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42AXIS 207/207W - Troubleshooting

Problems with the MPEG-4 format

 

 

 

No MPEG-4 displayed in the

Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC control panel applet (net-

client

work tab).

 

 

 

Check that the relevant MPEG-4 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control

 

panel applet (network tab).

 

 

 

In the AMC control applet, select the MPEG-4 tab and click the button Set to default

 

MPEG-4 decoder.

 

 

No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in

Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the

the client

camera are valid for your network.

 

 

 

Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing.

 

 

Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by

Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and

local clients

the server need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.

 

 

Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images

Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color.

 

 

 

If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to

 

enable Advanced Video Rendering from the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control panel applet.

 

 

 

Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can usu-

 

ally be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site.

 

 

Color saturation is different in

Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation for

MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG

more information.

 

 

Lower frame rate than expected

Reduce number of applications running on the client computer.

 

 

 

Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also

 

the online help.

 

 

 

Check in the AMC control panel applet (MPEG-4 tab) that video processing is not set to

 

Decode only I frames.

 

 

 

Lower the image resolution.

 

 

Lost or poor images in pre-trigger

Make sure that Cyclic refresh under Setup > Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4

buffer (MPEG-4 video stream)

is disabled.

 

 

Image degeneration

Decrease the GOV length, see the online help for more information.

 

 

The Power indicator is not constantly lit

 

 

Faulty power adapter

Check that you are using an AXIS PS-L power adapter for the AXIS 207, or an AXIS PS-H

 

adapter for the AXIS 207W.

 

 

The Status and Network indicator LEDs

are flashing red rapidly

 

 

Hardware failure

Contact your Axis dealer.

 

 

The Status indicator LED is flashing red

and the camera is inaccessible

 

 

A firmware upgrade has been inter-

See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above.

rupted or the firmware has otherwise

 

been damaged

 

 

 

No images displayed on web page

 

 

 

Problem with AMC.

To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to

(Internet Explorer only)

allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is

 

installed on your workstation.

 

 

Installation of additional ActiveX

Configure your camera to use a Java applet for updating the video images under

component restricted or prohibited

Live View Config > Layout > Default Viewer for Internet Explorer. See the online help for

 

more information.

 

 

Video/Image problems, general

 

 

 

Image too dark or too light

Check the video image settings. See the online help on Video and Image Settings.

 

 

Missing images in uploads

This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try low-

 

ering the frame rate or the upload period.

 

 

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Contents Axis 207/207W Network Camera User’s Manual About this Document Trademark Acknowledgments Contents Axis 207/207W Product Features Key featuresOverview LED indicators Axis 207WAccessing the Camera Access from a browserSetting the Password Accessing the camera from the Internet3GPP Compatibility Focusing Live ViewTo focus AMC audio controls How to stream MPEG-4 Video StreamsAxis Media Control AMC MPEG-4 clientsMotion Jpeg QuickTime & Real PlayerAlternative methods of accessing the video stream Configuration Accessing the Setup toolsAxis Media Control Video and Image settings Overlay SettingsImage Appearance Test Advanced Camera SettingsVideo Stream Low Light BehaviorBit Rate Control Audio SettingsAdvanced MPEG-4 Settings GOV Settings GeneralLive View Config LayoutCustomizing the default Upload Own Web FilesOwn Home Action Buttons Default Video FormatDefault Viewer Output ButtonsAMC Settings Html ExamplesTriggered by Input Port Event ConfigurationWhen Triggered Motion DetectionAxis 207/207W Event Configuration Motion Detection Object Size History SensitivityAxis 207/207W Event Configuration Examples Port StatusDate & Time System OptionsSecurity OperatorNetwork Basic TCP/IP Settings Network Advanced TCP/IP SettingsLink-Local Address NTP ConfigurationHost Name Configuration NAT traversal port mappingWAN internet Wireless Settings Wireless Axis 207W onlyStatus of Wireless Networks Network TrafficWPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key WEP Wired Equivalent ProtectionSmtp email UPnP LED SettingsMaintenance Ports & DevicesSupport Resetting to the Factory Default Settings Using the Control ButtonAdvanced I/O Terminal Connector Pinout and InterfaceTerminal Connectors Axis Checking the Firmware TroubleshootingBasic Configuration Upgrading the FirmwareEmergency Recovery Procedure Axis SupportWireless network from a browser Camera is accessible locally, but not externallyBrowser Decode only I frames Power indicator is not constantly litCamera is inaccessible Are flashing red rapidlyIs enabled under System Options Date & Time Problems uploading filesAudio volume too low/high Poor quality snapshot imagesTechnical Specifications Supported Web BrowsersEMC Specification MPEG-4 licensing Glossary of Terms Axis 207/207W Glossary of TermsAllowed to enter Half-duplex See Full-duplexVOP See VOP Megapixel See PixelAxis 207/207W Glossary of Terms SSL/TSL Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security URL Uniform Resource Locator An address on the network Index NumericsWPA-PSK