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AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual[...]

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide 2 About this Document This manual is intended for administra tors and users of the AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera, an d is applicable for software release 4.45. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 225FD on your network. Previous expe rience of networking will [...]

AXIS 225FD - Table of Contents 3 Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

AXIS 225FD - Table of Contents 4 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

AXIS 225FD - Product Features 5 Product Features The AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Ca mera is a high-performance camera for professional surveillance and remote monitoring. Its discreet, vand al-resistant and outdoor -proof design provides maximum protection at harsh environmental conditions. The built-in heater and fan protect against low temperat[...]

AXIS 225FD - Product Features 6 Power connector block - for connection of a power supply. See Power connections , on page 36. I/O terminal con nector - The I/O terminal connector provides the ph ysical interfac e to one solid state rela y output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. For more information, see Unit Connectors , on page 35 . Networ[...]

AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera 7 Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 225FD In stallation Guide to install the camera. The camera can be accessed with most standard operating systems and br owsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer with Windows, and Mozilla with other operating systems. See also the Technical Speci[...]

AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera 8 Setting the Focus/Zoom To focus the AXIS 225FD, follow the instructions below. 1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus adjustment page. 2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled and click Save . 3. Loosen the zoom puller on the lens by turning it anti-clockwise. A djust the zoom setting as re[...]

AXIS 225FD - Accessing the Camera 9 The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has be en customize d, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. The Video Format drop-down list allows th e video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed. The Output butt ons , Pulse and Active/Inactive below, control t[...]

AXIS 225FD - Video Streams 10 Video Streams The AXIS 225FD provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the pr operties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 225FD provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 vi deo streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and cl[...]

AXIS 225FD - Video Streams 11 MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protoco l that allows programs to ma nage the real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or [...]

AXIS 225FD - Video Streams 12 Other methods of accessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 225FD can also be accessed in the following ways: • If supported by the client, the AXIS 225FD can use Motion JPEG server push to di splay video. This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as an d when require d, f[...]

AXIS 225FD - Setup Tools 13 Setup Tools The AXIS 225FD is configured from the setup tools, whic h are available from the link in the web interface. The setup tools can be used by: • adm inistrators , who have unrestricted acce ss to all the Setup tools • operators , who have access to the Video & Image, Live View Config and Event Configurat[...]

AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 14 Video and Image Settings The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS 225FD. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online he lp. Image Settings Image Appearance Adjust these settings to optimi[...]

AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 15 Overlay / Mask Settings Overlay / Mask Type When using an image ove rlay, select from the following options the type to use: • Uploaded image as overlay - usually used to prov ide extra information in the video image. • Uploaded image as privacy mask - conceals part of the video image. • Configurable a[...]

AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 16 Advanced Settings These web pages include different setti ngs for fine-tuning the video image. Camera Settings To compensate for the lighting conditions , the Color level , the Brightness , the Sharpness , the Contrast , and the exposure control , the exposure area and the IR cut filter can all be adjusted. [...]

AXIS 225FD - Video and Image Settings 17 MPEG-4 Settings These are the tools for adjust ing the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate. The MPEG-4 standard provides many di fferent coding tools for various app lications in different situations. Since most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tool s, one usually defines and uses su[...]

AXIS 225FD - Live View Config 18 Live View Config These are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Us e custom settings - modify the default Live View page with your own colors, images etc. Click the Config - ure button to open the Custom [...]

AXIS 225FD - Live View Config 19 Own home page From Live View Layout, select the radio button Use custom settings and click Configure . Check the box Use own home page at the bottom of this dialog, To use a previously uploaded web page (see above) as the default home page, select the page from the drop-down list and click OK. User-defined Links Ent[...]

AXIS 225FD - Live View Config 20 When using any other browser than Internet Explorer, select the appropr iate radio button to define your preferred method of viewing images. The available options are similar to Internet Explorer except for Server Push. With this method, the camera ma intains and controls an open HTTP connection to the browser and s[...]

AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 21 Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event type is when the camera uploads image s when an alarm occurs[...]

AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 22 Triggered Event A Triggered event can be activated by e.g: • a switch (e.g. a push button) co nnected to the camera’s input port • detected movement in a configured motion detection window • a manually activated action, e.g. from an action button in the web interface • on restart (reboot) after e.g. pow[...]

AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 23 Configuration example: 1. Click A dd sche duled... on the Event Types page. 2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. “Scheduled email upload.” 3. Set the priority (High, Normal or Low). 4. Set the A ctivation Time parameters (24h clock) when the event will be active, e.g. start on Sundays at 13.00 with[...]

AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 24 Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. • Include d windows target specific are a s within the whole video image • Ex cluded windows define areas within an Include win[...]

AXIS 225FD - Event Configuration 25 7. Click Save . Please see the online he lp for descri ptions of each available option. Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects in the image by selecting a high object size level. • To trigger motion detection as long as ther e is activity in the area, select a high h istory level. • To only detect fl[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 26 System Options Security - Users User access control is ena bled by default. An administra tor can se t up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymou s viewer login, which mean s that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: Users - the u ser list disp[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 27 A signed certificate can be obtained from an issuing Certificate Auth ority by clicking the Create Certificate Request button. When the signed certificate is re turned, click the Install signed certifica te button to import the certificate. The properties of any cert ificate request currently resident in the camera or[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 28 CA servers In cryptography, a Certification Authorit y (CA) is an entity that provides signed digital certificates for use by other parties, and thus ac ts a trusted third party. There are many commercial CA’s that charge for their services. Institutions and governments may have their own CA, and there are free CA?[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 29 Options for notification of IP address change - If the IP Address for the came ra is changed automatically, e.g. by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings... and en ter the required information. AXIS Internet Dynamic DN S Service - Th e AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Serv ice can provide your Axi[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 30 HTTP The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple port mapping. HTTPS The default HTTPS port number (443) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. HTTPS is used to provide encrypted web browsing. NAT Traversal Use NAT traversal [...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 31 Network - QoS (Quality of Service) Quality of Service (QoS) provides the mean s to guarantee a certain level of a sp ecified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latenc y, no packet losses, etc. The main benefits of a QoS-awar e network can be s[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 32 Network - Bonjour The AXIS 225FD includes support for Bonjour. When enable d, the camera is automati cally detected by operating systems and clients that support Bonjour. Ports & Devices I/O Ports The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 225FD ca n be connected to various ex ternal devices, e.g. door sensor[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 33 Support Support Overview The Support Overview page provides valuable information on trou bleshooting and contact information, should you require technic al assistance. System Overview The System Overview page provides an overview of the current ne twork, security, event and camera settings. Logs & Reports When con[...]

AXIS 225FD - System Options 34 Resetting to the 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 32 ) or use the Cont rol button (see the illustration on page 5 ) as described below: Using the Control Button To reset the ca[...]

AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors 35 Unit Connectors This section describes the following: The I/O terminal block •L E D i n d i c a t o r s • P ower connec tion I/O Terminal Block The 7-pin I/O terminal connecto r provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two digital inputs, RS-485/422 and GND. The terminal connector is used in applicat[...]

AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors 36 I/O terminal connector schematic diagram Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 225FD ter minal connector - showin g possible applications. LED indicators: Power connections Power can be supplied to the ca mera by the following methods: • PoE (Power over Ethernet) via the netw ork cable. This will automatically be d[...]

AXIS 225FD - Unit Connectors 37 The AC supply is 10-24V. Connect the AC poles to the AC pins. Schematic Diagram - Power Termi nal Block and Power Connectors Power connector block pin assignment table. Pin Function GND Ground/DC- AC/DC+ AC and DC+, power input for mains power to unit AC AC power input for mains power to unit AC AC DC+ GND 3 2 o o Mo[...]

AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting 38 Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AX IS 225FD. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the curren tly installed firmwa re version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular probl em. The [...]

AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting 39 5. Reinstall the AXIS 225FD. 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 provid ing the server report, the log file and a brief descri[...]

AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting 40 Video/Image problems - general No images in browser ( Internet Explorer only ) To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) co mponent is installed on your workstation. Installation of addi tional Activ[...]

AXIS 225FD - Troubleshooting 41 For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the sup port pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later) can sometimes freeze on a slow c om- puter. Lower the image resolution. Problems uploading files Limited s pace. There is only limited space avai lable f[...]

AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications 42 Technical Specifications Item Specification Model AXIS 225FD: Standard len s AXIS 225FD 22 mm: Tele lens Image s ensor 1/4” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD Lens AXIS 225FD: F1.4 varifocal 2.8 – 5.8 mm, DC-iris AXIS 225FD 22 mm: F1.5 varifocal 9-22 mm, DC-iris Focus range 0.3m to infinity Day & ni[...]

AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications 43 Installa tion, ma nagement and mainten ance AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration Configuration of backup and restore Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, fi rmware available at www.axis.com Video access from Web browser Camera live view, Video recording to file (ASF), Sequence tour fo[...]

AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications 44 General performance considerations When setting up your system, it is important to cons ider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some fa ctors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) re quired, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the CPU [...]

AXIS 225FD - Technical Specifications 45 Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 The following table shows typical fr ame rates in frames/second (fps) fo r Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 225FD. Note that these values are guidelin es only - actual values may vary. Motion JPEG settings: • Viewing in AMC • Compression level = 30% [...]

46 AXIS 225FD - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a brow ser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required. AMC - A XIS Media Control. The control required for viewing video images in Internet Explorer. Installs automatically on first use. API - A pplication Programmin[...]

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AXIS 225FD - Index 48 Index A Access from a browser 7 Accessing the video stream 12 Action 21 Action buttons 19 Administrators 13 Advanced camera settings 16 Advanced Simple profile 10 Alarm 24, 35 AMC Viewer Toolbar 9 ARP/Ping 28 AXIS Media Control (AMC) 7, 11 B Backup 32 Bandwidth 10, 45 bandwidth 10 Bit rate 10 Bonjour 32 Buffers 22 C Camera Tam[...]

AXIS 225FD - Index 49 R Recovery 38 Referrals 26 Restart 32 Restore 32 RTP 11 RTSP 11 S Scheduled event 21, 22 Security 26 Security/Users 26 Sequence mode 9, 20 Serial number 5, 38 Server time 28 Services 28 Setup 13 Simple profile 10 Snapshot button 9 Streaming MPEG-4 11 Support 33 System options 26 T TCP Server 21 TCP/IP Settings 28, 29 Time mode[...]