Axis Q7404 User Manual

USER’S MANUALAXIS Q7404 Video Encoder

10AXIS Q7404 - Video and Audio StreamsVideo and Audio StreamsThe video encoder provides several image and video stream formats. Your requirements and

11AXIS Q7404 - Video and Audio StreamsAXIS Media Control (AMC)The recommended method of accessing live video from the video encoder is to use the AXIS

12AXIS Q7404 - Video & Audio settingsVideo & Audio settingsThis section describes how to configure the video encoder, and is intended for prod

13AXIS Q7404 - Video & Audio settingsmust also be checked to enable sound in the product. See Audio Support (Channel 1), on page 34.Current Audio

14AXIS Q7404 - Video & Audio settingsCamera SettingsThis page provides access to the advanced image settings for the AXIS Q7404. Image AppearanceC

15AXIS Q7404 - Video & Audio settingsAudio Settings (Channel 1)This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the video enco

16AXIS Q7404 - Video & Audio settingsThe video encoder can be configured to trigger an event if the sound level rises above, falls below, or passe

17AXIS Q7404 - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigLayoutStream ProfileFrom the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile that is to be use

18AXIS Q7404 - Live View ConfigViewer SettingsCheck the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolba

19AXIS Q7404 - Live View ConfigFor more information on the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API), see the Developer’s pages at Axis web site

AXIS Q7404 - NoticesNoticesThis manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder, and is applicable for firmware releas

20AXIS Q7404 - EventsEventsAn event or Event Type in the video encoder triggers actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters that defi

21AXIS Q7404 - EventsTriggered EventA triggered event can be activated by:• Input ports • A manual trigger – using the manual trigger button on the Li

22AXIS Q7404 - EventsSave streamTo upload images to an FTP or HTTP server, or to send images by email, check the Save stream box.Image frequency – Set

23AXIS Q7404 - EventsCamera TamperingThe camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is cove

24AXIS Q7404 - EventsSet up a motion detection include window1. Go to Setup > Events > Motion Detection. 2. Create a new motion detection window

25AXIS Q7404 - EventsExamples: • Use a high object size level to avoid triggering on small objects in the video image.•Select a high history level to

26AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomPan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devicesAXIS Q7404 supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list o

27AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomDaisy chain PTZPTZ devices can be connected in a daisy chain allowing the devices to share a single serial port: 1. Connec

28AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomGuard tourA guard tour moves between chosen Preset Positions, one-by-one, in a pre-determined order or at random, and for

29AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomOSD Menu If the PTZ unit supports an internal configuration menu, this can be accessed using the On-Screen Display (OSD).

3AXIS Q7404 - Table of contentsNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomPTZ controlsIf the video encoder has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls available for

31AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt ZoomUsing CGI links to control PTZ devicesUser-defined CGI links on the Live View page can be used to issue API (Application P

32AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsSystem OptionsSecurityUsersUser access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving

33AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsIn a 802.1X enabled network switch, clients equipped with the correct software can be authenticated and allowed or denied

34AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsAlternatively, it may be possible to upload the certificate and key in one combined file, (e.g. a PFX file or PEM file).

35AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsIPv4 Address ConfigurationCheck this box to enable IPv4.Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

36AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsNTP ConfigurationObtain NTP server address via DHCP - Check this radio button to automatically look up and use the NTP se

37AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsAlternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter the port number in the field p

38AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsIf your mail server requires authentication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the

39AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsMaintenanceRestart - The video encoder is restarted without changing any setting.Restore - The unit is restarted and most

4AXIS Q7404 - Product DescriptionProduct DescriptionThis manual applies to the AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder.The AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder contains four sep

40AXIS Q7404 - System OptionsFor the Log Level for Email, select from the drop-down list the level of information to send as email and enter the desti

41AXIS Q7404 - Unit connectorsUnit connectorsNetwork connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Shielded Cat-5e or Cat-6 cables are recommended.Power conne

42AXIS Q7404 - Unit connectorsThe following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the AXIS Q7404.RS-485/RS-422

43AXIS Q7404 - LED indicatorsLED indicatorsNote:AXIS Q7404 has four Status LED indicators, one for each video channel. The indicators are ordered as f

44AXIS Q7404 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the firmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the video encoder. One of

45AXIS Q7404 - Troubleshooting4. After the upgrade is complete (1-10 minutes), the unit automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Power a

46AXIS Q7404 - TroubleshootingSymptoms, possible causes, and remedial actionProblems setting the IP addressWhen using ARP/Ping Try the installation ag

47AXIS Q7404 - TroubleshootingLower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer.Limit the number of simultan

48AXIS Q7404 - TroubleshootingFor further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on Axis website at www.axis.com/techsupAud

49AXIS Q7404 - Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsItem SpecificationVideo compression • H.264• Motion JPEGResolutions NTSC: 720x480 to 1

5AXIS Q7404 - Product DescriptionOverviewLED indicatorsLED Color IndicationNetwork Green Steady for connection to a 1000 Mbit/s network. Flashes for n

50AXIS Q7404 - Technical SpecificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings

51AXIS Q7404 - Technical SpecificationsTo do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay. Simply add #r (average frame rate in fp

52AXIS Q7404 - GlossaryGlossary Active Speaker - A speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. Ac

53AXIS Q7404 - Glossarynetwork. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc. Router - A device

54AXIS Q7404 - IndexIndexAAction 20Action Buttons 18Administrator 12, 32Alarm 20, 23, 41ARP/Ping 35Audio 11, 12, 15Audio input 15Audio mode 15Audio ou

55AXIS Q7404 - IndexPTZ controls 30PTZ devices, installation 26QQuality of Service 37QuickTime 11, 17RRecovery 44Relative and absolute PTZ drivers 30R

6AXIS Q7404 - Using the Video EncoderUsing the Video EncoderPlease refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product in order to install the

7AXIS Q7404 - Using the Video EncoderAccess from the internetOnce connected, the video encoder is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access th

8AXIS Q7404 - Using the Video EncoderThe Live View pageIf your video encoder has been customized to meet specific requirements, the buttons and other

9AXIS Q7404 - Using the Video EncoderPan/Tilt/Zoom controlsIf a PTZ device is installed, the Live View page also displays controls for the PTZ device.