AXIS 223M Network Camera User’s Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 223M Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.47. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 223M on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
AXIS 223M Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting the root password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 223M Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Resetting to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS 223M - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 223M is a high performance camera, designed for demanding security installations. It delivers crisp, clear images, disclosing every detail, thanks to its top quality 2.0 Megapixel progressive scan CCD sensor, Megapixel lens and advanced image processing. AXIS 223M features a removable infrared cut filter, which enables color video in high and low light conditions, as well as IR sensitive black/white video at night.
AXIS 223M - Product Features The AXIS 223M offers a comprehensive set of network security and management features. This includes support for port based network control (IEEE802.1X), which allows the camera to be connected to a network secured with this control, and HTTPS encryption, which provides a secure channel between camera and application and enables authentication of the video source.
AXIS 223M - Product Features Network connector - The AXIS 223M connects to the network via a standard network cable, and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to power the AXIS 223M via Power over Ethernet (PoE). The camera also negotiates the correct power level when using PoE. Audio output - Audio output (line level), which can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier.
AXIS 223M - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 223M Installation Guide to install the camera. The AXIS 223M can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer for Windows, and Firefox with other operating systems. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 60.
AXIS 223M - Accessing the Camera Setting the root password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the Configure Root Password dialog appears Note: Before you enter your password at this point, you can secure configuration of the root password via HTTPS by creating a self-signed certificate. To do so, click the Create self-signed certificate... button in the Create Certificate window, and then proceed as follows. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK. 3.
AXIS 223M - Accessing the Camera 1. From the Basic Configuration page that you access via the Setup link, open the Focus Adjustment page. 2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled and click Save. Zoom puller (Tele/wide) 3. Unscrew the zoom puller on the lens by turning it anti-clockwise. Adjust the zoom setting as required. Re-tighten the zoom puller. Focus puller 4. Unscrew the focus puller on the lens. Adjust the focus as required. Re-tighten the focus puller. 5.
AXIS 223M - Accessing the Camera The Live View page Not all the buttons described below will be visible unless the Live View page has been customized to display them. The Video format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed. The Output buttons, Pulse and Active/Inactive below, control the output directly from the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.
AXIS 223M - Accessing the Camera The record button is used to record the current (MPEG-4) video stream. The location where the image file is saved can be specified using the AMC control panel. To enable recording, Select Live View Config > Viewer Settings > Enable recording button. Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full screen.
AXIS 223M - Video Streams Video Streams The AXIS 223M provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 223M 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.
AXIS 223M - 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 transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast. • RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate the type of transport protocol to use for the stream.
AXIS 223M - Video Streams Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicast clients connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may cause congestion. Although there is a maximum of 20 unicast viewers, note that all multicast users combined count as 1 unicast viewer. RTP/RTSP This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP.
AXIS 223M - Video Streams Other MPEG-4 clients Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis. For some other clients, such as QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple. It may also be necessary to adjust the advanced MPEG-4 settings. To access the video stream from QuickTime™ the following path can be used: rtsp:///mpeg4/media.
AXIS 223M - The Setup link The Setup link The AXIS 223M is configured from the Setup link, which is available on the top right hand side in the web interface. This configuration can be done by: • Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all settings under the Setup link • Operators, who have access to the Video & Image, Live View Config and Event Configuration settings. Accessing the Setup link from a browser Follow the instructions below to access the Setup link from a browser. 1.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image Video and Image The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS 223M. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online help. Image Image settings Image appearance - Use these settings to change the image. The video image can be rotated and fine-tuned by adjusting the color level, the brightness and sharpness.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image The AXIS 223M Network Camera can be set to automatically identify the light source used and compensate for its color. Alternatively, the type of light source can be set manually. The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s overall performance, depending on how it is used and on the available bandwidth. Setting a higher resolution and lower compression improves video image quality, but increases the amount of bandwidth used.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed by accessing the video stream with the help of the AXIS HTTP API, whereas an overlay can. When you select one of these options, more options appear for the selected type. See the online help for further information. Upload and use an overlay/mask To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera: 1. Select the type of overlay to use from the Overlay/Mask Type drop-down list.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image Advanced These settings are used for fine-tuning the video image. Camera - Camera Settings To compensate for poor lighting conditions, you can adjust the Color level, Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Exposure control, and Exposure area. DC-Iris should always be enabled, except when focusing, or when using a non-DC-Iris lens. IR cut filter - Set this filter to Off to allow the camera to 'see' infrared light, at night for example, and/or when using an infrared lamp.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image MPEG-4 Settings These are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate. The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. Since most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, one usually defines and uses subsets of tools for different clients or groups of clients. These settings allow you to define the type of viewing client.
AXIS 223M - Video and Image MJPEG Settings The MJPEG Settings window is used to control the frame size of the video stream in order to improve either image quality or save bandwidth. Frame Size Control - Use Frame Size Control to set the maximum frame size to unlimited for best image quality, or to a limited number of Kbytes. The default is set to unlimited.
AXIS 223M - Audio Audio The AXIS 223M can transmit audio to other Client PC clients using a connected external microphone and can play audio received from other clients via connected speakers. This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the AXIS 223M, such as setting the communication mode and adjusting the sound levels in the microphone and speakers connected to the camera. Note: The speakers connected to the audio output must have a built-in amplifier, such as PC speakers.
AXIS 223M - Audio Audio Channels Audio mode - The Half-duplex mode transmits and receives audio in both directions, but only in one direction at a time. This means that you must select when to receive or transmit audio with the push-to-talk button. To speak, press and hold the button (check that the microphone is not muted). When finished, release the button and you will receive audio from the other end of the connection. Note that the push-to-talk button is configured from AMC.
AXIS 223M - Audio Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired Bit rate (audio quality). The settings depend on the available bandwidth and the required audio quality, i.e. a high bit rate setting requires more bandwidth. The AXIS 223M can be set to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above, falls below or passes the set value. The Alarm level is set between 0-100%.
AXIS 223M - Live View Config Live View Config Live View Layout These are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s Live View page. The layout can be set in two ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings modify the default Live View page with your own colors, and images. Click the Configure button to open the Custom Settings window shown below. The other settings on this page concern other features, such as buttons and links. See page 30 for more information.
AXIS 223M - Live View Config If you uncheck the Show setup link option, the setup link will be removed from the camera’s Home Page. The Setup tools will then only be accessible by entering the full setup address into the address/URL field of a browser, i.e. http:///operator/basic.shtml Upload Own Web Files Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 223M itself.
AXIS 223M - Live View Config Default Viewer When using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) for 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.
AXIS 223M - Live View Config User Defined Links Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field. Example 1. Check Show custom Link 1. 2. Enter a descriptive name, such as My Website. 3. Check the radio button against the web link option. 4. Enter the web link: e.g. http://www.example.com 5. Click Save. This link appears in the Live View page and will open the specified web site.
AXIS 223M - Live View Config Click the Add button to open the External Video Source Setup dialog, and make the necessary settings. Enter the IP address or host name of the external video source you wish to add. Depending on the external source, select either MPEG-2, MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG as the type of video stream you want to receive. Note: Ensure that you have installed the correct decoders. Example of a path to an external video source: http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/mjpeg/video.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Event Configuration It is possible to define conditions that would cause the camera to respond with certain actions. For example, when an alarm goes off, the camera could respond by uploading images to the server. An Event type describes the conditions and the camera’s expected response. When the condition happens, we call it an Event; the camera’s response is called an Action.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Triggered event A Triggered event can be activated by: • • • • • • • • a switch (e.g. a push button) connected to the camera’s input port detected movement in a configured motion detection window a manually activated action, e.g.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, for example, up to 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... > When Triggered... to view the options. All uploaded images are JPEG images.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Camera Tampering The camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed, or severely defocused. You must create an event (see How to set up a triggered event, on page 33), in order that the camera can send an alarm.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement either occurs or stops in the video image. A total of 10 windows (Include or Exclude) can be configured.
AXIS 223M - Event Configuration Object size, history and sensitivity: Object Size History Sensitivity 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 backgrounds will trigger the motion detection Low level Even very small objects trigger motion detection An object that appears in the region will trigger motion detection for only a very short period Only very bri
AXIS 223M - System Options System Options Security - Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by assigning user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page. The AXIS 223M Network Camera supports several methods of user authentication: HTTP Basic Authentication - This authenticates the user by requesting a user name and a password.
AXIS 223M - System Options IP Address Filter Checking the Enable IP address filtering option enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses. When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses.
AXIS 223M - System Options IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection. If authentication fails, access is prevented on the port. 802.1x is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). In a 802.
AXIS 223M - System Options Network Basic TCP/IP Settings Network Settings - Click the View button to see the current network settings. IP Address Configuration - The AXIS 223M 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 can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually.
AXIS 223M - System Options 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.
AXIS 223M - System Options Link-Local IPv4 Address Link-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 223M with an additional IP address for the UPnP protocol. The AXIS 223M can have both a Link-Local IP and a static/DHCP IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other. See UPnP™, on page 45. HTTP The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for simple port mapping.
AXIS 223M - System Options Maximum bandwidth - Specify, in Mbit/s or kbit/s, the maximum bandwidth that the camera is allowed to use on the network. This is a useful function when connecting the 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.
AXIS 223M - System Options QoS For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header informs the router or switch of the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
AXIS 223M - System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 223M can be connected to various external devices, such as door sensors and alarm bells. The name given to the ports can be changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to Open circuit or Closed circuit. The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described in Unit Connectors, on page 50.
AXIS 223M - System Options Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click the Backup button. If necessary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. 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.
AXIS 223M - System Options The default information level for the Access Log is set to Critical & Warnings. However, in an error situation and when requesting support, set it to the lowest information level Critical & Warnings & Info. For the Log Level for Email, select from the drop-down list the level of information to send as email and enter the destination email address. Advanced Scripting is an advanced function that provides the means for customizing and using scripts.
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AXIS 223M - Unit Connectors Unit Connectors This section describes the following: • The I/O Terminal connector • Power connections • The RS-232 D-Sub Connector I/O Terminal connector The 10-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital photo-coupled inputs, RS-485, GND and auxiliary power.
AXIS 223M - Unit Connectors I/O Terminal connector pinout table Pin Function Description 1 Output A 2 Output B On the external device output terminals (A and B), there is no distinction between positive and negative (+ and -). The terminals use a photocoupler and are electrically isolated from the other internal circuitry. The maximum load should not exceed 100mA and the maximum voltage should be not more than 50VDC or 35VAC.
AXIS 223M - Unit Connectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • The supplied power adapter, PS-K, 9W. The center pin is positive (+). • Power over Ethernet (PoE) with power classification Class 2, via the network cable. This will automatically be detected if available via the network. • The power connector block on the rear panel. Power connector block The power connector block supports both AC and DC input power. The DC supply is 7-24V.
AXIS 223M - Unit Connectors The RS-232 connector The AXIS 223M provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment. A diagram of the RS-232 connector, complete with pin assignment table, is shown below.
AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 223M. 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. The current firmware version in your camera can be seen on the page Setup > Basic Configuration.
AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Emergency recovery procedure If power to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera. 1.
AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping. Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after running the ARP command. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. The camera is located on a different subnet. If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address.
AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Video/Image problems - general No images in browser (Internet Explorer for Windows only) To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed on your workstation. Installation of additional ActiveX com- Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under ponent restricted or prohibited.
AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images. Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color. If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering. This is done on the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control panel applet. Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.
AXIS 223M - Replacing the lens Replacing the lens If the lens on the AXIS 223M needs to be replaced or if the camera was supplied without a lens, a new lens can be fitted quickly and easily. As the AXIS 223M is designed with a C-mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens. Note: Although the lens supplied with your product can be directly replaced with any C-type lens, a CS-type lens must be installed with an adapter for it to work with your AXIS 223M.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Image sensor Lens Specification 1/2.7” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD • Computar HG2Z0414FC-MP-12 • F1.4 varifocal 4.0 –8.0 mm • DC-iris • C-mount. • Focus range: 0.5 m to infinity The camera can be used with C or CS mount lens. Angle of view 38° - 72° horizontal Zoom Minimum illumination Color mode: 1.5 lux, F1.4 Black/white mode: 0.2 lux, F1.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications Item Specification Security • Multiple user access levels with password protection, • IP address filtering • HTTPS encryption • IEEE 802.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications Item Specification System integration support • Open API for software integration including AXIS VAPIX API*, • AXIS Media Control SDK*, • Event trigger data in video stream, and access to serial port peripherals over TCP. • Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model. • Watchdog • Embedded Linux operating system *Available at www.axis.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 Typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 223M, specified with the parameter settings listed below. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.
AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are: • amount of motion • image’s complexity • lighting conditions. For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be maintained at a higher level.
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AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A software component, also referred to as a control, that integrates into and extends the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser. ActiveX controls are typically downloaded and installed dynamically by the browser from a web page. AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for viewing video images in Internet Explorer. Installs automatically on first use. API - Application Programming Interface.
AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms PEM - Privacy Enhanced Mail. An early standard for securing electronic mail. The PEM-format is often used for representing an HTTPS certificate or certificate request. Ping - A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that they are working and that the network is intact. Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately before and after an alarm. Privacy mask - An image or specified area used to block out certain parts of the video image.
AXIS 223M - Index 69 Index A Access From a Browser 8 Access Log 47 Accessing the Video Stream 15 Administrators 17 Advanced Camera Settings 21 Advanced Simple Profile 13 Alarm 26, 36, 50 Alarm Level 26 AMC Viewer Toolbar 11 ARP/Ping 41 Audio 12 Audio Input 25 Audio Output 26 Auxiliary Power 50 AXIS Media Control (AMC) 8, 15, 25 B Event Configuration Settings 17 Event Servers 32 Events 32 External Video 30 F Factory Default Settings 48 Firmware 54 Focusing 9 Frame Rate 19 FTP Server 32 H Half Duplex
AXIS 223M - Index N Network Connector 7 Network Settings - Basic 41 NTP Server 40 O Operators 17 Other MPEG-4 Clients 16 Output 50 Overlay/Mask 19 Own Home Page 28 Own Web Files 28 P Password 9 Port Status 37 Ports & Devices 46 Power Connector 6 Pre/post Trigger Buffer 34 Pulse 11 Push to Talk 25 R Recovery 55 Referrals 39 Replacing the Lens 59 Reset Button 7 Restart 46 Restore 46, 47 RS-232 Connector 7, 46, 53 RS-485/422 Connectors 46 RTP 14 RTSP 14 S Scheduled Event 34 Security 38 Security/Use
