Axis Communications M3011 Motion Jpeg, Alternative methods of accessing the video stream

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AXIS M3011 - Video Streams

AXIS Media Control (AMC)

AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows is the recommended method of accessing live video from the network camera.

The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video and audio settings. Please see the AMC user manual included in the tool for more information.

The AMC control panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured.

Open the AMC Control Panel from:

Windows Control Panel (from the Start menu)

Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings to access the AMC window.

Note:

AXIS M3011 does not support audio.

Motion JPEG

This format uses standard JPEG still images for 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 provides excellent image quality and access to every image contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the network camera is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.

Alternative methods of accessing the video stream

You can also access video/images from the network camera in the following ways:

Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, Firefox, for example). This option maintains an open HTTP con- nection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.

Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter the path - http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi

Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4/H.264 viewing client to be installed. The paths that can be used are listed below in the order of preference:

Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=<codec>

Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=<codec>

Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=<codec>

Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=<codec>

To access the video stream from QuickTime™ the following paths can be used:

rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=<codec>

rtsp://<ip>/axis-media/media.3gp?videocodec=<codec>

Notes:

The network camera supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later.

QuickTime adds latency to the video stream (up to 3 seconds).

It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4/H.264 stream using the paths above, although Axis does not guarantee this.

<ip> = IP address

<codec> = h264 or mpeg4. The default codec is H.264.

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Contents Axis M3011 Network Camera Axis M3011 User’s Manual Contents Axis M3011 Key featuresAxis M3011 Overview Camera arrow Springs LED indicatorsCeiling Color Indication LED indicatorsAccess from a browser Accessing the CameraAxis M3011 Accessing the Camera Access from the internet Setting the root passwordClick the Create self-signed certificate button Setting the root password over a secure connectionAxis M3011 Lens adjustments Lens adjustmentsFocus General controls Live ViewAxis Media Control toolbar Video Streams How to stream MPEG-4/H.264Axis M3011 Video Streams Motion Jpeg Alternative methods of accessing the video streamAxis M3011 Video Streams Axis Media Control AMC Video Stream VideoAxis M3011 Video ImageStream Profiles Camera SettingsPrivacy mask Overlay ImageAxis M3011 Live View Config Live View ConfigLayout Viewer Settings Event Servers EventsEvent Types Axis M3011 EventsAxis M3011 Events Triggered Event How to set up a triggered eventPre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers HelpSettings Configuration exampleScheduled Event Camera TamperingMotion Detection Click Motion Detection in the Events menu Configuring Motion DetectionSecurity System OptionsAxis M3011 System Options UsersDate & Time Network Basic TCP/IP SettingsAxis M3011 System Options Broadband Natisp router Advanced TCP/IP SettingsAs the Internet. See the online help for more information QoS Quality of ServiceUPnP Smtp emailSnmp v1/v2 Traps for Snmp v1/v2Support MaintenanceBonjour Axis M3011 System Options Logs & Reports AboutAdvanced System Log Provides information about system eventsUsing the Control Button Resetting to Factory Default SettingsAxis M3011 Troubleshooting TroubleshootingEmergency Recovery Procedure Checking the FirmwareAxis M3011 Troubleshooting Axis Support Must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit Network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP addressARP/Ping commands Router to allow access to the cameraNot set to Decode only I frames Axis M3011 Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsAlarm triggers Function/group Specification System ApplicationAlarm events Video access fromGeneral performance considerations Axis M3011 Glossary of Terms Glossary of TermsHalf-duplex See Full-duplex Etrax Ethernet Token Ring Axis Axis own microprocessorVOP See VOP Axis M3011 Glossary of Terms URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network Axis M3011 Index Action Buttons 11 Administrator Alarm 26ARP/Ping Bit Rate Bonjour Buffer Size Buffers