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USER’S MANUAL

AXIS P3301 Fixed Dome Network Camera

AXIS P3301-V Fixed Dome Network Camera

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Notices

This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P3301/-V Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release x.xx 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, as required. See also the product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Intellectual Property Rights

Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at 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-part “About” in the product’s user interface for more information.

This product contains source code under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/). The source code is available from:

://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/

http

y software. See the menu item

AXIS P3301/-V - Notices

Equipment Modifications

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

Trademark Acknowledgments

Apple, Boa, Bonjour, Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, Real, QuickTime, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and all 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.

is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.

UPnP

Support

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

• download user documentation and firmware updates

• find answers to resolved problems in product, category, or phrases

• report problems to Axis support by l area

• visit Axis Support at www

.axis.com/techsup

the FAQ database. Search by

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AXIS P3301/-V Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual

August 2008 Part no. 32763

Rev. 1.10

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AXIS P3301/-V - Table of contents

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Key features

Overview 4

Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Access from a browser Setting the root password

Access from the internet 7

Setting the root password over a secure connection

Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

How to stream H.264 Motion JPEG

Alternative methods of accessing the video stream 11

Video & Audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Video Stream

Stream Profiles 13

Overlay Image

Privacy mask 15 Audio Settings 15

Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Layout

Event Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Event Servers

Event Types 19 Camera tampering 21

Motion Detection

Port Status 23

System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Security

Date & Time 26 Ports & Devices 30

LED Settings

Maintenance 30 Support 31

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Resetting to the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

The I/O Terminal Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Pinout and Interface

Terminal Connector 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Checking the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware 35

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

General performance considerations

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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AXIS P3301/-V - Product overview

Network connector

Serial number (S/N)

Please make a note of the serial number and retain

The serial number is required during the installation.

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)(LED)

(LED)

Control button

Cover plates

and PoE

Product overview

This manual applies to the AXIS P3301 Fixed Dome Network Camera and AXIS P3301-V Fixed Dome Network Camera. The information provided here applies to both models, except where otherwise indicated.

AXIS P3301

AXIS P3301-V - V

- Tamper-resistant Fixed Dome Network Camera

andal-resistant Fixed Dome Network Camera

Key features

• Superior image quality AXIS P3301/-V offers superior image quality with progressive scan and wide dynamics, providing crisp and clear images of both illuminated and dark areas.

• Mult

• Un

• Int

iple H.264 streams

AXIS P3301/-V can provide several independent H.264 streams for diff live, viewing in highest quality and full frame rate simultaneously with a video stream configured for optimized storage, optionally at a lower resolution or frame rate, or a higher compression level. Motion JPEG images can simultaneously be provided in full frame rate for easy extraction of high-quality still images.

obtrusive and compact design

The vandal-resistant AXIS P3301-V, and AXIS P3301 with its tamper-resistant casing, are fixed domes specifically adapted for unobtrusive video surveillance in exposed indoor environments.

elligent video capabilities

AXIS P3301/-V Network Cameras offer intelligent capabilities such as enhanced video motion detection, two-way audio including audio detection support, and detection of camera tampering attempts like blocking or spray-painting. The cameras also provide capacity for third par

ty analytics modules.

erent quality needs and bandwidth constraints; e.g.

Overview

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AXIS P3301/-V - Product overview

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

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

I/O Connector - the I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to

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

one transistor output, one digital input and an

on page 33.

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.

Audio Out - audio output (line level), which can be connect

ed 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 serial number may be required during installation.

Control Button - press this button to install the camera using the AXIS Internet

factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on page

Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the

32.

Note:

AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is free service from Axis that allows you to quickly and simply install your camera. This requires an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy. See www.axiscam.net for more information.

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 P3301/-V - Accessing the Camera

Accessing the Camera

Refer to the installation guide supplied with your product in order to install the AXIS P3301/-V network cameras.

The network camera can be used with most Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications, on page 40

Notes:

• To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set Media Control (AMC) on your workstation.

• QuickTime

• 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 H.264 video streams. This is automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder, to prevent installation of unlicensed copies.

are also supported for viewing streaming H.264 video and audio.

standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft

your browser to allow ActiveX controls and install AXIS

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 P3301/-V from the drop-down list.

3. If this is the first time you are accessing the camera, see Access from the internet, on page 7. Otherwise enter your

user name and password, set by the administrator.

4. The camera’s Live View page appears in your browser. Note that all models display in the browser as AXIS P3301.

Note:

yout of the Live View page may have been customized to specific requirements. Consequently, some of the exam-

The la ples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.

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AXIS P3301/-V - Accessing the Camera

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

4. Enter the password set in step 2, and click OK. If the

password is lost, the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 32.

Notes:

• The default administrator user name ‘ro and cannot be deleted.

• 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.

ot’ is permanent

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 Service at www.axiscam.n

et For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup

traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 28. See also the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS

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 setting the root password which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below).

To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it direct

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.

connection, follow these steps:

, this can be done via an encrypted HTTPS connection,

ly in the first dialog shown below.

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AXIS P3301/-V - Accessing the Camera

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

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

Image

Focus puller

Zoom puller

balance ring

Locking screw

screw

Tilt adjustment

(on each side)

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

32.

Adjusting the image

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

1. Loosen the locking screw and tilt adjustment screws.

2. Turn the lens to the desired position.

3. Gently tighten the locking screw and tilt adjustment

screws to secure the camera’s position.

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

5. Open the Focus Adjustment page in the web interface

under Basic Configuration > 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.

Note:

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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AXIS P3301/-V - Accessing the Camera

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.

The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile on the Live View page. Stream profiles are configured under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles, see Stream Profiles, on information.

page 13 for more

The Output buttons control the output directly from the Live View p out.

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

Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected device - e.g. switch a light on/off.

The Action buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page. These are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.

The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently on 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.

age. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Lay-

AXIS Media Control

The AMC viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control

on page 11 for more information. AMC displays the following buttons:

(AMC),

The Play/Stop button starts and stops the live video stream.

The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image on display. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel.

Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full screen, or right-click and select the option to exit.

Click the Record button to start a recording directly from the Live View page. The recording is saved in the folder specified in the Recording tab in the AMC Control Applet. Note that

this button is only available when viewing with AMC.

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

Click the Speaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for the speaker and microphone, respectively.

Use the slider to control the volu

When using the Half-duplex mode, this button toggles, allowing you to speak and listen. The first icon indicates that you can talk and the speaker attached 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 Si to receive any audio.

mplex talk mode, the icon toggles allowing you to speak, and is dimmed when you do not want other clients

me on the speaker and microphone.

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AXIS P3301/-V - Video Streams

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

H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

How to stream H.264

This video compression standard makes good use of bandwidth, and can provide high quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.

Deciding which combination of protocols and methods to use depends your network. The available options in AMC are:

Unicast RTP This unicast method (RTP over UDP) should be

RTP over RTSP This unicast method (RTP t

RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to traverse fire-

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

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.

unneled over RTSP) is useful as it is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.

walls. Firewalls are commonly configured to allow

he HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tun-

t neled.

even if some images are dropped.

Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandw simultaneously. A multicast broadcast cannot however, pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is not possible to multicast over the Internet, for example.

Note also that all multicast viewers co connections.

unt as one unicast viewer in the maximum total of 10 simultaneous

on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of

Unicasting is used for video-on-demand broadcasting,

o that there is no video traffic on the network until a

s client connects and requests the stream.

Note that there are a maxim unicast connections.

ticast video. The video stream is always up-to-date,

idth when there are large numbers of clients viewing

um of 20 simultaneous

AMC negotiates with the camera to determine the transport protocol to use in the order listed above. This order can be changed and the options disabled, to suit specific requirements.

Important!

H.264 is licensed

technology. The network camera 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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AXIS Media Control (AMC)

The recommended method of accessing live video from the network camera is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.

AXIS P3301/-V - Video Streams

The AMC control panel can be used to settings. Please see the readme file included in the tool for more information.

The AMC control panel is automatically install it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from:

• Windows Control Panel (from the Start menu)

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

click Se

configure various video and audio

ed on first use, after which

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 bandwidth, but 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.

provides excellent image quality and access to every

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, Firefox,

to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.

• Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter the path

• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the H.264 viewing c

listed below in the order of preference:

• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp

•

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

• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp

• To access the video stream from QuickT

• rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp

•

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

ime™ the following paths can be used:

for example). This option maintains an open HTTP connection

lient to be installed. The paths that can be used are

Notes:

• The network camera supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and 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 H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this

<ip> = IP address

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AXIS P3301/-V - Video & Audio settings

Text,

overlay

date & time

Video & Audio 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 Basic Setup, Video & Audio and Events.

You can configure the camera by clicking Setup access the online help that explains the setup tools.

in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click on this page to

Video Stream

The video stream settings are separated into 4 different tabs:

•Image

•Audio

• H.264

•MJPEG

Image

Image Appearance

Use these settings to modify the image resolution and compression. Setting the compression level affects the image quality and the amount of bandwidth required, the lower the compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements. The image can also be mirrored (reversed). See the online help files for more information.

Video Stream

To avoid bandwidth problems on the network, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be limited. Select the Unlimited radio button to allow the highest available frame rate or select the Limited to... radio button and enter a value (1-30) fps in the field.

Text Overlay Settings

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

Preview

For a preview of the image before saving, select video format and Open. When satisfied with the settings, click Save.

Audio

Enable Audio

Check this box to enable audio.

Current Audio Settings: Configuration settings from Video information on the audio settings.

& Audio > Audio Settings will be shown here. See Audio Settings, on page 15 for more

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AXIS P3301/-V - Video & Audio settings

H.264

GOV Settings

The GOV structure describes the composition of the video stream and setting the GOV-length to a higher value saves considerably on bandwidth but may have an adverse effect on image quality.

Bit Rate Control

The bit rate can be set as Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR 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 rate th need to increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for 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.

Note:

termine a reasonable bit rate, go to Setup > Video & Audio > Video Stream > Image, check the Include checkbox

To de and enter the code #b in the Include text: field. The current bit rate will display as a text overlay on the Live View page.

To view the image stream while configuring the GOV settings and Bit rate control, select Open... under Preview.

at consumes a predictable amount of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually

MJPEG

Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the maximum frame size helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. 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 may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the maximum frame size should be set to an optimal value.

Stream Profiles

There are 4 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. These settings can be adjusted and new customized profiles can be created. Each profile has a descriptive name, describing its usage and/or purpose. The profiles can be accessed from the Live View page.

• To add a new stream profile, click Add t

• Choose a descriptive name a

• Choose the form of Video enco

H.264 - Also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compressio

offers higher video resolution than Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 at the same bit rate and bandwidth, or the same quality video at a lower bit rate.

Motion JPEG - Delivers a high quality video stream, from which individual images

y an existing stream profile to your system and rename the copy

• Cop

• Modif

• Highlight the stream profile you wish to remove, then click Re

y an existing stream profile based on the light situation and motion to be captured by your camera. See Stream Pro-

file Settings for more information.

nd enter a description for your profile.

o bring up the Stream Profile Settings panel.

ding you wish to use from the drop-down list:

n standard for digital video. This function

can be extracted and saved.

move to remove it from the list.

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AXIS P3301/-V - Video & Audio settings

Camera Settings

This page provides access to the advanced image settings for the AXIS P3301.

Image Appearance

Color level - Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 0-100. Lower values mean less color saturation,

whilst the value 100 gives maximum color saturation.

Brightness - The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 0-100, wh

Sharpness - Controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image.

Contrast - Adjust the image's contrast by

Rotate image - The image can be rotated to the correct orientation. Sel

raising or lowering the value in this field.

White balance

This is used to compensate for the different colors present in different light sources, to make the colors in the image appear the same. The AXIS P3301-V can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, the type of light source can be manually selected from the drop-down list. Please see the online help files for a description of each available setting.

ere a higher value produces a brighter image.

ect the appropriate value from the drop-down list.

WDR

WDR (Wide dynamic range) corrects the exposure when there is extreme contrast between light and dark areas in an image.

Enable WDR - Dynamic Contrast and test the different levels to find the one that works best for your light conditions. Click View... after saving to view the image in a new window.

Note that Wide dynamic range is only possible w

hen the Exposure control setting is set to Automatic.

Exposure Settings

Configure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requirements in relation to lighting, frame rate and bandwidth considerations.

Exposure value - Increasing the exposure will improve image quality, but at the expense of the total frame rate. There may

also be an increase in motion blur.

Exposure control - this setting is used to adapt to the amount/type

enabled/disabled when the exposure control is set to Automatic.

Enable Backlight compensation - Backlight compensation makes the subject appear clearer when the image backgr

too bright, or the subject too dark.

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

DC-Iris - DC-Iris is a varifocal lens which automat

should be disabled when adjusting the focus and set to enabled at all other times.

Exposure priority - this setting defines the balance between

reduce frame rate and increase motion blur. Prioritized frame rate may increase image noise. This setting is only useful for modifying the video image of a monitored area with poor lighting conditions.

ically regulates the amount of light entering the camera. The DC-Iris

of light being used. Allow slow shutter can be

ound is

image quality and the frame rate. Higher image quality may

Once satisfied, click Save. Click Vie

w to view the video stream with the current configuration.

Overlay Image

The following options are available for the overlay image settings:

Uploaded image as overlay is camera, e.g. a logotype, browse to the image on the computer and click Upload.

a text and/or a static image superimposed over the video image. To upload an image to the

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To place the overlay image at specific coordinates in the live view image, check Include overlay image at the coordinates and enter the X and Y coordinates.

Once satisfied, click Save. Click Vie

w to view the overlay image in the video stream.

Privacy mask

Privacy masks are up to 3 configurable areas of solid color that allow concealment of parts of the image that are not to be viewable. Privacy masks cannot even be bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API).

Privacy Mask List

The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in AXIS P3301 Network Camera and if they are enabled.

Add/Edit Mask

To define a new mask:

1. Click Add.

1. Place the rectangle over the desired area to conceal.

2. To resize, click and pull the bottom right-hand corner.

3. Choose a color, black, white, gray or red for the box from the drop-down list Privacy mask color

4. Enter a descriptive name in Mask name.

5. Click Save.

To edit a privacy mask, select it and reshap

e, move or change color as needed.

Audio Settings

This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the network camera.

The audio functionality is enabled under Video & Au

Audio Channels

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

push-to-talk button is configured from AMC (see AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 11). It is possible to configure

The the push-to-talk button so that it toggles between the speaking and listening modes.

When selecting the Simplex - Network Camera speaker only mode, the speaker connected 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.

plex - Network Camera microphone only mode transmits audio only from the network camera to web clients. It does

The Sim 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.

When using Half-duplex, the Send the soun from the client that is talking to other clients.

dio > Video Stream > Audio.

d from the active client to all other clients option transmits the audio signal

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Audio Input

An external microphone or a line source can be connected to the Audio in the connector of the network camera. If an external microphone or line source has been connected, the internal microphone will be automatically disconnected. The audio source must be set to Microphone or Line depending on the connected device.

Note:

event unauthorized listening, the internal microphone can be disabled by inserting a plug in the Audio in connector.

To pr

The Enable mi microphone such as a clip-on microphone or a PC microphone, enable this option.

Note:

To use a high impedance dyn 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 inp

Select the desired audio En

Select the required Sample rate (nu audio quality and the greater the bandwidth required.

Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality (Bi the required audio quality.

The network camera can be set to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above, The Alarm level is set between 0-100%.

crophone power option provides DC power for an external microphone. If using a small electret condenser

amic microphone, do not enable DC power. DC power will not harm the microphone; if you

ut gain for the microphone attached to the network camera.

coding format, AAC, G711, G726.

mber of times per second the sound is sampled). The higher the sample rate, the better the

t rate). The settings affect the available bandwidth and

falls below, or passes the set value.

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 Re

Note:

To receive syn computer 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.

chronized video in H.264 and audio, it is recommended that the time settings in the camera and client

set to revert to previously saved settings.

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Live View Config

Layout

AXIS P3301/-V - Live View Config

Stream Profile

From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile that is to be used for the Live View page. Listed are the standard stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles. See the online help files on this page for more information.

Default Viewer

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

Windows Internet Explorer

Other browsers

AMC Recommended viewer in Windows Interne

QuickTime H.264 only.

Java applet A slower imaging alternative to AMC. Requires one

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

•

Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh but

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

QuickTime H.264 only.

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

Still image Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh but

t Explorer (H.264/Motion JPEG).

of the following installed on the client:

ton in your browser to view a new image.

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user defined link

Viewer Settings

Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser.

The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder included installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer.

Check the Enable rec

ording button to enable recording from the Live View page.

with AMC. This is used to prevent the

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 19.

Check the Show snapsho 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.

t button to save a snapshot from the video stream. This button is mainly intended for use with

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 radio button, en in the provided field. Click Save and the link appears in the Live View page.

User defined CGI links can be u requests.

ter a descriptive name and enter the URL

sed to issue VAPIX API

For more information on the VAPIX Application

amming Interface (API), see the

Progr Support/Network Video/Developer pages on the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com

Please use the online help files for more 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:

• Pulse button - activates the output for a defined period

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

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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 conf

igure the camera 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 20

Scheduled Event - see page 21 Pre-programmed time period(s) during which an event will run.

Action

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

This occurs when the event runs, for examp cation.

for example, an external device such as a door

le, uploading of images to an FTP server, or email notifi-

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

• Receives uploaded images • Descriptive name of your choice

FTP Serv

HTTP Server

TCP Server

• Receives notification messages

• Receives uploaded images

• Receives notification messages • Descriptive name of your choice

• Network address (IP address or host name)

• User Name and Password

• 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 Te

st button (the connection test takes

approximately 10 seconds).

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

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

• detected movement in a configured motion detection window

• 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 Add 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.

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.

Note:

Up to 10 event types can be configured names can be formatted according to specific requirements. See File Naming & Date/Time Formats online help.

in the camera, and up to three of these can be configured to upload images. File

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 Save stream checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... >

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

Include pre-trigger buffer

box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.

Include post-trigger buffer

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) 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.

- images stored internally in the server from the time immediately preceding the trigger. Check the

- contains images from the time immediately after the trigger. Configure as for pre-trigger.

enables the upload of video images for a fixed length of time. Specify the length of

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Scheduled Event

A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays.

Configuration example:

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

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

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.

First, you must create an event, see How

to set up a triggered event, on page 20, for the camera to send an alarm.

Settings

The Minimum duration parameter sets the minimum tampering period, that is an alarm 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 covered so that the camera live situation from other situations where the same effect is seen, such as when lighting conditions change.

When the Alar or turned off, or if the lens is sprayed, covered, or rendered severely out of focus. 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 where the lights are either dimmed

view becomes dark, it will not be possible to distinguish this

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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.

uded windows target specific areas within the whole video image

• Incl

• Excluded windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored)

Once configured, the motion detection windows appear in the up a triggered event, on page 20.

Note:

ng the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance.

Usi

list of available triggers, for triggering events. See How to set

Configuring Motion Detection

1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.

2. Click the New 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).

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.

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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 will trigger the motion detection

Only very bright objects on a dark background trigger motion detection

Examples:

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

• Use several small Motion Detection windows rather than one large window, if triggers on small movements or objects are desired.

• 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 button 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

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:

The user list displays the authorized 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

settings. Operators have no access to System Options.

Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup

other users.

sers and user groups (levels):

and modify events, and adjust certain other

tools and can determine the registration of all

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

there are viewing clients that do not support encryption, or if you 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.

Enable Basic Setup - Before using the AXIS P3301 Network Camera, there are certain settings that should be made, most

of which require Administrator access privileges. To quickly access these settings use the Basic Setup in the menu. All settings are also available from the standard setup links in the menu. Basic Setup is enabled by default but can be disabled and removed from the menu.

IP Address Filter

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 addr 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.

esses). The users

HTTPS

The network cameras support encrypted browsing using HTTPS.

A self-signed c 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 Certificat 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 .

ertificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create

e Authority by clicking the Create Certificate Request button.

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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.

802.1X

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 switch, clients equipped with the corr network access at the Ethernet level.

Clients and servers in an 802.1X network may need to authenticate eac 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 va in the Axis implementation is EAPOL using EAP-TLS (EAP-Transport Layer Security).

The Axis network video device presents its certificate to the network swi 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.

rious EAP methods/protocols, of which there are many. The one used

ect software can be authenticated and allowed or denied

h other by some means. In the Axis implementation

tch, which in turn forwards this to the RADIUS server.

The authentication process

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Certificates

CA Certificate - This certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself, so the AXIS

P3301/-V needs this certificate to check the server's identity. Provide the path to the certificate directly, or use the Browse... button to locate it. Then click the Upload button. To remove a certificate, click the Remove button.

Client certificate/private key - AXIS P3301/-V must also authenticate itself, using a client certificate and a private key.

Provide the path to the certificate in the first field, or use the Browse... button to locate it. Then click the Upload button. To remove a certificate, click the Remove button.

Alternatively, it may be possible to upload the cert path to the file, or use the Browse... button to locate it. Click Upload to load the file. To remove a certificate and key, click the Remove button.

ificate and key in one combined file, (e.g. a PFX file or PEM file). Provide the

Settings

EAPOL version - Select the EAPOL version (1 or 2) as used in your network switch.

EAP identity - Enter the user identity associated with your certificate. A maximum of 16 characters can be used.

Private key password - Enter the password (maximum 16 characters) for your user identity.

Enable 802.1X - Check the provided box to enable the 802.1X protocol.

Audio Support

Enable audio support - Allow clients to retrieve audio streams from the AXIS P3301. See also Audio Settings, on page 15

for information on how to configure the audio settings.

Note:

This parameter will enable/disable audio globally in the camera, even for configured events and profiles with audio.

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 time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for

daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes.

From the Time Mo

• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your 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.

Note:

If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings. See Network > Basic TCP/IP Settings below.

Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify th

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

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

e formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams.

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Network

Basic TCP/IP Settings

AXIS P3301/-V 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, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the network cameras receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router. There are also options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address, and for using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP address, please see the online help.

Network Settings - Click the View button for an overview of the IP configuration of the network camera.

IPv4 Address Configuration - Check this box to enable IPv4.

Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators

centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.

Note:

DHCP should only be enabled if your P3301 Network Camera by name (host name). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, run AXIS IP Utility to search the network for connected Axis products or reset the network camera to factory default settings and then perform the installation again.

DHCP server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the AXIS

Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for the AXIS P3301 Network Camera, check the radio button and

then make the following settings:

• IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS P3301 Network Camera. (To check if the IP address you intend to use is available or not, click the Test button)

• Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet the AXIS P3301

• Default router - Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.

Network Camera is located on

IPv6 Address Configuration - Check the box to enable IPv6. Other settings for IPv6 are configured in the network router.

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.

In order to reset the IP address, the camera must be restarted to activate ARP/Ping for an additional two minutes.

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

AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - U your network camera (requires Internet access).

Click Setting 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.

s... to register the camera with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings (requires

se the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to

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.

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LAN (intranet)

WAN (internet)

Broadband (NAT) router

ISP

Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically 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 t

Domain name - enter

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 - enter th

Note:

This is not mandatory with regard to secondary DNS servers.

the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the network cameras. Multiple domains can be

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

he desired DNS server by specifying the following:

NTP Configuration - Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to 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 c address of the NTP server.

reate manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host name or IP

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 Secu

rity, on page 24.

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.

T traversal when your network cameras are located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the

Use NA 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 - w using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the camera (see System Options > Network > UPnP).

hen enabled, the network cameras attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network,

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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 network cameras automatically sea one router is found, the default router is selected.

Alternative HTTP port - select this option to manually define an external HTTP por provided. If no port is entered here a port number is automatically selected when NAT traversal is enabled.

Notes:

• An alternative HTTP port can be used/be active even if NAT traversal is disabled. This is useful if your NAT router does

pport UPnP and you need to manually configure port forwarding in the NAT router.

not su

• 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.

rch for NAT routers on your network. If more than

t. Enter the port number in the field

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 H.264 stream. Check the box to enable the server and enter

the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Note that H.264 video streams will not be available if this service is not enabled.

SOCKS

SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis network 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). See the online help for more information.

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 lesser priority.

• Greater reliability in the network, thanks to the control of control over bandwidth races between applications.

The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various 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

the amount of bandwidth an application may use, and thus

types of network traffic originating from the

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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 authen necessary information. See the online help for more information.

tication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the

SNMP

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. Depending on the level of security required, select the version of SNMP to use. The three levels of security are:

• SNMP V1 - includes no security.

• SNMP V2c - uses very simple security. The community to all supported SNMP objects. The community is the the group of network devices using SNMP.

• SNMP V3 - provides encryption and secure passwords. HTTPS

name can be specified as a password for read or read/write access

must be enabled.

UPnP™

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

RTP/H.264

These settings are the port range, IP address, port number (video and audio), and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help.

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 33.

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 5, or the online help. Note that when the stream is retrieved using H.264 multicast.

the LED does not flash

Maintenance

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

• Rest

ore - the unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values. The settings that do not reset

are:

• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)

the static IP address

•

• the default router

•the subnet mask

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• the system time

• Default - the default button should be used with caution. Pressing this returns the camera's settings to the factory default values (including the IP address).

Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the Firmware, on page 35.

Support

Support Overview

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

System Overview

System Overview provides an overview of the camera’s status and settings. Information that 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 camera’s settings.

Logs & Reports

When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. The Access Log is automatically included in the server report.

Information - the Server Report and Parameter List may prove useful when support web.

troubleshooting a problem or when contacting the Axis

• System

• Access Log - By default, the Access Log lists all failed

• Server Report - Provides information about the server status and should always be included when requesting support.

• Parameter List - Shows the unit's parameters and their current settings.

• Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing video and audio. It is also used for system analysis and

Log - Provides information about system events.

attempts to access the camera but can be configured to list all connections to the camera, whether successful or not. Go to Support > Logs & Reports > Configuration and select the desired level of information from the list. See Configuration, on page 31 for more information. The Access Log is useful for various purposes such as tracking all access to the camera, simple web attraction tracking, system analysis and troubleshooting.

troubleshooting.

Configuration

From the drop-down lists, select the level of information to be added to the System Log and Access Log files and the permitted size of the log files.

The default information level for the Access Log is set to Critical & Warnings, i.e. situation and when requesting support, set it to the highest information level - Critical & Warnings & Info.

For the Log Level for Email, select from the drop-down list the level email address.

of information to send as email and enter the destination

failed connections. However, in an error

Advanced

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

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Caution!

Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit. If 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 func

support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts.

tion unless you understand the consequences. Note that Axis

For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axi

Plain Config - this function is for the adv can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from the standard help pages.

anced user with experience of Axis network camera configuration. All parameters

s.com/developer

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 30) or use the Control button on the side of the camera (see page 4) as described below:

Using the Control Button

To reset the camera to the factory default settings using the Control Button:

1. Disconnect the power cable or if using PoE, disconnect the network cable.

2. Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting 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.co

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The I/O Terminal Connector

I/O terminal connector

Connector block

1234

Pinout and Interface

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

• 1 transistor output

• 1 digital input

• auxiliary power

•GND

AXIS P3301/-V - The I/O Terminal Connector

The terminal connector is used in ap via email, and image storage to FTP locations.

• 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 Configuration > Port Status).

tput - connects an alarm device that can be activated by Output buttons on the Live View page, or by an Event Type.

• Ou The output shows as active (Event Configuration > Port Status) if the alarm device is activated.

plications for motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification

I/O terminal connector

Function Pin Notes

GND 1 Ground

3.3V DC Power 2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only

Digital Input 3 Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate. Digital Output 4 Uses an open-drain NFET transistor with the source connected to GND. If used with an external relay, a

diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients.

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, connect the connector block to the green terminal connector on the camera.

be used as power out.

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Terminal Connector

3.3V max. 50mA

e.g. pushbutton

AXIS P3301/-V

AXIS P3301/-V - The I/O Terminal Connector

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Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware

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 is displayed on the page Setup > Basic Setup or under About.

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 ar 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/techsup

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.

e saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features are available in

Notes:

• After starting the upgrade process,

always wait at least 5-10 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.

minutes before

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 the command line, type the following:

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, axisp3301.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.

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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 to help you solve your problems by providing the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem.

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

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

file is available from Setup > System Options > Support > Logs & Reports. The Log file records events in the unit

> System Options > Support > Support Overview. The server report contains important

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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

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 H.264 format

No H.264 displayed in the client

No multicast H.264 displayed in the client

Multicast H.264 only accessible by local clients

Poor rendering of H.264 images Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color.

Color saturation is different in H.264 and Motion JPEG

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

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.

If the camera and client are on the same network, Run AXIS IP Utility to locate the camera. Identify the camera using its model or serial number

Alternatively:

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 H.264 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control panel applet (network tab).

In the AMC control applet, select the H.264 tab and click the button Set to default H.264 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.

If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering from the H.264 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.

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

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

Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also

the online help. Check in the AMC control panel applet (H.264 tab) that video processing is not set to

Decode only I frames. Lower the image resolution.

Why do I not get 30 frames per second?

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.

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

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

See the section General performance considerations, on page 42.

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.

The overlay or privacy mask may have been positioned incorrectly or may be too large. Refer to Overlay Image Requirements and Limitations in the online help for more information.

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.

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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

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.

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.

pression.

is enabled under System Options > Date & Time.

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

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

Function/group Item Specification Camera Models • AXIS P3301: Tamper-resistant casing

• AXIS P3301-V: Vandal-resistant casing

Image sensor ¼” Progressive scan RGB VGA CMOS

Effective pixels 640x480

Lens • Varifocal 2.8-10mm, F1.3, DC-Iris

• Angle of view, horizontal: 23° - 72°

Minimum ill

umination Shutter time 1/20000 s to 1/4 s Camera angle

adjustment

Video Video compression • H.264 Baseline profile

Resolutions • VAPIX: 80x60 - 640x480

Frame rate H.264 • 30 fps in all resolutions Frame rate

Mot

ion JPEG

Video streaming • Multi-stream H.264 and Motion JPEG: 3 simultaneous, individually

Image settings • Compression, colorlevel, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance,

Audio Audio streaming • Two-way, half duplex, simplex

Audio compression • AAC LC 8 kHz 32 kbit/s, 16 kHz 64 kbit/s

Audio Input/Output • Built-in microphone, external microphone, input

Network Security • Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X

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

1 lux, F1.3

• Pan: 360°

• Tilt: 170°

• Rotation: 340°

• Motion JPEG

• Webpages: 160x120 - 640x480

• 30 fps in all resolutions

configured streams in max resolution at 30 fps. More streams if identical or limited in frame rate/resolution

• Controllable frame rate and bandwidth

• VBR/CBR H.264

exposure control, exposure zones, backlight compensation, wide dynamic range, fine tuning of behavior at low light, dc-iris

• Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°

• Mirroring

• Text and image overlay

• Privacy mask

• G.711 PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit/s

• G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz 32 or 24 kbit/s or line input, line level

output

network access control, digest authentication, user access log

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 developed by the the Open SSL Tool kit (www.openssl.org)

Open SSL Project for use in

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Function/group Item Specification System

Integration

General Casing • AXIS P3301: Polycarbonate base and polycarbonate transparent cover

Application Programming Interface

Intelligent Video Video motion detection, active tampering alarm, au Alarm triggers Intelligent video and one external input Alarm events • File upload via FTP, HTTP and email

Video buffer 64 MB pre- and post buffer Video access from

web br

owser

Processors, memory ARTPEC-3, 128 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash

Power • 4.9 – 5.1 V DC max 4 W

Connectors • RJ-45 10BaseT/100BaseTX PoE, DC jack

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

Approvals • EN 55022 Class B

Dimensions (HxWxD) 94 x 144 x 132 mm (3.7” x 5.7” x 5.2”) Weight • AXIS P3301: 425 g (0.94 lb) excl. power supply

Included accessories Power supply, mounting and connector kits, Installat

Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® from Axis Communications*, AXIS Media Control SDK*, event trigger data in video stream Quality of Service (QoS) layer 3, DiffServ Model Embedded Linux operating system *Available at www.axis.com

• Notification via email, HTTP and TCP

• External output activation

• Camera live view

• Video recording to file (ASF)

• Customizable HTML pages

• Windows Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 server

• DirectX 9c or higher

• For other operating systems and browers see

• AXIS P3301-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing with metal base and rugged polycarbonate transparent cover

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

Battery backed-up real-time clock

• Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Class 2

• 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 speaker

• Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing)

• EN 61000-3-2

• EN 61000-3-3

• EN 55024 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

• ICES-003 Class B

• VCCI Class B

• C-tick AS/NZS CISPR 22

• EN 60950-1

• Power supply:

• EN 60950-1

• UL

• CSA

• AXIS P3301-V: 580 g (1.28 lb) excl. power supply

installation tools, recording software and User’s Manual, Windows decoder 1-user license

www.axis.com/techsup

dio detection

ion Guide, CD with

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Function/group Item Specification

Video management

are

softw (not included)

Optional accessories • Tamper-resistant casing with

• AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing and recording up to 50 cameras

• See www.axis.com for more software applica

smoked transparent cover

• Vandal-resistant casing with smoked transparent cover

• Black casing

• Mains adaptor

• Various mounting kits

• Multi-user decoder license pack

• AXIS P3301: Drop-ceiling mount

tions via partners

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 important to consider:

• High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels result in larg

• Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or unicast

• Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression, etc.) by different clients. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.

• Accessing both Motion JPEG and H.264 video streams simultaneously. Frame rate and bandwidth

• Heavy usage of event settings affects the camera’s CPU load. Frame rate affected.

• Enabled motion detection. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.

• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth aff

H.264 clients. Bandwidth affected.

er images. Bandwidth affected.

affected.

ected.

Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performan

ce. Frame rate affected.

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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

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

35m 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

associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address. A

to 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

d for image compression.

use

ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) - A circuit desig

ned for a specific application, as opposed to a general

purpose circuit, such as a microprocessor.

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

mon aspect ratio used for television screens and

com computer monitors is 4:3. High-definition television (HDTV) uses an aspect ratio of 9:16.

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

trolled by the camera, to automatically regulate the

con amount of light allowed to enter.

Bitmap - A bitmap is a data file representing a rectangular grid

of pixels. It defines a display space and color for each 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

sily be rescaled without losing definition. Conversely, a

ea 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

speed, but actually defines the number of bits/time

to as unit and not distance/time unit.

Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjo

ur enables devices to automatically discover each 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 transmission same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is taken to mean high-speed data transmission.

methods where two or more signals share the

AXIS P3301/-V - Glossary of Terms

ice used in many digital cameras is a large integrated

dev 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

munication between a web server and other (CGI)

com 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

og video resolutions 352x288 pixels (PAL) and

anal 352x240 pixels (NTSC). See also Resolution.

Client/Server - Client/server describes the relationship betw

een two computer programs in which one program, the 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 O

CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor that uses both 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

coder/decoder. Codecs are used in integrated circuits or

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 it computer program for reducing the size of large files and programs.

Compression - See Imag

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

contro amount of light allowed to enter.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Config

protocol that lets network administrators automate and 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

n IP address will be valid for a computer. The lease

give time can vary, depending on how long a user is likely to require the network connection at a particular location.

DHCP also supports static addresses for e.g. computers running web serve

is generally taken to mean an algorithm or

lled by the camera, to automatically regulate the

rs, which need a permanent IP address.

xide Semiconductor) - A

e compression.

uration Protocol) - DHCP is a

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

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

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translate 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

izations who wish to centralize the management of

organ 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-duplex.

Ethernet - Ethernet is the most widely installed local area

ork technology. An Ethernet LAN typically uses

netw special 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

oprocessor.

micr

Factory default settings - These are the settings that origina

lly 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,

. between a Local Area Network and the Internet. The

e.g 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

era lens determines the width of the horizontal field

a cam of view, which in turn is measured in degrees.

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 which an 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 another network. In for 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 most com 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 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 imag VOP.

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

H.264 - A standard for video compression, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10.

Half-duplex - See Full-duplex.

analog amplifier boosts the strength of a signal.

a corporate network

mon file formats used for images in web pages. There

an H.264 video stream. The GOV contains different

es (VOPs) in the GOV structure. See also GOV and

position of an H.264 video stream, as regards the type

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - An application protocol that

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

uses between computers/devices on networks.

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

ced scanning format of the RS-170 and CCIR formats, 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 per second (fps). A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout.

Full-duplex - Transmission of data in two directions simultaneo

a video stream is updated is measured in frames

usly. In an audio system this would describe e.g.

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

up" symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for

"mark 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 rules for e 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 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.

2.4 GHz band. IEEE 802.11b specifies an 11 Mbit/s data rate on the 2.4 GHz band, while 802.11a allows up to 54 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band.

xchanging files (text, graphic images, sound,

the network. The hub transmits all data to all devices

11 standard supports 1 or 2 Mbit/s transmission on the

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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 pic

tures (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

o must first be de-interlaced, to produce progressive

vide 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 transmitting 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 protocol, 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 destina Protocol (TCP) - puts them in the right order. See also TCP.

IP Address - An IP address is simply an address on an IP netw 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 b 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 digits separa 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.

Axis Communications AXIS P3301-V User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Product overview

Key features

Overview

Accessing the Camera

Access from a browser

Setting the root password

Access from the internet

Setting the root password over a secure connection

Video Streams

How to stream H.264

Motion JPEG

Alternative methods of accessing the video stream

Video & Audio settings

Video Stream

Stream Profiles

Overlay Image

Privacy mask

Audio Settings

Live View Config

Layout

Event Configuration

Event Servers

Event Types

Camera tampering

Motion Detection

Port Status

System Options

Security

Date & Time

Ports & Devices

LED Settings

Maintenance

Support

About

Resetting to the Factory Default Settings

The I/O Terminal Connector

Pinout and Interface

Terminal Connector

Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware

Technical Specifications

General performance considerations

Glossary of Terms