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Page 1 Usermanual AXISQ1656-LEBoxCamera AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera AXIS Q1656-BE Box Camera AXIS Q1656-BLE Box Camera User manual...
Page 2 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Table of Contents Installation ..............................5 Preview mode ............................5 Get started..............................6 Find the device on the network.........................6 Browser support ..........................6 Open the device's web interface........................6 Create an administrator account.......................6 Secure passwords ............................6 Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software ..............7 Web interface overview ...........................7...
Page 3 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera AXIS Object Analytics........................37 AXIS Image Health Analytics......................38 Metadata visualization........................38 Metadata configuration ........................38 Audio..............................38 Device settings ..........................38 Stream ............................39 Audio clips.............................39 Audio enhancement........................40 Recordings ............................40 Apps ..............................41 System..............................42 Time and location ...........................42 Network ............................43 Security............................46 Accounts ............................51 Events ............................53...
Page 4 PTZ drivers ..............................83 APTP ..............................83 Pelco ..............................83 Visca..............................85 Troubleshooting............................87 Reset to factory default settings ......................87 AXIS OS options ............................87 Check the current AXIS OS version ......................87 Upgrade AXIS OS...........................87 Technical issues, clues, and solutions.......................88 Performance considerations ........................90 Contact support ............................90...
Page 5 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Installation To watch this video, go to the web version of this document. Installation video for the device. Preview mode Preview mode is ideal for installers when fine tuning the camera view during the installation. No login is required to access the camera view in preview mode.
Page 6 Open the device's web interface Open a browser and type the IP address or host name of the Axis device. If you do not know the IP address, use AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager to find the device on the network.
Page 7 Make sure that no one has tampered with the device software To make sure that the device has its original AXIS OS, or to take full control of the device after a security attack: Reset to factory default settings. See .
Page 8 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Configure your device Replace the lens Stop all recordings and disconnect power from the device. Disconnect the lens cable and remove the standard lens. Attach the new lens and connect the lens cable. Reconnect the power.
Page 9 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Optimize IR illumination Depending on the installation environment and the conditions around the camera, for example external light sources in the scene, you can sometimes improve the image quality if you manually adjust the intensity of the LEDs.
Page 10 Use the Local contrast slider to adjust the amount of WDR. If you still have problems, go to Exposure and adjust the Exposure zone to cover the area of interest. Find out more about WDR and how to use it at axis.com/web-articles/wdr. Stabilize a shaky image with image stabilization Image stabilization is suitable in environments where the product is mounted in an exposed location where vibrations can occur, for example, due to wind or passing traffic.
Page 11 Use corridor format to better utilize the full field of view in a long and narrow area, for example a staircase, hallway, road, or tunnel. Depending on your device, turn the camera or the 3-axis lens in the camera 90° or 270°. If the device doesn’t have automatic rotation of the view, go to Video > Installation.
Page 12 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera You can see the number of pixels for each of the rectangle’s sides, and decide if the values are enough for your needs. Hide parts of the image with privacy masks You can create one or several privacy masks to hide parts of the image.
Page 13 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Click for your recording in the list. View and record video This section includes instructions about configuring your device. To learn more about how streaming and storage works, go to . Reduce bandwidth and storage Important Reducing the bandwidth can lead to loss of detail in the image.
Page 14 This example explains how to set the camera to trigger white light when it detects an object in night mode. The image becomes bright and colored. Make sure that AXIS Object Analytics is running: Go to Apps > AXIS Object Analytics.
Page 15 Create a second rule and select the same Condition as in the first rule. In the list of actions, select Toggle I/O while the rule is active, and then select the port the AXIS I/O Indication LED is connected to. Set the state to Active.
Page 16 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera 10. Save the rule. Other scenarios where AXIS I/O Indication LED can be used are for example: • Configure the LED to turn on when the camera starts, to indicate the presence of the camera. Select System ready as a condition.
Page 17 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Connect the ground wire to pin 1 (GND/-). Connect the power wire to pin 2 (12V DC output). Connect the I/O wire to pin 3 (I/O input). Connect the wires to the PIR detector’s I/O connector Connect the other end of the ground wire to pin 1 (GND/-).
Page 18 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Set the prebuffer time to 5 seconds. Set the postbuffer time to 2 minutes. Click Save. Detect tampering with input signal This example explains how to send an email when the input signal is cut or short-circuited. For more information about the I/O connector, see .
Page 19 Shows what kind of access to the device that is active, what encryption protocols are in use, and if unsigned apps are allowed. Recommendations to the settings are based on the AXIS OS Hardening Guide. Hardening guide: Link to AXIS OS Hardening guide where you can learn more about cybersecurity on Axis devices and best practices.
Page 20 Shows the storage space where the recording is saved. Device info Shows the device information, including AXIS OS version and serial number. Upgrade AXIS OS: Upgrade the software on your device. Takes you to the Maintenance page where you can do the upgrade. Connected clients Shows the number of connections and connected clients.
Page 21 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Video Click to play the live video stream. Click to freeze the live video stream. Click to take a snapshot of the live video stream. The file is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder on your computer. The image file name is [snapshot_YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.jpg]. The size of the snapshot depends on the compression that the specific web-browser engine where the snapshot is received applies, therefore, the snapshot size may vary from the actual compression setting that is configured in the device.
Page 22 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Click to access more settings: • Video format: Select the encoding format to use in the live view. • Autoplay: Turn on to autoplay a muted video stream whenever you open the device in a new session.
Page 23 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Zoom : Use the slider to adjust the zoom level. Autofocus after zooming : Turn on to enable autofocus after zooming. Focus: Use the slider to manually set the focus. Autofocus: Click to make the camera focus on the selected area. If you don’t select an autofocus area, the camera focuses on the entire scene.
Page 24 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Important We recommend you not to use multiple image correction features at the same time, since it can lead to performance issues. Barrel distortion correction (BDC) : Turn on to get a straighter image if it suffers from barrel distortion.
Page 25 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Traffic camera installation assistance Traffic camera installation assistance is a tool you can use to get camera setting recommendations based on your specific installation environment. Surveillance mode Select a surveillance mode to define the primary purpose of your traffic camera: •...
Page 26 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Scene profile : Select a scene profile that suits your surveillance scenario. A scene profile optimizes image settings, including color level, brightness, sharpness, contrast, and local contrast, for a specific environment or purpose. • Forensic : Suitable for surveillance purposes.
Page 27 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera : Turn on to make both bright and dark areas of the image visible. Local contrast : Use the slider to adjust the contrast of the image. A higher value makes the contrast higher between dark and light areas.
Page 28 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Light environment: • Automatic: Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color. This is the recommended setting which can be used in most situations. • Automatic – outdoors : Automatic identification and compensation for the light source color.
Page 29 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera IR-cut filter: • Auto: Select to automatically turn on and off the IR-cut filter. When the camera is in day mode, the IR-cut filter is turned on and blocks incoming infrared light, and when in night mode, the IR-cut filter is turned off and the camera’s light sensitivity increases.
Page 30 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Exposure mode: • Automatic: The camera adjusts the aperture, gain, and shutter automatically. • Automatic aperture : The camera adjusts the aperture and gain automatically. The shutter is fixed. • Automatic shutter : The camera adjusts the shutter and gain automatically. The aperture is fixed.
Page 31 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera • Right : Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the right part of the image to calculate the exposure. • Spot: Uses an area with a fixed size and position in the live view to calculate the exposure.
Page 32 Zipstream is a bitrate reduction technology, optimized for video surveillance, that reduces the average bitrate in an H.264 or H.265 stream in real time. Axis Zipstream applies a high bitrate in scenes where there are multiple regions of interest, for example, in scenes with moving objects. When the scene is more static, Zipstream applies a lower bitrate, and thereby reduces the required storage.
Page 33 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Select the bitrate reduction Strength: • Off: No bitrate reduction. • Low: No visible quality degradation in most scenes. This is the default option and it can be used in all types of scenes to reduce the bitrate.
Page 34 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Include: Turn on to use audio in the video stream. Source : Select what audio source to use. Stereo : Turn on to include built-in audio as well as audio from an external microphone.
Page 35 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Overlays : Click to add an overlay. Select the type of overlay from the dropdown list: • Text: Select to show a text that is integrated in the live view image and visible in all views, recordings and snapshots.
Page 36 Label: Enter the text label for the x axis. – Time window: Enter how long time the data is visualized. – Time unit: Enter a time unit for the x axis. – Y axis – Label: Enter the text label for the y axis.
Page 37 Start: Click to start AXIS Object Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings. Open: Click to open AXIS Object Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.
Page 38 Start: Click to start AXIS Image Health Analytics. The application will run in the background, and you can create rules for events based on the application’s current settings. Open: Click to open AXIS Image Health Analytics. The application opens up in a new browser tab where you can configure its settings.
Page 39 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Allow stream extraction : Turn on to allow stream extraction. Input type : Select the type of input, for instance, if it’s internal microphone or line. Power type : Select power type for your input. Apply changes : Apply your selection.
Page 40 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Audio enhancement Input Ten Band Graphic Audio Equalizer: Turn on to adjust the level of different frequency bands within an audio signal. This feature is for advanced users with audio configuration experience. Talkback range : Choose the operational range to gather audio content. An increase to the operational range cause a reduction of simultaneous two-way communication capabilities.
Page 41 Export: Export the whole or a part of the recording. Apps Add app: Install a new app. Find more apps: Find more apps to install. You will be taken to an overview page of Axis apps. Allow unsigned apps : Turn on to allow installation of unsigned apps.
Page 42 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera System Time and location Date and time The time format depends on the web browser’s language settings. Note We recommend you synchronize the device’s date and time with an NTP server. Synchronization: Select an option for the device’s date and time synchronization.
Page 43 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera • Format: Select the format to use when you enter your device's latitude and longitude. • Latitude: Positive values are north of the equator. • Longitude: Positive values are east of the prime meridian. • Heading: Enter the compass direction that the device is facing. 0 is due north.
Page 44 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Assign DNS automatically: Select to let the DHCP server assign search domains and DNS server addresses to the device automatically. We recommend automatic DNS (DHCP) for most networks. Search domains: When you use a hostname that is not fully qualified, click Add search domain and enter a domain in which to search for the hostname the device uses.
Page 45 Specify all subdomains in a specific domain, for example .<domain name>.com One-click cloud connection One-click cloud connection (O3C) together with an O3C service provides easy and secure internet access to live and recorded video from any location. For more information, see axis.com/end-to-end-solutions/hosted-services. Allow O3C: •...
Page 46 – Authentication failed: Sends a trap message when an authentication attempt fails. Note All Axis Video MIB traps are enabled when you turn on SNMP v1 and v2c traps. For more information, see AXIS OS Portal > SNMP. • v3: SNMP v3 is a more secure version, which provides encryption and secure passwords. To use SNMP v3, we recommend you to activate HTTPS, as the password is then sent through HTTPS.
Page 47 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Certificates are used to authenticate devices on a network. The device supports two types of certificates: • Client/server certificates A client/server certificate validates the device’s identity, and can be self-signed or issued by a Certificate Authority (CA). A self-signed certificate offers limited protection and can be used before a CA-issued certificate has been obtained.
Page 48 When configured without a CA certificate, server certificate validation is disabled and the device tries to authenticate itself regardless of what network it is connected to. When using a certificate, in Axis' implementation, the device and the authentication server authenticate themselves with digital certificates using EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security).
Page 49 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Blocking: Turn on to block brute-force attacks. A brute-force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info or encryption keys. Blocking period: Enter the number of seconds to block a brute-force attack. Blocking conditions: Enter the number of authentication failures allowed per second before the block starts.
Page 50 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Firewall: Turn on to activate the firewall. Default Policy: Select how you want the firewall to handle connection requests not covered by rules. • ACCEPT: Allows all connections to the device. This option is set by default.
Page 51 Custom signed AXIS OS certificate To install test software or other custom software from Axis on the device, you need a custom signed AXIS OS certificate. The certificate verifies that the software is approved by both the device owner and Axis. The software can only run on a specific device which is identified by its unique serial number and chip ID.
Page 52 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Allow anonymous viewing: Turn on to allow anyone access the device as a viewer without logging in with an account. Allow anonymous PTZ operating : Turn on to allow anonymous users to pan, tilt, and zoom the image.
Page 53 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera OpenID Configuration Important If you can't use OpenID to sign in, use the Digest or Basic credentials you used when you configured OpenID to sign in. Client ID: Enter the OpenID username. Outgoing Proxy: Enter the proxy address for the OpenID connection to use a proxy server.
Page 54 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Add a rule: Create a rule. Name: Enter a name for the rule. Wait between actions: Enter the minimum time (hh:mm:ss) that must pass between rule activations. It is useful if the rule is activated by, for example, day-night mode conditions, to avoid that small light changes during sunrise and sunset activate the rule repeatedly.
Page 55 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Add a recipient: Click to add a recipient. Name: Enter a name for the recipient. Type: Select from the list: • – Host: Enter the server's IP address or hostname. If you enter a hostname, make sure that a DNS server is specified under System >...
Page 56 ECDSA, ED25519, and DSA. Make sure to enter the right MD5 host key that is used by your SFTP server. While the Axis device supports both MD5 and SHA-256 hash keys, we recommend using SHA-256 due to stronger security over MD5. For more information on how to configure an SFTP server with an Axis device, go to the AXIS OS Portal.
Page 57 (IoT). It was designed for simplified IoT integration and is used in a wide variety of industries to connect remote devices with a small code footprint and minimal network bandwidth. The MQTT client in Axis device software can simplify integration of data and events produced in the device to systems which are not video management software (VMS).
Page 58 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera MQTT client...
Page 59 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Connect: Turn on or off the MQTT client. Status: Shows the current status of the MQTT client. Broker Host: Enter the hostname or IP address of the MQTT server. Protocol: Select which protocol to use. Port: Enter the port number.
Page 60 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera can let the broker deliver a message to other clients. This LWT message has the same form as an ordinary message and gets routed via the same mechanics. Send message: Turn on to send messages. Use default: Turn off to enter your own default message.
Page 61 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Note Connect to an MQTT broker before you add MQTT overlay modifiers. Add overlay modifier: Click to add a new overlay modifier. Topic filter: Add the MQTT topic that contains the data you want to show in the overlay.
Page 62 IP address can change) or that you use DNS. Windows SMB/CIFS names are not supported. • Network share: Enter the name of the shared location on the host server. Several Axis devices can use the same network share since each device gets its own folder.
Page 63 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Important Risk of data loss and corrupted recordings. Do not remove the SD card while the device is running. Unmount the SD card before you remove it. Unmount: Click to safely remove the SD card. Write protect: Turn on to stop writing to the SD card and protect recordings from being removed. You can’t format a write-protected SD card.
Page 64 ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost and future-proof systems. When you create an ONVIF account, you automatically enable ONVIF communication. Use the account name and password for all ONVIF communication with the device. For more information see the Axis Developer Community at axis.com.
Page 65 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Add accounts: Click to add a new ONVIF account. Account: Enter a unique account name. New password: Enter a password for the account. Passwords must be 1 to 64 characters long. Only ASCII printable characters (code 32 to 126) are allowed in the password, for example, letters, numbers, punctuation, and some symbols.
Page 66 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Add media profile: Click to add a new ONVIF media profile. Profile name: Add a name for the media profile. Video source: Select the video source for your configuration. • Select configuration: Select a user-defined configuration from the list. The configurations in the drop-down list correspond to the device's video channels, including multiviews, view areas and virtual channels.
Page 67 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Detectors Camera tampering The camera tampering detector generates an alarm when the scene changes, for example, when the lens is covered, sprayed or severely put out of focus, and the time in Trigger delay has passed. The tampering detector only activates when the camera has not moved for at least 10 seconds.
Page 68 Edge-to-edge Pairing Pairing allows you to use a compatible Axis device as if it were part of the main device. Audio pairing allows you to pair with network speaker or microphone. Once paired, the network speaker acts as an audio out device where you can play audio clips and transmit sound through the camera. The network microphone will take up sounds from the surrounding area and make it available as an audio input device, usable in media streams and recordings.
Page 69 Note The list will show all Axis devices that are found, not only devices that can be paired. Only devices with Bonjour enabled can be found. To enable Bonjour for a device, open the device’s web interface and go to System > Network > Network discovery protocols.
Page 70 Test server setup: Send a test message to all servers before you save the settings. CA certificate set: See the current settings or add a certificate. Plain config Plain config is for advanced users with experience of Axis device configuration. Most parameters can be set and edited from this page.
Page 71 Note All Axis device software is digitally signed to ensure that you only install verified software on your device. This further increases the overall minimum cybersecurity level of Axis devices. For more information, see the white paper “Axis Edge Vault” at axis.com.
Page 72 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Troubleshoot Reset PTR : Reset PTR if for some reason the Pan, Tilt, or Roll settings aren’t working as expected. The PTR motors are always calibrated in a new camera. But calibration can be lost, for example, if the camera loses power or if the motors are moved by hand.
Page 73 Capture modes What capture mode to choose depends on the requirements for the frame rate and resolution of the specific surveillance setup. For specifications about available capture modes, see the product’s datasheet at axis.com. Remote focus and zoom The remote focus and zoom functionality allows you to make focus and zoom adjustments to your camera from a computer.
Page 74 H.264 or MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC Note H.264 is a licensed technology. The Axis product includes one H.264 viewing client license. To install additional unlicensed copies of the client is prohibited. To purchase additional licenses, contact your Axis reseller.
Page 75 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Variable bitrate (VBR) Variable bitrate allows the bandwidth consumption to vary depending on the level of activity in the scene. The more activity, the more bandwidth you need. With variable bitrate you are guaranteed constant image quality, but you need to make sure you have storage margins.
Page 76 You can set up the application to send alarms for different types of objects. To find out more about how the application works, see AXIS Object Analytics user manual.
Page 77 Cybersecurity For product-specific information about cybersecurity, see the product's datasheet at axis.com. For in-depth information about cybersecurity in AXIS OS, read the AXIS OS Hardening guide. TPM module The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a component that provides cryptographic features to protect information...
Page 78 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Specifications Product overview 9 10 1 Weather shield 2 Wiper 3 Window 4 Light sensor 5 IR illumination LED 6 Optical unit 7 Spring loaded thumb screw (4x) 8 Cable cover 9 Intrusion alarm sensor 10 IK10 tool...
Page 79 Don’t remove the SD card while the product is running. This device supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC cards. For SD card recommendations, see axis.com. microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C LLC. microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Page 80 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Buttons Control button The control button is used for: • Resetting the product to factory default settings. See . • Ensuring the camera is level. Press the button for not more than two seconds to start the leveling assistant and press again to stop.
Page 81 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Function Notes Specifications DC ground 0 VDC DC output 12 VDC Max load = 50 mA Can be used to power auxiliary equipment. Note: This pin can only be used as power out. Configurable 3–6 Digital input or Supervised input – Connect to pin 1 to...
Page 82 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera RS485/RS422 connector Two 2-pin terminal blocks for RS485/RS422 serial interface. The serial port can be configured to support: • Two-wire RS485 half duplex • Four-wire RS485 full duplex • Two-wire RS422 simplex • Four-wire RS422 full duplex point to point communication...
Page 83 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera PTZ drivers APTP This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit. Important Check what serial communication your Axis product and the PTZ unit will support.
Page 84 Pelco Spectra Mini • Videotec DTRX3/PTH310P • Videotec ULISSE • PTK AMB • YP3040 Other models may be supported but this has not been verified by Axis. Technical information DEFAULT capabilities for PTZ driver: Driver Pelco Version 4.17 DEFAULT serial configuration: PortMode...
Page 85 To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device’s web interface. Visca This is a list of models supported by this driver. The physical installation depends on your Axis product and the PTZ unit.
Page 86 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Movement Absolute Relative Continuous Tilt Zoom Focus Iris AutoIris AutoFocus IrCutFilter BackLight OSDMenu Connection For the RS485/RS422 pin assignment on your device, see . To change serial port settings, go to System > Plain config > Serial in the device’s web interface.
Page 87 LTS tracks provide a fixed platform with periodic releases focused mainly on bug fixes and security updates. Using AXIS OS from the active track is recommended if you want to access the newest features, or if you use Axis end-to-end system offerings. The LTS tracks are recommended if you use third-party integrations, which are not continuously validated against the latest active track.
Page 88 AXIS Q1656-LE Box Camera Note When you upgrade the device with the latest AXIS OS version in the active track, the product receives the latest functionality available. Always read the upgrade instructions and release notes available with each new release before you upgrade. To find the latest AXIS OS version and the release notes, go to axis.com/ support/device-software.
Page 89 AXIS Camera Station Edge: free of charge, ideal for small systems with basic surveillance needs. • AXIS Camera Station 5: 30-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems. • AXIS Camera Station Pro: 90-day trial version free of charge, ideal for small to mid-size systems.
Page 90 • 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. Contact support If you need more help, go to axis.com/support.

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