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Axis P3727-PLE User Manual

Axis P3727-PLE
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Axis P3727-PLE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Sensors4
IR IlluminationYes
Day/Night FunctionalityYes
Weather ResistanceYes
Vandal ResistanceIK10
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Yes
Maximum Resolution1920x1080
WDRYes
AudioYes
Operating Temperature-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Ingress ProtectionIP66
Sensor TypeCMOS
ApertureF1.6
Ethernet10/100 Mbps
LensVarifocal
Video CompressionH.264, H.265, MJPEG
Frame Rate30 fps
Edge StorageYes
PowerPoE
Lens TypeVarifocal
Operating Conditions-40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F)
Image SensorCMOS

Summary

Installation

Installation video

Provides a link to the installation video for the product.

Get started

Find the device on the network

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

Browser support

Details on compatible web browsers for accessing the device interface.

Open the device's webpage

Steps to access the device's web interface and log in for the first time.

Verify firmware integrity

Procedure to ensure the device has original Axis firmware and to regain control after an attack.

Set root password

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

Get started

Secure passwords

Recommendations for creating and managing strong passwords for device security.

Webpage overview

Provides an overview of the device's web interface through a video.

Configure your device

Adjust the image

Instructions for adjusting various image settings to optimize visual quality.

Level the camera

Guidance on using the level grid to mechanically adjust the camera's orientation.

Adjust focus and zoom

Steps for adjusting the camera's focus and zoom levels for clear imagery.

Select exposure mode

Options for selecting exposure modes to improve image quality in different lighting conditions.

Configure your device

Optimize IR illumination

Manual adjustment of IR LED intensity to improve illumination in specific environments.

Night mode benefits

How night mode utilizes IR light for brighter, more detailed images in low-light conditions.

Reduce low-light noise

Settings to adjust to minimize noise in images captured under low-light conditions.

Reduce motion blur

Adjustments to minimize motion blur in images, particularly in low-light scenarios.

Configure your device

Handle strong backlight

Using Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) to make both dark and bright areas of an image visible.

Configure your device

Monitor long narrow areas

Using corridor format to optimize the field of view in long, narrow areas.

Privacy masks

Creating privacy masks to hide specific parts of the video stream image.

Show image overlay

Adding text or images as overlays onto the video stream for additional information.

Configure your device

Reduce bandwidth and storage

Techniques to reduce bandwidth consumption and storage space for video streams.

Set up network storage

Configuring network storage for saving video recordings and other data.

Configure your device

Record and watch video

Directly recording and watching video streams from the camera.

Set up event rules

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

Record on object detection

Setting up the camera to record video when an object is detected.

Record on impact detection

Configuring the camera to record based on shock or tampering detection.

Configure your device

Turn on shock detection

Enabling and configuring the shock detection feature for alarms.

Email on lens tampering

Setting up email notifications for camera tampering events like lens covering.

Configure your device

Email on lens tampering

Completing the rule setup for email notifications on lens tampering.

The device interface

Interface overview

Navigation and main elements of the device's user interface.

Status information

Displaying NTP sync status and device information like firmware version.

Firmware upgrade

Instructions on how to upgrade the device's firmware.

Live video controls

Controls for playing, freezing, and taking snapshots of the live video stream.

The device interface

Installation settings

Settings related to camera installation like capture mode and power line frequency.

Manual controls

Accessing manual controls for I/O ports, IR illumination, heater, and recording.

Accessing more settings

Accessing advanced settings for video format, adaptive stream, level grid, and refresh.

View mode options

Options for viewing the live stream at full resolution or in full screen.

The device interface

Rotate, zoom, and focus controls

Adjusting image orientation, zoom level, and camera focus.

Image appearance settings

Adjusting saturation, contrast, brightness, and sharpness for image appearance.

The device interface

Wide dynamic range

Configuring WDR, local contrast, tone mapping, and dynamic contrast for challenging lighting.

White balance settings

Adjusting white balance for natural color reproduction under various lighting conditions.

Light environment options

Selecting appropriate light environment settings for accurate white balance.

The device interface

IR-cut filter and IR light

Managing the IR-cut filter and controlling IR illumination for day/night modes.

Exposure settings

Configuring exposure mode, zones, max shutter, max gain, aperture, and exposure level.

The device interface

Exposure zone options

Defining specific areas within the image for exposure calculation.

Shutter, gain, and aperture controls

Adjusting max shutter, max gain, lock aperture, and aperture size for optimal exposure.

Defog setting

Enabling defog feature to improve image clarity in foggy weather conditions.

Stream

General stream settings

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

H.26x encoding

Utilizing Zipstream technology and H.264 profile for efficient video encoding.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption using bitrate control methods.

The device interface

Stream orientation

Rotating or mirroring the video stream image.

Overlays

Adding text or image overlays to the video stream.

Privacy masks

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

The device interface

Recordings

Accessing, playing, stopping, exporting, and deleting recorded video.

Apps

Installing, managing, and activating applications on the device.

System

Date and time settings

Configuring device date, time, and time zone synchronization.

Network configuration

Setting up IPv4 and IPv6 network addresses, subnet masks, and DNS servers.

System

Access protocols and security

Configuring access protocols, network discovery, cloud connection, and proxy settings.

Proxy settings

Configuring proxy server details for network access.

System

SNMP settings

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

Connected clients

Viewing a list of currently connected clients to the device.

Security certificates

Managing client/server and CA certificates for device authentication.

System

Certificates management

Adding, viewing, and deleting certificates for device security.

IEEE 802.1x authentication

Configuring IEEE 802.1x for secure network admission control.

Prevent brute-force attacks

Enabling blocking mechanisms to prevent brute-force login attempts.

System

IP address filter

Filtering IP addresses to allow or deny access to the device.

Custom-signed firmware

Installing custom-signed firmware certificates for approved firmware.

User management

Adding, configuring roles for, and managing user accounts.

Anonymous access

Allowing anonymous viewers or PTZ operators access to the device.

System

Event rules

Creating and configuring rules to trigger actions based on defined conditions.

Recipients for notifications

Setting up recipients for event notifications or file transfers.

System

Notification methods

Configuring FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Network Storage, SFTP, and Email for sending notifications.

MQTT

TCP notification setup

Configuring TCP host, port, and test for sending notifications.

MQTT client setup

Configuring the device as an MQTT client for IoT integration.

MQTT

MQTT client parameters

Setting client ID, clean session, keep alive, timeout, and reconnect options.

MQTT connect messages

Configuring messages to be sent upon connection establishment.

MQTT Last Will Testament

Configuring Last Will and Testament messages for ungraceful disconnections.

MQTT publication settings

Configuring MQTT publication prefixes, topics, and retain settings.

Storage

MQTT subscriptions

Setting up MQTT subscriptions to receive messages from specific topics.

Network storage configuration

Adding and managing network shares for storing recordings and data.

Storage

Hardware and storage details

Information on SD card slot, buttons, connectors, and network storage.

Stream profiles and ONVIF

Configuring stream profiles and ONVIF users for enhanced functionality.

Storage

ONVIF media profiles

Configuring ONVIF media profiles for stream settings.

Camera tampering detection

Setting up and configuring camera tampering detection for alarms.

Shock detection

Configuring shock detection sensitivity for tamper alarms.

Storage

Reports and logs

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

Network trace

Recording network activity for troubleshooting purposes.

Remote system log (Syslog)

Configuring remote syslog for centralized message logging.

Plain config

Advanced configuration options for experienced users.

Maintenance

Restart and restore device

Restarting the device or restoring settings to factory default values.

Firmware upgrade options

Choosing between standard, factory default, or autorollback firmware upgrades.

Firmware rollback

Reverting to a previously installed firmware version.

Calibrate optics

Resetting camera optics to factory default position after transport or vibration.

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Remote focus and zoom

Using remote functionality to adjust camera focus and zoom from a computer.

Privacy masks explained

Detailed explanation of privacy masks and their impact on product performance.

Overlays explained

Understanding overlays and video streaming indicators for additional information.

Video compression formats

Comparing Motion JPEG and H.264/MPEG-4 for video compression.

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H.264 and H.265 compression

Benefits of H.264 and H.265 for reducing file size and improving video quality.

Image, Stream, and Profile settings

Understanding the relationship between image, stream, and stream profile settings.

Bitrate control

Managing bandwidth consumption using bitrate control methods.

Learn more

Variable bitrate (VBR)

Understanding how variable bitrate adjusts bandwidth based on scene activity.

Average bitrate (ABR)

Using average bitrate for consistent quality based on storage and retention time.

Learn more

Applications

Information on AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) for third-party analytics.

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AXIS Object Analytics

Details on the preinstalled Object Analytics application for motion detection and classification.

TPM module security

Information about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for cryptographic security features.

Troubleshooting

Reset to factory default settings

Procedure for resetting the device to its original factory default settings.

Firmware options

Understanding Axis firmware tracks (active vs. LTS) and their implications.

Check current firmware version

Steps to verify the currently installed firmware version on the device.

Troubleshooting

Upgrade the firmware

Instructions on downloading and installing new firmware versions.

Firmware upgrade failure

Common reasons for firmware upgrade failures and troubleshooting steps.

Problems after firmware upgrade

Troubleshooting issues that may arise after a firmware upgrade.

Problems setting IP address

Resolving issues related to setting the device's IP address on different subnets or conflicts.

Troubleshooting

Device inaccessible from browser

Troubleshooting common issues preventing browser access to the device.

Device accessible locally but not externally

Solutions for accessing the device remotely.

Problems with streaming

Troubleshooting issues related to multicast, H.264 rendering, and frame rates.

Performance considerations

Factors affecting device performance, bandwidth, and frame rate.

Troubleshooting

Performance considerations and support

Factors affecting performance and how to contact support.

Specifications

Product overview

Diagram and description of the camera's physical components.

LED indicators

Explanation of the status LED indicators and their meanings.

Specifications

SD card slot

Information about supported SD card types and usage guidelines.

Buttons

Description of the control and restart buttons and their functions.

Connectors

Details about the network connector and its PoE capabilities.

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