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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder...
  • Page 2 AXIS Q7401 - User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder, and is applicable for firmware release 5.20 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the encoder on your network.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Q7401 - Table of contents Product Description ................4 Key features .

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Multiple H.264 streams • AXIS Q7401 can deliver multiple, individually configurable video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL). This means that several video streams can be configured with different compression formats, resolutions and frame rates for different needs.

  • Page 5: Overview

    AXIS Q7401 - Product Description Overview Mounting hole LED indicators for power, status and network Mounting hole Control button Video input Network connector (PoE) PoE switch class 2 and 3 RS-422/RS-485 connector 75 Ohm Power adapter connector termination switch Audio in/out...

  • Page 6: Accessing The Video Encoder

    To access the video encoder from a Macintosh computer (Mac OSX), click on the Bonjour tab and select the AXIS Q7401 from the drop-down list. 3. If this is the first time you are accessing the AXIS Q7401, see Access from the Internet, 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 38. 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

    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 (AMC), on page 11 for more information. AMC displays the following buttons: The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.
  • Page 9 AXIS Q7401 - Accessing the Video Encoder AMC Audio controls AMC audio buttons control the speakers and microphone connected to the client computer. The buttons are only visible when audio is enabled. Speaker button – Click to switch the sound on or off.

  • Page 10: Video And Audio 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 and audio 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: Accessing Audio Streams

    AXIS Q7401 - Video and Audio Streams Accessing audio streams The Live View page provides access to audio through AXIS Media Control; in addition audio can be accessed in the following ways: VAPIX® Audio can be accessed through the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API). For more information visit http://www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 13: Video & Audio Settings

    AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settings Video & Audio 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 & Image, Audio, Live View Config, and Event Configuration.

  • Page 14: Stream Profiles

    AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settings Current Audio Settings: Configuration under Video & Audio > Audio Settings will be shown here. See Audio Settings, on page 16 for more information on the audio settings. H.264 GOV Settings The GOV structure describes the composition of the video stream and setting the GOV-length to a higher value saves considerably on bandwidth.

  • Page 15: 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 Q7401 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 16: Audio Settings

    AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settings Privacy Mask List The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in the AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder and if they are enabled. Add/Edit Mask To define a new mask: 1.
  • Page 17 AXIS Q7401 - Video & Audio settings Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality (Bit rate). The settings affect the available bandwidth and the required audio quality. The video encoder can be set to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above, falls below, or passes the set value.

  • Page 18: Live View Config

    AXIS Q7401 - 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 & Audio > Stream Profiles. See the online help files this page for more information.
  • Page 19 AXIS Q7401 - 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 20 AXIS Q7401 - Live View Config For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support/Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com Please use the online help files for more information. 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.

  • Page 21: Ptz (Pan Tilt Zoom)

    AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 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.

  • Page 22: Preset Positions

    • Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and HTTP specification for generic control of PTZ devices using CGI commands or a TCP/IP client. Refer to the Axis website at www.axis.com for further information.

  • Page 23: Guard Tour

    Video Source 1. Note: For download and installation information about PTZ drivers for your Axis product please visit www.axis.com/techsup/ Ctrl Panel - The Panel View Settings window contains tools for creating and saving short command buttons that are located under the Control panel. These buttons provide direct access to various built-in auxiliary commands provided by the PTZ driver and are displayed in the PTZ Panel.
  • Page 24 60 seconds after their last PTZ control command. 2. Event - The AXIS Q7401 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 25: Ptz Controls

    AXIS Q7401 - PTZ (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.

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    The camera stops moving when the button is released. Note: There is also joystick support in AXIS Media Control (AMC). Control panel The focus and iris (image brightness) can be adjusted manually by using the control bars, or they can be set for automatic adjustment, by clicking the Auto iris and Auto focus buttons.

  • Page 27: Applications

    If there is an Internet connection 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 28: Events

    AXIS Q7401 - Events Events Pre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. 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 29: How To Set Up A Triggered Event

    AXIS Q7401 - Events Triggered Event A triggered event could be activated by: • a push button connected to the video encoder’s input port • a manually activated action, such as from an action button in the web interface •...

  • Page 30: Camera Tampering

    AXIS Q7401 - Events Scheduled Event A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. Configuration example: 1. Click Add scheduled... on the Event Types page. 2. Enter a descriptive Name for the event, such as Scheduled e-mail upload.

  • Page 31: Motion Detection

    AXIS Q7401 - Events 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 32: Port Status

    AXIS Q7401 - Events 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 33: Recordings

    Recordings The AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder can be set to record continuously or as result of a triggered or scheduled event. See Continuous Recording, on page 34 and Event Types, on page 28 for more information. The Recording List window contains a list of recordings made to the local storage.

  • Page 34: Continuous Recording

    AXIS Q7401 - Recordings Continuous Recording The AXIS Q7401 video encoder can be configured to continuously save video to local storage. Automatic Disk Cleanup should be enabled when using Continuous Recording to prevent the local storage from becoming full. See Storage - Disk Management, on page 42.

  • Page 35: System Options

    Enable Basic Setup - Before using the AXIS Q7401, 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 36: Date & Time

    Enable audio support - Allow clients to retrieve audio streams from the AXIS Q7401, and is used to totally enable or disable the sound source. See also Audio Settings, on page 16 for information on how to configure the audio settings.

  • Page 37: Network

    To use a static IP address for the AXIS Q7401, check the radio button and then make the following settings: •IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS Q7401. (To check if the IP address you intend to use is available or not, click the Test button) •Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet the AXIS Q7401 is located on...
  • Page 38 This option can be used when the camera is already installed and it is not con- venient to use the one-click installation. AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to your video encoder (requires Internet access).
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41 AXIS Q7401 - System Options SNMP v3 - provides encryption and secure passwords. HTTPS must be enabled. To use traps with SNMP v3 an SNMP v3 management application is required. If the Enable SNMP v3 option is enabled, provide the Initial user password. Note that the initial password is activated only when HTTPS is enabled and can only be set once.

  • Page 42: Storage - Disk Management

    AXIS Q7401 - System Options Storage - Disk Management Disk Management is used to setup and manage local storage devices. Local storage can be used to save video streams from triggered, scheduled or continuous recordings. For information on how to use the local storage with Triggered and Scheduled...

  • Page 43: Ports & Devices

    COM Port The COM port and serial connector allow you to connect legacy and auxiliary equipment to the Q7401. After consulting the auxiliary device's user documentation, select the appropriate settings for connecting to the Q7401. The COM port can enable the video encoder to receive status/data and send commands via either generic HTTP or IP/TCP applications, or control a PTZ device.

  • Page 44: Advanced

    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 45: About

    Remove button. Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis video encoder configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from the standard help pages.

  • Page 46: Unit Connectors

    I/O terminal connector - Used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm notifications. In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin, the AXIS Q7401 has 4 pins that can be configured as either input or out put. These pins provide the interface to: •...
  • Page 47 Max voltage = + 40V DC nected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage tran- sients. The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the AXIS Q7401. AXIS Q7401 E.g. push button *12V max 100mA 3.3V...
  • Page 48 AXIS Q7401 - Unit connectors SDHC memory card slot - The high capacity SD memory card can be used for local recording with removable storage. BNC connector - Connect a 75 ohm coaxial video cable (max. length 800 feet (250 meters).

  • Page 49: Led Indicators

    AXIS Q7401 - 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 50: 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 51 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 52 (see page 45). 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 53 To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow (Internet Explorer only) ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed on your workstation. Installation of additional ActiveX com- Configure your encoder to use a Java applet for updating the video images under Live View Config >...
  • Page 54 Critical data might be accessed and saved by placing the SD card in a card reader. shows as needing to be reformatted. For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 55: 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 56 • 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, recording and archiving up to software (not incl.) 25 cameras See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for more software applications via partners...

  • Page 57: Optimizing Your System

    AXIS Q7401 - Technical Specifications General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.

  • Page 58: Glossary

    HTTPS - An extension to the HTTP protocol to support sending IP address. 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 59 AXIS Q7401 - Glossary communication, and there are hardware protocols and software resources (usually web pages) requested by the web user (the protocols. client). (QoS) Quality of Service - QoS provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network.

  • Page 60: Index

    AXIS Q7401 - Index Index GOV Settings 14 H.264 6, 10, 13 Action Buttons 8, 19 Half duplex 16 Active/Inactive 20 Host Name 38 Administrator 13 HTTP API 26 Alarm 31, 46 HTTP Server 28 AMC 6 HTTPS 7, 35...
  • Page 61 AXIS Q7401 - Index Recordings 33 Recovery 50 Referrals 35 Relative and absolute PTZ drivers 25 Restore 43 Scheduled Event 30 Security 35 Server Time 36 SNMP 40 Specifications 55 Support 44 System Options 35 TCP Server 28 TCP/IP Settings 37...

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