Instruction manual

AXIS 2400

Administration Manual Configuring the Video Server

Input Modulation

There are currently several different video transmission standards. Phase Alternating Line (PAL)

modulation delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second and is the dominant television standard

in Europe; whereas, NTSC delivers 525 lines of resolution at 60 half-frames per second and is the

common standard in the United States. These and several derivative modulation standards are

supported by the AXIS 2400.

The type of modulation can be set generically - for all connected video sources, or specifically -

limiting your settings the selected video source clicked previously in the graphic only

. Furthermore,

all video sources can be configured Manually or Automatically.

Click the Video Input/Modulation button to set the video color standard for a video source; then

from the drop-down dialog, select whether the settings are to be applied generically or specifically;

for example, Video 1’s or All Videos.

Setting the Sources Automatically

Simply click the Start button to initiate a search of the selected video source(s). An appropriate

modulation type is then automatically assigned to the selected source(s).

Setting the Sources Manually

You can choose to set the connected video sources Manually if you wish. You select a modulation

type from the drop-down dialog box, which is duplicated for your information below:

• PAL BGH/NTSC M:

• NTC 4.43, 50Hz / PAL 4.43, 60Hz

• PAL N/NTSC 4.43, 60Hz

•NTSC N/PAL M

• SECAM / PAL 4.43, 60Hz

Clicking Save registers your the settings with the Video Server.

Serial Port Settings

The AXIS 2400 is supplied with two internal serial ports managed directly from the user interface:

• Serial Port 1- typically used for controlling CCTV devices supporting Pan Tilt, this port can be

logically connected to the COM 1 or the Terminal Block Connector; consequently, it is config-

urable as either an RS232 or RS485 port.

Click the Port1 within the graphic interface to determine the Purpose, Interface Mode and

Communication Settings for port.

• Serial Port 2 - logically connected to the COM2 this port provides the high-speed RS232 inter-

face for connecting accessory equipment; such as, VCRs and badge readers to the AXIS 2400.

Click the Port 2 icon within the graphic interface to determine the Purpose and Communica-

tion Settings for the port.