AXIS Camera Station User Manual About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of AXIS Camera Station, and is applicable for software release 5.0 and later. It covers configuration of AXIS Camera Station Server and AXIS Camera Station Client as well as instructions for using and managing AXIS Camera Station on your network. The latest version of this document will be available on www.axis.com. See also the product’s help pages. Intellectual Property Rights Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries. Legal Considerations Video and audio surveillance can be regulated by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes. Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material. This product is only to be used for its intended purpose. Trademark Acknowledgments AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB in various jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, WWW, Internet Explorer, DirectX, Intel, Intel Core, Pentium and Xeon are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Support Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can: • download user documentation and software updates • find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category, or phrase • report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area • chat with Axis support staff • visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/ AXIS Camera Station Table of Contents System Recommendations . 5 Overview . 7 AXIS Camera Station Server . 7 AXIS Camera Station Client . 8 AXIS Mobile Viewing App . 8 Workspaces . 9 Multiple Servers . 10 Get Started . 12 Add Cameras . 12 Configure Recording . 12 Configure AXIS Camera Station . 13 Live View Workspace . 14 Cameras and Views . 14 Tools in Live View . 16 Recordings Workspace . 19 Search and Play Recordings . 19 Smart Search . 21 Bookmarks . 22 Camera Management Workspace . 23 Logs Workspace . 26 Configuration Workspace . 27 Alarms and Tasks Tabs . 28 Alarms Tab . 28 Task Tab . 28 Licenses . 30 How to... 31 Register an Axis account . 31 License a system that is connected to the Internet . 31 License a system with no Internet connection . 31 Configure Recording . 33 Configure Recording Storage . 37 Add Cameras and Video Encoders . 38 Add Auxiliary Devices . 39 Add third-party devices . 40 Create Views . 40 Create Action Buttons . 43 Add a PTZ Preset Position . 43 Configure Video & Audio Settings . 44 Use Audio from an Auxiliary Device . 45 Add Inputs and Outputs . 46 Set Up Schedules . 46 Send E-Mail Notification on System Alarm . 47 Camera Applications . 47 Export Recordings . 48 Upgrade Firmware . 49 Assign IP Addresses . 49 Configure Devices . 50 Event Configuration . 53 Triggers . 53 Actions . 54 Create a Rule . 54 Add Triggers . 55 Add Actions . 56 Set a Schedule . 58 Rule Details . 58 Input Devices . 59 Hotkeys . 59 AXIS T8311 Video Surveillance Joystick . 59 AXIS T8312 Video Surveillance Keypad . 60 AXIS T8313 Video Surveillance Jog Dial . 61 AXIS 295 Video Surveillance Joystick . 62 3 AXIS Camera Station Table of Contents Network and Security Configuration . 64 Security Considerations . 64 NAT and Firewall . 64 Server Proxy Settings . 64 Client Proxy Settings . 65 Server Port Configuration . 66 User Permissions ..