Axis Communications 221 user manual About this Document

Page 2

About this Document

This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 221 Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.15. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 221 on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.

Safety Notices Used In This Manual

Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product.

Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.

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

Intellectual Property Rights

Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries.

This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer, Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/).

The source code is available from: http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/rendezvous/

Legal Considerations

Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

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:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.

USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and industry.

Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548.

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

Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, Mozilla, OS/2, UNIX, Wfine, 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. UPnPTM is a certification mark of the UPnPTM Implementers Corporation.

Support

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 by logging in to your private support area

visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/

Safety Notice - Battery Replacement

The AXIS 221 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message will appear when the battery needs replacing.

The battery should not be replaced unless required!

If the battery does need replacing, please observe the following:

Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

AXIS 221 User’s Manual Revision 1.0

Part No: 23281 January 2005

Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2005

Image 2
Contents Axis 221 Network Camera User’s Manual About this Document Contents Axis Product Features Overview Rear panelNetwork LED IndicatorsPower StatusAccessing the Camera Access From a BrowserFocusing Setting the PasswordAccessing the camera from the Internet Live View Axis 221 Accessing the Camera Configuration Accessing the Setup toolsOverview of the Setup tools Basic ConfigurationSystem Options Administrators only Image Settings Video and ImageTest Overlay/Mask SettingsVideo Stream Overlay/Mask TypeOverlay image/privacy mask requirements Advanced SettingsCamera Settings Image Formats Image SizeMPEG-4 Settings Profile@Level PropertiesAxis Media Control Upload Own Web Files Live View ConfigCustom Settings Modify the Axis Look Own HomeExample Check Show Custom Link Action ButtonsDefault Viewer for Motion Jpeg Default Video Format in Internet Explorer for WindowsAxis Media Control Settings see Axis Media Control, on Html ExamplesSequence Mode External VideoDefinitions Event ConfigurationEvent Servers Triggered Event Configuring Event TypesHow to set up a triggered event Click Add triggered on the Event typesPre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers Scheduled EventMotion Detection Port Status Object SizeIP Address Filter System OptionsSecurity ViewerDate & Time HttpsIP Address Configuration Network Basic TCP/IP SettingsNetwork Advanced TCP/IP Settings ServicesNetwork Traffic Host Name ConfigurationLink-Local Address Network Snmp Network SocksNetwork Smtp email Network UPnPPorts & Devices LED SettingsMaintenance Configuration SupportAdvanced Resetting to the Factory Default SettingsUsing the Reset Button Checking the Firmware TroubleshootingSetup Basic Configuration Upgrading the FirmwareEmergency Recovery Procedure Axis SupportSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Video/Image problems, general Default MPEG-4 decoderStatus and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly Problems uploading files Lower frame rate than expected when viewing MPEG-4Image degenerating when viewing MPEG-4 Poor quality snapshot imagesPinout and Interface I/O Units ConnectorsTerminal Connector Schematic Diagram Terminal Connectors Pin Function PowerPower Connector Block Pin D-Sub ConnectorSchematic Diagram Power Terminal Block and Power Connectors Replacing the Lens Removing and Attaching LensTechnical Specifications LensSpecification Dimensions HxWxD and weight MtbfGlossary of Terms Page Index AMCScheduled Event 25