Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS
AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide About this Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A Network Camera and applies to firmware release 4.30. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A on your n...
Page 3 - Contents
3 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Introduction; This manual covers the following Axis Network Camera models:; Product features; there is activity in the video image.
5 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Introduction Introduction This manual covers the following Axis Network Camera models: • AXIS 210 • AXIS 210A • AXIS 211 • AXIS 211A All instructions and information in this manual are valid for all four models unless otherwise stated. Product features The AXIS 210/210A/21...
Page 6 - Extra features; pullers mounted on the lens.
6 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Introduction • Built-in web server that provides full access to all features via a standard web browser. • Built-in scripting tool that allows the creation of basic applications. For advanced functionality, the cameras can be accessed via the AXIS HTTP API (more info at ww...
Page 7 - Overview; Underside
7 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Introduction Overview Power indicator Network indicator Control button Serial number Internal Microphone AXIS 210A/211A Mounting screw hole Underside AXIS 211/AXIS 211A DC-Iris Focus puller Tele/wide puller AXIS 210/AXIS 210A DC-Iris control cable Focus puller Status indic...
Page 8 - attached. A stereo connector must be used for the audio out.; LED Indicators; and Power LED indicators show as follows:
8 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Introduction Power Connector - For connection of the PS-K power adapter (included).I/O Terminal Connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one transistor output, one digital input and an auxiliary connection point for DC power. For more infor...
Page 9 - Accessing the Camera; Access From a Browser; of the cameras in the; Location/Address field of your; If this is the first time the camera; The camera’s Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
9 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Follow the instructions in the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A Installation Guide to install your camera. The cameras can be accessed with most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Internet Explorer for Window...
Page 11 - The Live View Page; size is not available in Sequence Mode.
11 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Accessing the Camera The Live View Page Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible. To resize the video image, click the View Size buttons: half-size (x 1 /2 ), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. Note t...
Page 13 - Video Streams; Video Stream Types; Motion JPEG
13 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video Streams Video Streams The AXIS 210/210A/211/211A provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A provides access to Motion JPEG a...
Page 14 - MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods; protocols and broadcast methods are employed.
14 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video Streams MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. • RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the ...
Page 15 - users combined count as 1 unicast viewer.; The AXIS Media Control; and sends data as and when required, for as long as required.
15 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video Streams Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicast clients connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may ...
Page 16 - Using Motion JPEG
16 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video Streams Other MPEG-4 clients Although it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, this is not guaranteed by Axis. For some other clients, e.g. QuickTime™ the Video Object Type must be set to Simple. It may also be necessary to adjust the advan...
Page 17 - Accessing the Audio Streams; 10A/211A can also be accessed in the following ways:; HTTP API; using the same methods to access video streams.
17 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video Streams Accessing the Audio Streams In addition to accessing audio in the Live View page using AMC, audio from the AXIS 210A/211A can also be accessed in the following ways: HTTP API You can read about accessing audio for the other protocols through the HTTP-API at ...
Page 18 - Setup Tools; Accessing the Setup tools; Start your browser and enter
18 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Setup Tools Setup Tools This section describes how to configure the cameras, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, and Operators, who have access to the settings for Video & Image, Audio, Live View Config and ...
Page 19 - Video & Image settings; from the setup tools. Click; Image Settings; Image Appearance; video image quality, but increases the bandwidth.
19 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings Video & Image settings The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools. Click to access the online...
Page 20 - Overlay/Mask Settings
20 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings Text Overlay Settings Include date, time and/or text of your choice to be viewed on the image. The color of the text may be set to white or black, while background color may be set to white, black, transparent or semitransparent. The position of...
Page 21 - Upload and use an overlay; To upload an overlay image to the camera:; Click the Upload button and follow the on-screen instructions.; To use an already uploaded image:; Overlay image requirements; the image. These areas cannot be bypassed via the AXIS HTTP API.
21 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings Upload and use an overlay To upload an overlay image to the camera: 1. Select Uploaded image as overlay in the drop-down list for Overlay/Mask Type. New options appear. 2. In the field Upload own image, click the Browse button and locate the ima...
Page 22 - Advanced Settings; advanced settings available depend on the camera model.; Camera Settings; much noise to allow in the video images.
22 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings Advanced Settings These pages provide various settings for fine-tuning the video image. Note that the advanced settings available depend on the camera model. Camera Settings To compensate for the lighting conditions, the white balance and exposu...
Page 23 - you to define the type of viewing client to use.; AXIS Media Control; in the tool for more information.
23 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Video & Image settings MPEG-4 Settings Tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and for controlling the video bit rate. The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. As most MPEG-4 clients do not support all ...
Page 24 - Audio Settings; speaker connected to the camera.; Enable Audio; Check this box to enable audio in the AXIS 210A/211A.; Audio Channels
24 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Audio (AXIS 210A/211A only) Audio (AXIS 210A/211A only) The AXIS 210A/211A can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. The Setup page for the AXIS 210A/211A has an additional menu ...
Page 25 - receiving audio from the other end of the connection.; Audio Input; this option needs to be enabled.
25 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Audio (AXIS 210A/211A only) Full-duplex mode means you can transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time, without having to use any of the controls. This is just like having a telephone conversation. The only controls you may wish to use are the mute butto...
Page 26 - the microphone attached to the AXIS 210A/211A.; Audio Output; Advanced Audio Settings; connected to the AXIS 210A/211A to suit your environment.
26 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Audio (AXIS 210A/211A only) If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to the AXIS 210A/211A. Audio Output If the sound from the speaker is too low or high, adjust the output gain for the active spea...
Page 28 - Live View Config; Configure button and see below.; Use custom settings; Modify the Axis look, to
28 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Live View Config Live View Config These are the tools for deciding the layout of the camera’s Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default Live View page with your own colors, images...
Page 29 - Upload Own Web Files; check the box provided next to it and then click the Remove button.; Own Home Page; Enter a descriptive name and enter; Example; Live View page and will open the specified website.
29 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Live View Config Upload Own Web Files Your own background pictures, banners and logos can either be located externally on e.g. a network server, or they can be uploaded to the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A itself. Once uploaded, files are shown in the drop-down lists for Own (fi...
Page 31 - Viewer settings; HTML Examples
31 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Live View Config When using any other browser than Internet Explorer for Windows, select the appropriate method from the drop-down list for viewing images. The available options are similar to Internet Explorer except for Server Push. With this method, the camera maintain...
Page 33 - Event Configuration; Definitions; Event Servers; For details on each setting, please see the online help
33 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the camera is when an Event Type is activated and causes certain actions to be performed. The event type is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common even...
Page 34 - Triggered Event
34 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Event Configuration Configuring Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the camera will perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes in front of the camera and an event that uses motion detection has been con-figured to act on this, the camera can e.g. re...
Page 35 - desired length of time and specify the required image frequency.; Scheduled Event; Please see the online help
35 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Event Configuration Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. 30 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Check the Upload images checkbox under Event Types &g...
Page 36 - Motion Detection; (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored); Configuring Motion Detection; at the top and drag to the desired position).; peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).; Configure Excluded Windows button
36 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Event Configuration Motion Detection Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. • Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image...
Page 37 - Port Status; System Options section.
37 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Event Configuration Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. High level Only very large objects trigger motion detection An object that appears in the region will trigger the motion detection for a long period Ordinary colored objects on ordin...
Page 38 - System Options; Security; may access the Live View page, as described below:; User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable:; IP Address Filtering; list Allow/Deny the following IP addresses.; Referrals; only applicable to Motion JPEG video streams.
38 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on first access. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewe...
Page 39 - certificate authority.
39 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Notes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the product's own IP address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers. •Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video str...
Page 40 - displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below).; daylight saving time changes.; 4h) displayed in the Live View video streams.; File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the help files; for information on how to create; IP Address Configuration; changes in the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default.
40 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Date & Time Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below). New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server cl...
Page 41 - address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name.
41 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Services Options for notification of IP address change - if the IP address for the video server changes, e.g. automatically by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings... and enter the required information.AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS ...
Page 43 - Network Traffic; For more information, please see the online help
43 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Network Traffic The default setting is Auto-negotiate which means that the correct speed is automatically selected. If necessary, you can set the connection speed by selecting it from the drop-down list. Maximum bandwidth - Specify, in Mbit/s or kbit/s, the...
Page 44 - LED Settings; if the unit is not behaving as expected.
44 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Network - UPnP™ The cameras includes support for UPnP ™ , which is enabled by default. If also enabled on your computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to “My Network Places.” Note: UPnP must also be enabled on your W...
Page 45 - changed and there is unexpected behavior.; Support; information, should you require technical assistance.; Advanced; support provides no assistance for customized scripts.
45 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click this button. If necessary, it will then be possible to return to the previous settings, if settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. Restore - click the Bro...
Page 46 - available via the links on the standard setup pages.; Resetting to the Factory Default Settings; button on the underside of the camera (see page 7) as described below:; Using the Control Button; Disconnect the power adapter, or the network cable if using PoE
46 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - System Options Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with previous experience of configuring Axis cameras. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available via the links on the standard setup pages. Resetting to the Factory Default ...
Page 47 - The I/O Terminal Connector; Pinout and Interface
47 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - The I/O Terminal Connector The I/O Terminal Connector Pinout and Interface The 4-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: • 1 transistor output• 1 digital input• auxiliary power and GND The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection,...
Page 48 - making sure that all cables are securely fastened.; Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors
48 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - The I/O Terminal Connector Connect input/output devices to the terminal connector as follows: o z z o o o o o AXIS 210/210A/211/211A 3.3V PS-K 9W e.g. doorbell Device z 4 o 3 o Switch Mode Power Supply o 1 o o Relay GND + 2 1. Loosen the corresponding screw on top of the ...
Page 49 - Technical Specifications
49 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Models • AXIS 210• AXIS 210A: Power over Ethernet, audio• AXIS 211: Power over Ethernet, DC-iris• AXIS 211A: Power over Ethernet, DC-iris, audio Video compression • Motion-JPEG • MPEG-4 Part2 (ISO/IEC 14...
Page 53 - Bandwidth; amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are:
53 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Technical Specifications Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 The following table show typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 210/210A/211/211A. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary....
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; with each new release, before updating the firmware.
54 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware...
Page 55 - Emergency Recovery Procedure; label attached to the bottom of the camera.; Axis Support; when troubleshooting.
55 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the ste...
Page 56 - Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
56 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping . Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408....
Page 60 - Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms 60 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Glossary of Terms Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - A control (or set of rules) used by a browser. ActiveX controls are often downloaded and installed automatically as required.ADPCM - Adaptive Differential Pulse Code M...
Page 62 - Index
62 AXIS 210/210A/211/211A - Index Index A Accessing the video stream 15 Action 33 Action Buttons 11, 30 Active/Inactive 30 Administrator 18 Advanced Simple profile 13 Alarm 36, 47 AMC Viewer Toolbar 12 Audio 24 Audio input 25 Audio mode 24 Audio output 26 Auxiliary Power 47 AXIS 15 AXIS Media Contro...