Axis Q6032 User manual

USER MANUAL
AXIS Q6032 PTZ Dome Network Camera

About this document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS Q6032 PTZ
Dome Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.25 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 beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later version
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.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please
inform your local Axis office 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
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consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance
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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 http://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.,underthetermsofApplePublicSourceLicense2.0(see
http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl). The source code is available
from http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/
Equipment Modifications
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
modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications
and approvals.
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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
•find 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/

AXIS Q6032 PTZ Dome Network Camera
Table of contents
Hardwareoverview .......................................... 4
Connectors .................................................... 4
LEDindicators .................................................. 5
Accessingtheproduct ....................................... 6
Accessfromabrowser ........................................... 6
AccessfromtheInternet .......................................... 7
Settherootpassword ............................................ 7
TheLiveViewpage .............................................. 8
Mediastreams .............................................. 11
HowtostreamH.264 ............................................ 11
MJPEG ........................................................ 11
AXISMediaControl(AMC) ........................................ 11
Alternativemethodsofaccessingthevideostream .................... 12
Accessingaudiostreams .......................................... 13
Settinguptheproduct ....................................... 14
BasicSetup .................................................... 14
VideoandAudio ............................................ 15
VideoStream ................................................... 15
Stream Profiles ................................................. 16
CameraSettings ................................................ 16
Overlay ........................................................ 17
PrivacyMask ................................................... 18
AudioSettings .................................................. 18
AudioClips .................................................... 20
Live View Config ............................................ 21
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) ......................................... 24
Presetpositions ................................................. 24
Autotracking ................................................... 24
GuardTour ..................................................... 26
OSDIZones .................................................... 27
Advanced ...................................................... 27
ControlQueue .................................................. 28
Applications . .............................................. 29
Events .................................................... 30
EventServers ................................................... 30
EventTypes .................................................... 31
Gatekeeper .................................................... 33
Motiondetection ............................................... 33
Audiodetection ................................................. 35
PortStatus ..................................................... 35
Recordings ................................................. 36
Eventrecordings ................................................ 36
Continuousrecording ............................................ 37
SystemOptions ............................................. 38
Security ....................................................... 38
Date&Time .................................................... 39
Network ....................................................... 40
Storage ....................................................... 44
Ports&Devices ................................................. 45
Maintenance ................................................... 45
Support ....................................................... 45
Advanced ...................................................... 46
Resettofactorydefaultsettings ................................... 47
Multi-ConnectorCable(soldseparately) ........................ 48
Troubleshooting ............................................ 50
Checking the firmware ........................................... 50
Upgrading the firmware .......................................... 50
Emergencyrecoveryprocedure ..................................... 50
Symptoms,possiblecausesandremedialactions ...................... 51
Technical Specifications ...................................... 54
Performanceconsiderations ....................................... 56
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Hardware overview
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1Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N)
2Network connector (PoE+)
3Multi-connector
4SD card slot
5Status LED indicator
6Control button
7Power button
Connectors
Network connector -RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) IEEE 802.3at. Use the supplied midspan.
Caution
To protect the product against power surges, a shielded network cable (STP) must be used between the product and the
midspan. Ensure that the midspan is properly grounded.
Control button - The control button is used for:
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• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service, see page 40. To connect, press and hold the button until the
Status LED flashes green.
• Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, see page 41. To connect, press the button once.
• Restoring the product to factory default settings, see page 47.
Multi-connector - Terminal connector for connecting external equipment:
• Audio equipment
• Input/Output (I/O) devices
• AC/DC power supply
When connecting external equipment, a multi-connector cable (available from Axis) is required in order to maintain the product’s IP
rating, see Multi-Connector Cable (sold separately), on page 48.
SD card slot - A standard or high-capacity SD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For
instructions on how to insert and remove an SD card, please refer to the Installation Guide.
Note
Before removal, the SD card should be unmounted to prevent corruption of recordings. To unmount the SD card, go to Setup
>SystemOptions>Storage>SDCardand click Unmount.
LED indicators
Color Indication
Unlit Connection and normal operation
Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade.
Amber/red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.
Red Flashes red for firmware upgrade failure.
Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after restart.
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Accessing the product
Accessing 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 Specifications, on page 54.
Note
• To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
• QuickTimeTM is also supported for viewing H.264 streams and for audio.
• If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, the product can be configured to use a Java
applet for viewing Motion JPEG.
• The Axis product includes (1) H.264 decoder license for viewing video streams and (1) AAC audio license. These licenses are
automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the decoders, to prevent installation of
unlicensed copies.
Access from a browser
1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s Location/Address field. 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 more information on how to
discover and assign an IP address, refer to the Installation Guide.
3. Enter your user name and password. If this is the first time the product is accessed, the root password must first be
configured; for instructions see Set the root password, on page 7 .
4. The product’s Live View page appears in your browser.
Note
The layout of the Live View page mayhavebeencustomizedtospecificrequireme
nts. Consequently, some of the examples
and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live View page.
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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
configure your network router to allow incoming data traffic to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options >
Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 42.SeealsoAXISInternetDynamicDNSServiceat
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 gain access to the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure
Root Password dialog, which appears when the product is accessed for the first time.
To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. The
HTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information.
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog.
To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:
1. Click Create self-signed certificate.
2. Provide the requested information and click OK.Thecertificate is created and the password can now be set securely. All
traffic to and from the product is encrypted from this point on.
3. Enter a password and then re-enter to confirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now been configured.
Note
•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 47.
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The Live View page
If the Axis product has been customized to meet specific requirements, not all the items described below will appear in the Live View
page. The following provides an overview of each available button.
Controls on the Live View page
The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile. Stream
profiles are configured under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles.SeeStream Profiles, on page 16.
Click Pulse to activate the output for a defined period of time, such as switching a light on for 20 seconds.
Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually start and stop a connected device — e.g. switch a light on and off.
The Manual Trigger button can trigger an event directly from the Live View page. The button is configured under
Live View Config > Action Buttons.
Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. Right-click the video image to save it in JPEG format on your
computer. This button is primarily intended for use when the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available.
Enable this button from Live View Config > Action Buttons.
The Audio clip drop-down list allows you to play an audio clip from the Live View page. Select the audio
clip and click the Play button.
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Activate the product’s fans with this button. Enable this button from Live View Config > Action Buttons. The Fan
button is activated automatically. Press this button to activate it manually.
Enable or disable the Gatekeeper by selecting On or Off from the drop-down list. The Gatekeeper is configured
under Setup > Events > Gatekeeper,seepage 33.
AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar
The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 11 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 video stream.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image. The location where the image is saved can be specified
in the AMC Control Panel.
Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill 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 specified
in the AMC Control Panel.
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 turn the speakers on or off.
Microphone button – Click to mute or unmute the microphone. In Simplex - Network Camera speaker only mode,
click this button to stop sending audio to the product.
Use the slider to control the volume of the speakers and the microphone.
Half-duplex mode
The Talk/Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio. The button can be configured
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.
• Toggle mode: Click once to switch between talking and listening.
Simplex – Network Camera speaker only mode
To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be enabled. Click either button to stop audio
transmission.
PTZ Controls
The Live View page also displays Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) controls. The administrator can enable/disable controls for specified 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.
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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.
Click the Ctrl panel button to open the PTZ control panel which provides additional PTZ controls.
User-defined buttons can also appear in the Control panel. See Controls, on page 27.
Select a recorded tour and click to play a previously recorded tour and click to stop. See
Tour recording, on page 26.
Select a PTZ preset position to steer the camera view to the saved position. See Preset positions,
on page 24.
Click the Start Auto Track button to start autotracking directly from the Live View page. See
Autotracking, on page 24.
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).
The PTZ controls can be disabled under PTZ > Advanced > Controls,seeControls, on page 27.
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Media streams
Media streams
The Axis product provides several image and 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, audio streams and to the list of available
stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page.
How to stream H.264
The video compression standard H.264 makes good use of bandwidth, and can provide high quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.
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 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 images are dropped.
RTP over RTSP This unicast method (RTP tunneled over RTSP)
is useful as it is relatively simple to configure
firewallstoallowRTSPtraffic.
RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to traverse
firewalls. Firewalls are commonly configured to
allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to
be tunneled.
Unicasting is used for video-on-demand
transmission so that there is no video traffic
on the network until a client connects and
requests the stream.
Note that there are a maximum of 20
simultaneous unicast connections.
Multicast RTP This method (RTP over UDP) should be used for live multicast video. The video stream is always
up-to-date, even if some images are dropped.
Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of
clients viewing simultaneously. A multicast cannot however, pass a network router unless the
router is configured 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.
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 specific requirements.
Note
H.264 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed
copies of the clients is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
MJPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayedandupdatedataratesufficient
to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image qualityandaccesstoeveryimage
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
TheAMCControlPanelcanbeusedtoconfigure various video and audio settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s
Manual for more information.
The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the 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.Enterthepathhttp://<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:
-UnicastviaRTP: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 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.
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® Application Programming Interface (API) For more information, visit www.axis.com/techsup
•Windows Media Player supports simplex audio. The following paths can be used:
-UnicastviaRTP: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 supports G.711 and AAC audio encoding. The following paths can be used:
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp
•TheJava applet supports simplex audio with G.711 encoding.
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Setting up the product
Setting up the product
The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. Click Setup in the top right-hand corner of
theLiveViewpage.
•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 thatshouldbemadebeforeusingtheAxisproduct:
1. Users, see page 38.
2. TCP/IP, see page 40.
3. Date & Time, see page 39.
4. Video Stream, see page 15.
5. Audio Settings, see page 18.
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Video and Audio
Video and Audio
The video and audio settings can be used to optimize video and audio quality. You can configure the following settings:
• Video stream. See page 15.
•Streamprofiles. See page 16.
• Camera settings. See page 16.
• Overlay image. See page 17.
•Privacymask.Seepage 18.
• Audio settings. See page 18.
• Audio clips. See page 20.
Video Stream
You can define the following video stream settings from Video & Audio >Video Stream:
•Image.Seepage 15.
• H.264. See page 16.
•MJPEG.Seepage 16.
Image
You can modify the image resolution and compression, and rotate the image from the Image tab (Video & Audio >Video Stream).
Setting the compression level affects the image quality and bandwidth; the lower the compression, the higher the image quality
with higher bandwidth requirements.
To avoid bandwidth problems on the network, you can limit the frame rate allowed to each viewer. The maximum frame rate can be
set to Unlimited, or you can limit the frame rate to a value.
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Video and Audio
An image or text can be superimposed over the image as overlay. See Overlay, on page 17.
Save your settings before they can take effect.
H.264
The GOV structure describes the composition of the video stream and setting the GOV-length to a higher value saves considerably on
bandwidth but may have an adverse effect on image quality.
ThebitratecanbesetasVariable 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 activity in the monitored area. CBR
allows you to set a fixed Target bit rate that consumes a predictable amount of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to
increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly
compensate for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality. Not setting a priority means the frame rate
and image quality are equally affected. You must save your settings before they can take effect.
The current bit rate can be set to appear as text overlay. To do this, select the Include text check box option under Overlay Settings
and enter the code #b in the field.
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 Profiles
There are four pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set up. The settings for these can be adjusted. New customized
profiles can also be created. Each profile has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose.
•Thestreamprofiles can be accessed from the Stream profile drop-down list in the Live View page.
• To add, copy, modify, and remove stream profiles go to Video & Audio >Stream Profiles.
• To select the default stream profile go to Live View Config>Stream Profile and choose the profile from the drop-down list.
For more information see the online help on this page.
Camera Settings
The Video & Audio > 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 .
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Video and Audio
Wide Dynamic Range
Wide dynamic range can improve the exposure when there is a considerable contrast between light and dark areas in the image.
Exposure Settings
Configure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requirements in relation to lighting, frame rate and bandwidth
considerations.
Exposure control - These settings is used to adapt to the amount of light used. Automatic is the default settings can be used in most
situations. The shutter speed is automatically set to produce optimum image quality.
Maxexposuretime-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 - Enable this option if a bright spot of light, for example a light bulb, causes other areas in
the image to appear too dark.
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 predefined area.
Max gain - Measured in decibels (dB), gain describes the amount of amplification applied to a signal, in this case the visual
information in the image. A high level of amplification may provide a better image in very low light situations. A high gain will also
increasetheamountofimagenoise.
IR cut filter
The IR cut filter prevents infrared (IR) light from reaching the image sensor. In poor lighting conditions, for example at night, or
when using an IR lamp, set the IR cut filter to Off. This increases light sensitivity and allows the product to “see” infrared light. The
image is shown in black and white when the IR cut filter is off.
If using automatic Exposure control,settheIRcutfilter to Auto to automatically switch between On and Off accordingtothe
lighting conditions.
Image settings
Autofocus enabled - Automatic focusing is enabled by default. If the focus position is changed manually using the focus bar,
autofocus will be disabled even if enabled here. In this case, use the PTZ control panel to enable autofocus, see PTZ Controls, on page
9. If required, the focus control can be disabled under PTZ > Advanced > Controls.
Noise reduction - Set to On to enable noise reduction. Noise reduction may increase the amount of motion blur.
Stabilizer - When monitoring environments that are subject to vibrations (e.g. traffic control), images may appear to be unsteady.
Select the frequency, High or Low, that gives the best improvement in image quality. Enabling the stabilizer will limit the digital
zoom. Seetheonlinehelp for more information.
ImagefreezeonPTZ-Select All movements to freeze the image while the camera is moving during a pan, tilt or zoom operation.
Once the camera reaches its new position, the view from that position is shown. Presets freezes the image only when the camera
moves between preset positions.
Overlay
Overlays can be used to provide extra information and are superimposed over the video image. With overlay text it is possible to
include date and time or view the current bit rate as overlay text.
To include the current bit rate as overlay text go to Video & Audio >Video Stream >Overlay Settings,selecttheInclude text check
box option, and enter the code #b in the field. See the online help for supported formats.
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Video and Audio
Overlay image
An overlay image can be used to provide extra information, or to mask a part of the video image.
To use your own image, such as a logo, first upload the image to the Axis product. Go to Video & Audio >Overlay Image,browsefor
anduploadtheimagefile on the computer. The filecanthenbeselectedfromtheUse overlay image drop-down list.
To place an overlay image at specificcoordinates,gotoVideo & Audio >Video Stream and select the Include overlay image at
coordinates check box option and enter the X and Y coordinates.
For more information see the online help
Privacy Mask
A privacy mask is an area of solid color that prohibits users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks cannot be
bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API).
The Privacy Mask List, Video & Audio >Privacy Mask, shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and
indicates if they are enabled.
The Pan/Tilt/Zoom coordinates of the privacy mask are locked in their position. This means that regardless of the angle and zoom
of the lens, the same place or object will be hidden. To define at what magnification the mask should be displayed, zoom to
the desired level and click Set level.
You can add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse, chooseacolorforthemask,andgivethemaskaname.Youcanconfigure
20 privacy masks and it is possible to view up to four privacy masks simultaneously.
For more information, see the online help
Audio Settings
The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio >Video Stream >Audio.
Note
A multi-connector cable (available from Axis; Multi-Connector Cable (sold separately)) is required when connecting external
audio equipment to the Axis product.
Audio Channels
Select the type of audio transmissionfromtheAudio mode: drop-down list. The different types are:
Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time. There is no
echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.
Half-duplex - Audio can be transmitted in both directions between the Axis product and the client computer, but only in one
direction at a time. You must actively receive sound using the Talk/Listen button visible in the Live View page (see AXIS Media
Control viewer toolbar). In Push-To-Talk mode, click and hold the button to speak and release it when done. In Toggle mode, click
once to switch between speaking and listening.
The Talk/Listen mode is configured from the Audio tab in the AMC control panel (see AXIS Media Control on page 11),
Simplex - Network Camera speaker only - Audio is transmitted from the client to the Axis product and played by the speaker
connected to the product. To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons in the AMC toolbar must both be enabled. Click either
button to stop audio transmission.
Simplex - Network Camera microphone only - Audio captured by the microphone connected to the Axis product is transmitted from
theproducttooneormoreclients.
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For more information about these settings, please see the online help .
Audio Input
An external microphone or a line source can be connected to the product’s Audio-in connector. Configure the audio input settings
under Video & Audio >Audio Settings.
Note
A multi-connector cable (available from Axis; Multi-Connector Cable (sold separately)) is required when connecting external
audio equipment to the Axis product.
Source - Select Microphone for an external microphone or Line for a Line in device, e.g. an audio mixer for multiple microphones or
a microphone with a built-in amplifier.
Microphone power - Microphone power should only be used with electric microphones that have no battery and when using the
internal microphone. This setting should not be enabled when using a dynamic or battery powered microphone.
Input gain - Control the volume (dB Full Scale) of the audio input. If the sound is too low, choose a higher dB. If the sound is too
high, choose a lower dB. The Level bar gives a visual representation of the audio signal in dB Full Scale.
• Green — the signal is at a good level.
• Yellow — the signal is becoming distorted.
• Red — The signal is distorted
Encoding - Select digital audio encoding format.
•G711 is an unlicensed standard codec that is useful when integrating audio into a VoIP system.
•G726 is an unlicensed speech codec that is most commonly used within the security industry.
•ACC requires a license for both encoding and decoding. AAC is the least complicated and most widely used codec. If
achieving the best possible audio quality is a priority, AAC is the recommended codec to use. An AAC license is included
in the Axis product.
Sample rate - The number of times per second the sound is sampled. A higher sample rate will provide better audio quality, but
also requires a greater bandwidth.
Bit rate - Set the required bit rate depending on the selected encoding. A higher bit rate will give better audio quality. A lower bit
rate may have latency or delay, but will require less bandwidth.
For more information about these settings, please see the online help .
Audio Output
An external speaker can be connected to the product’s Audio-out connector. Configure the audio output settings under Video
&Audio>Audio Settings.
Note
A multi-connector cable (available from Axis; Multi-Connector Cable (sold separately)) is required when connecting external
audio equipment to the Axis product.
Output gain - Control the volume (dB Full Scale) of the line audio output. The output can be used with high impedance headphones or
connected to another amplifier with speakers. If the sound is too low, choose a higher dB. If the sound is too high, choose a lower dB.
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Audio Clips
An audio clip is a sound file that can be played either when an event occurs or manually from the Live View page. Audio clips can
be uploaded to the product or recorded by a microphone connected to the product.
You can add, play, download, modify and remove audio clips from Video & Audio >Audio Clips. For more information see the
online help .
Note
Audio clips cannot be used if the product’s audio functionality is enabled. The audio functionality is enabled on the Audio
tab under Video & Audio > Video Stream.
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