USER’S MANUAL AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade
AXIS Q7406 - Notices Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade, and is applicable for firmware release 5.00 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the encoder 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.
AXIS Q7406 - Table of contents Table of contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS Q7406 - Product Description Product Description This manual applies to the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade. Key features • • • • • High-density solution When AXIS Q7406 blades, which have 6 video inputs, are used with AXIS Q7900 Rack, up to 84 analog cameras can be supported in one 4U, 19-inch rack. Superb video quality AXIS Q7406 offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality.
AXIS Q7406 - Using the video encoder Using the video encoder Refer to the installation guide supplied with your product in order to install the AXIS Q7406 Video Encoder Blade. The AXIS Q7406 can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers. Notes: • • • • • To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and install AXIS Media Control (AMC) on your workstation. QuickTimeTM are also supported for viewing streaming H.264 video.
AXIS Q7406 - Using the video encoder Setting the root password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog appears. 2. Enter a password and re-enter to confirm. Click OK. 3. The ‘Connect to...’ dialog appears. Enter the User name: root 4. Enter the password set in step 2, and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on page 35.
AXIS Q7406 - Using the video encoder To create an HTTPS connection, start by clicking this button. To configure the password directly via an unencrypted connection, enter the password here. Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information. The default administrator user root cannot be deleted.
AXIS Q7406 - Using the video encoder General controls The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile on the Live View page. Stream profiles are configured under Video > Stream Profiles, see Stream Profiles, on page 12 for more information. Pulse - click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time - e.g. switching a light on for 20 seconds. Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected device - e.g.
AXIS Q7406 - Video Streams Video Streams The video encoder 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 video encoder provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page. How to stream H.
AXIS Q7406 - Video Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) The recommended method of accessing live video from the video encoder is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows. The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video settings. Please see the readme file included in the tool for more information. The AMC control panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured.
AXIS Q7406 - Video settings Video settings This section describes how to configure the video encoder, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video & Image, Live View Config, and Event Configuration. You can configure the video encoder by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click page to access the online help that explains the setup tools.
AXIS Q7406 - Video settings Bit Rate Control Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used by the H.264 video stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains consistently good image quality but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when the limit is exceeded. Note that the maximum bit rate can be used for both variable and constant bit rates.
AXIS Q7406 - Video settings Contrast - Adjust the image's contrast by raising or lowering the value in this field. Rotate image - The image can be rotated to the correct orientation. Select the appropriate value from the drop-down list. Video Input Offset Adjustments - Entering values in these fields changes the horizontal and vertical synchronization for the image. This can be used to eliminate any black border surrounding the image.
AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config Live View Config Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile that is to be used for the Live View page. Listed are the standard stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video > Stream Profiles. See the online help files on this page for more information. Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for your browser.
AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser. The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder included with AMC. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer. Check the Enable recording button to enable recording from the Live View page.
AXIS Q7406 - Live View Config Output Buttons The output buttons are used to manually activate the output from the Live View page, for example, switching a light on and off.
AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event or Event Type in the camera triggers actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters that defines the actions. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images. This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events occur.
AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Example: If somebody passes in front of a camera and an event has been configured to detect and respond to motion, the camera can record and saves images to an FTP server, and can send a notification e-mail to an e-mail address. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments.
AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enables the upload of video images for a fixed length of time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours, or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate. The frame rate will be the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow connection.
AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured.
AXIS Q7406 - Event Configuration Object Size History Sensitivity Low level Even very small objects An object that appears in the region Only very bright objects on a dark trigger motion detec- will trigger motion detection for only background trigger motion detection tion a very short period Default value Low High High Examples: • • • Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high.
AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom Pan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devices AXIS Q7406 supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list of supported devices, and to obtain the correct driver. Follow the instructions below to install a PTZ device: 1. Using an appropriate cable, connect the device to your selected port (RS-422 or RS-485). These ports are available via the I/O terminal connector. See pages 60 and 62 for more information. 2.
AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ configuration Once PTZ has been installed for the AXIS Q7406, PTZ Configuration now appears in the menu to the left along with the following sub menus Preset positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view than can be used to quickly move the camera to a specific location. From Preset Position Setup, use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera to the required position. When satisfied with the camera's position, enter a descriptive name.
AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom Advanced Device Settings - The device settings window is for driver specific settings, so the appearance of this window can vary depending on the driver installed. Options that can be configured include: Driver Specific Settings for Video Source 1, Mechanical Limits for Moving Video Source 1, Light Control for Video Source 1, and Extended Driver Specific Settings for Video Source 1.
AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom 1. Administrators - An administrator takes over PTZ control regardless of who is first in queue. The administrator will be removed from the queue 60 seconds after their last PTZ control command. 2. Event - The AXIS Q7406 can be set up to take control of the queue and move to a specific position for 20 seconds when triggered by an alarm. The event will immediately be placed first in the queue, except when an administrator is in control.
AXIS Q7406 - Pan Tilt Zoom Clicking on the bars themselves or on the arrows at the end of the bars moves the camera to a new position. The type of movement and the location of this new position depends on the type of PTZ driver. When controlling the camera using a relative PTZ driver (see the bars in the illustration above) the new position is relative to the previous position, for example, left of, below, or above. Clicking the bar further from the center results in a larger movement.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): Viewer Operator Administrator Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options In a 802.1X enabled network switch, clients equipped with the correct software can be authenticated and allowed or denied network access at the Ethernet level. Clients and servers in an 802.1X network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options Client certificate/private key - AXIS Q7406 must also authenticate itself, using a client certificate and a private key. Provide the path to the certificate in the first field, or use the Browse... button to locate it. Then click the Upload button. To remove a certificate, click the Remove button. Alternatively, it may be possible to upload the certificate and key in one combined file, (e.g. a PFX file or PEM file). Provide the path to the file, or use the Browse...
AXIS Q7406 - System Options Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options Use the following NTP server address - to create manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server. Host Name Configuration - The video encoders can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. For more information, please see Security, on page 27.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options FTP - The FTP server running in the video encoders enables the upload of new firmware, and user applications. Check the box to enable the service. RTSP - The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an H.264 stream. Check the box to enable the server and enter the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Note that H.264 video streams will not be available if this service is not enabled. SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options UPnP™ The video encoder includes support for UPnP™. UPnP™ is enabled by default, and the video encoder then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. RTP/H.264 These settings are the port range, IP address, port number (video), and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams.
AXIS Q7406 - System Options System Log - Provides information about system events. Access Log - The Access Log may be used for various purposes: • • • Security - Tracking all access to your the camera. The access log lists the IP addresses, users and networking protocols used to access the camera. Simple web attraction tracker. System analysis and trouble shooting. Server Report - Provides information about the server status and should always be included when requesting support.
AXIS Q7406 - Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Resetting to the Factory Default Settings This will reset all the parameters, in all 6 units (including all six IP addresses), to the factory default settings. 1. Press both the Reset button and Control button. 2. Release the Reset button and hold the Control button. 3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Power indicator turns green and the six Status indicators turn amber (this may take up to 15 seconds). 4. Release the Control button.
AXIS Q7406 - Unit connectors Unit connectors DIP Switches - Each video input has a corresponding line termination DIP switch. Axis blade video encoders are supplied with the line termination enabled for each input; that is, with the DIP switches set to ON (up position). To connect the video input in parallel with other equipment, disable the input termination by setting the corresponding DIP switch to OFF (down position). Failure to do so may affect the image quality negatively.
AXIS Q7406 - Unit connectors Pin assignments for the I/O Connector of the AXIS Q7900 Rack Pin Function Description 1 Channel 1, Configurable I/O 1 2 Channel 2, Configurable I/O 1 Digital input - Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate.
AXIS Q7406 - Unit connectors Pin assignments for the RS-485 Connector of the AXIS Q7900 Rack Pin AXIS Q7406 1 Channel 1, RS485A 2 Channel 1, RS485B 3 Channel 2, RS485A 4 Channel 2, RS485B 5 Channel 3, RS485A 6 Channel 3, RS485B 7 Channel 4, RS485A 8 Channel 4, RS485B 9 Channel 5, RS485A 10 Channel 5, RS485B 11 Channel 6, RS485A 12 Channel 6, RS485B Note: For RS-485 unit connector information for the AXIS Q7406 see Unit connectors, on page 36.
AXIS Q7406 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the video encoders. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your encoder can be seen on the page Setup > Basic Setup or under About.
AXIS Q7406 - Troubleshooting If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the encoder up and running again, please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems by providing the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support > Support Overview.
AXIS Q7406 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the encoder. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide.
AXIS Q7406 - Troubleshooting Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer. Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also the online help. Check in the AMC control panel applet (H.264 tab) that video processing is not set to Decode only I frames. Lower the image resolution. Why do I not get 30 frames per second? See the section.
AXIS Q7406 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Video compression • H.264 • Motion JPEG Resolutions • 176x120 to 720x576 Frame rate H.264 • 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) fps in all resolutions Frame rate Motion JPEG • 30/25 (NTSC/PAL) fps in all resolutions Video streaming • Multi-stream H.264 and Motion JPEG • Controllable frame rate and bandwidth • VBR/CBR H.
AXIS Q7406 - Technical Specifications Item Specification Connectors • 6 analog composite video BNC input, NTSC/PAL auto-sensing • 1000BaseT Ethernet • Terminal block for up to 12 configurable external inputs/outputs and up to 6 RS-485 half duplex, depending on the rack • Connectors, terminal block Operating conditions • 0-45 °C (32-113 °F) • Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing) Approvals • EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, • EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class
AXIS Q7406 - Glossary Glossary G.726 - Frequently used speech-compression algorithm in telecommunications due to its high perceived speech quality and low resource requirements. Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier. H.264 - Also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compression standard for digital video. H.264 offers higher video resolution than Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 at the same bit rate and bandwidth, or the same quality video at a lower bit rate.
AXIS Q7406 - Glossary RTP- Real-Time Transfer Protocol. A transfer protocol designed for the delivery of live content, e.g. MPEG-4. RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) - RTSP is a control protocol, and a starting point for negotiating transports such as RTP, multicast and Unicast, and for negotiating codecs. RTSP can be considered a “remote control” for controlling the media stream delivered by a media server. RTSP servers typically use RTP as the protocol for the actual transport of audio/video data.
AXIS Q7406 - Index Index A Action 17 Action Buttons 8, 15 Active/Inactive 16 Administrator 11 Alarm 20 AMC 5 ARP/Ping 30 B I I/O Ports 33 Installing PTZ devices 22 IP Address Filtering 27 L Live View Config 14 Logs & Reports 33 M Motion Detection 20 N Bit Rate 12 Bonjour 5 Buffer Size 18 Buffers 18 NAT traversal 6, 31 Network Settings 29 NTP Server 29 C Output Buttons 16 CGI links 26 Click-in-image 26 D Date & Time 29 Default Viewer 14 DNS Configuration 30 DNS Server 30 Domain Name 30 E E
AXIS Q7406 - Index T TCP Server 17 TCP/IP Settings 29 Time Mode 29 Triggered Event 17 Troubleshooting 39 U Upgrade Server 33 UPnP 31, 33 Users 27 V Video Stream 11 Video streams 9 48
