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AXIS 2460
Network DVR
User’s Manual
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2 AXIS 2460 User’s Manual interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will About This Document be required to take whatever measures may be required to This document is intended for both administrators and correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with users of the AXIS 2460 Network DVR, and is applicable for this unit to ensure compliance with EMC standards firmware release 3.10 and above. The document contains information for configuring, managing and us
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 3 Table of Contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 4 The Factory Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Appendix A - Recording Storage and Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Appendix B - The LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Appendix C - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Appendix D - Other IP Setup Methods . .
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Product Overview 5 Product Overview The AXIS 2460 Network DVR (Digital Video Recorder) records directly from up to four analog video cameras via standard video cabling. All administration and viewing of recorded material is via a standard web browser (Internet Explorer) over a TCP/IP network. The AXIS 2460 includes all of the necessary components for recording and viewing recorded sequences over the network, including its own built-in Web server, providing full We
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Product Overview AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 6 Recordings - The AXIS 2460 allows continuous unattended recording to a hard disk. Live images can be viewed while recording, administration can be performed at any time, and playback can be started while other recordings are in progress. Digital image storage eliminates the multiple-use degradation associated with video tapes. • Remote access from any PC over the network • Continuous, event/alarm, manual and scheduled recording modes. • Records
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Product Overview 7 Live Viewing - Quad or single display of live images in your browser. No other software required. Built-in support for PTZ Devices - Connected cameras can be controlled and positioned with the aid of a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device. These devices are connected and controlled directly from the AXIS 2460. Simple Administration - Using a standard browser (Internet Explorer), all of the AXIS 2460’s functions are configured and managed over the network, direct
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Product Overview AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 8 Modem Support - The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) support allows you to use your AXIS 2460 remotely over a serial link, just as if it were located on your local network. You can initially set up the unit over the network, or from a computer connected directly by the supplied Null Modem cable, and then access it via a standard Dial-up (PPP) connection. Linux Operating System - The AXIS 2460 includes modified versions of the Boa Web server, and Lin
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Description 9 Description Please read the following information to familiarize yourself with the AXIS 2460, making particular note of where the connectors and indicators are located. This section provides a useful reference when installing the product. The Front Panel Please refer to the numbered explanations for a brief description of the indicators on the front panel. ❶ ❷ ❸❹ ❺ ❻❼ ❶ Power Button - To switch the unit ON, simply press the button once. To switch the
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Description AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 10 The Rear Panel ❾ ❼ ❶ ❻ ❿ ❸ ❹ ❽ ❷ ❺ ❺ ❶ Video Outputs (4) - These outputs provide loop-through connections, and can be used for direct monitoring of the connected video cameras. ❷ Video Inputs (4) - Connect your standard PAL or NTSC video cameras to these inputs. ❸ Factory Default button - This button will reset the unit to the original factory default settings. Use a paperclip or similar to press the button. See also The Factory Default Settings, on p
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Checking The Hardware Inventory 11 Mounting the Recorder Important! The AXIS 2460 is intended for indoor use only. The unit is designed for conventional rack mounting, using the 2 brackets and screws supplied. To fit the brackets, remove the 2 foremost screws on each side panel and then screw the bracket on, as shown in the illustration below. Remove the 2 screws on the side panel. Mount the bracket as shown, using one of the supplied screws for the third hole. Che
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Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 12 Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR Before you begin the installation of your AXIS 2460 Network DVR, please read the following notice concerning operating systems and browsers: Important! The AXIS 2460 was developed for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher) running on Win- dows 98/ME/XP/NT or 2000. This is because the viewing of live images and the built-in Video Player both require an ActiveX control for their
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR 13 Using the appropriate method for your operating system, assign your product with a unique IP address (do not use the example below) from a computer on your network, as follows: Windows - Start a command prompt and type these commands: UNIX - Type these commands in your command line: Syntax: Syntax: arp -s temp arp -s ping -t ping <
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Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 14 Verifying and Completing the Installation From Your Browser 1. Start your browser and enter the IP address of your AXIS 2460 in the location/address field. Any cameras connected to the unit will be shown as disabled. Click the links provided to enable them. See also Connecting and Configuring Cameras on page 18. 2. After connecting and enabling your cameras, live images will then be visible in your browser. To see the image fr
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR 15 Installing via the Null Modem Cable This section describes how to install the AXIS 2460 using the null modem cable. For information on how to configure the unit for modem operation, please see the configuration section. Important! • Although instructions for installing the AXIS 2460 using a null modem cable are provided below, it is recommended that, whenever possible, the unit is initially installed and configured over a netwo
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Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 16 Creating a Dial-Up Networking Connection Follow the steps below to create a dedicated Dial-Up connection to your Network DVR: ❶ Click the Start button, Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections, and finally, Make New Connection. Click Next> when the Wizard starts. ❷ Set the type of connection as Dial-up to Private Network. Click Next. ❸ A telephone number is requested in this dialog, but as it won’t actually be used, simp
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Installing the AXIS 2460 Network DVR 17 ❻ Select the installed modem and click Configure. ❺ After clicking Finish in the Network Connection Wizard, the Dial-up dialog opens. Click Properties. ❼ Set the Maximum Speed to 115200 bps. Click OK twice to get back to the dial-up dialog. ❽ Finally, enter the default User name Root and the password pass. Click Dial. Step 3 - Verifying the Connection and Completing the Installation Having started your Dial-Up connection,
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Connecting and Configuring Cameras AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 18 Connecting and Configuring Cameras Up to four standard analog video cameras can be connected to the AXIS 2460. The connectors are located on the rear panel (see also page 10) and the status for each input is indicated on the front panel by an LED (see page 9). 1. Position the camera as required. 2. Connect the camera to the input on the rear panel of the Network DVR. Connect camera(s) here. 3. Connect power to the camera. 4.
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AXIS 2460 User’s Manual Connecting and Configuring Cameras 19 Image Header - Check the relevant box to include the camera name, date and/or time in image headers. Color Settings - Choose to view the camera images in black & white or in color. Black & white generates smaller file sizes and the contrast is usually higher than when using color. Image Resolution - Select Low, Normal or High resolution. High resolution will reduce the frame rate, due to the larger file sizes involved. The exact
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Setting up Events and Alarms AXIS 2460 User’s Manual 20 Setting up Events and Alarms The AXIS 2460 Network DVR can be used in a wide variety of surveillance applications and can also use external alarm devices and output equipment. Using the Web interface, it is a simple matter to configure events, alarms and recordings. This section describes how to configure events and alarms and provides a few examples of typical applications. For a complete rundown of all the available settings, pleas
