Axis AXIS M1054 User manual

USER MANUAL
AXIS M1054 Network Camera

About this document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M1054
Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.40 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 beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later version
of this document will be posted to the Axis website, as required. See
also the product’s online help, available via the web-based interface.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please
inform your local Axis office 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 fitness 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.
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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 http://www.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.,underthetermsofApplePublicSourceLicense2.0(see
http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl). The source code is available
from http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/
Equipment Modifications
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
modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications
and approvals.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Apple, Boa, 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 affiliates. UPnPTM is a certification
mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.
Support
Should you require any technical assistance,pleasecontactyourAxis
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 connectedtotheInternet,youcan:
•download user documentation and software updates
•find 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 (selected countries only)
•visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment has been designed and tested to fulfill 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
Depending on the characteristics of the electrical environment, using
shielded cables (STP) may be appropriate, in which case the following
is applicable: This equipment has been tested using shielded cables
(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
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Europe
This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of EN 55022.
This product fulfills the requirements for immunity according to
EN 55024 office and commercial environments.
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of AS/NZS CISPR 22.
Korea
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용하는것을목적으로하며,모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
Japan
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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
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AXIS M1054 Network Camera
Table of Contents
Hardwareoverview .......................................... 5
Connectors .................................................... 5
LEDindicators .................................................. 7
Accessingtheproduct ....................................... 8
Accessfromabrowser ........................................... 8
AccessfromtheInternet .......................................... 9
Settherootpassword ............................................ 9
TheLiveViewpage .............................................. 10
Mediastreams .............................................. 13
HowtostreamH.264 ............................................ 13
MJPEG ........................................................ 13
AXISMediaControl(AMC) ........................................ 13
Alternativemethodsofaccessingthevideostream .................... 14
Accessingaudiostreams .......................................... 15
Settinguptheproduct ....................................... 16
BasicSetup .................................................... 16
VideoandAudio ............................................ 17
VideoStream ................................................... 17
Stream Profiles ................................................. 18
CameraSettings ................................................ 19
ViewArea ..................................................... 19
Overlay ........................................................ 20
PrivacyMask ................................................... 20
AudioSettings .................................................. 20
AudioClips .................................................... 21
Live View Config ............................................ 23
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) ......................................... 26
PresetPositions ................................................. 26
GuardTour ..................................................... 26
Advanced ...................................................... 27
Detectors .................................................. 28
CameraTampering .............................................. 28
MotionDetection ............................................... 28
Audiodetection ................................................. 30
PIRSensor ..................................................... 30
Applications . .............................................. 31
Events .................................................... 32
ConvertEventTypestoActionRules ................................ 33
SettingUpanActionRule ........................................ 33
Recipients ..................................................... 34
Schedules ...................................................... 34
Recurrences .................................................... 34
Recordings ................................................. 36
RecordingList .................................................. 36
Continuousrecording ............................................ 36
SystemOptions ............................................. 38
Security ....................................................... 38
Date&Time .................................................... 39
Network ....................................................... 40
Storage ....................................................... 44
Ports&Devices ................................................. 45
Maintenance ................................................... 45
Support ....................................................... 45
Advanced ...................................................... 46
Resettofactorydefaultsettings ................................... 47
Troubleshooting ............................................ 48
Checking the firmware ........................................... 48
Upgrading the firmware .......................................... 48
Emergencyrecoveryprocedure ..................................... 48
Symptoms,possiblecausesandremedialactions ...................... 49
Technical Specifications ...................................... 53
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Performanceconsiderations ....................................... 55
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Hardware overview
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1Lens with Status LED indicator
2Microphone
3Light (white illumination LED)
4PIR sensor
5Speaker
6Network connector (RJ-45)
7Lock ring
8Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N)
9Power connector
10 I/O terminal connector
11 Control button
12 Power LED indicator
13 Network LED indicator
14 Wireless LED indicator (activated on wireless models only)
Connectors
Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Caution
Due to local regulations or the environmental and electrical conditions in which the product is to be used, a shielded
network cable (STP) may be appropriate or required. Any network cables that are routed in outdoor environments or similar
shall be shielded (STP) and intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network switch is properly grounded. See
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for regulatory requirements.
Control button - The control button is used for:
• Connectingtoa
n AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 41. To connect, press and hold the button for about
1 second until the Status LED flashes green.
• ConnectingtoAXISInternetDynamicDNSService. Seepage 41. To connect, press and hold the button for
about 3 seconds.
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• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 47.
Power connector - Mini DC connector
I/O connector
Note
For technical specifications, see page 53.
I/O terminal connector - Use in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm notifications.
In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin, the I/O terminal connector provides the interface to:
•Digital output — For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by
the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, output buttons on the Live View page or by an Action Rule. The
output will show as active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices) if the alarm device is activated.
•Digital input — An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for
example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and
the input becomes active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices).
Function Pin Notes Specifications
GND 1Ground
3.3 V DC Power 2Can be used to power auxiliary equipment.
Note: This pin can only be used as power out.
Max load = 50 mA
Digital Input 3Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (unconnected)
to deactivate.
0to+40VDC
Digital Output 4Internal connection to ground when activated, floating
(unconnected) when deactivated. If used with an inductive
load, e.g. a relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with
the load, for protection against voltage transients.
Max load =100 mA
Max voltage = +40 V DC
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3.3 V max 50 mA
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LED indicators
LED Color Indication
Green Steady for connection to a 100 MBit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Amber Steady for connection to a 10 MBit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Network
Unlit No network connection.
Green Steady green for normal operation.
Amber Steady during startup and when restoring settings.
Status
Red Slow flash for failed upgrade.
Green Normal operation.
Power
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
Note
• The Status LED can be configuredtob
e unlit during normal operation. To configure, go to Setup > System Options >Ports
& Devices >LED. See the online help for more information.
• The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.
• The Status LED can be configured to flash for identifying the unit. This can be done under Setup >System Options >
Maintenance.
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Accessing the product
To install the Axis product, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the product.
The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows,
Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications, on page 53.
Note
• To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
• QuickTimeTM is also supported for viewing H.264 streams and for audio.
• If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, the product can be configured to use a Java
applet for viewing Motion JPEG.
• The Axis product includes (1) H.264 decoder license for viewing video streams and (1) AAC audio license. These licenses are
automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the decoders, to prevent installation of
unlicensed copies.
Access from a browser
1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari).
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s Location/Address field. To access the product from a
Macintosh computer (Mac OS X), click on the Bonjour tab 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 more information on how to
discover and assign an IP address, refer to the Installation Guide.
3. Enter your user name and password. If this is the first time the product is accessed, the root password must first be
configured; for instructions see Set the root password, on page 9 .
4. The product’s Live View page appears in your browser.
Note
The layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specificrequi
rements. Consequently, some of the
examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live View page.
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Access from the Internet
Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must
configure your network router to allow incoming data traffic to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options >
Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
For more information, please see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 42.SeealsoAXISInternetDynamicDNSServiceat
www.axiscam.net For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com\techsup
Set the root password
To gain access to the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure
Root Password dialog, which appears when the product is accessed for the first time.
To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. The
HTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information.
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog.
To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps:
1. Click Create self-signed certificate.
2. Provide the requested information and click OK.Thecertificate is created and the password can now be set securely. All
traffictoandfrom the product is encrypted from this point on.
3. Enter a passwordandthenre-entertoconfirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now been configured.
Note
• The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted.
•Ift
he password for root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to factory default
settings, on page 47.
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Set Power Line Frequency
Power line frequency is set the first time the Axis product is accessed and can only be changed from Plain Config 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 flickeriftheproductisusedinfluorescent light environments.
When using 50 Hz, the maximum frame rate is limited to 25 fps.
Note
Power line frequency is different in different geographic regions. In the Americas, 60 Hz is usually used; most other parts of
the world use 50 Hz. Local variations may apply, always check with the local authorities.
The Live View page
If the Axis product has been customized to meet specific requirements, not all the items described below will appear in the Live View
page. The following provides an overview of each available button.
Controls on the Live View page
Click View size to scale the image down to 800 pixels wide or to full scale. Only available in MJPEG.
The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile. Stream
profiles are configured under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles.SeeStream Profiles, on page 18.
Click Pulse to activate the built-in light for a defined period of time, for example 20 seconds.
Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually turn the built-in light on and off.
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Use the Slider to control the brightness of the built-in light, slide left to dim and slide right do to brighten.
Click Pulse to activate the output for a defined period of time, such as switching on an external light for 20 seconds.
Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually start and stop a connected device — e.g. switch an external light
on and off.
The Manual Trigger button can trigger an event directly from the Live View page. The button is configured under
Live View Config > Action Buttons.
Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. Right-click the video image to save it in JPEG format on your
computer. This button is primarily intended for use when the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available.
Enable this button from Live View Config > Action Buttons.
The Audio clip drop-down list allows you to play an audio clip from the Live View page. Select the audio
clip and click the Play button.
AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar
The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 13 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. The location where the image is saved can be specified
in the AMC Control Panel.
Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill 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. The location where the recording is saved can be specified
in the AMC Control Panel.
AMC Audio controls
AMC audio buttons control the speakers and microphone connected to the client computer. The buttons are only visible when
audio is enabled.
Speaker button — Click to turn the speakers on or off.
Microphone button – Click to mute or unmute the microphone. In Simplex - Network Camera speaker only mode,
click this button to stop sending audio to the product.
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Use the slider to control the volume of the speakers and the microphone.
Half-duplex mode
The Talk/Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio. The button can be configured
from the Audio tab in the AMC Control panel:
• Push-To-Talk mode: Click and hold the button to talk/send. Release the button to listen.
• Toggle mode: Click once to switch between talking and listening.
Simplex – Network Camera speaker only mode
To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be enabled. Click either button to stop audio
transmission.
PTZ Controls
The Live View page also displays Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) controls. The administrator can enable/disable controls for specified users under
System Options > Security > Users.
Note
These controls are available if digital PTZ is enabled in the selected view area, see View Area, on page 19.
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 specific area. Click in the image and drag to draw a rectangle surrounding
theareatobemagnified. To zoom out, rotate the mouse wheel.
Click the Ctrl panel button to open the PTZ control panel which provides additional PTZ controls.
User-defined buttons can also appear in the Control panel. See Controls, on page 27.
Select a PTZ preset position to steer the camera view to the saved position. See Preset Positions,
on page 26.
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,seeControls, on page 27.
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Media streams
Media streams
The Axis product provides several audio and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will
determine the type you use.
The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, audio streams and to the list of available
stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page.
How to stream H.264
The video compression standard H.264 makes good use of bandwidth, and can provide high quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.
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 always have an up-to-date video
stream, even if some images are dropped.
RTP over RTSP This unicast method (RTP tunneled over RTSP)
is useful as it is relatively simple to configure
firewallstoallowRTSPtraffic.
RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to traverse
firewalls. Firewalls are commonly configured 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 traffic
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 images are dropped.
Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of
clients viewing simultaneously. A multicast cannot however, pass a network router unless the
router is configured 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 specific 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.
MJPEG
This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayedandupdatedataratesufficient
to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image qualityandaccesstoeveryimage
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.
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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TheAMCControlPanelcanbeusedtoconfigure various video and audio settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s
Manual for more information.
The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the 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, 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.Enterthepathhttp://<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
•QuickTimeTM. The following paths can be used:
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp
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Note
•<ip>= IP addess
• The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later.
• QuickTime adds 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.
Accessing audio streams
The Live View page provides access to audio through AXIS Media Control; in addition audio can be accessed in the following ways:
•VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API) For more information, visit www.axis.com/developer
•Windows Media Player supports simplex audio. 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
•QuickTimeTM supports G.711 and AAC audio encoding. The following paths can be used:
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp
-rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp
•TheJava applet supports simplex audio with G.711 encoding.
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Setting up the product
The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. Click Setup in the top right-hand corner of
theLiveViewpage.
•Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings.
•Operators have access to all settings except System Options
See also the online help .
Basic Setup
Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings thatshouldbemadebeforeusingtheAxisproduct:
1. Users. See page 38.
2. TCP/IP. See page 40.
3. Date & Time. See page 39.
4. Video Stream. See page 17.
5. Audio Settings. See page 20.
The Basic Setup menu can be disabled from System Options > Security > Users.
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Video and Audio
Video and Audio
The video and audio settings can be used to optimize video and audio quality. You can configure the following:
• Video stream settings. See page 17.
•Streamprofiles. See page 18.
• Camera settings. See page 19.
•Viewarea.Seepage 19.
• Overlay image. See page 20.
•Privacymask.Seepage 20.
• Audio settings. See page 20.
• Audio clips. See page 21.
Video Stream
You can define the following video stream settings from Video & Audio >Video Stream:
•Image.Seepage 18.
• H.264. See page 18.
•MJPEG.Seepage 18.
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
requirement that the image is a certain size, for example in face recognition.
The pixel counter can be accessed from:
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•Video & Audio > Video Stream.UnderPreview, 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 fields and click Apply.
• The Live View page in Internet Explorer in Windows. Right-click in the image and select Pixel counter.Usethemouse
to move and resize the rectangle.
Image
You can modify the image resolution and compression, and rotate the image from the Image tab (Video & Audio >Video Stream).
The image can also be mirrored from the Image tab.
Setting the compression level affects the image quality and bandwidth; the lower the compression, the higher the image quality
with higher bandwidth requirements.
To avoid bandwidth problems on the network, you can limit the frame rate allowed to each viewer. The maximum frame rate can be
set to Unlimited, or you can limit the frame rate to a value.
An image or text can be superimposed over the image as overlay. See Overlay, on page 20.
Save your settings before they can take effect.
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 bit rates.
An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames, P-frames and B-frames. An I-frame is a complete image
whereas P-frames and B-frames only contain the differences from previous/future frames.
The GOV length is the number of frames between two consecutive I-frames. Increasing the GOV length may save considerably on
bandwidth requirements in some cases, but may also have an adverse affect on image quality.
ThebitratecanbesetasVariable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the image
complexity, using up more bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower image activity. CBR allows you to set a
fixed Target bit rate that consumes a predictable amount of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased
image activity, but in this case cannot, frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for this, it is
possible to prioritize either frame rate or image quality. Not setting a priority means that frame rate and image quality are equally
affected. You must save your settings before they can take effect.
The current bit rate can be set to appear as text overlay. To do this, select the Include text check box option under Overlay
Settings and enter the modifier#b in the field.
MJPEG
Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the maximum frame size helps to control the
bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Setting the frame size to the Default setting
provides consistently good image quality at the expense of increased bandwidth and storage usage in low light. Limiting the frame
size optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage,
the maximum frame size should be set to an optimal value.
Stream Profiles
There are four pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set up. The settings for these can be adjusted. New customized
profiles can also be created. Each profile has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose.
•Thestreamprofiles can be accessed from the Stream profile drop-down list in the Live View page.
• To add, copy, modify, and remove stream profiles go to Video & Audio >Stream Profiles.
• To select the default stream profile go to Live View Config>Stream Profile and choose the profile from the drop-down list.
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For more information see the online help on this page.
Camera Settings
The Video & Audio > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product.
Image Appearance
Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation. The value 0 gives a
black and white image.
The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image.
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.
White balance
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
Configure 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 fine-tune the exposure.
Enable Backlight compensation - Enable this option if a bright spot of light, for example a light bulb, causes other areas in
the image to appear too dark.
Exposure zones - This settings determines which part of the image is used to calculate the exposure. For most situations, the Auto
setting can be used. For particular requirement, select a predefined area.
Exposure priority - When Motion is prioritized, motion blur in the image is minimized. This can be useful for recognition of moving
objects such as people and vehicles. However, prioritizing motion may cause an increase in image noise, especially in low light
situations. When Low noise is prioritized, image noise is minimized. The file size is reduced, which can be useful if storage space or
bandwidth is limited. However, prioritizing low noise may result in a very dark image, especially in low light situations.
View Area
A view area is a cropped part of the full view. The view area is treated as a video source in Live View and has its own video
stream and PTZ settings.
To enable a view area, go to Video & Audio > Camera Settings and select Enable View Area.
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.
Toconfigure the view area:
1. Go to Video & Audio > View Area.
2. Select an Aspect ratio and a Video stream resolution.
3. A new view area covers the whole image. Usethemousetomoveandresizetheviewarea.
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4. Select Enable PTZ to enable digital PTZ for the view area.
5. Click Save to save the settings.
To modify the view area, modify the settings as required. Click Save.
Tip:
• The PTZ functionality is useful during installation of the Axis product. Use a view area to crop out a specificpartof
the full view.
Overlay
Overlays can be used to provide extra information and are superimposed over the video image. With overlay text it is possible to
include date and time or view the current bit rate as overlay text.
To include the current bit rate as overlay text go to Video & Audio >Video Stream >Overlay Settings,selecttheInclude text check
box option, and enter the overlay code in the field. See the online help for supported formats.
Overlay image
An overlay image can be used to provide extra information, or to mask a part of the video image.
To use your own image, such as a logo, first upload the image to the Axis product. Go to Video & Audio >Overlay Image, click
Browse to locate the file and then click Upload.ThefilecanthenbeselectedfromtheUse overlay image drop-down list.
To place an overlay image at specificcoordinates,gotoVideo & Audio >Video Stream and select the Include overlay image at
coordinates check box option and enter the X and Y coordinates.
For more information see the online help
Privacy Mask
A privacy mask is an area of solid color that prohibits users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks cannot be
bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API).
The Privacy Mask List (Video & Audio >Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and
indicates if they are enabled.
You can add a new mask, re-size the mask with the mouse,chooseacolorforthemask,andgivethemaskaname.
For more information, see the online help
Audio Settings
The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio >Video Stream >Audio.
Audio Channels
Select the type of audio transmission from the Audio mode: drop-down list (Video & Audio>Audio Settings). The different types are:
Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time. There is no
echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.
Half-duplex - Audio can be transmitted in both directions between the Axis product and the client computer, but only in one
direction at a time. You must actively receive sound using the Talk/Listen button visible in the Live View page (see AXIS Media
Control viewer toolbar). In Push-To-Talk mode, click and hold the button to speak and release it when done. In Toggle mode, click
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