Axis Network Camera AXIS 221 User Manual Page 1

AXIS 221 Network CameraUser’s Manual

10 AXIS 221 - Accessing the CameraThe Live View pageDepending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below m

11 AXIS 221 - Accessing the CameraClick the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be vis

12 AXIS 221 - Video StreamsVideo StreamsThe AXIS 221 provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements

13 AXIS 221 - Video StreamsMPEG-4 protocols and communication methodsTo deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transp

14 AXIS 221 - Video StreamsUnicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a clien

15 AXIS 221 - Video StreamsOther MPEG-4 clientsAlthough it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by

16 AXIS 221 - Setup ToolsSetup ToolsThe AXIS 221 is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the web interface. The setu

17 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsVideo and Image SettingsThe following descriptions show examples of some of the features available in the AXIS

18 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsPlease see the online help for further information on these settings. Video StreamDefine the maximum video st

19 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsUpload and use an overlayTo upload an overlay image to the camera:1. Select the type of overlay to use in Overl

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS<Product Name> Quick User’s GuideAbout this DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 221 Netw

20 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsAdvanced settingsThese web pages include different settings for fine-tuning the video image. Camera settingsTo

21 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsMPEG-4 SettingsThese are the tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and controlling the video bit rate. The MP

22 AXIS 221 - Video and Image SettingsMJPEG SettingsThe MJPEG Settings window is used to control the frame size of the video stream in order to impro

23 AXIS 221 - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigThese are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s Live View page. The layout can be set in 3

24 AXIS 221 - Live View ConfigUpload Own Web FilesYour own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network

25 AXIS 221 - Live View ConfigUser-defined CGI links can be used to issue advanced commands via the Axis HTTP API. For more information, see the Deve

26 AXIS 221 - Live View ConfigViewer settingsChecking the Show viewer toolbar displays the viewer toolbar under the video stream in your browser. By

27 AXIS 221 - Event ConfigurationEvent ConfigurationAn event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be perfor

28 AXIS 221 - Event ConfigurationConfiguring Event TypesAn Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions.Example: If some

29 AXIS 221 - Event ConfigurationPlease use the online help for descriptions of each available option. Image file names can be formatted according

3 AXIS 221ContentsProduct Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 AXIS 221 - Event Configuration Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option.Camera TamperingThe camera tampering applicat

31 AXIS 221 - Event ConfigurationMotion DetectionMotion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement either occurs or stops in the video

32 AXIS 221 - Event ConfigurationPlease see the online help for descriptions of each available option.Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects i

33 AXIS 221 - System OptionsSystem OptionsSecurity - UsersUser access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by givi

34 AXIS 221 - System OptionsNotes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the product&

35 AXIS 221 - System OptionsSecurity - 802.1xIEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authentication to

36 AXIS 221 - System OptionsThe authentication processRADIUSRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication, Authorizat

37 AXIS 221 - System OptionsDate & TimeCurrent Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clo

38 AXIS 221 - System OptionsServicesEnable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associates the

39 AXIS 221 - System OptionsUse the following NTP server address - to make manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host name or IP add

4 AXIS 221 Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Network - SOCKS . . . . . . .

40 AXIS 221 - System OptionsIf a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 221 will automatically search for NAT routers on your network. If more th

41 AXIS 221 - System OptionsNetwork - QoS (Quality of Service)Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified

42 AXIS 221 - System OptionsNetwork - SNMPThe Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows the remote management of network devices. Select the v

43 AXIS 221 - System OptionsLED SettingsThe Status and Network Indicator LEDs can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to not light up at a

44 AXIS 221 - System OptionsLogs & ReportsWhen contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. The Acce

45 AXIS 221 - System OptionsAxis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand its consequences. Axis support pro

46 AXIS 221 - Unit ConnectorsUnit ConnectorsThis section describes the following:• The I/O Terminal connector• Power connections• The RS-232 D-Sub co

47 AXIS 221 - Unit ConnectorsI/O terminal connector pinout tableI/O Terminal connector schematic diagram Example schematic diagram of the AXIS 221 te

48 AXIS 221 - Unit ConnectorsPower connectionsPower can be supplied to the camera by the following methods:• the supplied power adapter, PS-K, 9W. Th

49 AXIS 221 - Unit ConnectorsThe RS-232 connectorThe AXIS 221 provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port

5 AXIS 221 - Product FeaturesProduct FeaturesThe AXIS 221 is part of the latest generation of fully featured Axis Network Cameras, based on the AXIS

50 AXIS 221 - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the FirmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 221. One of your

51 AXIS 221 - TroubleshootingEmergency Recovery ProcedureIf power to the AXIS 221 is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will

52 AXIS 221 - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressWhen using ARP/Ping. Try the installation

53 AXIS 221 - TroubleshootingVideo/Image problems - generalNo images in browser (Internet Explorer for Windows only)To enable the updating of video i

54 AXIS 221 - TroubleshootingFor additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/tec

55 AXIS 221 - Replacing the lensReplacing the lensIf the lens on the AXIS 221 needs to be replaced or if the camera was supplied without a lens, a ne

56 AXIS 221 - Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsItem SpecificationImage sensor 1/3” Sony Wfine progressive scan RGB CCDLens • Pentax TS

57 AXIS 221 - Technical SpecificationsConnectors • RJ-45 for Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX (PoE)• Terminal block for 2 alarm inputs, 1 output,• RS-485/4

58 AXIS 221 - Technical SpecificationsIncluded accessories • Installation Guide, CD with User’s Manual• installation and management tools• demo softw

59 AXIS 221 - Technical SpecificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings

6 AXIS 221 - Product FeaturesThe AXIS 221 features a varifocal lens with DC-Iris, which automatically regulates the amount of light entering the came

60 AXIS 221 - Technical SpecificationsFrame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4The following table shows typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Mo

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide 61 Glossary of TermsActiveX - A software component, also refered to as a control, that inte

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide 62 Ping - A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that

63 AXIS 221 - IndexIndexAAccess from a Browser 8Access Log 44Accessing the Video Stream 14Action 27Action Buttons 25Active/Inactive 25Administrators

64 AXIS 221 - IndexMulticast 42Multicasting 13NNetwork Connector 7Network Settings - Advanced 38Network Settings - Basic 37NTP Server 37OOther MPEG-4

7 AXIS 221 - Product FeaturesPower adapter connector - for connection of the PS-K power adapter (included).Power connector block - for connection of

8 AXIS 221 - Accessing the CameraAccessing the CameraFollow the instructions in the AXIS 221 Installation Guide to install the camera. The camera can

9 AXIS 221 - Accessing the CameraSetting the root password1. When accessing the camera for the first time, the ‘Configure Root Password’ dialog will