SoniClear Video Recording Operation Guide
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Custom Video Configuration
The Axis camera or encoder can be purchased from an Axis dealer or distributor instead
of using the SoniClear Video Recording Kit. The following section describes how to set
up the recording system using stock Axis components.
Connecting the Axis Camera
The Axis camera option is connected to the computer using an Ethernet cable. Two
options are available for this. A standard Ethernet cable can connect the camera to an
Ethernet switch, with the laptop connecting to the switch also. Or the camera can be
connected directly to the computer using a Crossover cable (or regular cable with a
Crossover Adapter). Some computers will automatically detect the need for a crossover
connection and will switch the send and receive lines in the Ethernet chip, in which case
a crossover cable or adapter will not be needed.
The camera can be powered using the included power transformer “brick”. It is
recommended, however, to power the camera using the included Power Over Ethernet
(“POE”). This allows the camera to be placed anywhere in the room without the need for
a separate power extension cord for the power transformer. The source of power for POE
can either be a POE-enabled Ethernet switch, or a POE “injector” that is placed in-line
with the Ethernet cable going to the camera. The POE switch or injector can be placed
next to the laptop and powered off the same power strip the computer is plugged into.
Connecting the Axis Encoder
The Axis encoder option is also connected to the computer using an Ethernet cable, in the
same was as described above for the Axis Camera.
The video signal is sent to the encoder using a standard composite video signal with a
BNC video connector. An adapter converting from RCA to BNC will be required for use
with standard RCA composite video cables. An equivalent part to the one included in the
Axis Encoder Kit is:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/547721-REG/
The audio signal from a sound system, Motu 4Pre or 8PreUSB should be connected to the
1/8” input jack on the encoder. For this type of setup be sure to configure the audio input
as a line-in device when setting up the encoder (see setup instructions below).
