Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS; About this Document
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide 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 networ...
Page 3 - Contents
3 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Contents Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Product overview; Description; environments such as mass transit vehicles.
4 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. The AXIS 209FD is ideally suited for office and business locations...
Page 5 - Overview; Dimensions
5 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 holes ∅ 102mm ∅ 100mm 39 mm Indicato...
Page 6 - Control button; factory default settings, as described in; LED Indicators
6 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 page 31. LED Indicators LED Color Description Network Green Steady for conne...
Page 7 - Accessing the Camera; Access from a browser; Setting the root password,; Live View; AXIS Media Control
7 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. The camera can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsof...
Page 8 - Setting the root password; Resetting to the factory default settings,; Accessing the camera from the Internet
8 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Setting the root password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘ Configure Root Password ’ dialog appears. Note: Before you enter your password at this point, you can secure configu-ration of the root password via HTTPS by creating a self-signed certifi-cat...
Page 9 - Click the; View Full Screen; button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No; Esc; (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full; Record; button to start an MPEG-4 recording (only available when viewing
9 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 start an MPEG-4 recording (only available when viewing MPEG-4...
Page 10 - Video Streams; via the Live View page.
10 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. The Live View page provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, as well as...
Page 11 - Motion JPEG; Alternative methods of accessing the video stream
11 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 MPEG-4 clients AXIS Media Control (AMC) The recommended method of accessing 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows. The AMC control panel can be used to configu...
Page 12 - Configuring the camera; Operators; Technical; Accessing the Setup link; Setup
12 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 Conf...
Page 13 - Image; Mirroring; Text Overlay Settings
13 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Video & Image 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 vid...
Page 15 - Advanced; Camera; This page contains settings for fine-tuning the video image.; Lighting Conditions; To compensate for the; Low Light Behavior; Please refer to the online help for more information
15 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Advanced Camera This page contains settings for fine-tuning the video image. Lighting Conditions To compensate for the lighting Conditions , the Color level , Brightness , Sharpness , and the exposure control can be adjusted. Low Light Behavior Exposure priority defines t...
Page 16 - GOV Settings; value saves considerably on bandwidth. The; Cyclic refresh; parameter gives a smoother bit rate and can be; Bit Rate Control; and less for lower activity in the monitored area.
16 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 GOV Settings The GOV structure describes the composition of the MPEG-4 video stream. Setting the GOV-length to a high value saves considerably on bandwidth. The Cyclic refresh parameter gives a smoother bit rate and can be useful if bandwidth is limited. Bit Rate Control ...
Page 17 - Live View Config; Layout; Default Video Format; how video format selection; Default Viewer; Show viewer toolbar; toolbar under the video image in your browser.
17 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Live View Config Layout The settings on this page allow you to decide the layout of the Live View page. You can include action buttons, decide the default video format, and the default viewer among other things. Default Video Format Select the default video format to use ...
Page 18 - HTML Examples
18 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Action Buttons The Show manual trigger button option lets you manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See Event Config, on page 20. Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the video stream by clicking the button...
Page 19 - To add a new video source, click the; Add; button. This opens the External Video Source Setup dialog Here; Modify; To delete an external video source, select it and click the; Remove; Sequence Mode
19 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 To add a new video source, click the Add button. This opens the External Video Source Setup dialog; Here you can make all the necessary settings. To modify an existing video source, select it and click the Modify button. To delete an external video source, select it and c...
Page 20 - Event Config; Event Servers; Triggered Events
20 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Event Config Pre-defined parameters, known as an Event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server , to receive uploaded images. An event that is tri...
Page 21 - How to set up a triggered event; Movement; Scheduled Events
21 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 How to set up a triggered event This example describes how to set up the camera to upload images when there is movement in the image: 1. Click Add triggered on the Event types page. 2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, such as Movement . 3. Set the priority - High, ...
Page 22 - Minimum duration; alarms for known conditions that affect the image.; Alarm for dark image
22 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Camera Tampering (AXIS 209 FD-R/FD-R M12) The camera tampering application, which is currently available only for the AXIS 209 FD-R/FD-R M12, generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely defocused. You must creat...
Page 23 - Motion Detection; Configuring Motion Detection; Configure Excluded Windows
23 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 windows ...
Page 25 - System Options; Security; IP Address Filter
25 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 page, as describ...
Page 26 - Network; Basic TCP/IP Settings
26 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true secur...
Page 27 - Link-Local IPv4 Address
27 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Services Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address. Not...
Page 28 - The HTTPS port to use. The default setting is 443.; NAT traversal; - Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP; Alternative HTTP port; traversal is enabled.; FTP
28 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 HTTP The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple security port mapping. HTTPS The HTTPS port to use. The default setting is 443. NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 A broadband router allows de...
Page 29 - RTSP; be available if this service is not enabled.; Network Traffic; Unlimited; SOCKS; predefined addresses via SMTP.; Use authentication to log in to this server; and enter the necessary information.
29 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 RTSP The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Check the box to enable the server and enter the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Note that MPEG-4 video streams will not be available if this service is not enabled. Network ...
Page 30 - The camera includes support for UPnP; RTP; detected by operating systems and clients that support this.; LED Settings; tings that will not be reset are as follows:; Upgrade Server; Upgrading the firmware; Backup; button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click the; Restore
30 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. Depending on the level of security required, select the version of SNMP to use. The three levels of security are: • SNMP V1 - includes no security.• SNMP V2c - uses very simple...
Page 31 - Support; Support Overview; Plain Config; Third Party Software Licenses -; Click; View licenses; for a list of the licensed software used in the; Resetting to the factory default settings; System Options > Maintenance; Unit connectors
31 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Support The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. System Overview - is a quick look over the camera’s status and settings. Information that can be found here includes the ca...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; Checking the firmware; Maintenance; •After starting the upgrade process, always wait; Emergency recovery procedure; Windows
33 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines 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 currently installed firmware version. The latest version may conta...
Page 34 - Axis Support; the log file and a detailed description of the problem.; Server Report; . The server report contains important; Log file; is available from
34 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and show a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED. 5. Referring to the installation guide, reinstall the camera.6. Windows - If you are...
Page 35 - Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
35 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 within two minutes after power has been applied to the cam-era. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installa...
Page 37 - Technical Specifications
37 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Technical Specifications Item Specification Models AXIS 209FD: VGAAXIS 209FD-R: VGA, with a rugged and IP67-rated RJ-45 connectorAXIS 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, f...
Page 39 - General performance considerations; The following factors are among the most important to consider:
39 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 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 will af...
Page 40 - Optimizing your system; Simply add; Image > Text Overlay Settings; Bandwidth; settings that affect bandwidth are:
40 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Optimizing your system To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image. To do this, special format strings are added as part of a ...
Page 41 - Glossary of Terms
41 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 scr...
Page 46 - Index
46 AXIS 209FD/FD-R/FD-R M12 Index A Action Buttons 17 Administrator 12 Alarm 23 AMC Viewer Toolbar 8 ARP/Ping 27 B Backup 30 Bit Rate 15, 16 Bonjour 7, 30 Buffer Size 21 Buffers 21 C Camera Tampering 22 Configuration 12 Control Button 6, 31 D Date & Time 26 Default Viewer 17 DNS Configuration 27...
