AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series About this manual About this manual This user manual describes multiple products. Some of the instructions may not be relevant for your product.
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.
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.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Get started Settings tabs...
AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Additional settings Additional settings Adjust the image To find out more about what you can do with the image, see Learn more on page 16. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Additional settings Note A high max shutter value can result in motion blur. • To slow down the shutter speed, set max shutter to the highest possible value. • Reduce sharpness in the image. •...
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Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. 1. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°.
This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects motion: Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running: 1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection. 2. Start the application if it is not already running.
AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Additional settings Create a guard tour with preset positions A guard tour displays the video stream from different preset positions either in a predetermined or random order, and for configurable periods of time. 1. Go to Settings > PTZ > Guard tours.
AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Additional settings 2. Change the HDMI settings under Settings > System > HDMI. Important In order to view the video stream via the HDMI connector, be sure to select a capture mode that supports HDMI.
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1. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule. 2. Type a name for the rule. 3. In the list of conditions, under Application, select AXIS Video Motion Detection (VMD). 4. In the list of actions, under Recordings, select Record video while the rule is active.
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8. Create a second rule and select the same Condition as in the first rule. 9. In the list of actions, select Toggle I/O while the rule is active, and then select the port the AXIS I/O Indication LED is connected to.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Additional settings Configure the input port 1. Go to Settings > System > I/O ports. 2. For Port 1: 2.1 Select Closed circuit (NC) in the drop-down menu Create a rule 1. Go to Settings > System > Events and add a rule.
Capture modes Which capture mode to choose depends on the requirements of frame rate and resolution for the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com. Privacy masks A privacy mask is a user-defined area that prevents users from viewing a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear as blocks of solid color.
H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. H.264 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 80% compared to the Motion JPEG format and by as much as 50% compared to the MPEG-4 standard.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Learn more kbit/s Maximum bitrate (MBR) With maximum bitrate, you can set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You may see a decline in image quality or frame rate when the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate. You can choose to either prioritize image quality or frame rate.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Learn more kbit/s Target bitrate Actual average bitrate You can also turn on maximum bitrate and specify a target bitrate within the average bitrate option. kbit/s Target bitrate Actual average bitrate...
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.
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...
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IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has been changed by DHCP changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to locate the device on the network. Identify the device using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name has been configured).
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. Need more help? Useful links •...
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Troubleshooting Contact support Contact support at axis.com/support.
AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Specifications Specifications To find the latest version of the product’s datasheet, go to the product page at axis.com and locate Support & Documentation. Product overview Status LED indicator IR illumination Control button HDMI connector microSD card slot...
Resetting the product to factory default settings. See Reset to factory default settings on page 20. • 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.
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AXIS M32-LVE Network Camera Series Specifications Digital Input 0 to max 30 V DC Connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating (unconnected) to deactivate. Digital Output 0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, Internally connected to pin 1 (DC ground) when active, 100 mA and floating (unconnected) when inactive.
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