Axis Communications 207MW manual

AXIS 207MW Network Camera User’s Manual[...]

AXIS COMMUNICATIONS <Product Name> Quick U ser’s Guide About thi s Document This manual is inte nded for administrato rs and users of th e AXIS 207MW, Network Camera, and is applicable for firmware release 4.40 and later. It includ es instructions for using and managing the AXIS 207MW on your network. Previous experience of networki ng will[...]

THIS PRODUCT IS LICE NSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 SYS TEMS PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR ENCODING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS STANDARD, EXCEPT THAT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE AND PAYMENT OF ROYAL TIES ARE NECESSARY FOR ENCODING IN CONNECTION WITH (i) DATA STORED OR REPLICATED IN PHYSICA L MEDIA WHICH IS PAID FOR ON A TITLE BY TITLE BASI S AND/OR (ii) [...]

4 AXIS 207MW Contents Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 AXIS 207MW QoS (Quality of service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 SMTP (email) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 AXIS 207MW - Product Features Product Features The AXIS 207MW is the world’s smallest true megapixel MPEG-4 ne twork camera, from Axis communications - the market leader in network video. Key features • Superior image quality , with a maximum resolu - tion of 1280x1024 (1,3 Megapixel) • True MPEG-4 image compression for optimized bandwidth [...]

7 AXIS 207MW - Product Features Overview Lock ring Network connector Network indicator Control button Product ID & serial number (S/N) label Wireless indicator Power indicator I/O terminal connector Power connector Focus r ing Status indicator (outer rin g) Microphone Antenna Antenna - For connection to wireless networks. Co mpatible with IEEE [...]

8 AXIS 207MW - Product Features LED indicators After completion of the startup and self test routines, the multi-co lored Network, Status, and Power LED indicators flash as follows: Unlit Wired mode. Green Steady for connection to a wireless ne twork. Flashes for network activity. Red Steady for no wireless network connection. Flashes when scanning[...]

9 AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera Accessing the Camera Before accessi ng the camera it must be installed. Please see the installation guide supplied with the product. The camera can be used wi th most stan dard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer with Windows, Safari with Macintosh and Mozilla wi[...]

10 AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera Setting the Password 1. When accessing the came ra for the first time, the ‘ Configure Root P assword ’ dialog will be displayed on the screen. 2. Enter a password and then re-enter it, to confirm the spelling. Click OK . 3. The ‘ Enter Network P assword’ dialog will appear . Enter the User name: root No[...]

11 AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera Focusing Status Indicator Focus Ring To focus: Open a brow ser and examine the image. If required, adjust the focus ring until the focus is satisfactory. Small dot above the lens assembly. Note: Upon delivery, the raised line on the focus ring is aligned with the dot above the lens, and the focus is set to infin[...]

12 AXIS 207MW - Accessing the Camera AMC audio controls These control the client computer’s speaker output. The controls are only available in MPEG-4 video format and wh en audio is enabled, see Audio Settings, on page 19 . Click the Mute/Sou nd button to switch the sound off and on. Use the slider t o control the volume. The volume can be set be[...]

13 AXIS 207MW - Video Stre ams Video Streams The AXIS 207MW provides several different image and video stream formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the camera provides access to MP EG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and[...]

14 AXIS 207MW - Video Streams MPEG-4 clients AXIS Media Contro l (AMC) The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 207MW is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows. The AMC control panel can be used to configure various video and audio se ttings. Please see the readme f[...]

15 AXIS 207MW - Video Stre ams Alternative methods of ac cessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 207MW can also be accessed in the following ways: • 3GPP - enter the followi ng path: • rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp Refer to 3GPP Compatibility , on page 10 for more information. • Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the cli[...]

16 AXIS 207MW - Configuration Configuration This section describes how to configure th e camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, and Operators , who have access to the settings for Video & Im age, Audio, Live View Config and Event Configuration. The camera is configured from Setup[...]

17 AXIS 207MW - Configuration Video and Image settings Image Appe arance Use these settings to change the im age as re quired. The image can be rotated, the image resolution and compression can be adjusted, and the white balance can be changed. The configuration of the video image will af fect the camera’s ov erall performance, depending on how i[...]

18 AXIS 207MW - Configuration Video Stre am Define the maximum video stream time per session in seconds, min utes or ho urs, or set it as unlimited. When the set time has expired, a new stream can be started by refreshing the page in the browser. Note th at the maximum video stream ti me does not apply to clients connecting via multicast. The frame[...]

19 AXIS 207MW - Configuration Note that a maximum bit rate can be used for both variab le and constant bit rates. The bit rate type can be set as Variable Bit Ra te (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR will adjust the bit rate according to the images' co mplexity, thus using a lot of bandwidth for a lot of activity in the image and less for l[...]

20 AXIS 207MW - Live View Config Live View Config Layout These are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in 3 ways: • Use Axis look - the layout is unchanged. • Use custom settings - modify the Axis look , with your own colors, images etc. Click the Configure button and see Customizing the default page ,[...]

21 AXIS 207MW - Live View Config Customizing the default page The appearance of the default Live View page can be customized to suit your own requirements, or you can upload and use your own home page. To upload your own file s, click the Upload/Remove button and see the description below. Upload Own Web Files Your own web files, background picture[...]

22 AXIS 207MW - Live View Config Action Buttons The manual trigger buttons can be used to manually trigger and stop an event from the Live View page. See Event Configuration, on page 24 . Enabling the display of the Snapshot button allows users to save a snapshot from the video stream by clicking the butt on. This button is mainly intended for use [...]

23 AXIS 207MW - Live View Config Viewer Settings Show viewer toolbar - Check this bo x to display the viewer toolbar under the image in your browser. The toolbar provi des various controls for e.g. pausing the video stream, switching to full screen mode, etc. Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation - By checking/unchecking this box, the administrator ca[...]

24 AXIS 207MW - Event Configuration Event Configuration An event in the AXIS 207MW is when a trigger is activated, causing a certain action to be performed. The event is the se t of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common ev ent is when the camera uploads images, triggered by an alarm. This s[...]

25 AXIS 207MW - Event Configuration Send HTTP notification - This method sends notifi cation messages to an HTTP notification server that listens for these. Click the HTTP server settings... button to set up the destination server . Send TCP notification - This method sends notification me ssages to an HTTP notification server that listens for thes[...]

26 AXIS 207MW - Event Configuration Please see the online help for descriptions of each available option. Object Size History Sensitivity High level Only very large objects trig - ger motion detection An object that appears in the region will trigger the motion detection for a long period Ordinary colored objects on ordinary back - grounds will tri[...]

27 AXIS 207MW - System Options System Options Security The user access control in the AXIS 207MW allo ws an administrator to set up and modify all other users, by providing these with user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: Users - the[...]

28 AXIS 207MW - System Options Notes: •If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the product's own IP address or host name must be added to the list of allowed referrers. •Restricting referrers has no effect on an MPEG-4 video stream. To restrict an MPEG-4 stream, IP address filteri[...]

29 AXIS 207MW - System Options Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for th e date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams. Use the predefined formats or use your ow n custom date and time formats. See Advanced File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help for information on how to create your own file fo[...]

30 AXIS 207MW - System Options AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to your camera. Click Settings... to register your camera with the service, or to modify the existing settings. The domain name curren tly registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service fo r your pr[...]

31 AXIS 207MW - System Options HTTP The default HTTP port number (80) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for e.g. simple security port mapping. HTTPS The HTTPS port number. The default is 443. NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4 A broadband router allows devi ces on a private network (LAN) to share a single con[...]

32 AXIS 207MW - System Options Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually de fine an external HTTP port. Enter the port number in the field provided. If no port is entered here a port number will automatically be selected when NAT traversa l is enabled. Notes: • An alternative HTTP port can be used/be activ e even if NA T traversal is[...]

33 AXIS 207MW - System Options Wireless These settings should always be made firstly in the camera and in the wireless access point secondly. This ensures th at the camera is alwa ys accessible when making changes. Using a wired connection and/or HTTPS ensu res greater secrec y while making these settings. Status of Wireless Networks This list is t[...]

34 AXIS 207MW - System Options WPA/WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) The AXIS 207MW uses a pre-sh ared key (PSK) for key mana gement. The pre-shared key can be entered either as Manu al hex, as 64 hexadecimal (0-9 , A-F) characters, or as a Passphrase, using 8 to 63 ASCII characters. WEP (Wired Equivalent Protection) WEP - Authenti[...]

35 AXIS 207MW - System Options QoS (Quality of service) Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected t raffic on a network. Qua lity can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, no packet loss es, etc. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network can be summarized a[...]

36 AXIS 207MW - System Options SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows re mote management of network devices. Depending on the level of security requ ired, select the version of SNMP to use. The three levels of security are: • SNMP V1 - includes no security . • SNMP V2c - uses very simple securit y . The community name can be [...]

37 AXIS 207MW - System Options Maintenance • Restart - The camera is restarted without changing any of the settings. • Restore - The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default val - ues. The settings that will not be reset are as follows: • the boot protocol (DHCP or static) • the static IP address • the defa[...]

38 AXIS 207MW - System Options Resetting to the Factory Default Settings To reset the camera to th e original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 37 ) or use the Control button on the underside of the camera (see page 7 ) as described below: Using the Control B utton To [...]

39 AXIS 207MW - The I/O Terminal Connector The I/O Terminal Connector Used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notifications, etc., the I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: • 1 transistor output - For connecting exte rnal devices such as relays and LED:s. Connected devices can be a[...]

40 AXIS 207MW - The I/O Terminal Con nector Terminal connectors o z z o o o o o AXIS 207MW 3.3V PS-H 4.0W e.g. pushbutton Device z 4 o 3 o Linear Power Supply o 1 o o Relay GND + 2 Fuse 1A 2 1 z[...]

41 AXIS 207MW - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the Firmware Firmware is software that de termines the functionality of the AXIS 207MW. One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to ch eck the currently installed firmware version. An updated version may cont a in a correc tion that fixes your particu lar problem. Th[...]

42 AXIS 207MW - Troubleshooting Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the net work connection to the came ra is lost during th e upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsi ve. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the st eps below. The serial number is fo und on the label attach[...]

43 AXIS 207MW - Troubleshooting Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address mu st be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installa tion Guide. The camera is located on a differ[...]

44 AXIS 207MW - Troubleshooting Problems with the MPEG-4 format No MPEG-4 displayed in the client Check that the correct network interface is se lected in the AMC control panel applet (net - work tab). Check that the relevant MPEG-4 connection methods are enabled in the AMC control panel applet (network tab). In the AMC control applet, select the M[...]

45 AXIS 207MW - Troubleshooting For further assistance, please contact your reseller or see the support pages on the Axis Website at www.axis.com/techsup Slow image updat e Configuring, e.g. pre-buffers, motion detectio n, high-resolution images, high frame rates, etc, will reduce the performance of the camera. Poor performance Poor performance may[...]

46 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Item Specification Model AXIS 207MW Network Camera Image sensor 1/3” 1.3 Megapixel Micron Progressive Scan CMOS Lens • 3.6mm, F1.8 • Fixed iris Angle of view Horizontal viewing angle: 85° Minimum illumination 2 lux, F1.8 Video compression • Motion JP EG • MPEG-4 Part 2 (IS[...]

47 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Users • 10 simultaneous unicast users • Unlimited users using multicast (MPEG-4) Alarm and event management • Events triggered by built-in motion detection, external input or audio alarm • Image upload over FTP, email and HTTP • Notification over TCP, email, HTTP and external output • Pre- and po[...]

48 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Video management software (not included) • AXIS Camera Station: Surve illance application for viewing, recording and archiving up to 25 cameras • AXIS Camera Management - Ef ficient installation and manage ment tool for Axis network video products. See www.axis.com/partner/adp_partners.htm for further so[...]

49 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications General performance co nsiderations When setting up your system, it is importa nt to consider how various settings and situations will affect performa nce. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will a ffect both. If the load on the CPU[...]

50 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Frame rates - Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 The following table show typical frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams from the AXIS 207MW. Motion JPEG settings: • Viewing in AMC • Compression level = 30% MPEG-4 settings: • Viewing in AMC • Compression level = 30% •G O V [...]

51 AXIS 207MW - Technical Specifications Bandwidth As there are many factor s that affect bandwidth , it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are: • the image resolution • the image compression •t h e f r a m e r a t e There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth[...]

52 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms ActiveX - A standard that enables software components to interact with one another in a networked environment, regardless of the language(s) used to create them. Web browsers may come into contact with ActiveX controls, ActiveX documents, and ActiveX scripts. ActiveX controls are often downloaded [...]

53 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms uses analog-to-digital conve rsion and digital-to-analo g conversion in the sa me chip. Codec can also mean compression/dec ompression, in which case it is generally taken to m ean an algorithm or computer program for reducing the size of large files and programs. Compression - See Image Compression . Contrast - De[...]

54 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms images (VOP's) in the GOV structure. See also GOV and VOP . GOV structur e - The GOV structure describes the composition of an MPEG-4 video stream, as regards the type of images (I-VOP's or P-VOP's) in cluded in the strea m, and their internal order. See also GOV and VOP . Half-duplex - See Full-dupl[...]

55 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms Commonly used to give the "speed" of a network. A LAN might run at 10 or 100 Mbit/s. See also Bit rate . Monitor - A monitor is very similar to a standard television set, but lacks the electronics to pick up regular television signals. Motion JPEG - Motion JPEG is a simple compression/decompression techni[...]

56 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms progressive scan. See also Interlacing . Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protoc ols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols. Proxy server - In an organisation that uses the Internet, a proxy server acts as an i[...]

57 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms identity of the server. Subnet/subn et mask - A subnet is an identifiably separate part of an organization's ne twork. Typically, a subnet may represent all the machines a t one geographic location, in one building, or on the same local area ne twork (LAN). Having an organization's ne twork divided into s[...]

58 AXIS 207MW - Glossary of Terms VOP (Video Object Plan e) - A VOP is an image frame in an MPEG-4 video stream. There are several types of VOP: - An I-VOP is complete image frame. - A P-VOP codes the differences betwee n images, as long as it is more efficient to do so. Otherwise it c odes the whole image, which may also be a completely new image.[...]

59 AXIS 207MW - Index Index Numerics 3GPP 10, 15 A Access point 33 Action Buttons 22 Active Transmit Key 34 Active/Inactive 22 Administrator 16 Alarm 25, 39 AMC 9 AMC Viewer Toolbar 12 ARP/Ping 29 Authentication 34 Auxiliary Power 39 B Backup 37 Bandwidth 51 Bit Rate 18 Bonjour 9 C Configuration 16 Control Button 7, 38 Customize 21 D Date & Tim[...]

60 AXIS 207MW - Index Own Web Files 21 P Pinout - I/O connectors 39 Port Status 26 Ports & Devices 36 Power Connector 7 Pulse 11, 22 Q QoS 33 QuickTime 9, 14, 22 R Real Player 9, 14 Recovery 42 Referrals 27 Restore 37 S Scan wireless networks 33 Security 27, 33 Server Time 28 Services 29 SSID 33 Support 37 System Options 27 T TCP/IP Settings 29[...]