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AXIS M7116 Video Encoder

Additional settings

Additional settings

Set video input

To use the video encoder, the video inputs for the connected cameras (channels) must be set. When you log in to your device for
the first time, the automatically detected video inputs for the cameras are set to

Automatic

. If you need to change the video

inputs, you can do it manually:

1. Select

Manual

and set the video input settings for each channel you want to change.

2. Click

Next

to verify your settings and to restart the device.

Note

The device will only restart if you have made any changes to the video input settings.

If you need to change the video inputs for the connected cameras after setting up the device:

1. Go to

Settings

>

System

>

Video input

.

2. Select

Manual

and set the video input settings for each channel you want to change.

3. Click

Apply and restart

.

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 14

.

Level the camera

To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an 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 the object is aligned with the leveling guide.

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.

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Summary of Contents for M7116

Page 1: ...AXIS M7116 Video Encoder User Manual...

Page 2: ...Set up rules and alerts 12 Learn more 14 Image quality 14 Pan tilt and zoom PTZ 14 Streaming and storage 14 Applications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Reset to factory default settings 16 Firmware options 16...

Page 3: ...he IP address or host name of the Axis device If you do not know the IP address use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network 2 Enter the username and password If you ac...

Page 4: ...ds 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...

Page 5: ...AXIS M7116 Video Encoder Get started Webpage overview 1 Live view control bar 2 Live view 3 Product name 4 User information color themes and help 5 Video control bar 6 Settings toggle 5...

Page 6: ...AXIS M7116 Video Encoder Get started 7 Settings tabs 6...

Page 7: ...ameras after setting up the device 1 Go to Settings System Video input 2 Select Manual and set the video input settings for each channel you want to change 3 Click Apply and restart Adjust the image T...

Page 8: ...privacy masks to hide parts of the image To watch this video go to the web version of this document www axis com products online manual 45133 t10106902 How to create a privacy mask 1 Go to Settings Pr...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...lect driver to use and select PTZ driver from the drop down list 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 th...

Page 11: ...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 manageme...

Page 12: ...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 condit...

Page 13: ...roducts online manual 45133 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...

Page 14: ...nds 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 JPE...

Page 15: ...in the Stream tab it doesn t affect ongoing streams but it will take effect when you start a new stream The Stream profiles settings override the settings from the Stream tab If you request a stream w...

Page 16: ...ther the active track or the long term support LTS tracks Being on the active track means continuously getting access to all the latest product features while the LTS tracks provide a fixed platform w...

Page 17: ...puter available free of charge at axis com support firmware 2 Log in to the product as an administrator 3 Go to Settings System Maintenance Follow the instructions on the page When the upgrade has fin...

Page 18: ...the name has been configured If required a static IP address can be assigned manually For instructions go to axis com support The device is accessible locally but not externally To access the device e...

Page 19: ...ever possible to maintain a high frame rate Stream profiles can be used to ensure that streams are identical Accessing Motion JPEG and H 264 video streams simultaneously affects both frame rate and ba...

Page 20: ...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 connecti...

Page 21: ...NC connector Connect a 75 Ohm coaxial video cable the recommended maximum length is 250 m 800 ft Note 75 Ohm video termination can be enabled disabled for the video input through the product s webpage...

Page 22: ...wire RS422 simplex Four wire RS422 full duplex point to point communication Function Pin Notes RS485 RS422 TX A 1 RS485 RS422 TX B 2 TX For full duplex RS485 RS422 RS485 RS422 RX TX A 3 RS485 RS422 R...

Page 23: ...User Manual Ver M1 9 AXIS M7116 Video Encoder Date April 2021 Axis Communications AB 2021 Part No T10156403...

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