AXIS Q8414-LVS Network Camera
Hardware Overview
NOTICE
The product shall be connected using a shielded network cable (STP). All cables connecting the product to the network shall be intended for their specific 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 notifications. 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
•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
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 Specifications .
NOTICE
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 flashes green.
•Connecting to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS Service. See page 47. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds.
LED Indicators
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Network | Green | Steady for connection to a 100 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. |
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| Amber | Steady for connection to a 10 Mbit/s network. Flashes for network activity. |
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| Unlit | No network connection. |
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