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  • Page 1 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS P3818-PVE 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 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: Webpage Overview

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Get started Webpage overview Live view control bar Live view Product name User information, color themes, and help Video control bar Settings toggle...
  • Page 6 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Get started Settings tabs...

  • Page 7: Additional Settings

    AXIS P3818-PVE 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 22. Level the camera To adjust the view in relation to a reference area or an object, use the leveling guide in combination with a mechanical adjustment of the camera.
  • Page 8 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings • Move the Blur-noise trade-off slider toward Low motion blur. Note When you increase the gain, image noise also increases. • Set Max shutter to a shorter time, and Max gain to a higher value.
  • Page 9 2. Turn on WDR. 3. Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wide-dynamic-range. Verify the pixel resolution To verify that a defined part of the image contains enough pixels to, for example, recognize the face of a person, you can use the pixel counter.

  • Page 10: View And Record Video

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/60260#t10106902 How to create a privacy mask 1. Go to Settings > Privacy mask. 2. Click New. 3. Adjust the size, color, and name of the privacy mask according to your needs.

  • Page 11: Set Up Rules For Events

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings Reduce bandwidth and storage Important If you reduce the bandwidth it can result in loss of details in the picture. 1. Go to live view and select H.264. 2. Go to Settings > Stream.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 How to show text overlay when the camera 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.
  • Page 14 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings Record video when the camera detects loud noises This example explains how to set up the camera to start recording to the SD card five seconds before it detects loud noise and to stop one minute after.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings • Connecting wires Physical connection 1. Connect the wires from the PIR detector to the input pin, see I/O connector on page 32. 2. Connect the wires from the switch to the output pin, see I/O connector on page 32 Configure I/O ports You need to connect the switch relay to the camera from the camera’s webpage.
  • Page 17 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings 5. In the list of ports, select Gate switch. 6. Set state to Active. 7. Set the duration. 8. Click Save. Trigger an alarm if someone opens the housing This example explains how to trigger an alarm if someone opens the housing.
  • Page 18 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings 4. In the list of ports, select Input 1. 5. In the list of actions, under Notifications, select Send notification to email. 6. Select a recipient from the list or go to Recipients to create a new recipient.

  • Page 19: Audio

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Additional settings Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. www.axis.com/products/online-manual/60260#t10106687 How to send an email notification if someone spray paint the lens 1.
  • Page 20 Connect to a network speaker Network speaker pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis network speaker as if it is connected directly to the camera. Once paired, the speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera.

  • Page 21: Cleaning Recommendations

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Cleaning recommendations Cleaning recommendations If the device gets grease stains or becomes heavily soiled, you can clean it with mild, solvent-free soap or detergent. NOTICE TICE TICE Never use harsh detergent, for example gasoline, benzene, or acetone.

  • Page 22: Learn More

    Large capacity of data transmission • Electromagnetic interference immunity Find out more about fiber-optic cable installations on axis.com/technologies/fiber-optics. For information about how to install the media converter see the Installation Guide for this product. Privacy masks A privacy mask is a user-defined area that covers a part of the monitored area. In the video stream, privacy masks appear either as blocks of solid color or with a mosaic pattern.
  • Page 23 Learn more 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.
  • Page 24 AXIS P3818-PVE 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 25: 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 26: Security

    TPM module The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a component that provides cryptographic features to protect information from unauthorized access. It is always activated and there are no settings you can change. To learn more about TPM, go to axis.com/press-center/media-resources/white-papers.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 30: 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 31: Specifications

    AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Specifications Specifications Product overview Protective earth terminal I/O port Audio input Control button Micro SD card slot LED status indicator PoE connector LED indicators Status LED Indication Unlit Connection and normal operation. Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after startup completed.

  • Page 32: Sd Card Slot

    This product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
  • Page 33 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Specifications I/O connector tables Function Notes Specifications DC ground 0 V DC DC output Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. 12 V DC Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Max load = 50 mA 3–4...
  • Page 34 User Manual Ver. M1.3 AXIS P3818-PVE Network Camera Date: September 2021 © Axis Communications AB, 2021 Part No. T10172043...

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