AXIS M1124 Network Camera User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M1124 Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.70 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.
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. Battery Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. When the battery needs replacing, a log message will appear in the product’s server report. For more information about the server report, see the product´s setup pages or contact Axis support.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Message Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . .
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Table of Contents Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Check the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS M1124 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 M1124 Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Zoom puller Focus ring Power connector Control button Network connector Power LED Status LED Network LED microSD card slot Iris connector I/O connector ¼² Screw mount Connectors and Buttons For technical specifications, see page 60. Network Connector RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Hardware Overview I/O Connector Use with external devices in combination with, for example, tampering alarms, motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm notifications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to: • Digital output – For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Hardware Overview Network LED Indication Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Amber Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Unlit No network connection. Note The Power LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation. To configure, go to Setup > System Options > Ports & Devices > LED. See the online help for more information. Power LED Indication Green Normal operation.
AXIS M1124 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 60. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS M1124 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 M1124 Network Camera Access the Product 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 20. Click Pulse to activate the product’s output port for a defined period of time. For information about how to enable and configure output buttons, see page 27. The output button name may differ depending on the name entered in the I/O Ports configuration.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Access the Product The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image. The location where the image is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel. Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view. The Record button is used to record the current video stream on your computer. The location where the recording is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several 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, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 H.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Media Streams The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 Network Camera Video Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 18. • Stream profiles. See page 20. • Camera settings. See page 20. • View areas. See page 22. • Overlay image. See page 22. • Privacy mask. See page 24. Set Up Video Streams To set up the product’s video streams, go to Video > Video Stream. The video stream settings are divided into the following tabs: • Image. See page 18. • H.264. See page 19.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video Click Save to apply the new settings. H.264 H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, is a video compression standard that provides high quality video streams at low bit rates. An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image whereas P-frames only contain the differences from previous frames. The H.264 stream settings can be configured from the Video > Video Stream page. Select the H.264 tab.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video Lowest Zipstream strength is the default setting for the product. This configuration is very safe to use in all applications while still reducing the bit rate. For cloud-connected cameras or cameras using edge storage that need to limit the bit rate for increased storage time it is recommended to select the Highest Zipstream strength.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video White Balance To change this setting go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings White balance is used to make colors in the image appear the same regardless of the color temperature of the light source. The Axis product can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, select the type of light source from the drop-down list. For a description of each available setting, see the online help .
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video Iris adjustment Select Enable automatic iris adjustment to automatically compensate for changing light conditions. This option is not available if a fixed iris is used. Day/Night The IR cut filter prevents infrared (IR) light from reaching the image sensor. In poor lighting conditions, for example at night, or when using an external IR lamp, set the IR cut filter to Off. This increases light sensitivity and allows the product to “see” infrared light.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video For information about available modifiers, see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help . It is also possible to display text when an action rule is triggered, see Use Overlay Text in an Action Rule. To enable overlays: 1. Go to Video > 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. 3.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video 2. Select the image to use from the Use overlay image list and click Save. To display the overlay image: 1. Go to Video > 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Video Important Adding many privacy masks may affect the product’s performance.
AXIS M1124 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 20. • 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. See page 27.
AXIS M1124 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 14.
AXIS M1124 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 22. Preset Positions A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific position. A preset position consists of the following values: • Pan and tilt positions • Zoom position Each view area has its own preset positions.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 3. Specify the pause length between runs. 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 2. Event — The Axis product can be configured to go to a preset position when triggered by an alarm (see Events on page 36). The event will immediately be placed first in the queue except when an administrator is in control. 3. Operator — Same as administrator but with lower priority 4. Guard Tour — A guard tour (see page 28) has PTZ control for an indefinite period of time. It may be overridden by an operator, event or administrator.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Detectors Detectors Camera Tampering Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, spray-painted or severely defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up. To configure tampering detection: 1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering. 2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated.
AXIS M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Events • • • • • • - Day/Night Mode – Trigger the rule when the product switches between day mode (IR cut filter on) and night mode (IR cut filter off). This can for example be used to control an external infrared (IR) light connected to an output port. - 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. - Motion Detection – Trigger the rule when motion is detected.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Events Actions Available actions include: • Day/Night Vision Mode – Set day mode (IR cut filter on) or night mode (IR cut filter 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 24. • PTZ Control - Preset Position – Go to a preset position. - Guard Tour – Start a guard tour. See Guard Tour on page 28. • Record Video – Record video to a selected storage.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Events FTP Send Images Send Video Clip SFTP Send Images Encrypted file transfer using SSH File Transport Protocol (SFTP). SFTP is a more secure method than FTP but file transfer might be slower, especially for large files such as high resolution video. Send Video Clip Specify login information for the SFTP server and the server’s public key MD5 fingerprint (32 hexadecimal digits). The SFTP recipient supports SFTP servers using SSH-2 with RSA and DSA host key types.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Events certificate can be validated using the certificates available in the Axis product. For information on how to upload certificates, see Certificates on page 45. Create Schedules Schedules can be used as action rule triggers or as additional conditions, for example to record video if motion is detected outside office hours. Use one of the predefined schedules or create a new schedule as described below. To create a new schedule: 1. Go to Events > Schedules and click Add. 2.
AXIS M1124 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 42. • To set up action rules, see page 36. • To access recordings, see Find Recordings on page 41. • To play recordings, see Play Recording on page 41. • To export a recording as a video clip, see Export Video Clip on page 42. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 52.
AXIS M1124 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 41. 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 Network Camera System Options 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. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows network administrators to centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options 5. Close the command prompt when the product responds with Reply from 192.168.0.125:... or similar. 6. Open a browser and type http:// in the Location/Address field. For other methods of assigning the IP address, see the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup Note • To open a command prompt in Windows, open the Start menu and type cmd in the Run/Search field.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options NTP Configuration NTP (Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize the clock times of devices in a network. The NTP settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. Select Obtain NTP server address via DHCP to use the NTP settings provided by the DHCP server. To make manual settings, select Use the following NTP server address and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP address for the router in the field. If no router is specified, the product automatically searches for NAT routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router is selected. Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter a port in the range 1024–65535.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options Traps are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status changes. Check Enable traps and enter the IP address where the trap message should be sent and the Trap community that should receive the message. Note If HTTPS is enabled, SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c should be disabled. Traps for SNMP v1/v2 are used by the Axis product to send messages to a management system on important events and status changes.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options Storage SD Card NOTICE TICE NO To prevent data corruption, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. Note For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com The Axis product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. The following SD card file systems are supported: • ext4 — recommended due to its resilience against data loss if the card is ejected or if there is abrupt power loss.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options 1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot. 2. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage. 3. Click SD Card. 4. Click Format and select the desired file system. 5. Click OK to start formatting the card. 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options Note A restart clears all entries in the Server Report. Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values. The following settings are not affected: • the boot protocol (DHCP or static) • the static IP address • the default router • the subnet mask • the system time • the IEEE 802.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options Parameter List - Shows the product's parameters and their current settings. This may prove useful when troubleshooting or when contacting Axis Support. Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing media streams. Crash Report - Generates an archive with debugging information. The report takes several minutes to generate. Advanced Scripting Scripting allows experienced users to customize and use their own scripts.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera System Options 5. Using the installation and management software tools, assign an IP address, set the password, and access the video stream. It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default via the web interface. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance.
AXIS M1124 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 M1124 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 M1124 Network Camera Troubleshooting Installation of additional ActiveX component restricted or prohibited Configure the Axis product to use a Java applet for updating video images in your browser. Go to Setup > Live View Config and select Java applet under Default viewer. 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Image sensor Progressive scan RGB CMOS 1/2.8" Lens Varifocal, IR corrected, CS-mount, Megapixel resolution, DC-iris, 3-10.5 mm, 91–32° viewa, 49–18° viewb Day and night Automatically removable infrared-cut filter Minimum illumination Color: 0.25 lux F1.4 B/W: 0.05 lux F1.4 Shutter time Video Video compression 1/143000 to 2 s Resolutions H.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Technical Specifications Casing Polycarbonate blend Color: White NCS S 1002-B and Axis Black NCS S9000-N Memory 512 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash Power 8-28 V DC or Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af Class 2, max. 5.0 W, typical 3.6 W Connectors RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE Terminal block for one input and one output (12 V DC output, max.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Technical Specifications Digital Input 3 Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate. 0 to max 30 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.
AXIS M1124 Network Camera Technical Specifications • Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth affected. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance.
User Manual AXIS M1124 Network Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2015 Ver. M1.6 Date: May 2015 Part No.
