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.

Support

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answered immediately, your reseller will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet, you can: download user documentation and firmware updates find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category, or phrases report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area visit Axis Support at www.axis.com/techsup/
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the receiver. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards.
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 210/211 uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). Under normal conditions this battery will last for a minimum of 5 years. Low battery power affects the operation of the RTC, causing it to reset at every power-up. A log message will appear when the battery needs replacing. The battery should not be replaced unless required! If the battery does need replacing, please observe the following: Danger of Explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent battery, as recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. AXIS 210/211 Users Manual Revision 4.0, Part No: 28519, 16-02-07 Copyright Axis Communications AB, 2007

Product features

The AXIS 210/211 cameras are part of the latest generation of fully featured Axis Network Cameras, and are all based on the AXIS ARTPEC-2 compression chip. The most basic model is the AXIS 210. The AXIS 211 supports further features listed in the overview below. Both models support the following features: Video streams from the camera available on the network as real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and/or MPEG-4 video streams. Video Motion Detection - this can be used to trigger e.g. image uploads when there is activity in the video image. Scheduled image uploads. IP address filtering and multilevel password protection. Alarm input and output, which can be connected to various external devices, e.g. door sensors and alarm bells. Multiple video resolutions. Simultaneous access by up to 20 viewers when using Motion JPEG. If MPEG-4 multicast is used, the number of viewers is unlimited, but each viewer still needs a separate MPEG-4 license. One license is included in the product, additional licenses can be purchased separately. Privacy masking allows the concealment of parts of the image that should not be viewable. Up to 3 areas can be configured as masked areas. Built-in web server that provides full access to all features via a standard web browser.
AXIS 210/211 - Introduction Built-in scripting tool that allows the creation of basic applications. For advanced functionality, the cameras can be accessed via the AXIS HTTP API (more info at www.axis.com/developer).
Extra features for the AXIS 211

DC-Iris

The AXIS 211 features a varifocal DC-Iris, which automatically regulates the amount of light entering the camera. Tele/wide and focus are adjusted manually with the aid of the pullers mounted on the lens.
(PoE) Power over Ethernet
Supporting PoE network transformers conforming to IEEE 802.3af, the camera can be powered directly from the network cabling.

Overview

AXIS 210
Tele/wide puller Status indicator

AXIS 211

Status indicator
DC-Iris control cable Focus puller DC-Iris Focus puller

Underside

Mounting screw hole Serial number Control button Power indicator Network indicator

Rear panel

DC-Iris control cable (AXIS 211)
I/O terminal connector Network connector (and PoE 211)

Power connector

AXIS 210/211 - Introduction Power Connector - For connection of the PS-K power adapter (included). I/O Terminal Connector - The I/O terminal connector provides the physical interface to one transistor output, one digital input and an auxiliary connection point for DC power. For more information, see The I/O Terminal Connector, on page 43. Note: Depending on the product version of your AXIS 210/211, you will see one of two different types of I/O ternminal connectors. See The I/O Terminal Connector, on page 43.

Access From a Browser

1. Start a browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla) 2. Enter the IP address or host name of the AXIS 211 in the Location/Address field of your browser. 3. If this is the first time the camera is accessed, see Setting the Password, on page 10. Otherwise enter your user name and password, as set by the administrator. 4. The cameras Live View page is now displayed in your browser.
Note: The layout of the live view page in the AXIS 211 may have been customized to meet specific requirements.
Consequently, some of the examples and functions featured here may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page.
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Setting the Password

1. When accessing a camera for the first time, the Configure Root Password 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 Password dialog will appear. Enter the User name: root Note: The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. 4. Enter the password as set in step 2 above, and click OK. If the password is lost, the AXIS 211 must be reset to the factory default settings. See page 42. 5. If required, click Yes to install the AXIS Media Control (AMC). You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this.
Accessing the camera from the Internet
Once installed, a camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic. For security reasons this is usually done on a specific port. Please refer to the documentation for your broadband router for further instructions. For more information, please visit the AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www.axiscam.net or, for Technical notes on this and other topics, visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup

Focusing

To focus the AXIS 210, unscrew the focus puller on the lens. Adjust the focus as required. Re-tighten the focus puller.

Focus puller

To focus the AXIS 211, follow the instructions below. 1. From the Basic Configuration page in the setup tools, open the Focus adjustment page. 2. Set the DC-Iris to Disabled and click Save. 3. Unscrew the zoom puller on the lens by turning it anti-clockwise. Adjust the zoom setting as required. Re-tighten the zoom puller. 4. Unscrew the focus puller on the lens. Adjust the focus as required. Re-tighten the focus puller. 5. From the Focus adjustment page, set the DC-Iris to Enabled and click Save. Note: The DC-Iris should always be disabled while focusing the camera. This opens the iris to its maximum, which
gives the smallest depth of field and thus the best conditions for correct focusing. When the focus is set with this method it will then be maintained in any light conditions.
Zoom puller (Tele/wide) Focus puller
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The Live View Page

Depending on whether or not the Live View page has been customized, the buttons described below may or may not be visible.
The Video Format drop-down list allows the video format on the Live View page to be temporarily changed. The Output buttons control the output directly from the Live View page. These buttons are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. Pulse - click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time, e.g. to switch on a light for 20 seconds. Active/Inactive - click these buttons to manually start and stop a connected device, e.g. switch a light on/off.
These buttons start and stop the Sequence Mode. This mode is created in Setup > Live View Config > Sequence mode, and automatically displays the view from 2 or more video sources at set intervals. From the Source list, select the desired external video source. Note that Sequence Mode must be stopped before selecting a source from this list. The Action buttons can trigger an event directly from the Live View page. These are configured under Setup > Live View Config > Layout. The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being displayed. Right-click on the video image to save it in JPEG format on your computer. This button is primarily intended for use when the AMC viewer toolbar is not available.
AXIS 210/211 - Accessing the Camera The Live View toolbar displays the following buttons:
The Play/Stop button starts and stops the live video stream. The Snapshot button saves a snapshot of the video image currently being displayed. The Snapshot function and the target directory for saving snapshots can be configured from the AMC Control Applet in the Windows Control Panel (Internet Explorer for Windows only). Click the View Full Screen button to make the video image fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press Esc (Escape) on the computer keyboard to exit full screen. The record button is used to record the current video stream. The location where the image file is saved can be specified using the AMC control panel. To enable recording, Select Live View Config > Viewer Settings > Enable recording button.

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Video Streams

The AXIS 210/211 provides several different image and video formats. The type to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network. The Live View page in the AXIS 210/211 provides access to Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams, as well as to single JPEG images. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

Video Stream Types

Motion JPEG This format uses standard JPEG still images in 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 also provides excellent image quality and access to each and every individual image contained in the stream. Note also that multiple clients accessing Motion JPEG streams can use different image settings. MPEG-4 This is a video compression standard that makes good use of bandwidth, and which can provide high-quality video streams at less than 1 Mbit/s. The MPEG-4 standard provides scope for a large range of different coding tools for use by various applications in different situations, and the AXIS 210/211 provides certain subsets of these tools. These are represented as Video object types, which are selected for use with different viewing clients. The supported video object types are: Simple - sets the coding type to H.263, as used by e.g. QuickTime. Advanced Simple - sets the coding type to MPEG-4 Part 2, as used by AMC (AXIS Media Control) When using MPEG-4 it is also possible to control the bit rate, which in turn allows the amount of bandwidth usage to be controlled. CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is used to achieve a specific bit rate by varying the quality of the MPEG-4 stream. When using VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the quality of the video stream is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a varying bit rate. Notes:
MPEG-4 is licensed technology. The AXIS 210/211 includes one viewing client license. Installing additional unlicensed copies of the viewing client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller. All clients viewing the MPEG-4 stream must use the same set of coding tools.
AXIS 210/211 - Video Streams
MPEG-4 protocols and communication methods
To deliver live streaming video over IP networks, various combinations of transport protocols and broadcast methods are employed. RTP (Realtime Transport Protocol) is a protocol that allows programs to manage the real-time transmission of multimedia data, via unicast or multicast. RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) serves as a control protocol, to negotiate which transport protocol to use for the stream. RTSP is thus used by a viewing client to start a unicast session, see below. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that offers limited service for exchanging data in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The advantage of UDP is that it is not required to deliver all data and may drop network packets when there is e.g. network congestion. This is suitable for live video, as there is no point in re-transmitting old information that will not be displayed anyway. Unicasting is communication between a single sender and a single receiver over a network. This means that the video stream goes independently to each user, and each user gets their own stream. A benefit of unicasting is that if one stream fails, it only affects one user. Multicast is bandwidth-conserving technology that reduces bandwidth usage by simultaneously delivering a single stream of information to multiple network recipients. This technology is used primarily on delimited networks (intranets), as each user needs an uninterrupted data flow and should not rely on network routers.

How to stream MPEG-4

Deciding on the combination of protocols and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network. Setting the preferred method(s) is done in the control applet for AMC, which is found in the Windows Control Panel. When this has been set, AMC will test all the selected methods in the specified order, until the first functioning one is found. RTP+RTSP This method (actually RTP over UDP and RTSP over TCP) should be your first consideration for live video, especially when it is important to always have an up-to-date video stream, even if some images do get dropped. This can be configured as multicast or unicast. Multicasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth, especially when there are large numbers of clients viewing simultaneously. Note however, that a multicast broadcast cannot pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this. It is thus not possible to multicast over e.g. the Internet.
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Unicasting should be used for video-on-demand broadcasting, so that there is no video traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream. However, as more and more unicast clients connect, the traffic on the network will increase and may cause congestion. Although there is a maximum of 20 unicast viewers, note that all multicast users combined count as 1 unicast viewer. RTP/RTSP This unicast method is RTP tunneled over RTSP. This can be used to exploit the fact that it is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic. RTP/RTSP/HTTP This method can also be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.

The AXIS Media Control

The recommended method of accessing live video (MPEG-4 and/or Motion JPEG) from the AXIS 210/211 is to use the AXIS Media Control (AMC) in Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows. This ActiveX component is automatically installed on first use, after which it can be configured by opening the AMC Control Panel applet from the Windows Control Panel. Alternatively, right-click the video image in Internet Explorer.
Other methods of accessing the video stream

Overlay image requirements
Image Formats Windows 24-bit BMP (full color) Windows 4-bit BMP (16 colors) Image Size The height and width of the overlay image in pixels must be exactly divisible by 4.
There are a number of limitations when using overlay images, such as the size and positioning of images. Please refer to the online help for more information.
Configure area as privacy mask
The 3 configurable areas available for use as privacy masks show as solid areas of color in the image. These areas cannot be bypassed via the AXIS HTTP API. Enable the area(s) by checking the Enable box, and then set the width, height and color. Setting the coordinates x and y sets the position of the upper left corner of the area.
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Advanced Settings

These pages provide various settings for fine-tuning the video image. Note that the advanced settings available depend on the camera model.

Camera Settings

To compensate for the lighting conditions, the white balance and exposure control can be adjusted. If available, DC-Iris should always be enabled except during focusing, or when using a non-DC-Iris lens. The settings for Low-light behavior determine how the cameras will behave at low light levels. These settings all affect video image quality and are basically a measure of how much noise to allow in the video images. Please see the online help for further instructions on these settings.

MPEG-4 Settings

Tools for adjusting the MPEG-4 settings and for controlling the video bit rate.
The MPEG-4 standard provides many different coding tools for various applications in different situations. As most MPEG-4 clients do not support all of these tools, it is usual to instead define and use subsets for different clients or groups of clients. These settings allow you to define the type of viewing client to use. Adjusting the maximum bit rate and setting it to a variable or constant is a good way of controlling the bandwidth used by the MPEG-4 video stream. For more information on these advanced settings, please see Video Streams, on page 14, and the online help.

AXIS Media Control

The AXIS Media Control (AMC) is installed automatically the first time the camera is accessed from a browser. The AMC control panel can be opened by right-clicking on the video image in the Live View web page. The AMC control panel can be used to configure various network, video settings such as:
Network reconnection strategy, multicast network interface, and MPEG-4 connection order MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video processing settings and default video decoder setting Video snapshot and recording settings Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) settings such as joy stick settings and PTZ mode settings
For more information, please see the AMC readme file included with AMC, or the Axis Media Control (AMC) User Manual available at www.axis.com.

Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP as the service to add.

Network - RTP / MPEG-4

These settings are for the IP addresses, port numbers, and Time-To-Live values to use for media streams in the MPEG-4 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for these streams. For more information, please see the online help.

Bonjour

Your Axis network camera includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol.

Ports & Devices

I/O Ports - the pinout, interface support and the control and monitoring functions provided by this connector are described in The I/O Terminal Connector, on page 43.

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. 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. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. 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
AXIS 210/211 - System Options the system time Default - The default button should be used with caution. Pressing this will return all of the camera's settings (including the IP address) to the factory default values. Upgrade Server - See Upgrading the Firmware, on page 50. 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. System Overview - is a quick look over the cameras status and settings. Information that can be found here includes the cameras Firmware version, IP address, Security, Event and Image settings and Recent log items. Many of the captions are also links to the proper Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the cameras settings. Logs & Reports - when contacting Axis support, please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query. Information - The Log file, 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 E-mail - from the drop-down list, select the level of information to send as e-mail and enter the destination e-mail address.

Advanced

Scripting - this an advanced function that provides the means for customizing and using scripts.
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Caution! The scripting function is a very powerful tool. Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even loss of contact with the unit. If a script does cause problems, reset the unit to its factory default settings (in which case, a previously saved backup file will be useful for returning the unit to its latest configuration). Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you fully understand the consequences. Axis support provides no assistance for customized scripts. For more information, please visit the Developer pages at www.axis.com/developer Plain Config - this function is for the advanced user with previous experience of configuring Axis cameras. All parameters can be set and modified from this page. Help is available via the links on the standard setup pages.
Resetting to the Factory Default Settings
To reset the cameras to the original factory default settings, go to the System Options > Maintenance web page (as described in Maintenance, on page 40) or use the Control button on the underside of the camera (see page 7) as described below:

Using the Control Button

To reset the cameras to the factory default settings using the Control Button: 1. Disconnect the power adapter, or the network cable if using PoE (AXIS 211 only). 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 cameras has been reset. The unit will now have the default IP address 192.168.0.90
AXIS 210/211 - The I/O Terminal Connector
The I/O Terminal Connector

Pinout and Interface

The 4-pin I/O terminal connector provides the interface to: 1 transistor output 1 digital input auxiliary power and GND The terminal connector is used in applications for e.g. motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording, alarm notification via e-mail, image storage to FTP locations, etc. Input - for connecting e.g. a push button. If the push button is pressed, the state changes and the input becomes active (shown under Event Configuration > Port Status). Output - connects e.g. an alarm device that can be activated by Output buttons on the Live View page, or by an Event Type. The output will show as active (Event Configuration > Port Status) if the alarm device is activated.

System integration support
Video management software (not incl.)
Item Approvals Specification EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B, C-tick AS/NZS 3548, EN 60950 Power supply: EN 60950, UL, cUL AXIS 210: 38 x 88 x 157 mm (1.5 x 3.4 x 6.2) AXIS 211: 38 x 95 x 178 mm (1.5 x 3.7 x 7.0) 250 g (0.55 lb) excl. power supply
Dimensions (HxWxD) and weight
General performance considerations
When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some will affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate. The following factors are among the most important to consider: High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels result in larger images. Bandwidth affected. Access by large numbers of Motion JPEG and/or unicast MPEG-4 clients. Bandwidth affected. Simultaneous viewing of different streams (resolution, compression, etc.) by different clients. Frame rate and bandwidth affected. Accessing both Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams simultaneously. Frame rate and bandwidth affected. Heavy usage of event settings affects the cameras CPU load. Frame rate affected. Enabled motion detection. Frame rate and bandwidth affected. Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Bandwidth affected Viewing on poorly performing client PCs lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected.

Optimizing your system

To see the bandwidth and frame rate currently required by the video stream, the AXIS 210/211 provides a tool that can be used to display these values directly in the video image.
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To do this, special format strings are added as part of a text overlay. Simply add #r (average frame rate in fps) and/or #b (average bandwidth in kbps) to the overlay. For detailed instructions, please see the online help for Video & Image > Overlay Settings, and the help for File Naming & Date/Time Formats. Important!
The figures displayed here are the values as delivered by the camera. If other restrictions are currently in force, (e.g. bandwidth limitation) these values might not correspond to those actually received by the client. For Motion JPEG, these values will be accurate as long as no frame rate limit has been specified.

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 210/211. Note that these values are guidelines only - actual values may vary. Motion JPEG settings: Viewing in AMC Compression level = 30% MPEG-4 settings: Viewing in AMC Compression level = 30% Video Object Type = Advanced Simple GOV length = 8 GOV structure = IP*
640x480 480x360 320x240 160x120

Frame rates

Motion JPEG MPEG-30
Notes: Setting the GOV structure to use I-frames only will increase the frame rate at the expense of the bit rate.

Bandwidth

As there are many factors that affect bandwidth, it is very difficult to predict the required amounts. The settings that affect bandwidth are: the image resolution the image compression the frame rate the MPEG-4 object type the MPEG-4 GOV structure the maximum exposure time.
There are also factors in the monitored scene that will affect the bandwidth. These are: the amount of motion the images complexity the lighting conditions. For MPEG-4, if there is only limited bandwidth available, and if this is more important than the image quality, using a constant bit rate (CBR) is recommended. Use a variable bit rate (VBR) if the image quality needs to be maintained at a higher level. If supported on the network, consider also using MPEG-4 multicasting, as the bandwidth consumption will be much lower.
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Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware
One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the currently installed firmware version. The latest version may contain a correction that fixes your particular problem. The current firmware version in your camera can be seen on the page Setup > Basic Configuration.

Upgrading the Firmware

Firmware is software that determines the functionality of the camera. When you upgrade the firmware with a file from the Axis Web site, your camera will receive the latest available functionality. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release, before updating the firmware. Note: Preconfigured and customized settings will be saved when the firmware is upgraded (providing the features

Image gradually gets darker or lighter. Image loses focus often.
Images only shown in black & white. Blurred images.
Rolling dark bands or flickering in image. Video/image problems - MPEG-4 Lower frame rate than expected.
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Poor rendering of MPEG-4 images. Color depth set incorrectly on clients. Set to 16-bit or 32-bit color. If text overlays are blurred, or if there are other rendering problems, you may need to enable Advanced Video Rendering. This is done on the MPEG-4 tab in the AMC control panel applet. Ensure that your graphics card is using the latest device driver. The latest drivers can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's web site. If images are degrading, try decreasing the GOV length, see Advanced Settings on page 22. Color saturation is different in MPEG-4 Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation and Motion JPEG. for more information. The test image does not display as expected. Image settings. The Power indicator is not constantly lit Faulty power supply. Check that you are using an AXIS PS-K power supply. Not all settings have an effect on the test image. For more information, see the help on Image Settings.
The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly Hardware failure. Contact your Axis dealer.
The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the camera is inaccessible A firmware upgrade has been interrupted or the firmware has otherwise been damaged. Poor quality snapshot images Screen incorrectly configured on your workstation. Browser freezes Netscape 7.x or Mozilla 1.4 (or later) can sometimes freeze on a slow computer. Problems uploading files Limited space. Missing images in uploads. Overlay is not displayed Incorrect size or location of overlay. Motion Detection triggers unexpectedly Changes in luminance. Motion detection is based upon changes in luminance in the image. This means that if there are sudden changes in the lighting, motion detection may be mistakenly triggered. Lower the sensitivity setting to avoid problems with luminance. The overlay may have been positioned incorrectly. Refer to the online help for information on the limitations when using image overlays and privacy masks. There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files. Try deleting one or more existing files, to free up space. This can occur when trying to use a larger image buffer than is actually available. Try lowering the frame rate or the upload period. Lower the image resolution. In Display Properties, configure your screen to show at least 65000 colors, i.e. at least 16-bit. Using only 16 or 256 colors will produce dithering artifacts in the image. See the Emergency Recovery Procedure above.

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NWAY - A network protocol that automatically negotiates the highest possible common transmission speed between two devices. PAL - Phase Altering Line. PAL is the standard format used for televisions in most of the world (other than the US, Canada, and Japan). PCM - Pulse Code Modulation. Analog signal converted directly to a digital. Ping - A small utility used for sending data packets to network resources to check that they are working and that the network is intact. Pre/post alarm image - The images from immediately before and after an alarm. Protocol - A special set of rules governing how two entities will communicate. Protocols are found at many levels of communication, and there are hardware protocols and software protocols. Router - A device that determines the next network point to which a packet should be forwarded on its way to its final destination. A router is often included as part of a network switch (see below). RTP- Real-Time Transfer Protocol. A transfer protocol designed for delivery of live contents, e.g. MPEG-4. Simplex - In simplex operation, a network cable or communications channel can only send information in one direction. SMTP - A common e-mail protocol. SNMP - Simple Network Management Protocol. An application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. It is part of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol suite. Subnet Mask - An IP address consists of two components: the network address and the host address. Subnetting enables a network administrator to further divide the host part of the address into two or more subnets. The subnet mask identifies the subnet to which an IP address belongs. Switch - Whilst a simple hub transmits all data to all devices connected to it, a switch only transmits the data to the device it is specifically intended for. TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. A suite of network protocols that determine how data is transmitted. TCP/IP is used on many networks, including the Internet. TCP keeps track of the individual packets of information and IP contains the rules for how the packets are actually sent and received. URL - Uniform Resource Locator. An address" on the network. Varifocal - A varifocal lens provides a wide range of focal lengths, as opposed to a lens with a fixed focal length, which only provides one. WAN - Wide-Area-Network. Similar to a LAN, but on a larger geographical scale. Web server - A program on a computer (server) providing the resources (e.g. web pages) requested by the user (client).

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Accessing the video stream 16 Action 29 Action Buttons 12, 26 Active/Inactive 26 Administrator 18 Advanced Simple profile 14 Alarm 32, 43 AMC Viewer Toolbar 13 Auxiliary Power 43 AXIS 16 AXIS Media Control 16
Factory Default Settings 42 Frame rate 20 FTP Server 29

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AXIS 210 and AXIS 211 deliver superior image quality using progressive scan, in up to 30 frames per second in 640x480 VGA resolution. Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams can be provided, allowing for optimization in image quality and bandwidth. AXIS 210 and AXIS 211 support video motion detection and advanced event management, including pre/postalarm image buffering. AXIS 211 supports Power over Ethernet, allowing power to be delivered via the network, which eliminates the need for power cables and reduces installation costs.
Technical specifications AXIS 210/211 Network Cameras
Camera Models Image sensor Lens AXIS 210: indoor use only AXIS 211: Power over Ethernet, DC-iris, indoor/outdoor 1/4 Progressive scan RGB CCD AXIS 210: 4.0 mm, F1.2, fixed iris, CS mount, horizontal angle of view: 48 AXIS 211: 3.0 8.0 mm, F1.0, DC-iris, CS mount, horizontal angle of view AXIS 210: 1.0 lux, F1.2 AXIS 211: 0.75 lux, F1.0 1/12500 s to 2 s MPEG-4 Part 2 (ISO/IEC 14496-2) Motion JPEG 160x120 to 640x480 Up to 30 fps Up to 30 fps Simultaneous MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG Controllable frame rate and bandwidth VBR/CBR MPEG-4 Compression, color, brightness, contrast, white balance, exposure control, rotation, fine tuning of behavior at low light Text and image overlay Privacy mask Password protection, IP address filtering IPv4/v6, HTTP, QoS Layer 3 DiffServ, FTP, SMTP, Bonjour, UPnP, DNS, DynDNS, RTSP, RTP, TCP, UDP, IGMP, RTCP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, SOCKS System integration Open API for software integration, including VAPIX Application from Axis Communications available at www.axis.com Programming Interface Intelligent video Video motion detection Alarm triggers Alarm events Video buffer General Processors and memory Power Connectors Operating conditions Approvals Intelligent video and external input File upload via FTP, HTTP and email Notification via email, HTTP and TCP External output activation 1.2 MB pre- and post alarm ETRAX 100LX, ARTPEC-MB RAM, 4 MB Flash V DC max. 7W AXIS 211: Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3af Class 2 RJ-45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Terminal block for 1 alarm input, 1 output and alternative power connection C (41 - 113 F) Humidity 20 80% RH (non-condensing) EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, VCCI Class B, ICES-003 Class B, C-tick AS/NZS 3548, EN 60950-1 Power supply: EN 60950-1, UL, cUL 250 g (0.55 lb.) Power supply, connector kit, stand, Installation Guide, CD with installation tool, recording software and Users Manual, Windows decoder 1-user license
Minimum illumination Shutter time Video Video compression Resolutions Frame rate MPEG-4 Frame rate Motion JPEG Video streaming Image settings
Weight Included accessories
Network Security Supported protocols

15 mm (0.6) 15 mm (0.6)

132 mm (5.2) 132 mm (5.2)

5 mm (0.2) 5 mm (0.2)

AXIS 210 AXIS 210
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Dimensions

15 mm (0.6)

132 mm (5.2)

5 mm (0.2)

Optional accessories

11 mm (0.4)

27 mm (1.1)

131 mm (5.1)

Various housings

88 mm (3.5) 88 mm (3.5) 36 mm (1.4) 36 mm (1.4) 133 mm (5.2) AXIS 133 mm (5.2) mm (0.3) 8 mm (0.3)

AXIS 210

108 mm (4.2) 108 mm (4.2)

AXIS 211 AXIS 211

Lenses
88 mm 80 mm (3.2) (3.5) 80 mm (3.2)

36 mm (1.4)

133 mm (5.2)

8 mm (0.3)

5 mm (0.2) (x3) 5 mm (0.2) (x3)
132 mm (5.2) 108 mm (4.2)

AXIS 211

32 mm (1.3) 32 mm (1.3)
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80 mm (3.2)

5 mm (0.2) (x3)
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