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Axis Q7414 User Manual

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AXIS Q7414 Video Encoder Blade

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL AXIS Q7414 Video Encoder Blade...
  • Page 2 Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Q7414 - Table of contents Contents Product Description ................4 Key features .

  • Page 4: Product Description

    Key features • Full frame rate in H.264 and Motion JPEG in all resolutions AXIS Q7414 can deliver 30/25 fps in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL) in at least three differently configured streams per channel.

  • Page 5: Overview

    AXIS Q7414 - Product Description Overview Bus connectors Audio mounting nut Mic power LEDs 1-4 Control button Reset button Power LED Audio in/out Status LEDs 1-4 4 Video inputs LED indicators Mic power Blue Steady - 12 V DC phantom power on. Microphone is connected Flashes - 12 V DC phantom power on.

  • Page 6: Accessing The Video Encoder Blade

    From a Macintosh computer (Mac OS X), click on the Bonjour tab and select one of AXIS Q7414 video inputs from the drop-down list. 3. If this is the first time you are accessing the AXIS Q7414, see Setting the root password, on page 7. Otherwise enter your user name and password, set by the administrator.

  • Page 7: Setting The Root Password

    Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced in the web interface. For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 37. See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 8: Setting The Root Password Over A Secure Connection

    AXIS Q7414 - Accessing the video encoder blade 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. This is done in the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog, which is displayed when the video encoder is accessed for the first time.

  • Page 9: The Live View Page

    Play button. AXIS Media Control toolbar The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 12 for more information. AMC displays the following buttons: The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.
  • Page 10 AXIS Q7414 - Accessing the video encoder blade Half-duplex mode The Talk/Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio. The button can be config- ured from the Audio tab in the AMC Control panel: • Push-To-Talk mode: Click and hold the button to talk/send, release the button to listen.

  • Page 11: 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. Motion JPEG This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.

  • Page 12: Alternative Methods Of Accessing The Video Stream

    • 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 13: Setup Tools

    AXIS Q7414 - Setup Tools Setup Tools AXIS Q7414 can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. Click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page to see the configuration menus. Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings.

  • Page 14: Video & Audio

    AXIS Q7414 - Video & Audio Video & Audio You can configure the video encoder by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the configuration menus.
  • Page 15 AXIS Q7414 - Video & Audio Audio Enable Audio Check the Enable audio box option to enable the audio functionality. Note: Audio support must be also enabled under System Options > Security The settings defined under Audio Settings are displayed under Current Audio Settings.

  • Page 16: Camera Settings

    To use your own image, first upload it to AXIS Q7414 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 17: Privacy Mask

    Privacy masks cannot be bypassed via the AXIS VAPIX HTTP API. Privacy Mask List The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in AXIS Q7414 and if they are enabled. Add/Edit Mask To define a new mask: 1.

  • Page 18: Audio Clips

    AXIS Q7414 - Video & Audio Audio Settings Audio Channels The Audio mode that you select determines the type of audio transmission. The available options are: Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time.

  • Page 19: Live View Config

    AXIS Q7414 - Live View Config Live View Config Live View 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 20 AXIS Q7414 - Live View Config Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display 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 21 These links appear in the web interface and can be used to control the Axis video encoder. For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support/Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com See the online help files for more information.

  • Page 22: Ptz

    AXIS Q7414 - PTZ This Axis product supports several PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) devices. See www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices, and to obtain the correct driver. Installing a PTZ device is accomplished in two steps: • Installing the PTZ driver •...

  • Page 23: Preset Positions

    If AXIS Q7414 is mounted into an AXIS Q7900, one PTZ device can be connected to each of the four video channels. If AXIS Q7414 is mounted into an AXIS 291, video input 1 on AXIS Q7414 supports several Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) devices. PTZ devices can also be used on video inputs 2-4, by creating an internal connection to them from video input 1.

  • Page 24: Ptz Control Queue

    60 seconds after their last PTZ control command. 2. Event - AXIS Q7414 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 Q7414 - PTZ PTZ controls If the video encoder blade 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 Using PTZ on video inputs 2-4 (AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack) Although AXIS Q7414 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 Pin assignments for the I/O Connector of AXIS 291 1U Video Server Rack, on page 46).

  • Page 27: Applications

    If the video encoder is connected to the Internet, Automatic Installation appears in the web page. If there is no Internet connection, 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

    A common event type is an alarm that causes the video encoder to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images. This section describes how to configure AXIS Q7414 to perform certain actions when events occur. Definitions...

  • Page 29: Event Types

    AXIS Q7414 - Events Event Types An Event Type describes how and when AXIS Q7414 performs certain actions. Example: If somebody passes in front of a camera and an event has been configured to detect and respond to motion, the video encoder blade can record and saves images to an FTP server, and can send a notification email to an email address.

  • Page 30: Camera Tampering

    AXIS Q7414 - Events Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, for example, 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Save stream checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... >...
  • Page 31 AXIS Q7414 - Events To send an alarm if the camera has been tampered with, go to Events > Event types > Add triggered. Select Camera tampering from the Triggered by... drop-down list. See the online help for more instructions.

  • Page 32: Motion Detection

    AXIS Q7414 - 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 33: Audio Detection

    Audio Detection Event types in AXIS Q7414 can be set to use Audio Alarm Level as a trigger. Each individual event type can be configured to trigger if the sound level rises above, falls below or passes the set value. The alarm level can be set in the range 0-100, where 0 is the most sensitive and 100 the least sensitive.

  • Page 34: System Options

    • Check the box to enable anonymous PTZ control login to allow anonymous users to join a queue for gaining control of the PTZ controls. • Before using AXIS Q7414, 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 35: 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 36: Network

    Basic TCP/IP Settings AXIS Q7414 supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the video encoder can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually.
  • Page 37 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to your video encoder blade (requires Internet access).
  • Page 38 SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis video encoder blade 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 blade 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 39 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 40: Ports & Devices

    COM Port The COM port and serial connector allow you to connect legacy and auxiliary equipment to AXIS Q7414. After consulting the auxiliary device's user documentation, select the appropriate settings for connecting to AXIS Q7414. 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 41: Maintenance

    AXIS Q7414 - System Options Maintenance Maintain Server Restart - the video encoder is restarted without changing any setting. Restore - the video encoder is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values, meaning that the unit must be reconfigured and any event types and PTZ presets must be recreated.

  • Page 42: Support

    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 43: About

    AXIS Q7414 - System Options File Upload - To use your own files (web pages and images) as custom settings, they must first be uploaded to AXIS Q7414 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 44: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    AXIS Q7414 - Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Resetting to the Factory Default Settings This will reset all the parameters, in all 4 units (including all six IP addresses), to the factory default settings. Power indicator 1. Press both the Reset button and Control button.

  • Page 45: Unit Connectors

    Note: AXIS Q7414 does not have physical line termination DIP switches. If the product is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, 75 Ohm video terminations can be enabled/disabled on each input in the product's web pages at Video & Audio > Video Input >...

  • Page 46: Pin Assignments

    A half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment e.g. PTZ devices. (non-inverting) (Video input 1) Channel 1, RS485B (non-inverting) (Video input 1) Pin assignments for the I/O Connector of AXIS Q7900 Rack Function Description Channel 1, Configurable I/O 1 Digital input - Connect to GND to...
  • Page 47 AXIS Q7414 - Unit connectors The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to AXIS Q7414. AXIS Q7414 E.g. push button 12V max 100mA I/O configured as input I/O configured as output...

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 (see page 44). 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 51 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 52 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 53: Technical Specifications

    AXIS Q7414 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specification Video Video compression • H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) • Motion JPEG Resolutions NTSC: 720x480 (D1) to 176x120 (QCIF) PAL: 720x576 (D1) to 176x144 (QCIF) Frame rate H.264 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) fps in all resolutions...
  • Page 54 • AXIS Camera Application Platform from Axis Communications; specifications available at www.axis.com • Includes the ONVIF specification available at www.onvif.org • Support for AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) with One-Click Camera connection Intelligent Video Video motion detection, audio detection, active tampering alarm...

  • Page 55: General Performance Considerations

    AXIS Q7414 - General performance considerations 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 affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.

  • Page 56: Index

    AXIS Q7414 - Index Index Logs & Reports Motion Detection Action Action Buttons Active/Inactive 7, 37, 38 NAT traversal Administrator Network Settings Alarm NTP Server ARP/Ping AVHS Output Buttons Bonjour Buffer Size Pan/Tilt/Zoom Buffers Ports & Devices Post-trigger Buffer Preset positions...

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