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  • Page 1: Network Camera

    AXIS 2120 Network Camera Now with support for AXIS 2191 Audio Module!

  • Page 2: About This Document

    About This Document This document is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 2120 Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 2.30. Although many of the operational aspects of the product are described in the on-line help, this...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Hardware Inventory ........10 Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly ......11 Installing Your Camera on a Network .
  • Page 4 Glossary of Terms ..........76 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview The AXIS 2120 is a digital network camera running TCP/IP. It includes all of the required networking connectivity for distributing monitored images over a secure intranet network or the Internet. With its own built-in Web server, the AXIS 2120 provides high-quality imaging, and full Web-based control of the product management and configuration functions through a browser over your network.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Explorer 4.x or above, together with the Axis ActiveX component. If your computer does not allow you to use ActiveX components, use the Java Applet instead. The AXIS 2120 has complete plug-and-picture functionality - all you need do is assign a valid IP address.
  • Page 7 The Point to Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS 2120 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. After initially setting up the unit using a local connection to a computer, you can then configure the unit for remote use over an external modem.

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    • red - the indicator will display red only if a problem with the AXIS 2120 has occurred. Refer to Appendix A - Troubleshooting. Note: The Status Indicator also displays orange when resetting to the factory default settings, as described in Reinstating the Factory Default Settings, on page 28.

  • Page 9: The Rear Panel

    Adjusting the DC-Iris Settings, on page Note: The power supply for your AXIS 2120 is country specific. Please check that you are using the cor- rect type. See page 10. I/O Connector Provides the physical interface to a digital output, and a single digital photo-cou- pled input that is used for connecting a variety of external alarm devices to the AXIS 2120 including, IR-sensors, switches and alarm relays.

  • Page 10: Assembling Your Camera

    Disk Media Important! To accommodate the different power supply frequencies found in the USA and Europe, the AXIS 2120 is available in 60Hz and 50Hz variants. The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines of at 60 half-frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States;...

  • Page 11: Fixing The Axis 2120 To A Mounting Assembly

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Fixing the AXIS 2120 to a Mounting Assembly Caution! Although the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is supplied with a varifocal DC auto-Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or halogen light may cause damage to the CCD.

  • Page 12: Installing Your Camera On A Network

    Important! • For details on how to install the AXIS 2120 to a modem, see Installing Your Camera to a Modem, on page 15. • If you are using your AXIS 2120 in an outdoor application, the unit must be housed in an outdoor enclosure.
  • Page 13 Power Indicator is permanently lit and that the Network Indicator flashes intermittently. Exit ping. The installation is complete, and you are now ready to access the AXIS 2120 from your Web browser, as described in the next section. Installing Your Camera on a Network ’...

  • Page 14: Verifying The Installation From Your Browser

    AXIS 2120 to use a Java applet for updating the images. This is done from the Image settings in the Administration Tools.

  • Page 15: Installing Your Camera To A Modem

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing Your Camera to a Modem The information in this section describes how to connect the AXIS 2120 to a serial modem for transmitting images over a normal Dial-up connection. Before You Begin Before you can set up and access a modem-connected AXIS 2120 from a browser, you must first create a local connection to it.
  • Page 16 4. Start your Dial-up Networking session and enter any URL containing a period; the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server and will respond to this regardless. 5. Start the Installation Wizard and Administration Tools to further configure the product, as described in Configuring Your Camera, on page 21.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Computer Using The Null Modem Cable

    • Windows dial-up Networking and TCP/IP must be correctly installed prior to commencing with the modem cable connection. Detailed information on how to check this is provided in Windows Help. Follow the steps below to configure a serial modem connection for your AXIS 2120: Connect the supplied Null modem...

  • Page 18: Creating A Dial-Up Networking Connection

    Installing Your Camera to a Modem Creating a Dial-up Networking Connection Follow the steps below to create a dial-up networking connection to your AXIS 2120: Double-click My Computer and then double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon. Click OK and then click Next>.

  • Page 19: Refining The Dial-Up Networking Properties

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Refining the Dial-up Networking Properties Having created the dial-up connection for your AXIS 2120, follow the steps below to refine the connection properties: From the dial-up networking dialog, right-click the dedicated dial-up connection previously created for your camera (AxisCamera was the connection used in this and previous examples).

  • Page 20: Initiating The Dial-Up Connection

    Verifying the Modem Connection Having initiated your dial-up connection as described above, you can quickly verify the integrity of the connection by accessing the AXIS 2120 using a standard browser, such as Netscape or Internet Explorer, as follows: As the AXIS 2120 emulates a DNS server, type in any URL containing a period in the Location/Site field of your browser to display the AXIS 2120 Home Page.

  • Page 21: Configuring Your Camera

    Configuring Your Camera Important! Javascript must be enabled in your Web browser for the AXIS 2120 Web-based interface to work. Before You Begin Successful installation of the product is prerequisite to configuring the unit; therefore, it is recommended that you read the following information before commencing with this section: •...

  • Page 22: The Administration Tools

    Web-based Administration Tools for configuring and managing your AXIS 2120 at any time. Used for reviewing and refining your configuration after initially setting up the AXIS 2120 with the Installation Wizard, these tools are ideal for more advanced users.
  • Page 23 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Accessing the Tools 1. Start your browser and enter the name or Internet address of the AXIS 2120 (or any DNS name if you are accessing the unit via the Null Modem Cable) in the address field.

  • Page 24: Tools Overview

    External Set the COM-Port on the AXIS 2120 to use a modem or the AXIS 2191 Audio Module, which is supplied separately. Devices For information on how to configure and use the audio module, please s ee The AXIS 2191 Audio Module, on page...

  • Page 25: System Security

    Specifying at least one such user will disallow all other anonymous access. Important! By default, the AXIS 2120 supports anonymous user access, which means that anybody on the Inter- net/intranet has access to the video images from a browser. To restrict open access, simply register a single authorized user. This effectively disables the anonymous user service and restricts camera access to specified users.

  • Page 26: Motion Detection

    Important! The video motion detection algorithm in the AXIS 2120 is specifically designed for non-critical remote monitoring applications, and consequently Axis advises against using this product for critical surveil- lance usage - where reliable motion detection must be assured at all times.
  • Page 27 History Defines the elapsed time duration between the comparable reference and the current images; i.e. should your AXIS 2120 compare the latest image with the one taken previously (Low level), or against one taken over an hour ago (High level)? A High level setting causes the reference image to be updated very infrequently;...

  • Page 28: Reinstating The Factory Default Settings

    3. Keep the Control Button pressed until the Status Indicator displays yellow (note that this may take up to 15 seconds), then release the button. When the Status Indicator displays green (which can take up to 1 minute) the AXIS 2120 will then have been reset to the original factory default settings.

  • Page 29: Choosing Your Application

    If you have access to an Ethernet connection at your chosen point of installation, all you need to do is attach the AXIS 2120 to your LAN/WAN and set the IP Address. Then you are ready to view images from any desktop over your network.
  • Page 30 • the complexity of detail and color variation within the image Important! 60Hz and 50Hz variants of the AXIS 2120 are available to accommodate the different power supply fre- quencies found in the USA and Europe. The 60Hz variant delivers a resolution of 525 lines at 60 half-frames per second and is suitable for use in the United States;...

  • Page 31: Installation And Configuration Overview

    Configure your AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a network as follows: 1. Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network. Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12. 2. Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard; complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security, Date and Time, Image General Layout and TCP/IP Network settings - selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog.
  • Page 32 Configure the AXIS 2120 to actively upload images to an FTP server as follows: Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network. Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12. 2. Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard. Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security, Date and Time, Image General Layout and TCP/IP Network settings - selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog.
  • Page 33 Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload Pre and/or Post Alarm images as follows: 1. Connect the AXIS 2120 to your local network. Refer to Installing Your Camera on a Network on page 12. 2. Open the product Home Page in your browser and start the Installation Wizard. Complete the Wizard to establish the standard Security, Date and Time, Image General Layout and TCP/IP Network settings - selecting network as your chosen method of connection in the Modem or Network dialog.

  • Page 34: Modem Applications

    V.90 modems that fail to work with the product. • When the AXIS 2120 is dialing out it will obviously not be possible to dial-in to it. If you configure an interval during which the camera will not be dialling out, this will allow you to dial-in and make any necessary changes etc.
  • Page 35 ISP is using proprietary protocols incompatible with the standard-based AXIS 2120. In these circumstances, Axis recommends that you ask your ISP for an alternative dial-up service that allows for standard dial-up networking, or ask them to provide a standard Linux dial-up connection.
  • Page 36 Configure the AXIS 2120 for viewing images over a dial-up modem connection as follows: Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available. Otherwise, use the supplied Null Modem Cable. Connect a computer and initiate a dial-up connection to the camera. For this and general information on the dial-up connection, refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15.
  • Page 37 Configure the AXIS 2120 to upload images to an Internet Service Provider, as follows: 1. Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available. Otherwise, use the supplied Null Modem Cable. Connect a computer and initiate a dial-up connection to the camera. For this and general information on the dial-up connection, refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15.
  • Page 38 Connect the AXIS 2120 to the network if available. Otherwise, use the supplied Null Modem Cable. Connect a computer and initiate a dial-up connection to the AXIS 2120. For this and general information on the dial-up connection, refer to Installing Your Camera to a Modem on page 15.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Camera Focus

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Adjusting the Camera Focus The AXIS 2120 has a varifocal DC Iris lens that automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera, to provide a wide-angle zoom with a minimal amount of distortion. Complete with a standard CS-mount, this supplied lens can also be replaced by any other lens conforming to the same standard.
  • Page 40 Focus Assistant is enabled; where each color represents a predefined level of focus: Plane of Focus The AXIS 2120 has rotational focus control that allows the focal length of the lens to be adjusted manually. Dependent upon the chosen physical location for your camera, it is likely that several planes of focus will exist throughout the full focusing depth of the unit.
  • Page 41 Indicator flashes Yellow. The Focus Assistant is now enabled with the Status Indicator set to Focus Mode; the AXIS 2120 now initiates a focusing algorithm to regularly calculate the quality of focus. 4. In order for the Focus Assistant to access the...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Lens

    Although the lens supplied with your product can be directly replaced with any CS-type lens, a C-type lens must be installed with an adaptor for it to work with your AXIS 2120. An adaptor effectively moves the lens 5mm farther from the camera.
  • Page 43 ALC levels. Non DC Iris - Manual Choose this setting if you have fitted a non-DC Iris lens to your AXIS 2120, but wish to adjust the shutter speed and gain manually. Non DC Iris - Shutter Choose this setting if you have fitted a non-DC Iris lens to your AXIS 2120, but wish to adjust the shutter speed,manually.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Back Focus

    Adjusting the Camera Focus Adjusting the Back Focus Your AXIS 2120 is supplied with the back focus roughly set to accommodate a reasonable level of focus throughout the complete focusing range. However, if you are using a lens other than that supplied with your product - or you are dissatisfied with the quality of focusing at a specific plane (or at several planes) within the focusing range, you may need to make some fine adjustments to the back focusing of the lens.

  • Page 45: The Axis 2191 Audio Module

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The AXIS 2191 Audio Module The AXIS 2191 Audio Module The AXIS 2191 Audio Module is an add-on device that provides audio capability to Axis network cameras. The module connects quickly and easily to the serial port of the camera and is configured and controlled via the camera’s user interface.

  • Page 46: The Rear Panel

    The colors used to indicate the input and output levels are: • Green - Level OK • Yellow - Risk for overload • Red - Overload AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Serial Port Connector - Connect the serial cable from here to the serial port on the camera.

  • Page 47: Installing The Audio Module

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Installing the Audio Module Before installing the AXIS 2191 Audio Module, first install your network camera. Refer to the installation section on page 12. If you intend running the audio module in full-duplex mode, check that the sound card on your computer supports this.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Audio Module

    (see illustration below). 3.Select the audio mode. This can be: • Full-Duplex (Talk and Listen Simultaneously) • Half-Duplex (Talk and Listen) • Simplex - Talk • Simplex - Listen The configuration page for the AXIS 2191. AXIS 2120 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Using The Audio Module With Your Camera

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Using the Audio Module with Your Camera Your audio module is now configured and ready for use with your network camera. Enter your camera’s IP-address in Internet Explorer, or click Home on the camera’s admin page. You should then see the control panel for the AXIS 2191 below the camera image.
  • Page 50 The AXIS 2191 Audio Module AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Simplex - Talk Simplex - Talk mode means that only the web-client end of the connection can transmit audio (that is, to the AXIS 2191). This could be used, for example, to provide spoken instructions to a person seen in the network camera.
  • Page 51 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Troubleshooting the Audio Module Symptoms Possible causes No audio controls below The AXIS 2191 is not selected camera image. as the external device. Wrong camera firmware. No sound from the AXIS Incorrect settings or faulty 2191 or from a PC trying to connections.

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications For The Axis 2191

    • Alternative Power: 12-15VAC, min 10VA, or 15-20VDC, min 7W. • Metrics: Height: 1.1” (27mm), Width: 4.4” (112mm), Length: 4.3” (110mm), Weight: 0.7lb (0.32kg). • Maximum number of users: 10 (on local area network). AXIS 2120 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The Audio Module to Camera Serial Cable The serial cable supplied with your AXIS 2191 is wired as shown in the table below: Pinouts for the RS-232 Port Audio Unused The AXIS 2191 Audio Module Camera...

  • Page 54: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    Q: Can I set up my camera to run as a PC-cam on my computer? A: No. The AXIS 2120 is a network camera for use only on Ethernet networks or with a modem. Q: Do I have to use the Wizards whenever I want to make changes? A: No.

  • Page 55: Pinging Your Ip Address

    You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit. If this does not solve the problem, disconnect the AXIS 2120 from the network and run the PING command again. See the table below for an interpretation of the results.

  • Page 56: Symptoms, Possible Causes And Remedial Actions

    - you should then proceed as follows: In Windows, check that the IP address for your AXIS 2120 is on the same subnet as your workstation. Exactly how this is done varies from one version of Windows to another. See Windows’ help for more information.
  • Page 57 Ensure that all the clients accessing the images are using the same image resolution and compression. For large numbers of clients, configure the AXIS 2120 to upload your images to an FTP server or an ISP. Check the modem power supply and modem cable connections, and ensure that the modem is configured appropriately.
  • Page 58 Note: If you still have a problem after reading this information, please contact your reseller or check the FAQ on the AXIS 2120 product pages at the Axis Website at www.axis.com. Possible causes Remedial actions Focus has not been correctly Referring to the on-line help, adjust the White Balance setting and adjusted.

  • Page 59: Appendix B - Other Ip Setup Methods

    Notes: •Do not use the default or IP address featured in these examples when installing your AXIS 2120. If in doubt, consult your network administrator to obtain an unused IP address. •Make sure the AXIS 2120 is powered up and attached to the network.

  • Page 60: Using The Axis Ip Installer

    1. Run the AXIS IP Installer from the Start menu. The following window will appear: 2. Restart your AXIS 2120. 3. Select the serial number of your AXIS 2120 in the list. The serial number is identical to the unit’s Ethernet address.

  • Page 61: Notes For Macintosh Users

    Other IP Setup Methods Notes for Macintosh Users The AXIS 2120 supports TCP/IP over Ethernet, or PPP Modem dial-up. You must use TCP/IP on your Macintosh network, as there is no support for AppleTalk. When using the AXIS 2120 on a Macintosh, please observe the following points: •...

  • Page 62: Appendix C - Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware Appendix C - Updating the Firmware The AXIS 2120 camera 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.

  • Page 63: Appendix D - The Unit Connectors

    Below: DC Iris connector - with the cable removed. The AXIS 2120 is delivered with the Auto Iris cable already attached to the connector, and with the Auto Iris functionality enabled by default. Should you experience any problem with overexposure or white balance adjustment in your camera, check that the cable is firmly attached to the Auto Iris connector.

  • Page 64: Physical Connector

    As a power input it can be used for remote applications to supply the AXIS 2120 via an external direct current source; for example, a 9-15V DC battery supply. Used as a power output, it can drive the photo coupled input or other equipment; such as an infrared sensor.

  • Page 65: Digital Output

    AXIS 2120 User’s Manual The Unit Connectors Digital Input Used for connecting external alarm devices and triggering images for specific alarm-based events, the digital input is typically connected to a motion detector (or any other external security device) for taking images on each occasion that the detector is activated.

  • Page 66: Schematic Diagram

    50mA must be strictly observed. Failure to do so may cause a loss of power to the unit and may even damage your camera. AXIS 2120 GND PIN 5 GND. AXIS 2120 User’s Manual PS-D 9 VA Infrared Sensor Appliance...

  • Page 67: Appendix E - High-Speed Services

    Ideally, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) will provide you with several external static IP addresses - in which case you can assign any one of these to your AXIS 2120 to make it fully accessible over the internet. However, if your service provider supplies you with only one IP number - which is often the case - this IP number is normally assigned to your PC - leaving no connection available for your AXIS 2120.
  • Page 68 TCP/IP. For more advanced users, the WinGate 3.0 Standard and Pro versions also allow the administrator to change the IP bindings so that external requests may be routed specifically to your AXIS 2120 - running behind the WinGate software.

  • Page 69: Appendix F - Custom Web Pages

    In attempting to make any modification to the product, you may inadvertently create a problem that will require you to return the AXIS 2120 to its factory default settings. You may even cause permanent dam- age to the unit that renders it unusable. Consequently, Axis strongly recommends that inexperienced users DO NOT undertake any modifications described in this section.
  • Page 70 1. Using your preferred editor, create your html file and store it on your local PC hard drive. 2. Now use ftp to upload the file to the AXIS 2120. Enter the following on the command line: ftp <camera ip address >...
  • Page 71 Caution! Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 2120 is not something that should be undertaken lightly. Remem- ber: Axis does not support the personalization of product Web pages and strongly recommends that inexperienced users DO NOT perform such modifications.

  • Page 72: Appendix G - Technical Specifications

    ARTPEC-1 compression chip; ETRAX-100, including, 32 bit RISC, 100 MIPS CPU, 16 Mbyte DRAM, 4 Mbytes FLASH PROM. The AXIS 2120 uses the standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols Up to 8 MByte memory available for pre/post alarm image storage. Temp: 41to122...
  • Page 73 Explorer). Java Applet as alternative to ActiveX. Compression and Performance - The AXIS 2120 delivers Motion-JPEG images at up to 25 images per second, as well as single JPEG images that feature user controlled compression levels. See also Picture frequency for Networking Applications, on page 30.

  • Page 74: Index

    Digital input and output 65 Digital output 65 E-mail 6 Ethernet address 59 ETRAX-100 7, 72 Factory Default Settings 28 Firewalls 68 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Firmware 62 Focus Assistant 39 Focus Quality 40 Focus Ring 39 Home page 14 HTTP 6...
  • Page 75 AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Obtaining updated firmware 62 Other IP setup methods 59 Performance 73 Power indicator 51, 56 Power supply connector 9 PPP 7 Profile sliders - motion detection 27 Properties - Dial-up networking 19 Routers 68 RS-232 connector 9...

  • Page 76: Glossary Of Terms

    AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick User’s Guide AXIS 2120 User’s Manual Lux - A standard unit for light measurement. NWAY - A network protocol that automatically negotiates the highest possible common transmission speed between two devices.

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