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  • Page 1 AXIS 207/207W Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 AXIS 207/207W Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.30 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 207/207W on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications.
  • Page 3 • report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area • visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/ AXIS 207/207W User’s Manual Rev.2.0 Part No: 25384 November 2005 Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2005...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AXIS 207/207W Contents Product Features ..............6 Key features .
  • Page 5 Index ............... . . 53 AXIS 207/207W...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    AXIS 207/207W - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 207/207W is the world’s smallest true MPEG-4 network camera, from Axis communications - the market leader in network video. Key features • True MPEG-4 image compression for optimized bandwidth efficiency • Motion detection for bandwidth efficiency •...

  • Page 7: Overview

    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 Settings, on page 36. AXIS 207/207W - Product Features Focus ring Lock ring...

  • Page 8: Led Indicators

    AXIS 207/207W - 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 Wireless Green (AXIS 207W) Amber Network Green Unlit Green Unlit Status Amber...

  • Page 9: Accessing The Camera

    To access the camera from a Macintosh computer (Mac OSX), simply click on the Bonjour tab and select the AXIS 207/207W from the drop-down list. 3. If this is the first time the camera is accessed, see Setting the Password, on page 10.

  • Page 10: Setting The Password

    • Contact your cell phone provider and make sure that the configuration is correct. It is highly recommended that you have an account with a public IP address. • Check that the AXIS 207/207W has a completely public IP address, i.e. no ports blocked by a firewall.

  • Page 11: Focusing

    The Output buttons control the output directly from the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. AXIS 207/207W - Accessing the Camera Small dot above the lens assembly. Raised line on focus ring.
  • Page 12 AXIS 207/207W - Accessing the Camera The Trigger buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page. These are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. The Snapshot button shows a snapshot of the video image currently being displayed.

  • Page 13: Video Streams

    Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. AXIS 207/207W - Video Streams Unicasting is used for video-on-demand broad- casting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream.

  • Page 14: Mpeg-4 Clients

    • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Notes: • The AXIS 207/207W 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 Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image settings. Alternative methods of accessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 207/207W can also be accessed in the following ways: • The AXIS 207/207W is 3GPP compatible - enter the path: • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Refer to 3GPP Compatibility, on page 10 for more information.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    The camera is configured from Setup, from a standard browser (see Supported Web Browsers, on page 44). The descriptions below show examples of the features available in the AXIS 207/207W. For details of each setting, please refer to the online help available from the setup tools.

  • Page 17: Video And Image Settings

    AXIS 207/207W - Configuration Video and Image settings Image Appearance Use these settings to change the image as required. The video image can be rotated and fine-tuned by adjusting the color level, the brightness and the sharpness. The configuration of the video image will affect the camera’s overall performance, depending on how it is used and on the available bandwidth.
  • Page 18 AXIS 207/207W - Configuration Video Stream Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours, or set it as unlimited. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser. Note that the maximum video stream time does not apply to clients connecting via multicast.

  • Page 19: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings General The AXIS 207/207W has a built-in microphone for one way MPEG-4, ISMA, 3GPP compatible audio. Enable audio - click the checkbox to enable Audio (disabled by default).

  • Page 20: Live View Config

    AXIS 207/207W - 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.
  • Page 21 If the setup link is hidden, setup can be reached at this url: http://<ip address>/operator/basic.shtml. Own Home Page To use a previously uploaded web page as the default page, check the box, select the page from the drop-down list and click OK. AXIS 207/207W - Live View Config...
  • Page 22 AXIS 207/207W - Live View Config Action Buttons The manual trigger buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See Event Configuration, on page 24. Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the video stream by clicking the button.

  • Page 23: Html Examples

    Axis dealer. HTML Examples You can add live video from the AXIS 207/207W 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 Configuration

    AXIS 207/207W - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the AXIS 207/207W is when a trigger is activated, causing a certain action to be performed. The event is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event is when the camera uploads images, triggered by an alarm.
  • Page 25 Activate output port - the output port controls external equipment connected to the I/O port on the AXIS 207/207W, e.g. an alarm bell or light. Send HTTP notification to - This method sends notification messages to an HTTP notification server that listens for these.

  • Page 26: Motion Detection

    AXIS 207/207W - Event Configuration 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. • Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image •...

  • Page 27: Port Status

    If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the but- ton is not pushed, the state is inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active. AXIS 207/207W - Event Configuration...

  • Page 28: System Options

    AXIS 207/207W - System Options System Options Security User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:...

  • Page 29: Network - Basic Tcp/Ip Settings

    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 207/207W by host name which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.
  • Page 30 IP address of the NTP server. Host Name Configuration The AXIS 207/207W 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 31 Use NAT traversal when your AXIS 207/207W 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 32: Wireless (Axis 207W Only)

    AXIS 207/207W - System Options RTSP The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Enter the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Network Traffic Connection Type - The default setting is Auto-negotiate, which means that the correct speed is automatically selected.

  • Page 33: Smtp (Email)

    SMTP. If your mail server requires authentication, check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the necessary information. AXIS 207/207W - System Options...

  • Page 34: Upnp

    AXIS 207/207W - System Options UPnP™ The camera includes support for UPnP your computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon will be added to “My Network Places.” Note: UPnP must also be enabled on your Windows XP or ME computer. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs.

  • Page 35: Support

    Log Level for Log Files - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to be added to the Log file Log Level for Email - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to send as email and enter the destination email address. AXIS 207/207W - System Options...

  • Page 36: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    AXIS 207/207W - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 34) or use the Control...

  • Page 37: The I/O Terminal Connector

    2 (AXIS 207) Auxiliary DC 1 (AXIS 207) Power Input 2 (AXIS 207W) AXIS 207/207W - The I/O Terminal Connector Description With a maximum load of 100mA and a maximum voltage of 24V DC, this output has an open-collector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to the GND pin.
  • Page 38 AXIS 207/207W - The I/O Terminal Connector Connect input/output devices to the camera as follows: 1. Attach the cables for the device securely to the supplied green connector block. 2. Once the cables are connected, push the connector block into the terminal connector (also green) on the camera.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Preconfigured and customized settings will be saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the fea- tures are available in the new firmware) although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications. Always read the instructions and release notes available with each new release, before upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 40: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    AXIS 207/207W - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the camera 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 unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 41 Firewall protection Default routers required AXIS 207/207W - Troubleshooting Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide.
  • Page 42 AXIS 207/207W - Troubleshooting Problems with the MPEG-4 format No MPEG-4 displayed in the client No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in the client Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by local clients Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG...
  • Page 43 For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup AXIS 207/207W - Troubleshooting Configuring, e.g. pre-buffers, motion detection, high-resolution images, high frame rates, etc, will reduce the performance of the camera.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    AXIS 207/207W - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Supported Operating Systems Supported Web Browsers Networking AXIS 207 Networking AXIS 207W 802.11g Radio specifications (AXIS 207W only) Management Compression Video Features Video Resolutions Lens Audio Features Internal Microphone General I/O Pre/Post Alarm Buffer...
  • Page 45 This product includes MPEG-4 AAC technology audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS. Refer to FHG audio home page http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/ AXIS 207/207W - Technical Specifications • EN55024 • EN55022 Class B • EN61000-3-2 • EN61000-3-3 • FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B •...
  • Page 46 AXIS 207/207W - Technical Specifications Item MPEG-4 licensing Specification License for one MPEG-4 encoder and one MPEG-4 decoder included. THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR ENCODING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS STANDARD, EXCEPT THAT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND PAYMENT OF ROYALTIES...

  • Page 47: Glossary Of Terms

    Bluetooth - Bluetooth is an open standard for wireless transmission of voice and data between mobile devices (PCs, handheld computers, telephones and printers). AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automatically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers.
  • Page 48 AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms allowed to enter. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - DHCP is a protocol that lets network administrators automate and centrally manage the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to network devices in a network.
  • Page 49 (and automatically) by DHCP. AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms An IP address consists of four groups (or quads) of decimal digits separated by periods, e.g. 130.5.5.25. Different parts of the address represent different things.
  • Page 50 AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms and audio compression. It operates under the auspices of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The MPEG standards are an evolving series, each designed for a different purpose. MPEG-2 - MPEG-2 is the designation for a group of audio...
  • Page 51 This filter took away all high frequency detail in the black and white region of the AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms picture. The sharpness control attempted to put some of that detail back in the picture. Sharpness controls are mostly superfluous in today's high-end TVs.
  • Page 52 AXIS 207/207W - Glossary of Terms which requires knowledge about the network and how to determine the route. Some switches include the router function. See also Router. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - TCP is used along with the Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit data as packets between computers over the network.

  • Page 53: Index

    Default Viewer 22 DNS Configuration 29 DNS Server 30 Domain Name 30 Emergency Recovery 40 Encryption 33 Events 24 AXIS 207/207W - Index Factory Default Settings 36 Frame Rate 18 GOV Settings 19 Host Name 30 HTML Examples 23 I/O Ports 34...
  • Page 54 AXIS 207/207W - Index Pinout - I/O connectors 37 Port Status 27 Ports & Devices 34 Post-trigger Buffer 25 Power Connector 7 Pulse 11, 22 QuickTime 9, 14, 22 Real Player 9, 14 Recovery 40 Resolutions 44 Restore 34, 35...

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