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AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade...
  • Page 2 AXIS Q7406 - Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade, and is applicable for firmware release 5.11 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

    Using PTZ on video inputs 2-6 (AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack) ......

  • Page 4: Product Description

    This manual applies to the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade. Key features • High-density solution When AXIS Q7406 blades, which have 6 video inputs, are used with AXIS Q7900 Rack, up to 84 analog cameras can be supported in one 4U, 19-inch rack. Superb video quality •...

  • Page 5: Led Indicators

    One flash - the corresponding channel is starting up Two flashes - the corresponding channel is resetting to factory default settings Steady red - hardware error on the corresponding channel Green/red Flashes for no connection to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Green Normal operation Power...

  • Page 6: Using The Video Encoder

    AXIS Q7406 video inputs from the drop-down list. 3. If this is the first time you are accessing the AXIS Q7406, see Access from the internet, on page 7. Otherwise enter your user name and password, set by the administrator.

  • Page 7: Setting The Root Password

    Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced. For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 33. 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 over a secure connection To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user root must be set.
  • Page 8 AXIS Q7406 - Using the video encoder To create an HTTPS connection, start by clicking this button. To configure the password directly via an unencrypted connection, enter the password here. Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and serv- ers.
  • Page 9 AMC viewer toolbar is not available. AXIS Media Control toolbar The AMC viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control toolbar, on page 9 for more information. AMC displays the following buttons: The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.

  • Page 10: Video Streams

    Important! H.264 is licensed technology. The video encoder includes one viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Video

    AXIS Q7406 - Video Video This section describes how to configure the video encoder, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the configuration menus; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video & Image, Live View Config, and Event Configuration.

  • Page 13: Camera Settings

    Highlight the stream profile you wish to remove, then click Remove to remove it from the list. Camera Settings This page provides access to the advanced image settings for the AXIS Q7406. Image Appearance Color level - Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 0-100. Lower values mean less color saturation, whilst the value 100 gives maximum color saturation.

  • Page 14: Overlay Image

    The overlay (e.g. a logo) is then displayed in the video image. To use your own image, first upload it to the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder by entering the name of the file in the field provided, or by clicking the Browse button and locating it. Then click the Upload button.

  • Page 15: Live View Config

    AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config Live View Config Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile that is to be used for the Live View page. Listed are the standard stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video > Stream Profiles. See the online help files on this page for more information.
  • Page 16 AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config 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. The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder included with AMC. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies.
  • Page 17 AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config Output Buttons The output buttons are used to manually activate the output from the Live View page, for example, switching a light on and off. There are two options to activate the output: •...

  • Page 18: Pan Tilt Zoom

    If the AXIS Q7406 is mounted into an AXIS Q7900, one PTZ device can be connected to each of the six video channels. If the AXIS Q7406 is mounted into an AXIS 291, video input 1 on the AXIS Q7406 supports several Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) devices.

  • Page 19: Ptz Configuration

    AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ configuration Once PTZ has been installed for the AXIS Q7406, PTZ Configuration now appears in the menu to the left along with the following sub menus: Preset positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view than can be used to quickly move the camera to a specific location.

  • Page 20: Ptz Control Queue

    AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom Advanced Device Settings - The device settings window is for driver specific settings, so the appearance of this window can vary depending on the driver installed. Options that can be configured include: Driver Specific Settings for Video Source 1, Mechanical Limits for Moving Video Source 1, Light Control for Video Source 1, and Extended Driver Specific Settings for Video Source 1.

  • Page 21: Ptz Controls

    60 seconds after their last PTZ control command. 2. Event - The AXIS Q7406 can be set up to take control of the queue and move to a specific position for 20 seconds when triggered by an alarm. The event will immediately be placed first in the queue, except when an administrator is in control.

  • Page 22: Using Ptz On Video Inputs 2-6 (Axis 291 1U Video Server Rack)

    Using PTZ on video inputs 2-6 (AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack) Although the AXIS Q7406 only supports an RS-485 port on video input 1 if it is mounted into an AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack, it is still possible to use PTZ devices on video inputs 2-4 by creating virtual connections to these inputs from video 1 (See RS-485 Connector (AXIS 291 1U), on page 38).

  • Page 23: Applications

    If there is an Internet connection in the camera, Automatic Installation appears in the web page. If there is no Internet connection to the camera, go to www.axis.com to acquire a License key file. You will need a license code and the device's serial number to receive a license key.

  • Page 24: Event Configuration

    AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event or Event Type in the camera 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 camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images.
  • Page 25 AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Example: If somebody passes in front of a camera and an event has been configured to detect and respond to motion, the camera can record and saves images to an FTP server, and can send a notification e-mail to an e-mail address. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments.

  • Page 26: Camera Tampering

    AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enables the upload of video images for a fixed length of time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours, or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate.

  • Page 27: Motion Detection

    AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image •...

  • Page 28: Port Status

    AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration 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- will trigger the motion detection for backgrounds will trigger the motion...

  • Page 29: System Options

    View page. Before using the AXIS Q7406, there are certain settings that should be made, most of which require Administrator access privileges. These settings can be quickly accessed through Basic Setup in the menu. All settings are also available from the standard menu.

  • Page 30: Date & Time

    RADIUS server, examples of which are FreeRADIUS and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service. In Axis implementation, the network device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with the help of digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security). The certificates are provided by an Certification Authority (CA).

  • Page 31: Network

    To use a static IP address for the AXIS Q7406, check the radio button and then make the following settings: • IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS Q7406. (To check if the IP address you intend to use is available or not, click the Test button) •...
  • Page 32 AXIS Q7406 - System Options Click Settings... to register the camera with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed.
  • Page 33 AXIS Q7406 - System Options Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration - DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.
  • Page 34 SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis video encoder can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the video encoder is located on a local network behind a firewall, and notifications, uploads, alarms, and such need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (such as the Internet).

  • Page 35: Ports & Devices

    AXIS Q7406 - System Options QoS Settings - For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.

  • Page 36: Led Settings

    Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the camera’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 37: Advanced

    For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer File Upload - To use your own files (web pages and images) as custom settings, they must first be uploaded to the AXIS Q7406 video encoder. To do this, enter the name and path to the file in the field provided; or click the Browse button and select the file.

  • Page 38: Unit Connectors

    Reset Button - This button disconnects and reconnects power to the video encoder. See Overview, on page 4. Video Inputs - The AXIS Q7406 supports 6 video sources (VIDEO 1 - VIDEO 6). Each video input is terminated using a coax/BNC connector.

  • Page 39: Pin Assignments

    A half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment e.g. PTZ (non-inverting) (Video input 1) devices. Channel 1, RS485B (non-inverting) (Video input 1) Note: For I/O unit connector information for the AXIS Q7406 see page 40. For other video encoders, refer to their respective Installation Guide for I/O connector information.
  • Page 40 Channel 4, Configurable I/O 2 Channel 5, Configurable I/O 2 Channel 6, Configurable I/O 2 The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the AXIS Q7406. AXIS Q7406 E.g. push button *12V max 100mA...
  • Page 41 Channel 5, RS485A Channel 5, RS485B Channel 6, RS485A Channel 6, RS485B Note: For RS-485 unit connector information for the AXIS Q7406 see Unit connectors, on page 38. For other video encoders, refer to their respective Installation Guide for I/O connector information.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    About. Upgrading the Firmware When you upgrade your encoder with the latest firmware from the Axis Web site, your encoder receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.
  • Page 43 Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems by providing the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support > Support Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.
  • Page 44 (see page 37). 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 Identify the encoder using its model or serial number Alternatively: 1) Move the encoder to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server.
  • Page 45 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 46: Technical Specifications

    • Text and image overlay • Privacy mask • Enhanced deinterlace filter Pan/Tilt/Zoom • Wide range of analog PTZ cameras supported (drivers available for download at www.axis.com) • 100 presets/camera, guard tour, PTZ control queue • Supports Windows compatible joysticks Users...

  • Page 47: General Performance Considerations

    • CD with installation and management tools, software and User’s Manual, 6 Windows decoder user licenses Video management • AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing, recording and archiving up to software (not incl.) 25 cameras See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for more software applications via partners General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance.

  • Page 48: Glossary

    HTTP-S (HTTPS)- An extension to the HTTP protocol to support IP address. sending data securely over the World Wide Web. ARTPEC - Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for image Intranet - A private network limited to an organization or compression.
  • Page 49 AXIS Q7406 - Glossary RTP- Real-Time Transfer Protocol. A transfer protocol designed for the delivery of live content, e.g. MPEG-4. RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) - RTSP is a control protocol, and a starting point for negotiating transports such as RTP, multicast and Unicast, and for negotiating codecs.

  • Page 50: Index

    AXIS Q7406 - Index Index HTTPS 7, 8, 29 I/O Ports 35 Installing PTZ devices 18 Action 24 IP Address Filtering 29 Action Buttons 9, 16 Active/Inactive 17 Administrator 12 Live View Config 15 Alarm 27 Logs & Reports 36...
  • Page 51 AXIS Q7406 - Index Support 36 System Options 29 TCP Server 24 TCP/IP Settings 31 Time Mode 30 Triggered Event 24 Troubleshooting 42 Upgrade Server 36 UPnP 33, 35 Users 29 Video Stream 12 Video streams 10...

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