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  • Page 1 AXIS 223M Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 • visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 223M 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 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Media Control ........
  • Page 4 AXIS 223M - Table of contents Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4........45 Bandwidth .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    AXIS 223M - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 223M is a high performance camera, designed for demanding security installations. It delivers crisp, clear images, disclosing every detail, thanks to its top quality 2.0 Megapixel progressive scan CCD sensor, Megapixel lens and advanced image processing. AXIS 223M features a removable infrared cut filter, which enables color video in high and low light conditions as well as IR sensitive black/white video at night.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Network connector - The AXIS 223M connects to the network via a standard network cable, and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to power the AXIS 223M via Power over Ethernet (PoE). The camera also negotiates the correct power level when using PoE.

  • Page 7: Accessing The Camera

    Internet Explorer for Windows, and Mozilla with other operating systems. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 42. 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. • QuickTime and Real Player •...

  • Page 8: Accessing The Camera From The Internet

    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 32. 5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.

  • Page 9: The Live View Page

    JPEG format on your computer. This button is intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available. The AMC (AXIS Media Control) viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows only. It displays the following buttons: Play/Stop button - starts and stops the live video stream.
  • Page 10 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 (AMC), on page 12 and Audio, on page 17. Click the Speaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for the speaker and microphone, respectively.

  • Page 11: Video Streams

    The Live View page in the AXIS 223M provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, as well as single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

  • Page 12: Mpeg-4 Clients

    • 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 Motion JPEG This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream.

  • Page 13: Configuration

    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 14: Video And Image Settings

    AXIS 223M - Video and Image Settings Video and Image Settings The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS 223M. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online help.

  • Page 15: Overlay/Mask Settings

    The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be bypassed by accessing the video stream with the help of the AXIS VAPIX API, whereas an overlay can. Selecting the overlay/mask type will display further settings available for the selected type. See the online help for further information.

  • Page 16: Advanced Settings

    AXIS 223M - Video and Image Settings Advanced Settings These web pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image. Camera Settings To compensate for the lighting conditions, the white balance, the exposure control, the exposure area and the IR cut filter can all be adjusted.

  • Page 17: Audio

    This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the AXIS 223M, e.g. set the communication mode and adjust the sound levels in the microphone and speakers connected to the camera.
  • Page 18 AXIS 223M - Audio The AXIS 223M 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%. Audio Output If the sound from the speaker is too low or high, adjust the output gain for the active speaker attached to the AXIS 223M.

  • Page 19: Live View Config

    Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 223M itself. Once uploaded, files are shown in the drop-down lists for Own (file). Follow these instructions to upload a file.
  • Page 20 This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer for Windows, or when otherwise not using ActiveX to view the video stream. The ActiveX viewing component (AXIS Media Control) for Internet Explorer provides its own snapshot button.

  • Page 21: Html Examples

    Web page code. External Video The camera can also display video images from other Axis network cameras and video servers, directly on the Live View page. These are known as External Video sources. These external video sources are available from the drop-down list on the Live View page.

  • Page 22: Event Configuration

    Images can be sent as e-mail attachments. AXIS 223M - Event Configuration A set of parameters describing how and when the camera will perform certain actions The circumstances that start an event.
  • Page 23 The frame rate will be the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow connection. AXIS 223M - Event Configuration for descriptions of each available option. Image file names can be formatted...

  • Page 24: Motion Detection

    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 223M - Event Configuration for descriptions of each available option.

  • Page 25: Port Status

    If the doorbell button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active. Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. AXIS 223M - Event Configuration History An object that appears in the region will trigger...

  • Page 26: System Options

    Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function, whereby the IP addresses in the list of filtered addresses will be allowed or denied access to the AXIS 223M. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). All other IP addresses not in this list will be allowed or denied access accordingly, i.e.
  • Page 27 Ethernet level. 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 28: Date & Time

    (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 223M by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.
  • Page 29 If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings. See Network > TCP/IP below. Host Name Configuration The AXIS 223M can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. For more information, please see the online help.

  • Page 30: Socks

    SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 223M can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful if the AXIS 223M is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (e.g.

  • Page 31: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    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 which type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Recent log items. Many of the captions are also links to the proper Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the camera’s settings. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query.

  • Page 33: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with previous experience of configuring Axis cameras. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available via the links on the standard setup pages. Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options >...

  • Page 34: Unit Connectors

    Caution! Connecting AC to 10-pin I/O terminal connector inputs/outputs (including RS-485) will damage the unit. AXIS 223M - Unit Connectors Reset/Control Audio out Button Audio in RS-232 connector Power adapter connector...

  • Page 35: Power Connections

    RS-485-B (inverting) DC + Power Output I/O terminal connector schematic diagram Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 223M terminal connector - showing possible applications. Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • The supplied power adapter, PS-K, 9W. The center pin is positive (+).

  • Page 36: The Rs-232 Connector

    Internal 3.3V The RS-232 Connector The AXIS 223M provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment. A diagram of the RS-232 connector, complete with pin assignment table, is shown below.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Setup > Basic Configuration. Upgrading the Firmware When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your Axis 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 38: Axis Support

    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 brief 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 39 Faulty power supply. 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 40 Overlay is not displayed Incorrect size or location of overlay. Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly Changes in luminance. For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup AXIS 223M - Troubleshooting Contact your Axis dealer.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Lens

    Replacing the lens If the lens on the AXIS 223M needs to be replaced or if the camera was supplied without a lens, a new lens can be fitted quickly and easily. As the AXIS 223M is designed with a C-mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS lens.

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Temperature warning Warning issued when temperature is below or above limits Installation, AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration management and Configuration of backup and restore maintenance Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at www.axis.com AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications...
  • Page 43 Item Specification Video access from Camera live view, Video recording to file (ASF), Sequence tour for up to 20 Axis video sources Web browser Customizable HTML pages Minimum web Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD browsing...

  • Page 44: General Performance Considerations

    • Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected. Optimizing your system To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 223M provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image.

  • Page 45: Frame Rates - Motion Jpeg And Mpeg-4

    Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 Typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 223M, specified with the parameter settings listed below. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.

  • Page 46: 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 47 The HTTP protocol runs on top of the TCP/IP suite of protocols. AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms Hub - A (network) hub is used to connect multiple devices to the network. The hub transmits all data to all devices connected to it, whereas a switch will only transmit the data to the device it is specifically intended for.
  • Page 48 PAL (Phase Alternating Line) - PAL is the dominant television standard in Europe. PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames/second. AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) - An early standard for securing electronic mail. The PEM-format is often used for representing an HTTPS certificate or certificate request.
  • Page 49 Varifocal lens - A varifocal lens provides a wide range of focal lengths, as opposed to a lens with a fixed focal length, which only provides one. VAPIX - AXIS VAPIX is considered to be the global application programming interface (API) standard, in the rapidly growing field of Network Video based on IP.
  • Page 50 AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms WAN (Wide-Area-Network) - Similar to a LAN, but on a larger geographical scale. W-LAN (Wireless LAN) - A wireless LAN is a wireless local area network that uses radio waves as its carrier: where the network connections for end-users are wireless.
  • Page 51 AMC 8 AMC viewer toolbar 10 ARP/Ping 29 Audio 11 Audio input 18 Audio output 19 Auxiliary power 35 AXIS Media Control 18, 20 AXIS VAPIX API 21 Backup 33 Bandwidth 46 Bonjour 8 Buffers 24 CGI links 21 Configuration 14 Custom settings 20 Date &...
  • Page 52 Services 29 Snapshot button 10 SNMP 32 Support 33 System options 27 System Overview 33 TCP Server 23 AXIS 223M - Index TCP/IP Settings 29 Text overlay 16 Time Mode 28 Triggered Event 23 Unit connectors 35 Upgrade Server 33...

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