Axis Q7401 User Manual

USER’S MANUALAXIS Q7401 Video Encoder

10AXIS Q7401 - Video and Audio StreamsVideo and Audio StreamsThe video encoder provides several image and video stream formats. Your requirements and

11AXIS Q7401 - Video and Audio StreamsAXIS Media Control (AMC)The recommended method of accessing live video from the video encoder is to use the AXIS

12AXIS Q7401 - Video and Audio StreamsAccessing audio streamsThe Live View page provides access to audio through AXIS Media Control; in addition audio

13AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settingsVideo & Audio settingsThis section describes how to configure the video encoder, and is intended for prod

14AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settingsCurrent Audio Settings: Configuration under Video & Audio > Audio Settings will be shown here. See Au

15AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settingsCamera SettingsThis page provides access to the advanced image settings for the AXIS Q7401. Image AppearanceC

16AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settingsPrivacy Mask List The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in the AXIS Q7401 V

17AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settingsDepending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality (Bit rate). The settings affect the availab

18AXIS Q7401 - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigLayoutStream ProfileFrom the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile that is to be use

19AXIS Q7401 - Live View ConfigViewer SettingsCheck the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolba

AXIS Q7401 - User’s ManualNoticesThis manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder, and is applicable for firmware

20AXIS Q7401 - Live View ConfigFor more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support/Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com

21AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)This Axis product supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list of su

22AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)Notes:• After a PTZ driver has been installed, PTZ > Advanced > Device will contain additional driver specific

23AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)Guard tourA guard tour moves between chosen Preset Positions, one-by-one, in a pre-determined order or at random, an

24AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)OSD Menu - If the PTZ unit supports an internal configuration menu, this can be accessed using the On-Screen Display

25AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)PTZ controlsIf the video encoder has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls availab

26AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)Using CGI links to control PTZ devicesUser-defined CGI links on the Live View page can be used to issue HTTP API req

27AXIS Q7401 - ApplicationsApplicationsApplication PackagesThe Applications feature allows you to upload third party applications for use on this devi

28AXIS Q7401 - EventsEventsPre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is a

29AXIS Q7401 - EventsTriggered EventA triggered event could be activated by:• a push button connected to the video encoder’s input port• a manually ac

3AXIS Q7401 - Table of contentsProduct Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30AXIS Q7401 - EventsScheduled EventA Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays.Configuration exam

31AXIS Q7401 - EventsMotion DetectionMotion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of

32AXIS Q7401 - EventsExamples: • Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high.• To reduce the number

33AXIS Q7401 - RecordingsRecordingsThe AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder can be set to record continuously or as result of a triggered or scheduled event. See

34AXIS Q7401 - RecordingsContinuous RecordingThe AXIS Q7401 video encoder can be configured to continuously save video to local storage. Automatic Dis

35AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsSystem OptionsSecurityUsersUser access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving

36AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsTo access a network protected by IEEE 802.1X, devices must authenticate themselves. The authentication is performed by a

37AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsNote:If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings. See Network > Ba

38AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsEnable AVHS - AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) in conjunction with an AVHS service provides easy and secure Internet acce

39AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsUse NAT traversal when your video encoders are located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the ot

4AXIS Q7401 - Product DescriptionProduct DescriptionThis manual applies to the AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder.Key features• Superb video quality AXIS Q7401

40AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsQoS (Quality of Service)Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic o

41AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsSNMP v3 - provides encryption and secure passwords. HTTPS must be enabled. To use traps with SNMP v3 an SNMP v3 managemen

42AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsStorage - Disk ManagementDisk Management is used to setup and manage local storage devices. Local storage can be used to

43AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsPorts & DevicesI/O Ports - the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this co

44AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsSupportThe Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you req

45AXIS Q7401 - System OptionsTo do this, enter the name and path to the file to upload in the field provided. The file might be on e.g. your workstati

46AXIS Q7401 - Unit connectorsUnit connectorsNetwork connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). Using shielded cables

47AXIS Q7401 - Unit connectorsThe following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the AXIS Q7401.RS-422/RS-485

48AXIS Q7401 - Unit connectorsSDHC memory card slot - The high capacity SD memory card can be used for local recording with removable storage.BNC conn

49AXIS Q7401 - LED indicatorsLED indicatorsLED Color IndicationNetwork Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activi

5AXIS Q7401 - Product DescriptionOverviewLED indicatorsLED Color IndicationNetwork Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for ne

50AXIS Q7401 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the FirmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the video encoders. One of

51AXIS Q7401 - TroubleshootingIf the emergency recovery procedure does not get the encoder up and running again, please contact Axis support at www.ax

52AXIS Q7401 - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial ActionProblems setting the IP addressWhen using ARP/Ping Try the installation ag

53AXIS Q7401 - TroubleshootingColor saturation is different in H.264 and Motion JPEGModify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adap

54AXIS Q7401 - TroubleshootingFor further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsu

55AXIS Q7401 - Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsItem SpecificationVideo compression • H.264• Motion JPEGResolutions • 176x120 to 720x5

56AXIS Q7401 - Technical SpecificationsVideo access from web browser• Camera live view• Video recording to file (ASF)• Customizable HTML pages• Window

57AXIS Q7401 - Technical SpecificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings

58AXIS Q7401 - GlossaryGlossary Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. Ac

59AXIS Q7401 - Glossarycommunication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols.(QoS) Quality of Service - QoS provides the means to gua

6AXIS Q7401 - Accessing the Video EncoderAccessing the Video EncoderRefer to the installation guide supplied with your product in order to install the

60AXIS Q7401 - IndexIndexAAction Buttons 8, 19Active/Inactive 20Administrator 13Alarm 31, 46AMC 6Applications 27ARP/Ping 37Audio 13Audio input 16Audio

61AXIS Q7401 - IndexRRecordings 33Recovery 50Referrals 35Relative and absolute PTZ drivers 25Restore 43SScheduled Event 30Security 35Server Time 36SNM

7AXIS Q7401 - Accessing the Video EncoderAccess from the InternetOnce connected, the video encoder is accessible on your local network (LAN). To acces

8AXIS Q7401 - Accessing the Video EncoderThe Live View pageIf your video encoder has been customized to meet specific requirements, the buttons and ot

9AXIS Q7401 - Accessing the Video EncoderAMC Audio controlsAMC audio buttons control the speakers and microphone connected to the client computer. The