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Axis 206 Family User Manual

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  • Page 1 AXIS 206 Family Network Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are Search by product, category, or phrases designed to provide reasonable protection against such • report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private interference when operated in a commercial environment. support area Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Discover the IP address for the AXIS 206W ....... 16...
  • Page 4 Wireless Settings (AXIS 206W only) ........

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    AXIS 206 - About this manual About this manual This user’s manual is valid for all camera models included in the AXIS 206 family of network cameras. All text in the manual applies to all models, except where otherwise indicated. Apart from their names, the AXIS 206 and the AXIS 206M are identical in appearance.

  • Page 6: Axis 206M - Additional Features

    AXIS 206 - AXIS 206M - Additional Features AXIS 206M - Additional Features The AXIS 206M Megapixel Network Camera has the following additional features: • 6 different video resolutions available. • Maximum resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels. • Support for HDTV (High Definition TV) format (16:9 format 1280x720 pixels).

  • Page 7: Overview Axis 206/206M

    (10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet). Serial Number - This may be required during installation. Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service (see page 11) or to restore the factory default settings, as described on page 33.

  • Page 8: Overview Axis 206W

    Serial Number - This may be required during installation. Control Button - Press this button to install using the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service (see page 11) or to restore to the factory default settings, as described on page 33.

  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    Shows steady amber during reset to factory default or when restoring settings. Please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup Power Green Normal operation. Amber Flashes green/amber during firmware upgrade. Note that the Network indicators (power and traffic) for the AXIS 206W are located on the front of the wireless module.

  • Page 10: Mounting

    Important! Lock ring The AXIS 206 (all models) is designed for indoor use only, and must always be positioned where it is not exposed to direct sunlight or strong halogen light, which can cause permanent damage to the cam- era’s image sensor. Damage as a result of exposure to strong light is not covered by the Axis warranty.

  • Page 11: Set The Ip Address

    Please note that this procedure will send the AXIS 206’s IP address, firmware version, product type and serial number to the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service. No personal information is transferred. To remove the DNS name and unregister from the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS Service, open the Setup pages in the AXIS •...

  • Page 12: Upnptm

    Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add. • Once the AXIS 206 is accessible from your computer, it is then possible to use the One-click installation method to provide the camera with a DNS name.
  • Page 13 2. Click the button “Set IP address using serial number” and enter the serial number (see page 10) and IP address for the AXIS 206. Follow the on screen instructions. Note: After using AXIS IP Utility, the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service. See page 11.

  • Page 14: Manual Installation With Arp/Ping

    8. Start your browser, enter the IP address of the camera in the Location/Address field and press Enter on your keyboard. See below for instructions on how to set the password. Note: After installation, the AXIS 206 can be assigned a DNS name by using the AXIS Dynamic DNS Service. See page 11.

  • Page 15: Install The Axis 206W

    AXIS 206 - Install the AXIS 206W Install the AXIS 206W Before the AXIS 206W can connect to an encrypted wireless network, the wireless settings in the camera must be configured and an IP address must be set. This is done by connecting the camera to a computer with the help of the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 16: Discover The Ip Address For The Axis 206W

    AXIS 206W will automatically be detected and displayed on your screen. • Use AXIS IP Utility 2.0 to discover the IP address. See the CD included with the product. Set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systems To set up the AXIS 206W on other operating systems (Linux/Unix/Mac), follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 17: Access The Camera

    Location/Address field of your browser. Select the language and password 1. When accessing the AXIS 206 for the first time you can optionally change the language. Select the language from the available options, by clicking the appropriate flag. 2. The next step is to set the password for the user “root.”...

  • Page 18: Access The Axis 206 From The Internet

    AXIS 206 - Access the Camera The Live View page of the AXIS 206 is now displayed, with links to the Setup tools that allow you to customize the camera to your specific needs. Live View - Shows live video from the camera.

  • Page 19: Focusing

    •Upon delivery, the raised line is aligned with the dot above the lens, and the focus is set to infinity. After a focus adjustment, the raised line might not be aligned with the dot. This is not important. •Although the illustration shows the AXIS 206W, the focusing procedure is identical for all models.

  • Page 20: The Live View Page

    AMC viewer toolbar is not available. The AMC (AXIS Media Control) viewer toolbar is available in Microsoft Internet Explorer only. It displays the following buttons: The Play/Stop buttons start and stop the live video stream.

  • Page 21: Configuration

    AXIS 206 - Configuration Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 206, by accessing the setup tools from a standard browser (see Supported Web Browsers, on page 34). Access the Setup tools Follow the instructions below to access the Setup tools from a browser.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Setup Tools

    Customize the Live View page. Set your preferred method of viewing moving images. HTML Examples Add live video from the AXIS 206 to your own web site, or to an HTML page on your local hard disk. System Options Tools...

  • Page 23: Using The Setup Tools

    To convert the camera’s web interface to another language, select from the available options. Using the Setup tools The following descriptions offer examples of the features available in the AXIS 206. For complete details of each feature, please refer to the online help available from the Setup tools. Click to access the help function.
  • Page 24 AXIS 206 - Configuration Overlay Settings You can include the date and time and text as an overlay in the video image. These overlay items are all included on one Text, date and line at the top or bottom of the time overlay video image.

  • Page 25: Live View Config - Layout

    AXIS 206 - Configuration Live View Config - Layout The existing Live View page in the AXIS 206 can be customized to suit your requirements, or you can upload and use your own custom web page. This is done by the administrator from Setup > Live View Config > Layout. Click the radio The following dialog opens: button Use custom settings and click Configure.

  • Page 26: Live View Config - Html Examples

    Live View Config - HTML Examples Live video from the AXIS 206 can be added to your own web site. This page provides help on how to do this. Select the image type, size and other settings to suit your web page and click Update. The AXIS 206 then generates the required source code for your configuration.

  • Page 27: System Options

    • Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date. Notes: •As the AXIS 206 contains no internal battery, the time and date will be reset every time the unit is restarted. •If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under TCP/IP settings.

  • Page 28: Network - Tcp/Ip Settings

    IP address change (under Services) to receive notification whenever the IP address for the camera changes. Alternatively, if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can access the AXIS 206 by a host name, which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.
  • Page 29 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - If the AXIS 206M/206W has been registered with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service and the IP address for the product changes, the service is updated to reflect the change. Check the box to enable/disable automatic updates.

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings (Axis 206W Only)

    If the wireless settings need to be changed and the USB cable is not available, be sure to change the settings in the AXIS 206W first and then duplicate the settings in your access point.. It will not other- wise be possible to access the camera after the settings have been changed.

  • Page 31: Smtp (Email)

    - if not they must be entered manually. Active Transmit Key - This selects which of the 4 keys the AXIS 206W uses when transmitting. The key should be changed every now and then, to increase the security of the wireless connection.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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 33: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    AXIS 206 - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the AXIS 206 to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page, or use the Control button on the rear of the camera (see the...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    AXIS 206 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Supported Operating Systems Windows (XP, 2000, NT4.0, ME, 98) Linux, Mac OSX. Supported Web Browsers For Windows - Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Mozilla 1.4* or later. For Linux - Mozilla 1.4* or later.
  • Page 35 (AXIS 206W) Weight: 177g (0.39 lb) including stand Complimentary software AXIS IP Utility 2.0 - for installation in Windows. (Included on product CD.) AXIS Camera Explorer - Viewing, management and recording software. (Included on product CD.) AXIS Media Control (AMC) - ActiveX component software required for Microsoft Internet Explorer - installed automatically on first use.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 206. When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, the 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 37: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    AXIS 206 - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to the AXIS 206 is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade.
  • Page 38 In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit. Possible IP address conflict with The static IP address in the AXIS 206 is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic IP another device on the same subnet.
  • Page 39 Image rotation. Image gradually gets darker or lighter. When using the AXIS 206 in locations lit by fluorescent lighting, check in the advanced image settings that the Exposure control is set to Flicker-free. Poor quality snapshot images Screen incorrectly configured on your In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, i.e.

  • Page 40: Glossary Of Terms

    Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and AMC - AXIS Media Control. The control required for software protocols. viewing images in Internet Explorer. Installs automatically Router - A device that determines the next network point to on first use.

  • Page 41: Index

    LED Indicators 9 AMC Viewer Toolbar 20 LED indicators 32 AMC viewer toolbar 20 Live View Config 25 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 12 Live View page 20 AXIS Setup Tool 15 Logs & Reports 33 Backup 32 Maintenance 32...
  • Page 42 AXIS 206 - Index Services 28 Setup Tools 22 SMTP 32 Snapshot button 20, 26 SSID 30 Support 33 System Options 27 System Options Overview 22 TCP/IP Settings 28 Time Mode 27 Troubleshooting 34 Upgrade Server 32 Uploading web files 26...

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