Axisoft Tech 2460 User Manual

AXIS 2460

Network DVR

User’s Manual

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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual

About This Document

This document is intended for both administrators and
users of the AXI S 2460 Network DVR, and is applicable for
firmware release 3.10 and above. The document contains
information for configuring, managing and using the unit,
as well as a general overview of the product functionality.
Detailed instructions for using the product are also
available in t he on-line Help.

Readers are recommended to use this document as a
supplemen t to the on-line in formation a vailable via the
Web-based interface. Later versions of this document will
be posted to the Axis Website, as and when required.

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 safety notices
until you have fully understood the implications.

Caution - To prevent f ire or electrical shock, do not ex po se
the unit to rain or moisture, nor remove the cover. For
service, please return the unit to the place of purchase.

The AXIS 2460 conforms to the safety standard EN60950,
C-UL.

Intellectual Property Rights

Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to
technology embodied in th e product desc ribed in this
document. In particular, and without limitation, these
intellectual pr operty rights may inc lud e on e or more of the
patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one
or more addit ional patents or pending patent applications
in the US and other countries.

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 2460 for surveillance
purposes.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (E MC )

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential a rea is likely to cause

interference, in which case the user a t his/her own expense w ill
be required to take whatever measures may be required to
correct the interference. Shielded ca bles should be used with
this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards

USA - This equipment has been tested and found to co mply

with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to
Subpart B of P a rt 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonabl e protection against such in t er f erence when
operated in a commercial environment.

Europe - This digit a l equipment fulfills the

requiremen ts for radiate d emission according to limit B of
EN55022/1994, 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. If
you detect any inaccuracies 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 warranty of an y
kind with re gard to the ma teri al c on tain ed with in this do cum en t,
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 Acknowledg ments

Acrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LAN
Manager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator,
OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of the
respective holders. Java and all Java-b ase d tra dem ar ks 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 Mic ros ystems Inc.

AXIS 2460 Network DVR User’s Manual
Revision: 1.1
Part no: 20300
Dated: April 2003
Copyright © Axis Communications AB,
2002-2003

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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Checking The Hardware Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Network Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing via the Null Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting and Configuring Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Complete Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up Events and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Recording Options Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Creating a Simple Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Configuring Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Creating a n Alarm-Controlled Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Complete Event Setting s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Complete Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Event Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Working with Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

The AXIS Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Creating an AVI Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About Codecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

System Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Options Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

COM-Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

ISP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Firewall Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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The Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix A - Recording Storage and Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendix B - The LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Appendix C - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Appendix D - Other IP Setup Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Appendix E - Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Appendix F - Installing Hard Disks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Appendix G - Unit Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Appendix H - Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Product Overview

Product Overview

The AXIS 2460 Network DVR (Digital Video Recorder) records directly from up to four
analog video cameras via standard video cabling. All administration and viewing of
recorded material is via a standar d web brow ser ( Internet E xplorer ) over a TCP/IP netw ork.

The AXIS 2460 includes all of the necessary components for recording and viewing
recorded sequences o ver the ne twork, inc luding its own bui lt-in Web s erve r, prov iding fu ll
Web-based control of the product management and configuration functions via a browser
over the network.

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The AXIS 2460 Network DVR

Used primarily via a direct Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network connection, the AXIS 2460
can also connect to an Internet Service Provider via an external modem.

The installati on pro ces s is sim pl e and th e pro du ct in teg rat e s seam l es s ly int o yo ur
networking and application environments. The AXIS 2460 offers a cost-effective imaging
solution with minimal installation and maintenance costs.

Features and Benefits

Ease of Use - The AXIS 2460 Network DVR:

• is completely independent of any other server

• is easily installed, simply by assigning an IP address

• requires no further hardware such as PC frame-grabber cards

• only needs Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher for viewing live images or recordings
over the netwo rk.

• works with Windows 98, ME, XP, NT and 2000.

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Recordings - The AXIS 2460 allows continuous unattended recording to a hard disk. Live

images can be viewed while recording, administration can be performed at any time, and
playback can be started while other recordings are in progress. Digital image storage
eliminates the multiple-use degradation associated with video tapes.

• Remote access from any PC over the network

• Continuous, event/alarm, manual and scheduled recording modes.

• Records and displays events directly — no waiting for tapes to engage or rewind

• Event driven recording maximizes disk space by only recording when an even t is detected.

• Instant video retrieval from recordings list

• Automatic removal of recordings older than X days/hours can be enabled

• Searchabl e R ecordings Lis t

• No glitches when changing tapes, or forgetting to change tapes.

Optimized Storage/reduction - The AXIS 2460 manages the recordings stored on its disks via

a system that makes the best use of the avai labl e space. A speci al r educ tion alg ori thm, the
patent-pending Axis APViS, ensures that the recordings you designate as "important" are
retained for much lo nger than when using a simple FIFO ( First-in First -out) system. I nstead
of abruptly deleting recordings, the reduction algorithm gradually reduces the recording’s
frame rate, thus saving on disk space and allowing the recording to be kept for much
longer. The re du ction p r oce ss is fu ll y c onf igur a ble a nd r eco rd in gs c an a ls o b e lo cke d, th us
preventing any reduction.

Secure Storage - The AXIS 2460 ensures that no recordings are totally lost in the case of a

disk failure. This is accomplished by virtue of the fact that a recording consists of a series
of images that are much the s ame and whic h are dis trib uted among all t he co nnect ed hard
disks in a sequential fashion. If every fourth image is lost, this only means a reduction in
frame rate, not that all the information is lost. In this way, important surveillance video is
assured, even in the unlikely event of a hard disk failure.

As an example, if you h ave 4 h ard di sk s a nd o ne o f them f a il s, th e red uc tio n i n fr ame r ate
will be (100/4) %.

Built-in Video Pl ayer - No need for extra viewing software. Simply click on the desired

recording in the recordings list in your browser and the AXIS Video Player starts
automatically.

• Playback and forward/reverse search at adjustable speeds, or view frame-by-frame

• Playback by date/time, event and camera

• Playback by choosing a recording from the recording list

• Snapshots are easily saved, and AVI movies can be quickly created using the AXIS AVI Maker
ActiveX component (included).

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Product Overview

Live Viewing - Quad or single display of live images in your browser. No other software

required.

Built-in support for PTZ Devices - Connected cameras can be controlled and positioned with

the aid of a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device. These devices are connected and controlled directly
from the AXIS 2460.

Simple Administration - Using a standard browser (Internet Explorer), all of the AXIS 2460’s

functions are configu red and mana ged ov er the networ k, dir ectly fro m its own Web pag es.
There are global settings and there are individual event settings.

Security - Access can be restricted to defined users only, at three different authorization

levels, from Admi nistrator to Vi ewer. Passwor ds ensure prote ction ag ainst u nauthor ized o r
unintentional recording, playback or administration. The built-in firewall guards against
unauthorized use of the AXIS 2460.

Fully Configurable Event Settings - The AXIS 2460 makes it easy to set up events. When al l o f

the criteria for the event have been fulfilled, the event will begin to record. It is also
possible to configure pre-buffers and a fixed recording duration, as well as send event
notification via e-mail.

Alarm Inputs and Exter na l De vices - Up to four separate alarm devices can be used to trigger

events (recordings). The single output relay can be used to control external equipment.
Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, the AXIS 2460 includes the
physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices, such as; doorbells,
switches and alarm relays. You can even drive annunciators and other audible alarm
devices using the relay output.

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Cost-effective - The AXIS 2460 provides a reliable and low-cost resource for high-quality

recordings and imaging over the network. Requires none of the hidden accessories
normally required by other imaging systems, such as expensive software, management
workstations, dedicated applications or PC frame-grabber cards.

Open Standards Environmen t - The AXIS 2460 supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP, HTTP and

other Internet-related protocols. It integrates easily into other WWW/Intranet applications
and CGI scripts. Note however, that only Internet Explorer on Windows can display live
images and recording s .

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.

High Compression - The AXIS ARTPEC chip affords both an efficient and variable ratio of

JPEG image compression that can be defined by the user.

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Modem Support - The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS

2460 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. You can
initially set up the unit over the network, or from a computer connected directly by the
supplied Null Modem cable, and then access it via a standard Dial-up (PPP) connection.

Linux Operating System - The AXIS 2460 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 2460 User’s Manual Description

Description

Please read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2460, making
particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This section provides a
useful reference when installing the product.

The Front Panel

Please refer to the numbered explanations for a brief description of the indicators on the
front panel.

❶

❻❼❺❸❹❷

❶Power Button - To switch the unit ON, simply press the button once. To switch the unit

OFF, press and hold the button in for 1-2 seconds, until the power indicator
Amber. The shutdown process will then continue and can take up to 60 seconds to
complete. This saves settings, recordings etc, before shutting down. If the power is simply
disconnected, there will be a serious risk of losing recorded material.

❷ turns

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❷Power - The Power indicator shows Green during normal operation.
❸Network - The Network indicator flashes for network activity. A solid Red indicator

signifies no network connection.

❹Disk - The Disk indicator flashes Amber when writing to the disk, and Green when

reading.

❺Status - The Status indicator shows Green for normal operation.
❻Video 1-4 - The indicators for the video inputs indicate if the input is enabled and if

recording is in progress.

❼Alarm 1-4 - The indicators show Yellow to indicate an alarm on the input.

Note: For a complete listing of the LED indicator colors and their meanings, please see The LED Indica-

tors, on page 54.

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The Rear Panel

❼

❶

❸

❷

❶Video Outputs (4) - These outputs provide loop-through co nnection s, and can be used for

direct monitoring of the connected video cameras.

❷

Video Inputs (4) - Connect your standard PAL or NTSC video cameras to these inputs.
Factory Default button - This button will reset the unit to the original factory default

❸

settings. Use a paperclip or similar to press the button. See also The Factory Default
Settings, on page 49.

❹

Dip switches - Each video output has a single line termination switch. The unit is shipped

with the line termination enabled for each input; that is, with the DIP switches set to ON
(down). When, e.g., a monitor is connect ed in parallel with the vi deo input (to monitor t he
input directly), the input termination should be disabled - by moving the DIP switch up to
the OFF-position. Failure to do so can cause the picture quality to be impaired.

❺

COM-Ports - These ports can be used for controlling devices via TCP/IP or HTTP, or for

connecting Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices

❹

❺

❻

❺

❽

❾

❿

• COM-1 - RS-232, max 115 Kbps. This port is multiplexed with the RS-485 port on the
terminal block, that is, only one interface can be used at once.

• COM-2 - RS-232, max 115 Kbps, half-duplex. A modem is connected here.

❻

Terminal Block Connector - 4 Alarm inputs, 1 relay output, and the RS-485 port are

connected via the terminal block. See Unit Connectors, on page 64 for more information.

❼

Serial Number - This serial number is used for setting the IP address.
Network Connector - 10baseT Ethernet or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet via the RJ-45 socket.

❽
❾

Main Power Switch - This switch should only be used after shutting down the unit

correctly with the help of the Power button on the front panel. Switch the unit off here if
you need to e.g. move the unit to another location, or to install a hard disk.

❿

Power Connector - Connect the power cable here. Using an Uninteruptible Power Supply

(UPS) is strongly recommended.

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Checking The Hardwa re In ventory

Mounting the Recorder

Important!

The AXIS 2460 is intended for indoor use only.

The unit is designed for conventional rack mounting, using the 2 brackets and screws
supplied. To fit the brackets, remove the 2 foremost screws on each side panel and then
screw the bracket on, as shown in the illustration below.

Remove the 2 screws on the side panel. Mount the bracket as
shown, using one of the supplied screws for the third hole.

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Checking The Hardware Inventory

Check the items supplied with your AXIS 2460 against the list below a nd contact your
dealer if you find anything is missing or damaged.

Item Description Quantity Item Description Quantity

AXIS 2460 Network DVR 1 Power Cord 1
Null Modem Cable 1m 1 Rack Holder

Kit

This Document AXIS 2460 User’s Man-

ual v1.1

Disk Media AXIS Network Product CD

v1.2 (or later)

* If the unit is supplied with hard disks, then these kits are already installed.

1 Hard disk

Holder Kit *

1 Warranty

Document

2 brackets, 2
screws

1

0, 1 or 2

1

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Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR

Before you begin the installation of your AXIS 2460 Network DVR, please read the
following notice concerning operating systems and browsers:

Important!

The AXIS 2460 was developed for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher) running on Win­dows 98/ME/XP/NT or 2000. This is because the viewing of live images and the built- in Video Player both
require an ActiveX control for their function, which is currently only supported by Internet Explorer.
Other browsers and other operating systems can be used for installing the unit and for administration
purposes, but live images and the Video Player will not function correctly.

Network Installation

• Easy installation - Use The AXIS IP Installer. See Using the AXIS IP Installer on page 59.

• Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to install the AXIS 2460 onto an Ethernet
network.

• Macintosh users - Please refer to Notes for Macintosh Users on page 60.

❶Make sure that the main power switch is

set to O. Attach the power cable to the unit
and connect it to your local mains supply.

❷Connect an Ethernet cable

to the AXIS 2460 and attach it
to the network.

❹ Setting the IP address using ARP and PING (as described below) will require

❸ Note the Serial number on the rear panel of the

unit. You need to know this to set the IP address.

Serial number same as

MAC/Ethernet address; e.g.

00408c100086 =

00-40-8c-10-00-86

Administrator privileges on Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP Professional.
This is not required for Windows 98, ME or XP Home. Use of the arp command on UNIX
systems may require root access.

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AX IS 24 60 Netwo rk DVR

Using the appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a
unique IP address (do not
follows:

use the example below) from a computer on your network, as

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Windows - Start a command prompt and type these commands:

Syntax:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> <my PC IP address>
ping -t <IP address>

Example:

arp -s 123.123.123.123 00-40-8c-10-00-86 123.123.123.122
ping -t 123.123.123.123

UNIX - Type these commands in your command line:

Syntax:

arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> temp
ping <IP address>

Example:

arp -s 123.123.123.123 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
ping 123.123.123.123

Note: On some UNIX systems, the arp command can be located in a directory that is not on

the command path.

Y ou will now see ‘

Request timed out...’ messages repeatedl y retu rned in the command

window.

❺Now turn the main power switch on the rear panel to I.
❻After approximately 30-40 seconds, the message ‘Reply from 123.123.123.123..’

or similar, is returned within the prompt window. Check that the Power Indicator is
permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently.

❼Exit Ping. The IP address has now been set and you are ready to access the AXIS 2460

from your browser, as described below.

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Verifying and Completing the Installation From Your Browser

1. Start your browser and enter the IP address of your AXIS 2460 in the location/address

field. Any cameras connected to the unit will be shown as disabled. Click the links
provided to enable them. See also Connecting and Configuring Cameras on page 18.

2. After connecting and en abling your cameras, live images will then be visible in your

browser. To see the image from a single camera, click on the camera link above the
images.

Links to individual
cameras.

3. Continue the unit’s configuration using the Administration Tools.

The Administration
tools.

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AX IS 24 60 Netwo rk DVR

Installing via the Null Modem Cable

This section describes how to install the AXIS 2460 using the null modem cable. For information
on how to configure the unit for modem operation

Important!

• Although instructions for installing the AXIS 2460 using a null modem cable are provided below, it is
recommended that, whenever possible, the unit is initially installed and configured over a network.

• The information and examples featured here are specific to Windows 2000, but the process is similar in
other versions of Windows. Refer to your system information for further information on creating a
Dial-Up Networking 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

, please see the configuration section.

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❶Connect the supplied Null modem cable

between the COM-2 Serial Connector on
the AXIS 2460 and the COM-port on your
computer.
the front panel and check that the Power
Indicator lights up.

❷Press the Power button on

❺Check the box: Don’t detect my modem,

I will select it from a list. Click Next>.

❽A Standard 28800 modem connection

is now available for the AXIS 2460. Click
Finish to complete the installation.

❸From the Start menu, open the

Control Panel and click Phone and
Modem Options. Select Modems.

❹If a Standard Modem is already set up, you

should proceed directly to the next page. If no
modem is installed, click Add and go to step 5.

❻Select the Standard 28800

modem from the displayed
list of modems. Click Next>.

❼Select the serial port to which your

AXIS 2460 is now connected via the
Null Modem cable. Click Next>.

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Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR AXIS 2460 User’s Manua l

Creating a Dial-Up Networking Connection

Follow the steps below to create a dedicated Dial-Up connection to your Network DVR:

❶ Click the Start button, Se ttings, Network

and Dial-up Connections, and fin a ll y , Make
New Connection. Click Next> when the

Wizard starts.

❷Set the type of connection as
Dial-up to Private Network. Click
Next.

❸ A telephone number is requested

in this dialog, but as it won’t actually
be used, simply enter any dummy
number. Click Next>.

❹ Provide the conn ection wi th a

name (Axis in our example) and
then click Finish.

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AX IS 24 60 Netwo rk DVR

❻Select the installed modem and

click Configure.

❺After clicking Finish in the Network

Connection Wizard, the Dial-up dialog
opens. Click Properties.

❼Set the Maximum Speed to 115200

bps. Click OK twice to get back to the
dial-up dialog.

❽Finally, enter the default User

name Root and the password
pass. Click Dial.

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Step 3 - Verifying the Connection and Completing the Installation

Having started your Dial-Up connection, as described above, you can quickly test the
connection by accessing the AXIS 2460 from your browser (Internet Explorer).

abc.xyz

❶ Type in any URL containing a period in the address field

of your browser to display the AXIS 2460 Start Page, as
shown here.

The cameras will be shown as disabled or there will be No connection. See Connecting and
Configuring Cameras on page 18 for information on how to enable cameras.

❷ The start page of the AXIS 2460 opens.

The Administration tools are here.

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Connecting and Configuring Cameras

Up to four standard analog video cameras can be connected to the AXIS 2460. The
connectors are located on the rear panel (see als o page 10) and the status for each input is
indicated on the front panel by an LED (see page 9).

1. Position the camera as required.

2. Connect the camera to the input on the rear panel of the Network DVR.

Connect
camera(s) here.

3. Connect power to the camera.

4. Now start your browser and enter the IP address of yo ur AXIS 2460, as described in the
installation sectio n. The came ra wil l probabl y be indi cated as be ing Disabled. Clic k the
link provided to g o to the co nfiguration page for the camera, and en able it by checking
the box. Click Save and then return to Live Quad View.

If for some reason the camera should stop functioning, e.g. a loss of power or a cable
break, the LED for the input on the front panel wil l show red, and the image in the browse r
will go black.

Note: The camera will automatically start recording as soon as it is enabled. This is controlled by a

default event called Continuous Recording, which is supplied pre-configured with the unit.

Complete Camera Settings

The Camera Options provide the tools for configuring the cameras connected to the AXIS

2460. These tools are accessed from the administration tools on the left hand side of the

main window. Click the Edit button to set or change the configuration for the camera.
The following settings are available for each camera:

Enabled - Check this box to enable the camera. A dis abl ed c amer a ca nnot be use d to reco rd

from.

Camera Name - The name you provide here for the camera will be used in image headings

and in all menus that show camera names.

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Connecting and Configuring Cameras

Image Header - Check the relevant box to include the camera name, date and/or time in

image headers.

Color Settings - Choose to view the camera images in black & white or in color. Black &

white generates smaller file sizes and the contrast is usually higher than when using color.

Image Resolution - Select Low, Normal or High resolution. High resolution will reduce the

frame rate, due to the larger file sizes involved. The exact resolutions are as follows;

• QCIF = 176 x 112 (NTSC), 176 x 144 (PAL) - Low resolution

• CIF = 352 x 240 (NTSC), 352 x 288 (PAL) - Normal resolution

• 4CIF = 704 x 480 (NTSC), 704 x 576 (PAL) - High resolution

Image Compression - Select the level of compression for your images. Lower compression

optimizes picture quality, but generates larger image file sizes.

Offset Adjustment - Enter values in these fields to change the horizontal and vertical

synchronization for the image. Th is can be used to eliminate any b lack border surro unding
the image.

Note: The settings for Color , Resolution and Compression will all affect the size of the

generated files. This will also affect the length of time the recordings are stored
for.

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Input/Modulation for Camera

Automatically Detec t and Store - Click the button to have the AXIS 2460 auto matic all y det ect

the modulation type for the connected camera.

Set Manually - Select the correct video modulation type from the drop-down list.

Pan Tilt Zoom

If you are using a Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) unit to control the camera’s position, click the
Modify button to create and modify preset positions. See also the online help for more
information on how to set up Preset positions.

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Setting up Events and Alarms

The AXIS 2460 Network DVR can be used in a wide variety of surveillance applications
and can also use external alarm devices and output equi pment. Using the Web interface, it
is a simple matter to configure events, alarms and recordings.

This section describes ho w to configure events and alarms and pr ovides a few examples of
typical applications. For a complete rundown of all the available settings, please see
Complete Event Settings, on page 23.

You may also need to make various other general settings, for example, define users, set
the date and time, make network settings, etc. Please refer to System Options, on page 37.

About Events

Each recording made by the AXIS 2460 Network DVR is the result of a configured Event.
An event is a set of parameters that define the conditions that must be met before any
recording is ma de. Th ese par ameters are time-b ased or alar m-bas ed, bu t they ca n also b e a
combination of the two. There are also events that run continuously.

Your AXIS 2460 is sup plied with five pre-configured events. The first four are named
Manual Recording, and there is one for each video input/camera. These events are run
whenever the camera’s Rec button is clicked. These 4 defaul t events can all be disab led, but
they cannot be deleted. The fifth pre-configured event is called Continuous Recording,
which runs as soon as one or more cameras ar e enabled. This eve nt can be disa bled and/o r
deleted.

The Recording Options Overview

AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Setting up Events and Alarms

The Recording Options Overvi ew al l ows you to:

• Define the Recording Mode to use for the entire system. This will determine how quickly the
recordings will be reduced, before eventually being deleted. Select the appropriate radio but­ton for Normal, Extended or Extended - Long. Please see Recording Storage and Reduction, on
page 50 for detailed information on the recording mode.

• Set a maximum Store Time for all the recordings from each connected camera, in hours, days
or with no limit. This is useful if, for example, the laws in your country require you to delete
recordings after a certain amount of time has elapsed.

Note: The priority assigned to an individual recording is also a factor in determining how long it will be

saved for. For more information, see

Priority, on page 52.

Creating a Simple Event

The tools for creating an event are found among the administration tools under Recording
Options. Follow these steps to create a simple event that runs only at certain times, with no

alarms configured:

1. Click on Event Settings.

2. Click on Add an Event. The list will be updated with your new event. Click on the Edi t

button to the right.

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3. Select the radio button for During Time Period under Event is Activated. Selecting

this will reveal the Time Period Setti n gs . Sel ect the d ays of th e week and th e s tart and
stop times for the event. Note that these Time Period settings will be used every
for as long as the event is enabled.

4. Enable the event by checking the box provided. Give your event a suitable name by

filling in the Name field.

5. Select the Priority that will apply for the event. This determines for how long the

recordings created by the event will be saved at a higher frame rate. See also Priority,
on page 52.

6. Select the camera that the event will record from by checking the appropriate box

under Record from Camera. If several cameras are selected, the event will create
recordings from each camera. A unique ID number is appended to each recording so
that they can easily be distinguished from each other.

7. Set the Desired Recording Frequency to the required setting.

8. Finally, click the Save button.

week,

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Configuring Alarms

Before setting up an alarm-controlled event, one or more alarm inputs must first be
configured.

The AXIS 2460 has four alarm inputs and one output relay. These are configured
individually and can be enabled or disabled. The mode of operation is either Generated
When Circuit is Open (F a lling) or Generated When Circuit is Closed (Rising). Note that
this applies to the physical alarm devices connected to the Network DVR.

Configuring an Alarm Input

1. Enable the input. This must be done to allow events to use the input. If you have an
event that does not use a particular input, then this can be disabled for that particular
event, by setting the event to ignore the alarm input.

2. Provide a suitable name for the input, e.g. Fire alarm.

3. Check the device you are using to see if the alarm will b e genera ted when the circ uit is
open or closed. Th is setting does not d etermine if the alarm input is enabled or not, but
simply how it functions. Make the setting accordingly.

4. Click Save.

Output Relay Settings

When the output relay is enabled on this page it will then be available to all events, which
in turn can have the relay enabled or disabled, independently of each other. The settings
available are Enabled and Output Name, as described above for inputs.

Creating an Alarm-Controlled Event

Events that use alarms are configured in much the same way as other events. The alarms
can be used independently of time settings or in combination with them.

Follow the description below to create an alarm-controlled event:

1. Follow steps 1 to 7 as listed for a simpl e event, but in s tep 3, se lect the radi o button for
When Alarm is Triggered or Alarm Triggered during Time Period. These opt ions wil l
reveal the Time Period Settings and the Alarm Input Settings, respectively.

2. Make the time settings for the event (if used).