Configuring Privacy Mask - HIKVISION DC-2CD20 Series User Manual

2. Check the checkbox in front of textbox to enable the on-screen display.
3. Input the characters in the textbox.
4. (Optional)Use the mouse to click and drag the red text frame
view window to adjust the text overlay position.
5. Click Save.
Note: Up to 8 text overlays are configurable.

6.5.4 Configuring Privacy Mask

Purpose:
Privacy mask enables you to cover certain areas on the live video to prevent certain
spots in the surveillance area from being live viewed and recorded.
Steps:
1. Enter the Privacy Mask Settings interface:
Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Image > Privacy Mask
2. Check the checkbox of Enable Privacy Mask to enable this function.
3. Click Draw Area.
4. Click and drag the mouse in the live video window to draw the mask area.
Note: You are allowed to draw up to 4 areas on the same image.
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Figure 6-37 Privacy Mask Settings
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