AXIS M3044-WV Network Camera
User Manual
About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M3044-WV
Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable to rmware 6.15 and
later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on
your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when
using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems
may also be useful when developing shell scripts and applications. Later
versions of this document will be posted at www.axis.com. See also the
product’s online help, available through the web-based interface.
Legal considerations
Video surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary from country to
country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product
for surveillance purposes.
This product includes the following licences:
• one (1) H.264 decoder license
To purchase further licenses, contact your reseller.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please
inform your local Axis ofce of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis
Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the
product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB
makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained
within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance
or use of this material. This product is only to be used for its intended
purpose.
Intellectual property rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied
in the product described in this document. In particular, and without
limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of
the patents listed at axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional
patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the menu item
“About” in the product’s user interface for more information.
This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer,
Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see
opensource.apple.com/apsl). The source code is available from
developer.apple.com/bonjour/
Equipment modications
This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the
instructions given in the user documentation. This equipment contains
no user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment changes or
modications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certications
and approvals.
Trademark acknowledgements
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS and VAPIX are registered trademarks or
trademark applications of Axis AB in various jurisdictions. All other
company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Apple, Boa, Apache, Bonjour, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux,
Microsoft, Mozilla, Real, SMPTE, QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, Windows
Vista and WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its afliates. The UPnP Word
Mark and UPnP Logo are trademarks of Open Connectivity Foundation,
Inc. in the United States or other countries.
SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C,
LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Also, miniSD, microSD,
miniSDHC, microSDHC, microSDXC are all trademarks or registered
trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
WPA, WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Regulatory information
Europe
This product is intended for indoor use only.
This product complies with the applicable CE marking directives and
harmonized standards:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU. See
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
• Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. See Radio
transmission on page 3 .
• Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2014/35/EU. See Safety on page 3 .
• Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU.
See Disposal and recycling on page 3 .
A copy of the original declaration of conformity may be obtained from
Axis Communications AB. See Contact information on page 4 .
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This equipment has been designed and tested to fulll applicable
standards for:
• Radio frequency emission when installed according to the
instructions and used in its intended environment.
• Immunity to electrical and electromagnetic phenomena when
installed according to the instructions and used in its intended
environment.
USA
This equipment has been tested using a shielded network cable (STP)
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP)
that is properly grounded.
Canada
This digital apparatus complies with CAN ICES-3 (Class B). The product
shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is
properly grounded. Cet appareil numérique est conforme à la norme
CAN NMB-3 (classe B). Le produit doit être connecté à l'aide d'un câble
réseau blindé (STP) qui est correctement mis à la terre.
Europe
This digital equipment fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of EN 55032. The product shall be
connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is properly
grounded.
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of AS/NZS CISPR 22. The product shall
be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) that is properly
grounded.
Japan
この装置は、クラスB情報技術装置です。この装置は、家
庭環境で使⽤することを⽬的としていますが、この装置が
ラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使⽤されると、受
信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って
正しい取り扱いをして下さい。本製品は、シールドネット
ワークケーブル(STP)を使⽤して接続してください。また
適切に接地してください。
Korea
이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에
서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수
있습니다. 적절히 접지된 STP (shielded twisted pair) 케이
블을 사용하여 제품을 연결 하십시오.
Radio transmission
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modication is made.
USA
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in) between the user
and the device.
Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This product complies with IC radiation exposure limits for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment shall be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in) between the
user and the device. This device for operation in the frequency band
5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Ce produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations IC pour
un environnement non contrôlé. L’équipement doit être installé et
fonctionné à une distance minimum de 20 cm (7,9 po) entre l’utilisateur
et le dispositif. Dans la bande de fréquences de 5 150 à 5 250 MHz,
cet appareil doit uniquement être utilisé à l’intérieur an de réduire le
risque de brouillage préjudiciable de systèmes de service mobile par
satellite se trouvant dans le même canal.
Europe
Hereby, Axis Communications AB declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2014/53/EC.
FR
Par la présente Axis Communications AB déclare que l’appareil
ce produit est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 2014/53/CE.
DE
Hiermit erklärt Axis Communications AB, dass sich dieses Produkt in
Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den
anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 2014/53/EG bendet.
IT
Con la presente Axis Communications AB dichiara che questo prodotto
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti
stabilite dalla direttiva 2014/53/CE.
ES
Por medio de la presente Axis Communications AB declara que el este
producto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 2014/53/CE.
FI
Axis Communications AB vakuuttaa täten että tämä tuote tyyppinen
laite on direktiivin 2014/53/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
NL
Hierbij verklaart Axis Communications AB dat het toestel in
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
bepalingen van richtlijn 2014/53/EG.
SV
Härmed intygar Axis Communications AB att denna produkt står
i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 2014/53/EG.
DA
Undertegnede Axis Communications AB erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
2014/53/EF.
PT
Axis Communications AB declara que este produto está conforme com
os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 2014/53/CE.
EL
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Axis Communications AB ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ
αυτό το προϊόν ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ
ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/53/EK.
This equipment can be used in the following countries:
AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT,
LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR, UK
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fullls the requirements of the Radio
Communications Standard AS/NZS 4268.
Taiwan
【低功率警語】(主要針對BT/WIFI) BT/Wi-Fi Statement第⼗⼆條
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，⾮經許可，公司、商號或
使⽤者均不得擅⾃變更頻率、加⼤功率或變更原設計之特性及
功能。第⼗四條低功率射頻電機之使⽤不得影響⾶航安全及
⼲擾合法通信；經發現有⼲擾現象時，應⽴即停⽤，並改善⾄
無⼲擾時⽅得繼續使⽤。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作
業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或⼯業、科
學及醫療⽤電波輻射性電機設備之⼲擾。
(1)應避免影響附近雷達系統之操作
(2)⾼增益指向性天線只得應⽤於固定式點對點系統
Japan
本製品は、特定無線設備の技術基準適合証明を受けてい
ます。
Brazil
Este produto está homologado pela ANATEL, de acordo com os
procedimentos regulamentados pela Resolução 242/2000 e atende
aos requisitos técnicos aplicados.
Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito
a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do
mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em
caráter primário.
Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL www.anatel.gov.br
Mexico
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
1. Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia
perjudicial.
2. Este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia.
Incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
Safety
This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, Safety of Information
Technology Equipment.
If its connecting cables are routed outdoors, the product shall be
grounded either through a shielded network cable (STP) or other
appropriate method.
The power supply used with this product shall fulll one of the
following requirements:
• Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) according to clause 2.2 of
IEC/UL 60950-1 and Limited Power Source (LPS) according to
clause 2.5 of IEC/UL 60950-1 or CEC/NEC Class 2 source of supply
as dened in the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 and National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
• Class 1 electrical energy source (ES1) and Class 2 power source
(PS2) rated output power limited to ≤100 W according to
IEC/UL 62368-1
Disposal and recycling
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, dispose of
it according to local laws and regulations. For information about
your nearest designated collection point, contact your local authority
responsible for waste disposal. In accordance with local legislation,
penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste.
Europe
This symbol means that the product shall not be disposed of
together with household or commercial waste. Directive 2012/19/EU
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is applicable in
the European Union member states. To prevent potential harm to
human health and the environment, the product must be disposed
of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For
information about your nearest designated collection point, contact
your local authority responsible for waste disposal. Businesses should
contact the product supplier for information about how to dispose
of this product correctly.
This product complies with the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on
the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (RoHS).
China
This product complies with the requirements of SJ/T 11364-2014,
Marking for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic products.
有毒有害物质或元素
部
件
名
称
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价
铬
(Cr(VI)
)
多溴
联苯
(PBB)
多溴
二苯
醚
(PBDE)
电
气
实
装
部
分
X
0 0 0 0 0
0: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在
GB/T 26572标准规定的限量要求以下。
X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含
量超出GB/T 26572标准规定的限量要求。
Contact information
Axis Communications AB
Emdalavägen 14
223 69 Lund
Sweden
Tel: +46 46 272 18 00
Fax: +46 46 13 61 30
axis.com
Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis
reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your
reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to
ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and software updates
• nd answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database, search
by product, category, or phrase
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private
support area
• chat with Axis support staff
• visit Axis Support at axis.com/support
Warranty information
For information about Axis’ product warranty and thereto related
information, go to axis.com/warranty
Learn more!
Visit Axis learning center axis.com/academy for useful trainings,
webinars, tutorials and guides.
AXIS M3044-WV Network Camera
Table of Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hazard levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other message levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
How to access the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to access the product from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to access the product from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to set the root password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Power Line Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About the live view window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About media streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About H.264 format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About MJPEG format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About AXIS Media Control (AMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Alternative methods of accessing the video stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
How to set up the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to perform a basic setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to set up video streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
About stream proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About ONVIF media proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
View Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About privacy masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
How to congure the live view window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About preset positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About guard tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Camera Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About motion detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About application licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
How to upload and start an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
AXIS Video Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Start and Stop the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Congure Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Application in an Action Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
About events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How to set up action rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
How to add recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
How to create schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
How to set up recurrences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
About recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to nd recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to play recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to export a video clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
About continuous recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
About languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About system options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to reset to factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How to check the current rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
How to upgrade the rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Safety information
Safety information
Hazard levels
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to property.
Other message levels
Important
Indicates signicant information which is essential for the product to function correctly.
Note
Indicates useful information which helps in getting the most out of the product.
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Hardware overview
Hardware overview
For specications of the hardware components, see Specications on page 65.
1
Dome cover
2
Status LED
3
microSD card slot
4
WLAN pairing button (2)
5
Control button (1)
6
Network connector
7
Focus ring
8
Power connector
Connectors and Buttons
Network connector
RJ45 Ethernet connector.
Power connector
This microUSB type B connector is for power only. We recommend using Axis microUSB power supply.
SD card slot
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
• Risk of damage to SD card. Do not use sharp tools, metal objects, or excessive force when inserting or removing the
SD card. Use your ngers to insert and remove the card.
• Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the product is running. Unmount the SD card
from the product’s webpage before removal.
This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards (not included).
For SD card recommendations, see axis.com
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Hardware overview
Control button
For location of the control button, see .
The control button is used for:
• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 60.
• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 49. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3
seconds until the Status LED ashes green.
• Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 49. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
WLAN pairing button
The WLAN pairing button is used for connecting to an access point through push button conguration (PBC). To nd out more,
go to Wireless Settings on page 52.
LED Indicators
Note
• The Status LED can be congured to ash while an event is active.
• The Status LED can be congured to ash for identifying the unit. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance.
Status LED
Indication
Unlit
Connection and normal operation.
Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.
Flashes green during wireless network pairing.
Amber
Steady during startup. Flashes during rmware upgrade or reset to factory default.
Amber/Red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost.
Red Firmware upgrade failure.
Note
Amber is a combination of red and green, and can be perceived as either of these colors depending on viewing angle.
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How to access the product
How to access the product
To install the Axis product, see the Installation Guide supplied with the product.
The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. We recommend the following browsers:
• Internet Explorer
®
with Windows
®
• Safari
®
with OS X
®
• Chrome
TM
or Firefox
®
with other operating systems.
To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
The Axis product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license for viewing video streams. The license is automatically installed with AMC.
The administrator can disable the installation of the decoders to prevent installation of unlicensed copies.
Note
• QuickTime
TM
is also supported for viewing H.264 streams.
How to access the product from a browser
1. Start a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s address eld.
To access the product from a Mac computer (OS X), go to Safari, click on Bonjour and select the product from the
drop-down list.
If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the product on the network. For information about
how to discover and assign an IP address, see the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis
Support web at axis.com/support
Note
To show Bonjour as a browser bookmark, go to Safari > Preferences.
3. Enter your username and password. If this is the rst time the product is accessed, the root password must rst be
congured.
4. The product’s live view page opens in your browser.
How to access the product from the Internet
Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must
congure your network router to allow incoming data trafc to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically congure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options >
Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
For more information, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 50.
For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/support
See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net
How to set the root password
To access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Congure Root
Password dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the rst time.
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To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certicate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt trafc between web browsers and servers. The
HTTPS certicate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 46.
The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must be
reset 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 certicate (valid for one year) is created, enabling encryption of all trafc to and from the product, and the
password can now be set securely.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it to conrm the spelling.
3. Click OK. The password has now been congured.
Set Power Line Frequency
Power line frequency is set the rst time the Axis product is accessed and can only be changed from Plain Cong (see page 60)
or by resetting the product to factory default.
Select the power line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) used at the location of the Axis product. Selecting the wrong frequency may cause
image icker if the product is used in uorescent light environments.
When using 50 Hz, the maximum frame rate is limited to 25 fps.
Note
Power line frequency varies depending on geographic region. The Americas usually use 60 Hz, whereas most other parts of
the world use 50 Hz. Local variations could apply. Always check with the local authorities.
About the live view window
The controls and layout of the live view window may have been customized to meet specic installation requirements and user
preferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own live view
window. The following provides an overview of each available control.
About the controls in the live view window
Click the View size buttons to show the image in full size (right button) or to scale down the image to
t the browser window (left button).
Select a stream prole for the live view window from the Stream Prole drop-down list. For information
about how to congure stream proles, see page 19.
Use the Manual Trigger button to trigger an action rule from the live view window. For information
about how to congure and enable the button, see About the manual trigger on page 12.
Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. This button is primarily intended for use when
the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available. Enable this button from Live View Cong >
Action Buttons.
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How to access the product
About the manual trigger
The Manual Trigger is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. The manual trigger can for example be used to
validate actions during product installation and conguration.
To congure the manual trigger:
1. Go to Setup > Events.
2. Click Add to add a new action rule.
3. From the Trigger drop-down list, select Input Signal.
4. From the second drop-down list, select Manual Trigger.
5. Select the desired action and congure the other settings as required.
For more information about action rules, see About events on page 37.
To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page:
1. Go to Setup > Live View Cong.
2. Under Action Buttons, select Show manual trigger button.
About the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar
The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See About AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 14 for
more information. The toolbar displays the following buttons:
The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream.
The Stop button stops the media stream.
The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image.
Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will ll the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer
keyboard to cancel full screen view.
The Record button is used to record the current video stream on your computer. The location where the recording is saved
can be specied in the AMC Control Panel. Enable this button from Live View Cong > Viewer Settings.
PTZ Controls
Note
These controls are available if digital PTZ is enabled in the selected view area, see View Area on page 20.
Click the Emulate joystick mode button and click in the image to move the camera view in the direction of the
mouse pointer.
Click the Center mode button and click in the image to center the camera view on that position.
The center mode button could also be used to zoom in on a specic area. Click in the image and drag to draw a
rectangle surrounding the area to be magnied. To zoom out, rotate the mouse wheel.
To view a specic view area or preset position, select it from the Source list.
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How to access the product
Pan and Tilt bars – Use the arrows to pan and tilt the camera view, or click on a position on the bar to steer the camera view to
that position.
Zoom bar – Use the arrows to zoom in and out, or click on a position on the bar to zoom to that position.
The PTZ controls can be disabled under PTZ > Advanced > Controls, see About advanced PTZ settings on page 26.
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About media streams
About media streams
The Axis product provides several video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the
type you use.
The live view window in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream
proles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the live view window.
About H.264 format
H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video le by more than 80% compared with the Motion
JPEG format and as much as 50% more than the MPEG-4 standard. This means that much less network bandwidth and storage space
are required for a video le. Or seen another way, much higher video quality can be achieved for a given bit rate.
Deciding which combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of
your network. The available options in AXIS Media Control are:
Unicast RTP
This unicast method (RTP over UDP) is used
for live unicast video, especially when it is
important to have an up-to-date video stream,
even if some frames are dropped.
RTP over RTSP
This unicast method (RTP tunneled over RTSP)
is useful as it is relatively simple to congure
rewalls to allow RTSP trafc.
RTP over RTSP over HTTP
This unicast method can be used to traverse
rewalls. Firewalls are commonly congured to
allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to
be tunneled.
Unicasting is used for video-on-demand
transmission so that there is no video trafc
on the network until a client connects and
requests the stream.
Note that there are a maximum of 20
simultaneous unicast connections.
Multicast RTP
This method (RTP over UDP) should be used for live multicast video. The video stream is always
up-to-date, even if some frames are dropped.
Multicasting provides the most efcient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of
clients viewing simultaneously. A multicast cannot however, pass a network router unless the
router is congured to allow this. It is not possible to multicast over the Internet, for example.
Note also that all multicast viewers count as one unicast viewer in the maximum total of 20
simultaneous connections.
AXIS Media Control negotiates with the Axis product to determine the transport protocol to use. The order of priority, listed in the
AMC Control Panel, can be changed and the options disabled, to suit specic requirements.
Note
H.264 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed
copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
About MJPEG format
This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufcient
to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image quality and access to every image
contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the Axis product is to use the AXIS
Media Control in Internet Explorer in Windows.
About AXIS Media Control (AMC)
AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the Axis product.
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About media streams
The AMC Control Panel can be used to congure various video settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s Manual for more
information.
The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on rst use, after which it can be congured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu)
• Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
Alternative methods of accessing the video stream
You can also access video and images from the Axis product in the following ways:
• Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, Chrome or Firefox, for example). This option maintains an open HTTP
connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.
• Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter the path http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi
• Windows Media Player. This requires AXIS Media Control and the H.264 decoder to be installed. The following paths
can be used:
- Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
• QuickTime
TM
. The following paths can be used:
- rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
- rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp
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About media streams
Note
• <ip>= IP address
• The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later.
• QuickTime may add latency to the video stream.
• It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee
this.
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How to set up the product
How to set up the product
The Axis product can be congured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s setup pages, click Setup in
the top right-hand corner of the live view window.
• Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings.
• Operators have restricted access to settings, see Users on page 45
See also the online help
.
How to perform a basic setup
Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product:
1. Users. See page 45.
2. Wireless. See page 51.
3. TCP/IP. See page 48.
4. Date & Time. See page 47.
5. Video Stream. See page 18.
The Basic Setup menu can be disabled from System Options > Security > Users.
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About video settings
About video settings
It is possible to congure the following video features in your Axis product:
• Video stream. See page 18.
• Stream proles. See page 19.
• Camera settings. See page 19.
• View areas. See page 20.
• Overlay image. See page 21.
• Privacy mask. See page 22.
How to set up video streams
To set up the product’s video streams, go to Video > Video Stream.
The video stream settings are divided into the following tabs:
• Image. See page 18.
• H.264. See page 19.
• Zipstream. See page 19.
About the pixel counter
The pixel counter shows the number of pixels in an area of the image. The pixel counter is useful in situations where there is
a specic size requirement, for example in face recognition.
The pixel counter can be used:
• When setting up a video stream, see How to set up video streams on page 18. Under Preview, click Open and select the
Show pixel counter option to enable the rectangle in the image. Use the mouse to move and resize the rectangle, or enter
the number of pixels in the Width and Height elds and click Apply.
• When accessing the Live View page in Internet Explorer with AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Windows. Right-click in the
image and select Pixel counter. Use the mouse to move and resize the rectangle.
Image
The default image settings can be congured under Video > Video Stream. Select the Image tab.
The following settings are available:
• Resolution. Select the default resolution.
• Compression. The compression level affects the image quality, bandwidth and le size of saved images; the lower the
compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements and larger le sizes.
• Mirror image. If required, the image can be mirrored.
• Rotate image. If required, the image can be rotated.
• Maximum frame rate. To avoid bandwidth problems, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be Limited to a xed
amount. Alternatively, the frame rate can be set as Unlimited, which means the Axis product always delivers the highest
frame rate possible under the current conditions.
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About video settings
• Overlay settings. See About overlay text on page 21.
Click Save to apply the new settings.
About H.264
H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, is a video compression standard that provides high quality video streams at low bitrates.
An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image, whereas
P-frames only contain the differences from previous frames.
About Zipstream
Axis’ Zipstream Technology is a bitrate reduction technology optimized for video surveillance. Zipstream reduces the average bitrate
in the H.264 stream by removing unnecessary data, which makes it possible to stream higher resolutions, reduce storage cost
or keep recordings for a longer time.
To reduce the average bitrate, Zipstream reduces the bitrate in areas of the image that are less interesting from a video surveillance
perspective, for example the background. Image details that are important for forensic video analysis, for example faces and
license plates, are encoded with a higher bitrate.
Axis’ Zipstream Technology for H.264 conforms to the H.264 standard and is compatible with third-party clients and VMS solutions
that decode H.264 video.
About stream proles
A stream prole is a set of predened stream settings including resolution, compression, frame rate and overlay settings. Stream
proles can be used:
• When setting up recording using action rules. See About events on page 37.
• When setting up continuous recording. See About continuous recording on page 43.
• In the Live View page – select the stream prole from the Stream prole drop-down list.
To create a new prole or modify an existing prole, go to Setup > Video > Stream Proles.
To select a default stream prole for the Live View page, go to Setup > Live View Cong.
About ONVIF media proles
An ONVIF media prole consists of a set of congurations that can be used to change media stream settings. ONVIF media proles
can be used by a client to congure media stream properties.
The ONVIF Media Proles page lists all precongured proles. These proles are included in the product for quick setup. You can
add, modify or remove ONVIF media proles from this page.
About camera settings
The Video > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product.
About image appearance
To change Image Appearance go to the menus under Setup > Video > Camera Settings.
Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 produces maximum color saturation and the value 0
results in a black and white image.
The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image.
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About video settings
Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light
conditions. A lower setting reduces image noise, but the whole image will appear less sharp.
The Contrast changes the relative difference between light and dark. It can be adjusted using the slidebar.
About white balance
To change this setting go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings
White balance is used to make colors in the image appear the same regardless of the color temperature of the light source. The Axis
product can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, select the type of light
source from the drop-down list. For a description of each available setting, see the online help
.
Exposure Settings
Exposure is the amount of light the camera’s sensor captures for a scene. Too much light results in a washed out image and too
little light results in a dark image.
Congure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requirements in relation to lighting, frame rate and bandwidth
considerations.
Exposure value - Click in the bar to ne-tune the exposure.
Exposure control - Select a suitable option to control exposure.
For most scenes, the Automatic option will provide the best results. The shutter speed is automatically set to produce optimum
image quality.
Fluorescent lamps or other light sources can sometimes cause ickering in the image. To reduce icker in the image, select the Flicker
option that matches the power line frequency.
The Hold current option locks the current exposure settings.
View Area
A view area is a cropped part of the full view. Each view area is treated as a video source in Live View and has its own video
stream and PTZ settings.
When setting up a view area, it is recommended that the video stream resolution is the same size as or smaller than the view area
size. Setting the video stream resolution larger than the view area size implies digitally scaled up video after sensor capture,
requiring more bandwidth without adding image information.
To enable, go to Video > Camera Settings and select Enable View Areas.
To add a new view area:
1. Go to Video > View Area.
2. Click Add.
3. The new view area appears under Selected view area. Enter a descriptive name in the Name eld.
4. Select an Aspect ratio and a Video stream resolution.
5. A new view area covers the whole image. Use the mouse to move and resize the view area.
6. Select Enable PTZ to enable digital PTZ for the view area.
7. Click Save to save the settings.
To modify a view area, select the view area in the list and modify the settings as required. Click Save.
To remove a view area, select the view area and click Remove.
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About video settings
Note
The PTZ functionality is useful during installation of the Axis product. Use a view area to crop out a specic part of the
full view.
About overlays
Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp,
or during product installation and conguration.
About overlay text
An overlay text can include the current date and time, or a text string. When using a text string, so-called modiers can be used to
display, for example, the name of the current week or month.
You can choose between the following text overlay sizes:
Size
Text height Background height
Small
10 pixels 20 pixels
Medium 16 pixels 28 pixels
Large 21 pixels 36 pixels
It is also possible to display text when an action rule is triggered, see How to include overlay text in an action rule.
How to include overlay text
1. Go to Video > Video Stream and select the Image tab.
2. To include date and time, select Include date and Include time.
3. To include a text string, select Include text and enter the text in the eld. Modiers can be used, see File Naming &
Date/Time Formats in the online help
.
4. Select size, color, and placement of the text string.
5. Click Save.
To modify the date and time format, go to System Options > Date & Time. See Date & Time on page 47.
How to include overlay text in an action rule
Note
To display overlay text in multiple view areas, overlay text must be enabled in each view area.
1. Go to Video > Video Stream and select the Image tab.
2. Under Overlay Settings, select Include text.
3. Enter the modier #D. When the rule is triggered, #D is replaced by the text specied in the action rule.
Additional text in this eld will be displayed also when the action rule is not active.
4. Go to Events > Action Rules and create your action rule.
5. From the Actions list, select Overlay Text.
6. Enter the text to display in the Text eld.
7. Specify the Duration. The text can be displayed while the rule is active or for a xed number of seconds.
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About video settings
About overlay images
An overlay image is a static image superimposed over the video stream. The image, for example a company logo, is rst uploaded to
the Axis product and then used to provide extra information or to mask a part of the image.
Image specications:
• The uploaded image should be a Windows 24-bit BMP image with maximum 250 colors.
• The image width and height, in pixels, must be exactly divisible by four.
• The maximum number of pixels (width x height) is 109920.
• If you combine a text overlay with and image overlay, the text overlay always takes presidence over the overlay image in
height. A text overlay always stretches across the whole video image which means you cannot shrink the overlay strip to
make room for an image. For information about the different text overlay heights, see About overlay text.
Since it is static, the position and size of an overlay image remains the same regardless of resolution and pan, tilt or zoom movements.
To cover a part of the monitored area, use privacy masks. See About privacy masks on page 22.
How to upload an overlay image
1. Go to Video > Overlay Image.
2. Click Browse and browse to the le.
3. Click Upload.
4. The Transparency Settings page is now displayed:
- To make a color in the overlay image transparent, select Use transparency and enter the RGB hexadecimal value
for the color. Example: To make white transparent, enter FFFFFF.
For more examples of hexadecimal values, see the online help
.
- To scale the image automatically, select Scale with resolution. The image will be scaled down to t the
resolution used by the Axis product.
5. Click Save.
How to include an overlay image
1. Go to Video > Overlay Image.
2. Select the image to use from the Use overlay image list and click Save.
3. Go to Video > Video Stream and select the Image tab.
4. Under Overlay Settings, select Include overlay image at the coordinates.
5. To control the image’s position, enter the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) coordinates. The X=0 and Y=0 position is
the top left corner. If a part of the image is positioned outside the video image, the overlay image will be moved so
that the whole image is visible.
6. Click Save.
About privacy masks
A privacy mask is a user-dened area that covers parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color and are
applied on the video stream. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed using the VAPIX® application programming interface (API).
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About video settings
The Privacy Mask List (Video > Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently congured in the Axis product and indicates
if they are enabled.
You can add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse, and give the mask a name.
For more information, see the online help
Important
Adding many privacy masks may affect the product’s performance.
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How to configure the live view window
How to configure the live view window
You can congure the following items for your live view window:
• Stream Prole. See page 19.
• Default Viewer for browsers. See page 24.
• Viewer Settings. See page 24.
• Action Buttons. See page 11.
• User Dened Links. See page 25.
How to set default viewer for browsers
From Live View Cong > Default Viewer select the default method for viewing video images in your browser. The product attempts
to show the video images in the selected video format and viewer. If this is not possible, the product overrides the settings and
selects the best available combination.
Browser Viewer Description
AMC
Recommended viewer in Internet Explorer (H.264/Motion JPEG).
QuickTime
H.264.
Windows Internet Explorer
Still image Displays still images only. Click the Refresh button in your browser to view a
new image.
Server Push
Recommended viewer for other browsers (Motion JPEG).
QuickTime
H.264.
Other browsers
Still image Displays still images only. Click the Refresh button in your browser to view a
new image.
For more information, please see the online help .
About viewer settings
To congure options for the viewer, go to Live View Cong > Viewer Settings.
• Select Show viewer toolbar to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video
image in your browser.
• H.264 decoder installation. The administrator can disable installation of the H.264 decoder included with AXIS Media
Control. This is used to prevent installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your
Axis reseller.
• Select Show crosshair in PTZ joystick mode to enable a cross that will indicate the center of the image in PTZ joystick
mode.
• Select Use PTZ joystick mode as default to enable joystick mode. The mode can be changed temporarily from the
PTZ control panel.
• Select Enable recording button to enable recording from the Live View page. This button is available when using the
AMC viewer. The recordings are saved to the location specied in the AMC Control Panel. See About AXIS Media Control
(AMC) on page 14.
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How to configure the live view window
About user-dened links
To display user-dened links in the live view window, select the Show custom link option, give the link a name and then enter the
URL to link to. When dening a web link do not remove the 'http://' from the URL address. Custom links can be used to run scripts or
activate external devices connected to the product, or they can link to a web page. Custom links dened as cgi links will run the
script in the background, in a hidden frame. Dening the link as a web link will open the link in a new window.
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About PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)
About PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)
PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) is available if you have enabled digital PTZ in the selected view area. For more information on view areas,
see View Area on page 20.
About preset positions
A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specic position. A preset position consists of
the following values:
• Pan and tilt positions
• Zoom position
Each view area has its own preset positions.
How to access the preset positions
Preset positions can be accessed in several ways:
• By selecting the preset from the Source drop-down list in the Live View Page.
• When setting up action rules. See page 37.
• When setting up guard tours. See page 26.
How to add a preset position
1. Go to Setup > PTZ > Preset Positions.
2. Click in the image or use the controls to steer the camera view to the desired position.
3. Write a name in the Current position eld.
4. Click Add to save the preset position.
How to set the home position
The entire view area is treated as the Home position which is readily accessible by clicking the Home button on the live view
window and in the Preset Positions setup window.
The product can be congured to return to the Home position when the PTZ functionality has been inactive for a specied length of
time. Enter the length of time in the Return to home after eld and click Save. Set the time to zero to prevent the product from
automatically returning to the Home position.
About guard tours
A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for congurable
periods of time. Once started, a guard tour continues to run until stopped, even when there are no clients (web browsers) viewing the
images.
Advanced
About advanced PTZ settings
Advanced PTZ settings can be congured under PTZ > Advanced > Controls.
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About PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom)
The Panel Shortcut Command Buttons list shows the user-dened buttons that can be accessed from the Live View page’s Ctrl
panel. These buttons can be used to provide direct access to commands issued using the VAPIX® application programming interface.
Click Add to add a new shortcut command button.
The following PTZ controls are enabled by default:
• Pan control
• Tilt control
• Zoom control
To disable specic controls, deselect the options under Enable/Disable controls.
If using multiple view areas, deselecting a control will only disable the control in the selected view area.
Note
Disabling PTZ controls will not affect preset positions. For example, if the tilt control is disabled, the product can still move to
preset positions that require a tilt movement.
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About detectors
About detectors
Camera Tampering
Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, spray-painted or severely
defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up.
To congure tampering detection:
1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering.
2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated. Increase time to prevent
false alarms for known conditions that affect the image.
3. Select Alarm for dark images if an alarm should be generated if lights are dimmed or turned off, or if the lens is sprayed,
covered, or rendered severely out of focus.
4. Click Save.
To congure the product to send an alarm when tampering occurs:
1. Go to Events > Action Rules.
2. Click Add to set up a new action rule.
3. Enter a Name for the action rule.
4. Under Condition, select Detectors from the Trigger list.
5. Select Tampering from the list of detectors.
6. Optionally, select a schedule and set additional conditions.
7. Select the action. To send an email, select Send Notication and select a Recipient from the list of dened recipients.
Note
The While the rule is active option under Duration cannot be used with camera tampering, since camera tampering does not
have a duration and once it has been triggered it will not automatically return to its untriggered state.
For more information on actions rules, see About events on page 37.
About motion detection
Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement starts or stops in the camera view.
Motion detection is congured by dening up to 10 Include and Exclude windows:
• Include windows — dene areas where motion should be detected
• Exclude windows — dene areas within an Include window that should be ignored (areas outside Include windows
are automatically ignored).
For instructions, see How to set up motion detection windows on page 29.
To control the number of motion detection alarms, the parameters Object Size, History and Sensitivity can be adjusted. See
About motion detection parameters on page 29.
Once motion detection windows are congured, the Axis product can be congured to perform actions when motion is detected.
Possible actions include uploading images and start recording. For more information, see How to set up action rules on page 37.
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About detectors
Note
• Using the motion detection feature may decrease the product’s overall performance.
• The position of the Motion Detection Window is relative to the orientation of the Camera. Changing the orientation of the
camera will also change the position of the Motion Detection Window.
How to set up motion detection windows
To set up a motion detection Include Window, follow these instructions:
1. Go to Detectors > Motion Detection.
2. Select a desired resolution for viewing while setting up Motion Detection from the View in list.
3. Select the Congure Included Windows option and click New. Select the new window in the list of windows and
enter a descriptive name.
4. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and the position (click on the text at the top and drag to the desired
position) of the window.
5. Adjust the Object Size, History and Sensitivity prole sliders (see About motion detection parameters for details). Any
detected motion within an active window is indicated by red peaks in the Activity window.
6. Click Save.
To exclude parts of the include window, select the Congure Excluded Windows and position the exclude window within the
include window.
To delete an include or exclude window, select the window in the list of windows and click Del.
About motion detection parameters
The parameters controlling motion detection are described in the table below:
Parameter
Object Size
History
Sensitivity
Description
Object size relative to window
size.
Object memory length.
Difference in luminance
between background and
object.
High level (100%)
Only very large objects trigger
motion detection.
An object that appears in
the window triggers motion
detection for a long time
before it is considered as
non-moving.
Ordinary colored objects on
ordinary backgrounds trigger
motion detection.
Medium level (50%)
A large difference in luminance
is required to trigger motion
detection.
Low level (0%)
Even very small objects trigger
motion detection.
An object that appears in
the window triggers motion
detection only for a very short
time before it is considered as
non-moving.
Only very bright objects on
a dark background trigger
motion detection.
Recommended values
5–15% 60–90% 75–95%
Default values
15% 90% 90%
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About detectors
Note
• To trigger on small objects or movements, use several small motion detection windows rather than one large window,
and select a low object size.
• To avoid triggering on small objects, select a high object size.
• While monitoring an area where moving objects are not expected, select a high history level. This will cause motion
detection to trigger as long as the object is present in the window.
• To only detect ashing light, select a low sensitivity. In other cases high sensitivity is recommended.
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About applications
About applications
AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications
for Axis products. To nd out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications
To nd the user manuals for Axis applications, go to axis.com
Note
• Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other. Certain
combinations of applications might require too much processing power or memory resources when run in parallel. Verify
that the applications work together before deployment.
About application licenses
Some applications need a license to run. Licenses can be installed in two ways:
• Automatic installation — requires access to the Internet
• Manual installation — obtain the license key from the application vendor and upload the key to the Axis product
To request a license, the Axis product serial number (S/N) is required. The serial number can be found on the product label and under
System Options > Support > System Overview.
How to upload and start an application
To upload and start an application:
1. Go to Setup > Applications.
2. Under Upload Application, click Browse. Locate the application le and click Upload Package.
3. Install the license (if applicable). For instructions, see the documentation provided by the application vendor.
4. Start the application. Go to Applications, select the application in the list of installed applications and click Start.
5. Congure the application. For instructions, see the documentation provided by the application vendor.
Note
• Applications can be uploaded by product administrators.
• Applications and licenses can be installed on multiple products at the same time using AXIS Camera Management, version
3.10 and later.
To generate a log le for the application, go to Applications. Select the application and click Log.
Application Considerations
If an application is upgraded, application settings, including the license, will be removed. The license must be reinstalled and
the application recongured.
If the Axis product’s rmware is upgraded, uploaded applications and their settings will remain unchanged, although this is not
guaranteed by Axis Communications. Note that the application must be supported by the new rmware. For information about
rmware upgrades, see How to upgrade the rmware on page 61.
If the Axis product is restarted, running applications will restart automatically.
If the Axis product is restored or reset to factory default, uploaded applications and their settings are removed. For information
about restoring the Axis product, see Maintenance on page 58. For information about factory default, see How to reset to factory
default settings on page 60.
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AXIS Video Motion Detection
AXIS Video Motion Detection
AXIS Video Motion Detection is an application that detects moving objects in the camera’s eld of view. When a moving object
is detected, AXIS Video Motion Detection sends an alarm that can be used by the Axis product or by third-party software to
for example, record video or send a notication.
AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 is included with the Axis product and is available under Setup > Applications. To use AXIS Video
Motion Detection, the application must rst be started. To avoid detecting unwanted objects, the application should be congured.
During conguration, visual conrmation can be used to help understand the effect of the different lters. When visual conrmation
is enabled, red polygons show which objects the application detects and green polygons show which objects the application ignores.
Considerations
Before using the application, take the following into consideration:
• Detection accuracy may be affected by weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow.
• Make sure that the lighting conditions are within the Axis product’s specication. Add additional lighting if needed.
• Make sure that the camera is not subject to excessive vibrations. Vibrations might trigger false alarms.
• Small and distant objects might not be detected.
Start and Stop the Application
To start the application, select it in the Installed Applications list on the Applications page and click Start.
To stop the application, select it in the list and click Stop.
Congure Application
Once installed, the application is available from Setup > Applications > Motion Detection 3 in the Axis product’s webpages. Go to
Settings and then click AXIS Video Motion Detection settings to open the application’s webpage.
The application is available from Setup > Applications > Motion Detection 3. Go to Settings and then click AXIS Video Motion
Detection settings to open the application’s webpage.
To congure the application, follow these steps:
1. Modify the size and position of the include area. This is the area in which moving objects will be detected. See Include
Area on page 33.
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2. Optionally, add one or more exclude areas. Objects in an exclude area will be ignored. See Exclude Area on page 33.
3. Click Save to apply the changes.
4. Use visual conrmation to verify the settings. See Visual Conrmation on page 34.
5. If too many unwanted alarms are triggered, congure one or more of the ignore lters. See Ignore Filters on page 34.
After modifying a setting, click Save to apply the changes. The video stream will be restarted and it may take a few seconds
before the change is applied.
Include Area
The include area is the area in which moving objects will be detected. Objects moving outside the include area will be ignored.
The object will be detected also if only a part of the object is inside the include area.
Note
To modify the include area, Internet Explorer and AXIS Media Control (AMC) must be used.
The default include area is a square that covers the whole image. Click on the
icon to highlight the area.
Use the mouse to reshape and resize the area so that it only covers the part of the image in which moving objects should be detected.
The default rectangle can be changed to a polygon with up to 20 corners.
• To add a new corner, click on the include area border. Drag the corner to the desired position.
• To remove a corner, right-click on the corner.
• To move a corner, click and drag the corner to the new position.
• To move the entire include area, place the mouse pointer inside the area. When the pointer changes shape, drag the
area to the new position.
• To select the include area, click on the border.
• To select the include area, click in the include area, or click on
.
• To reset the include area to its default size, click Reset.
Exclude Area
An exclude area is an area in which moving objects will be ignored. Use exclude areas if there are areas inside the include area
that trigger a lot of unwanted detected objects. Up to 10 exclude areas can be used.
Note
To add and modify exclude areas, Internet Explorer and AXIS Media Control (AMC) must be used.
The default exclude area is a rectangle placed in the center of the image. Use the mouse to move, reshape and resize the area so that
it covers the desired part of the image. The default rectangle can be changed to a polygon with up to 20 points (corners).
• To add an exclude area, click Add.
• To add a new corner, click on the exclude area border. Drag the corner to the desired position.
• To remove a corner, right-click on the corner.
• To move a corner, click and drag the corner to the new position.
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• To move the exclude area, place the pointer inside the area and drag the area to the new position.
• To select the exclude area, click on the border.
• To remove an exclude area, select the area and then click Remove.
• To highlight the exclude areas, click on the icon.
Visual Conrmation
Visual conrmation is used to validate that the settings are correct, that is, that all objects that should be detected are detected.
Note
To use visual conrmation, Internet Explorer and AXIS Media Control (AMC) must be used.
When visual conrmation is enabled, all moving objects found by the application will be outlined. A red outline indicates that the
object is found and an alarm is triggered. A green outline indicates that the object is found but is ignored because it is not in the
include area or because of one of the ignore lters.
To enable visual conrmation:
1. Select the Enable visual conrmation option.
2. Click Save.
Note
• Visual conrmation is disabled after 15 minutes.
• After modifying a setting, click Save to apply the change. The video stream will be restarted and it may take a few seconds
before the change is applied.
• Enabling visual conrmation may introduce video latency and affect performance during conguration.
Ignore Filters
If AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 detects too many unwanted objects, start by modifying the include and exclude areas. If too many
objects are still detected, use one or more of the ignore lters.
Supported ignore lters:
• Short-lived objects — Used to ignore objects that only appear in the image for a short period of time
• Small objects — Used to ignore small objects
• Swaying objects — Used to ignore objects that only move a short distance
Ignore lters are applied to all moving objects found by the application and should be congured with care to ensure that no
important objects are ignored.
Only modify ignore lters if needed and use as few lters as possible. Enable and congure one lter at a time and use visual
conrmation to verify the settings before enabling another lter.
When conguring a lter, start with a small lter size, click Save and use visual conrmation to verify the settings.
Modify the lter values in small steps until the desired result is achieved.
Swaying Object
The swaying object lter is used to avoid triggering alarms for objects that only move a short distance. For example moving trees,
ags and their shadows. Use the lter if such objects cause a lot of false alarms. If the swaying objects in the scene are large, for
example large ponds or large trees, use exclude areas instead of the lter. The lter will be applied to all moving objects in scene. If a
value is set too high, important objects might not trigger an alarm.
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When the swaying object lter is enabled and the application nds a moving object, the object will not trigger an alarm until it has
travelled a distance larger than the set lter value. If the alarm is used to start a recording, congure the pre-trigger time so that the
recording also includes the time the object moved in the scene before triggering an alarm.
To enable the lter:
1. Select the Swaying objects option.
2. Click on the
icon to show the lter size in the image.
3. Use the mouse to adjust the lter size. Start with a small size. Objects moving a distance shorter than the distance from
the center of the cross to one of the arrowheads will be ignored. The lter can be moved to the location of a swaying
object to make it easier to adjust the size. Note that the lter will be applied to all objects in the image, not only to the
ones at the location where the lter is placed.
4. Click Save to apply the lter.
5. Use visual conrmation to verify the settings.
6. If the result is not satisfactory, increase the lter size in small steps.
The lter size can also be set by entering a value between 10 and 50 in the eld. The value corresponds to the distance from the
center of the cross to one of the arrowheads. The value 100 implies that an object must travel from its initial point to one third of the
image width or height before being detected. The value 50 implies half that distance, that is, the object must travel a distance of
one sixth of the image width or height before being detected.
Short-Lived Object
The short-lived object lter is used to avoid triggering alarms for objects that only appear for a short period of time. For example light
beams from a passing car and quickly moving shadows. Use the lter if such objects cause a lot of false alarms.
When the short-lived object lter is enabled and the application nds a moving object, the object will not trigger an alarm until the
set time has passed. If the alarm is used to start a recording, congure the pre-trigger time so that the recording also includes the
time the object moved in the scene before triggering the alarm.
To enable the lter:
1. Select the Short-lived objects option.
3. Enter the number of seconds in the eld. The number of seconds is the minimum time that must pass before the object
triggers an alarm. Start with a small number.
4. Click Save to apply the lter.
5. Use visual conrmation to verify the setting.
6. If the result is not satisfactory, increase the lter time in small steps.
Small Object
The small object lter is used to avoid triggering alarms for objects that are too small. For example, if only moving cars should trigger
alarms, the small object lter can be used to avoid triggering alarms caused by people and animals.
If using the small object lter, take into consideration that an object far from the camera appears smaller than an object close to the
camera. If the lter is set to ignore objects the size of a person, people that are close to be camera can still trigger alarms because
they are larger than the lter size.
To enable the lter:
1. Select the Small objects option.
2. Click on the
icon to show the lter size in the image.
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3. Adjust the lter size. Start with a small value. Moving objects that t inside the rectangle will be ignored. The lter
displayed in the image can be moved to make it easier to compare the lter size with the size of objects in the image.
Note that the lter will be applied to all objects in the image, also to objects that are not located at the position of
the displayed lter.
4. Click Save to apply the lter.
5. Use visual conrmation to verify the settings.
6. If the result is not satisfactory, increase the lter size in small steps.
The lter size can also be set by entering the width and height in the elds. The width and height are the maximum width and
maximum height of the objects to ignore and are measured in percent of the image width and height. Values between 5 and 100
can be used.
Using the Application in an Action Rule
The following example shows how to congure the Axis product to record video when AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 detects motion.
1. Insert an SD card in the Axis product, or go to Setup > System Options > Storage in the Axis product’s webpages and
congure the product to use a network share.
2. Optionally, go to Setup > Video > Stream Proles and create a stream prole to use for recording.
3. Go to Setup > Events > Action Rules and click Add to create a new action rule.
4. Congure other settings as required. For example, to only record video during certain time periods, select a Schedule.
5. Under Actions, select Record Video from the Type drop-down list.
6. Select the stream prole and storage device to use and congure the pre- and post-trigger times.
7. Make sure that the rule is enabled and then click OK.
Note
To appear in the Trigger list, the application must be started and its status must be Idle or Running.
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About events
About events
The event pages allow you to congure your product to perform actions when different events occur. For example, the product
can start a recording or send an email notication when motion is detected. The set of conditions that denes how and when
the action is triggered is called an action rule.
How to set up action rules
An action rule denes the conditions that must be met for the product to perform an action, for example record video or send an
email notication. If multiple conditions are dened, all of them must be met to trigger the action.
For more information about available triggers and actions, see About triggers on page 37 and About actions on page 38.
The following example describes how to set up an action rule to record video to a network share if there is movement in the
camera’s eld of view.
How to set up motion detection and add a network share:
1. Go to Applications to start and congure AXIS Video Motion Detection. See the online help.
2. Go to System Options > Storage and set up the network share. See page 58.
How to set up the action rule:
1. Go to Events > Action Rules and click Add.
2. Select Enable rule and enter a descriptive name for the rule.
3. Select Applications from the Trigger drop-down list and then select VMD.
4. Optionally, select a Schedule and Additional conditions. See below.
5. Under Actions, select Record Video from the Type drop-down list.
6. Select a Stream prole and congure the Duration settings as described below.
7. Select Network Share from the Storage drop-down list.
To use more than one trigger for the action rule, select Additional conditions and click Add to add additional triggers. When using
additional conditions, all conditions must be met to trigger the action.
To prevent an action from being triggered repeatedly, a Wait at least time can be set. Enter the time in hours, minutes and seconds,
during which the trigger should be ignored before the action rule can be activated again.
The recording Duration of some actions can be set to include time immediately before and after the event. Select Pre-trigger time
and/or Post-trigger time and enter the number of seconds. When While the rule is active is enabled and the action is triggered
again during the post-trigger time, the recording time will be extended with another post-trigger time period.
For more information, see the online help
.
About triggers
Available action rule triggers and conditions include:
• Applications – Use installed applications to trigger the rule. See About applications on page 31.
• Detectors
- Live Stream Accessed – Trigger the rule when any stream is accessed and during edge storage playback.
This can for example be used to send notications.
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About events
• Hardware
- Network – Trigger the rule if network connection is lost or restored. This can for example be used to start
recording to the SD card.
- Temperature – Trigger the rule if the temperature falls outside or inside the operating range of the product. This
can for example be used to send maintenance notications.
• Input Signal
- Manual Trigger – Trigger the rule using the Manual Trigger button in the Live View page. See About the
controls in the live view window on page 11 . This can for example be used to validate actions during product
installation and conguration.
- Virtual Inputs – can be used by a VMS (Video Management System) to trigger actions. Virtual inputs can, for
example, be connected to buttons in the VMS user interface.
• PTZ
- Moving – Trigger the rule when the camera view moves due to a PTZ operation. This can for example be used
as an additional condition to prevent an action rule triggered by motion detection to record video while the
camera view moves due to a PTZ operation.
- Preset Reached – Trigger the rule when the camera stops at a preset position. This can be for example be used
with the Send Images action to upload images from the preset position.
• Storage
- Disruption – Trigger the rule if storage problems are detected, for example if the storage device is unavailable,
removed, full, locked or if other read or write problems occur. This can for example be used to send maintenance
notications.
- Recording – Triggers the rule when the Axis product records to the storage device. The recording status trigger
can be used to notify the operator, for example by ashing LED lights, if the product has started or stopped to
record to the storage device. Note that, this trigger can be used only for edge storage recording status.
• System
- System Ready – Trigger the rule when the product has been started and all services are running. This can for
example be used to send a notication when the product restarts.
• Time
- Recurrence – Trigger the rule periodically. See How to set up recurrences on page 41. This can for example be
used to upload an image every 5 minutes.
- Use Schedule – Trigger the rule according to the selected schedule. See How to create schedules on page 40.
About actions
You can congure several actions:
• Overlay Text – Display an overlay text. See How to include overlay text in an action rule on page 21.
• PTZ Control
- Preset Position – Go to a preset position.
- Guard Tour – Start a guard tour. See About guard tours on page 26.
• Record Video – Record video to a selected storage.
• Send Images – Send images to a recipient.
• Send Notication – Send a notication message to a recipient.
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About events
• Send SNMP Trap – Send an SNMP trap message to the operator. Make sure that SNMP is enabled and congured
under System Options > Network > SNMP.
• Send Video Clip – Send a video clip to a recipient.
• Status LED – Flash the LED indicator. This can for example be used to validate triggers such as motion detection during
product installation and conguration.
• WDR Mode – The WDR Mode can be turned on or off when the action rule is triggered.
How to add recipients
The product can send media les and messages to notify users about events. Before the product can send media les or notication
messages, you must dene one ore more recipients. For information about available options, see About recipient types on page 39.
To add a recipient:
1. Go to Events > Recipients and click Add.
2. Enter a descriptive name.
3. Select a recipient Type.
4. Enter the information needed for the recipient type.
5. Click Test to test the connection to the recipient.
6. Click OK.
About recipient types
The following recipient types are available:
Recipient types Use with action Notes
Email
Send Images
Send Notication
Send Video Clip
An email recipient can contain multiple email addresses.
FTP
Send Images
Send Video Clip
SFTP Send Images
Send Video Clip
Encrypted le transfer using SSH File Transport Protocol
(SFTP). SFTP is a more secure method than FTP but le
transfer might be slower, especially for large les such as high
resolution video.
Specify login information for the SFTP server and the server’s
public key MD5 ngerprint (32 hexadecimal digits).
The SFTP recipient supports SFTP servers using SSH-2 with
RSA and DSA host key types. RSA is the preferred method. To
use DSA, disable the RSA key on the SFTP server.
HTTP
Send Images
Send Notication
Send Video Clip
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HTTPS Send Images
Send Notication
Send Video Clip
Encrypted le transfer using HyperText Transfer Protocol
Secure (HTTPS).
Specify login information for the HTTPS server and validate
the server’s certicate. If there is a proxy between the Axis
product and the HTTPS server, also specify the proxy settings.
Network Share Send Images
Send Video Clip
A network share can also be used as a storage device for
recorded video. Go System Options > Storage to congure
a network share before setting up a continuous recording or
an action rule to record video. For more information about
storage devices, see Storage on page 56.
TCP Send Notication
How to set up email recipients
Email recipients can be congured by selecting one of the listed email providers, or by specifying the SMTP server, port and
authentication used by, for example, a corporate email server.
Note
Some email providers have security lters that prevent users from receiving or viewing large attachments, from receiving
scheduled emails and similar. Check the email provider’s security policy to avoid delivery problems and locked email accounts.
To set up an email recipient using one of the listed providers:
1. Go to Events > Recipients and click Add.
2. Enter a Name and select Email from the Type list.
3. Enter the email addresses to send emails to in the To eld. Use commas to separate multiple addresses.
4. Select the email provider from the Provider list.
5. Enter the user ID and password for the email account.
6. Click Test to send a test email.
To set up an email recipient using for example a corporate email server, follow the instructions above but select User dened as
Provider. Enter the email address to appear as sender in the From eld. Select Advanced settings and specify the SMTP server
address, port and authentication method. Optionally, select Use encryption to send emails over an encrypted connection. The server
certicate can be validated using the certicates available in the Axis product. For information on how to upload certicates, see
About certicates on page 47.
How to create schedules
Schedules can be used as action rule triggers or as additional conditions, for example to record video if motion is detected outside
ofce hours. Use one of the predened schedules or create a new schedule as described below.
To create a new schedule:
1. Go to Events > Schedules and click Add.
2. Enter a descriptive name and the information needed for a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly schedule.
3. Click OK.
To use the schedule in an action rule, select the schedule from the Schedule drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page.
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How to set up recurrences
Recurrences are used to trigger action rules repeatedly, for example every 5 minutes or every hour.
To set up a recurrence:
1. Go to Events > Recurrences and click Add.
2. Enter a descriptive name and recurrence pattern.
3. Click OK.
To use the recurrence in an action rule, rst select Time from the Trigger drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page and then
select the recurrence from the second drop-down list.
To modify or remove recurrences, select the recurrence in the Recurrences List and click Modify or Remove.
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About recordings
The Axis product can be congured to record video continuously or according to an action rule:
• To start a continuous recording, see page 43.
• To set up action rules, see page 37.
• To access recordings, see How to nd recordings on page 42.
• To play recordings, see How to play recordings on page 42.
• To export a recording as a video clip, see How to export a video clip on page 43.
• To congure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 56.
How to nd recordings
Recordings stored on the SD card or network share can be accessed from the Recordings > List page. The page lists all recordings on
the storage device and shows each recording’s start date and time, duration and the event that triggered the recording.
Note
The recording’s start date and time is set according to the Axis product’s date and time settings. If the Axis product is
congured to use a time zone different from the local time zone, make sure to congure the Recording time lters according
to the product’s time zone. Date and time settings are congured under System Options > Date & Time, see Date & Time
on page 47.
To nd a recording, follow these steps:
1. Go to Recordings > List.
2. To reduce the number of recordings displayed, select the desired options under Filter:
Recording time – List recordings that started between the From and To times.
Event – List recordings that were triggered by a specic event. Select continuous to list continuous recordings.
Storage – List recordings from a specic storage device.
Sort – Specify how recordings should be sorted in the list.
Results – Specify the maximum number of recordings to display.
3. To apply the lters, click the Filter button. Some lters may take a long time to complete.
4. The recordings are displayed in the Recording list.
To play a recording, select the recording and click Play. See also How to play recordings on page 42.
To view detailed information about a recording, select the recording and click Properties.
To export a recording or a part of a recording as a video clip, select the recording and click Export. See also How to export a
video clip on page 43.
To remove a recording from the storage device, select the recording and click Remove.
How to play recordings
Recordings on the SD card or network share can be played directly from the Axis product’s web pages.
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To play a recording, follow these steps:
1. Go to Recordings > List.
2. To reduce the number of recordings displayed, select the desired options under Filter and click the Filter button to apply
the lters. See also How to nd recordings on page 42.
3. Select the recording and click Play. The recording will be played in a new browser window.
How to export a video clip
Recordings on the SD card or network share can be exported as video clips. You can export a complete recording or a part of a
recording.
Note
The exported recording is a Matroska video le (.mkv). To play the recording in Windows Media Player, AXIS Matroska File
Splitter must be installed. AXIS Matroska File Splitter can be downloaded from www.axis.com/support/downloads
To export a video clip, follow these steps:
1. Go to Recordings > List.
2. To reduce the number of recordings displayed, select the desired options under Filter and click the Filter button to apply
the lters. See also How to nd recordings on page 42.
3. Select the recording and click Export. The Export Recording dialog opens.
4. By default, the complete recording is selected. To export a part of the recording, modify the start and stop times.
5. Optionally, enter a le name for the recording.
6. Click Export.
Note
Recordings can also be exported from the playback window.
About continuous recording
The Axis product can be congured to continuously save video to a storage device. For information about storage devices, see Storage
on page 56. To prevent the disk from becoming full, it is recommended to congure the disk to automatically remove old recordings.
If a new stream prole is selected while a recording is ongoing, the recording will be stopped and saved in the recording list and a
new recording with the new stream prole will start. All previous continuous recordings will remain in the recording list until they
are removed manually or through automatic removal of old recordings.
To start a continuous recording, follow these steps:
1. Go to Recordings > Continuous.
2. Select Enabled.
3. Select the type of storage device from the Storage list.
4. Select a Stream prole to use for continuous recordings.
5. Click Save to save and start the recording.
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About languages
Multiple languages can be installed in the Axis product. All web pages including the online help will be displayed in the selected
language. To switch languages, go to Setup > Languages and rst upload the new language le. Browse and locate the le and click
the Upload Language button. Select the new language from the list and click Save.
Note
• Resetting the product to factory default settings will erase any uploaded language les and reset the product language to
English.
• Clicking the Restore button on the Maintenance page will not affect the language.
• A rmware upgrade will not affect the language used. However if you have uploaded a new language to the product and
later upgrade the rmware, it may happen that the translation no longer matches the product's web pages. In this case,
upload an updated language le.
• A language already installed in the product will be replaced when a current or a later version of the language le is uploaded.
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Security
Users
User access control is enabled by default and can be congured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator can
set up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means
that anybody may access the Live View page.
The user list displays authorized users and user groups (access levels):
• Viewers have access to the Live View page
• Operators have access to all settings except:
- creating and modifying PTZ presets
- creating and modifying PTZ control settings
- creating and modifying privacy mask settings
- uploading applications and language les
- any of the settings included in the System Options
• Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. The administrator can add, modify and remove other users.
Note
Note that when the option Encrypted & unencrypted is selected, the webserver will encrypt the password. This is the default
option for a new unit or a unit reset to factory default settings.
Under HTTP/RTSP Password Settings, select the type of password to allow. You may need to allow unencrypted passwords if there are
viewing clients that do not support encryption, or if you upgraded the rmware and existing clients support encryption but need
to log in again and be congured to use this functionality.
Under User Settings, select the Enable anonymous viewer login option to allow anonymous users access to the Live View page.
Select the Enable anonymous PTZ control login to allow anonymous users access to the PTZ controls.
Deselect the Enable Basic Setup option to hide the Basic Setup menu. Basic Setup provides quick access to settings that should be
made before using the Axis product.
ONVIF
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end users, integrators, consultants,
and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology. ONVIF enables interoperability
between different vendor products, increased exibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems.
By creating a user you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the user name and password with all ONVIF communication
with the product. For more information see www.onvif.org
IP Address Filter
IP address ltering is enabled on the System Options > Security > IP Address Filter page. Once enabled, the listed IP address are
allowed or denied access to the Axis product. Select Allow or Deny from the list and click Apply to enable IP address ltering.
The administrator can add up to 256 IP address entries to the list (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses).
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HTTPS
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer, or HTTP over SSL) is a web protocol providing encrypted browsing.
HTTPS can also be used by users and clients to verify that the correct device is being accessed. The security level provided by
HTTPS is considered adequate for most commercial exchanges.
The Axis product can be congured to require HTTPS when users from different user groups (administrator, operator, viewer) log in.
To use HTTPS, an HTTPS certicate must rst be installed. Go to System Options > Security > Certicates to install and manage
certicates. See About certicates on page 47.
To enable HTTPS on the Axis product:
1. Go to System Options > Security > HTTPS
2. Select an HTTPS certicate from the list of installed certicates.
3. Optionally, click Ciphers and select the encryption algorithms to use for SSL.
4. Set the HTTPS Connection Policy for the different user groups.
5. Click Save to enable the settings.
To access the Axis product via the desired protocol, in the address eld in a browser, enter https:// for the HTTPS protocol
and http:// for the HTTP protocol.
The HTTPS port can be changed on the System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced page.
IEEE 802.1X
IEEE 802.1X is a standard for port-based Network Admission Control providing secure authentication of wired and wireless network
devices. IEEE 802.1X is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).
To access a network protected by IEEE 802.1X, devices must be authenticated. The authentication is performed by an authentication
server, typically a RADIUS server, examples of which are FreeRADIUS and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service.
In Axis implementation, the Axis product and the authentication server identify themselves with digital certicates using EAP-TLS
(Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security). The certicates are provided by a Certication Authority (CA).
You need:
• a CA certicate to authenticate the authentication server.
• a CA-signed client certicate to authenticate the Axis product.
To create and install certicates, go to System Options > Security > Certicates. See About certicates on page 47.
To allow the product to access a network protected by IEEE 802.1X:
1. Go to System Options > Security > IEEE 802.1X.
2. Select a CA Certicate and a Client Certicate from the lists of installed certicates.
3. Under Settings, select the EAPOL version and provide the EAP identity associated with the client certicate.
4. Check the box to enable IEEE 802.1X and click Save.
Note
For authentication to work properly, the date and time settings in the Axis product should be synchronized with an NTP
server. See Date & Time on page 47.
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About certicates
Certicates are used to authenticate devices on a network. Typical applications include encrypted web browsing (HTTPS), network
protection via IEEE 802.1X and secure upload of images and notication messages for example via email. Two types of certicates
can be used with the Axis product:
Server/Client certicates - To authenticate the Axis product. A Server/Client certicate can be self-signed or issued by a Certicate
Authority (CA). A self-signed certicate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certicate has been obtained.
CA certicates - To authenticate peer certicates, for example the certicate of an authentication server in case the Axis product is
connected to an IEEE 802.1X protected network. The Axis product is shipped with several preinstalled CA certicates.
Note
• If the product is reset to factory default, all certicates, except preinstalled CA certicates, will be deleted.
• If the product is reset to factory default, all preinstalled CA certicates that have been deleted will be reinstalled.
How to create a self-signed certicate
1. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certicates.
2. Click Create self-signed certicate and provide the requested information.
How to create and install a CA-signed certicate
1. Create a self-signed certicate, see How to create a self-signed certicate on page 47.
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certicates.
3. Click Create certicate signing request and provide the requested information.
4. Copy the PEM-formatted request and send to the CA of your choice.
5. When the signed certicate is returned, click Install certicate and upload the certicate.
How to install additional CA certicates
1. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certicates.
2. Click Install certicate and upload the certicate.
Date & Time
The Axis product’s date and time settings are congured under System Options > Date & Time.
Current Server Time displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock in the text overlay (see
below).
To change the date and time settings, select the preferred Time mode under New Server Time:
• Synchronize with computer time – Sets date and time according to the computer’s clock. With this option, date and
time are set once and will not be updated automatically.
• Synchronize with NTP Server – Obtains date and time from an NTP server. With this option, date and time settings are
updated continuously. For information on NTP settings, see NTP Conguration on page 50.
If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be congured. See DNS Conguration on page 49.
• Set manually – Allows you to manually set date and time.
If using an NTP server, select your Time zone from the drop-down list. If required, check Automatically adjust for daylight saving
time changes.
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The Date & Time Format Used in Images is the date and time format displayed as a text overlay in the video stream. Use the
predened formats or see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help
for information on how to create custom date and
time formats. To include date and time in the overlay text, go to Video and select Include date and Include time.
Network
Basic TCP/IP Settings
The Axis product supports IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions can be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version
must always be enabled.
IPv4 Address Conguration
By default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings are
congured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol) allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate the assignment of
IP addresses. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notication, or if the DHCP can update a DNS server. It is
then possible to access the Axis product by name (host name).
If DHCP is enabled and the product cannot be accessed, run AXIS IP Utility to search the network for connected Axis products, or reset
the product to the factory default settings (see page 60) and then perform the installation again.
To use a static IP address, check Use the following IP address and specify the IP address, subnet mask and default router.
IPv6 Address Conguration
If IPv6 (IP version 6) is enabled, the Axis product will receive an IP address according to the conguration in the network router.
To enable IPv6, go to System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic. Other settings for IPv6 should be congured in the network router.
ARP/Ping
The product’s IP address can be assigned using ARP and Ping. For instructions, see Assign IP Address Using ARP/Ping on page 48.
The ARP/Ping service is enabled by default but is automatically disabled two minutes after the product is started, or as soon as an IP
address is assigned. To re-assign IP address using ARP/Ping, the product must be restarted to enable ARP/Ping for an additional
two minutes.
To disable the service, go to System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic and clear the option Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address.
Pinging the product is still possible when the service is disabled.
Assign IP Address Using ARP/Ping
The product's IP address can be assigned using ARP/Ping. The command must be issued within 2 minutes of connecting power.
1. Acquire a free static IP address on the same network segment as the computer.
2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the product label.
3. Open a command prompt and enter the following commands:
Linux/Unix syntax
arp -s <IP address> <serial number> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address>
Linux/Unix example
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arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
ping -s 408 192.168.0.125
Windows syntax (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator)
arp -s <IP address> <serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address>
Windows example (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator)
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00
ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125
4. Check that the network cable is connected and then restart the product by disconnecting and reconnecting power.
5. Close the command prompt when the product responds with Reply from 192.168.0.125:... or similar.
6. Open a browser and type http://<IP address> in the Location/Address eld.
For other methods of assigning the IP address, see the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support
web at www.axis.com/support
Note
• To open a command prompt in Windows, open the Start menu and type cmd in the Run/Search eld.
• To use the ARP command in Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista, right-click the command prompt icon and select
Run as administrator.
• To open a command prompt in Mac OS X, open the Terminal utility from Application > Utilities.
AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS)
AVHS used in conjunction with an AVHS service, provides easy and secure Internet access to live and recorded video accessible from
any location. For more information and help to nd a local AVHS Service Provider go to www.axis.com/hosting
The AVHS settings are congured under System Options > Network > TCP IP > Basic. The possibility to connect to an AVHS service
is enabled by default. To disable, clear the Enable AVHS box.
One-click enabled - Press and hold the product’s control button (see ) for about 3 seconds to connect to an AVHS service over the
Internet. Once registered, Always will be enabled and the Axis product stays connected to the AVHS service. If the product is not
registered within 24 hours from when the button is pressed, the product will disconnect from the AVHS service.
Always - The Axis product will constantly attempt to connect to the AVHS service over the Internet. Once registered, the product will
stay connected to the service. This option can be used when the product is already installed and it is not convenient or possible to
use the one-click installation.
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service assigns a host name for easy access to the product. For more information, see www.axiscam.net
To register the Axis product with AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, go to System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic. Under
Services, click the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Settings button (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently
registered at AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service for the product can at any time be removed.
Note
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires IPv4.
Advanced TCP/IP Settings
DNS Conguration
DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses. The DNS settings are congured under System
Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
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Select Obtain DNS server address via DHCP to use the DNS settings provided by the DHCP server.
To make manual settings, select Use the following DNS server address and specify the following:
Domain name - Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the Axis product. Multiple domains can be separated by
semicolons. The host name is always the rst part of a fully qualied domain name, for example, myserver is the host name in the
fully qualied domain name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the domain name.
Primary/Secondary DNS server - Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers. The secondary DNS server is
optional and will be used if the primary is unavailable.
NTP Conguration
NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize the clock times of devices in a network. The NTP settings are congured under
System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Select Obtain NTP server address via DHCP to use the NTP settings provided by the DHCP server.
To make manual settings, select Use the following NTP server address and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
Host Name Conguration
The Axis product can be accessed using a host name instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS
name. The host name is congured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Select Obtain host name via IPv4 DHCP to use host name provided by the DHCP server running on IPv4.
Select Use the host name to set the host name manually.
Select Enable dynamic DNS updates to dynamically update local DNS servers whenever the Axis product’s IP address changes.
For more information, see the online help
.
Link-Local IPv4 Address
Link-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the Axis product an additional IP address which can be used to access
the product from other hosts on the same segment on the local network. The product can have a Link-Local IP and a static
or DHCP-supplied IP address at the same time.
This function can be disabled under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
HTTP
The HTTP port used by the Axis product can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. In addition to the
default setting, which is 80, any port in the range 1024–65535 can be used.
HTTPS
The HTTPS port used by the Axis product can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. In addition to
the default setting, which is 443, any port in the range 1024–65535 can be used.
To enable HTTPS, go to System Options > Security > HTTPS. For more information, see HTTPS on page 46.
NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4
A network router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet. This is done by forwarding
network trafc from the private network to the “outside”, that is, the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased
since most routers are pre-congured to stop attempts to access the private network (LAN) from the public network (Internet).
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Use NAT traversal when the Axis product is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side
of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly congured, all HTTP trafc to an external HTTP port in the NAT router is forwarded to
the product.
NAT traversal is congured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Note
• For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the router. The router must also support UPnP
®
.
• In this context, router refers to any network routing device such as a NAT router, Network router, Internet Gateway,
Broadband router, Broadband sharing device, or a software such as a rewall.
Enable/Disable - When enabled, the Axis product attempts to congure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP.
Note that UPnP must be enabled in the product (see System Options > Network > UPnP).
Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP address for the router in
the eld. If no router is specied, the product automatically searches for NAT routers on your network. If more than one router is
found, the default router is selected.
Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually dene an external HTTP port. Enter a port in the range 1024–65535. If the
port eld is empty or contains the default setting, which is 0, a port number is automatically selected when enabling NAT traversal.
Note
• An alternative HTTP port can be used or be active even if NAT traversal is disabled. This is useful if your NAT router does not
support UPnP and you need to manually congure port forwarding in the NAT router.
• If you attempt to manually enter a port that is already in use, another available port is automatically selected.
• When the port is selected automatically it is displayed in this eld. To change this, enter a new port number and click Save.
FTP
The FTP server running in the Axis product enables upload of new rmware, user applications, etc. The FTP server can be disabled
under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Note
This FTP server has nothing to do with the product’s ability to transfer images via FTP to other locations and servers.
RTSP
The RTSP server running in the Axis product allows a connecting client to start an H.264 stream. The RTSP port number can be
changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. The default port is 554.
Note
H.264 video streams will not be available if the RTSP server is disabled.
Wireless
Status of wireless networks
To view a list of available wireless networks, go to System Options > Network > Wireless. The status of wireless networks list is the
result of a network scan and provides the following information:
• SSID is the name of a wireless network.
• Mode shows the type of network, for example Master (an access point).
• Security shows the type of security the network uses.
• Channel shows the wireless channel currently in use.
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• Signal strength shows the quality, the strength, of the signal.
• Bit rate shows the current bit rate in Mbit/s. This can only be shown for the access point currently in use.
Click Refresh to perform a new scan.
Access points with a disabled SSID Broadcast will not appear unless the Axis product is associated with it. Once the wireless
connection is established, the network the Axis product is currently linked to is shown in blue. A network using unsupported
security is shown in grey.
Wireless Settings
Important
• To establish and maintain communication, all wireless settings must be exactly the same in the Axis product as in the
access point.
• Always congure or change the wireless settings in the Axis product rst, before changing the settings in the wireless
access point.
• Keys, passphrases and certicates that are used for security must be entered manually. Contact your Network Administrator
for the requirements for the selected access point.
The wireless settings control how the Axis product interacts with the wireless network. Apart from identifying the wireless network, it
is also possible to enable wireless encryption.
Select Enable congestion control to secure the wireless connection between the Axis product and access point in congested
environments, for example where there are many available networks and where many devices are using the same access point.
Congestion control uses a Request To Send/Clear To Send (RTS/CTS) handshake to reserve access to the wireless media before
transmitting a packet. Using the handshake decreases throughput since it adds an overhead. In some situations, however, the
overhead of the RTS/CTS handshake is lower than the overhead caused by collisions on the wireless media. Congestion control is
disabled by default.
Select Enable WLAN pairing button to allow the wireless Axis product to connect to an access point by pushing a button on both
of the devices within a 120 second time window. During this time the devices will automatically discover each other and agree
on a conguration.
Make sure the access point also has push button conguration (PBC) enabled and that the Axis product is not connected to the wired
network. After a successful pairing any WLAN settings set by the user in the Axis product are overwritten. The WLAN pairing button
is enabled by default; deselect this option to prevent unauthorized WLAN pairing.
SSID is the name of the selected wireless network, which must be exactly the same as the name in the wireless access point. If the
eld is left blank the Axis product will not connect to any wireless network.
Note
SSID is sometimes written as ESSID.
Select the network Security method. All settings must match the settings in the access point. The following security methods are
supported, where WPA
TM
-/WPA2
TM
-Enterprise is more secure than WPA-/WPA2-PSK, which in turn is more secure than WEP:
• WPA-/WPA2–PSK. See page 53.
• WPA-/WPA2-Enterprise. See page 53.
• No security (not recommended). See page 54.
If applicable, select the Network type. Select Master to access the network via an access point to access any other wireless
device and create a local network.
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WPA
TM
-/WPA2
TM
-PSK
The security method WPA-/WPA2–PSK is designed for small networks and does not require an authentication server. The Axis
product uses a PSK (Pre-Shared Key) to authenticate with the access point. The key can be entered either as manual hex — a 64
hexdecimal number (0–9, A-F) — or a passphrase using 8–63 ASCII characters. The longer the passphrase, the more secure is the key.
How to congure the wireless settings using WPA-/WPA2–PSK
1. Go to System Options > Security > Wireless.
2. In the SSID eld, type the name of the wireless network.
3. Under Security, select WPA-/WPA2–PSK.
4. Enter the required Passphrase for the access point.
5. Click Save.
WPA
TM
-/WPA2-Enterprise
The security method WPA-/WPA2-Enterprise is designed for large networks and requires an authentication server. The network is
protected by EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over Lan).
Select the WPA-Enterprise type being used by the access point:
• EAP-TLS. See page 53.
• EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2. See page 53.
About EAP-TLS
The authentication protocol EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security) allows the client and server to
authenticate each other using digital certicates provided by a Certication Authority. To gain access to the protected network, the
Axis product presents its certicate to the network access point. Access is granted if the certicate is approved.
Important
To ensure successful certicate validation, time synchronization should be performed on all clients and servers prior to
conguration.
How to congure the wireless settings using WPA
TM
-/WPA2-Enterprise and EAP-TLS
1. Go to System Options > Security > Wireless.
2. In the SSID eld, type the name of the wireless network.
3. Under Security, select WPA-/WPA2–Enterprise.
4. Under WPA-Enterprise type, select EAP-TLS.
5. Enter the user Identity associated with your certicate.
6. Select the EAPOL version (1 or 2) as used in the access point.
7. Select the CA certicate and the client certicate to use for wireless authentication.
8. Click Save.
About EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2
The authentication protocol EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2 (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Protected Extensible Authentication
Protocol/Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) allows the client to authenticate the network using a digital
certicate provided by a Certication Authority. The network authenticates the client using an identity and a password. To gain
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access to the protected network, the Axis product presents its identity and password to the network access point. If these credentials
are approved, the access point allows access on a precongured port.
Important
To ensure successful certicate validation, time synchronization should be performed on all clients and servers prior to
conguration.
How to congure the wireless settings using WPA
TM
-/WPA2-Enterprise and EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2
1. Go to System Options > Security > Wireless
2. In the SSID eld, type the name of the wireless network.
3. Under Security, select WPA-/WPA2–Enterprise.
4. Under WPA-Enterprise type, select EAP-PEAP/MSCHAPv2.
5. Enter the user Identity associated with your certicate.
6. Enter the Password for your user identity.
7. Select the PEAP Version (0 or 1) as used in the access point.
8. Select the PEAP Label that the access point uses when using PEAP version 1. Select 1 to use client EAP encryption; select
2 to use client PEAP encryption.
9. Select the EAPOL version (1 or 2) as used in the access point.
10. Select the CA certicate with which to validate the network/AP certicate.
11. Click Save.
No Security
The No security option provides no protection against attacks. It is not a recommended method and should only be used during
short periods and exceptional cases.
To congure the wireless settings with no security:
1. Select the network type being used by the access point, Master.
2. Click Save.
About wireless certicates
Wireless network certicates are used to authenticate devices on a wireless network. Wireless networks using the
WPA
TM
-/WPA2-Enterprise security method are protected by EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol Over Lan), which is part of
the IEEE 802.1X standard. The client authenticates the server using digital certicates. The server authenticates the client using
digital certicates or a password depending on the selected WPA-Enterprise type.
To install and manage certicates, go to System Options > Security > Certicates. For more information, see About certicates on
page 47 and IEEE 802.1X on page 46.
SOCKS
SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis product can be congured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other
side of a rewall or proxy server. This functionality is useful if the Axis product is located on a local network behind a rewall, and
notications, uploads, alarms, etc need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (for example the Internet).
SOCKS is congured under System Options > Network > SOCKS. For more information, see the online help
.
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QoS (Quality of Service)
QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees a certain level of a specied resource to selected trafc on a network. A QoS-aware network
prioritizes network trafc and provides a greater network reliability by controlling the amount of bandwidth an application may use.
The QoS settings are congured under System Options > Network > QoS. Using DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) values, the
Axis product can mark different types of trafc.
SNMP
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. An SNMP community is the
group of devices and management station running SNMP. Community names are used to identify groups.
AXIS Video MIB (Management Information Base) for video hardware can be used to monitor Axis-specic, hardware-related
issues that may need administrative attention. For more information about AXIS Video MIB and to download MIB les, go to
www.axis.com/support
To enable and congure SNMP in the Axis product, go to the System Options > Network > SNMP page.
Depending on the level of security required, select the version on SNMP to use.
Traps are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status changes. Check Enable
traps and enter the IP address where the trap message should be sent and the Trap community that should receive the message.
Note
If HTTPS is enabled, SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c should be disabled.
Traps for SNMP v1/v2 are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status
changes. Check Enable traps and enter the IP address where the trap message should be sent and the Trap community that
should receive the message.
The following traps are available:
• Cold start
• Warm start
• Link up
• Authentication failed
Note
All AXIS Video MIB traps are enabled when SNMP v1/v2c traps are enabled. It is not possible to turn on or off specic traps.
SNMP v3 provides encryption and secure passwords. To use traps with SNMP v3, an SNMP v3 management application is required.
To use SNMP v3, HTTPS must be enabled, see HTTPS on page 46. To enable SNMP v3, check the box and provide the initial user
password.
Note
The initial password can only be set once. If the password is lost, the Axis product must be reset to factory default, see How
to reset to factory default settings on page 60.
UPnP
The Axis product includes support for UPnP
®
. UPnP is enabled by default and the product is automatically detected by operating
systems and clients that support this protocol.
UPnP can be disabled under System Options > Network > UPnP.
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RTP/H.264
The RTP port range and multicast settings are congured under System Options > Network > RTP.
The RTP port range denes the range of ports from which the video ports are automatically selected. For multicast streams, only
certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used.
Select Always Multicast Video to start multicast streaming without opening an RTSP session.
Bonjour
The Axis product includes support for Bonjour. Bonjour is enabled by default and the product is automatically detected by operating
systems and clients that support this protocol.
Bonjour can be disabled under System Options > Network > Bonjour.
Storage
About SD cards
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
To prevent data corruption, the SD card should be unmounted before removal.
Note
For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com
Note
Do not insert or eject the SD card while the product is running. The product will lose its connection to the wireless network.
Reboot the product to reestablish the wireless connection after the card has been inserted or ejected.
The Axis product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards.
The following SD card le systems are supported:
• ext4 — recommended due to its resilience against data loss if the card is ejected or if there is abrupt power loss. To access
data stored on the card from the Windows operating system, a third-party ext4 driver or application is required.
• vFAT — supported by most operating systems for personal computers.
The SD card is managed on the System Options > Storage page. Click SD Card to open Storage Management.
If the card’s status shows as failed, click Check disk to see if the problem can be found and then try Repair. This option is only
available for SD cards with ext4. For SD cards with vFAT, use a card reader or computer to troubleshoot the card.
To avoid lling the card, it is recommended to remove recordings continuously. Under General Settings, select Remove recordings
older than and select the number of days or weeks.
To stop writing to the card and protect recordings from being removed, select Lock under General Settings.
How to mount and unmount the SD card
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should always be unmounted before it is ejected.
The SD card is automatically mounted when the card is inserted into the Axis product or when the product is started. A manual
mount is only required if the card has been unmounted and not ejected and re-inserted.
To unmount the SD card:
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1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.
2. Click SD Card.
3. Click Unmount.
4. The card can now be removed.
How to format the SD card
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
Formatting the SD card will remove all data and recordings stored on the card.
The Axis product can be congured to automatically format SD cards that are inserted into the product. If autoformat is enabled and
an SD card is inserted, the product will check if the SD card has the ext4 le system. If the card has a different le system, the
card will automatically be formatted to ext4.
Important
If autoformat is enabled, only use new or empty SD cards. Any data stored on the card will be lost when the card is inserted
into the Axis product.
To enable automatic formatting, follow these steps:
1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.
2. Click SD Card.
3. Under General Settings, select Autoformat to.
4. Click OK to save settings.
An SD card inserted into the product can be manually formatted to one of the supported le systems. To manually format the
SD card, follow these steps:
1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot.
2. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.
3. Click SD Card.
4. Click Format and select the desired le system.
5. Click OK to start formatting the card.
How to encrypt SD card data
To prevent unauthorized individuals and systems from accessing recorded video, the SD card content can be encrypted. Encryption
can only be enabled when the card is unmounted. After enabling encryption, the SD card must be formatted so that no unencrypted
data remains on the card. The card must also be mounted before it can be used.
Note
If autoformat is enabled, the card will be formatted and mounted automatically when encryption is enabled. The format and
mount steps below should then be skipped.
To encrypt the SD card content:
1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage.
2. Click SD Card to open Storage Management.
3. If the SD card is mounted, click Unmount to unmount the card.
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4. Click Encrypt.
5. Select Enable SD card encryption and enter a passphrase.
6. Back in Storage Management, click Format to format the SD card.
7. Click Mount to mount the SD card.
It is possible to change the passphrase without reformatting the card. Open Storage Management, click Encrypt and enter the
old and new passphrases. The passphrase can only be changed when the card is mounted. Changing the passphrase does not
disrupt ongoing recordings.
To disable encryption, unmount the SD card and follow the steps above but clear the Enable SD card encryption option. The card
must be formatted and mounted when encryption has been disabled.
Network Share
Network share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated for
recordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network. For information about reference NAS devices, go to
www.axis.com/products/axis-companion/support-and-documentation
Note
For NAS recommendations see www.axis.com
To add a network share:
1. Go to System Options > Storage.
2. Click Network Share.
3. Enter the IP address, DNS or Bonjour name to the host server in the Host eld.
4. Enter the name of the share in the Share eld. Sub folders cannot be used.
5. If required, select The share requires login and enter the user name and password.
6. Click Connect.
To clear all recordings and data from the Axis product’s folder on the designated share, click Clear under Storage Tools.
To avoid lling the share, it is recommended to remove recordings continuously. Under General Settings, select Remove recordings
older than and select the number of days or weeks.
To stop writing to the share and protect recordings from being removed, select Lock under General Settings.
Maintenance
The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance.
Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the current
settings.
Note
A restart clears all entries in the Server Report.
Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected:
• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
• the static IP address
• the default router
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• the subnet mask
• the system time
• the IEEE 802.1X settings
• the wireless settings
Note
If the Axis product is restored, uploaded applications and their settings are removed.
Click Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. The
Axis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see How to reset to factory default settings on page 60.
To identify the product or test the Status LED, click Flash LED under Identify and specify the duration in seconds, minutes or hours.
This can be useful for identifying the product among other products installed in the same location.
For information about rmware upgrade, see How to upgrade the rmware on page 61.
Support
Support Overview
The System Options > Support > Support Overview page provides information on troubleshooting and contact information,
should you require technical assistance.
See also Troubleshooting on page 61.
System Overview
To get an overview of the Axis product’s status and settings, go to System Options > Support > System Overview. Information
that can be found here includes rmware version, IP address, network and security settings, event settings, image settings
and recent log items.
Logs & Reports
The System Options > Support > Logs & Reports page generates logs and reports useful for system analysis and troubleshooting. If
contacting Axis Support, please provide a server report with your query.
System Log - Provides information about system events.
Access Log - Lists all failed attempts to access the product. The access log can also be congured to list all connections to the
product (see below).
View Server Report - Provides information about the product status in a pop-up window. The access log is automatically included
in the server report.
Download Server Report - Creates a .zip le that contains a complete server report text le in UTF–8 format. Select the Include
snapshot from Live View option to include a snapshot of the product’s Live View. The .zip le should always be included when
contacting support.
Parameter List - Shows the product's parameters and their current settings. This may prove useful when troubleshooting or
when contacting Axis Support.
Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing media streams.
Crash Report - Generates an archive with debugging information. The report takes several minutes to generate.
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Advanced
Scripting
Scripting allows experienced users to customize and use their own scripts.
NONO
NO
TICETICE
TICE
Improper use may cause unexpected behavior and loss of contact with the Axis product.
Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you understand the consequences. Axis Support does not provide
assistance for problems with customized scripts.
To open the Script Editor, go to System Options > Advanced > Scripting. If a script causes problems, reset the product to its
factory default settings, see page 60.
For more information, see www.axis.com/developer
File Upload
Files, for example webpages and images, can be uploaded to the Axis product and used as custom settings. To upload a le, go
to System Options > Advanced > File Upload.
Uploaded les are accessed through http://<ip address>/local/<user>/<file name> where <user> is the
selected user group (viewer, operator or administrator) for the uploaded le.
Plain Cong
Plain Cong is for advanced users with experience of Axis product conguration. Most parameters can be set and modied from
this page.
To open Plain Cong, go to System Options > Advanced > Plain Cong. Axis Support does not provide assistance with this feature.
How to 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. Disconnect power from the product.
2. Press and hold the control button and reconnect power.
3. Keep the control button pressed for 15–30 seconds until the status LED indicator ashes amber.
4. Release the control button. The process is complete when the status LED indicator turns green. The product has been reset
to the factory default settings. If no DHCP server is available on the network, the default IP address is 192.168.0.90
5. Using the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the video stream.
The installation and management software tools are available from the support pages at axis.com/support
It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default via the web interface. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance and
click Default.
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How to check the current rmware
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your rst actions when troubleshooting a problem
should be to check the current rmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that xes your particular problem. The
current rmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
How to upgrade the rmware
Important
• Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrade by the user.
• Precongured and customized settings are saved when the rmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in the
new rmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications AB.
Note
• After the upgrade process has completed, the product restarts automatically. If you restart the product manually after
the upgrade, wait 10 minutes even if you suspect that the upgrade has failed.
• When you upgrade the Axis product with the latest rmware, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always
read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before upgrading the rmware.
1. Download the latest rmware le to your computer, available free of charge at www.axis.com/support
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the product’s webpages.
3. Under Upgrade Server, click Browse and locate the le on your computer.
4. Click Upgrade.
5. Wait approximately 10 minutes while the product is being upgraded and restarted. Then access the product.
6. Go to Setup > Basic Setup to verify the rmware upgrade.
AXIS Camera Management can be used for multiple upgrades. See www.axis.com for more information.
Emergency Recovery Procedure
If power or network connection is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the product may become unresponsive. Flashing
red Status indicator indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the product, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on
the product’s label.
1. In UNIX/Linux, type the following from the command line:
arp -s <IP address> <serial number> temp
ping -l 408 <IP address>
In Windows, type the following from a command/DOS prompt (this may require that you run the command prompt as
an administrator):
arp -s <IP address> <serial number>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address>
2. If the product does not reply in 30 seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.
3. Open a browser and type in the product’s IP address. In the page that opens, use the Browse button to select the upgrade
le to use. Then click Load to restart the upgrade process.
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4. After the upgrade is complete (1–10 minutes), the product automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the
Status indicator.
5. Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide.
If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/support
Note
The emergency recovery procedure only works on the wired interface.
Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions
Problems upgrading the rmware
Firmware upgrade failure
If the rmware upgrade fails, the product reloads the previous rmware. Check the rmware
le and try again.
Problems setting the IP address
When using ARP/Ping
Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been
applied to the product. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. For instructions, see Assign IP Address
Using ARP/Ping on page 48.
The product is located on a
different subnet
If the IP address intended for the product and the IP address of the computer used to access the
product are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your
network administrator to obtain an IP address.
The IP address is being used
by another device
Disconnect the Axis product from the network. Run the Ping command (in a Command/DOS
window, type ping and the IP address of the product):
• If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: 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 product.
• If you receive: Request timed out, this means that the IP address is available
for use with the Axis product. Check all cabling and reinstall the product.
Possible IP address conict
with another device on the
same subnet
The static IP address in the Axis product is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address.
This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may
be problems accessing the product.
The product cannot be accessed from a browser
Cannot log in
When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when attempting
to log in. You may need to manually type http or https in the browser’s address eld.
If the password for the user root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings.
See How to reset to factory default settings on page 60.
The IP address has been
changed by DHCP
IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has
been changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management to locate the product on the
network. Identify the product using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name
has been congured).
If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually. For instructions, see the document Assign
an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/support.
Certicate error when using
IEEE 802.1X
For authentication to work properly, the date and time settings in the Axis product should be
synchronized with an NTP server. See Date & Time on page 47.
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The product is accessible locally but not externally
Router conguration To congure your router to allow incoming data trafc to the Axis product, enable the NAT-traversal
feature which will attempt to automatically congure the router to allow access to the Axis
product, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 50. The router must support UPnP
®
.
Firewall protection
Check the Internet rewall with your network administrator.
Default routers required
Check if you need to congure the router settings from System Options > Network > TCP/IP >
Basic.
Problems with streaming H.264
Problems with AXIS Media
Control (Internet Explorer
only)
To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX
controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer.
No H.264 displayed in the
client
Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC
Control Panel (streaming tab). See About AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 14.
In the AMC Control Panel, select the H.264 tab and click Set to default H.264 decoder.
Check that RTSP is enabled under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Multicast H.264 only
accessible by local clients
Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the
product need to be congured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.
No multicast H.264
displayed in the client
Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the Axis product
are valid for your network.
Check with your network administrator to see if there is a rewall preventing viewing.
Poor rendering of H.264
images
Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest driver. The latest drivers can usually be
downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
Color saturation is different
in H.264 and Motion JPEG
Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Refer to the adapter’s documentation for more
information.
Lower frame rate than
expected
See Performance considerations on page 65.
Reduce the number of applications running on the client computer.
Limit the number of simultaneous viewers.
Check with the network administrator that there is enough bandwidth available.
Check in the AMC Control Panel (H.264 tag) that video processing is not set to Decode only
key frames.
Lower the image resolution.
The maximum frames per second is dependent on the utility frequency (60/50 Hz) of the Axis
product.
Video and image problems, general
Image unsatisfactory
Check the video stream and camera settings under Setup > Video > Video Stream and Setup >
Video > Camera Settings.
Disturbed focus
Set the focus manually by gently push and turn the focus ring.
Set the focus manually by using the black rubber side of the lens tool. Insert the tool carefully
and hold pressed while turning to adjust focus.
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Storage and disk management problems
Storage disruption
A storage disruption alarm is sent if a storage device is unavailable, removed, full, locked or if other
read or write problems occur. To identify the source of the problem, check the System Log under
System Options > Support > Logs & Reports. Depending on the problem, it might be necessary to
re-mount the storage device.
For information on how to set up a storage disruption alarm, see About events on page 37.
Video cannot be recorded
Check that the SD card is not write protected (that is, read only).
SD card cannot be mounted Reformat the SD card and then click Mount.
NONO
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Formatting the card will remove all content, including all recordings, from the SD card.
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Specifications
To nd the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to axis.com > [product] > Support & Documentation.
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.
The following factors are the most important to consider:
• High image resolution or lower compression levels result in images containing more data which in turn affects the
bandwidth.
• Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG or unicast H.264 clients affects the bandwidth.
• Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression) by different clients affects both frame rate and
bandwidth.
Use identical streams wherever possible to maintain a high frame rate. Stream proles can be used to ensure that
streams are identical.
• Accessing Motion JPEG and H.264 video streams simultaneously affects both frame rate and bandwidth.
• Heavy usage of event settings affects the product’s CPU load which in turn affects the frame rate.
• Using HTTPS may reduce frame rate, in particular if streaming Motion JPEG.
• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth.
• Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate.
• Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and
the general performance.
• Use 5 GHz rather than 2.5 GHz (5 GHz is typically less "crowded") and keep the distance to the access point short and
free of obstacles (to improve the air path).
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