USER’S MANUAL AXIS P33 Series AXIS P3343 Network Camera AXIS P3343-V Network Camera AXIS P3343-VE Network Camera AXIS P3344 Network Camera AXIS P3344-V Network Camera AXIS P3344-VE Network Camera
AXIS P3343-VE User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P33 Series, and is applicable for firmware release 5.05 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera 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.
AXIS P33 Series - Table of contents Contents AXIS P33 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P33 Series AXIS P33 Series This manual is relevant to the following network cameras: AXIS P3343 Network Camera Series • • • AXIS P3343 Network Camera AXIS P3343-V Network Camera AXIS P3343-VE Network Camera AXIS P3344 Network Camera Series • AXIS P3344 Network Camera • AXIS P3344-V Network Camera • AXIS P3344-VE Network Camera The information in this manual applies to all these camera types except where otherwise stated.
AXIS P33 Series Key features • • • • • • • • Superior image quality These cameras offer superior image quality with progressive scan, providing crisp and clear images of both illuminated and dark areas. Easy installation These network cameras are easy to install. They also come with Power over Ethernet that supplies power to the camera via the network, eliminating the need for power cables, and reducing installation costs. Multiple H.264, and Motion JPEG streams Multiple H.
AXIS P33 Series Hardware overview mounting bracket unit casing SD memory card slot camera unit holes for cables routed through the wall weather shield (AXIS P3343-VE AXIS P3344-VE) serial no. holes for cables routed along the wall dome cover Camera unit audio out control button LED connectors network connector audio in LED indicators LED Color Indication Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network.
AXIS P33 Series - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera To install this AXIS product, refer to the installation guide supplied with your product. The network camera can be used with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications for AXIS P3343 Series, on page 42.
AXIS P33 Series - Accessing the Camera Setting the root password 1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the Configure Root Password dialog appears. Note: Before you enter your password at this point, you can secure configuration of the root password via HTTPS by creating a self-signed certificate. To do so, click the Create self-signed certificate... button in the Create Certificate window. To create an HTTPS connection, click this button.
AXIS P33 Series - Adjusting the Lens Adjusting the Lens Open the Live View page in the web interface and make the following adjustments to the camera: 1. Loosen the locking screw and tilt adjustment screws. 2. Turn the lens (with the lens holder) to the desired position. 3. Once satisfied, tighten the locking screw and tilt adjustment screws to secure the camera’s position. 4.
AXIS P33 Series - The Live View page The Live View page How you customize the Live View page determines which buttons are visible. Not all the buttons described below will show up unless configured to do so. General controls The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream profile in the Live View page. Stream profiles are configured under Video > Stream Profiles. The Action buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page.
AXIS P33 Series - Video Streams Video 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, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page. How to stream H.
AXIS P33 Series - Video Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft 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 the AMC user manual included in the tool for more information. The AMC control panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Video & Audio This section describes how to configure the camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all settings; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Basic Setup, Video and Events. You can configure the camera by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click access the online help that explains the configuration menus in the web interface.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Audio Enable Audio Check the Enable audio box option to enable the audio functionality. Note: Audio support must be also enabled under System Options > Security The settings defined under Audio Settings are displayed under Current Audio Settings. H.264 GOV Settings The GOV structure describes the composition of the video stream; setting the GOV-length to a higher value saves considerably on bandwidth but may have an adverse effect on image quality.
AXIS P33 Series - 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 use and purpose. The profiles can be accessed from the Live View page. • • • • • • To add a new stream profile, click Add... in the Stream Profile List page. The Stream Profile Settings dialog appears.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Wide Dynamic Range Wide dynamic range improves the exposure when there is a considerable contrast between light and dark areas in an image. Note: Wide dynamic range is only possible when the Exposure control setting is set to Automatic. Exposure Settings Configure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requirements in relation to lighting, frame rate and bandwidth considerations.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Click View... to view the overlay image in the video stream. Once satisfied, click Save. Privacy Mask Privacy masks are up to three configurable areas of solid color that allow concealment of parts of the image that are not to be viewed. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API). The Privacy Mask List shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Network Camera and indicates if they are enabled.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Basic Use the Zoom slide bar to zoom in on a desired area to focus. Changing the zoom will move the focus, which must be adjusted after changing the zoom. If further adjustments are required go to the Advanced tab. Advanced These tools help to achieve the optimal focus position. The Advanced focus tab can also be used to adjust the zoom.
AXIS P33 Series - Video & Audio Audio Input Source - Select Microphone for an external microphone or Line for a Line in device, e.g. an audio mixer for multiple microphones, or a microphone with a built-in amplifier. Enable microphone power - Microphone power should only be used with electric microphones that have no battery and when using the internal microphone. This setting should not be enabled when using a dynamic or battery powered microphone. Input gain - Volume control of the audio input.
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AXIS P33 Series - Live View Config Live View Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile to use for the Live View page. Standard stream profiles are listed as well as the ones created under Video > Stream Profiles. See the online help files on this page for more information Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for your browser.
AXIS P33 Series - Live View Config User Defined Links User defined links can be CGI links or web links. Once configured, the link(s) appear in the Live View page. To set up a web link, select the Use as: web link radio button, enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the provided field. Click Save and the link appears in the Live View page. User defined CGI links can be used to issue VAPIX API requests.
AXIS P33 Series - PTZ Configuration PTZ Configuration In the Pan Tilt Zoom Settings page, you can enable digital PTZ and create the PTZ preset positions. Check the Enable digital PTZ box and click Save to enable digital pan/tilt/zoom and PTZ controls in Live View. Max zoom - Set the maximum possible zoom rate in Live View. Note that by increasing the maximum zoom rate you will be decreasing the maximum possible resolution in the Live View Image.
AXIS P33 Series - Events Events Pre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Type can trigger specific 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 25. A scheduled event is one that runs at pre-programmed times.
AXIS P33 Series - Events Triggered Event A triggered event could be activated by: • • • • • • • • • a manually activated action, such as from an action button in the web interface detected movement in a configured motion detection window on restart (reboot), after power loss camera tampering input ports IR cut filter audio full disk fan malfunction How to set up a triggered event The following example describes how to set up the camera to upload images when the main door is opened. Click Add triggered...
AXIS P33 Series - Events Scheduled Event A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Configuration example: Click Add scheduled... on the Event Types page. The Scheduled Event Type Setup dialog appears. Enter a descriptive Name for the event, such as Scheduled e-mail upload. Set the Priority (High, Normal or Low).
AXIS P33 Series - Recording List Configuring Motion Detection 1. Click Motion Detection in the Events menu. 2. Click the New button against Windows Name. 3. Select the Configure Included Windows or the Configure Excluded Windows option to define an Include or Exclude window, and enter a descriptive name in the field below. 4. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag to the desired position) of the active window. 5.
AXIS P33 Series - 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: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): Viewer Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options 802.1X IEEE 802.1X is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection, or, if authentication fails, preventing access on that port. 802.1X is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). In a 802.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options Network Basic TCP/IP Settings Your Axis network camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the network cameras receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration - DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - Automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options Notes: • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the broadband router. • The broadband router has many different names: “NAT router”, “Network router“, Internet Gateway”, “Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same. Enable/Disable - when enabled, the network cameras attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options QoS Settings - For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options RTP RTP/ H.264 - These settings are the port range, IP address, port number (video), and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help . Bonjour The network cameras include support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options Ports & Devices This page allows configuration of the input and output ports supported by this device. Ports can be given descriptive names, and their Normal state can be configured. For more information please see the online help . LED For a listing of all LED behavior, see page 6, or the online help . Maintenance • Restart - the camera is restarted without changing any settings.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options • • • support. Parameter List - Shows the unit's parameters and their current settings. Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing video. It is also used for system analysis and troubleshooting. Crash Report - Generates an archive with debug information for all running applications. This will typically take several minutes to generate. Technical support may ask for this information if you report a problem.
AXIS P33 Series - System Options Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 35) or use the Control button on the side of the camera (see page 6) as described below: Using the Control Button To reset the camera to the factory default settings using the Control Button: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disconnect the power cable or if using PoE, disconnect the network cable.
AXIS P33 Series - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the 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 P33 Series - Troubleshooting If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems by providing the server report, the log file and a detailed description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support > Support Overview.
AXIS P33 Series - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action Problems setting the IP address Try installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power is applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See Installation Guide. The camera is located on a different If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are subnet located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address.
AXIS P33 Series - Troubleshooting Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color. In the case of blurred text overlays, or other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering from the H.264 tab in the AMC control panel applet. Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site. Color saturation is different in H.264 Modify the settings for your graphics adapter.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3343 Series Technical Specifications for AXIS P3343 Series Function/group Item Specification Camera Models • AXIS P3343 - Tamper-resistant casing • AXIS P3343-V - Vandal-resistant casing • AXIS P3343-VE - Vandal-resistant outdoor casing Image sensor Lens ¼” CMOS WXGA HD image sensor • Varifocal 2.5 - 6 mm, F1.2, DC-iris • Horizontal angle of view: 34° - 72° • Vertical angle of view: 24° - 54° • Diagonal angle of view: 40° - 88° • Varifocal 3.3 - 12 mm, F1.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3343 Series Function/group Item Network Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X network access control, digest authentication, user access log Supported protocols IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3(MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SOCKS.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3343 Series Function/group Item Specification General Casing • AXIS P3343: Tamper-resistant casing with polycarbonate base and polycarbonate transparent cover • AXIS P3343-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing with metal base and rugged polycarbonate transparent cover Tamper-proof mounting on wall, hard or drop ceiling • AXIS P3343-VE: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant outdoor casing with metal base and rugged polycarbonate transparent cover Processors, mem
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3344 Series Technical Specifications for AXIS P3344 Series Function/group Item Specification Camera Models • AXIS P3344 - Tamper-resistant casing • AXIS P3344-V - Vandal-resistant casing • AXIS P3344-VE - Vandal-resistant outdoor casing Image sensor Lens ¼” CMOS WXGA HD image sensor • Varifocal 2.5 - 6 mm, F1.4, DC-iris • Horizontal angle of view: 40° - 87° • Vertical angle of view: 24° - 54° • Diagonal angle of view: 46° - 102° • Varifocal 3.3 - 12 mm, F1.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3344 Series Function/group Item Network Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, IEEE 802.1X network access control, digest authentication, user access log Supported protocols IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3(MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SOCKS.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3344 Series Function/group Item Specification General Casing • AXIS P3344: Tamper-resistant casing • AXIS P3344-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing • AXIS P3344-VE: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant IP66-rated outdoor casing Processors, memory • ARTPEC-3, 128 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash • Battery backed-up real-time clock Power • AXIS P3344 and AXIS P3344-V: Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Class 2 • AXIS P3344-VE: Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.
Technical Specifications for AXIS P3344 Series 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.
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.
Glossary of Terms names are contained in Domain name servers. given packet. Domain Server - Domains can also be used by organizations who wish to centralize the management of their (Windows) computers. Each user within a domain has an account that usually allows them to log in to and use any computer in the domain, although restrictions may also apply. The domain server is the server that authenticates the users on the network.
Glossary of Terms The Internet Protocol ensures that the data packets all arrive at the intended address. As IP is a connectionless protocol, which means that there is no established connection between the communication end-points, packets can be sent via different routes and do not need to arrive at the destination in the correct order. but lacks the electronics to pick up regular television signals. Motion JPEG - Motion JPEG is a simple compression/decompression technique for networked video.
Glossary of Terms Network). This kind of interconnection is known as a virtual private network (VPN). protocol for the transport of real-time data, e.g. audio and video. It can be used for media-on-demand as well as interactive services such as Internet telephony. Pre/post alarm images - The images from immediately before and after an alarm. These images are stored in a buffer for later retrieval.
Glossary of Terms is commonly used over HTTP to form HTTPS, as used e.g. on the Internet for electronic financial transactions. SSL uses public key certificates to verify the identity of the server. "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devices with the correct "key" will be able to work within the VPN. The VPN network can be within a company LAN (Local Area Network), but different sites can also be connected over the Internet in a secure way.
Index Index Q QoS (Quality of Service) 32 QuickTime 12, 21 A Action Buttons 10, 21 Administrator 13 Alarm 26 AMC 7, 12 ARP/Ping 30 Axis Media Control 12 R Recovery 38 S Scheduled Event 26 Security 28 Server Time 29 SNMP 33 Support 35 System Options 28 B Backup 36 Bonjour 7, 34 Buffer Size 25 Buffers 25 T TCP Server 24 TCP/IP Settings 30 Time Mode 29 Troubleshooting 38 C Camera tampering 26 Control Button 37 D Date & Time 29 Default Viewer 21 DNS Configuration 31 DNS Server 31 Domain Name 31 U Upgrad
