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1. Control button RS 232 485 422 terminal connector e iy Network connector PoE 1 0 terminal connectors A amp B Power connector For descriptions of the connectors please refer to Unit connectors on page 32 C AXIS P8221 Accessing the product b Accessing the product To install the AXIS P8221 Network I O Audio Module refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product AXIS P8221 can be used with most operating systems and browsers The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer with Windows Safari with Mac OSX and Firefox with other operating systems See Technical Specifications on page 39 Notes e To access audio using Internet Explorer set your browser to allow ActiveX controls and install AXIS Media Control AMC on your workstation e Internet Explorer with AXIS Media Control is recommended for full functionality e For one way audio QuickTime is also supported e The product includes one 1 AAC decoder license for accessing audio streams using AMC The license is automatically installed with AMC The administrator can disable installation of the decoder to prevent installation of unlicensed copies Access from a browser 1 Start a browser Internet Explorer Firefox Safari 2 Enter the device s IP address or host name in the Location Address field of your browser To access the device from a Macintosh computer Mac OSX click on the Bonjour tab and select AXIS P822
2. Setting the root password To gain access to the product you must set the password for the default administrator user root This is done in the Configure Root Password dialog which appears when AXIS P8221 is accessed for the first time To prevent network eavesdropping the root password can be set via an encrypted HTTPS connection which requires an HTTPS certificate Note HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL is a protocol used to encrypt traffic between web browsers and servers The HTTPS certificate ensures encrypted exchange of information Create Certificate Secure configuration of the root password via HTTPS requires a self signed To create an HTTPS con nection certificate EENE click this button Configure Root Password SASE ta na Create Self Signed Certificate 19 Password Common name 10 92 25 211 Validity 365 days The name of the entity to be certified e the IP address or product The password for the pre coifigured administrator roc oK Cancel before the product can be used Once the certificate is created this page will close and you wil Configure Root Password using HTTPS If the password for root is loft the product must be r configure the root password via HTTPS settings by pressing the button located in the produc Confirm password User name root user documentation for mord information Password C R Confirm password oK To configure the pas
3. Layout AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help cial Live View Layout Q Viewer Settings gt Ports amp Devices V Enable AAC decoder installation Live View Config 2 Enable recording button Layout Action Buttons gt Events Y Play audio clip enabled User Defined Links System Options Y Show custom link 1 Useas O cgilink weblink About z Name My company URL Ww mycompany com Show custom link 2 Useas cgilink O weblink Name Custom link 2 URL http Show custom link 3 Use as cgilink weblink Name Custom link 3 URL http Show custom link 4 Useas cgilink O weblink Name Custom link 4 URL http Input Ports A Y Input 1 Y Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 B Input 7 Input 8 Output Buttons Output 5 Pulse Time 10 1 100 seconds Output 6 Active Inactive External Video Source Setup External Video enabled IP Address Video format User name Password Viewer Settings The administrator can disable the installation of the AAC decoder included with AXIS Media Control This is used to prevent the installation of unlicensed copies Further decoder licenses can be purchased from your Axis dealer Check Enable recording button to enable recording from the Live View page The recordings are saved to the location specified in the AM
4. C AXIS P8221 Accessing the product a The Live View page The Live View page of AXIS P8221 can be used to e Display the status of input ports e Control devices connected to output ports e Access two way audio listen and talk via AXIS Media Control Internet Explorer only e View an external video source via AXIS Media Control Internet Explorer only see View an external video source on page 20 e Play audio clips If your device has been customized to meet specific requirements the buttons and other items described below may or may not be displayed on the Live View page The following provides an overview of each available button General controls These buttons and controls are configured under Setup gt Live View Config gt Layout Input 1 Input 1 0 Input port is active inactive Output buttons control devices connected to the output ports directly from the Live View page Output 1 Pulse Click this button to activate the output for a defined period of time such as switch Q ing a light on for 20 seconds Output 1 Active Inactive Click these buttons to manually start and stop a device connected to an O output port e g switch a light on off POTS presos 3 Q Audio clip Audio clips can be played manually from the Live View page al Select the audio clip from the drop down list and click the Play button See Audio Clips on page 16 for more information AXIS Media Control toolbar The AXIS Media Con
5. on page 13 14 C AXIS P8221 Audio Select the desired audio Encoding format G711 p law G726 or AAC Select the required Sample rate number of times per second the sound is sampled The higher the sample rate the better the audio quality and the greater the bandwidth required Changing the Bit rate changes the audio compression level and hence audio quality A higher bit rate can improve audio quality but requires more bandwidth AXIS P8221 can be configured to trigger an event if the incoming sound level rises above falls below or passes the set Alarm level Audio Output If the sound from the connected speaker connected to Audio 1 or Audio 2 is too low or too high adjust the Output gain To use the built in amplifier for speakers connected to Audio 2 check Enable speaker amplifier Audio 2 Note If speakers are connected to both Audio 1 and Audio 2 the Audio 1 output will be used The settings under Audio Input see above also determine the audio output format used when sending audio to AXIS P8221 from AXIS Media Control See table below for details Audio input settings Audio output format G 711p law u law 16 kHz 6 726 24 kbit s G 726 24 kbit s G 726 32 kbit s G 726 32 kbit s AAC u law 16 kHz Audio detection AXIS P8221 can be configured to alarm when the sound detected by the microphone rises above falls below or passes the alarm level 1 Go to Setup gt Audio gt
6. Audio Settings and set the alarm level 2 Go to Setup gt Events gt Event Types and create a triggered event see How to set up a triggered event on page 22 3 Select Audio detection from the Triggered by list 4 Select the desired event action s under When triggered see page 22 See Events on page 21 for more information about events 15 C AXIS P8221 Audio Audio Clips An audio clip is a sound file that can be played when an event occurs or manually from the Live View page Audio clips can be recorded by a microphone connected to AXIS P8221 or uploaded to the device Add a new audio clip To add an audio clip go to Setup gt Audio gt Audio Clips and click Add The dialog expands with two choices Record and Upload Record To record a clip using the microphone Select the Record radio button Enter a descriptive Name If the recording should not start immediately upon clicking the Record button enter the number of seconds to wait Enter the number of seconds to record Click Record to start the recording Once started the recording cannot be aborted e el Notes e The Status indicator flashes amber while waiting to record and flashes red while recording e If audio quality is not satisfactory try adjusting the Input gain under Audio Settings e Recording time is limited to 60 seconds Upload To upload a file from a local hard drive or network disk select the Upload radio button and c
7. If you contact Axis support please help us resolve your problem expediently by providing a Server Report and a detailed description of the problem The Server Report contains important information about the product and its software as well as a list of the current parameters The Access Log is also included in the Server Report Go to Setup gt System Options gt Support gt Support Overview to generate a Server Report 36 C AXIS P8221 Troubleshooting Symptoms possible causes and remedial action 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 Ensure the Ping length is set to 408 See the Installation Guide AXIS P8221 is located on a different subnet If the IP address intended for the unit and the IP address of your computer are located on differ ent subnets you will not be able to set the IP address Contact your network administrator to obtain an appropriate IP address The IP address is being used by another device Disconnect the unit 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 lt IP address gt 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 ti
8. Name Enabl Priority Trig Sched Actions Live View Config Audio detection Yes Normal Audio O En Welcome message Yes Normal Input ports Ac Events Event Servers Event Types System Options About Add triggered J _ Addscheduled J _ copy _ _ Modify _Remove O Output port En Email notification Hn HTTP notification Tn TCP notification Ac Audio Clip Example If the sound level rises above the defined alarm level and an event has be configured to detect audio AXIS P8221 can send notification messages and activate output ports for example to lock or unlock doors Triggered Event A triggered event can be activated by e Input ports see page 17 e Audio detection see page 15 e On boot for example after power loss 21 C AXIS P8221 Events How to set up a triggered event To set up a triggered event follow these steps Go to Setup gt Events gt Event Types Click Add triggered The Triggered Event Type Setup window appears Enter a descriptive Name for the event Set the Priority High Normal or Low Set the Respond to Trigger parameters to define when the event is active for example after office hours Select the desired trigger from the Triggered by drop down list Set the When Triggered parameters that is define what AXIS P8221 will do when the event is triggered Click OK to save the event in the Event Types list E A S e Please see the online help Q for descr
9. access at the Ethernet level 23 AXIS P8221 System Options Clients and servers in an IEEE 802 1X network may need to authenticate each other by some means In Axis implementation this is done with the help of digital certificates provided by a Certification Authority These are then validated by a third party entity such as a RADIUS server examples of which are Free Radius and Microsoft Internet Authentication Service To perform the authentication the RADIUS server uses various EAP methods protocols of which there are many The one used in Axis implementation is EAPOL using EAP TLS EAP Transport Layer Security The Axis network product presents its certificate to the network switch which in turn forwards this to the RADIUS server The RADIUS server validates or rejects the certificate and responds to the switch and sends its own certificate to the client for validation The switch then allows or denies network access accordingly on a preconfigured port Certificates CA Certificate This certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself so AXIS P8221 needs this certificate to check the server s identity Provide the path to the certificate directly or use the Browse button to locate it Then click the Upload button To remove a certificate click the Remove button Client certificate private key AXIS P8221 must also authenticate itself using a client certificate and a privat
10. activated The event is a set of parameters that defines these actions A common event type is an alarm that causes AXIS P8221 to activate output ports A triggered event is an event that is started by a signal for example from a device connected to the input ports A scheduled event runs at pre programmed times An action refers to what happens when the event occurs for example activation of an output port or sending a notification email Event Servers Event Servers are used to receive notification messages To set up an Event Server connection go to Setup gt Events gt Event Servers and enter the required information for the required server type Server type Purpose Information required e Receives notification messages Descriptive name URL IP address or host name User name and password Proxy settings HTTP Server e Receives notification messages e Descriptive name TCP Server e Network address IP address or host name e Port number For details on each setting see the online help O available from each web page When the setup is complete the connection can be tested by clicking Test the connection test takes approximately 10 seconds Event Types An Event Type describes how and when the device performs certain actions Up to 10 event types can be configured AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help Audio Event Types o Event Type List gt Ports amp Devices
11. analysis and troubleshooting e Crash Report Generates an archive with debugging information Note that the report takes several minutes to generate Configuration From the drop down lists select the size and level of information to be added to the System Log and Access Log files The default information level for the Access Log is set to Critical amp Warnings i e failed connections However in an error situation and when requesting support set it to the highest information level Critical amp Warnings amp Info For the Log Level for Email select from the drop down list the level of information to send as email and enter the destination email address Advanced Scripting Scripting is an advanced function that enables you to customize and use scripts This function is a very powerful tool Caution Improper use may cause unexpected behavior or even cause loss of contact with the unit If a script does cause problems reset the unit to its factory default settings Axis strongly recommends that you do not use this function unless you understand the consequences Note that Axis support does not provide assistance for problems with customized scripts For more information please visit the Video developer pages at www axis com developer File Upload Files e g web pages and images can be upload to AXIS P8221 and used as custom settings Uploaded files are accessed through http lt ip address gt local lt user gt lt fil
12. configure a port go to Setup gt Ports amp Devices gt I O Ports and select the port type Input or Output from the drop down list Ports can be given descriptive names and their Normal states can be configured as Open circuit or Grounded circuit The status Active or Inactive of each port is displayed under Current State AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help Audio 1 0 Ports Q n 1 0 Port Type Name Normal state is Current State Ports amp Devices 1 0 Ports A 1 Input Door bell Grounded circuit W Active COM Ports 2 Input Y PIR 7 Open circuit Y Inactive Live View Config 3 Output W Door lock Open circuit DA Inactive PA 4 Outpt Outputs Grounded arar A Inactive 3 B 1 Output Y Lights Open circuit Inactive System Options 2 Input Input 6 Open circuit Inactive About 3 Input W Input 7 Open circuit Inactive 4 Input Input 8 Open circuit MW Inactive If the port is used in an event it is not possible to switch between input and output until the event is changed or the event is removed Note If a port is used in an event the port type cannot be changed until the event is changed or removed Input ports The current status of the input ports can be monitored on the Live View page Input 1 Input is active Input 1 ik i Input is inactive To display input ports on the Live View page go to Setup gt Live View Config and check t
13. damaged Problems uploading files Limited space There is only limited space available for the upload of your own files Try deleting existing files to free up space For further assistance please contact your reseller or see the support pages on Axis website at www axis com techsup 38 C AXIS P8221 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Function group Item Specification Digital 1 0 1 0 Interface e 8 configurable I O ports e Input ports min 40 V DC max 40 V DC e Output ports Open drain max load 100 mA max voltage 40 V DC I O Functionality Input trigger output toggle pulse Audio Audio streaming Two way full and half duplex Audio encoding e AAC LC 8 kHz 32 kbit s 16 kHz 64 kbit s 32 kHz 128 kbit s G 711 PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit s G 726 ADPCM 8 kHz 32 kbit s or 24 kbit s Audio decoding e G 711 u law PCM 8 kHz 64 kbit s e u law PCM 16 kHz 128 kbit s G 726 ADPCM 8 kHz 32 kbit s or 24 kbit s Audio input e Microphone Line in e 48 V phantom powered balanced microphone Audio output e Line out e Speaker 0 5 W RMS at 4 ohm Audio functionality Audio streaming e Play uploaded WAV AU and record AU clips AU G 711 law 8 bit 8 16 kHz Mono WAV PCM 16 bit 8 16 32 kHz Mono e Audio detection trigger Network Security Password protection IP address filtering HTTPS encryption IEEE 802 1X network access control digest auth
14. output for audio line level that can be connected to a public address PA system or an active speaker with a built in amplifier A pair of headphones can also be attached A stereo connector must be used for the audio out Audio 2 Audio terminal block connector 5 pin terminal block for connecting external audio A Sood equipment f Sales fee Function Pin Notes j a i g MIC 1 Microphone in MIC 2 Provides 48 V DC phantom power GND 3 Ground SPKR 4 Speaker out with built in amplifier SPKR 5 1 W RMS at 10 THD min 4 ohm Gain Controls the microphone in level Audio 2 Use a screwdriver 2 5 mm flathead to adjust the level Network connector RJ 45 Ethernet connector Supports Power over Ethernet PoE class 3 Using shielded cables is recommended 32 C AXIS P8221 Unit connectors Power connector 3 pin terminal block used for power input I O terminal connectors A and B Used in applications for e g event triggering and alarm notifications In addition to an auxiliary power and a GND pin each 1 0 terminal connector has 4 pins that can be configured as either input or output These pins provide the interface to DC power input AC power input 8 34 V DC max 8 2 W 20 24 V AC max 13 7 VA AA Terere 9 0 0 0 0 0 e Digital output For connecting external de
15. the Domain name e DNS servers Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers Note This is not mandatory with regard to secondary DNS servers NTP Configuration Obtain NTP server address via DHCP Check this radio button to automatically look up and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP Click the View button to see the current settings Use the following NTP server address To create manual settings check this radio button and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server Host Name Configuration AXIS P8221 can be accessed using a host name instead of an IP address The host name is usually the same as the assigned DNS Name Link Local IPv4 Address This is enabled by default and assigns the device an additional IP address for use with UPnP The device can have both a Link Local IP and a static DHCP supplied IP address at the same time these will not affect each other HTTP and HTTPS The default HTTP HTTPS port numbers 80 and 443 respectively can be changed to any port within the range 1024 65535 This is useful for simple security port mapping for example NAT traversal port mapping for IPv4 A broadband router allows devices on a private network LAN to share a single connection to the Internet This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the outside that is the Internet Security on the private network LAN is increased since most broadband routers are pre
16. 1 E g push button 3 3 V max 250 mA 3 3 V LA 1 0 configured as input D 6 S 1 0 configured as output S LED indicators LED Color Indication Mic level Green Microphone level signal between 20 dB and 3 dB Amber Microphone level signal between 3 dB and 1 dB Red Microphone level signal above 1 dB Network Green Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit s network Flashes for network activity Amber Steady for connection to 10 Mbit s network Flashes for network activity Unlit No network connection Status Green Steady green for normal operation Amber Steady during startup during reset to factory default or when restoring settings Flashes while waiting to record Red Flashes while recording audio clips Slow flash for failed upgrade Power Green Normal operation Amber Flashes green amber during firmware upgrade Mic power Amber 48 V DC phantom power on Unlit 48 V DC phantom power off Note The microphone level LED can be enabled and disabled from Setup gt Audio gt Audio Settings 34 C AXIS P8221 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checking the firmware Firmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices One of your first actions when troubleshooting a problem should be to check the current firmware version The latest version may contain a correction that fixe
17. 1 from the drop down list 3 If this is the first time you access the product see Setting the root password on page 7 Otherwise enter your user name and password set by the administrator 4 The Live View page appears in your browser Note The layout of the Live View page depends on your browser and can also be customized to specific requirements The image below shows a customized Live View page in Internet Explorer some features may differ from those displayed on your own Live View page AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help pulpar Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 _ 0 00 00 Playing Audio usmg RTP over RTSP over HTTP 000 20 Audio clip z Q Access from the Internet Once connected AXIS P8221 is accessible on your local network LAN To access AXIS P8221 from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the device To do this enable the NAT traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the device This is enabled from Setup gt System Options gt Network gt TCP IP Advanced For more information please see NAT traversal port mapping for IPv4 on page 26 See also AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service at www axiscam net For Technical notes on this and other topics visit Axis Support web at www axis com techsup C AXIS P8221 Accessing the product
18. A A MS alee ee ean A Ee SE eS Re E Ny 12 AULA AR ak bo rece ese tg ad tee A tetas ha rar ees sect nae cae Add den 13 Audio equipments ites A cake lana eA Das 13 Audio Settings siomai noniga sedva ed iaw oie a a bE e ae he eye ieedgad ed AR 14 FAUGIOXCIIPS pasan dd iia iaa 16 Ports tt DEVICES cui ri AA E A A AS 17 OPS A E TEE ii se 17 COMPO e os bated E ats Seta aha AN Beetle a AR Ate Soin e a ed es 18 Live View Config ivi Ha A A A eng a E 19 Layout stand a ARA NA AAA aaa amp 19 EVENS lt 2 on ag eda ate A A ode AAA E 21 Event Sene as dee aed bengali A e Ge ee ns Gre ade Gta da 21 EVEnt 1YPeSi a acti Acca ad thie eet A e o ae Ie ate itd 21 System Optica A AN aw de A a ies hea A el eae rad eet 23 SECUN nd SA A A a A A Aa 23 Date Time td id A o todas ws A E iS 24 NetWOr K aaen aO AA E N EPE rta e 25 Maintenances 2 254 A A E E E a E A 29 SUPONE E N ne eg le Pea 29 Advanced cexeuiinsocs noenten p e EATA decade on RAN As aa cana 30 A othe ile tela Noa 30 Resetting to Factory Default Settings 2 A BA EPEE teak ate ate ean hae 31 UNIECO NEC a e o te 32 LEDO Icators it a on ts ad do dada 34 Troubleshooting 2s cvaceenrevdnoulss ia rn sn e A e e ease a a 35 Checking the firmware a eara di A A ede OA E 35 Upgrading the MW ida A A A A A la 35 Symptoms possible causes and remedial action 0 0 eee eee rr 37 Technical Specifications o do a tins Relate it a dd a diets yee 39 INDEX ews vate eke heh A mene A aaa a ee tell 41 e AXIS
19. C Control Panel see AXIS Media Control AMC on page 10 Action Buttons Check the Play audio clips enabled checkbox to display the audio clip drop down list on the Live View page See Audio Clips on page 16 User Defined Links User defined links can link to web pages or can be used to run scripts or activate and control external devices connected to AXIS P8221 Once configured the links appear on the Live View page To set up a link check the Show custom link box select the cgi or web link radio button enter the URL and a descriptive name in the provided field A link defined as a web link will open in a new window while a cgi link will run for example a script in the background User defined cgi links can be used to issue API requests For more information on the VAPIX Application Programming Interface API see the Video developer pages at Axis Web site www axis com developer 19 C AXIS P8221 Live View Config Input Ports Check the boxes to display input ports and their status on the Live View page Output Buttons The output buttons are used to manually activate and inactivate the output port for example to switch a light on and off To display the output buttons on the Live View page select the type of control to use for the port from the drop down list e Pulse Activates the output for a defined period of time e Active Inactive Displays two buttons one for each action on off View an external vid
20. IP address for a particular MAC address Note DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification or if your DHCP server can update a DNS server which then allows you to access AXIS P8221 by name host name If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit run AXIS IP Utility to search the network for connected Axis products or reset the unit to factory default settings and then perform the installation again Use the following IP address To use a static IP address for AXIS P8221 check the radio button and then make the following settings e IP address Specify a unique IP address for your AXIS P8221 To check if the IP address you intend to use is available or not click the Test button e Subnet mask Specify the mask for the subnet AXIS P8221 is located on e Default router Specify the IP address of the default router gateway used for connecting devices attached to differ ent networks and network segments IPv6 Address Configuration Check the Enable IPv6 box option to enable IPv6 Other settings for IPv6 are configured in the network router 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 e The ARP Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started or as
21. P8221 Overview Overview This manual applies to the AXIS P8221 Network I O Audio Module Key features e Eight configurable digital I O ports AXIS P8221 enables remote control of I O devices The eight configurable input output 1 0 ports allow devices such as sensors and relays to be integrated into a network video system e Superb audio quality AXIS P8221 provides high quality audio in simplex half and full duplex For improved quality audio can be encoded in AAC at up to 128 kbit s with 32 kHz sampling G 711 and G 726 are also supported e Speaker output AXIS P8221 offers different alternatives for audio output including line out and amplified speaker output e Balanced microphone support Built in pre amplifier and phantom power saves installation costs by allowing balanced microphones to be connected directly to AXIS P8221 e Power over Ethernet With support for Power over Ethernet PoE no extra cables are needed for power making the installation easy and reliable e Control over legacy equipment Analog equipment can be controlled via the RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 serial port C AXIS P8221 Overview Hardware overview Mounting hole LED indicators for microphone power power status network microphone level BASI LEN LWS umd umd Mounting hole Gain control Audio 1 Audio infout Audio 2 terminal connector
22. USER S MANUAL AXIS P8221 Network I O Audio Module AXISA COMMUNICATIONS AXIS P8221 User s Manual Notices This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS P8221 Network I O Audio Module and is applicable for firmware release 5 10 and later It includes instructions for using and managing the product 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 product s online help available via the Web based interface 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 Intellectual Property Rights Axis AB has intelle
23. XIS P8221 Unit connectors Unit connectors RS 232 485 422 connector 5 pin terminal block for the RS 232 485 422 serial interface used to control auxiliary equipment The port can be used in the following modes sesesesese e 2TX 2RX RS 232 interface RD TD RTS CTS 9 00 00 e Bidirectional RS 485 half duplex port for data transmission using two wires one combined RS TX pair e Bidirectional RS 485 full duplex port for data transmission using four wires one RX pair and one TX pair e Unidirectional RS 422 port for transmitting and receiving data using two wires RX or TX pair e Bidirectional RS 422 full duplex port for data transmission point to point using four wires one RX pair and one TX pair Note When using a long cable and high communication speeds it is recommended to insert a 120 ohm termination resistor between the RS 485 wires at both ends of the cable Function Pin Notes RS 232 TD alt 1 RS 232 Driver Output RS 485 422TX B TX pair for RS 422 and 4 wire RS 485 combined RX TX pair for 2 wire RS 232 RTS alt 2 RS 485 RS 485 422TX A GND 3 Ground RS 232 CTS alt 4 RS 232 Receiver Input RS 485 422RX B RX pair for all RS 485 422 modes RS 232 RD alt 5 RS 485 422RX A Audio 1 Audio in pink 3 5 mm input for a mono microphone or a line in mono signal left channel is used from a stereo signal Audio out green 3 5 mm
24. and most current settings are reset to factory default values The settings that do not reset are e the boot protocol DHCP or static e the static IP address e the default router e the subnet mask e the product interface language e the system time e the 802 1x settings Default The default button should be used with caution Pressing this returns all settings to the factory default values including the IP address Upgrade Server See Upgrading the firmware on page 35 Support Support Overview The Support Overview page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information should you require technical assistance System Overview System Overview is an overview of the device s status and settings Information that can be found here includes firmware version IP address security event settings and recent log items Many of the captions are also links to the proper Setup page to conveniently make adjustments in the device s settings Logs amp Reports When contacting Axis support please be sure to provide a valid Server Report with your query The Access Log is automatically included in the server report AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help Logs amp Reports Audio g P The log files and reports may prove useful when troubleshooting a problem or when gt Ports amp Devices contacting the Axis support web Note Depending on your connection these pages may take a
25. cessible locally but not externally Broadband router configuration To configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to AXIS P8221 enable the NAT traversal feature which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the device This is enabled from Setup gt System Options gt Network gt TCP IP Advanced Note that the router must support uPnp Firewall protection Check the Internet firewall with your system administrator Default routers required Check if you need to configure the default router settings Problems with audio streaming No audio in the client Make sure that AXIS Media Control AMC is installed on your workstation Check that the correct network interface is selected in the AMC Control Panel Streaming tab Check that the relevant RTSP connection methods are enabled in the AMC Control Panel Streaming tab No multicast audio in the client Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the device are valid for your network Check with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing access Multicast audio only accessible by local clients Check if your router supports multicasting or if the router settings between the client and the server need to be configured The TTL Time To Live value may need to be increased No audio Incorrect setup Check the sound card in
26. clock on your computer e Synchronize with NTP Server The time will be obtained from an NTP server e Set manually This option allows you to manually set the time and date Note If using a host name for the NTP server a DNS server must be configured under TCP IP settings See Basic TCP IP Settings on page 25 24 C AXIS P8221 System Options Network Basic TCP IP Settings AXIS P8221 supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6 Both versions may be enabled simultaneously and at least one version must always be enabled When using IPv4 the IP address can be set automatically via DHCP or a static IP address can be set manually If IPv6 is enabled the device receives an IP address according to the configuration in the network router There is also the option of using AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service For more information on setting the IP address please refer to the Installation Guide supplied with your product Network Settings Click the View button for an overview of the IP configuration of the device IPv4 Address Configuration Check the Enable IPv4 box option to enable Pv4 Obtain IP address via DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network DHCP is enabled by default Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically it is also possible to use it to set a static known
27. configured to stop attempts to access the private network LAN from the public network Internet Use NAT traversal when your device is located on an intranet LAN and you wish to make it available from the other WAN side of a NAT router With NAT traversal properly configured all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router is forwarded to the device LAN intranet WAN internet AXIS P8221 q HH Broadband gt NAT ISP amm Pd router a ZN 26 C AXIS P8221 System Options Notes e For NAT traversal to work this must be supported by the broadband router The router must also support UPn e The broadband router has many different names NAT router Network router Internet Gateway Broadband sharing device or Home firewall but the essential purpose of the device is the same p Enable Disable When enabled the device attempts to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network using UPnP Note that UPnP must be enabled in the device see System Options gt Network gt UPnP 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 device automatically searches for NAT routers on your network If more than one router is found the default router is selected Alternative HTTP port Select this option t
28. ction group Item Specification General Casing Metal casing Standalone or wall mount Processors memory ARTPEC 3 64 MB RAM 128 MB Flash Battery backed up real time clock Power 3 34 V DC max 8 2 W e 20 24 V AC max 13 7 VA e Power over Ethernet IEEE 802 3af Class 3 Connectors e RJ 45 10BASE T 100BASE TX PoE e Terminal block 8 configurable alarm input and outputs e Terminal block Power input e Terminal block RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 e Terminal block Balanced mic and speaker out e 3 5 mm jack for mic in max 74 mVpp or line mono input max 6 2 Vpp e 3 5 mm jack for line mono output max 2 8 Vpp to active speaker Operating conditions e Temperature O 50 C 32 122 F e Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Approvals e EN 55022 Class B EN 61000 3 2 e EN 61000 3 3 EN 55024 e EN 61000 6 1 EN 61000 6 2 e FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B e ICES 003 Class B VCCI Class B C tick AS NZS CISPR 22 e EN 60950 1 e Power supply EN 60950 1 CSA C US Dimensions HxWxD 32 x 99 x 118 mm 1 3 x 3 9 x 4 6 Weight 335 g 0 74 Ib power supply not included Included accessories Power supply mounting and connector kits Installation Guide CD with installation tools recording software and User s Manual Windows decoder 1 user license Video management software not included AXIS Camera Station Video management software for viewing and record
29. ctual 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 This product contains licensed third party software See the menu item About in the product s 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 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 Trademark Acknowledgments Apple Boa Bonjour Ethernet Internet Explorer Linux Microsoft Mozilla Netscape Navigator OS 2 Real QuickTime UNIX Windows WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders Java and all Java based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the United States and other countries Axis Communications AB is independent of Su
30. ddress VAPIX Audio streamed via RTP RTSP can be accessed through the VAPIX application programming interface API For more information visit http www axis com techsup 11 C AXIS P8221 Setup Tools Setup Tools AXIS P8221 can be configured by users with administrator or operator rights e Administrators have unrestricted access to all settings e Operators have access to Audio Live View Config and Events To configure the product click Setup in the top right hand corner of the Live View page Click O to access the online help that explains the setup tools Setup link AXIS a AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input ports Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 Y 00 00 Playing Audio using RTP over RTSP over HTTP 000 6 A Audio clip YO 12 C AXIS P8221 Audio Audio Audio equipment AXIS P8221 has two connectors Audio 1 and Audio 2 for external audio equipment See table below for examples of supported audio equipment The Audio 2 terminal connector can power microphones requiring 48 V phantom power and has a built in amplifier enabling direct connection of passive speakers The Audio 1 connector can power small electret microphones Please see Unit connectors on page 32 for wiring information Examples of supported audio equipment Audio 1 3 5 mm audio jacks Audio 2 terminal connector Elect
31. e as described below The user list displays the authorized users and user groups levels Viewer Provides the lowest level of access which only allows access to the Live View page Operator An operator can view the Live View page create and modify events and adjust certain other settings Operators have no access to System Options Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to all menus for configuration and can determine the registration of all other users HTTP RTSP Password Settings Select the type of password You may need to allow unencrypted passwords if there are clients that do not support encryption or if you recently upgraded the firmware and the existing clients support encryption but need to log in again and be configured to use this functionality User Settings Check the relevant box to enable anonymous viewer login allows any viewer direct access to the Live View page IP Address Filter Enable IP Address Filtering to allow or deny access to the device Once enabled the IP addresses in the list are allowed or denied access according to the choice made in the drop down list Allow Deny the following IP addresses The administrator can add up to 256 IP address entries to the list a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses The users from these IP addresses need to be specified in the user list with the appropriate access rights This is done from Setup gt System Options g
32. e button can be config ured from the Audio tab in the AMC Control panel e Push To Talk mode Click and hold the button to talk send release the button to listen e Toggle mode Click once to switch between talking and listening Simplex Network I O Audio Module speaker only mode To send audio the Talk and Microphone buttons must both be enabled Click either button to stop audio transmission C AXIS P8221 Audio Streams Audio Streams AXIS P8221 provides several audio stream formats Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use The Live View page provides access to audio streams Other applications and clients can access audio streams directly without going via the Live View page AXIS Media Control AMC A AXIS Media Control AXIS Media Control AMC in Internet Explorer in Windows is the 14281 Video Audio PTZ Recording p a General Network Streaming Snapshot MPEG 4 recommended method of accessing audio from the product AXIS Media Control The AMC Control Panel can be used to configure various audio and aq Copyright 2004 2009 Axis Communications AB network settings Please see the AXIS Media Control User s Manual for Version 5 08 more information Vaas Item Version The AMC Control Panel is automatically installed on first use after which hee so it can be configured Open the AMC Control Panel from ATP Source Filter is MPEG 4 Video Decoder e Windows Control Panel from the Start me
33. e key Provide the path to the certificate in the first field or use the Browse button to locate it Then click the Upload button To remove a certificate click the Remove button Alternatively it may be possible to upload the certificate and key in one combined file e g a PFX file or PEM file Provide the path to the file or use the Browse button to locate it Click Upload to load the file To remove a certificate and key click the Remove button Settings EAPOL version Select the EAPOL version 1 or 2 as used in your network switch EAP identity Enter the user identity associated with your certificate A maximum of 16 characters can be used Private key password Enter the password maximum 16 characters for your user identity Enable IEEE 802 1X Check the provided box to enable the IEEE 802 1X protocol Date amp 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 option Note The time zone setting only applies when the device s time is synchronized with an NTP server From the Time mode section select the preferred method to use for setting the time e Synchronize with computer time Sets the time from the
34. e name gt where lt user gt is the selected user access group viewer operator or administrator for the uploaded file Plain Config Plain Config is for the advanced user with experience of Axis network video product configuration All parameters can be set and modified from this page Help is available from the standard help pages About Here you can find basic information about your AXIS P8221 You can also view third party software licenses 30 e AXIS P8221 Resetting to Factory Default Settings Resetting to Factory Default Settings To reset the unit to the original factory default settings go to the System Options gt Maintenance web page as described in Maintenance on page 29 or use the Control button on the side of the unit see page 5 as described below Using the Control Button This will reset all parameters including the IP address to the factory default settings Disconnect power from the device Press and hold the Control button while reconnecting power Keep the Control button pressed until the Status indicator color changes to amber this may take up to 15 seconds Pe QS a3 Release the Control button When the Status indicator changes to green which may take up to 1 minute the process is complete and the device has been reset The unit now has the default IP address 192 168 0 90 5 Re assign the IP address for instructions see the Installation Guide supplied with the product 31 C A
35. entication user access log This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for use in the Open SSL Tool kit www openssl org Supported protocols IPv4 v6 HTTP HTTPS SSL TLS QoS Layer 3 DiffServ FTP SMTP Bonjour UPnP SNMPv1 v2c v3 MIB 11 DNS DynDNS NTP RTSP RTP TCP UDP IGMP RTCP ICMP DHCP ARP SOCKS etc This product includes software developed by the Open SSL Project for use in the Open SSL Tool kit www openssl org System Application Open API for software integration including VAPIX from Axis Integration Programming Communications specification available at www axis com Interface Alarm triggers Audio detection external input Alarm events e Notification via email HTTP and TCP e External output activation Play audio clips Access from web e Configuration and management browser e 1 0 monitor and control e Two way audio synchronize with external video source e View external video source e Record video and or audio to file ASF e Windows Vista XP 2000 Server 2003 e DirectX 9c or higher e Internet Explorer required for full audio functionality e For other operating systems and browers see www axis com techsup Installation e AXIS Camera Management tool on CD and web based configuration management and e Configuration of backup and restore maintenance e Firmware upgrades over HTTP or FTP firmware available at www axis com 39 C AXIS P8221 Technical Specifications Fun
36. eo source Audio from AXIS P8221 can be combined with live video from Axis network cameras and video encoders When enabled live video is displayed on the Live View page Internet Explorer only Go to Setup gt Live View Config Under External Video Source Setup check External video enabled Enter the IP address of the video source Select video format H 264 or MPEG 4 Optionally enter the user name and password for the video source AS Note If no user credentials are entered a login window will appear when accessing the Live View page 6 Click Save e User name and password are saved and sent unencrypted e Select H 264 if the video source supports both H 264 and MPEG 4 video e To view live video the H 264 MPEG 4 decoder provided with the video source must be installed on the client computer e To receive synchronized video and audio it is recommended that the time settings in AXIS P8221 the video source and the client computer are synchronized with an NTP Server This is enabled under Setup gt System Options gt Date amp Time AXISA AXIS P8221 I O Audio Module Live View Setup Help Vo Input 1 Input 2 o Input 3 Output 4 Output ports O Q Input ports Playing H 264 using RTP over RTSP over HTTP 00000 Orm Audio clip Y O www mycompany com User defined link 20 C AXIS P8221 Events D Events An event or Event Type in AXIS P8221 triggers certain actions when
37. he boxes under Input ports Input ports can be used to trigger events see Events on page 21 17 C AXIS P8221 Ports amp Devices Output ports Devices connected to output ports can be controlled by output buttons on the Live View page by events and by the VAPIX Application Programming Interface To display output buttons on the Live View page go to Setup gt Live View Config and select the type of control to use for the output from the drop down list e Pulse Activates the output for a defined period of time e Active Inactive Displays two buttons one for each action on off To control an output port by an event go to Setup gt Events gt Event Types and set up an event see Events on page 21 To control output ports via VAPIX please refer to the VAPIX specification on the Developer pages at www axis com developer COM Port AXIS P8221 has a RS 232 RS 485 RS 422 serial port for connection of auxiliary external equipment See Unit connectors on page 32 for information on how to connect external equipment To configure the serial port 1 Go to Setup gt Ports amp Devices gt COM Ports 2 Select the port mode from the drop down list Click Apply 3 If needed change the port settings under Generic TCP IP Settings 4 Click Save 18 C AXIS P8221 Live View Config Live View Config Go to Setup gt Live View Config gt Layout to customize the appearance of the Live View page
38. icasting provides the most efficient usage of bandwidth when there are large numbers of cli ents accessing audio simultaneously A multicast cannot however pass a network router unless the router is configured to allow this It is not possible to multicast over the Internet for example Note also that all multicast clients count as one unicast client in the maximum total of 20 simul taneous connections 10 e AXIS P8221 Audio Streams Alternative methods of accessing audio QuickTime and Windows Media Player Simplex audio can be accessed via QuickTime and Windows Media Player by using the paths below QuickTime supports G 711 and AAC audio encoding e Windows Media Player This requires AXIS Media Control to be installed The paths that can be used are listed below in the order of preference e Unicast via RTP axrtpu lt ip gt axis media media amp e Unicast via RTSP axrtsp lt ip gt axis media media amp e Unicast via RTSP tunneled via HTTP axrtsphttp lt ip gt axis media media amp e Multicast axrtpm lt ip gt axis media media amp e To access audio from QuickTime the following paths can be used e rtsp lt ip gt axis media media amp e rtsp lt ip gt axis media media 3gp Notes e AXIS P8221 supports QuickTime 6 5 1 and later e QuickTime adds latency to the audio stream up to 3 seconds e t may be possible to use other players although Axis does not guarantee this e lt ip gt IP a
39. ing up to 50 cameras See www axis com products video software for more software applications via partners Optional accessories Multi user decoder license pack 40 AXIS P8221 Index Index A Active Inactive 18 20 Administrator 12 23 Alarm 33 AMC 6 ARP Ping 25 Audio input 14 Audio output 15 Audio Settings 14 AXIS Media Control 7 14 AXIS Media Control toolbar 8 B Bonjour 6 c CGI link 19 Control Button 31 D Date amp Time 24 Digital input 33 Digital output 33 DNS Configuration 26 DNS Server 26 Domain Name 26 E Echo cancellation 14 Emergency Recovery 35 Enable ARP Ping 25 Event Servers 21 Events 21 H Host Name 26 HTTP Server 21 HTTPS 7 23 26 l 1 0 connectors 33 IEEE 802 1X 23 Input 33 Input port 17 IP Address Filtering 23 L Live View 6 8 Live View Config 19 Logs amp Reports 29 N NAT traversal 6 26 Network Settings 25 41 NTP Server 24 0 Output 33 Output Buttons 20 Output port 17 P Pulse 18 20 Q QoS Quality of Service 27 R Recovery 35 Restore 29 RS 232 485 422 connector 32 S Security 23 Serial port 32 Server Time 24 SNMP 28 Support 29 System Options 23 7 TCP Server 21 TCP IP Settings 25 Time Mode 24 Troubleshooting 35 U Upgrade Server 29 UPnP 28 Users 23 V VAPIX 19
40. iptions of each available option Scheduled event A Scheduled event can be activated at preset times in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays How to set up a scheduled event To set up a scheduled event follow these steps 1 Go to Setup gt Events gt Event Types 2 Click Add scheduled The Scheduled Event Type Setup window appears 3 Entera descriptive Name for the event 4 Set the Priority High Normal or Low 5 Set the Activation Time parameters to define when the event will be active For example select Recurrence pattern specify the desired weekdays start time and duration 6 Set the When Activated parameters that is define what AXIS P8221 should do when the event is activated 7 Click OK to save the Event in the Event Types list Please see the online help Q for descriptions of each available option Event actions When an event occurs AXIS P8221 can e Activate output ports see page 17 e Send a notification message email HTTP TCP Notification messages can be formatted using modifiers see File Naming t Date Time Formats in the online help e Play an audio clip see page 16 22 C AXIS P8221 System Options System Options Security Users User access control is enabled by default An administrator can set up other users by giving them user names and passwords It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login which means that anybody may access the Live View pag
41. ity of Service Quality of Service QoS guarantees a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth low latency and no packet losses The main benefits of a QoS aware network can be summarized as e The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority e 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 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 reserve a fixed amount of bandwidth for these types of traffic The device marks the following types of traffic e live audio e event alarm e management network traffic 27 C AXIS P8221 System Options D QoS Settings For each type of network traffic supported by your Axis network video product enter a DSCP Differentiated Services Codepoint value This value is used to mark the traffic s IP header When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch the DSCP value in the IP header tells the router or switch the type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic for example how much bandwidth to reserve for it Note that DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hex form but saved values are al
42. le speaker only Audio is transmitted from the client to AXIS P8221 and played by the speaker connected to AXIS P8221 To send audio the Talk and Microphone buttons in the AMC toolbar must both be enabled Click either button to stop audio transmission e Simplex Network I O Audio Module microphone only Audio captured by the microphone connected to AXIS P8221 is transmitted from the device to one or more clients Audio Input To configure the audio input settings first select Audio 1 or Audio 2 from the Port drop down list When using Audio 1 set the audio Source to Microphone or Line depending on the connected device AXIS P8221 can power connected microphones e The Enable microphone power option provides DC power for a microphone connected to Audio 1 If using a small electret condenser microphone such as a clip on microphone or a computer microphone enable this option e The Enable 48V microphone phantom power option provides 48 V DC phantom power to a microphone connected to Audio 2 Note Do not enable microphone power when using a high impedance dynamic microphone connected to Audio 1 Micro phone power will not harm the microphone if you are uncertain try switching it off and on The mic level LED can be enabled and disabled by the Enable microphone level LED option If the sound input is too low or too high adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to AXIS P8221 See also Input gain adjustment Audio 2
43. lick Browse Navigate to the desired file and click Upload Supported file formats for audio clips File type Encoding Sample rate kHz au G 711 u law 8 bit mono 8 16 Wav PCM 16 bit mono 8 16 32 Automatic audio announcements AXIS P8221 can be configured to play automated audio announcements when triggered by a signal 1 Go to Setup gt Audio gt Audio Clips and record or upload the audio clip containing the announcement See above 2 Go to Setup gt Events gt Event Types and create a triggered event see How to set up a triggered event on page 22 3 Select the desired event trigger 4 Under When Triggered check Play audio clip and select the audio clip from the drop down list See Events on page 21 for more information about events 16 C AXIS P8221 Ports amp Devices Ports amp Devices 1 0 Ports AXIS P8221 has eight configurable input and output ports for connection of external devices e Output ports For connecting external devices such as relays and switches Devices connected to an output port can for example be used to remotely control devices such as lights and doors e Input ports For connecting external alarm devices that can toggle between an open and closed grounded circuit for example smoke detectors PIRs glass break detectors door window contacts Please refer to Unit connectors on page 32 for information on how to connect external devices To
44. med out this means that the IP address is available for use with your unit 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 unit 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 unit To avoid this set the static IP address to 0 0 0 0 AXIS P8221 cannot be accessed from a browser Cannot log in When HTTPS is enabled ensure that the correct protocol HTTP or HTTPS is used when attempt ing to log in You may need to manually type http or https in the browser s address field The IP address has been changed by DHCP If the device and client are on the same network Run AXIS IP Utility to locate the device Iden tify the device using its model or serial number Alternatively 1 Move the unit to an isolated network or to one with no DHCP or BOOTP server Set the IP address again using 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 Other networking problems Test the network cable by connecting it to another network device then Ping that device from your workstation See instructions above AXIS P8221 is ac
45. n Microsystems Inc UPnP is a certification mark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation 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 e download user documentation and firmware updates e find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database Search by product category or phrases e report problems to Axis support by logging in to your private support area e visit Axis Support at www axis com techsup AXIS P8221 Network I O Audio Module User s Manual Rev 1 01 Copyright Axis Communications AB 2009 December 2009 Part no 36575 AXIS P8221 Table of contents Contents A eni o to date aa a a a stabs a a a aa aaa a a a A 4 Key features wisi A A A NE DE dios 4 HAL WAVE Wir A A A A A E eee EEN E 5 ACCESSING the productes cando tr da ctas 6 ACCESS froma DrOWSER 3 esgic iid cde dad Coda eee hdr Eee nea Vee Pena ee pede bused ide 6 Access fromthe Internet restorana tire bala ads a e E kode desea dhe dd 6 Setting the root password ie wcdied aa ceded aa Ameen es 7 The LIVE View page cia AAA CORE IF Mice a ds 8 Audio MEANS to o E 10 AXIS M dia Control AMG orze ress A A ii a 10 Alternative methods of accessing audio cece cece ttt nnn tte eens 11 Setup Tools
46. nu H 264 Video Decoder A Motion JPEG Video Decoder e Right click above the AMC Toolbar on the Live View page and elisa Decoder 2 ile Writer select Settings Overlay Mixer Filter AXIS Media Control negotiates with the network product to determine the transport protocol to use Deciding which combination of protocols Saens View Users Manual and methods to use depends on your requirements and on the properties of your network The order of priority listed in the AMC Control Panel can be changed and the options disabled to suit specific requirements Unicast RTP This unicast method RTP over UDP is used for live unicast audio especially when it is important to always have an up to date stream even if some audio data is lost Unicasting is used for audio on demand transmission so that there is no traffic on the network until a client connects and requests the stream RTP over RTSP This unicast method RTP tunneled over RTSP is useful as it is relatively simple to configure firewalls to allow RTSP traffic Note that there are a maximum of 20 simultaneous RTP over RTSP over This unicast method can be used to traverse Unicast connections HTTP firewalls Firewalls are commonly configured to allow the HTTP protocol thus allowing RTP to be tunneled Multicast RTP This method RTP over UDP should be used for live multicast audio The stream is always up to date even if some audio data is lost Mult
47. o manually define an external HTTP port Enter the port number in the field provided If no port is entered here a port number is automatically selected when NAT traversal is enabled Notes e An alternative HTTP port can be used be active even if NAT traversal is disabled This is useful if your NAT router does not support UPnP and you need to manually configure port forwarding in the NAT router e If you attempt to manually enter a port that is already in use another available port is automatically selected e When the port is selected automatically it is displayed in this field To change this enter a new port number and click Save FTP The FTP server running in AXIS P8221 enables the upload of new firmware and user applications Check the box to enable the service RTSP The RTSP protocol allows a connecting client to start an audio stream Check the box to enable the server and enter the RTSP port number to use The default setting is 554 Note that audio streams will not be available if this service is not enabled SOCKS SOCKS is a networking proxy protocol The Axis product can be configured to use a SOCKS server to reach networks on the other side of a firewall proxy server This functionality is useful if the product is located on a local network behind a firewall and notifications alarms and such need to be sent to a destination outside the local network such as the Internet See the online help 2 for more information QoS Qual
48. plex Y gt Ports amp Devices Audio Input Port audio 1 gt Live View Config r Source Microphone Events Y Enable microphone power If your microphone is dynamic or battery powered this p should be off System Options Enable 48V microphone phantom power About Enable microphone level LED Input gain lo v de 0 medium default level Encoding AAC v Sample rate 32 4 kHz Bit rate 128 Y kbits s Alarm level so to 100 Audio Output Output gain OM de 0 medium default level Enable speaker amplifier Audio 2 Audio Channels Audio mode The available audio modes are e Full duplex Simultaneous two way audio allowing you to transmit and receive audio talk and listen at the same time Note There is no echo cancellation if feedback loops appear try moving the microphone or the speaker e Half duplex Audio can be transmitted in both directions between AXIS P8221 and the client computer but only in one direction at a time You must actively transmit receive sound using the Talk Listen button available on the Live View page see AXIS Media Control toolbar on page 8 In Push To Talk mode click and hold the button to speak and release it when finished speaking In Toggle mode click once to switch between speaking and listening Note The Talk Listen button is configured from the Audio tab in the AMC control panel see AX S Media Control AMC on page 10 e Simplex Network I O Audio Modu
49. ret microphone Balanced microphone Input Unbalanced dynamic microphone Line in Line out Passive speaker Output Active speaker Headphones Notes e Input from Audio 1 can be combined with output from Audio 2 and vice versa e If speakers are connected to both Audio 1 and Audio 2 the Audio 1 output will be used Input gain adjustment Audio 2 The gain adjustment screw and mic level LED indicator are used to configure the input gain for microphones connected to Audio 2 The mic level LED indicates the strength of the sound captured by the microphone To minimize distortions the LED should turn amber but not red at the highest sound levels To adjust the gain reproduce the loudest sounds the microphone will be exposed to and simultaneously turn the gain screw using a screwdriver until the mic level LED shows amber Note The mic level LED is enabled and disabled under Setup gt Audio Settings gt Audio Input Gain adjustment Mic level LED 13 C AXIS P8221 Audio Audio Settings The audio settings are configured under Setup gt Audio gt Audio Settings AXIS a AXIS P8221 1 0 Audio Module Live View Setup Help Audio Settings O Audio a g Audio Settings Audio Channels Audio Clips Audio mode Full du
50. s your particular problem The current firmware version in your product is displayed on the page Setup gt About Upgrading the firmware When you upgrade AXIS P8221 with the latest firmware from Axis website your product receives the latest functionality available Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before updating the firmware Note Preconfigured and customized settings are saved when the firmware is upgraded providing the features are available in the new firmware although this is not guaranteed by Axis Communications 1 Save the firmware file to your computer The latest version of the firmware is available free of charge from the Axis website at www axis com techsup taido 2 Go to Setup gt System Options gt Maintenance in the 290 product s web pages 3 In the Upgrade Server section browse to the desired firmware file on your computer Click Upgrade AXIS a AXIS P8221 1 0 Audio Module Live View Setup Help Server Maintenance 19 Maintain Server Live View Config Events System Options Maintenance Notes About e After starting the upgrade process always wait at least 5 10 minutes before restarting the product even if you suspect the upgrade has failed e Your dealer reserves the right to charge for any repair attributable to faulty upgrading by the user e AXIS Camera Management can be used for multiple upgrades Please see the Axis websi
51. soon as an IP address is set In order to reset the IP address the unit must be restarted to activate ARP Ping for an additional two minutes e Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service Use AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service to assign a host name for easy access to your device Click Settings to register the device with AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service or to modify the existing settings requires access to the Internet The domain name currently registered at AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS service for your product can at any time be removed For more information please refer to www axiscam net and to the online help 25 C AXIS P8221 System Options gt Advanced TCP IP Settings DNS Configuration DNS Domain Name Service provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network Obtain DNS server address via DHCP Automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server Click the View button to see the current settings Use the following DNS server address Enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following e Domain name Enter the domain s to search for the host name used by the device Multiple domains can be sepa rated by semicolons The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name for example myserver is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver mycompany com where mycompany com is
52. sword directly via an u nencrypted connection enter The passvord for the pre configured administrator root must be changed the password here If the password for root is lost the product must be reset to the factory default settings by pressing the button located in the product s casing Please see the user documentation for more information To set the password via a standard HTTP connection enter it directly in the first dialog shown above To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection follow these steps 1 Click the Create self signed certificate button 2 Provide the requested information and click OK The certificate is created and the password can now be set securely All traffic to and from AXIS P8221 is encrypted from this point on 3 Enter a password and then re enter it to confirm the spelling Click OK The password has now been configured e The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted e Ifthe password for root is lost the product must be reset to the factory default settings See page 31 e f prompted click Yes to install AXIS Media Control which gives access to the audio stream in Internet Explorer You will need administrator rights on the computer to do this If using Windows Vista you must also run Internet Explorer as administrator right click the Internet Explorer icon and select Run as administrator e f required click the link to install the AAC decoder
53. t Security gt Users HTTPS AXIS P8221 supports encrypted browsing using HTTPS A self signed certificate can be used until a Certificate Authority issued certificate has been obtained Click the Create self signed certificate button to install a self signed certificate Although self signed certificates are free and offer some protection true security is only implemented after the installation of a signed certificate issued by a Certificate Authority A signed certificate can be obtained from an issuing Certificate Authority by clicking the Create Certificate Request button When the signed certificate is returned click the Install signed certificate button to import the certificate The properties of any certificate request currently resident in AXIS P8221 or installed can also be viewed by clicking the Properties button The HTTPS Connection Policy must also be set in the drop down lists to enable HTTPS in the device For more information please refer to the online hep O a IEEE 802 1X IEEE 802 1X is an IEEE standard for port based Network Admission Control It provides authentication to devices attached to a network port wired or wireless establishing a point to point connection or if authentication fails preventing access on that port 802 1X is based on EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol In an IEEE 802 1X enabled network switch clients equipped with the correct software can be authenticated and allowed or denied network
54. te at www axis com for more information Emergency Recovery Procedure If power or the network connection to AXIS P8221 is lost during the upgrade the process fails and the unit becomes 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 unit 1 UNIX Linux From the command line type the following arp s lt IP address of unit gt lt serial number gt temp ping s 408 lt IP address of unit gt Windows From a command DOS prompt type the following arp s lt IP address of unit gt lt serial number gt ping 1 408 t lt IP address of unit gt If the unit does not reply within a few seconds restart it and wait for a reply Press CTRL C to stop Ping Open a browser and type in the unit s IP address In the page that appears use the Browse button to select the upgrade file to use for example AXIS_P1343 bin Then click the Load button to restart the upgrade process 4 After the upgrade is complete 1 10 minutes the unit automatically restarts and shows a steady green on the Power and Status LEDs and flashing green or amber on the Network LED 5 Reinstall the unit referring to the installation guide If the emergency recovery procedure does not get the product up and running again please contact Axis support at www axis com techsup 35 C AXIS P8221 Troubleshooting Axis Support
55. the PC Ensure that the mute button is not pressed and the volume set tings are correct No audio or very poor audio quality Check that the correct Audio Input Port Audio 1 or Audio 2 and Source Microphone or Line are selected under Setup gt Audio gt Audio Settings Audio volume too low high Volume settings incorrect The volume of the microphone is either too high or too low Change the volume for the micro phone in the toolbar on the Live View page Poor audio quality CPU overloaded Reduce the number of clients Unsynchronized audio and video It is recommended that the device s time setting is synchronized with an NTP Server This is enabled under System Options gt Date amp Time 37 E AXIS P8221 Troubleshooting Distorted audio Audio 2 Adjust the input gain see page 13 Echo Feedback loops might appear in full duplex mode Try moving the microphone or the speaker or use half duplex mode instead The Power indicator is not constantly lit Faulty power supply Check that you are using the same indoor power supply that came with the product The Status and Network indicator LEDs are flashing red rapidly Hardware failure Contact your Axis reseller The Status indicator LED is flashing red and the product is inaccessible A firmware upgrade has been inter See Emergency Recovery Procedure above rupted or the firmware has otherwise been
56. trol viewer toolbar is available in Internet Explorer only See AXIS Media Control AMC on page 10 for more information The toolbar displays the following buttons O The Play button connects to the Axis product and starts playing a media stream O The Stop button stops the media stream being played The Record button is used to record the current media stream video and or audio The location where the O recording is saved can be specified in the AMC Control Panel The following buttons are available when video from an external video source see page 20 is displayed on the Live View page The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image The location where the image is saved can be speci fied in the AMC Control Panel Click the View Full Screen button and the video image will fill the entire screen Press Esc Escape on the com puter keyboard to cancel full screen view C AXIS P8221 Accessing the product a AMC Audio controls AMC audio buttons control the speakers and microphone connected to the client computer O Speaker button Click to switch the sound on or off Microphone button Click to switch the sound on or off O In Simplex Network I O Audio Module speaker only mode click this button to stop sending audio to the device Use the sliders to control the volume of the speakers and the microphone Half duplex mode Q The Talk Listen button is used to switch between sending and receiving audio Th
57. vhile to load Live View Config Logs sem log fenan Events 2 i mon Access log information Security E Important information about the server s status The unit s parameters and their current settings Connection List Connection list information Information Crash Repo Detailed information about the server s internal status This report Configuration ano may contain sensitive information Advanced For more information please read Axis Privacy statement About 29 C AXIS P8221 About Information The Server Report and Parameter List may prove useful when troubleshooting a problem or when contacting the Axis support e System Log Provides information about system events e Access Log By default the Access Log lists all failed attempts to access the device but can be configured to list all connections to the device whether successful or not Go to Support gt Logs amp Reports gt Configuration and select the desired level of information from the list See below for more information The Access Log is useful for various purposes such as tracking all access to the product system analysis and troubleshooting e Server Report Provides information about the server status and should always be included when requesting support e Parameter List Shows the unit s parameters and their current settings e Connection List Lists all clients that are currently accessing the product It is also used for system
58. vices such as relays and LEDs Connected devices can be activated by the VAPIX Application Programming Interface output buttons on the Live View page or by an Event Type The output will show as active shown under Ports amp Devices gt 1 0 Ports if the alarm device is activated 12345 6 e Digital input An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit for exam ple PIRs door window contacts glass break detectors etc When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes active shown under Ports amp Devices gt 1 0 Ports and if enabled on the Live View page Function Pin Notes Specifications GND 1 Ground 3 3V DC Power 2 Can be used to power auxiliary equipment Max load 250mA Note This pin can only be used as power out Configurable 3 6 Digital input Connect to GND to activate or leave floating Min input 40V DC Input or unconnected to deactivate Max input 40V DC Output Digital output Uses an open drain NFET transistor with the Max load 100 mA source connected to GND If used with an external relay a diode Max voltage 40V DC must be connected in parallel with the load for protection against voltage transients 33 C AXIS P8221 Unit connectors Connection diagram The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect an auxiliary device to the I O terminal connectors AXIS P8221
59. ways shown in decimal For more information on Quality of Service please see the Axis support web at www axis com techsup SMTP email Enter the host names or IP addresses and port numbers for your primary and secondary mail servers in the fields provided to enable the sending of notification messages from AXIS P8221 to predefined addresses via SMTP If your mail server requires authentication check the box for Use authentication to log in to this server and enter the necessary information See the online help 2 for more information SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP allows remote management of network devices An SNMP community is the group of devices and management station running SNMP Community names are used to identify groups Depending on the level of security required select the version of SNMP to use SNMP v1 v2 Select either SNMP V1 that includes no security or SNMP V2c that uses very simple security The community name can be specified as a password for read or read write access to all supported SNMP objects The community is the group of network devices using SNMP The default password for the Read Community is public and the default password for the Write community is write Traps for SNMP v1 v2 Traps are used by AXIS P8221 to send messages to a management system for important events or status changes If Enable traps is selected enter the email address where the trap message is to be sent as
60. well as the Trap community that should receive the message There are four types of traps available for AXIS P8221 e Cold start e Warm start e Link up e Authentication failed SNMP v3 SNMP V3 provides encryption and secure passwords HTTPS must be enabled To use traps with SNMP v3 an SNMP v3 management application is required If the Enable SNMP v3 option is enabled provide the Initial user password Note that the initial password is activated only when HTTPS is enabled and can only be set once If HTTPS is enabled SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c should be disabled When SNMP configuration is ready click Save to use the new settings or Reset to return to the default values UPnP AXIS P8221 includes support for UPnP UPnP is enabled by default and the device then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol 28 C AXIS P8221 System Options RTP Audio These settings are the port range IP address port number and Time To Live value to use for multicast audio stream s Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams For more information please see the online help Bonjour AXIS P8221 includes support for Bonjour When enabled the device is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol Maintenance Restart The device is restarted without changing any settings Restore The device is restarted

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