About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the
AXIS 241Q/241S, with firmware release 4.47. The manual
includes instructions for using and managing the Video Server
on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of
use when installing and using this product. Some knowledge of
UNIX or Linux-based systems would be beneficial for
developing shell scripts and applications. Later versions of this
document will be posted to the Axis web site. 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. See the
menu item “About” in the product’s user interface for more
information.
Legal Considerations
Camera 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.
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.
Australia - This electronic device meets the requirements of
the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
Standard AS/NZS CISPR22:2006.
Canada - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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.
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 or responsible
for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Ethernet, Internet Explorer, Linux, Microsoft, OS/2, UNIX, Windows,
WWW are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
QuickTime™ is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries. 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™ is a certification mark of the UPnP™ Implementers
Corporation.
Support Services
Should you require 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.
Searc
h by product, category, or phrases
• report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your
private support area
• visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The Video Server uses a 3.0V CR2032 Lithium battery as the power
supply for its internal real-time clock (RTC). This battery will, under
normal conditions, 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 battery replacement is
required.
The battery should not be replaced unless required!
If the battery does need replacing, observe the following points:
Caution!
• 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.
AXIS 241Q/241S Video Server User’s Manual
Revision 2.2 Dated: January 2009
Part No: 32079
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2008-2009