Axis 213 PTZ - Manuals

6 AXIS 213 - Product Description AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera IR Light - infrared light for night vision. Activated from the AXIS 213 web page. Network Indicator - the multi-colored network indicator flashes as follows: • Amber - flashes for activity on a 10 Mbit/s network • Green - flashes for activ...

7 AXIS 213 - Product Description Optional Accessory: Connection Module - The connection module provides the physical interface to 3 relay outputs, 2 digital inputs, audio in/out, video in/out and the RS-232C Serial port. See Connection Module , on page 43 for more information. Audio In/Out Video In/...

8 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Installing the AXIS 213 Please observe the following before installing the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera. • This product is designed for indoor use or locations where it is protected from rain and moisture. To operate the camera in these conditions, use the outdoor...

9 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Installing on a Network The AXIS 213 is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning an IP address to the PTZ camera, either manually or via an automated network service (DHCP). Select one of the following procedures depending on your...

10 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility Follow these instructions to set the IP address manually using AXIS IP Utility: 1. Acquire an unused IP address for your AXIS 213. (AXIS IP Utility detects the subnet your computer is connected in. The AXIS 213 must be i...

11 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in Windows Follow these instructions to assign a unique IP address to your product from a computer on your network: 1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 213 from your network administrator. 2. Connect a standard net...

12 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux Assign your product with a unique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows: 1. Acquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 213 from your network administrator. 2. Connect a standard network cable t...

13 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 213 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service provides a one-click procedure that makes the AXIS 213 available on your local network and over the Internet. On installation, the AXIS 213 will receive a URL (web address), which can then be us...

14 AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Using the PTZ Network Camera The AXIS 213 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. Note: To be able to view streaming video in Microsoft Internet ...

18 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Configuring the PTZ Network Camera This section describes how to configure the AXIS 213 and is intended for the administrator who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and Operator who has access to Video & Image, Live View Config and Event C...

19 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overview of the Setup Tools Basic Configuration - the links under Basic Configuration are shortcuts to the necessary basic settings the first time the unit is configured. Video & Image (Administrator/Operator) Audio (Administrator/Operator) Live V...

21 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Using the Setup Tools The following descriptions offer examples of the available features in the AXIS 213. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files. Video &am...

23 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overlay image limitations: Please use the online help files for more information. Advanced Camera - To optimize the lighting settings according to your requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions : • White balance - the white...

26 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Live View Config - Live View Layout Select Use Axis look to customize the features on the AXIS 213 Live View page to suit your requirements. The following settings can be customized: • Background color - the color behind the text and images on the pag...

28 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera 4. Check Show Custom Link 2. 5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM STOP.6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: 7. These links will appear in the web interface and can be used to control the PTZ camera For more ...

30 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera PTZ Configuration - Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera view than 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 satisf...

31 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Move speed sets the speed of the camera's Pan/Tilt movements. The default setting is maximum speed. Advanced 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 L...

32 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 213 for alarm and event handling. The AXIS 213 can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. Event Servers Event Servers are used, e.g. for receiving uploaded ima...

33 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the PTZ Network Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes the connected camera, and an event has been configured to act on this, the PTZ Network Camera can e.g. record a...

35 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Scheduled Event A Scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. How to set up a scheduled event This example describes how to set the PTZ Network Camera to send an email notification with saved images from a set time...

36 AXIS 213 - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default, the administrator sets the root password on first access. Other users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, a...

40 AXIS 213 - System Options Note: UPnP must be installed on your workstation. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs . Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Net- working Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to...

41 AXIS 213 - System Options Support The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View I...

42 AXIS 213 - System Options Caution! Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings (in which case, a backup file may be of use to return the unit to its latest configuration). A...

43 AXIS 213 - Connection Module Connection Module The connection module connects to the camera and is configured and controlled via the camera’s user interface. The Connection module is an optional accessory providing the following: Installing the audio equipment 1. Connect a microphone (not supplie...

44 AXIS 213 - Connection Module Schematic Diagram - Connection Module

45 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware The firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 213. When you download firmware from the Axis Web site, your Axis product will receive the latest available functionality. One of your first actions when trouble...

46 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Support If you contact the Axis support desk, please help us help you resolve your problems expediently by providing a server report, log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup | System Options | Support Overview . The server report con...

49 AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Detail Specification System Requirements Standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols: Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac. etc. Supported Web Browsers Windows - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or laterLinux - Mozilla 1.4 ...

51 AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications The AXIS 213 delivers the following file sizes (PAL) : The AXIS 213 delivers the following file sizes (NTSC) : Connection Module (optional accessory) Full-duplex audio. Audio data encoded in: • ADPCM format at 32kbps, 8 kHz sampling (G.726)• ADPCM format at 24k...

52 AXIS 213 - Index Index A About 20 Action 32 Action Buttons 15, 28 Active/Inactive 15, 28 ActiveX Controls 14 Administrator 18, 36 Alarm 20, 32, 43 AMC 9, 14, 15, 50 ARP and Ping 11, 12 Audio 19, 43 Audio Settings 19 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 13 AXIS IP Utility 10 AXIS Media Control 9 B Ba...