AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera User Manual
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Table of Contents Get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find the device on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webpage overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional settings . . . . . . . . .
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ 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 Q6078-E PTZ Camera Get started To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10098905 Support tip: Password security confirmation check 1. Type a password. Follow the instructions about secure passwords. See Secure passwords on page 4 . 2. Retype the password to confirm the spelling. 3. Click Create login. The password has now been configured.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ 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 5
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Get started 7 Settings tabs 6
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ 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 18. Adjust the focus faster with focus recall areas To save the focus settings at a specific pan/tilt range, add a focus recall area. Each time the camera moves into that area it recalls the previously saved focus.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings Note If you set the shift to night mode to occur when it’s brighter, the image remains sharper as there will be less low-light noise. If you set the shift to occur when it’s darker, the image colors are maintained for longer, but there will be more image blur due to low-light noise.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings 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. To set the amount of WDR, select Low, Medium or High from the WDR level list. 4. 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.com/web-articles/wdr.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#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 Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10103832 How to show text overlay when the camera detects motion Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection 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.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings 4. Choose appearance, text size, and alignment. 5. The current pan and tilt positions show up in the live view image and in the recording. Adjust the camera view (PTZ) To learn more about different pan, tilt, and zoom settings, see Pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) on page 20. Limit the pan, tilt, and zoom movements If there are parts of the scene that you don’t want the camera to reach, you can limit the pan, tilt, and zoom movements.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings 1. Go to live view and select H.264. 2. Go to Settings > Stream. 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.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings 2. Select the Condition that must be met to trigger the action. If you specify more than one condition for the rule, all of the conditions must be met to trigger the action. 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.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10101129 Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection 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. If you need help, see the user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings 3. In the list of conditions, under Application, select the motion detection profile. 4. In the list of actions, under Preset positions, select Go to preset position. 5. Select a Video channel. 6. Select the Preset position. 7. To make the camera wait a while before it returns to the home position, select Home timeout, and set a time. 8. Click Save.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Additional settings Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10106687 How to send an email notification if someone spray paint the lens 1. Go to Settings > System > Detectors. 2. Turn on Trigger on dark images. This will trigger an alarm if the lens is sprayed, covered, or rendered severely out of focus. 3. Set a duration for Trigger after.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Learn more Learn more Cleaning recommendations If the device gets grease stains or becomes heavily soiled, you can clean it with mild, solvent-free soap or detergent. 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. Clean the device with a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent and lukewarm water. 3. Wipe carefully with a dry cloth.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Learn more 1 Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer timescale. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes. You are more likely to get better image quality when needed when using the average bitrate option.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Learn more kbit/s 1 2 s 1 2 Target bitrate Actual average bitrate 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 Q6078-E PTZ Camera Learn more Streaming and storage Video compression formats Decide which compression method to use based on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. The available options are: Motion JPEG Motion JPEG, or MJPEG, is a digital video sequence that is made up of a series of individual JPEG images. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Learn more To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10001688 How to download and install an application To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/68579#t10001688 How to activate an application licence code on a device Autotracking With autotracking, the camera automatically zooms in on and tracks moving objects, for example a vehicle or a person.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ 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. Press and hold the control button and the power button for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator flashes amber. See Product overview on page 27. 2.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Troubleshooting Important Make sure the cover is attached during upgrade to avoid installation failure. 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.
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ 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 Q6078-E PTZ 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 Q6078-E PTZ Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hook for safety wire Network connector (High PoE) Ground screw Unit holder (3x) Control button Status LED indicator Part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) Power button Heater Dome SD card slot 27
AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera Specifications LED indicators Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation. Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed. Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade or reset to factory default. Amber/Red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost. SD card slot NOTICE TICE NO • Risk of damage to SD card.
User Manual AXIS Q6078-E PTZ Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Ver. M1.4 Date: May 2021 Part No.
