
AXIS P7701 Video Decoder
Full-featured video decoder with H.264 support.
DATASHEET
> Decodes H.264, 
MPEG-4 and  
Motion JPEG
> Digital or analog 
video output 
> Sequence mode and 
auto-connect on 
alarm
AXIS P7701 Video Decoder provides a simple monitoring solution by enabling digital or analog monitors to connect to and display live video from Axis network cameras and video encoders. AXIS P7701 
is ideal for use with a public view monitor, and in large and small surveillance systems.
AXIS P7701 can decode full frame rate video streams in 
H.264 and MPEG-4 in all resolutions up to D1 (720x480 
pixels in NTSC, 720x576 in PAL). Motion JPEG can be 
decoded in all resolutions up to 720p (1280x720). 
AXIS P7701 can scale video to a maximum resolution of 
1280x720 pixels on LCD screens, while on analog 
monitors, the maximum resolution is D1. AXIS P7701 
can also output high-quality audio as it can decode 
audio in AAC, G.726 or G.711 formats. Through an  
RS-422/RS-485 serial port, AXIS P7701 allows serial 
commands to be sent to legacy equipment used in a 
surveillance system. 
An unlimited number of video sources can be shown in 
sequence. With auto-connect on alarm, AXIS P7701 
can automatically display alarm-triggered video. The 
decoder can also be powered through Power over  
Ethernet, which simplies installation.
In situations where only live video display is required – 
such as with a public view monitor at a store entrance, 
AXIS P7701 oers a more cost-eective solution than 
connecting a monitor to the network via a PC. 
AXIS P7701 can also complement a video management 
system by helping to ooad the main server from 
decoding digital streams simply for display purposes. 
> High-quality audio
> Power over Ethernet
Simple monitoring solution for  
Axis net work products .

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Technical specications – AXIS P7701 Video Decoder
Video decoder
Video 
compression
Resolutions H.264 and MPEG-4 Part 2: All resolutions up to D1 
Frame rate  30/25 (NTSC/PAL) fps in up to D1 resolution for all compression 
Video streaming One stream 
Video output NTSC 720x480, PAL 720x576 
Serial commands Forwarding of serial commands
Audio
Audio streaming One way 
Audio 
compression
Audio input/ 
output
Network
Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS* encryption, 
Supported 
protocols
H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC, Baseline profile) 
MPEG-4 Part 2 
Motion JPEG
(720x480 NTSC, 720x576 PAL) 
Motion JPEG: All resolutions up to 720p (1280x720)
standards. Up to 15 fps in 720p resolution in Motion JPEG
VGA (60/75 Hz) 640x480 
S-VGA (60/75 Hz) 800x600 
HDTV 720p 1280x720
AAC-LC 8 kHz 32 kbit/s, 16 kHz 64 kbit/s 
(AAC audio included in a later firmware release) 
G.711 PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit/s  
G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz 32 or 24 kbit/s
Line output
IEEE 802.1X* network access control, digest authentication,  
user access log
IPv4/v6, HTTP, HTTPS*, FTP, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnP,  
SNMPv1/v2c/v3(MIB-II), DNS, DynDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP,  
TCP, UDP, IGM P, R TC P, I CM P, D HCP, A RP, S SL /T LS *
System integration
Application 
Programming 
Open API for software integration, including VAPIX® from 
Axis Communications available at www.axis.com
Interface 
Alarm triggers VAPIX alarm API 
Alarm events Notification via email
General
Casing Metal casing. Standalone or wall mount 
Processor and 
TI DM6443, 128 MB RAM, 128 MB Flash
memory 
Power 8-20 V DC, max. 8.3 W 
Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Class 3
Connectors RCA composite video output 
DVI-I (digital and analog) output 
RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PoE 
DC terminal block: power in 8-20 V DC, max. 8.3 W,  
I/O terminal block : 1 digital input for video selector and power 
out only 
RS-485/ RS-422 terminal block 
3.5 mm audio line output, mono
Operating 
conditions
0-50 °C (32-122 °F) 
Humidity 20-80% RH (non-condensing)
Approvals EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, 
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003, VCCI Class B,  
AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN 60950-1, KCC
Weight 318 g (0.70 lb.)  
Included 
accessories
Power supply, mounting and connector kits, Installation Guide, 
CD with installation and management tools, sof tware and User’s 
Manual
493 41/EN/R1/1210
* This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the 
OpenSSL Toolkit. (www.openssl.org)
Dimensions
More information is available at www.axis.com
Optional accessories
AXIS T91A02 DIN Rail Clip 77mm
Back view
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Power
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Network/PoE
33 mm (1.3”)
DVI OUT
DVI out
Compatible products
One side view
RS-485/422
/O
AUDIOOUT
P
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VID
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NET
TAT
99 mm (3.9”)
Top v iew
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Audio out
RS-485/RS-422 serial ports
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TX
RX/TX
Input/output ports
VIDEOOUT
Video output
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