User Manual

AXIS P3384–V

Video and Audio

1. Click Open iris to open the iris to its maximum position. This gives the smallest depth of ﬁeld and provides the best

conditions for focusing.

2. FocusissetintheFocus window. Use the mouse to move and resize the focus window.

3. Set the zoom level using the slider and click Perform auto focus to focus the camera automatically.

4. Click in the Focus position bar to focus on a desired location. The buttons < and > move the focus position one step in

either direction. The buttons << and >> move the focus position in multiple steps in either direction.

5. When satisﬁed, click Enable iris to enable the iris.

Audio Settings

The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio > Video Stream > Audio.

Audio Modes

The Axis product supports the following audio modes:

Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing the Axis product to transmit and receive audio at the same time. There is no

echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.

Half-duplex - Audio can be transmitted to a nd from the Axis product but only in one direction at a time. To transmit audio using the

Live View page, use the Talk and Listen buttons, s ee AMC Audio Controls on page 9 .

Simplex — speaker only - Audio is transmitted from a client to the Axis product and can be played by a speaker connected

to the product. To transmit audio using the Live View page, the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be active, see AM C

Audio Controls on page 9 .

Simplex — microphone only - Audio captured by the product microphone is transmitted from the Axis product to one or more clients.

To set the audio mode, go to Video & Audio > Audio Settings and select the desired mode from the Audio mode drop-down list.

Audio Input

An external microphone or a line source can be connected to the product’s Audio-in connector. Conﬁgure the audio input se ttings

under Video & Audio > Audio Settings.

Note

The internal microphone is used

by default; the external microphone is used w hen connected. It is possible to disable the

internal microphone by connecting a plug to the mic input.

Source - Select Microphone for an external microphone or Line for a Line in device, e.g. an audio mixer for multiple microphones or

a microphone with a built-in ampliﬁer.

Microphone power - The Enable microphone power option provides DC power for an external micro phone. Microphone power should

only be used with microphones that have no battery and when using the internal microphone. This setting should not be enabled

when using a dynamic or battery powered microphone. Microphone power will not h arm the microphone; if you are uncertain, try

switching it off and on. To use a professional microphone requiring 48V phantom power, you need an external power supply and a

balanced-unbalanced converter (audio transformer) in betwee n.

Input gain - Control the volume (dB Full Scale) of the audio input. If the sound is too low, choose a higher dB, to amplify the

sound. If the sound is too high, choose a lower dB. The Level bar gives a visual representation of the audio signal le v el in dB

relative to the full-scale input level.

• Green — the signal is at a good level.

• Yellow — the signal is becoming distorted.

• Red — the signal is distorted.