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 214 PTZ PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.30. Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this pr...
Page 3 - Table of contents
3 AXIS 214 PTZ Table of contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Accessing th...
Page 6 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Product Description; Product Description
6 AXIS 214 PTZ - Product Description Product Description The AXIS 214 PTZ is a fully-featured PTZ Network Camera for security surveillance and remote monitoring. With its removable automatic IR filter, the camera supports automatic day & night functionality, The AXIS 214 PTZ is equipped with 1 i...
Page 7 - Rear panel; shown here is from a ceiling mounted camera.
7 AXIS 214 PTZ - Product Description Rear panel The rear panel contains all of the connections available on the AXIS 214 PTZ. The view shown here is from a ceiling mounted camera. Line/Mic in Line out Network Power connector I/O terminal connector Status indicator Network indicator Power indicator C...
Page 8 - The AXIS 214 PTZ connects to the network via a standard network
8 AXIS 214 PTZ - Product Description Network connector - The AXIS 214 PTZ connects to the network via a standard network cable. The speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet) is automatically detected. Line Out - For connecting a public address (PA) system or an active speaker w...
Page 9 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera; Accessing the camera; Accessing the camera from a browser; Setting the password for root
9 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera Accessing the camera The AXIS 214 PTZ can be used with most standard operating systems, and supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Netscape 7.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later. Accessing the camera from a browser 1. Start a browser (Internet Explor...
Page 10 - Accessing the camera from the Internet
10 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera Notes: • The layout of the Live View page in the AXIS 214 PTZ may have been customized to meet the specific requirements of the application. Consequently, many of the examples and functions in this section may differ from those displayed in your Live View page....
Page 11 - The Live View page
11 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera The Live View page The following provides an overview of the controls found on the Live View page. If the AXIS 214 PTZ has been customized (from Setup > Live View Config > Layout ), the controls will be displayed accordingly: The Video Format drop-down li...
Page 12 - The control panel
12 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls The Live View page also displays the Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls . These are enabled/disabled for specified users by the administrator under System Options > Security > Users > User List . The Pan Tilt and Zoom bars control their resp...
Page 13 - Viewer controls; AXIS; Server push (not available for Microsoft Internet Explorer); Simple; Java applet
13 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera Viewer controls The default viewer to use for displaying moving images is selected from Setup >> Live View Config >> Layout. The AMC viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. See AXIS Media Control, on page 17 for more informa...
Page 14 - PTZ Control Queue; buttons to request or release control of the PTZ controls.; PTZ Configuration > Control
14 AXIS 214 PTZ - Accessing the camera Still Image Displays still images only. Hit your browser’s Refresh button to view a new image. PTZ Control Queue Only one user can use the Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls at any one time. When multiple users are accessing the AXIS 214 PTZ’s Live View page, they must be ...
Page 15 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams; Video and Audio Streams; Video Stream Types; Motion JPEG; of these tools. These are represented as; Video object types; , which are selected for use with
15 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams Video and Audio Streams The AXIS 214 PTZ 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 214 PTZ provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 ...
Page 16 - Audio Stream Types; The audio stream types for audio are:; MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods; protocols and broadcast methods are employed.
16 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams Audio Stream Types The audio stream types for audio are: • G.711 - International standard for encoding wired-telephone audio. Uses PCM samples to compress audio where higher signal values are compressed more than lower values. In Axis products, this sets the...
Page 17 - first functioning one is found.; AXIS Media Control
17 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams How to stream MPEG-4 Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. Setting the preferred method(s) is done in the control applet for AMC, which is found in the Windows...
Page 18 - Other methods of accessing the video stream; data as and when required, for as long as required.; Audio transmission methods; Using Motion JPEG
18 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams Other methods of accessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 214 PTZ can also be accessed in the following ways: • If supported by the client, the AXIS 214 PTZ can use Motion JPEG server push to dis- play video. This option maintains an open HTTP c...
Page 19 - Accessing the Audio Streams; can also be accessed in the following ways:; QuickTime/Windows Media Player; same methods as for accessing video streams.
19 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video and Audio Streams When audio is transmitted using MPEG-4, the Axis product sends synchronization information along with the streams to the client performing the synchronization. Audio is streamed from the client to the server over HTTP when using both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4. ...
Page 20 - AXIS 214 PTZ - The Setup Tools; The Setup Tools; administrators; Accessing the setup tools from a browser; Live View
20 AXIS 214 PTZ - The Setup Tools The Setup Tools The AXIS 214 PTZ is configured from the setup tools, which are available from the link in the web interface. The setup tools can be used by: • administrators , who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools • operators , who have access to the V...
Page 21 - Video & Image settings; Image Appearance; depending on usage and the available bandwidth.
21 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video & Image settings Video & Image settings Image Appearance Adjust these settings to optimize the video images according to your requirements. All configuration of images and overlays will affect the performance of the camera, depending on usage and the available bandwid...
Page 22 - Overlay Settings; Overlay Image Settings; Video Stream
22 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video & Image settings Overlay Settings Use these settings to include a) an image as an overlay, and/or b) the date and time, along with text of your own. Text overlays are all included on one line at the top or bottom of the video image. Image overlays can be placed anywhere i...
Page 23 - and modify the parameters under; Please see the online help
23 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video & Image settings 5. Click Save. 6. Go to Setup > Video & Image and modify the parameters under Overlay Settings . Overlay image requirements: The height and width of the overlay image in pixels must be exactly divisible by 4. Overlay image requirements: • The maxim...
Page 24 - • White balance - the white balancing system in the AXIS 214 PTZ can; Manual; , select the desired; Shutter speed; Image Settings; Auto focus enabled; focus to produce a sharp image.; Setting the sensitivity to ‘high’ will cause a drop in the
24 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video & Image settings Advanced Camera Settings Lighting Conditions To optimize the lighting settings according to your requirements, modify the following settings: • White balance - the white balancing system in the AXIS 214 PTZ can automatically detect white in the image and ...
Page 25 - in the tool for more information.
25 AXIS 214 PTZ - Video & Image settings MPEG-4 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 of these tools, it ...
Page 26 - Audio; Enable Audio; Connecting audio; Audio Channels; audio mode
26 AXIS 214 PTZ - Audio Audio The AXIS 214 PTZ can transmit audio to other clients, by connecting a microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. Note: The speaker attached to the Line out connector on the AXIS 214 PTZ must have a built-in amplifier, which is avai...
Page 27 - Audio Input; Technical; Audio Output
27 AXIS 214 PTZ - Audio • Half-duplex mode also transmits and receives audio in both directions, but only in one direction at a time (with the help of the push-to-talk button). To speak, press and hold the button (check that the microphone is not muted). When fin- ished speaking, release the button ...
Page 28 - Advanced Audio Settings
28 AXIS 214 PTZ - Audio Advanced Audio Settings The Advanced Audio settings allow you to tune the external microphone connected to the AXIS 214 PTZ’s connection module to suit your environment. Enable speech filter improves the sound quality when the microphone is placed close to the person talking ...
Page 29 - the; noise canceller attenuation; deteriorates sound quality. Adjust the threshold and the
29 AXIS 214 PTZ - Audio There is a trade-off between noise canceling and sound quality. In other words, increasing the noise canceller attenuation deteriorates sound quality. Adjust the threshold and the attenuation to an optimum by listening and changing the levels.
Page 30 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Live View Config; Live View Config; Layout; Configure; Use custom settings; Modify the Axis look
30 AXIS 214 PTZ - Live View Config Live View Config Layout These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the default page with your own colors, images etc. Click the Config...
Page 31 - Upload Own Web Files
31 AXIS 214 PTZ - Live View Config Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background picture, color etc. must first be uploaded to the AXIS 214 PTZ in order to be available for selection in the Custom Settings setup dialog. Once uploaded, the files are shown in the drop-down list. 1. Enter the pat...
Page 33 - HTML Examples; Video Format
33 AXIS 214 PTZ - Live View Config HTML Examples You can add live video from the AXIS 214 PTZ to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG or unicast MPEG-4 stream to up to 20 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer. If multicast MPEG-4 is used, ...
Page 34 - AXIS 214 PTZ - PTZ Configuration; PTZ Configuration; Preset Positions
34 AXIS 214 PTZ - PTZ Configuration PTZ Configuration Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view that can quickly and easily be viewed. From Preset Position Setup , use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera to the required position. When satisfied with the ca...
Page 35 - Control Queue; - The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controls. Once set
35 AXIS 214 PTZ - PTZ Configuration Control Queue PTZ Control Queue - The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controls. Once set up, the PTZ Control Queue buttons will appear on the Live View page offering one viewer exclusive control for a limited amount of time. Other users will be placed...
Page 36 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration; Event Configuration; Event Servers; Test
36 AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration Event Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 214 PTZ for alarm and event handling. The AXIS 214 PTZ can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. A set of parameters describing how and when the AXIS 214 ...
Page 37 - Event Types; Triggered Event
37 AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the AXIS 214 PTZ is to perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes a connected sensor and an event type has been configured to act on this, the cam- era can e.g. record and save im...
Page 39 - Motion Detection; Include; How to set up a triggered event; Configuring Motion Detection
39 AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration Motion Detection The AXIS 214 PTZ can be configured for motion detection. This feature is used to generate an alarm whenever movement starts (or stops) in the image. The AXIS 214 PTZ can use a maximum of 10 Include/Exclude windows. • Include windows target speci...
Page 40 - online help for complete descriptions.; Port Status; Under; Event Configuration > Port Status; there is a list that shows the status for the
40 AXIS 214 PTZ - Event Configuration Motion Detection Parameters The parameters available for motion detection are described briefly here. Please see the online help for complete descriptions. High Only very large objects trigger motion detection An object that appears in the region will trigger th...
Page 41 - AXIS 214 PTZ - System Options; System Options; Security - IP Address Filter
41 AXIS 214 PTZ - System Options System Options Security - Users User access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on the first access. Other users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to ...
Page 46 - from the AXIS 214 PTZ to predefined addresses, via SMTP.; the section on the; Maintenance; Restart; the unit is not behaving as expected.; Restore
46 AXIS 214 PTZ - System Options Network - SMTP (email) (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Enter the host names or addresses for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided to enable event and error email messages from the AXIS 214 PTZ to predefined addresses, via SMTP. Network - SNM...
Page 47 - Updating the Firmware; Support
47 AXIS 214 PTZ - System Options Upgrade Server - See Updating the Firmware , on page 51. Backup - click the Backup button to take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts. If necessary, it is then possible to return to the previous settings if the settings are changed and the...
Page 48 - Resetting to the factory default settings
48 AXIS 214 PTZ - System Options For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network camera configuration. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available from ...
Page 49 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Connections; Connections; I/O inputs and outputs; changes and the input becomes active (shown under
49 AXIS 214 PTZ - Connections Connections I/O inputs and outputs The 4-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: • 1 transistor output• 1 digital input• auxiliary power and GND The I/O terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse reco...
Page 50 - Schematic connection diagram; Connecting audio equipment; LINE OUT; socket (amplified speakers
50 AXIS 214 PTZ - Connections Schematic connection diagram o z z o o o o o AXIS 214 PTZ 3.3V Power e.g. push button Device z 4 o 3 o Linear Power Supply o 2 o o Relay GND + 1 Fuse 500mA Connecting audio equipment 1. Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the LINE/MIC In socket. 2. Connect a loudspea...
Page 51 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; from the Axis Website at; Upgrade Server; section and browse to the firmware file on your computer.; Upgrade
51 AXIS 214 PTZ - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 214 PTZ. When the firmware is upgraded, your Axis product receives the latest available functionality. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem s...
Page 52 - server report, a log file and a brief description of the problem.; Server Report; . The Log file records events
52 AXIS 214 PTZ - Troubleshooting Support If you contact the Axis support desk, please help us resolve your problems by providing a server report, a log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview . The server report contains imp...
Page 56 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications; Technical Specifications
56 AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Models • AXIS 214 PTZ 50Hz (PAL)• AXIS 214 PTZ 60Hz (NTSC) Video compression • Motion-JPEG. Snapshot JPEG images available. User-controlled compression level. • MPEG-4 Part2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2), Profiles: ASP and SP...
Page 58 - delivers the following file sizes:
58 AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications The AXIS 214 PTZ (PAL) delivers the following file sizes: PAL PAL aspect ratio corrected The AXIS 214 PTZ (NTSC) delivers the following file sizes: Approvals - EMC • EN55022: 1998+A1 class A. • EN55024: 1998+A1+A2. • EN61000-6-1: 2001• EN61000-6-2: 1999• FC...
Page 59 - General performance considerations
59 AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications General performance considerations When setting up the camera, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, an...
Page 60 - Frame rates - Motion JPEG; are guidelines only - actual values may vary.
60 AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications Important! •The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are currently in force, (e.g. bandwidth limitation) these values might not correspond to those actu-ally received by the client. •For Motion JPEG, these ...
Page 61 - Bandwidth; amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are:
61 AXIS 214 PTZ - Technical Specifications Bandwidth As there are many factors affecting bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are: • the image resolution• the image compression• the frame rate• the MPEG-4 object type• the MPEG-4 GOV stru...
Page 62 - AXIS 214 PTZ - Glossary of Terms; Glossary of Terms
62 AXIS 214 PTZ - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A standard that enables software components to interact with one another in a networked environment, regardless of the language(s) used to create them. Web browsers may come into contact with ActiveX controls, ActiveX documents, and Act...
Page 69 - Index
69 AXIS 214 PTZ - Index Index A Accessing the video stream 18 Action 36 Action Buttons 32 Active/Inactive 32 Administrator 41 Administrators 20 Advanced Simple profile 15 Alarm 36, 39, 49 AMC 13, 17 Audio 26 Audio input 27 Audio mode 26 Audio output 27 Auxiliary Power 49 AXIS Media Control 27 B Back...
