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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder User Manual
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Table of Contents Get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find the device on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webpage overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder 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, see the document How to assign an IP address and access your device on the device page at axis.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Get started Secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Get started 6 Settings toggle 7 Settings tabs 5
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup Setup Adjust the image To learn more about different image settings, see Image quality on page 12. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera. . 1. Go to Settings > System > Orientation and click 2. Adjust the camera mechanically until the position of the reference area or object, is aligned with the leveling guide.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr Monitor long and narrow areas Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. 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 rotate the view automatically, log in to the webpage and go to Settings > System > Orientation. 3. Click . 4.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects motion This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects motion: Make sure the AXIS Video Motion Detection application is running: 1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection. 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.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup 5. Select a video channel. 6. Enter the Device id and select Device type from the drop down-list. To decide which device type to use, see the documentation supplied with the PTZ driver. 7. Go to the PTZ tab and check that the PTZ settings are available. Create a guard tour with preset positions A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time. 1.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup Set up network storage To store recordings on the network, you need to set up network storage: 1. Go to Settings > System > Storage. 2. Click Setup under Network storage. 3. Enter the IP address of the host server. 4. Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. 5. Move the switch if the share requires a login, and enter username and password. 6. Click Connect.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Setup 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, under Application, select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD). 4. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active. 5. Select an existing stream profile or create a new one. 6. Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds. 7. Set the postbuffer time to 60 seconds. 8. In the list of storage options, select SD card. 9.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Learn more Learn more Image quality Privacy masks A privacy mask is a user-defined area that covers a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear either as blocks of solid color or with a mosaic pattern. You’ll see the privacy mask on all snapshots, recorded video, and live streams. You can use the VAPIX® application programming interface (API) to turn off the privacy masks.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Learn more H.265 or MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC Note H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. How do Image, Stream, and Stream profile settings relate to each other? The Image tab contains camera settings that affect all video streams from the product.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support 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.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Troubleshooting Upgrade the firmware Important Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (provided that the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB. 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.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Troubleshooting The device cannot be accessed from a browser Cannot log in When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when attempting to log in. You may need to manually type http or https in the browser’s address field. If the password for the user root is lost, the device must be reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 14.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Troubleshooting • Heavy usage of event settings affects the product’s CPU load which in turn affects the frame rate. • Using HTTPS may reduce frame rate, in particular if streaming Motion JPEG. • Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Specifications Specifications To find the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to the product page at axis.com and locate Support & Documentation. Product overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network connector (PoE) Power connector Control button SD card slot (microSD) RS-485/RS-422 connector 4x BNC connectors LED indicators Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation. Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder Specifications Network LED Indication Green Steady for connection to a 1 Gbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Amber Steady for connection to a 10/100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Unlit No network connection. 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.
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AXIS M7104 Video Encoder 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.