Axis 242S IV User Manual page 23

AXIS 242S IV - Live View Config
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User-defined Links
Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in
the field provided. The link will appear on the
Live View page.
User defined CGI links can be used to issue
HTTP API requests, e.g. PTZ commands.
Example:
1. Check Show Custom Link 1
2. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM1 Start
PTZ.
3. Enter the cgi link:
http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?
camera=1&continuouspantiltmove=30,-30
4. Check Show Custom Link 2.
5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM1 Stop PTZ.
6. Enter the cgi link:
http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?camera=1&continuouspantiltmove=0,0
7. These links will appear in the web interface and can be used to control the PTZ camera
For more information on the AXIS VAPIX HTTP API, see the Developer pages at the Axis
web site www.axis.com/developer. See also the section on PTZ, on page 33.
Action Buttons
These buttons can be used to manually start and stop an event from the Live View page.
See Event configuration, on page 28. The snapshot button allows you to take a snapshot of
the video stream and save it to a computer.
Output Buttons
These buttons are used to control the outputs on the AXIS 242S IV and thus the equipment
connected to them, e.g. to switch a light on or off:
• The Pulse button activates the port for a defined period
• Active/Inactive displays 2 buttons, one for each action (on/off)
Default Video Format
Select the default format to use on the Live View page. Checking the box for Show video
format selection displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to
temporarily change the format.
Default Viewer
Select from the drop-down list the viewer you wish to use for your web browser. Please see
the online help for more information.
User-defined links