Axis AXIS 233D - Manuals

7 AXIS 233D - Product Overview Overview Network Restart button Control button Indicator Status LED Power/Audio I/O terminal Connector Serial number label Network connector - The AXIS 233D connects to the network via a RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Using shielded cables is recommended. Power/Audio connec...

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 restoring the camera to factory default settings. Included in the package is an extra product label, put this in a safe place for future reference....

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 which is supplied with the product in printed format or...

13 AXIS 233D - Video Streams Video Streams The AXIS 233D 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 in the AXIS 233D provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well...

14 AXIS 233D - 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 tra...

15 AXIS 233D - Video Streams How to stream MPEG-4 Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. RTP+RTSP This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration for live video,...

16 AXIS 233D - Video Streams The AXIS Media Control The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 233D is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows. This ActiveX component is automatically installed on first use, after wh...

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 Operator who has access to Video & Image, Live View Config...

18 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Video & Image Settings The following descriptions offer examples of the available features in the AXIS 233D. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files. Image Sett...

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 text of your own. Text overlays are all included on one line at the top or bottom of the video image. Use text overlays in combination with OSDI (On-S...

Overlay image requirements Overlay image limitations Image Formats Image Size The height and width of the overlay image in pixels must be exactly divisible by 4. 20 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Privacy Mask Privacy masks allow you to mask areas in an image that are prohibited for the viewe...

23 AXIS 233D - Audio Audio The AXIS 233D can transmit audio to other clients by connecting an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients via a connected speaker. Audio Settings This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the AXIS 233D, e.g. set the co...

24 AXIS 233D - Audio Audio Input Audio from an external microphone or a line source can be connected to the Audio in Power/Audio connector of the AXIS 233D, see I/O terminal connector blocks , on page 54. The audio source must be set to Microphone or Line depending on the connected device. When Micr...

25 AXIS 233D - Audio Advanced Audio Advanced audio settings can improve audio quality by speech filtering and echo and noise cancellation. When enabled the speech filter reduces noise by filtering out all the frequencies below 100HZ and above 3500 Hz. This improves the sound quality if a person is c...

26 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Live View Config Layout These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged.• Use custom settings - modify the default page with your own colors, images etc. Click the Configure ...

27 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background picture, color etc. must first be uploaded to the AXIS 233D in order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list. 1.Enter the path to th...

28 AXIS 233D - Live View Config 4. Check Show Custom Link 2. 5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM STOP.6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?continuouspantiltmove=0,0 7. These links will appear in the web interface ...

29 AXIS 233D - Live View Config Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for your browser. The camera will attempt to show the video images in the selected video format and viewer. If this is not possible, the camera will override the settings and s...

30 AXIS 233D - Live View Config The Motion JPEG selection has additional settings for Image Type , Image size and other optional settings to configure the video stream to suit your Web page. Click Update once satisfied. The camera generates the required source code for your configuration. Copy this ...

31 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration Dome Configuration Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view 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 steer the camera to the required position...

33 AXIS 233D - Event Configuration Event Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 233D for alarm handling. The AXIS 233D can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. Event type A set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Came...

34 AXIS 233D - Event Configuration 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, the Network Dome Camera can e.g. record and save video ima...

37 AXIS 233D - 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...

38 AXIS 233D - 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 backgroun...

39 AXIS 233D - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default, the administrator sets the root password on first access. Other users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, ...

43 AXIS 233D - System Options Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The AXIS 233D supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the AXIS 233D can be set...

45 AXIS 233D - System Options Link-Local IPv4 Address This is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 233D an additional IP address for use with UPnP ™ . The AXIS 233D can have both a Link-Local IP and a static/DHCP-supplied IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other. HTTP The de...

46 AXIS 233D - System Options Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 233D will attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the camera (see System Options > Network > UPnP ). AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use this fre...

47 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 the 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 notificat...

48 AXIS 233D - System Options 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 simp...

49 AXIS 233D - System Options • the default router• the subnet mask• the system time • Default - The default button should be used with caution. Pressing this will return all of the network camera's settings to the factory default values (including the IP address). Dome Status - Click the Test butto...

51 AXIS 233D - System Options About Third Party Software Licenses - click View licenses for a list of the licensed software used in the AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera. Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 233D to the original default settings, go to the System Options > Maintena...

52 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors I/O terminal Connectors The AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera has 3 (8 pin) connectors. The inputs/outputs are used in applications for, e.g. event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, picture storage to FTP locations Network connector In...

53 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • Connect the supplied indoor power adapter to the power connector block and attach it to the camera casing. Note that this indoor power adapter provides power for the camera only. ...

55 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors Schematic Diagram - AXIS 233D I/O connectors and power

56 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. See the support section at http:/...

57 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the AXIS 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 th...

58 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting LED Indicator flash routine Normal boot sequence Unlit Power on RFL check Amber Kernel booting System initiating Green Shows steady green for 10 sec. for normal operation after restart. Unlit Steady connection/normal operation Hard Factory Default Unlit Power on RFL ch...

59 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Support If you contact Axis Customer Services, please help us help you resolve your problems expediently by providing a server report, log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview . The server re...

60 AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address Using ARP Ping The IP address must be set within two minutes after the power has been applied to the AXIS 233D, restart the server and try again. Also, make sure the ping length is set to 40...

62 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 35...

65 AXIS 233D - 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 ...

66 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Frame rates Motion JPEG Test results show the frame rates in frames/second (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 guidelines only - actual values may ...

67 AXIS 233D Index 802.1x 40 A Accessing the video stream 16 Action Buttons 10 Action buttons 28 Active/Inactive 10, 28 ActiveX Controls 9 Advanced TCP/IP settings 44 Alarm 33, 37, 52 Alarm inputs 52 AMC 11, 12 AMC (AXIS Media Control) 11, 12, 16, 23 ARP/Ping 43 Audio 54 Audio Channels 23 Audio inpu...