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Q24M Camera Manual: INTRODUCTION
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General MOBOTIX Camera Functions1.3
Like all other MOBOTIX cameras, the Q24M models include a range of (software) func-
tions, such as video motion detection, long-term recording, alarm messaging and video
IP telephony, to name but a few. Unlike in camera systems from other manufacturers,
buying and installing additional software on the computer is unnecessary. Instead of
using a web browser, you can also download the free MxControlCenter software from
the MOBOTIX website, which allows quick displaying of multiple cameras on one monitor,
alarm switching with audio or an easy event search.
vPTZ: Virtual Pan/Tilt/Zoom Features
While MxControlCenter has provided virtual PTZ features for some time now, these features
are now available directly via MOBOTIX camera. This means that you can continuously
zoom into or out of the live image using either the mouse wheel or a joystick. When storing
images or video sequences, you can choose to store either the visible image area of the
live image or the full sensor image (full image storage). This also allows you to examine
parts of an image or video that had not been visible in the live image section on display
at the time of the recording.
Automatic Image Correction
Another problem familiar from the field of photography are the distortions that result from
using wide-angle lenses. Straight lines near the image borders are bent outwards. The
integrated distortion correction features of the camera (and of MxControlCenter) allow
correcting the curve of various lenses using software algorithms.
HiRes Live Video With Up To 30 fps, Including Audio
MOBOTIX cameras deliver smooth live video with lip-synchronous audio, yet they keep
network load to a minimum. Some analog systems may also be able to do this, but the
recording quality is much higher with MOBOTIX since the cameras efficiently store the
high, live image resolution and frame rate without compromising image quality. MOBOTIX
technology thus provides for continuous recording of simultaneous video from 30 cameras
at 30 frames per second each, including audio, all on one standard PC.
Low Bandwidth Requirements
MOBOTIX' patent pending MOBOTIX streaming format MxPEG allows fast live video
with audio at extremely low network load (1 to 2 Mbps), even for high-resolution images.
Since the MOBOTIX camera itself detects movements in the image (and not the computer),
video sequences are only transmitted if movements occur.
Voice Over IP
Moreover, MxPEG provides for lip-synchronous live audio and two-way communication
between the camera and a computer. Room surveillance is possible using a browser
(Internet Explorer), MxControlCenter or MxEasy. Customized alarm notification on your
Camera vPTZ functions
may be controlled with
a mouse or joystick
Using a joystick: Internet
Explorer with activated
MxPEG ActiveX plug-in,
MxControlCenter or
MxEasy required
MxControlCenter and
MxEasy can be down-
loaded free-of-charge
at www.mobotix.com