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Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.30. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 225FD on your networ...

Page 3 - Contents

3 AXIS 225FD Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5O...

Page 5 - AXIS 225FD - Product Features; Product Features; Key Features

5 AXIS 225FD - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera is a high-performance camera for professional surveillance and remote monitoring. Its discreet, vandal-resistant and outdoor-proof design provides maximum protection at harsh environmental conditions. The built...

Page 6 - Overview

6 AXIS 225FD - Product Features Overview Conduit hole Conduit hole Network connector Serial number (S/N) Control Conduit hole and plug LEDindicators (see table 2) 1 2 3 4 Please make a note of the The serial number is required during the installation. serial number and retain for future reference. 1...

Page 7 - and Power LED indicators flash as follows:

7 AXIS 225FD - Product Features Power connector block - for connection of a power supply. See Power connections, on page 41 I/O terminal connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one solid state relay output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. For more informatio...

Page 8 - AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera; Accessing the Camera; Access From a Browser; Enter the IP address or host name; Location/Address field of your; If this is the first time the camera is; The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.

8 AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 225FD Installation Guide to install the camera. The camera can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other...

Page 9 - Setting the Password

9 AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera Setting the Password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK. 3. The ‘Enter Network Password’ dialog will app...

Page 10 - The Live View Page; Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:

10 AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera 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-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed. These buttons st...

Page 11 - AXIS 225FD - Video Streams; Video Streams; Video Stream Types; Motion JPEG; different viewing clients. The supported video object types are:

11 AXIS 225FD - Video Streams Video Streams The AXIS 225FD provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 225FD provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as ...

Page 12 - MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods; protocols and broadcast methods are employed.

12 AXIS 225FD - Video Streams MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time tr...

Page 13 - users combined count as 1 unicast viewer.; The AXIS Media Control; and when required, for as long as required.

13 AXIS 225FD - Video Streams Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicast clients connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may cause conges...

Page 14 - may also be necessary to adjust the advanced MPEG-4 settings.

14 AXIS 225FD - Video Streams Other MPEG-4 clients Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis. For some other clients, e.g. QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple. It may also be necessary to adjust the advanced MPEG-4 s...

Page 15 - AXIS 225FD - Setup Tools; Setup Tools; Accessing the setup tools from a browser

15 AXIS 225FD - Setup Tools Setup Tools The AXIS 225FD is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the web interface. The setup tools can be used by: • administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools• operators, who have access to the Video & Imag...

Page 16 - AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings; Video and Image Settings; to access the online help.; Image Settings; Image Appearance; video image quality, but increases the bandwidth.

16 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings Video and Image Settings The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS 225FD. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online help. Image Settings...

Page 17 - Video Stream; Overlay/Mask Settings; Text Overlay; These settings enable you to

17 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 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 Web browser. For unlimited video stream time, set this value to 0. This settin...

Page 18 - Upload and use an overlay/mask; To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:; Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.; To use an already uploaded image:; Overlay image/privacy mask requirements; Advanced Settings; Camera Settings

18 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 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. ...

Page 19 - much noise to allow in the video images.

19 AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings To compensate for the lighting conditions, the white balance, the exposure control, the exposure area and the IR cut filter can all be adjusted. DC-Iris should always be enabled, except when focusing, or when using a non-DC-Iris lens. The settings for low lig...

Page 20 - AXIS 225FD - Live View Config; Live View Config; Configure button and see below.; Use custom settings; Modify the Axis look, to

20 AXIS 225FD - Live View Config Live View Config These are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default Live View page with your own colors, images etc. Click ...

Page 21 - Upload Own Web Files; check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.; Own home page; Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the; Example; page and will open the specified website.

21 AXIS 225FD - Live View Config Upload Own Web Files Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 225FD itself. Once uploaded, files are shown in the drop-down lists for Own (file). Follow these instru...

Page 22 - Action Buttons

22 AXIS 225FD - Live View Config Action Buttons The manual trigger buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See Event Configuration, on page 24. Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the video stream by clicking thi...

Page 23 - Viewer settings; purchased from your Axis dealer.; HTML Examples; MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG as the type of video stream to receive.; Sequence Mode; Please see the online help for more information.

23 AXIS 225FD - Live View Config Viewer settings Checking the Show viewer toolbar displays the viewer toolbar under the video stream in your browser. By checking the Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation box, it is also possible for the Administrator to enable or disable the installation of the MPEG-4 ...

Page 24 - AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration; Event Configuration; Definitions; Event Servers; For details on each setting, please see the online help

24 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 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 parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event type is wh...

Page 25 - Configuring Event Types; An Event Type describes how and; when the camera will perform certain; Triggered Event; Input ports, for the sensor connected to the door.; Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.

25 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Configuring Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera, and an event that uses motion detection has been configured to act on this, the camera can e.g. record and sav...

Page 26 - desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.; Scheduled Event; Please see the online help

26 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. up to 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add...

Page 27 - Motion Detection; (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored); Configuring Motion Detection; at the top and drag to the desired position).; peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).; Configure Excluded Windows button

27 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. • Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image• Excluded w...

Page 28 - Port Status

28 AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. High level Only very large objects trigger motion detection An object that appears in the region will trigger the motion detection for a long period Ordinary colored objects on ordinary backgrou...

Page 29 - AXIS 225FD - System Options; System Options; Security; may access the Live View page, as described below:; User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:

29 AXIS 225FD - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on first access. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, whi...

Page 30 - HTTPS; The AXIS 225FD supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS.

30 AXIS 225FD - System Options Referrals To prevent unauthorized clients from including the video stream from the camera 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 included video stream. Several IP add...

Page 31 - displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below).; adjust for daylight saving time changes.; 4h) displayed in the Live View video streams.; IP Address Configuration; changes in the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default.; Services

31 AXIS 225FD - 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 Images (see below). New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the AXIS 225FD clock to a...

Page 32 - name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com.

32 AXIS 225FD - System Options AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service can provide your Axis product with its own URL (web address), which can then be used to access it over the Internet. The product can be unregistered from the service at any time. To do this click...

Page 34 - For more information, please see the online help

34 AXIS 225FD - System Options Note: When using MPEG-4 as the video format, remember that setting a maximum bandwidth value here may create problems for individual video streams if the maximum value is less than the sum of the bit rates set for the video streams. For more information, please see the...

Page 35 - connector are described in Unit Connectors, on page 38.; LED Settings; method if the unit is not behaving as expected.; Support; information, should you require technical assistance.

35 AXIS 225FD - System Options The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described in Unit Connectors, on page 38. COM Port RS485/422 The RS-485/422 port can also be configured to allow it to be controlled by TCP/IP applications. The TCP/IP...

Page 36 - Report with your query.; Advanced; support provides no assistance for customized scripts.; Resetting to the Factory Default Settings; Using the Control Button

36 AXIS 225FD - System Options The System Overview page provides an overview of the current network, security, event and camera settings. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View Information - The Log file, the Server Re...

Page 38 - AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors; Unit Connectors; This section describes the following:

38 AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors Unit Connectors This section describes the following: • The I/O terminal block• LED indicators• Power connection Conduit hole Conduit hole Network connector Serial number (S/N) Control Conduit hole and plug LEDindicators 1 2 3 4 Please make a note of the The serial nu...

Page 39 - detector is activated. Connect to GND to activate.

39 AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors I/O Terminal Block The 7-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm no...

Page 40 - o o

40 AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors I/O terminal connector schematic diagram Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 225FD terminal connector - showing possible applications. o o o o A B 3 4 5 External Device o o 1 2 RS-485/422 Mains Power 24V DC Appliance Optional Relay Switch o o o o o o o o o 7 GND Swi...

Page 41 - Power connections; Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods:; Note that PoE provides power for the camera only (not the; The power connector block supports both AC and DC input power.

41 AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the network cable. This will automatically be detected if available via the network. Note that PoE provides power for the camera only (not the heater). • Co...

Page 43 - AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware

43 AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 225FD. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a corre...

Page 44 - Emergency Recovery Procedure; bottom of the camera.; Axis Support; when troubleshooting.; Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

44 AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power to the AXIS 225FD is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is fou...

Page 48 - AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications; Technical Specifications

48 AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Model AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera (Also available bundled with outdoor power supply) Image sensor 1/4” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD Lens Pentax QD2V2814BE-DN, F1.4 varifocal 2.8 –5.8 mm, DC-iris, hor...

Page 51 - General performance considerations

51 AXIS 225FD - 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...

Page 52 - MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 225FD.; Bandwidth; amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are:

52 AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 The following table shows typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 225FD. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary. Motion JPEG settings: ...

Page 53 - AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms; Glossary of Terms

53 AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for viewing video images in Internet Explorer. Installs automatica...

Page 55 - Index

55 AXIS 225FD - Index Index A Access from a browser 8 Accessing the video stream 13 Action 25 Action buttons 23 Active/Inactive 23 Administrators 15 Advanced camera settings 19 Advanced Simple profile 11 Alarm 28, 39 AMC 13 AMC viewer toolbar 10 AXIS Media Control 21 B Backup 36 Bandwidth 11, 53 Bit...

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