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  • Page 1 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Table of Contents Installation ..........

  • Page 3: Installation

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Installation Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10172268 Installation video for the product.

  • Page 4: Get Started

    Get started Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.
  • Page 5 Secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.

  • Page 6: Webpage Overview

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started Webpage overview Live view control bar Live view Product name User information, color themes, and help Video control bar Settings toggle...
  • Page 7 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started Settings tabs...

  • Page 8: Additional Settings

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Additional settings Adjust the image This section includes instructions about how to configure your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features function, go to Learn more on page 22. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera.
  • Page 9 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Select exposure mode There are different exposure mode options in the camera that adjusts aperture, shutter speed, and gain to improve image quality for specific surveillance scenes. Go to Settings > Image > Exposure and select between the following exposure modes: •...
  • Page 10 5. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr. Stabilize a shaky image with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) can be used in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location and subject to vibrations, for example, wind or passing traffic.
  • Page 11 Additional settings 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. 2. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, log in to the webpage and go to Settings > System > Orientation.
  • Page 12 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Hide parts of the image with privacy masks You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image. To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.

  • Page 13: Adjust The Camera View (Ptz)

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Adjust the camera view (PTZ) To learn more about different pan, tilt, and zoom settings, see Pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) on page 22. Limit the zoom movements If there are parts of the scene that you don’t want the camera to be able to zoom in on, you can limit the maximum zoom level. For example, you want to protect the privacy of residents in an apartment building, which is located close to a parking lot that you intend to monitor.

  • Page 14: Set Up Rules And Alerts

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 3. Do one or more of the following: Note The zipstream settings are used for both H.264 and H.265. Turn on dynamic GOP and set a high GOP length value. Increase the compression. Turn on dynamic FPS.
  • Page 15 To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10103832 How to show text overlay when the camera detects motion Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running: 1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.
  • Page 16 7. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule. 8. Type a name for the rule. 9. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection. 10. In the list of actions, select Use overlay text.
  • Page 17 3. Create the zoomed-in preset position so that it covers the area in the image where you assume that the license plate will appear. Create a motion detection profile: 1. Go to Settings > Apps and open AXIS Video Motion Detection. 2. Create a profile that covers the entrance of the gate and then save the profile. Create a rule: 1.
  • Page 18 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 7. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active. 8. Select a Camera. 9. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds. 10. Set the postbuffer time to 60 seconds.
  • Page 19 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10110432 How to send an email notification when someone tampers with the input signal 1. Go to Settings > System > I/O Ports and turn on Supervised I/O for one of the ports.

  • Page 20: Audio

    Connect to a network speaker Network speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it is connected directly to the camera. Once paired, the speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.
  • Page 21 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Cleaning recommendations Cleaning recommendations NOTICE TICE TICE 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. If necessary, clean the lens with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

  • Page 22: Learn More

    Learn more 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.

  • Page 23: Streaming And Storage

    H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80% compared to the Motion JPEG format and by as much as 50% compared to the MPEG-4 standard.
  • Page 24 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more Maximum bitrate (MBR) With maximum bitrate, you can set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You may see a decline in image quality or frame rate when the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate. You can choose to either prioritize image quality or frame rate.

  • Page 25: Applications

    Actual average bitrate Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications.

  • Page 26: Security

    AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Object Analytics is an analytic application that comes preinstalled on the camera. It detects objects that move in the scene and classifies them as, for example, humans or vehicles. You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see the user manual.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Using firmware from the active track is recommended if you want to access the newest features, or if you use Axis end-to-end system offerings. The LTS tracks are recommended if you use third-party integrations, which are not continuously validated against the latest active track.

  • Page 28: Technical Issues, Clues And Solutions

    3. Go to Settings > System > Maintenance. Follow the instructions on the page. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically. Technical issues, clues and solutions If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support. Problems upgrading the firmware Firmware upgrade failure If the firmware upgrade fails, the device reloads the previous firmware.
  • Page 29 Axis device. Check all cabling and reinstall the device. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis device is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...

  • Page 30: Performance Considerations

    Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance. Contact support Contact support at axis.com/support.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview Kensington lock microSD card slot HDMI connector Control button SDI connector RS-485/422 connector PoE class switch Audio in (analogue/digital) Network connector (PoE) 10 Power connector (DC) 11 I/O connector 12 I2C connector (camera housing communication connector)

  • Page 32: Sd Card Slot

    This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
  • Page 33 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Audio input 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve I/O connector Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to: Digital input - For connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR sensors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors.
  • Page 34 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Power connector 2-pin terminal block for DC power input. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.
  • Page 35 User Manual Ver. M1.17 AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Date: November 2021 © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Part No. T10168073...

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