AXIS P1244 Network Camera User Manual
About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS P1244 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 62368-1, safety of audio/video and IT 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 or IEC/EN/UL 60950-1. Battery The Axis product uses a 3.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Message Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Buttons . . . . . . .
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Table of Contents Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reset to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . .
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera Hardware Overview Hardware Overview AXIS P12 Mk II Main Unit 1 2 3 4 5 Status LED Control button RJ12 connector Network connector (PoE) SD card slot (microSD card) AXIS F1004 Sensor Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sensor unit Micro USB connector (female) Micro USB connector (male) RJ12 connector Sensor unit holder Sensor unit holder nut 7
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Hardware Overview Connectors and Buttons For technical specifications, see page 54. 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. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Hardware Overview Amber Steady during startup. Flashes during firmware upgrade. Amber/Red Flashes amber/red if network connection is unavailable or lost. Red Flashes red for firmware upgrade failure. Sensor Units It is recommended to connect the sensor units to the main unit before powering the main unit. If you disconnect a sensor unit, and connect a different sensor unit, it may be necessary to restart the main unit.
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera Access the Product The Manual Trigger button is used 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 12. 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 38 See also the online help .
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Video Video It is possible to configure the following video features in your Axis product: • Video stream. See page 16. • Stream profiles. See page 18. • Camera settings. See page 18. • Overlay image. See page 20. • Privacy mask. See page 21. 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 16. • H.264. See page 17. • Zipstream.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Video • Overlay settings. See About overlay text on page 20. Click Save to apply the new settings. H.264 H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, is a video compression standard that provides high quality video streams at low bit rates. An H.264 video stream consists of different types of frames such as I-frames and P-frames. An I-frame is a complete image whereas P-frames only contain the differences from previous frames. The H.
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera Video Increasing the Color level increases the color saturation. The value 100 gives maximum color saturation and the value 0 gives minimum color saturation. 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. A lower setting reduces image noise, but the whole image will appear less sharp.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Video Low Light - Use the slider to set the Priority between Low motion blur and Low noise. When prioritizing low motion blur (slider all the way to the right) the camera will automatically increase gain as brightness decreases. When the gain reaches the set maximum gain for low light, the camera will decrease shutter speed until the set maximum shutter for low light is reached. This is the default priority setting for low light.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Video • The image cannot be larger than the maximum image resolution. • 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. To always cover a selected part of the monitored area, use a privacy mask. See Privacy Mask on page 21. How to upload an overlay image 1. Go to Video > Overlay Image. 2. Click Browse and browse to the file. 3.
AXIS P1244 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 18. • Default Viewer for Browser. See page 22. • Viewer Settings. See page 22. • Action Buttons. These are the buttons described in Controls on the Live View Page on page 11 . • User Defined Links. See page 22.
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection The default include area is a square that covers the whole image. Click on the icon to highlight the area. Use the mouse to reshape and resize the area so that it only covers the part of the image in which moving objects should be detected. The default square can be changed to a polygon with up to 20 points (corners). • To add a new point, click on the include area border. Drag the point to the desired position.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection Note • Visual confirmation is disabled after 15 minutes. • After modifying a setting, click Save to apply the change. The video stream will be restarted and it may take a few seconds before the change is applied. • Enabling visual confirmation may introduce video latency. Ignore Filters If AXIS Video Motion Detection 3 detects too many unwanted objects, start by modifying the include and exclude areas.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection Short-Lived Object Ignore Filter The short-lived object filter is used to avoid detecting objects that only appear for a short period of time, such as light beams from a passing car and quickly moving shadows. Use the filter if such objects cause a lot of false detections.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera AXIS Video Motion Detection 4. From the Trigger drop-down list, select Applications and then select VMD 3. 5. Configure other settings as required. For example, to only record video during certain time periods, select a Schedule. 6. Under Actions, select Record Video from the Type drop-down list. 7. Select the stream profile and storage device to use and configure the pre- and post-trigger times. 8. Make sure that the rule is enabled and then click OK.
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera Events - • • Recording – Triggers the rule when the Axis product records to the storage device. The recording status trigger can be used to notify the operator, for example by flashing LED lights, if the product has started or stopped to record to the storage device. Note that, this trigger can be used only for edge storage recording status. System - System Ready – Trigger the rule when the product has been started and all services are running.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Events 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). SFTP is a more secure method than FTP but file transfer might be slower, especially for large files such as high resolution video.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Events 5. Enter the user ID and password for the email account. 6. Click Test to send a test email. To set up an email recipient using for example a corporate email server, follow the instructions above but select User defined as Provider. Enter the email address to appear as sender in the From field. Select Advanced settings and specify the SMTP server address, port and authentication method. Optionally, select Use encryption to send emails over an encrypted connection.
AXIS P1244 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 36. • To set up action rules, see page 31. • To access recordings, see Find Recordings on page 35. • To play recordings, see Play Recording on page 35. • To export a recording as a video clip, see Export Video Clip on page 36. • To configure camera controlled storage, see Storage on page 46.
AXIS P1244 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 35. 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera System Options To use HTTPS, an HTTPS certificate must first be installed. Go to System Options > Security > Certificates to install and manage certificates. See Certificates on page 39. To enable HTTPS on the Axis product: 1. Go to System Options > Security > HTTPS 2. Select an HTTPS certificate from the list of installed certificates. 3. Optionally, click Ciphers and select the encryption algorithms to use for SSL. 4. Set the HTTPS Connection Policy for the different user groups.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options 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). A self-signed certificate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certificate has been obtained. To install a self-signed certificate: 1.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Network Basic TCP/IP Settings The Axis product supports IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions can be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. IPv4 Address Configuration By default, the Axis product is set to use IPv4 (IP version 4) and to obtain the IP address automatically via DHCP. The IPv4 settings are configured under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Basic.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options 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. Check that the network cable is connected and then restart the product by disconnecting and reconnecting power. 5. Close the command prompt when the product responds with Reply from 192.168.0.125:... or similar. 6.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Domain name - Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the Axis product. 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 domain name. Primary/Secondary DNS server - Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Note • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the router. The router must also support UPnPTM. • In this context, router refers to any network routing device such as a NAT router, Network router, Internet Gateway, Broadband router, Broadband sharing device, or a software such as a firewall. Enable/Disable - When enabled, the Axis product attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnPTM.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options AXIS Video MIB (Management Information Base) for video hardware can be used to monitor Axis-specific, hardware-related issues that may need administrative attention. For more information about AXIS Video MIB and to download MIB files, go to www.axis.com/techsup To enable and configure SNMP in the Axis product, go to the System Options > Network > SNMP page. Depending on the level of security required, select the version on SNMP to use.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Bonjour can be disabled under System Options > Network > Bonjour. Storage SD Card NOTICE TICE NO To prevent data corruption, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. Note For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com The Axis product supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. The following SD card file systems are supported: • ext4 — recommended due to its resilience against data loss if the card is ejected or if there is abrupt power loss.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Important If autoformat is enabled, only use new or empty SD cards. Any data stored on the card will be lost when the card is inserted into the Axis product. To enable automatic formatting, follow these steps: 1. Open the Axis product’s webpages and go to Setup > System Options > Storage. 2. Click SD Card. 3. Under General Settings, select Autoformat to. 4. Click OK to save settings.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Network Share Network share allows you to add network storage such as a NAS (network-attached storage). The NAS shall be dedicated for recordings and data from the Axis products connected to the network. For information about reference NAS devices, go to www.axis.com/products/axis-camera-companion/support-and-documentation Note For NAS recommendations see www.axis.com To add a network share: 1. Go to System Options > Storage. 2. Click Network Share. 3.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Support Support Overview The System Options > Support > Support Overview page provides information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. See also Troubleshooting on page 51. System Overview To get an overview of the Axis product’s status and settings, go to System Options > Support > System Overview.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera System Options Plain Config Plain Config is for advanced users with experience of Axis product configuration. Most parameters can be set and modified from this page. To open Plain Config, go to System Options > Advanced > Plain Config. Axis Support does not provide assistance. Reset to Factory Default Settings Important Reset to factory default should be used with caution. A reset to factory default will reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values.
AXIS P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 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 P1244 Network Camera Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Camera Image sensor 1/4” (effective) progressive scan RGB CMOS Lens Fixed iris 2.1 mm, F2.2 Horizontal field of view: 102° Vertical field of view: 56° Minimum illumination Color: 0.4 lux Shutter time 1/24500 s to 1/6 s Video Video compression H.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Technical Specifications Data streaming Event data General Casing AXIS P12 Mk II Main Unit: Steel and plastic AXIS F1004 Sensor Unit: Zinc and plastic Memory 512 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash Power Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 2 max 4.0 W, typical 2.
AXIS P1244 Network Camera Technical Specifications Performance Considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.
User Manual AXIS P1244 Network Camera © Axis Communications AB, 2016 Ver. M1.9 Date: February 2016 Part No.
