Axis Communications 243SA user manual Product description, Front panel

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Product description

The AXIS 243SA is a one-port video server including two-way audio, fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. It is based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip, and can digitize one analog video source and make it available on the network as real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and/or MPEG-4 video streams.

The AXIS 243SA is equipped with RS-232 and RS-485 ports for connecting third party PTZ systems. The alarm input and alarm output can be used to connect various third party devices, such as, door sensors and alarm bells.

Up to 20 viewers can access the AXIS 243SA simultaneously when using Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 unicast. The number of simultaneous viewers can be increased by using multicast MPEG-4. When using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to view MPEG-4 video streams, each MPEG-4 viewer requires a separate MPEG-4 decoder license. One licence is included, and further licenses can be purchased separately from your Axis dealer. If using other clients to view the MPEG-4 video stream, no additional MPEG-4 decoder licenses are required.

Video can be viewed in five resolutions (up to 4CIF), and image compression is configurable. The AXIS 243SA contains support for video motion detection, which allows the unit to trigger activity in the video image, and advanced scheduling tools which can also be used to trigger an event. As the AXIS 243SA is designed for use in security systems, it is equipped with several security features, such as IP address filtering, several user levels with passwords and HTTPS.

The AXIS 243SA has a built-in web server, providing full access to all features through the use of a standard web browser. The built-in scripting tool allows creation of basic applications, providing basic surveillance solutions. For advanced functionality, the Video Server can be integrated via the use of the VAPIX®API (see www.axis.com/developer for further information).

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The AXIS 243SA provides 1 BNC input and 1 matching loop-through output. These models can also accommodate S-Video (Y/C) by using a Y/C to BNC cable (not included). See page 63 for more information.

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Contents Axis 243SA Video Server User’s Manual About This Document Page Contents Axis 243SA Video Server Glossary Index Front panel Product descriptionSwitches & connectors LED indicatorsAxis 243SA Product description Rear panelAxis 243SA Product description Accessinccg the video server Using Axis 243SALive View AMC Audio controls Video stream types Video and audio streamsMotion Jpeg MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods How to stream MPEG-4Axis Media Control AMC RTP/RTSP/HTTP or RTP/RTSP/HTTPS Other methods of accessing the video streamOther MPEG-4 clients Accessing the audio streamsAccessing the Setup tools Configuring the video serverImage Appearance Video & image settingsImage settings Text Overlay SettingsTest Video source settingsAdvanced MPEG-4 settings Video StreamUpload and use an overlay image Advanced Mjpeg settingsOverlay/Mask settings Overlay/Mask typeOverlay image limitations Overlay image requirementsImage Formats Image Size Axis 243SA Video & image settings Audio Channels Audio settingsEnable Audio AudioAudio Input Noise canceller attenuation Advanced Audio SettingsAudio Output Axis 243SA Audio Customizing the default Live View ConfigLayout Check Show custom link Upload Own Web FilesOwn Home User-defined LinksHtml Examples Example of a path to an external video source External VideoServer type Purpose Event configurationEvent servers Event typeClick Add triggered in the Event types How to set up a triggered eventEvent types Triggered EventClick Add scheduled on the Event types How to set up a scheduled eventPre-trigger and post-trigger buffers Scheduled eventMotion detection Camera tamperingHow to configure Motion Detection Object Size Port statusPan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devicesPreset positions PTZ configurationGuard Tour Advanced PTZ control queue Axis 243SA Pan Tilt Zoom PTZ controls PTZ control modes Using CGI links to control PTZ devicesControl panel Axis 243SA Pan Tilt Zoom Viewer System optionsSecurity IP address filteringAxis 243SA System options 802.1x Network Admission ControlAxis 243SA System options CA servers Authentication processIP Address Configuration Network Basic TCP/IP settingsDate & time Services Host name configuration Network Advanced TCP/IP settingsDNS configuration NTP ConfigurationNetwork traffic NAT traversalSmtp email QoS Quality of servicePorts & devices UPnPRTP Multicast/MPEG-4 BonjourUpgrade Server See Upgrading the firmware, on MaintenanceLogs & Reports SupportSupport Overview System OverviewAdvanced Using the Control Button Resetting to the factory default settingsD-Sub connector Unit connectorsPin Pin Function Description I/O terminal connectorCOM ports RS-232 and RS-485 Schematic diagram I/O terminal connectorTo BNC cable Checking the firmware TroubleshootingUpgrading the firmware Emergency recovery procedure Alarms, etc, to a destination outside the local network Axis video server cannot be accessed from a web browserLit Only I frames Video Image ProblemsNo images displayed in the Web interface Snapshot imagesPoor audio quality Audio volume too low/highAudio Advanced Settings AudioModels Technical specificationsVideo access from Web ConnectorsVideo management Optimizing your system General performance considerationsFrame rates MPEG-4 Frame rates Motion JpegBandwidth Axis 243SA Technical specifications Glossary Active Speaker a speaker with a built-in power amplifierDe-interlacing See Interlacing Compression See Image CompressionHalf-duplex See Full-duplex Fixed iris See AutoirisMegapixel See Pixel VOP- See VOPAxis 243SA Glossary Axis 243SA Glossary SSL/TSL An I-VOP is a complete image frame Http API requests Http port number 52 Http server IndexUDP Viewer settings To BNC cable Axis 243SA Index