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Axis M5075 User Manual

Axis M5075
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Axis M5075 Specifications

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BrandAxis
ModelM5075
CategorySecurity Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Installation

Preview mode

Preview mode for installers to fine-tune camera view without login.

Get started

Find the device on the network

Instructions to locate Axis devices on the network using IP Utility or Device Manager.

Browser support

Lists supported browsers for the device's web interface.

Open the device's web interface

Steps to access the device's web interface using a browser.

Set a new password for the root account

Guide to setting a secure password for the root account upon first login.

Secure passwords

Recommendations for creating and maintaining secure passwords.

Verify that no one has tampered with the firmware

Steps to ensure the device has original Axis firmware after a security attack.

Web interface overview

An overview video of the device's web interface.

Configure your device

Basic settings

Configuration of fundamental device settings like capture mode, power line frequency, and orientation.

Adjust the image

Instructions for adjusting image parameters like leveling the camera.

Adjust the focus

Details on camera focus modes (Auto, Area, Manual) and manual adjustment.

Adjust the focus faster with focus recall areas

Using focus recall areas to save and recall focus settings at specific pan/tilt ranges.

Reduce image processing time with low latency mode

Optimizing image processing for lower latency in live streams.

Select exposure mode

Using exposure modes to control aperture, shutter speed, and gain for image quality.

Benefit from IR light in low-light conditions by using night mode

Utilizing night mode for improved black-and-white images in low light.

Reduce noise in low-light conditions

Adjusting settings to minimize noise in low-light environments.

Maximize the details in an image

Tips for improving image detail, potentially increasing bitrate and reducing frame rate.

Handle scenes with strong backlight

Using Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) to improve visibility in scenes with high contrast lighting.

Compensate for barrel distortion

Correcting lens distortion that makes straight lines appear curved.

Monitor long and narrow areas

Using corridor format to optimize view for long, narrow areas like hallways.

Verify the pixel resolution

Using the pixel counter to ensure sufficient pixel density for recognition tasks.

Hide parts of the image with privacy masks

Creating privacy masks to obscure specific areas of the video stream.

Show an image overlay

Adding static images as overlays onto the video stream.

Show a text overlay

Adding text fields, like date or company name, as overlays on the video stream.

Show the pan or tilt position as a text overlay

Displaying the camera's current pan and tilt position as a text overlay.

Adjust the camera view (PTZ)

Configuring Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) movements, including setting limits.

View and record video

Information on configuring device settings for streaming and storage.

Reduce bandwidth and storage

Optimizing settings like resolution, frame rate, and compression to reduce bandwidth usage.

View a live video stream on a monitor

Setting up network storage for recording live video streams.

Record and watch video

Instructions on how to record video directly from the camera.

Set up rules for events

Creating rules to automate actions based on specific conditions or events.

Trigger an action

Defining conditions and actions for automated device behavior.

Record video when the camera detects an object

Configuring the camera to start recording when an object is detected.

Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object

Displaying text like "Motion detected" when an object is detected by the camera.

Direct the camera to a preset position when the camera detects motion

Automatically moving the camera to a preset position upon motion detection.

Record video when the camera detects loud noises

Setting up recording triggered by detected loud noises.

Zoom in on a specific area automatically with gatekeeper

Using the gatekeeper feature to automatically zoom in on detected objects.

Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens

Configuring email notifications for camera tampering detection.

Audio

Settings for including audio in recordings.

The device interface

Status

Displays device information, firmware version, and time synchronization status.

Security

Overview of security settings and recommendations.

PTZ

Shows the status of Pan, Tilt, and Zoom (PTZ) mechanics and allows testing.

Connected clients

View details of all clients currently connected to the device.

Ongoing recordings

Displays ongoing recordings and the storage space used.

Video

Controls for pan, tilt, zoom, focus, and brightness of the camera view.

IR illumination and white light

Manually control IR and white light illumination for the camera.

Onscreen controls

Accessing onscreen controls and adding custom ones.

Preset positions

Setting and navigating to predefined camera positions.

Focus recall areas

Managing focus recall areas for quick focus adjustments.

Guard tours

Setting up and playing guard tours for automated camera movements.

Recording

Starting and stopping continuous recordings of the live video stream.

Storage

Viewing configured storage settings for the device.

Video format and Adaptive stream

Selecting encoding format and adapting stream resolution for viewing clients.

Level grid and Pixel counter

Tools for image alignment and measuring pixel density in the live view.

Refresh and PTZ controls

Refreshing the live view image and enabling PTZ controls.

Full resolution and Full screen

Viewing the live stream at full resolution or in full-screen mode.

Focal length

Adjusting focal length for magnification and field of view.

Stabilizer margin

Adjusting the stabilizer margin to control vibration stabilization.

Straighten image

Digitally straightening the image horizontally using rotation and cropping.

Light environment

Configuring automatic or custom white balance settings based on light source.

Day-night mode

Managing the IR-cut filter and threshold for switching between day and night modes.

IR light

Controls for using built-in IR illumination, often with external accessories.

Synchronize illumination

Automatically synchronizing illumination with ambient light conditions.

Exposure

Settings for exposure mode, including automatic, manual, and flicker-free options.

Exposure zone

Defining zones to optimize exposure in specific parts of the scene.

Exposure zones (detailed)

Explains different exposure zone types (Automatic, Full, Upper, Lower, Left, Right, Spot, Custom).

Max shutter and Max gain

Adjusting maximum shutter speed and gain for optimal image capture.

Motion-adaptive exposure

Reducing motion blur in low-light conditions.

Blur-noise trade-off

Balancing motion blur against image noise.

Lock aperture

Locking the aperture size for consistent lighting conditions.

Aperture

Adjusting aperture size to control light entering the lens.

Exposure level

Adjusting the overall image exposure level.

Defog

Enabling defogging to improve image clarity in foggy conditions.

Stream general settings

Configuring resolution, frame rate, and compression for video streams.

Zipstream

Using Zipstream technology for efficient bitrate reduction while maintaining quality.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption by adjusting bitrate settings.

Audio

Settings for including audio in the video stream, selecting source and stereo options.

Overlays

Adding text or image overlays to video streams.

Privacy masks

Creating and managing privacy masks to obscure parts of the video stream.

PTZ Preset positions

Saving and recalling specific camera positions for quick access.

PTZ Limits

Setting pan-tilt limits to restrict camera movement range.

Auto-flip and E-flip

Features for automatically flipping the camera image for continuous pan/tilt.

Zoom limit

Setting a maximum zoom level for the camera.

Near focus limit

Preventing autofocus on nearby objects to focus on desired areas.

Motion

Configuring proportional speed, adjustable zoom speed, and freeze image on PTZ.

OSDI zones

Setting up On-Screen Direction Indicator zones for displaying camera direction.

Gatekeeper

Using gatekeeper to automatically steer the camera to preset positions upon motion detection.

Control queue

Managing PTZ control requests in a queue for orderly access.

Audio overview

Playing a sound to identify the speaker and calibrating the speaker.

Device settings (Audio)

Turning audio input on/off and showing input type.

Stream extraction and input type

Allowing stream extraction and selecting input type for audio.

Audio enhancement

Adjusting audio levels with an equalizer, talkback range, and voice enhancement.

Recordings

Managing ongoing and triggered recordings on the camera.

Playback and export recordings

Playing, deleting, exporting, and filtering recorded video.

Apps

Installing, managing, and running applications on the device.

System date and time

Synchronizing device date and time with NTP servers and setting time zones.

Regional settings

Selecting the system of measurement (metric or U.S. customary).

Network IPv4

Configuring IPv4 settings, including automatic or static IP assignment.

Hostname and DNS servers

Assigning hostnames automatically or manually and configuring DNS servers.

HTTP and HTTPS

Configuring access protocols (HTTP, HTTPS) and ports, and installing certificates.

Network discovery protocols

Enabling network discovery protocols like Bonjour and UPnP.

One-click cloud connection

Setting up and allowing one-click cloud connection (O3C) for remote access.

Proxy settings

Configuring proxy server settings for network connections.

Authentication method

Selecting authentication methods (Basic, Digest, Auto) for secure access.

SNMP

Configuring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for remote device management.

Certificates

Managing client/server and CA certificates for network authentication.

IEEE 802.1x

Configuring IEEE 802.1x for port-based network admission control.

Prevent brute-force attacks

Enabling blocking to prevent brute-force login attempts.

IP address filter

Filtering IP addresses to control access to the device.

Custom-signed firmware certificate

Installing custom firmware certificates for approved firmware.

Users

Adding and managing user accounts with different roles (Administrator, Operator, Viewer).

Events Rules

Creating and managing rules that define conditions and trigger actions.

Recipients

Setting up recipients to receive notifications or files from the device.

Network storage

Adding and managing network shares for saving recordings.

SFTP

Configuring Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) for secure file transfers.

SIP or VMS

Making SIP calls or VMS calls.

Email

Configuring email settings for sending notifications and files.

Schedules

Creating schedules and pulses to use as conditions in rules.

Manual triggers

Manually triggering rules for installation and configuration validation.

MQTT

Information about MQTT protocol for IoT integration and device communication.

ALPN

Using ALPN for selecting application protocols like MQTT over standard ports.

MQTT client

Configuring the device as an MQTT client, including broker, topic, and message settings.

MQTT publication

Configuring MQTT message publication, including topic prefixes and retain settings.

MQTT subscriptions

Setting up MQTT subscriptions to receive messages from topics.

MQTT overlays

Adding MQTT data as overlays on the video stream.

Network storage

Adding and managing network shares for saving recordings.

Onboard storage

Managing the SD card for onboard storage, including unmounting and formatting.

Stream profiles

Creating and managing stream profiles for different video stream configurations.

ONVIF users

Creating ONVIF users to enable ONVIF communication with the device.

ONVIF media profiles

Adding and editing ONVIF media profiles for stream configurations.

Analytics metadata

Managing metadata producers and channels for analytics applications.

Detectors

Configuring camera tampering and audio detection for event triggers.

Logs

Viewing device server reports, system logs, and access logs.

Network trace

Recording network activity for troubleshooting problems.

Remote system log

Configuring Syslog for remote message logging and analysis.

Plain config

Advanced configuration page for setting most device parameters.

Firmware upgrade

Upgrading the device firmware to new versions for improved functionality.

Firmware rollback

Reverting to a previously installed firmware version.

Capture modes

Explains how capture modes affect resolution, frame rate, and light sensitivity.

Privacy masks

Details on privacy masks, how they appear, and their effect on performance.

Overlays

Information on adding text or image overlays to video streams.

Streaming and storage

Discusses video compression formats like Motion JPEG and H.264/H.265.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption with variable, maximum, and average bitrate options.

Applications

Information about AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) and third-party applications.

AXIS People Counter

Details on the AXIS People Counter application for counting people and estimating occupancy.

Signed firmware

Explanation of signed firmware for enhanced device security.

Image correction

Barrel distortion correction (BDC)

Correcting barrel distortion to get a straighter image.

Crop

Adjusting image crop levels to balance width and height.

Remove distortion

Correcting image distortion by adjusting pucker or bloat.

Image stabilization

Enabling image stabilization for smoother images in environments with vibrations.

Image

Scene profile

Selecting scene profiles to optimize image settings for specific scenarios.

Maintenance

Restart and Restore

Restarting the device or restoring most settings to factory defaults.

Factory default

Resetting all settings to factory default values.

Learn more

Capture modes

Explains how capture modes affect resolution, frame rate, and light sensitivity.

Privacy masks

Details on privacy masks, how they appear, and their effect on performance.

Overlays

Information on adding text or image overlays to video streams.

Streaming and storage

Discusses video compression formats like Motion JPEG and H.264/H.265.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption with variable, maximum, and average bitrate options.

Applications

Information about AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) and third-party applications.

AXIS People Counter

Details on the AXIS People Counter application for counting people and estimating occupancy.

Signed firmware

Explanation of signed firmware for enhanced device security.

Specifications

Product overview

Visual overview of the camera's components and ports.

LED indicators

Explains the status and meaning of the device's LED indicators.

SD card slot

Information about the microSD card slot, supported cards, and important notices.

Buttons

Describes the function of the control button for reset and cloud connection.

Connectors

Details the network connector (RJ45 Ethernet with PoE).

Cleaning recommendations

General cleaning advice

Provides guidelines on how to clean the device safely and effectively.

Troubleshooting

Reset to factory default settings

Step-by-step guide to reset the device to its original factory default settings.

Firmware options

Explanation of Axis firmware tracks (active, LTS) and their benefits.

Check the current firmware version

How to find and check the current firmware version installed on the device.

Upgrade the firmware

Instructions and important considerations for upgrading the device firmware.

Problems upgrading the firmware

Troubleshooting common issues during firmware upgrades.

Problems setting the IP address

Solutions for issues related to setting or accessing the device's IP address.

The device can't be accessed from a browser

Troubleshooting steps for when the device is inaccessible via a web browser.

The IP address has been changed by DHCP

How to locate the device when its IP address changes due to DHCP.

Certificate error when using IEEE 802.1X

Troubleshooting certificate errors related to IEEE 802.1X authentication.

The device is accessible locally but not externally

Guidance for accessing the device remotely.

Problems with streaming

Troubleshooting issues related to H.264 multicast and rendering problems.

Lower frame rate than expected

Solutions for unexpected low frame rates in video streams.

Can't select H.265 encoding in live view

Reasons why H.265 encoding might not be selectable.

Can't connect over port 8883 with MQTT over SSL

Troubleshooting MQTT connection issues over port 8883.

Contact support

Information on how to contact Axis support for assistance.

Performance considerations

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