Axis ACE - User Manual

AXIS Camera Explorer - ACE
User’s Guide
Contents
Licensing Information
What is ACE and What Can it Do?
Installing ACE
Adding a Camera
Adding an Album
Adding a Quad View Object
Camera Switching
Recording a Movie
Saving a Snapshot
Working with Movies
Creating an AVI-movie
Live Video Sites
Other Settings and Functions
Licensing Information
ACE is provided as licensed software. The installation procedure will give you the opportunity to
enter a valid license code during installation. If you choose not to enter your license code during
installation, ACE will then function as a time-limited demo for 14 days only, after which it will be
disabled. You must then enter a valid license code to continue using the program. Please contact
your Axis dealer for a license code if you do not already possess one.
It is, of course, also possible to enter a valid license code at any time during the 14-day trial period.
You can do this from the menu item Help – About.
What is ACE and What Can it Do?
ACE (AXIS Camera Explorer) is an add-on component for Windows that provides quick and easy
access to Axis Network Cameras and the images they produce. The program uses Windows
Explorer as its interface and all viewing operations and settings are made here.
ACE provides simple, but effective functions for viewing live feeds, snapshots and movies from
your network camera. You can also perform simple edits on your movies and create AVI-files for
distribution.

Axis ACE Specifications

General

Brand	Axis
Model	ACE
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

Licensing Information

What is ACE and What Can it Do?

Installing ACE

Before You Start

Prerequisite step before installing ACE, focusing on camera IP-address setup.

Installation

Steps for running the setup file and restarting the computer.

Check the Installation

Verifying successful installation by checking for new icons in Windows Explorer.

Adding a Camera

Add Camera Options

Describes the options available after clicking the "Add" button in Explorer.

Host Name Configuration

Inputting the IP address or DNS name of the camera/video server.

Camera Settings Configuration

Configuring camera details like host, type, HTTP port, and resolution.

Manual Camera Identification and Renaming

Manually providing camera details and renaming the camera for Windows Explorer.

Adding an Album

Album Creation Process

Steps for creating an album, specifying a folder, and naming it.

Adding a Quad View Object

Camera Selection for Quad View

Selecting cameras for simultaneous viewing in a quad view.

Quad View Camera Credentials

Specifying user name and password for camera access in Quad View.

Quad View Options and Settings

Managing Quad View display settings like frame rate, image size, and properties.

Camera Switching

Camera Selection and Display Time

Selecting cameras and setting display time for camera switching.

Camera Switching Credentials

Specifying user name and password for camera access in Camera Switching.

Recording a Movie

Movie Recording Configuration

Configuring recording settings like save location, frame rate, and duration.

Saving a Snapshot

Working with Movies

Movie File Manipulation

Splitting movie files into images and combining images into new movie sequences.

Creating an AVI-movie

Converting ACE movie sequences into AVI format for wider compatibility.

Live Video Sites

Other Settings and Functions

Desktop Shortcuts

Creating quick access shortcuts for cameras and albums on the desktop.

Explorer Right-click Menu

Explains options available via the right-click context menu in Explorer.

Full Screen View

Viewing camera images or live feeds in full-screen mode.

Online Help

Accessing the user guide and help documentation within the application.

Image Size Adjustment

Adjusting image display to fit the window or retain original size.

Pan;Tilt;Zoom (PTZ) Control

PTZ Control Operations

Using the mouse to perform centering, home, and zoom operations on PTZ cameras.