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About this Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS 212
PTZ Network Camera, and is applicable for software release 4.40 and
later. It includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 212
PTZ 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.
Safety Notices Used In This Manual
Caution! - Indicates a potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Indicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have fully
understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology
embodied in the product described in this document. In particular,
and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include
one or more of the patents listed at http://www.axis.com/patent.htm
and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in
the US and other countries.
This product contains licensed third-party software. For more
information, see the menu item “About” in the product’s user
interface or visit the AXIS 212 PTZ support pages at:
http://www.axis.com/techsup
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/
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.
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.
USA - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15
of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for
radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998, and the
requirements for immunity according to EN55024/1998 residential,
commercial, and light industry.
Japan - This is a class B product based on the standard of the
Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television
receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of the
Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard
AS/NZS CISPR22:2002.
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.
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.
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 Sun
Microsystems Inc.
UPnP
TM
is a certification mark of the UPnP
TM
Implementers
Corporation.
This product
includes MPEG-4
AAC audio coding
technology licensed
by Fraunhofer IIS.
Refer to FHG audio
home page
http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/
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/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 212 PTZ 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
RoHS
This product complies with both the European RoHS directive,
2002/95/EC, and the Chinese RoHS regulations, ACPEIP.
WEEE Directive
The European Union has enacted a Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE Directive).
This directive is applicable in the European Union member
states.
The WEEE marking on this product (see right) or its
documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of
together with household waste. To prevent possible harm to human
health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an
approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further
information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the
product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal
in your area.
Business users should contact the product supplier for information on
how to dispose of this product correctly. This product should not be
mixed with other commercial waste.
AXIS 212 PTZ User’s Manual
Rev.2.0
Dated: May 2007
Part No: 29240
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2006-2007