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AXIS 207W / AXIS 207MW
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  • Page 1 AXIS 207W / AXIS 207MW Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Later versions of this document Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or product’s online help, available via the Web-based interface.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AXIS Media Control ........
  • Page 4 AXIS 207W/207MW The I/O Terminal Connector ............42 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 207W and AXIS 207MW are the world’s smallest true megapixel MPEG-4 network cameras, from Axis communications - the market leader in network video. Key features • Superior image quality, with maximum resolu-...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Product ID & Serial Number Label - The serial number may be required during installation. Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service, or to restore the factory default settings, as described in Resetting to the Factory Default...

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Product Features LED indicators After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-colored Network, Status, and Power LED indicators flash as follows: Unlit Wired mode. Wireless Green Steady for connection to a wireless network. Flashes for network activity.

  • Page 8: Accessing The Camera

    • If your computer restricts the use of additional software components, the camera can be configured to use a Java applet for viewing motion JPEG. • The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW includes one (1) decoder license for viewing MPEG-4 video streams. This is automatically installed with AMC. The administrator can disable the installation of the MPEG-4 decoder, to prevent unlicensed copies being installed.

  • Page 9: Setting The Password

    4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the camera must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 41. 5. If prompted, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.

  • Page 10: Focusing

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera Focusing Small dot above the lens assembly. To focus: Raised line Open a browser and on focus ring. examine the image. If required, adjust the focus ring until the focus is Focus Ring satisfactory.

  • Page 11: The Live View Page

    Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format. This button is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available. The AMC viewer toolbar (AXIS Media Control) is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. It can display the following buttons: The Play/Stop button starts and stops the live video stream.

  • Page 12: Video Recording

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera Video recording To record video sequences: • The Record button must be enabled (see above) • The Video format on the Live View page must be set to MPEG-4. Click the button to start the recording and click again to stop.

  • Page 13: Video Streams

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Video Streams Video Streams The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW provides several different image and video stream formats. The type you choose depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the camera provides access to MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, as well as to single JPEG images.

  • Page 14: Mpeg-4 Clients

    • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Notes: • The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW supports QuickTime 6.5.1 (or later) and Real Player 10.5 (or later) • QuickTime adds latency to the video and audio stream (up to 3 seconds) • It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4 stream using the paths above, although this is not guaranteed by Axis •...

  • Page 15: Alternative Methods Of Accessing The Video Stream

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Video Streams Alternative methods of accessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 207MW can also be accessed in the following ways: • 3GPP - enter the following path: • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Refer to 3GPP Compatibility, on page 9 for more information.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    The camera is configured from the Setup link, from a standard browser. Below are examples of the features available in the AXIS 207MW. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the Setup link. Click to access the online help.

  • Page 17: Video And Image Settings

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Configuration Video and Image settings Image Appearance Use these settings to change the image as required. The image can be rotated, the image resolution and compression adjusted, and the white balance can be changed. The configuration of the video image affects the camera’s overall performance, depending on how it is used, and on the available bandwidth.

  • Page 18: Advanced

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Configuration Overlay Settings Use these settings to include text and date and time overlays. These overlays are included in one line, at the top or bottom of the video image. Text, date and time overlay Video Stream...

  • Page 19: Audio

    Resolution setting if a smaller frame size is needed. Audio The built-in microphone in the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW provides one-way MPEG-4, ISMA, 3GPP compatible audio. Enable audio - Check the box option to enable Audio (disabled by default).

  • Page 20: Live View Config

    The layout can be set in two ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the Axis look, with your own colors, images. Click the Configure button. See Customizing the default page, on page 21.
  • Page 21 Select the default video format to use on the Live View page. Checking the Show video format selection box option displays a drop-down list on the Live View page allowing you to temporarily change the format. When using MPEG-4 video format, the default viewer is AXIS Media Control with Internet Explorer. Note:...
  • Page 22 This button is mainly intended for use with browsers other than Internet Explorer, or when otherwise not using AXIS Media Control (AMC) to view the video stream. AMC (an ActiveX control) for Internet Explorer provides its own snapshot...

  • Page 23: Html Examples

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Live View Config HTML Examples You can add live video from the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG stream to up to 10 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer.

  • Page 24: Event Config

    Note: Mail servers must be configured under System Options > Network > SMTP The output port controls external equipment connected to the I/O port Activate output port - on the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW, e.g. an alarm bell or light.
  • Page 25 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Event Config Send HTTP notification - This method sends notification messages to an HTTP notification server that listens for these. Click the HTTP server settings... button to set up the destination server. Send TCP notification - This method sends notification messages to an HTTP notification server that listens for these.

  • Page 26: Motion Detection

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Event Config Motion Detection The motion detection feature 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 (for example seven include windows, and three exlude windows).

  • Page 27: Port Status

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Event Config 6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame).

  • Page 28: System Options

    System Options Security The user access control in the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW allows an administrator to set up and modify all users, by providing user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as...

  • Page 29: Date & Time

    IP addresses. HTTPS The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS. A self-signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority-issued certificate has been obtained. Click the Create self-signed Certificate button to install a self-signed certificate.
  • Page 30 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - System Options Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date. Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams.
  • Page 31 IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the camera when the IP address changes. • Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW by host name, which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.
  • Page 32 Click Settings... to register your camera with the service, or to modify the existing settings. The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can be removed at any time. For more information, please see the online help...
  • Page 33 Use the following DNS server address - enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following: Domain name - enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, e.g.
  • Page 34 “Broadband sharing device” or “Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same. When enabled, the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW will attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the camera (see System Options >...
  • Page 35 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - System Options The FTP server running in the AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW enables the upload of e.g. new firmware, user applications, etc. Check the box to enable the service. RTSP The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Check the box to enable the RTSP server and enter the RTSP port number to use.
  • Page 36 The Ad-hoc option allows the camera to connect to other wireless devices (clients). Note that using Ad-hoc settings means that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption will not be available (see below). Security - The AXIS 207MW supports two security methods: • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (recommended method) • WEP Notes: •...
  • Page 37 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - System Options WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for key management. The pre-shared key can be entered either as Manual hex, as 64 hexadecimal (0-9, A-F) characters, or as a Passphrase, using 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
  • Page 38 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - System Options The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to e.g. reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic. The following types of traffic are marked: •...

  • Page 39: Ports & Devices

    IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help. Bonjour The AXIS 207MW includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Ports & Devices I/O Ports - the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described in The I/O Terminal Connector, on page 42.

  • Page 40: 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 Information - The Log file, the Server Report and the Parameter List all provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis support.

  • Page 41: Advanced

    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...

  • Page 42: The I/O Terminal Connector

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - The I/O Terminal Connector The I/O Terminal Connector Used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notifications, etc., the I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: • 1 transistor output - For connecting external devices such as relays and LED:s.
  • Page 43 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - The I/O Terminal Connector Terminal connectors Fuse 1A Linear 3.3V Power Supply Power Supply e.g. push button Relay Device Camera...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Setup > Basic Configuration. Upgrading the Firmware When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your camera will receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware.

  • Page 45: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/ Axis Support If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing the server report, the log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup > System Options > Support Overview. The server report contains important information about the server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters.
  • Page 46 1) Move the camera to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set DHCP the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping commands. 2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main network.
  • Page 47 Problem with AMC. To enable the updating of video images in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to (Internet Explorer only) allow ActiveX controls. Also, make sure that AXIS Media Control (AMC) component is installed on your computer. Installation of additional ActiveX...
  • Page 48 It is recommended that the camera's time setting is synchronized with an NTP Server. This is enabled under System Options > Date & Time. For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    • AXIS 207MW: 15 resolutions up to1280x1024 Frame rates • AXIS 207W: Up to 30 fps in all resolutions • AXIS 207MW: up to 14 fps in resolutions up to 1280x720, up to 12 fps in 1280x1024 Video streaming • Simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 •...
  • Page 50 • Configuration backup and restore maintenance • Video management software for recording • Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP, firmware available at www.axis.com Video access from • Camera live view Web browser • Video recording to file (ASF)
  • Page 51 Windows Media Player For other operating systems and browsers, see www.axis.com/techsup System integration • Open API for application integration including the VAPIX® API*, AXIS Media Control SDK*, support event trigger data in video stream, embedded scripting, NAT traversal •...
  • Page 52 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Item Specification Approvals • EN 300328 • EN 301489 • FCC Part 15 Subpart B & C Class B • ICES-003 Class B • RSS210 • VCCI Class B • TELEC • C-tick AS/NZS 4771 •...

  • Page 53: General Performance Considerations

    Optimizing your system The AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW provides a tool that can be used to display the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, directly in the video image. To do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay.

  • Page 54: Frame Rates - Motion Jpeg And Mpeg-4

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - 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.

  • Page 55: Glossary Of Terms

    MAC address for an IP address. (pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its ARTPEC (Axis Real Time Picture Encoder) - This chip is size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or used for image compression.
  • Page 56 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms uses analog-to-digital conversion and digital-to-analog e.g. between a Local Area Network and the Internet. The conversion in the same chip. firewall ensures that only authorized users are allowed to access the one network from the other. A firewall can be...
  • Page 57 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms images (VOPs) in the GOV structure. See also GOV and VOP. Protocol (TCP) - puts them in the right order. See also TCP. GOV structure - The GOV structure describes the Internet Protocol version 6 - IPv6 follows IPv4 (see IP...
  • Page 58 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms might run at 10 or 100 Mbit/s. See also Bit rate. delivers 525 lines at 60 half-frames/second. Monitor - A monitor is very similar to a standard television OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - This is a...
  • Page 59 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) - RTSP is a control will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of protocol, and a starting point for negotiating transports...
  • Page 60 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms "function calls" sometimes called the sockets application advantage of UDP is that it is not required to deliver all data programming interface (API). and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network congestion.
  • Page 61 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms number, the more secure the encryption. WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) - Part of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, WINS manages the association of computer names and locations with IP addresses, without the user or administrator having to be involved in each configuration change.

  • Page 62: Index

    AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Index Index GOV Settings 18 Numerics Host Name 33 3GPP 9, 15 HTML Examples 23 Access point 36 I/O Ports 39 Action buttons 22 I/O Terminal Block 6, 42 Active Transmit Key 37 IP address change 32...
  • Page 63 AXIS 207W/AXIS 207MW - Index QuickTime 8, 14, 22 TCP/IP Settings 31 Terminal Block 42 Time Mode 29 Troubleshooting 44 Real Player 8, 14 Recovery 45 Referrals 29 Restore 39, 40 Upgrade Server 40 UPnP 39 Users 28 Scan wireless networks 36...

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