User`s manual
AXIS P7214 Video Encoder
System Options
COM Port
The video encoder has one RS-485/RS-422 serial port. The port supports the following modes:
• Generic HTTP allows the video encoder to receive data and send commands via HTTP.
• Pan Tilt Zoom i s used to control a PTZ de v ice. The PTZ device requires a driver. See for more informa tion. Drivers can be
downloaded from www.axis.com
• Generic TCP/IPallows the Axis product to rece ive data and send com m ands via TCP/IP. Daisy chain server - Allow s Da isy
chain clients to communicate with the Axis product. See also RS -485/RS-422 connector, on page 43.
Select the desired Port Type from the drop-down list. For m ore information on Serial Port Settings and Daisy Chain Port Settings
seetheonlinehelp
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Port Status
The lis t on the System Options > Ports & Devices > Port Status page shows the status of the product’s input and output ports.
Maintenance
The Axis product provides several maintenance functions. These are available under System Options > Maintenance.
Click Restart to perform a correct restart if the Axis product is not b ehaving as expected. This will not a ffect any of the current
settings.
Click Restore to reset m ost settings to the fa ctory default values. The following settings a re not affected:
• the boot protocol (DHCP or static)
• the static IP address
• the default router
• the sub net mask
•thesystemtime
• the IEEE 802.1X settings
Click Default to reset all settings, including the IP address, to the factory default values. This button should be used with caution. The
Axis product can also be reset to factory default using the control button, see
Reset to Factory Default Settings, on page 44
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To identify the p roduct or test the Status LED, click Flash LED under Identify and specify the duration in seconds, minutes or hours.
This can be useful for id entifying the p roduct among other products ins talle d in t he same location.
For information about firmware upgrade, se e
Upgrading the Firmw are , o n page 45
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