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Axis P7701 User Manual

Axis P7701
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USER’S MANUAL
AXIS P7701 Video Decoder

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Axis P7701 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Power source typeDC
Power requirements8 - 20V
Power consumption (typical)8.3 W
Connectivity technologyWired
Product colorWhite
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth99 mm
Width118 mm
Height33 mm
Weight318 g

Summary

Notices

Liability

Legal disclaimer regarding the product's use and Axis Communications' responsibility.

Intellectual Property Rights

Details Axis AB's intellectual property rights and patents related to the product.

Equipment Modifications

Advises on proper installation and warns against unauthorized equipment changes.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Lists recognized trademarks and their respective holders.

Support

Provides information on how to obtain technical assistance and use online support resources.

AXIS P7701 Video Decoder

Key features

Highlights the main functionalities and benefits of the AXIS P7701 Video Decoder.

Hardware overview

Top view

Illustrates the top panel of the AXIS P7701, showing mounting holes and LED indicators.

Rear view

Shows the rear panel connections, including DVI-I and Network (PoE) connectors.

Audio, Video and I/O side view

Details the connectors on the side panel, including audio, video, and I/O terminals.

Control button side view

Identifies the location of the control button on the side of the device.

Unit connectors

Network connector

Describes the RJ-45 Ethernet connector supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Power connector

Details the 2-pin terminal block for power input, specifying voltage and wattage.

Audio out

Explains the audio output connector for connecting PA systems or speakers.

DVI-I connector

Describes the DVI-I connector for digital and analog video output to monitors.

RCA connector

Details the RCA connector for composite video output to analog TV devices.

I/O terminal connector

Describes the I/O terminal for applications like motion detection and alarm notifications.

RS-422/RS-485 connector

LED indicators

Explains the meaning of different LED colors for Video, Network, and Status indicators.

Accessing the Video Decoder

Access from a browser

Provides step-by-step instructions for accessing the decoder's interface via a web browser.

Setting the root password

Access from the internet

Explains how to configure the router for internet access and mentions NAT traversal.

Video Sources

Adding a video source

Details the process of adding new video sources, including required settings like name and sequence mode.

Video Sources

Transport method

Lists the available protocols for transporting video streams, such as RTSP and HTTP.

Network settings

Covers entering IP addresses, host names, usernames, and passwords for video sources.

Video & audio settings

Describes stream profile, video type, resolution, and compression settings for video sources.

Video Sources

Resolution

Explains how to set video resolution and notes that options depend on the source device.

Compression

Details how to adjust the compression level for video sources to control file size and quality.

Audio

Describes how to select audio to receive from the video source.

Preset position

Explains how to select a PTZ preset position view if the video source supports it.

Status

Video & Audio

General Setup

Configures startup mode, alarm notification, and video/audio output settings.

Alarm

Explains how the decoder can automatically switch to a video source sending an alarm.

Video Out

Settings for TV system type and video output interface (Composite, VGA, DVI).

Video & Audio

Margin adjustment

Allows adjusting display margins on all sides to center the image on the screen.

Audio out

Sets the volume level for the audio output on the AXIS P7701.

System Options

Security

Covers changing passwords, IP address filtering, HTTPS, and 802.1X network access control.

Date & Time

Describes settings for synchronizing the device's clock with computer, NTP, or manual settings.

Network

Basic TCP/IP Settings

Configures IPv4/IPv6 addressing, DHCP, static IP, and DNS server settings.

IPv4 Address Configuration

Details how to obtain an IP address via DHCP or set a static IP address.

IPv6 Address Configuration

Explains how to enable IPv6 and configure settings via the network router.

Advanced TCP/IP Settings

DNS Configuration

Configures domain names and primary/secondary DNS servers for network name resolution.

NTP Configuration

Details how to obtain NTP server address via DHCP or manually configure an NTP server.

NAT traversal (port mapping) for IPv4

Explains how to enable NAT traversal for external access via a broadband router.

NAT traversal

Alternative HTTP port

Allows manual definition of an external HTTP port for NAT traversal.

Proxy settings

SNMP

Traps for SNMP v1/v2

Configures traps to send event messages to a management system.

SMTP (email)

Ports & Devices

COM Port

Maintenance

Restart

Restarts the decoder without changing any current settings.

Support

Logs & Reports

Provides access to system logs and reports for troubleshooting and support.

Advanced

About

Sequence Mode

Auto sequence mode

Automatically cycles through video sources based on display time or alarms.

Manual sequence mode

Allows manual cycling through video sources by pressing the video select button.

Alarms

Setting up alarms

Steps to configure the decoder and event servers to respond to incoming alarm messages.

Notification syntax

TCP notification syntax

Defines the message format for TCP notifications sent to the AXIS P7701.

HTTP notification syntax

Defines the message format for HTTP notifications, including URL encoding.

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

Using the Control Button

Provides instructions for resetting the decoder to factory defaults using the physical control button.

Troubleshooting

Checking the Firmware

Advises checking the current firmware version to resolve potential problems.

Upgrading the Firmware

Guides on downloading and installing the latest firmware for improved functionality.

Emergency Recovery Procedure

Outlines steps to recover the decoder if it becomes unresponsive after a failed firmware upgrade.

Axis Support

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problems setting the IP address

Discusses issues related to IP address configuration, including subnet conflicts and DHCP.

Decoder cannot be accessed from a browser

Details causes and solutions for being unable to access the decoder via its web interface.

Decoder accessible locally, not externally

Provides solutions for accessing the decoder on the local network but not from the internet.

Broadband router configuration

Explains how to configure broadband routers to allow external access to the decoder.

Technical Specifications

Decoder

Details specifications related to the decoder, including video compression and resolutions.

Audio

Lists specifications for audio streaming, compression, and input/output capabilities.

Network

Outlines network specifications, including security features and supported protocols.

System Integration

Covers API, alarm triggers, and alarm events for system integration.

General Specifications

Casing

Describes the physical casing material and mounting options for the device.

Power

Details the power requirements, including voltage range and PoE support.

Connectors

Lists all physical connectors available on the AXIS P7701 unit.

General Performance Considerations

Glossary of Terms

ActiveX

Defines ActiveX as a standard for software component interaction in networked environments.

DHCP

Explains DHCP as a protocol for automating IP address assignment on a network.

IP Address

Defines an IP address as a unique network identifier for devices.

Proxy server

Explains a proxy server's role as an intermediary for network security and caching.

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