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  • Page 1 Usermanual AXISM42-LVEseries AXIS M42-LVE series AXIS M4225-LVE Dome Camera AXIS M4227-LVE Dome Camera AXIS M4228-LVE Dome Camera User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS M42-LVE series Table of Contents Installation ..............................4 ................................4 Preview mode ............................4 Get started..............................5 Find the device on the network.........................5 Browser support ..........................5 Open the device's web interface........................5 Create an administrator account.......................5 Secure passwords ............................5 Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software ..............6 Configure your device.............................7...
  • Page 3 Connectors ............................70 Network connector .........................70 Clean your device............................71 Troubleshooting............................72 Reset to factory default settings ......................72 AXIS OS options ............................72 Check the current AXIS OS version ......................72 Upgrade AXIS OS...........................73 Technical issues, clues, and solutions.......................73 Performance considerations ........................75 Contact support ............................76...

  • Page 4: Installation

    AXIS M42-LVE series Installation The following video shows an example of how you can install your Axis camera with the weathershield. For complete instructions on all installation scenarios, as well as important safety information, see the installation guide on axis.com To watch this video, go to the web version of this document.

  • Page 5: Get Started

    Open the device's web interface Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the Axis device. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.

  • Page 6: Make Sure That No One Has Tampered With The Device Software

    Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software To make sure that the device has its original AXIS OS, or to take full control of the device after a security attack: Reset to factory default settings. See .

  • Page 7: Configure Your Device

    AXIS M42-LVE series Configure your device This section covers all the important configurations that an installer needs to do to get the product up and running after the hardware installation has been completed. Basic settings Set the mounting position Go to Video > Installation > Mounting position.

  • Page 8: Select Exposure Mode

    AXIS M42-LVE series Select exposure mode To improve image quality for specific surveillance scenes, use exposure modes. Exposure modes lets you control aperture, shutter speed, and gain. Go to Video > Image > Exposure and select between the following exposure modes: •...

  • Page 9: Reduce Motion Blur In Low-Light Conditions

    AXIS M42-LVE series Note When you reduce the max gain, the image can become darker. • Set the max gain to a lower value. • If there is an Aperture slider, move it towards Open. • Reduce sharpness in the image, under Video > Image > Appearance.

  • Page 10: Monitor Long And Narrow Areas

    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. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, go to Video > Installation.

  • Page 11: Hide Parts Of The Image With Privacy Masks

    AXIS M42-LVE series Click Click for Pixel counter. In the camera’s live view, adjust the size and position of the rectangle around the area of interest, for example where you expect license plates to appear. You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides, and decide if the values are enough for your needs.

  • Page 12: Reduce Bandwidth And Storage

    AXIS M42-LVE series Reduce bandwidth and storage Important Reducing the bandwidth can lead to loss of detail in the image. Go to Video > Stream. Click in the live view. Select Video format AV1 if your device supports it. Otherwise select H.264.

  • Page 13: Verify That No One Has Tampered With The Video

    With signed video, you can make sure that no one has tampered with the video recorded by the camera. Go to Video > Stream > General and turn on Signed video. Use AXIS Camera Station (5.46 or later) or another compatible video management software to record video. For instructions, see the AXIS Camera Station user manual.

  • Page 14: Show A Text Overlay In The Video Stream When The Device Detects An Object

    Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object This example explains how to display the text “Motion detected” when the device detects an object. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
  • Page 15 AXIS M42-LVE series In the list of actions, under Notifications, select Send notification to email. Select the recipient from the list. Type a subject and message for the email. Click Save.

  • Page 16: The Web Interface

    Status Device info Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. Time sync status Shows NTP synchronization information, including if the device is in sync with an NTP server and the time remaining until the next sync.
  • Page 17 Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, what encryption protocols are in use, and if unsigned apps are allowed. Recommendations to the settings are based on the AXIS OS Hardening Guide. Hardening guide: Link to AXIS OS Hardening guide where you can learn more about cybersecurity on Axis devices and best practices.

  • Page 18: Video

    AXIS M42-LVE series Video Click to play the live video stream. Click to freeze the live video stream. Click to take a snapshot of the live video stream. The file is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder on your computer. The image file name is [snapshot_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.jpg]. The size of the snapshot depends on the compression that the specific web-browser engine where the snapshot is received applies, therefore, the snapshot size may vary from the actual compression setting that is configured in the device.

  • Page 19: Installation

    AXIS M42-LVE series • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Autoplay: Turn on to autoplay a muted video stream whenever you open the device in a new session. • Client stream information: Turn on to show dynamic information about the video stream used by the browser that shows the live video stream.
  • Page 20 AXIS M42-LVE series Zoom : Use the slider to adjust the zoom level. Autofocus after zooming : Turn on to enable autofocus after zooming. Focus: Use the slider to manually set the focus. Autofocus: Click to make the camera focus on the selected area. If you don’t select an autofocus area, the camera focuses on the entire scene.
  • Page 21 AXIS M42-LVE series Important We recommend you not to use multiple image correction features at the same time, since it can lead to performance issues. Barrel distortion correction (BDC) : Turn on to get a straighter image if it suffers from barrel distortion.

  • Page 22: Image

    AXIS M42-LVE series Image Appearance Scene profile : Select a scene profile that suits your surveillance scenario. A scene profile optimizes image settings, including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and local contrast, for a specific environment or purpose. • Forensic : Suitable for surveillance purposes.
  • Page 23 AXIS M42-LVE series : Turn on to make both bright and dark areas of the image visible. Local contrast : Use the slider to adjust the contrast of the image. A higher value makes the contrast higher between dark and light areas.
  • Page 24 AXIS M42-LVE series Light environment: • Automatic: Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color. This is the recommended setting which can be used in most situations. • Automatic – outdoors : Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color.
  • Page 25 AXIS M42-LVE series IR-cut filter: • Auto: Select to automatically turn on and off the IR-cut filter. When the camera is in day mode, the IR-cut filter is turned on and blocks incoming infrared light, and when in night mode, the IR-cut filter is turned off and the camera’s light sensitivity increases.
  • Page 26 AXIS M42-LVE series Exposure mode: • Automatic: The camera adjusts the aperture, gain, and shutter automatically. • Automatic aperture : The camera adjusts the aperture and gain automatically. The shutter is fixed. • Automatic shutter : The camera adjusts the shutter and gain automatically. The aperture is fixed.
  • Page 27 AXIS M42-LVE series • Right : Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the right part of the image to calculate the exposure. • Spot: Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the live view to calculate the exposure.

  • Page 28: Stream

    Zipstream is a bitrate reduction technology, optimized for video surveillance, that reduces the average bitrate in an H.264 or H.265 stream in real time. Axis Zipstream applies a high bitrate in scenes where there are multiple regions of interest, for example, in scenes with moving objects. When the scene is more static, Zipstream applies a lower bitrate, and thereby reduces the required storage.
  • Page 29 AXIS M42-LVE series Select the bitrate reduction Strength: • Off: No bitrate reduction. • Low: No visible quality degradation in most scenes. This is the default option and it can be used in all types of scenes to reduce the bitrate.

  • Page 30: Overlays

    AXIS M42-LVE series Overlays : Click to add an overlay. Select the type of overlay from the dropdown list: • Text: Select to show a text that is integrated in the live view image and visible in all views, recordings and snapshots.
  • Page 31 Label: Enter the text label for the x axis. – Time window: Enter how long time the data is visualized. – Time unit: Enter a time unit for the x axis. – Y axis – Label: Enter the text label for the y axis.

  • Page 32: View Areas

    Start: Click to start AXIS Object Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings. Open: Click to open AXIS Object Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.

  • Page 33: Axis Image Health Analytics

    Start: Click to start AXIS Image Health Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings. Open: Click to open AXIS Image Health Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.

  • Page 34: Recordings

    AXIS M42-LVE series Producer: The app that produces the metadata. Below the app is a list of the types of metadata the app streams from the device. Channel: The channel that the app uses. Select to enable the metadata stream. Deselect for compatibility or resource management reasons.

  • Page 35: Apps

    AXIS M42-LVE series Apps Add app: Install a new app. Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps. Allow unsigned apps : Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps.

  • Page 36: Network

    AXIS M42-LVE series Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization. • Automatic date and time (manual NTS KE servers): Synchronize with the secure NTP key establishment servers connected to the DHCP server. – Manual NTS KE servers: Enter the IP address of one or two NTP servers. When you use two NTP servers, the device synchronizes and adapts its time based on input from both.
  • Page 37 AXIS M42-LVE series Assign IPv4 automatically: Select to let the network router assign an IP address to the device automatically. We recommend automatic IP (DHCP) for most networks. IP address: Enter a unique IP address for the device. Static IP addresses can be assigned at random within isolated networks, provided that each address is unique.
  • Page 38 AXIS M42-LVE series Allow access through: Select if a user is allowed to connect to the device through the HTTP, HTTPS, or both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Note If you view encrypted web pages through HTTPS, you might experience a drop in performance, especially when you request a page for the first time.
  • Page 39 AXIS M42-LVE series One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services. Allow O3C: • One-click: This is the default option. To connect to O3C, press the control button on the device.

  • Page 40: Security

    – Authentication failed: Sends a trap message when an authentication attempt fails. Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP. • v3: SNMP v3 is a more secure version, which provides encryption and secure passwords. To use SNMP v3, we recommend you to activate HTTPS, as the password is then sent through HTTPS.
  • Page 41 Secure keystore: Select to use Trusted Execution Environment (SoC TEE), Secure element or Trusted Platform Module 2.0 to securely store the private key. For more information on which secure keystore to select, go to help.axis.com/en-us/axis-os#cryptographic-support. • Key type: Select the default or a different encryption algorithm from the drop-down list to protect the certificate.
  • Page 42 When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).
  • Page 43 Confirm rules: Click to activate the pending rules. Active rules: An overview of the rules you are currently running on the device. : Click to delete an active rule. : Click to delete all rules, both pending and active. Custom signed AXIS OS certificate...

  • Page 44: Accounts

    AXIS M42-LVE series To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
  • Page 45 AXIS M42-LVE series Add SSH account: Click to add a new SSH account. • Enable SSH: Turn on to use SSH service. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.

  • Page 46: Events

    AXIS M42-LVE series Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server. Admin claim: Enter a value for the admin role. Provider URL: Enter the web link for the API endpoint authentication. Format should be https://[insert URL]/.
  • Page 47 AXIS M42-LVE series Recipients You can set up your device to notify recipients about events or send files. Note If you set up your device to use FTP or SFTP, don’t change or remove the unique sequence number that’s added to the file names. If you do that, only one image per event can be sent.
  • Page 48 AXIS M42-LVE series Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list: • – Host: Enter the server's IP address or hostname. If you enter a hostname, make sure that a DNS server is specified under System >...
  • Page 49 ECDSA, ED25519, and DSA. Make sure to enter the right MD5 host key that is used by your SFTP server. While the Axis device supports both MD5 and SHA-256 hash keys, we recommend using SHA-256 due to stronger security over MD5. For more information on how to configure an SFTP server with an Axis device, go to the AXIS OS Portal.

  • Page 50: Mqtt

    (IoT). It was designed for simplified IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).
  • Page 51 AXIS M42-LVE series MQTT client...
  • Page 52 AXIS M42-LVE series Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use. Port: Enter the port number.
  • Page 53 AXIS M42-LVE series can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message.

  • Page 54: Storage

    AXIS M42-LVE series Note Connect to an MQTT broker before you add MQTT overlay modifiers. Add overlay modifier: Click to add a new overlay modifier. Topic filter: Add the MQTT topic that contains the data you want to show in the overlay.
  • Page 55 IP address can change) or that you use DNS. Windows SMB/CIFS names are not supported. • Network share: Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. Several Axis devices can use the same network share since each device gets its own folder.

  • Page 56: Stream Profiles

    AXIS M42-LVE series Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the SD card and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected SD card.

  • Page 57: Onvif

    ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems. When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com.
  • Page 58 AXIS M42-LVE series Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
  • Page 59 AXIS M42-LVE series Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list. The configurations in the drop-down list correspond to the device's video channels, including multiviews, view areas and virtual channels.

  • Page 60: Detectors

    AXIS M42-LVE series Detectors Camera tampering The camera tampering detector generates an alarm when the scene changes, for example, when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely put out of focus, and the time in Trigger delay has passed. The tampering detector only activates when the camera has not moved for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 61: Plain Config

    Severity: Select which messages to send when triggered. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. Plain config Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com.

  • Page 63: Troubleshoot

    AXIS M42-LVE series Troubleshoot Reset PTR : Reset PTR if for some reason the Pan, Tilt, or Roll settings aren’t working as expected. The PTR motors are always calibrated in a new camera. But calibration can be lost, for example, if the camera loses power or if the motors are moved by hand.

  • Page 64: Learn More

    The sensor analyzes the data through AXIS Audio Analytics and produce metadata, such as sound levels and audio classifications, without streaming audio. To read more about how AXIS Audio Analytics works, see the user manual on axis.com.

  • Page 65: How Do Image, Stream, And Stream Profile Settings Relate To Each Other

    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.
  • Page 66 AXIS M42-LVE series Maximum bitrate (MBR) Maximum bitrate lets you set a target bitrate to handle bitrate limitations in your system. You might see a decline in image quality or frame rate as the instantaneous bitrate is kept below the specified target bitrate. You can choose to prioritize either image quality or frame rate.

  • Page 67: Applications

    You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see AXIS Object Analytics user manual.

  • Page 68: Cybersecurity

    Axis devices with factory default settings are pre-configured with secure default protection mechanisms. We recommend using more security configuration when installing the device. To learn more about Axis' approach to cybersecurity, including best practices, resources, and guidelines for securing your devices, go to https://www.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    AXIS M42-LVE series Specifications Product overview 1 Weathershield 2 Mounting racket 3 Camera unit 4 Dome 5 Dome cover 6 Holes for acoustic sensor 7 MicroSD memory card slot 8 Status LED indicator 9 Control button 10 Network connector (POE)

  • Page 70: Sd Card Slot

    Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running. This device 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 71: Clean Your Device

    AXIS M42-LVE series Clean your device You can clean your device with lukewarm water and mild, nonabrasive soap. NOTICE • Harsh chemicals can damage the device. Don’t use chemicals such as window cleaner or acetone to clean your device. •...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    LTS tracks provide a fixed platform with periodic releases focused mainly on bug fixes and security updates. Using AXIS OS 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 73: Upgrade Axis Os

    Make sure the device remains connected to the power source throughout the upgrade process. Note When you upgrade the device with the latest AXIS OS version in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before you upgrade.
  • Page 74 AXIS Camera Station Edge: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station 5: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. • AXIS Camera Station Pro: 90-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems.

  • Page 75: 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.

  • Page 76: Contact Support

    AXIS M42-LVE series Contact support If you need more help, go to axis.com/support.
  • Page 78 T10211915 2025-05 (M3.7) © 2024 – 2025 Axis Communications AB...

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