AXIS Q1659 Network Camera Product overview Product overview EF lens mount index EF-S lens mount index EF mount Unlock button Network connector (PoE) Power connector (DC input) microSD card slot Status LED Network connector (SFP) 10 RS485/RS422 connector 11 Control button...
Examples of apertures for different f-numbers. To calculate the distance between the camera and the object of interest in relation to scene dimensions, resolution, and focal length, use the lens calculator tool, see www.axis.com/tools/lens-calculator About lens filters You can use any filter for standard optics to protect the lens from damages or to modify the image. This can be useful in difficult light conditions, to filter certain wave lengths or to reduce reflections.
If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility to locate the product on the network. For information about how to discover and assign an IP address, see the document Assign an IP Address and Access the Video Stream on Axis Support web at www.axis.com/support...
AXIS Q1659 Network Camera Setup Set a password for the root account Important The default administrator user name root is permanent and cannot be deleted. If the password for root is lost, the product must be reset to the factory default settings.
What capture mode to choose depends on the requirements of frame rate and resolution for the specific surveillance setup. See the datasheet for specifications about available capture modes. To find the latest version of the datasheet, go to www.axis.com >...
AXIS Q1659 Network Camera Setup For detailed instructions, go to the product’s built-in help. How to select exposure mode There are several exposure mode options in the camera that adjusts aperture, shutter speed, and gain to improve image quality for specific surveillance scenes.
To find the latest firmware and the release notes, go to www.axis.com > product > Support & Documentation. 1. Download the latest firmware file to your computer, available free of charge at www.axis.com/support/firmware 2. Log in to the product as an administrator.
Axis product. Check all cabling and reinstall the product. Possible IP address conflict The static IP address in the Axis product is used before the DHCP server sets a dynamic address. with another device on the...
Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure affects the bandwidth. • Viewing on poorly performing client computers lowers perceived performance and affects frame rate. • Running multiple AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP) applications simultaneously may affect the frame rate and the general performance.
Resetting the product to factory default settings. See How to reset to factory default settings on page 10. • Connecting to an AXIS Video Hosting System service. To connect, press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until the status LED flashes green.
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DC output 12 V, max 50 mA I/O configured as input I/O configured as output 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.
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AXIS Q1659 Network Camera Technical specifications • 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 amplifier. A stereo connector must be used for audio out.
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