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

Products affected:        M5525-E

Release date:             2018-05-02

Release type:             Production

Firmware version:         8.20.1

Preceding release:        7.25.1

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

Upgrade the firmware according to the instructions given at
https://www.axis.com/ca/en/support/tecnical-notes/how-to-upgrade 
or howtoupgrade.txt, which is included in the firmware folder.


New features in 8.20.1
================================================================================

8.20.1:F1
The possibility to edit scripts in camera has been disabled per default in order
to increase minimum cyber security level.

8.20.1:F2
Changed the default audio bitrate to 32 kbps.

8.20.1:F3
Updated AXIS Video Motion Detection to version 4.2.1.

8.20.1:F4
Changed the default input audio gain from 30 dB to 45 dB.

8.20.1:F5
Updated NTP server (openntpd) to version 6.2p3.

8.20.1:F6
Added support for showing hidden resolutions via API. The parameter
Properties.Image.ShowSuboptimalResolutions has been added which will, when
enabled, show all of the products supported resolutions.


Corrections in 8.20.1
================================================================================

8.20.1:C1
Corrected an issue that made it necessary for the user to refresh manually the
storage configuration page in the web-interfce to be updated e.g. when a storage
has been disconnected from the camera.

8.20.1:C2
Corrected an issue that caused the camera to stop streaming in rare occasions.

8.20.1:C3
Corrected an issue that made it necessary to login twice when connecting to the
web-interface using Microsoft Edge.

8.20.1:C4
Corrected an issue that prevented trigger data to be inserted in every I-frame
and when motion detection triggers.

8.20.1:C5
Corrected an issue when testing multiple email recipients.

8.20.1:C6
Corrected an issue where e-mail recipients could be wrongly formatted.

8.20.1:C7
Corrected an issue that prevented the camera to enter night mode.

8.20.1:C8
Corrected an issue that prevented the user from taking image snapshots in H264
when using the Safari web browser.

8.20.1:C9
Corrected an issue that prevented the use of the whole sensor width for some
aspect ratios.

8.20.1:C10
Corrected an issue that could cause synchronization to AVHS to fail.

8.20.1:C11
Corrected critical vulnerability ACV-128401.

8.20.1:C12
Corrected an issue with the AXIS event handler registration for ADP partners.

8.20.1:C13
Corrected an issue that caused the camera to become unreachable via link local
address in the network when connecting client was in another subnet.


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

8.20.1:L1
When downgrading a firmware the static IP configuration is lost. Axis recommends
to perform a factory reset after downgrading.

8.20.1:L2
When performing a firmware rollback to a version older than 5.90 the database on
an SD-card or the network share will be incompatible and it needs to be
reformatted.

8.20.1:L3
When using an iOS device and Chrome or Safari web browser it is not possible to
switch from viewer to administrator or operator.

8.20.1:L4
Corrected an issue that could cause the camera to get stuck in night mode when
WDR setting changed.

8.20.1:L5
It is not possible to update the product using Genetec 5.7 SR2. Genetec will
provide a patch in 5.7 SR3.

8.20.1:L7
Zooming via mouse scroll does not work in 8.20.1 release. Factory default or
update to higher firmware, when available, is recommended.


Supported AXIS VAPIX API Image Resolutions for M5525-E
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Resolution  Exceptions
==========  ==========

1920x1080
1280x720
800x450
480x270
320x180

1400x1050   1)
1280x960    1)
1024x768    1)
1024x640    1)
1024x576    1)
800x600     1)
768x576     1)
720x576     1)
704x576     1)
704x480     1)
640x480     1)
640x400     1)
640x360     1)
704x288     1)
480x360     1)
704x240     1)
480x300     1)
384x288     1)
352x288     1)
352x240     1)
320x240     1)
320x200     1)
240x180     1)
240x135     1)
192x144     1)
176x144     1)
176x120     1)
160x120     1)
160x100     1)
160x90      1)
80x50       1)
analyze     1)

1) Not visible in web user interface