Axis M1033-W User manual

USER MANUAL
AXIS M1033-W Network Camera

About this document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M1033-W
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.
Laterversionsofthisdocumentwill 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
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trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. UPnPTM is a certification
mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.
WPA, WPA2 and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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
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.
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 61000-6-1 residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
This product fulfills the requirements for immunity according to
EN 61000-6-2 industrial environments.
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
이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사
용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.
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。
Radio Transmission Regulatory Information
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
USA
This device complieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubject
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. Avoid operating this product at a distance
less than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the user.
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. Avoid operating this product at a distance
less than 20 cm (7.9 in.) from the user.

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
Europe
Hereby, Axis Communications AB declares that this product is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the original declaration of conformity may be obtained from
Axis Communications AB, Emdalavägen 14, SE-223 69 Lund.
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fulfills the requirements of the Radio
Communications Standard AS/NZS 4771.
Korea
제품 사양
주파수: 802.11b/g/n(HT20), 2412~2472 MHz
온도:0~+40°C
전원:DC5V,1.5A
적합성평가표시
적합성 평가를 받은 자의 상호: AXIS COMMUNICATIONS AB.
기자재의 명칭 (모델명): 무선데이터통신시스템용 무선기기
(AXIS M1043-W, M1044-W)
제조연월:별도 표시
제조자 /제조국가:AXISCOMMUNICATIONSAB/Sweden
A/S 정보
Axis Communications AB 한국지사
주소:서울특별시 금천구 가산동 685번지 가산 Digital Empire
1012호
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Japan
This product complies with Technical Regulations Conformity
Certification of Specified Radio Equipment.
Safety
This product complies with EN/IEC 60950-1, Safety of Information
Technology Equipment.
The power supply used with this product shall fulfill the requirements
for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS)
according to EN/IEC/UL 60950-1.
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
•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/
Learn More!
Visit Axis learning center www.axis.com/academy for useful trainings,
webinars, tutorials and guides.

AXIS M1033-W Network Camera
Table of Contents
HardwareOverview .......................................... 6
Connectors .................................................... 6
LEDIndicators .................................................. 7
AccessingtheProduct ....................................... 9
AccessfromaBrowser ........................................... 9
AccessfromtheInternet .......................................... 10
SettheRootPassword ........................................... 10
TheLiveViewPage .............................................. 11
MediaStreams ............................................. 15
HowtoStreamH.264 ............................................ 15
MJPEG ........................................................ 15
AXISMediaControl(AMC) ........................................ 15
AlternativeMethodsofAccessingtheVideoStream .................... 16
AccessingAudioStreams ......................................... 17
SettingUptheProduct ...................................... 18
BasicSetup .................................................... 18
VideoandAudio ............................................ 19
VideoStream ................................................... 19
Stream Profiles ................................................. 20
CameraSettings ................................................ 21
ViewArea ..................................................... 21
Overlay ........................................................ 22
PrivacyMask ................................................... 23
AudioSettings .................................................. 23
AudioClips .................................................... 24
Live View Config ............................................ 25
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) ......................................... 28
PresetPositions ................................................. 28
GuardTour ..................................................... 28
Advanced ...................................................... 29
ControlQueue .................................................. 29
Detectors .................................................. 30
CameraTampering .............................................. 30
MotionDetection ............................................... 30
AudioDetection ................................................ 32
PIRSensor ..................................................... 32
Events .................................................... 33
SettingUpanActionRule ........................................ 34
Recipients ..................................................... 35
Schedules ...................................................... 35
Recurrences .................................................... 35
Recordings ................................................. 37
RecordingList .................................................. 37
ContinuousRecording ............................................ 37
SystemOptions ............................................. 39
Security ....................................................... 39
Date&Time .................................................... 41
Network ....................................................... 42
Storage ....................................................... 50
Ports&Devices ................................................. 50
Maintenance ................................................... 50
Support ....................................................... 51
Advanced ...................................................... 52
ResettoFactoryDefaultSettings ................................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................................ 53
CheckingtheFirmware ........................................... 53
UpgradingtheFirmware .......................................... 53
EmergencyRecoveryProcedure .................................... 53
Symptoms,PossibleCausesandRemedialActions ..................... 54
Technical Specifications ...................................... 58
Connectors .................................................... 60
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PerformanceConsiderations ....................................... 61
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Hardware Overview
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1Status LED indicator
2Focus ring
3Lens
4Microphone
5Speaker
6PIR sensor
7Light (white illumination LED)
8Network connector (RJ-45)
9Power connector
10 Lock ring
11 I/O terminal connector
12 Control button
13 WLAN pairing button
14 Power LED indicator
15 Network LED indicator
16 Wireless LED indicator
17 Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N)
The Axis product is equipped with a lens with manual focus. It is delivered with the lens prefocused and manual focusing is
usually not required.
Note
Only change the focus if required, for example if the image is blurry.
Connectors
For technical specifications, see page 58 .
Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
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NOTICE
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:
• ConnectingtoanAXISVideoHostingSystemservice.See
page 42 . To connect, press and hold the button for about
1 second until the Status LED flashes green.
• ConnectingtoAXISInternetDynamicDNSService. See
page 43 . To connect, press and hold the button for
about 3 seconds.
• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See
page 52 .
WLAN pairing button - For connecting to an access point through push button configuration (PBC).
Power connector - Mini DC connector
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).
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. Flashes while waiting to record an audio clip.
Status
Red Flashes while recording audio. Slow flash for failed upgrade.
Green Normal operation.
Power
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
Unlit Wired mode.
Green Steady for connection to a wireless network. Flashes for network activity.
Red Steady for no wireless network connection. Flashes while scanning for wireless networks.
Wireless
Amber Steady during wireless network pairing. Flashes for wireless network activity.
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Note
• The Network LED can be configured to be 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 be 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. Go to 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 58 .Toviewstreamingvideoin
Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
Note
• 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.
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 10 .
4. The product’s Live View page appears in your browser.
Note
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specific installation requirements and
user preferences. 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 44 . See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at
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
traffic to and from the product is encrypted from this point on.
3. Enter a password and then re-enter to confirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now been configured.
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Note
• 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
Reset to Factory Default
Settings, on page 52
.
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(see page 52 )
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
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specific installation requirements and user
preferences. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed in your own Live View
page. The following provides an overview of each available control.
Controls on the Live View Page
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.See
Stream Profiles, on page 20 .
Click Pulse to activate the built-in light for a defined period of time, for example 20 seconds.
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Click the Active/Inactive buttons to manually turn the built-in light on and off.
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 is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page; see page 12 . Enable this
button from 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.
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 configuration.
To configure 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 configure the other settings as required.
For more information about action rules, see
Events, on page 33 .
To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page:
1. Go to Setup > Live View Layout.
2. Under Action Buttons,selectShow manual trigger 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 15 for more
information. The toolbar displays the following buttons:
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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 - speaker only mode ,theMicrophone and Talk
buttons must both be active to send audio to the Axis product. Click either button to stop audio transmission.
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 – speaker only mode
To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be active. 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 21 .
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 29 .
Select a PTZ preset position to steer the camera view to the saved position. See Preset Positions,
on page 28
.
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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 Controls, on page 29 .
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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
Setting Up the Product
The Axis product can be configured 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 page.
•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 39 .
2. Wireless. See
page 45 .
3. TCP/IP. See
page 42 .
4. Date & Time. See
page 41 .
5. Video Stream. See
page 19 .
6. Audio Settings. See
page 23 .
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 19 .
•Streamprofiles. See
page 20 .
• Camera settings. See
page 21 .
•Viewarea.See
page 21 .
• Overlay image. See
page 22 .
•Privacymask.See
page 23 .
• Audio settings. See
page 23 .
• Audio clips. See
page 24 .
Video Stream
You can define the following video stream settings from Video & Audio >Video Stream:
•Image.See
page 20 .
• H.264. See
page 20 .
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:
•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.
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• 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
The default image settings can be configured under Video & Audio > Video Stream.SelecttheImage tab.
The following settings are available:
•Resolution. Select the default resolution.
•Compression. The compression level affects the image quality, bandwidth and file size of saved images; the lower the
compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements and larger file sizes.
•Rotate image. If required, the image can be rotated.
•Mirror. If required, the image can be mirrored.
•Maximum frame rate. To avoid bandwidth problems, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be limited.
•Overlay settings.See
Overlay, on page 22 .
Click Save to apply the new settings.
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 and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image whereas
P-frames only contain the differences from previous 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
Astreamprofile is a set of pre-configured stream settings including resolution, compression, frame rate and overlay settings.
Stream profiles can be used:
• When setting up recording using action rules, see
Events, on page 33 .
• When setting up a continuous recording, see
Continuous Recording, on page 37 .
• In the Live View page — select the stream profile from the Stream profile drop-down list.
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