Axis Communications 243Q Blade Home Theater Server User Manual


 
About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS
243Q Blade Video Server, with firmware release 4.46. The manual
includes instructions for using and managing the AXIS 243Q Blade
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 also be beneficial, for developing shell
scripts and applications. Later versions of this document will be
posted to the Axis Website, as required. 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! - I
ndicates a hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you have
fu
lly understood the implications.
Intellectual Property Rights
Axis Communications 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
i
tem “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 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 measures required to correct the
interference.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements
for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1998, and the
re
quirements 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 inaccuracies, if any. Axis
Communications AB cannot be held responsible for technical or
typographical errors and reserves the right to change 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 nor 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 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 to your private support area. Visit the
Axis Support Web at www.axis.com/techsup/
Safety Notice - Battery Replacement
The AXIS 243Q Blade 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
t
he manufacturer.
Dispose off used batteries accord
ing to the manufacturer's
instructions.
AXIS 243Q Blade Video Server User’s Manual
Revision 3.0
Dated: July 2008
Part No: 32637
Copyright© Axis Communications AB, 2006-2008