Axis Communications 2420 W-Lens User Manual
AXIS 2420
AXIS 2420 W/Lens
Network Camera
User’s Manual
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AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the
AXIS 2420 and the AXIS 2420 W/Lens Network Camera,
and is applicable for software release 2.31. Both products
are referred to throughout as the AXIS 2420.
This manual contains information for configuring,
managing and using the product, as well as a general
overview of the prod uct funct ionali ty. Det ailed ins tructi ons
for using the product are also available in the on-line Help.
Readers are recommended to use this document as a
supplement to the Wizards and other on-line information
available via the Web-based interface. Later versions of this
manual will be posted to the Axis Website, as required.
Safety Notices
Please observe these saf e t y mar kings when using this product.
Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Potential 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 AXI S 2420 for surv eillance.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (E MC )
USA -
radio frequency energy, a nd if not instal led and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
rules, which are designed to provide re asonable pro t ection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause inter fer ence in which c ase the u ser at
his/her own expense will be required to t a ke whatever
measures may be required to correct the interference.
Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class A limits.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
Liability
Every care has been taken in the prepar a t ion of this ma n ual. If
you detect a n y inaccuraci es or omissions , please inform your
local Axis office. 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
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responsible for incidental or consequential damages in
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Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact
your local dealer. If your questions cannot be answered
immediately, your dealer will forward y our queries through the
appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can obtain on-line manuals,
technical support, software updates, application software and
general corporate information from www.axis.com.
AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Revision 2.0
Part No: 18990
Dated: February 2002
Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
1996 - 2002
Europe - This digit a l equipment fulfills the
requiremen ts for radiated emission according to li m it B of
EN55022/1994, and the requirements for immunity
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AXIS 2420 User’s Manual Table of Contents
Table of Contents
An Introduction to the AXIS 2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting the AXIS 2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Checking The Hardware Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing via a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Focusing Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration Using the Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Administration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Motion Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
COM-Ports, Modems and Pan-Tilt-Zoom Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Choosing Your Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The AXIS 2191 Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installing the Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring the Audio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the Audio Module with Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Appendix A - Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix B - Other IP Setup Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix C - Lenses and Advanced Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Appendix D - Customizing Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix E - Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix F - The Unit Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix G - High-Speed Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Appendix H - Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Deutsch AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Deutsch
Physische Beschreibung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bedienfeld vorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Bedienfeld hinten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Montage der AXIS 2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Überprüfen des Lieferumfangs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installieren in einem Netzwerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Anschließen an ein Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Scharfeinstellung der Kamera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Werkseitige Standardeinstellungen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Français
Description du Materiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Panneau avant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Panneau arrière . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Fixation de la caméra AXIS 2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Vérification de la liste du matériel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Installation sur un réseau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Installation par l’intermédiaire d’un modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Mise au point de votre caméra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Restauration des paramètres d’usine par défaut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Español
Descripción física . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Panel frontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Panel posterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Montar la AXIS 2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Comprobar el inventario de hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instalación de la cámara a una red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Instalación de la cámara a un módem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Enfocando la cámara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Incluir los parámetros por defecto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
AXIS 2420 User’s Manual An Introduction to the AXIS 2420
An Introduction to the AXIS 2420
Camera Models
The AXIS 2420 Network Camera is available in 4 different variants:
• The AXIS 2420 (PAL) - supplied without a lens.
• The AXIS 2420 W/Lens (PAL) - supplied with a DC-Iris varifocal lens.
• The AXIS 2420 (NTSC) - supplied without a lens.
• The AXIS 2420 W/Lens (NTSC) - supplied with a DC-Iris varifocal lens.
This information provided in this manual is applicable to all variants, unless otherwise
stated. All product variants are referred to throughout the manual as the AXIS 2420.
Product Overview
The AXIS 2420 is a digital network camera running TCP/IP. It includes all of the required
networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet or the
Internet. With its own built-in Web server, the AXIS 2420 provides high-quality imaging,
and full Web-based control of the product management and configuration functions via a
browser over your network.
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The AXIS 2420 Network Camera (lens only supplied with AXIS 2420 W/Lens).
Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet networks, the AXIS 2420 is a standalone
digital network camera that will also connect to a local Internet Service Provider using an
external modem.
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An Introduction to the AXIS 24 20 AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
To simplify the installation process, the Web-based interface provides an Installation
Wizard and an Application Wizard, which help you towards a seamless and automated
integration into your networking and application environments.
Including a video output via a standard BNC connector, the AXIS 2420 also connects
directly to any analog CCTV system to provide instant Plug-and-Watch integration into
two parallel imaging networks - traditional analog, and modern digital.
Suitable for use in outdoor enclosures, the AXIS 2420 includes in-picture motion
detection, making it the ideal professional surveillance tool.
Features and Benefits
Ease of Use - The AXIS 2420 is completely in dep end ent o f an y o th er server and requi re s no
special hardware or viewing software. All you need to view live pictures over your network
is Netscape Navigator 4.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x/5.x (used with the Axis
ActiveX component or Java Applet). Whatever your choice of browser, the AXIS 2420
supports complete Plug-and-Wat ch functional ity; so, al l you need to do is assign a valid IP
address.
Simple Administration - Using a standard browser, the AXIS 2420 is configured and managed
directly from its own Web pages.
Cost-effective - The AXIS 2420 provides a reliable and low-cost resource for high-quality
imaging over the network without the hidden accessories normally required by other
digital cameras; such as, expensive software, management workstations, dedicated
applications, video cabling or PC frame-grabber cards. Use the AXIS 2420 as a night
watchman and exploit the downtime on corporate networks. With the AXIS 2420 there’s
no need to install coaxial cabling - just use your existing Ethernet networks for remote
surveillance ima gin g - as well as fo r dat a com mu ni cation.
Built-in Support for the AXIS 2191 Audio Module - The AXIS 2420 can be used directly with
this add-on component, which enables live audio on your camera. The AXIS 2191 is
supplied separately.
Open Standards Environment - Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and other
Internet-related protocols, the AXIS 2420 can be used in mixed operating system
environments; such as Windows, UNIX, Macintos h and OS/2. It integrates easily into othe r
WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.
AXIS 2420 User’s Manual An Introduction to the AXIS 2420
Outdoor Use - The AXIS 2420 is a professional product including full DC-iris control and is
shipped either without a lens (AXIS 2420) or with a DC-Iris varifocal lens (AXIS 2420
W/Lens). Both variants can alternatively be fitted with any standard C-CS type lens.
Installed into an appropriate outdoor housing, the camera makes an ideal r emote
monitoring tool for outdoor use. Follow the accessories links for info rm ati on on
appropriate outdoor casings for the AXIS 2420 on our Website at www.axis.com.
Motion Detection - Sophisticated motion detection with in-picture alarm programming, and
multi-window triggering for professional remote monitoring over TCP/IP networks, or via
a modem.
Standard Image Format - In professional surveillance applications it’s often critical for every
recorded image to be of a high quality. That’s why, in contrast to many inferior solutions
that simply store image changes from one frame to another, the AXIS 2420 delivers up to
25/30 (PAL/NTSC) full, high-quality frames per second. Your pictures can be viewed using
any standard browser and the data integrity of your recorded images is always assured.
Image Updating - The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100-LX processor combined with the
revolutionary AXIS ARTPEC-1 Real Time Picture Encoder provides an amazing
power-synergy to deliver up to 25/30 frames/second over 10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.
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High Compression - The AXIS ARTPEC chip affords both an efficient and variable ratio of
JPEG image compression that can be defined by the user.
Analog or Digital - The AXIS 2420 includes a standard BNC video output which means that
apart from a connection over a modem or network, you can simultaneously connect the
AXIS 2420 to any analog CCTV system. That gives you simultaneous video imaging over
diverse surveillance systems.
External Device Connection - Supporting RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, the
AXIS 2420 includes the physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices;
such as, Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, doorbells, switches and alarm relays. Develop your own
PHP-based programing scripts for creating a variety of security applications triggered on
time or alarm-based events. You can even drive annunciators and other audible alarm
devices using the relay output.
Wide Range of Applications - The AXIS 2420 offers live video over internet networks and the
Internet, and is ideal for use with many of today’s high-speed internet services. Allowing
remote access directly from your Web brows er, you can view live images, manage, and
control the AXIS 2420 at any time and from anywhere. The AXIS 2420´s sophisticated
features make it the ideal tool for intruder detection, industrial process control, public
surveillance, visual security, and image archiving applications.
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An Introduction to the AXIS 24 20 AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Modem Support - The Poi nt to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS
2420 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. You can
initially set up the AXIS 2420 over the network, or use a computer connected directly to
the AXIS 2420 via the supplied Null Modem cable. The AXIS 2420 is accessed using a
standard Dial-up (PPP) connection.
ISP Support - Arrange for the image files to be uploaded to an Internet Service Provider
(ISP) and provide the global Internet community with browser access to your live images.
Select any of the supported ISPs from the embedded Web-based Wizards, or choose your
own preferred ISP as an imaging repository for your images.
Security - The AXIS 2420 includes a self-contained Web server, which means that your
digital images can be protected just like any other Internet host. Data protection is
normally implemented by your Network Administrator using the unit security settings in
combination with an organization’s Internet firewall. The Administrator can subsequently
restrict image acces s to sp ecifi c i nd ivid uals o r gr o ups, or alt er nativel y al lo w glob al ac cess.
Linux Operating System - The AXIS 2420 includes modified versions of the Boa Web server,
and Linux operating system - both of which are freely distributed under the GNU General
Public License, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This software provides a
stable and reliable platform for open-source development of the product. In accordance
with the GNU General Public License, Axis has published the kernel for this product at
http://developer.axis.com/.
AXIS 2420 User’s Manual Physical Descripti o n
Physical Description
Please read the followi ng information to familiarize your self with your AX IS 2420, making
particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This section provides a
useful reference when installing the product.
Front Panel
Status Indicator
Used in conjunction with the Focus Assistant, this multi-colored indicator can be used as a local
focusing aid (see Focusing Your Camera, on page 17). Under normal conditions, however, this
indicator defines the operational status of the camera, as described below:
• Green - the indicator flashes briefly and momentarily displays orange during the start-up
and self-test routines. The indicator then displays green to indicate a healthy unit status.
• Red - the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2420 has occurred. Refer
to Appendix A - Troubleshooting.
Note: The Status Indicator can also be made to flash whenever images are displayed in a
browser. See the on-line help for more information.
CCD
Used for capturing
images, the chargecoupled device is
very sensitive to dirt
and dust.
CS Mount Ring
Accommodates any
CS-type lens, or
C-lens (when used
with an appropriate
CS-C adaptor).
Control Button
Located to the left of the lens assembly; this button is recessed within the product
casing. Using a pointed object, press this button to restore the factory default settings as described in The Factory Default Settings, on page 30; and to enable the
Focus Assistant, as described in Using The Focus Assistant, on page 55.
Lock Ring
Fasten the lock ring to
the chassis. Adjust the
CS mount ring only if
you wish to adjust the
back focus. See Adjust-
ing the Back Focus, on
page 59 for further
details.
Serial Number
Located on the
underside of the AXIS
2420, the serial number is identical to the
Ethernet address of
the unit.
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Important!
If you are using the AXIS 2420 in an outdoor application, it must be housed in a weatherproof enclosure
and must be fitted with a DC-Iris lens to automatically regulate the amount of light entering the camera. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light will damage the CCD. Consequently, Axis recommends observing extreme caution when installing the camera in strong sunlight. Failure to do so may
invalidate the product warranty. The AXIS 2420 W/Lens is supplied with a DC-Iris lens as standard.
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Physical Description AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Rear Panel
RS-232 Serial Connector
A single 9-pin D-sub connector provides the RS-232 serial
interface for connecting a
modem or the AXIS 2191
Audio Module. For pinout
information, refer to Appen-
dix F - The Unit Connectors.
Power Supp ly Connector
PS-D connector for connection of the AXIS 2420 power
supply.
Power Indicator
Normally lit when
power is applied. If
not lit, or if flashing,
there is a problem with
the camera or with the
external power supply.
I/O-A Connector
Provides the physical interface to a single
digital photo-coupled input that is used
for connecting a variety of external alarm
devices to the AXIS 2420, including temperature sensors and switches. In combination with the configurable alarm
facilities, you can quickly develop a variety
of security applications that are triggered
on time- or alarm based- events. The connector can also be utilized as an alternative connection point for DC power to or
from the unit. For pinout information, see
Appendix F - The Unit Connectors.
Network Connector
The AXIS 2420 is designed for
10 Mbps Ethernet and 100
Mbps Fast Ethernet networks
and connects to the network
via a twisted pair category 5
cable (10baseT and
100baseTX), terminated using
a standard RJ-45 connector.
Supporting NWAY, the AXIS
2420 detects the speed of the
local network segment and
varies the speed of data communication accordingly (between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps).
Video Out Connector
Via a standard BNC connector, this output allows the
AXIS 2420 to be connected
directly to traditional CCTV
systems. It can also be used
for adjusting the camera
focus in locations where you
are unable to view images on
a computer screen.
DC-Iris Connector
Including full DC-Iris support, any
standard DC-Iris lens for outdoor
applications can be fitted.
The connector provides the power
and control signalling necessary for
a DC-Iris lens.
Network Indicator
After completion of the startup
and self-test routines, this
multi-colored indicator flashes
as follows:
• yellow - activity on a
10Mbps network
• green - activity on a
100Mbps network
• red - no connection with
the network
I/O-B Connector
Provides the physical interface for:
• 1 relay switch output - used
for the control of external
surveillance devices and services; e.g. lighting annunciators, audible alarms, etc.
• RS-485/422 port for the connection of pan tilt devices,
etc.
Note: The power supply for your AXIS 2420 is country-specific. Please refer to the Hardware Inventory
on page 11 and check that the type of power supply you are using is correct.
AXIS 2420 User’s Manual Checking The Hardwa re In ventory
Mounting the AXIS 2420
The AXIS 2420 is supplied without a mounting assembly. Screw holes for attaching the
camera to an assembly are provided on both the top and bottom surfaces of the unit, for
easy installation on a wall or from a ceiling.
The screw hole has an internal dimension of 1/4" UNC.
Screw holes on top and base.
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The AXIS 2420 is also suitable for outdoor use, but it must be mounted in a weatherproof
enclosure and must be equipped with a DC-Iris lens. If these conditions are not met when
using the camera outdoors, the product warranty will be void.
Checking The Hardware Inventory
Check the items supplied with your AXIS 2420 against the list below and contact your
dealer if you find anything is missing or damaged.
Item Title/Variants Part Number Item Title/Variants Part Number
Network Camera AXIS 2420 (PAL) 0127-001-01 Power Supply
AXIS 2420 (NTSC) 0127-011-01 UK 14234
Network Camera with Lens AXIS 2420 W/Lens (PAL) 0127-101-01 Australia 14255
AXIS 2420 W/Lens (NTSC) 0127-111-01 USA 14253
Null Modem Cable - 16954 Japan 14254
DC-Iris Connector 4-pin male 18043 Extension
This Document AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
v2.0
Disk media AXIS Network Camera CD v2.0 (or later) Warranty
18990 Terminal
(PS-D)
Cable for PS
Connectors
Document
Europe 14233
3.3 meter 15187
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Installing on a Network AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Installing on a Network
• Macintosh users - Please refer to Notes for Macint osh Users, on page 53.
• Easy installation - Use The AXIS IP Installer. See Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 52.
• Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 2420 on an Ethernet network.
❶ Fit or replace a lens (if required). The lens is fitted by
turning it in a clockwise direction.
❷ Note th e Serial number on the underside of the
unit. You need to know this to set the IP address.
Serial number same as
Ethernet address; e.g.
00408c100086 =
00-40-8c-10-00-86
Using an appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a unique IP
❸
address from a computer on your network, as follows:
Windows only - Start a DOS window and type in the commands
shown below:
Syntax:
arp -s <Camera IP address> <Ethernet address> <my PC IP address>
ping -t <Camera IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00-40-8c-10-00-86 172.21.1.193
ping -t 172.21.1.200
UNIX only - Type these commands in the command
window:
Syntax:
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> temp
ping <IP address>
Example:
arp -s 172.21.1.200 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
ping 172.21.1.200
Note: In some Unix systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on the
command path.
You will now see ‘
Request timed out...’ messages repeatedly returned in the window.
❹ Connect an Ethernet cable to your AXIS
2420 and attach it to the network.
Network Connector
RJ-45 Connector
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❺ Attach the external Power Supply to
the unit and connect it to your local
mains supply.
❻ Approximately 10-15 seconds after connecting the power
supply, the message ‘Reply from 172.21.1.200...’
- or similar, is returned in the DOS/command window. Ensure
that the Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently.
Power Supply
Connector
❼ Exit ping. The installation is complete, and you are now ready to
access the AXIS 2420 from your browser, as described in the next
section.
Power Indicator
Network Indicator
Verifying and Completing the Installation From Your Browser
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❶ Start your browser and enter the IP address of
your AXIS 2420 in the location/address field.
❷ Click the Installation Wizard. The wizard guides you through
the remaining installation procedures.
Important!
• Upon delivery, the AXIS 2420 is configured for open access (anonymous users). The unit is supplied
with one pre-configured Administrator username and password, set to root and pass, respectively.
The Administrator password must be changed immediately to prevent unauthorized access to the
Admin Tools and/or product images, as defined in the Security Settings.
• To enable the updating of images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX
controls and perform a once-only installation of Axis' ActiveX component onto your workstation. If
your working environment restricts or prohibits the downloading of additional software components,
you can alternatively, from the Image Settings, configure your AXIS 2420 to use a Java applet for
updating the images. Refer to the on-line Help for more information.
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Installing via a Modem AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Installing via a Modem
The information in this sectio n describes how to conne ct the AXIS 2420 to a serial modem
for transmitting images over a dial-up connection.
Important!
• Although instructions for configuring the AXIS 2420 using a null modem cable are provided below, it is
recommended that (if possible) the unit is initially installed and configured over a network.
• The information and screen examples featured within this section are specific to Windows NT. Although
similar to the Dial-Up implementations in other versions of Windows, small deviations in the dialog
instructions for other operating systems should be expected. Refer to your system information for further
information on creating a Dial-Up modem connection if you are using any other operating system.
• Windows Dial-Up Networking and TCP/IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the
modem cable connection. Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help.
Connecting Your Computer Using the Null Modem Cable
❶ Connect the supplied Null modem cable
between the COM1 Serial Connector on the
AXIS 2420 and the COM port of your computer.
❷ Connect the power supply to the AXIS 2420
and check that the Power Indicator is lit.
❸ From the Start menu,
open the Control Panel
and double-click the
Modems icon.
❹ If a Standard Modem is already set up
and displayed in the Modem Properties
dialog you can proceed directly to step 8.
❺ C heck the box: Don’t detect my modem,
I will select it from a list. Click Next>.
❻ Select the Stan dard 28800
modem from the displayed
list of modems. Click Next>.
❽ A Standard 28800 modem connection is
now available for the AXIS 2420. Click Finish
to close the Install New Modem wizard.
❿ Click Close.
❼ Select the serial port to
which your AXIS 2420 is
now connected via the Null
Modem cable. Click Next>.
❾ Click the Properties button to finally check that the dis-
played Communications Port is set correctly; that is, set to
the same port you connected the AXIS 2420 to. Click OK.
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Creating a Dial-Up Networking Connection
Follow the steps below to create a dedicated Dial-Up networking connection to your product:
❶ Double-click My Computer and then
double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
❷ Double-click the Make New
Connection icon.
❸ Provide the connection with
a name (AxisCamera is the
name used in these examples).
❹ From the drop- down list,
select the Standard Modem
previously created for the
AXIS 2420. Click Configure...
❺ To significantly improve
the performance of your
AXIS 2420 when using the
Null-Modem cable, set the
Maximum Speed to
115200.
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❻ Click OK to return to the
Make New Connection dialog. Click Next>.
❽ You have now created a dedicated
Dial Up Networking connection for
your AXIS 2420. Click Finish.
❼ The telephone numbers requested in this
dialog are not required for use in the logical
connection to your AXIS 2420. To bypass
the wizard error correction, simply enter
any dummy number into the Area code,
Telephone number and Country code fields.
Click Next>.
The Dial-Up Network connection
is displayed. You are now ready
to refine the Dial-Up networking
properties, as described in the
next section.
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Refining the Dial-Up Networking Properties
Having created the Dial-Up connection for your AXIS 2420, follow the steps below to
refine the connection prope rties:
❶ From the Dial-Up Networking dialog, right-click the
dedicated Dial-Up connection previously created for your
AXIS 2420 (AxisCamera in this example). Select Properties.
❷ Click the Server Types tab. From the
drop-down list, select PPP as the Type
of Dial-Up Server.
❸ In the Advanced options field, check
Enable software compression. All other
checkboxes should remain unchecked.
❹ In the Allowed network protocols
field, check the TCP/IP checkbox.
NetBEUI and IPX/SPX checkboxes
should remain unchecked.
❼ Click the Scripting tab and ensure that the Start
terminal screen minimized checkbox is checked.
Click OK to exit Dial-Up Networking Properties.
❺ Click TCP/IP settings and then check
the Server assigned IP address, and
Server assigned name server addresses
radio buttons.
❻ Check the Use IP header compression
and Use default gateway on a remote
network checkboxes. Click OK.
Initiating the Dial-Up Connection
Important!
Please ensure that the Null Modem Cable is correctly installed and that the relative connection properties are correctly configured before initiating a Dial-Up connection. Step-by-step instructions on how to
do this are provided on the preceding pages of this section.
❶ Double-click My Computer
and then the Dial-Up Networking icon.
❷ Double-click t he
Dial-Up connection
icon previously created for your AXIS
2420 (AxisCamera in
this and previous
examples).
❸ Enter a User name and
Password, using the default
root and pass respectively.
❹ Click Connect to initiate
the Dial-Up connection.
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Verifying the Modem Connection and Completing the Installation
Having initiated your Dial-Up connection, as described above, you can quickly test the
connection by accessing the AXIS 2420 from a standard browser, such as Netscape or
Internet Explorer, as follows:
abc.xyz
❶ Since the AXIS 2420 emulates a DNS server, you
can type in any URL containing a period in the
address field of your browser to display the AXIS
2420 Home Page, as shown here.
❷ Click the Installation Wizard to configure the
AXIS 2420 for use with your chosen modem.
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Focusing Your Camera
If you have installed your camera in a location where you are unable to see the video
images directly in a bro wser, follow th e instru ctions be low t o achieve a good basi c level of
focus for your AXIS 2420:
❶ Power on the AXIS 2420 and then wait at least 10 seconds.
❷ Turn the focus ring to its extreme Far-focus (F, •) position.
❸ To enable the Focus Assis-
tant: using a suitably pointed
object, press and hold the
Control Button until the Status Indicator flashes Yellow.
Status Indicator
❹ Tu rn the focus ring to
its extreme Near-focus
(N) position.
Control Button
❼ To exit the Focus Assistant: press and hold the Control button until
the Status Indicator flashes Yellow. The Status Indicator displays
Green when the Focus Assistant is closed.
For more information about l enses and focusi ng, please see Lenses and Advanced Focusing,
on page 54.
❺ Finally, turn the focus ring slowly towards the
Far-focus (F,
cator displays Green; that is, until a Good level of
focus (>80%) is achieved.
∞) position - until the Status Indi-
❻ Return to your browser applica-
tion and review the picture quality.
Repeat step 5 only
the focal distance as too distant until you are satisfied with both the
focal distance and focus quality.
if you consider
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Configuring Your Camera AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
Configuring Your Camera
Before you begin:
Successful installation of the product is prerequisite to configuring the unit. You should therefore read
the following information before commencing with this section:
• Installing on a Network, on page 12, or
• Choosing Your Application, on page 31.
Important!
Javascript must be enabled in your browser for the AXIS 2420 Web-based interface to work.
After installing the product, your AXIS 2420 is now attached directly to a local area
network, or connected to a local PC using the supplied Null Modem Cable. You are now
ready to proceed with the configuration of the unit.
This section describes how to use the product Wizards for configuring and integrating the
AXIS 2420 into your application environment, and provides a general overview of the
Web-based Administration Tools.
Installing via a Modem, on page 14, and then
Note: On-line help is stored internally in the AXIS 2420 and is available from most pages in the
Web interface. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters, the on-line help is
your first point of reference when configuring and managing the unit, and particularly useful for
resolving any administration queries.
Configuration Using the Wizards
For speedy development of your application, the AXI S 2420 provides two easy-to-use
Wizards; the Installation Wizard and the Application Wizard, both of which are
recommended for novice and advanced users alike.
Important!
• When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time, you will be assumed to be the administrator and
will be logged in as such, with the user name root and default password pass.
• You must change the root password as soon as possible. Until this has been done, the security features in
the product be will not be enabled. Furthermore, all Axis products are shipped with the same password by
default. For further information, refer to System Security, on page 23.
• Prior to accessing the Installation Wizard or Administration Tools over a network, you must first set the IP
address, using ARP as described on page 12, or with any alternative method as described in Appendi x B -
Other IP Setup Methods.
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The Installation Wizard
The Installation Wizard provides a quick and easy way of defining the basic settings for
your installation - as explained in the Administration Tools Overview, on page 21.
Using the Installation Wizard
1. Start the Installation Wizard from the product’s Home Page or from the
administration tools page.
2. Click Start>. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration.
3. Click the Finish button to save the settings to the camera.
The Application Wizard
The Application Wizard is started from the main Administration Tools page. It provides a
quick and easy way of making your application settings - as defined in the Administration
Tools Overview, on page 21.
Using the Application Wizard
1. Start the Wizard from the Administration Tool Page.
2. Click Start>. Follow the instructions and reply to the questions asked by the wizard.
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3. Click the Finish button to save the settings to the camera.
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The Administration Tools
Whether you are viewing images directly over the network, or transmitting images over a
modem, you can use the Web-based Administration Tools for configuring and managing
your AXIS 2420 at any time. After initially setting up the AXIS 2420 with the Installation
Wizard, these tools are ideal for more advanced users.
Accessing the Tools
Follow the instructions below to access the Administrat i on To ols using a browser:
1. Start the browser and enter the name or IP address of the AXIS 2420 (or any DNS
name if you are accessing the unit via the Null Modem Cable) in the location/address
field.
Example!
http://172.21.1.200/
2. The AXIS 2420 Home page is now displayed. Click Administration Tools.
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3. The Administration Tools are now presented as links on the Administration Page. Simply
click the relevant link for the parameters you want to configure.
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Administration Tools Overview
The table below provides a one-stop overview of the Administration Tools:
Settings Tool Description
Image Focus the camera using the Focus Assistant, adjust the Auto Iris settings, and define image attributes for your
AXIS 2420.
Network Configure the TCP/IP and SMTP settings, make the settings for Dynamic IP Address Notification and enable DHCP
(see below) and BOOTP.
System Set the product Date and Time, create and delete users and passwords, and modify the Administrator’s password.
By default, the AXIS 2420 supports anonymous user access, which means that anybody on the Internet/intranet
has access to the video images from a browser. To restrict open access, simply register a single authorized user.
External
Devices
Configure the COM-ports on the AXIS 2420 to use modems, the AXIS 2191 Audio Module, (supplied separately) or
other external devices. For information on how to configure and use the audio module, please see The AXIS 2191
Audio Module, on page 38. Select the operational modes for the RS-232 and RS-485/422 ports, and configure
other external devices, such as PTZ devices. Make general communication settings for your modem and specific
settings for the Dial-up Modem Connection to your ISP/Web server.
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Applications Tool Description
Operation Choose to run your AXIS 2420 in Sequential or Alarm Mode, and specify how and where images will be uploaded.
Note that you must enable your application by following the Enable link. If there is already an older application
present, then this must first be disabled before you enable your new application.
Motion
Detection
Layout Determine the Layout for the Web page in which your images will appear. Customize the page to your own design
Wizards Description
Installation The Installation Wizard helps you quickly get the product up and running. Recommended for use by both novices
Application This Wizard will guide you through the process of setting up your application.
Support Description
General Displays various useful information about how and where to get help.
Release Notes View the product Release Notes, the Parameter List, and/or initiate a Restart of the unit.
Parameters Displays the complete list of settings currently valid in the unit.
Log File Displays the log file showing all of the commands executed since the last restart.
Restart/ Reset Provides commands for restarting the unit and for resetting to the factory default settings.
About Displays information about the development of this product.
Help Starts the product’s on-line help.
Create and enable in-picture motion detection windows. These are used to trigger alarms whenever significant
movement occurs in the detection window. Create up to three drag-and-drop windows and restrict alarms to
movement in specific areas. Each motion detection window has a set of profile sliders for making individual
settings.
and include your own logos, links and title texts, and enable or disable specific function buttons.
and experienced users alike.
Live View Opens the product’s home page.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host C onfiguration Protocol) is a protocol that lets netw ork administrato rs
centrally manage and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an
organization's network.
Important!
DHCP should only be enabled if you know which IP address the AXIS 2420 will get from the DHCP server,
or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the AXIS 2420 by
name. If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default
settings (see page 30) and then perform the installation again (see page 12).
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System Security
To prevent unauthorized use of the camera, the AXIS 2420 supports multi-user password
protection, and access can be restricted to defined users only. A system Administrator has
unrestricted access to the product´s Administration Tools and can determine the
registration and access rights for all users.
Notes: •When accessing the Administrator Tools for the first time you will be assumed to be the admin-
istrator and will be logged in as such, with the user name root and default password pass.
•The root password must however, be changed as soon as possible. Until this has been done, the
security features in the product be will not be enabled. Furthermore, all Axis products are
shipped with the same password by default.
User Access Rights
As an Administrator, click System and then Users to perform any of the following tasks:
• define or edit the administrator (root) password
• define, add and delete user names and passwords
• assign individual access rights to a selected user, where each user is awarded with one or more
of the following levels of access:
• Admin: a user granted with Admin rights has unrestricted access to the Administration Tools and can consequently determine the registration of all users.
• Dial-in: provides the user with dial-in modem access only.
• View: provides the lowest level of access, which only allows the user to view images.
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Important!
By default, the AXIS 2420 supports anonymous user access, which means that anybody on the Internet/intranet has access to the images (but not the Admin tools) from a browser.
To restrict open viewing access, simply register a single authorized user. This effectively revokes the
anonymous user service and restricts access to specified users. If the anonymous user service is satisfactory for your application, simply do not add any users. The Administrator’s own settings are enough to
provide anonymous viewing access.
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Motion Detection
The AXIS 2420 includes in-picture motion detection, for creating specific surveillance
zones in the image area. You can create, name, and use up to 3 motion det ection windows.
You can also move, resize, or delete them at any time.
Use motion detection to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs in the specified
area. Simply click and drag with your mouse in the image area to create and automatically
enable a motion detection window. Movement outside the window area is ignored.
Motion Detection
Window
Slider Controls
Motion Indicator
Alarm Limit
Creating a Motion Detection Window
Follow the instructions below to create a motion detection window in your surveillance
area:
1. Click the New button to create a new motion detection window or simply click in the
image.
2. Drag the bottom right corner of the highlighte d rectangle to co ver the area you wish to
monitor. Release the button. To move the window, click and drag the title bar to the
desired location.
3. Enter a unique name for your window in the Name field.
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4. Set the Size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders accordingly for the surveillance
area. The sliders are described briefly below. A fuller description is provided in the
on-line help.
•Size - The relative size of the moving object in the motion detection window.
•History - Specifies for how long a moving object will trigger the motion detection
before being regarded as non-moving.
•Sensitivity - The higher the level, the less contrast is needed to trigger the motion
detection.
5. If you are using Netscape Naviagator, click Save to save your motion detection
windows. In Internet Explorer the windows are saved automatically.
6. Having created a new motion detection window, you are now ready to test it. Create
some physical disturbance within the motion window area and check the motion
indicator box. If the window does not react as you want it to, adjust the sensitivity
slider. The horizontal line will move to reflect the new setting. When the motion
indicator shows activity in the image, it i s t he activ ity ab ov e the horizon tal l ine which
will trigger any alarms you may have set.
Note: Motion detection windows support simple drag-and-drop functionality, which allows you extend
or reduce the window area at any time. To delete a window, select the window and press Delete.
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COM-Ports, Modems and Pan-Tilt-Zoom Devices
The supported COM-ports are one RS-232 and one RS-485/422 port. The RS-232 port is
connected via the 9-pin D-sub connector on the rear of the unit and the RS-485/422
interface is via the I/O-B terminal block connector.
The RS-485/422 port supports the connection of an external device, usually a Pan Tilt unit.
The RS-232 port ca n be used f or the same pu rpose, bu t also for co nnecting a modem or the
AXIS 2191 Audio Module. For details on how to connect and configure the AXIS 2191,
please see The AXIS 2191 Audio Module, on page 38.
Note: Only one port at a time can be used for controlling a Pan Tilt device.
Setting the RS-232 Port for use with a Modem
From the External Devices link on the Administration page, select the RS-232 port and
click the radio button for Modem. Some basic modem settings can now be made directly
from this page. Click Save. To further configure the modem, click Modem (also from the
main Administration page) and then General or ISP.
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Modem
The Modem page allows you to set your specific modem type and configure it, using the
following parameters:
• Disable incoming calls - use this only if you will not need to dial-in to the AXIS 2420.
• Modem Type - set the brand of modem and provide a specific Initstring, if required.
• Communication Settings - advanced settings for your modem. Please see the documentation
for your modem.
• Callback - use this to get your modem to return your call. The number of ring signals to wait
before callback and the number of seconds to wait before disconnecting can both be set.
ISP
This page provides the fields for entering the information specific to your own ISP. If your
own ISP is not listed, use the Generic setting. The settings available are; the number you
dial to your ISP, your user name and password, the connection type and the re-dialing
properties. You can save on phone bills by setting the connection type to Closes After or
Optimized. See the on-line help for more information.
Using Pan-Tilt-Zoom Devices
There is a wide range of Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) devices available on the market today. Some
of these can be used with your AXIS 2420 to provide a simple means of remotely aiming
and controlling your camera. A PTZ device connects directly to the AXIS 2420 via the
RS-232 port or RS-485/422 port on the back panel of the camera. Both ports support the
use of these devices, but only one port at a time can be used for the purpose.
Apart from the COM settings shown by default for the COM ports, selecting External
Device for the port will also reveal a section called Pan Tilt Settings. The drop-down list
allows you to select the driver for your PTZ device. The devices in the list are the ones
currently supported by the AXIS 2420. For the latest information concerning supported
PTZ drivers, please see the Axis Web at www.axis.com.
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Connecting PTZ Devices
The diagram below illustrates how the AXIS 2420 connects to your workstation and PTZ
device.
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AXIS 2420
PTZ
Driver
External
PTZ
Device
RS-485
RS-232
Network
Connection
Device contolled via
RS-232 or RS-485/422
PC
Browser
Administration
Tools
Installation Procedure
Follow the instructions below to install a PTZ device:
1. Attach the PTZ device to the RS-232 or RS-485/422 port of the AXIS 2420 using the
appropriate cable.
2. On the AXIS 2420 Home Page, click Administration Too ls.
3. Click on External devices and then select the port you wish to use for your device.
Click Save.
4. Now click on the PTZ link. Select the driver that corresponds to your PTZ device from
the drop-down menu.
5. You can now change the default settings and preset positions (see page 29) by clicking
the buttons provided and by selecting values from the drop-down lists. After making
your settings, click Save. If your Pan Tilt device also supports the Zoom function,
refer to the devices’s documentation for details on how to connect a zoom lens.
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When using a Pan-Tilt device, the camera’s home page will show Pan and Tilt bars, as well
as a drop-down list for preset positions, if this is supported. Note that the presence and
appearance of some functions (e.g. the zoom function) will depend on the Pan-Tilt device
being used.
Tilt Bar
Pan Bar
Preset
positions
Home
Button
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Preset Positions
To enable quick and accurate camera positioning to known camera hotspots, the
Administrator can set and save any camera orientation as a named entity - a Preset
Position, which can be used at any time. The orientation for the camera is controlled by
Pan and Tilt control bars.
Follow the instructions below to define a preset position:
1. From the COM-Port page, click the Preset Position button. An image from the camera
(at its current position) is displayed in a new window.
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2. By clicking in the image or by using the Pan Tilt and Zoom (if supported ) con tro l bar s,
move the camera to the desired position.
3. Enter a descriptive name in the Current Position field.
4. Click Save to register the new preset position with the A XIS 2420 and then ch eck that
the entered name is included in the Preset Positions drop-down list. You can
alternatively choose to save the position as a new Home position, by clicking the Save
as Home button.
5. Click Delete if you want to remove the selected preset position.
Established preset positions are selected from the Preset Positions drop-down list on the
application viewing page.
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The Factory Default Settings AXIS 2420 User’s Manual
The Factory Default Settings
In certain circumstances, it may be necessary to reinstate the Factory Default settings for
your AXIS 2420. This is performed by clicking the appropriate button in the
Administration Tools, or by press in g t he Control Button (see the illustration on page 9).
Follow the instructions below to reinstate the product factory default settings using the
Control Button:
1. Switch off the AXIS 2420 by disconnecting the power cable.
2. Press and hold the Control Button pressed, and reconnect the power supply cable.
3. Continue to keep the Control Button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow
(note that this may take up to 15 seconds), then release the Control Button. When the
Status Indicator displays green (which can take up to 1 minute) the AXIS 2420 will
then have been reset to the original factory default settings.
Note: Reinstating the factory default settings causes all parameters (including the IP address) to be
reset.
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