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Axis 250S User Manual

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AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server
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  • Page 1 Mobile Printing U s e r ’s M a n u a l N e t w o r k V i d e o S e r v e r AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server DVD-quality video over networks...

  • Page 2: About This Document

    The AXIS 250S fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998. When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets the requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998 residential, commercial, and light industry. The Mic input may be subject to interference from nearby radio transmissions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S ....... .
  • Page 4 Updating the firmware ..........41 Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S ......42 Modifying the File System .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 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 required by a Motion-JPEG stream.
  • Page 6 External Device Connection - Supporting the RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, the AXIS 250S includes the physical interfaces for connecting a variety of external devices; such as, Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices, doorbells, switches and alarm relays. Develop your own programing scripts for creating a variety of security applications triggered on time or alarm-based events.

  • Page 7: Applications

    Introduction 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 local area network (LAN).

  • Page 8: Product Description

    Product Description 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 Factory Default Button - Press this button to restore the factory default settings, as described on page 34.

  • Page 9: Hardware Inventory

    Warranty Document License letter 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 country-specific. Please check that the type you are using is correct.

  • Page 10: Installing The Axis 250S

    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 network.

  • Page 11: Client System Requirements

    Client System Requirements Client computers that will be viewing the video stream from the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server should meet the following hardware and software requirements: • Intel Pentium III 500MHz processor, or better •...

  • Page 12: Installing The Axis Mpeg-2 Viewer (Client)

    Important! • The AXIS 250S is supplied with three (3) licenses for the AXIS MPEG-2 Viewer. Installing more than 3 instances of the viewer contravenes the terms of the license agreement and is prohibited. To pur- chase further licenses, please contact your Axis reseller.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Axis 250S From Internet Explorer

    Important! Upon delivery, the AXIS 250S is supplied with one pre-configured Administrator user name and pass- word, set to root and pass, respectively. The Administrator password should be changed as soon as pos- sible, to prevent unauthorized access to the setup tools and/or the video stream.

  • Page 14: Operating The Axis 250S

    Administration & System Options, on page 26. Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S The AXIS 250S allows several levels of access and generally requires the user to log on. The various types allow different degrees of control and some options/controls are not available at the lower levels.

  • Page 15: Access From A Browser

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 16 Notes: •The AXIS 250S can control a range of relative and absolute PTZ devices via the Web interface, or via a third-party application. The positioning tools provided depend on the selected PTZ device. Other functions, not shown in the illustration, may also be available.

  • Page 17: Events And Event Types

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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 and when something will trigger an action.
  • Page 18 • Server Boot - This can be used to trigger the event type whenever the server is started or restarted. A notification of the event would be a suitable action for this trigger type.
  • Page 19 Configurable in seconds, minutes or hours. This is recommended if there is likely to be recordings longer than 30 minutes in duration. The AXIS 250S can easily handle video files of more than 30 minutes, but they may cause problems for some types of FTP server.

  • Page 20: Upload Servers

    • Name - This can be any descriptive name you like. • Network address - Enter the IP address or host name of the server. To use a host name, a DNS server must be specified in the TCP/IP network settings.

  • Page 21: Notification Servers

    • Name - This can be any name you like. • URL - In this field you should provide the IP or host address of the server, the path to your script, and finally the name of the script. For example: http://server/path_to_script/script.cgi...

  • Page 22: Audio & Video Settings

    Audio & Video Settings Video The AXIS 250S provides the connection for a single analog camera (or other video source), on either the BNC connector or the S-Video connector. Ensure that the camera is correctly connected and powered up before attempting configuration.

  • Page 23: Port Status & Devices

    Audio The AXIS 250S provides a fully synchronized audio stream at up to CD quality. The following settings are available: • Quality - Select the bit rate and sample rate to use. Generally speaking, the higher the setting, the better the sound quality, but at the higher levels the difference might not be audible.
  • Page 24 AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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 configured by the product administrator.

  • Page 25: Live View Layout

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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, you can quickly change the background color and include your corporate logo.

  • Page 26: Administration & System Options

    Axis products are shipped with the same password by default. For further information, refer to Users, on page 27. • When accessing the AXIS 250S for the first time, you will not be required to log in. • Javascript must be enabled in your browser for the AXIS 250S Web-based interface to work.

  • Page 27: Users

    Security - Users Create and delete users and passwords, and modify the Administrator’s password. Security - Firewall Settings Protect your AXIS 250S against unauthorized access, using the built-in firewall. Allowed IP addresses and protocols can be specified. Date & Time Set the system time, manually or automatically.

  • Page 28: Firewall Settings

    To edit or delete a user, highlight the name in the User list and click the Modify or Delete button. Firewall Settings The built-in firewall protects your AXIS 250S against unauthorized access. To restrict access, you can add IP addresses to the list of allowed addresses - no others will be permitted access.

  • Page 29: Date & Time

    OK. Date & Time Click Date and Time to define the time and date settings for your AXIS 250S, either manually or automatically, as described below. Current Server Time Shows the current date and time.

  • Page 30: Tcp/Ip Network Settings

    DHCP should only be enabled if you are using dynamic IP address notification, or if your version of DHCP can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the AXIS 250S by name. If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings (see page 34) and then perform the installation again (see page 10).

  • Page 31: Manual Ip Configuration

    If you are running a DNS server on your network and wish to connect to the AXIS 250S using a name, enter the product’s host name here. The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name. A host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name and is always one word, with no period.

  • Page 32: Smtp (Email) Network Settings

    SMTP (email) Network Settings The AXIS 250S can be configured to send event and error email messages to predefined addresses. Primary mail server - Enter the name or IP address of the server providing your mail facilities.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 34: The Factory Default Settings

    AXIS 250S. If you need to contact the Axis Support desk for help with a problem, please include this report with your query. • The Parameter List - This link displays a listing of all of the AXIS 250S's parameters and their current settings. This list should also be included when requesting help from the support desk.

  • Page 35: Appendix A - Other Ip Setup Methods

    Appendix A - Other IP Setup Methods Important! The AXIS 250S was developed for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.5 or higher) running on Win- dows XP or 2000. Windows Millennium is not supported, but the video stream may be available.
  • Page 36 2. Restart your AXIS 250S. 3. Select the serial number of your AXIS 250S in the list. The serial number is identical to the unit’s Ethernet address. 4. Enter the IP address. Click Set IP address. The IP address will now be set.

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Troubleshooting

    Viewing the Log Files The AXIS 250S log files records events within the unit and can prove a useful diagnostic tool when attempting to resolve any problems that might occur. Please see Support - Logs...

  • Page 38: Pinging Your Ip Address

    You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit. 3. If this does not solve the problem, disconnect the AXIS 250S from the network and run PING again. See the table below for an interpretation of the results.
  • Page 39 IP address. Contact your network administrator. Move the AXIS 250S to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP servers. Set the IP address again, using the arp command. Access the unit and disable BOOTP and DHCP in the TCP/IP settings.
  • Page 40 Properties - Settings. See Slow video above. If the AXIS 250S is connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the input termination by setting video termination switch to OFF. Inversely, when not using other equipment, set the Termination dip-switch to ON (default setting).

  • Page 41: Appendix C - Updating The Firmware

    New firmware can be simply loaded into the AXIS 250S over the network. Obtaining Updated firmware The latest version of the AXIS 250S firmware is available free of charge from the Axis web site at www.axis.com or from your local distributor. Updating the firmware The AXIS 250S Flash memory is updated over the network using FTP.

  • Page 42: Appendix D - Customizing The Axis 250S

    • When attempting to modify the product, you may inadvertently create a problem that will require you to return the AXIS 250S to its factory default settings. At worst, you may even cause permanent damage to the unit that renders it unusable. Consequently, Axis strongly recommends that inexperi- enced users DO NOT modify the file system.

  • Page 43: Custom Web Pages

    Follow the instructions below to create and save customized pages to the AXIS 250S: 1. Using an html 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 250S. Enter the following on the command line: ftp <server ip address >...
  • Page 44 Customizing The AXIS 250S Start your browser and view the Web pages you uploaded, by entering the following URL in the location/Address field: http://<server ip address>/local/<filename.html> Example! http://172.21.1.200/local/index.html The images are now updated in your browser. 8. Enter in the command window to exit the ftp program.
  • Page 45 Home page in the AXIS 250S, as described below: Caution! Adding a new Web page to your AXIS 250S 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 46: Appendix E - Unit Connections

    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 positioning of connected video cameras.

  • Page 47: Power Supply

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors A & B AXIS 250S Switch 3.3V Mode Power Supply RS-485 Center pin + Ring - GND PIN 5 Unit Connections PS-K 9W Infrared Sensor (e.g. door switch) Device External power...

  • Page 48: Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

    Unit Connections 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 complete list of supported devices.

  • Page 49: Controlling And Monitoring

    • monitor the status of the 4 digital inputs This requires you to have root access to the AXIS 250S and consequently, to supply a user name and password. Login as root and supply the root password (default = pass).
  • Page 50 Unit Connections AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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

    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 required for viewing video streams.
  • Page 52 Microsoft Internet Explorer - supplied with the product). AXIS IP Installer - for quick installation of multiple units - available from the Axis web site. The file sizes delivered by the AXIS 250S can be calculated as follows: File size -...

  • Page 53: Appendix G - Bandwidth

    Bandwidth 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 describes how much video data is transferred per second, and can be configured from 0.25 - 8 Mbit/s.

  • Page 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 network, the bandwidth requirements will be signifi- cantly higher. AXIS 250S User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Index

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index 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...
  • Page 56 Passwords 27 Pinout - I/O connectors 46 Ports & devices 32 Positional control 16 Pre-trigger recording 19 AXIS 250S User’s Manual PTZ devices 16 Reports 33 Respond to trigger... 18 Restarting the server 33 Restoring the factory default settings 33...
  • Page 57 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index Uploading to FTP servers 19 User groups 28 Users 27 Using the Video Server 35 Video bit rate 53 Video Sources 13 Viewer - user group 28 Warning Log 33 When triggered... 19 Windows 11...

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