Axis Communications Security Camera 231D User Manual

AXIS 231D/232D

Network Dome Camera

User’s Manual

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Table of contents

AX I S 231 D /232D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

AX I S 232D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

H a rdware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

H a rdware D e scription. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

U s ing the N e twork D o me C a mera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

A c cessing the A X I S 231 D /232 D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

T h e L i ve V i ew page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

T h e C o ntrol panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

V i deo Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

S t ream T y pes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MPEG -4 p rotocols and communication methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

H o w to stream M PEG -4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

T h e A X I S Media Con t ro l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5

O t her methods of accessing the video stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

C o nfiguring the Network D o me C a mera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A c cessing the Setup T o ols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ov e rview of the Setup T o ols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

V i deo & Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MPEG -4 S e t t i ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

L i ve V i ew C o nfig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

L a y out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

H T M L Ex a mples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

E x t ernal V i deo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

D o me C o nfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ev e nt C o nfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ev e nt Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ev e nt T y pes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Mo t i on D e tection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Port S t atus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sys t em O p tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

D a te & T i me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

N e twork - B a sic T CP /I P Se t t i ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

N e twork - A d vanced T C P /I P Se t t i ngs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SOC K S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0

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SM T P (email ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

UP n P™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

RTP (Mul t i cast)/MP E G -4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ports & devices - I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

M a intenanc e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

A d vanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

A b out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

R e setting to F a ctory D e fault Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

U s ing the C o ntrol B u tton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

C o nnection Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

T r oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

C h ecking the F i rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

U p dating the F i rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

E m ergency R e covery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Symp t oms, Possible C a uses and R e medial A c tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

T e chnical Specification s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1

G e neral performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

O p timizing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

F r ame rates - M o t i on JP E G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5

F r ame rates - M PEG -4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

B a ndwidt h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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AXIS 231D/232D

Ideal for demanding surveillance and remote monitoring applications, the AXIS

231D/232D Network Dome Camera features precise pan/tilt/zoom control, superior quality

Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video, advanced event management functionality, 4 alarm

inputs/4 alarm outputs (i.e. door sensors, alarm bells), 20 preset positions, Sequence Mode

and Guard Tour. With security features such as HTTPS and IP address filtering, the AXIS

231D/232D is perfect for professional security installations.

Up to 20 viewers can access the camera simultaneously when using Motion JPEG and

MPEG-4 unicast. Video can be viewed in 5 resolutions (up to 4CIF), image compression is

configurable.

The AXIS 231D/232D has a built-in Web server, providing full access to all features

through the use of a standard Web browser. The built-in scripting tool allows basic

applications to be created, providing basic surveillance solutions. For advanced

functionality, the Network Dome Camera can be integrated via the use of AXIS HTTP API.

For more information, refer to http://www.axis.com/developer

Axis products are supported by the industry's largest base of application software for

managing and recording video, and integrating alarm and access control systems.

AXIS 232D

The AXIS 232D Network Dome Camera is a day and night camera with an IR cut filter

which enables the camera to capture color video in light conditions down to 0.3 lux, and

black and white video in conditions down to 0.005 lux. The IR-cut filter can be

automatically enabled/disabled according to the current light conditions or manually

enabled/disabled from the internal web pages.

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Hardware Inventory

Check the items supplied with your network dome camera against the following list:

Item

Title/variant

Notes

Network Dome Camera

Printed user documentation

AXIS 231D/232D

AXIS 231D/232D Installation

Guide

Warranty

Warranty document

Connection module

22-pol connection cable

Connection module

Cable

Power/alarm connections

24V AC, 3A power connection

I/O connections

Power supply

Country specific

Hardware Description

Connection module

connector

Control button

Network connector

with Network and

Power Indicators

Serial number

S/N

Network Connector- After completion of the startup and self test routines, the Network

and Power Indicators show as follows:

Indicator

Network

Color

Green

Red

Description

Flashes for network activity

Slow flash for failed firmware upgrade

No connection

Detail - network connector:

Power

Indicator

None

Green

Amber

Power

Normal operation

Network

Indicator

Flashes green/amber during upgrade.

Control Button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described in

Resetting to Factory Default Settings, on page 43 or for installation as described in the

provided AXIS 231D/232D Installation Guide and also available from the Axis Web site at

http://www.axis.com.

The Serial Number (S/N) is located on the label on the unit.

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Network Connector - The AXIS 231D/232D connects to the network via a standard RJ45

connector. The AXIS 231D/232D detects the speed of the local network segment

(10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet).

Connection Module - The connection module

provides the physical interface to 4 transistor

outputs, 4 digital inputs and is the connection

point for AC power. See C o n nection Module , on

4 outputs

4 inputs

page 45.

AC Power

Connection module connector

For instructions on how to install the AXIS 231D/232D, please refer to the AXIS

231D/232D Installation Guide which is supplied with the product in printed format or in

PDF format from the Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com.

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Using the Network Dome Camera

This document includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 231D/232D.

Instructions on how to install the AXIS 231D/232D on your network are provided in the

AXIS 231D/232D Installation guide which is available on the Axis Web site. The AXIS

231D/232D can be used with most standard operating systems and supports Microsoft

Internet Explorer 6.x or later, Netscape 7.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later.

Accessing the AXIS 231D/232D

1. Start a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Netscape Navigator).

2. Enter the IP address or host

name of the AXIS 231D/232D in

the Location/Address field of

your Web browser.

3. Enter the user name and password set by the administrator.

4. A video image is displayed in your Web browser.

Note: • To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, Axis recommends you set your browser to allow the

AXIS Media Control (AMC) to be installed on your computer. The first time an MPEG-4 video stream is

accessed AMC also installs an MGPEG-4 decoder for viewing the video streams. As a license is required for

each instance of the decoder, the product administrator may have disabled the installation. If your work

environment restricts the use of additional software components, you can configure the AXIS 231D/232D

to use a Java applet for updating images. Please refer to the online help files for more information.

• User functions in the AXIS 231D/232D may have been customized to meet the specific requirements of the

application. Consequently, many of the examples and functions in this section may differ from those

displayed in your Live View page.

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The Live View page

If the dome camera has been customized, the buttons and other items described below will

be displayed accordingly on the Live View page. The following provides an overview of

each button:

The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live

View page to be temporarily changed.

The Output buttons control an output directly from the Live View page. These

buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.

Pulse - click this button to activate the port for a defined period of time, e.g. to

switch on a light for 20 seconds.

Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected

device, e.g. switch a light on/off.

These buttons start/stop the Sequence Mode. This mode is created in Setup >

Live View Config > Sequence mode and automatically displays the view from

preset positions at set intervals.

The Action buttons trigger an action directly from the Live View page. These

buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. Click these

buttons to manually start and stop events.

Use the Snapshot button to capture a snapshot of the image currently being

displayed in the window. Right-click on the image to save it in JPEG format

on your computer.

The Live View toolbar displays the following buttons:

The Play/Stop buttons start and stop the live video stream.

The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the currently displayed image. The

Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured

from AMC (AXIS Media Control), which is available from the Windows Control

Panel (Internet Explorer only).

Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen

area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer

keyboard to cancel full screen view.

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Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls

The controls available for the Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) are displayed on the Live

View by default. These are enabled/disabled for specified users by the

administrator under System Options > Security > Users > User List.

The Pan Tilt and Zoom bars control their respective functions in two different

ways. Clicking anywhere on the bar's gradient allows for a 'smooth'

adjustment of the camera's position, while clicking on the arrows at the two

ends of the bar cause a stepped, incremental change

• the Pan bar - moves the camera to the right and left

• the Tilt bar - tips the camera up and down

• the Zoom bar - zooms the view in and out

• the Focus bar - adjusts the focus

• the Iris bar - adjusts the brightness of the image

Clicking on the bars themselves or on the arrows at the end of the bars will move the

camera to a new position.

Note: Setting the iris and focus manually will disable Auto iris/Auto focus.

Each position on the bar represents a defined position in the camera’s range of movement,

with the center of the bar representing the point midway between the two extremes of

movement.

Clicking a position directly on the bar moves the camera directly to the new position in

one smooth movement. Clicking on the arrows at the ends of a bar causes a stepped,

incremental change.

Click-in-image

The PTZ device can also be controlled using click-in-image movement, which has two

different types of navigation; Center and Joystick.

Center mode means that when clicking in the image, the camera view will center on the

absolute position that was clicked.

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Joystick mode moves the camera in the direction of the mouse pointer. By clicking and

holding the mouse button down in the image, the PTZ device moves the camera in that

direction, relative to the center of the image. The further from the center the image is

clicked, the greater the movement. The camera stops moving when the button is released.

Focus and Iris Controls

The Focus and Iris (image brightness) can be adjusted manually by using the control bars,

or they can be set for automatic adjustment, by clicking the Auto Iris and Auto Focus

buttons.

Preset Positions

These presets are selected from the drop-down Source list on the Live View page and will

move and/or zoom the camera to a pre-defined position, i.e. to cover an area of particular

interest. Events can also be configured to go to preset positions when triggered. For

information on setting up preset positions, please see Dome Configuration , on page 26 and

the online help.

Using CGI links to control PTZ devices

User-defined CGI links on the Live View page can be used to issue HTTP API requests, e.g.

PTZ commands. These links are configured in the Live View Layout settings, see page 23.

The Control panel

Click the Ctrl panel button to display the control panel, where the

following settings are available:

• Auto focus: Automatically adjusts the image focus.

• Auto iris: Automatically adjusts the amount of light

reaching the camera and gives the best results, This also

protects the image sensor from strong light.

• Backlight comp: Enabling backlight compensation makes

the subject clearer if the image background is too bright,

or if the subject is too dark.

• Navigation mode: “Center” will move the camera view to

center on the position that was clicked.

“Joystick” moves the camera in the direction indicated by

a mouse click, relative to the center of the image. The fur-

ther from the center the image is clicked, the greater the

movement.

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• IR cut filter - when set to off, the camera will be able to “see” infrared light, e.g.

at night, thus making the image clearer. The image is shown in black & white

when the IR cut filter is off. Set to Auto to automatically turn the

filter off when the available visible light falls below the minimum requirement.

• Shortcuts - These buttons can be configured to provide direct access to various

built-in auxiliary commands provided by the PTZ driver. See Advanced - Ctrl

Panel on page 26.

Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue

This means that the time the user is in control of the PTZ settings is limited and that a

queue of users has been set up. Use the buttons to request or release control of the

Pan/Tilt/Zoom controllers.

The Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue is set up by the administrator under:

Dome Configuration > Control Queue > PTZ Control Queue.

For more information on using Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls, please see page 10

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AXIS 231D/232D - Video Streams

Video Streams

The AXIS 231D/232D 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 231D/232D provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4

video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also

access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

Stream Types

Motion JPEG

This format uses standard JPEG still images in the video stream. These images are then

displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated

motion.

The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but also provides

excellent image quality and access to each and every individual image contained in the

stream.

Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image

settings.

MPEG-4

This is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth, and which can

provide high quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.

Notes: • MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 231D/232D includes one viewing client license. Installing

additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, con-

tact your Axis reseller.

• All clients viewing the MPEG-4 stream must use the same image settings.

The MPEG-4 standard provides scope for a large range of different coding tools for use by

various applications in different situations, and the AXIS 231D/232D provides certain

subsets of these tools. These are represented as Video object types, which are selected for

use with different viewing clients. The supported video object types are:

• Simple - sets the coding type to H.263, as used by e.g. QuickTime™.

• Advanced Simple - sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2, as used by AMC (AXIS

Media Control)

When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the

amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is used to achieve a

specific bit rate by varying the quality of the MPEG-4 stream. When using VBR (Variable

Bit Rate), the quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a

varying bit rate.

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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 transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.

• RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate which

transport protocol to use for the stream. RTSP is thus used by a viewing client to start a

unicast session, see below.

• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that offers limited service

for exchanging data in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alterna-

tive to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not

required to deliver all data and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network

congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no point in re-transmitting old

information that will not be displayed anyway.

• Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a net-

work. This means that the video stream goes independently to each user, and each user

gets their own stream. A benefit of unicasting is that if one stream fails, it only affects

one user.

• Multicast is bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by simul-

taneously delivering a single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This

technology is used primarily on delimited networks (intranets), as each user needs an

uninterrupted data flow and should not rely on network routers.

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, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date

video stream, even if some images do get dropped. This can be configured as multicast or

unicast.

Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth, especially when there are

large numbers of clients viewing simultaneously. Note however, that a multicast broadcast

cannot pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not

possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet.

Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting. However, if more and more

unicast clients connect simultaneously, the server will at some point become overloaded.

There is also a maximum of 20 simultaneous viewers to be considered.

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RTP/RTSP

This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to exploit the fact that it

is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.

RTP/RTSP/HTTP or RTP/RTSP/HTTPS

These two methods can also be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly

configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.

The AXIS Media Control

The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) from the

AXIS 231D/232D is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer

for Windows. This ActiveX component is automatically installed on first use, after which it

can be configured by opening the AMC Control Panel applet from the Windows Control

Panel. Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer.

Other methods of accessing the video stream

Video/images from the AXIS 231D/232D can also be accessed in the following ways:

• If supported by the client, the AXIS 231D/232D can use Motion JPEG server push to

display video. This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends

data as and when required, for as long as required.

• As single JPEG images in a browser. Enter e.g. the path: http://<ip

address>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=CIF

• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4 decoder to be installed. The

paths that can be used are listed below, in the order of preference.

• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip address>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip address>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip

address>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTPS: axrtsphttps://<ip

address>/mpeg4/media.amp

• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip address>/mpeg4/media.amp

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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 settings.

To assess the video stream from e.g. QuickTime™ the following path can be used:

rtsp://<ip address>/mpeg4/1/media.amp

This path is for all supported methods, and the client will negotiate with the network

camera to determine exactly which transport protocol to use.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Configuring the Network Dome Camera

Configuring the Network Dome Camera

This section describes how to configure the AXIS 231D/232D 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 and Event Configuration. See the section on

Security , on page 34 for more information on user access control.

The AXIS 231D/232D is configured under Setup from a standard browser.

Accessing the Setup Tools

Follow the instructions below to access the Setup Tools from a Web browser.

1. Start the Web browser and enter

the IP address or domain name

of the AXIS 231D/232D in the

location/address field.

2. The Live View page is now displayed. Click Setup to display the Setup tools.

Overview of the Setup Tools

Setup tools

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Video & Image Settings

The following descriptions offer examples of the available features in the AXIS

231D/232D. 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 Settings

To optimize the video images according to your requirements, modify the following

settings under Image Appearance. Each setting is described in the online help files

All configuration of images and overlays will affect the performance of the network

camera, depending on the usage and the available bandwidth.

• High resolution generates larger files

• Lower compression improves image quality, but generates larger files

• Black & White uses less bandwidth than Color

• Rotating the image 90 or 270 degrees will lower the maximum frame rate

See also the specifications for frame rates and bandwidth in General performance

considerations , on page 54.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Configuring the Network Dome Camera

Overlay Settings

Use these settings to include a) an

image as an overlay, and/or b) the

date and time, along with text of

your own.

Date &

Time

image

Text overlays are all included on

one line at the top or bottom of the

video image. Image overlays can be

placed anywhere in the video

image.

Overlay

To upload an overlay image, see

below.

Video Stream

The Maximum video stream time

can be set as Unlimited, or a

maximum stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours can be defined. When the

set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web

browser. Note that the maximum video stream time does not apply to clients connecting

via multicast.

To avoid bandwidth problems on the network, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can

also be limited. Select either Unlimited or define a maximum frame rate per viewer.

For a preview of the image and overlay settings before saving, click Test. When you are

satisfied with the settings, click Save.

Overlay Image Settings

An overlay image is an image included in the Live View. This might, for example, be your

own company logo. Follow these instructions to upload and use an overlay image:

1. Go to Setup > Video & Image > Overlay Image.

2. To upload the file (a logo or image) to the AXIS 231D/232D, click the Browse button

and locate it on your computer or server.

3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. The image is now available in the Use overlay image drop-down list.

5. Click Save.

6. Go to Setup > Video & Image and modify the parameters under Overlay Settings.

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Overlay image requirements:

Image Formats

Image Size

•

Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)

The height and width of the overlay image

in pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.

Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)

OS/2 4-bit BMP (16 colors)

Overlay image limitations:

•

If the image overlay and text overlay are larger than the video image, no overlay will be displayed. When also using a text

overlay, this will occupy 16 pixels in height and as many in width as the video image. Please consider this when configuring

the overlay image.

•

If the overlay is initially positioned so that part of it is outside the video image, it will be relocated so that it appears over the

video image, i.e. the entire image is always displayed.

The maximum overlay image size supported by the AXIS 231D/232D is the same as the maximum image resolution. See Tech-

nical Specifications, on page 46.

Please use the online help files

for more information.

Advanced

Advanced Camera Settings -To optimize the lighting settings according to your

requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions:

• White balance - the white balancing system in the AXIS 231D/232D can

automatically detect white in the image and intelligently use this as a reference

for other colors.

• Exposure control - this setting is used to adapt to the amount/type of light being

used. Allow slow shutter can be enabled/disabled when the exposure control is

set to Automatic.

• IR cut filter (AXIS 232D only)- when the IR cut filter is set to OFF, the camera will

be able to ‘see’ infrared light, e.g. at night, thus making the image clearer. The

image is shown in black & white when the IR cut filter is off.

Note: If set to Auto, the camera will automatically switch between IR cut filter ON

and OFF, according to the current lighting conditions. This is only possible when

the iris is set to Auto Iris, and the exposure control is set to Automatic.

• Backlight compensation - this setting is used to make the subject appear clearer.

against e.g. a bright background.

Image Settings

• Auto focus enabled (default setting).

• Sensitivity - sets the speed of the auto focus. High is used when focusing on

objects that move frequently. Low improves the stability of the focus.

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Note: In certain situations, the white balancing system will not operate effectively. Problems may occur if the

image contains no white color at all, or if the dominant color is not white. In these circumstances, the

white balance may incorrectly be based on another visible color in the image, and colors may become dis-

torted. A pale background picture with reddish or blue foreground objects is very symptomatic of this con-

dition. In such cases it is recommended that a fixed white balance setting is selected.

Please use the online help files

for more information.

MPEG-4 Settings

Tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and for controlling the video bit rate.

The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in

different situations. As most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, it is usual to

instead define and use subsets for different clients or groups of clients. These settings allow

you to define the type of viewing client to use.

Adjusting the maximum bit rate and setting it to variable or constant is a good way of

controlling the bandwidth used by the MPEG-4 video stream.

For more information on these advanced settings, please see the online help files

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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 button

and see the Custom Settings page.

• Own Home Page - Upload and use your

own custom made page as the default

web page. Click the Configure button

and see the following page.

The other settings on this page concern

which additional features to include, such

as buttons and links. See page 23 for

more information.

Customizing the

default page

The appearance of the

default AXIS

231D/232D Live View

page can be customized

to suit your own

requirements, or you

can upload and use

your own home page.

To upload your own

files, click the

Upload/Remove button

under Custom Settings

and follow the Upload

Own Web Files

instructions.

Note that the setup address is http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml

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Upload Own Web Files - Your own web files, background picture, color etc. must first be

uploaded to the AXIS 231D/232D in order to be available for selection in the Custom

Settings dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list.

1. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your workstation or click the

Browse button.

2. Select the User level for the uploaded file. Setting the user access level means that

you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users.

3. When the path is shown correctly in the text field, click the Upload button.

All uploaded files are shown in the drop-down lists in the lower section of the page. To

remove a file, check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.

Modify the Axis Look - In this area of the Custom Settings dialog you can use your

uploaded files, choose colors and include logos and banners. Click the radio button Own:

and select the file from the drop-down list.

To use an external file located somewhere other than in the AXIS 231D/232D, click the

radio button External: and enter the URL.

Own Home Page- To use a previously uploaded web page as the default page, check the

box Use own home page and select the page from the drop-down list.

User Defined Links

User defined links can be CGI links or web links.

Once configured, the link(s) will 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 will appear on the Live View page.

User defined CGI links can be used to issue HTTP

API requests, e.g. PTZ commands.

Example:

1. Check Show Custom Link 1

2. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM START.

User Defined Links

3. 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=30,-30

4. Check Show Custom Link 2.

5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM STOP.

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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 and can be used to control the dome

camera.

Please use the online help files

for more information.

For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Support / Developer pages on the

Axis Web site at http://www.axis.com. See also the section on PTZ, on page 37.

Action Buttons

These buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page.

See Event Servers, on page 32. The snapshot button allows you to take a snapshot of the

video stream and save it to a computer.

Output Buttons

These buttons are used to control the outputs on the AXIS 231D/232D and thus the

equipment connected to them, e.g. to switch a light on or off:

• The Pulse button activates the port for a defined period

• Active/Inactive displays 2 buttons, one for each action (on/off)

Default Video Format

Select the default format to use on the Live View page. Checking the box for Show video

format selection displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to

temporarily change the format.

Default Viewer

When using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) in Windows, select your preferred method of

viewing moving images. The options are:

• AMC(ActiveX)- This is the best choice for fast image updating in Internet

Explorer, but might not be possible on computers that have restriction on the

installation of additional software.

• QuickTime - For use with MPEG-4 only, select this to use the QuickTime plug-in

for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

• Java applet - This alternative uses a Java applet to update the images in the

browser.

• Still Image - Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to

view a new image.

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When using any other browser than Internet Explorer, select the appropriate method from

the drop-down list for viewing images. The available options are similar to Internet

Explorer except for Server Push. With this method, the camera maintains and controls an

open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required for as long as

required.

Please see the online help

for more information.

HTML Examples

You can add live video from your AXIS 231D/232D to your own web site. The video server

can send Motion-JPEG or MPEG-4 images to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although

an administrator can restrict this to fewer. This does not affect or include the number of

multicast viewers.

By choosing the video format from the drop-down list, a new dialog appears where you

enter the Image Type, Image size and other settings to suit your web page and click

Update.

External Video

An external video source is a source originating from another Axis device on the network.

The images from these sources can be displayed just as if they were produced by the AXIS

232D.

The External Video Source list shows all of the external video sources currently configured.

The information displayed is the source's name and the path to the video stream. Up to 20

external video sources can be configured.

To add a new video source, click the Add button. This opens the External Video Source

Setup dialog, which is used to make all the necessary settings.

Sequence Mode

The Live View page can be configured to rotate through the selected preset positions, in a

set order or randomly.

Select the desired PTZ preset positions and enter the time in seconds to display each

position (up to 59 minutes). Click Save.

The Sequence buttons will appear on the Live View page to enable the viewer

to start and stop the sequence mode.

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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. When satisfied with the camera's position, enter a descriptive

name and click on Add. The camera position, iris and focus settings are then saved as a

preset position.

The position can be assumed at any time,

by selecting the preset's name from the

Preset positions drop-down list. Preset

positions can be used in a Sequence mode

(Live View Config>Sequence mode) and

Event Types (Event Configuration>Event

Types)

One position can be set as the Home

position, which is readily accessible by

clicking on the Home button in both the

Preset Position Setup window and the Live

View window.

Guard Tour

A guard tour moves between chosen Preset Positions, one-by-one, in a pre-determined

order or randomly, and for configurable time periods. Unlike the Sequence Mode, which is

a viewing application under Live View Config (see page 25), the guard tour sequence will

keep running after the user has logged off or closed the Web browser.

Advanced

Limits - Define the pan, tilt, zoom and focus limits for the AXIS 231D/232D. Movements

to the left and right, up and down can be restricted to narrow the area under surveillance.

The near focus limit can be set to avoid focusing on objects too close to the camera.

Note: Once a limit has been saved, this position can not be exceeded by the dome camera unless the values have

been reset and saved to a greater value first (i.e. reset the default values of the mechanical restrictions).

Move speed sets the speed of the camera's Pan/Tilt movements. The default setting is

maximum speed.

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Ctrl Panel - Panel view Settings is a list of configured Shortcut command buttons. Follow

the online help for instructions to configure buttons to provide direct access to various

built-in auxiliary commands provided by the PTZ driver and other programmable

commands. Shortcut buttons are then displayed on the ctrl Panel.

Control Queue

The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controllers. Once set up, the PTZ Control

Queue buttons will appear on the Live View page offering one viewer exclusive control for

a limited amount of time. Other users will be placed in the queue.

PTZ Control Queue on Live View page

Please see the online help

for more information.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Event Configuration

Event Configuration

This section describes how to configure the AXIS 231D/232D for alarm handling. The

AXIS 231D/232D can be configured to perform actions when defined types of events

occur.

Event type

A set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Camera is to perform certain actions

Triggered Event page 29 the circumstances that start an event e.g. at a signal from an external device, such as a door switch or

a motion sensor

Scheduled E vent page 31 the circumstances that start an event e.g. at a pre-programmed time

Action

what occurs when the event triggers e.g. uploaded video images to an FTP server, email notification,

etc.

Event Servers

Event Servers are used for receiving uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To

set up Event server connections in your AXIS 231D/232D, go to Setup > Event

Configuration > Event Servers and enter the required information according to the

selected server type.

Server type

FTP Server

Purpose

Requires information

•

used for uploading saved images

•

Descriptive name of your choice

User Name and Password (to FTP server)

Upload path e.g. images/

Port number e.g. port 21

Use passive mode if there is a firewall between

the dome camera and the FTP server

Use temporary file if your FTP server doesn’t

allow an existing file to be overwritten by a

new file with the same name

•

HTTP Server

TCP Server

•

used for uploading saved images

used for notification messages

•

Descriptive name of your choice

URL

User Name and Password (to HTTP server)

Proxy address/Proxy port (if required)

Proxy User Name and Password (if required)

•

used for notification messages

•

Descriptive name of your choice

User Name and Password (to TCP server)

Port number e.g. port 80

For details on each setting, please refer to the online help files

from each web page.

which are available

Note: Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers will be lost if the connection to the event server fails.

When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the

connection test will take approximately 10 seconds).

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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

images to an FTP server or send a notification

email to a pre-configured email address with a

pre-configured message. Video images can be

sent as an attachment with the email.

Triggered Event

A Triggered event can be activated from:

• a switch (doorbell) connected to an input port on the Network Dome Camera

• a Pan/Tilt/Zoom Preset position (see page 26)

• Motion detection (see page 32)

• a manually activated action e.g. from an action button in the web interface

• on restart (reboot) after e.g. power loss

How to set up a triggered event

This example describes how to set the Network Dome Camera to upload images when the

main door is opened:

1. Click Add triggered on the Event types page.

2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Main door.

3. Set the priority - High, Normal or Low (see online help files).

4. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters when the event is to be active,

e.g. only after office hours

5. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, e.g. an Input

port with a connected sensor if the door is opened.

6. Set the When Triggered... parameters i.e. set what the Network Dome Camera is to

do if the main door is opened e.g. upload images to an FTP server or send an email.

7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.

Please use the online help

for descriptions of each available option. Image file names

can be formatted according to specific requirements, such as time/date or type of triggered

event. See File Naming & Date/Time Formats under Event Configuration.

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Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers

This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and

after a trigger, e.g. 2 minutes before and after a door has been opened.

Go to Event Types > Add Triggered... >

When Triggered ... and check the Upload

images checkbox to expand the web page

with the available options.

Buffer size - up to 9 MB buffer. The

maximum length of time of the

pre-/post-buffer depends on the image

size and selected frame rate.

Include pre-trigger buffer - images

stored internally in the server from the

time immediately preceding the trigger.

Check the box to enable the pre-trigger

buffer, enter the desired length of time

and specify the required image frequency.

Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger.

Configure as for pre-trigger.

Note: If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the internal memory, the frame rate will be reduced and individual

images may be missing. If this occurs, an entry will be created in the unit's log file.

Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enable the upload of images for a fixed length of

time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes or hours,

or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to the

maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate. The frame rate will be the

best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow

connection.

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Scheduled Event

A Scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected

weekdays.

How to set up a scheduled event

This example describes how to set the Network Dome Camera to send an email notification

with saved images from at a set time:

1. Click Add scheduled on the Event types page.

2. Enter a descriptive name for the

event, e.g. Scheduled email.

3. Set the priority (High, Normal or

Low).

4. Set the Activation Time parameters

(24h clock) when the event is to be

active, e.g. start on Fridays at 18.00

with a duration of 62 hours.

5. Set the When Activated... parameters

i.e. set what the Network Dome

Camera is to do at the specified time

e.g. send uploaded images to an

email address.

6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.

Please use the online help files

for descriptions of each available option.

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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.

• Include windows target specific areas within the whole video image

• Exclude windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored

(areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored)

Once configured, the motion detection windows will appear in a list of available triggers,

for triggering events. See How to set up a triggered event, page 29.

Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance.

Configuring Motion Detection

1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.

2. Click the Configure Included Windows radio button.

3. Click New.

4. Enter a descriptive name under Windows name.

5. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text

at the top and drag to the desired position).

6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for

details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red

peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).

7. Click Save.

If there are parts of the Include window that you wish to exclude, click the

Configure Excluded Windows radio button and repeat steps 1-8 above.

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Please use the online help for descriptions of each available option.

Parameter

Object Size

History

Sensitivity

High

Only very large objects

trigger motion detection

An object that appears in the region will Ordinary colored objects against ordinary

trigger the motion detection for a long

period

backgrounds will trigger the motion

detection

Low

Even very small objects

trigger motion detection

An object that appears in the region will Only very bright objects against a dark

trigger motion detection for only a very

short period

background will trigger motion detection

Default values Low

Medium to High

Note:

•

Avoid triggering on small objects in the image by selecting a high size level.

To trigger motion detection as long as there is activity in the area, select a high history level.

To only detect flashing light, low sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is

recommended.

•

Motion detection is disabled while the PTZ unit is being used.

Port Status

Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list that shows the status for the

connected inputs and outputs of the AXIS 231D/232D for the benefit of the Operator who

cannot access the System Options section.

Note: If the Normal state for a push button (e.g. doorbell) connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long

as the button is not pushed, the state is inactive. If the push button is pushed, the state of the input

changes to active.

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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, as described below:

Users - the user list displays the authorized users and access levels:

User

Description

Viewer

Operator

Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the Live View page.

An Operator can view the Live View page, create and modify event types and adjust certain other

settings. The Operator does not have access to the Systems Options configuration pages.

Administrator

An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can determine the registration of all

other users.

User Settings - check the corresponding checkboxes to enable:

• Anonymous viewer login - allows any viewer direct access to the Live View page.

• Anonymous PTZ control login - allows any viewer access to the Pan/Tilt/Zoom

controllers on the Live View page.

Maximum number of simultaneous viewers -Limiting the number of viewers accessing

the server at any one time can be useful if there are limitations on the available bandwidth.

The maximum of 20 viewers means that subsequent viewers will not see the video stream,

but instead a blank image.

IP Address Filtering

Enable IP Address Filtering- To allow or deny access to the AXIS 231D/232D Network

Dome Camera check the box Enable IP address filtering. Once enabled, the IP addresses in

the list will be allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop-down list

Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.

The administrator can add up to 256 IP addresses to the list (a single entry can contain

multiple IP addresses). The users from these IP addresses need to be specified in the user

list with the appropriate access rights (User, Operator or Administrator).

Referrals - to prevent unauthorized sources from including the video stream from the

AXIS 231D/232D 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 addresses/host names can be defined and are separated by semicolons(;)

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Notes: • If the referrers feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the

product's own IP address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers.

• Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video stream. To restrict an MPEG-4 stream, IP address

filtering must be enabled.

• Restricting referrers is of greatest value when not using IP address filtering. If IP address filtering is used,

then the allowed referrers are automatically restricted to those allowed IP addresses.

HTTPS

For greater security, the AXIS 231D/232D can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext

Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)). That is, all communication that would

otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection.

Certificate - to use HTTPS for communication with the AXIS 231D/232D, a Certificate

must be created using one of the following methods:

• A self-signed certificate can be created in the network camera, but this does not guar-

antee the same level of security as an official certificate.

• An official certificate issued by a CA (Certificate Authority). A CA issues and manages

security credentials and public keys for message encryption.

1. Click either Create self-signed certificate or Create Certificate Request and enter

the required information in the provided fields.

2. Click OK.

3. Create self-signed certificate generates and installs a certificate which will be

displayed under Installed Certificate.

Create Certificate Request generates a PEM formatted request which you copy and

send to a CA for signing. When the signed certificate is returned, click Install signed

certificate... to install the certificate in the AXIS 231D/232D.

4. Set the HTTPS Connection Policy for the administrator, Operator and Viewer to

enable HTTPS connection (set to HTTP by default)

Please refer to the home page of your preferred CA for information on where to send the

request etc. For more information, please refer to the online help files

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 Date & Time Format Used in

Images).

New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list and check the daylight

saving time changes, if desired.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:

• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your computer.

• Synchronize with NTP Server - the network camera will obtain the time from an NTP

server every 60 minutes. Specify the NTP server's IP address or host name.

Note: Note that if using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.

See Network > Advanced TCP/IP Settings below.

• Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date.

Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or

24h) displayed in the Live View video streams.

Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced

File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the help files

for information on how to create

your own file formats.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings

IP Address Configuration- the IP address of the Network Dome Camera can be set

automatically via DHCP, or a fixed IP address can be set manually. DHCP is enabled by

default. To use a fixed IP address, you must also enter the correct subnet mask and default

router.

Notes: • DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP

may lead to the situation where the IP address changes and you lose contact. Configure the options for

notification of IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the network camera when

the IP address changes.

• Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 231D/232D by host

name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.

For more information, please refer to the online help files

Services

Options for notification of IP address change - if the IP Address for the Network Dome

Camera is changed e.g. automatically by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the

change. Click Settings... and enter the required information.

AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - If the AXIS 231D/232D Network Dome Camera

has been registered with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service and the IP address for the

product changes, the service is updated to reflect the change. Check the box to

enable/disable automatic updates.

The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your

product can at any time be removed. To do this click Settings... and follow the instructions.

For more information, please refer to the online help files

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings

DNS Configuration

DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on

your network.

Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use the DNS server settings provided

by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.

Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the

following:

Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS

231D/232D. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always

the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g. myserver is the host name in the

Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the

Domain name.

DNS servers - enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

NTP Configuration

Configuring the NTP server can be done automatically or manually. By checking the radio

button Obtain NTP server address via DHCP the AXIS 231D/232D automatically looks up

and uses the NTP server as provided by DHCP.

To specify the server manually, check the radio button Use the following NTP server

address. Enter the server’s IP address or host name. Note that a DNS server must be

specified if using a host name.

Host Name Configuration

The AXIS 231D/232D can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The

host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a

Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period. For example,

myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com.

The enable dynamic DNS updates allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host

name, allowing your computer to be more easily accessed from various locations on the

Internet. Outside users can always access your server using the associated DNS name

regardless of the WAN IP. The DNS server used by the user and/or the DNS server

responsible for the domain in use must support RFC2136 and allow updates from the dome

camera.

The TTL (Time To Live) value determines how long (in seconds) the reply from the DNS

server should be remembered when checking that the domain name for the registered IP

address is still valid. For more information, please see the online help

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Link-Local Address

This is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 231D/232D an additional IP address for

use with UPnP™. The AXIS 231D/232D 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 default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range

1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple port mapping.

HTTPS

If applicable, enter the HTTPS port the AXIS 231D/232D will use. The default setting (443)

can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. HTTPS is used to provide

encrypted web browsing.

NAT traversal

Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 231D/232D is located on an intranet (LAN) and you

wish to make it available from a NAT router. When properly configured all HTTP traffic to

an external port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the network camera.

Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 232D will attempt to configure port mapping in

a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™.

Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router.

Enter the IP address for the router in the field provided.

If a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 231D/232D will automatically search for

NAT routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router will be

selected.

Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter

the port number in the field provided. If no port is entered here a port number will

automatically be selected when NAT traversal is enabled.

For more information, please see the online help

RTSP

The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Enter the RTSP

port number to use. The default setting is (554).

Network Traffic

The default setting is Auto-negotiate which means that the correct speed is automatically

selected. If necessary, you can set the connection speed by selecting it from the drop-down

list.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Maximum bandwidth - Specify, in Mbit/s or kbit/s, the maximum bandwidth that the

network camera is allowed to use on your network. This is a useful function when

connecting your network camera to busy or heavily loaded networks. The default setting is

Unlimited.

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 online help

SOCKS

SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 231D/232D 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 Network Dome Camera is located on a local network behind a

firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the

local network (e.g. to the Internet).

SMTP (email)

(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and

secondary mail servers in the fields provided to enable event and error email messages

from the Network Dome Camera to predefined addresses, via SMTP.

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 security. The community name can be specified as a pass-

word for read or read/write access to all supported SNMP objects. The community is the

the group of network devices using SNMP.

• SNMP V3 - provides encryption and secure passwords. HTTPS must be enabled.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

UPnP™

(Universal Plug and Play) The Network Dome Camera includes support for UPnP™ in

Windows ME and Windows XP. UPnP™ is enabled by default.

Note: UPnP must be installed on your workstation. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and

select Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Ser-

vices section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add. Refer to the Windows help files for

more information.

RTP (Multicast)/MPEG-4

These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the video

stream(s) in multicast MPEG-4 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should

be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help.

Ports & devices - I/O Ports

The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions are described in the

section on the C o n nection Module , on page 45.

Maintenance

• Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if

the unit is not behaving as expected.

• Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default val-

ues. The settings that will not be reset are as follows:

• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)

• the static IP address

• 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 button to check the camera and dome mechanics for errors.

Contact Axis Customer Services if you receive an error message as the result of this test.

Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the Firmware, on page 55.

Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click this

button. If necessary, it is then possible to return to a previous configuration if settings are

changed and there is unexpected behavior.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click

the Restore button. The settings will be restored to the previous configuration.

Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not

intended for multi-configurations or for firmware upgrades.

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 camera’s Firmware version, IP address, Security, Event and

Image settings and Recent log items. Many of the captions are also links to the proper

Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the camera’s settings.

Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server

Report with your query.

View Information - The Log report and the Parameter List also provide valuable

information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis’ support service.

Configuration:

Log Level for Log Files - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to be

added to the Log file

Log Level for Email - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to send as

email and enter the destination email address.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

Advanced

Scripting is an advanced function that provides the possibility to customize and use

scripts. This function is a very powerful tool.

Caution!

Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the

unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings. A

backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration).

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 Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer

Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network

camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is

available from the standard help pages.

About

Third Party Software Licenses - click View licenses for a list of the licensed software

used in the AXIS 231D/232D Network Dome Camera.

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

To reset the AXIS 231D/232D to the original default settings, go to the System Options >

Maintenance web page (described in M a intenance , on page 41) or use the control button

on the AXIS 231D/232D as described below:

Using the Control Button

Follow the instructions below to reset the AXIS 231D/232D to factory default settings

using the Control Button.

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AXIS 231D/232D - System Options

1. Switch off the AXIS 231D/232D by

disconnecting the power.

2. Press and hold the Control button

while you reconnect the power.

Control button

3. Keep the Control button pressed

until the Power Indicator flashes

amber (this may take up to 15

seconds).

Power Indicator

Network Indicator

4. Release the Control button.

5. When the Power Indicator changes

to green (may take up to 1 minute), the process is complete and the AXIS 231D/232D

has been reset.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Connection Module

Connection Module

This section describes the pinout provided by the Connection module consisting of:

not

used

24V AC Power

• 4 transistor outputs

• 4 digital inputs

• power and GND (ground)

4 transistor outputs

4 digital inputs

(see table below)

The inputs/outputs are used in applications for, e.g. event triggering, time lapse recording,

alarm notification via email, picture storage to FTP locations.

• Input - e.g. a doorbell. If the doorbell is pressed, the state changes, and the input

will be active (shown under Event Configuration > Port Status).

• Output - e.g. an alarm device that can be activated from Output buttons from the

Live View page or as an action to an Event Type. The output will show as active

(under Event Configuration > Port Status if the alarm device is activated.

Connection Module Pinout

Function Description

Function

Description

ground

n/a

not used

ground

GND

n/a

GND

ground

n/a

Transistor Output 4

Digital Input 4

Transistor Output 3

Digital Input 3

Transistor Output 2

Transistor Output 1

Digital Input 2

Digital Input 1

See below

n/a

PS GND

24 VAC

Digital Input (1-4)- connect to GND to activate or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate

Transistor Output (1-4)- Max. load 100mA, max. voltage 24V DC. An open-collector NPN transistor with

the emitter connected to pin 2 (GND). If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel

with the load for protection against any voltage transients.

1. Loosen the corresponding screw on top of the pin (see the table above to determine

which pin to use).

2. Push the cable into the connector and secure it by fastening the screw.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Connection Module

Schematic Diagram - AXIS 231D/232D I/O connectors and power

PS GND

3.3V

Switch

Mode

Power

supply

24VAC

GND

e.g. doorbell

GND

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

IN 4

OUT 1

OUT 2

OUT 3

OUT 4

Note: Unmarked I/O connectors on the connection module can not be used.

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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://www.axis.com/techsup for

information on the latest available firmware version. The current software version in your

AXIS 231D/232D is available from the product Web pages under Setup > Basic

Configuration.

Updating the Firmware

The firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 231D/232D. When

you upgrade to the latest available firmware from the Axis Web site, your Axis product

will receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and

release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.

New firmware can be uploaded to the AXIS 231D/232D over the network.

Note: Preconfigured and customized settings will be retained for use when the new firmware is running (provid-

ing that the features are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communi-

cations.

1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the AXIS 231D/232D

firmware is available free of charge from the Axis Web site at

http://www.axis.com/techsup or from your local distributor.

2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the AXIS 231D/232D Web pages.

3. In the Upgrade Server section and browse to the desired firmware file on your

computer. Click Upgrade.

Notes: After starting the process, you should always wait at least 20 minutes before restarting the AXIS

231D/232D, even if you suspect the procedure has failed.

Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty updating by the user.

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AXIS 231D/232D - Troubleshooting

Emergency Recovery Procedure

If power or the network connection to the AXIS 231D/232D is lost during the upgrade, the

process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Network LED

indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is

found on the label on the product casing.

1. Unix/Linux - From the command line, type the following:

arp -s <IP address of AXIS 231D/232D> <Serial number> temp

ping -s 408 <IP address of AXIS 231D/232D>

Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:

arp -s <IP address of AXIS 231D/232D> <Serial number>

ping -l 408 -t <IP address of AXIS 231D/232D>

Note: the ping -l command is the lower-case letter (L)

2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press

CTRL+C to stop Ping.

3. Open a browser and type in the AXIS 231D/232D’s IP address. In the page that appears,

use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis231d.bin or

axis232d.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.

4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and

show a steady green on the Power LED and flashing green or amber on the Network

LED.

5. Reinstall the AXIS 231D/232D.

If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the AXIS 231D/232D up and running

again, please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/

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 report

contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the

current parameters.

Log file - go to Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file records events

within the unit since the last restart of the system and can prove a useful diagnostic tool

for troubleshooting.

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AXIS 231D/232D - 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

231D/232D, restart the server and try again. Also, make sure the ping length is set to 408. See

the ARP ping description in the installation section.

The AXIS 231D/232D is located If the IP address intended for the AXIS 231D/232D and the IP address of your computer are

on a different subnet.

located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network

administrator for an IP address on the same subnet as the computer you are performing the

installation from.

The IP address is being used by Disconnect the power from the AXIS 231D/232D.

another device Run the Ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).

If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means that the IP

address may already be in use by another device on your network. You must obtain a new IP

address and reinstall the unit.

If you receive: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with your

AXIS 231D/232D. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit.

The AXIS 231D/232D cannot be accessed from a Web browser

Cannot log in. If the AXIS 231D/232D has been configured to use HTTPS, check that the protocol in the URL

used to access the unit is correct. You may need to type this in manually (i.e. http or https) in

the browser’s address field.

The IP address has been changed 1) Move the AXIS 231D/232D to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server.

by DHCP

Set the IP address again, using AXIS IP Utility or the ARP Ping command.

2) Access the unit and disable BOOTP and DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the

main network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change.

3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select the

required service and then configure IP address change notification from the network settings.

Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now have a dynamic IP address, but will

notify you if the address changes.