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  • Page 1 AXISP5655-EPTZNetworkCam AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Table of Contents Installation ..............................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 Web interface overview ...........................6...
  • Page 3 Control button ..........................72 Power button ..........................72 Connectors ............................72 Network connector .........................72 Multiconnector ..........................72 Troubleshooting............................76 Reset to factory default settings ......................76 AXIS OS options ............................76 Check the current AXIS OS version ......................76 Upgrade AXIS OS...........................76 Technical issues, clues, and solutions.......................77 Performance considerations ........................79...

  • Page 4: Installation

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. Installation video for the product.

  • 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 P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Configure your device Basic settings Set the capture mode Go to Video > Installation > Capture mode. Click Change. Select a capture mode and click Save and restart. See also . Set the power line frequency Go to Video >...

  • Page 8: Handle Scenes With Strong Backlight

    Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr. Hide parts of the image with privacy masks You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image.

  • Page 9: View And Record Video

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Click Guard tour. Select Preset position and click Create. Under General settings: – Enter a name for the guard tour and specify the pause length between each tour. – If you want the guard tour to go to the preset positions in a random order, turn on Play guard tour in random order.

  • Page 10: Reduce Bandwidth And Storage

    Direct the camera to a preset position when the camera detects motion This example explains how to set up the camera to go to a preset position when it detects motion in the image. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.

  • Page 11: Direct The Camera And Open The Lock To A Gate When Someone Is Nearby

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Direct the camera and open the lock to a gate when someone is nearby This example explains how to direct the camera and open a gate when someone wants to enter during daytime. This is done by connecting a PIR detector to the product’s input port and a switch relay to the product’s output port via the multicable.

  • Page 12: Record Video When The Camera Detects Loud Noises

    Set up motion detection: Go to Apps and start and open AXIS Object Analytics. Create an object in area scenario for vehicles, with an include area that covers the entrance of the gate. Create a rule: Go to System >...

  • Page 13: Record Video When The Camera Detects Impact

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera In the list of conditions, under Application, select the Object Analytics scenario. In the list of actions, under Preset positions, select Go to preset position. Select a Video channel. Select the Preset position. To make the camera wait a while before it returns to the home position, set a time for Home timeout.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Video

    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 16 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 17: Installation

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera • 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 18 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 19: Image

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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.
  • Page 20 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera : 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 21 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 22 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 23 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 24: Stream

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera • 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 25 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 26 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera • Average: Select to automatically adjust the bitrate over a longer time period and provide the best possible image quality based on the available storage. – Click to calculate the target bitrate based on available storage, retention time, and bitrate limit.

  • Page 27: Overlays

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 28 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 29: Privacy Masks

    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 30: Ptz

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 31 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Settings • General settings – Name: Enter a name for the guard tour. – Play guard tour in random order: Turn on to make the camera move unpredictably between the preset positions during the guard tour.

  • Page 32: Limits

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Limits To narrow down the area under surveillance, you can limit the PTZ movements. Save as Pan 0 : Click to set the current position as zero-point for pan coordinates. Pan-tilt limits: The camera uses the coordinates of the center of the image when you set pan-tilt limits.

  • Page 33: Motion

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Motion Proportional speed : Turn on to set the maximum proportional speed. • Max proportional speed : Set a value between 1 and 1000 to limit the pan and tilt speed. Max proportional speed is defined as a percentage, where the value 1000 equals 1000%.

  • Page 34: Gatekeeper

    • PTZ control queue: Turn on to place PTZ control requests in a queue. This displays the users status and position in the queue. To use the PTZ controls in AXIS Camera Station, turn off this setting. – Enter queue: Click to add your request for PTZ control to the queue.

  • Page 35: Stream

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Allow stream extraction : Turn on to allow stream extraction. Input type : Select the type of input, for instance, if it’s internal microphone or line. Power type : Select power type for your input.

  • Page 36: Audio Enhancement

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Audio enhancement Input Ten Band Graphic Audio Equalizer: Turn on to adjust the level of different frequency bands within an audio signal. This feature is for advanced users with audio configuration experience. Talkback range : Choose the operational range to gather audio content. An increase to the operational range cause a reduction of simultaneous two-way communication capabilities.

  • Page 37: Apps

    Storage: Show recordings based on storage type. 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 38 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera The time format depends on the web browser’s language settings. Note We recommend you synchronize the device’s date and time with an NTP server. Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization.

  • Page 39: Network

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Network IPv4 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 40 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera HTTPS is a protocol that provides encryption for page requests from users and for the pages returned by the web server. The encrypted exchange of information is governed by the use of an HTTPS certificate, which guarantees the authenticity of the server.
  • Page 41 Specify all subdomains in a specific domain, for example .<domain name>.com One-click cloud connection 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: •...

  • Page 42: 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 43 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. The device supports two types of certificates: • Client/server certificates A client/server certificate validates the device’s identity, and can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA). A self-signed certificate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certificate has been obtained.
  • Page 44 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 45 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Blocking: Turn on to block brute-force attacks. A brute-force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info or encryption keys. Blocking period: Enter the number of seconds to block a brute-force attack. Blocking conditions: Enter the number of authentication failures allowed per second before the block starts.
  • Page 46 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Firewall: Turn on to activate the firewall. Default Policy: Select how you want the firewall to handle connection requests not covered by rules. • ACCEPT: Allows all connections to the device. This option is set by default.

  • Page 47: Accounts

    Custom signed AXIS OS certificate 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 48 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Allow anonymous viewing: Turn on to allow anyone access the device as a viewer without logging in with an account. Allow anonymous PTZ operating : Turn on to allow anonymous users to pan, tilt, and zoom the image.

  • Page 49: Events

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera OpenID Configuration Important If you can't use OpenID to sign in, use the Digest or Basic credentials you used when you configured OpenID to sign in. Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server.
  • Page 50 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Add a rule: Create a rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. Wait between actions: Enter the minimum time (hh:mm:ss) that must pass between rule activations. It is useful if the rule is activated by, for example, day-night mode conditions, to avoid that small light changes during sunrise and sunset activate the rule repeatedly.
  • Page 51 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 52 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 53: 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 54 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera MQTT client...
  • Page 55 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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.
  • Page 56 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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.

  • Page 57: Storage

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 58 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 59: Stream Profiles

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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.

  • Page 60: 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 61 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 62 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 63: Detectors

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Detectors Audio detection These settings are available for each audio input. Sound level: Adjust the sound level to a value from 0–100, where 0 is the most sensitive and 100 the least sensitive. Use the activity indicator as a guide when you set the sound level. When you create events, you can use the sound level as a condition.

  • Page 64: Plain Config

    Test server setup: Send a test message to all servers before you save the settings. 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 65: 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 66: Troubleshoot

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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 67: Learn More

    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 68: How Do Image, Stream, And Stream Profile Settings Relate To Each Other

    H.265 can, without compromising image quality, reduce the size of a digital video file by more than 25% compared to H.264. Note • H.265 is licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.265 viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. •...
  • Page 69 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 1 Target bitrate Average bitrate (ABR) With average bitrate, the bitrate is automatically adjusted over a longer period of time. 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 70: Applications

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Applications With applications, you can get more out of your Axis device. AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that makes it possible for third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis devices.

  • Page 71: Specifications

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Specifications Product overview NOTICE Make sure the dome is attached in operation mode, otherwise focus may be affected. 1 SD memory card slot 2 Control button 3 Status LED indicator 4 Power button 5 Network connector (PoE+)

  • Page 72: Sd Card Slot

    • AC/DC power supply When connecting external equipment, a separately sold Axis Multicable C I/O Audio Power 1 m/ 5 m or a separately sold Axis 10-pin Push-pull System Connector is required in order to maintain the product’s IP rating.
  • Page 73 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Multicable connectors Multicable overview 1 Camera multiconnector 2 I/O terminal block 3 Audio terminal block 4 Power connector The multicable provides the following connectors: Power connector - 2-pin terminal block used for power input. The polarity of the cables does not matter. Use a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.
  • Page 74 When connecting external equipment to the Axis product, an Axis 10-pin Push-Pull System Connector (sold separately) is required in order to maintain the product’s IP rating. Mounting the wires requires a crimp tool. To get detailed mounting instructions of the wires, go to axis.com/ support.
  • Page 75 AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera Function Notes Specifications AC/DC Power 9, 10 The input is polarity independent. Use a Safety 24 V AC/DC input Extra Low Voltage (SELV) compliant limited power source (LPS) with either a rated output power limited to ≤100 W or a rated output current limited to ≤5 A.

  • Page 76: 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 77: Technical Issues, Clues, And Solutions

    AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera 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. To find the latest AXIS OS version and the release notes, go to axis.com/ support/device-software.
  • Page 78 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 79: 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 80 T10132167 2025-06 (M17.2) © 2019 – 2025 Axis Communications AB...

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