AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera User Manual
About this Document Regulatory Information This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.75 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product 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 useful when developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted at www.axis.com.
Safety This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. If its connecting cables are routed outdoors, the product shall be grounded either through a shielded network cable (STP) or other appropriate method. The power supply used with this product shall fulfill the requirements for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) according to IEC/EN/UL 60950-1.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Safety Information Safety Information Hazard Levels DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE TICE NO Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to property.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Message Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . .
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Table of Contents Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade the Firmware . . . .
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 10 11 7 6 8 9 Power connector 3.5 mm, unbalanced audio in 3.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Hardware Overview HDMI Connector The HDMITM Connector is used for connecting to a display or monitor. Network Connector RJ45 Ethernet connector. NOTICE TICE NO Due to local regulations or the environmental and electrical conditions in which the product is to be used, a shielded network cable (STP) may be appropriate or required.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Hardware Overview The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 54. • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 46. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the Status LED flashes green. • Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 46. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Access the Product Access the Product To install the Axis product, see the Installation Guide supplied with the product. The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are • Internet Explorer® with Windows® • Safari® with OS X® • ChromeTM or Firefox® with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications on page 58. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Access the Product For Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup Set the Root Password To access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure Root Password dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the first time. To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Access the Product Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. This button is primarily intended for use when the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available. Enable this button from Live View Config > Action Buttons. The Audio clip drop-down list allows you to play an audio clip from the Live View page. Select the audio clip and click the Play button. Manual Trigger The Manual Trigger is used to trigger an action rule from the Live View page.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Access the Product Speaker button — Click to turn the speakers on or off. Microphone button – Click to mute or unmute the microphone. In Simplex - speaker only mode, the Microphone and Talk buttons must both be active to send audio to the Axis product. Click either button to stop audio transmission. Use the slider to control the volume of the speakers and the microphone. Half-duplex mode The Talk/Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several audio and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, audio streams and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 H.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Media Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the Axis product. The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video and audio settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s Manual for more information. The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Media Streams Note • = IP address • The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later. • QuickTime may add latency to the video stream. • It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Set Up the Product Set Up the Product The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s Setup pages, click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. • Operators have restricted access to settings, see Users on page 42 See also the online help .
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio Video and Audio The video and audio settings can be used to optimize video and audio quality. You can configure the following: • Video stream settings. See page 18. • Stream profiles. See page 19. • Camera settings. See page 20. • Overlay image. See page 21. • Audio settings. See page 23. • Audio clips. See page 25. Set Up Video Streams To set up the product’s video streams, go to Video & Audio > Video Stream.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio • Maximum frame rate. To avoid bandwidth problems, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be Limited to a fixed amount. Alternatively, the frame rate can be set as Unlimited, which means the Axis product always delivers the highest frame rate possible under the current conditions. • Overlay settings. See Overlay on page 21. Click Save to apply the new settings. H.264 H.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio • When setting up recording using action rules. See Events on page 34. • When setting up continuous recording. See Continuous Recording on page 40. • In the Live View page – select the stream profile from the Stream profile drop-down list. For quick setup, use one of the predefined stream profiles. Each predefined profile has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio Wide Dynamic Range Wide Dynamic Range can improve the exposure when there is a considerable contrast between light and dark areas in the image. Enable WDR in intense backlight conditions. Disable WDR in low light conditions for optimal exposure. Exposure Settings Exposure control - These settings is used to adapt to the amount of light used. Automatic is the default setting and it can be used in most situations.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio Note • Image and text overlay will not be displayed on video stream over HDMI. • Image and text overlay will not be displayed on video stream over SDI. To enable overlays: 1. Go to Video & Audio > Video Stream and select the Image tab. 2. To include an overlay image, select Include overlay image at the coordinates. The overlay image must first be uploaded to the Axis product, see Overlay Image. 4. To include date and time, select Include date and Include time.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio To display the overlay image: 1. Go to Video & Audio > Video Stream and select the Image tab. 2. Under Overlay Settings, select Include overlay image at the coordinates. 3. To control the image’s position, enter the X and Y coordinates. The X=0 and Y=0 position is the top left corner. If a part of the image is positioned outside the video image, the overlay image will be moved so that the whole image is visible. 4. Click Save.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio • Simplex – Network Camera 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 on buttons must both be active, see AMC Audio Controls on page 12. • Simplex – Network Camera microphone only - Audio captured by the product microphone is transmitted from the Axis product to one or more clients.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Video and Audio Set the required Bit rate depending on the selected encoding. A higher bit rate will give better audio quality. A lower bit rate may have latency or delay, but will require less bandwidth. For more information about these settings, please see the online help . Audio Output Configure the audio output settings under Video & Audio > Audio Settings. Output gain - Control the volume of the line audio output. If the sound is too low, choose a higher dB value.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Configure the Live View Page Configure the Live View Page You can customize the Live View page and alter it to suit your requirements. It is possible to define the following features of the Live View page. • Stream Profile. See page 19. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 26. • Viewer Settings. See page 26. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 11 . • User Defined Links. See page 27. • Output Buttons.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Configure the Live View Page User Defined Links To display user-defined links in the Live View page, select the Show custom link option, give the link a name and then enter the URL to link to. When defining a web link do not remove the 'http://' from the URL address. Custom links can be used to run scripts or activate external devices connected to the product, or they can link to a web page.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Preset Positions A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific position.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) To include the name of the OSDI zone in the overlay text, go to Video & Audio < Video Stream < Overlay Settings. Check the Include text box and enter the modifier #L in the field. For more information about modifiers, see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help . Advanced Limits Define the pan, tilt, zoom and focus limits for the Axis product. Movements to the left and right, up and down, can be restricted to narrow the area under surveillance.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) • Pan control • Tilt control • Zoom control • Focus control • Iris control To disable specific controls, deselect the options under Enable/Disable controls. Note Disabling PTZ controls will not affect preset positions. For example, if the tilt control is disabled, the product can still move to preset positions that require a tilt movement. Control Queue Note • The administrator can enable and disable PTZ controls for selected users.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Detectors Detectors Audio Detection The Axis product can be configured to generate an alarm when audio rises above or falls below the threshold value. The threshold value can be set in the range 0–100 where 0 is the most sensitive and 100 the least sensitive. 1. Go to Detectors > Audio Detection. 2. Set the audio alarm level and click Save. 3. Go to Events > Action Rules and set up an action rule, see Set Up Action Rules on page 34.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Applications Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applications Note • Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Applications If the Axis product is reset to factory default, uploaded applications and their settings are removed. For information about factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Events Events The Event pages allow you to configure the Axis product to perform actions when different events occur. For example, the product can start a recording or send an email notification when motion is detected. The set of conditions that defines how and when the action is triggered is called an action rule. Convert Event Types to Action Rules If the Axis product is upgraded to firmware version 5.40 or later, it is recommended to convert Event Types to Action Rules.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Events • • • • - Manual Trigger – Trigger the rule using the Manual Trigger button in the Live View page. See Controls on the Live View Page on page 11 . This can for example be used to validate actions during product installation and configuration. - Virtual Inputs – can be used by a VMS (Video Management System) to trigger actions. Virtual inputs can, for example, be connected to buttons in the VMS user interface.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Events • Send Notification – Send a notification message to a recipient. • Send SNMP Trap – Send an SNMP trap message to the operator. Make sure that SNMP is enabled and configured under System Options > Network > SNMP. • Send Video Clip – Send a video clip to a recipient. Add Recipients The product can send media files and messages to notify users about events. Before the product can send media files or notification messages, you must define one ore more recipients.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Events HTTPS Encrypted file transfer using HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). Send Images Send Notification Specify login information for the HTTPS server and validate the server’s certificate. If there is a proxy between the Axis product and the HTTPS server, also specify the proxy settings. Send Video Clip Network Share A network share can also be used as a storage device for recorded video.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Events Set Up Recurrences Recurrences are used to trigger action rules repeatedly, for example every 5 minutes or every hour. To set up a recurrence: 1. Go to Events > Recurrences and click Add. 2. Enter a descriptive name and recurrence pattern. 3. Click OK. To use the recurrence in an action rule, first select Time from the Trigger drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page and then select the recurrence from the second drop-down list.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Recordings Recordings The Axis product can be configured to record video continuously or according to an action rule: • To start a continuous recording, see page 40. • To set up action rules, see page 34. • To access recordings, see Find Recordings on page 39. • To play recordings, see Play Recording on page 39. • To export a recording as a video clip, see Export Video Clip on page 40. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 50.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Recordings To play a recording, follow these steps: 1. Go to Recordings > List. 2. To reduce the number of recordings displayed, select the desired options under Filter and click the Filter button to apply the filters. See also Find Recordings on page 39. 3. Select the recording and click Play. The recording will be played in a new browser window. Export Video Clip Recordings on the SD card or network share can be exported as video clips.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Languages Languages Multiple languages can be installed in the Axis product. All web pages including the online help will be displayed in the selected language. To switch languages, go to Setup > Languages and first upload the new language file. Browse and locate the file and click the Upload Language button. Select the new language from the list and click Save.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator can set up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options HTTPS HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer, or HTTP over SSL) is a web protocol providing encrypted browsing. HTTPS can also be used by users and clients to verify that the correct device is being accessed. The security level provided by HTTPS is considered adequate for most commercial exchanges. The Axis product can be configured to require HTTPS when users from different user groups (administrator, operator, viewer) log in.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options Certificates Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. Typical applications include encrypted web browsing (HTTPS), network protection via IEEE 802.1X and secure upload of images and notification messages for example via email. Two types of certificates can be used with the Axis product: Server/Client certificates - To authenticate the Axis product.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options • Synchronize with computer time – Sets date and time according to the computer’s clock. With this option, date and time are set once and will not be updated automatically. • Synchronize with NTP Server – Obtains date and time from an NTP server. With this option, date and time settings are updated continuously. For information on NTP settings, see NTP Configuration on page 47. If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options 1. Acquire a free static IP address on the same network segment as the computer. 2. Locate the serial number (S/N) on the product label. 3. Open a command prompt and enter the following commands: Linux/Unix syntax arp -s temp ping -s 408 Linux/Unix example arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp ping -s 408 192.168.0.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options To register the Axis product with AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, go to System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic. Under Services, click the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Settings button (requires access to the Internet). The domain name currently registered at AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service for the product can at any time be removed. Note AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires IPv4.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options HTTPS The HTTPS port used by the Axis product can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. In addition to the default setting, which is 443, any port in the range 1024–65535 can be used. To enable HTTPS, go to System Options > Security > HTTPS. For more information, see HTTPS on page 43. NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 A network router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis product can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall or proxy server. This functionality is useful if the Axis product is located on a local network behind a firewall, and notifications, uploads, alarms, etc need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (for example the Internet). SOCKS is configured under System Options > Network > SOCKS.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options Note The initial password can only be set once. If the password is lost, the Axis product must be reset to factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 54. UPnPTM The Axis product includes support for UPnPTM. UPnPTM is enabled by default and the product is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. UPnPTM can be disabled under System Options > Network > UPnP RTP/H.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options Mount and Unmount SD Card NOTICE TICE NO To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should always be unmounted before it is ejected. The SD card is automatically mounted when the card is inserted into the Axis product or when the product is started. A manual mount is only required if the card has been unmounted and not ejected and re-inserted. To unmount the SD card: 1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage. 2.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options Note For NAS recommendations see www.axis.com To add a network share: 1. Go to System Options > Storage. 2. Click Network Share. 3. Enter the IP address, DNS or Bonjour name to the host server in the Host field. 4. Enter the name of the share in the Share field. Sub folders cannot be used. 5. If required, select The share requires login and enter the user name and password. 6. Click Connect.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options • the static IP address • the default router • the subnet mask • the system time • the IEEE 802.1X settings • uploaded applications are kept but must be restarted Click Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. The Axis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 54.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera System Options Advanced Scripting Scripting allows experienced users to customize and use their own scripts. NOTICE TICE NO Improper use may cause unexpected behavior and loss of contact with the Axis product. Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you understand the consequences. Axis Support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts. To open the Script Editor, go to System Options > Advanced > Scripting.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Troubleshooting The IP address is being used by another device Disconnect the Axis product from the network. Run the Ping command (in a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the product): • If you receive: Reply from : bytes=32; time=10... this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on the network. Obtain a new IP address from the network administrator and reinstall the product.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Troubleshooting Poor rendering of H.264 images Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. Color saturation is different in H.264 and Motion JPEG Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Refer to the adapter’s documentation for more information. Lower frame rate than expected See Performance Considerations on page 63.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Camera Models AXIS V5915 50 Hz AXIS V5915 60 Hz Image sensor 1/2.8'‘ progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens Autofocus, P-iris control, 4.3 - 129 mm, F1.6-4.7 Horizontal angle of view: 63.7° - 2.3° Vertical angle of view: 38.5° - 1.3° Minimum illumination Color: 1.0 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 B/W: 0.03 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 Shutter time 1/10000 s to 1 s Pan/Tilt/Zoom Pan: ±170°, 0.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Audio Audio streaming Two-way, stereo Audio compression SDI: AES3 24 bit, 48 kHz HDMI: LPCM Network: AAC LC 8 to 48 kHz, 8 to 128 kbit/s G.711 PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit/s G.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications System Integration Application Programming Interface Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® and AXIS Camera Application Platform; specifications at www.axis.com AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) with One-Click Connection. ONVIF Profile S; specification at www.onvif.org AXIS Media Control SDK (available at www.axis.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications General Casing ASA plastic cover black and white. Color: White NCS S 1002-B. Memory 512 MB Flash, 1 GB RAM Battery backed-up real-time clock Power 8–28 V DC (12V power supply included) typical 12 W, max. 21 W Connectors RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Terminal block for 2 configurable alarm input/output 3.5 mm jack for mic/line in 3.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications Function Pin Notes 0 V DC (-) 1 DC output 2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. 12 V DC Max load = 50 mA Configurable (Input or Output) 3–4 Digital input – Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate. 0 to max 30 V DC Digital output – Connected to pin 1 when activated, floating (unconnected) when deactivated. If used with an inductive load, e.g.
AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera Technical Specifications 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 affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
User Manual AXIS V5915 PTZ Network Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2015 Ver. M3.4 Date: July 2015 Part No.