USER MANUAL AXIS P3363–V
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P3363–V Fixed Dome Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.40 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 beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications.
AXIS P3363–V Table of Contents Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access from a Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P3363–V Hardware Overview Hardware Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Camera unit Network connector (PoE) Audio out LED indicators Audio in I/O connector Control button Fan output connector SD memory card slot Network cable Camera unit Dome cover Tamper-proof screws Connectors For technical specifications, see page 56.
AXIS P3363–V Hardware Overview Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE). NOTICE Due to local regulations or the environmental and electrical conditions in which the product is to be used, a shielded network cable (STP) may be appropriate or required. Any network cables that are routed in outdoor environments or similar shall be shielded (STP) and intended for their specific use. Make sure that the network switch is properly grounded.
AXIS P3363–V Hardware Overview Note • The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation. To configure, go to Setup > System Options >Ports & Devices >LED. See the online help for more information. • The Status LED can be configured to flash while an event is active. • The Status LED can be configured to flash for identifying the unit. This can be done under Setup > System Options > Maintenance.
AXIS P3363–V Accessing the Product Accessing the Product To install the Axis product, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the product. The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Firefox with other operating systems. See Technical Specifications, on page 56. To view streaming video in Internet Explorer, allow installation of AXIS Media Control (AMC) when prompted.
AXIS P3363–V Accessing the Product Access from the Internet Once connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the product from the Internet you must configure your network router to allow incoming data traffic to the product. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the product. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
AXIS P3363–V Accessing the Product Select the power line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) used at the location of the Axis product. Selecting the wrong frequency may cause image flicker if the product is used in fluorescent light environments. When using 50 Hz, the maximum frame rate is limited to 25 fps. Note Power line frequency is different in different geographic regions. In the Americas, 60 Hz is usually used; most other parts of the world use 50 Hz.
AXIS P3363–V Accessing the Product The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the video image. The location where the image is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel. Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view. The Record button is used to record the current video stream. The location where the recording is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel.
AXIS P3363–V Accessing the Product Pan and Tilt bars – Use the arrows to pan and tilt the camera view, or click on a position on the bar to steer the camera view to that position. Zoom bar – Use the arrows to zoom in and out, or click on a position on the bar to zoom to that position. The PTZ controls can be disabled under PTZ > Advanced > Controls, see Controls, on page 27.
AXIS P3363–V Media Streams Media Streams The Axis product provides several audio and 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, audio streams and to the list of available stream profiles. Other applications and clients can access video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to Stream H.264 The video compression standard H.
AXIS P3363–V Media Streams The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various video and audio 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 menu) • Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings.
AXIS P3363–V Media Streams Note • = IP addess • The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later. • QuickTime adds 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 P3363–V Setting Up the Product Setting Up the Product The Axis product can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. Click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. • Operators have access to all settings except System Options See also the online help . Basic Setup Basic Setup provides shortcuts to the settings that should be made before using the Axis product: 1. Users. See page 38. 2. TCP/IP.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio Video and Audio The video and audio settings can be used to optimize video and audio quality. You can configure the following: • Video stream settings. See page 16. • Stream profiles. See page 17. • Camera settings. See page 17. • View area. See page 19. • Overlay image. See page 20. • Privacy mask. See page 21. • Focus and zoom. See page 21. • Audio settings. See page 22. • Audio clips. See page 23.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio Setting the compression level affects the image quality and bandwidth; the lower the compression, the higher the image quality with higher bandwidth requirements. To avoid bandwidth problems on the network, you can limit the frame rate allowed to each viewer. The maximum frame rate can be set to Unlimited, or you can limit the frame rate to a value. An image or text can be superimposed over the image as overlay. See Overlay, on page 20.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio Image Appearance Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation. The value 0 gives a black and white image. The image Brightness can be adjusted in the range 0–100, where a higher value produces a brighter image. Increasing the Sharpness can increase bandwidth usage. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light conditions.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio • Fixed to use a fixed shutter speed. Gain, measured in decibel (dB), is the amount of amplification applied to the image. A high gain may provide a better image in low light situations but will increase the amount of image noise. Set Gain to • Auto to set the gain automatically. If required, use Max gain to limit the applied gain. • Fixed to use a fixed gain.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio 2. Select an Aspect ratio and a Video stream resolution. 3. Use the mouse to move and resize the view area. 4. Select Enable PTZ to enable digital PTZ for the view area. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Tip: • The PTZ functionality is useful during installation of the Axis product. Use a view area to crop out a specific part of the full view.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio 3. Click Save. For information about supported image formats, see the online help . Privacy Mask A privacy mask is an area of solid color that prohibits users from viewing parts of the monitored area. Privacy masks cannot be bypassed via the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API). The Privacy Mask List (Video & Audio > Privacy Mask) shows all the masks that are currently configured in the Axis product and indicates if they are enabled.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio Audio Settings The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio > Video Stream > Audio. Audio Channels Select the type of audio transmission from the Audio mode: drop-down list (Video & Audio> Audio Settings). The different types are: Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time. There is no echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.
AXIS P3363–V Video and Audio • G711 • G726 Sample rate - The number of times per second the sound is sampled. A higher sample rate will provide better audio quality, but also requires a greater bandwidth. Bit rate - Set the required bit rate depending on the selected encoding. A higher bit rate will give better audio quality. A lower bit rate may have latency or delay, but will require less bandwidth. For more information about these settings, please see the online help .
AXIS P3363–V Live View Config Live View Config 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 17. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 24. • Viewer Settings. See page 25. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page, on page 9 . • User Defined Links. See page 25. • Output Buttons. See page 25.
AXIS P3363–V Live View Config Browser Viewer Description Windows Internet Explorer AMC Recommended viewer in Internet Explorer (H.264/Motion JPEG) QuickTime H.264 Java applet A slower imaging alternative to AMC (Motion JPEG). Requires one of the following installed on the client: • JVM (J2SE) 1.4.2 or higher • JRE (J2SE) 5.0 or higher Still image Displays still images only.
AXIS P3363–V 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 19. Preset Positions A preset position is a predefined view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific location. Preset positions can be accessed in several ways: • By selecting the preset from the Preset positions drop-down list in the Live View Page.
AXIS P3363–V PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) 3. Specify the pause length between runs. 4. Select an available preset position and click Apply. 5. Specify the View Time in seconds or minutes. 6. Specify the View Order or select the Random view order option. 7. Click Save. To modify or remove guard tours, go to PTZ > Guard Tour, select the guard tour in the Guard Tour List and click Modify/Remove. For more information see the online help .
AXIS P3363–V Detectors Detectors Camera Tampering Camera Tampering can generate an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely defocused. To send an alarm, for example an email, an action rule must be set up. To configure tampering: 1. Go to Detectors > Camera Tampering. 2. Set the Minimum duration, that is, the time that must elapse before an alarm is generated. This can help prevent false alarms for known conditions that affect the image. 3.
AXIS P3363–V Detectors Note Using the motion detection feature may decrease the product’s overall performance. Set Up Motion Detection Windows To set up a motion detection Include Window, follow these instructions: 1. Go to Detectors > Motion Detection. 2. Select the Configure Included Windows option and click New. Select the new window in the list of windows and enter a descriptive name. 3.
AXIS P3363–V Detectors Low level (0%) Even very small objects trigger motion detection. An object that appears in the window triggers motion detection only for a very short time before it is considered as non-moving. Only very bright objects on a dark background trigger motion detection.
AXIS P3363–V Applications Applications Third party applications can be uploaded to and installed on the Axis product. For information about available applications, downloads, trials and licenses, go to www.axis.com/applications To upload an application, go to Applications > Overview, click Browse to locate the file and then click Upload Package. Click on the uploaded application’s name to open the menu options Settings, License and About.
AXIS P3363–V Events Events The Axis product can be configured to perform actions when different events occur, for example, start a recording when motion is detected. The set of conditions that defines how and when the action is triggered is called an Action Rule. Available Action Rule triggers and conditions include: • Applications — use installed applications to trigger the rule, see Applications, on page 31.
AXIS P3363–V Events - Recurrence — trigger the rule periodically, see Recurrences, on page 34. This can for example be used to upload an image every 5 minutes. - Use Schedule — trigger the rule according to the selected schedule, see Schedules, on page 34. Available actions include: • Day/Night Vision Mode — set day mode (IR cut filter on) or night mode (IR cut filter off). • Output Port — activate an I/O port to control an external device. • Play Audio Clip — see Audio Clips, on page 23.
AXIS P3363–V Events The recording Duration of some actions can be set to include time immediately before and after the event. Select Pre-trigger time and/or Post-trigger time and enter the number of seconds. When While the rule is active is enabled and the action is triggered again during the post-trigger time, the recording time will be extended with another post-trigger time period. For more information, see the online help . Recipients Recipients receive media files and notification messages.
AXIS P3363–V Events 2. Enter a descriptive name and recurrence pattern. 3. Click OK. To use the recurrence in an Action Rule, first select Time from the Trigger drop-down list in the Action Rule Setup page and then select the recurrence from the second drop-down list. To modify or remove recurrences, select the recurrence in the Recurrences List and click Modify or Remove.
AXIS P3363–V 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 36. • To set up action rules, see page 33. • To access recordings, see Recording List, on page 36. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage, on page 46. Recording List Recorded videos are listed on the Recordings > List page.
AXIS P3363–V Recordings Note If a new stream profile is selected while a recording is ongoing, the recording will be stopped and saved in the recording list and a new recording with the new stream profile will start. All previous continuous recordings will remain in the recording list until they are removed manually or through automatic removal of old recordings.
AXIS P3363–V 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 P3363–V 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) connect.
AXIS P3363–V System Options Certificates CA Certificate The CA certificate is used to validate the identity of the authentication server. Enter the path to the certificate directly, or locate the file using the Browse button. Then click Upload. To remove a certificate, click Remove. Client certificate Client private key The client certificate and private key are used to authenticate the network device. They can be uploaded as separate files or in one combined file (e.g. a PFX file or a PEM file).
AXIS P3363–V System Options CA certificates - to authenticate peer certificates, for example the certificate of an authentication server in case the Axis product is connected to an IEEE 802.1X protected network. Note Installed certificates, except preinstalled CA certificates, will be deleted if the product is reset to factory default. Preinstalled CA certificates that have been deleted will be reinstalled. A Server/Client certificate can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA).
AXIS P3363–V System Options • Set manually allows you to manually set date and time. 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 P3363–V System Options One-click enabled - Press the product’s control button (see Hardware Overview, on page 4 ) to connect to an AVHS service over the Internet. Once registered, Always will be enabled and the Axis product stays connected to the AVHS service. If the product is not registered within 24 hours from when the button is pressed, the product will disconnect from the AVHS service. Always - The Axis product will constantly attempt to connect to the AVHS service over the Internet.
AXIS P3363–V System Options This function can be disabled under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. HTTP The HTTP port used by the Axis product can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. In addition to the default setting, which is 80, any port in the range 1024–65535 can be used. HTTPS The HTTPS port used by the Axis product can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
AXIS P3363–V System Options RTSP The RTSP server running in the Axis product allows a connecting client to start an H.264 stream. The RTSP port number can be changed under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced. The default port is 554. Note H.264 video streams will not be available if the RTSP server is disabled. SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The Axis product can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall or proxy server.
AXIS P3363–V System Options • Link up • Authentication failed SNMP v3 provides encryption and secure passwords. To use traps with SNMP v3, an SNMP v3 management application is required. To use SNMP v3, HTTPS must be enabled, see HTTPS, on page 38. To enable SNMP v3, check the box and provide the initial user password. Note The initial password can only be set once. If the password is lost, the Axis product must be reset to factory default, see Reset to Factory Default Settings, on page 49.
AXIS P3363–V System Options Mounting is done automatically when the card is inserted or when the product is started. A manual mount is only required if the card has been unmounted and not ejected and re-inserted. To unmount the SD card: 1. Go to System Options > Storage and click SD Card. 2. Click Unmount. 3. The card can now be removed. The SD card is managed on the System Options > Storage page. Click SD Card to open Storage Management.
AXIS P3363–V System Options Maintenance The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance. Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not behaving as expected. This will not affect any of the current settings. Click Restore to reset most settings to the factory default values.
AXIS P3363–V System Options You can view or download the server report. Downloading the server report creates a .zip file that contains a complete server report text file in UTF–8 format. Select the Include snapshot with default image settings option to include a snapshot of the product’s Live View that also shows the settings specified under Video Stream>Image>Image Appearance. The server report .zip file should always be included when contacting support.
AXIS P3363–V System Options 4. Release the Control button. The process is complete after about 1 minute (when the Status indicator turns green). The product has been reset to the factory default settings. The default IP address is 192.168.0.90 5. Re-assign the IP address. It is also possible to reset parameters to factory default via the web interface. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance.
AXIS P3363–V Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking 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 P3363–V Troubleshooting arp -s temp ping -s 408 In Windows, type the following from a command/DOS prompt (this may require that you run the command prompt as an administrator): arp -s ping -l 408 -t 2. If the product does not reply in 30 seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping. 3. Open a browser and type in the product’s IP address.
AXIS P3363–V Troubleshooting The IP address has been changed by DHCP If the product and the client are on the same network, run AXIS IP Utility to locate the product. Identify the product using its model or serial number. Move the Axis product to an isolated network, or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using AXIS IP Utility or ARP/Ping (see the Installation Guide). Open the Setup pages and disabled DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the product to the main network.
AXIS P3363–V Troubleshooting Why do I not get maximum frames per second? See Performance Considerations, on page 58. Image degeneration Decrease the GOV length. Go to Video & Audio > Video Stream and select the H.264 tab to modify the GOV length. The maximum frames per second is dependent on the utility frequency (60/50 Hz) of the Axis product. See Technical Specifications, on page 56. Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly Hardware failure Contact your Axis reseller.
AXIS P3363–V Troubleshooting Browser freezes Firefox can sometimes freeze on a slow computer Lower the image resolution Problems uploading files Limited space There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Delete existing files to free up space. Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly Changes in luminance Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may trigger mistakenly.
AXIS P3363–V Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Video Audio Network Item Specifications Models AXIS P3363–V Image sensor Progressive scan RGB CMOS 1/3” Lens Varifocal, remote focus and zoom, P-iris, IR corrected, mexapixel resolution 6 mm models: 2.5-6 mm, F1.2, horizontal angle of view: 107°-49°,vertical angle of view: 79°-37°, diagonal angle of view: 136° - 61° 12 mm models: 3.3-12 mm, F1.
AXIS P3363–V Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications System integration Application Programming Interface Open API for software integration, including the ONVIF specification available at www.onvif.org, as well as VAPIX® and AXIS Camera Application Platform from Axis Communications, specifications available at www.axis.
AXIS P3363–V Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specifications Dimensions (HxWxD) 97 x 148 x 148 mm (3.82 x 5.83 x 5.83") Weight 650 g (1.4 lb.) Included accessories Installation guide, CD with installation tools, recording software and user manual, Windows decoder 1-user license Connector kit Video management software (not included) AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing and recording up to 100 cameras See www.axis.
User Manual AXIS P3363–V © Axis Communications AB, 2012 Ver. M1.11 Date: March 2012 Part No.
