Set Up Rules For Events - Axis M42 Series User Manual

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Configure your device
Note
The Zipstream settings are used for both H.264 and H.265.
- Select the Zipstream Strength that you want to use.
- Turn on Optimize for storage. This can only be used if the VMS supports B-frames.
- Turn on Dynamic FPS.
- Turn on Dynamic GOP and set a high Upper limit GOP length value.
Note
Most web browsers don't support H.265 decoding and because of this the device doesn't support it in its web interface.
Instead you can use a video management system or application that supports H.265 decoding.
Set up network storage
To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage.
1. Go to System > Storage.
2. Click
3. Type the IP address of the host server.
4. Type the name of the shared location on the host server under Network share.
5. Type the username and password.
6. Select the SMB version or leave it on Auto.
7. Select Add share even if connection fails if you experience temporary connection issues, or if the share is not yet
configured.
8. Click Add.
View a live video stream on a monitor
Your camera can transmit a live video stream to an HDMI monitor even without a network connection. Use the monitor for
surveillance purposes or for public viewing, for example in a store.
1. Connect an external monitor using the HDMI connector.
2. Go to System > Video out and turn on HDMI.
3. Select a Source. Rotate the image if needed.

Set up rules for events

You can create rules to make your device perform an action when certain events occur. A rule consists of conditions and actions.
The conditions can be used to trigger the actions. For example, the device can start a recording or send an email when it detects
motion, or show an overlay text while the device is recording.
To learn more, check out our guide Get started with rules for events.
Trigger an action
1. Go to System > Events and add a rule. The rule defines when the device will perform certain actions. You can set
up rules as scheduled, recurring, or manually triggered.
Add network storage under Network storage.
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