Overlays - Axis Q17 Series User Manual

AXIS Q17 Series
Additional settings
1. Go to Settings > Privacy mask.
2. Click New.
3. Adjust the size, color, and name of the privacy mask according to your needs.

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. You can add either text or an image.
Show an image overlay
You can add an image as an overlay in the video stream.
1. Go to Settings > Overlay.
2. Click Image list.
3. Upload an image and click Done.
4. Click Create overlay.
5. Select Image and click Create.
6. Select the image from the drop-down list.
7. To position the image overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.
8. Click Create.
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.
To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.
www.axis.com/products/online-manual/39799#t10106902
How to change the appearance of the mask
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