User`s manual

AXIS Q7404 - Pan Tilt Zoom

Pan Tilt Zoom

Installing PTZ devices

AXIS Q7404 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 the serial port (RS-485 or RS-422). See page 41 for more

information.

2. Go to Setup > System Options > Ports & Devices > COM Port > Port mode and then select port RS-485 2 wire,

RS-485 4 wire, or RS-422 2/4 wire.

3. Select Pan Tilt Zoom from the Usage drop-down list. Click Apply.

4. Under PTZ Driver Management, click Upload to install a PTZ driver. A new window is opened. Click Browse and

locate the driver in the file system. Click Upload.

5. Optionally, click Port Options to modify the port settings. The default values correspond to the values specified by

the PTZ driver.

6. Under Video Source Configuration, select the video source and click Apply. Select the device type from the drop

down menu.

7. Optionally, click Specify advanced device settings here to make further settings.

For more information please see the online help .

Note:

Advanced users and application developers can also use the VAPIX

® Application Programming Interface for generic

control of PTZ devices using CGI commands or a TCP/IP client. Please refer to the Developer’s pages at Axis website