AXIS P1428–E Network Camera User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P1428-E Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.55 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/UL 60950-1 and IEC/EN/UL 60950-22, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. The product shall be grounded either through a shielded network cable (STP) or other appropriate method. Battery The Axis product uses a 3.0 V BR/CR2032 lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of five years.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Table of Contents Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Table of Contents Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 microSD card slot I/O connector Control button Network connector Status LED indicator Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N) Connectors and Buttons For technical specifications, see page 55. Network Connector RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE). NOTICE TICE NO The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP) or an optical fiber cable.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Hardware Overview SD Card Slot A microSD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For more information, see Technical Specifications on page 55. NOTICE TICE NO To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. To unmount, go to Setup > System Options > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount. Control Button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 50.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Accessing the Product Accessing 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 55. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Accessing the Product The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings. See Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 50. To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the dialog. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, follow these steps: 1. Click Use HTTPS.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Accessing 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 product’s heater is controlled by the ambient temperature and is turned on and off automatically. If required, the heater can be activated manually by clicking the Heater button. To show the button, go to Setup > Live View Config.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Accessing the Product Note These controls are available if digital PTZ is enabled in the selected view area, see View Area on page 19. 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.
AXIS P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E Network Camera Media Streams Note • = IP addess • The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later. • QuickTime adds 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 P1428–E Network Camera Setting Up the Product Setting 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 .
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 16. • Stream profiles. See page 17. • Camera settings. See page 18. • View areas. See page 19. • Overlay image. See page 20. • Privacy mask. See page 22. • Focus and zoom. See page 22. Video Stream You can define the following video stream settings from Video > Video Stream: • Image. See page 16. • H.264. See page 17. • MJPEG. See page 17.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video • Overlay settings. See Overlay on page 20. 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.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video Camera Settings The Video > Camera Settings page provides access to advanced image settings for the Axis product. Image Appearance Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation. The value 0 gives a black and white image. The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image. Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video Shutter is related to the amount of time the shutter is opened and is measured in seconds (s). A slow shutter speed allows more light to reach the sensor and can help produce a brighter image in low light situations. On the other hand, a slow shutter speed can cause moving objects to appear blurry. Gain, measured in decibel (dB), is the amount of amplification applied to the image.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video To remove a view area, select the view area and click Remove. 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. Overlay Overlays are used to provide extra information, for example for forensic video analysis or during product installation and configuration. Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. An overlay text can display the current date and time, or a text string.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video - 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. - To scale the image automatically, select Scale with resolution. The image will be scaled down to fit the resolution used by the Axis product. 5. Click Save. To select the image to use as overlay: 1. Go to Video > Overlay Image. 2.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Video 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. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed using the VAPIX® application programming interface (API). The Privacy Mask List (Video > Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and indicates if they are enabled.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Live View Config Live View Config 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 17. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 23. • Viewer Settings. See page 23. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 9 . • User Defined Links. See page 24. • Output Buttons. See page 24.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Live View Config • 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 12.
AXIS P1428–E 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 predefined view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific location. Preset positions can be accessed in several ways: • By selecting the preset from the Source drop-down list in the Live View Page.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) For more information see the online help . 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 in the Live View page through the Ctrl panel button, see page 10. Deselect the options under Enable/Disable controls to disable the pan, tilt, zoom and focus controls.
AXIS P1428–E 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.
AXIS P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E Network Camera Events Events The Axis product can be configured to perform actions when different events occur, for example, start a recording when motion is detected. The set of conditions that defines how and when the action is triggered is called an Action Rule. Available action rule triggers and conditions include: • Applications – Use installed applications to trigger the rule. See Applications on page 30.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Events • - System Ready – Trigger the rule when the product has been started and all services are running. This can for example be used to send a notification when the product restarts. - Recurrence – Trigger the rule periodically. See Recurrences on page 35. This can for example be used to upload an image every 5 minutes. - Use Schedule – Trigger the rule according to the selected schedule. See Schedules on page 35.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Events 9. Optionally, select the Fallback action option to, for example, send an email notification if the recording does not start. See Fallback Action on page 34. To use more than one trigger for the action rule, select Additional conditions and click Add to add additional triggers. When using additional conditions, all conditions must be met to trigger the action. To prevent an action from being triggered repeatedly, a Wait at least time can be set.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Events 3. Select a recipient Type. 4. Enter the information needed for the recipient type. 5. Click Test to test the connection to the recipient. 6. Click OK. Setting Up an Email Recipient Email recipients can be configured by selecting one of the listed email providers, or by specifying the SMTP server, port and authentication used by, for example, a corporate email server.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Events 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. To modify or remove recurrences, select the recurrence in the Recurrences List and click Modify or Remove.
AXIS P1428–E 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 37. • To set up action rules, see page 33. • To access recordings, see Recording List on page 37. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 46. Recording List Recorded videos are listed on the Recordings > List page.
AXIS P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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, enter https:// or http:// in the address field in a browser. The HTTPS port can be changed on the System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced page.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options 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. Create a self-signed certificate as described above. 2. Go to Setup > System Options > Security > Certificates. 3. Click Create certificate signing request and provide the requested information. 4.
AXIS P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 Installation and Management Software CD or the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.
AXIS P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 the port number in the field.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options 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. Check Enable traps and enter the IP address where the trap message should be sent and the Trap community that should receive the message.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options • ext4 — recommended due to its resilience against data loss if the card is ejected or if there is abrupt power loss. To access data stored on the card from the Windows operating system, a third-party ext4 driver or application is required. • vFAT — supported by most operating systems for personal computers. If required, the SD card can be manually formatted to the desired file system. To format the SD card: 1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot. 2.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options Ports & Devices I/O Ports The Axis product provides one input port and one output port for connection of external devices. For information about how to connect external devices, see Connectors on page 57. The I/O ports are configured under System Options > Ports & Devices > I/O Ports. The ports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options System Overview To get an overview of the Axis product’s status and settings, go to System Options > Support > System Overview. Information that can be found here includes firmware version, IP address, network and security settings, event settings, image settings and recent log items. Many of the captions are links to the proper Setup page.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera System Options Plain Config Plain Config is for advanced users with experience of Axis product configuration. Most parameters can be set and modified from this page. To open Plain Config, go to System Options > Advanced > Plain Config. Axis Support does not provide assistance. Reset to Factory Default Settings Important Reset to factory default should be used with caution.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking 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 P1428–E 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 P1428–E 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 12.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Troubleshooting Storage and disk management problems Storage disruption A storage disruption alarm is sent if a storage device is unavailable, removed, full, locked or if other read or write problems occur. To identify the source of the problem, check the System Log under System Options > Support > Logs & Reports. Depending on the problem, it might be necessary to re-mount the storage device. For information on how to set up a storage disruption alarm, see Events on page 32.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Camera Models AXIS P1428–E Image sensor 1/2.5” progressive scan CMOS Lens f=3.3-9.8 mm F1.6 Autofocus Automatic day and night functionality Horizontal angle of view: 35° - 109° Vertical angle of view: 20° - 68° Diagonal angle of view: 33° - 118° Minimum illumination Color: 1.4 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 B/W: 0.3 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 Shutter time 1/32500 s to 2 s Video compression H.
AXIS P1428–E 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 from Axis Communications; specifications available at www.axis.com AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS) with One-Click Camera Connection ONVIF Profile S, specifications available at www.onvif.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Video management software AXIS Camera Companion (software included on CD) — Basic surveillance for small businesses, where video is recorded to edge storage. AXIS Camera Station (sold separately) — Fully featured surveillance for medium-sized installations, where video is recorded on a system server. For more information and software applications from partners, see www.axis.
AXIS P1428–E Network Camera Technical Specifications 1 12 V max 15 mA 2 3 4 SD Card Slot Supports microSD cards with up to 64 GB of storage. For best recording performance, use a microSDHC or microSDXC card with speed class 10. 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.
User Manual AXIS P1428–E Network Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2014 Ver. M1.6 Date: August 2014 Part No.
