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USER’S MANUAL AXIS P1343 Network Camera AXIS P1344 Network Camera.
AXIS P1343/P1344 User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P1343/P1344 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 5.05 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera on your netw ork.
3 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Table of contents Contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . .
4 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Product Description Product Description This manual applies to the AXIS P1343/P1344 Network Cameras. The information provided here applies to both models, except where otherwise indicated.
5 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Product Description Overview For descriptions of the co nnectors, please refer to Unit connectors, on page 39. Network connector (PoE) Focus puller Status LE D Zoom puller Power LED Network LED Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N).
6 AXIS P1343/P1344 - A ccessing the Camera Accessing the Camera To install the AXIS P1343/P1344 Network Camera, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product.
7 AXIS P1343/P1344 - A ccessing the Camera Access from the Internet Once connected, the camera is accessible on you r local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera.
8 AXIS P1343/P1344 - A ccessing the Camera The Live View page If your network camera has been customiz ed to meet specific requirements the bu ttons and other items described below may or may not be displayed on the Live View page.
9 AXIS P1343/P1344 - A ccessing the Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls The following controls are availabl e if digital PTZ is enabled, see PTZ Settings, on page 21. The administrator can enable and disable the controls for specific users under System Options > Security > Users > User List .
10 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video and Audio Streams Video and Audio Streams The network camera provides se veral image and video stream formats. Your re quirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the network camera provides access to H.
11 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video and Audio Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing liv e video from the network camera. The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video and audio settings.
12 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the network camera: 1. Users, see page 29. 2. TCP/IP, see page 31. 3. Date & Time, see page 31. 4. Video Stream, see page 13.
13 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Video & Audio Click to access the online help that explains the Setup tools. Video Stream The video stream settings appear under four different tabs: •I m a g e • Audio • H.264 •M J P E G Preview For a preview of the image before saving, select the Video Format and click Open.
14 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Audio Check the Enable Audio box to enable audio in the video stream. Note: The checkbox Enable Audio Support under System Options > Security > Audio Support must also be checked to enable sound in the product.
15 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Camera Settings This page provides access to the ad vanced image settings for AXIS P1343/P1344. Image Appearance Color level - Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 0-100. Lower values mean less color saturat ion, whilst the value 100 gives maximum color saturation.
16 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Overlay Image An overlay image is a static image supe rimposed over the video image. The overla y image can be used to provide extra information, or to mask a part of the video image. See the online help for supported image formats and sizes.
17 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Notes: • The back focus (step 2) should only be rese t if the camera has been focused previously. • Set focus as precisely as possible using the focus puller on the lens (step 3) before star ting the automatic fine-tuning (step 4).
18 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Video & Audio Note: To use a high impedance dynamic microphone, do not enab le microphone power. Microphone power will not harm the microphone; if you are uncertain, try switching it off and on.
19 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Live View Config Live View Config Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile to be used for the Liv e View page. Listed are the pre-programmed stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles .
20 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Live View Config 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.
21 AXIS P1343/P1344 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ Settings To use the camera’s digital pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) functionality, check the Enable digital PTZ box and click Save. Select the maximum zoom rate from the Max zoom drop-down list.
22 AXIS P1343/P1344 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Advanced Controls Panel Shortcut Command But tons can be configured to provide direct access to commands issued via the VAPIX® Application Progra mming Interface. The buttons will be displayed in the PTZ control panel, which is available on the Live View page by clicking the Ctrl panel button.
23 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Events Events Pre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Ty pe can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many eve nt types use an Event Serve r , to receive uploaded images.
24 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Events Triggered Event A triggered event can be activated by: • Input ports • A manual trigger – using the manual trigger button on the Live View page or through the VAPIX.
25 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Events Continue image upload (unbuffered) – Upload video images for a fixed length of time or for as long as the trigger is active. Select type – Upload images to an FTP or HTTP server, send images by e-mail or save the video stream to the local storage disk.
26 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Events Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever moveme nt occurs (or stops) in the camera’s field of view. Up to 10 Include and Exclude windows can be configured: • Include windows target s pecific areas with in the whole image.
27 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Events Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects by setting the object size level to high. • Use several small Motion Detection wi ndows rather than one large window, if triggers on small movements or objects are desired.
28 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Recording List Recording List The Recording List window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each recording's start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, and indicates if the recording is locked so that it can neither be deleted nor recorded over.
29 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving them user names and passwords.
30 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options In an IEEE 802.1X enabled network switch, clients equipped with the correc t software can be authenticated and allowed or denied network access at the Ethernet level. Clients and servers in an IEEE 802.1X network may need to authenticate each other by some means.
31 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options 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 yo ur time zone from the drop-down list.
32 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options Use the following I P address - To use a static IP address for AXI S P1343/P1344, check the radio button and then make t he following settings: • IP address – Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS P1343/P1344.
33 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options Link-Local IPv4 Address This is enabled by default and assigns the network camera 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.
34 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options 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.26 4 video streams will not be available if this service is not enabled.
35 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options Traps for SNMP v1/v2 Traps are used by the camera to send messages to a mana gement system for important events or sta tus changes. If Enable traps is selected, enter the e mail address where the trap message is to be sent as well as the Trap community that should receive the message.
36 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports AXIS P1343/P1344 has one input and one output port. for connect ion of external devices. The ports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit .
37 AXIS P1343/P1344 - System Options Logs & Reports When contacting Axis support, plea se 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 troubleshooting a problem or when contacting the Axis support.
38 AXIS P1343/P1344 - About About Here you can find basic information a bout your network camera. You can also view third party software licenses. Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the ca.
39 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Unit connectors Unit connectors Network connecto r - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Et hernet. Using shielded cables is recommended. Power connector - 2-pin terminal block used for power input. Audio in (pink) – 3.
40 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Unit connectors I/O terminal connecto r - Used in applications for e.g. mo tion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm notifications. In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin, it provides the interface to: • 1 digital output - For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs.
41 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Unit connectors LED indicators Note: Please refer to the product’s Installation Guide for a desc ription of the behavior of the Status LED when using the Focus Assistant. LED Color Indicatio n Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network.
42 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network cameras. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version.
43 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us resolve your problem expediently by providing a Server Report and a detailed description of the problem. The Server Report contains important information about the server an d its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.
44 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, possible causes , and remedial action Problems se tting the IP ad dress When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera.
45 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Troubleshooting Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer. Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system adminis trator that there is enough bandwidth available.
46 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Troubleshooting For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup No audio Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the PC. Ensure that the mu te button is no t pressed and the volume set- tings are correct.
47 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specification Camera Models AXIS P1343: SVGA resolution, day and night AXIS P1344: 1 MP/HDTV 720p, day and night Image sensor Progressive scan RGB CMOS ¼” Lens AXIS P1343: • Varifocal 3 - 8 mm, F1.
48 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Technical Specifications Users • 20 simultaneous users • Unlimited number of users using multicast (H.264) Audio Audio streaming Two-way Audio compression • AAC LC 8 kHz 32 kbit/s, 16 kHz 64 kbit/s • G.711 PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit/s • G.
49 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Technical Specifications 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.
50 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A standard that enables software components to interact with one anothe r in a networked e nvironment, regardless of the langua ge(s) used to create them . web browsers may come into contact with ActiveX controls, ActiveX documents, and ActiveX scripts.
51 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms DNS (Domain Name System) - DNS is used to locate and translate Internet domain nam es 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.
52 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms 802.11 standard supports 1 or 2 Mbit/s transmission on the 2.4 GHz band. IEEE 802.11b specifies an 11 Mbit/s data rate on the 2.4 GHz ban d, while 802.11a allows up to 54 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band. Image compression - Image compression minimizes the file size (in bytes) of an image.
53 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms video streams at less tha n 1 Mbit/s. Multicast - Bandwidth-conserving technology that re duces bandwidth usage by simultaneously de livering a single stream of information to multiple ne twork recipients.
54 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms the media stream delivere d by a media server. RTSP servers typically use RTP as the protocol for the actual transpo rt of audio/video data. Router - A device that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its final destination.
55 AXIS P1343/P1344 - Glossary of Terms VPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devices with the correct "key" will be able to work within the VPN.
AXIS P1343/P1344 - Index 56 Index A Action Buttons 8, 20 Active/Inactive 20 Administrator 9 Alarm 26, 40 AMC 6 ARP/Ping 32 Audio 14 Audio input 17 Audio output 18 Audio Settings 17 AXIS Media Control .
AXIS P1343/P1344 - Index 57 Text Overlay 13 Time Mode 31 Troubleshooting 42 U Upgrade Server 36 UPnP 33, 35 Users 29 V VAPIX 20, 22 Video Stream 13 W White Balance 15 Wide Dynamic Range 15.
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