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1. Introduction – NavNet TZtouch/2 with Axis
NavNet TZtouch (TZT9/14/BB) and NavNet TZtouch2 (TZTL12F/15F) v5.02 are compatible with IP cameras from Axis
Communications AB in both MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Native H.264 formatted images occupy a great amount of
bandwidth. In addition to conventional settings such as IP address, ensure to set the resolution to "800x600 (4:3)"
pixels or less and compression level to "30". Failure to set these parameters will slow down the system! This
document describes the set-up procedures of Axis IP cameras and video servers in H.264 format.
Note:
Screenshots from the TZT14 are used to describe setup procedures on TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F.
2. Overview
2.1. Summary – Setup Procedure
In order to view and control Axis IP cameras from the TZT9/14/BB and TZTL12F/15F, it is necessary to assign an IP
address to each Axis IP camera. This procedure will require a Windows PC connected via Ethernet to the Axis IP
camera(s). Pre-wiring and installing the cameras on the vessel first is recommended, so that all Axis IP cameras can be
networked to the PC through a hub and can be configured at the same time. It will be necessary to set up the IP address
of the PC and use the AXIS IP Utility program, which is included with the camera to configure the camera’s IP address.
See Section 3for PC setup before connecting it to an IP camera or video server. See Section 4for further settings on
IP cameras and Section 5for video servers.
2.2. Latest Axis Cameras Compatible with H.264 Format
To find the latest Axis camera models with the H.264 format, access the Axis Website – Axis product selector
<http://www.axis.com/products/video/selector/index.php>. There are more selections than MPEG-4.
