Axis Q6045-C Mk II User Manual
AXIS Q6045-C Mk II PTZ Dome Network Camera
User Manual
About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the
AXIS Q6045-C Mk II PTZ Dome Network Camera, and is applicable to
rmware 5.55 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing
the product on your network. Previous experience of networking
will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or
Linux-based systems may also be benecial, 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.
Legal Considerations
Video surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary from country to
country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product
for surveillance purposes.
This product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license. To purchase
further licenses, contact your reseller.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please
inform your local Axis ofce of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis
Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the
product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained
within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance
or use of this material. This product is only to be used for its intended
purpose.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied
in the product described in this document. In particular, and without
limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more
of the patents listed at www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more
additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other
countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the menu item
“About” in the product’s user interface for more information.
This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer,
Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see
www.opensource.apple.com/apsl). The source code is available from
https://developer.apple.com/bonjour/
Equipment Modications
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the
instructions given in the user documentation. This equipment contains
no user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment changes or
modications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certications
and approvals.
Trademark Acknowledgments
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are
registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB in various
jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Apple, Boa, Apache, Bonjour, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux,
Microsoft, Mozilla, Real, SMPTE, QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, Windows
Vista and WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its afliates. UPnPTMis a
certication mark of the UPnPTMImplementers Corporation.
SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C,
LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Also, miniSD, microSD,
miniSDHC, microSDHC, microSDXC are all trademarks or registered
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Regulatory Information
Europe
This product complies with the applicable CE marking directives
and harmonized standards:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC. See
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
• Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2006/95/EC. See Safety on page 2 .
• Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU.
See Disposal and Recycling on page 3 .
A copy of the original declaration of conformity may be obtained from
Axis Communications AB. See Contact Information on page 3 .
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment has been designed and tested to fulll applicable
standards for:
• Radio frequency emission when installed according to the
instructions and used in its intended environment.
• Immunity to electrical and electromagnetic phenomena when
installed according to the instructions and used in its intended
environment.
USA
This equipment has been tested using a shielded network cable (STP)
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP)
that is properly grounded.
Canada
This digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-3 (Class A). The product
shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is properly
grounded.
Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme NMB ICES-3 (classe A).
Le produit doit être connecté à l'aide d'un câble réseau blindé (STP) qui
est correctement mis à la terre.
Europe
This digital equipment fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class A limit of EN 55022. The product shall be
connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is properly
grounded. Notice! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause RF interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
This product fullls the requirements for emission and immunity
according to EN 50121-4 and IEC 62236-4 railway applications.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according
to EN 61000-6-1 residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according to
EN 61000-6-2 industrial environments.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according to
EN 55024 ofce and commercial environments
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class A limit of AS/NZS CISPR 22. The product shall
be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is properly
grounded. Notice! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause RF interference, in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Japan
この装置は、クラスA情報技術装置です。この装置を家庭環
境で使用すると電波妨害を引き起こすことがあります。この
場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることが
あります。本製品は、シールドネットワークケーブル(STP)を
使用して接続してください。また適切に接地してください。
Safety
This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1 and
IEC/EN/UL 60950-22, Safety of Information Technology
Equipment. The product shall be grounded either through a shielded
network cable (STP) or other appropriate method.
The power supply used with this product shall fulll the requirements
for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) according to IEC/EN/UL 60950-1.
Disposal and Recycling
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, dispose of
it according to local laws and regulations. For information about
your nearest designated collection point, contact your local authority
responsible for waste disposal. In accordance with local legislation,
penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste.
Europe
This symbol means that the product shall not be disposed of
together with household or commercial waste. Directive 2012/19/EU
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is applicable in
the European Union member states. To prevent potential harm to
human health and the environment, the product must be disposed
of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For
information about your nearest designated collection point, contact
your local authority responsible for waste disposal. Businesses should
contact the product supplier for information about how to dispose
of this product correctly.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on
the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (RoHS).
China
This product complies with the requirements of the legislative
act Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products (ACPEIP).
Contact Information
Axis Communications AB
Emdalavägen 14
223 69 Lund
Sweden
Tel: +46 46 272 18 00
Fax: +46 46 13 61 30
www.axis.com
Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis
reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your
reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to
ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and software updates
• nd answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search
by product, category, or phrase
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private
support area
• chat with Axis support staff (selected countries only)
• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Learn More!
Visit Axis learning center www.axis.com/academy/ for useful trainings,
webinars, tutorials and guides.
AXIS Q6045-C Mk II PTZ Dome Network Camera
Table of Contents
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Media Converter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Access the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set the Root Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The Live View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Media Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to Stream H.264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MJPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AXIS Media Control (AMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set Up the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Video Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stream Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Privacy Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Congure the Live View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Preset Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Gatekeeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Autotracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Guard Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSDI Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Control Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Shock Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Basic Video Analytics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Application Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Install Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Set Up Action Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Add Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Create Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Set Up Recurrences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recording List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Continuous Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ports & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Multi-Connector Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Check the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Media Converter Switch Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview
Camera
1
Network connector (High PoE)
2
Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N)
3
Cooling system
4
Fan
5
SD card slot
6
Power button
7
Status LED indicator
8
Control button
Important
Dust and particle buildup could affect the performance of the cooling system. To maintain the performance level, the outer
heat sink in the camera’s cooling system may need occasional or regular cleaning. See the product’s Installation Guide for
information on how to access and clean the outer heat sink.
Connectors and Buttons
For technical specications, see page 65.
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Hardware Overview
Multi-connector
Terminal connector for connecting the supplied media converter switch, which provides the following signals:
• DC Power
• Network (Ethernet 10/100Base-T)
• Input/Output (I/O)
The supplied multi-connector cable is required in order to maintain the product’s NEMA/IP rating. For more information, see
Multi-Connector Cable on page 59.
SD Card Slot
An SD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For more information, see Technical Specications.
TICE
NONONOTICETICE
To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. To unmount, go to Setup > System
Options > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount.
Note
For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com
Control Button
For location of the control button, see Hardware Overview on page 6 .
The control button is used for:
• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 58.
• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 51. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3
seconds until the Status LED ashes green.
• Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 51. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
Power Button
Press and hold the power button to temporarily power the product when the dome cover is removed. The power button is also used
with the control button to reset the camera to factory default settings. See page 58.
LED Indicators
LED
Status
Color
Unlit
Amber
Amber/red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.
Red Flashes red for rmware upgrade failure.
Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup
Indication
Connection and normal operation
Steady during startup. Flashes during rmware upgrade.
completed.
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Hardware Overview
Media Converter Switch
1
Power connector (DC input)
2
Power connector (DC output)
3
Network connector (internal)
4
Network slot SFP (external) (2x)
5
Network connector RJ45 (external) (2x)
6
Camera LED indicator
7
Network LED indicator (4x)
8
Power LED indicator
9
Ground clip
10
I/O connector (internal)
11
I/O connector (external)
12
Multi-connector cable
13
Ground screw
Media Converter Switch Connectors
For technical specications, see page 65.
TICE
NONONOTICETICE
The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) or an optical ber cable. All cables connecting the
product to the network shall be intended for their specic use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
Important
The media converter switch does not support hotswapping. Disconnect power from the switch before swapping cameras. An
attempt to hotswap could cause the switch to freeze, in which case it must be restarted.
Power connector (DC input) - 2-pin terminal block for power input.
Power connector (DC output) - Two 2-pin terminal block for power output (pin 4 is not used).
Network connector RJ45 (external) - Two RJ45 connectors (10/100Base-T) for network connectivity.
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Hardware Overview
Network slot SFP (external) - Two SFP slots (100Base-FX/1000Base-X) for network connectivity.
Each RJ45 and SFP port has its own dip switch. The dip switches control how the port forwards data. See Network Connector
Dip Switches.
Dip switch position Description of use
Default (middle)
Left A When connecting to a camera or a device that is not intended for viewing
Right
Network connector (internal) - Two 2-pin Ethernet terminal blocks.
I/O connector (external) - 6-pin congurable I/O terminal block, which is connected to the camera through the multi-connector
cable. Use with external devices in combination with, for example, tampering alarms, motion detection, event triggering, time lapse
recording and alarm notications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the
interface to:
• Digital output – For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated
by the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, output buttons on the Live View page or by an Action Rule.
The output will show as active (shown under System Options > Port & Devices > Port Status) if the alarm
device is activated.
B When connecting to the network, directly or through a router or network
C
switch.
data.
When connecting to another media converter switch.
• Digital input – An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for
example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and
the input becomes active (shown under System Options > Port & Devices > Port Status).
I/O connector (internal) - 2–pin I/O terminal block.
Network Connector Dip Switches
Important
Always use the default dip switch setting (position B) if the relationship between devices in the system is not dened.
The camera attaches a particular VLAN tag to all its forwarded multicast packages. The media converter switch manages how these
multicast packages are forwarded between cameras, media converter switches and other network devices. This especially useful when
connecting the camera and media converter switch to the network in a daisy chain.
By changing the position of the dip switches, each network connector port in the media converter switch can be congured
to manage multicasts in three different ways.
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Hardware Overview
Dip switch position Description
Default (middle)
Left A Block multicast packages that have a VLAN tag. Use this setting when connecting to a device that is
Right
VLAN tags are used to create independent logical networks, virtual local area networks (VLANs), within a physical network. Multiple
media converter switches that are connected to each other in a daisy chain are members of the same VLAN. The media converter
switches tag the multicast packages moving between them so that the next media converter switch in line knows the destination of
the packages. In other words, the VLAN tag serves as a VLAN identier. VLAN tagging should only be used when using multiple
cameras and media converter switches because forwarding multicast packages with a VLAN tag only serves a purpose when the port
is connected to another media converter switch, which might be connected to potential viewers.
Note
When connecting an outgoing media converter switch network connector to another type of network device, set the dip
switch to position A to protect the device from multicast trafc.
B Remove VLAN tags from forwarded multicast packages. Use this setting when connecting to the
network, directly or through a router or network switch.
not intended for multicast viewing.
Forward multicast packages with a VLAN tag. Use this setting when connecting to another media
C
converter switch.
Media Converter Switch LED Indicators
LED
Power
Network (4x)
Camera Green
Color
Unlit
Green DC power connected.
Amber 10 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.
Green
Indication
DC power unconnected or current protection engaged (power overload)
100/1000 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.
100 Mbit connection. Flashes during activity.
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Access the Product
Access the Product
To install the Axis product, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the product.
The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows,
Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specications on page 65.
To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
The Axis product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license for viewing video streams. The license is automatically installed with AMC.
The administrator can disable the installation of the decoders, to prevent installation of unlicensed copies.
Note
• QuickTimeTMis also supported for viewing H.264 streams.
• If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, the product can be congured to use a Java applet
for viewing Motion JPEG.
Access from a Browser
1. Start a browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s Location/Address eld. To access the product from a
Macintosh computer (Mac OS X), click on the Bonjour tab and select the product from the drop-down list.
If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the product on the network. For information about how to
discover and assign an IP address, see the Installation and Management Software CD or the document Assign an IP Address
and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup
3. Enter your user name and password. If this is the rst time the product is accessed, the root password must rst be
congured. For instructions, see Set the Root Password on page 11 .
4. The product’s Live View page opens in your browser.
Note
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specic installation requirements and
user preferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in
your own Live View page.
Access from the Internet
Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must
congure your network router to allow incoming data trafc to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically congure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options >
Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
For more information, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 52. See also 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
Set the Root Password
To access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Congure Root
Password dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the rst time.
To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certicate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt trafc between web browsers and servers. The
HTTPS certicate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 47.
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The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must be
reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 58.
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the dialog.
To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:
1. Click Use HTTPS.
A temporary certicate (valid for one year) is created, enabling encryption of all trafc to and from the product, and the
password can now be set securely.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it to conrm the spelling.
3. Click OK. The password has now been congured.
The Live View Page
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specic installation requirements and user
preferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live View
page. The following provides an overview of each available control.
Controls on the Live View Page
Select a stream prole for the Live View page from the Stream Prole drop-down list. For information about how
to congure stream proles, see page 20.
Click Pulse to activate the product’s output port for a dened period of time. For information about how to
enable and congure output buttons, see page 26.
Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually activate and inactive the product’s output port. For information
about how to enable and congure output buttons, see page 26.
The Manual Trigger button is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. For information about how to
congure and enable the button, see Manual Trigger on page 12.
Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. This button is primarily intended for use when the
AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available. Enable this button from Live View Cong > Action Buttons.
Enable or disable the Gatekeeper by selecting On or Off from the drop-down list. For more information about the
Gatekeeper, see page 28.
Manual Trigger
The Manual Trigger is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. The manual trigger can for example be used to
validate actions during product installation and conguration.
To congure the manual trigger:
1. Go to Setup > Events.
2. Click Add to add a new action rule.
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3. From the Trigger drop-down list, select Input Signal.
4. From the second drop-down list, select Manual Trigger.
5. Select the desired action and congure the other settings as required.
For more information about action rules, see Events on page 40.
To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page:
1. Go to Setup > Live View Cong.
2. Under Action Buttons, select Show manual trigger button.
AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar
The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 15 for more
information. The toolbar displays the following buttons:
The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.
The Stop button stops the media stream.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image. The location where the image is saved can be specied
in the AMC Control Panel.
Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will ll the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer
keyboard to cancel full screen view.
The Record button is used to record the current video stream. The location where the recording is saved can be specied in
the AMC Control Panel. Enable this button from Live View Cong > Viewer Settings.
PTZ Controls
The Live View page also displays Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) controls. The administrator can enable/disable controls for specied users under
System Options > Security > Users.
With the PTZ Control Queue enabled the time each user is in control of the PTZ settings is limited. Click the buttons to request or
release control of the PTZ controls. The PTZ Control Queue is set up under PTZ > Control Queue.
Click the Emulate joystick mode button and click in the image to move the camera view in the direction of the
mouse pointer.
Click the Center mode button and click in the image to center the camera view on that position. The center mode
button could also be used to zoom in on a specic area. Click in the image and drag to draw a rectangle surrounding
the area to be magnied. To zoom out, rotate the mouse wheel.
Click the Ctrl panel button to open the PTZ control panel which provides additional PTZ controls.
User-dened buttons can also appear in the Control panel. See Controls on page 31.
Select a recorded tour and click to play a previously recorded tour and click to stop. See
Tour Recording on page 29.
Select a PTZ preset position to steer the camera view to the saved position. See Preset Positions
on page 27.
Click the Start Auto Track button to start autotracking directly from the Live View page. See
Autotracking on page 28.
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Pan and Tilt bars – Use the arrows to pan and tilt the camera view, or click on a
position on the bar to steer the camera view to that position.
Zoom bar – Use the arrows to zoom in and out, or click on a position on the bar to
zoom to that position.
Focus bar – Use the arrows to focus the camera, or click on a position on the bar
to set the focus position. Using the focus bar will disable the product’s autofocus.
To re-enable, use the PTZ control panel which is opened by clicking the Ctrl panel
button (see above).
Iris bar – Click on a position on the iris bar to change the degree to which the iris is
opened. This will disable the product’s auto iris. To re-enable, use the PTZ control panel
which is opened by clicking the Ctrl panel button (see above). If auto iris is enabled,
Auto is visible next to the Iris bar bar, see below.
Important
Adjusting the iris position will affect the shutter speed and gain. The default
setting is recommended.
Brightness bar – Click on a position on the brightness bar to adjust the image
brightness. This setting will not be saved. To make a saved change, go to Setup >
Video > Camera Settings > Brightness and adjust the brightness.
The PTZ controls can be disabled under PTZ > Advanced > Controls, see Controls on page 31.
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Media Streams
Media Streams
The Axis product provides several video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the
type you use.
The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream
proles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the Live View page.
How to Stream H.264
H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video le by more than 80% compared with the Motion
JPEG format and as much as 50% more than the MPEG-4 standard. This means that much less network bandwidth and storage space
are required for a video le. Or seen another way, much higher video quality can be achieved for a given bit rate.
Deciding which combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of
your network. The available options in AXIS Media Control are:
Unicast RTP
RTP over RTSP
RTP over RTSP over HTTP
Multicast RTP
AXIS Media Control negotiates with the Axis product to determine the transport protocol to use. The order of priority, listed in the
AMC Control Panel, can be changed and the options disabled, to suit specic requirements.
Note
H.264 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed
copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
This unicast method (RTP over UDP) is used
for live unicast video, especially when it is
important to always have an up-to-date video
stream, even if some frames are dropped.
This unicast method (RTP tunneled over RTSP)
is useful as it is relatively simple to congure
rewalls to allow RTSP trafc.
This unicast method can be used to traverse
rewalls. Firewalls are commonly congured to
allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to
be tunneled.
This method (RTP over UDP) should be used for live multicast video. The video stream is always
up-to-date, even if some frames are dropped.
Multicasting provides the most efcient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of
clients viewing simultaneously. A multicast cannot however, pass a network router unless the
router is congured to allow this. It is not possible to multicast over the Internet, for example.
Note also that all multicast viewers count as one unicast viewer in the maximum total of 20
simultaneous connections.
Unicasting is used for video-on-demand
transmission so that there is no video trafc
on the network until a client connects and
requests the stream.
Note that there are a maximum of 20
simultaneous unicast connections.
MJPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufcient
to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image quality and access to every image
contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the Axis product is to use the AXIS
Media Control in Internet Explorer in Windows.
AXIS Media Control (AMC)
AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the Axis product.
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Media Streams
The AMC Control Panel can be used to congure various video settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s Manual for more
information.
The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on rst use, after which it can be congured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu)
• Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream
You can also access video and images from the Axis product in the following ways:
• Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, Firefox, for example). This option maintains an open HTTP connection
to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.
• Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter the path http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi
• Windows Media Player. This requires AXIS Media Control and the H.264 decoder to be installed. The following paths
can be used:
- Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
• QuickTimeTM. The following paths can be used:
- rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp
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Note
• <ip>= IP addess
• The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later.
• QuickTime may add latency to the video stream.
• It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee
this.
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Set Up the Product
Set Up the Product
The Axis product can be congured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s Setup pages, click Setup in
the top right-hand corner of the Live View page.
• Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings.
• Operators have access to all settings except System Options
See also the online help
.
Basic Setup
Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product:
1. Users. See page 47.
2. TCP/IP. See page 49.
3. Date & Time. See page 49.
4. Video Stream. See page 19.
The Basic Setup menu can be disabled from System Options > Security > Users.
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Video
Video
It is possible to congure the following video features in your Axis product:
• Video stream. See page 19.
• Stream proles. See page 20.
• Camera settings. See page 21.
• Overlay image. See page 22.
• Privacy mask. See page 24.
Video Stream
You can dene the following video stream settings from Video > Video Stream:
• Image. See page 19.
• H.264. See page 20.
• MJPEG. See page 20.
Pixel Counter
The pixel counter shows the number of pixels in an area of the image. The pixel counter is useful in situations where there is a
requirement that the image is a certain size, for example in face recognition.
The pixel counter can be accessed from:
• Video > Video Stream. Under Preview, click Open and select the Show pixel counter option to enable the rectangle
in the image. Use the mouse to move and resize the rectangle, or enter the number of pixels in the Width and Height
elds and click Apply.
• The Live View page in Internet Explorer with AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Windows. Right-click in the image and select
Pixel counter. Use the mouse to move and resize the rectangle.
Image
The default image settings can be congured under Video> Video Stream. Select the Image tab.
The following settings are available:
• Resolution. Select the default resolution.
• Compression. The compression level affects the image quality, bandwidth and le size of saved images; the lower the
compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements and larger le sizes.
• Rotate image. If required, the image can be rotated.
• Maximum frame rate. To avoid bandwidth problems, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be Limited to a xed
amount. Alternatively, the frame rate can be set as Unlimited, which means the Axis product always delivers the highest
frame rate possible under the current conditions.
• Overlay settings. See Overlay on page 22.
Click Save to apply the new settings.
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Video
H.264
H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, is a video compression standard that provides high quality video streams at low bit rates.
An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image whereas
P-frames only contain the differences from previous frames.
The H.264 stream settings can be congured from the Video > Video Stream page. Select the H.264 tab. The settings dened in this
page will apply to all H.264 streams that do not use a stream prole.
The GOV length is the number of frames between two consecutive I-frames. Increasing the GOV length may save considerably on
bandwidth requirements in some cases, but may also have an adverse affect on image quality.
The Axis product supports the following H.264 prole(s):
• Baseline. The Baseline prole is recommended for clients that don’t support CABAC entropy coding.
• Main. The Main prole provides higher compression with maintained video quality compared to the Baseline prole but
requires more processing power to decode.
The bit rate can be set as Variable bit rate (VBR) or Constant bit rate (CBR). VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the image
complexity, using up more bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower image activity. When the activity in
the scene increases, the bit rate would usually increase as well. If there is a surplus in bandwidth, this may not be an issue and
selecting Variable bit rate (VBR) will be sufcient. But if bandwidth is limited, it is recommended to control the bit rate by selecting
Constant bit rate (CBR). When the activity in the scene increases, VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the complexity, using up
more bandwidth for increased activity in the scene, and less for lower scene activity. CBR allows you to set a target bit rate that
limits the bandwidth consumption.
The CBR target bit rate works like the ceiling of a tent. It limits the bit rate, while maintaining some exibility. The bit rate may bounce
up and down within the set target but when it nears the set target value, the limitation kicks in. However, because CBR will always
prioritize a continuous video stream, it allows temporary overshoots from the target bit rate. Because setting a target value prevents
the bit rate from increasing, frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for this, select which variable
shall be prioritized, frame rate or image quality. Not setting a priority means that frame rate and image quality are equally affected.
The current bit rate can be set to appear as text overlay. Under Overlay Settings, select Include text and enter the modier
#b in the eld.
To apply the settings, click Save.
MJPEG
Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the maximum frame size helps to control the
bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Setting the frame size to the Default setting
provides consistently good image quality at the expense of increased bandwidth and storage usage in low light. Limiting the frame
size optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage,
the maximum frame size should be set to an optimal value.
Stream Proles
A stream prole is a set of predened stream settings including resolution, compression, frame rate and overlay settings. Stream
proles can be used:
• When setting up recording using action rules. See Events on page 40.
• When setting up continuous recording. See Continuous Recording on page 45.
• In the Live View page – select the stream prole from the Stream prole drop-down list.
For quick setup, use one of the predened stream proles. Each predened prole has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose. If
required, the predened stream proles can be modied and new customized stream proles can be created.
To create a new prole or modify an existing prole, go to Setup > Video > Stream Proles.
To select a default stream prole for the Live View page, go to Setup > Live View Cong.
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Video
Camera Settings
The Video > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product.
Image Appearance
Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation. The value 0 gives a
black and white image.
The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image.
Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light
conditions. A lower setting reduces image noise, but the whole image will appear less sharp.
White Balance
White balance is used to make colors in the image appear the same regardless of the color temperature of the light source. The Axis
product can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, select the type of light
source from the drop-down list. For a description of each available setting, see the online help
Wide Dynamic Range
.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) processing balances the brightest and darkest sections of a scene to produce an image that is balanced
in lighting to provide more detail. Wide dynamic range can improve the exposure when there is a considerable contrast between light
and dark areas in the image. There are three different WDR modes:
WDR 1 - contrast
WDR 2 - double exposure
WDR 3 - contrast and double exposure
The different WDR settings adjust for various amounts of contrast in the image. Use a higher WDR number for a higher contrast.
Enable WDR in intense backlight conditions. Disable WDR in low light conditions for optimal exposure.
Exposure Settings
Exposure control - These settings is used to adapt to the amount of light used. Automatic is the default setting and it can be
used in most situations. The shutter speed is automatically set to produce optimum image quality. Use Manual if you have special
requirements for the exposure setting and wish to lock it. Select the desired exposure time from the drop-down list.
Max exposure time - Select the maximum exposure time from the drop-down list. Increasing the exposure time will improve
image quality, but decrease the frame rate. There may also be an increase in motion blur. Checking Allow slow shutter decreases
the shutter speed in low light to improve image brightness.
Enable Backlight compensation - Select Enable Backlight compensation if a bright spot of light, for example a light bulb, causes
other areas in the image to appear too dark.
Highlight Compensation - The Axis product will detect a bright light from a source such as a torch or car headlights and mask that
image area. This setting is useful when the camera operates in a very dark area where a bright light may overexpose part of the image
and prevent the operator from seeing other parts of the scene.
Max gain - Measured in decibels (dB), gain describes the amount of amplication applied to a signal, in this case the visual
information in the image. A high level of amplication may provide a better image in very low light situations. A high gain will also
increase the amount of image noise.
Exposure zones - This settings determines which part of the image is used to calculate the exposure. For most situations, the Auto
setting can be used. For particular requirement, select a predened area.
IR cut lter - The IR cut lter prevents infrared (IR) light from reaching the image sensor. In poor lighting conditions, for example at
night, or when using an external IR lamp, set the IR cut lter to Off. This increases light sensitivity and allows the product to “see”
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