Axis 01979-001 - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is the User Manual for the AXIS M11 Series Network Cameras, specifically covering models AXIS M1134, AXIS M1135, and AXIS M1137. It provides comprehensive information on setting up, operating, and maintaining these 1MP Network Indoor Box Cameras manufactured by Axis Communications.

Function Description

The AXIS M11 Series cameras are 1MP Network Indoor Box Cameras designed for surveillance applications. They capture video streams and can be configured to perform various actions based on detected events, such as motion detection or loud noises. The cameras support different video compression formats, including Motion JPEG and H.265/MPEG-H Part 2/HEVC, allowing for flexible management of bandwidth and storage. They are equipped with an RGB CMOS image sensor and support HD recording. The devices can be accessed and managed through a web interface, offering a range of settings for image adjustment, event rules, and storage.

Important Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Axis Communications
Product Type: 1MP Network Indoor Box Camera
Manufacturer Part Number: 01979-001
Model #: M1134 (and other M11 Series models like M1135, M1137)
UPC: 07331021070127
UNSPSC: 46171610
Harmonization Code: 8473305100
Product Series: M11
HD Recording: Yes
Image Sensor Type: RGB CMOS
Connectors:
- I/O Connector (4-pin terminal block):
  - DC ground (Pin 1): 0 V DC
  - DC output (Pin 2): 12 V DC, Max load = 25 mA (for auxiliary equipment)
  - Digital Input (Pin 3): 0 to max 30 V DC (connect to pin 1 to activate, or leave floating to deactivate)
  - Digital Output (Pin 4): 0 to max 30 V DC, open drain, 100 mA (internally connected to pin 1 when active, floating when inactive; use a diode with inductive loads)
- Network Connector: RJ45 Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Power Connector: 2-pin terminal block for DC power input (SELV compliant LPS with rated output power ≤100 W or rated output current ≤5 A)
- Iris Connector
- Audio In
- Microphone
Storage: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC card slot
LED Indicators:
- Unlit: Connection and normal operation.
- Green: Steady for 10 seconds after startup, then unlit.
- Amber: Steady during startup, flashes during firmware upgrade or reset.
- Amber/Red (flashing): Network connection unavailable or lost.
Control Button: Used for factory default reset and connecting to AXIS Video Hosting System service.

Usage Features

Network Device Discovery: AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager can be used to find devices and assign IP addresses on the network.
Web Interface Access: Access the device via a browser using its IP address or hostname. A secure password for the root account is required upon first access.
Image Adjustment:
- Leveling Guide: Assists in mechanically adjusting the camera's view.
- Exposure Modes: Automatic, Flicker-free, Flicker-reduced, and Hold current to optimize image quality in various lighting conditions.
- Night Mode: Automatic shift to black-and-white images using visible and near-infrared light in low-light conditions, with adjustable threshold.
- Noise Reduction: Adjusting exposure mode, max shutter, and max gain to reduce noise.
- Motion Blur Reduction: Increasing light, mounting camera for head-on movement, or adjusting shutter speed and gain.
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): Improves visibility in scenes with strong backlight, with adjustable tone mapping.
- License Plate Recognition Optimization: Pixel counter for optimal resolution, and adjustments for shutter speed, gain, and zoom.
Privacy Masks: User-defined areas to hide parts of the monitored area, appearing as solid color blocks or blurred image elements in all video streams and snapshots.
Overlays: Add text or images superimposed over the video stream for extra information (e.g., timestamp, "Motion detected" text).
Video Streaming and Recording:
- Bandwidth and Storage Reduction: Zipstream functionality (for H.264 and H.265), dynamic GOP, and compression adjustments.
- Network Storage: Configure network storage for recordings.
- SD Card Recording: Record video directly to an installed microSD card.
- Video Playback: View recordings through the Storage > Go to recordings section.
Rules and Alerts: Create rules to trigger actions based on conditions (e.g., motion detection, audio detection, tampering).
- Motion Detection: Record video to SD card when motion is detected, with prebuffer and postbuffer times.
- Loud Noise Detection: Record video to SD card when loud noises are detected, with prebuffer and postbuffer times.
- Tampering Detection: Send email notifications if the lens is sprayed, covered, or out of focus.
Browser Support: Recommended browsers include Chrome™ (Windows®, OS X®), Firefox® (Windows®, OS X®, other operating systems), Edge® (Windows®), and Safari® (OS X®).
AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP): Open platform for third-party analytics and applications.

Maintenance Features

Firmware Management:
- Checking Current Firmware: Verify the installed firmware version via the product's webpage (Help menu > About).
- Firmware Upgrade: Download the latest firmware from axis.com/support and upgrade via the web interface (Settings > System > Maintenance). Preconfigured settings are generally saved.
- Firmware Tracks: Axis offers Active Track (latest features) and Long-Term Support (LTS) Track (bug fixes, security updates) for firmware.
Reset to Factory Default Settings:
- Hardware Reset: Disconnect power, press and hold the control button while reconnecting power for 15-30 seconds until the status LED flashes amber, then release. The status LED turns green when complete.
- Software Reset: Reset parameters via the web interface (Settings > System > Maintenance > Default).
- Security: After a reset, secure boot guarantees the state of the device.
Troubleshooting:
- Firmware Upgrade Failure: Device reloads previous firmware; check if the correct file was uploaded.
- IP Address Issues: Resolve issues with devices on different subnets or IP address conflicts using ping commands and network administrator assistance.
- Access Issues: Ensure correct protocol (HTTP/HTTPS) when logging in; reset password if lost.
- Streaming Problems: Check router settings for multicasting, firewall, graphics card drivers, and network bandwidth.
- Performance Considerations: Factors affecting performance include image resolution, compression levels, image rotation, number of clients, event settings, HTTPS usage, network infrastructure, and client computer performance.
SD Card Handling: Use fingers to insert/remove; unmount from webpage before removal to prevent data loss or corruption.
Support: Contact Axis support at axis.com/support for further assistance.