Axis Communications Digital Camera 223M User Manual
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Contents  
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Accessing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Setting the root password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Accessing the camera from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Setting the focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
The Live View page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Video Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Video stream types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
How to stream MPEG-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
The AXIS Media Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Other methods of accessing the video stream. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Setup Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Accessing the setup tools from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Video and Image Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Image settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Overlay/Mask settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Live View Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
HTML Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
External Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Sequence Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Event Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Event Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Configuring Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Camera Tampering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Port Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Security - Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Security - 802.1x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
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Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Network - SOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Network - QoS (Quality of Service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Network - SMTP (email). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Network - SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Network - UPnP™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Network - RTP (Multicast)/MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Network - Bonjour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Ports & Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
LED Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Resetting to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
I/O Terminal connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
The RS-232 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Replacing the lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Removing and attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
General performance considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Optimizing your system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Bandwidth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
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Product Features  
The AXIS 223M is a high performance camera, designed for demanding security  
installations. It delivers crisp, clear images, disclosing every detail, thanks to its top quality  
2.0 Megapixel progressive scan CCD sensor, Megapixel lens and advanced image  
processing. AXIS 223M features a removable infrared cut filter, which enables color video  
in high and low light conditions as well as IR sensitive black/white video at night.  
Supported by the industry’s largest base of video management software, the AXIS 223M  
provides the perfect solution for securing bank offices, airports and other facilities, as well  
as for traffic surveillance, over IP based networks.  
The built-in Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af) support enables power to the camera to be  
delivered via the network, eliminating the need for a power outlet and reducing  
installation costs. Steady power can be guaranteed with a central Uninterruptible Power  
Supply (UPS).  
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The AXIS 223M offers a comprehensive set of network security and management features.  
This includes support for port based network control (IEEE802.1X), which allows the  
camera to be connected to a network secured with this control, and HTTPS encryption,  
which provides a secure channel between camera and application and enables  
authentication of the video source. Axis video products are efficiently managed with the  
powerful AXIS Camera Management tool, provided with the AXIS 223M.  
Overview  
Status  
indicator  
Zoom puller  
(Tele/wide)  
Focus puller  
DC-Iris  
Serial number  
on underside  
label  
DC-Iris control cable  
10-pin I/O terminal  
connector  
Audio out  
Reset/Control  
button  
Audio in  
Network  
connector  
(also PoE)  
Power and  
network indicators  
Power connector  
block  
DC-Iris  
control cable  
Power adapter  
connector  
(PS-K)  
RS-232  
connector  
Power adapter connector - only for connection of the PS-K power adapter (included).  
Power connector block - for connection of a power supply. See Power connections, on  
page 53.  
I/O connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one solid  
state relay output, two digital photo-coupled inputs, RS-485 and an auxiliary connection  
point for DC power. For more information, see Unit Connectors, on page 51.  
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Network connector - The AXIS 223M connects to the network via a standard network  
cable, and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment  
(10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). This socket can also be used to power the AXIS 223M via  
Power over Ethernet (PoE). The camera also negotiates the correct power level when using  
PoE.  
Audio output - Audio output (line level), which can be connected to a public address (PA)  
system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be  
attached. A 3.5mm audio connector must be used for the audio out.  
Audio input - One 3.5mm input for a mono microphone, or for line-in mono signal (only  
the left channel is used from a stereo signal).  
RS-232 connector - Single 9-pin D-SUB RS-232 connector, max 115 kbit/s, half-duplex.  
Serial number - This number is used during installation.  
Reset/Control button - Press this button to install the camera using the AXIS Internet  
Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the camera to its factory default settings, as described  
in Advanced, on page 48.  
LED indicators - After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored  
Network, Status, and Power LED indicators flash as follows:  
LED  
Color  
Description  
Network Green  
Steady for connection to 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.  
Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.  
Unlit  
No connection.  
Note: The Network LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation. See the online  
help files for more information. Go to Setup > System Options > LED settings.  
Status  
Power  
Green  
Shows steady green for normal operation.  
Note: The Status LED can be configured to be unlit during normal operation, or to flash only  
when the camera is accessed. See the online help files for more information. Go to Setup >  
System Options > LED settings.  
Amber Steady during startup, reset to factory default or when restoring settings.  
Red  
Slow flash for failed upgrade.  
Normal operation.  
Green  
Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade.  
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Accessing the Camera  
Follow the instructions in the AXIS 223M Installation Guide to install the camera.  
The AXIS 223M can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The  
recommended browser is Internet Explorer for Windows, and Mozilla with other operating  
systems. See also the Technical Specifications, on page 61.  
Note:: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow the AXIS Media  
Control (AMC) to be installed on your computer. The first time an MPEG-4 video stream is accessed AMC  
also installs an MPEG-4 decoder for viewing the video streams. As a license is required for each instance of  
the decoder, the product administrator may have disabled the installation. See Viewer Settings, on page 29  
for more information. If your workstation restricts the use of additional software components, the camera  
can be configured to use a Java applet for updating JPEG images. See the online help for more information.  
Access from a browser  
1. Start a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla)  
2. Enter the IP address or host name  
of the camera in the  
Location/Address field of your  
browser.  
3. If this is the first time the camera is  
accessed, see Setting the root password, on page 9. Otherwise enter your user  
name and password, as set by the administrator.  
4. The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.  
Note: The layout of the live view page in  
the camera may have been custom-  
ized to meet specific requirements.  
Consequently, some of the examples  
and functions featured here may  
differ from those displayed on your  
own Live View page.  
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Setting the root password  
1. When accessing the camera for the first  
time, the Configure Root Password  
dialog will be displayed on the screen.  
2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to  
confirm the spelling. Click OK.  
3. The Enter Network Password dialog will appear. Enter the User name: root  
Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be  
deleted or altered.  
4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost,  
the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See Resetting to the  
factory default settings, on page 50.  
5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need  
administrator rights on the computer to do this.  
Accessing the camera from the Internet  
Once installed, the camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera  
from the Internet you must configure your router/firewall to allow incoming data traffic.  
For security reasons this is usually done on a specific port. Please refer to the  
documentation for your router/firewall for further instructions.  
For more information, please visit the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at  
www.axiscam.net or, for Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support  
Web at www.axis.com/techsup  
Setting the focus  
To focus the AXIS 223M, follow the instructions below.  
1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus  
Adjustment page.  
Zoom puller  
(Tele/wide)  
2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled  
and click Save.  
3. Unscrew the zoom puller on  
the lens by turning it  
anti-clockwise. Adjust the  
Focus puller  
zoom setting as required.  
Re-tighten the zoom puller.  
4. Unscrew the focus puller on  
the lens. Adjust the focus as  
required. Re-tighten the focus puller.  
5. From the Focus adjustment page, set the DC-Iris to Enabled and click Save.  
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Note: The DC-Iris should always be disabled while focusing the camera. This opens the iris to its maximum, which  
gives the smallest depth of field and thus the best conditions for correct focusing. When the focus is set  
with this method it will then be maintained in any light conditions.  
The Live View page  
Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons  
described below may or may not be visible.  
The Video format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live  
View page to be temporarily changed.  
The Output buttons, Pulse and Active/Inactive below, control the output directly from  
the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config >  
Layout.  
Pulse - click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time,  
e.g. to switch on a light for 20 seconds.  
Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected  
device, e.g. switch a light on/off.  
These buttons start and stop the Sequence Mode. This mode is created in  
Setup > Live View Config > Sequence mode, and automatically displays the  
view from two or more video sources at set intervals.  
From the Source list, select the desired external video source. Note that  
Sequence Mode must be stopped before selecting a source from this list.  
The Trigger buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page.  
These are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout.  
The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the image currently being displayed.  
Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format on your computer.  
This button is intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available.  
If you have Video format set to Motion JPEG, you can use the View size  
buttons to either reduce the image to 800 pixels in width or return the image  
to full scale. To view the View size buttons, Setup > Video & Image >  
Resolution must also be set to greater than 800 x 600 pixels.  
The AMC (AXIS Media Control) viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet  
Explorer only. It displays the following buttons:  
Play/Stop buttons - start and stop the live video stream.  
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The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being  
displayed. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving  
snapshots can be configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows  
Control Panel (Internet Explorer only).  
The record button is used to record the current (MPEG-4) video stream. The  
location where the image file is saved can be specified using the AMC control  
panel. To enable recording, Select Live View Config > Viewer Settings >  
Enable recording button.  
Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire  
screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the  
computer keyboard to exit full screen.  
AMC Audio controls  
There are audio controls for controlling the client computer’s speaker output. These  
controls are only available when audio is enabled, see The AXIS Media Control, on page 14  
and Audio, on page 23.  
Click the Speaker and Microphone buttons to switch the sound off and on for  
the speaker and microphone, respectively.  
Use the sliders to control the volume on the speaker and microphone.  
The volume can be set between 0 and 100.  
When using Half-duplex mode, this button toggles between allowing you to  
speak and listen. The first icon indicates that you can talk and the speaker  
attached to the camera will play your voice. The second indicates that you  
will hear audio from the camera, but no audio will be sent to any web clients.  
When in simplex talk mode, the icon toggles between allowing you to speak and is  
dimmed when you do not want other clients to receive any audio.  
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Video Streams  
The AXIS 223M provides several different image and video formats. The type to use  
depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network.  
The Live View page in the AXIS 223M provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video  
streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access  
these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.  
Video stream types  
Motion JPEG  
This format uses standard JPEG still images in the video stream. These images are then  
displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated  
motion.  
The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but also provides  
excellent image quality and access to each and every individual image contained in the  
stream.  
Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image  
settings.  
MPEG-4  
This is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth, and which can  
provide high-quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.  
The MPEG-4 standard provides scope for a large range of different coding tools for use by  
various applications in different situations, and the AXIS 223M provides certain subsets of  
these tools. These are represented as Video object types, which are selected for use with  
different viewing clients. The supported video object types are:  
• Simple - sets the coding type to H.263, as used by e.g. QuickTime™.  
• Advanced Simple - sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2, as used by AMC (AXIS  
Media Control)  
When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the  
amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is used to achieve a  
specific bit rate by varying the quality of the MPEG-4 stream. When using VBR (Variable  
Bit Rate), the quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a  
varying bit rate.  
Notes: •MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 223M includes one viewing client license. Installing  
additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses,  
contact your Axis reseller.  
•All clients viewing the MPEG-4 stream must use the same set of coding tools.  
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MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods  
To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport  
protocols and broadcast methods are employed.  
• RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the  
real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast.  
• RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate which  
transport protocol to use for the stream. RTSP is thus used by a viewing client to start a  
unicast session, see below.  
• UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that offers limited service  
for exchanging data in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alterna-  
tive to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not  
required to deliver all data and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network  
congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no point in re-transmitting old  
information that will not be displayed anyway.  
• Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a net-  
work. This means that the video stream goes independently to each user, and each user  
gets their own stream. A benefit of unicasting is that if one stream fails, it only affects  
one user.  
• Multicast is bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by simul-  
taneously delivering a single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This  
technology is used primarily on delimited networks (intranets), as each user needs an  
uninterrupted data flow and should not rely on network routers.  
How to stream MPEG-4  
Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing  
requirements, and on the properties of your network. Setting the preferred method(s) is  
done in the control applet for AMC, which is found in the Windows Control Panel. When  
this has been set, AMC will test all the selected methods in the specified order, until the  
first functioning one is found.  
RTP+RTSP  
This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration  
for live video, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream,  
even if some images are lost due to network problems. This can be configured as multicast  
or unicast.  
Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth, especially when there are  
large numbers of clients viewing simultaneously. Note however, that a multicast broadcast  
cannot pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not  
possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet.  
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Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video  
traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more  
and more unicast clients connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may cause  
congestion. Although there is a maximum of 20 unicast viewers, note that all multicast  
users combined count as 1 unicast viewer.  
RTP/RTSP  
This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to exploit the fact that it  
is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic.  
RTP/RTSP/HTTP or RTP/RTSP/HTTPS  
These two methods can also be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly  
configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.  
The AXIS Media Control  
The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) from the  
AXIS 223M is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in  
Windows. This ActiveX component is automatically installed on first use, after which it  
can be configured by opening the AMC Control Panel applet from the Windows Control  
Panel. Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer.  
Other methods of accessing the video stream  
Video/images from the AXIS 223M can also be accessed in the following ways:  
• If supported by the client, the AXIS 223M can use Motion JPEG server push to display  
video. This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as  
and when required, for as long as required.  
• As single JPEG images in a browser. Enter e.g. the path:  
http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=320x240  
• Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4 decoder to be installed. The  
paths that can be used are listed below in the order of preference.  
• Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
• Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
• Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTPS: axrtsphttps://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
Note: <ip> = IP address.  
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Other MPEG-4 clients  
Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not  
guaranteed by Axis.  
For some other clients, e.g. QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple. It  
may also be necessary to adjust the advanced MPEG-4 settings.  
To assess the video stream from e.g. QuickTime™ the following path can be used:  
rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp  
This path is for all supported methods, and the client will negotiate with the AXIS 223M to  
determine exactly which transport protocol to use.  
Note: <ip> = IP address.  
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Setup Tools  
The AXIS 223M is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the  
web interface. The setup tools can be used by:  
• Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools  
• Operators, who have access to the Video & Image, Live View Config and Event  
Configuration settings.  
Accessing the setup tools from a browser  
Follow the instructions below to access the Setup Tools from a browser.  
1. Start your browser and enter the IP  
address or host name of the camera  
in the location/address field.  
2. The Live View page is now  
displayed. Click Setup to display the Setup tools.  
Setup tools  
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Video and Image Settings  
The following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS  
223M. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup  
tools. Click  
to access the online help.  
Image settings  
Image appearance  
Use these settings to change the image as required. The video image can be rotated and  
fine-tuned by adjusting the color level, the brightness and the sharpness.  
The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s overall performance,  
depending on how it is used and on the available bandwidth. Setting higher resolution and  
lower compression improves video image quality, but increases the amount of bandwidth  
used.  
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When the box for Widescreen resolutions (16:9) is checked, all the currently open video  
streams are stopped and the resolutions for this format are displayed in the drop-down list.  
Open video streams are also stopped when this box is unchecked and the format switches  
to 4:3. Please see the online help for further information on these settings.  
Text overlay settings  
The date, time, and user defined text can be included on one line, either on the top or  
bottom of the video image.  
It is also possible to set how the text and text background are displayed. You can set the  
text to be either black or white, and the text background can also be set to black, white,  
semi-transparent, or transparent.  
Please see the online help  
for further information on these settings.  
Video stream  
Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When  
the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the Web  
browser. For unlimited video stream time, set this value to 0. This setting is only applicable  
to Motion JPEG.  
The frame rate allowed to each viewer can also be limited, to avoid bandwidth problems  
on the network.  
Test  
To preview the image before saving, click Test. Note that the preview image will be in  
JPEG format, even though the settings are valid both for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4.  
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Overlay/Mask settings  
Overlay/Mask type  
When using an image overlay,  
select from the following options  
the type to use:  
Text, date and  
time overlays  
• Uploaded image as overlay -  
usually used to provide extra  
information in the video  
image.  
Overlay image  
• Uploaded image as privacy  
mask - conceals part of the  
video image.  
• Configurable areas as privacy  
masks - up to 3 black areas are  
used to conceal parts of the  
video image.  
The difference between an overlay and a privacy mask is that a privacy mask cannot be  
bypassed by accessing the video stream with the help of the AXIS HTTP API, whereas an  
overlay can.  
Selecting the overlay/mask type will display further settings available for the selected type.  
See the online help for further information.Overlay/Mask Type  
Upload and use an overlay/mask  
To upload an overlay image/privacy mask to the camera:  
1. Select the type of overlay to use in Overlay/Mask Type.  
2. In the field Upload own image, click the Browse button and locate the image file  
on your computer or server.  
3. Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.  
To use an already uploaded image:  
1. Select an uploaded image from the Use image drop-down list.  
2. Place the image at the required location by entering the x and y coordinates.  
3. Click Save.  
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Image Formats  
Image Size  
•
•
Windows 24-bit BMP (full color)  
Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors)  
The height and width of the overlay image in  
pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.  
The height and width of the overlay image in  
pixels must be exactly divisible by 16.  
There are a number of limitations when using overlay images, such as the size and  
positioning of images. Please refer to the online help for more information.  
Advanced settings  
These web pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image.  
Camera Settings  
To compensate for the Lighting Conditions, the Color level, the Brightness, the  
Sharpness, the Contrast, and the Exposure control, the Exposure area and the IR cut filter  
can all be adjusted. DC-Iris should always be enabled, except when focusing, or when  
using a non-DC-Iris lens.  
The settings for low light behavior determine how the camera will behave at low light  
levels. These settings all affect video image quality and are basically a measure of how  
much noise to allow in the video images.  
Please see the online help  
for further information on these settings.  
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MPEG-4 Settings  
These are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate.  
The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in  
different situations. Since most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, one  
usually defines and uses subsets of tools for different clients or groups of clients. These  
settings allow you to define the type of viewing client to use.  
Adjusting the maximum bit rate and setting it to variable or constant is a good way of  
controlling the bandwidth used by the MPEG-4 video stream.  
For more information on these advanced settings, please see the online help, and Video  
stream types, on page 12.  
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The MJPEG Settings window is used to control the frame size of the video stream in order  
to improve either image quality or save bandwidth.  
Frame Size Control - Use Frame Size Control to set the maximum frame size to unlimited  
for best image quality, or to a limited number of Kbytes. The default is set to unlimited.  
Preview Image Settings - Use Preview Image Settings to view the current compression  
and frame size settings in the text overlay at the top of the image.  
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Audio  
The AXIS 223M can transmit audio to other  
clients using a connected external microphone  
and can play audio received from other clients  
via connected speakers. This section describes  
how to configure the basic audio settings for the  
AXIS 223M, e.g. set the communication mode  
and adjust the sound levels in the microphone  
and speakers connected to the camera.  
Client PC  
TCP/IP Network  
Note: The speakers connected to the audio output must have  
a built-in amplifier, e.g. PC speakers.  
Example of a network  
using AXIS 223M cameras to transmit  
audio and video across the network.  
Audio Settings - Enable Audio  
Check this box to enable audio in the AXIS 223M.  
Audio Channels - Audio mode  
Half-duplex mode transmits and receives audio in both directions, but only in one  
direction at a time. This means that you must select when to receive or transmit audio with  
the push-to-talk button. To speak, press and hold the button (check that the microphone is  
not muted). When finished speaking, release the button and you will receive audio from  
the other end of the connection.  
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Note that the push-to-talk button is configured from AMC. It is also possible to configure  
the push-to-talk button so that it toggles between speaking and listening modes.  
When selecting Simplex - Network Camera speaker only mode, the speaker connected to  
the camera will play audio, but no audio will be transmitted from the camera to other web  
clients. This could be used to e.g. provide spoken instructions to a person seen in the  
camera. This mode requires you to use the push-to-talk button.  
Simplex - Network Camera microphone only mode transmits audio only from the AXIS  
223M to web clients. It will not receive audio from any other web clients. This can be used  
in remote monitoring, web attractions etc., to provide live audio, as well as video, of a  
monitored situation.  
When using half-duplex, the Send the sound from the active client to all other clients  
option transmits the audio signal from the client that is talking to all the other clients.  
Audio Input  
Audio from a connected microphone or a line source can be connected to the Audio in  
connector of the AXIS 223M. The audio source must be set to Microphone or Line  
depending on the connected device.  
The Enable microphone power option provides DC power for an external microphone. If  
using a small electret condenser microphone such as a clip-on mic or a PC microphone,  
this option needs to be enabled.  
Note: To use a high impedance dynamic microphone, DC power should not be enabled. DC power will not harm  
the microphone, but if you are uncertain, try switching it off and on. The default value is DC power enabled.  
To use a professional microphone requiring 48V phantom power, you need an external power supply and  
must use a balanced-unbalanced converter (audio transformer) in between.  
If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, adjust the input gain for  
the microphone connected to the AXIS 223M.  
Select the desired audio Encoding format: AAC, G711, G726.  
Select the desired Sample rate (the number of samples of a sound that are taken per  
second). The settings depend on the available bandwidth and the required audio quality,  
i.e. 16kHz produces better sound but requires more bandwidth.  
Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired Bit rate (audio quality). The settings  
depend on the available bandwidth and the required audio quality, i.e. a high bit rate  
setting requires more bandwidth.  
The AXIS 223M can be set to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above, falls  
below or passes the set value. The Alarm level is set between 0-100%.  
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Audio Output  
If the sound from the speaker is too low or high, adjust the output gain for the active  
speaker attached to the AXIS 223M. When satisfied with the settings, click Save, or click  
Reset to revert to the previously saved settings.  
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Live View Config  
These are the tools for deciding  
the layout of the camera’s Live  
View page. The layout can be set  
in 3 ways:  
• Use Axis look - the layout is  
unchanged.  
• Use custom settings - modify  
the default Live View page  
with your own colors, images  
etc. Click the Configure button  
to open the Custom Settings  
window shown below.  
• Own Home Page - Use your  
own custom page as the  
default web page. Click the  
Configure button to open the  
Custom Settings window  
shown below.  
The other settings on this page  
concern which other features to  
include, e.g. buttons and links.  
See page 28 for more  
information.  
Use custom settings  
Adjust the settings under  
Modify the Axis look, to  
change the background  
picture, banner, colors, etc.  
To use your own file for e.g. a  
banner, first upload it (see the  
following page) or select  
External and enter the path  
to the file.  
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Note that unchecking the box for Show setup link will remove the setup link from the  
camera’s Home Page. The setup tools will then only be accessible by entering the full setup  
address into the address/URL field of a browser, i.e.  
http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml  
Upload Own Web Files  
Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g.  
a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 223M itself. Once uploaded, files are  
shown in the drop-down lists for Own (file). Follow these instructions to upload a file.  
1. Click the Upload/Remove button in the Custom settings dialog.  
2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a file located on your computer or click the Browse  
button.  
3. Select the user level for the uploaded file. Setting the user access level means that  
you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users.  
4. When the path is shown correctly in the text field, click the Upload button.  
All uploaded files are shown in the list in the lower section of this dialog. To remove a file,  
check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.  
Own Home Page  
From Live View Layout, select the radio button Use custom settings and click Configure.  
Check the box Use own home page at the bottom of this dialog, To use a previously  
uploaded web page (see above) as the default home page, select the page from the  
drop-down list and click OK.  
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Enter a descriptive name and enter  
the URL in the provided field.  
Example  
1. Check Show custom Link 1.  
2. Enter a descriptive name, e.g.  
My Website.  
3. Check the radio button for web  
link.  
4. Enter the web link: e.g.  
http://www.example.com  
5. Click Save.  
This link will then be shown on the  
Live View page and will open the  
specified web site.  
User-defined link  
User-defined CGI links can be used  
to issue advanced commands via  
the AXIS HTTP API (Application Programming Interface). For more information, see the  
Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer  
Action Buttons  
The manual trigger buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the  
Live View page. See Event Configuration, on page 31.  
Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the  
video stream by clicking this button. This button is mainly intended for use with browsers  
other than Internet Explorer for Windows, or when otherwise not using ActiveX to view  
the video stream. The ActiveX viewing component (AXIS Media Control) for Internet  
Explorer provides its own snapshot button.  
Output Buttons  
These buttons can then be used to manually activate the output from the Live View page,  
e.g. to switch a light on and off. There are 2 options for how the output is activated:  
• The Pulse button activates the output for a defined period  
• Active/Inactive displays 2 buttons, one for each action (on/off)  
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Default Video Format  
Select default video format from the drop-down list. Checking the box for Show video  
format selection displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to  
temporarily change the format.  
Default Viewer  
When using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) for Windows, select your preferred method of  
viewing moving images. The options are:  
• AMC (ActiveX)- This is the best choice for fast image updating in Internet  
Explorer, but might not be possible on computers that have restriction on the  
installation of additional software.  
• QuickTime - For use with MPEG-4 only, select this to use the QuickTime plug-in  
for Microsoft Internet Explorer.  
• Java applet - This alternative uses a Java applet to update the images in the  
browser.  
• Still Image - Displays still images only. Hit the Refresh button in your browser to  
view a new image.  
When using any other browser than Internet Explorer for Windows, select the appropriate  
method from the drop-down list for viewing images. The available options are similar to  
Internet Explorer except for Server Push. With this method, the camera maintains and  
controls an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required for  
as long as required.  
Please see the online help  
for more information.  
Viewer Settings  
Checking the Show viewer toolbar displays the viewer toolbar under the video stream in  
your browser. By checking the Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation box, it is also possible  
for the Administrator to enable or disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder. This is  
used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be  
purchased from your Axis dealer.  
HTML Examples  
You can add live video from the camera to your own web site. The camera can transmit a  
Motion JPEG or unicast MPEG-4 stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although  
an administrator can restrict this to fewer. If multicast MPEG-4 is used, the video stream  
will be available to an unlimited number of viewers connected to the parts of the network  
where multicast is enabled. Please note that a separate MPEG-4 license is required for each  
viewer.  
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Enter the Video Format, Image Type, Image Size and other settings to suit your Web page  
and click Update. The camera then generates the required source code for your  
configuration. Copy this code and paste it into your own Web page code.  
External Video  
The camera can also display video images from other Axis network cameras and video  
servers, directly on the Live View page. These are known as External Video sources. These  
external video sources are available from the drop-down list on the Live View page.  
Click the Add button to open the External Video Source Setup dialog, which is used to  
make all the necessary settings. Enter the IP address or host name of the external video  
source you wish to add. Depending on the external source, then select either MPEG-2,  
MPEG-4 or Motion JPEG as the type of video stream to receive.  
Note: Ensure that you have installed the correct decoders.  
Example of a path to an external video source:  
http://192.168.0.125/axis-cgi/mjpeg/video.cgi  
Sequence Mode  
The Live View page can be configured to cycle through the internal and selected external  
video sources, in order, or randomly.  
Select the desired video sources and enter the time in seconds to display each  
source (up to 59 minutes). Click Save.  
The Sequence buttons that appear on the Live View page are used to start and stop  
the sequence mode.  
Please see the online help for more information.  
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Event Configuration  
An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to  
be performed. The event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and  
when which actions will be performed. A common event type is when the camera uploads  
images when an alarm occurs. Many event types use an Event Server, to e.g. upload  
images to.  
This section describes how to set up event servers and event types, i.e. how to configure the  
camera to perform certain actions when events (e.g. alarms) occur.  
Definitions  
Event type  
A set of parameters describing how and when the camera will perform certain actions  
An event that is started by some sort of signal, e.g. from an external device, such as a door  
switch, motion detection, system event, etc.  
Triggered Event - see page 32  
Scheduled Event - see page 33 Pre-programmed time period(s) during which an event will run.  
That which occurs when the event runs, e.g. the upload of images to an FTP server, email notifi-  
cation, etc.  
Action  
Event Servers  
Event Servers are used to receive e.g. uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To  
set up Event server connections in your camera, go to Setup > Event Configuration >  
Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type.  
Server type  
Purpose  
Information required  
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice  
Network address (IP address or host name)  
User name and password (for FTP server)  
FTP Server  
•
Receives uploaded images  
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice  
URL (IP address or host name)  
User name and password (for HTTP server)  
•
•
Receives notification messages  
Receives uploaded images  
HTTP Server  
TCP Server  
•
•
•
Descriptive name of your choice  
Network address (IP address or host name)  
Port number  
•
Receives notification messages  
For details on each setting, please see the online help  
available from each web page.  
When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button (the  
connection test takes approximately 10 seconds).  
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Configuring Event Types  
An Event Type describes how and  
when the camera will perform certain  
actions.  
Example: If somebody passes in front of the  
camera and an event that uses motion detection  
has been configured to act on this, the camera  
can e.g. record and save images to an FTP server,  
and/or send a notification e-mail to a pre-config-  
ured e-mail address with a pre-configured mes-  
sage. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments.  
Triggered event  
A Triggered event can be activated by:  
• a switch (e.g. a push button) connected to the camera’s input port  
• detected movement in a configured motion detection window  
• a manually activated action, e.g. from an action button in the web interface  
• on restart (reboot) after e.g. power loss  
• a temperature warning  
• a camera tampering alarm  
• the state of the IR cut filter  
• audio detection  
How to set up a triggered event  
This example describes how to set the camera to upload images when e.g the main door is  
opened:  
1. Click Add triggered... on the Event Types page.  
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. Main door open.  
3. Set the priority - High, Normal or Low (see the online help).  
4. Set min time interval between triggers - The shortest possible interval is 1  
second and the longest is 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. (see the online  
help).  
5. Set the Respond to Trigger... parameters for when the event will be active,  
e.g. only after office hours.  
6. Select the trigger alternative from the Triggered by... drop-down list, e.g. select  
Input ports, for the sensor connected to the door.  
7. Set the When Triggered... parameters, i.e. define what the camera will do if the  
main door is opened e.g., upload images to an FTP server or send an e-mail.  
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8. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.  
Please use the online help for descriptions of each available option. Image file names  
can be formatted according to specific requirements, such as time/date or type of triggered  
event. See File Naming & Date/Time Formats under Event Configuration.  
Note: Up to 10 event types can be configured in the camera, and up to 3 of these can be configured to upload images.  
Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers  
This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before  
and/or after a trigger, e.g. up to 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check  
the Upload images checkbox under Event Types > Add Triggered... > Triggered by... to  
expand the web page with the available options. All uploaded images are JPEG images.  
Include pre-trigger buffer - images stored internally in the camera from the time  
immediately preceding the trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the  
desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.  
Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger.  
Configure as for pre-trigger.  
Notes: •Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers will be lost if the connection to the event server fails.  
•The maximum length of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the video image size and selected frame rate.  
•If the pre- or post-buffer is too large for the camera’s internal memory, the frame rate will be reduced and  
individual images may be missing. If this occurs, an entry will be created in the unit's log file.  
Continue image upload (unbuffered) - enables the upload of video images for a fixed  
length of time. Specify the length of time for the uploaded recording, in seconds, minutes  
or hours, or for as long as the trigger is active. Finally, set the desired image frequency to  
the maximum (the maximum available) or to a specified frame rate. The frame rate will be  
the best possible, but might not be as high as specified, especially if uploading via a slow  
connection.  
Scheduled Event  
A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected  
weekdays.  
Configuration example:  
1. Click Add scheduled... on the Event Types page.  
2. Enter a descriptive name for the event, e.g. “Scheduled e-mail upload.”  
3. Set the priority (High, Normal or Low).  
4. Set the Activation Time parameters (24h clock) when the event will be active,  
e.g. start on Sundays at 13.00 with a duration of 12 hours.  
5. Set the When Activated... parameters, i.e. set what the camera will do at the  
specified time, e.g. send uploaded images to an e-mail address.  
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6. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.  
Please see the online help  
for descriptions of each available option.  
Camera Tampering  
The camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is  
repositioned, or when the lens is covered, sprayed, or severely defocused.  
You must create an event, see How to set up a triggered event, on page 32, for the camera  
to send an alarm.  
Settings  
Minimum duration - This parameter sets the minimum tampering period, i.e. an alarm  
will not be triggered until this period has elapsed, even if the tampering conditions are  
otherwise met. This can help prevent false alarms for known conditions that affect the  
image.  
Alarm for dark images - If the camera lens is sprayed or covered so that the camera live  
view becomes dark, it will not be possible to distinguish this situation from other situations  
where the same effect is seen, i.e., when lighting conditions change.  
When this paramater is enabled, alarms will be generated for all cases where the lights are  
either dimmed or turned off, or if the lens is sprayed, covered, or severely defocused. If not  
enabled, no alarm will be sent.  
After making these settings, click Save.  
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Motion Detection  
Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement either occurs or stops  
in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured.  
• Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image  
• Excluded windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored  
(areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored)  
Once configured, the motion detection windows will appear in the list of available triggers,  
for triggering events. See How to set up a triggered event above.  
Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the camera’s overall performance.  
Configuring Motion Detection  
1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu.  
2. Click the Configure Included Window radio button and click New.  
3. Enter a descriptive name under Window name.  
4. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text  
at the top and drag to the desired position).  
5. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for  
details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red  
peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).  
6. Click Save.  
To exclude parts of the Include window, click the Configure Excluded Windows button  
and position the Exclude window as required, within the Include window.  
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Object size, history and sensitivity:  
Object Size  
History  
Sensitivity  
High level  
Only very large objects  
trigger motion detection  
An object that appears in the region will trigger Ordinary colored objects on ordinary back-  
the motion detection for a long period grounds will trigger the motion detection  
An object that appears in the region will trigger Only very bright objects on a dark back-  
Low level  
Even very small objects  
trigger motion detection  
motion detection for only a very short period  
ground will trigger motion detection  
Default value  
Low  
Medium to High  
Medium to High  
Examples:  
•
•
Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the Object Size level to high.  
To reduce the number of triggers if there is a lot of movement during a short period of time, select a high  
History level.  
•
To only detect flashing light, low Sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high Sensitivity level is  
recommended.  
Port Status  
Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list showing the status for the camera’s  
input and output. This is for the benefit of Operators, who cannot access the System  
Options section.  
Example: If the Normal state for a door push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the  
button is not pushed, the state will be inactive. If the doorbell button is pushed, the state of the input  
changes to active.  
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System Options  
Security - Users  
User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by  
giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer  
login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:  
Users - the user list displays the authorized users and access levels:  
• Viewer - the lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the Live  
View page.  
• Operator - an Operator can view the Live View page, create and modify event types  
and adjust certain other settings. The Operator does not have access to the Systems  
Options configuration pages.  
• Administrator - an administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can  
determine the registration of all other users.  
To add a new user, click the Add... button and see the online help.  
User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:  
• Enable anonymous viewer login - allows any viewer direct access to the Live View  
page.  
• Maximum number of simultaneous viewers - enter a value here to restrict the  
number of unicast viewers accessing the unit. This is useful if you need to save on  
bandwidth. (Note that all multicast viewers count as 1 viewer.)  
Note: The AXIS 223M keeps a log of all users that access it. See Logs & Reports, on page 48.  
Security - IP Address Filtering  
Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up  
to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP  
addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses.  
When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or  
denied addresses. All other IP addresses not in this list will then be allowed or denied  
access accordingly, i.e. if the addresses in the list are allowed, then all others are denied  
access, and vice versa. See also the online help for more information.  
Referrals  
To prevent unauthorized clients from including the video stream from the cameras into  
external Web pages, check the Referrals checkbox and enter the IP address or Host name  
of the computer that hosts the Web pages with the included video stream. Several IP  
addresses/host names can be defined and are separated by semicolons (;). This option is  
only applicable to Motion JPEG video streams.  
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Notes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View  
page, the product's own IP address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers.  
•Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video stream. To restrict an MPEG-4 stream, IP  
address filtering must be enabled.  
•Restricting referrers is of greatest value when not using IP address filtering. If IP address filter-  
ing is used, then the allowed referrers are automatically restricted to those allowed IP  
addresses.  
Security - HTTPS  
The AXIS 223M supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS.  
A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has  
been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed  
certificate. Although self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true  
security will only be implemented after the installation of a signed certificate issued by a  
certificate authority.  
A signed certificate can be obtained from an issuing Certificate Authority by clicking the  
Create Certificate Request button. When the signed certificate is returned, click the Install  
signed certificate button to import the certificate. The properties of any certificate request  
currently resident in the camera or installed can also be viewed by clicking the  
Properties... button. The HTTPS Connection Policy must also be set in the drop-down lists  
to enable HTTPS in the camera.  
Please refer to the online help  
for more information.  
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Security - 802.1x  
IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides  
authentication to devices attached to a network port (wired or wireless), establishing a  
point-to-point connection. If authentication fails, access is prevented on the port. 802.1x is  
based on EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).  
In a 802.1x enabled network switch, clients equipped with the correct software can be  
authenticated and allowed or denied network access at the Ethernet level.  
Clients and servers in an 802.1x network may need to authenticate each other by some  
means. In the Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates  
provided by a Certification Authority. These are then validated by a third-party entity,  
such as a RADIUS server, examples of which are Free Radius and Microsoft Internet  
Authentication Service.  
To perform the authentication, the RADIUS server uses various EAP methods/protocols, of  
which there are many. The one used in the Axis implementation is EAP-TLS  
(EAP-Transport Layer Security).  
The AXIS network video device presents its certificate to the network switch, which in turn  
forwards this to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate  
and responds to the switch, and sends its own certificate to the client for validation. The  
switch then allows or denies network access accordingly, on a pre-configured port.  
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The authentication process  
Axis video device  
Certificate  
Q: Certificate OK?  
A: OK  
3
2
Q: Certificate OK?  
A: OK  
Network  
switch  
1
4
Certificate  
Authority (CA)  
RADIUS  
server  
Certificate  
Protected network  
1. A CA server provides the required signed certificates.  
2. The Axis video device requests access to the protected network at the network switch.  
The switch forwards the video device’s CA certificate to the RADIUS server, which then  
replies to the switch.  
3. The switch forwards the RADIUS server’s CA certificate to the video device, which also  
replies to the switch.  
4. The switch keeps track of all responses to the validation requests. If all certificates are  
validated, the Axis video device is allowed access to the protected network via a  
pre-configured port.  
RADIUS  
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication,  
Authorization and Accounting) protocol for applications such as network access or IP  
mobility. It is intended to work in both local and roaming situations.  
CA servers  
In cryptography, a Certification Authority (CA) is an entity that provides signed digital  
certificates for use by other parties, and thus acts a trusted third party.  
There are many commercial CA’s that charge for their services. Institutions and  
governments may have their own CA, and there are free CA’s available.  
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Date & Time  
Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be  
displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below).  
New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the AXIS  
223M clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically  
adjust for daylight saving time changes.  
From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:  
• Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your  
computer.  
• Synchronize with NTP Server - the camera will obtain the time from an NTP  
server every 60 minutes. Specify the NTP server's IP address or host name.  
• Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date.  
Note: Note that if using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.  
See Network > TCP/IP below.  
Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or  
24h) displayed in the Live View video streams.  
Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced  
File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help  
for information on how to create  
your own file formats.  
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings  
IP Address Configuration  
The AXIS 223M supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled  
simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled.  
When using IPv4, the IP address can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address  
can be set manually.  
If IPv6 is enabled, your camera will receive an IP address according to the configuration in  
the network router.  
There are also options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address, and for  
using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the IP  
address, please see the online help.  
Notes: • To receive notification whenever the camera’s IP address changes (via e.g. DHCP), configure the options for  
notification of IP address change. See Services below.  
• If your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 223M by host name which is always  
the same, regardless of the IP address.  
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Services  
Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping  
method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Uncheck this box to  
disable the service in order to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address. For more  
information see Other methods of setting the IP address in the AXIS 223M Installation  
Guide.  
Notes: • The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled 2 minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address  
is set.  
• Pinging the unit will still be possible when this service is disabled.  
Options for notification of IP address change - If the IP Address for the camera is  
changed automatically, e.g. by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click  
Settings... and enter the required information.  
AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - The AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service can  
provide your Axis product with its own URL (web address), which can then be used to  
access it over the Internet. The product can be unregistered from the service at any time.  
To do this click Settings... and follow the instructions. For more information, please refer  
to the online help.  
Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings  
DNS Configuration  
DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on  
your network.  
Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use the DNS server settings provided  
by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.  
Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the  
following:  
• Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS  
223M. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is  
always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g. myserver is the host  
name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where  
mycompany.com is the Domain name.  
• Primary DNS server - enter the IP address of the primary DNS server.  
• Secondary DNS server - will be used if the primary DNS server is unavailable.  
NTP Configuration  
Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to automatically look up  
and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP. Click the View button to see the  
current settings.  
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Use the following NTP server address - to make manual settings, check this radio button  
and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.  
Host Name Configuration  
The AXIS 223M can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host  
name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. It is always the first part of a Fully  
Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period. For example, myserver is  
the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com.  
Enabling dynamic DNS updates allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a static host  
name, allowing your computer to be more easily accessed from various locations on the  
Internet. Outside users can always access your server using the associated DNS name  
regardless of the WAN IP. The DNS server used by the user and/or the DNS server  
responsible for the domain in use must support RFC2136 and allow updates from the  
camera.  
The TTL (Time To Live) value determines how long (in seconds) the reply from the DNS  
server should be remembered when checking that the domain name for the registered IP  
address is still valid.  
Link-Local IPv4 Address  
Link-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 223M with an additional IP  
address for the UPnP protocol. The AXIS 223M can have both a Link-Local IP and a  
static/DHCP IP address at the same time - these will not affect each other. See Network -  
UPnP™, on page 46.  
HTTP  
The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range  
1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple port mapping.  
HTTPS  
The default HTTPS port number (443) can be changed to any port within the range  
1024-65535. HTTPS is used to provide encrypted web browsing.  
NAT Traversal  
Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 223M is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to  
make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly  
configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded  
to the network camera.  
Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 223M will attempt to configure port mapping in  
a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™.  
Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router.  
Enter the IP address for the router in the field provided.  
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If a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 223M will automatically search for NAT  
routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router will be  
selected  
Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define an external HTTP port. Enter  
the port number in the field provided. If no port is entered here a port number will  
automatically be selected when NAT traversal is enabled.  
FTP  
The FTP server running in the AXIS 223M enables the upload of e.g. new firmware, user  
applications, etc. Check the box to enable the service.  
RTSP  
The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Enter the RTSP  
port number to use. The default setting is 554.  
Network Traffic  
Connection type - The default setting is Auto-negotiate, i.e. the correct speed is  
automatically selected. If necessary, the connection speed can be set by selecting it from  
the drop-down list.  
Maximum bandwidth - Specify, in Mbit/s or kbit/s, the maximum bandwidth that the  
camera is allowed to use on the network. This is a useful function when connecting the  
camera to busy or heavily loaded networks. The default setting is Unlimited.  
Note: When using MPEG-4 as the video format, remember that setting a maximum bandwidth value here may  
create problems for individual video streams if the maximum value is less than the sum of the bit rates set  
for the video streams.  
For more information, please see the online help  
.
Network - SOCKS  
SOCKS is a network proxy protocol. The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server  
to reach networks on the other side of a firewall/proxy server. This functionality is useful  
if the camera is located on a local network behind a firewall, but notifications, uploads,  
alarms, etc., need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (e.g. to the Internet).  
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Network - QoS (Quality of Service)  
Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified  
resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level  
of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc. The main benefits of a QoS-aware  
network can be summarized as:  
• the ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before  
flows with lesser priority.  
• greater reliability in the network, thanks to the control of the amount of band-  
width an application may use, and thus control over bandwidth races between  
applications.  
The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of  
network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers  
and switches to e.g. reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic. The  
following types of traffic are marked:  
• live video  
• live audio  
• event/alarm traffic  
• management network traffic  
It is important to remember that to be able to use QoS, your network must be properly  
configured. If you are unsure as to whether your network is QoS aware, please check with  
your network administrator.  
QoS Settings  
For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product, enter a  
DSCP (Differentiated Services Codepoint) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP  
header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the  
IP header tells the router or switch which type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic,  
for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.  
Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hexadecimal form, but saved values  
are always shown in decimal.  
For more information on Quality of Service, please see the Axis support web at  
www.axis.com/techsup  
Network - SMTP (email)  
Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields  
provided, to enable the sending of event and error email messages from the camera to  
predefined addresses via SMTP.  
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Network - SNMP  
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows the remote management of  
network devices. Select the version of SNMP to use, depending on the level of security  
required. HTTPS should be enabled when setting the password for SNMPv3.  
Network - UPnP™  
The camera includes support for UPnP™, which is enabled by default. If also enabled on  
your computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to  
“My Network Places.”  
Note: UPnP must also be enabled on your Windows XP or ME computer. To do this, open the Control Panel from  
the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open  
the Networking Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add.  
Network - RTP (Multicast)/MPEG-4  
These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the video  
stream(s) in multicast MPEG-4 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should  
be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help.  
Network - Bonjour  
The AXIS 223M includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically  
detected by operating systems and clients that support Bonjour.  
Ports & Devices  
I/O Ports  
The two alarm inputs and one output on the AXIS 223M can be connected to various  
external devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells. The name given to the ports can be  
changed and state of the I/O ports can be set to Open circuit or Closed circuit.  
The pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this  
connector are described in Unit Connectors, on page 51.  
COM Ports RS-485/422 & RS-232  
The RS-485/422 and RS-232 Connectors can also be configured to allow them to be  
controlled by TCP/IP applications. The TCP/IP parameters are described in the online help.  
It is possible to configure COM Ports RS-485/422 and RS-232 for Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ)  
functionaliy, but only with additional third party hardware and a compatible PTZ driver.  
For more information, please contact support at www.axis.com  
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LED Settings  
The Status and Network Indicator LEDs can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to  
not light up at all) whenever the unit is accessed. For a listing of all LED behavior, see page  
7, or the online help.  
Note: The LED does not flash when the stream is retrieved using MPEG-4 multicast.  
Maintenance  
• Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this  
method if the unit is not behaving as expected.  
• Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to the factory  
default values. The only settings saved are:  
• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)  
• the static IP address  
• the default router  
• the subnet mask  
• the system time  
• Default - The Default button should be used with caution. Pressing this button  
will return all of the camera's settings, including the IP address, to the factory  
default values. The camera will then have to be re-installed.  
Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the firmware, on page 55.  
Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click the  
Backup button. If necessary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the  
settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior.  
Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click  
the Restore button. The settings will be restored to the previous configuration.  
Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not  
intended for the configuration of multiple units or for firmware upgrades.  
Support  
Support Overview  
The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact  
information, should you require technical assistance.  
System Overview  
The System Overview page provides an overview of the current network, security, event  
and camera settings.  
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Logs & Reports  
When contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your  
query. The Access Log is automatically included in the server report.  
Information  
This page gives you access to the following log files and reports that may prove useful  
when troubleshooting a problem or when contacting the Axis support web.  
System Log - Provides information about system events.  
Access Log - The Access Log may be used for various purposes:  
• Security - Tracking all access to your the camera. The access log lists the IP  
addresses, users and networking protocols used to access the camera.  
• Simple web attraction tracker.  
• System analysis and trouble shooting.  
Server Report - Provides information about the server status and should always be  
included when requesting support.  
Parameter List - Shows the unit's parameters and their current settings.  
Connection List - Lists all clients that are currently accessing video and audio. It is also  
used for system analysis and trouble shooting.  
Configuration  
From the drop-down lists, select the size and level of information to be added to the  
System and Access Log files.  
The default information level for the Access Log is set to Critical & Warnings. However, in  
an error situation and when requesting support, set it to the lowest information level  
Critical & Warnings & Info.  
For the Log Level for Email, select from the drop-down list the level of information to  
send as email and enter the destination email address.  
Advanced  
Scripting is an advanced function that provides the means for customizing and using  
scripts.  
Caution!  
The scripting function is a very powerful tool. Improper use may cause unexpected  
behavior or even loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the  
unit to its factory default settings (in which case, a previously saved backup file will be  
useful for returning the unit to its latest configuration).  
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understand its consequences. Axis support provides no assistance for customized scripts.  
For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer  
Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with previous experience of  
configuring Axis cameras. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is  
available via the links on the standard setup pages.  
About  
Third Party Software Licenses - click View licenses for a list of the licensed software used  
in the AXIS 223M Network Camera.  
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Resetting to the factory default settings  
To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options >  
Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 47) or use the Control  
button (see the illustration on page 6) as described below:  
Using the Control Button  
To reset the camera to the factory default settings using the Control Button:  
1. Disconnect the power adapter, or the network cable if using PoE.  
2. Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting power.  
3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status Indicator color changes to  
amber (which may take up to 15 seconds).  
4. Release the Control button.  
5. When the Status Indicator changes to Green (which may take up to 1 minute), the  
process is complete and the camera has been reset. The unit will now have the  
default IP address 192.168.0.90 if you are not using a DHCP server.  
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Unit Connectors  
This section describes the following:  
• The I/O Terminal connector  
• Power connections  
• The RS-232 D-Sub Connector  
I/O Terminal connector  
The 10-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to a solid state relay output, two  
digital photo-coupled inputs, RS-485, GND and auxiliary power.  
The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering,  
time lapse recording, alarm notification via e-mail, image storage to FTP locations, etc.  
• Input - Used for connecting external alarm devices and triggering images for spe-  
cific alarm-based events. The input is typically connected to a motion detector or  
any other external security device, and images can be uploaded whenever the  
detector is activated. Maximum 18V DC is allowed on the input.  
• Output - This can drive a maximum load of 50V DC at 100mA directly or heavier  
loads by connecting additional relay circuitry. If the output is used with an exter-  
nal relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load for protection  
against any voltage transients.  
Caution!  
Connecting AC to the inputs/outputs will damage the unit.  
Reset/Control  
10-pin I/O  
Terminal connector  
(including RS-485)  
Audio out  
Audio in  
Button  
Network connector  
Power  
connector  
block  
Connect AC power (10-24V) on pins 2 and 3.  
Connect DC power (7-24V) on pins 1 and 2.  
RS-232 connector  
Power adapter  
connector  
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I/O Terminal connector pinout table  
Pin  
1
Function  
Output A  
Output B  
Description  
On the external device output terminals (A and B), there is no distinction  
between positive and negative (+ and -). The terminals use a photocou-  
pler and are electrically isolated from the other internal circuitry.  
2
The maximum load should not exceed 100mA and the maximum voltage  
should be not more than 50V DC. Note: Connecting AC to the output will  
damage the unit.  
3
4
Digital Input 1- Photocoupler Anode (+)  
Digital Input 1 - Photocoupler Cathode (-)  
Photocoupled Input 1. Electrically isolated from the chassis and connec-  
tors, this input can be supplied from an external DC voltage or the DC  
Power Input/Output on pins 9 (DC+) and 10 (GND).  
5
6
7
8
9
Digital Input 2 - Photocoupler Anode (+)  
Digital Input 2 - Photocoupler Cathode (-)  
RS-485-A (non-inverting)  
Photocoupled Input 2. As above.  
A half-duplex RS-485 interface for controlling auxiliary equipment.  
RS-485-B (inverting)  
DC + Power Output  
This can drive the photocoupler inputs or other equipment. The output  
voltage level is 3.0 V. A maximum current of 100mA can be sourced from  
the DC output.  
10  
GND  
Ground.  
I/O Terminal connector schematic diagram  
Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 223M terminal connector - showing possible  
applications.  
o 1  
Optional  
o
Relay  
Switch  
Appliance  
o
o
o 2  
o 3  
o o  
o
o
Mains Power  
24V DC  
Switch, etc.  
o 4  
o 5  
+
Active  
Control  
Device  
_
o 6  
A
B
o 7  
o 8  
External Device  
RS-485  
9
+
10  
-
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Power connections  
Power can be supplied to the camera by the following methods:  
• The supplied power adapter, PS-K, 9W. The center pin is positive (+).  
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) with power classification Class 2, via the network  
cable. This will automatically be detected if available via the network.  
• The power connector block on the rear panel.  
Power connector block  
The power connector block supports both AC and DC input power.  
The DC supply is 7-24V. Connect the negative pole to the GND pin and the positive pole to  
the DC+ pin.  
The AC supply is 10-24V. Connect the AC poles to the AC pins.  
Power connector block pin assignment table.  
AC  
AC  
Pin  
Function  
GND  
AC/DC+  
AC  
Ground/DC-  
AC and DC+, power input for mains power to unit  
AC power input for mains power to unit  
DC+  
GND  
Schematic diagram - Power terminal block and Power connectors  
z
3
o
AC  
Internal  
3.3V  
z
~
Switch  
Mode  
Power  
Supply  
z
z
z
z
z
z
2
1
AC/DC+  
o
o
=
GND/DC-  
z
z
GND  
Axis Power Supply  
PS-K 9V max 9W or  
+o  
-o according to parts list  
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The RS-232 connector  
The AXIS 223M provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an  
RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment.  
A diagram of the RS-232 connector, complete with pin assignment table, is shown below.  
Pin  
1
Function  
CD  
2
- RXD  
- TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
3
1
2
3
4
5
4
5
6
7
8
9
6
7
8
9
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Troubleshooting  
Checking the firmware  
Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 223M. One of your first  
actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed  
firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular  
problem. The current firmware version in your camera can be seen on the page Setup >  
Basic Configuration.  
Upgrading the firmware  
When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your Axis camera will  
receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release  
notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.  
Note: Preconfigured and customized settings should be saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the fea-  
tures are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications.  
1. Save the firmware file to your computer. The latest version of the firmware is  
available free of charge from the Axis Web site at www.axis.com/techsup  
2. Go to Setup > System Options > Maintenance in the camera’s Web pages.  
3. In the Upgrade Server section, browse to the desired firmware file on your  
computer. Click Upgrade.  
Notes: •If you suspect the firmware upgrade for the camera has failed, always wait at least 5-10 min-  
utes before restarting the upgrade process.  
•Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the  
user.  
•Always read the upgrade instructions available with each new release, before updating the firm-  
ware.  
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Emergency recovery procedure  
If power to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will  
become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the  
unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom  
of the camera.  
1. UNIX/Linux - From the command line, type the following:  
arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number> temp  
ping -s 408 <IP address of camera>  
Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following:  
arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number>  
ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera>  
2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press  
CTRL+C to stop Ping.  
3. Open a browser and type in the camera’s IP address. In the page that appears, use the  
Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis223m.bin. Then click the Load  
button to restart the upgrade process.  
4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and  
show a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the  
Network LED.  
5. Reinstall the camera.  
6. Windows - If you are using a DHCP server, type the following from a command/DOS  
prompt:  
arp -d <IP address of camera>  
If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please  
contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/  
Axis support  
If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing  
the server report, the log file and a brief description of the problem.  
Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview. The server report  
contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the  
current parameters.  
The Log file is available from Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file  
records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool  
when troubleshooting.  
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Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions  
Problems setting the IP address  
When using ARP/Ping.  
Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after running  
the ARP command. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408.  
The camera is located on a different  
subnet.  
If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are  
located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your  
network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address.  
The IP address is being used by another Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS  
device.  
window, type ping and the IP address of the unit).  
If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms..... - this means  
that the IP address is already in use on your network. You must obtain a new IP address  
and reinstall the unit.  
If you see: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with  
your camera. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit.  
Possible IP address conflict with  
another device on the same subnet.  
The static IP address in the camera is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic  
address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another  
device, there may be problems accessing the camera. To avoid this, set the static IP  
address to 0.0.0.0.  
The camera cannot be accessed from a Web browser  
The IP address has been changed by  
DHCP.  
1) Move the camera to an isolated network, or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server.  
Set the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the  
ARP/Ping commands.  
2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main  
network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change.  
3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select  
the required service and then configure IP address change notification from the net-  
work settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now have a dynamic  
IP address, but will notify you if the address changes.  
Proxy server.  
If using a proxy server, try disabling the proxy setting in your browser.  
Other networking problems.  
Test the network cable and connectors by connecting it to another network device,  
then Ping that device from your workstation. See the instructions above.  
Cannot log in.  
When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) is used when  
attempting to log in. You may need to manually type in http or https in the browser's  
address bar.  
Incorrect host name.  
Check that the host name and DNS server settings are correct. See the basic and  
advanced TCP/IP settings.  
Cannot send notifications, uploads, alarms, etc, to a destination outside the local network  
Firewall protection. The camera can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other  
side of a firewall/proxy server.  
Your camera is accessible locally, but not externally  
Firewall protection.  
Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator.  
Default routers required.  
Poor or intermittent network connection  
Network switch.  
Check if you need to configure the default router settings.  
If using a network switch, check that the port on that device uses the same setting for  
the network connection type (speed/duplex) as set in the advanced TCP/IP settings.  
The Auto-Negotiate setting is recommended.  
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Video/Image problems - general  
No images in browser  
(Internet Explorer for Windows only)  
To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser  
to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component  
is installed on your workstation.  
Installation of additional ActiveX com- Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under  
ponent restricted or prohibited.  
Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help  
for more information.  
Image too dark or too light.  
Missing images in uploads.  
Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings.  
This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try  
lowering the frame rate or the upload period.  
Slow image update.  
Poor performance.  
Configuring, e.g. pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, high frame  
rates, etc, will reduce the performance of the camera.  
Poor performance may be caused by e.g. heavy network traffic, multiple users accessing  
the unit, low performance clients, use of features such as Motion Detection, Event han-  
dling, Image rotation other than 180 degrees.  
Image gradually gets darker or lighter. When using the camera in locations lit by fluorescent lighting, check in the advanced  
image settings that the Exposure control is set to Flicker-free.  
Image loses focus often.  
Disable the DC-Iris lens in the settings for Video & Image > Advanced. Focus the cam-  
era following the instructions on page 9, and then enable the DC-Iris lens.  
Images only shown in black & white.  
Check the color level setting.  
Check the setting for the IR cut filter. Images are shown in color only when this filter is  
enabled, i.e. when set to yes or auto.  
Blurred images.  
Refocus the camera. Check in the Video & Image > Advanced - Camera Settings that  
DC-Iris is set to Enabled. If the images are still blurred adjust the metal ring until the  
image is sharp, see Removing and attaching the lens, on page 60.  
Rolling dark bands or flickering in  
image.  
Try adjusting the Flicker-free exposure setting under advanced image settings. Note  
that the 'Hold Current'/Manual setting may cause unwanted effects.  
Video/image problems - MPEG-4  
Lower frame rate than expected.  
Check with the administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. Check also the  
settings for bit rate control, in the Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4 settings.  
Using an inappropriate video object type can also affect the frame rate. See the online  
help for more information.  
Check in the AMC control panel applet (MPEG-4 tab) that video processing is not set to  
Decode only I frames.  
Lower the image resolution.  
Reduce the number of applications running on the client computer.  
No MPEG-4 displayed in the  
client.  
Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC control panel applet  
(network tab).  
Check that the relevant MPEG-4 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control  
panel applet (network tab).  
In the AMC control applet, select the MPEG-4 tab and click the button Set to default  
MPEG-4 decoder.  
No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in the Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the  
client. AXIS 223M are valid for your network.  
Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client  
local clients.  
and the server need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be  
increased.  
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Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images.  
Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color.  
If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to  
enable Advanced Video Rendering. This is done on the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control  
panel applet.  
Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can  
usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.  
If images are degrading, try decreasing the GOV length, see Advanced settings, on page  
20.  
Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation  
and Motion JPEG.  
for more information.  
The test image does not display as expected  
Image settings.  
Not all settings have an effect on the test image. For more information, see the help for  
Image Settings.  
The Power indicator is not constantly lit  
Faulty power supply.  
Check that you are using the correct power supply. See Technical Specifications, on  
page 61.  
The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly  
Hardware failure. Contact your Axis dealer.  
The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the camera is inaccessible  
A firmware upgrade has been inter-  
rupted or the firmware has otherwise  
been damaged.  
See the Emergency recovery procedure, on page 56.  
Poor quality snapshot images  
Screen incorrectly configured on your In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, i.e. at least  
workstation.  
16-bit. Using only 16 or 256 colors will produce dithering artifacts in the image.  
Browser freezes  
Safari or Mozilla 1.4 (or later) can  
Lower the image resolution.  
sometimes freeze on a slow computer.  
Problems uploading files  
Limited space.  
There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting one  
or more existing files, to free up space.  
Missing images in uploads.  
This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try  
lowering the frame rate or the upload period.  
Overlay is not displayed  
Incorrect size or location of overlay.  
The overlay may have been positioned incorrectly. Refer to the online help for informa-  
tion on the limitations when using image overlays and privacy masks.  
Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly  
Changes in luminance.  
Motion detection is based upon changes in luminance in the image. This means that if  
there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be mistakenly trig-  
gered. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance.  
For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on  
the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup  
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Replacing the lens  
If the lens on the AXIS 223M needs to be replaced or if the camera was supplied without a  
lens, a new lens can be fitted quickly and easily. As the AXIS 223M is designed with a  
C-mount, the lens supplied with your product can be replaced with any standard C or CS  
lens.  
Note: Although the lens supplied with your product can be directly replaced with any C-type lens, a CS-type lens  
must be installed with an adapter for it to work with your AXIS 223M. An adapter effectively moves the lens  
5mm closer to the camera.  
Removing and attaching the lens  
1. Disconnect the power supply to the  
Zoom puller  
(Tele/wide)  
Metal ring  
AXIS 223M.  
2. Disconnect the DC-Iris cable.  
Focus puller  
3. Unscrew the lens by turning it  
anti-clockwise.  
4. CS-lens only: Untighten the stop screw  
and remove the C-ring. Attach the new  
lens to the supplied CS-adapter and  
replace the C-ring.  
DC-Iris control cable  
5. Screw on the new lens until it is tight  
against the metal ring at the back.  
6. Attach the DC-Iris cable to the camera and reconnect the power supply.  
7. To focus the new lens, see Setting the focus, on page 9.  
8. When the camera lens has been focused, tighten the top screw.  
Note: In the unlikely case that the camera images are still blurred after focusing the lens, loosen the screw on the  
underside of the camera that holds the metal ring in place. Turn the metal ring in small increments until a  
sharp image is obtained. Tighten the screw on the underside of the camera.  
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Technical Specifications  
Item  
Specification  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1/2.7” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCD  
• Computar HG2Z0414FC-MP-12  
• F1.4 varifocal 4.0 –8.0 mm  
• DC-iris  
• C-mount.  
• Focus range: 0.5 m to infinity  
The camera can be used with C or CS mount lens.  
38° - 72° horizontal  
Angle of view  
Zoom  
Minimum illumination  
Color mode: 1.5 lux, F1.4  
Black/white mode: 0.2 lux, F1.4  
Video compression  
Resolutions  
Motion JPEG  
MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2), Profiles: ASP and SP  
• Motion JPEG: 29 resolutions from 1600x1200 to 160x120 via API, 18 selections via  
configuration web page  
• MPEG-4: 16 resolutions from 640x480 to 160x120 via API, 10 selections via  
configuration web page  
Frame rate  
• Motion JPEG:  
Up to 12 fps at 1600x900 (16:9 resolutions)  
Up to 9 fps at 1600x1200 (4:3 resolutions)  
• MPEG-4:  
Up to 12 fps at 640x360 (16:9 resolutions)  
Up to 9 fps at 640x480 (4:3 resolutions)  
Video streaming  
Image settings  
• Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4  
• Controllable frame rate and bandwidth  
• Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG-4)  
• Compression levels: 11 (Motion JPEG)/23 (MPEG-4)  
• Rotation: 90º, 180º, 270º  
• Configurable color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, white balance, exposure  
control, exposure area, backlight compensation, fine tuning of behavior at low light  
• Overlay capabilities: time, date, text, privacy mask or image  
Shutter time  
Audio  
2 s to 1/7500 s  
• Two-way (half duplex) or one-way.  
• Requires external microphone input or line input.  
• Mono audio output (line level) connects to PA system or active speaker with built-in  
amplifier  
• Audio compression: AAC LC 8/16 kHz sampling frequency, 8-64 kbit/s, G.711 PCM  
64kbit/s, G.726 ADPCM 32 or 24 kbit/s  
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Item  
Specification  
Security  
• Multiple user access levels with password protection,  
• IP address filtering,  
• HTTPS encryption,  
• IEEE 802.1X network access control  
• User access log  
Users  
20 simultaneous users  
Unlimited number of users using multicast (MPEG-4)  
Alarm and event  
management  
• Events triggered by: video motion detection, active tampering, temperature limits, IR  
cut filter, audio detection, external input, or according to a schedule, Image upload  
over FTP, email and HTTP  
• Notification over TCP, email, HTTP, and external output  
• 36 MB of pre- and post alarm buffer  
Connectors  
• RJ-45 for Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX (PoE)  
• Mini DC power jack  
• Terminal blocks for 2 alarm inputs, 1 output, RS-485/422 half duplex port and  
alternative power connection  
• D-sub for RS-232 port  
• 3.5 mm jack for Mic/Line in  
• 3.5 mm jack for Line out  
Casing  
Aluminum casing  
Processors, memory  
• CPU: ETRAX FS  
• Video processing and compression: ARTPEC-2  
• RAM: 64 MB  
• Flash: 8 MB  
• Battery backed-up real-time clock  
Power  
7-24 V DC, max 6 W  
10-24 V AC, max 8 VA  
Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af), Class 2  
Operating conditions  
0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)  
Humidity 20 - 80% RH (non-condensing)  
Installation, management • AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web-based configuration  
and maintenance  
• Configuration of backup and restore  
• Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at www.axis.com  
Video access from  
Web browser  
• Camera live view  
• Video recording to file (ASF)  
• Sequence tour for up to 20 Axis video sources  
• Customizable HTML pages  
Minimum web browsing  
requirements  
• Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD  
• 128 MB RAM  
• DirectX compatible graphics board,  
• Direct Draw  
• Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003,  
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or later  
• For other operating systems and browsers see www.axis.com/techsup  
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Item  
Specification  
System integration  
support  
• Open API for software integration including AXIS VAPIX API*,  
• AXIS Media Control SDK*,  
• Event trigger data in video stream, and access to serial port peripherals over TCP.  
• Quality of Service (QoS) Layer 3, DiffServ Model.  
• Watchdog  
• Embedded Linux operating system  
*Available at www.axis.com  
Supported protocols  
Included accessories  
IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS*, TCP, ICMP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), RTSP, RTP, UDP,  
IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, NTP etc.  
More information on protocol usage available at www.axis.com  
* This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for use in the  
Open SSL Tool kit (www.openssl.org)  
• Installation Guide, CD with User’s Manual  
• Recording software  
• Installation and management tools  
• Mounting and connector kits,  
• Power supply PS-K 9 V DC  
• Mount ring for alternative CS lens  
• Single user decoder licenses  
• MPEG-4/AAC decoder (Windows)  
Video management  
software  
AXIS Camera Station - Video management software for viewing, recording and  
archiving up to 25 cameras  
(not included)  
See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for more software applications via  
partners  
Accessories  
(not included)  
• Housings for adverse indoor/outdoor environments  
• IR illuminators for discreet lighting and improved image quality in low-light  
situations  
• Network Video Decoder for monitors  
• Multi-user decoder license pack  
Approvals  
EN55022 Class B  
EN55024, EN61000-3-2  
EN61000-3-3  
EN61000-6-1  
EN61000-6-2  
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B  
VCCI Class B  
C-tick AS/NZS CISPR22  
ICES-003 Class B  
EN60950-1  
Power supply: UL, cUL  
Dimensions (HxWxD) and  
weight  
49 x 88 x 200 mm (1.9” x 3.5” x 7.9”)  
620 g (21.9 oz) excl. power supply  
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AXIS 223M - Technical Specifications  
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General performance considerations  
When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and  
situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit  
rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the  
CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.  
The following factors are among the most important to consider:  
• High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels result in larger images.  
Bandwidth affected.  
• Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or unicast MPEG-4 clients. Band-  
width affected.  
• Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression, etc.) by dif-  
ferent clients. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.  
• Accessing both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams simultaneously. Frame  
rate and bandwidth affected.  
• Heavy usage of event settings affects the camera’s CPU load. Frame rate affected.  
• Enabled motion detection. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.  
• Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth is affected.  
• Viewing on poorly performing client PC’s lowers perceived performance. Frame  
rate affected.  
Optimizing your system  
To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS  
223M provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image.  
To do this, special format strings are added as  
part of a text overlay. Simply add #r (average  
frame rate in fps) and/or #b (average bandwidth  
in kbps) to the overlay.  
For detailed instructions, please see the online help  
for Video & Image > Image  
Settings > Text Overlay Settings > File Naming & Date/Time Formats.  
Important!  
•The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are  
currently in force, (e.g. bandwidth limitation) these values might not correspond to those actu-  
ally received by the client.  
•For Motion JPEG, these values will only be accurate as long as no frame rate limit has been  
specified.  
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Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4  
Typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams  
from the AXIS 223M, specified with the parameter settings listed below. Note that these  
values are guidelines only - actual values may vary.  
• Normal 4:3 - 9 fps  
• Widescreen 16:9 - 12 fps  
Motion JPEG settings:  
• Viewing in AMC  
• Compression level = 30%  
MPEG-4 settings:  
• Viewing in AMC  
• Compression level = 30%  
• Video Object Type = Advanced Simple  
• GOV length = 8  
• GOV structure = IP*  
*Note that setting the GOV structure to use “I-frames only” will increase the frame rate at the expense of  
the bit rate.  
Important!  
•The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are  
currently in force, (e.g. bandwidth limitation) these values might not correspond to those actu-  
ally received by the client.  
•For Motion JPEG, these values will only be accurate as long as no frame rate limit has been  
specified.  
Bandwidth  
As there are many factors that affect bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required  
amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are:  
• image resolution  
• image compression  
• frame rate  
• MPEG-4 object type  
• MPEG-4 GOV structure  
• maximum exposure time  
• audio  
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There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are:  
• amount of motion  
• image’s complexity  
• lighting conditions.  
For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important  
than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit  
rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be maintained at a higher level. If supported on the  
network, consider also using MPEG-4 multicasting, as the bandwidth consumption will be  
much lower.  
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AXIS 223M - Glossary of Terms  
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Glossary of Terms  
ActiveX - A software component, also refered to as a  
control, that integrates into and extends the Microsoft(R)  
Internet Explorer(TM) web browser. ActiveX controls are  
typicaly downloaded and installed dynamicaly by the  
browser from a web page.  
HTML - Hypertext Mark-up Language. Used widely for  
authoring documents viewed in web browsers.  
HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The set of rules for  
exchanging files (text, images, sound, video, and other  
files) on the World Wide Web.  
AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for  
viewing video images in Internet Explorer. Installs  
automatically on first use.  
HTTPS - Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket  
Layer. A web protocol that provides encryption for page  
requests from users and for the pages returned by the web  
server.  
API - Application Programming Interface. The Axis API  
can be used for integrating Axis products into other  
applications.  
Intranet - A private network limited to an organization or  
corporation. Usually closed to external traffic.  
ARP - Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to  
associate an IP address to a hardware MAC address. A  
request is broadcast on the local network to find out what  
the MAC address is for the IP address.  
IP - Internet-Protocol. See TCP/IP.  
IP address - A unique number used by a network device,  
to allow it to be identified and found on the network. The  
32-bit IP address is made up of four groups (or quads) of  
decimal digits separated by periods. An example of an IP  
address is: 192.168.0.1  
ARTPEC - Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for  
video image compression.  
CCD - Charge Coupled Device. CCD is one of the two main  
types of image sensors used in digital cameras. When a  
picture is taken, the CCD is struck by light coming  
through the camera’s lens. Each of the thousands or  
millions of tiny pixels that make up the CCD convert this  
light into electrons.  
ISMA - Internet Streaming Media Alliance.  
JPEG - A standard image format, used widely for  
photographs. Also known as JPG.  
LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers  
and associated devices that typically share common  
resources within a limited geographical area.  
CGI - Common Gateway Interface. A set of rules (or a  
program) that allows a Web Server to communicate with  
other programs.  
Linux - A popular, free, open source, UNIX like operating  
system, developed in cooperation by various individuals  
and organizations.  
Client/Server - Describes the network relationship  
between two computer programs in which one, the client,  
makes a service request from another - the server.  
Lux - A standard unit for the measurement of light, where  
1 Lux equals the light emitted from a single candle at a  
distance of one meter.  
DC-Iris - This special type of iris is electrically controlled  
by the Axis camera, to automatically regulate the amount  
of light allowed to enter.  
Mbit/s - Megabits per second. A unit for measuring  
speeds in networks. A LAN might run at 10 or 100 Mbit/s.  
DNS - The Domain Name System (DNS) locates and  
translates Internet domain names into IP (Internet  
Protocol) addresses.  
MPEG-4 - A video compression standard that makes good  
use of bandwidth, and which can provide high-quality  
video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s.  
Ethernet - A widely used networking standard.  
Multicast - A bandwidth-conserving technology that  
reduces bandwidth usage by simultaneously delivering a  
single stream of information to multiple network  
recipients.  
ETRAX - A family of microprocessors developed by Axis.  
Firewall - A virtual barrier between a LAN (Local Area  
Network) and other networks, e.g. the Internet.  
NTSC - National Television Standards Committee. NTSC is  
the standard format used for televisions in most of North  
and Central America, and Japan.  
FTP - File Transfer Protocol. Used for the simple transfer  
of files to and from an FTP-server.  
Full-duplex - Transmission of data, e.g. audio, in two  
directions simultaneously. In an audio system this would  
describe e.g. a telephone system. Half-duplex also  
provides bi-directional communication, but only in one  
direction at a time, as in a walkie-talkie system. See also  
Simplex.  
NWAY - A network protocol that automatically  
negotiates the highest possible common transmission  
speed between two devices.  
PAL - Phase Altering Line. PAL is the standard format  
used for televisions in most of the world (other than the  
US, Canada, and Japan).  
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PEM - Privacy Enhanced Mail. An early standard for  
securing electronic mail. The PEM-format is often used  
for representing an HTTPS certificate or certificate  
request.  
Unicast - Communication that takes place over a network  
between a single sender and a single receiver.  
UPnPTM - Allows the automatic peer-to-peer detection of  
devices on the network.  
Ping - A small utility used for sending data packets to  
network resources to check that they are working and that  
the network is intact.  
URL - Uniform Resource Locator. An “address" on the  
network.  
Varifocal - A varifocal lens provides a wide range of  
focal lengths, as opposed to a lens with a fixed focal  
length, which only provides one.  
Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately  
before and after an alarm.  
Privacy mask - An image or specified area used to block  
out certain parts of the video image.  
WAN - Wide-Area-Network. Similar to a LAN, but on a  
larger geographical scale.  
Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two  
entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many  
levels of communication, and there are hardware  
protocols and software protocols.  
Web server - A program on a computer (server) providing  
the resources (e.g. web pages) requested by the user  
(client).  
Router - A device that determines the next network point  
to which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its  
final destination.  
RTP - Real-Time Transfer Protocol. A transfer protocol  
designed for delivery of live contents, e.g. MPEG-4.  
Simplex - In simplex operation, a network cable or  
communications channel can send information in one  
direction only.  
SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol used  
for e-mail transmissions over the Internet.  
SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol. An  
application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of  
management information between network devices. It is  
part of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet  
Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite.  
Subnet Mask - An IP address consists of two  
components: the network address and the host address.  
“Subnetting’ enables a network administrator to further  
divide the host part of the address into two or more  
subnets. The subnet mask identifies the subnet to which  
an IP address belongs.  
Switch - While a simple hub transmits all data to all  
devices connected to it, a switch only transmits the data  
to the device it is specifically intended for.  
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.  
A suite of network protocols that determine how data is  
transmitted. TCP/IP is used on many networks, including  
the Internet. TCP keeps track of the individual packets of  
information and IP contains the rules for how the packets  
are actually sent and received.  
UDP - The User Datagram Protocol is a communications  
protocol that offers a limited amount of service when  
messages are exchanged between computers in a network  
that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative  
to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and, together  
with IP, is also known as UDP/IP.  
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AXIS 223M - Index 72  
DNS Server 42  
Domain Name 42  
Index  
E
A
Emergency Recovery 56  
Access From a Browser 8  
Access Log 48  
Event Configuration Settings 16  
Event Servers 31  
Event Types 32  
Events 31  
External Video 30  
Accessing the Video Stream 14  
Action 28, 31  
Active/Inactive 28  
Administrators 16  
Advanced Camera Settings 20  
Advanced Simple Profile 12  
Alarm 24, 35, 51  
Alarm Level 24  
AMC Viewer Toolbar 10  
ARP/Ping 42  
F
Factory Default Settings 50  
Firmware 55  
Focusing 9  
Frame Rate 18  
FTP Server 31  
Audio 11  
Audio Input 24  
Audio Output 25  
H
Half Duplex 23  
Host Name 8, 43  
HTML Examples 29  
HTTP API 28  
HTTP Server 31  
HTTPS 14, 38  
Auxiliary Power 51  
AXIS Media Control (AMC) 8, 14, 24  
B
Backup 47  
Bandwidth 12, 65  
Bit Rate 12, 21, 24  
Bonjour 46  
Buffers 33  
I
I/O Ports 46  
I/O Terminal Connector 6, 51  
Include Windows 35  
Input 51  
C
Camera Tampering 34  
CGI Links 28  
IP Address Filtering 37  
Configuration 16  
Connection List 48  
Constant Bit Rate 12, 66  
Custom Settings 26  
L
LED Indicators 7  
Lens Replacement 60  
Lighting Conditions 20  
Live View Configuration 26  
Live View Page 10, 16  
Low Light Behavior 20  
D
DC-Iris 9  
Default Button 47  
Default Video Format 29  
Default Viewer 29  
DNS Configuration 42  
M
Maintenance 47  
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AXIS 223M - Index  
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MJPEG Settings 23  
Motion Detection 35  
Motion JPEG 12  
RS-232 Connector 7, 46, 54  
RS-485/422 Connectors 46  
RTP 13  
MPEG-4 12, 46  
RTSP 13  
MPEG-4 Protocols 13  
MPEG-4 Settings 21  
Multicast 46  
S
Scheduled Event 31, 33  
Security 37  
Multicasting 13  
Security/Users 37  
Sequence Mode 10, 30  
Serial Number 6  
Server Time 41  
Services 41, 42  
Setup Tools 16  
N
Network Connector 7  
Network Settings - Advanced 42  
Network Settings - Basic 41  
NTP Server 41  
Simple Profile 12  
Snapshot Button 10, 28  
Streaming MPEG-4 13  
Support 47  
O
Operators 16  
Other MPEG-4 Clients 15  
Output 51  
System Options 37  
Output Buttons 28  
Overlay/Mask 19  
Own Home Page 27  
Own Web Files 27  
T
TCP Server 31  
TCP/IP Settings 41, 42  
Time Mode 41  
Triggered Event 31  
P
Password 9  
Port Status 36  
Ports & Devices 46  
Power Connector 6  
Pre/post Trigger Buffer 33  
Pulse 10  
U
UDP 13  
Unicasting 13  
Unit Connectors 51  
Upgrade Server 47  
Upgrading the Firmware 55  
Uploading Web Files 27  
UPnP 46  
Pulse Button 28  
Push to Talk 23  
User List 37  
User-defined Links 28  
R
Recovery 56  
Referrals 37  
Replacing the Lens 60  
Reset Button 7  
Restart 47  
V
Variable Bit Rate 12, 66  
Video Stream 18  
Video Streams 12  
Restore 47  
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