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AXIS COMMUNICATIONS Quick User’s GuideAXIS 250S User’s Manual2About This DocumentThis manual is intended for administrators and operatorsof the AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server, and is applicablefor firmware release 3.0. Later versions of the documentwill be posted to the Axis Web site, as required.Previous experience of networking will be of use to thereader when installing and using this product. Someknowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems would also bebeneficial, for developing custom programming scriptsand applications.Safety NoticesPlease observe all safety notices when using this product.Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impairoperation.Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until youhave fully understood the implications.Legal ConsiderationsCamera surveillance may be prohibited by laws that varyfrom country to country. Check the laws in your localregion before using the AXIS 250S for surveillance.The AXIS 250S includes 3 viewer licenses. Theinstallation of more than 3 instances of the viewer isprohibited. To purchase further licenses, please contactyour Axis reseller.Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)USA - This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures: Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna. Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unitto ensure compliance with the class B limits.Europe - The AXIS 250S fulfills the requirements forradiated emission according to limit B of EN55022:1998.When using the Line input, the AXIS 250S also meets therequirements for immunity according to EN55024:1998residential, commercial, and light industry. The Mic input maybe subject to interference from nearby radio transmissions.For best performance, use the Line input.LiabilityEvery care has been taken in the preparation of this manual.Please inform your local Axis office of any inaccuracies oromissions. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsiblefor any technical or typographical errors and reserves the rightto make changes to the product and manuals without priornotice. Axis Communications AB makes no warranty of anykind with regard to the material contained within thisdocument, including, but not limited to, the implied warrantiesof merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. AxisCommunications AB shall not be liable nor responsible forincidental or consequential damages in connection with thefurnishing, performance or use of this material.Trademark AcknowledgmentsAcrobat, Adobe, Boa, Ethernet, IBM, Internet Explorer, LANManager, Linux, Macintosh, Microsoft, Netscape Navigator,OS/2, UNIX, Windows, WWW are registered trademarks of therespective holders. Java and all Java-based trademarks andlogos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunMicrosystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.Axis Communications AB is independent of SunMicrosystems Inc.Axis Support ServicesShould you require any technical assistance, please contactyour Axis reseller. If your questions cannot be answeredimmediately, your reseller will forward your queries throughthe 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 staff by logging in toyour private support area.Visit the Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/AXIS 250S MPEG-2 Video Server User’sManual.Revision 1.01Part No: 19194Dated: August 2002Copyright © Axis Communications AB,2002
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