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  • Page 1 AXIS 206 Family Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 Search by product, category, or phrases • report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area • visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/ AXIS 206 Network Camera Family - User’s Manual Revision 2.0 Part No: 23617 March 2005...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Install the AXIS 206/206M........
  • Page 5 Index ............... . . 46 AXIS 206...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    AXIS 206 - About this manual About this manual This user’s manual is valid for all camera models included in the AXIS 206 family of network cameras. All text in the manual applies to all models, except where otherwise indicated. Apart from their names, the AXIS 206 and the AXIS 206M are identical in appearance.

  • Page 7: Product Family Features

    • Multiple resolutions, up to 640x480 pixels (VGA format), with a frame rate of up to 30 frames per second in all resolutions. AXIS 206 - Product Family Features supporting the IEEE AXIS 206/206M AXIS 206W...
  • Page 8 (outer ring) Power Connector - For connection of the PS-H or PS-L power adapter (included). Network Connector - The AXIS 206/206M connects to the network via a standard RJ45 connector and automatically detects the speed of the local network segment (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet).

  • Page 9: Overview Axis 206/206M

    Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service (see page 11) or to restore to the factory default settings, as described on page 36. AXIS 206 - Overview AXIS 206W Rear panel Serial number...

  • Page 10: Overview Axis 206W

    AXIS 206 - LED Indicators LED Indicators After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored Network, Status, and Power LED indicators flash as follows: AXIS 206 & AXIS 206M Amber Green Network Unlit Green Unlit Status Amber...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    Important! The AXIS 206 (all models) is designed for indoor use only, and must always be positioned where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light, which can cause permanent damage to the camera’s image sensor. Damage as a result of exposure to strong light is not covered by the Axis warranty.

  • Page 12: Set The Ip Address

    Internet Dynamic DNS Service is available at www.axiscam.net • Please note that this procedure will send the AXIS 206’s IP address, firmware version, product type and serial number to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service. No personal information is transferred.

  • Page 13: Upnp

    Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add. •Once the AXIS 206 is accessible from your computer, it is then possible to use the One-click installation method to provide the camera with a DNS name.

  • Page 14: Axis Ip Utility

    2. Click the button “Set IP address using serial number” and enter the serial number (see page 10) and IP address for the AXIS 206. Follow the on Note: After using AXIS IP Utility, the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service. See page 11. Requirements:...

  • Page 15: Manual Installation With Arp/Ping

    Enter on your keyboard. See below for instructions on how to set the password. Note: After installation, the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service. See page 11. AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206/206M Windows example: arp -s 192.168.0.125 00-40-8c-18-10-00...

  • Page 16: Install The Axis 206W

    AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206W Install the AXIS 206W Before the AXIS 206W can connect to an encrypted wireless network, the wireless settings in the camera must be configured and an IP address must be set. This is done by connecting the camera to a computer with the help of the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 17: Discover The Ip Address For The Axis 206W

    3. Save the file, wait at least 10 seconds for the settings to take effect and then restart the camera to enable the wireless connection. AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206W ™...

  • Page 18: Access The Camera

    Location/Address field of your browser. Select the language and password 1. When accessing the AXIS 206 for the first time you can optionally change the language. Select the language from the available options, by clicking the appropriate flag. 2. The next step is to set the password for the user “root.”...

  • Page 19: Access From The Internet

    The Live View page of the AXIS 206 is now displayed, with links to the Setup tools that allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs. Notes: •To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and allow the AXIS Media control (AMC) to be installed on your workstation.

  • Page 20: Focusing

    AXIS 206 - Focusing Focusing To focus the AXIS 206, see the illustration below. A small dot is located over the top of the lens assembly. The focus ring features a raised line. Focus Ring Status Indicator Notes: •Upon delivery, the raised line is aligned with the dot above the lens, and the focus is set to infinity.

  • Page 21: The Live View Page

    AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel (Internet Explorer only.) Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to cancel. AXIS 206 - The Live View Page...

  • Page 22: Image And Layout Configuration

    The System Options are described on page 28. The setup tools for the AXIS 206 are accessed from a standard browser (see Supported Web Browsers, on page 37). Follow the instructions below to access the Setup tools from a browser.

  • Page 23: Overview Of The Setup Tools

    Customize the Live View page. Set your preferred method of viewing moving images. HTML Examples Add live video from the AXIS 206 to your own web site, or to an HTML page on your local hard disk. System Options Tools...

  • Page 24: Image Settings

    Language Select language Using the Setup tools The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 206. For complete details of each feature, please refer to the online help available from the Setup tools. Click to access the help function.

  • Page 25: Live View Config - Layout

    Internet Explorer (IE), or when otherwise not using the AXIS Media Control (ActiveX) to view the video stream. The AXIS Media Control for IE provides its own snapshot button. AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Text, date and time overlays...
  • Page 26 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Default Viewer for Motion JPEG in Internet Explorer for Windows Select the appropriate radio button for the viewer to use in IE for Windows. Please see the online help for more information. AMC (AXIS Media Control) Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display the AXIS Media Control (AMC) viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser.
  • Page 27 AXIS 206 - Image and Layout Configuration Customizing the default page The appearance of the default AXIS 206 Live View page can be customized to suit your own requirements, by selecting and configuring items such as the text color, background picture, etc.

  • Page 28: Live View Config - Html Examples

    OK. Live View Config - HTML Examples Live video from the AXIS 206 can be added to your own web site. This page provides help on how to do this. Select the image type, size and other settings to suit your web page and click Update. The AXIS 206 then generates the required source code for your configuration.

  • Page 29: System Options

    • Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date. Notes: •As the AXIS 206 contains no internal battery, the time and date will be reset every time the unit is restarted. •If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 30: Network - Basic Tcp/Ip Settings

    Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings IP Address Configuration The IP address for the AXIS 206/206M/206W can be set automatically via DHCP, or a fixed IP address can be set manually. A host name can be used and there are options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address.

  • Page 31: Network - Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    DNS servers - enter the IP address(es) of the primary and secondary DNS server(s). Host Name Configuration The AXIS 206/206M/206W can be accessed using a host name, instead of an IP address. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name.
  • Page 32 AXIS 206 - System Options NAT traversal (port mapping) Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 206/206M/206W is located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router will be forwarded to the camera.

  • Page 33: Wireless Settings (Axis 206W Only)

    • Bit rate - Shows the bit rate in Mbit/s. This can only be shown for the access point currently in use. Note that the bit rate shown is the current rate, and that this value may vary over time. AXIS 206 - System Options...
  • Page 34 AXIS 206 - System Options Wireless Settings These settings control how the AXIS 206W interacts with the wireless network. Apart from identifying the wireless network, it is also possible to enable wireless encryption. SSID - This is the name of the wireless network the AXIS 206W is configured for. The field accepts up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 35: Smtp (Email)

    UPnP™ The AXIS 206 includes support for UPnP™, which is enabled by default. If also enabled on your computer (Windows ME or XP), the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to “My Network Places.”...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    AXIS 206 - System Options Maintenance • Restart - The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. • Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to the factory default values.

  • Page 37: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 206 to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page, or use the Control button on the rear of the camera (see the illustration on page 7) as described below:...

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    AXIS 206 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Supported Operating Systems Supported Web Browsers Networking (AXIS 206 & AXIS 206M) Networking (AXIS 206W) Management Compression Video Features (AXIS 206 & AXIS 206W) Video Features (AXIS 206M) Video Resolutions (AXIS 206 & AXIS 206W)
  • Page 39 Compliance - EMC Approvals - Safety Approvals - Radio (AXIS 206W) Power Hardware & System Metrics (AXIS 206 & AXIS 206M) Metrics (AXIS 206W) Security Operating Conditions Complimentary software Specifications are valid for all models, except where otherwise indicated. EN 55022:1998+A1, Class B...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    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 version in your AXIS 206 can be seen on the page Setup > Basic Configuration.

  • Page 41: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    Emergency Recovery Procedure If power to the AXIS 206 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 AXIS 206 or the AXIS 206M, follow the steps below.

  • Page 42: Axis Support

    In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit. The static IP address in the AXIS 206 is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic IP address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the camera.
  • Page 43 Slow performance may be caused by e.g. heavy network traffic, too many users access- ing the unit, low performance clients, Image rotation. When using the AXIS 206 in locations lit by fluorescent lighting, check in the advanced image settings that the Exposure control is set to Flicker-free.
  • Page 44 AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting Browser freezes Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later) can sometimes freeze on a slow com- puter. Problems uploading own files Limited space. For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis website at www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 45: Glossary Of Terms

    Linux - A popular operating system, which is “open source” AXIS 206 - Glossary and practically free of charge. Lux - A standard unit for the measurement of light, where 1 Lux equals the light emitted from a single candle at a distance of one meter.
  • Page 46 AXIS 206 - Glossary a wired LAN. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) - A term developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance to describe wireless local area network (WLAN) products that are based on the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) 802.11 standard.

  • Page 47: Index

    Frame rate 24 AXIS 206 - Index Host name 30 HTML Examples 27 Image configuration 21 Image settings 23 Install - AXIS 206/M 10 Install - AXIS 206W 15 IP address 11, 29 Key length 33 Key Type 34 Languages 17...
  • Page 48 AXIS 206 - Index Port mapping 31 Power connector 8 Recovery 40 Resolutions 7 Restart 35 Restore 35 Routers 31 Scan wireless networks 32 Security 33 Serial number 8 Services 29 Set IP address 11 Setup Tools 22 SMTP 34...

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