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Lower frame rate than expected

Reduce number of applications running on the client computer.

 

 

 

Limit the number of simultaneous viewers.

 

 

 

Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also

 

the online help.

 

 

 

Check in the AMC control panel applet (H.264 tab) that video processing is not set to

 

Decode only I frames.

 

 

 

Lower the image resolution.

 

 

Why do I not get 30 frames per sec-

See the section General performance considerations, on page 42.

ond?

 

 

 

Image degeneration

Decrease the GOV length, see the online help for more information.

 

 

The Power indicator is not constantly lit

 

 

Faulty power supply

Check that you are using an AXIS PS-H power supply.

 

 

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-

See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above.

rupted or the firmware has otherwise

 

been damaged

 

 

 

No images displayed on web page

 

 

 

Problem with AMC.

To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to

(Internet Explorer only)

allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is

 

installed on your workstation.

 

 

Installation of additional ActiveX

Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under

component restricted or prohibited

Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help for

 

more information.

 

 

Video/Image problems, general

 

 

 

Image too dark or too light

Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings.

 

 

Missing images in uploads

This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try low-

 

ering the frame rate or the upload period.

 

 

Slow image update

Configuring pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, or high frame rates,

 

will affect the performance of the camera.

 

 

Poor performance

Poor performance may be caused by heavy network traffic, multiple users accessing the

 

unit, low performance clients, use of features such as Motion Detection, Event handling,

 

Image rotation other than 180 degrees.

 

 

Poor quality snapshot images

 

 

 

Screen incorrectly configured on your

In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, that is, at least

workstation

16-bit. Using only 16 or 256 colors produces dithering artifacts in the image.

 

 

Overlay/Privacy mask is not displayed

 

 

 

Incorrect size or location of overlay or

The overlay or privacy mask may have been positioned incorrectly or may be too large.

privacy mask.

Refer to Overlay Image Requirements and Limitations in the online help for more infor-

 

mation.

 

 

Browser freezes

 

 

 

Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later)

Lower the image resolution.

can sometimes freeze on a slow com-

 

puter

 

 

 

Problems uploading files

 

 

 

Limited space

There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting existing

 

files to free up space.

 

 

Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly

 

 

 

Changes in luminance

Motion detection is based on changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there

 

are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be triggered mistakenly. Lower

 

the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance.

 

 

For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup

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Contents USER’S Manual Trademark Acknowledgments LiabilityIntellectual Property Rights Equipment ModificationsContents Product overview Key featuresOverview DimensionsLED indicators Setup System Options LED settingsColor Description Access from a browser Accessing the CameraAccess from the internet Setting the root passwordSetting the root password over a secure connection Adjusting the imageClick the Create self-signed certificate button Live View Axis Media ControlPan/Tilt/Zoom controls Video Streams How to stream H.264Alternative methods of accessing the video stream Motion JpegAxis Media Control AMC Video Stream Video settingsBit Rate Control Stream ProfilesPrivacy mask Camera SettingsExposure Settings Overlay ImageAdd/Edit Mask To define a new mask 1. Click Add Stream Profile Live View ConfigDefault Viewer LayoutViewer Settings Action ButtonsUser Defined Links Axis M32 Series Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ Preset PositionsPan Tilt Zoom PTZ Guard TourControls AdvancedDefinitions Event ConfigurationEvent Servers Event TypesHow to set up a triggered event Triggered EventPre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers Configuration example Scheduled EventClick Add scheduled... on the Event Types Camera tampering SettingsClick New against Windows Name Configuring Motion DetectionMotion Detection Click Motion Detection under EventsObject Size History Sensitivity ExamplesSystem Options Security UsersIP Address Filter Date & Time Basic TCP/IP Settings NetworkAxis Video Hosting System Avhs Advanced TCP/IP Settings Axis Internet Dynamic DNS ServiceSocks Traps for Snmp v1/v2 QoS Quality of ServiceSmtp email UPnPLED Settings MaintenanceSupport About ConfigurationLogs & Reports AdvancedUsing the Control Button Resetting to the Factory Default SettingsUpgrading the Firmware TroubleshootingEmergency Recovery Procedure Checking the FirmwareAxis Support Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action Camera is accessible locally, but not externallyBrowser Decode only I frames Power indicator is not constantly litCamera is inaccessible Problems uploading filesTechnical Specifications Video access from Function/group Specification Network SecurityAlarm triggers Alarm eventsSoftware Recording up to 50 cameras Not included Function/group SpecificationGeneral performance considerations Axis Camera Station Video management software for viewingGlossary of Terms CCD Charged Coupled Device This light-sensitive imageDNS Domain Name System DNS is used to locate Half-duplex See Full-duplex Duplex See Full-duplexVOP See VOP Axis M32 Series Glossary of Terms URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network Image, which may also be a completely new image Axis M32 Series Index
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M3204, M3203, M3203-V, M3204-V specifications

Axis Communications is renowned for its innovative approach to network video technology, and its M3200 series is a testament to this legacy, comprising models such as the M3204-V, M3203-V, M3203, and M3204. These cameras are designed to meet the diverse needs of surveillance applications while maintaining high standards of video quality and performance.

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