FIRMWARE RELEASE NOTE
=====================

Products affected:        AXIS F44 Dual Audio Input

Release date:             2016-10-07

Release type:             Production

Firmware version:         6.40.1

File name:                F44-Dual_Audio_Input_6.40.1.bin

Preceding release:        5.85.3.2

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Upgrade instructions
====================

Upgrade the firmware with AXIS Camera Management, HTTP, or FTP.
Follow the instructions given in the User Manual, at
http://www.axis.com/support/tecnical-notes/how-to-upgrade,
or howtoupgrade.txt, which is included in the firmware folder.


New features in 6.40.1 since 5.85.3.2
=====================================

6.40.1:F1
If Network Share is setup to use DNS host name as host and if the IP address
changes after mount, the host name is resolved to current IP address.

6.40.1:F2
Added support for ONVIF standardised I/O events.

6.40.1:F3
Edge storage recording robustness is improved with an automatic database repair
feature.

6.40.1:F4
Max exposure time parameter is now available in the Camera Settings. It can be
used in LPR installations when setting Max exposure time shorter than default
Max shutter time.

6.40.1:F5
Adds support for new sensor unit.

6.40.1:F6
Support for the NTCIP ACAP.

6.40.1:F7
SNMP MIB r/w OID values are saved after reboot.

6.40.1:F8
Stream synchronization between same type of sensor units, that use the same
capture mode and FPS, i.e. images from two or more sensor units gets the same
timestamp.

6.40.1:F9
WDR on at least one sensor unit with 720p and 15 fps.

6.40.1:F10
Implemented Axis Zipstream. For more information see:
http://www.axis.com/technologies/zipstream
Fixed GOP mode works with all implementations whereas Zipstream dynamic GOP mode
may require clients to adapt their H.264 playback implementation.
The VAPIX Library is updated with new information and new APIs.

6.40.1:F11
Improved start-up time.

6.40.1:F12
Removed predefined stream profiles: Quality, HDTV, Balanced, Bandwidth, Mobile.

6.40.1:F13
OpenSSL upgraded to version 1.0.2d. This version also provides support for TLS
1.2.

6.40.1:F14
Corrected behavior for conditional triggers.

6.40.1:F15
Improved handling for networks with small MTU values.

6.40.1:F16
Improved Zipstream using dynamic frame rate.

6.40.1:F17
Improved motion and object tracking engine.

6.40.1:F18
Support for ONVIF Profile G.


Corrections in 6.40.1 since 5.85.3.2
====================================

6.40.1:C1
Improved performance when triggerdata enabled in plain config and when no motion
windows have been created.

6.40.1:C2
Corrected black image issue due to electrostatic discharge of the image sensor
unit.

6.40.1:C3
It is now possible to a select starting point when playing back a recording
while using multicast and H.264.

6.40.1:C4
Improved SD card recording handling.

6.40.1:C5
Exposure improvements when enabling custom exposure zones.

6.40.1:C6
It is possible to set the RTPS timeout in the URL specifying the stream.

6.40.1:C7
Preview window is updated when changing Video Stream settings.

6.40.1:C8
Status LED now flashes red/amber when booting without having a network
connection.

6.40.1:C9
Improved robustness for Axis ACAPs.

6.40.1:C10
Improved handling of frequent I/O triggering.

6.40.1:C11
When DST is enabled, export recordings can now be done via web interface.

6.40.1:C12
Reduced audio noise levels from internal microphone.

6.40.1:C13
Video loss bit set in trigger data when sensor unit is disconnected.

6.40.1:C14
Access to Zipstream settings is now available to Operators.

6.40.1:C15
PullMessages now follow the ONVIF specification 9.1.2.

6.40.1:C16
Possible to use custom stream profile as default in Live View

6.40.1:C17
From the web gui the rule is now triggered on startevent/"signal raise" and not
on condition.

6.40.1:C18
Users with admin permissions can edit ACAP configuration settings.

6.40.1:C19
Camera is reached through HTTPS when NAT traversal is enabled.

6.40.1:C20
Rectified pulsing of the image in very bright environment.

6.40.1:C21
Improved Privacy mask alignment.

6.40.1:C22
Manual triggers for all enabled View Areas are shown.

6.40.1:C23
Improved synchronization between sound and video when having low fps and long
GOV length.

6.40.1:C24
Improved robustness for Axis ACAPs.

6.40.1:C25
Fixed issue with image switching between black & white and color mode.

6.40.1:C26
Improved response performance of GetCompatibleVideoEncoderConfigurations.

6.40.1:C27
Led pulse button can now be turned on in Internet Explorer.

6.40.1:C28
Corrected image corruption issue seen in corridor format.

6.40.1:C29
Switch to turn off the network traffic LED now works.

6.40.1:C30
Fixed script error when naming a privacy mask with åäö.

6.40.1:C31
Added ACAP support for NV12 format.

6.40.1:C32
Corrected possibility to include SPS (Sequence Parameter Set) and PPS (Picture
Parameter Set) in the stream according to ACAP documentation.

6.40.1:C33
Fixed security vulnerability CVE-2015-7547

6.40.1:C34
Fixed issues with stopped events for manual triggered recording.

6.40.1:C35
Date format now displayed correctly in ACM.


Known Bugs/Limitations
======================

6.40.1:L1
Recording streams to SD card with a total bit rate above 12Mbit/sec may cause
missing frames/sequences.

6.40.1:L2
Text overlays with video data in each stream will not be correct in quad view

6.40.1:L3
WDR button is not present on the Live View if a sensor unit without WDR
capability is used in port one.

6.40.1:L4
Only Microphone power on Audio 1 can be used to enable/disable microphone
power for both audio inputs.

6.40.1:L5
Zipstream doesn't work if camera head is inserted after camera has started.


Supported AXIS VAPIX API Image Resolutions for AXIS F44 Dual Audio Input
========================================================================

Resolution  Exceptions
==========  ==========

1920x1080
1280x720
1024x768
1024x640
800x600
854x480
800x500
800x450
640x480
640x400
640x360
480x360
480x300
480x270

1400x1050   1) 3)
960x540     1)
768x576     1)
720x576     1)
704x576     1)
704x480     1)
704x288     1)
704x240     1)
384x288     1)
352x288     1)
352x240     1)
320x240     1)
320x200     1)
320x180     1)
240x180     1)
240x135     1)
192x144     1)
176x144     1)
176x120     1)
160x120     1)
160x100     1)
160x90      1)
80x50       1)

1) Not visible in web user interface
2) Available on Quad channel
3) 1080p 1920x1080 (16:9) @ 15/12.5fps