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AXIS 250S User’s Manual
About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and operators
of the AXIS 250S M PEG-2 Vi deo Serve r, and i s appli cable
for firmware release 3.0. Later versions of the document
will be posted to the Axis Web site, as required.
Previous experience of networking will be of use to the
reader when installing and using this product. Some
knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also be
beneficial, for developing custom programming scripts
and applications.
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety notices 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 AXIS 250S for surveillance.
The AXIS 250S includes 3 viewer licenses. The
installation of more than 3 instances of the viewer is
prohibited. To purchase fu rt her licenses , please contac t
your Axis reseller.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits a re
designed to prov ide reasonable protectio n against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio freq uency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmfu l int er f erence to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interferenc e will not occur in a particula r installati on.
If this equipment does cause har mful inter feren ce to radi o
or television reception, wh ich 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 me a sures: Reorient or relocat e the receiving
antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected. Con s ult t he dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for hel p.
Shielded (STP) net work cables must be used w ith th is unit
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to ensure compliance with the class B limits.
Europe - The AXIS 250S fulfills th e requirements for
radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998.
When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets the
requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998
residential, com mercial, a nd light i ndustry. T he Mic inp ut may
be subject to interference from nearby radio transmissions.
For best performance, use the Line input.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the prep a ra t ion of th is m a n ua l.
Please inform your local A x is of fice of any inaccuracies or
omissions. Axis Comm unications AB cannot be he ld 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 warran t ies
of merchantability an d fitness for a particular purpose. Axis
Communications AB sh all n ot be liable nor responsible for
incidental or consequential dam a ges in connection with the
furnishing, performance or us e o f th is ma t erial.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN
Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator,
OS/2, UNIX , Wi ndows , WW W are regi ste red t rad emar ks of th e
respective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks and
logos are trademarks or re gistered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Microsystems Inc.
Axis 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:
• Downlo a d u ser documentat ion 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 250S MPEG-2 Video Server User’s
Manual.
Revision 1.01
Part No: 19194
Dated: August 2002
Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
2002
AXIS 250S User’s Manual
Table Of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AXIS 250S Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AXIS 250S Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the AXIS 250S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Client System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer (Client) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing the AXIS 250S from Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the video source and audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating the AXIS 250S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Access from a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Live View Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Events and Event Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Upload Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notification Serve r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Audio & Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Port Status & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Live View Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Administration & System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TCP/IP Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SMTP (email) Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ports & Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Support - Logs & Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
The Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the AXIS IP Installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix B - Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
PINGing Your IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Appendix C - Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Obtaining Updated firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Modifying the File System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuration via FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Custom Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix E - Unit Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The D-Sub Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The I/O Terminal Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Controlling and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Appendix F - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix G - Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The Video Bit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Image Quality vs Bit Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
AXIS 250S User’s Manual Introduction
Introduction
The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server is a one-port MPEG-2 video server that allows
real-time compression and transmission of DVD quality MPEG-2 video streams over a
TCP/IP network (LAN). The video stream uses approximately a third of the bandwidth
required by a Motion-JPEG stream.
The AXIS 250S inclu des all of the re quir ed netwo rking conn ectivi ty for distri buti ng anal og
video over the network. The built-in Web server provides its own application page for
direct viewing of the vide o stream , as wel l as ful l web -b as ed contro l of th e m an age m en t
and configuration functions. All of this can be accessed from a browser over the network.
TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP and other Internet-related protocols are supported.
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The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server
Features and Benefits
Complete & independent - The AXIS 250S runs independently of any other server and, apart
from a camera and audio equipment, requires no other hardware. To view live video
streams and configure the product over the network, all that is needed is Microsoft®
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Microsoft Media Player, and DirectX®. These components
are all included with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP. Please see page 11 for the exact
versions required. Micr o sof t Me di a Player is used with the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer
(included) to view the video stream. The product includes one encoder and three decoder
(viewing) licenses. TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP and other Internet-related protocols are supported.
Superior Imaging - MPEG-2 hardware compression and transmission technology uses
approximately 1/3 of the bandwidth required by a Motion-JPEG stream of comparative
quality. The video stream can be viewed by up to 3 clients on a LAN and full frame rate
(25/30 frames per second) is assured, provided that bandwidth is available. Available image
resolutions are: 720x576 or 352x288 (PAL) and 720x480, 352x240 (NTSC). The bit rate is
configurable. Support for high performance video cards with hardware acceleration on
clients.
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The on-board AXIS ETRAX 100-LX processor provides up to 25/30 frames/second over
10Mbps or 100Mbps networks.
Configurable event types - Remote storage of MPEG-2 video recordings to FTP-servers, and/or
activation of external dev ices. Possible to ena ble a pre-alarm vi deo buffer, all owing up to 1
minute of video to be buffered in the server and transmitted when the event occurs. Users
can also be notified of events by email.
External Device Connection - Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols,
the AXIS 250S includes the p hysical interfaces f or connecting a vari ety of external dev ices;
such as, Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, doorbells, switches and alarm relays. Develop your own
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. Fully utilizes high quality audio equipment for surveillance. 4 alarm
inputs allow connection of e.g. sensors for triggering events and recordings. 1 digital
output allows the server to trigger external devices.
Audio and Video inputs - 1 BNC composite video input for connecting a CCTV camera. 1
S-Video input for connecting S-Video c ameras or other video equipment. 1 stereo
microphone input for connection of high quality microphones. 2 discrete amplification
steps available. 1 stereo line input for connecting audio sources providing amplified audio
signals.
Security - Multi-user and multi-level password protection. Administrators can create and
modify accounts for authorized users, as well as allow anonymous viewing. The built-in
firewall provides IP-filtering, thus preventing unauthorized access.
Linux Operating System - The AXIS 250S 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/.
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Applications
The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server can be used in a wide range of surveillance and
monitoring applications, and is the perfect choice where an application requires a
high-quality video and audio stream to be distributed at a fixed frame rate over a local area
network (LAN). The AXIS 250S can also upload video sequences to web/ftp servers, for
indirect access over the Internet.
With direct access from your brows er, you can view live video, and manage and contro l the
AXIS 250S at any time, from anywhere on the network. The AXIS 250S’s sophisticated
features make it the ideal tool for intruder detection, industrial process control, public
surveillance and visual security.
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• Live video monitoring by up to 3 clients on LAN
• Continuous storage of video on external server
• Event notification
• Pre-trigger and post-trigger video capture
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Product Description
Read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 250S, making
particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located.
AXIS 250S Front Panel
❶Factory Defaul t Button
- Press this button to
restore the factory default
settings, as described on
page 34.
❶
❻
❷Microphone Conne ctor
❸Line Connector
❹Y/C Video Input (S-Video) - Physical connectio ns
made using s-video cable.
❹❸❷
❺
❺Switch for selecting 75 ohm video termination (for BNC). Usually set to ON.
❻ Video Input (BNC) - coax/BNC connector. Connections using RG59, 75 Ohm coax video cable have a recommended maximum
length of 800 feet (250 meters).
AXIS 250S Rear Panel
I/O Terminal Block A -
❶
Provides the physical interfaces to one transistor output, two digital inputs, and
GND. Used for connecting
external devices typically
associated with CCTV
equipment. See also page
46.
❶
❷
❷Power Supply Connector - A single socket (PS-K) for connection of the
AXIS 250S power supply. Alternative power supply = 7-20V DC.
❸
❺
❸RS-232 Serial Connector - Used for connecting Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, etc.
❹RJ45 Network Connector - Variable data communication speed (10-100 Mbps).
❺Indicator LEDs - The Power LED shows steady green for normal operation, or flashing green or unlit for a malfunction in the
power supply. It will also flash amber during a firmware upgrade. The Status LED shows steady green for normal operation, or red
for critical errors. The Network LED flashes amber for 10Mbps network activity, flashes green for 100Mbps network activity, or
shows solid red for no network connection. An unlit indicator denotes no activity.
❻I/O Terminal Block B - Provides the physical interfaces to RS-485 Pan Tilt devices and 2 digital inputs. See page 46 for pinout
information.
❹
❻
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Hardware Inventory
Check the items supplied with your AXIS 250S against the following list:
Item Title/Variant Part Number Item Title/Variants Part Numbers
AXIS 250S MPEG-2
Video Server
Terminal Connectors x2 16817 This Docu-
0159-001-01* Power Supply
(PS-K) **
ment
Europe
UK
USA
Japan
Australia
AXIS 250S User’s
Manual v1.0
19194
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Warranty Document - 18640 Disk Media AXIS Product CD
1.0 (or later)
License letter - 19331 Mounting kit - 18855
19114
Notes: •*The label on the carton containing your AXIS 250S will show the part number for the country of
purchase.
•**The power supply for your AXIS 250S is country-specific. Please check that the type you are
using is correct.
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Installing the AXIS 250S
This section is in tende d for u se b y the produc t admin ist rator . Oper ators and v iewe rs sho uld
read Operating the AXIS 250S, on page 14.
• Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet network.
• Easy installation - See Using the AXIS IP Installer, on page 35.
• Other Meth ods - Please refer to Other IP Setup Methods, on page 35.
❷Connect a video source to
the BNC or S-Video connec-
❶Connect a microphone to the Mic connector, or
an alternative input device to the Line input.
tor. (Use a BNC-to-RCA converter if your source is
supplied with a phono-type
(RCA) connector.) The 75 Ohm
selector switch should normally be set to ON. If the unit
is connected in parallel (e.g.
with a monitor) set this
switch to OFF.
❸Note the Serial number on the
underside of the unit. You need to
know this to set the IP address.
Using an appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a
❹
Serial number same as
Ethernet address; e.g.
00408c100086 =
00-40-8c-10-00-86
unique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows:
Windows only - Start a Co mmand prompt and type th ese commands:
Syntax:
arp -s <Server IP address> <Ethernet address> <my PC IP address>
ping -t <Server 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
You will now see ‘
Request timed out...’ messages repeatedly returned in the window.
UNIX only - Type this in y our command line:
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.
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❺ Connect an Ethernet cable to the AXIS
250S and attach it to the network.
❻Connect the power cable to the unit and
connect it to your main power supply.
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Power Indicator
❼ Approximately 10-15 seconds after connecting the power supply, the message ‘Reply
Network Indicator
Status Indicator
from 172.21.1.200...’ - or similar, is returned within the window. Ensure that the
Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently.
❽ Exit ping. The installation i s now com plete. Yo u can now acc ess the s erver dir ectl y fro m
your browser, as described below.
Client System Requirements
Client computers that will be viewing the video stream from the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video
Server should meet the following hardware and software requirements:
• Intel Pentium III 500MHz processor, or better
• 128 MB RAM
• AGP Graphics card with 16 MB video memory and support for DirectDraw®
• 32-bit color, if running more than one video stream at a time
• Windows® 2000 or Windows XP
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• Windows Media Player 7.1 or higher
•DirectX® v 8.1 or higher
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Installing the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer (Client)
The first time the AXIS 250S is accessed from a browser, the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer will
automatically be installed. This component is required for viewing the video stream in the
browser. Simply accept th e lic ense agre ement displ ayed in th e setup w indow and th e client
will install.
Important!
• The AXIS 250S is supplied with three (3) licenses for the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer. Installing more than 3
instances of the viewer contravenes the terms of the license agreement and is prohibited. To purchase further licenses, please contact your Axis reseller.
• To allow the installation of the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Viewer, set your browser to allow the installation
of signed ActiveX controls. This is the default setting in Internet Explorer.
• The AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer can be uninstalled from “Add/Remove programs” in the Windows Control
Panel.
After the installation has completed restart
your computer, if required.
After the clie n t is in st alled, there wi l l be a
new icon in the Windows Control Panel.
Clicking on this icon opens the properties
tool for the client. T her e are no w a numb er
of settings that can be made. These are:
Network Connection Timeout - This value
is the maximum length of time in seconds
that the client will attempt to connect to
the server, before displaying an error
message. The default setting is 15 seconds.
Set the AXIS MPEG-2 decoder as the
default viewing codec - selecting this
option means that the AXIS MPEG-2
Viewer client will always be used to view
MPEG-2 video streams. Note that installing other decoders at a later date may override this
setting.
AXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 250S
Accessing the AXIS 250S from Internet Explorer
❶ Start your browser and enter the IP address of the AXIS
250S in the location/address field. The first tim e the server is
accessed, there will be no need to log in.
❷ The main application page now opens,
allowing you proceed with the product’s
configuration by clicking on the Setup
link.
Important!
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Upon delivery, the AXIS 250S is supplied with one pre-configured Administrator user name and password, set to root and pass, respectively. The Administrator password should be changed as soon as possible, to prevent unauthorized access to the setup tools and/or the video stream.
Configuring the video source and audio equipment
You should now configure the connected video source and audio equipment:
1. From the administration tools, open the Video settings page.
2. Select the physical connector the camera or other equipment is connected to.
3. Set the Source modulation to the correct type for your camera. NTSC is the standard in
the United States and PAL is the standard used in Europe. If unsure, check the
documentation supplied with the camera.
4. Open the Audio settings page.
5. Select the audio input you connected your equipment to.
6. Enable audio, set the desired audio quality, and set the Mic Input Sensitivity according
to your microphone. Click Save and then return to the Live View page to view the
video stream.
See also the configuration section for audio and video on page 22.
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Operating the AXIS 2 50S
This section is intended mainly for system Operators, that is, personnel responsible for
using the AXIS 250S as part of e.g. an integrated surveillance system or similar. Although
the topics covered here relate to the everyday running of the system, product
Administrators will also find this section useful reading. The following topics are covered:
• accessing the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server
• adding and modifying event types
• configuring upload servers
• editing audio and video settings
• checking port and device status
• changing the layout of the Live View page.
For more information on configuring the AXIS 250S at the Administrator level, please refer
to Administration & System Options, on page 26.
Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S
The AXIS 250S allo ws several l evels of acc ess and ge nerally req uires the user to log on. The
various types allo w different degrees of co ntrol and some o ptions/contro ls are not avai lable
at the lower levels. One of the product administrator’s first tasks should be to create and
define the users allowed to access the server. For more information on managing users, see
Users, on page 27.
An operator will have a cce ss to the server ’s mai n appl ic a tio n page, as well as certain other
functions and controls - in short, ev erything no t
only available to administrators.
The only exception to the logon requirement is if the server has been configured to allow
anonymous viewing access and an anonymous user connects to the server.
Important!
Your system Administrator has installed the AXIS 250S on your computer network, connected a surveillance video camera to the unit, and tailored the functions and look and feel of the system to meet your
specific surveillance needs. Consequently, the examples provided here may differ from those displayed in
your system. Any problems with your application should be referred to your system administrator.
included in the System Options, which are
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Access from a browser
The video stream and the setup tools in the AXIS 250S can be accessed using Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.5 on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Follow the instructions below to access your images:
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Ente r th e n am e or IP addre s s of the AXIS 250S into th e Address bar:
Example!
http://172.21.1.200/
The Live View page, similar to the example shown below, is now displayed.
Note: To enable the viewing of the MPEG-2 video stream in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set
your browser to allow signed ActiveX controls and install the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Viewer onto
your workstation. This will be performed automatically the first time the server is accessed.
The Live View Page
The page availa ble to all user levels when a ccessing the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server is
known as the Live View page. This page shows the server’s basic application, that is, a live
MPEG-2 video stream from the connected camera. If there is a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device
connected and configured, it will be possible to control it from this page. The Live View
page can be viewed simultaneou sly by up to 3 clients.
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Link to setup tools
Play/pause
button
Stop button
Volume slider
Mute button
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Disconnected Video Source
Any problem with the camera or video source is indicated by a blank display. This may
indicate a break in the signal transmission or the cable, and any such incident should be
immediately referred to your system administrator.
Positional Control of the Video Source
Video cameras supporting Pan Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) are connected and controlled directly
from the server’s ports.
A PTZ-configured video source is automatical ly displa yed with Pan, Tilt and Zoom bars, as
shown in the illustration below:
Notes: •Th e A XIS 25 0S can control a r ange of relative and absolute PTZ devices via the Web interface, or
via a third-party application. The positioning tools provided depend on the selected PTZ device.
Other functions, not shown in the illustration, may also be available.
•PTZ controls can be disabled in the Live View layout set tings and may be unavailable in the user
interface.
•Clicking anywhere on a toolbar’s gradient allows for a “smooth” PTZ adjustment; whereas clicking on the left or right arrows causes a stepped incremental change.
Select Preset Position
To enable quick and accurate camera
positioning, up to 20 preset camera
positions can be set and selected at
any time from the drop-down dialog.
Pan
Allows smooth or stepped horizontal panning of the camera.
Zoom
Allows smooth or stepped camera zoom
between telescopic and wide viewing.
Tilt
Allows smooth or
stepped vertical panning of the camera.
Home (H)
Returns the camera
to the ‘Home’ position.
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Events and Event Types
Your AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server is capable of performing various actions when
certain types of events occur. The terminology used to describe this is as follows:
• Event type - a defined set of parameters that specify how and when something will
trigger an action.
• Event - one occurrence of an event type.
• Action - what occurs when the event triggers. Examples are the upload of video to an
FTP server, email notification, etc.
• Trigger - the circumstances that start an event. This could be e.g. a pre-programmed
time or a signal from an external device, such as a door switch or a motion sensor.
Configuring Event Types
An event type is a set of parameters describing how and when the server will perform
certain actions. An event type may result in one single event, or it may result in many,
depending on its configuration. T he most common kind of event type will trigger the
upload of images to a specifi ed destination. Other actions performed by event types can
include the sending of e-mail, the activation of the output port and various types of event
notification.
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Setting up a new event type
Click the menu link to Event Types. This opens the list of event types as in the example
below. The list shows various information about the event types currently configured.
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Click the Add button. This launches the Event Type Setup dialog. Depending on the event
type you require, you will then need to provide some or all of the following information:
General
• Name - Give the event type a suitable name.
Respond to Trigger...
This setting determines when the event type can be activated. The options are:
• Always - the event type can b e ac tivated by the trig g er (see below) at any time
• Only during time frame - a trigger will only start the event type during the times
specified. Triggers at other times will be ignored. Select t he days and set th e period’s start
time and duration. The duration may be set up to a maximum of 168 hours. If a duration of
more than 24 hours is required, then only one weekday may be checked. To use two or
more trigger time frames longer than 24 hours - two or more event types (one for each
period) must be configured.
• Never - the event type is disabled and no actions will be performed.
Trigger Type
The trigger type is what starts the event type. The following options are available:
• Input Ports - This describes the states that the 4 inputs must be in before the event type is
triggered. One or more inputs can be used together, but note that the states for all the
inputs used must first be reached before the event type is triggered.
• Timer - whole time frame - This option will simply use the times specified in Respond to
Trigger... described above.
• Timer - periodically - U s e this to trigger the event type at a ce rtain frequenc y .
Configurable in seconds, minutes or hours. It is also possible to specify the time to
commence triggering. Note that this setting also uses the times specified in Respond to
Trigger...
• Loss of Video - If the video signal disappears, this will trigger the event. A notification of
the event would be a suitable act ion for this trigger. If th e event type has been configu red
to upload a video sequence for this trigger, then this will, of necessity, only be the
pre-trigger sequence, if this has been enabled.
• Server Boot - This can be used to trigger the event type whenever the server is started or
restarted. A notification of the event would be a suitable action for this trigger type.
• Log Messages - The server can trigger an event type whenever a system event writes an
entry to a log file. There are three types of log file; Information, Warning or Critical. Select
the level that will trigger the event. Note that the first two alternatives also includ e
messages of a higher importance, so alternative 1 will trigger the event type the most, as
it also includes Warning and Critical log messages.
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