Axis M3045-V User manual

AXIS M3045-V Network Camera
User Manual

About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M3045-V
Fixed Dome Networ Camera, and is applicable to rmware 6.15 and
later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on
your networ . Previous experience of networ ing will be of use when
using this product. Some nowledge 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.
Lega Considerations
Video surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary from country to
country. Chec the laws in your local region before using this product
for surveillance purposes.
This product includes one (1) H.264 decoder license. To purchase
further licenses, contact your reseller.
Liabi ity
Every care has been ta en in the preparation of this document. Please
inform your local Axis ofce of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis
Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to ma e changes to the
product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB
ma es no warranty of any ind 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.
Inte ectua 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 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., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see
www.opensource.apple.com/apsl). The source code is available from
https://developer.apple.com/bonjour/
Equipment Modications
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
modications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certications
and approvals.
Trademark Acknow edgments
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are
registered trademar s or trademar applications of Axis AB in various
jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademar s or
registered trademar s of their respective companies.
Apple, Boa, Apache, Bonjour, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux,
Microsoft, Mozilla, Real, SMPTE, Quic Time, UNIX, Windows, Windows
Vista and WWW are registered trademar s of the respective holders.
Java and all Java-based trademar s and logos are trademar s or
registered trademar s of Oracle and/or its afliates. UPnPTM is a
certication mar of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.
SD, SDHC and SDXC are trademar s or registered trademar s of SD-3C,
LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Also, miniSD, microSD,
miniSDHC, microSDHC, microSDXC are all trademar s or registered
trademar s of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademar s or registered trademar s of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Regu atory Information
Europe
This product complies with the applicable CE mar ing directives
and harmonized standards:
•Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU. See
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
•Low Voltage (LVD) Directive 2014/35/EU. See afety 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 3 .
E ectromagnetic Compatibi ity (EMC)
This equipment has been designed and tested to fulll 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 networ 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 networ 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 networ 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 fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of EN 55032. The product shall be
connected using a shielded networ cable (STP) that is properly
grounded.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according
to EN 61000-6-1 residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according to
EN 61000-6-2 industrial environments.
This product fullls the requirements for immunity according to
EN 55024 ofce and commercial environments.
Australia/New Zealand
This digital equipment fullls the requirements for RF emission
according to the Class B limit of AS/NZS CISPR 22. The product shall
be connected using a shielded networ 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.
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 networ cable
(STP) or other appropriate method.
The power supply used with this product shall fulll the requirements
for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS)
according to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 orIEC/EN/UL 60950-1.
Disposa and Recyc ing
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 the legislative
act Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic
Information Products (ACPEIP).
Contact Information
Axis Communications AB
Emdalavägen 14
223 69 Lund
Sweden
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.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 www.axis.com/techsup/
Learn More!
Visit Axis learning center www.axis.com/academy/ for useful trainings,
webinars, tutorials and guides.

AXIS M3045-V Network Camera
Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Message Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware O er iew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Access the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set the Root Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Power Line Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Congure Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Live View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Media Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
How to Stream H.264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MJPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AXIS Media Control (AMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Set Up the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect the Camera to a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set Up Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stream Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ONVIF Media Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
View Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Privacy Mas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Congure the Li e View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preset Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Guard Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Camera Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Application Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Upload Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
AXIS Video Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Start and Stop the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Congure Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Application in an Action Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
E ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Set Up Action Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Add Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Create Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Set Up Recurrences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Find Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Play Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Export Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Continuous Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Networ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chec the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Emergency Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Safety Information
Safety Information
Hazard Leve s
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
NOTICETICE TICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to property.
Other Message Leve s
Important
Indicates signicant 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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ardware Overview
ardware Overview
1Dome cover
2HDMI connector
3tatus LED
4micro D card slot
5Control button
6Network connector (PoE)
7Focus ring
Connectors and Buttons
For technical specications, see page 63.
HDMI Connector
The HDMITM Connector is used for connecting to a display or monitor.
Network Connector
RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
NONO
NOTICETICE TICE
The product shall be connected using a shielded networ cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the networ shall
be intended for their specic use. Ma e sure that the networ devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
SD Card S ot
NONO
NOTICETICE TICE
• Ris 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.
• Ris of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the product is running. Disconnect power or
unmount the SD card from the Axis product’s webpages before removal.
This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards (not included).
For SD card recommendations, see www.axis.com
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ardware Overview
Contro Button
For location of the control button, see Hardware Overview on page 7 .
The control button is used for:
• Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 58.
• Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 50. 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 50. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
LED Indicators
Note
• The Status LED can be congured to ash while an event is active.
• The Status LED can be congured 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.
Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during rmware upgrade.
Amber/Red Flashes amber/red if networ connection is unavailable or lost.
Red Flashes red for rmware upgrade failure.
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Access the Product
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®
• ChromeTM 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
• Quic TimeTM is also supported for viewing H.264 streams.
Access from a Browser
1. Start a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address or host name of the Axis product in the browser’s Location/Address eld.
To access the product from a Mac computer (OS X), go to Safari, clic on Bonjour and select the product from the
drop-down list.
If you do not now the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the product on the networ . For information about
how to discover and assign an IP address, see the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video tream on Axis
Support web at www.axis.com/techsup
Note
To show Bonjour as a browser boo mar , go to Safari > Preferences.
3. Enter your user name and password. If this is the rst time the product is accessed, the root password must rst be
congured. For instructions, see et the Root Password on page 10.
4. The product’s Live View page opens in your browser.
Note
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specic 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.
Access from the Internet
Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local networ (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must
congure your networ router to allow incoming data trafc to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which
will attempt to automatically congure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options >
Network > TCP/IP Ad anced.
For more information, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 on page 52. 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
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Access the Product
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 Congure Root
Password dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the rst time.
To prevent networ eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS
certicate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt trafc between web browsers and servers. The
HTTPS certicate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTP on page 47.
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 ettings on page 58.
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. Clic Use HTTPS.
A temporary certicate (valid for one year) is created, enabling encryption of all trafc to and from the product, and the
password can now be set securely.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it to conrm the spelling.
3. Clic OK. The password has now been congured.
Set Power Line Frequency
Power line frequency is set the rst time the Axis product is accessed and can only be changed from Plain Cong (see page 58)
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 ic er 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 chec with the local authorities.
Congure Capture Mode
Note
The default capture mode is 1080p @ 30/25 fps. To connect the product to a video source using a standard HDMI® cable,
select 720p (HDMI) @ 30/25 fps .
See also .
The Live View Page
The controls and layout of the Live View page may have been customized to meet specic 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.
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Contro s on the Live View Page
Clic 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).
Clic WDR on to enable WDR in intense bac light conditions. Clic WDR off to disable WDR in low
light conditions for optimal exposure.
Select a stream prole for the Live View page from the Stream Prole drop-down list. For information
about how to congure stream proles, see page 19.
Use the Manual Trigger button to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. For information about
how to congure and enable the button, see Manual Trigger on page 11.
Clic 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 Li e View Cong >
Action Buttons.
Manua 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 conguration.
To congure the manual trigger:
1. Go to Setup > E ents.
2. Clic 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 congure the other settings as required.
For more information about action rules, see Events on page 39.
To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page:
1. Go to Setup > Li e View Cong.
2. Under Action Buttons, select Show manual trigger button.
AXIS Media Contro viewer too bar
The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXI 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 ta es a snapshot of the video image.
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Clic the View Full Screen button and the video image will ll the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer
eyboard 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 specied in the AMC Control Panel. Enable this button from Li e View Cong >Viewer Settings.
PTZ Contro s
Note
These controls are available if digital PTZ is enabled in the selected view area, see View Area on page 20.
Clic the Emulate joystick mode button and clic in the image to move the camera view in the direction of the
mouse pointer.
Clic the Center mode button and clic in the image to center the camera view on that position.
The center mode button could also be used to zoom in on a specic area. Clic in the image and drag to draw a
rectangle surrounding the area to be magnied. To zoom out, rotate the mouse wheel.
To view a specic view area or preset position, select it from the Source list.
Pan and Tilt bars – Use the arrows to pan and tilt the camera view, or clic 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 clic on a position on the bar to zoom to that position.
The PTZ controls can be disabled under PTZ > Ad anced > Controls, see Controls on page 27.
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Media Streams
Media Streams
The Axis product provides several video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your networ will determine the
type you use.
The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream
proles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the Live View page.
How to Stream H.264
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 networ 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 networ . 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 congure
rewalls to allow RTSP trafc.
RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to traverse
rewalls. Firewalls are commonly congured 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 trafc
on the networ 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 efcient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of
clients viewing simultaneously. A multicast cannot however, pass a networ router unless the
router is congured 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 specic 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 displayed and updated at a rate sufcient
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.
AXIS Media Contro (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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Media Streams
The AMC Control Panel can be used to congure 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 congured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu)
• Alternatively, right-clic the video image in Internet Explorer and clic Settings.
A ternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream
You can also access video and images from the Axis product in the following ways:
•Motion JPEG ser er 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
•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 address
• The Axis product supports Quic Time 6.5.1 and later.
• Quic Time 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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Set Up the Product
Set Up the Product
The Axis product can be congured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s Setup pages, clic Setup in
the top right-hand corner of the Live View page.
•Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings.
•Operators have restricted access to settings, see Users on page 46
See also the online help .
Connect the Camera to a Monitor
When the camera is rst connected to a monitor and then powered up, the default capture mode is automatically set for viewing the
image stream over HDMI. If the camera is connected to a monitor after power up, restart the camera or set the capture mode to
1080p (HDMI)@30/25 fps. This can be done from the Capture mode drop-down list from Video >Camera Settings. This can also be
done from the Congure capture mode window (see Congure Capture Mode on page 10) after a factory default (see page 58).
Note
It is recommended to use only HDMI certied monitors and cables. For more information see www.hdmi.org
Basic Setup
Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product:
1. Users. See page 46.
2. TCP/IP. See page 49.
3. Date & Time. See page 48.
4. Video Stream. See page 17.
The Basic Setup menu can be disabled from System Options > Security > Users.
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Video
It is possible to congure the following video features in your Axis product:
• Video stream. See page 17.
• Stream proles. See page 19.
• Camera settings. See page 19.
• View areas. See page 20.
• Overlay image. See page 21.
• Privacy mas . See page 22.
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 17.
• H.264. See page 18.
• Zipstream. See page 18
• MJPEG. See page 19.
Pixe 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 specic size requirement, for example in face recognition.
The pixel counter can be used:
• When setting up a video stream, see et Up Video treams on page 17. Under Pre iew, clic 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 clic Apply.
• When accessing the Live View page in Internet Explorer with AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Windows. Right-clic in the
image and select Pixel counter. Use the mouse to move and resize the rectangle.
Image
The default image settings can be congured 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.
Note
Video streams over HDMI can only be rotated 180° or 0°.
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•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.
•O erlay settings. See About overlay text on page 21.
Clic Sa e to apply the new settings.
H.264
H.264, also nown 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 H.264 stream settings can be congured from the Video > Video Stream page. Select the H.264 tab. The settings dened in this
page will apply to all H.264 streams that do not use a stream prole.
The GOP length is the number of frames between two consecutive I-frames. Increasing the GOP length may save considerably on
bandwidth requirements in some cases, but may also have an adverse affect on image quality.
The Axis product supports the following H.264 prole(s):
•Baseline. The Baseline prole is recommended for clients that don’t support CABAC entropy coding.
•Main. The Main prole provides higher compression with maintained video quality compared to the Baseline prole but
requires more processing power to decode.
The bit rate can be set as Variable bit rate (VBR) or Maximum bit rate (MBR). 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. When the activity in
the scene increases, the bit rate would usually increase as well. If there is a surplus in bandwidth, this may not be an issue and
selecting Variable bit rate (VBR) will be sufcient. But if bandwidth is limited, it is recommended to control the bit rate by selecting
Maximum bit rate (MBR). When the activity in the scene increases, VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the complexity, using up
more bandwidth for increased activity in the scene, and less for lower scene activity. MBR allows you to set a target bit rate that
limits the bandwidth consumption.
The MBR target bit rate wor s li e the ceiling of a tent. It limits the bit rate, while maintaining some exibility. The bit rate
may bounce up and down within the set target but when it nears the set target value, the limitation ic s in. However, because
MBR will always prioritize a continuous video stream, it allows temporary overshoots from the target bit rate. Because setting a
target value prevents the bit rate from increasing, frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for
this, select which variable shall be prioritized, frame rate or image quality. Not setting a priority means that frame rate and
image quality are equally affected.
The current bit rate can be set to appear as text overlay. Under O erlay Settings, select Include text and enter the modier
#b in the eld.
To apply the settings, clic Sa e.
Axis’ Zipstream Techno ogy
Zipstream is a bit rate-reduction technology optimized for video surveillance. Zipstream reduces the average bit rate in the H.264
stream by removing unnecessary data and ma es it possible to allow higher resolutions, reduce storage cost or to eep recordings for
a longer time. To reduce the bit rate, Zipstream reduces the number of bits in the areas of the image that are less interesting from a
video surveillance perspective, for example the bac ground. Image details that are important for forensic video analysis, for example
faces and license plates, are preserved with enough number of bits.
These Zipstream strength options are available:
•Off. Zipstream disabled.
•Lowest Zipstream strength. Low bandwidth reduction. No visible quality degradation in most scenes
•Medium Zipstream strength. Medium bandwidth reduction. Limited visual quality degradation in not prioritized areas in
some scenes
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•Highest Zipstream strength. High bandwidth reduction. Visible quality degradation in not prioritized areas in many scenes
Lowest Zipstream strength is the default setting for the product. This conguration is very safe to use in all applications while still
reducing the bit rate.
For cloud-connected cameras or cameras using edge storage that need to limit the bit rate for increased storage time it is
recommended to select the Highest Zipstream strength. This setting is very good to combine with motion detection triggering and
variable bit rate (VBR) where the bit rate is allowed to adapt to changes in complexity in the scene.
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.
The bit rate controller built into the product can be combined with Zipstream to enforce a maximum bit rate (MBR) limit. Axis
Communications recommends using VBR or MBR with a rather high bit rate limit to enable the full potential of Axis’ Zipstream
Technology.
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 Pro es
A stream prole is a set of predened stream settings including resolution, compression, frame rate and overlay settings. Stream
proles can be used:
• When setting up recording using action rules. See Events on page 39.
• When setting up continuous recording. See Continuous Recording on page 44.
• In the Live View page – select the stream prole from the Stream prole drop-down list.
For quic setup, use one of the predened stream proles. Each predened prole has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose. If
required, the predened stream proles can be modied and new customized stream proles can be created.
To create a new prole or modify an existing prole, go to Setup > Video >Stream Proles.
To select a default stream prole for the Live View page, go to Setup > Li e View Cong.
ONVIF Media Pro es
An ONVIF media prole consists of a set of congurations that can be used to change media stream settings. ONVIF media proles
can be set through the ONVIF Media Prole Settings page and be used by a client to congure media stream properties.
The ONVIF Media Proles page lists all such pre-congured proles. These proles cannot be removed. Pre-congured media
proles have been included in the product for quic setup. It is also possible to congure new ONVIF media proles as per required
specications. To add a new ONVIF media prole, clic Add and enter the required information. You can also modify or remove a
prole from this page.
Camera Settings
The Video > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product.
Image Appearance
To change Image Appearance go to the menus under Setup > Video > Camera Settings.
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Increasing the Color le el increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation and the value 0 gives
minimum color saturation.
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 dar . It can be adjusted using the slidebar.
White Ba ance
To change this setting go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings
White balance is used to ma e 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 dar image.
Congure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requirements in relation to lighting, frame rate and bandwidth
considerations.
Exposure alue - Clic 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.
If the image ic ers that can be caused by uorescent lamps or other light sources. To reduce ic er in the image, select the Flicker
option that matches the power line frequency.
The Hold current option loc s 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 Li e 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. Clic Add.
3. The new view area appears under Selected iew 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. Clic Sa e to save the settings.
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