Axis Communications 230 MPEG-2 user manual Axis 230 User’s Manual

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About This Document

This manual is intended for administrators and operators of the AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 3.10. Later versions of the document will be posted to the Axis Web site, as required.

Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this product.

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.

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 230 for surveillance.

The AXIS 230 uses MPEG-2 compression, which is technology licensed by the MPEG Consortium. The AXIS 230 includes 3 viewer licenses. The installation of more than 3 instances of the viewer requires you to purchase further licenses. Please contact your Axis reseller.

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.

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 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.

Europe - The AXIS 230 fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998. This applies when using the internal microphone or an external line input, but not when using an external microphone.

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

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

AXIS 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera User’s

Manual.

Revision 1.0

Part Number: 20443

Dated: November 2003

Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003

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Contents Axis 230 MPEG-2 Network Camera User’s Manual Axis 230 User’s Manual Table Of Contents Index Glossary of Terms Axis Safety Notice Battery Replacement Safety Notice Battery ReplacementBattery should not be replaced unless required Introduction Axis Features and BenefitsIntroduction Axis Introduction Applications Axis 230 Rear Panel Product DescriptionAxis 230 Front Axis Product DescriptionTitle/Variant Quantity Hardware InventoryProduct Description Axis Manual Installation with ARP and Ping Installing the AxisInstallation using Axis IP Utility Axis Installing the AxisClient System Requirements Axis Media Control Viewing Client Accessing the Axis 230 from Internet Explorer Configuring audio equipmentAxis Operating the Axis Accessing and logging on to the AxisOperating the Axis Live View Access from a browserSetup tools Focus bar Autofocus buttonFocus bar Setup ToolsPositional Control of the Video Source Auto buttonVideo Settings ResolutionAdvanced Settings Audio Settings Live View LayoutConfiguring Event Types Events and Event TypesRespond to Trigger Setting up a new event typeGeneral When Triggered Trigger TypeOperating the Axis Upload Servers Adding an Upload ServerNotification Servers Devices Port Status & DevicesPort Status Operating the Axis Preset position setup Zoom only Preset position setup Pan, Tilt & ZoomAxis System Options Accessing The System OptionsSystem Options Users Administration DescriptionSystem Options Overview System Options AxisEditing 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 Network TrafficSmtp email Network Settings RTP Multicast SettingsCOM Ports RS-232/RS-485 Ports & DevicesIO Ports Maintenance Support Logs & ReportsFactory Default Settings Support Appendix a TroubleshootingChecking the Firmware Server ReportSymptoms Possible causes Remedial actions Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial ActionsTroubleshooting Axis Mic or audio input device Pinging Your IP Address Ping Reply Interpretation and recommendationAppendix B Updating the Firmware Update via FTPEmergency Recovery Procedure Axis Updating the FirmwareUpdating the Firmware Axis Modifying the File System Configuration via FTPAppendix C Customizing The Axis Axis Customizing The AxisEditing and Storing Your Web Customizing ProceduresCustom Web Pages Using your own file as a New Home These lines should be added to the file as shown belowOr, if PTZ is enabled Terminal Block D-Sub ConnectorAppendix D Unit Connections Terminal Block PinoutSchematic Diagram Terminal Connector Block Unit Connections AxisBrowser Administration Tools Connecting Pan/Tilt DevicesInstallation Procedure Digital Inputs Controlling and MonitoringTransistor Output Querying the Status of Digital InputsExample Monitor data on inputs 1 Appendix E Audio Settings Audio Settings AxisAppendix F Technical Specifications Axis Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Axis Video Quality vs. Bit Rate Appendix G BandwidthVideo Quality Level Axis BandwidthUnicast Multicast Other ConsiderationsBandwidth Axis Index IndexIndex Axis HttpSmtp Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms Axis
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