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  • Page 1 AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property Rights

    Install and use the equipment according to the developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this instruction manual. document will be posted to the Axis web site. See also the Liability product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the AXIS 233D ........

  • Page 5: Axis 233D

    AXIS 233D Event Config ..............36 Event Servers.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    • Wide Dynamic Range - provides better images in extreme lighting conditions. • Area zoom - draw a square in the live view with your mouse and the AXIS 233D zooms into that area. • Full frame rate for all resolutions in MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG.

  • Page 7: Axis 233D

    Power/Audio connector - For connecting power supply and audio. See Power connections, on page 57. I/O terminal connectors - The AXIS 233D has 3 (8 pin) I/O terminal connectors that provide the physical interface to four solid state relay outputs, 4 alarm inputs, auxiliary...

  • Page 8: Status Led Indicator

    Default Settings, on page 55. Note: AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service is a free service from Axis that allows you to quickly install your cam- era. This requires an Internet connection with no HTTP proxy. See www.axiscam.net for more information.

  • Page 9: Using The Network Dome Camera

    • To be able to view streaming video in Windows Internet Explorer, you must set your web browser to allow ActiveX controls. If your working environment restricts the use of additional software components, you can configure the AXIS 233D to use a Java applet for updating images. Please refer to the online help files for more information.
  • Page 10 AXIS 233D - Using the Network Dome Camera If the AXIS 233D has been suitably customized, the buttons and other items described below can be seen on the Live View page. The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed.
  • Page 11 The Play/Stop buttons start and stop the live video stream. The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured from AMC (AXIS Media Control), which is available from Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 12 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue is set up under Dome Configuration > Control Queue. AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick The AXIS 295 is a USB device that gives responsive and accurate control of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom functionality. On installation, the joystick is automatically detected by AXIS Media Control where the 12 buttons can be programmed for a customized video surveillance system.

  • Page 13: Video Streams

    The Live View page in the AXIS 233D provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

  • Page 14: Mpeg-4 Protocols And Communication Methods

    AXIS 233D - Video Streams MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.

  • Page 15: The Axis Media Control

    Video/images from the AXIS 233D can also be accessed in the following ways: • If supported by the client, the AXIS 233D can use Motion JPEG server push to display video. This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.

  • Page 16: Other Mpeg-4 Clients

    Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis. For some other clients, such as QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple, under Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4. It may also be necessary to adjust the advanced MPEG-4 settings.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Network Dome Camera

    AXIS 233D - Configuring the Network Dome Camera Configuring the Network Dome Camera This section describes how to configure the AXIS 233D and is intended for the product Administrator who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and the Operator who has access to Video &...

  • Page 18: Video & Image Settings

    AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Video & Image Settings Given below are examples of features available in the AXIS 233D. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files.

  • Page 19: Overlay Image

    Follow these instructions to upload and use an overlay image: 1. Go to Setup > Video & Image > Overlay Image. 2. To upload the image file to the AXIS 233D, click the Browse button and locate it on your computer or server.

  • Page 20: Privacy Mask

    • The maximum overlay image size supported by the AXIS 233D is the same as the maximum image resolution. See Technical Specifications, on page 66.

  • Page 21: Advanced Camera Settings

    AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Advanced Camera Settings To optimize the lighting settings according to your requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions: • Color level, Brightness and Sharpness - Find the level that best suits your image needs by testing.
  • Page 22 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings Low Light Behavior The settings for Low Light Behavior determine how the camera behaves at low light levels. These settings affect video image quality and frame rate. • Exposure control - This setting is used to adapt to the amount or type of light used.
  • Page 23 AXIS 233D - Video & Image Settings MJPEG settings Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the maximum frame size helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the MJPEG video stream in these situations. Defining the frame size as Unlimited provides consistently good image quality at the expense of increased bandwidth and storage usage during low light conditions.

  • Page 24: Audio

    Enable Audio Check this box to enable audio. Audio Channels The AXIS 233D has four types of audio transmission. Choose the type that best suits your needs. Audio mode • Full Duplex mode transmits and receives audio streams simultaneously in both directions.
  • Page 25 The AXIS 233D 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%.

  • Page 26: Advanced Audio

    AXIS 233D - Audio Advanced Audio Advanced audio settings can improve audio quality by speech filtering and echo and noise cancellation. When enabled, the speech filter reduces noise by filtering out all frequencies below 100Hz and above 3500 Hz. This improves sound quality if a person is close to the microphone when talking and reduces background noises.

  • Page 27: Live View Config

    These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in three ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default page with your own colors, and images.
  • Page 28 • To use your uploaded file, click the radio button and select the file from the drop-down list by Own. • To use an external file located somewhere other than in the AXIS 233D, click the radio button and enter the URL by External.
  • Page 29 Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation - The administrator can enable or disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder included with AMC. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer.
  • Page 30 6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/com/ptz.cgi?continuouspantiltmove=0,0 7. These links appear in the web interface and can be used to control the AXIS 233D. For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Developer pages on the Axis web site at http://www.axis.com/developer...

  • Page 31: Html Examples

    AXIS 233D - Live View Config HTML Examples You can add live video from the AXIS 233D to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer. If MPEG-4 is set as video format, multicasting is used and the audio and video stream will be available for an unlimited number of viewers connected to the parts of the network where multicast is enabled.

  • Page 32: Dome Configuration

    (H) added, for example, Office Entrance (H). The AXIS 233D can also be configured to return to the Home position when the camera has been inactive for a specified length of time. Enter the length of time in the field Return to home when inactive and click Save.
  • Page 33 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration Configuration Start/Stop Auto Tracking - To enable auto tracking, click the Start button. To disable auto tracking, click the Stop button. Settings - The Movement trigger sensitivity level can be set to Low, Medium or High.

  • Page 34: Guard Tour

    Note: Once a limit has been saved, this position cannot be exceeded by the AXIS 233D unless the values have been reset and saved to a greater value first (reset the default values of the mechanical restrictions).
  • Page 35 AXIS 233D - Dome Configuration PTZ Control Queue on the Live View page Please use the online help files for more information.

  • Page 36: Event Config

    AXIS 233D - Event Config Event Config This section describes how to configure the AXIS 233D for alarm handling. The AXIS 233D can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. A set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Camera is to perform certain Event type actions.

  • Page 37: Event Types

    AXIS 233D - Event Config Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the Network Dome Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If a door is opened, and an event has been configured to act on this, the Network...
  • Page 38 AXIS 233D - Event Config 6. Set the When Triggered... parameters, that is, what the Network Dome Camera is to do if the main door is opened - such as upload images to an FTP server. 7. Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list.

  • Page 39: Motion Detection

    AXIS 233D - Event Config Use event-specific image settings - Some Image Appearance and Overlay Settings can be set individually for each event type. Check the checkbox and click Image Settings... to open the Image Settings dialog. Scheduled Event A scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays.
  • Page 40 AXIS 233D - Event Config Configuring Motion Detection 1. Select Motion Detection from the Event Config menu. 2. a) With AMC: Check the radio button Configure Include Windows or Configure Exclude Windows and click New. b) Without AMC: Click Add Window and check the Include to Exclude button.

  • Page 41: Port Status

    Port Status Under Event Config > Port Status there is a list that shows the status for the connected inputs and outputs of the AXIS 233D for the benefit of the Operator who cannot access the System Options section. Example: If the Normal state for a push button (such as a doorbell) connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the button is not pushed, the state is inactive.

  • Page 42: System Options

    Live View page. IP Address Filter Enable IP Address Filter to allow or deny access to the AXIS 233D. Once enabled, the IP address in the list is allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop-down list Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.
  • Page 43 HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection. Certificate - To use HTTPS for communication with the AXIS 233D, a certificate must be created. A self-signed certificate can be created in the network camera, but this does not guarantee the same level of security as an official certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).
  • Page 44 The one used in the Axis implementation is EAP-TLS (EAP-Transport Layer Security). The AXIS network video device presents its certificate to the network switch, which in turn forwards this to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate and responds to the switch, and sends its own certificate to the client for validation.

  • Page 45: Date & Time

    AXIS 233D - System Options 4. The switch keeps track of all responses to the validation requests. If all certificates are validated, the Axis video device is allowed access to the protected network via a pre-configured port. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) - AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) protocol for applications such as network access or IP mobility.

  • Page 46: Network - Basic Tcp/Ip Settings

    IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the network camera when the IP address changes. • Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 233D by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.

  • Page 47: Network - Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    Use the following DNS server address - Enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following: Domain name - Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 233D. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, for example, myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the...
  • Page 48 AXIS 233D - System Options Link-Local IPv4 Address This is enabled by default and assigns an additional IP address to the AXIS 233D for use ™ with UPnP . The AXIS 233D can have both a Link-Local IP and a static/DHCP-supplied IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other.
  • Page 49 • When the port is selected automatically it is displayed in this field. This can be changed by entering a new port number and clicking Save. The FTP server running in the AXIS 233D enables the upload of new firmware, and user applications, for example. Check the box to enable the service.
  • Page 50 AXIS 233D - System Options SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 233D 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 233D is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads, and alarms need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (such as to the Internet).

  • Page 51: Ports & Devices

    Bonjour. Ports & devices The AXIS 233D supports 4 input and 4 output ports for external equipment. Each port can be given a descriptive name and its Normal state can be set to Open circuit or Grounded circuit.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Dome Status - Click the Test button to check the camera and dome mechanics for errors. Contact Axis Customer Services if you receive an error message as the result of this test. Upgrade Server - See Updating the Firmware, on page 60.

  • Page 53: Advanced

    Recent Log Items. Many of the captions are 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. Information...

  • Page 54: About

    For more information, please visit the Developer pages at http://www.axis.com/developer Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from the standard help pages.

  • Page 55: Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    AXIS 233D - System Options Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 233D to the original default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (described in Maintenance, on page 52) or use the control button...

  • Page 56: I/O Terminal Connectors

    AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors I/O terminal Connectors The AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera has three (8 pin) connectors. The inputs/outputs are used in applications for example, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via email, picture storage to FTP locations etc.

  • Page 57: Power Connections

    AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors Power connections Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods: • Connect the supplied indoor power adapter to the power connector block and attach it to the camera casing. Note that this indoor power adapter provides power for the camera only.

  • Page 58: I/O Terminal Connector Blocks

    AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors I/O terminal connector blocks Function Description Power/Audio Power AC 18 - 30 VAC max 25VA power consumption. Power 18 - 30 VAC max 25VA power consumption. AC/DC+ -or- 22 - 40 VDC max 20W power consumption.
  • Page 59 AXIS 233D - I/O terminal Connectors Schematic Diagram - AXIS 233D I/O connectors and power...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    3. In the Upgrade Server section, click Browse to locate the desired firmware file on your computer. Click Upgrade. Note: After starting the process, you should always wait at least 20 minutes before restarting the AXIS 233D, even if you suspect the procedure has failed.

  • Page 61: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping. 3. Open a browser and type in the AXIS 233D’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, for example, axis233d.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process.

  • Page 62: Led Indicator Flash Routine

    AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting LED Indicator flash routine Case Color Description Normal boot Unlit Power on sequence RFL check* Amber Kernel booting System initiating Green Shows steady green for 10 sec. for normal operation after restart. Unlit Steady connection/normal operation...

  • Page 63: Support

    AXIS 233D - Troubleshooting Support If you contact Axis Customer Services, please help us to resolve your problems expediently by providing a Server Report and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support. The Server Report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.

  • Page 64: Symptoms, Possible Causes And Remedial Actions

    The IP address has been changed 1) Move the AXIS 233D to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the by DHCP IP address again, using AXIS IP Utility or the ARP Ping command.
  • Page 65 Problem with hardware Go to System Options > Maintenance > Dome Status and click Test to test the camera and dome mechanics for errors. Contact Axis Customer Services if you receive an error message as the result of this test.

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Models • AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera 60 Hz • AXIS 233D Network Dome Camera 50 Hz Image sensor • 1/4” ExView HAD Progressive Scan CCD Lens • F1.4 - 4.2 •...
  • Page 67 • AXIS Camera Station One for recording • AXIS Camera Management on CD and web-based configuration • Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP. Firmware available at www.axis.com Video access from web • Camera live view for up to 20 clients browser •...
  • Page 68 • Internet Explorer 6.x or later • For other operating systems and browsers, see www.axis.com/techsup System integration • Open API for application integration, including AXIS VAPIX API*, AXIS Media support Control SDK*, event trigger data in video stream • Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model •...

  • Page 69: General Performance Considerations

    To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 233D provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image. To do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay.

  • Page 70: Frame Rates

    Test results show the frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG streams from the AXIS 233D, using a compression level of 50% is 25 fps for PAL and 30 fps for NTSC. Note that these values are only guidelines - actual values may vary.
  • Page 71 AXIS 233D - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    CGI (Common Gateway Interface) - A specification for communication between a web server and other (CGI) AXIS IP Utility - A tool for discovering and setting IP programs. For example, a HTML page that contains a form addresses for Axis network devices. AXIS IP Utility is...
  • Page 73 Composite video - A type of video signal in which the red, blue and green signals are mixed together. ETRAX (Ethernet Token Ring AXIS) - The ETRAX chip is the cornerstone of Axis technology and the 'brain' in Compression - See Image Compression.
  • Page 74 AXIS 233D - Glossary software running on a computer, or it can be a standalone how to display the page's words and images for the user. hardware device. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) - HTTP is the set of Fixed iris - See Autoiris.
  • Page 75 AXIS 233D - Glossary See also TCP. camera iris must be adjusted manually to regulate the amount of light allowed to reach the image sensor. IP address - An IP address is simply an address on an IP Mbit/s (Megabits per second) - A measure of the bit rate, network used by a computer/device connected to that network.
  • Page 76 Pixel (Picture Element) - A pixel is one of the many tiny along its vertical axis, and zooming is the adjustment of dots that make up a digital image. The color and intensity the zoom lens to magnify the view.
  • Page 77 AXIS 233D - Glossary RS-485 - An upgraded version of RS-422 that supports limited in its ability to queue messages at the receiving up to 32 devices on the same connection. RS-485 is an end, and is usually used with one of two other protocols, electrical specification of a two-wire, half-duplex, POP3 or IMAP.
  • Page 78 AXIS 233D - Glossary a web page file) is divided into, and, when all packets Video management software - Video management have arrived at their destination, it reassembles them to software supplies the means for monitoring, analyzing re-form the complete file.

  • Page 79: Index

    Advanced TCP/IP settings 47 Exclude Areas 33 Alarm 36, 39, 56 Exposure area 21 Alarm inputs 56 Exposure control 22 AMC (AXIS Media Control) 11, 15, 24 AMC viewer toolbar 11 Area Zoom 11 Factory default 55 ARP/Ping 46 Frame rates 19, 70...
  • Page 80 AXIS 233D Pulse 10, 30 LED Indicator 8, 62 Push to talk 24 Live View 10, 17, 27 Logs & Reports 53 Low light behavior 22 QoS (Quality of Service) 50 QuickTime 29 Motion detection 39 Motion JPEG 13 RADIUS 45...
  • Page 81 AXIS 233D UPnP 48, 51 User defined links 30 Variable bit rate 13 Video format 10 Video stream 19 Wide dynamic range 21...

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