Axis Communications 250S user manual Introduction, Features and Benefits

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AXIS 250S User’s Manual

Introduction

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Introduction

The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server is a one-port MPEG-2 video server that allows real-time compression and transmission of DVD quality MPEG-2 video streams over a TCP/IP network (LAN). The video stream uses approximately a third of the bandwidth required by a Motion-JPEG stream.

The AXIS 250S includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing analog video over the network. The built-in Web server provides its own application page for direct viewing of the video stream, as well as full web-based control of the management and configuration functions. All of this can be accessed from a browser over the network. TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP and other Internet-related protocols are supported.

The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server

Features and Benefits

Complete & independent - The AXIS 250S runs independently of any other server and, apart from a camera and audio equipment, requires no other hardware. To view live video streams and configure the product over the network, all that is needed is Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Microsoft Media Player, and DirectX®. These components are all included with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP. Please see page 11 for the exact versions required. Microsoft Media Player is used with the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer (included) to view the video stream. The product includes one encoder and three decoder (viewing) licenses. TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP and other Internet-related protocols are supported.

Superior Imaging - MPEG-2 hardware compression and transmission technology uses approximately 1/3 of the bandwidth required by a Motion-JPEG stream of comparative quality. The video stream can be viewed by up to 3 clients on a LAN and full frame rate (25/30 frames per second) is assured, provided that bandwidth is available. Available image resolutions are: 720x576 or 352x288 (PAL) and 720x480, 352x240 (NTSC). The bit rate is configurable. Support for high performance video cards with hardware acceleration on clients.

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Contents Axis 250S MPEG-2 Video Server Axis 250S User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Introduction Features and BenefitsAxis 250S User’s Manual Applications Axis 250S Rear Panel Product DescriptionAxis 250S Front Panel Title/Variant Part Number Title/Variants Part Numbers Hardware InventoryUnix only Type this in your command line Installing the Axis 250SClient System Requirements Axis 250S User’s Manual Installing the Axis 250SInstalling the Axis MPEG-2 Viewer Client Configuring the video source and audio equipment Accessing the Axis 250S from Internet ExplorerOperating the Axis 250S Accessing and logging on to the Axis 250SLive View Access from a browserPositional Control of the Video Source Disconnected Video SourceEvents and Event Types Configuring Event TypesSetting up a new event type General When Triggered Adding an Upload Server Upload ServersHttp Notification Notification ServersVideo Audio & Video SettingsPort Status Port Status & DevicesAudio Devices Preset position setupLive View Layout Accessing The System Options Administration & System OptionsUsers Administration DescriptionSystem Options Overview Adding Users Firewall SettingsEditing and Deleting Users Adding Allowed IP AddressesNew Server Time Date & TimeCurrent Server Time Automatic IP Configuration TCP/IP Network SettingsDynamic IP Address Notification Settings Parameter DescriptionDNS Manual IP ConfigurationPorts & Devices Smtp email Network SettingsNetwork Traffic 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 Checking the Firmware Appendix B TroubleshootingSupport Server ReportPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation PINGing Your IP AddressSymptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsRepeatedly attempts to Attempting to install, but Appendix C Updating the Firmware Obtaining Updated firmware 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 Connector Pinout Terminal Blocks a & B D-Sub ConnectorAppendix E Unit Connections I/O Terminal BlocksAxis 250S Schematic Diagram Terminal Connectors a & BPan 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 Index BootpPTZ devices Reports Axis 250S User’s Manual Index