Basic, Problems with streaming H.264 | Axis Communications P5512

AXIS P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera

Troubleshooting

The IP address has been	IP addresses obtained from a DHCP server are dynamic and may change. If the IP address has
changed by DHCP	been changed, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Camera Management to locate the product on the
	network. Identify the product using its model or serial number, or by the DNS name (if the name
	has been configured).
	If required, a static IP address can be assigned manually. For instructions, see the Installation and
	Management Software CD or the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on
	Axis Support web at www.axis.com/techsup.
Certificate error when using	For authentication to work properly, the date and time settings in the Axis product should be
IEEE 802.1X	synchronized with an NTP server. See Date & Time, on page 38.
The product is accessible locally but not externally

Router configuration	To configure your router to allow incoming data traffic to the Axis product, enable the NAT-traversal
	feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the Axis
	product, see NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4, on page 41. The router must support UPnPTM.
Firewall protection	Check the Internet firewall with your network administrator.
Default routers required	Check if you need to configure the router settings from System Options > Network > TCP/IP >
	Basic.

Problems with streaming H.264

Problems with AXIS Media Control (Internet Explorer only)

To enable the updating of video images in Internet Explorer, set the browser to allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control is installed on your computer.

No H.264 displayed in the	Check that the relevant H.264 connection methods and correct interface are enabled in the AMC
client	Control Panel (streaming tab). See AXIS Media Control (AMC), on page 12.
	In the AMC Control Panel, select the H.264 tab and click Set to default H.264 decoder.
	Check that RTSP is enabled under System Options > Network > TCP/IP > Advanced.
Multicast H.264 only	Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the
accessible by local clients	product need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.
No multicast H.264	Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the Axis product
displayed in the client	are valid for your network.
	Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing.
Installation of additional	Configure the Axis product to use a Java applet for updating video images in your browser. Go to
ActiveX component	Setup > Live View Config and select Java applet under Default viewer.
restricted or prohibited
Poor rendering of H.264	Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest driver. The latest drivers can usually be
images	downloaded from the manufacturer’s website.
Color saturation is different	Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Refer to the adapter’s documentation for more
in H.264 and Motion JPEG	information.

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Contents

Axis P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera Legal Considerations About this documentLiability Intellectual Property Rights Learn More Support Axis P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera Table of Contents Hardware Overview Hardware Overview LED Indicators Hardware Overview Connectors and Buttons Accessing the Product Accessing the ProductAccess from a Browser Start a browser Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari Set the Root Password Accessing the Product Access from the Internet Live View Go to Setup EventsControls on the Live View Click Use Https PTZ Controls Axis Media Control viewer toolbar Axis P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera Media Streams How to Stream H.264Media Streams Axis Media Control AMC QuickTimeTM. The following paths can be used Alternative Methods of Accessing the Video Stream Axis P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera Setting Up the Product Setting Up the ProductBasic Setup Video VideoVideo Stream Pixel Counter Stream Profiles Click Save to apply the new settingsImage 264 Exposure Settings Camera SettingsImage Appearance White Balance Overlay Image SettingsOverlay Image Go to Video Video Stream and select the Image tab Go to Events Action Rules Using Overlay Text in an Action Rule Live View Config Live View ConfigDefault Viewer for Browsers Browser Viewer Description User Defined Links Viewer SettingsFor more information, please see the online help Go to PTZ Preset Positions Preset PositionsPTZ Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom Guard Tour PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom GatekeeperOsdi Zones Go to PTZ Guard Tour and click Add PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom Advanced Operator Same as administrator but with lower priorityControl Queue Limits Detectors Set Up Motion Detection WindowsDetectors Motion Detection Motion Detection Parameters Applications Install ApplicationApplications Application Licenses Axis P5512-E PTZ Dome Network Camera Events Events PTZ Control Setting Up an Action RuleGo to Events Action Rules and click Add Recipients Setting Up an Email RecipientRecipient Use with action Go to Events Recipients and click Add Recurrences SchedulesTo create a new schedule Go to Events Schedules and click Add Recordings RecordingsRecording List Continuous Recording Languages Languages System Options System OptionsSecurity Users Certificates IeeeGo to System Options Security Ieee Go to Setup System Options Security Certificates Basic TCP/IP SettingsDate & Time Network IPv6 Address Configuration IPv4 Address ConfigurationAssign IP Address Using ARP/Ping ARP/Ping Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service Advanced TCP/IP SettingsAxis Internet Dynamic DNS Service requires IPv4 DNS Configuration Host Name Configuration NTP ConfigurationLink-Local IPv4 Address NAT traversal port mapping for IPv4 FTP QoS Quality of Service UPnPTM StorageRTP/H.264 Bonjour Network Share MaintenanceGo to System Options Storage Click Network Share Support Overview SupportSystem Overview Logs & Reports Plain Config Reset to Factory Default SettingsFile Upload Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTo upgrade, follow these instructions Checking the Firmware Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery ProcedureProblems setting the IP address Product cannot be accessed from a browser Problems with streaming H.264 Product is accessible locally but not externallyBasic Video Camera Settings Video and image problems, generalStorage and disk management problems Key frames Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Installation Function/group Specifications System ApplicationMaintenance General Casing Memory Power Function/group Specifications Weight Kg 2.6 lb Included ConnectorsAccessories Decoder 1-user license Video Performance Considerations M4.3