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Page 2 - AXIS COMMUNICATIONS; AXIS 250S User’s Manual; Europe

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide AXIS 250S User’s Manual 2 About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and operators of the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server, and is applicable for firmware release 3.0. Later versions of the document will be posted to the Ax...

Page 3 - Table Of Contents

AXIS 250S User’s Manual 3 Table Of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Application...

Page 5 - Introduction; Features and Benefits; The AXIS 250S runs independently of any other server and, apart

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Introduction 5 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 req...

Page 6 - Configurable event types -; can also be notified of events by email.; External Device Connection -; BNC composite video input for connecting a CCTV camera. 1; Linux Operating System -; The AXIS 250S includes modified versions of the Boa Web server,

Introduction AXIS 250S User’s Manual 6 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 devices. Possible to enable a pre-ala...

Page 7 - Applications; surveillance and visual security.

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Introduction 7 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 ...

Page 8 - Product Description; AXIS 250S Front Panel

Product Description AXIS 250S User’s Manual 8 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 AXIS 250S Rear Panel ❶ Factory Default Button - Press this but...

Page 9 - Hardware Inventory

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Product Description 9 Hardware Inventory Check the items supplied with your AXIS 250S against the following list: 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 countr...

Page 10 - Installing the AXIS 250S; read; unique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows:

Installing the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 10 Installing the AXIS 250S This section is intended for use by the product administrator. Operators and viewers should read Operating the AXIS 250S, on page 14. • Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet ne...

Page 11 - Reply; Client System Requirements; Player 7.1 or higher

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 250S 11 ❼ Approximately 10-15 seconds after connecting the power supply, the message ‘ Reply 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 inter...

Page 12 - Network Connection Timeout

Installing the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 12 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 the li...

Page 13 - Accessing the AXIS 250S from Internet Explorer

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 250S 13 Accessing the AXIS 250S from Internet Explorer Important! 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. S...

Page 14 - Operating the AXIS 250S; This section is intended mainly for system; Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 14 Operating the AXIS 250S 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 everyda...

Page 15 - Access from a browser; Address bar; The Live View Page; Live View

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 15 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. Enter...

Page 16 - Disconnected Video Source; immediately referred to your system administrator.; Positional Control of the Video Source; video source is automatically displayed with; Tilt; and; Zoom; shown in the illustration below:

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 16 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 administrat...

Page 17 - Events and Event Types; Event type; Configuring Event Types; Click the menu link to; Event Types; . This opens the list of event types as in the example

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 17 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 a...

Page 18 - Click the; Add; button. This launches the; General; - the event type can be activated by the trigger (see below) at any time; Trigger Type; This option will simply use the times specified in

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 18 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 Trigge...

Page 19 - actions may be selected.; Upload to FTP server -; Upload Servers; Upload as long as trigger is active -

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 19 • Manual Trigger - This is used for manually starting and stopping the event. It is also possible to use this option to trigger the event via the server’s API. When Triggered... These settings describe the actions to take when the event type is trig...

Page 20 - OK; Adding an Upload Server; Upload Server Setup; Connect

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 20 Important! • Send email notification to - Check this box to enable the sending of email to notify recipients of events. Enter the email address(es) in the field provided. Multiple addresses must be sepa-rated by semicolons (;) To add your own text, ...

Page 21 - Notification Servers; Notification Server; shows the servers currently configured.; HTTP Notification; - If you need to supply a user name and password to access the HTTP; Custom; field the following should be noted:

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 21 Notification Servers To allow your event types to send HTTP and TCP notifications, the necessary servers must first be configured. The Notification Server list shows the servers currently configured. These severs are shown as the alternatives when s...

Page 22 - Click; to save the notification server settings.; Audio & Video Settings; Video; connected and powered up before attempting configuration.

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 22 The following information should be provided for a TCP notification server: • Name - This can be any descriptive name you like. • Network address - Provide the address of the server here. This may be an IP address or a host name. Note that to use a ...

Page 23 - Audio; Mic input sensitivity; - Select the input to use for the audio input. The options are:; Port Status & Devices; Port Status; requires administrator access.

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 23 Exactly how much pre-trigger recording will be produced depends mainly on the bit rate setting. A high-quality video stream will occupy more of the internal memory and thus shorten the duration of the recording. The length of the pre-trigger recordi...

Page 24 - Devices; Modify; Preset position setup; Current Position; Apply

Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 24 Devices This section allows you to configure and use Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices with your AXIS 250S. Click the Modify button to open a new window allowing you to create/edit preset positions. Note that devices must have previously been added and configur...

Page 25 - Live View Layout; to open the Personal Settings.; Own; will also; When you are satisfied with the new layout, click; Save

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S 25 Live View Layout The home page for the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server can be altered to your own requirements. Click the link to Live View Layout to open the Personal Settings. Most of the features on the Live View page can be customized. For example...

Page 26 - Administration & System Options; of the AXIS 250S - the; System Options; Operating the AXIS 250S,; Accessing The System Options; link and then select the item you wish to configure from

Administration & System Options AXIS 250S User’s Manual 26 Administration & System Options This section lists and describes the administration tools used for the general configuration of the AXIS 250S - the System Options . The topics covered are, for example, network settings, date and time...

Page 27 - System Options Overview; in more detail in the pages that follow.; Users; Administrator; Users List; is permanent and cannot be deleted. The default password (

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Administration & System Options 27 System Options Overview The table below provides a brief overview of the System Options. Each section is explained in more detail in the pages that follow. Users To prevent any unauthorized use of the product, the AXIS 250S supports mult...

Page 28 - Adding Users; - Must contain at least one, but not more than fourteen characters.; Editing and Deleting Users; Firewall Settings; Allowed IP Addresses -; Adding Allowed IP Addresses

Administration & System Options AXIS 250S User’s Manual 28 Adding Users Click Add to add a new user. The following fields must then be completed: • User Name - Must contain at least one, but not more than fourteen characters. • Password - Must contain at least one, but not more than eight charac...

Page 29 - Network Settings; Deleting and Modifying the Properties for Allowed IP Addresses; Current Server Time; Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes -

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Administration & System Options 29 Allowed Ports - Check the boxes for the protocols that the user (IP address) will be allowed to use to access the server. These can be FTP and/or HTTP . If you have particular requirements concerning which ports access will be allowed on...

Page 30 - TCP/IP Network Settings; Automatic IP Configuration; using the AXIS IP Installer.; Dynamic IP Address Notification Settings; edit and refine the settings for address notification.

Administration & System Options AXIS 250S User’s Manual 30 TCP/IP Network Settings From the Network Settings, configure the TCP/IP network settings as follows: Automatic IP Configuration DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally ma...

Page 31 - Manual IP Configuration; myserver; DNS; Primary DNS Server -

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Administration & System Options 31 Manual IP Configuration IP Address - Specify a unique 32-bit IP address for your server, to establish communication with your network. Written as four numbers separated by periods, each number within the address must be in the range 0 - ...

Page 32 - Network Traffic; Primary mail server -; Send; IO Ports; Normal; Open

Administration & System Options AXIS 250S User’s Manual 32 Network Traffic This can be used to change the network speed for your server. Normally, there is no need to use anything other than Auto-negotiate , which will automatically select the correct media type. However, if you are using a swit...

Page 33 - Physical port; or; Generic HTTP; , but the port may also be used for controlling a; Mode; Maintenance; This section provides tools for the following:

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Administration & System Options 33 COM-Port The COM port on the AXIS 250S is accessed via the RS-232 serial connector on the rear of the unit, or via the RS-485 on terminal block B. Select the port from the Physical port drop-down list. Devices connected to the COM-port o...

Page 34 - The Factory Default Settings; Factory Default; yellow

Administration & System Options AXIS 250S User’s Manual 34 As well as the log files, the following are also available: • The Server Report - The Server Report displays a listing of important information about the AXIS 250S. If you need to contact the Axis Support desk for help with a problem, pl...

Page 35 - Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods; Using the AXIS IP Installer; multiple; Installing the AXIS IP Installer:

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Other IP Setup Methods 35 Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods Important! As an alternative to the ARP command (as described on page 10), you can set the IP address for your AXIS 250S using any of the following methods - as appropriate for your network operating system: Notes:...

Page 36 - Setting the IP Address with the AXIS IP Installer:

Other IP Setup Methods AXIS 250S User’s Manual 36 Setup_IPInstaller.exe program to start the installation. 2. The AXIS IP Installer - Setup dialog is displayed on the screen. 3. Follow the instructions as they appear. Click Finish to complete the installation. Setting the IP Address with the AXIS IP...

Page 37 - Appendix B - Troubleshooting; Checking the Firmware; Updating the Firmware,; Support

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Troubleshooting 37 Appendix B - Troubleshooting This appendix provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AXIS 250S. Symptoms, possible causes and remedial actions are provided in a quick reference table. Checking the Firmware On...

Page 38 - PINGing Your IP Address; Follow the instructions below in association with; then the AXIS 250S is not

Troubleshooting AXIS 250S User’s Manual 38 PINGing Your IP Address By sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply, the PING utility can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It also provides a useful method for confirming addressing conflicts with your AXIS 250...

Page 39 - Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Troubleshooting 39 Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Symptoms Possible causes Remedial actions The AXIS 250S cannot be accessed from a browser. The IP address is already being used by another device. Run the PING utility (as described above) and follow the approp...

Page 41 - Appendix C - Updating the Firmware; Obtaining Updated firmware; instructions supplied with each new firmware release.

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Updating the Firmware 41 Appendix C - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 250S firmware is stored in Flash memory. This memory is provided by a silicon chip that, just like any other ROM device, retains data content even after power is removed. Flash memory is unique because it al...

Page 42 - Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S; Modifying the File System; additional files to the read-write area of the flash memory.; Configuration via FTP; downloading standard pre-configurations to one or more servers.

Customizing The AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 42 Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S Modifying the File System The Linux-based operating system and flash memory file system make it possible for advanced users and application developers to customize the AXIS 250S by adding additional files to ...

Page 43 - Custom Web Pages; Customizing Procedures; root

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Customizing The AXIS 250S 43 Custom Web Pages The AXIS 250S contains a re-writable flash memory file system that allows some directories and files to be changed by the root user, using FTP. This strictly non-supported product functionality, makes it possible for advanced user...

Page 44 - The images are now updated in your browser.; in the command window to exit the ftp program.

Customizing The AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 44 7. Start your browser and view the Web pages you uploaded, by entering the following URL in the location/Address field: Example! The images are now updated in your browser. 8. Enter bye in the command window to exit the ftp program. Note: You can ...

Page 45 - Creating a New Home Page

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Customizing The AXIS 250S 45 Creating a New Home Page Having created and stored your new custom Web pages in product memory, proceed to assign one of these pages as your default Home page in the AXIS 250S, as described below: Caution! 1. Start a new ftp session to the AXIS 25...

Page 46 - Appendix E - Unit Connections; The; The I/O Terminal Blocks; functions provided by the terminal blocks.

Unit Connections AXIS 250S User’s Manual 46 Appendix E - Unit Connections The D-Sub Connector The AXIS 250S provides one 9-pin D-sub connector, providing the physical interface for an RS-232 port, used for connecting accessory equipment; such as stand-alone Pan/Tilt devices for the remote positionin...

Page 47 - Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors A & B; o o

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Unit Connections 47 Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors A & B o o Mode Power Supply 3.3V ! ! ! ! ! o Switch A1 o ! ! COM ! GND PIN 5 o ! ! o o Infrared Sensor - + AXIS 250S PS-K 9W o A2 o o ! ! o A3 A4 ! ! ! ! ! ! o B2 o B1 o B3 o B4 RS-485 ! De vice o o o o o ! ! ! A...

Page 48 - Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices; COM Port; Installation Procedure

Unit Connections AXIS 250S User’s Manual 48 Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices The AXIS 250S supports a range of Pan Tilt device drivers. The driver is selected from the COM Port settings , which are found under System options - Ports & Devices . Please see the online help or www.axis.com for a complet...

Page 49 - Controlling and Monitoring; Transistor Output; Querying the Status of Digital Inputs

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Unit Connections 49 Controlling and Monitoring By entering http requests in your browser’s URL field, you can: • drive the transistor output high or low• monitor the status of the 4 digital inputs This requires you to have root access to the AXIS 250S and consequently, to sup...

Page 50 - The AXIS 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows:

Unit Connections AXIS 250S User’s Manual 50 The AXIS 250S then displays the status of the inputs, as follows: Input 1 = 0 Input 2 = 1 Input 3 = 0 Input 4 = 0

Page 51 - Appendix F - Technical Specifications; System Requirements -

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Technical Specifications 51 Appendix F - Technical Specifications System Requirements - The AXIS 250S uses the standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols and can be used with Windows 2000 or XP. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, DirectX 8.1 and Windows Media Player 7.1 are re...

Page 52 - Complimentary Software -; AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer (Axis ActiveX component software for; All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Technical Specifications AXIS 250S User’s Manual 52 Approvals - EMC • EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22:1997), Class B - Emission, Europe.• EN 55024:1998 - Immunity, Europe. (Line input only. The Mic input may be subject to interfer- ence from nearby radio transmitters.) • EN 61000-3-2:1995+A1+A2+Corrig.+A14 ...

Page 53 - Appendix G - Bandwidth; The Video Bit Rate; depends on the answers to a few questions:; Image Quality vs Bit Rate

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Bandwidth 53 Appendix G - Bandwidth As different networks have different characteristics and different amounts of bandwidth available, the AXIS 250S’s video and audio settings may need to be adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions. The Video Bit Rate The video bit rate des...

Page 54 - Other Considerations

Bandwidth AXIS 250S User’s Manual 54 Other Considerations • Event types that perform uploads should be kept to the absolute minimum required for your application. There is a limit of 3 simultaneous uploads at any one time, although more may be configured. • If installing multiple units on the same n...

Page 55 - Index

AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index 55 Index A Actions 17 Activate output port 19 Adding Allowed IP addresses 28 Notification servers 21 Upload servers 20 Users 27 Additional information - upload servers 20 Administrator - user group 28 Allowed IP addresses 28 Anonymous viewers 27 Audio Equipment 13 Audio...