Axis 216MFD, 216MFD-V User Manual

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AXIS 216FD/AXIS 216FD-V

AXIS 216MFD/AXIS 216MFD-V

Fixed Dome Network Cameras

User’s Manual

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About this Document

This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 216FD/AXIS 216FD-V/AXIS 216MFD/AXIS 216MFD-V Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.47 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera 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 versions of this document will be posted to the Axis website. See also the product’s online help, available via the web-based interface.

Safety Notices Used In This Manual

Caution! - Indicates potential hazard that can damage the product. Important! -

Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.

Indicates hazard that can seriously impair operation.

Intellectual Property Rights

Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology 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

tem “About” in the product’s user interface for more information.

i This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer, Inc.,

der the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see

un http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/). The source code is available at: http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/

Legal Considerations

Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes. This product includes one (1) MPEG-4 decoder license. To purchase

her licenses, contact your reseller.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy; if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee against interference in particular installations. If this equipment causes reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.

USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for

radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the

quirements for immunity according to EN55024 residential,

re commercial, and light industry.

Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the

Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the

Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard AS/NZS CISPR22:2002.

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harmful interference to radio or television

Equipment Modifications

This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions in the user documentation. This equipment contains no user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform your local Axis office of inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for 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.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Apple, Boa, Bonjour, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Firefox, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, Real, QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems

Inc. UPnP Corporation.

is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers

Support

Should you require technical assistance, contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries to appropriate channels to ensure rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can:

• download user documentation and firmware updates

• find answers in FAQ database. Search by product, category, or phrases

• report problems to Axis by logging in to your private support area

• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/

Safety Notice - Battery Replacement

The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery lasts for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message appears when the battery needs replacing. The battery should not be replaced unless required! If the battery does

ed replacing, please observe the following:

• Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced

• Replace with same or equivalent battery, as recommended by acturer.

manuf

Dispose of used batteries according to

the manufacturer's instructions.

RoHS

This product complies with both the European RoHS directive, 2002/95/EC, and the Chinese RoHS regulations, ACPEIP.

WEEE Directive

The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive is applicable in the European Union member states.

The WEEE marking on this product (see right) or its

cumentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of

do together with household waste. To prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area. Business users should contact the product supplier for information on

w to dispose of this product correctly. This product should not be

ho mixed with other commercial waste.

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Contents

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the root password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the root password over a secure connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Access from the internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

How to stream MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MPEG-4 clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Motion JPEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Alternative methods of accessing the video stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuration - Video & Image settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Overlay/Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

HTML Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

External Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Event Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Event Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Event Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Camera tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Motion Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Ports & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Resetting to the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The I/O Terminal Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Pinout and Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Terminal Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Technical Specifications - AXIS 216FD/216FD-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

General performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Product overview

This manual applies to the AXIS 216FD, AXIS 216FD-V, AXIS 216MFD, and AXIS 216MFD-V Fixed Dome Network cameras. The information provided here applies to all four models, except where otherwise indicated.

Models

AXIS 216FD Tamper-resistant Fixed Dome Network Camera

AXIS

216FD-V Vandal-resistant Fixed Dome Network Camera

AXIS 216MFD Megapixel Tamper-resistant Fixed Dome Network

Camera

AXIS 216MFD-V Megapixel Vandal-resistant Fixed Dome Network

Camera

Key fea

tures

• Discreet and compact design, effective against tampering/van

• Megapixel resolution in AXIS 216MFD/AXIS better resolution compared to a high-resolution analog camera

• Superior image quality with progressive scan and

• Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 for optimized quality and bandwidth

• Two-way audio support including built-in microphone

• Power over Ethernet for reduced cabling

• Multi-window motion detection with alarm image buffering

• Multi-level password protection, IP-address network security.

216MFD-V. More than three times

30 frames per second in VGA

and consolidated power

filtering and HTTPS encryption for

dalization

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Network camera overview

Network connector

Serial number (S/N)

Please make a note of the

The serial number is required during the installation.

serial number and retain for future reference.

Power

I/O terminal connector

Dome casing

connector

Camera unit

Power indicator

Network indicator

Audio Out

Audio In

Status indicator

Microphone

(LED)

Control button

Cover plates

and PoE

AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Product overview

Microphone - built-in microphone. This can be disabled by inserting a plug in the 'Audio

in' connector.

Power Connector -

I/O Connector - the I/O

for connection of the PS-H power adapter (included).

terminal connector provides the physical interface to one transistor output, one digital input and an auxiliary connection point for DC power. For more information, see The I/O Terminal Connector,

Network Connector -

The camera connects to the network via a standard network

on page 47.

connector. Supporting NWAY, the camera detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). Supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet), the camera can be powered directly from the network cabling.

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Audio Out - audio output (line level), which can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. A stereo connector must be used for the audio out.

Audio In - a 3.5

mm input for a mono microphone, or for a line-in mono signal (a stereo

signal from line-in uses the left channel).

Serial Number Label - the

Control Button - press this

serial number may be required during installation.

button to install the camera using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on page

AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is free service from Axis that allows you to quickly and simply install

Note:

your camera. This requires an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy. See www.axiscam.net for more information.

46.

LED indicators

LED Color Description

Network Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.

Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Unlit No connection.

Status Green Shows steady green for normal operation.

Note: The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation, or to flash only when the camera is accessed. See the online help files for more information. Go to

Setup > System Options > LED settings

Amber Steady during startup, reset to factory default or when restoring settings. Red Slow flash for failed upgrade.

Power Green Normal operation.

Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Accessing the Camera

Accessing the Camera

You need to install the network camera before you can access it. Refer to the installation guide supplied with your product.

The network camera can be used with most standard

operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Minimum web browsing requirements, on page 55.

Notes: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and

install AXIS Media Control (AMC) on your workstation.

QuickTimeTM and Real PlayerTM are also supported for viewing streaming MPEG-4 video and audio.

If your workstation restricts the use of additional software components, the camera can be configured to use a Java applet for viewing Motion JPEG.

The network camera includes one (1) decoder license for viewing MPEG-4 video streams. This is automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder, to prevent installation of unlicensed copies.

Access from a browser

1. Start a browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox).

2. Enter the IP address or host name of the camera in the Location/Address field of your browser. To access the camera from a Macintosh computer (Mac OSX), click on the Bonjour tab and select the AXIS 216FD/AXIS 216MFD from the drop-down list.

3. If this is the first time you are accessing the camera, see Access from the internet, on page 11. Otherwise enter your user name and password, set by the administrator.

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4. The camera’s Live View page appears in your browser. Note that both AXIS 216FD and AXIS 216FD-V models display in the browser as AXIS 216FD, and both AXIS 216MFD and AXIS 216MFD-V display as AXIS 216MFD.

Note:

The layout of the Live View page may have been customized to specific requirements. Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.

Setting the root password

1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog appears.

2. Enter a password and re-enter to confirm. Click OK.

3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog appears. Enter the User name: root

Note:

The default administrator user name ‘root’ is permanent and cannot be deleted.

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To configure the password directly via an unencrypted connection, enter the password here.

To create an HTTPS connection, start by clicking this button.

4. Enter the password (which you set in step 2), and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 46.

Note:

While setting the root password, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC), if you are prompted to. You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.

Setting the root password over a secure connection

To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user root must be set. This is done in the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog, which is displayed when the network camera is accessed for the first time.

To prevent network eavesdropping when encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below).

To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter shown below.

To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS

1. Click the Create self-signed certificate button.

2. Provide the requested information and click OK. The certificate is created and the password can now be set securely. All traffic to and from the network camera is encrypted from this point on.

3. Enter a password and then re-enter it to confirm the spelling. Click OK. The password has now been configured.

setting the root password, this can be done via an

it directly in the first dialog

connection, follow these steps:

Note:

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information. The default administrator user root cannot be deleted.

If the password for root is lost or forgotten, the network camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 46.

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Image

Zoom

Focus puller

Tilt

screw

adjustment

Tilt

screw

adjustment

puller

balance ring

Locking screw

Image

Zoom

Focus puller

Tilt

screw

adjustment

Tilt

screw

adjustment

puller

balance ring

Locking screw

Lens

Access from the internet

Once connected, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera. This is enabled from

Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.

For more information, please see NAT tra

versal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 40. See

also the 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

Adjusting the image

1. Open the Live View page in the web interface and make the following adjustments on the camera.

2. Loosen the locking screw and tilt adjustment screws.

3. Turn the lens to the desired position.

4. Gently tighten the locking screw and tilt adjustment screws to secure the camera’s

5. Turn the image balance ring to set the horizontal position.

6. Open the Focus Adjustment page in the web interface under Basic Configuration >

Note:

position.

Focus and follow the on-screen instructions. Use the image window to adjust the focus and zoom. To set the focus and zoom, loosen the zoom and focus pullers counterclockwise and rotate the rings. Lock the focus and zoom pullers in position by rotating the screws clockwise.

Due to the dome's tendency to refract light, the image might appear slightly out of focus once the dome has been mounted. To compensate, focus on an object slightly closer than the intended area.

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Pulse - click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time switching a light on for 20 seconds.

Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected device, such as switching a light on/off.

The Output buttons control the output directly from the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.

The Live View page

How you customize the Live View page determines which buttons are visible. Not all the buttons described below will show up unless configured to do so.

View size buttons are available 216MFD/AXIS 216MFD-V. Click the button on an 800 pixel width; click the button on the right to return the image to the configured resolution.

for Motion JPEG in AXIS

the left to scale image to

The Video Format drop-d video format on the Live View page.

The Action buttons can tri These are configured under S

The Snapshot button saves display. Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format on your computer. This button is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available.

The AMC viewer

Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:

toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet

The Play/Stop button starts and

own list allows you to temporarily change the

gger an event directly from the Live View page.

etup > Live View Config > Layout.

a snapshot of the video image currently on

stops the live video stream.

The Sn Snapshot function and the configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel.

Click the View Fu screen area. Press Esc (Escape) right-click and select the option to exit.

Click the Record

apshot button saves a snapshot of the video image on display. The

target directory for saving snapshots can be

ll Screen button to make the video image fill the entire

on the computer keyboard to exit full screen, or

button to start recording.

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AMC audio controls

Audio controls monitor the client computer’s speaker output. These controls are only available when audio is enabled.

Click the Sp the speaker and microphone, respectively.

When using the Half-duplex and listen. The first icon indicat to the camera will play your voice. The second indicates that you will hear audio from the camera, but no audio is sent to any web client.

When in Simpl when you do not want other clients to receive any audio.

eaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for

Use the sliders to control the volume on the speaker and microphone. The volume can be set between 0 and 100.

The buffer slider controls the size of the buffer for audio. A higher level reduces audio break-up in audio transmission. There are four settings - min, low, high and max.

mode, this button toggles, allowing you to speak

es that you can talk and the speaker attached

ex talk mode, the icon toggles allowing you to speak, and is dimmed

, but may introduce a noticeable lag

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Video Streams

The network camera provides several image and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.

The Live View page in the network camera

provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

How to stream MPEG-4

This video compression standard makes good use of bandwidth, and can provide high quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s. Note that the image settings of the MPEG-4 stream are the same for all clients.

Deciding which combination of protocols and methods to use dep requirements, and on the properties of your network. The available options in AMC are:

Unicast RTP This unicast method (RTP over UDP)

should be your first consideration 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

RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to

is useful as it is relatively simple to

RTSP) configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.

traverse firew monly configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.

alls. Firewalls are com-

Unicasting is used for vid 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

icast connections.

ends on your viewing

eo-on-demand broadcasting,

Multicast RTP This method (RTP over UDP) should be used for live mult

up-to-date, even if some images are dropped.

Multicasting provides the most efficient ents viewing simultaneously. A multicast broadcast 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 taneous connections.

AMC negotiates with the camera to

determine the transport protocol to use in the order

usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of cli-

icast video. The video stream is always

cannot however, pass a network router unless

the maximum total of 10 simul-

listed above. This order can be changed and the options disabled, to suit specific requirements.

Important!

MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The network ca

mera includes one viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.

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MPEG-4 clients

AXIS Media Control (AMC)

The recommended method of accessing live video from the n Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.

The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video readme file included in the tool for more information.

The AMC control panel is automatically installed on fi Open the AMC Control Panel from:

• Windows Control Panel (from the Start menu)

• Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and the AMC window.

etwork camera is to use the AXIS Media

and audio settings. Please see the

rst use, after which it can be configured.

click Settings to access

Motion JPEG

This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion.

The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of image quality and access to every image contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the network camera is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.

Note also that multiple clients settings.

accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image

bandwidth, but provides excellent

Alternative methods of accessing the video stream

Video/images from the network camera can also be accessed in the following ways:

• Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, Firefo 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 olution=320x240

• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the installed. The paths that can be used are listed below in the order of preference:

http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?res-

MPEG-4 viewing client to be

x, for example). This option

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• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp

• QuickTime™ & Real Player™. To access the video stream from QuickTime™ or Real Player™ the following paths can be used:

• rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp

•

rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp

Notes:

• The network camera supports QuickTime 6.5.1 (or later) and Real Player 10.5 (or later)

• QuickTime adds latency to the video and audio stream (up to 3 seconds)

• It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this

<ip> = IP address

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Configuration - Video & Image settings

This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config, and Event Configuration.

You can configure the camera by clicking Setup in the top right-hand View page. Click on this page to access the online help

that explains the setup tools.

corner of the Live

Image

Image Appearance

Use these settings to change the image as required. resolution and compression can be adjusted, the image can be mirrored, and the white balance can be changed.

For AXIS 216MFD only - Resolution includes widescreen 16:9, partial (which stands partial scan where an image is taken from the center region of the sensor for optimal frame rate in Motion JPEG/MPEG-4); and full speed, (which is partial scan that has been scaled down to give full frame rate in Motion JPEG). Please see the online help for further information on these settings.

The image can be rotated, the image

for

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Text, date & time

overlay

Text Overlay Settings

Use these settings to include an text, date, and time as overlay. Click for information on available options.

Video Stream

Define the maximum vid the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser. For unlimited video stream time, select the Unlimited radio button. Note that the maximum video stream time does not apply to clients connecting via multicast.

The frame rate on the network. To allow the highest available frame rate, select the Unlimited radio button.

Test

For a preview of the image before saving, click Test. When sa Save. Please note that the preview image will be in Motion JPEG format, even though the

settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.

allowed to each viewer can also be limited, to avoid bandwidth problems

eo stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When

tisfied with the settings, click

Overlay/Mask

The following options are available for overlays and masks:

• Uploaded image as overlay

• Configurable areas as privacy mask

Uploaded image as overlay is image, for extra information.

a text and/or a static image superimposed over the video

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Configurable areas as privacy mask are configurable areas of solid color that can be used to block out certain parts of the video image.

When setting privacy masks in AXIS 216MFD/AXIS 216MFD-V make sure the camera is set for full resolu-

Note:

tion to ensure full coverage of sensitive area.

Advanced

Camera Settings

The Camera Settings options allow for fine-tuning the video image.

• Color

• Exposure

• DC-Iris - is a varifocal lens which automatically regulates

Please see the online help for further information on these settings.

Low Light Behavior

Low light conditions can reduce image quality and Light Behavior settings define the balance between image quality and frame rate. During low light conditions, experiment with the settings Exposure priority, Max exposure time, and Max gain until you achieve an acceptable image quality at the required frame rate.

Exposure priority defines the balance image quality may reduce frame rate and increase motion blur. A prioritized frame rate may increase image noise.

Increasing the Max exposure time increases frame rate. There may also be increased motion blur.

level, Brightness and Sharpness - find the level that best suits your image

needs by testing.

control - this setting is used to adapt to the amount/type of light being used. Allow slow shutter can be enabled/disabled when the exposure control is set to Automatic.

area - this setting determines which part of the image will be used to calculate the exposure.

the amount of light

entering the camera.

increase bandwidth usage. The Low

between image quality and the frame rate. Higher

the quality of the image, but decreases the

Max gain, measured in decibels (dB), describes visual information in the image. A high level of amplification will provide viewable images in very low light, but will increase image noise.

To prioritize image quality, choose Prioritize drop-down box, and lower the Max gain. If this does not produce the desired results, increase the Max exposure time.

the amount of amplification applied to the

image quality from the Exposure priority

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To instead prioritize frame rate, choose Prioritize frame rate from the Exposure priority drop-down box and reduce the Max exposure time. The image darkens considerably, but the frame rate is maintained. To increase image brightness increase Max gain, but this increases image noise.

Please refer to the online help for more information .

MPEG-4

GOV Settings

The GOV structure describes the composition GOV-length to a high value saves on bandwidth. The Cyclic refresh parameter gives a smoother bit rate and can be useful if bandwidth is limited.

Bit Rate Control

Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains image quality, but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when the limit is exceeded.

Note that a maximum bit rate can be used

The bit rate type can be set as Variable Bit adjusts the bit rate according to the image complexity, using up bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower activity in the monitored area.

CBR allows you to set a fixed Target bit bandwidth.

As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality whenever the bit rate needs to be increased. Not setting a priority means the frame rate and image quality are equally affected.

, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for

of the MPEG-4 video stream. Setting the

by the MPEG-4 video

for both variable and constant bit rates.

Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR

rate that consumes a predictable amount of

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 MJPEG video stream in these situations. Defining the frame size as Unlimited provides consistently good image quality at the expense of increased bandwidth and storage usage during low light. Limiting the frame size optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but gives poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the maximum frame size should be set to an optimal value.

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Client PC

TCP/IP Network

Internal microphone

Audio

The network camera can transmit audio to other clients using either the built-in microphone or a connected external microphone and can play audio received from other clients via a connected speaker.

Note: The speaker connected to the audio output must have a built-in amplifier - PC speakers for example.

Transmitting audio and video across the network using the network cameras.

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Audio Settings

This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the network camera for example, setting the communication mode and adjusting the sound levels in the microphone and speaker connected to the camera.

Enable Audio

Check this box to enable audio.

Audio Channels

Audio mode only in one direction at a time. To speak, press and hold the button (check that the microphone is not muted). To receive audio, release the button.

Note: The push-to-talk button is configured from AMC (see

page 15). It is possible to configure the push-to-talk button so speaking and listening modes.

When selecting the Simp to the camera plays audio, but no audio is transmitted from the camera to other web clients. This could be used to provide spoken instructions to a person seen in the camera. This mode requires you to use the push-to-talk button.

The Simp network camera to web clients. It does not receive audio from other web clients. This can be used in remote monitoring, and web attractions, to provide live audio and video, of a monitored situation.

- The Half duplex mode transmits and receives audio in both directions, but

AXIS Media Control (AMC), on

that it toggles between the

lex - Network Camera speaker only mode, the speaker connected

lex - Network Camera microphone only mode transmits audio only from the

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When using Half-duplex, the Send the sound from the active client to all other clients option transmits the audio signal from the client that is talking to other clients.

Audio Input

Audio from an external microphone or

a line source can be connected to the Audio in the connector of the network camera. The audio source must be set to Microphone or Line depending on the connected device.

To prevent unauthorized listening, the internal microphone can be disabled by inserting a plug in the Audio

Note:

in connector.

The Enable microphone power option provides DC power for an external microphone. If using a small electret condenser microphone such as a clip-on microphone or a PC microphone, enable this option.

To use a high impedance dynamic microphone, do not enable DC power. DC power will not harm the micro-

Note:

phone; if you are uncertain, try switching it off and on. The default value is DC power enabled. To use a professional microphone requiring 48V phantom power, you need an external power supply and a balanced-unbalanced converter (audio transformer) in between.

If the sound input is too low or too high, adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to the network camera.

Select the desired audio Encoding format, AAC, G711, G726.

Depending on the selected encoding,

set the desired audio quality (Bit rate). The settings

affect the available bandwidth and the required audio quality.

The network camera can be set to trig

ger an event if the incoming sound level rises above,

falls below, or passes the set value. The Alarm level is set between 0-100%.

Audio Output

If the sound from the speaker is too

low or too high, adjust the output gain for the active

speaker attached to the network camera.

When satisfied with the settings, click Save, or click Rese

t to revert to previously saved

settings.

To receive synchronized video in MPEG-4 and audio, it is recommended that the time settings in the camera

Note:

and client PC are synchronized with an NTP Server. This is enabled in the camera under System Options > Date & Time. Please refer to the help pages for more information.

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Live View Config

Layout

These are the tools that determine the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in two ways:

• Use Axis

• Us

e custom settings - modify the Axis look with your own colors, and images. Click the Configure button to modify the Axis look in the Custom Settings window that appears. Also see The Custom Settings window, on page

look - the layout is unchanged.

25.

The other settings on this page determine the action, and output buttons, default video stream and viewer. See page 25 for more information.

other features to include in the layout, such as

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The Custom Settings window

Click the Configure button in the Live View Layout page to access the Custom Settings window. Here you can customize the appearance of the default Live View page to suit your requirements, or you can upload and use your own home page. To upload your own files, click the Upload/Remove button and see the

description below.

Upload own web Files

Upload your web files, and background pict

ures to the camera first in order to be able to select them in the Custom Settings setup

dialog.

1. Click the Upload/Remove button.

2. Enter the

path to the file or click the Browse button to locate the path.

3. Select the user level for the uploaded file to control the pages that can be viewed by specific users.

4. When the path is shown correctly in the text field, click the Upload button.

All uploaded files are shown in the list in the lower

section of the page. To remove a file,

check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.

Uncheck the Show setup link box to remove the setup link from the product's Home Page.

to access the Setup tools enter the full setup address into the address/URL field of a

Then, browser.

If the setup link is hidden, setup can be reached at t

Click Use own home page to

use a previously uploaded web page as the default page,

his url: http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml

check the box, select the page from the drop-down list and click OK.

Default Video Format

Select the default video format to use on the Live View page. Checking Show video format selection box displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to temporarily

change the format.

When using MPEG-4 as the video format, the default viewer is AXIS Media Control with Internet Explorer. It

Note:

is also possible to view Motion JPEG when MPEG-4 is chosen as default and vice versa.

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From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for

your browser. The camera attempts to show the video images in the selected video format and viewer. If this is not possible, the camera overrides the settings and selects the best available combination.

Browser Viewer Description

AMC Recommended viewer in Windows Interne

QuickTime MPEG-4 only.

Windows Internet Explorer

Other browsers

Java applet A slower imaging alternative to AMC. Requires one

Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh but

Server Push Recommended viewer for other browsers (Motion JPEG).

QuickTime MPEG-4 only.

Java applet A slower imaging alternative to Server Push (Motion JPEG only).

Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh but

Check the Show view

• JVM (J2SE) 1.4.2 or higher JRE (J2SE) 5.0 or higher

•

er toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the

t Explorer (MPEG-4/Motion JPEG).

of the following installed on the client:

ton in your browser to view a new image.

QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser.

Viewer Settings

The administrator can disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder included with AMC. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer.

Action Buttons

The Show manual trigger button can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See Event Configuration, on page 29.

Check the Show

snapshot button to save a snapshot from the video stream. This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer, or when not using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to view the video stream. AMC for Internet Explorer provides its own snapshot button.

User Defined Links

User defined links can be CGI links or web links. Once configured, the link(s) appear on the Live View page.

To set up a web link, select the Use as web link rad enter the URL in the provided field. Click Save and the link appears in the Live View page.

io button, enter a descriptive name and

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user defined link

User defined CGI links can be used to issue HTTP API requests,

ch as PTZ commands.

Example:

1. Check Show Custom Link 1.

nter a descriptive name,

2. E such as CAM START.

3. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field:

http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/co m/ptz.cgi?continuouspantil e=30,-30

4. Check Show Custom Link 2.

5. E

nter a descriptive name,

such as CAM STOP.

6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field:

tmov

http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?continuouspantiltmove=0

These links appear in the web inte camera.

For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Supp Web site at http://www.axis.com

Please use the online help files for more

rface and can be used to control the Axis network

ort/Developer pages on the Axis

information.

Output Buttons

The output buttons are used to manually activate the output from the Live View page, for example, switching a light on and off. There are two options to activate the output:

• the Pulse button activates the

• Active/Inactive displays two buttons (on/off)

output for a defined period

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HTML Examples

You can add live video from the network camera to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this. If MPEG-4 is set as the video format, multicasting is used and the video stream is available for an unlimited number of viewers connected to parts of the network where multicast is enabled. Please note that a separate MPEG-4 license is required for each viewer.

Select the preferred Video Format from the drop down list. The Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 using AMC and MPEG-4 using QuickTime.

The Motion JPEG selection has additional settings for Im optional settings to configure the video stream to suit your web page. Click Update

The camera generates the required source code for paste it into your own web page code.

once satisfied.

age type, Image size and other

your configuration. Copy this code and

available options are

External Video

The network camera can also display video images from other Axis network cameras and video servers, directly on the Live View page. These are known as External Video sources. Once configured, these external video sources are available from the drop-down list on the Live View page.

Click the Add make all the necessary settings. Enter the IP address or host name of the external video source you wish to add. Depending on the external source, select either MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG as the type of video stream to receive.

button to open the External Video Source Setup dialog, which is used to

Sequence Mode

The Live View page can be configured to rotate through the internal and selected external video sources, in order or at random. Select the desired video sources and enter the time in seconds to display each source (up to 59 minutes). Click Save.

The Sequence buttons appear on the Live View page to the sequence mode.

enable the viewer to start and stop

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Event Configuration

An event or Event Type in the camera triggers actions when activated. An event type is a set of parameters that defines the actions. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images.

This section describes how to configure the came

ra to perform certain actions when events

occur.

Definitions

Event type A set of parameters describing how and when the camera performs certain actions

Triggered Event - see page 30

Scheduled Event - see page 31 Pre-programmed time period(s) during which an event will run.

Action

An event that is started by some sort of signal, for e switch, motion detection, or system event.

This occurs when the event runs, for example, uploading notification.

xample, an external device such as a door

of images to an FTP server, or email

Event Servers

Event Servers are used to receive uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up Event Server connections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type.

Server type Purpose Information required

rver • Receives uploaded images • Descriptive name of your choice

FTP Se

• Network address (IP address or host name)

•User Name and Password

HTTP Server • Receives notification messages

• Receives uploaded images

TCP Server • Receives notification messages • Descriptive name of your choice

• Descriptive name of your choice

• URL (IP address or host name)

•User Name and Password

• Network address (IP address or host name)

• Port number

For details on each setting, see the online help available from each web page.

When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the

ection test takes approximately 10 seconds).

conn

Event Types

An Event Type describes how and when the camera performs certain actions.

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Example: If somebody passes in front of a camera and an event has been configured to detect and respond to

motion, the camera can record and saves images to an FTP server, and can send a notification e-mail to an e-mail address. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments.

Triggered Event

A triggered event could be activated by:

• a push button connected to the camera’s input port

• detected movement in a configured

• a manually activated action, such as from an action button in

motion detection window

the web interface

• sound at a certain decibel level

• on restart (reboot), after power loss

• camera tampering.

How to set up a triggered event

The following example describes how to set up the camera

to upload images when the

main door is opened.

1. Click A

dd triggered... on the Event Types page. The Triggered Event Type Setup

page appears.

2. Enter a descriptive Name for the event, such as Main door open.

3. Set the Priority - High, Normal or Low (see the online help).

4. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters to define when the event is active, for example, after office hours.

5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list. For example, select Input ports, for a sensor connected to the door.

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6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, that is, define what the camera will do if the main door is opened - upload images to an FTP server or send an e-mail notification.

7. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list.

Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.

Up to 10 event types can be configured in the camera, and up to three of these can be configured to upload

Note:

images. File names can be formatted according to specific requirements. See File Naming & Date/Time Formats online help.

Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers

This function is very useful when checking to see

what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, for example, 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... > When

Triggered... to view the options. All uploaded images are JPEG images.

Include pre-trigger buffer

- images stored internally in the server from the time immediately preceding the trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.

Include post-trigger buffer -

contains images from the time immediately after the trigger.

Configure as for pre-trigger.

Notes:

• Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers will be lost if the connection to the event server fails.

• The maximum length of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the video image size and selected frame rate.

• If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the camera’s internal memory, the frame rate is reduced and individual images may be missing. If this occurs, an entry is created in the unit's log file.

Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enables the upload of video images for a fixed length of time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours, or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate. The frame rate will be the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow connection.

Scheduled Event

A Scheduled event can be activated at

preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected

weekdays.

Configuration example:

Click Add scheduled... on the Event Types page.

2. Enter a descriptive Name for the event, such as Scheduled e-mail upload.

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3. Set the Priority (High, Normal or Low).

4. Set the Activation Time parameters (24h clock) for the event - start on Sundays at 13.00 with a duration of 12 hours.

5. Set the When Activated... parameters, (what the camera would do at the specified time) for example, send uploaded images to an e-mail address.

6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.

Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.

Camera tampering

The camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed, or severely defocused.

You must also create an event, see How to set camera to send an alarm.

Settings

The Minimu will not be triggered until this period has elapsed, even if the tampering conditions are otherwise met. This can help prevent false alarms for known conditions that affect the image.

If the camera lens is sprayed or not be possible to distinguish this situation from other situations where the same effect is seen, such as when lighting conditions change.

m duration parameter sets the minimum tampering period, that is an alarm

covered so that the camera live view becomes dark, it will

up a triggered event, on page 28, for the

When the Alar where the lights are either dimmed or turned off, or if the lens is sprayed, covered, or severely defocused. If not enabled, no alarm will be sent.

After you define these settings, click Save.

m for dark images parameter is enabled, alarms are generated for all cases

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Motion Detection

Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured.

• Included

cluded windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored

• Ex (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored)

Once configured, the motion detection windows appear in the list of available triggers, for triggering events.

Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance.

windows target specific areas within the whole video image

See How to set up a triggered event, on page 30.

Configuring Motion Detection

1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.

2. Click the Add Window button.

3. Select the Include or Exclude option to define an Include or Exclude window, and enter a descriptive name in the field below.

4. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag to the desired position) of the active window.

5. Adjust the Object Size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).

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6. Click Save.

To exclude parts of the Include window, select the Exclude option and position the Exclude window as required, within the Include window.

Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.

Object Size History Sensitivity

High level Only very large objects

rigger motion detection

Low level Even very small objects

rigger motion detection

Default value Low High High

An object that appears in the region will trigger the motion detection for a long period

An object that appears in the region will trigger motion detection for only a very short period

Ordinary colored objects on ordinary backgrounds detection

Only very bright objects on a dark background trigger motion detection

will trigger the motion

Examples:

• Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high.

• To reduce the number of triggers if there is a lot of movement during a short period of time, select a high history level.

• To only detect flashing light, select low sensitivity. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is recommended.

Port Status

Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list showing the status for the camera’s input and output. This is for the benefit of Operators who have no access to the System Options section.

Example:

If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the but-

ton is not pushed, the state is inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active.

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System Options

Security

Users

AXIS 216FD/FD-V - System Options

User access control is enabled by default. An

administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:

ser list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):

The u

Viewer Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page. Operator An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events, and adjus

settings. Operators have no access to System Options.

Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup t

other users.

HTTP/RTSP Password Settings - Select the type of password to allow. You may need to allow

ools and can determine the registration of all

t certain other

unencrypted passwords if there are viewing clients that do not support encryption, or if you recently upgraded the firmware and the existing clients do support encryption, but need to log in again, and be configured to use this functionality.

User Settings - Check the relevant box to enable anonymous viewer login - allows any

viewer direct access to the Live View page.

Enter a value aga

inst ‘Maximum number of simultaneous viewers limited to’ to restrict the number of Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 viewers accessing the unit. This is useful if you need to save on bandwidth. Note that within the limit of 20 users, all multicast viewers count as one viewer.

IP Address Filtering

Enable IP Address Filtering to allow or deny access to the network

cameras. Once enabled, the IP addresses in the list are allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop-down list Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.

The administrator can add up to 256 IP address

entries to the list (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). The users from these IP addresses need to be specified in the user list with the appropriate access rights. This is done from Setup > System Options > Security > Users.

Referrals - To prevent unauthorized clients from including the video stream from the

cameras into external web pages, check the Referrals checkbox and enter the IP address or host name of the computer that hosts the web pages with the included video stream. Several IP addresses/host names can be defined and are separated by semicolons (;). This option is only applicable to Motion JPEG video streams.

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Notes: • If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the

product's own IP address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers.

• Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video stream. To restrict an MPEG-4 stream, IP address filtering must be enabled.

• Restricting referrers is of greatest value when not then the allowed referrers are automatically restricted to those allowed IP addresses.

using IP address filtering. If IP address filtering is used,

HTTPS

The network cameras support encrypted browsing using HTTPS.

A self-signed certifica

te can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has

been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true security is only implemented after the installation of a signed certificate issued by a certificate authority.

A signed certificate can be obtained from an issuing Certificate

Authority by clicking the

Create Certificate Request button. When the signed certificate is returned, click the Install signed certificate button to import the certificate. The properties of any certificate request

currently resident in the camera or installed can also be viewed by clicking the Properties... button. The HTTPS Connection Policy must also be set in the drop-down lists to enable HTTPS in the camera.

For more information, please refer to the online help .

802.1x - Network Admission Control

IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based

Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection, or, if authentication fails, preventing access on that port.

802.1x is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).

In a 802.1x enabled network switc

h, clients equipped with the correct software can be

authenticated and allowed or denied network access at the Ethernet level.

Clients and servers in an 802.1x network may

need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority. These are then validated by a third-party entity, such as a RADIUS server, examples of which are Free Radius and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service.

To perform the authentication, the RADIUS server uses various EAP methods/protocols, of

hich there are many. The one used in the Axis implementation is EAP-TLS

w (EAP-Transport Layer Security).

The AXIS network video device presents its certificate to the network switch,

which in turn forwards this to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate and responds to the switch, and sends its own certificate to the client for validation. The switch then allows or denies network access accordingly, on a preconfigured port.

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The authentication process

Protected network

Axis video device

Q: Certificate OK?

Certificate Authority (CA)

A: OK

RADIUS server

Network switch

Q: Certificate OK?

A: OK

Certificate

1. A CA server provides the required signed certificates.

2. The Axis video device requests access to the protected network at the network switch. The switch forwards the video device’s CA certificate to the RADIUS server, which then replies to the switch.

3. The switch forwards the RADIUS server’s CA certificate to the video device, which also replies to the switch.

4. The switch keeps track of all responses to the validation requests. If all certificates are validated, the Axis video device is allowed access to the protected network via a preconfigured port.

AXIS 216FD/FD-V - System Options

RADIUS - RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication,

Authorization and Accounting) protocol for applications such as network access or IP mobility. It is intended to work in both local and roaming situations.

CA servers - In cryptography, a Certification Authority (CA) is an entity that provides signed

digital certificates for use by other parties, and thus acts a trusted third party.

There are many commercial CAs that charge for their governments may have their own CA, and there are free CAs available.

services. Institutions and

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Date & Time

Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below).

New Server Time - Select your clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes.

From the Time Mode

• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time computer.

• Synchronize with NTP Server - the camera will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.

• Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date.

If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.

Note:

See Network > Basic TCP/IP Settings below.

Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams.

Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help for information on how to create your own date and time formats.

section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:

time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server

from the clock on your

time formats. See Advanced

Network

Basic TCP/IP Settings

IP Address Configuration - The network cameras support both IP version 4 and IP version 6.

Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled.

When using IPv4, the IP address for the camera can be set automatically via DHCP, static IP address can be set manually.

If IPv6 is enabled, the network cameras re configuration in the network router.

There are also options for setting up notification of changes in the IP using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP address, please see the online help.

ceive an IP address according to the

address, and for

or a

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Notes:

• DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP may lead to the situation where the IP address changes and you lose contact with the camera. Configure the options for notification of IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the camera when the IP address changes.

• Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the network cameras by the host names which are always the same, regardless of the IP address.

Services - Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the

ARP/Ping method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address.

Notes:

• The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set.

• Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.

Options for notification of IP address change - if the IP address for the camera changes, (changed automatically by DHCP, for example), you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings... and enter the required information.

AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use

the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to

assign a host name for easy access to your network camera (requires Internet access).

Click Setting

s... to register the camera with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed.

For more information, please refer to the online help.

Advanced TCP/IP Settings

DNS Configuration - DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to

IP addresses on your network.

Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - au

tomatically use the DNS server settings provided

by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.

Use the following DNS server address

- enter the desired DNS server by specifying the

following:

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Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the network cameras. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, for example, myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the Domain name.

DNS servers - en

This is not mandatory with regard to secondary DNS servers.

Note:

NTP Configuration - Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to

ter the IP addresses of the primary, and secondary DNS servers.

automatically look up and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP. Click the

View button to see the current settings.

Use the following NTP server address - to

create manual settings, check this radio button

and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.

Host Name Configuration - The network cameras can be accessed using a host name, instead

of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name.

For more information, please see Security on page 35.

Link-Local IPv4 Address - This is enabled by default and assigns the network cameras an

additional IP address for use with UPnP

™. The camera can have both a Link-Local IP and a

static/DHCP-supplied IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other.

HTTP and HTTPS - The default HTTP/HTTPS port numbers (80 and 443 respectively) can be

changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for simple security port mapping, for example.

NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 - A broadband router allows devices on a private

network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet. This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the “outside”, that is, the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased since most broadband routers are pre-configured to stop attempts to access the private network (LAN) from the public network/Internet.

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LAN (intranet)

WAN (internet)

Broadband (NAT) router

ISP

Use NAT traversal when your network cameras are located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router is forwarded to the camera.

Notes:

• For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the broadband router.

• The broadband router has many different names: “NAT router”, “Network router“, Internet Gateway”, “Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same.

Enable/Disable - when enabled, the network cameras attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the camera (see System Options > Network > UPnP).

Use manually selected NAT router - select this option

to manually select a NAT router and

enter the IP address for the router in the field provided.

If a router is not manually specified, the n

etwork cameras automatically search for NAT

routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router is selected.

Alternative HTTP port -

select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter the port number in the field provided. If no port is entered here a port number is automatically selected when NAT traversal is enabled.

Notes:

FTP - The FTP server running in the network cameras enables the upload of new firmware,

and user applications. Check the box to enable the service.

RTSP - The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Check the

box to enable the server and enter the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Note that MPEG-4 video streams will not be available if this service is not enabled.

• An alternative HTTP port can be used/be active even if NAT traversal is disabled. This is useful if your NAT router does not support UPnP and you need to manually configure port forwarding in the NAT router.

• If you attempt to manually enter a port that is already in use, another available port is automatically selected.

• When the port is selected automatically it is displayed in this field. To change this enter a new port number and click Save.

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Network Traffic - Connection Type - the default setting is Auto-negotiate, which means that

the correct speed is automatically selected. If necessary, you can set the connection speed by selecting it from the drop-down list.

Maximum bandwidth - to minimize the impact

on other services running on your network, it is possible to configure the maximum network bandwidth the product uses. Specify the maximum bandwidth (in Mbit/s or kbit/s) allowed, or set to Unlimited.

SOCKS

SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis ne

twork camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the network camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, and notifications, uploads, alarms, and such need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (such as the Internet).

QoS (Quality of Service)

Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees a certain level

of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network can be summarized as:

• The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with

• Greater reliability in the network, thanks to the con width an application may use, and thus control over bandwidth races

lesser priority.

trol of the amount of band-

between

applications.

The QoS in Axis network video products marks th

e data packets for various types of network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic. The network cameras mark the following types of traffic:

•video

•audio

•event/alarm

• management network traffic

QoS Settings - For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video

product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it. Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hex form, but saved values are always shown in decimal.

For more information on Quality of Service,

please see the Axis support web at

www.axis.com/techsup

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SMTP (email)

Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided, to enable the sending of notifications and image email messages from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP.

If your mail server requires authentication, check the box for U to this server and enter the necessary information.

SNMP

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. Depending on the level of security requir three levels of security are:

• SNMP V1 - includes no security.

• SNMP V2c - uses very simple security. The community name can be speci

word for read or read/write access to all the group of network devices using SNMP.

• SNMP V3 - provides encryption and secure passwords. HT

UPnP™

The network camera includes support for UPnP™. UPnP™ network camera then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol.

RTP/MPEG-4

These settings are the port range, IP address, port number Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast MPEG-4 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help.

ed, select the version of SNMP to use. The

supported SNMP objects. The community is the

se authentication to log in

fied as a pass-

TPS must be enabled.

is enabled by default, and the

(video and audio), and

Bonjour

The network cameras include support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by

operating systems and clients that support this.

Ports & Devices

I/O Ports - the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described in The I/O Terminal Connector, on page

47.

LED Settings

The Status indicator LED on the front of the camera can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to not light up at all) when the unit is accessed. For a listing of all LED behavior, see page 7, or the online help. Note that the LED does not flash when the stream is retrieved using MPEG-4 multicast.

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Maintenance

• Restart - the camera is restarted without changing any setting.

• Restore -

ues. The settings that do not reset are:

• Default - the default

era's settings to the factory d

Upgrade Server - See Upgrading t

the unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default val-

• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)

• the static IP address

• the default router

•the subnet mask

• the system time button should be used with caution. Pressing this returns the cam-

efault values (including the IP address).

he Firmware, on page 49.

Backup - click

possible to return to the previous settings, if settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior.

Restore the Restore button. The settings are restored to the previous configuration.

Note:

- click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click

Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not intended for the configuration of multiple units or for firmware upgrades.

this button to backup the parameters, and any user-defined script. It is then

Support

The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance.

System Overview - is a quick look over the camera’s status a can be found here includes the camera’s firmware version, IP address, security, event and image settings and recent log items. Many of the captions are also links to the proper

Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the cameras settings.

Logs & Reports - when

Report with your query. The Access Log is automatically included in the server report.

Information - t troubleshooting a problem or when contacting the Axis support web.

he Logs, the Server Report and the Parameter List may prove useful when

contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server

nd settings. Information that

System Log -

Provides information about system events.

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Access Log - The Access Log may be used for various purposes:

• Security - Tracking all access to your th

addresses, users and networking protocols used to access the camera.

• Simple web attraction tracker.

• System analysis and trouble

Server Report - Provides information included when requesting support.

Parameter List - Sh

Connection List -

used for system analysis and trouble shooting.

Configuration

From the drop-down lists, select the size and level of information to b System and Access Log files.

The default information level for the Access Log is set to Critical & Warn an error situation and when requesting support, set it to the lowest information level Critical & Warnings & Info.

For the Log Level for Email, select from as email and enter the destination email address.

ows the unit's parameters and their current settings.

Lists all clients that are currently accessing video and audio. It is also

shooting.

about the server status and should always be

the drop-down list the level of information to send

e camera. The access log lists the IP

e added to the

ings. However, in

Advanced

Scripting is an advanced function that enables you to customize and use scripts. This function is a very powerful tool.

Caution!

Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings. A backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration.

Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this consequences. Note that Axis support does not provide assistance for problems with

customized scripts.

For more information, please visit the Developer

Plain Config - this camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from the standard help pages.

function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network

cause loss of contact with the unit. If

function unless you understand the

pages at www.axis.com/developer

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About

Here you can find basic information about your network camera. You can also view third party software licenses.

Resetting to the Factory Default Settings

To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance on page button on the side of the camera (see page 6) as described below:

Using the Control Button

44) or use the Control

To reset the camera to the factory default

1. Disconnect the power adapter.

Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting the power.

3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status Indicator color changes to amber

(this may take up to 15 seconds).

4. Release the Control button.

5. When the Status Indicator changes to green (which may take up to 1 minute), the

process is complete and the camera has been reset. The unit now has the default IP address 192.168.0.90

Note:

For other methods of setting the IP address, please refer to the product’s Installation Guide that accompanies the product, or download a copy from www.axis.com

settings using the Control Button:

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I/O terminal connector

The I/O Terminal Connector

Pinout and Interface

The 4-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to:

• 1 transistor output

• 1 digital input

• auxiliary power and GND

The terminal connector is used in applications for mo lapse recording, alarm notification via email, and image storage to FTP locations.

tion detection, event triggering, time

• Input - for connecting a

push button, for example. If the push button is pressed, the state changes and the input becomes active (shown under Event Configura- tion > Port Status).

• Output

- connects an alarm device that can be activated by Output buttons on the

Live View page, or by an Event Type. The output shows as active (Event Configuration > Port Status)

if the alarm device is activated.

I/O terminal connector

Pin Function Description

1GND

23.3V DC 3 Digital Input Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate. 4 Transistor Output With a maximum load of 50mA and a maximum voltage of 24V DC, this out-

Ground

Can be used to power auxiliary equipment, max 50mA.

put has an open-collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to the GND pin. If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients.

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V

3.3V, max. 50mA

e.g push button

Connect input/output devices to the camera as follows:

1. Attach the cables for the device securely to the supplied green

connector block.

2. Once the cables are connected, push the connector block into the green terminal connector on the camera.

Terminal Connector

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Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware

AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Troubleshooting

Firmware is software that determines the functionality

of the network cameras. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your camera can be seen on the page Setup > Basic

Configuration.

Upgrading the Firmware

When you upgrade your camera with the latest

firmware from the Axis Web site, your camera receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.

Note:

Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications. Always read the instructions and release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.

1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge from the Axis website at

www.axis.com/techs up

2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the

camera’s web pages.

3. In the Upgrade Server section, browse to the desired firmware file on your computer. Click Upgrade.

Notes:

• After starting the upgrade process, always wait at least 5-10 minutes before restarting the camera, even if you suspect the upgrade has failed.

• Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user.

• The AXIS Camera Management software tool can be used for multiple upgrades. Please see the Axis website at www.axis.com for more information.

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Emergency Recovery Procedure

If power or the network connection to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process fails and the unit becomes unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera.

1. UNIX/Linux - From arp -s <IP address of camera> <serial number> temp ping -s 408 <IP address of camera>

Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following: arp -s <IP address of camera> <serial number> ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera>

2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping.

3. Open a browser and type in the camera’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, for example, axis216fd.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.

4. After the upgrade is complete (1-10 minutes), the unit automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED.

5. Reinstall the camera, referring to the installation guide.

If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/

Axis Support

If you contact Axis support, please help us the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem.

the command line, type the following:

to help you solve your problems by providing

Server Report - go contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.

The Log records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool when troubleshooting.

file is available from Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file

to Setup > System Options > Support Overview. The server report

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Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action

Problems setting the IP address

When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has

been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide.

The camera is located on a different subnet

The IP address is being used by another device

Possible IP address conflict with another device on the same subnet

The camera cannot be accessed from a browser

The IP address has been changed by DHCP

Other networking problems Test the network cable by connecting it to another network device, then Ping that device

Camera is accessible locally, but not externally

Broadband router configuration To configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera, enable

Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings.

Problems with the MPEG-4 format

No MPEG-4 displayed in the client

No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in the client

Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by local clients

If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address.

Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).

If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means that

the IP address may already be in use by another device on your network. You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit.

If you see: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with your camera. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit.

The static IP address in the camera is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the camera. To avoid this, set the static IP address to 0.0.0.0.

1) Move the camera to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping commands.

2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change.

3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select the required service and then configure IP address change notification from the network settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit now has a dynamic IP address, but will notify you if the address changes.

from your workstation. See instructions above.

the NAT-traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.

Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC control panel applet (network tab).

Check that the relevant MPEG-4 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control panel applet (network tab).

In the AMC control applet, select the MPEG-4 tab and click the button Set to default MPEG-4 decoder.

Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the camera are valid for your network.

Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing. Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and

the server need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Troubleshooting

Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color.

If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering from the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control panel applet.

Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.

Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG

Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer.

Why do I not get 30 frames per second?

Lost or poor images in pre-trigger buffer (MPEG-4 video stream)

Image degeneration Decrease the GOV length, see the online help for more information.

The Power indicator is not constantly lit

Faulty power supply Check that you are using an AXIS PS-H power supply.

Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation for more information.

Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. This is done in System Options > Security > Users.

Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also the online help.

Check in the AMC control panel applet (MPEG-4 tab) that video processing is not set to Decode only I frames.

Lower the image resolution. See the section General performance considerations, on page 60.

Make sure that Cyclic refresh under Setup > Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4 is disabled.

The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly

Hardware failure Contact your Axis dealer.

The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the camera is inaccessible

A firmware upgrade has been interrupted or the firmware has otherwise been damaged

No images displayed on web page

Problem with AMC. (Internet Explorer only)

Installation of additional ActiveX component restricted or prohibited

Video/Image problems, general

Image too dark or too light Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings. Missing images in uploads This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try low-

Slow image update Configuring pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, or high frame rates,

Poor performance Poor performance may be caused by heavy network traffic, multiple users accessing the

Poor quality snapshot images

Screen incorrectly configured on your workstation

See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above.

To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed on your workstation.

Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help for more information.

ering the frame rate or the upload period.

will affect the performance of the camera.

unit, low performance clients, use of features such as Motion Detection, Event handling, Image rotation other than 180 degrees.

In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, that is, at least 16-bit. Using only 16 or 256 colors will produce dithering artifacts in the image.

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Troubleshooting

Overlay/Privacy mask is not displayed

Incorrect size or location of overlay or privacy mask.

Browser freezes

Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later) can sometimes freeze on a slow computer

Problems uploading files

Limited space There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting existing

Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly

Changes in luminance Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there

No audio

Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the PC. Ensure that the mute button is not pressed and the volume

No audio or very poor audio quality

Audio volume too low/high

Volume settings incorrect The volume of the microphone is either too high or too low. Change the volume for the

Poor audio quality

Too many users Too many users/clients connected to the camera may affect the sound quality adversely.

CPU overloaded Reduce the number of listeners and viewers and decrease the image resolution and com-

Unsynchronized audio and video It is recommended that the camera's time setting is synchronized with an NTP Server. This

Distorted audio Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Audio > Source. Select

Stuttering audio Audio break-up (stuttering audio) can be reduced using the Buffer slider control on the

The overlay or privacy mask may have been positioned incorrectly or wrong resolution may have been used while positioning. Refer to the online help for information on the limitations when using image overlays and privacy masks.

Lower the image resolution.

files to free up space.

are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be triggered mistakenly. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance.

settings are correct. Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Audio > Source. Select

Microphone for the internal microphone or for a connected external microphone. Select Line for a connected line in source.

microphone in the toolbar on the Live View page.

Try limiting the number of clients allowed to connect under Basic Configuration > Users.

pression.

is enabled under System Options > Date & Time.

Microphone for the internal microphone or for a connected external microphone. Select Line for a connected line in source.

Live View page. A higher level will reduce audio break-up, but may introduce a noticeable lag in audio transmission.

For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup

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Technical Specifications - AXIS 216FD/216FD-V

Item Specification Models • AXIS 216FD: Tamper-resistant casing

• AXIS 216FD-V: Vandal-resistant casing

Image sensor ¼” Micron progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens • Fujinon, F1.3 varifocal 2.8 -10mm

• DC-iris

• Focus range: 0.3m to infinity

Angle of view Horizontal: 73°-20° Camera angle

adjus

tment

Minimum i

llumination

Video compression • Motion JPEG

Resolutions • 9 resolutions from 640x480 to 160x120 via API

Frame rate • Up to 30 fps in all resolutions (Motion JPEG or MPEG-4) Video streaming • Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4

Image settings • Compression levels: 100

Shutter time 1/15000s to 1/4s Audio • Two-way (half duplex), one-way or audio off

Security • Multiple user access levels with password protection

Users • 20 simultaneous users

• Pan: 360°

• Tilt: 170°

• Rotation: 340° 1 lux, F1.3

• MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) with motion estimation

• Profiles: Advanced Simple Profile and Simple Profile

• 6 selections via configuration web page

• Controllable frame rate and bandwidth

• Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)

• Rotation: 0º, 180º

• Mirroring

• Configurable color level, brightn

exposure control, fine tuning of behavior at low light

• Overlay capabilities: time, date, text,

• Built-in microphone, external microphone input or line input.

• Mono audio output (line level) connects to active speaker with

built-in amplifier

• Audio compression AAC LC 8-32 kbit/s, G.711 PCM 64 kbit/s, G.726

ADPCM 32 or 24 kbit/s

• IP address filtering

• HTTPS encryption

• Network access control IEEE 802.1X

• User access log

• Unlimited number of users using multicast (MPEG-4)

ess, sharpness, white balance,

image or privacy mask

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Technical Specifications - AXIS 216FD/216FD-V

Item Specification Alarm and event

management

Connectors • RJ-45 for Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX

Casing • AXIS 216FD: Polycarbonate base and polycarbonate transparent cover

Processors, memory, and clock

Power • 4.9-5.1V DC max 3.6W

Operating

onditions

c Installation,

anagement and

maintenance

Video access from web browser

Minimum web

owsing

br requirements

System integration suppo

• Events triggered by video motion detection, audio detection, camera

tampering detection, external input or according to a schedule

• Image upload over FTP, email, and HTTP

• Notification over TCP, email, HTTP and exter

• Pre- and post alarm buffer of 9 MB (400 images or more, in full

x480 resolution)

640

• DC jack

• Terminal block for 1 alarm input and 1 output

• 3.5 mm jack for Mic in (max 80 mVpp) or Line mono input (max 6.4

p),

• 3.5 mm jack for Line mono output (

• Input impedance: 7.4k Output impedance: Min. 90

• AXIS 216FD-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing with metal

base and rugged polycarbonate

• Tamper-proof mounting on wall, hard or drop ceiling

• CPU, video processing and compression: ARTPEC-A,

• RAM: 32 MB,

• Flash: 8 MB

• Battery backed-up real-time clock

• Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) Class 1

• Temperature: 0-50 ºC (32-122 ºF)

• Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing)

• AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration

• Configuration of backup and restore

• Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP;

www.axis.com

• Camera live view

• Video recording to file (ASF)

• Sequence tour for up to 20 Axis video sources

• Customizable HTML pages

• Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD,128 MB RAM,

DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics board, Direct Draw

• Windows XP, 2000, Internet Explorer 6.x or later For other operating systems and brow

• Open API for application integration including VAPIX® API*, AXIS

Media Control SDK*, event trigger data in video stream

• Quality of Service (QoS) La

• Embedded Linux operating system * Available for download at www.axis.com

transparent cover

yer 3, DiffServ Model

nal output

max 1.3 Vpp) to active speaker

firmware available at

sers, see www.axis.com/techsup

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Item Specification Supported

protocols

IPv4/v6, HTTP with Digest Authentication, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, TCP, QoS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP, ICMP, DHCP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, NTP, IEEE802.1X. More information on protocol usage available at www.axis.com *This product includes software devel use in the Open SSL Tool kit (www.openssl.org)

Video management software (not included)

AXIS Camera Station: Surveillance application for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25 cameras See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partn applications from partners.

Included access

ories

• Installation Guide

• CD with User’s Manual, demo software, installation and management

tools

• Mounting and connector kits

• Power supply 5.1 V DC

• MPEG-4 licenses (1 encoder, 1 d

Accessories (not included)

• Tamper-resistant casing with smoked transparent cover

• Vandal-resistant casing with smoked transparent cover

• Drop ceiling mount kit (AXIS 216FD)

• multi-user decoder license pack

Approvals

• EN 55022:1998+A1+A2, Class B(CISPR22:1997+A1+A2, Class B)

• EN61000-3-2:2000

• EN61000-3-3:1995+A1

• EN 55024:1998+A1

• FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B demonst

55022:1998+A1+A2 (CISPR22:1997+A1+A2)

• ICES-003 demonstrated by complian

• VCCI:2003, Class B, ITE (CISPR22:1997+A1+A2, Class B)

• C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR22:2002 demonstr

CISPR22:1997+A1+A2

• EN 60950

Power supply: EN 60950, UL, CSA

Dimensions (H

xWxD) & weight

• 94 x 144 x 132 mm (3.7” x 5.7” x 5.2”)

• Weight AXIS 216FD: 425g (0.94 lb) excl. power supply

• Weight AXIS 216FD-V: 580g (1.28 lb) excl. power supply

Technical Specifications - AXIS 216FD/216FD-V

oped by the Open SSL Project for

ers.htm for further software

ecoder), MPEG-4 decoder (Windows)

rated by compliance with EN

ce with CISPR22:1997+A1+A2

ated by compliance with

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Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V

Item Specification Models • AXIS 216MFD: Tamper-resistant casing

• AXIS 216MFD-V: Vandal-resistant casing

Image sensor 1/3” Micron progressive scan RGB 1.3 Megapixel CMOS Lens • Fujinon F1.3 varifocal 2.8-10 mm

• DC-iris

• Focus range: 0.3 m to infinity

Angle of view Horizontal: 27°-100° Camera angle

adjustment

Minimum il

lumination

Video compression • Motion JPEG

Resolutions • 24 resolutions from 1280x1024 to 160x90 via API

Frame rate • Motion JPEG:

Video streaming • Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4

Image settings • Compression levels: 100

Shutter time 1/15000s to 1/4s s Audio • Two-way (half duplex), one-way or audio off

• Pan: 360°

• Tilt: 170°

• Rotation: 340° 2 lux, F1.3

• MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) with motion estimation

• Profiles: Advanced Simple Profile and Simple Profile

• 23 selections via configuration web page

Up to 12 fps at 1280x1024

20 fps at 1024x768 (partial scan) 30 fps at 800x600 (partial scan)

• MPEG-4:

Up to 8 fps at 1280x1024

13 fps at 1024x768 (partial scan) 20 fps at 800x600 (partial scan)

*Partial scan takes the data from the center region of the sensor and scales it down to present an image at optimal frame rate.

• Controllable frame rate and bandwidth

• Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)

• Rotation: 0º, 180º

• Mirroring

• Configurable color level, brightness, sharpness, white balance,

exposure control, fine tuning of behavior

• Overlay capabilities: time, date, text, image or privacy mask

• Built-in microphone, external microphone input or line input.

Mono audio output (line level) connects to active speaker with built-in amplifier

• Audio compression AAC LC 8-32 kbit/s, G.711 PCM 64 kbit/s,

ADPCM 32 or 24 kbit/s

G.726

at low light

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Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V

Item Specification Security • Multiple user access levels with password protection,

• IP address filtering,

• HTTPS encryption,

• IEEE 802.1X network access control,

• User access log

Users • 20 simultaneous users

• Unlimited number of users using multicast (MPEG-4)

Alarm and event managemen

Connectors • RJ-45 for Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX

Casing • AXIS 216MFD: Polycarbonate base and polycarbonate

Processors, memory, clock

Power • 4.9-5.1V DC max 3.8W

Operating conditions • Temperature: 0-50 ºC (32-122 ºF)

Installation, managemen maintenance

Video access from web browser

t and

• Events triggered by video motion detection,

• audio detection, camera tampering detection, external input or

according to a schedule

• Image upload over FTP, email, and HTTP

• Notification over TCP, email, HTTP

• Pre- and post alarm buffer of 20 MB (250 images or more, in full

1280x1024 resolution)

• DC jack

• Terminal block for 1 alarm input and 1 output

• 3.5 mm jack for Mic in (max 80 mVpp) or Line mono input (max

6.4 Vpp),

• 3.5 mm jack for Line mono output (max 1.3 Vpp) to active

aker

spe

• Input impedance: 7.4k Output impedance: Min. 90

transparent cov

• AXIS 216MFD-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing

with metal base

• Tamper-proof mounting on wall, hard or drop ceiling

• CPU, video processing and compression: ARTPEC-A

• RAM: 64 MB

• Flash memory: 8 MB

• Battery backed-up real-time clock

• Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) Class 1

• Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing)

• AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based

configuration

• Configuration of backup and restore

• Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at

.axis.com

www

• Camera live view

• Video recording to file (ASF)

• Sequence tour for up to 20 Axis video sources

• Customizable HTML pages

and rugged polycarbonate transparent cover

and external output

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Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V

Item Specification Minimum web

browsing requirements

System integration support

Supported protocols IPv4/v6, HTTP with Digest Authentication, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*,

Video management software (not included)

Included accessories • Installation Guide

Accessories (not included)

Approvals EN 55022:1998+A1+A2, Class B(CISPR22:1997+A1+A2, Class B)

Dimensions (HxWxD) & weight

• Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher or equivalent AMD, 128 MB

RAM, DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics board, DirectDraw

• Windows XP, 2000, Internet Explorer 6.x or later

For other operating systems and browsers, see

.axis.com/techsup

www

• Open API for application integration including VAPIX API*, AXIS

Media Control SDK*, event trigger data in video stream

• Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model

• Embedded Linux operating system * Available for download at www.axis.com

TCP, QoS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP, ICMP, DHCP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, NTP, IEEE802.1X. More information on protocol us * This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for use in the Open SSL Tool kit (www.openssl.org)

AXIS Camera Station: video management software for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25 cameras See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for further software applications f

• CD with User’s Manual, demo software, installation and management tools

• Mounting and connector kits

• Power supply 5.1 V DC

• MPEG-4 licenses (1 encoder, (Windows)

• Tamper-resistant casing with smoked transparent cover

• Vandal-resistant casing with smoked transparent cover

• Drop ceiling mount kit

• MPEG-4 Decoder multi-user license pack

EN61000-3-2:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995+A1 EN 55024:1998+A1 FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B demonstrated by complian EN 55022:1998+A1+A2 (CISPR22:1997+A1+A2) ICES-003 demonstrated by compliance with CISPR22:1997 VCCI:2003, Class B, ITE (CISPR22:1997+ C-Tick AS/NZS CISPR22:2002 demonstrated by compliance with CISPR22:1997+A1+A2 EN 60950 Power supply: EN 60950, UL, CSA

• 94 x 144 x 132 mm (3.7” x 5.7” x 5.2”)

• Weight AXIS 216MFD: 425g (0.94 lb) excl. power supply

• Weight AXIS 216MFD-V: 580g (1.28 lb) excl. power supply

rom partners.

+A1+A2

age available at www.axis.com

1 decoder), MPEG-4 decoder

ce with

A1+A2, Class B)

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General performance considerations

When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.

The following factors are among the most importan

• High image resolutions and/or lower compression Bandwidth affected.

• Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or width affected.

• Simultaneous viewing of different streams ferent clients. Frame rate

• Accessing both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams rate and bandwidth affected.

• Heavy usage of event settings affects the ca

• Enabled motion detection. Frame rate

• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth affected.

• Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performance. Frame

ate affected.

and bandwidth affected.

t to consider:

levels result in larger images.

unicast MPEG-4 clients. Band-

(resolution, compression, etc.) by dif-

simultaneously. Frame

mera’s CPU load. Frame rate affected.

and bandwidth affected.

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General performance considerations

Optimizing your system

To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V provides a tool that

can be used to display these values

directly in the video image.

To do this, special format strings are added as part

a text overlay. Simply add #r (average frame

of rate in fps) and/or #b (average bandwidth in kbps) to the overlay.

For detailed instructions, please see the online help for Video

& Image > Text Overlay Settings, and

the help for File Naming & Date/Time Formats.

Important!

The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are currently in force, (such as bandwidth limitation), these values might not correspond to those actually received by the client. For Motion JPEG, these values would be accurate as long as no frame rate limit has been specified.

Bandwidth

As there are many factors that affect bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are:

• image resolution

• image compression

•frame rate

• MPEG-4 GOV settings

• bit rate control settings

There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are:

• amount of motion

• image complexity

• lighting conditions

For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth avai

lable, and if this is more important than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be maintained at a higher level. If supported on the network, consider also using MPEG-4 multicasting, as the bandwidth consumption will be much lower.

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

ActiveX - A standard that enables software components to interact with one another in a networked environment, regardless of the language(s) used to create them. web browsers may come into contact with ActiveX controls, ActiveX documents, and ActiveX scripts. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.

Angle - The field of view, relative to a standard lens in a

mm still camera, expressed in degrees, e.g. 30°. For

35 practical purposes, this is the area that a lens can cover, where the angle of view is determined by the focal length of the lens. A wide-angle lens has a short focal length and covers a wider angle of view than standard or telephoto lenses, which have longer focal lengths.

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) - This protocol is used to associate request is broadcast on the local network to discover the MAC address for an IP address.

ARTPEC (Axis Real Time Picture Encoder) - This chip is used for imag

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) - A circuit

signed for a specific application, as opposed to a general

de purpose circuit, such as a microprocessor.

Aspect ratio - A ratio of width to height in images. A c

ommon aspect ratio used for television screens and computer monitors is 4:3. High-definition television (HDTV) uses an aspect ratio of 9:16.

Autoiris (or DC-Iris) - This special type of iris is electrically

ontrolled by the camera, to automatically regulate the

c amount of light allowed to enter.

Bitmap - A bitmap is a data file representing a rectangular grid of pixel (or "bit") in the display space. This type of image is known as a "raster graphic." GIFs and JPEGs are examples of image file types that contain bitmaps.

Because a bitmap uses this fixed raster method, it cannot easily vector graphic image uses geometrical shapes to represent the image, and can thus be quickly rescaled.

Bit rate - The bit rate (in kbit/s or Mbit/s) is often referred to as s unit and not distance/time unit.

Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonj other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Broadband - In network engineering terms, this describes transmi same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is

an IP address to a hardware MAC address. A

e compression.

pixels. It defines a display space and color for each

be rescaled without losing definition. Conversely, a

peed, but actually defines the number of bits/time

our enables devices to automatically discover each

ssion methods where two or more signals share the

taken to mean high-speed data transmission.

CCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image

e used in many digital cameras is a large integrated

devic circuit that contains hundreds of thousands of photo-sites (pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or 2/3".

CGI (Common Gateway Interface) - A specification for communic programs. For example, a HTML page that contains a form might use a CGI program to process the form data once it is submitted.

CIF (Common Intermediate Format) - CIF refers to the analog pixels (NTSC). See also Resolution.

Client/Server - Client/server describes the relationship betwe client, makes a service request from another program, the server, which fulfils the request. Typically, multiple client programs share the services of a common server program. A web browser is a client program that requests services (the sending of web pages or files) from a web server.

CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) - A CMOS is negative and positive circuits. Since only one of the circuit types is on at any given time, CMOS chips require less power than chips using just one type of transistor. CMOS image sensors also allow processing circuits to be included on the same chip, an advantage not possible with CCD sensors, which are also much more expensive to produce.

Codec - In communications engineering, a codec is usually a chips that convert e.g. analog video and audio signals into a digital format for transmission. The codec also converts received digital signals back into analog format. A codec uses analog-to-digital conversion and digital-to-analog conversion in the same chip.

Codec can also mean compression/decompression, in which case program for reducing the size of large files and programs.

Compression - See Imag

DC-Iris - This special type of iris is electrically controlled

by the allowed to enter.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - DHCP is a protocol centrally manage the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to network devices in a network.

DHCP uses the concept of a "lease" or amount of time that a given IP can vary, depending on how long a user is likely to require the network connection at a particular location.

ation between a web server and other (CGI)

video resolutions 352x288 pixels (PAL) and 352x240

en two computer programs in which one program, the

a widely used type of semiconductor that uses both

coder/decoder. Codecs are used in integrated circuits or

it is generally taken to mean an algorithm or computer

e compression.

camera, to automatically regulate the amount of light

that lets network administrators automate and

address will be valid for a computer. The lease time

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms

DHCP also supports static addresses for e.g. computers running web servers, which need a permanent IP address.

DNS (Domain Name System) - DNS is used to locate and transla

te Internet domain names into IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember name for an Internet address. For example the domain name www.example.com is much easier to remember than 192.0.34.166. The translation tables for domain names are contained in Domain name servers.

Domain Server - Domains can also be used by

nizations who wish to centralize the management of

orga their (Windows) computers. Each user within a domain has an account that usually allows them to log in to and use any computer in the domain, although restrictions may also apply. The domain server is the server that authenticates the users on the network.

Duplex - See Full-

Ethernet - Ethernet is the most widely installed local area

twork technology. An Ethernet LAN typically uses special

ne grades of twisted pair wires. The most commonly installed Ethernet systems are 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T10, which provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps respectively.

ETRAX (Ethernet Token Ring AXIS) - Axis' own

roprocessor.

mic

Factory default settings - These are the settings that origi

nally applied for a device when it was first delivered from the factory. If it should become necessary to reset a device to its factory default settings, this will, for many devices, completely reset any settings that were changed by the user.

Firewall - A firewall works as a barrier between networks,

g. between a Local Area Network and the Internet. The

e. firewall ensures that only authorized users are allowed to access the one network from the other. A firewall can be software running on a computer, or it can be a standalone hardware device.

Focal length - Measured in millimeters, the focal length of

amera lens determines the width of the horizontal field of

a c view, which in turn is measured in degrees.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - An application protocol that uses

the TCP/IP protocols. It is used to exchange files

between computers/devices on networks.

Frame - A frame is a complete video image. In the 2:1

rlaced scanning format of the RS-170 and CCIR formats,

inte a frame is made up of two separate fields of 262.5 or 312.5 lines interlaced at 60 or 50 Hz to form a complete frame, which appears at 30 or 25 Hz. In video cameras with a progressive scan, each frame is scanned line-by-line and not interlaced; most are also displayed at 30 and 25 Hz.

Frame rate - The frame rate used to describe the frequency at which a per second (fps). A higher frame rate is advantageous when

duplex.

video stream is updated is measured in frames

there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout.

Full-duplex - Transmission of data in two directions s

imultaneously. In an audio system this would describe e.g. a telephone systems. Half-duplex also provides bi-directional communication, but only in one direction at a time, as in a walkie-talkie system. See also Simplex.

Gain - Gain is the amplification factor and the extent to

an analog amplifier boosts the strength of a signal.

which Amplification factors are usually expressed in terms of power. The decibel (dB) is the most common way of quantifying the gain of an amplifier.

Gateway - A gateway is a point in a network that acts as an entry point to example, a computer server acting as a gateway often also acts as a proxy server and a firewall server. A gateway is often associated with both a router, which knows where to direct a given packet of data that arrives at the gateway, and a switch, which furnishes the actual path in and out of the gateway for a given packet.

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) - GIF is one of the

common file formats used for images in web pages.

most There are two versions of the format, 87a and 89a. Version 89a supports animations, i.e. a short sequence of images within a single GIF file. A GIF89a can also be specified for interlaced presentation.

GOV (Group Of VOPs) - A group of VOPs is the basic unit of an MPEG-4 video types and numbers of VOPs (I-VOPs, P-VOPs) as determined by the GOV length and GOV structure. See also VOP.

GOV length - The GOV length determines the number of image

GOV structure - The GOV structure describes the compo of images (I-VOPs or P-VOPs) included in the stream, and their internal order. See also GOV and VOP.

Half-duplex - See Fu

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) - HTML is the set of

"markup" symbols or codes inserted display in web browser. The markup tells the browser how to display the page's words and images for the user.

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - HTTP is the set of

ules for exchanging files (text, graphic images, sound,

r video, and other multimedia files) on the web. The HTTP protocol runs on top of the TCP/IP suite of protocols.

Hub - A (network) hub is used to connect multiple devices

the network. The hub transmits all data to all devices

to connected to it, whereas a switch will only transmit the data to the device it is specifically intended for.

IEEE 802.11 - A family of standards for wireless LANs. The

802.11 standa

2.4 GHz band. IEEE 802.11b specifies an 11 Mbit/s data rate

another network. In a corporate network for

stream. The GOV contains different

s (VOPs) in the GOV structure. See also GOV and VOP.

sition of an MPEG-4 video stream, as regards the type

ll-duplex.

in a file intended for

rd supports 1 or 2 Mbit/s transmission on the

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on the 2.4 GHz band, while 802.11a allows up to 54 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band.

Image compression - Image compression minimizes the file size

(in bytes) of an image. Two of the most common

compressed image formats are JPEG and GIF.

Interlacing - Interlaced video is video captured at 50 p

ictures (known as fields) per second, of which every 2 consecutive fields (at half height) are then combined into 1 frame. Interlacing was developed many years ago for the analog TV world and is still used widely today. It provides good results when viewing motion in standard TV pictures, although there is always some degree of distortion in the image.

To view interlaced video on e.g. a computer monitor, the

eo must first be de-interlaced, to produce progressive

vid video, which consists of complete images, one after the other, at 25 frames per second. See also Progressive scan.

IP (Internet Protocol) - The Internet Protocol is a method

tting data over a network. Data to be sent is divided

transmi into individual and completely independent "packets." Each computer (or host) on the Internet has at least one address that uniquely identifies it from all others, and each data packet contains both the sender's address and the receiver's address.

The Internet Protocol ensures that the data packets all arrive at the intende which means that there is no established connection between the communication end-points, packets can be sent via different routes and do not need to arrive at the destination in the correct order.

Once the data packets have arrived at the correct

stination, another protocol - Transmission Control

de Protocol (TCP) - puts them in the right order. See also TCP.

IP Address - An IP address is simply an address on an IP ne

twork used by a computer/device connected to that network. IP addresses allow all the connected computers/devices to find each other and to pass data back and forth.

To avoid conflicts, each IP address on any given network must be uniq that it does not change, or it can be assigned dynamically (and automatically) by DHCP.

An IP address consists of four groups (or quads) of decimal

its separated by periods, e.g. 130.5.5.25. Different parts

dig of the address represent different things. Some part will represent the network number or address, and some other part will represent the local machine address.

Index

Action 29 Action Buttons 12, 26 Active/Inactive 27 Administrator 17 Alarm 33, 47 AMC 8 AMC Viewer Toolbar 12 ARP/Ping 39 Audio 6, 13, 21 Audio input 23 Audio output 23 Auxiliary Power 47 AXIS Media Control 22

Backup 44 Bit Rate 20 Bonjour 8 Buffer Size 31 Buffers 31

Control Button 7, 46 Customize 25

Date & Time 38 Default Viewer 25 DNS Configuration 39 DNS Server 39, 40 Domain Name 40

Emergency Recovery 50 Enable ARP/Ping 39 Event Servers 29 Events 29

Factory Default Settings 46 Frame Rate 18 FTP Server 29

GOV Settings 20

Half duplex 22 Host Name 40 HTML Examples 28 HTTP Server 29 HTTPS 36

I/O Ports 43 I/O Terminal Block 6, 47 Input 47 IP Address Filtering 35

Live View 12 Live View Config 24 Logs & Reports 44

Motion Detection 33, 47 MPEG-4 Settings 20

NAT traversal 11, 40, 41 Network Connector 6 Network Settings 38 Notification of IP address change 39 NTP Server 38

Output 47 Output Buttons 27 Own Home Page 25 Own Web Files 25

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Partial scan 17, 57 Port Status 34 Ports & Devices 43 Post-trigger Buffer 31 Power Connector 6 Pre-trigger Buffer 31 Pulse 12, 27

QuickTime 15, 26

Real Player 16 Recovery 50 Referrals 35 Restore 44

Scheduled Event 29, 31 Security 35 Server Time 38

Services 39 Snapshot button 12 SNMP 43 Support 44 System Options 35

TCP Server 29 TCP/IP Settings 38 Terminal Block 47 Time Mode 38 Triggered Event 29 Troubleshooting 49

Upgrade Server 44 Uploading web files 25 UPnP 40, 43 Users 35

Video Stream 18