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Page 1 AXISQ60-ESeries AXIS Q60-E Series AXIS Q6074-E PTZ Network Camera AXIS Q6075-E PTZ Network Camera D201-S XPT Q6075 Explosion-protected Camera User manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
AXIS Q60-E Series Table of Contents Installation ..............................5 Preview mode ............................5 Get started..............................6 Find the device on the network.........................6 Browser support ..........................6 Open the device's web interface........................6 Create an administrator account.......................6 Secure passwords ............................6 Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software ..............7 Web interface overview ...........................7...
Page 3 AXIS Q60-E Series Stream ............................30 Overlays ............................33 Privacy masks..........................35 Analytics ..............................35 AXIS Object Analytics........................35 Metadata visualization........................35 Metadata configuration ........................35 PTZ ..............................36 Preset positions ..........................36 Guard tours............................36 Limits ............................38 Motion ............................39 OSDI zones ............................39 Orientation aid ..........................40 Gatekeeper ............................40 Control queue ..........................40 Autotracking ..........................41...
Page 4 Network connector .........................76 Clean your device............................77 Troubleshooting............................78 Reset to factory default settings ......................78 AXIS OS options ............................78 Check the current AXIS OS version ......................78 Upgrade AXIS OS...........................78 Technical issues, clues and solutions .......................79 Performance considerations ........................80 Need more help? ...........................81 Useful links ............................81...
Page 5: Installation
AXIS Q60-E Series Installation Preview mode Preview mode is ideal for installers when fine tuning the camera view during the installation. No login is required to access the camera view in preview mode. It is available only in factory defaulted state for a limited time from powering up the device.
Page 6: Get Started
Open the device's web interface Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the Axis device. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.
Page 7: Make Sure That No One Has Tampered With The Device Software
Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software To make sure that the device has its original AXIS OS, or to take full control of the device after a security attack: Reset to factory default settings. See .
Page 8: Configure Your Device
AXIS Q60-E Series Configure your device Basic settings Set the capture mode Go to Video > Installation > Capture mode. Click Change. Select a capture mode and click Save and restart. See also . Set the power line frequency Go to Video > Installation > Power line frequency.
Page 9: Adjust The Focus Faster With Focus Recall Areas
AXIS Q60-E Series Spot focus To turn off autofocus and adjust the focus manually: In the live view window, if the Zoom slider is visible, click Zoom and select Focus. Click and use the slider to set the focus. Adjust the focus faster with focus recall areas To save the focus settings at a specific pan/tilt range, add a focus recall area.
Page 10: Select Scene Profile
AXIS Q60-E Series Click the focus recall button. Select scene profile A scene profile is a set of predefined image appearance settings including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast and local contrast. Scene profiles are preconfigured in the product for quick setup to a specific scenario, for example Forensic which is optimized for surveillance conditions.
Page 11: Handle Scenes With Strong Backlight
To set the amount of WDR, select Low, Medium or High from the WDR level list. 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 image stabilization Image stabilization is suitable in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location where vibrations can occur, for example, due to wind or passing traffic.
Page 12: Hide Parts Of The Image With Privacy Masks
AXIS Q60-E Series Click Click for Pixel counter. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect license plates to appear. You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides, and decide if the values are enough for your needs.
Page 13: Add Street Names And Compass Direction To The Image
AXIS Q60-E Series In the text field, type #x to show the pan position. Type #y to show the tilt position. Choose appearance, text size, and alignment. The current pan and tilt positions show up in the live view image and in the recording.
Page 14: Create A Recorded Guard Tour
AXIS Q60-E Series 6.2. Drag them to the View order area, and click Done. To schedule the guard tour, go to System > Events. Create a recorded guard tour Go to PTZ > Guard tours. Click Guard tour. Select Recorded and click Create.
Page 15: Record And Watch Video
Before you start: • Make sure you have an SD card installed. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics. Start the application if it is not already running. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.
Page 16: Show A Text Overlay In The Video Stream When The Device Detects An Object
Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects an object. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
Page 17: Record Video When The Camera Detects Loud Noises
AXIS Q60-E Series Go to PTZ and set where you want the camera to be directed by creating a preset position. Create a rule: Go to System > Events and add a rule. Type a name for the rule. In the list of conditions, under Application, select Object Analytics.
Page 18: Zoom In On A Specific Area Automatically With Gatekeeper
Set up motion detection: Go to Apps and start and open AXIS Object Analytics. Create an object in area scenario for vehicles, with an include area that covers the entrance of the gate. Create a rule: Go to System >...
Page 19: 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 20: The Web Interface
Status Device info Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. Time sync status Shows NTP synchronization information, including if the device is in sync with an NTP server and the time remaining until the next sync.
Page 21 Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, what encryption protocols are in use, and if unsigned apps are allowed. Recommendations to the settings are based on the AXIS OS Hardening Guide. Hardening guide: Link to AXIS OS Hardening guide where you can learn more about cybersecurity on Axis devices and best practices.
Page 22: Video
AXIS Q60-E Series Video Click to play the live video stream. Click to freeze the live video stream. Click to take a snapshot of the live video stream. The file is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder on your computer. The image file name is [snapshot_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.jpg]. The size of the snapshot depends on the compression that the specific web-browser engine where the snapshot is received applies, therefore, the snapshot size may vary from the actual compression setting that is configured in the device.
Page 23: Installation
AXIS Q60-E Series • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Autoplay: Turn on to autoplay a muted video stream whenever you open the device in a new session. • Client stream information: Turn on to show dynamic information about the video stream used by the browser that shows the live video stream.
Page 24 AXIS Q60-E Series Important We recommend you not to use multiple image correction features at the same time, since it can lead to performance issues. Barrel distortion correction (BDC) : Turn on to get a straighter image if it suffers from barrel distortion.
Page 25: Image
AXIS Q60-E Series Image Appearance Scene profile : Select a scene profile that suits your surveillance scenario. A scene profile optimizes image settings, including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and local contrast, for a specific environment or purpose. • Forensic : Suitable for surveillance purposes.
Page 26 AXIS Q60-E Series : Turn on to make both bright and dark areas of the image visible. Local contrast : Use the slider to adjust the contrast of the image. A higher value makes the contrast higher between dark and light areas.
Page 27 AXIS Q60-E Series Light environment: • Automatic: Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color. This is the recommended setting which can be used in most situations. • Automatic – outdoors : Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color.
Page 28 AXIS Q60-E Series IR-cut filter: • Auto: Select to automatically turn on and off the IR-cut filter. When the camera is in day mode, the IR-cut filter is turned on and blocks incoming infrared light, and when in night mode, the IR-cut filter is turned off and the camera’s light sensitivity increases.
Page 29 AXIS Q60-E Series Exposure mode: • Automatic: The camera adjusts the aperture, gain, and shutter automatically. • Automatic aperture : The camera adjusts the aperture and gain automatically. The shutter is fixed. • Automatic shutter : The camera adjusts the shutter and gain automatically. The aperture is fixed.
Page 30: Stream
AXIS Q60-E Series • Right : Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the right part of the image to calculate the exposure. • Spot: Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the live view to calculate the exposure.
Page 31 Zipstream is a bitrate reduction technology, optimized for video surveillance, that reduces the average bitrate in an H.264 or H.265 stream in real time. Axis Zipstream applies a high bitrate in scenes where there are multiple regions of interest, for example, in scenes with moving objects. When the scene is more static, Zipstream applies a lower bitrate, and thereby reduces the required storage.
Page 32 AXIS Q60-E Series • Average: Select to automatically adjust the bitrate over a longer time period and provide the best possible image quality based on the available storage. – Click to calculate the target bitrate based on available storage, retention time, and bitrate limit.
Page 33: Overlays
AXIS Q60-E Series Overlays : Click to add an overlay. Select the type of overlay from the dropdown list: • Text: Select to show a text that is integrated in the live view image and visible in all views, recordings and snapshots.
Page 34 Label: Enter the text label for the x axis. – Time window: Enter how long time the data is visualized. – Time unit: Enter a time unit for the x axis. – Y axis – Label: Enter the text label for the y axis.
Page 35: Privacy Masks
Start: Click to start AXIS Object Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings. Open: Click to open AXIS Object Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.
Page 36: Ptz
AXIS Q60-E Series Note These settings are for the RTSP metadata stream that use ONVIF XML. Changes made here don't affect the Metadata visualization page. Producer: The app that produces the metadata. Below the app is a list of the types of metadata the app streams from the device.
Page 37 AXIS Q60-E Series moving on to the next. The guard tour will continue to run in an endless loop until you stop it, even when there are no clients (web browsers) streaming the footage. Settings • General settings – Name: Enter a name for the guard tour.
Page 38: Limits
AXIS Q60-E Series Limits To narrow down the area under surveillance, you can limit the PTZ movements. Save as Pan 0 : Click to set the current position as zero-point for pan coordinates. Pan-tilt limits: The camera uses the coordinates of the center of the image when you set pan-tilt limits.
Page 39: Motion
AXIS Q60-E Series Motion Proportional speed : Turn on to set the maximum proportional speed. • Max proportional speed : Set a value between 1 and 1000 to limit the pan and tilt speed. Max proportional speed is defined as a percentage, where the value 1000 equals 1000%.
Page 40: Orientation Aid
• PTZ control queue: Turn on to place PTZ control requests in a queue. This displays the users status and position in the queue. To use the PTZ controls in AXIS Camera Station, turn off this setting. – Enter queue: Click to add your request for PTZ control to the queue.
Page 41: Autotracking
AXIS Q60-E Series Autotracking Autotracking With autotracking, the camera automatically zooms in on and tracks moving objects, for example a vehicle or a person. You can manually select an object to track, or set up trigger areas and let the camera detect moving objects.
Page 42: Apps
AXIS Q60-E Series Apps Add app: Install a new app. Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps. Allow unsigned apps : Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps.
Page 43: Network
AXIS Q60-E Series Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization. • Automatic date and time (manual NTS KE servers): Synchronize with the secure NTP key establishment servers connected to the DHCP server. – Manual NTS KE servers: Enter the IP address of one or two NTP servers. When you use two NTP servers, the device synchronizes and adapts its time based on input from both.
Page 44 AXIS Q60-E Series Assign IPv4 automatically: Select to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. We recommend automatic IP (DHCP) for most networks. IP address: Enter a unique IP address for the device. Static IP addresses can be assigned at random within isolated networks, provided that each address is unique.
Page 45 AXIS Q60-E Series Allow access through: Select if a user is allowed to connect to the device through the HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Note If you view encrypted web pages through HTTPS, you might experience a drop in performance, especially when you request a page for the first time.
Page 46 AXIS Q60-E Series One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services. Allow O3C: • One-click: This is the default setting. Press and hold the control button on the device to connect to an O3C service over the internet.
Page 47: Security
– Authentication failed: Sends a trap message when an authentication attempt fails. Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP. • v3: SNMP v3 is a more secure version, which provides encryption and secure passwords. To use SNMP v3, we recommend you to activate HTTPS, as the password is then sent through HTTPS.
Page 48 When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).
Page 49 Confirm rules: Click to activate the pending rules. Active rules: An overview of the rules you are currently running on the device. : Click to delete an active rule. : Click to delete all rules, both pending and active. Custom signed AXIS OS certificate...
Page 50: Accounts
AXIS Q60-E Series To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
Page 51 AXIS Q60-E Series Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
Page 52: Events
AXIS Q60-E Series Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server. Admin claim: Enter a value for the admin role. Provider URL: Enter the web link for the API endpoint authentication. Format should be https://[insert URL]/.
Page 53 AXIS Q60-E Series Recipients You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files. Note If you set up your device to use FTP or SFTP, don’t change or remove the unique sequence number that’s added to the file names. If you do that, only one image per event can be sent.
Page 54 AXIS Q60-E Series Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list: • – Host: Enter the server's IP address or hostname. If you enter a hostname, make sure that a DNS server is specified under System >...
Page 55 ECDSA, ED25519, and DSA. Make sure to enter the right MD5 host key that is used by your SFTP server. While the Axis device supports both MD5 and SHA-256 hash keys, we recommend using SHA-256 due to stronger security over MD5. For more information on how to configure an SFTP server with an Axis device, go to the AXIS OS Portal.
Page 56: Mqtt
(IoT). It was designed for simplified IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).
Page 57 AXIS Q60-E Series MQTT client...
Page 58 AXIS Q60-E Series Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use. Port: Enter the port number.
Page 59 AXIS Q60-E Series can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message.
Page 60: Storage
AXIS Q60-E Series Note Connect to an MQTT broker before you add MQTT overlay modifiers. Add overlay modifier: Click to add a new overlay modifier. Topic filter: Add the MQTT topic that contains the data you want to show in the overlay.
Page 61 IP address can change) or that you use DNS. Windows SMB/CIFS names are not supported. • Network share: Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. Several Axis devices can use the same network share since each device gets its own folder.
Page 62: Stream Profiles
AXIS Q60-E Series Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the SD card and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected SD card.
Page 63: Onvif
ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems. When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com.
Page 64 AXIS Q60-E Series Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
Page 65 AXIS Q60-E Series Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list. The configurations in the drop-down list correspond to the device's video channels, including multiviews, view areas and virtual channels.
Page 66: Detectors
Edge-to-edge Pairing Pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis device as if it were part of the main device. Audio pairing allows you to pair with network speaker or microphone. Once paired, the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera. The network microphone will take up sounds from the surrounding area and make it available as an audio input device, usable in media streams and recordings.
Page 67: Plain Config
Severity: Select which messages to send when triggered. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. Plain config Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page.
Page 68: Maintenance
Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com.
Page 69: Troubleshoot
AXIS Q60-E Series Troubleshoot Reset PTR : Reset PTR if for some reason the Pan, Tilt, or Roll settings aren’t working as expected. The PTR motors are always calibrated in a new camera. But calibration can be lost, for example, if the camera loses power or if the motors are moved by hand.
Page 70: Learn More
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.
Page 71: How Do Image, Stream, And Stream Profile Settings Relate To Each Other
H.265 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 25% compared to H.264. Note • H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. •...
Page 72 AXIS Q60-E Series 1 Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer period of time. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes.
Page 73: Applications
AXIS Q60-E Series Applications With applications, you can get more out of your Axis device. AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that makes it possible for third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis devices. Applications can be preinstalled on the device, available for download for free, or for a license fee.
Page 74: Metadata Visualization
AXIS Q60-E Series send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see AXIS Object Analytics user manual. Metadata visualization Analytics metadata is available for moving objects in the scene. Supported object classes are visualized in the video stream through a bounding box surrounding the object, along with information about the object type and confidence level of the classification.
Page 75: Specifications
AXIS Q60-E Series Specifications Product overview 1 Hook for safety wire 2 Network connector (High PoE) 3 Ground screw 4 Unit holder (3x) 5 Control button 6 Status LED indicator 7 Part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) 8 Power button...
Page 76: Sd Card Slot
Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running. This device supports SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. SD, SDHC, and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Page 77: Clean Your Device
AXIS Q60-E Series Clean your device You can clean your device with lukewarm water and mild, nonabrasive soap. NOTICE • Harsh chemicals can damage the device. Don’t use chemicals such as window cleaner or acetone to clean your device. •...
Page 78: Troubleshooting
LTS tracks provide a fixed platform with periodic releases focused mainly on bug fixes and security updates. Using AXIS OS 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 79: Technical Issues, Clues And Solutions
AXIS Q60-E Series new release before you upgrade. To find the latest AXIS OS version and the release notes, go to axis.com/ support/device-software. Download the AXIS OS file to your computer, available free of charge at axis.com/support/device- software. Log in to the device as an administrator.
Page 80: Performance Considerations
• AXIS Companion: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. For instructions and download, go to axis.com/vms. Problems with streaming Multicast H.264 only...
Page 81: Need More Help
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. Need more help? Useful links •...

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