Axis Communications FD-R M12, FD-R User Manual 2
AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Fixed Dome Network Camera
User’s Manual
About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 209FD/FD-R
Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.47 and later. It
includes instructions for using and managing the camera on your network.
Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product.
Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for
developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will
be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s online help,
available via the Web-based interface.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully
understood the implications.
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 licen
“About” in the product’s user interface for more information.
This product contains source code copyright
terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see
http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/).
The source code is available from:
http://devel
oper.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/
Legal Considerations
Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country
to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for
surveillance purposes.
This product includes one (1) MPEG-4 decoder license. To purchase further
licenses, contact your reseller.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures: re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an
outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must
be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Europe - This equipment is not connected to immunity related functions
in motor vehicles. It fulfills the requirements of the EM
account the automotive environment. This digital equipment fulfills the
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the
requirements for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and
light industry.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary
Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment
(VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment
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according to the instruction manual.
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio
communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard AS/NZS CISPR22.
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.
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
sed third-party software. See the menu item
Apple Computer, Inc., under the
terference to radio or television
C directive taking into
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use
of this material.
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.
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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 firm
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product,
category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area
• visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
ware updates
WEEE Directive
The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive). This directive
is applicable in the European Union member states.
The WEEE marking on this prod
indicates that the product must not be disposed of together with
household waste. To prevent possible harm to human health and/or the
environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to
dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local
authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.
Business users should contact the product supplier
dispose of this product correctly. This product should not be mixed with other
commercial waste.
AXIS 209FD User’s Manual Rev 4.0
September 2008
Part No: 32983
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2007 - 2008
uct (see right) or its documentation
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AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Contents
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AXIS Media Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the root password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessing the camera from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Live View page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to stream MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MPEG-4 clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Motion JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing the Setup link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Video & Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overlay/Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
HTML Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
External Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Event Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Event Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Camera Tampering (AXIS 209 FD-R/FD-R M12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Advanced
Resetting to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Unit connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
General performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Product overview
Description
The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Fixed Dome Network Camera is a high-performance, progressive-scan
camera with a discreet compact casing that effectively protects against tampering.
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The AXIS 209FD is ideally suited for office and business locatio
209FD-R/FD-R M12 allows it to be used in humid environments such as professional in-vehicle
surveillance.
Multi-window motion detection and simultaneous Motion
on image quality and bandwidth efficiency. The frame rate can be up to 30 fps in VGA.
Multi-level password protection, IP-address
over Ethernet reduces cabling requirements and enables centralized power back up. Supported by the
industry's largest base of surveillance applications, the AXIS 209FD is the perfect solution for securing
shops, hotel receptions and corridors, while the AXIS 209FD-R/FD-R M12 is the perfect solution for
securing buses, trains, trams, and other types of transportation vehicles.
filtering and HTTPS encryption ensure network security. Power
ns, whereas the product casing of the AXIS
JPEG and MPEG-4 allow for optimization both
Key features
• Discreet and compact design, effectively protecting against tampering/vandalisation
• The product casing for the AXIS 209FD-R/FD-R M12
environments such as mass transit vehicles.
• Superior image quality with progressive scan and 30 frames per
• Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 for optimized quality and bandwidth
• Power over Ethernet for reduced cabling and
• Multi-window motion detection with alarm image buffering
consolidated power
is ruggedized so it can be used in humid
second in VGA
Overview
Dimensions
Diameter 1 = 102mm (4.02”), Diameter 2 = 100mm (3.94”)
Height = 39mm (1.54”)
Weight = 0.18 kg (0.40lb)
Front view
Rear view
Side view
Position of rear cable
exit (optional)
Base plate
Network cable with
connector
Screw holes
∅102mm
∅100mm
39mm
Indicator LEDs
Screw hole
Screw hole
Screw hole
Product ID & Serial
number (S/N) label
Screw hole
Control button
AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
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AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Control button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the
factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the factory default settings, on p
age 31.
LED Indicators
LED Color Description
Network Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Fla
Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s netw
Unlit No connection.
Status Green Shows steady green for normal operation.
e Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation, or to flash
Note: Th
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
Red Slow flash for failed upgrade.
Power Green Normal operation.
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.
shes for network activity.
ork. Flashes for network activity.
or when restoring settings.
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AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Accessing the Camera
The network camera must be installed first before you can access it. To install the camera please see the
installation guide supplied with the product.
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The camera can be used with most operating
systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft
Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Mozilla with other operating systems.
Notes:
• To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and allow the AXIS Media
Control (“AXIS Media Control” (page -7)) to be installed on your computer.
• QuickTimeTM and Real PlayerTM are also supported for viewing streaming MPEG-4 video and audio.
• If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, it is also possible to use the Firefox browser, which does not
require extra components.
• The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 includes one (1) decoder license for viewing MPEG-4 video streams. This is automatically
installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder, to prevent unlicensed copies from
being installed. Further licenses are available from your Axis dealer.
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),
select the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 from the drop-down list.
3. If this is the first time the camera is accessed, see Setting the root password, on page 8. Otherwise
enter
your user name and password, as set by the administrator.
4. The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
simply click on the Bonjour tab and
Note:
The layout of the Live View page may have been customized to specific requirements. Consequently, some of the examples and
functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.
AXIS Media Control
The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed automatically the first time the camera is accessed
from Microsoft Internet Explorer. The AMC control panel is used to configure various video settings, and can be opened by right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page. Please
see the readme file included in the tool for more information.
Setting the root password
1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the
‘Configure Root Password’ dialog appears.
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Note:
Before you enter your password at this point, you can secure configuration of the root password via HTTPS by creating a self-signed certificate. To do so, click the Create self-signed certificate... button in the
Create Certificate window, and then proceed as follows.
2. Enter a password and then re-enter, to confirm the
spelling. Click OK.
3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog appears. Enter
the User name: root
Note:
The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be
deleted or altered.
4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be
reset to the factory default settings. See Resetting to the factory default settings, on page 31.
5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights
on the computer to do this.
Accessing the camera from the Internet
Once installed, 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 tr
Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net or, for
aversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 28. See also the AXIS
Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the
Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup
The Live View page
Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or
may not be visible.
The Video format drop-d
temporarily changed.
The manual Trigger button can trigger an event
configured from Setup > Live View Config > Layout.
The Snapsh
ot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being displayed.
Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format on your computer. This button
is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available.
The AMC (AXIS Medi
a Control) viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. It
displays the following buttons:
The Play/Stop button starts and
own list allows the video format on the Live View page to be
directly from the Live View page. This is
stops the live video stream.
The Snapshot
button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being displayed. The
Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured from
the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel (Internet Explorer only).
AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No
other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full
screen.
Click the Record button to
MPEG-4).
start an MPEG-4 recording (only available when viewing
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AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12
Video Streams
The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 provides several different image and video stream formats. The type to
use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network.
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The Live View page provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion
JPEG video streams, as well as to single JPEG
images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going
via the Live View page.
How to stream MPEG-4
This video compression standard makes good use of bandwidth, and can provide DVD-quality video streams
at less than 1 Mbit/s. Note that the image settings of the MPEG-4 stream are the same for all clients.
Deciding on the combination of protocols and
on the properties of your network. The options available in AMC (see page 11) are:
Unicast RTP This unicast method (RTP over UDP)
should be your first consideration for live
unicast video, especially when it is
important to always have an up-to-date
video stream, even if some images are
dropped.
RTP over RTSP This unicast method (RTP tunneled over
RTSP) is useful
configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.
RTP over RTSP over HTTP This unicast method can be used to
traverse
monly configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.
as it is relatively simple to
firewalls. Firewalls are com-
methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and
Unicasting is used for video-on-demand bro
traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream.
Note that there is a maximum of 10
adcasting, so that there is no video
simultaneous unicast connections.
Multicast RTP This method (RTP over UDP) should be used for live multicast video. The
AMC will negotiate with the camera to determine ex
images are dropped.
Multicasting provides the most efficient use
multicast broadcast cannot however, pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not possible
to multicast over the Internet, for example.
Note also that all multicast viewers count
of bandwidth when there are large numbers of clients viewing simultaneously. A
as one unicast viewer in the maximum total of 10 simultaneous connections.
actly which transport protocol to use in the order listed
video stream is always up-to-date, even if some
above. This order can be changed and the options disabled, to suit any specific requirements.
Important!
MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 includes
one viewing client
license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
MPEG-4 clients
AXIS Media Control (AMC)
The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and
Motion
AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in
Windows.
The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video and
a
udio settings. Please see the readme file included in the tool for
more information.
The AMC control panel is automatically installed on first use, after
which i
Open the AMC Control Panel from:
• Windows Control Panel (from the Start menu)
• Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet
QuickTime™ & Real Player™
JPEG) from the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 is to use the
t can be configured.
Explorer
and click Settings in the menu.
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To access the video stream from e.g. QuickT
ime™ or Real Player™ the following path can be used:
rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
Notes:
• The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 supports QuickTime 6.5.1 (or later) and Real Player 10.5 (or later)
• QuickTime adds latency to the video and audio stream (up to 3 seconds)
• It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4 stream using the paths above, although this is not guaranteed by Axis
• <ip> = IP address
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 provides excellent image quality an
access to every individual image contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion
JPEG live video from the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in
Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.
Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion
Alternative methods of accessing the video stream
Video/images from the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 can
• Motion JPEG server push (if supported
HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.
• Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter e.g. the path: http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resol
tion=320x240
• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4 viewing clien
can be used are listed below in the order of preference.
• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTPS: axrtsphttps://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp
Note:
<ip> = IP address
JPEG streams can use different image settings.
also be accessed in the following ways:
by the client, example, Firefox). This option maintains an open
u-
t to be installed. The paths that
d
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Setup link
Configuring the camera
This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have
unrestricted access to all the configuration menus; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video
& Image, Audio, Live View Config and Event Configuration.
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The camera is configured from the Setup lin
Specifications, on page
The descriptions below show examples of the features
details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the
online help.
37).
k from a browser. (For supported browsers, see Technical
available in the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12. For
Accessing the Setup link
Follow the instructions below to access the Setup link from a browser.
1. Start your browser and enter the IP
name of the camera in the location/address field.
2. The Live View page is now displayed. Click Setup to
view more menu options.
address or host
Video & Image
Text, date and
time overlay
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Image
Use these settings to change the image as required. The image can be rotated, the image resolution and
compression be adjusted, and the white balance be changed. The image can also be mirrored to change the
perspective.
The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s
used and on the available bandwidth. Setting higher resolution and lower compression improves video
image quality, but increases the amount of bandwidth required.
Please see the online help for further information on these settings.
Mirroring
Mirroring is the horizontal flipping of an image, that
affect performance.
Mirroring is a useful function when you need a direct
phones. A person looks into the camera and a direct view of the face is displayed. The mirror settings should
be defined before we define the parameters for privacy masks and motion detection.
gives you another image perspective. This does not
view of the image - for example, in ATMs and door
Text Overlay Settings
The date, time, and user defined text can be included on one
line, either on the top or bottom of the video image.
overall performance, depending on how it is
It is also possible to set how the text and text background are
displayed.
and the text background can also be set to black, white,
semi-transparent, or transparent.
Please see the online help for further information .
You can set the text to be either black or white,
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Text, date and
time overlays
Overlay image
Video Stream
Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has
expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser. For unlimited video stream time,
select the Unlimited radio button option. Note that the maximum video stream time does not apply to
clients connecting via multicast.
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The fram
e rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited to avoid bandwidth problems on the network. To
allow the highest available frame rate, select the Unlimited radio button option.
For a preview of the image click Test.
When satisfied with the settings, click Save. Note that the preview
image will be in JPEG format, even though the settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.
Overlay/Mask
Overlay/Mask Settings
When using an image overlay, select
from the following options:
ploaded image as overlay - usually
• U
used to provide extra information in
the video image.
• Configurable a
- up to three black areas are used to
conceal parts of the video image.
The difference between an overlay and a
privacy mask
cannot be bypassed by accessing the
video stream with the help of the AXIS
HTTP API, whereas an overlay can. After you choose one of these options further options are displayed for
the selected type. See the online help for further information.
reas as privacy masks
is that a privacy mask
Upload and use an overlay/mask
To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:
1. Select the type of overlay to use in Overlay/Mask Type.
In the Upload own image field, click the Browse button and locate the image file on your
2.
computer or server.
3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.
To use an already uploaded image:
1. Select an uploaded image from the Use image drop-down list.
2.
Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates (0,0 being the upper
left corner).
3. Click Save.
Overlay image requirements
Image Formats Image Size
• Windows 24-bit BMP (full color) The height and width of the overlay image in
• Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors) The height and width of the overlay image in
must be divisible by 4.
pixels
must be divisible by 16.
pixels
There are a number of limitations when using overlay images, such as the size and positioning of images.
Please refer to the online help for more information.
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