USER’S MANUAL AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera
AXIS P5534 User’s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 5.15 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the camera 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 P5534 - Table of contents Contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AXIS P5534 - Product Description Product Description This manual applies to the AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera. Key features • • • • • • • • • HDTV 720p and H.264 AXIS P5534 offers HDTV 720p in compliance with SMPTE 296M standard of 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, full frame rate, high color fidelity and a 16:9 format IP51 rated AXIS P5534 offers IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water.
AXIS P5534 - Product Description Hardware overview Part number (P/N) & Serial number (S/N). The serial number may be required during installation. Multi-connector Network connector (High PoE) Status LED SD memory card slot Restart button Control button Network connector - RJ-45 Ethernet connector. Supports High Power over Ethernet (PoE, class 4). Use the AXIS T8123 Midspan (included). Shielded cables should be used to comply with EMC.
AXIS P5534 - Product Description SDHC Memory card slot - A standard or high capacity SD memory card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. To insert and remove an SD card, the camera’s top cover must first be removed; for instructions please refer to the Installation Guide. Note: Before removal, the SD card should be unmounted to prevent corruption of recordings. To unmount the SD card, go to Setup > System Options > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount.
AXIS P5534 - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera To install the AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product. The network camera 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 48.
AXIS P5534 - Accessing the Camera Access from the Internet Once connected, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced.
AXIS P5534 - Accessing the Camera The Live View page If your network camera has been customized to meet specific requirements the buttons and other items described below may or may not be displayed on the Live View page. The following provides an overview of each available button. General controls View size – Click to scale the image down to 800 pixels wide or to full scale. Only available in MJPEG.
AXIS P5534 - Accessing the Camera AMC Audio controls AMC audio buttons control the speakers and microphone connected to the client computer. The buttons are only visible when audio is enabled. Speaker button – Click to switch the sound on or off. Microphone button – Click to switch the sound on or off. In Simplex - Network Camera speaker only mode, click this button to stop sending audio to the network camera. Use the slider to control the volume of the speakers and the microphone.
AXIS P5534 - Video and Audio Streams Video and Audio Streams The network camera provides several image and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the network camera 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 the video and audio streams directly, without going via the Live View page. How to stream H.
AXIS P5534 - Video and Audio Streams AXIS Media Control (AMC) AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the network camera. 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.
AXIS P5534 - Setup Tools Setup Tools AXIS P5534 can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights. To access the product’s Setup tools, click Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. • • Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings. Operators have access to Video & Audio, Live View Config, PTZ, Events and Recording List. See also the online help available by clicking on each Setup page.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio Video & Audio Click to access the online help that explains the Setup tools. Video Stream The video stream settings appear under four different tabs: • • • • Image Audio H.264 MJPEG Preview For a preview of the image before saving, select the Video format and click Open.... The pixel counter shows the number of pixels in an area of the image and can be used to ensure that the size of the image fulfills certain requirements, for example for face recognition.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio Audio Check the Enable Audio box to enable audio in the video stream. Note: The checkbox Enable Audio Support under System Options > Security > Audio Support must also be checked to enable sound in the product. See Audio Support, on page 32. Configuration settings from Video & Audio > Audio Settings are displayed under Current Audio Settings. See Audio Settings, on page 18 for more information on audio settings.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio Stream Profiles There are four pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. These settings can be adjusted and new customized profiles can be created. Each profile has a descriptive name, describing its usage and/or purpose. The profiles can be accessed from the Live View page. • To create a new stream profile, click Add... to bring up the Stream Profile Settings dialog. 1. Enter a unique name and a description for your profile. 2. Select a Video encoding (H.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio IR cut filter - Set the IR cut filter to Off to allow the camera to “see” infrared light,; it increases the light sensitivity, for example at night. The image is shown in black & white when the IR cut filter is off. Set to Auto to automatically switch between On and Off according to the lighting conditions. Max gain - Measured in decibels (dB). A high level of amplification may provide a better image in very low light situations.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio Audio Settings This section describes how to configure the basic audio settings for the network camera. The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio > Video Stream > Audio. Note: A multi-connector cable (available from Axis) is required when connecting external audio equipment to AXIS P5534, see Multi-Connector Cable (not included), on page 41. Audio Channels Audio mode - The available audio modes are • Full duplex.
AXIS P5534 - Video & Audio Audio Output An external speaker can be connected to the Audio out connector provided by the multi-connector cable (not included), see page 41. If the sound from the speaker is too low or too high, adjust the output gain for the active speaker attached to the network camera. When satisfied with the settings, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings.
AXIS P5534 - Live View Config Live View Config Layout Stream Profile From the Stream Profile drop-down list, select the stream profile to be used for the Live View page. Listed are the pre-programmed stream profiles as well as the ones created under Video & Audio > Stream Profiles. See Stream Profiles, on page 16, for more information Default Viewer From the drop-down lists, select the default method for viewing video images for your browser.
AXIS P5534 - Live View Config Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser. The administrator can disable the installation of the H.264 decoder included with AXIS Media Control. This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis reseller.
AXIS P5534 - Live View Config Output Buttons The output buttons are used to manually activate and inactivate output ports, for example, to switch a light on and off.
AXIS P5534 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view that can be used to quickly steer the camera to a specific location. From Preset Position Setup, use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera view to the required position. When satisfied with the camera's position, enter a descriptive name and click Add. The camera position, iris and focus settings are then saved as a preset position.
AXIS P5534 - PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) Advanced Limits Define the pan, tilt, zoom and focus limits for the network camera. Movements to the left and right, up and down, can be restricted to narrow the area under surveillance. The near focus limit can be set to avoid focusing on objects too close to the camera.
AXIS P5534 - Events Events Pre-defined parameters, known as an event or Event Type can trigger certain actions in the camera. A common event type is an alarm that causes the camera to upload images. Many event types use an Event Server, to receive uploaded images. An event that is triggered by a signal, such as a door switch, motion detection, or system event, is called a triggered event, see page 26. A scheduled event runs at pre-programmed times. An Action refers to what happens when the event occurs.
AXIS P5534 - Events Triggered Event A triggered event can be activated by: • Input ports • A manual trigger – using the manual trigger button on the Live View page or through the VAPIX® Application Programming Interface (API) • Movement in a motion detection window • Audio – when the sound level rises above or falls below the alarm level (configured under Video & Audio > Audio Settings, see page 18).
AXIS P5534 - Events Continue image upload (unbuffered) – Upload video images for a fixed length of time or for as long as the trigger is active. Select type – Upload images to an FTP or HTTP server, send images by e-mail or save the video stream to the local storage disk. Create folder – Images uploaded to FTP and HTTP servers can be saved to designated folders. Folders can for example be named using the current date and time, see File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help.
AXIS P5534 - Events Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. Up to 10 Include and Exclude windows can be configured: • • Include windows target specific areas within the whole video image. Exclude windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored).
AXIS P5534 - Events Please see the online help Object Size for descriptions of each available option.
AXIS P5534 - Recording List Recording List The Recording List window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each recording's start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, and indicates if the recording is locked so that it can neither be deleted nor recorded over. To view a recording, select it from the list and click the Play button. For detailed recording and video information, select an individual recording from the list and click the Properties button.
AXIS P5534 - System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default. 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, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): Viewer Operator Administrator Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.
AXIS P5534 - System Options IEEE 802.1X IEEE 802.1X is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a point-to-point connection, or, if authentication fails, preventing access on that port. 802.1X is based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol). In an IEEE 802.
AXIS P5534 - System Options Date & Time Current Server Time Displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below). New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes option. Note: The time zone setting only apply when the device’s time is synchronized with an NTP server.
AXIS P5534 - System Options Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for AXIS P5534, check the radio button and then make the following settings: • IP address – Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS P5534.
AXIS P5534 - System Options Advanced TCP/IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - Automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.
AXIS P5534 - System Options Notes: • For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the broadband router. The router must also support UPnPTM. • The broadband router has many different names: “NAT router”, “Network router“, Internet Gateway”, “Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same. Enable/Disable – When enabled, the network camera attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™.
AXIS P5534 - System Options QoS Settings - For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.
AXIS P5534 - System Options RTP/H.264 These settings are the port range, IP address, port number (video and audio), and Time-To-Live value to use for the video stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help. Bonjour The network camera includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol.
AXIS P5534 - System Options Support Support Overview The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. System Overview System Overview is an overview of the camera’s status and settings. Information that can be found here includes the camera’s firmware version, IP address, security, event and image settings and recent log items.
AXIS P5534 - About Advanced Scripting Scripting is an advanced function that enables you to customize and use scripts. This function is a very powerful tool. Caution! Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings. A backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration. Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you understand the consequences.
AXIS P5534 - Multi-Connector Cable (not included) Multi-Connector Cable (not included) When connecting external equipment to AXIS P5534, a multi-connector cable (available from Axis) is required in order to maintain the camera’s IP51 rating. The multi-connector cable can be purchased from your Axis reseller. Connect the multi-connector cable to the camera’s multi-connector (see page 5). The cable provides the following connectors: Power connector - 3-pin terminal block used for power input.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network cameras. 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 your camera is displayed on the page Setup > Basic Setup or under About.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us resolve your problem expediently by providing a Server Report and a detailed description of the problem. The Server Report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters. The Access Log is also included in the Server Report. Go to Setup > System Options > Support > Support Overview to generate a Server Report.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, possible causes, and remedial action Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer. Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also the online help. Check in the AMC Control Panel (H.264 tab) that video processing is set to Decode all frames possible. Lower the image resolution. Why do I not get 30 frames per second? See the section General performance considerations, on page 50.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting Distorted audio Check that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Audio > Source. Select Microphone for the internal microphone or for a connected external microphone. Select Line for a connected line in source. Feedback loops Feedback loops might appear in full-duplex mode. Try moving the microphone or the speaker, or use half-duplex mode instead. Storage/Disk management problems Video cannot be recorded Check that the SD Card is not write protected (i.e.
AXIS P5534 - Troubleshooting LED Indicator flash routine Case Color Description Normal boot sequence Unlit Power on RFL check* Amber Kernel booting System initiating Green Shows steady green for 10 seconds for normal operation after restart Unlit Steady connection/normal operation Unlit Power on RFL check* Amber Steady - Kernel booting Flashes - Firmware restore Steady - system initiating Hard factory default Flash upgrade No network AXIS DynDNS AVHS Bad Checksum Green Shows steady g
AXIS P5534 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function/group Item Camera Models AXIS P5534 50 Hz AXIS P5534 60 Hz Image sensor 1/3’’ Progressive scan CCD 1.3 Megapixel Lens • Zoom 4.7 - 84.6 mm • F1.6 - 2.8 • Autofocus • Automatic day and night functionality • Horizontal angle of view: 3.2° - 55.2° Minimum illumination • Color: 0.74 lux at 30 IRE F1.6 • B/W: 0.04 lux at 30 IRE F1.
AXIS P5534 - Technical Specifications Function/group Item System Integration Application Programming Interface Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® from Axis Communications, specification available at www.axis.
AXIS P5534 - Technical Specifications Function/group Item Specification Included accessories AXIS T8123 High Power over Ethernet Midspan 1-port, mounting kit for hard and drop ceilings, clear and smoked dome cover, Installation Guide, CD with User’s Manual, recording software, installation and management tools, Windows decoder 1-user license Video management software (not included) AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing and recording up to 50 cameras See www.axis.
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms CCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image device used in many digital cameras is a large integrated circuit that contains hundreds of thousands of photo-sites (pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or 2/3".
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms DNS (Domain Name System) - DNS is used to locate and translate Internet domain names into IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and easy-to-remember name for an Internet address. For example the domain name www.example.com is much easier to remember than 192.0.34.166. The translation tables for domain names are contained in Domain name servers. simultaneously. In an audio system this would describe e.g. a telephone systems.
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms 802.11 standard supports 1 or 2 Mbit/s transmission on the 2.4 GHz band. IEEE 802.11b specifies an 11 Mbit/s data rate on the 2.4 GHz band, while 802.11a allows up to 54 Mbit/s on the 5 GHz band. image quality and file size. kbit/s (kilobits per second) - A measure of the bit rate, i.e. the rate at which bits are passing a given point. See also Bit rate. Image compression - Image compression minimizes the file size (in bytes) of an image.
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s. on one line at a time in perfect order, i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 etc., so there is virtually no ‘flickering’ effect. In a surveillance application, this can be critical when viewing detail within a moving image, such as a person running. A high-quality monitor is required to get the best from progressive scan. See also Interlacing.
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms the media stream delivered by a media server. RTSP servers typically use RTP as the protocol for the actual transport of audio/video data. certificates to verify the identity of the server. Subnet/subnet mask - A subnet is an identifiably separate part of an organization's network. Typically, a subnet may represent all the machines at one geographic location, in one building, or on the same local area network (LAN).
AXIS P5534 - Glossary of Terms VPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devices with the correct "key" will be able to work within the VPN. The VPN network can be within a company LAN (Local Area Network), but different sites can also be connected over the Internet in a secure way. One common use for VPN is for connecting a remote computer to the corporate network, via e.g. a direct phone line or via the Internet.
AXIS P5534 - Index Index HTTP Server 25 HTTPS 8, 31, 35 A I I/O Ports 38 IEEE 802.
AXIS P5534 - Index TCP/IP Settings 33 Text Overlay 14 Time Mode 33 Troubleshooting 42 U Upgrade Server 38 UPnP 35, 37 Users 31 V VAPIX 21, 24 Video Stream 14 W White Balance 16 Wide Dynamic Range 16 58
