This manual is intended for administrators and users of the AXIS Q1602 Network Camera, and is applicable to firmware 5.40 and later. It includes instructions for using and managing the product on your network.
This manual is intended for administrators and users of the Axis Q1602 Network Camera. It covers hardware overview, network connection, camera settings, audio and video streams, and how to use the control button and status LEDs.
The guide also explains how to replace the lens, configure digital I/O, manage SD‑card storage, and perform firmware upgrades or factory resets. Troubleshooting tips and technical specifications are included at the end of the document.
| Network connector | RJ-45 Ethernet, supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) |
|---|---|
| Audio input | 3.5 mm mono microphone or line‑in |
| Audio output | 3.5 mm line‑level output (green) |
| Digital output | Connector for relays, LEDs, etc. |
| Digital input | Alarm input for sensors (PIR, door contacts, etc.) |
Disconnect the iris cable, unscrew the standard lens, then attach and screw on the new lens. Restart the product only if switching between P‑iris, DC‑Iris, or fixed/manual iris lenses.
Go to Setup → System Options → Ports & Devices → LED to set the LED behavior, such as unlit during normal operation or flashing for identification.
Unmount the card first via Setup → System Options → Storage → SD Card and click Unmount, then you can remove it.
A short press enables the Focus Assistant; a longer press (1 s) connects to AXIS Video Hosting, (3 s) connects to AXIS Internet Dynamic DNS, or resets the product to factory defaults.