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    AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera User’s Manual[...]

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    AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide 2 About This Document This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.00. Previous experience of networking will be of use when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of U NIX or Linux-based sys[...]

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    3 AXIS 213 Table of contents Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 AXIS 213 Ports & devices - I /O Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    5 AXIS 213 - Product Description Product Description The AXIS 213 is a full-featured PTZ Networ k Camera for security surveillance and remote monitoring ne eds. It has the ability to make real time full frame rate Motion JPEG video available on the network. The AXIS 213 can optionally be equipped with a connection module with 2 inputs and 3 outputs[...]

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    6 AXIS 213 - Product Description AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera IR Light - infrared light for night vision. Activated from the AXIS 213 web page. Network Indicator - the multi-colored network indicator flashes as follows: • Amber - flashes for activity on a 10 Mbit/s network • Green - flashes for activity on a 100 Mbit/s network • Red - flashes [...]

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    7 AXIS 213 - Product Description Optional Accessory: Connection Module - The connection module provide s the physical interface to 3 relay outputs, 2 digital inputs , audio in/out, video in/out and the RS-232C Serial port. See Connection Module , on page 43 for more information. Audio In/Out Video In/Out RS 232C 3 Relay Outputs 2 Digital Inputs Con[...]

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    8 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 Installing the AXIS 213 Please observe the following before in stalling the AXIS 213 PTZ Network Camera. • This product is designed for indoor use or location s where it is protected from rain and moisture. To operate the camera in these conditions , use the outdoor housing accessories. • Do not use strong [...]

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    9 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 Installing on a Network The AXIS 213 is designed for installation on an Ethernet network. This involves assigning an IP address to the PTZ camera , either manually or via an automated network service (DHCP). Select one of th e following procedures depending on your network: Notes: • The AXIS 213 has a default[...]

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    10 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 Manual Installation using AXIS IP Utility Follow these instructions to set the IP address manually using AXIS IP Utility: 1. A cquire an unused IP address for your AXIS 2 13. (AXIS IP Utility detects the subnet your computer is connected in. The AXIS 2 13 must be installed on the same subnet). 2. Connect a sta[...]

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    11 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in Windows Follow these instructions to assign a un ique IP address to your product from a computer on your network: 1. A cquire an unused IP address for the AXIS 2 13 from your network administrator . 2. Connect a standard netw ork cable to your AXIS 2 13 and connect it [...]

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    12 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 Manual Installation using ARP and Ping in UNIX/Linux Assign your product with a un ique IP address from a computer on your network, as follows: 1. A cquire an unused IP address fo r the AXIS 2 13 from your network administrator . 2. Connect a standard network cable to your AXIS 2 13 and connect it to the netwo[...]

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    13 AXIS 213 - Installing the AXIS 21 3 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service provide s a one-click procedure that makes the AXIS 213 available on your local network and over the Internet. On installation, the AXIS 213 will receive a URL (web address), wh ich can then be used to access it. The PTZ Network Camera can be [...]

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    14 AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Ca mera Using the PTZ Network Camera The AXIS 213 can be used with most st andard operating systems and supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later, Ne tscape 7.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later. Note: To be able to view streaming video in Microsoft In ternet Explorer, you must set your Web browser to all[...]

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    15 AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Live View The following provides an overview of each button on the Live View page. If the AXIS 213 has been customized, the buttons will be displayed accordingly: To resize the displayed image, click the View Size buttons: half-size (x 1 /2 ), full-size (x1), x2 or x4. This will not change the resolution o[...]

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    16 AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Ca mera The manual Pan Tilt and Zoom bars control their respective functions in two different ways. Clicking anyw here on the bar's gradient allows for a 'smooth' adjustment of the came ra's position, whilst clicking on the arrows at the two ends of th e bar cause a stepped, incremental change[...]

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    17 AXIS 213 - Using the PTZ Network Camera Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue This means that the time the user is in cont rol of the PTZ settings is limited and that a queue of users has been set up. Use the butt ons to request or release control of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls. The Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue is set up by the administrator under PTZ Confi[...]

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    18 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Configuring the PTZ Network Camera This section describes how to configur e the AXIS 213 and is intended for the administrat or who has unrestricted access to all Setup tools and Operator who ha s access to Video & Image, Live View Config and Event Configuration. See th e sec tion on Security , o[...]

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    19 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overview of the Setup Tools Basic Configuration - the links under Basic Co nfiguration are shortcuts to the necessary basic settings the first time the unit is configured. Video & Image (Administrator/Operator) Audio (Administrator/Operator) Live View Config (Administrator/Operator) PTZ Configura[...]

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    20 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Event Configuration (Administrator/Operator) System Options (Administrator) About (Administrator) Tools Settings / Opti ons / Description Instructions General Instructions Event Servers Specify destinations for uploaded image files and/ or notification messages from the PTZ Network Cam- era. FTP serv[...]

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    21 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Using the Setup Tools The following descriptions o ffer examples of the availabl e features in the AXIS 213. For details of each setting, please refe r to the online he lp files which are available from each page. Click to access the help files. Video & Image To optimize the video images accordin[...]

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    22 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Video Stream Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, minutes or hours. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be starte d by refreshing the page in the Web browser. For unlimited video stream time, set this value to 0. Define the maximum frame rate (fps - frames per seco[...]

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    23 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Overlay image limitations: Please use the online help files for more information. Advanced Camera - To optimize the lighting settings ac cording to your requirements, modify the following settings under Lighting Conditions : • White balance - the white balancing system in the AXIS 213 can automatic[...]

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    24 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Image Settings • Auto focus enabled (default setting) • Noise reduction - sets the level of nois e reduction in the image. i .e. sharpens the image. Setting the noise reduction to ‘high’ will cause a drop in frame rate (fps) Image Off set To eliminate a black border or black lines on the imag[...]

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    25 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera When using Half-Duplex mode , the Push-To-Talk button will be visible. Select the mode to use for this button. Selecting Toggle means that when the butt on is pushed it will remain so until pushed a second time. Instant means that the button will remain active (pushed) until released. Optimize the so[...]

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    26 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Live View Config - Live View Layout Select Use Axis look to customize the features on the AXIS 213 Live View page to suit your requirements. The following settings can be customized: • Background color - the color behind the text and images on the page • T ext color - all text on the page • Bac[...]

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    27 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera 1. Click the Upload/Remove button. 2. Enter the path to the file, e.g. a f ile located on your workstation or click Browse . 3. Select the user level for the uploaded file. Setting the user access level means that you have complete control over which pages can be viewed by which users. 4. Click the U[...]

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    28 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera 4. Check Show Custom Link 2. 5. Enter a descriptive name, e.g. CAM STOP . 6. Select the Use as cgi link radio button and enter the cgi link in the field: 7. These links will appear in the web interf ace and can be used to control the PTZ camera For more information on the Axis HTTP API, see the Suppo[...]

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    29 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Enter the Im age Type , Image size and Optional settings to suit your Web page and click Update. Copy the source code as displayed on the HTML examples page and paste it into your own Web page code. Please use the online help files for more information.[...]

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    30 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera PTZ Configuration - Preset Positions A preset position is a pre-defined camera vi ew than can quickly and easily be viewed. From Preset Position Setup , use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera to the required position. When sati sfied with the camera's position, enter a des[...]

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    31 AXIS 213 - Configuring the PTZ Network Camera Move speed sets the speed of the c amera's Pan/Ti lt movements. The default setting is maximum speed. Advanced PTZ Control Queue - The administrator can set up a queue for the PTZ controls. Once set up, the PTZ Control Queue buttons will appe ar on the Live View page offering one viewer exclusiv[...]

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    32 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Configuration This section describes how to configure the AXIS 213 for alarm and event handling. The AXIS 213 can be configured to perform certain actions when certain types of events occur. Event Servers Event Servers are used, e.g. for receiving uploaded image files and/or notification messages. To set up E[...]

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    33 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Event Types An Event Type is a set of parameters describing how and when the PTZ Network Camera is to perform certain actions. Example: If somebody passes the connected camera, and an event has been configured to act on this, the PTZ Network Camera can e.g. record an d save video images to an FTP server or send a n[...]

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    34 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration 7. Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list. Please use th e online help file s for descriptions of each availab le option. Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers This function is very useful when checki ng to see what happened immediately before and after a trigger, e.g. 2 minutes before and after a door h[...]

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    35 AXIS 213 - Event Configuration Scheduled Event A Scheduled event can be activated at pre-set times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. How to set up a scheduled event This example describes how to set the PTZ Network Camera to send an email notification with saved images from a set time: 1. Click Ad d sc h e du l e d on the Event types[...]

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    36 AXIS 213 - Sy st em Options System Options Security User access control is enable d by default, the administrator sets the root password on first access. Other us ers are authoriz ed with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below: Users - the user list disp[...]

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    37 AXIS 213 - System Options Date & Time Current Serv er Time - displays the current date and t ime (24h clock). If this has not been configured, the time displayed is the default setting. The t ime can be displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay Images (see below) . New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list and check [...]

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    38 AXIS 213 - Sy st em Options DNS Configur ati on - DNS (Domain Name Service) pr ovides the transl ation of hos t names to IP addre sses on your network. Obtain DNS server address via DHCP - automatically use th e DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current se ttings. Use the following DNS server addre[...]

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    39 AXIS 213 - System Options The domain name currently registered at th e Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed. To do this click Settings... and follow the instructions. For more information, please refer to the online help files HTTP The default HTTP port number (port 80) can be changed to any port within t[...]

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    40 AXIS 213 - Sy st em Options Note: UPnP must be installed on your workstatio n. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/ Re move Prog r ams . Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Net- working Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as t he service to add. Ports & devices - I/O Ports T he[...]

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    41 AXIS 213 - System Options Support The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, pl ease be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. View Information - The Log report and the Parameter Lis[...]

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    42 AXIS 213 - Sy st em Options Caution! Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with th e unit. If a script does cause pr oblems, reset the unit to its factory default settings (in which case, a backup file may be of use to re turn the unit to its latest configuration). Axis strongly recommends that you do not use t[...]

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    43 AXIS 213 - Connection Module Connection Module The connection module connects to the came ra and is configured and controlled via the camera’s user inter face. The Conne ction module is an optional accessory providing the following: Installing the audio equipment 1. Connect a microphone (n ot supplied) to the Audio IN socket. 2. Connect a loud[...]

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    44 AXIS 213 - Connection Module Schematic Diagram - Connection Module[...]

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    45 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware The firmware is software that determines the functionality of the AXIS 213. When you download firmware from the Axis Web site, your Axis produ ct will receive the latest available functionality. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current[...]

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    46 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Support If you contact the Axis support desk, please help us help you resolve your problems expediently by providing a server report, log file and a brief description of the problem. Server Report - go to Setup | System Options | Support Overview . The server report contains important information about the serv er and [...]

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    47 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address Using ARP Ping The IP address must be set within two minu tes after the power has been applied to the AXIS 213, restart the server and tr y again. Als o, make sure the ping length is set to 408. The AXIS 213 is located on a different subnet [...]

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    48 AXIS 213 - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contac t your reseller or check the product’s support pages on the Axis Websit e at http://www.axis.com/techsup Installation of ad ditional ActiveX component restricted or prohibited Configure yourA X IS 21 3 to use a Java applet for updating the images under Live View Config | Layou[...]

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    49 AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Detail Specification System Requirements Standard Internet TCP/IP suite of protocols: Windows, Linux, UNIX, Mac. etc. Supported Web Browsers Windows - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x or later and Mozilla 1.4 or later Linux - Mozilla 1.4 or later Mac OSX - Netscape 7.x or la ter or Mozi[...]

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    50 AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications Image Image Chip (CCD): ¼” Interlaced CCD Total number of pixels: NTSC - 340,000 effective pixels PAL - 400,000 effective pixels Horizontal Resolution: NTSC - 460 TV lines PAL - 420 TV lines Vertical Resolution: 350 TV lines S/N Ratio: 48 dB Shutter speed: NTSC- 1/80,000 to 1/60 to 1/1sec. PAL- 1/80,000 to [...]

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    51 AXIS 213 - Technical Specifications The AXIS 213 delivers the following file sizes (PAL) : The AXIS 213 delivers the following file sizes (NTSC) : Connection Module (optional accessory) Full-duplex audio. Audio data encoded in: • ADPCM format at 32kbps, 8 kHz sampling (G.726) • ADPCM format at 24kbps, 8 kHz sampling (G.726) • PCM -law form[...]

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    52 AXIS 213 - Index Index A About 20 Action 32 Action Buttons 15, 2 8 Active/Inactive 15, 28 ActiveX Controls 14 Administrator 18, 36 Alarm 20, 32, 43 AMC 9, 14, 15, 50 ARP and Ping 11, 12 Audio 19, 43 Audio Settings 19 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 13 AXIS IP Utility 10 AXIS Media Control 9 B Background color 26 Background picture 26 Backup 40[...]

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    53 AXIS 213 - Index Logs & Reports 20, 41 M Maintenance 20 N Network 20, 37 Network Connector 6 Network Indicator 6 New Server Time 37 NTP Server 37 O Operator 36 Output Buttons 15, 28 Overlay Image 19, 22 Overlay Settings 21 Own Home Page 27 P Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Queue 17 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Controls 16 PHP 41 Pinout 40 Pinout - I/O connectors 43 [...]

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    AXIS 213 User’s Manual Part No. 22582[...]