Axis Communications 233D manual

AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera User’s Manual[...]

About Thi s Document This manual is intended fo r administrators and users of the AXIS 233D, with firmware release 4.48. The manual include s instructions for usi ng and mana ging th e Network Dome Camer a on your network. Prev ious experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this pro duct. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-base[...]

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4 AXIS 233D Table of contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AXIS 233D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Status LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 AXIS 233D Event Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Event Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 AXIS 233D - Product Overview Product Overview The AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera is a high-performance, progr essive-scan camera with security features such as HTTPS and IP address filtering for us e in professional and demanding surveillance si tuations. It is the perfect choice for large-area surveillance environments where the ability to follow[...]

7 AXIS 233D - Product Overview AXIS 233D Network connector - The AXIS 233D connects to the ne twork via an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. To comply with Electromagneti c Compatibility (EMC) standards, shielded network cables should be used. Power/Audio connector - For connecting power supply and audio. See Power connections , on page 57 . I/O terminal c[...]

8 AXIS 233D - Product Overview Serial number - This number is located on the product label at the base of the camera and is used during installation, and during restor ation of factory default settings. Included in the package is an extra product label; keep this safe for future referenc e. Restart button - This button power cycles the camera an d [...]

9 AXIS 233D - Using the Network Dome Camera Using the Network Dome Camera This document includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 233D. For instructions on how to install the AXIS 233D on your network refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the product in printed format, or in PDF fo rmat from the Axis web site at http://www.axis.[...]

10 AXIS 233D - Using the Network Do me Camera If the AXIS 233D has been suitably custo mized, the buttons and other items described below can be seen on the Live View page. The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed. The Output bu ttons control an output directly from the Live View page. [...]

11 AXIS 233D - Using the Network Dome Camera Area Zoom This allows you to draw a box over a desire d area to zoom into. To activate, click the Center mode button described in the AMC viewer toolbar or in other web browsers choose PTZ > Center. Using your mouse, click in the image, hold down the left mouse button and draw a square over the area y[...]

12 AXIS 233D - Using the Network Do me Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls The Live View page also displays the Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) controls. The administrator can enable/disable th e control for specified us ers under System Options > Security > Users > User List . Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue With the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue enabled th e ti[...]

13 AXIS 233D - Video Stre ams Video Streams The AXIS 233D provides severa l different video stream form ats. The type you choose to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 233D provides access to Mo tion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications[...]

14 AXIS 233D - Video Streams MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP netw orks, vario us combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a pr otocol that allows programs to manage the real-time transmission of multime dia data, via unicast or[...]

15 AXIS 233D - Video Stre ams Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting. However, if more and more unicast clients connect simultaneously, the server at s ome point becomes overloa ded. There is also a maximum of 20 simultaneou s viewers to be considered. RTP/RTSP This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to e[...]

16 AXIS 233D - Video Streams Other MPEG-4 clients Although it may be possible to use other clie nts to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis. For some other clients, such as Quic kTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple, under Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4 . It may also be necessary to adjust the advanced [...]

17 AXIS 233D - Configuring the Network Dome Camera Configuring the Network Dome Camera This section describes how to configure the AXIS 233D and is intended for the product Administrator who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and the Operator wh o has access to Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config, Dome Configuration and Event Config.[...]

18 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Video & Image Settings Given below are examples of features availa ble in the AXIS 233D. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help file s which are available from each page. Click to access the help files. Image Settings To optimize the video images, modify the following settings unde[...]

19 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Overlay Settings Use these settings to include an image as an overlay, and/or the date and time, along with your own text. Text overlays are included on one line at the top or bottom of the video image. Use text overlays to display useful information such as PTZ coordinates, OSDI Zone names, frame and bit r[...]

20 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Privacy Mask Privacy masks prohibit users from viewing part s of the monitored area. A 3D mask covers an area regardless of the camera’s angle or zoom position. To set up a privacy mask: 1. Go to Setup > Video & Image > Privacy Mask and click the Ad d button. 2. Move the camera’s view so that [...]

21 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Advanced Camera Settings To optimize the lighting settings according to your requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions : • Color level , Brightness and Sharpness - Find the level that best suits your image needs by testing. • Exposure area - This setting determines which part[...]

22 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Low Light Behavior The settings for Low Light Behavior determine how the camera be haves at low light levels. These settings affect video im age quality and frame rate. • Exposure control - This setting is used to adapt to the amount or type of light used. Automatic is the default setting and can be used [...]

23 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings MJPEG settings Sometimes the image size is large due to lo w light or complex scenery. Adjusting the maximum frame size helps to control the ba ndwidth and storage used by the MJPEG video stream in these situations. Defining the frame size as Unlimited provides consistently good image quality at the expense[...]

24 AXIS 233D - Audio Audio The AXIS 233D can transmit au dio to other clients by connect ing an external microphone and can play audio received from ot he r clients via a connected speaker. Basic Audio Settings This section describes how to configure th e basic audio settings for the AXIS 233D, for example, setting the audio mode and adjust ing the[...]

25 AXIS 233D - Audio that it toggles between the speaking and listening modes. • When selecting Simplex - Network Camera speak er only mode, th e speaker con - nected to the camera plays audio, but no audio is tran smitted from the camera to other web clients. This could be used fo r providing spoken instructions to a per - son seen in the camera[...]

26 AXIS 233D - Audio Advanced Audio Advanced audio settings can improve audio qu ality by speech filtering and echo and noise cancellation. When enabled, the speech filter reduces noise by filtering ou t all frequencies below 100Hz and above 3500 Hz. This improves sound quality if a person is close to the microphone when talking and reduces backgro[...]

27 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Live View Config Live View Layout These are the tools for deciding th e layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in three ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default page with your own colors, and images. Click the Configure button and see the following p[...]

28 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Customizing the default page The appearance of the default AXIS 233D Live View page can be customized to suit your requirements, or you can upload and use your own home page. To upload your own files, click the Upload/Remove button and see the description below. Upload Own web Files Your own web files, background pic[...]

29 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the defaul t method for viewing video images for your browser. The camera attempts to show the vi deo images in the selected video format and viewer. If this is not possible, the camera overrides the settings and selects the best available combination. Viewer Settings S[...]

30 AXIS 233D - Live View Config 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, enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field. Click Save and the link appears on the Live View page. User d[...]

31 AXIS 233D - Live View Config HTML Examples You can add live video from the AXIS 233D to your own web si te. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer. If MPEG-4 is se t as video format, multicasting is used and the audio and video stream will be availab[...]

32 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration Dome Configuration Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera vi ew than can be used to quickly move the camera to a specific location. From Preset Position Setup , use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ ) controls to ste er the camera to the required position. When satisfied with the camera's positio[...]

33 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration Configuration Start/Stop Auto Tracking - To enable auto tracking, click the Start button. To disable auto tracking, click the Stop button. Settings - The Movement trigger sensitivity level can be set to Low, Medium or High. Medium is usually a good choice, but in some si tuations a low or high sensitivity might be [...]

34 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration Guard Tour A guard tour displays preset positions, o ne-by-one, in a pre-determined order or at random, and for configurable time periods. On ce a preset position has been set and added to the guard tour, the following settings can be made: • Move Speed - sets the speed of the Pan/Tilt movements to the preset pos[...]

35 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration PTZ Control Queue on the Live View page Please use the online help files for more information.[...]

36 AXIS 233D - Event Config Event Config This section describes how to configure the AXIS 233D for alarm handling. The AXIS 233D can be configured to perform certain acti ons when certain type s of events occur. Event Servers Event Servers are us ed for receiving uploaded image files and/or notification messages. In the Event Servers page enter the[...]

37 AXIS 233D - Event Config Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If a door is opened, and an event has been configured to act on this, t he Network Dome Camera can record and save video images to an FTP server or send a notification email to a pre-co[...]

38 AXIS 233D - Event Config 6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, that is, what th e Network Dome Camera is to do if the main door is opened - such as upload images to an FTP server. 7. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list. Please use th e online help file s for descriptions of each option. Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This[...]

39 AXIS 233D - Event Config Use event-specific image settings - Some Image Appearance an d Overlay Settings can be set individually for each event t ype. Check the checkbox and click Image Setti ngs... to open the Image Settings dialog. Scheduled Event A scheduled event can be activa ted at pre-set times, in a re peating pattern on selected weekday[...]

40 AXIS 233D - Event Config Configuring Motion Detection 1. Select Motion Detection from the Event Config menu. 2. a) With AMC: Chec k the radio button Configur e Include Windows or Configure Ex clude Windows and click New . b) Without AMC: Click Ad d W i n d o w and check the Include to Ex clude button. 3. Enter a descriptive name for the new wind[...]

41 AXIS 233D - Event Config Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high. • To reduce the number of triggers if there is a lot of movement during a short period of time, select a high history level. • To only detect flashing light, low sensitiv ity can be selected. In other cases, a[...]

42 AXIS 233D - System Options System Options Security Users User access contro l is enabled by default. The administrator sets the root password on first access. Other users are authoriz ed with user names and passwor ds, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below: User List - The user [...]

43 AXIS 233D - System Options Referrals - To prevent unauthorized clients from including the video stream from the cameras into external web pages, check the Referrals checkbox and enter the IP address or host name of the computer that hosts the web pages with the in cluded video stream. Several IP addresses/host names can be defined and are separa[...]

44 AXIS 233D - System Options Clients and servers in an 802.1X network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority (CA). These are then va lidated by a third-party entity, such as a RADIUS server , examples of which are F ree R[...]

45 AXIS 233D - System Options 4. The switch k eeps 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 pre-configured port. RADIUS (Remote Authenti cation Dial In Us er Service) - AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) protocol for a[...]

46 AXIS 233D - System Options Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings Network Settings Click the View button to display the cu rrent network settings. IP Address Configuration The AXIS 233D supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both vers ions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP addr[...]

47 AXIS 233D - System Options Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translat ion of host names to IP addresses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - Automatically use th e DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings. Use the [...]

48 AXIS 233D - System Options Link-Local IPv4 Address This is enabled by default and assigns an additional IP addr ess to the AXIS 233D for use with UPnP ™ . The AXIS 233D can have both a Link-Loc al IP and a static/DHCP-supplied IP address at the same time - th ese will not affect each other. HTTP The default HTTP port number (80) can be ch ange[...]

49 AXIS 233D - System Options If a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 233D will automati cally search for NAT routers on your network. If more than one ro uter is found, the default router will be selected. Alternative HTTP po rt - Select this option to manually de fine an external HTTP port. Enter the port number in the field provided. If [...]

50 AXIS 233D - System Options SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 233D can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on th e other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the AXIS 233D is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, and alarms need to be sent to a de[...]

51 AXIS 233D - System Options If your mail serv er requires au thentication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the necessary inform atio n. Several different methods of authentication are available. For more information, please see the online help . SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows re m[...]

52 AXIS 233D - System Options Example: If the Normal state for a push button (such as a doorbell) connected to an input port is set to Open circuit , the state is i nactive as long as the button is not push ed. If the button is pushed, the state of the inp ut bec omes active . See also I/O terminal Connectors , on page 56. Maintenance Restart - The[...]

53 AXIS 233D - System Options System Overvi ew Enables a quick look over the camera’s current status and settings, including Firmw are version, IP address, Security, Optional Ne twork Services, Event Se ttings, Image Settings and Recent Log Items. Many of the captio ns are links to the proper Setup page to conveniently make adjustment s in the ca[...]

54 AXIS 233D - System Options Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand the consequences. Note that Axis support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts. For more information, please visit the Deve loper pages at http://w ww.axis.com/developer Plain Conf ig - this function is for[...]

55 AXIS 233D - System Options Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 233D to the orig inal default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (described in Maintenance , on page 52 ) or use the control button on the AXIS 233D as described below : This will reset all parameters, including the IP address, to the Fa [...]

56 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors I/O terminal Connectors The AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera has three (8 pin) connectors. Th e inputs/outputs are used in applications for example, event trigge ring, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, picture storage to FTP locations etc. • P ower, auxiliary power , GND and audio. • Four so[...]

57 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Con nectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the ca mera by the following methods: • Connect the supplied indoor power adap ter to the power connector block and attach it to the camera casing. Note that this indoor po wer adapter provides power for the camera only . • Connect an outdoor power supply to the [...]

58 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors I/O terminal connector blocks Pin Function Description Power/Audio 1 Power AC 18 - 30 VAC max 25VA power consumption. 2 Power AC/DC+ 18 - 30 VAC max 25VA power consumption. -or- 22 - 40 VDC max 20W power consumption. 3 GND Ground 4 Vout 12V/200mA Vout can be used to power auxiliary equipmen t, max 200mA. 5 GND[...]

59 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Con nectors Schematic Diagram - AXIS 233D I/O connectors and power[...]

60 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check th e firmware version. The latest version may contain a co rrection that fixe s your particular problem. See the support section at http://www.axis.com/techsup for information on the latest available firmw[...]

61 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the AX IS 233D is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. When the status indicator flashes red it indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The se rial number is found on the[...]

62 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting LED Indicator flash routine * RFL (Resident Firm ware Loader) check is a ch ecksum method us ed to ensure that the softwa re loading and starting the firmware works correctly. Case Color Description Normal boot sequence Unlit Power o n RFL che ck* Amber Kernel booting System initiating Green Shows steady green for 10 [...]

63 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Support If you contact Axis Customer Services, please help us to resolve your problems expediently by providing a Server Report and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support . The Server Report contains important information about the server and its software, as w[...]

64 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address Using ARP Ping The IP add ress must be set w ithin tw o minutes after the power has been applied to the AXIS 233D, restart the camera and try again . Also, make sure the ping length is set to 408. See the ARP ping description in the inst al[...]

65 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, plea se contact your reseller or ch eck the product’s support pages on the Axis web site at http://www .axis.com/techsu p Video Image Problems Image too dark or too light. See the online help files on Video & Image Settings Problems uploading own files There is only limited space avail[...]

66 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Models • AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera 60 Hz • AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera 50 Hz Image sensor • 1/4” ExView HAD Progressive Scan CCD Lens • F1.4 - 4.2 • F=3.4 - 119mm • Automatic day/night IR filter • Autofocus with 35x optical zoom • Focus range[...]

67 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Shutter time • 1.5s PAL(1/2s NTSC) - 1/30000s Audio • Two-way (full or half Duplex) or one-way • Audio compression: G.711 PCM 64kbit/s, G726 ADPCM 32 or 24 kbits • Requires external microphone or line in. • Mono audio output (line level) connects to PA system or active speaker with built-in amplifie[...]

68 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Minimum web browsing requirements • Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher or equivalent AMD • 128 MB RAM • AGP graphics card 32MB RAM, DirectDraw • Windows: 2003 Server, XP, 2000 • DirectX 9.0 or later • Internet Explorer 6.x or later • For other operating systems and browsers, see www.axis.com/tech[...]

69 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications General performance co nsiderations When setting up your system, it is importa nt to consider how various settings and situations will affect performa nce. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will a ffect both. If the load on the came[...]

70 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Frame rates Motion JPEG Test results show the frame rates in frames /s econd (fps) for Motion JPEG streams from the AXIS 233D, using a compression level of 50% is 25 fps for PAL and 30 fps for NTSC. Note that these values are only guide lines - actual values may vary. MPEG-4 Test results show the frame ra tes[...]

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72 AXIS 233D - Glossary Glossary Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier. ActiveX - ActiveX is a standard that enables software components to interact with on e 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 Ac[...]

73 AXIS 233D - Glossary might use a CGI program to process the form data on ce it is submitted. CIF (Common Inte rmediate Format) - CIF refers to the analog video resolutions 352x288 pixels (PAL) and 352x240 pixels (NTSC). See also Resolution . Client-ser ver - Client-server describes the relationship between two computer programs in which one prog[...]

74 AXIS 233D - Glossary software running on a computer, or it can be a sta ndalone hardware device. Fixed iris - See Autoiris . FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - FTP is an application protocol that uses the TCP/IP protocols, used to exchange files between computers/devices on networks. Frame - A frame is a complete video image. In the 2:1 interlaced s[...]

75 AXIS 233D - Glossary See also TCP . IP address - An IP address is simply an address on an IP network used by a co mputer/device connected to that network. IP addresses allow all the connected computers/devices to find each other an d to pass data back and forth. To avoid conflicts, each IP ad dress on any given network must be unique. An IP addr[...]

76 AXIS 233D - Glossary locations to simultaneously access images. A network camera is sometimes known a s an IP camera. Network connectivit y - The physical (wired or wireless) and logical (protocol) connection of a computer network or an individual device to a netw ork, such as the Internet or a LAN. Network video - Network video (often referred [...]

77 AXIS 233D - Glossary RS-485 - An upgraded version of RS-422 that supports up to 32 devices on the same connection. RS-485 is an electrical specificatio n of a two-wire, half-duplex, multipoint serial connection. It enables the configuration of inexpensive local ne tworks and multidrop communications links. It offers high data transmission speeds[...]

78 AXIS 233D - Glossary a web page file) is divided into, and, when all packets have arrived at their destination, it reassembles them to re-form the complete file. TCP is a connection-oriented protocol, which means that a connection is established between the two end-points and is maintained until the data has been successfull y exchanged between [...]

79 AXIS 233D Index A Accessing the video stream 15 Action buttons 10, 29 Active/Inactive 10, 30 ActiveX Controls 9 Advanced TCP/IP settings 47 Alarm 36, 39, 56 Alarm inputs 56 AMC (AXIS Media Control) 11, 15, 24 AMC viewer toolbar 11 Area Zoom 11 ARP/Ping 46 Audio 58 Audio channels 24 Audio controls 11 Audio input 25 Audio output 25 Auto tracking 3[...]

80 AXIS 233D L LED Indicator 8, 62 Live View 10, 17, 27 Logs & Reports 53 Low light behavior 22 M Motion detection 39 Motion JPEG 13 MPEG-4 13 MPEG-4 clients 16 MPEG-4 Decoder 68 MPEG-4 protocols 14 Multicasting 14 N NAT traversal 48 Network 46 New Server Time 45 Noise canceller attenuation 26 Notification of IP address change 46 O Output 56, 5[...]

81 AXIS 233D UPnP 48, 51 User defined links 30 V Variable bit rate 13 Video format 10 Video stream 19 W Wide dynamic range 21[...]