This manual is for administrators and users of the AXIS P7214 Video Encoder, and is applicable to firmware 5.40 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using this product. Some knowledge of UNIX or Linux-based systems may also be beneficial, for developing shell scripts and applications. Later version 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.
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the Axis P7214 Video Encoder and covers installation, configuration, and daily operation on a network.
It describes the hardware layout, connectors, LED indicators, and provides instructions for accessing the device via a web browser, setting the root password, and using the Live View interface.
| Model | AXIS P7214 (4 channels) |
|---|---|
| Video compression | H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline and Main profiles |
| Resolutions | 176x120 to 720x576, 176x120 to 1536x1152 (quad view) |
| Frame rate (H.264) | 15 fps in quad view, 30/25 fps otherwise |
| Audio compression (input) | AAC‑LC 8 or 16 kHz (8‑64 kbit/s) |
| Power | 8‑20 V DC, max 8 W; PoE (IEEE 802.3af Class 3) |
| Dimensions | 38 × 109 × 172 mm (HxWxD) |
| Weight | 570 g |
| Video inputs | 4× analog composite video inputs (BNC) |
It uses an RJ‑45 Ethernet connector that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The encoder provides four video channels.