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Axis M7001 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL AXIS M7001 Video Encoder...

  • Page 2: Notices

    AXIS M7001 - Notices Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS M7001 Video Encoder, and is applicable for firmware release 5.00 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the encoder on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Media Control (AMC) ........

  • Page 4: Product Description

    AXIS M7001 can deliver 30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL) in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480/576). Simultaneous H.264 and Motion JPEG • AXIS M7001 delivers two simultaneous streams in full frame rate at the highest resolution, one in H.264 and one in Motion JPEG. • PTZ support Four-wire, RS-422/485 support for PTZ and PTZ dome cameras.

  • Page 5: Overview

    AXIS M7001 - Product Description Overview LED indicators for power, status and network RS-422/RS-485 connector 2.5 mm tele plug connector Network connector (PoE class 2) BNC connector Control button 75 Ohm termination switch Product label includes: Product ID & Serial number (S/N).

  • Page 6: Using The Video Encoder

    To access the video encoder from a Macintosh computer (Mac OSX), click on the Bonjour tab and select the AXIS M7001 from the drop-down list. 3. If this is the first time you are accessing the AXIS M7001, see Setting the root password, on page 7. Otherwise enter your user name and password, set by the administrator.

  • Page 7: Access From The Internet

    Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced. For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 30. See also the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup Setting the root password To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user root must be set.

  • Page 8: The Live View Page

    AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available. AXIS Media Control toolbar The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 10 for more information. The toolbar displays the following buttons: The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.

  • Page 9: Video Streams

    Note also that all multicast viewers count as one unicast viewer in the maximum total of 20 simultaneous connections. AXIS Media Control negotiates with the video encoder to determine the transport protocol to use in the order listed above. This order can be changed and the options disabled to suit specific requirements.

  • Page 10: Motion Jpeg

    • QuickTime adds latency to the video stream (up to 3 seconds). • It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this. • <ip> = IP address...

  • Page 11: Video Settings

    AXIS M7001 - Video Settings Video Settings This section describes how to configure the video encoder, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video, Live View Config, and Events.

  • Page 12: Stream Profiles

    To remove a stream profile, select the profile and click Remove. Pre-programmed profiles cannot be removed. • Camera Settings This page provides access to the advanced image settings for the AXIS M7001. Image Appearance Color level - Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 0-100. Lower values mean less color saturation, while the value 100 gives maximum color saturation.

  • Page 13: Privacy Mask

    Privacy masks cannot be bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API). Privacy Mask List The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in the AXIS M7001 Video Encoder and if they are enabled.

  • Page 14: Live View Config

    Displays still images only. Click the Refresh button in your browser to view a new image. Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser.
  • Page 15 The snapshot button can be used to save a snapshot from the video stream. This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer, or when not using AXIS Media Control to view the video stream. AXIS Media Control for Internet Explorer has its own snapshot button.

  • Page 16: Event Configuration

    AXIS M7001 - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event or Event Type in the video encoder triggers actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters that defines the actions. A common event type is an alarm that causes the video encoder to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server to receive uploaded images and notification messages.

  • Page 17: How To Set Up A Triggered Event

    AXIS M7001 - Event Configuration Triggered event A triggered event can be activated by: • A manual trigger – using the manual trigger button on the Live View page or through the VAPIX® Application Program- ming Interface (API). • Video loss.
  • Page 18 AXIS M7001 - Event Configuration Continue image upload (unbuffered) - Upload video images for a specified length of time or for as long as the trigger is active. Select type - Upload images to an FTP or HTTP server, or send images by email.

  • Page 19: Motion Detection

    To delete an include/exclude window: a) Using AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer): Select the window in the list of windows and click Del. b) Using the Java applet: Select the window and click on the cross in the upper right corner.
  • Page 20 AXIS M7001 - Event Configuration Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Object Size History Sensitivity High level Only very large objects An object that appears in the region Ordinary colored objects on ordinary trigger motion detec-...

  • Page 21: Pan Tilt Zoom

    Pan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devices This Axis product supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices, and to obtain the correct driver. Follow the instructions below to install a PTZ device. Installing a PTZ device is accomplished in two steps: •...

  • Page 22: Ptz Configuration

    AXIS M7001 - Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ Configuration Once a PTZ driver has been installed, additional sub menus will appear in the menu to the left under PTZ Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific location.
  • Page 23 Video Source 1, Light Control for Video Source 1 and Extended Driver Specific Settings for Video Source 1. Note: For download and installation information about PTZ drivers for your Axis product please visit www.axis.com Controls Driver-specific Panel Shortcut Command Buttons can be created to provide direct access to auxiliary commands provided by the PTZ driver.
  • Page 24 AXIS M7001 - Pan Tilt Zoom Control Queue The PTZ control queue gives one user exclusive access to the PTZ controls for a limited amount of time, placing other users in queue. To keep their place in the queue, waiting clients must regularly poll the video encoder. The polltime and the maximum number of users allowed in the queue can be configured on this page.

  • Page 25: Ptz Controls

    AXIS M7001 - Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ Controls If the video encoder has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls available for the installed Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) device. The administrator can enable/disable the controls for specified users under System Options > Security >...

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Click the Emulate joystick mode button and click in the image to move the camera in the direction of the mouse pointer. Note: There is also joystick support in AXIS Media Control (AMC). Control panel Click the Ctrl panel button to access the PTZ control panel. The buttons available in the control panel depend on the installed PTZ driver.

  • Page 27: System Options

    View page. Enable Basic Setup - Before using the AXIS M7001, there are certain settings that should be made, most of which require administrator access privileges. To quickly access these settings use the Basic Setup in the menu. All settings are also available from the standard setup links in the menu.

  • Page 28: Date & Time

    Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the AXIS M7001, check the radio button and then make the following settings: • IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS M7001. (To check if the IP address you intend to use is available or not, click the Test button) •...
  • Page 29 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service to assign a host name for easy access to your video encoder. Click Settings... to register the video encoder with the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet).
  • Page 30 AXIS M7001 - System Options Use the following DNS server address - Enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following: • Domain name – Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the video encoder. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;).
  • Page 31 The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic.

  • Page 32: Ports & Devices

    Pan Tilt Zoom - Used for control of a PTZ device. A PTZ device requires a driver. See Installing PTZ devices, on page 21 for more information. Drivers can be obtained from www.axis.com See also Unit connectors, on page 35.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the video encoder’s settings. Logs & Reports When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. The Access Log is automatically included in the server report.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com File Upload Files (e.g. web pages and images) can be uploaded to the AXIS M7001 and used as custom settings. Uploaded files are accessed through http://<ip address>/local/<user>/<file name> where <user> is the selected user access group (viewer, operator or administrator) for the uploaded file.

  • Page 35: Unit Connectors

    AXIS M7001 - Unit connectors Unit connectors Network and power - RJ-45 Ethernet connector supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE class 2). Using shielded cables is recommended. Video in - For connecting an analog camera: BNC connector • BNC connector. Use a 75 Ohm coaxial video cable; recommended maximum cable length is 250 meters (800 feet).

  • Page 36: Led Indicators

    AXIS M7001 - LED indicators LED indicators Color Indication Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Unlit No network connection. Status Green Steady green for normal operation.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED. 5. Reinstall the encoder, see the Installation Guide. If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the encoder up and running again, please contact Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/...
  • Page 38 AXIS M7001 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you contact Axis Support, please help us resolve your problem expediently by providing a Server Report and a detailed description of the problem. The Server Report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.

  • Page 39: Symptoms, Possible Causes, And Remedial Action

    You may need to manually type http or https in the browser’s address field. The IP address has been changed by If the encoder and client are on the same network, Run AXIS IP Utility to locate the encoder. DHCP...
  • Page 40 Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be triggered mistakenly. Lower the sensi- tivity setting to avoid problems with luminance. For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    • Text overlay • Privacy mask • Deinterlace filter Pan/Tilt/Zoom • Wide range of analog PTZ cameras supported (drivers available for download at www.axis.com) • 20 presets, guard tour, PTZ control queue • Supports Windows compatible joysticks Users 20 simultaneous viewers...

  • Page 42: General Performance Considerations

    • CD with installation and management tools, software and User’s Manual • 1 Windows decoder user license Video management • AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing and recording. software (not incl.) • See www.axis.com/products/software/ for more software applications via partners.

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Intranet – A private network limited to an organization or address. corporation. Usually closed to external traffic. ARTPEC – Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for image IP – Internet Protocol. See TCP/IP. compression. IP address – A unique number used by a computer on the network Aspect ratio –...
  • Page 44 AXIS M7001 - Glossary (QoS) Quality of Service – QoS provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc.

  • Page 45: Index

    Administrator 11 IP address filtering 27 Alarm 19 AMC Control Panel 10 ARP/Ping 29 LED indicators 5 AXIS Media Control (AMC) 6, 10 LED Settings 32 Live View Config 14 Bit rate 12 Bonjour 6 Motion detection 19 Buffer 17...
  • Page 46 AXIS M7001 - Index Scheduled event 16, 18 Security 27 Server time 28 SMTP (email) 31 SNMP 32 SOCKS 31 Stream profile 12, 14 Support 33 System Options 27 TCP Server 16 TCP/IP Settings 28 Technical specifications 41 Time mode 28...

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