Mask Area Setup (Privacy Mask) - Securitytec DS-8004HCI-S User Manual

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Mask Area Setup (Privacy Mask)

Some cameras may be installed in a sensitive area where it would be advantageous to
mask a portion of the image to prevent viewing and recording. A Privacy Mask can be
applied to any camera. This area will be blacked out on the viewed and recorded image.
Setup of a Privacy Mask:
1. Enter the ―Camera Input Adjustment‖ menu:
2. Select a camera: Use the [] [] keys to select a camera.
4. Enable the check box next to the ―Area‖ button (press the Edit
key to enable ―‖).
5. Select the ―Area‖ button and press [ENTER] to enter the mask area setup.
Setup mask area: In the mask area setup interface, there is one small yellow pane on the
upper left side. For NTSC cameras, the screen is divided into 22*15 sections (22*18 for
PAL). Use the [] [] [] [] keys to move the yellow pane to a starting position and
press the [EDIT] key. The yellow pane will turn red. Use the [] [] [] [] keys to
extend the red privacy mask area.
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Note: Press the [A] key to clear all mask areas.
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The maximum mask area size is 8*8 panes. Up to four mask areas are allowed on
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