Learn More; About Capture Modes; View Area; Remote Focus And Zoom - Axis M4206-LV User Manual

AXIS M42 Network Camera Series

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About capture modes

A capture mode consists of a resolution and the corresponding frame rate available in the product. The capture mode setting
affects the camera's field of view and aspect ratio.
The lower resolution capture mode is cropped out from the highest resolution.
In the table below, you can see the available capture modes and additional available buffers for this product.
Capture mode
3MP 2048x1536 (4:3) @ 25/30 fps
3MP (HDMI)
1080p (1920x1080)
1080p (HDMI)

View area

A view area is a cropped part of the full view. You can stream and store view areas instead of the full view to minimize bandwidth
and storage needs. If you enable PTZ for a view area, you can pan, tilt and zoom within it. By using view areas you can remove parts
of the full view, for example, the sky.
When you set up a view area, we recommend you to set the video stream resolution to the same size as or smaller than the view area
size. If you set the video stream resolution larger than the view area size it implies digitally scaled up video after sensor capture,
which requires more bandwidth without adding image information.

Remote focus and zoom

The remote focus and zoom functionality allows you to make focus and zoom adjustments to your camera from a computer. It is a
convenient way to ensure that the scene's focus, viewing angle and resolution are optimized without having to visit the camera's
installation location.

Privacy masks

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy
masks appear as blocks of solid color.
You'll see the privacy mask on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams.
You can use the VAPIX® application programming interface (API) to turn off the privacy masks.
Important
If you use multiple privacy masks it may affect the product's performance.
Important
Set the zoom and focus before you create a privacy mask.
Note
If you view the video stream over HDMI and restart the product, the privacy masks will disappear. To show the privacy
masks again, restart the video stream.
Additional 1080p buffer available
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