. Camera Settings
14.1. Configuring the OSD Settings
You can configure the OSD (On-screen Display) settings for the camera, including date /time, camera name, etc.
Please note: The available functions differ from protocol to protocol. Not all protocols support all functions
described below. If the function is not supported, you will need to edit it in the OSD of the camera.
Steps:
1. Enter the OSD Configuration interface: Menu > Camera > OSD
2. Select the camera to configure the OSD settings for.
3. Edit the "Camera Name" in the text field.
4. Configure the Display Name, Display Date and Display Week by clicking the checkboxes.
5. Select the Date Format, Time Format and Display Mode.
6. You can use the mouse to click and drag the text frame on the preview window to adjust the OSD position.
7. Click the "Apply" button to apply the settings.
14.2. Configuring a Privacy Mask
You are allowed to configure the four-sided privacy mask zones that cannot be viewed by the operator. The
privacy mask can prevent certain surveillance areas to be viewed or recorded.
Steps:
1. Enter the Privacy Mask Settings interface: Menu> Camera> Privacy Mask
2. Select the camera to set the privacy mask for.
3. Click the checkbox of "Enable Privacy Mask" to enable this feature.
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