AXIS M3044-V Network Camera User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS M3044-V Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 6.15 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be useful when developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted at www.axis.com.
Safety This product complies with IEC/EN/UL 60950-1, Safety of Information Technology Equipment. If its connecting cables are routed outdoors, the product shall be grounded either through a shielded network cable (STP) or other appropriate method. The power supply used with this product shall fulfill the requirements for Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Limited Power Source (LPS) according to IEC/EN/UL 62368-1 orIEC/EN/UL 60950-1.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Message Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . .
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Table of Contents Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check the Firmware . .
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Safety Information Safety Information Hazard Levels DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE TICE NO Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to property.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dome cover Status LED microSD card slot Control button Network connector (PoE) Focus ring Connectors and Buttons For technical specifications, see page 62. Network Connector RJ45 Ethernet connector with Power over Ethernet (PoE). NOTICE TICE NO The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the network shall be intended for their specific use.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Hardware Overview • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 57. • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 49. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the Status LED flashes green. • Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 49. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds. LED Indicators Note • The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Access the Product Access the Product To install the Axis product, see the Installation Guide supplied with the product. The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. We recommend the following browsers: • Internet Explorer® with Windows® • Safari® with OS X® • ChromeTM or Firefox® with other operating systems. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted. The Axis product includes one (1) H.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Access the Product Set the Root Password To access the Axis product, you must set the password for the default administrator user root. This is done in the Configure Root Password dialog, which opens when the product is accessed for the first time. To prevent network eavesdropping, the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Access the Product Use the Manual Trigger button to trigger an action rule from the Live View page. For information about how to configure and enable the button, see Manual Trigger on page 11 . Click Snapshot to save a snapshot of the video image. This button is primarily intended for use when the AXIS Media Control viewer toolbar is not available. Enable this button from Live View Config > Action Buttons.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Access the Product Click the Emulate joystick mode button and click in the image to move the camera view in the direction of the mouse pointer. Click the Center mode button and click in the image to center the camera view on that position. The center mode button could also be used to zoom in on a specific area. Click in the image and drag to draw a rectangle surrounding the area to be magnified. To zoom out, rotate the mouse wheel.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the product provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 H.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Media Streams The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User’s Manual for more information. The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from: • Windows Control Panel (from the Start screen or Start menu) • Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Media Streams Note • = IP address • The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later. • QuickTime may add latency to the video stream. • It may be possible to use other players to view the H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Set Up the Product Set Up the Product The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. To open the product’s Setup pages, click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. • Operators have restricted access to settings, see Users on page 45 See also the online help .
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 17. • Stream profiles. See page 19. • Camera settings. See page 19. • View areas. See page 20. • Overlay image. See page 21. • Privacy mask. See page 22. Set Up Video Streams To set up the product’s video streams, go to Video > Video Stream. The video stream settings are divided into the following tabs: • Image. See page 17. • H.264. See page 18.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video • Maximum frame rate. To avoid bandwidth problems, the frame rate allowed to each viewer can be Limited to a fixed amount. Alternatively, the frame rate can be set as Unlimited, which means the Axis product always delivers the highest frame rate possible under the current conditions. • Overlay settings. See About overlay text on page 21. Click Save to apply the new settings. H.264 H.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video • Highest Zipstream strength. High bandwidth reduction. Visible quality degradation in not prioritized areas in many scenes Lowest Zipstream strength is the default setting for the product. This configuration is very safe to use in all applications while still reducing the bit rate. For cloud-connected cameras or cameras using edge storage that need to limit the bit rate for increased storage time it is recommended to select the Highest Zipstream strength.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video White Balance To change this setting go to Setup > Video > Camera Settings White balance is used to make colors in the image appear the same regardless of the color temperature of the light source. The Axis product can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color. Alternatively, select the type of light source from the drop-down list. For a description of each available setting, see the online help .
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video About overlays Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp, or during product installation and configuration. About overlay text An overlay text can display the current date and time, or a text string. When using a text string, so-called modifiers can be used to display information such as the current bit rate or the current frame rate.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Video • If combining text and image overlays, take into consideration that the text overlay occupies 16 or 32 pixels in height (depending on the resolution) and has the same width as the video image. Since it is static, the position and size of an overlay image will remain the same regardless of resolution and pan, tilt or zoom movements. To always cover a selected part of the monitored area, use a privacy mask. See Privacy Mask on page 22. How to upload an overlay image 1.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Configure the Live View Page Configure the Live View Page You can customize the Live View page and alter it to suit your requirements. It is possible to define the following features of the Live View page. • Stream Profile. See page 19. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 23. • Viewer Settings. See page 23. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 10. • User Defined Links. See page 24.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Configure the Live View Page User Defined Links To display user-defined links in the Live View page, select the Show custom link option, give the link a name and then enter the URL to link to. When defining a web link do not remove the 'http://' from the URL address. Custom links can be used to run scripts or activate external devices connected to the product, or they can link to a web page.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) The PTZ menu is available if digital PTZ (pan, tilt and zoom) is enabled in the selected view area. For more information on view areas, see View Area on page 20. Preset Positions A preset position is a saved view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific position. A preset position consists of the following values: • Pan and tilt positions • Zoom position Each view area has its own preset positions.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Advanced Controls Advanced PTZ settings can be configured under PTZ > Advanced > Controls. The Panel Shortcut Command Buttons list shows the user-defined buttons that can be accessed from the Live View page’s Ctrl panel. These buttons can be used to provide direct access to commands issued using the VAPIX® application programming interface. Click Add to add a new shortcut command button.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Detectors Detectors Camera Tampering Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, spray-painted or severely defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up. To configure tampering detection: 1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering. 2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Detectors Note • Using the motion detection feature may decrease the product’s overall performance. • The position of the Motion Detection Window is relative to the orientation of the Camera. Changing the orientation of the camera will also change the position of the Motion Detection Window. Set Up Motion Detection Windows To set up a motion detection Include Window, follow these instructions: 1. Go to Detectors > Motion Detection. 2.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Detectors Note • To trigger on small objects or movements, use several small motion detection windows rather than one large window, and select a low object size. • To avoid triggering on small objects, select a high object size. • While monitoring an area where moving objects are not expected, select a high history level. This will cause motion detection to trigger as long as the object is present in the window. • To only detect flashing light, select a low sensitivity.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Applications Applications AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) is an open platform that enables third parties to develop analytics and other applications for Axis products. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applications Note • Several applications can run at the same time but some applications might not be compatible with each other.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Applications If the Axis product is reset to factory default, uploaded applications and their settings are removed. For information about factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection AXIS Video Motion Detection AXIS Video Motion Detection is an application that detects moving objects in the camera’s field of view. When a moving object is detected, AXIS Video Motion Detection sends an alarm that can be used by the Axis product or by third-party software to for example, record video or send a notification. AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 is included with the Axis product and is available under Setup > Applications.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection 7. If too many unwanted objects are tracked, enable and configure one or more of the ignore filters. See Ignore Filters on page 34. After modifying a setting, click Save to apply the changes. The video stream will be restarted and it may take a few seconds before the change is applied. Include Area The include area is the area in which moving objects will be detected. Objects moving outside the include area will be ignored.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection To highlight the exclude areas, click on the icon. Visual Confirmation Visual confirmation is used to validate that the settings are correct, that is, that all objects that should be detected are detected. Visual confirmation is used to validate that the settings are correct, that is, that all objects that should be tracked are tracked. Note To use visual confirmation, Internet Explorer and AXIS Media Control (AMC) must be used.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection ponds or large trees, use exclude areas instead of the filter. The filter will be applied to all moving objects in scene and, if set to a value too large, important objects might not be detected. The swaying object filter is used to avoid tracking objects that only move a short distance, for example moving trees, flags and their shadows. Use the filter if such objects cause a lot of unwanted tracked objects.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection 1. Select the Short-lived objects option. 2. Enter the number of seconds in the field. The number of seconds is the minimum time that must pass before the object is detected. Start with a small number. 3. Enter the number of seconds in the field. The number of seconds is the minimum time that must pass before tracking starts. Start with a small number. 4. Click Save to apply the filter. 5. Use visual confirmation to verify the settings. 6.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection 1. Insert an SD card in the Axis product, or go to Setup > System Options > Storage in the Axis product’s webpages and configure the product to use a network share. 2. Optionally, go to Setup > Video > Stream Profiles and create a stream profile to use for recording. 3. Go to Setup > Events > Action Rules and click Add to create a new action rule. 4. From the Trigger drop-down list, select Applications and then select VMD 3DigitalAutoTracking. 5.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Events Events The Event pages allow you to configure the Axis product to perform actions when different events occur. For example, the product can start a recording or send an email notification when motion is detected. The set of conditions that defines how and when the action is triggered is called an action rule.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Events • • • Preset Reached – Trigger the rule when the camera stops at a preset position. This can be for example be used with the Send Images action to upload images from the preset position. Storage - Disruption – Trigger the rule if storage problems are detected, for example if the storage device is unavailable, removed, full, locked or if other read or write problems occur. This can for example be used to send maintenance notifications.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Events 3. Select a recipient Type. 4. Enter the information needed for the recipient type. 5. Click Test to test the connection to the recipient. 6. Click OK. Recipient Types The following recipients are available: Recipient Use with action Notes Email Send Images An email recipient can contain multiple email addresses. Send Notification Send Video Clip FTP Send Images Send Video Clip SFTP Send Images Encrypted file transfer using SSH File Transport Protocol (SFTP).
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Events Note Some email providers have security filters that prevent users from receiving or viewing large amount of attachments, from receiving scheduled emails and similar. Check the email provider’s security policy to avoid delivery problems and locked email accounts. To set up an email recipient using one of the listed providers: 1. Go to Events > Recipients and click Add. 2. Enter a Name and select Email from the Type list. 3.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Recordings Recordings The Axis product can be configured to record video continuously or according to an action rule: • To start a continuous recording, see page 43. • To set up action rules, see page 38. • To access recordings, see Find Recordings on page 42. • To play recordings, see Play Recording on page 42. • To export a recording as a video clip, see Export Video Clip on page 43. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 53.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Recordings To play a recording, follow these steps: 1. Go to Recordings > List. 2. To reduce the number of recordings displayed, select the desired options under Filter and click the Filter button to apply the filters. See also Find Recordings on page 42. 3. Select the recording and click Play. The recording will be played in a new browser window. Export Video Clip Recordings on the SD card or network share can be exported as video clips.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Languages Languages Multiple languages can be installed in the Axis product. All web pages including the online help will be displayed in the selected language. To switch languages, go to Setup > Languages and first upload the new language file. Browse and locate the file and click the Upload Language button. Select the new language from the list and click Save.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options > Security > Users. An administrator can set up other users by giving them user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options HTTPS HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer, or HTTP over SSL) is a web protocol providing encrypted browsing. HTTPS can also be used by users and clients to verify that the correct device is being accessed. The security level provided by HTTPS is considered adequate for most commercial exchanges. The Axis product can be configured to require HTTPS when users from different user groups (administrator, operator, viewer) log in.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options Certificates Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. Typical applications include encrypted web browsing (HTTPS), network protection via IEEE 802.1X and secure upload of images and notification messages for example via email. Two types of certificates can be used with the Axis product: Server/Client certificates - To authenticate the Axis product.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options If using an NTP server, select your Time zone from the drop-down list. If required, check Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes. The Date & Time Format Used in Images is the date and time format displayed as a text overlay in the video stream. Use the for information on how to create custom date and predefined formats or see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help time formats.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options Linux/Unix example arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp ping -s 408 192.168.0.125 Windows syntax (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator) arp -s ping -l 408 -t Windows example (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator) arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00 ping -l 408 -t 192.168.0.125 4.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses. The DNS settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. Select Obtain DNS server address via DHCP to use the DNS settings provided by the DHCP server.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 A network router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet. This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the “outside”, that is, the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased since most routers are pre-configured to stop attempts to access the private network (LAN) from the public network (Internet).
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options QoS (Quality of Service) QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. A QoS-aware network prioritizes network traffic and provides a greater network reliability by controlling the amount of bandwidth an application may use. The QoS settings are configured under System Options > Network > QoS. Using DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) values, the Axis product can mark different types of traffic.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options RTP/H.264 The RTP port range and multicast settings are configured under System Options > Network > RTP. The RTP port range defines the range of ports from which the video ports are automatically selected. For multicast streams, only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used. Select Always Multicast Video to start multicast streaming without opening an RTSP session. Bonjour The Axis product includes support for Bonjour.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options 4. The card can now be removed. Format SD Card NOTICE TICE NO Formatting the SD card will remove all data and recordings stored on the card. The Axis product can be configured to automatically format SD cards that are inserted into the product. If autoformat is enabled and an SD card is inserted, the product will check if the SD card has the ext4 file system. If the card has a different file system, the card will automatically be formatted to ext4.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options 7. Click Mount to mount the SD card. It is possible to change the passphrase without reformatting the card. Open Storage Management, click Encrypt and enter the old and new passphrases. The passphrase can only be changed when the card is mounted. Ongoing recordings will not be affected if the passphrase is changed. To disable encryption, unmount the SD card and follow the steps above but clear the Enable SD card encryption option.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options • uploaded applications are kept but must be restarted Click Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. The Axis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see Reset to Factory Default Settings on page 57. To identify the product or test the Status LED, click Flash LED under Identify and specify the duration in seconds, minutes or hours.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera System Options Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you understand the consequences. Axis Support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts. To open the Script Editor, go to System Options > Advanced > Scripting. If a script causes problems, reset the product to its factory default settings, see page 57. For more information, see www.axis.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in the Axis product is displayed in the page Setup > Basic Setup and in Setup > About.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Troubleshooting 4. After the upgrade is complete (1–10 minutes), the product automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Status indicator. 5. Reinstall the product, referring to the Installation Guide. If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again, contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Troubleshooting Problems with streaming H.264 Problems with AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer only) To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer. No H.264 displayed in the client Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC Control Panel (streaming tab). See AXIS Media Control (AMC) on page 13.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Troubleshooting Video cannot be recorded Check that the SD card is not write protected (that is, read only). SD card cannot be mounted Reformat the SD card and then click Mount. NOTICE TICE NO Formatting the card will remove all content, including all recordings, from the SD card.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Image sensor 1/3” progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens M12 mount, Fixed iris, Fixed focus 2.8 mm, F2.0 Horizontal field of view: 82° Vertical field of view: 44° Light sensitivity 0.25 lux at 50 IRE F2.0 Shutter time 1/32500 s to 1/5 s Camera angle Pan ±177°, Tilt ±76°, Rotation ±176° Can be directed in any direction and see the wall/ceiling adjustment Video Video compression H.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Technical Specifications Built-in installation aids Pixel counter General Casing Color: White NCS S 1002-B (For repainting of cover, remove the transparent dome.
AXIS M3044-V Network Camera Technical Specifications The following factors are among the most important to consider: • High image resolution and/or lower compression levels result in images containing more data. Bandwidth affected. • Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or unicast H.264 clients. Bandwidth affected. • Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression) by different clients. Effect on frame rate and bandwidth. • Accessing Motion JPEG and H.
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