Axis 0210-011 Datasheet

AXIS Video ServerUser’s Manual

10 Axis video server - Using the video serverUsing the video serverThe Axis video server can be used with most standard operating systems and web bro

11 Axis video server - Using the video serverNotes: •To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your web browser to allow

12 Axis video server - Using the video serverAMC Audio controls (AXIS 241SA, AXIS 241QA and AXIS 243SA)There are audio controls for controlling the c

13 Axis video server - Video and audio streamsVideo and audio streamsThe Axis video server provides several different video and audio stream formats.

14 Axis video server - Video and audio streamsNotes: •MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The Axis video server includes one license for the decoder requ

15 Axis video server - Video and audio streamsHow to stream MPEG-4Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing

16 Axis video server - Video and audio streams• Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/#/media.ampNotes: • <ip> = IP address.• # = video source

17 Axis video server - Video and audio streamsQuickTime/Windows Media PlayerIt is possible to use QuickTime and Windows Media Player to listen to the

18 Axis video server - Configuring the video serverConfiguring the video serverThis section describes how to configure the Axis video server and is i

19 Axis video server - Video & image settingsVideo & image settingsThe following descriptions show examples of the available features in the

2 About This DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and users of Axis video servers. The models covered by this manual are AXIS 241S, AXI

20 Axis video server - Video & image settingsText overlay settingsInclude date, time and/or text of your choice to be viewed on the image. The co

21 Axis video server - Video & image settingsOverlay/Mask settingsTextoverlayImageOverlayOverlay/Mask typeOverlay/Mask type allows you to place a

22 Axis video server - Video & image settingsOverlay image requirements:Overlay image limitations:• The maximum overlay image size supported by t

23 Axis video server - Video & image settingsAdvanced - MPEG-4 settingsTools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and for controlling the video bit

24 Axis video server - Audio (AXIS 241QA/SA & AXIS 243SA only)Audio (AXIS 241QA/SA & AXIS 243SA only)The AXIS 241QA/SA can transmit audio to

25 Axis video server - Audio (AXIS 241QA/SA & AXIS 243SA only)Full-duplex mode means that you can transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at

26 Axis video server - Audio (AXIS 241QA/SA & AXIS 243SA only)If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, it is possible to

27 Axis video server - Audio (AXIS 241QA/SA & AXIS 243SA only)Noise cancelling is a way of reducing the background noise when there is no useful

28 Axis video server - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigLayoutThese are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set

29 Axis video server - Live View ConfigCustomizing the default pageThe appearance of the default Axis video server Live View page can be customized t

3 Axis video Server Table of contentsProduct description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Axis video server - Live View ConfigUser-defined Links Enter a descriptive name and enter the URL in the field provided. The link will appear on t

31 Axis video server - Live View ConfigViewer SettingsEnable MPEG-4 decoder installation - By checking/unchecking this box, the administrator can ena

32 Axis video server - Live View ConfigSequence ModeThe live view page can be configured to rotate through selected internal and/or external video so

33 Axis video server - Event configurationEvent configurationThis section describes how to configure the Axis video server for alarm handling. Variou

34 Axis video server - Event configurationEvent typesAn event type is a set of parameters describing how and when the video server is to perform cert

35 Axis video server - Event configurationPre-trigger and post-trigger buffersThis function is very useful when checking to see what happened immedia

36 Axis video server - Event configuration7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list.Please see the online help for descriptions of each a

37 Axis video server - Event configuration6. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag

38 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomPan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devicesThe Axis video server supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com f

39 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomNote: Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and HTTP

4 Axis video server Port status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

40 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomPTZ controlsIf the Axis video server has been appropriately configured, the Live View page will display the contr

41 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomIn contrast, when using an absolute driver, each position on the bar (see right) represents a defined position in

42 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomPreset positionsAlso available with many PTZ devices are Preset positions. These presets are selected from the dr

43 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomOSD Menu - If the PTZ unit supports an internal configuration menu, this can be accessed using the On-Screen Disp

44 Axis video server - Pan Tilt ZoomThe order of priority for taking control of the queue is as follows:1. Administrators - An administrator takes ov

45 Axis video server - System optionsSystem optionsSecurityUser access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password o

46 Axis video server - System optionsNotes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the

47 Axis video server - System optionsClients and servers in an 802.1x network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implemen

48 Axis video server - System optionsThe authentication processRADIUSRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication, A

49 Axis video server - System optionsDate & timeCurrent server time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed i

5 Axis video Server Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Axis video server - System optionsNotes: • DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP may

51 Axis video server - System optionsNetwork - Advanced TCP/IP settingsDNS configurationDNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host na

52 Axis video server - System optionsHTTPS The default HTTPS port number (443) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful

53 Axis video server - System optionsQoS (Quality of service)Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified

54 Axis video server - System optionsSNMPThe Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows the remote management of network devices. Select the ve

55 Axis video server - System optionsRS485 - The COM ports on the Axis video server supports several operational modes listed on this page. For more

56 Axis video server - System optionsSupportThe support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, shoul

57 Axis video server - System optionsResetting to the factory default settingsTo reset the Axis video server to the original default settings, go to

58 Axis video server - Unit connectorsUnit connectorsThe following connectors are described in this section:• The D-Sub connector, on page 58• The I/

59 Axis video server - Unit connectorsThe I/O terminal connectorThis section describes the pinout and interface support provided by the 12-pin I/O te

6 Axis video server - Product descriptionProduct descriptionThis manual covers the following Axis video servers:• AXIS 241S: 1-port video server (and

60 Axis video server - Unit connectorsSchematic diagram - I/O terminal connector ozozzzoooz oooooABAxis video server 3.3VPower adapter (9W)e.g. push

61 Axis video server - Unit connectorsY/C to BNC cableThe AXIS 241S/SA and the AXIS 243SA support conversion from Y/C (S-video) to composite video us

62 Axis video server - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the firmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the Axis video se

63 Axis video server - TroubleshootingEmergency recovery procedureIf power or the network connection to the Axis video server is lost during the upgr

64 Axis video server - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressUsing ARP/Ping - the IP address

65 Axis video server - TroubleshootingNo images displayed in the Web interfaceProblem with AMC (Internet Explorer only)To enable the updating of ima

66 Axis video server - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or check the product’s support pages on the Axis Websi

67 Axis video server - Technical specificationsTechnical specificationsItem SpecificationModels • AXIS 241QA: Four video channels, two-way audio• AXI

68 Axis video server - Technical specificationsAlarm and event management • Events triggered by built-in motion detection, external inputs or accordi

69 Axis video server - Technical specificationsSystem integration support • Powerful API for software integration available at www.axis.com, includi

7 Axis video server - Product descriptionOverview - AXIS 241Q/QAThe AXIS 241Q and AXIS 241QA each provide 4 BNC inputs for connecting analog video de

70 Axis video server - Technical specificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how various

71 Axis video server - Technical specificationsImportant!•The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the server. If other restrictions

72 Axis video server - Technical specificationsBandwidthAs there are many factors affecting bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required a

73 Axis video server - GlossaryGlossary Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - ActiveX is a standard that enables softw

74 Axis video server - GlossaryCCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image device used in many digital cameras is a large integrated ci

75 Axis video server - GlossaryDome network camera - A remotely controllable camera mounted in a special housing, characterized by the dome shaped gl

76 Axis video server - Glossarytype of images (I-VOP's or P-VOP's) included in the stream, and their internal order. See also GOV and VOP.H

77 Axis video server - GlossaryJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - Together with the GIF file format, JPEG is an image file type commonly used

78 Axis video server - GlossaryNVR (Network Video Recorder) - A dedicated Network Video Recorder (NVR) can be used to gather data streams from remote

79 Axis video server - GlossaryRS-232 - A long-established standard that describes the physical interface and protocol for low-speed serial data comm

8 Axis video server - Product descriptionLED indicators - all models After completion of the startup and self-test routines, the multi-colored LED in

80 Axis video server - Glossaryidentity of the server. Subnet & subnet mask - A subnet is an identifiably separate part of an organization's

81 Axis video server - GlossaryVPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only devic

82 Axis video server - IndexIndexAAction 33Action buttons 30Active/Inactive 11, 30Administrators 18, 45Advanced TCP/IP settings 51Alarm 33, 36, 59All

83 Axis video servr - IndexLive View page 18Logs & Reports 56MMaximum bandwidth 52Motion detection 36Motion JPEG 13, 16MPEG-4 13, 16MPEG-4 client

84 Axis video server - IndexVVariable bit rate 13Video input 8Video Output 9Video source 11, 20Video streams 13, 15, 20Viewer settings 31YY/C to BNC

9 Axis video server - Product descriptionVideo Output (AXIS 241S/SA/AXIS 243SA) - Loopthrough connection to the video signal from the Video In connec