PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Preface............................................................................................................... 3 2 Product brief .................................................................................................... 3 3 Typical applications......................................................................................... 3 4 Theory of operation ..........................................................
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera 1 Preface This product review guide helps reviewers to evaluate, test and use the AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera. It incorporates a product introduction, features and benefits, and how to install the camera. For further information, please see the AXIS 212 PTZ Installation Guide provided in the product box or at www.axis.
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera MPEG-4 video streams. For information on using other browsers and platforms, please see www.axis.com/techsup Note: AMC is an ActiveX control that is automatically installed the first time the camera is accessed from Internet Explorer. Other options for viewing video are also available. 5 Installing the Axis Network Camera Depending on your operating system, follow the instructions below to install the Axis Network Camera on your network.
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera Once the root (administrator) password has been set, you will be able to log into the camera. The default log in is: User name: Password: root [your password] If this is the first time you connect to an Axis network camera, you may be prompted to install the Active X component, which is required in order to view live video. 6.2 The main interface This is the camera interface and video stream.
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera There are many functions available via the buttons on the Live View page: • • • • • • • 6.3 Pan/tilt/zoom controls Snapshot Full screen view Play/stop video stream Control panel with navigation mode Video format selection Source selection Users / security If you wish to share video with other users, without prompting them for a user name and password, it is possible to set up the camera to allow anonymous viewing.
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera The file size of a JPEG image depends on factors such as selected resolution, compression level and the actual content of the image. Typical image sizes for the default 640 x 480 pixels, using medium compression and normal daytime indoor office lighting levels, are in the range of 25-50 KB. Size for an image of 320 x 240 pixels and medium compression is in the range of 8-9 KB.
PRODUCT REVIEW GUIDE 7 AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera Availability, distribution and pricing Available through Axis distribution channels from September 2006 at 549€ / 649$USD 8 About Axis Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security surveillance, remote monitoring and document management.
