AXIS P3344 Fixed Dome Network Camera
Video and Audio
Focus & Zoom
Focus and zoom should only be configure d when installing or reinstalling the product. For installation instructions, refer to the
product’s Installation Guide.
To set focus and zoom:
1. Install the camera as d escribed in the Installation Guide.
2. Go to Video & Audio > Focus & Zoom.
3. On the Basic tab, set the zoom level using the slider. The buttons < and > move the zoom position one step in either
direction. The buttons << and >> move the zoom position in multiple steps in either direction.
4. Click Perform auto focus to focus the cam era automatically.
5. If more adjustments are needed, go to the Advanced tab.
Note
• Changing the zoom level moves the fo cus position. Focus should always be adjusted after changing the zoom.
• Movements in front o f the camera should be avoided during automatic focusing.
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. Use the mouse to move and resize the pixel co unter, or enter the
number o f pixels in the Width and Height fields and click Apply.
On the Advanced tab, focus can be adjusted manually:
1. Click Open iris to open the iris to its m aximum position. This gives the smallest depth of field and provides the best
conditions for focusing.
2. FocusissetintheFocus window. Use the mouse to move and resize the focus window.
3. Set the zoom level using the slider and click Perform auto focus to focus the camera automatically.
4. Click in the Focus position bar to focus on a desired location. The buttons < and > move the focus position one step in
either direction. The butto ns << and >> move the focus position in multiple steps in either direction.
5. When satisfied, click Enable iris to enable the iris.
Audio Settings
The audio functionality for each video stream is enabled under Video & Audio > Video Stream > Audio.
Audio Channels
Select the type of audio transmission from the Audio mode: drop-down list (Video & Audio> Audio Settings). The different types a re:
Full duplex - Simultaneous two-way a udio allowing you to transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time. There is no
echo cancellation; if feedback loops appear, try moving the microphone or the speaker.
Half-duplex - Audio can be transmitted in both directions between the Axis pro duct and the client computer, but only in one
direction at a time. You must actively receive sound using the Talk/Listen button visible in the Live View page (see AXIS Media
Control viewer toolbar). In Push-To-Talk mode, click and hold the button to spea k and release it when done . In Toggle mode, click
once to switch between speaking and listening. The Talk/Listen mode is configure d from the Audio tab in the AMC control panel
(see AXIS Media Control on page 13).
Simplex - Network C amera speaker only - Audio is transmitted from the client to the Axis product and played by the sp eaker
connected to the product. To send audio, the Talk and Microphone buttons in the AMC toolbar m ust both be enabled. Click either
button to stop audio transmission.
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