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AXIS 207/207W/207MW Network Cameras
True bandwidth-efficient MPEG-4 network cameras.
> Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG > Built-in microphone > Wireless connectivity (207W/207MW) > Megapixel resolution (207MW)
AXIS 207 Network Cameras offer the best image quality in their class, providing excellent image quality also in poor lighting conditions. These network cameras are ideal for securing small businesses, home offices and residences over a local area network or the Internet.
AXIS 207 Network Cameras provide high bandwidth efficiency, thanks to their MPEG-4 implementation that includes motion estimation. Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG allow systems to be optimized for both image quality and bandwidth. The built-in microphone enables remote users to not only view, but also listen in on an area and increase the monitoring options. AXIS 207W and AXIS 207MW come with both wireless IEEE 802.11g and Ethernet network interface for flexible installation. The megapixel resolution of AXIS 207MW allows important areas like entrances or checkouts to be monitored in great detail.
Technical specifications AXIS 207/207W/207MW Network Cameras

Camera

Models Image sensor Lens AXIS 207: VGA resolution, wired interface AXIS 207W: VGA resolution, wired and wireless interface AXIS 207MW: Megapixel resolution, wired and wireless interface AXIS 207/207W: 1/4 Progressive scan RGB VGA CMOS AXIS 207MW: 1/3 Progressive scan RGB 1.3 Megapixel CMOS AXIS 207/207W: 4.0 mm, F2.0, fixed iris, horizontal angle of view: 55 AXIS 207MW: 3.6 mm, F1.8, fixed iris, horizontal angle of view: 74 AXIS 207/207W: 1-10000 lux, F2.0 AXIS 207MW: 2-10000 lux, F1.8 AXIS 207/207W: 1/10000 s to 1/2 s AXIS 207MW: 1/10000 s to 1/10 s MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) Motion JPEG AXIS 207/207W: up to 640x480 AXIS 207MW: up to 1280x1024 AXIS 207/207W: Up to 30 fps AXIS 207MW: Up to 7 fps at 1280x1024, up to 10 fps at 1280x720 AXIS 207/207W: Up to 30 fps AXIS 207MW: Up to 12 fps at 1280x1024, up to 14 fps at 1280x720 Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/CBR MPEG-4 Compression, rotation, color, brightness, contrast, white balance Text overlay Simplex

AXIS 207

15 mm (0.6)

System integration

Application Programming Interface Intelligent video Alarm triggers Alarm events Video buffer Open API for software integration, including VAPIX from Axis Communications available at www.axis.com Video motion detection, audio detection Intelligent video and external input File upload via FTP, HTTP and email Notification via email, HTTP and TCP External output activation AXIS 207/207W: 4 MB pre- and post alarm AXIS 207MW: 2 MB pre- and post alarm ARTPEC-A 32 MB RAM AXIS 207: 4 MB Flash AXIS 207W/207MW: 8 MB Flash AXIS 207: 4.9 5.1 V DC, max 2.5 W AXIS 207W: 4.9 5.1 V DC, max 3.5 W AXIS 207MW: 4.9 5.1 V DC, max 4.0 W RJ-45 Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Auto-MDIX Terminal block for 1 alarm input, 1 output and alternative power connection C (F) Humidity 20 80% RH (non-condensing) AXIS 207: EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, EN 61000-6-1, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-tick AS/NZS 3548, EN 60950-1 AXIS 207W/207MW: EN 300 328, EN 301 489, FCC Part 15 Subpart B & C Class B, ICES-003 Class B, RSS210, VCCI Class B, TELEC, C-tick AS/NZS 4771, MIC, EN 60950-1 Power supply: EN 60950-1, UL, CSA AXIS 207: 180 g (0.39 lb.) AXIS 207W/207MW: 190 g (0.42 lb.) Power supply, stand, clamp, connector block, Installation Guide, CD with installation tool, software and Users Manual, Windows decoder 1-user license

Light sensitivity Shutter time

General

Processors and memory Power Connectors Operating conditions Approvals
Video compression Resolutions Frame rate MPEG-4 Frame rate Motion JPEG Video streaming Image settings

Audio streaming

Wireless interface AXIS 207W/207MW: IEEE 802.11g/b Security Supported protocols
Password protection 55 mm encryption, AXIS 207W/207MW: IP address filtering, HTTPS(2.2) WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK IPv4, AXIS 207HTTP, TCP, ICMP, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, RTSP, RTP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP, UPnP, Bonjour, ARP, DNS, DynDNS, SOCKS, NTP AXIS 207W/MW: IPv6, HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II) 15 mm (0.6) 28 mm (1.1)

AXIS 207W/207MW

82 mm (3.2) 116 mm (4.6)

82 mm (3.2)

Network

99 mm (3.9)

61 mm (2.4) 88 mm (3.5)
Audio compression AAC LC 8 kHz AXIS 207W/207MW: G.711 PCM 8 kHz, G.726 ADPCM 8 kHz Configurable bit rate Audio input/output Built-in microphone

Weight

28 mm (1.1)

Included accessories

More information is available at www.axis.com

80 mm (3.2)

56 mm (2.2)

Dimensions

31 mm (1.2)

Optional accessories

55 mm (2.2)

61 mm (2.4)

88 mm (3.5)

55 mm (2.2) 80 mm (3.2)

55 mm (2.2) 80 mm (3.2) 15 mm (0.6) 31 mm (1.2)

116 mm (4.6) 56 mm (2.2)

116 mm (4.6) 82 mm (3.2) 56 mm (2.2)
Various housings, AXIS 207 only
2009 Axis Communications AB. AXIS COMMUNICATIONS, AXIS, ETRAX, ARTPEC and VAPIX are registered trademarks or trademark applications of Axis AB 15 mm (0.6) 31 mm (1.2) in various jurisdictions. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. We reserve the right to introduce modifications without notice.
For information on AXIS Camera Station and video management software from Axis Application Development Partners, see www.axis.com/products/video/software/

32848/EN/R1/0904

AXIS 207 Network Camera Users Manual

About this Document

This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 207 Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.40 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 207 on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be posted to the Axis Website, as required. See also the products online help, available via the Web-based interface.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Europe -
This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998, and the requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 residential, commercial, and light industry.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product. Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation. Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully understood the implications.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the
Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998 AS/NZS 3548.

Safety

Compies to EN 60950, Safety of Information Technology equipment.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other countries.

Equipment Modifications

This equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the user documentation. This equipment contains no user-serviceable components. Unauthorized equipment changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
This product contains licensed third-party software. See the menu item About in the products user interface for more information.
This product contains source code copyright Apple Computer, Inc., under the terms of Apple Public Source License 2.0 (see http://www.opensource.apple.com/apsl/). The source code is available from: http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/bonjour/

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies or omissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Axis Communications AB shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

Legal Considerations

Video and audio surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes. This product includes one (1) MPEG-4 decoder license. To purchase further licenses, contact your reseller.

AXIS 207

Contents
Product Features. 6 Key features. 6 Overview. 7 LED indicators. 8 Accessing the Camera. 9 Access from a browser. 9 Setting the Password. 10 Accessing the camera from the Internet. 10 3GPP Compatibility. 10 Focusing. 11 The Live View Page. 11 Video Streams. 13 How to stream MPEG-4. 13 MPEG-4 clients. 14 Motion JPEG. 14 Configuration. 16 Accessing the Setup tools. 16 AXIS Media Control. 16 Video and Image settings. 17 Audio Settings. 19 Live View Config. 20 Layout. 20 HTML Examples. 23 Event Configuration. 24 Port Status. 27 System Options. 28 Security. 28 Date & Time. 28 Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings. 29 Network - Advanced TCP/IP Settings. 29 QoS (Quality of service). 32 SMTP (email). 33 UPnP. 33 RTP / MPEG-4. 33 Bonjour. 33 Ports & Devices. 33
AXIS 207 LED Settings. 33 Maintenance. 34 Support. 34 Advanced. 35 The I/O Terminal Connector. 36 Troubleshooting. 38 Technical Specifications. 43 Glossary of Terms. 46 Index. 53
AXIS 207 - Product Features

Product Features

The AXIS 207 is the worlds smallest true MPEG-4 network camera, from Axis Communications - the market leader in network video.

Key features

True MPEG-4 image compression for optimized bandwidth efficiency Motion detection for bandwidth efficiency Built-in Web server for remote monitoring and surveillance Support for Quality of Service (QoS) Built-in microphone for one-way audio Excellent low light performance down to 1 lux Superior image quality with 30 fps in full VGA resolution Compatible with PDAs/cell phones using 3GPP mediaplayers Multilevel password protection for restricting camera access NAT-Traversal, which allows a camera located on an intranet (LAN) to be made available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router Support for UPnP Support for Bonjour
Supplied with stand, clamp, application software (ACE) and a fixed iris lens. For indoor use only.
UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.

Overview

Focus ring Status indicator (outer ring) Network indicator Product ID & serial number (S/N) label Microphone Control button Network connector Power Power indicator connector Lock ring I/O terminal connector

When the Reconnect Strategy is not enabled, AMC will negotiate with the camera to determine exactly which transport protocol to use, in the order listed above. This order can be changed and the options disabled, to suit any specific requirements. See also the AMC Users manual, available from www.axis.com/techsup Important! MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 207 includes one viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
14 AXIS 207 - Video Streams

MPEG-4 clients

AXIS Media Control (AMC) The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 207 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 settings. Please see the readme file included in the tool for more information. The AMC control panel is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured. Open the AMC Control Panel from: Windows Control Panel (from the Start menu) Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer and click Settings in the menu. QuickTime & Real Player To access the video stream from e.g. QuickTime or Real Player the following paths can be used: rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp See also 3GPP Compatibility, on page 10 for more information. Notes: The AXIS 207 supports QuickTime 6.5.1 (or later) and Real Player 10.5 (or later)
QuickTime adds latency to the video and audio stream (up to 3 seconds) It may be possible to use other players to view the MPEG-4 stream using the paths above, although this is not guaranteed by Axis <ip> = IP address

Motion JPEG

This format uses standard JPEG still images for the video stream. These images are then displayed and updated at a rate sufficient to create a stream that shows constantly updated motion. The Motion JPEG stream uses considerable amounts of bandwidth, but provides excellent image quality and access to each and every individual image contained in the stream. The recommended method of accessing Motion JPEG live video from the AXIS 207 is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer in Windows.
AXIS 207 - Video Streams Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image settings. Alternative methods of accessing the video stream Video/images from the AXIS 207 can also be accessed in the following ways: The AXIS 207 is 3GPP compatible - enter the path: rtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.3gp See also 3GPP Compatibility, on page 10 for more information. Motion JPEG server push (if supported by the client, e.g. Mozilla/Firefox). This option maintains an open HTTP connection to the browser and sends data as and when required, for as long as required. See HTML Examples, on page 23. Still JPEG images in a browser. Enter e.g. the path: http://<ip>/axis-cgi/jpg/image.cgi?resolution=320x240 Windows Media Player. This requires AMC and the MPEG-4 viewing client to be installed. The paths that can be used are listed below in the order of preference. Unicast via RTP: axrtpu://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp Unicast via RTSP: axrtsp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp Unicast via RTSP, tunneled via HTTP: axrtsphttp://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp Multicast: axrtpm://<ip>/mpeg4/media.amp Note: <ip> = IP address

AXIS 207 - Live View Config Viewer Settings Check the Show viewer toolbar box to display e.g. the AXIS Media Control (AMC) or the QuickTime viewer toolbar under the video image in your browser. Enable MPEG-4 decoder installation - The installation of the MPEG-4 decoder included with AMC can be disabled by the administrator, to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies. Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer. Check the box to enable. Enable recording button for MPEG-4 - Enabling this button allows the user to start an MPEG-4 recording directly from the Live View page.

HTML Examples

You can add live video from the AXIS 207 to your own web site. The camera can transmit a Motion JPEG stream to up to 10 simultaneous connections, although an administrator can restrict this to fewer. Select the preferred Video Format from the drop down list. The available options are Motion JPEG, MPEG-4 using AMC and MPEG-4 using QuickTime. If MPEG-4 is set as the video format, note that a separate MPEG-4 license is required for each viewer. The Motion JPEG selection has additional settings for Image Type, Image size and other optional settings to configure the video stream to suit your Web page. Click Update once satisfied. The camera generates the required source code for your configuration. Copy this code and paste it into your own Web page code.
24 AXIS 207 - Event Configuration

Event Configuration

An event in the AXIS 207 is when a trigger is activated, causing a certain action to be performed. The event is the set of parameters (or conditions) that specifies how and when which actions will be performed. A common event is when the camera uploads images, triggered by an alarm. This section describes how to configure the AXIS 207 to perform certain actions when an event (e.g. an alarm) occurs. Triggered by. Input Port This describes the state that the input must be in for an event to be triggered e.g. a door sensor connected to the cameras input port. If the door sensor is active, an event is triggered. Motion Detection Movement in a motion detection window can be used to trigger an event. Select the motion detection window from the drop-down list and specify whether to trigger the event when motion stops or starts. For information on how to set up motion detection windows see Motion Detection, on page 26. Manual Trigger This option makes use of the action buttons on the live view page, which are used to start or stop the event manually, e.g. activate an alarm connected to the cameras output port. Alternatively the event can be triggered via the product's API (Application Programming Interface). When Triggered. Upload images/video - Enabling this option allows images or video to be uploaded to different destinations, via FTP, via HTTP, or in email messages. Check the box to enable and select the required upload method. See the online help for more information on the settings required for upload servers and email. Note: Mail servers must be configured under System Options > Network > SMTP File format - Enter the file format (MPEG-4 or JPEG) you wish to upload. Check the Include audio checkbox if audio is to be included (MPEG-4 only).

AXIS 207 - Event Configuration Include Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers - This function is useful when checking to see what happened immediately before and/or after a trigger, e.g. 5 seconds before and/or after a door was opened. Include pre-trigger buffer - images stored internally in the camera from the time immediately preceding the trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer and enter the desired length of time (and the required image frequency if JPEG is selected). Include post-trigger buffer - contains images from the time immediately after the trigger. Configure as for pre-trigger. Notes:
Pre-trigger and Post-trigger buffers will be lost if the connection to the mail server fails. Cyclic refresh must be disabled if Event handling is enabled and the file format is set to MPEG-4 See Setup > Video & Image > Advanced > MPEG-4. The maximum length of the pre-/post-buffer depends on the video image size (and frame rate).
Base file name - this name will be used for all of the image files saved. If suffixes are also used, the file name will take the form <basename><suffix>.<extension> Add a sequence number suffix - keep track of uploaded images by assigning each image with a number. Use own file name format - check this radio button to use a customized file name. Enter the file name in the Base file name field above. It is possible to perform advanced file name formatting, by including special patterns in the file name. Activate output port - the output port controls external equipment connected to the I/O port on the AXIS 207, e.g. an alarm bell or light. Send HTTP notification - This sends notification messages to an HTTP notification server that listens for these. The destination server must first be configured from HTTP server settings. Send TCP notification - This sends notification messages to a TCP notification server that listens for these. The destination server must first be configured from TCP server settings. See the online help for more information on notification servers.
26 AXIS 207 - Event Configuration

Motion Detection

The motion detection feature is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 10 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. Included windows target specific areas within the whole video image Excluded windows define areas within an Include window that should be ignored (areas outside Include windows are automatically ignored) Once configured, the motion detection windows will appear in the list of available triggers, for triggering events. See the section on Event Configuration above. Note: Using the motion detection feature may decrease the cameras overall performance. How to configure Motion Detection 1. Click Motion Detection in the Event Configuration menu. 2. Click the Configure Included Window radio button. 3. Click New, or if using the Java Applet, click Add Window. 4. Enter a descriptive name under Window name. 5. Adjust the size (drag the bottom right-hand corner) and position (click on the text at the top and drag to the desired position). 6. Adjust the Object size, History and Sensitivity profile sliders (see table below for details). Any detected motion within an active window is then indicated by red peaks in the Activity window (the active window has a red frame). 7. Click Save.

To exclude parts of the Include window, click the Configure Excluded Windows button and position the Exclude window as required, within the Include window.
Please see the online help

Object Size High level

for descriptions of each available option.
History An object that appears in the region will trigger the motion detection for a long period An object that appears in the region will trigger motion detection for only a very short period Medium to High Sensitivity Ordinary colored objects on ordinary backgrounds will trigger the motion detection Only very bright objects on a dark background will trigger motion detection
Only very large objects trigger motion detection Even very small objects trigger motion detection

Low level

Default value

Medium to High

AXIS 207 - Event Configuration Examples:
Avoid triggering on small objects in the video image by setting the object size level to high. To reduce the number of triggers if there is a lot of movement during a short period of time, select a high history level. To only detect flashing light, low sensitivity can be selected. In other cases, a high sensitivity level is recommended.

Port Status

Under Event Configuration > Port Status there is a list showing the status for the cameras input and output. This is for the benefit of Operators, who have no access to the System Options section. Example: If the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is set to Open circuit - as long as the button is not pushed, the state is inactive. If the button is pushed, the state of the input changes to active.
28 AXIS 207 - System Options

System Options

Security
User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these 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 user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):
Viewer Operator Administrator Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page. An Operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no access to the System Options. An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup Tools and can determine the registration of all other users.
User Settings - check the relevant checkboxes to enable: Anonymous viewer login - allows any viewer direct access to the Live View page. Maximum number of simultaneous viewers - enter a value here to restrict the number of Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 viewers accessing the unit. This is useful if you need to save on bandwidth. Note that within the limit of 10 viewers, all multicast viewers count as 1 viewer.

Date & Time

Current Server Time - displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the Overlay (see below). New Server Time - Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes. From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time: Synchronize with computer time - sets the time from the clock on your computer. Synchronize with NTP Server - the camera will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes. Set manually - this option allows you to manually set the time and date. Date & Time Format Used in Images - specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams. Use the predefined formats or use your own custom date and time formats. See Advanced for information on how to create File Naming & Date/Time Formats in the online help your own file formats.
AXIS 207 - System Options
Network - Basic TCP/IP Settings
IP Address Configuration The IP address of the AXIS 207 can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static (fixed) IP address can be set manually. A host name can be used and there are options for setting up notification of changes in the IP address. DHCP is enabled by default. Notes:
DHCP is a protocol for automatic IP address assignment on a network. IP address assignment via DHCP may lead to the situation where the IP address changes and you lose contact. Configure the options for notification of IP address change (under Services) to receive notification from the camera when the IP address changes. If your DHCP server can update a DNS server, you can also access the AXIS 207 by a host name, which is always the same, regardless of the IP address.

Services

Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address - The IP address can be set using the ARP/Ping method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the IP address. Notes: The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled 2 minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address
is set. Pinging the unit will still be possible when this service is disabled.
Options for notification of IP address change - if the IP address for the camera changes, e.g. automatically by DHCP, you can choose to be notified of the change. Click Settings. and enter the required information. AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - use the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to your AXIS 207. AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Click this button to register your AXIS 207 with the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service, or to modify the existing settings. The domain name currently registered at the Axis Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed. This is also done by clicking the Settings. button.

Enable/Disable - When enabled, the AXIS 207 will attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP. Note that UPnP must be enabled in the camera (see System Options > Network > UPnP). AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service - Use this free service to assign a host name (user-friendly name) for easy access to your camera. If the IP address of the camera or NAT router changes, the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service will automatically be updated with the new IP address. Use manually selected NAT router - Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the IP address for the router in the field provided. If a router is not manually specified, the AXIS 207 will automatically search for NAT routers on your network. If more than one router is found, the default router will be selected. Alternative HTTP port - Select this option to manually define 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 traversal is enabled. Notes: An alternative HTTP port can be used/be active even if NAT traversal is disabled. This is useful if e.g. your NAT
router does not support UPnP and you need to manually configure port forwarding in the NAT router. If a manually selected port is already in use, another will automatically be selected. When the port is selected automatically it will be displayed in this field. This can be changed by entering a new port number and clicking Save.
32 AXIS 207 - System Options FTP
The FTP server running in the AXIS 207 enables the upload of e.g. new firmware, user applications, etc. Check the box to enable the service. RTSP The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an MPEG-4 stream. Check the box to enable the RTSP server and enter the RTSP port number to use. The default setting is 554. Note that MPEG-4 streams will not be available if this is not enabled. Network Traffic Connection Type - The default setting is Auto-negotiate, which means that the correct speed is automatically selected. If necessary, you can set the connection speed by selecting it from the drop-down list. For more information, please see the online help.

QoS (Quality of service)

Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as e.g. a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, no packet losses, etc. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network can be summarized as: The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority. Greater reliability in the network, thanks to the control of the amount of bandwidth an application may use, and thus control over bandwidth races between applications. The QoS in Axis network video products marks the data packets for various types of network traffic originating from the product. This makes it possible for network routers and switches to e.g. reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic. The cameras marks the following types of traffic: live video live audio event/alarmtraffic management network traffic.

LED Settings

The Status indicator LED on the front of the camera can be set to flash at a configurable interval (or to not light up at all) whenever the unit is accessed. For a listing of all LED behavior, see page 8, or the online help.
34 AXIS 207 - System Options
Note: The LED does not flash when the stream is retrieved using MPEG-4 multicast.

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 values. The settings that will not be reset are as follows: the boot protocol (DHCP or static) the static IP address the default router the subnet mask Default - The default button should be used with caution. Pressing this will return all of the camera's settings to the factory default values (including the IP address) Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the Firmware, on page 38. Backup - To take a backup of all of the parameters, and any user-defined scripts, click this button. If necessary, it will then be possible to return to the previous settings, if settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. Restore - click the Browse button to locate the saved backup file (see above) and then click the Restore button. The settings will be restored to the previous configuration. Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not
intended for the configuration of multiple units or for firmware upgrades.
The support overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. The System Overview page provides a quick view of some of the most important information about the system. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. Information - The Logs, the Server Report and the Parameter List all provide valuable information for troubleshooting and when contacting Axis support. Configuration Log Level for Log Files - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to be added to the Log file Log Level for Email - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to send as email and enter the destination email address.
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings
To reset the camera to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 34) or use the Control button on the underside of the camera (see page 7) as described below: Using the Control Button To reset the camera to the factory default settings using the Control Button: 1. Disconnect the power adapter. 2. Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting the power. 3. Keep the Control button pressed until the Status Indicator color changes to amber (this may take up to 15 seconds). 4. Release the Control button. 5. When the Status Indicator changes to Green (which may take up to 1 minute), the process is complete and the camera has been reset. The unit will now have the default IP address 192.168.0.90, or, if the network uses a DHCP server, it will now have a new dynamic IP address.

If power or the network connection to the camera is lost during the upgrade, the process will fail and the unit will become unresponsive. A flashing red Status LED indicates a failed upgrade. To recover the unit, follow the steps below. The serial number is found on the label attached to the bottom of the camera. 1. Unix/Linux - From the command line, type the following: arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number> temp ping -s 408 <IP address of camera> Windows - From a command/DOS prompt, type the following: arp -s <IP address of camera> <Serial number> ping -l 408 -t <IP address of camera> 2. If the unit does not reply within a few seconds, restart it and wait for a reply. Press CTRL+C to stop Ping. 3. Open a browser and type in the cameras IP address. In the page that appears, use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use, e.g. axis207.bin. Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process. 4. After the upgrade has completed (1-10 minutes), the unit will automatically restart and show a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED. 5. Referring to the installation guide, reinstall the camera. If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the camera up and running again, please contact Axis support at www.axis.com/techsup/

Axis Support

If you contact Axis support, please help us to help you solve your problems, by providing the server report, the 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 server and its software, as well as a list of the current parameters. The Log file is available from Setup > System Options > Logs & Reports. The Log file records events in the unit since the last system restart and can be a useful diagnostic tool when troubleshooting.
40 AXIS 207 - Troubleshooting
Symptoms, Possible Causes and Remedial Actions
Problems setting the IP address When using ARP/Ping Try the installation again. The IP address must be set within two minutes after power has been applied to the camera. Ensure the Ping length is set to 408. See the Installation Guide. If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address. Contact your network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address. Disconnect the camera from the network. Run the Ping command. (In a Command/DOS window, type ping and the IP address of the unit). If you receive: Reply from <IP address>: bytes = 32; time = 10 ms.. - this means that the IP address may already be in use by another device on your network. You must obtain a new IP address and reinstall the unit. If you see: Request timed out - this means that the IP address is available for use with your camera. In this case, check all cabling and reinstall the unit. Possible IP address conflict with another device on the same subnet The static IP address in the camera is used before the DHCP server sets a a dynamic address. This means that if the same default static IP address is also used by another device, there may be problems accessing the camera. To avoid this, set the static IP address to 0.0.0.0. 1) Move the camera to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server. Set the IP address again, using the AXIS IP Utility (see the Installation Guide) or the ARP/Ping commands. 2) Access the unit and disable DHCP in the TCP/IP settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit now has a fixed IP address that will not change. 3) As an alternative to 2), if dynamic IP address via DHCP or BOOTP is required, select the required service and then configure IP address change notification from the network settings. Return the unit to the main network. The unit will now have a dynamic IP address, but will notify you if the address changes. Test the network cable by connecting it to another network device, then Ping that device from your workstation. See the instructions above. To configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the camera: Enable the NAT-traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the camera. This is enabled from Setup > System Options > Network > TCP/IP Advanced. Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. Check if you need to configure the default router settings. Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC control panel applet (network 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 MPEG-4 tab and click the button Set to default MPEG-4 decoder. No multicast MPEG-4 displayed in the client Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the camera are valid for your network. Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing. Multicast MPEG-4 only accessible by Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and local clients the server need to be configured. The TTL (Time To Live) value may need to be increased.

Because a bitmap uses this fixed raster method, it cannot easily be rescaled without losing definition. Conversely, a vector graphic image uses geometrical shapes to represent the image, and can thus be quickly rescaled. Bit rate - The bit rate (in kbit/s or Mbit/s) is often referred to as speed, but actually defines the number of bits/time unit and not distance/time unit. Bluetooth - Bluetooth is an open standard for wireless transmission of voice and data between mobile devices (PCs, handheld computers, telephones and printers). Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automatically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Broadband - In network engineering terms, this describes transmission methods where two or more signals share the same carrier. In more popular terminology, broadband is taken to mean high-speed data transmission. CCD (Charged Coupled Device) - This light-sensitive image device used in many digital cameras is a large integrated circuit that contains hundreds of thousands of photo-sites (pixels) that convert light energy into electronic signals. Its size is measured diagonally and can be 1/4", 1/3", 1/2" or 2/3". CGI (Common Gateway Interface) - A specification for communication between a web server and other (CGI) programs. For example, a HTML page that contains a form might use a CGI program to process the form data once it is submitted. CIF (Common Intermediate Format) - CIF refers to the analog video resolutions 352x288 pixels (PAL) and 352x240 pixels (NTSC). See also Resolution. Client/Server - Client/server describes the relationship between two computer programs in which one program, the client, makes a service request from another program, the server, which fulfils the request. Typically, multiple client programs share the services of a common server program. A web browser is a client program that requests services (the sending of web pages or files) from a web server. CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) - A CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor that uses both negative and positive circuits. Since only one of the circuit types is on at any given time, CMOS chips require less power than chips using just one type of transistor. CMOS image sensors also allow processing circuits to be included on the same chip, an advantage not possible with CCD sensors, which are also much more expensive to produce. Codec - In communications engineering, a codec is usually a coder/decoder. Codecs are used in integrated circuits or chips that convert e.g. analog video and audio signals into a digital format for transmission. The codec also converts received digital signals back into analog format. A codec

52 AXIS 207 - Glossary of Terms
VOP (Video Object Plane) - 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 between images, as long as it is more efficient to do so. Otherwise it codes the whole image, which may also be a completely new image. WAN (Wide-Area-Network) - Similar to a LAN, but on a larger geographical scale. W-LAN (Wireless LAN) - A wireless LAN is a wireless local area network that uses radio waves as its carrier: where the network connections for end-users are wireless. The main network structure usually uses cables. Web server - A Web server is a program, which allows Web browsers to retrieve files from computers connected to the Internet. The Web server listens for requests from Web browsers and upon receiving a request for a file sends it back to the browser. The primary function of a Web server is to serve pages to other remote computers; consequently, it needs to be installed on a computer that is permanently connected to the Internet. It also controls access to the server whilst monitoring and logging server access statistics. WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) - A wireless security protocol, specified in the IEEE 802.11 standard, which is designed to provide a wireless local area network (WLAN) with a level of security and privacy comparable to that usually expected of a wired LAN. Security is at two different levels; 40-bit and 128-bit encryption. The higher the bit number, the more secure the encryption. WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) - Part of the Microsoft Windows NT Server, WINS manages the association of workstation names and locations with IP addresses, without the user or administrator having to be involved in each configuration change. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key) This wireless encryption method uses a pre-shared key (PSK) for key management. Keys can usually be entered as manual hex values, as hexadecimal characters, or as a Passphrase. WPA-PSK provides a greater degree of security than WEP. Zoom lens - A zoom lens can be moved (zoomed) to enlarge the view of an object to show more detail.

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Numerics A
3GPP 10, 15 Action Buttons 22 Active/Inactive 22 Administrator 16 Alarm 26, 36 AMC 9 AMC Viewer Toolbar 12 ARP/Ping 29 Auxiliary Power 36 AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service 29

Frame Rate 18

GOV Settings 18
Host Name 30 HTML Examples 23
I/O Ports 33 I/O Terminal Block 7, 36 Include Windows 26 Input 36
Backup 34 Bit Rate 18 Bonjour 9 Buffer Size 25 Buffers 25
Live View 11, 16 Live View Config 20 Logs & Reports 34

Motion Detection 24, 26, 36 MPEG-4 Settings 18
Configuration 16 Control Button 7, 35 Customize 21
NAT traversal 10, 30, 31 Network Connector 7 Notification of IP address change 29 NTP Server 28
Date & Time 28 Default Viewer 22 DNS Configuration 29 DNS Server 29, 30 Domain Name 30
Output 36 Output Buttons 22 Own Home Page 21 Own Web Files 21
Emergency Recovery 39 Enable ARP/Ping 29 Events 24
Factory Default Settings 35
Pinout - I/O connectors 36 Port Status 27 Ports & Devices 33 Post-trigger Buffer 25 Power Connector 7 Pulse 11, 22

54 AXIS 207 - Index Q

System Options 28
QoS 32 QuickTime 9, 14, 22
Real Player 9, 14 Recovery 39 Resolutions 43 Restore 34
TCP/IP Settings 29 Terminal Block 36 Time Mode 28 Troubleshooting 38
Security 28 Server Time 28 Services 29 Snapshot button 12 Support 34
Upgrade Server 34 Uploading web files 21 UPnP 30, 33 Users 28

Video Stream 18