AXIS M1054 Network Camera User Manual
About this document This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M1054 Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.50 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 beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis website, as required.
Safety This product complies with IEC/EN 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 M1054 Network Camera Table of Contents Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . .
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Table of Contents Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Check the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Recovery Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 6 1 10 7 2 8 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 4 9 11 12 13 14 5 Lens with Status LED indicator Microphone Light (white illumination LED) PIR sensor Speaker Network connector (RJ-45) Lock ring Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N) Power connector I/O terminal connector Control button Power LED indicator Network LED indicator Wireless LED indicator (activated on wireless models only) Connectors and Buttons For technical specification
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Hardware Overview • Digital output – For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, output buttons on the Live View page or by an Action Rule. The output will show as active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices) if the alarm device is activated.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Access the Product Access the Product To install the Axis product, refer to 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 Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications on page 57. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Access the Product To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information. See HTTPS on page 47. The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Access the Product Controls on the Live View Page Click View size to scale the image down to 800 pixels wide or to full scale. Only available in MJPEG. Select a stream profile for the Live View page from the Stream Profile drop-down list. For information about how to configure stream profiles, see page 18. Click Pulse to activate the built-in light for a defined period of time, for example 20 seconds.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Access the Product For more information about action rules, see Events on page 34. To show the manual trigger buttons in the Live View page: 1. Go to Setup > Live View Config. 2. Under Action Buttons, select Show manual trigger button. AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar The AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 13 for more information.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Access the Product With the PTZ Control Queue enabled the time each user is in control of the PTZ settings is limited. Click the buttons to request or release control of the PTZ controls. The PTZ Control Queue is set up under PTZ > Control Queue. Click the Emulate joystick mode button and click in the image to move the camera view in the direction of the mouse pointer. Click the Center mode button and click in the image to center the camera view on that position.
AXIS M1054 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 M1054 Network Camera Media Streams 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. Open the AMC Control Panel from: • Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu) • Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Media Streams Note • = IP addess • 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 M1054 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 access to all settings except System Options See also the online help . Basic Setup Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product: 1.
AXIS M1054 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 17. • Stream profiles. See page 18. • Camera settings. See page 19. • View area. See page 19. • Overlay image. See page 20. • Privacy mask. See page 22. • Audio settings. See page 22. • Audio clips. See page 23.
AXIS M1054 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 20. Click Save to apply the new settings. H.264 H.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Video and Audio For quick setup, use one of the predefined stream profiles. Each predefined profile has a descriptive name, indicating its purpose. If required, the predefined stream profiles can be modified and new customized stream profiles can be created. To create a new profile or modify an existing profile, go to Setup > Video & Audio > Stream Profiles. To select a default stream profile for the Live View page, go to Setup > Live View Config.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Video and Audio 1. Go to Video & Audio > View Area. 2. Select an Aspect ratio and a Video stream resolution. 3. Use the mouse to move and resize the view area. 4. Select Enable PTZ to enable digital PTZ for the view area. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Note The PTZ functionality is useful during installation of the Axis product. Use a view area to crop out a specific part of the full view.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Video and Audio 1. Go to Video & Audio > Overlay Image. 2. Click Browse and browse to the file. 3. Click Upload. 4. The Transparency Settings page is now displayed: - To make a color in the overlay image transparent, select Use transparency and enter the RGB hexadecimal value for the color. Example: To make white transparent, enter #FFFFFF. For more examples of hexadecimal values, see the online help - . To scale the image automatically, select Scale with resolution.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Video and Audio Example To display the text “Motion detected” when motion is detected, enter #D in the Include text field and enter “Motion detected” in the Text field when setting up the action rule. Privacy Mask A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevent users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color and are applied on the video stream.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Video and Audio • Red — the signal is distorted. Use the Encoding option to select digital audio encoding format. • AAC requires a license for both encoding and decoding. AAC is the least complicated and most widely used codec. If achieving the best possible audio quality is a priority, AAC is the recommended codec to use. An AAC license is included in the Axis product.
AXIS M1054 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 18. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 24. • Viewer Settings. See page 24. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 10. • User Defined Links. See page 25. • Light Buttons. See page 25.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Configure the Live View Page • Select Use PTZ joystick mode as default to enable joystick mode. The mode can be changed temporarily from the PTZ control panel. • Select Enable recording button to enable recording from the Live View page. This button is available when using the AMC viewer. The recordings are saved to the location specified in the AMC Control Panel. See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 13.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) The PTZ menu is available if digital PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) is enabled in the selected view area. For more information on view areas, see View Area on page 19. Preset Positions A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific position.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 4. Select an available preset position and click Apply. 5. Specify the View Time in seconds or minutes. 6. Specify the View Order or select the Random view order option. 7. Click Save. To modify or remove guard tours, go to PTZ > Guard Tour, select the guard tour in the Guard Tour List and click Modify/Remove. For more information see the online help . Advanced Controls Advanced PTZ settings can be configured under PTZ > Advanced > Controls.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 5. Viewer — Multiple viewers must wait for their turn. The viewer has 60 seconds PTZ control before control is passed on to the next viewer in queue.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Detectors Detectors Camera Tampering Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up. To configure tampering: 1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering. 2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated. Increase time to prevent false alarms for known conditions that affect the image. 3.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Detectors Note • Using the motion detection feature may decrease the product’s overall performance. • The position of the Motion Detection Window is relative to the orientation of the Camera. Changing the orientation of the camera will also change the position of the Motion Detection Window. Set Up Motion Detection Windows To set up a motion detection Include Window, follow these instructions: 1. Go to Detectors > Motion Detection. 2.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Detectors Note • To trigger on small objects or movements, use several small motion detection windows rather than one large window and select a low object size. • To avoid triggering on small objects, select a high object size. • While monitoring an area where moving objects are not expected, select a high history level. This will cause motion detection to trigger as long as the object is present in the window. • To only detect flashing light, select a low sensitivity.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Applications Applications Third party applications can be uploaded to and installed on the Axis product. Applications add functionality to the product, for example video analytics and intelligent video capabilities such as recognition, tracking, detection and counting. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applications Note • It is recommended to run one application at a time.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Applications If the Axis product is reset to factory default, installed applications and their settings are removed. For information about factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings.
AXIS M1054 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 M1054 Network Camera Events For more information, see the online help . Triggers Available action rule triggers and conditions include: • Applications – Use installed applications to trigger the rule. See Applications on page 32. • Detectors • - Audio Detection – Trigger the rule when audio is detected. See Audio Detection on page 31. - Live Stream Accessed – Trigger the rule when any stream is accessed and during edge storage playback. This can for example be used to send notifications.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Events Actions Available actions include: • Activate Light – Turn the built-in light on or off. • Output Port – Activate an I/O port to control an external device. • Overlay Text – Display an overlay text. See Use Overlay Text in an Action Rule on page 21. • Play Audio Clip – See Audio Clips on page 23. • PTZ Control - Preset Position – Go to a preset position. - Guard Tour – Start a guard tour. See Guard Tour on page 26.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Events HTTP Send Images Send Notification Send Video Clip 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 M1054 Network Camera Events 3. Click OK. To use the schedule in an action rule, select the schedule from the Schedule drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page. 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.
AXIS M1054 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 39. • To set up action rules, see page 34. • To access recordings, see Recording List on page 39. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 50. Recording List Recorded videos are listed on the Recordings > List page.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Recordings 5. Click Save to save and start the recording.
AXIS M1054 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 M1054 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 M1054 Network Camera System Options 2. Select an HTTPS certificate from the list of installed certificates. 3. Optionally, click Ciphers and select the encryption algorithms to use for SSL. 4. Set the HTTPS Connection Policy for the different user groups. 5. Click Save to enable the settings. To access the Axis product via the desired protocol, in the address field in a browser, enter https:// for the HTTPS protocol and http:// for the HTTP protocol.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options A Server/Client certificate can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA). A self-signed certificate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certificate has been obtained. To install a self-signed certificate: 1. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certificates. 2. Click Create self-signed certificate and provide the requested information. To create and install a CA-signed certificate: 1.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options Network Basic TCP/IP Settings The Axis product supports IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions can be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. IPv4 Address Configuration By default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options ping -l 408 -t Windows example (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator) arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00 ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125 4. Check that the network cable is connected and then restart the product by disconnecting and reconnecting power. 5. Close the command prompt when the product responds with Reply from 192.168.0.125:... or similar. 6.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options Domain name - Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the Axis product. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons. The host name is always the first part of a fully qualified domain name, for example, myserver is the host name in the fully qualified domain name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the domain name. Primary/Secondary DNS server - Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options Note • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the router. The router must also support UPnPTM. • In this context, router refers to any network routing device such as a NAT router, Network router, Internet Gateway, Broadband router, Broadband sharing device, or a software such as a firewall. Enable/Disable - When enabled, the Axis product attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnPTM.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows remote management of network devices. An SNMP community is the group of devices and management station running SNMP. Community names are used to identify groups. To enable and configure SNMP in the Axis product, go to the System Options > Network > SNMP page. Depending on the level of security required, select the version on SNMP to use.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera System Options Storage Network Share Network share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated for recordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network. For information about reference NAS devices, go to www.axis.com/products/cam_companion_software/supported.htm Note For NAS recommendations see www.axis.com To add a network share: 1. Go to System Options > Storage. 2. Click Network Share. 3.
AXIS M1054 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 52.
AXIS M1054 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 M1054 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 M1054 Network Camera Troubleshooting 5. Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide. If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ 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 power has been applied to the product. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Troubleshooting Problems with streaming H.264 Problems with AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer only) To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer. No H.264 displayed in the client Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC Control Panel (streaming tab). See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 13.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Troubleshooting No audio Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the computer. Ensure that mute is not selected and that the volume settings are correct. Check that Enable audio support is selected under Setup > System Options > Security > Audio Support. Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Video & Audio > Audio Settings. Poor audio quality Stuttering Reduce the number of listeners and viewers. Decrease image resolution and compression.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Camera Model AXIS M1054 Image sensor 1/4" Progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens 2.8 mm, F2.0 fixed iris, fixed focus Horizontal angle of view: 84° Vertical angle of view: 48° Light sensitivity 1.2 lux, F2.0 0 lux with illumination LED on Shutter time 1/24500 s to 1/6 s Video compression H.264 Baseline (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Motion JPEG Resolutions 1280x800 to 160x90 Frame rate H.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group System Integration Item Specifications Security Password protection, IP address filtering, IEEE 802.1X* network access control, HTTPS* encryption, digest authentication, user access log. *This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/), and cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications General Casing Rear cover: Aluminium Front cover: Polycarbonate Memory 128 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash Power 4.9-5.1 V DC, max. 6.5 W Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/IEEE 802.3at Type 1 Class 2 (max. 6.
AXIS M1054 Network Camera Technical Specifications Digital Input 3 Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate 0 to max 40 V DC Digital Output 4 Connected to pin 1 when activated, floating (unconnected) when deactivated. If used with an inductive load, e.g. a relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients. 0 to max 40 V DC, open drain, 100 mA 1 3.
User Manual AXIS M1054 Network Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2014 Ver. M3.7 Date: December 2014 Part No.
