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  • Page 1 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Table of Contents Get started ..........

  • Page 3: Get Started

    Get started Find the device on the network To find Axis devices on the network and assign them IP addresses in Windows®, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. Both applications are free and can be downloaded from axis.com/support.

  • Page 4: Webpage Overview

    Secure passwords Important Axis devices send the initially set password in clear text over the network. To protect your device after the first login, set up a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection and then change the password. The device password is the primary protection for your data and services. Axis devices do not impose a password policy as they may be used in various types of installations.
  • Page 5 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Get started Settings tabs...

  • Page 6: Additional Settings

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Additional settings Additional settings Adjust the image This section includes instructions about how to configure your device. If you want to learn more about how certain features function, go to Learn more on page 12.

  • Page 7: Adjust The Camera View (Ptz)

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Additional settings EIS also reduces the file size of the compressed image and lowers the bitrate of the video stream. Note When EIS is turned on the image is cropped slightly, lowering the maximum resolution.

  • Page 8: View And Record Video

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Additional settings Control the camera with VISCA over IP Note Using the IP protocol for PTZ control increases the risk of unauthorized access. It enables UDP on ports 52380 and 52381, which allows anyone on the network to change settings without having to log in to the camera.

  • Page 9: Set Up Rules And Alerts

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Additional settings View a live video stream on a monitor Your camera can transmit a live video stream to a monitor even without a network connection. • Connect an external monitor using the HDMI connector or the SDI connector.

  • Page 10: Audio

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Additional settings Audio Add audio to your recording Turn on audio: 1. Go to Settings > Audio and turn on Allow audio. 2. Go to Input > Type and select your audio source. Edit the stream profile which is used for the recording: 3.

  • Page 11: Cleaning Recommendations

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Cleaning recommendations Cleaning recommendations NOTICE TICE TICE Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene, or acetone. 1. Use a can of compressed air to remove any dust or loose dirt from the device. 2. If necessary, clean the lens with a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

  • Page 12: Learn More

    Capture modes Capture mode defines the maximum resolution and maximum frame rate available in the Axis product. The capture mode also affects light sensitivity. A capture mode with a high maximum frame rate has reduced light sensitivity and vice versa.
  • Page 13 Learn more Note H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. How do Image, Stream, and Stream profile settings relate to each other? The Image tab contains camera settings that affect all video streams from the product.
  • Page 14 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Learn more Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer timescale. This is so you can meet the specified target and provide the best video quality based on your available storage. Bitrate is higher in scenes with a lot of activity, compared to static scenes.

  • Page 15: Applications

    Actual average bitrate Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. To find out more about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to axis.com/applications.
  • Page 16 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Learn more To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/58263#t10001688 How to activate an application licence code on a device Autotracking With autotracking, the camera automatically zooms in on and tracks moving objects, for example a vehicle or a person. You can manually select an object to track, or set up trigger areas and let the camera detect moving objects.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Using firmware from the active track is recommended if you want to access the newest features, or if you use Axis end-to-end system offerings. The LTS tracks are recommended if you use third-party integrations, which are not continuously validated against the latest active track.

  • Page 18: Technical Issues, Clues And Solutions

    3. Go to Settings > System > Maintenance. Follow the instructions on the page. When the upgrade has finished, the product restarts automatically. Technical issues, clues and solutions If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, try the troubleshooting section at axis.com/support. Problems upgrading the firmware Firmware upgrade failure If the firmware upgrade fails, the device reloads the previous firmware.
  • Page 19 Axis device. Check all cabling and reinstall the device. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis device is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...

  • Page 20: Performance Considerations

    Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance. Contact support Contact support at axis.com/support.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview Tally LED (3x) Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N) SD card slot (SDHC) Status LED indicator I/O connector VISCA connector (RS-232) Control button Power connector 3.5 mm, unbalanced audio in 10 3.5 mm, unbalanced audio out...

  • Page 22: Sd Card Slot

    Resetting the product to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 17. • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the status LED flashes green.
  • Page 23 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Specifications Network connector RJ45 Ethernet connector. Audio connector 3.5 mm connector • Audio in – 3.5 mm input for a digital microphone, an analog mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal (left channel is used from a stereo signal).
  • Page 24 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Specifications Digital input - For connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example PIR sensors, door/window contacts, and glass break detectors. Digital output - For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX®...
  • Page 25 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Specifications Function Notes TXD1 VISCA input RXD1 Ground TXD2 VISCA output RXD2 Ground...
  • Page 26 User Manual Ver. M2.2 AXIS V5938 PTZ Network Camera Date: May 2021 © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Part No. T10152369...

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