Learn More; Cleaning Recommendations; Bitrate Control; Capture Modes - Axis Q60 Series User Manual

AXIS Q60 Series

Learn more

Learn more

Cleaning recommendations

If the camera gets grease stains or becomes heavily soiled, you can clean it with mild, solvent-free soap or detergent.
WARNING
Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene or acetone.
1. Use a can of compressed air to remove any dust or loose dirt from the device.
2. Clean the device with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and lukewarm water.
3. Wipe carefully with a dry cloth.
Note
Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures, as this may cause stains when the water droplets have dried.

Bitrate control

By setting the bitrate control you can manage the bandwidth consumption for your video stream.
Variable bitrate (VBR)
With variable bitrate the bandwidth varies based on the level of activity in the scene. The more activity in the scene, the more
bandwidth is required. This option guarantees that image quality is constant but requires storage margins.
Maximum bitrate (MBR)
The maximum bitrate option allows you to set a target bitrate value to be able to handle system bitrate limitations. To keep the
instantaneous bitrate below the specified target bitrate, there may be a decrease in image quality or the frame rate may decrease.
You have the option to prioritize either image quality or frame rate. It is recommended to configure the target bitrate higher than the
expected bitrate to have margins for additional complexity that needs to be captured.
Average bitrate (ABR)
With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer timescale to meet the specified target and provide the
best quality on the video stream based on available storage. Image quality is decreased uniformly. You can still get good image
quality when there is activity in the scene. The average bitrate option allows you to define the total storage required to store the
video stream for a specified amount of time (retention time) when image quality is adjusted to meet the specified target bitrate.
Specify the average bitrate settings in one of the following ways:
• Set the target bitrate and the retention time to calculate the estimated storage need.
• Use the target bitrate calculator to calculate the average bitrate, based on available storage and desired retention time.
You have also the option to turn on maximum bitrate to specify a bitrate limit.

Capture modes

Capture mode defines the maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. Depending on which capture mode you select, you
may not be able to use WDR.
Which capture mode to choose depends on the requirements of frame rate and resolution for the specific surveillance setup. For
specifications about available capture modes, see the product's datasheet at axis.com.

Privacy masks

A privacy mask is a user-defined area that covers a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear either as
blocks of solid color or with a mosaic pattern.
16