Axis Communications user manual Axis 2120 User’s Manual, About This Document, Safety Notices

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AXIS 2120 User’s Manual

 

 

About This Document

This document is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2120 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 2.30. Although many of the operational aspects of the product are described in the on-line help, this manual contains information for configuring, managing and using the unit in your networking environment, as well as a general overview of the product functionality.

Readers are recommended to use this document as a supplement to the Wizards and other online information available via the Web-based interface. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.

Safety Notices

Please observe all safety markings 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 can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using the AXIS 2120 for surveillance.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 necessary to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and light industry.

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform your local Axis office which can be found on the cover of this document. 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.

Support Services

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your local dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. On-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application software and general corporate information can also be obatined from www.axis.com.

AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Revision 2.01

Dated: February 2002

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1996 - 2002

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Contents Axis Network Camera About This Document Safety NoticesAxis 2120 User’s Manual Legal ConsiderationsTable of Contents Table of Contents Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Axis 2120 User’s Manual Product OverviewFeatures and Benefits Product Overview Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Product Overview Physical Description Axis 2120 User’s Manual Physical DescriptionFront Panel Rear Panel Axis 2120 User’s Manual Physical DescriptionAssembling Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your CameraChecking the Hardware Inventory Fixing the Axis 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Axis 2120 User’s Manual Assembling Your CameraInstalling Your Camera on a Network Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a NetworkQuick Installation Procedure ❶ Note the Serial numberNext section Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera on a NetworkNetwork Indicator Verifying the Installation From Your Browser Installation Wizard Administration ToolsUsing the Null Modem Cable Installing Your Camera to a ModemUsing the Network Axis 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a ModemInstalling Your Camera to a Modem Axis 2120 User’s Manual ❿Click Close Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable❺Check the checkbox Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties Initiating the Dial-up Connection Verifying the Modem ConnectionAxis 2120 User’s Manual Configuring Your Camera Configuring Your CameraConfiguration Using the Wizards Configuring Your Camera Axis 2120 User’s Manual Administration ToolsInstallation Wizard Overview Application Wizard OverviewAccessing the Tools Tools Overview User Access Rights System SecurityMotion Detection Description Creating a Motion Detection WindowDeleting a Motion Detection Window Reinstating the Factory Default Settings Axis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Choosing Your ApplicationNetworking Applications Image Compression Ratios Picture frequency for Networking ApplicationsChoosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s Manual Max fpsViewing Images in a Custom-designed Web LAN/WANSequentially Uploading Images to a Remote FTP Server Axis 2120 User’s Manual Choosing Your Application Choosing Your ApplicationAXIS 2120 User’s Manual ConfigurationModem Applications Picture Frequency for Modem Applications Proprietary ISP Dial-up ProtocolsRemote Imaging in a Custom-designed Web Uploading Images to Your Internet Service Provider Choosing Your Application Axis 2120 User’s Manual Using the The Focus Assistant Adjusting the Camera FocusDirect Focusing in Your Browser Axis 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera FocusFocusing Quality Focusing ProcedureAdjusting the Camera Focus Axis 2120 User’s Manual Plane of FocusStatus Indicator Adjusting the DC-Iris Settings Replacing the LensLens Options Description Exposure Control OverviewOther Advanced Parameters Adjusting the Back Focus ProcedureLegal Considerations Features and FunctionsAxis 2191 Audio Module Axis 2120 User’s Manual Axis 2191 Audio ModuleTerminal Block Connector Power Connector Power Indicator Normally litVolume Axis 2191 Audio Module Axis 2120 User’s ManualInstalling the Audio Module ❽ Using a screwdriverConfiguring the Audio Module Admin ToolsFull-Duplex Using the Audio Module with Your CameraUsing the Different Audio Modes Half-DuplexSimplex Talk Simplex ListenPossible causes Remedial actions Troubleshooting the Audio ModuleAxis 2120 User’s ManualThe Axis 2191 Audio Module Technical Specifications for the Axis Connection DiagramPin Camera Audio Module to Camera Serial CablePinouts for the RS-232 Port Troubleshooting Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions New IP address PINGing Your IP AddressPing Reply Interpretation and recommendation Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actionsPlays red Faulty cablingHeavily loaded Server or an ISP No image using Refresh WorkstationType lens AdjustedActiveX disabled Adapter. See alsoMethod Operating Systems Refer to Axis IP Installer Appendix B Other IP Setup MethodsAxis 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods Setting the IP Address with the Axis IP Installer Using the Axis IP InstallerInstalling the Axis IP Installer Other IP Setup Methods Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods Updating the Firmware Axis 2120 User’s Manual Obtaining Updated Firmware Upgrading the FirmwareAppendix C Updating the Firmware Serial Connector Appendix D The Unit ConnectorsAuto Iris Connector Axis 2120 User’s Manual Unit ConnectorsPhysical Connector IO ConnectorUnit Connectors Axis 2120 User’s Manual Pin FunctionDigital Input Digital OutputSchematic Diagram Infrared Sensor Appliance Mains PowerAvailable IP Addresses Appendix E High-Speed ServicesNAT Feature in Windows NAT BoxWinGate Server Software High-Speed ServicesRouters and Firewalls Customizing Procedures Appendix F Custom Web PagesEditing and Storing Your Webpages Custom Web Pages Axis 2120 User’s ManualCreating a New Home Fetch the boa.conf file, by typingAppendix G Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Axis 2120 User’s ManualAxis 2120 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Index IndexObtaining updated firmware XDSL Axis 2120 User’s Manual IndexGlossary of Terms