This document is the user manual for AXIS 262 Network Video Recorder, intended for administrators and users. It includes instructions for using and managing AXIS 262 on your network. Previous networking experience will be useful when installing and using this product.
This manual guides administrators and users through installing, configuring, and managing the AXIS 262 Network Video Recorder. It covers hardware overview, network access, user management, camera integration, and system options.
Detailed sections describe recording and playback features, hard‑disk handling, I/O connectors, firmware upgrades, safety precautions, and technical specifications, helping users operate the recorder reliably in surveillance applications.
| Video compression | Motion JPEG |
|---|---|
| Compatible firmware | All Axis network video products running firmware 4.15 and higher |
| Recording frame rate (QVGA/CIF) | Up to 240 fps |
| Recording frame rate (VGA/4CIF) | Up to 100 fps |
| Storage capacity | 160 GB hard‑disk drive with anti‑vibration |
| Video channels | 8 |
| Maximum resolution | Up to and exceeding 1280 × 1024 |
| Power consumption | 12 V DC, max 50 W (typical 40 W) |
| Processor | VIA C3 |
| Dimensions | 70 × 310 × 290 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg (excluding power supply) |
It can record video from up to eight network cameras at the same time.
The recorder supports up to 100 frames per second in VGA.
It uses a 3.0 V CR2032 lithium battery, lasting at least three years under normal conditions.
The unit operates on 12 V DC with a maximum power draw of 50 W (typically 40 W).