AXIS Q1715 Block Camera User Manual
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Table of Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find the device on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webpage overview . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Installation Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10172268 Installation video for the product.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started Get started Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support. For more information about how to find and assign IP addresses, go to How to assign an IP address and access your device.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10098905 Support tip: Password security confirmation check 1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See Secure passwords on page 5 . 2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling. 3. Click Create login. The password has now been configured.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started Webpage overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 Live view control bar Live view Product name User information, color themes, and help Video control bar Settings toggle 6
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Get started 7 Settings tabs 7
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Additional settings Adjust the image This section includes instructions about how to configure your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features function, go to Learn more on page 22. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera. 1. Go to Settings > System > Orientation and click . 2.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Select exposure mode There are different exposure mode options in the camera that adjusts aperture, shutter speed, and gain to improve image quality for specific surveillance scenes. Go to Settings > Image > Exposure and select between the following exposure modes: • For most use cases, select Automatic exposure. • For environments with certain artificial lighting, for example fluorescent lighting, select Flicker-free.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Image with WDR. Note • WDR can cause artifacts in the image. • WDR may not be available for all capture modes. 1. Go to Settings > Image > Wide dynamic range. 2. Turn on WDR. 3. Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. 4. Use the Tone mapping slider to adjust the amount of WDR. 5. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. 2. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, log in to the webpage and go to Settings > System > Orientation. . 3. Click 4. Rotate the view 90° or 270°. Find out more at axis.com/axis-corridor-format.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Hide parts of the image with privacy masks You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image. To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10106902 How to create a privacy mask 1. Go to Settings > Privacy mask. 2. Click New. 3. Adjust the size, color, and name of the privacy mask according to your needs. To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings Adjust the camera view (PTZ) To learn more about different pan, tilt, and zoom settings, see Pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) on page 22. Limit the zoom movements If there are parts of the scene that you don’t want the camera to be able to zoom in on, you can limit the maximum zoom level. For example, you want to protect the privacy of residents in an apartment building, which is located close to a parking lot that you intend to monitor.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 3. Do one or more of the following: Note The zipstream settings are used for both H.264 and H.265. - Turn on dynamic GOP and set a high GOP length value. - Increase the compression. - Turn on dynamic FPS. Note Web browsers do not support H.265 decoding. Use a video management system or application supporting H.265 decoding. Set up network storage To store recordings on the network, you need to set up your network storage. 1.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 3. Select which Action the device should perform when the conditions are met. Note If you make changes to an active rule, you have to restart the rule for the changes to take effect. Record video when the camera detects motion This example explains how to set up the camera to start recording to the SD card five seconds before it detects motion and to stop one minute after. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: 1.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 2. Start the application if it is not already running. 3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs. Add the overlay text: 4. Go to Settings > Overlay. 5. Enter #D in the text field. 6. Choose text size and appearance. Create a rule: 7. Go to System > Events > Rules and add a rule. 8. Type a name for the rule. 9. In the list of conditions, select AXIS Video Motion Detection. 10. In the list of actions, select Use overlay text. 11.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 9. Click Save. Zoom in on a specific area automatically with gatekeeper This example explains how to use the gatekeeper functionality to make the camera zoom in automatically on the license plate of a car that passes through a gate. When the car has passed, the camera zooms out to the home position. Create the preset positions: 1. Go to Settings > PTZ > Preset positions. 2. Create the home position that includes the entrance of the gate. 3.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 7. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active. 8. Select a Camera. 9. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds. 10. Set the postbuffer time to 60 seconds. 11. Select where to save the recordings. 12. Click Save. Set up the intrusion alarm Before you start • Connect the intrusion alarm switch to pin 1 (ground) and pin 3 (digital I/O) of the camera’s I/O connector. Configure the input port 1.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10110432 How to send an email notification when someone tampers with the input signal 1. Go to Settings > System > I/O Ports and turn on Supervised I/O for one of the ports. Create a rule: 1. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule. 2. Type a name for the rule. 3. In the list of conditions, select Digital input and then select a port. 4.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Additional settings 3. In the list of conditions, select Tampering. 4. In the list of actions, select Send notification to email. 5. Select a recipient from the list or go to Recipients to create a new recipient. To create a new recipient, click . To copy an existing recipient, click . 6. Type a subject and a message for the email. 7. Click Save. Audio Add audio to your recording Turn on audio: 1. Go to Settings > Audio and turn on Allow audio. 2.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Cleaning recommendations Cleaning recommendations NOTICE TICE NO Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene, or acetone. 1. Use a can of compressed air to remove any dust or loose dirt from the device. 2. If necessary, clean the lens with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water. Note Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or at elevated temperatures, as this may cause stains when the water droplets dry.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more Learn more Capture modes Capture mode defines the maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. Depending on which capture mode you select, you may not be able to use WDR. Which capture mode to choose depends on the requirements of frame rate and resolution for the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more Guard tours A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time. Once started, a guard tour continues to run until stopped, even when there are no clients (web browsers) viewing the images. Streaming and storage Video compression formats Decide which compression method to use based on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more Maximum bitrate (MBR) With maximum bitrate, you can set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You may see a decline in image quality or frame rate when the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate. You can choose to either prioritize image quality or frame rate. We recommend that you configure the target bitrate to a higher value than the expected bitrate.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more kbit/s 1 2 s 1 2 Target bitrate Actual average bitrate You can also turn on maximum bitrate and specify a target bitrate within the average bitrate option. kbit/s 1 2 s 1 2 Target bitrate Actual average bitrate Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Learn more To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/63041#t10001688 How to activate an application licence code on a device AXIS Object Analytics AXIS Object Analytics is an analytic application that comes preinstalled on the camera. It detects objects that move in the scene and classifies them as, for example, humans or vehicles. You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reset to factory default settings Important Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default resets all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. To reset the product to the factory default settings: 1. Disconnect power from the product. 2. Press and hold the control button while reconnecting power. See Product overview on page 31. 3.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Troubleshooting Important Make sure the product remains connected to the power source throughout the upgrade process. Note When you upgrade the product with the latest firmware in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the firmware. To find the latest firmware and the release notes, go to axis.com/support/firmware.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Troubleshooting The IP address is being used by another device Disconnect the Axis device from the network. Run the ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the device): • If you receive: Reply from : bytes=32; time=10... this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on the network. Obtain a new IP address from the network administrator and reinstall the device.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Troubleshooting Performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations affect the performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bitrate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this also affects the frame rate.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Kensington lock microSD card slot HDMI connector Control button SDI connector RS-485/422 connector PoE class switch Audio in (analogue/digital) Network connector (PoE) Power connector (DC) I/O connector I2C connector (camera housing communication connector) Status LED LED indicators Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications SD card slot NOTICE TICE NO • Risk of damage to SD card. Do not use sharp tools, metal objects, or excessive force when inserting or removing the SD card. Use your fingers to insert and remove the card. • Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the product is running. Unmount the SD card from the product’s webpage before removal. This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Audio input 1 Tip 2 Ring 3 Sleeve I/O connector Use the I/O connector with external devices in combination with, for example, motion detection, event triggering, and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to: Digital input - For connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR sensors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors.
AXIS Q1715 Block Camera Specifications Power connector 2-pin terminal block for DC power input. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A. RS485/RS422 connector Two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS485/RS422 serial interface used to control auxiliary equipment such as pan-tilt devices.
User Manual AXIS Q1715 Block Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Ver. M1.17 Date: November 2021 Part No.
