Axis 216FD User Manual

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AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V
Fixed Dome
Network Camera
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  • Page 1 AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V Fixed Dome Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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. See also the product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface. Safety Notices Used In This Manual Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product.
  • Page 3 Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V uses a 3.0V 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 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Media Control ........
  • Page 5 Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V ........57...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    The AXIS 216MFD/MFD-V has 1.3 megapixel resolution allowing the same image to be viewed in greater detail, or a larger scene to be viewed at a maintained resolution. AXIS 216MFD/MFD-V gives more than 3 times better resolution compared to a high-resolution analog camera.
  • Page 7: Key Features

    Key features • Discreet and compact design, effective against tampering/vandalization • Megapixel resolution in AXIS 216MFD/MFD-V. More than 3 times better resolu- tion compared to a high-resolution analog camera. • Superior image quality with progressive scan and 30 frames per second in VGA •...
  • Page 8: Overview

    Supporting NWAY, the camera detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). Supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet), the camera can be powered directly from the network cabling. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Product overview Dome casing Microphone I/O terminal...
  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    Serial Number Label - The serial number may be required during installation. Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the Factory Default Settings, on page 46.
  • Page 10: Accessing The Camera

    Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Mozilla with other operating systems. Notes: • To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and allow the AXIS Media Control (AMC) to be installed on your workstation. •...
  • Page 11: Setting The Password

    4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 46. 5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Image

    Note: Due to the dome’s refraction, the image might appear slightly out of focus once the dome has been placed. To compensate, focus on an object slightly closer than the intended area. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Accessing the Camera Focus puller...
  • Page 13: The Live View Page

    This button is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available. The AMC viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. It displays the following buttons: The Play/Stop button starts and stops the live video stream.
  • Page 14 AMC audio controls There are audio controls for controlling the client computer’s speaker output. These controls are only available when audio is enabled, see AXIS Media Control, on page 18 and Audio, on page 23. Click the Speaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for the speaker and microphone, respectively.
  • Page 15: Video Streams

    The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.
  • Page 16: Mpeg-4 Clients

    • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Notes: • The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V supports QuickTime 6.5.1 (or later) and Real Player 10.5 (or later) • QuickTime adds latency to the video and audio stream (up to 3 seconds) • It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4 stream using the paths above, although this is not guaranteed by Axis •...
  • Page 17 The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.
  • Page 18: Configuration

    2. The Live View page is now displayed. Click Setup to display the Setup tools. AXIS Media Control The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed automatically the first time the camera is accessed from Microsoft Internet Explorer. The AMC control panel can be opened by right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page.
  • Page 19: Video & Image Settings

    AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Configuration Video & Image settings Image Appearance Use these settings to change the image as required. The image can be rotated, the image resolution and compression can be adjusted, and the white balance can be changed. Resolution includes wide screen 16:9, partial which stands for partial scan where an image...
  • Page 20 Configurable areas as privacy mask are configurable areas of solid color that can be used to block out certain parts of the video image. Note: When setting privacy masks in AXIS 216MFD/MFD-V make sure the camera is set for full resolution to ensure full coverage of sensitive area. Advanced - Camera Settings This page contains settings for fine-tuning the video image.
  • Page 21 AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Configuration Exposure priority defines the balance between image quality and the frame rate. Higher image quality may reduce frame rate and increase motion blur. A prioritized frame rate may instead increase image noise. By increasing the Max exposure time the quality of the image will increase, but the frame rate will decrease.
  • Page 22 AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Configuration As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality will be affected negatively. To go some of the way towards compensating for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality whenever the bit rate would normally need to be increased.
  • Page 23: Audio

    The speaker connected to the audio output must have a built-in amplifier, e.g. PC speakers. Client PC An example using AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V cameras to transmit audio and video across the network. Audio Settings This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V, e.g.
  • Page 24: Audio Input

    When finished speaking, release the button and you will receive audio from the other end of the connection. Note that the push-to-talk button is configured from AMC, see AXIS Media Control, on page 18. It is also possible to configure the push-to-talk button so that it toggles between speaking and listening modes.
  • Page 25: Audio Output

    Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality (Bit rate). The settings affect the available bandwidth and the required audio quality. The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V can be set to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above, falls below or passes the set value. The Alarm level is set between 0-100%.
  • Page 26: Live View Config

    The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the Axis look, with your own colors, images etc. Click the Configure button and see Customizing the default page, on page 27.
  • Page 27 If the setup link is hidden, setup can be reached at this url: http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml. Own Home Page To use a previously uploaded web page as the default page, check the box, select the page from the drop-down list and click OK. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Live View Config...
  • Page 28: Action Buttons

    Select the default video format to use on the Live View page. Checking the box for Show video format selection displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to temporarily change the format. When using MPEG-4 as the video format, the default viewer is AXIS Media Control with Internet Explorer. Note: It is also possible to view Motion JPEG when MPEG-4 is chosen as default and vice versa.
  • Page 29: Html Examples

    AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Live View Config Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display e.g. the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser. AMC Settings The administrator can disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder included with AMC.
  • Page 30: Event Configuration

    When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the connection test takes approximately 10 seconds). AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Event Configuration E.g. on a signal from an external device, such as a door switch or a motion sensor.
  • Page 31: Configuring Event Types

    Up to 10 event types can be configured in the camera, and up to 3 of these can be configured to upload images. Files names can be formatted according to specific requirements. See File Naming & Date/Time Formats online help. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Event Configuration for descriptions of each available option.
  • Page 32 5. Set the When Activated... parameters, i.e. set what the camera will do at the specified time, e.g. send uploaded images to an e-mail address. 6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list. Please see the online help AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Event Configuration for descriptions of each available option.
  • Page 33: Motion Detection

    Activity window (the active window has a red frame). 6. Click Save. To exclude parts of the Include window, click the Configure Excluded Windows button and position the Exclude window as required, within the Include window. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Event Configuration...
  • Page 34: Port Status

    If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the but- ton is not pushed, the state is inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Event Configuration for descriptions of each available option.
  • Page 35: System Options

    1 viewer. IP Address Filtering Enable IP Address Filtering to allow or deny access to the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V. Once enabled, the IP addresses in the list will be allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop-down list Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.
  • Page 36: 802.1X - Network Admission Control

    Clients and servers in an 802.1x network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority. These are then validated by a third-party entity, such as a RADIUS server, examples of which are Free Radius and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service.
  • Page 37 The AXIS network video device presents its certificate to the network switch, which in turn forwards this to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate and responds to the switch, and sends its own certificate to the client for validation. The switch then allows or denies network access accordingly, on a preconfigured port.
  • Page 38: Date & Time

    Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V 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.
  • Page 39: Network - Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the camera when the IP address changes. • Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.
  • Page 40 Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following: Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g.
  • Page 41 • When the port is selected automatically it will be displayed in this field. This can be changed by entering a new port number and clicking Save. The FTP server running in the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V enables the upload of e.g. new firmware, user applications, etc. Check the box to enable the service.
  • Page 42: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to e.g.
  • Page 43: Socks

    Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hex form, but saved values are always shown in decimal. For more information on Quality of Service, please see the Axis support web at www.axis.com/techsup SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server.
  • Page 44: Bonjour

    Bonjour The AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this. RTP / MPEG-4 These settings are the port range, IP address, port number (video and audio), and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast MPEG-4 format.
  • Page 45: Support

    Image settings and Recent log items. Many of the captions are also links to the proper Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the cameras settings. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query.
  • Page 46: Advanced

    For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer Plain Config - this function 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.
  • Page 47: The I/O Terminal Connector

    AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - The I/O Terminal Connector The I/O Terminal Connector Pinout and Interface The 4-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: • 1 transistor output • 1 digital input • auxiliary power and GND The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, image storage to FTP locations, etc.
  • Page 48: Terminal Connector

    AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - The I/O Terminal Connector Connect input/output devices to the camera as follows: 1. Attach the cables for the device securely to the supplied green connector block. 2. Once the cables are connected, push the connector block into the green terminal connector on the camera.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Setup > Basic Configuration. Upgrading the Firmware When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your camera will receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.
  • Page 50: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    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 Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.
  • Page 51 0.0.0.0. 1) Move the camera to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping commands. 2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main network.
  • Page 52 See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above. 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) component is installed on your workstation. Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under Live View Config >...
  • Page 53 Unsynchronized audio and video Distorted audio Stuttering audio For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Troubleshooting The overlay or privacy mask may have been positioned incorrectly or wrong resolution was used while positioning.
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications - Axis 216Fd/216Fd-V

    Technical Specifications - AXIS 216FD/216FD-V Item Specification Models • AXIS 216FD: Tamper-resistant casing • AXIS 216FD-V: Vandal-resistant casing Image sensor ¼” Micron progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens • Fujinon, F1.3 varifocal 2.8-10mm • DC-iris • Focus range: 0.3m to infinity Angle of view AXIS 216FD: Horizontal: 73°-20°...
  • Page 55 • Input impedance: 2.4k Casing • AXIS 216FD: Polycarbonate base and polycarbonate dome glass • AXIS 216FD-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing with metal base and rugged polycarbonate dome glass • Tamper-proof mounting on wall, hard or drop ceiling Processors, memory, •...
  • Page 56 Item Specification Video management AXIS Camera Station: Surveillance application for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25 software cameras (not included) See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for further software applications from partners. Included accessories • Installation Guide • CD with User’s Manual, demo software, installation and management tools •...
  • Page 57: Technical Specifications - Axis 216Mfd/216Mfd-V

    Technical Specifications - AXIS 216MFD/216MFD-V Item Specification Models • AXIS 216MFD: Tamper-resistant casing • AXIS 216MFD-V: Vandal-resistant casing Image sensor 1/3” Micron progressive scan RGB 1.3 Megapixel CMOS Lens • Fujinon, F1.3 varifocal 2.8-10mm • DC-iris • Focus range: 0.3m to infinity Angle of view Horizontal: 27°...
  • Page 58 • Input impedance: 7.4k Casing • AXIS 216MFD: Polycarbonate base and polycarbonate transparent dome glass • AXIS 216FD-V: 1000 kg (2200 lbs) impact-resistant casing with metal base and rugged polycarbonate dome glass • Tamper-proof mounting on wall, hard or drop ceiling Processors, memory, •...
  • Page 59 Item Specification System integration • Open API for application integration including AXIS VAPIX API*, AXIS Media Control SDK*, support event trigger data in video stream • Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model • Embedded Linux operating system * Available for download at www.axis.com...
  • Page 60: General Performance Considerations

    Optimizing your system To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image. To do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay.
  • Page 61: Bandwidth

    Bandwidth As there are many factors that affect bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are: • image resolution • image compression • frame rate • MPEG-4 GOV settings • bit rate control settings There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth.
  • Page 62: Glossary Of Terms

    IP address to a hardware MAC address. A request is broadcast on the local network to discover the MAC address for an IP address. ARTPEC (Axis Real Time Picture Encoder) - This chip is used for image compression. ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) - A circuit designed for a specific application, as opposed to a general purpose circuit, such as a microprocessor.
  • Page 63 Ethernet systems are 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T10, which provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps respectively. ETRAX (Ethernet Token Ring AXIS) - Axis' own microprocessor. Factory default settings - These are the settings that originally applied for a device when it was first delivered from the factory.
  • Page 64 (and automatically) by DHCP. AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms An IP address consists of four groups (or quads) of decimal digits separated by periods, e.g. 130.5.5.25. Different parts of the address represent different things.
  • Page 65 Ping can be run from e.g. the AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms Windows Command prompt or the command line in Unix. Pixel - A pixel is one of the many tiny dots that make up a digital image.
  • Page 66 The sharpness control attempted to put some of that AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms detail back in the picture. Sharpness controls are mostly superfluous in today's high-end TVs. The only logical requirement for it nowadays is on a VHS machine.
  • Page 67 VOP (Video Object Plane) - A VOP is an image frame in an MPEG-4 video stream. There are several types of VOP: AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Glossary of Terms - An I-VOP is complete image frame. - A P-VOP codes the differences between images, as long as it is more efficient to do so.
  • Page 68: Index

    Domain Name 40 Emergency Recovery 50 Enable ARP/Ping 39 Event Servers 30 Event Types 31 Events 30 AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Index Factory Default Settings 46 Frame Rate 20 FTP Server 30 GOV Settings 21 Half duplex 24 Host Name 40...
  • Page 69 QuickTime 10, 16, 28 Real Player 10, 16 Recovery 50 Referrals 35 Restore 44 Scheduled Event 30, 32 Security 35 AXIS 216FD/FD-V/MFD/MFD-V - Index Server Time 38 Services 39 Snapshot button 13 SNMP 43 Support 45 System Options 35 TCP Server 30...

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