Axis 295 User manual
AXIS Media Control (AMC)
User's Manual
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About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS cameras and servers that want more detailed information about configuring
the AXIS Media Control.
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Axis Media Control (AMC) User's Manual
Revision 1.0
Dated Ma 21, 2007
Part no 24533 r4.0
Cop right© Axis Communications AB
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 5
AMC & MPEG-4 Decoder ........................................................................................................................ 6
Installing AMC .................................................................................................................................... 6
Removing AMC (Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, & Windows XP) ................................. 7
Removing AMC (Windows Vista) ...................................................................................................... 7
Installing an AAC Decoder ................................................................................................................ 8
Removing an AAC Decoder ............................................................................................................. 11
Installing an MPEG-4 Decoder ........................................................................................................ 12
Removing an MPEG-4 Decoder ...................................................................................................... 15
Installing Windows Media Format Runtime .................................................................................. 16
Toolbar Controls .................................................................................................................................... 17
General Controls ............................................................................................................................... 17
Audio Controls .................................................................................................................................. 17
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls .................................................................................................................... 18
Center Mode .............................................................................................................................. 18
Emulated Joystick Mode ........................................................................................................... 18
Area Zoom ................................................................................................................................ 18
AMC Control Panel ................................................................................................................................ 19
General Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Versions .................................................................................................................................... 19
Network Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Timeout ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Reconnection trategy .............................................................................................................. 20
Multicast Network Interface ..................................................................................................... 20
MPEG-4 connection order ........................................................................................................ 21
Recording Tab ................................................................................................................................... 22
Recording Folder ....................................................................................................................... 22
Feedback ................................................................................................................................... 22
Limit Recording ........................................................................................................................ 23
Windows Media Format Runtime ............................................................................................. 23
Snapshot Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 24
napshot folder ......................................................................................................................... 24
Feedback ................................................................................................................................... 24
Audio Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 25
tart ettings ............................................................................................................................. 25
Talk Button Option ................................................................................................................... 25
MPEG-2 Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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Video Processing ....................................................................................................................... 26
Default Video Decoder ............................................................................................................. 26
MPEG-4 Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 27
Video Processing ....................................................................................................................... 27
Default Video Decoder ............................................................................................................. 27
PTZ Tab .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Joystick ettings ........................................................................................................................ 28
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................ 29
AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Jo stick ............................................................................................... 30
Jo stick Button Configuration ........................................................................................................ 31
Using Your Mouse .................................................................................................................... 31
Using the AXI 295 Video urveillance Joystick .................................................................... 32
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Introduction
This document gives ou an overview of the controls provided b Axis Media Control (AMC). AMC is
an ActiveX component that enables live video to be viewed in a Web browser. Administrator or
Operator rights are required to install and use AMC.
Table 1: Technical Requirements
M-JPEG MPEG
Internet Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Operating System Windows 2000
Windows 2003 Server,
Windows X
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 2003 Server
Windows X
Windows Vista
C U Intel entium III 500 MHz or higher (1 GHz
recommended), or comparable AMD processor
Intel entium III 1 GHz or higher, or comparable
AMD processor
Memory 128 MB RAM 128 MB RAM
Graphics Card 16 MB video memory (32/64 MB recommended
for high resolution/color depths)
AG card with DirectX support
64 MB video memory
Software DirectX 9.0 or higher
In addition to supporting streaming video, AMC provides additional camera controls. The controls
provided b AMC will var according to the features of the Axis camera and include controls for
MPEG-2, MPEG-4, audio, motion detection, and Pan/Tilt/Zoom.
The status bar
gives feedback on
the connection to
the camera
AMC toolbar with
controls, e.g., for
starting and
stopping video
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AMC & MPEG-4 Decoder
Installing AMC
If you are logged in and have Administrator rights to your computer, AMC will be installed when
you access an Axis camera or video server for the first time, or when a newer version of the AMC is
required by the Axis camera or video server.
Note: A system administrator may also allow other types of users to install and update AMC. If you have a
problem installing AMC, please see you system administrator.
1. Start the Web browser and enter the IP address or host name for the camera or video server ou
want to access.
2. A dialog bar at the top of the browser will sa that this website wants to install AMC. Click this
bar to bring up a menu that asks if ou want to Install ActiveX Control. Select Install ActiveX
Control to continue.
3. (Windows Vista) A User Account popup will ask ou want want to install AMC. Click
Continue.
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4. A Securit Warning dialog will appear. Click Install to proceed with the installation.
Note: Make sure that Axis Communications AB is listed as the ublisher!
5. AMC is now installed and can be configured b opening the AMC Control Panel. Open the
control panel either b right clicking in the video window, or b opening the Control Panel >
Axis Media Control. For more information about AMC configuration see AMC Control Panel.
emoving AMC (Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server, & Windows XP)
1. If ou need to remove AMC from our computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Add/Remove Programs to remove the program.
2. Select AXIS Media Control Embedded. Do not delete the AXIS Media Control program since
other Axis products may use it.
emoving AMC (Windows Vista)
1. If ou need to remove AMC from our computer, click Start > Control Panel > Programs >
Uninstall a Program to remove the program.
2. Select AXIS Media Control Embedded. Do not delete the AXIS Media Control program since
other Axis products may use it.
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Installing an AAC Decoder
If ou want to hear or transmit audio from our Axis camera over our network or over the Internet,
and our hardware supports AAC audio, ou will need to install an AAC decoder.
1. To start the installation, select the Click ere to install or upgrade t e AAC Decoder link in the
Live View page as shown in the figure below.
2. Read through the AAC license agreement that appears, and if ou agree to the conditions, select
I accept t e License agreement and click OK.
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3. Click on the dialog bar at the top of the window and select Install ActiveX Control.
4. (Windows Vista) A User Account popup will ask ou want want to install AMC. Click
Continue.
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5. An Internet Explorer Securit warning popup will ask ou want want to the installation. Click
Install.
6. Finall , click Close to complete the installation.
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