Axis Communications FD-R M12 manual

AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual[...]

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide About this Document This manual is intended for administ rators and users of the AXIS 209FD/FD-R Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.43 and later. It includes instructions for using and ma naging the camera on your network. Previous experience of networking will be [...]

3 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Contents Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Product overview Description The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Fixe d Dome Network Camera is a hi gh-performance, progressive-scan camera with a discreet comp act casi ng that effectively protec ts against tampering. The AXIS 209FD is ideally suited for office and business locatio ns, whereas the pr oduct casing of the AXIS 20[...]

6 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 ho les ∅ 102mm ∅ 100mm 39mm Indicator LE Ds Screw ho le Screw hole Screw h[...]

7 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 settin gs, as described in Resetting to the factory default settings, on p age 30 . LED Indicators LED Color Description Network Green Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s ne twork. Flashes for netwo[...]

8 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Accessing the Camera Before accessing the c amera it must be installed. Please see the in stallation guide supp lied with the product. The camera c an be used with most standard operating systems and br owsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Wi ndows, Safari with Maci ntosh and Mozilla with ot[...]

9 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Setting the root password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘ Configure Root P assword ’ dialog will be displ ayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK . 3. The ‘ Enter Network P assword’ dialog will appear . Enter the User name: root Note: T[...]

10 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Video Streams The AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 provide s several different image and video stream formats. The type to use depends on your requir ements and on the prope rties of your network. The Live View page provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG vide o streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and[...]

11 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 MPEG-4 clients AXIS Media Control (AMC) The recommended me thod of acce ssing live video (MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 209FD /FD-R/FD-R M12 is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Mi crosoft Internet Explorer in Windows. The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video and a udio settings. Please s[...]

12 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Configuration This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup to ols, and Operators , who have access to the se ttings for Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config and Event Configuration. The camera is configured from Se tup,[...]

13 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Video & Image Settings Image Appearance Use these settings to change the ima ge as required. T he image can be rotated, the image resolution and compression can be adjusted, and the white balance can be changed. The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s overall perf ormance, depending on how it [...]

14 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 For a preview of the image before saving, click Test . When satisfied with the settings, click Save . Please note that the preview image will be in JPEG format, even though the se ttings are valid both for Moti on JPEG and MPEG-4. Overlay/Mask Overlay/Mask Type When using an image overlay, select from the following optio[...]

15 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 . 2. In the field Upload own image , click the Browse button and locate the image file on your computer or server . 3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructio[...]

16 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Advanced - Camera Settings This page contains settings for fine-tuning the video image . Lighting Conditions To compensate for the lighting Conditions , the Color level , the Brightness , the Sharpness , and the exposure control can all be adjusted. Low Light Behavior Exposure priority defines the balance between image q[...]

17 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Advanced - MPEG-4 Settings These are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate. GOV Settings The GOV structure describes the compos ition of the MPEG-4 video stream. Setting the GOV-leng th to a high value saves considerably on bandwidth. The Cyclic refresh parameter gives a smoother [...]

18 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Live View Config Layout The settings on this page allow you to decide the lay out of the Live View page. Yo u can e.g. include action buttons, decide the default vide o format and the default viewer. Action Buttons The manual trigger button can be used to manu ally trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See E[...]

19 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select th e default method for viewing video ima ges for your browser. The camera will attempt to show the video images in the selected video format and vi ewer. If this is not possible, the camera will override the settings and se lect the best available combination. Viewer Setti[...]

20 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of paramete rs (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event type is when the camera uploads images wh en an alarm occu rs. Many[...]

21 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Triggered Events A Triggered event can be activated by: • a manual trigger from an action button in the web interface, or by a tri gger sent via the V APIX® API • detected movement in a config ured motion detection window • on restart (boot) after e.g. power loss • a temperature alarm • a camera tampering alar[...]

22 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Scheduled Events A Scheduled event can be activated at pres et times, in a repeating pattern on selected days. Configuration example: 1. Click Ad d s c h e d u l e d on the Event types page. 2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. “Scheduled e -mail upload.” 3. Set the priority (High, Normal or Low). 4. Set t[...]

23 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm when ever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Excl ude windows ca n be configured. • Included window s target specific area s within the whole video image • Ex cluded windows define areas within an Include win dow t[...]

24 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 System Options Security User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other new users, by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View pa ge, as described below: Users - the user lis t displays the aut[...]

25 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Date & Time Current Serv er 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-dow n list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Auto[...]

26 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Click Settings... to register the camera with the Axis Inte rnet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently register ed at the Axis In ternet Dynamic DNS service for your produ ct can at any time be removed. For more information, please refer to th[...]

27 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 is locate d on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NA T router. With NAT traversa l properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in th e NAT router will be forwarded to the camera. Notes: • For NAT trav[...]

28 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 209FD /FD-R/FD-R M12 can be co nfigured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the othe r side of a firewall/p roxy server. Th is functionality is useful if the camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need t[...]

29 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 UPnP™ The camera includes support for UPnP ™ , which is enabled by default. If also enabled on your computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a ne w icon will be added to “My Network Places.” Note: UPnP must also be enabled on your Windows XP or ME computer. To do this, open the Control Panel from t[...]

30 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be su re to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View Information - The Log file, the Server Report and the Parameter List all provide valuable information for troubleshooting an d when contacting Axis support. Configuration Log Level for Log Files - fro[...]

31 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 (AXIS 209FD-R) network connector - Female RJ-45 Industrial connect or. Compatible with Woodhead RJ-Lnxx IP67 connectors Supports Power over Ethernet. Using shielded cables is recommended (AXIS 209FD-R M12) network connector - Male M12 D-code Ethernet connector. Suppo rts Power over Ethernet. Using shielded cab les is rec[...]

32 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that deter mines the functionality of the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the curr ently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a corr ection that fixes your particular prob[...]

33 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 4. After the upgrade has completed (1-1 0 minutes), the unit will automa tically restart and show a steady green on the P o wer and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED. 5. Referring to the installation guide, reinstall the cam era. 6. Windows - If you are using a DHCP server , type the following fr[...]

34 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set wi thin two minutes after power has been applied to the cam- era. Ensure the Ping len gth is se t to 408. See the Installation Guide. The camera is loca ted on a differ[...]

35 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 For further assistance, please co ntact your reseller or see the suppor t pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup A firmware upgrade has been inter - rupted or the firmware has otherwise been damaged See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above. No images displayed on web pag e Problem with AMC. ( Internet Explor[...]

36 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Technical Specifications Item Specification Models AXIS 209FD: VGA AXIS 209FD-R: VGA, with a rugged and IP67-rated RJ-45 connector AXIS 209FD-R M12: VGA, with a rugged and IP67-rated M12 connector Image sensor 1/4” Micron Progressive Scan RG B VGA CMOS Lens • 3.0mm, F2.0, fixed iris • F ocus range: 0.5m to infinity[...]

37 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Installation, management and maintenance • AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration • Configuration of backup and restore • Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at www.axis.com Video access from Web browser • Camera live view • Video recording to file (ASF) Minimum web bro[...]

38 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to cons ider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect th e amount of bandwidth (the bit rate ) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on th e CPU reaches its [...]

39 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be maintained at a high er level. If supported on the netw ork, consider also using MPEG-4 multicastin[...]

40 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 in[...]

41 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 the other. A firewall can be software running on a computer, or it can be a standa lone hard ware dev ice. Focal length - Measured in millimeters, the focal length of a camera le ns determines the width of the horizontal field of view, which in turn is measured in de grees. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - An application p[...]

42 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Bit rate . Monitor - A monitor is very similar to a standard television set, but la cks the electronics to pi ck up regular television signals. Motion JPEG - Motion JPEG is a simple compression/de compression te chnique for networked video. Latency is low and image quality is guarant eed, re gardle ss of mov ement or co [...]

43 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Router - A device that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its final destination. A router creates and/or mai ntains a special routing table that stores information on how best to reach certain destinations. A router is sometimes included as part of a network switch. See [...]

44 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected A ccess - Pre-Shared Key) - This wireless encryption method uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for key management. Keys can usually be entered as manual hex values, as hexadecimal characters, or as a Passphrase. WPA-PSK provides a greater degree of security than WEP. Zoom lens - A zoom le ns can be move[...]

45 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Index A Action 20 Action Buttons 18 Administrator 12 Alarm 23 AMC 8 AMC Viewer Toolbar 9 ARP/Ping 25 B Backup 29 Bit Rate 17 Bonjour 8, 29 Buffer Size 21 Buffers 21 C Camera T ampering 22 Configuration 12 Control Button 7, 30 D Date & Time 25 Default Viewer 19 DNS Configuration 26 DNS Server 26 Domain Name 26 E Emerg[...]