Axis 292 User Manual
AXIS 292
Network Video Decoder
User’s
Manual
Installation instructions are also available in German, French, Italian and Spanish in this manual.
About This Document
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This manual is intended for administrators and users of the
AXIS 292 Network Video Decoder, and is applicable for
software release 4.20. It includes instructions for installing,
using and managing the AXIS 292 on your network.
Previous experience of networking will be of use when
installing and using this product. Later versions of this
document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
See also the product’s online help, available via the
Web-based interface.
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.
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.
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary
from country to country. Check the laws in your local
region before using this product for surveillance purposes.
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 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
required to correct the interference.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the
requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1998, 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;
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, Mozilla, 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 Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered
immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through
the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can:
• download user documentation and firmware updates
• find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your
private support area
• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
AXIS 292 User’s Manual
Revision 2.0
Dated: May 2005
Part No: 24360
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2004-2005
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
<Product Name> Quick User’s Guide
AXIS 292
Table of Contents
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a TV monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing on a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatic Installation using DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessing the AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Video Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Audio out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Adding a video source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TCP/IP Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HTTPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sequence Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting up alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Notification syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Checking the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Emergency Recovery Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installieren des AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Montage des AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Anschluss eines TV-Bildschirms an AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installieren in einem Netzwerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Automatische Installation per DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installation de l’ AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Montage de l’AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connexion d’un moniteur de télévision à l’AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation dans un réseau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation automatique à l’aide de DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installazione di AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Montaggio di AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connessione di un monitor TV ad AXIS 292. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installazione su una rete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installazione automatica mediante DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Instalación del AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Montaje del AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Conexión de un monitor de TV al AXIS 292 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Instalación en una red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Instalación automática usando DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
AXIS 292 - Product Description
Product Description
The AXIS 292 Network Video Decoder is a one-port network video decoder that allows
real-time decoding of MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams received from a
video encoder over a TCP/IP network (LAN). The encoder can be an Axis Video Server or
an Axis Network Camera. The AXIS 292 also allows real-time audio decoding.
The decoder can be connected to various analog video devices, such as monitors, video
switches and standard TV-sets, ensuring full flexibility in terms of image quality and
bandwidth usage. The video and audio streams are converted into high resolution, superior
image quality analog video in both composite and Y/C (S-Video) video format, at full
frame rate (30/25 fps).
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The AXIS 292 includes all of the required networking connectivity for receiving and
decoding content over the network. It has a built-in web server that provides full
management access through the use of a standard web browser. It supports all Axis Motion
JPEG, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 based products.
Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 292, making
particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located.
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Hardware Inventory
Check the items supplied with your AXIS 292 against the following list:
Item Title/Variants
Network Video Decoder AXIS 292
This document AXIS 292 User’s Manual
Warranty Document
Power adapter PS-K
(Country-specific)
Mounting Kit Wall/rack
Europe
UK
Australia
USA/Japan
Korea
AXIS 292 Front Panel
Control
Button
Video Select
Button
Indicators - After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored
Network, Status, Power and Video LED’s indicate the following:
Power
Status
Network
Video
Green Continuous for normal operation
Green/Amber Flashes green/amber during upgrade
Green Continuous for normal operation
Green/Amber Flashes green/amber during startup
Amber Continuous when resetting to factory default
Red Continuous for hardware error
Red Flashes for an illegal serial number
Green Flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network
Amber Flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network
None No connection
Green Continuous for video connected
Amber Continuous when connecting
Red Continuous when video disconnected
AXIS 292 - Product Description
Control Button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described on
page 26.
Video Select Button - When in manual mode, pressing this button connects to the next
video source. In auto mode, the button pauses/resumes the automatic cycling of the video
sources. If the AXIS 292 is disconnected, pressing the button makes the unit connect to the
first encoder in the video source list, in both manual and auto mode.
Notes: •If the Motion JPEG settings in a connected video encoder are changed, you must disconnect and then
reconnect that video source for the settings to take effect.
•Holding the video select button pressed for 2 seconds will disconnect the unit.
AXIS 292 Rear Panel
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RCA BNC
Y/C
Network Connector - The AXIS 292 connects to the network via a standard CAT-5
network cable connected to the RJ-45 connector on the rear panel. The speed of the local
network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet) is automatically detected.
Video Connectors
• RCA - Standard phono-type connector for composite video in PAL/NTSC. Allows
direct connection of an analog TV device.
• BNC - Coaxial BNC connector for composite video in PAL/NTSC. Allows direct
connection of an analog TV device.
• Y/C - Mini-DIN connector for S-Video in PAL/NTSC. Allows direct connection of
an analog TV device.
The RCA and BNC connectors should not be used simultaneously. The Y/C connector can be used simulta-
Note:
neously with any one of the other connectors.
Audio Output - Analog stereo audio with Line levels. Allows connection to external audio
equipment.
Power Connector - Socket for connection of the PS-K power adapter.
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Installing the AXIS 292
Mounting
The AXIS 292 is supplied with a mounting kit for wall or rack mounting. The mounting
brackets can be positioned for mounting the unit on a vertical surface or in a rack (4U).
Follow the instructions below to attach the brackets:
Slide the grey frame off the front panel
❶
(no tools needed).
Insert the metal plates in the slots on
❷
each side of the unit.
Position and attach the brackets on each
❸
side, using the screws provided.
Alternative A
❸
Alternative B
❸
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Connecting a TV monitor
Check your TV monitor to see which connectors are available. Connect the TV monitor to
the appropriate Video output connector. If S-video is available, this is the recommended
connector to use.
Installing on a network
The AXIS 292 is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning
it an IP address, either manually or via an automated network service (DHCP). Depending
on your network, select one of the following procedures:
• Automatic Installation using DHCP, on page 9.
• Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility, on page 10.
• Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in Windows, on page 11.
• Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux, on page 12.
Notes: • The AXIS 292 has the default IP address 192.168.0.90
• DHCP is enabled by default.
Automatic Installation using DHCP
DHCP is enabled by default on the AXIS 292. If a DHCP server is available, follow these
instructions to install the AXIS 292.
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1. Connect a standard network cable to the AXIS 292 and connect it to the network.
2. Connect an external monitor to one of the video outputs.
3. Connect power to the AXIS 292.
4. The IP address will be displayed on the TV monitor during startup.
5. Start a browser and enter the IP address in the Address/Location field.
6. Press Enter.
7. Set the password for the root user (administrator).
8. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Accessing the AXIS 292, on page 13.
Note:
If the monitor displays the default IP address (192.168.0.90), the IP address has probably not been set by
DHCP. In this case, please proceed to one of the manual installation procedures on the following pages.
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Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility
AXIS IP Utility is a Windows software application that installs the AXIS 292 to your local network
using a static IP address.
• Download t he AXIS IP Utility software to your computer, free of charge, from the Support
pages at http://www.axis.com/techsup/software
• Double-click the setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software on your computer.
Follow these instructions to set the
IP address manually using AXIS IP
Utility:
1. Acquire an unused IP address
on the same network segment
your computer is connected to.
2. Click the button
(Set IP address using serial
number) and enter the serial
number and IP address for the
AXIS 292.
3. Click the Set IP button and then restart the AXIS 292 (within 2 minutes).
4. Click View Home Page to access the AXIS 292 web pages.
5. Set the password for the root user (administrator).
6. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Accessing the AXIS 292, on page 13.
Notes: •The serial number/MAC address (S/N) is located on the label on the underside of the AXIS 292.
•Although version 2 of AXIS IP Utility can automatically detect many Axis devices, the AXIS 292 is not
detected.
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Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in Windows
Assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as
follows:
1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 292 from your network administrator .
The AXIS 292 must be installed on the same subnet as your computer.
2. Connect a standard network cable to the AXIS 292 and connect it to the network.
3. Locate the serial number/MAC Address (S/N) on the label on the underside of the
AXIS 292.
4. From a computer on your network, open a Command Prompt, i.e. from the
Windows Start menu, select Run... and type command or cmd in the field. Click
OK.
5. Enter the commands:
Syntax:
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arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>
ping -l 408 -t <IP address>
Note: The ping command is
followed by -l (lower case L)
Example
6. Connect power to the AXIS 292.
7. When ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...’ is displayed (approximately 10-15 seconds),
type Ctrl+C to close the ARP Ping session.
8. Start a browser and enter the IP address in the Address/Location field.
9. Press Enter.
10.Set a password for the root user (administrator).
11.The installation is now complete. Proceed to Accessing the AXIS 292, on page 13.
Note:
The serial number/MAC address (S/N) is located on the label on the underside of the AXIS 292.
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Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux
Assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as
follows:
1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 292 from your network administrator.
The AXIS 292 must be installed on the same subnet as your computer.
2. Connect a standard network cable to the AXIS 292 and connect it to the network.
3. Locate the serial number/MAC A ddr ess (S /N) on the label on the underside of the
AXIS 292.
Syntax:
arp -s <IP Address> <MAC Address> temp
ping -s 408 <IP address>
Example:
arp -s 192.168.0.125 00:40:8c:18:10:00 temp
ping -s 408 192.168.0.125
4. Connect power to the AXIS 292.
5. Close the ARP Ping session once ‘Reply from 192.168.0.125: ...’ (or similar) is
displayed (approximately 10-15 seconds).
6. Start a browser and enter the IP address in the Address/Location field.
7. Press Enter.
8. Set the password for the root user (administrator).
9. The installation is now complete. Proceed to Accessing the AXIS 292, on page 13.
Notes: •In some Unix systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on the command path.
•The serial number/MAC address (S/N) is located on the label on the underside of the AXIS 292.
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Accessing the AXIS 292
The AXIS 292 can be used with most standard operating systems and supports Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Netscape 7.1 or later, and Mozilla 1.4 or later.
1. Start a browser (Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Mozilla).
2. Enter the IP address or host
name of the AXIS 292 in the
Location/Address field of
your Web browser.
3. Enter the user name and
password set by the administrator.
4. The overview page is displayed in your Web browser.
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Menu structure
The navigation menu is available on the left hand side of the overview page.
Menu title Description
Overview
General
Video Sources
Network Settings
Maintenance
Support
Access the various tools for configuring and maintaining the AXIS 292 by clicking the
items in the menu.
Shows the status for the AXIS 292, and Information on the connected video source.
Configuration of the startup mode, alarm notifications, video and audio outputs.
Shows the video source list, from which video sources can be added and managed.
Tools for configuring the TCP/IP and HTTPS network settings.
Tools for changing the password and for maintaining and upgrading the AXIS 292.
Instructions for troubleshooting and access to server log files.
AXIS 292 - Overview page
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Overview page
This page provides general status information for the AXIS 292, and also shows
information on the video source the Network Video Decoder is currently connected to. The
10 latest entries from the system log are displayed at the bottom of the page. More log
information can be found on the support page. Online help pages are available on each
web page.
General page
This page provides settings for
configuring the start up mode,
alarm notification, video and audio
output.
Connect at startup - When set to
Yes, the AXIS 292 will
automatically connect to the first
video source in the video source list
at startup. When set to No, it will
stay disconnected and wait for user
input or alarms.
Sequence mode - When set to Auto,
the AXIS 292 automatically cycles through the video sources in the list on the Video
Sources page. In Manual mode, the next source is displayed when the video select button
is pressed. See
Video select button - Enables or disables the video select button on the front panel of the
AXIS 292.
page 22 for more information.
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Alarm
The AXIS 292 can automatically switch to a video source that sends an alarm. See page 23
for more information.
Video Out
TV System - Select the TV system type to use. Most western European countries use the
PAL system, whereas the system in the United States is NTSC.
Margin adjustment - As video monitors often use too much of the available screen area,
some parts of the monitored scene might not be visible. To correct this, the AXIS 292
allows the margin to be adjusted on all 4 sides, so that the image is forced more towards
the center of the screen. A margin is added by default, and values (number of TV-lines) in
the following ranges are allowed:
• PAL - Vertical: 0 till 575, Horizontal: 0 till 719. The sum of the vertical values
cannot exceed 575. The sum of the horizontal values cannot exceed 719.
• NTSC- Vertical: 0 till 479, Horizontal: 0 till 719. The sum of the vertical values
cannot exceed 479. The sum of the horizontal values cannot exceed 719.
Audio out
Volume (0-100) - Set the level of the audio output on the AXIS 292. The default value is
50.
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AXIS 292 - Video Sources
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Video Sources
This section describes how to add and manage video sources (encoders) in the
AXIS 292 Network Video Decoder.
The Video Source List shows all of the sources currently added to the system. Various
information about each source is shown, including the source’s last known status.
Adding a video source
Click the Add source... button to open
the Add dialog.
When adding a new video source, ensure
that it is correctly connected and
powered up before attempting
configuration. The following settings
need to be made:
Name - Provide a unique name for the
new video source.
Sequence mode - Select whether or not to
include the video source in auto and/or
manual sequence mode. If Auto is
selected, also enter a Display time, to set
how long the video source will be
displayed for, before switching to the
next source in the list. Note that if neither sequence mode is selected, the video source will
only be displayed if the Connect to button in the video source list is clicked, or if an alarm
triggers display of the source. See also
page 22 for more information on sequence mode.
AXIS 292 - Video Sources
Video Encoder
Address - Enter the IP address (or host name) of the video encoder to add. If the encoder is
mapped to a port, you can enter the port number after the IP address, separated by a colon:
Example: 192.168.0.90:8080
User Name and Password - If authentication is required by the video encoder, enter the user
name and password to access it.
Notes: •Selecting a user with viewing rights only on the encoder is recommended.
•The video encoder’s home page can be opened in your browser by clicking the provided
button.
Video Source
Video Source Number - Some video encoders support multiple video channels and/or quad
streams. If this is available, select the channel to connect to. This value has no effect if the
video encoder only supports one channel.
Video Source Type - Set the AXIS 292 to Autodetect the video source format, or select the
required format from the drop-down list. Autodetect attempts to detect formats in the
following order:
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• MPEG-4 RTP multicast
• MPEG-4 RTP unicast
• MPEG-4 RTP over RTSP
• MPEG-4 RTP over RTSP over HTTP
• MPEG-4 RTP over RTSP over HTTPS
• MPEG-2 multicast
•MPEG-2 unicast
•Motion JPEG
• Motion JPEG over HTTPS
Selecting Autodetect is recommended in most cases, but there are exceptions. For example,
if Autodetect is selected and the video source supports MPEG-2 Multicast, then that format
will automatically be selected. However, if the multicast data is not correctly routed, the
video stream from the encoder will not reach the AXIS 292. In this case, the format should
instead be set to MPEG-2 unicast.
As video sources are added to the AXIS 292 they are stored in the unit’s ca che. This makes
reconnecting to a source much faster. Note that performing certain actions will empty the
unit’s cache and start a new round of autodetection.
Note: When autodetect is used to connect to a new encoder for the first time, the connection will take longer to
complete.
AXIS 292 - Video Sources
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Resolution - This setting is only valid for Motion JPEG video sources. To use a resolution
other than the source's default value, check the Custom box and enter the required
resolution. If the selected resolution is not available in the encoder, the current setting will
be used instead.
The resolutions available depend on the encoder being used. Please see the encoder’s
online help for the available resolutions.
Compression - This compression setting is only valid for Motion JPEG video sources. To use
a compression other than the source's default value, check the Custom box and enter a
custom compression value (0-100).
Interlace Mode - The interlace mode is only valid for Motion JPEG video sources, and is
used mainly when the video stream is from an encoder with a high resolution (e.g. 4CIF)
and an external analog camera is in use. Leave as Autodetect (recommended), or if moving
objects appear to shake, select Interlaced or Progressive (depending on the camera’s mode)
to obtain a better image. See the online help for more information.
PTZ preset - If the video source has Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability, it is also possible to select a
PTZ preset position view, by entering the name of the preset here. To add new preset
positions, please refer to the manual for the video source. To check that the PTZ preset
works, click the Test button after entering the preset name. The PTZ device/camera should
then move to the selected view.
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