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  • Page 1 AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    The AXIS 250S fulfills the requirements for and applications. radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998. When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets the Safety Notices Used in This Manual requirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998 Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage residential, commercial, and light industry.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing and logging on to the AXIS 250S ....... .
  • Page 4 Updating the firmware ..........45 Appendix D - Customizing The AXIS 250S ......46 Modifying the File System .

  • Page 5: Safety Notice - Battery Replacement

    Safety Notice - Battery Replacement Safety Notice - Battery Replacement The AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video server uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery will, under normal conditions, last for a minimum of 5 years.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The video stream delivered by the AXIS 250S uses approximately a third of the bandwidth required by an equivalent Motion-JPEG stream.

  • Page 7: Features And Benefits

    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 8 Public License, as published by the Free Software Foundation. This software provides a stable and reliable platform for open-source development of the product. In accordance with the GNU General Public License, Axis has published the kernel for this product at http://developer.axis.com/.

  • Page 9: 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 high-quality video and audio streams need to be distributed at a fixed frame rate over a local area network (LAN). The AXIS 250S provides live video and audio streaming to multiple clients, but can also upload and save video sequences to web/FTP servers.

  • Page 10: Product Description

    Product Description AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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...

  • Page 11: Hardware Inventory

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual v 2.0 Warranty Document AXIS Network Prod- uct CD 1.2 (or later) License letter Mounting kit Note: The power supply for your AXIS 250S is country-specific. Please check that the type you are using is correct.

  • Page 12: Installing The Axis 250S

    • Quick installation - Follow the instructions below to quickly install on an Ethernet network. • Easy installation - See The AXIS IP Installer, on page 40. • Other Methods - Please refer to Other IP Setup Methods, on page 39.

  • Page 13: 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 500 MHz processor, or better •...

  • Page 14: The Axis Media Control (Viewing Client)

    Important! • The AXIS 250S is supplied with three (3) licenses for the AXIS Media Control. 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 15: Accessing The Axis 250S From Internet Explorer

    Setup link. 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 16: Operating The Axis 250S

    The System Options, on page 29. 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 17: Access From A Browser

    Operating the AXIS 250S 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 18 •The AXIS 250S can control a range of relative and absolute PTZ devices via the Web interface, or via third-party applications. The positioning tools provided depend on the selected PTZ device.

  • Page 19: Events And Event Types

    Operating the AXIS 250S Events and Event Types The 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 20 Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual Setting up a new event type Click the menu link to Event Types. This opens the list of event types as in the example below. The list shows various information about the event types currently configured.
  • Page 21 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 these may cause problems for some older types of FTP server,...
  • Page 22 Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual • Pre-trigger recording time up to - The AXIS 250S is capable of saving recorded sequences that originate from the time immediately preceding the trigger. This can be very useful when checking to see what happened to cause the trigger. The part of the buffer not used for pre-trigger recording is automatically used for post-trigger recording.

  • Page 23: Upload Servers

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S Important! Please keep in mind that the output port can be controlled by more than one event type. This may mean that the port is the “wrong” state if one or more event types that activate the port are triggered one after the other.

  • Page 24: Notification Servers

    Operating the AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual Notification Servers To allow your event types to send HTTP and TCP notifications, the necessary servers must first be configured. The Notification Server list shows the servers currently configured. These severs are shown as the alternatives when selecting this type of notification in the event type setup, as described in the preceding section.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Operating the AXIS 250S Preset position setup To add a new position, use the controls to steer the camera so that it points to the desired point. Then enter a descriptive name in the Current Position field and click Apply. You can also set any position as Home, by checking the box provided when that position is current.

  • Page 28: 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 29: The System Options

    Note: Online help is stored internally in the AXIS 250S and is available from the pages in the Web inter- face. Containing comprehensive details on all product parameters, the on-line help is your first point of reference when configuring and managing the unit, and is particularly useful for resolv- ing any administration queries.

  • Page 30: Users

    Security - Users Create and delete users and passwords, and modify the Administrator’s password. Security - Firewall 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 38) and then perform the installation again (see page 12).
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 36: Ports & Devices

    COM-Ports The COM ports on the AXIS 250S are accessed via the serial connector (RS-232) and terminal block B (RS-485) on the rear of the unit. Select the port from the links in the main menu.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    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 38: The Factory Default Settings

    3. Keep the Factory Default 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 several minutes) the AXIS 250S will then have been reset to its original factory default settings.

  • Page 39: 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 still be available.

  • Page 40: The Axis Ip Installer

    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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Symptoms, Possible Causes And Remedial Actions

    The IP address has changed. 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 44 (b/w, inverted, etc.) Incorrect line termination. 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 45: 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 46: Appendix D - Customizing The Axis 250S

    Important! • Modification of the flash file system is NOT supported by Axis. In practice, this means that Axis will not answer questions relating to custom script or Web page development, but merely wishes to inform potential application developers of the possibilities afforded by the Linux-based file structure of the AXIS 250S.

  • Page 47: 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 48 Customizing The AXIS 250S AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 51 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Unit Connections Schematic Diagram - Terminal Connectors A & B AXIS 250S Center pin + Ring - Switch 3.3V Mode Power PS-K 9W Supply Infrared Sensor External power supply (e.g. door switch) RS-485 Device GND PIN 5...

  • Page 52: Connecting Pan/Tilt Devices

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual 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 53: Controlling And Monitoring

    Digital Inputs Four digital inputs allow the AXIS 250S to be configured for device triggered events. For example, by connecting a motion detector to a digital input, it is a relatively simple procedure to trigger an event each time the detector is activated.
  • Page 54 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 55: Appendix F - Technical Specifications

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual Technical Specifications Appendix F - Technical Specifications System Requirements - Windows 2000 or XP. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) and DirectX 9.0 are required for viewing video streams. Physical network connection using RJ-45 twisted pair cable. 10baseT or Installation - 100baseTX Fast Ethernet.
  • Page 56 AXIS Media Control (Axis ActiveX component software for Complimentary Software - 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:...

  • Page 57: 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 Quality Level The video quality level describes how much video data is transferred per second, and can be set in the range 1-7 (lowest to highest).
  • Page 58 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Other Considerations • The MPEG-2 encoder chip in the AXIS 250S is designed for constant video bit rates from 1.0 - 8.0 Mbit/s. The parameter on the encoder chip that controls the video bit rate allows even lower settings, but not at constant bit rates.

  • Page 59: Index

    AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index Critical Log 37 Index Custom Parameters - HTTP notifications 24 Customizing the server 46 Actions 19 Date & time settings 32 Activate output port 22 Daylight saving time 32 Adding DHCP 33 Allowed IP addresses 31...
  • Page 60 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index Inputs 36 Installation 12 Pan/Tilt/Zoom 18 Installing PTZ devices 52 Pan/Tilt/Zoom devices 52 Internet Explorer 13 Parameter List 37 IO Ports 36 Passwords 30 IP address notification 33 Pinout - I/O connectors 50 IP addresses - allowed 31 Ports &...
  • Page 61 AXIS 250S User’s Manual Index Terminal blocks 50 Time Zone 32 Transistor output 53 Trigger types 21 Triggers 19 Troubleshooting 41 Unicasting 6 Updated firmware 45 Upload servers and paths 23 Uploading to FTP servers 21 User groups 31 Users 30...

  • Page 62: Glossary Of Terms

    IP-address for your product. intact. ARTPEC - Axis Real Time Picture Encoder - used for image PPP - Point-to-Point Protocol. A method allowing one computer compression.

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