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Axis P3245 Series User Manual

Axis P3245 Series
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AXISP3245NetworkCameraSeries
AXISP3245-VNetworkCamera
AXISP3245-VENetworkCamera
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Axis P3245 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Image Sensor1/2.8" Progressive scan CMOS
Lens2.8-10 mm
Video CompressionH.264
Audio SupportTwo-way audio
Frame Rate30 fps at 1920 x 1080
Edge StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 256 GB)
Network Interface10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet
Day & Night FunctionalityYes (ICR)

Summary

About this manual

About this manual

This user manual describes several products. This means you may find instructions that aren't applicable to your product.

Solution overview

Solution overview

Illustrates the use of AXIS P3245-V and AXIS P3245-VE cameras in a surveillance scenario.

Installation

Installation

Provides instructions for the initial installation of the camera.

Preview mode

Details on using preview mode for fine-tuning camera views during installation.

Get started

Find the device on the network

Guides on locating Axis devices and assigning IP addresses on the network.

Browser support

Lists supported web browsers for accessing the device's interface.

Open the device's web interface

Steps to access the camera's web interface through a browser.

Create an administrator account

Procedure for setting up the initial administrator account.

Secure passwords

Recommendations for creating and managing secure passwords for the device.

Web interface overview

An overview of the device's web interface and its features.

Configure your device

Adjust the image

Instructions for configuring various image settings on the device.

Select exposure mode

Options to control aperture, shutter speed, and gain for optimal image quality.

Reduce noise in low-light conditions

Methods to minimize image noise in low-light environments.

Handle scenes with strong backlight

Using Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for challenging lighting conditions.

Compensate for barrel distortion

Correcting image distortion caused by wide-angle lenses.

Monitor long and narrow areas

Utilizing corridor format for specific area monitoring.

Verify the pixel resolution

Using the pixel counter to ensure sufficient image detail.

Hide parts of the image with privacy masks

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

Show an image overlay

Adding custom images as overlays to the video stream.

View and record video

Steps for configuring the device to view and record video.

Reduce bandwidth and storage

Settings to minimize network bandwidth and storage requirements.

Set up network storage

Configuring network storage for saving video recordings.

Record and watch video

Procedures for recording and playing back video from the camera.

Set up rules for events

Creating rules to automate actions based on specific events.

Record video when the camera detects an object

Configuring recording triggered by object detection.

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

Displaying text overlays triggered by object detection events.

Send live video to a mobile phone

Configuring SIP calls to transmit live video to mobile phones.

Send an email automatically if someone spray paints the lens

Setting up email alerts for lens tampering detection.

The web interface

The web interface

Instructions for accessing and navigating the device's web interface.

Status

Viewing security and time synchronization status of the device.

Ongoing recordings

Displays ongoing recordings and their storage details.

Device info

Shows device information including firmware version and serial number.

Upgrade firmware

Steps for upgrading the device's firmware.

Connected clients

Information about connected clients to the device.

Video

Controls for live video stream, snapshots, and I/O ports.

Access more settings

Advanced settings for video format, adaptive stream, and other video options.

Installation

Camera setup options like capture mode, mounting, zoom, and focus.

Image correction

Features for correcting image distortion and improving clarity.

Straighten image

Digitally straightening the image horizontally for level mounting.

Image

Settings for image appearance, scene profiles, and color saturation.

Brightness

Adjusting light intensity for better visibility in images.

Sharpness

Enhancing image sharpness by adjusting edge contrast.

Wide dynamic range

Optimizing image visibility in scenes with both bright and dark areas.

White balance

Adjusting image colors for natural appearance under various lighting conditions.

Light environment

Settings for adjusting white balance based on different light sources.

Day-night mode

Configuring IR-cut filter, IR light, and automatic illumination.

Exposure

Modes for reducing flicker and adjusting exposure settings like aperture and shutter.

Motion-adaptive exposure

Reducing motion blur in low-light conditions.

Lock aperture

Fixing the aperture size for stable lighting conditions.

Aperture

Adjusting the lens aperture to control light intake.

Exposure level

Adjusting the overall image exposure.

Defog

Removing fog effects from the image for better clarity.

Stream

Settings for image resolution, frame rate, and compression.

Zipstream

Bitrate reduction technology for optimizing storage and bandwidth.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption for video streams.

Orientation

Option to mirror the image horizontally.

Overlays

Adding text or image overlays to video streams.

View areas

Defining specific areas within the view to minimize bandwidth and storage.

Privacy masks

Creating and managing privacy masks for specific areas.

Recordings

Managing and viewing recorded video.

Apps

Installing and managing applications on the device.

System

System settings including time, location, and network configuration.

Time and location

Configuring device time and location settings.

Network

Network configuration for IPv4 and IPv6, including IP address and router settings.

DNS servers

Configuring DNS server addresses for network name resolution.

HTTP and HTTPS

Settings for enabling secure HTTP and HTTPS access.

Network discovery protocols

Protocols for automatic network device discovery.

Allow 03C

Settings for one-click cloud connection service.

Proxy settings

Configuring proxy server settings for network access.

Authentication method

Selecting authentication methods for HTTP/HTTPS access.

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol settings for remote management.

Security

Managing certificates for device authentication and security.

IEEE 802.1x

Network access control standard for secure network admission.

Certificates

Details on using certificates for device and server authentication.

Prevent brute-force attacks

Configuring settings to block brute-force login attempts.

IP address filter

Filtering access based on IP addresses.

Custom-signed firmware certificate

Installing custom firmware with a signed certificate.

Accounts

Managing user accounts and their privileges.

Anonymous access

Allowing anonymous viewing and PTZ operation.

SSH accounts

Managing SSH accounts for secure shell access.

Events

Configuring event rules and triggers for automated actions.

Recipients

Configuring recipients for event notifications or file transfers.

Network storage

Adding and managing network storage for recordings.

Schedules

Creating and managing schedules and pulses for rules.

Manual triggers

Manually triggering rules for testing or validation.

MQTT

Configuring the device as an MQTT client for IoT communication.

Connect message

Configuring messages sent upon connection establishment.

Last Will and Testament message

Setting up a message sent when the client disconnects unexpectedly.

MQTT publication

Configuring MQTT message publication settings.

MQTT subscriptions

Subscribing to MQTT topics for receiving messages.

MQTT overlays

Adding MQTT data as overlays on video streams.

SIP

Session Initiation Protocol settings for audio and video communication.

NAT traversal

Enabling NAT traversal for external access to the device.

Audio and video

Configuring audio codec priority and video packetization.

Accounts

Managing SIP accounts and their properties.

Test call

Performing test calls to verify SIP account functionality.

Storage

Configuring network storage for recordings and managing retention time.

Onboard storage

Managing the SD card, including formatting, encryption, and wear detection.

Tools

Tools for checking, repairing, formatting, and encrypting SD cards.

Wear trigger

Setting triggers for actions based on SD card wear level.

Stream profiles

Creating and managing custom stream profiles.

ONVIF

Settings for ONVIF communication and user management.

ONVIF media profiles

Creating ONVIF media profiles for stream configurations.

Analytics metadata

Managing metadata producers and channels.

Detectors

Configuring camera tampering detection.

Logs

Viewing and downloading reports and logs for troubleshooting.

Network trace

Recording network activity for troubleshooting.

Remote system log

Configuring remote syslog for message logging.

Plain config

Advanced configuration options for experienced users.

Maintenance

Device maintenance tasks including restart and restore.

Firmware upgrade

Instructions for upgrading the device firmware.

Factory default

Options for upgrading to factory default settings.

Learn more

Capture modes

Preset configurations affecting resolution, frame rate, and light sensitivity.

View area

Cropped parts of the view to minimize bandwidth and storage.

Remote focus and zoom

Adjusting camera focus and zoom remotely.

Privacy masks

Defining areas to prevent viewing of monitored parts.

Overlays

Adding text or image overlays to video streams.

Streaming and storage

Choosing video compression methods.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption for video streams.

Average bitrate (ABR)

Automatic bitrate adjustment over time for quality and storage.

Applications

Using Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP) for third-party apps.

AXIS People Counter

An analytic application for counting people and estimating occupancy.

Troubleshooting

Reset to factory default settings

Procedure for resetting the device to factory default values.

Check the current firmware version

Steps to verify the installed firmware version.

Upgrade the firmware

Instructions for upgrading the device firmware.

Technical issues, clues, and solutions

Troubleshooting common technical issues and solutions.

Problems setting the IP address

Resolving issues related to setting the device's IP address.

The device can't be accessed from a browser

Troubleshooting browser access problems.

The device is accessible locally but not externally

Solutions for accessing the device only within the local network.

Problems with streaming

Troubleshooting issues related to video streaming.

Performance considerations

Factors affecting device performance and bandwidth usage.

Specifications

Product overview

Explains the physical components of the AXIS P3245-V.

AXIS P3245-VE

Illustrates the physical components of the AXIS P3245-VE.

LED indicators

Explains the status and function of the LED indicators.

SD card slot

Details about the SD card slot and its usage.

Buttons

Describes the function of the control button.

Connectors

Details about the network connector.

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