Axis Q1604 User Manual

USER'S MANUALAXIS Q1604 Network Camera

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraAccessing the productAccess from the InternetOnce connected, the Axis product is accessible on your local network (LAN). To a

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraAccessing the productWhen using 50 Hz, the maximum frame rate is limited to 25 fps .NotePower line frequency is different in

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraAccessing the productClick the View Full Screen button and the video ima ge will fi ll the entire screen. Press ESC (Escape) o

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraMedia s treamsMedia streamsThe Axis product provides several audio and video stream formats. Your requirements and the proper

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraMedia s treamsTheAMCControlPanelcanbeusedtoconfigure various video and a udio settings. Please see the AXIS Media Control User

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraMedia s treamsNote• <ip>= IP addess• The Axis product supports QuickTime 6.5.1 and later.• QuickTime adds latency to th

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSetting up the productSetting up the productThe Axis product can be configur ed by users with adminis t rator or operator righ

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioVideo and AudioThe video and audio settings can be used to optimize video a nd audio quality. You can confi gur

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioSetting the compression level affects the image quality and bandwidth; the lower the compression, the higher t

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioCapture ModeThe capture mode setting reduces image flicker in fluorescent light environments as image data is sa

About this documentThis manual is intended for admin istrators and users of the AXIS Q1604Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.40 and later.

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioWide Dynamic Range (Dynamic Contrast)Wide dynamic range (Dynamic Contrast) can improve the expo sure when ther

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioExampleIf storage space or bandwidth is limited, try using a lower gain. This will reduce image noi se a n d p

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioNote• The back focus (step 2) should only be reset if the camera has been focused previously.• Set focus as pr

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraVideo and AudioInput gain - Control the volume (dB Full Scale) of the audio inp ut. If the sound is too low, choose a higher

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraLive View ConfigLive View ConfigYou can customize the Live View page and alter it to suit your requirements. It is possible to

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraLive View ConfigBrowser Viewer DescriptionAMCRecommended viewer in Internet Explorer (H.264/Motion JPEG)QuickTimeH.264Java app

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraDetectorsDetectorsCamera TamperingCamera Tamper ing can generate an alarm w henever the camera is repositioned, or when the l

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraDetectorsAudio d etectionThe Axis product can be configured to generate an alarm when audio rises ab ove or falls below the th

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraApplicationsApplicationsThird party applications can be uploaded to and installe d on the Axis product. For information a bou

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraEventsEventsThe Axis product can be configured to perform actions when different events occur, for example, start a recording

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTable of ContentsHardwareoverview ... 4Connectors ...

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraEvents• Send Notifications —sendanotification message to a recipient.Setting Up an Action RuleAn action rule defines the conditi

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraEventsTo add a recipient:1. Go to Events > Recipients and click Add.2. Enter a descriptive name3. Select a r ecipient Type

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraRecordingsRecordingsTheAxisproductcanbeconfigured to record video continuously or according to an action rule:• To start a con

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraRecordingsNoteIf a new stream profile is selected while a recording is ongoing, the recording will be stopped and saved in the

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsSystem OptionsSecurityUsersUser access control is enabled by default and can be configured under System Options

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsIEEE 802.1XIEEE 802.1X is a standard for port-based Network Admission Control providing secure authentication o

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsTo change the date and time settings, select the preferred Time mode under New Server Time:• Synchronize w ith

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsAXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS)AVHS used in conjunction with an AVHS service, provides easy and secure Interne

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsLink-Local IPv4 AddressLink-Local Address is enabled by default and assigns the Axis product an additional IP a

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsNoteThis FTP server has nothing to do with the product’s ability to transfer images via FTP to other l ocations

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraHardware overviewHardware overview123456781.Focus puller2.Zoom puller3.Status LED4.Internal microphone5.SD memory card slot6.

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsThe following traps are available:•Coldstart•Warmstart•Linkup• Authentication failedSNMP v3 provides encryption

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsIf the card’s status shows as failed, click Check disk to see if the problem can be found and then try Repair.T

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem Options• the default router• the subnet mask•thesystemtime• the IEEE 802.1X settings• the focus pos itionClick Default

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem OptionsServer Report - Provides information about the product status in a pop -up window. The Access Log is automatica

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraSystem Options3. Keep the Control button pressed for about 15 seconds until the Status indicator flashes amber.4. Release the

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTroubleshootingTroubleshootingChecking the firmwareFirmware is software that determines the functionality of network devices.

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTroubleshootingSymptoms, possible causes and remedial actionsProblems setting the IP addressWhen using ARP/PingTry the ins t

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTroubleshootingMulticast H.264 onlyaccessible by local clientsCheck if your router supports multicasting, or if the router se

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTroubleshootingSlow image update Configuring pre-buffers, motion detection , high-resolution images or high frame rates will a

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTroubleshootingDistorted audioCheck that the correct Audio Input source is selected under Setup > Video & Audio > A

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraHardware overview1.Power LED2.Network LED3.Control b utton4.Iris connector5.Power connector6.I/O terminal connectorConnectors

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTechnical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsFunction/groupItemSpecificationsModelsAXIS Q1604: 720p resolution, indoorImage s

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTechnical SpecificationsFunction/groupItemSpecificationsAudio streaming Two-way, full duplexAudiocompressionAudioinput/outputAA

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTechnical SpecificationsFunction/groupItemSpecificationsInstallation,management andmaintenanceAxis Camera Management tool on CD

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraTechnical Specifications• Viewing on poorly performing c lient computers lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected.53

User's Manual Ver. M2.2AXIS Q1604 Network CameraDate: October 2011© Axis Communications AB, 2011Part No. 45821

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraHardware overview• Enabling the Focus A ssistant. Press and very quickly release the C ontrol button.• ConnectingtoanAXISVide

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraHardware overview3.3 V max 50 mA1234LED indica torsLEDColorIndicationGreenSteady for connection to a 100 MBit/s network. Flas

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraHardware overviewStatus LED when using Focus AssistantStatus ColorIndicationGreenFocus Assistant is ena bledThe lens is optim

AXIS Q1604 Network CameraAccessing the productAccessing the productTo install the Axis product, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the prod