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About This Document

This manual is intended for administrators and operators of the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server, and is applicable for firmware release 3.0. Later versions of the document will be posted to the Axis Web site, as required.

Previous experience of networking will be of use to the reader when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be beneficial, for developing custom programming scripts and applications.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety notices when using this product. Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.

Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation.

Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.

Legal Considerations

Camera surveillance may be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 250S for surveillance.

The AXIS 250S includes 3 viewer licenses. The installation of more than 3 instances of the viewer is prohibited. To purchase further licenses, please contact your Axis reseller.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the class B limits.

Europe - The AXIS 250S fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998. When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets the requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998 residential, commercial, and light industry. The Mic input may be subject to interference from nearby radio transmissions. For best performance, use the Line input.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator, OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Axis Communications AB is independent of Sun Microsystems Inc.

Axis Support Services

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response.

If you are connected to the Internet, you can:

•Download user documentation and firmware updates.

•Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category, or phrases.

•Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private support area.

Visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/

AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server User’s Manual.

Revision 1.01

Part No: 19194

Dated: August 2002

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2002

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Features and Benefits IntroductionAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Axis 250S Rear Panel Product DescriptionAxis 250S Front Panel Hardware Inventory Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part NumbersInstalling the Axis 250S Unix only Type this in your command lineAxis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250S Client System RequirementsInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet Explorer Configuring the video source and audio equipmentAccessing and logging on to the Axis 250S Operating the Axis 250SAccess from a browser Live ViewDisconnected Video Source Positional Control of the Video SourceEvents and Event Types Configuring Event TypesSetting up a new event type General When Triggered Upload Servers Adding an Upload ServerNotification Servers Http NotificationAudio & Video Settings VideoPort Status Port Status & DevicesAudio Preset position setup DevicesLive View Layout Administration & System Options Accessing The System OptionsUsers Administration DescriptionSystem Options Overview Editing and Deleting Users Firewall SettingsAdding Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesNew Server Time Date & TimeCurrent Server Time Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings TCP/IP Network SettingsAutomatic IP Configuration Parameter DescriptionManual IP Configuration DNSNetwork Traffic Smtp email Network SettingsPorts & Devices IO PortsCOM-Port MaintenanceSupport Logs & Reports Factory Default Settings Installing the Axis IP Installer Appendix a Other IP Setup MethodsUsing the Axis IP Installer Setting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Support Appendix B TroubleshootingChecking the Firmware Server ReportPINGing Your IP Address Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendationSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Obtaining Updated firmware Updating the firmware Appendix C Updating the FirmwareModifying the File System Configuration via FTPAppendix D Customizing The Axis 250S Editing and Storing Your Web pages Customizing ProceduresCustom Web Pages Http//server ip address/local/filename.html Creating a New Home Appendix E Unit Connections D-Sub ConnectorConnector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B I/O Terminal BlocksSchematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & B Axis 250SPan Tilt Device Driver Connecting Pan/Tilt DevicesBrowser Administration Tools Digital Inputs Controlling and MonitoringTransistor Output Axis 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows Appendix F Technical Specifications Approvals EMC Image Quality vs Bit Rate Appendix G BandwidthVideo Bit Rate Other Considerations Bootp IndexPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index
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