Axis 241QA User Manual

AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA Video ServerUser’s Manual

10 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Using the video serverNotes: • To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your web browser to a

11 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Using the video server5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator right

12 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Using the video serverAMC Audio controlsThere are audio controls for controlling the client computer’s speaker output. The

13 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video and audio streamsVideo and audio streamsThe AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA provides several different video and audio stream

14 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video and audio streamsMPEG-4 protocols and communication methodsTo deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various

15 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video and audio streamsRTP+RTSP This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration f

16 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video and audio streamsOther MPEG-4 clientsAlthough it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, it

17 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Configuring the video serverConfiguring the video serverThis section describes how to configure the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA

18 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video & image settingsVideo & image settingsBelow you find examples of the features available in the AXIS 241QA/AX

19 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video & image settingsMirroringMirroring is the horizontal flipping of an image, that gives you another image perspect

2 About This DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and users of Axis video servers. This manual describes AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA, with fi

20 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video & image settingsThe MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different s

21 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video & image settingsUpload and use an overlay image1. Select Uploaded image as overlay in the drop-down list against

22 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Video & image settingsUse a Privacy MaskTo use privacy masks to hide different areas of the video image:1. Select Conf

23 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - AudioAudioThe AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio re

24 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - AudioFull-duplex mode means that you can transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time, without having to

25 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - AudioIf t the sound input is too low or high, it is possible to adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to the A

26 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - AudioWhen the incoming sound is louder than the threshold, it will pass without any change. When lower than the threshold,

27 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigLayoutThese are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be

28 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Live View ConfigCustomizing the default pageThe appearance of the default AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA Live View page can be cust

29 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Live View ConfigModify the Axis LookSelect the background and text colors from the drop-down lists. To add a background pi

3 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SATable of contentsProduct description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Live View ConfigUser-defined Links Enter a descriptive name and the URL in the field provided. The link appears on the Liv

31 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Live View ConfigExternal VideoYou can add links to other Axis network devices available over the network. These sources ca

32 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devicesThe AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.ax

33 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPTZ configurationOnce PTZ has been installed for the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA, PTZ Configuration now appears in

34 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPTZ controlsIf the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA has been appropriately configured, the Live View page will display t

35 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomIn contrast, when using an absolute driver, each position on the bar (see right) represents a defined positio

36 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPreset positionsAlso available with many PTZ devices are Preset positions. These presets are selected from th

37 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomOSD Menu - If the PTZ unit supports an internal configuration menu, this can be accessed using the On-Screen

38 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Pan Tilt ZoomThe order of priority for taking control of the queue is as follows:1. Administrators - an administrator take

39 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configurationEvent configurationThis section describes how to configure the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA for alarm handling

4 Axis video server Event configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configurationEvent typesAn event type is a set of parameters describing how and when the video server is to perform

41 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configurationPre-trigger and post-trigger buffersThis function is useful when checking to see what happened immediat

42 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configurationCamera tamperingThe camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned

43 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configurationMotion detectionIn the Motion Detection menu, you can configure the video source(s) for motion detectio

44 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Event configuration7. details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity

45 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsSystem optionsSecurityUser access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root passwo

46 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsNote that users from IP addresses that will be allowed must also be registered with the appropriate access r

47 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsPlease refer to the home page of your preferred CA for information on where to send the request. For more in

48 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsIEEE 802.1XIEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for port-based Network Admission Control. It provides authenticat

49 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsFrom the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:• Synchronize with compu

5 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Product descriptionProduct descriptionThis manual describes the AXIS 241QA: 4-port video server including 2-way audio, and

50 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsNotes: • The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as soon a

51 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsLink-Local address IPv4 AddressThis is enabled by default and assigns the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA an additiona

52 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsSOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol. The AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA can be configured to use a SOCKS serve

53 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsIf the mail server requires SMTP authentication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this serv

54 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsPorts & devicesI/O Ports - the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provid

55 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsInformation - The Log report and the Parameter List also provide valuable information for troubleshooting an

56 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - System optionsResetting to the factory default settingsTo reset the AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA to the original default settings

57 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Unit connectorsUnit connectorsThe following connectors are described in this section:• The D-Sub connector, on page 57• Th

58 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Unit connectorsThe I/O terminal connectorThis section describes the pinout and interface support provided by the 12-pin I/

59 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Unit connectorsSchematic diagram - I/O terminal connectorCOM ports RS-232 and RS-485The COM Ports RS-232 and RS-485 suppor

6 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Product descriptionAXIS 241QAThe AXIS 241QA provides 4 BNC inputs for connecting analog video devices. The AXIS 241QA also

60 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Unit connectors

61 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the firmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 241Q

62 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - TroubleshootingEmergency recovery procedureIf power or the network connection to theAXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA is lost during t

63 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressUsing ARP/Ping - the IP addr

64 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - TroubleshootingNo images displayed in the Web interfaceProblem with AMC (Internet Explorer only)To enable the updating of

65 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or check the product’s support pages on the Axis W

66 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsTechnical specificationsItem SpecificationModels • AXIS 241QA: Four video channels, two-way audio•

67 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsConnectors • Analog composite video,• NTSC/PAL autosensing inputs:• AXIS 241QA: 4 BNC inputs• AXIS

68 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsIncluded accessories • Power supply 9 V DC, mounting brackets, connector kit, Installation Guide,

69 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how var

7 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Product descriptionSwitches & connectorsDIP switch - A corresponding line termination switch is supplied for each video

70 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsImportant!• The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the server. If other restric

71 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Technical specificationsBandwidthAs there are many factors affecting bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the requir

72 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryGlossary Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - ActiveX is a standard that enables s

73 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryCCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image device used in many digital cameras is a large integrate

74 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryDome network camera - A remotely controllable camera mounted in a special housing, characterized by the dome shape

75 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Glossarytype of images (I-VOPs or P-VOPs) included in the stream, and their internal order. See also GOV and VOP.Half-dupl

76 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - Together with the GIF file format, JPEG is an image file type commonly u

77 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryNVR (Network Video Recorder) - A dedicated Network Video Recorder (NVR) can be used to gather data streams from re

78 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryRS-232 - A long-established standard that describes the physical interface and protocol for low-speed serial data

79 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Glossaryidentity of the server. Subnet & subnet mask - A subnet is an identifiably separate part of an organization&ap

8 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Product descriptionNote: The I/O terminal connector also provides an auxiliary connection point for DC power.Network connec

80 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - GlossaryVPN (Virtual Private Network) - This creates a secure "tunnel" between the points within the VPN. Only d

81 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - IndexIndexAAction 39Action buttons 30Active/Inactive 11Administrators 17, 45Advanced TCP/IP settings 50Alarm 39, 43, 58All

82 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - IndexMMaximum bandwidth 51Motion detection 42Motion JPEG 13, 16MPEG-4 13, 16MPEG-4 clients 16MPEG-4 protocols 14MPEG-4 set

83 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - IndexVideo streams 13, 15, 19

9 AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA - Using the video serverUsing the video serverThe AXIS 241QA/AXIS 241SA can be used with most operating systems and web brows