Axis 0942-001 User Manual

AXIS Q6055-C PTZ Network CameraHow to access the productHow to set the root passwordTo access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure RootPassword dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the first time.To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPScertificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. TheHTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 49.The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must bereset to the factory default settings. See How to reset to factory default settings on page 60.To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the dialog.To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:1. Click Use HTTPS.A temporary certificate (valid for one year) is created, enabling encryption of all traffic to and from the product, and thepassword can now be set securely.2. Enter a password and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling.3. Click OK. The password has now been configured.About the live view windowThe controls and layout of the live view window may have been customized to meet specific installation requirements and userpreferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own live viewwindow. The following provides an overview of each available control.About the controls in the live view windowClick the View size buttons to show the image in full size (right button) or to scale down the image tofit the browser window (left button).Select a stream profile for the live view window from the Stream Profile drop-down list. For informationabout how to configure stream profiles, see page 21.Click Pulse to activate the product’s output port for a defined period of time. For information about howto enable and configure output buttons, see page 27. The output button name may differ depending onthe name entered in the I/O Ports configuration.Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually activate and inactive the product’s output port. Forinformation about how to enable and configure output buttons, see page 27.Use the Manual Trigger button to trigger an action rule from the live view window. For informationabout how to configure and enable the button, see About the manual trigger on page 13.12