USER’S MANUAL AXIS P1346 Network Camera AXIS P1346-E Network Camera AXIS P1347 Network Camera
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347. The manual is applicable for firmware release 5.06.1 and later forAXIS P1346/-E; and firmware release 5.11 and later for AXIS P1347. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Table of contents Contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Product Description Product Description This manual applies to the AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 Network Cameras. The information in this manual applies to all products except where otherwise stated.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Product Description Hardware Overview Microphone Focus puller Zoom puller Status indicator LED SD memory card slot Bottom view Rear view Network connector (PoE) Audio out Power indicator LED Network indicator LED Control button Iris connector Power connector I/O terminal connector Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N). The serial number may be required during the installation. For descriptions of the connectors, please refer to Unit connectors, on page 45.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Product Description AXIS P1346-E Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N). The serial number may be required during the installation.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Product Description Replacing the lens Note: This chapter applies to the AXIS P1347 Network Camera; and to the AXIS P1346/-E Network Camera when the firmware supports it. This may apply to other cameras that support P-iris in the future. There are optional lenses for the AXIS P1347 Network Camera. To replace the lens in the camera: 1. Disconnect the iris cable. 2. Unscrew the standard lens; attach and screw on the new lens.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera To install the AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 Network Camera, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product. The network camera can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Mac OSX and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications, on page 48.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Accessing the Camera Access from the Internet Once connected, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Accessing the Camera Configure capture mode AXIS P1346 Capture mode defines how image data is taken from the image sensor with respect to resolution and frame rate, and is set the first time the camera is accessed. Select the desired capture mode from the drop-down list and click OK. See also Capture mode, on page 18.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Accessing the Camera The Live View page If your network camera has been customized to meet specific requirements the buttons and other items described below may not be displayed in the Live View page. The following provides an overview of each available button: General controls View size – Click to scale the image down to 800 pixels wide or to full scale. Only available in MJPEG.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Accessing the Camera Half-duplex mode The Talk/Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio. The button can be configured from the Audio tab in the AMC Control panel: • Push-To-Talk mode: Click and hold the button to talk/send, release the button to listen. • Toggle mode: Click once to switch between talking and listening. Simplex – Network Camera speaker only mode To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be enabled.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video and Audio Streams Video and Audio Streams The network camera provides several image and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the network camera 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 the video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video and Audio Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the network camera. The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video and audio settings. Please see 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 P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Configuring the camera Configuring the camera AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. To access the product’s configuration menus, click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. Operators have access to Video & Audio, Live View Config, PTZ, Events and Recording List See also the online help available by clicking on each page.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio Video & Audio Video Stream To enable view areas, go to Setup > Video & Audio > Camera Settings > View Areas. If View Areas have been enabled, the defined View Areas are listed here and each View Area is given its own video stream settings. For more information about view areas, see page 19. The video stream settings appear under four different tabs: • • • • Image Audio H.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio Overlay Settings To place an overlay image at specific coordinates in the view area, check Include overlay image at coordinates and enter the X and Y coordinates. The overlay image must first be uploaded to the network camera, see Overlay Image, on page 20. Text, date & time overlay Text, date and time can also be used as an overlay. Click for information on available options. Audio Select the Enable Audio box option to enable audio in the video stream.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio Stream Profiles There are four pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. These settings can be adjusted and new customized profiles can be created. Each profile has a descriptive name, describing its usage and/or purpose. The profiles can be accessed from the Live View page. • To create a new stream profile, click Add... to bring up the Stream Profile Settings dialog. 1. Enter a unique name and a description for your profile. 2.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio White Balance This is used to compensate for the different colors present in different light sources, to make the colors in the image appear the same. AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, the type of light source can be manually selected from the drop-down list. Please see the online help files for a description of each available setting.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio 3. Select an aspect ratio and a video stream resolution. If the Snap to video stream resolutions box option is selected, the view area is automatically resized to equal the size of the video stream resolution. 4. Use your mouse to move and resize the view area. Deselect the Snap to video stream resolutions box option to allow a view area size that differs from available video stream resolutions. 5. Check Enable PTZ to enable digital PTZ for this view area. 6.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio 1. Click Add. A rectangle appears on the image. 2. Use the mouse to move the rectangle. To resize, click and pull the bottom right-hand corner. 3. Enter a descriptive name in the Mask name field. 4. Click Save. To edit a privacy mask, select the mask and reshape or move as needed. To change the Privacy mask color, select a new color from the drop-down list. Focus The Focus page provides tools and step-by-step instructions for focusing the AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio Audio Settings This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the network camera. These settings apply to all video streams, whereas audio functionality can be enabled or disabled in each view area and stream profile. Audio Channels Audio mode - The available audio modes are • Full duplex. Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Video & Audio Note: To receive synchronized video in H.264 and audio, it is recommended that the time settings in the camera and client computer are synchronized with an NTP Server. This is enabled in the camera under System Options > Date & Time. Please refer to the help pages for more information.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Live View Config Live View Config Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile to be used for the Live View page. Listed are the pre-programmed stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles. See Stream Profiles, on page 18, for more information. Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for your browser.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Live View Config Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser. The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder included with AXIS Media Control. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) The PTZ menu is available if digital PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) is enabled in at least one view area. Each view area has its own PTZ settings. See View Areas, on page 19, for more information. Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific location. From Preset Position Setup, use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom controls to steer the camera view to the required position.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Advanced Controls Panel Shortcut Command Buttons can be configured to provide direct access to commands issued via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface. The buttons will be displayed in the PTZ control panel, which is available on the Live View page by clicking the Ctrl panel button. Enable/Disable controls – Deselect the box options to disable the pan, tilt and zoom controls. Note: Disabling PTZ controls will affect preset positions.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Applications Applications The Applications feature allows you to upload third party applications for use on this device. Listed under Applications > Packages are the applications that have already been installed. Click on the name to view the menu options - Settings, License and About. Settings - This depends on the application. License - Once uploaded some applications need a license to run, and a license code is required for the uploaded application.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Events Events Pre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images. An event that is triggered by a signal, such as a door switch, motion detection, or system event, is called a triggered event, see page 30. A scheduled event runs at pre-programmed times.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Events Triggered Event A triggered event can be activated by: • Input ports • A manual trigger – using the manual trigger button on the Live View page or through the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API) • IR cut filter • Movement in a motion detection window • Audio – when the sound level rises above or falls below the alarm level (configured under Video & Audio > Audio Settings, see page 22). • On boot – for example after power loss • Camera tampering, see page 31.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Events 6. Set the When Activated... parameters, that is, define what the camera should do when the event is active. To upload images, select Save stream and enter the required information. See Save stream, on page 30. 7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list. Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Events Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance. Set up a motion detection include window 1. Go to Events > Motion Detection. 2. Create a new motion detection window: a) Using AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer): Select the radio button Configure Included Windows and click New. Select the new window in the list of windows and enter a descriptive name. b) Using the Java applet: Click Add Window.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Events Examples: • • • • Avoid triggering on small objects by setting the object size level to high. Use several small Motion Detection windows rather than one large window, if triggers on small movements or objects are desired. To reduce the number of triggers if there is a lot of movement during a short period of time, select a high history level. To only detect flashing light, select low sensitivity. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is recommended.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Recording List Recording List The Recording List window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each recording's start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, and indicates if the recording is locked so that it can neither be deleted nor recorded over. To view a recording, select it from the list and click Play. For detailed recording and video information, select an individual recording from the list and click Properties.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default. 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, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): Viewer Operator Administrator Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options To access a network protected by IEEE 802.1X, devices must authenticate themselves. The authentication is performed by a third-party entity called an authentication server, typically a RADIUS server, examples of which are FreeRADIUS and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time: • • • Synchronize with computer time – Sets the time from the clock on your computer. Synchronize with NTP Server – The camera will obtain the time from an NTP server. Set manually – This option allows you to manually set the time and date. Note: If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings. See Basic TCP/IP Settings, below.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options Services Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address – The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address. Notes: • The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 A broadband router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet. This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the “outside”, that is, the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased since most broadband routers are pre-configured to stop attempts to access the private network (LAN) from the public network (Internet).
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The network camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the network camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, and notifications, uploads, alarms, and such need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (such as the Internet). See the online help for more information.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options Traps for SNMP v1/v2 Traps are used by the camera to send messages to a management system for important events or status changes. If Enable traps is selected, enter the email address where the trap message is to be sent as well as the Trap community that should receive the message. There are four types of traps available for AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 has one input and one output port. for connection of external devices. The ports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit. See Unit connectors, on page 45, for information on how to connect external devices.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - System Options Logs & Reports When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. The Access Log is automatically included in the server report. Information The Server Report and Parameter List may prove useful when troubleshooting a problem or when contacting Axis support. • • • • • • System Log - Provides information about system events.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - About Plain Config Plain Config is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from the standard help pages. About Here you can find basic information about your network camera. You can also view third party software licenses.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Unit connectors Unit connectors Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet. Using shielded cables is recommended. Power connector - 2-pin terminal block used for power input. Function Pin number Description GND DC Power 1 2 Ground Power input 8-20 V DC, max 9.6 W 1 2 Audio in (pink) – 3.5 mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from a stereo signal).
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Unit connectors I/O terminal connector - Used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording and alarm notifications. In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin, it provides the interface to: • • 1 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 Event Type.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Unit connectors LED indicators LED Color Indication Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Status Power Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Unlit No network connection. Green Steady green for normal operation. Note: The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation, or to flash only when the camera is accessed.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network cameras. 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 your camera is displayed on the page Setup > Basic Setup or under About.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us resolve your problem expediently by providing a Server Report and a detailed description of the problem. The Server Report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters. The Access Log is also included in the Server Report. Go to Setup > System Options > Support > Support Overview to generate a Server Report.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, possible causes, and remedial action 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 camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Troubleshooting Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer. See also General performance considerations, on page 57. Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also the online help. Check in the AMC Control Panel (H.264 tab) that video processing is set to Decode all frames possible. Lower the image resolution or increase the compression level.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Troubleshooting Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly Changes in luminance Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be triggered mistakenly. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance. No audio Incorrect setup Check the sound card in the PC. Ensure that the mute button is not pressed and the volume settings are correct.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specification Camera • Indoor AXIS P1346: 3 MP/HDTV 1080p, day and night AXIS P1347: 5 MP/HDTV 1080p, day and night • Outdoor AXIS P1346-E: 3 MP/HDTV 1080p, day and night Models Image sensor Lens Day and night functionality Minimum illumination Shutter time Video Progressive scan RGB CMOS 1/3” (effective) AXIS P1346/-E: Varifocal 4 - 10 mm, F1.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Technical Specifications Function/group Item Audio Network Specification Image settings • Compression, color, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, exposure zones, backlight compensation, fine tuning of behavior at low light • Rotation: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° • Mirroring of images • Text and image overlay • Privacy mask Users • 20 simultaneous users • Unlimited number of users using multicast (H.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specification System Integration • Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® from Axis Communications*, AXIS Media Control SDK*, event trigger data in video stream • Quality of Service (QoS) layer 3, DiffServ Model • Embedded Linux operating system *Available at www.axis.com Application Programming Interface • AXIS P1347: API also includes the AXIS Camera Application Platform from Axis Communications available at www.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Technical Specifications Function/group Item Connectors Local storage Specification • RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE • Terminal blocks for power: for 1 alarm input and 1 output • 3.5 mm mic/line in, 3.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - 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 affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms device used in many digital cameras is a large integrated circuit that contains hundreds of thousands of photo-sites (pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or 2/3". ActiveX - A standard that enables software components to interact with one another in a networked environment, regardless of the language(s) used to create them.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms gain of an amplifier. remember than 192.0.34.166. The translation tables for domain names are contained in Domain name servers. Gateway - A gateway is a point in a network that acts as an entry point to another network. In a corporate network for example, a computer server acting as a gateway often also acts as a proxy server and a firewall server.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms storage, an SD card can be inserted into the SD card slot to locally record and store a video stream. Interlacing was developed many years ago for the analog TV world and is still used widely today. It provides good results when viewing motion in standard TV pictures, although there is always some degree of distortion in the image.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms downloaded web pages. If it finds the page, it is returned to the user without forwarding the request to the Internet. If the page is not in the cache, the proxy server, acting as a client on behalf of the user, uses one of its own IP addresses to request the page from another server over the Internet. When the requested page is returned, the proxy server forwards it to the user that originally requested it. standard in Europe.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms Simplex - In Simplex operation, a network cable or communications channel can only send information in one direction. maintained until the data has been successfully exchanged between the communicating applications. Telnet - Telnet is a simple method with which to access another network device, e.g. a computer. The HTTP protocol and the FTP protocols allow you to request specific files from remote computers, but do not allow you logon as a user of that computer.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Glossary of Terms server access statistics. WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) - A wireless security protocol, specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard, which is designed to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a level of security and privacy comparable to that usually expected of a wired LAN. Security is at two different levels; 40-bit and 128-bit encryption. The higher the bit number, the more secure the encryption.
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Index Index Host Name 38 HTTP Server 29 HTTPS 9, 35, 38 A I Action Buttons 11 Active/Inactive 25 Administrator 15 Alarm 31, 46 AMC 8 ARP/Ping 38 Audio 17 Audio input 22 Audio output 22 Audio Settings 22 AXIS Media Control 14, 22 AXIS Media Control toolbar 11 I/O Ports 42 Input 46 IP Address Filtering 35 L Live View 8, 11 Live View Config 24 Local storage 34, 41 Logs & Reports 43 M Manual trigger button 25 Motion Detection 31, 46 B Backlight compensation 19 Backup 42 Bit R
AXIS P1346/-E/AXIS P1347 - Index T TCP Server 29 TCP/IP Settings 37 Time Mode 37 Troubleshooting 48 U Upgrade Server 42 UPnP 38, 41 Users 35 V VAPIX 25, 27 Video Stream 16 View Area 19 W White Balance 19 Wide Dynamic Range 19 65
