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AXIS 243SA Video Server User’s Manual

10 AXIS 243SA - Product descriptionNetwork connector - The AXIS 243SA connects to the network via a standard network cable, and automatically detects

11 Using AXIS 243SAUsing AXIS 243SAThe AXIS 243SA can be used with most standard operating systems and web browsers. The recommended browser is Inter

12 Using AXIS 243SAThe Live View pageIf your AXIS 243SA has been customized to meet specific requirements, the buttons and other items described belo

13 Using AXIS 243SAAMC Audio controlsThere are audio controls for controlling the client computer’s speaker output and microphone/line input.Note tha

14 Video and audio streamsVideo and audio streamsThe AXIS 243SA provides several video and audio stream formats. The type you want to use depends on

15 Video and audio streamsMPEG-4 protocols and communication methodsTo deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transpo

16 Video and audio streamsRTP+RTSP This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration for live video, especiall

17 Video and audio streamsOther MPEG-4 clientsAlthough it may be possible to use other clients to view the MPEG-4 stream, it is not guaranteed that i

18 AXIS 243SA - Configuring the video serverConfiguring the video serverThis section describes how to configure the Axis video server and is intended

19 AXIS 243SA - Video & image settingsVideo & image settingsThe following descriptions show examples of the available features in the AXIS 24

About This DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 243SA, with firmware release 4.45. The manual includes instructio

20 AXIS 243SA - Video & image settingsVideo StreamThe Maximum video stream time can be set as Unlimited, or set a maximum stream time per session

21 AXIS 243SA - Video & image settingsAdvanced - MJPEG settingsSometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting t

22 AXIS 243SA - Video & image settingsOverlay image requirements:Overlay image limitations:• The maximum overlay image size supported by AXIS 243

23 AXIS 243SA - Video & image settings4. Click in the box beside Enable to enable one or more of the masks you have defined and click on Save.

24 AXIS 243SA - AudioAudio The AXIS 243SA can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other cli

25 AXIS 243SA - AudioHalf-duplex mode also transmits and receives audio in both directions, but only in one direction at a time. This means that you

26 AXIS 243SA - AudioDepending on the selected encoding, set the desired Bit rate (audio quality). The settings depend on the available bandwidth and

27 AXIS 243SA - AudioThe noise canceller threshold value can be set to High, Medium High, Medium low and Low. A lower threshold allows most of the au

28 AXIS 243SA - Live View ConfigLive View ConfigLayoutThese are the tools for deciding the layout of the Live View page. The layout can be set in thr

29 AXIS 243SA - Live View ConfigUpload Own Web FilesYour own web files, or background pictures must first be uploaded to the Axis video server in ord

30 AXIS 243SA - Live View ConfigFor more information on the VAPIX API, see the Developer pages at the Axis web site www.axis.com/developer. See also

31 AXIS 243SA - Live View ConfigThe Motion JPEG selection has additional settings for Image Type, Image size and other optional settings for configur

32 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationEvent configurationThis section describes how to configure AXIS 243SA for alarm handling. Various actions can be c

33 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationEvent typesAn event type is a set of parameters describing how and when the video server is to perform certain act

34 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationPre-trigger and post-trigger buffersThis function is very useful when checking to see what happened immediately be

35 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationCamera tamperingThe camera tampering application generates an alarm whenever the camera is repositioned, or when t

36 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationNote: Using the motion detection feature may decrease overall performance in the video server.How to configure Mot

37 AXIS 243SA - Event configurationPlease use the online help for descriptions of each available option.Examples: • Avoid triggering on small objects

38 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPan Tilt Zoom Installing PTZ devicesAXIS 243SA supports several PTZ devices. Please see www.axis.com for a complete list

39 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomNote: Advanced users and application developers can also use the Axis Application Programming Interface and HTTP specifi

4 AXIS 243SA Video ServerContentsProduct description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomGuard tourA guard tour moves between chosen Preset Positions, one-by-one, in a pre-determined order or at random, and fo

41 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomOSD Menu - If the PTZ unit supports an internal configuration menu, this can be accessed using the On-Screen Display (OS

42 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomThe order of priority for taking control of the queue is as follows:1. Administrators - An administrator takes over PTZ

43 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomPTZ controlsIf the Axis video server has been appropriately configured, the Live View page displays the controls availab

44 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomWhen controlling the camera using a relative PTZ driver (see the bars in the illustration above) the new position is rel

45 AXIS 243SA - Pan Tilt ZoomTo access the Auto iris and Auto focus buttons, click on the Control panel button. The menu to the right will then appea

46 AXIS 243SA - System optionsSystem optionsSecurityUser access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on first

47 AXIS 243SA - System optionsNotes: • If the referrals feature is enabled and you wish to also allow normal access to the Live View page, the produ

48 AXIS 243SA - System optionsClients and servers in an 802.1x network may need to authenticate each other by some means. In the Axis implementation

49 AXIS 243SA - System optionsThe authentication processRADIUSRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is an AAA (Authentication, Authoriz

5 AXIS 243SA Video ServerPan Tilt Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 AXIS 243SA - System optionsDate & timeCurrent server time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h c

51 AXIS 243SA - System optionsNotes: • DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP may lead t

52 AXIS 243SA - System optionsNetwork - Advanced TCP/IP settingsDNS configurationDNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to

53 AXIS 243SA - System optionsHTTPS The default HTTPS port number (443) can be changed to any port within the range 1024-65535. This is useful for si

54 AXIS 243SA - System optionsQoS (Quality of service)Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resourc

55 AXIS 243SA - System optionsSNMPThe Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows the remote management of network devices. Select the version o

56 AXIS 243SA - System optionsRS485 - The COM ports on the AXIS 243SA supports several operational modes listed on this page. For more information, p

57 AXIS 243SA - System optionsSupportSupport OverviewThe support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact informati

58 AXIS 243SA - System optionsAdvancedScripting is an advanced function that provides the possibility to customize and use scripts. This function is

59 AXIS 243SA - System optionsResetting to the factory default settingsTo reset the AXIS 243SA to the original default settings, go to the System Opt

6 AXIS 243SA Video ServerGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60 AXIS 243SA - Unit connectorsUnit connectorsThe following connectors are described in this section:• The D-Sub connector, on page 60• The I/O termi

61 AXIS 243SA - Unit connectorsThe I/O terminal connectorThis section describes the pinout and interface support provided by the 12-pin I/O terminal

62 AXIS 243SA - Unit connectorsSchematic diagram - I/O terminal connectorCOM ports RS-232 and RS-485The COM Ports RS-232 and RS-485 support several o

63 AXIS 243SA - Unit connectorsY/C to BNC cableAXIS 243SA supports conversion from Y/C (S-video) to composite video using an Y/C to BNC cable. The ca

64 AXIS 243SA - TroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the firmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of the Axis video server. O

65 AXIS 243SA - TroubleshootingEmergency recovery procedureIf power or the network connection to the Axis video server is lost during the upgrade, th

66 AXIS 243SA - TroubleshootingSymptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions Problems setting the IP addressUsing ARP/Ping The IP address must be s

67 AXIS 243SA - TroubleshootingNo images displayed in the Web interfaceProblem with AMC (Internet Explorer only)To enable the updating of images in

68 AXIS 243SA - Troubleshooting For additional assistance, please contact your reseller or check the product’s support pages on the Axis website at w

69 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsTechnical specificationsItem SpecificationModels • AXIS 243SA: One video channel, two-way audio* Also availab

7 AXIS 243SA - Product descriptionProduct descriptionThe AXIS 243SA is a one-port video server including two-way audio, fully featured for security s

70 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsConnectors • Analog composite video, PAL/NTSC auto-sensing input• 1 BNC input, • 1 BNC output (loopthrough) o

71 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsIncluded accessories • Installation Guide, • CD with installation and management tools, software and User’s

72 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsGeneral performance considerationsWhen setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settin

73 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsFrame rates - Motion JPEG The following test results show the frame rates in frames/second (fps) for Motion J

74 AXIS 243SA - Technical specificationsThere are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are: • the amount of moti

75 AXIS 243SA - GlossaryGlossary Active Speaker - a speaker with a built-in power amplifier.ActiveX - ActiveX is a standard that enables software com

76 AXIS 243SA - Glossarynetwork by using a video server. CGI (Common Gateway Interface) - A specification for communication between a web server and

77 AXIS 243SA - Glossaryintegrated Ethernet networking and extremely flexible I/O options. Factory default settings - These are the settings that ori

78 AXIS 243SA - Glossary1 frame. Interlacing was developed many years ago for the analog TV world and is still used widely today. It provides good re

79 AXIS 243SA - Glossarythe coding format used by standard commercial DVD movies.MPEG-4 - MPEG-4 is a group of audio and video coding standards and r

8 AXIS 243SA - Product descriptionThe AXIS 243SA also provides a Line/Mic In (mono) connector for connecting an external microphone or other source p

80 AXIS 243SA - Glossaryperson running. A high-quality monitor is required to get the best from progressive scan. See also Interlacing.Protocol - A s

81 AXIS 243SA - Glossarymonitoring of network-attached devices for any conditions that warrant administrative attention.Sockets - Sockets are a metho

82 AXIS 243SA - GlossaryThis detection can, for example, be used to trigger an alarm event in a network camera and start the upload of images from th

83 AXIS 243SA - IndexIndexAAccess Log 57Action buttons 30Active/Inactive 12, 30Administrators 18, 46Advanced TCP/IP settings 52Alarm 32, 35, 61Allowe

84 AXIS 243SA - IndexMMaximum bandwidth 53Motion detection 35Motion JPEG 14, 17MPEG-4 14, 17MPEG-4 clients 17MPEG-4 protocols 15MPEG-4 settings 55Mul

85 AXIS 243SA - IndexViewer settings 30YY/C to BNC cable 63

86 AXIS 243SA - Index

9 AXIS 243SA - Product descriptionNote: • If the video source is to be connected in parallel with other equipment, disable the input termination by