Axis Communications AXIS Q8414-LVS Security Camera User Manual


 
AXIS Q8414-LVS Network Camera
Hardware Overview
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The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the network shall
be intended for their specic use. Make sure that the network devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. For information about regulatory requirements, see Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) on page 2 .
I/O Connector
Use with external devices in combination with, for example, tampering alarms, motion detection, event triggering, time lapse recording
and alarm notications. In addition to the 0 V DC reference point and power (DC output), the I/O connector provides the interface to:
Digital output For connecting external devices such as relays and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by the
VAPIX® Application Programming Interface, output buttons on the Live View page or by an Action Rule. The output will
show as active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices) if the alarm device is activated.
Digital input – An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example:
PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes
active (shown under System Options > Ports & Devices).
Audio Connector
The Axis product has the following audio connectors:
Audio in (pink) – 3.5 mm input for a mono microphone, or a line-in mono signal.
Audio out (green) – 3.5 mm output for audio (line level) that can be connected to a public address (PA) system or an
active speaker with a built-in amplier. A stereo connector must be used for audio out.
For audio in, the left channel is used from a stereo signal.
SD Card Slot
An SD card (not included) can be used for local recording with removable storage. For more information, see Technical Specications.
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To prevent corruption of recordings, the SD card should be unmounted before removal. To unmount, go to Setup > System
Options > Storage > SD Card and click Unmount.
Note
For SD card recommendations see www.axis.com
Control Button
The control button is used for:
Resetting the product to factory default settings. See page 54.
Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. See page 46. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3
seconds until the Status LED ashes green.
Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 47. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
LED Indicators
LED
Color
Indication
Green
Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Amber
Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity.
Network
Unlit No network connection.
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