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AXIS Q7401 Video Encoder
How to install the product
Install the hardware
Mount the video encoder
The video encoder is supplied with a mounting kit containing screws, plugs, and protective pads for
mounting the video encoder to a concrete wall:
1. Place the video encoder against the wall, and mark the location of the two mounting
holes (see page 8 ) through which the video encoder will be attached.
2. Remove the video encoder and drill the two mounting holes.
3. Punch out the four protective pads and apply them to the underside of the video encoder.
4. Insert the wall plugs into the wall, position the video encoder, and attach it to the wall
using the screws provided.
Connect the cables
1. Connect the encoder to the network using a shielded network cable.
2. Optionally connect external input/output devices, e.g. alarm devices. See
page 13 for
information on the terminal connector pins.
3. Optionally connect an active speaker and/or external microphone.
4. Connect the camera.
5. Connect power, using one of the methods listed below:
- PoE (Power over Ethernet). If available, this is automatically detected when
the network cable is connected (see above).
- Connect the supplied indoor power supply to the power connector on the
encoder.
6. Check that the indicator LED:s indicate the correct conditions. See page 13 for further
details.
How to access the product
AXIS IP Utility and AXIS Camera Management are recommended methods for finding Axis products
on the network and assigning them IP addresses in Windows®. Both applications are free and can
be downloaded from
axis.com/support
The product can be used with most operating systems and browsers. We recommend the following
browsers:
• Internet Explorer
®
with Windows
®
• Safari
®
with OS X
®
• Chrome
TM
or Firefox
®
with other operating systems.
For more information about using the product, see the User Manual available at axis.com
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