6.3.1.5.1 Defocus
The Events Source > Defocus screen is used for defining the actions to be taken when triggered by a
defocus event: storing a snapshot; recording on the edge; defining email headers; defining text for the
OSD; and setting the arming schedule. To use these functions, select the Enable checkbox. By default,
Enable is not checked.
Figure 68: Events Source > Defocus Screen
To define the method to store a snapshot
In the Snapshot section, select the Store on Edge checkbox to store a snapshot on the camera’s
microSD card. By default, it is not checked.
In the Snapshot section, select the Store to FTP checkbox to store a snapshot on a remote FTP
site. By default, it is not checked.
To record an event on the camera
In the Recording section, select the Record on Edge checkbox to record a clip on the camera’s
microSD card. By default, it is not checked.
Click Save.
To enable sending an email notification
In the Email section, select the Enable checkbox. By default, Enable is not checked.
In the Subject text box, enter the email subject text.
In the Message text box, enter the email message text.
Click Save.
To define OSD text
In the OSD section, select the Enable checkbox. By default, Enable is not checked.
In the Text text box, enter the text to display in the on-screen display.
Click Save.