Overlays - Axis M30 Series User Manual

AXIS M30 Network Camera Series
Additional settings
Note
• WDR can cause artifacts in the image.
• WDR may not be available for all capture modes.
1. Go to Settings > Image > Wide dynamic range.
2. Turn on WDR.
3. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest.
Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr.

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 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 that AXIS Video Motion Detection 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:
Image with WDR.
To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.
www.axis.com/products/online-manual/42067#t10103832
How to show text overlay when the camera detects motion
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