Axis 241Q Blade User manual

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AXIS 241Q/241S - Product Description
Product Description
The AXIS 241Q/S is a new generation,full-featured video server for security su rv eillance
and rem o te monitoring needs,based around the new AXIS ARTPEC-2com pression chip.It
has the ability to digitize up to 4 analog video so u rces and makethese available on the
networkas strea m s ofrea l t
imefullfra m e ra te Motion JP E G video.
The AXIS 241Q is equipped with 4 BNC inputs foranalog video devices and the AXIS 241S
is equipped with 1 BNC inputand a matching loop-through output.The AXIS 241S can
also accommodate Y/C video using an Y/C to BNC cable (notincluded).
The AXIS
241Q/241S is equipped with RS232 and 485 ports for connection ofthird party PTZ
system s and 4 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs, which can be connected to various third
party devices,e.g.door sen so rs and alarm bells. Up to 20 view ers can access the unit
simultaneously.
Video can be
view ed in 10 reso lutions (up to 768x576),each with 5 quality levels. The
video serv er contains Video Motion Detection,which allow s the unitto trigger on activity
in the video image,and advanced sch ed u ling tools which can also be used to trigger an
event.As
the AXIS 241Q/241S is designed for use in security sy stem s,itis equipped with
sev era l security features,su ch as IP address filtering,multilevel passw ord and HTTPS.
The AXIS 241Q/241S has a built-in Webserver, providing fullaccess to allfeatures
through the use ofa standard Webbrow ser.The built-in scripttoolallow s basic
applications to be created,providing basic su rv eillance so lutions.Foradvanced
functionality,the video server is easy to integrate through the use ofAXIS HTTP API(more
info on www.axis.com /developer)
H ard w are Inventory
Check the item s su p p lied with your AXIS 241Q/241S againstthe follow ing list:
Item Title/Variants
Video Server AXIS 241Q
AXIS 241S
This docum ent AXIS 241Q/241S User’s M anual
Warranty Docum ent
Pow erSupply
PS-K
Europe
UK
Australia
USA/Japan
Korea
TerminalConnector 12 PIN
Mounting Kit
OptionalAccessories ACC Y/C TO BNC CABLE (AXIS 241S only)
PartNo.21339
The pow ersupply is country
specific,please check thatthe
type ofpow ersupply you are
using is correct.

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AXIS 241Q Front Panel
Indicators - After com pletion of the startup and selftest ro u tines,the multi-co lored
Network,Status,Pow erIndicators flash as follow s:
DIP Sw itch es - A corresponding line termination sw itch for each of the supported video
inputs. Allunit
s are sh ipped with the line termination en abled for each supported video
input;thatis, with the DIP sw itches set in the dow n-position.
Note:
Ifthe AXIS 241Q is to be connected in parallelwith otherequipm ent,disable the inputtermination by
turning the corresponding DIP sw itch to the up-position (O FF).Failure to do this maycause reduced image
quality.
Contro l Button - P ress this button to restore the factory defaultsettings,as described in
Resetting to Factory DefaultSettings,on page 38 orto installusing AXIS Internet Dynam ic
DNS Service (page 13).
Video Inputs - Accommodates up to 4 sep a rate video so u rces
(VIDEO 1- VIDEO 4)
simultaneously.Each supported video inputis connected using a coax/BNC con n ector.
Physical connections madeusing RG59 75 Ohm coax video cable have a recom m ended
maximum length of800 feet (250 meters).
NetworkAm ber Flashes foractivity on a 10 Mbit/s network
Green Flashes foractivity on a 100 Mbit/s network
Red Flashes rapid red forhardw are error,togetherwith the Status indicator
None No connection
Status Green Normaloperation
Am ber Flashes during reset to factory defaultorat firmware upgrade
Red Flashes rapid red fora hardw are error,togetherwith the Network indicator
Pow er Green Normaloperation
Am ber Flashes green/am berduring upgrade

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AXIS 241Q/241S - Product Description
AXIS 241S Front Panel
Indicators - After com pletion of the startup and selftest ro u tines,the multi-colored
Network,Status,Pow erIndicators flash as follow s:
DIP Sw itch es - the AXIS 241S is delivered configured for com posite video input.
Note:
Ifthe AXIS 241S is to be connected in loop through with otherequipm ent,disab le the inputtermination by
setting sw itch 1 to the up-position (O FF).Failure to do this maycause reduced imagequality.
Contro l Button - Press this button to restore the factory defaultsettings,as described in
Resetting to Factory DefaultSettings,on page 38 orto installusing AXIS InternetDynam ic
DNS Service.See “A X IS Intern et Dynam ic DNS Service” on page 13.
Video Input
- CoaxialBNC connector supporting a single com posite video so u rce.The
physical connection is madeusing RG59,75 Ohm coax video cable with a recom m ended
maximum length of800 feet (250 meters).
Note:
The AXIS 241S supports conversion betweencom posite video and Y/C (s-video)using an Y/C to BNC cable.
Video Output- A single video loop-through (VIDEO OUT)connected in parallel with
VIDEO IN and term inated with a coax/BNC connector.Allow s direct connection of,e.g.an
ex tern al monitor.Setdipsw itch to OFF when in use.
NetworkAm ber Flashes foractivity on a 10 Mbit/s network
Green Flashes foractivity on a 100 Mbit/s network
Red Flashes rapid red forhardw are error,togetherwith the Status indicator
None Noconnection
Status Green Normaloperation
Am ber Flashes during reset to factory defaultorat firmware upgrade
Red Flashes rapid red fora hardw are error,togetherwith the Network indicator
Pow er Green Normaloperation
Am ber Flashes green/am berduring upgrade
Sw itch 1 2 3 4
Description 75 ohm video in
termination
75 ohm video out
termination
connects video in and
video out
Notused
Com posite video input on offon n/a
Y/C video input on on offn/a