User Manual
MODEL QS408
MODEL QS206
H.264 NETWORK DVR
QS Series
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written approval.
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Disclaimer: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, of any kind with respect to completeness of its contents.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever from misuse of this product.
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About this Manual
This manual is written for the QS206 DVR and was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.Q-see.com to check for the latest firmware updates and product announcements.
Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will assist you in operating your new system in a safe and trouble-free manner. Please take the time to read and follow all instructions and pay attention to alerts as shown below:
IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent possible injury or damage to the product, read all warnings before use.
NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance and explanations about how to make the most out of your system.
Rev. 1.2 3/21/11
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION |
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2. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION |
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QS206 |
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QS408 |
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3. CONTROLS |
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3.1 |
Mouse Control |
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Virtual Keyboard |
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Remote Control |
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4. BASIC OPERATION |
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4.1 |
Power On/Off |
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Standby Mode |
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Shutdown |
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4.2 |
Shortcut Menu |
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4.3 |
System Login |
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4.4 Main Menu |
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Basic Settings |
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Language |
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Date/Time |
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Password |
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Display |
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Video/Audio |
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4.6 Hard Drive (HDD) Management |
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Formatting the Internal Hard Drive |
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4.7 PLAYBACK |
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Video Search |
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Using the On-Screen Playback Controls |
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File List |
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4.8 Backup |
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Using the Playback Software |
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5. RECORDING |
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5.1 |
Recording Configuration |
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5.2 |
Recording Schedule |
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5.3 |
Mask Field |
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5.4 |
Motion Detect |
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6. ADVANCED FEATURES |
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6.1 |
Alarm |
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6.2 |
Email Setup |
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System Info |
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6.4 |
System |
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Restoring Factory Settings |
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Restarting the DVR (Soft-Reset) |
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Upgrading the Firmware |
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Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras (PTZ) |
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7. REMOTE ACCESS |
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7.1 Network Setup |
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DHCP |
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UPNP |
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Static IP |
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PPPOE |
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7.2 Port Forwarding |
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Part 1: Determine the IP Address of the DVR |
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Part 2: Determine the Number of Routers on the Network |
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Part 3: Download the Simple Port Forwarding Program |
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Part 4: Setting Up DMZ in Router 2 |
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7.3 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) |
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7.4 Accessing your DVR remotely |
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Accessing the DVR Using Internet Explorer |
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7.5 Remote Surveillance Software |
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Logging In Remotely |
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The Live View Window |
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Recording |
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PTZ Control |
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Screen Captures |
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Playback |
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Search |
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Remote Backup |
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Remote Setup |
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7.6 Mobile Surveillance |
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8. HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION |
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APPENDIX |
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Product Specifications |
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Basic Operational Specifications |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY |
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Questions or Comments? Contact Us |
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INTRODUCTION |
CHAPTER 1 |
To prevent damage to your Q-See product or injury to yourself or to others, read and understand the following safety precautions in their entirety before installing or using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!
nCheck the unit and any accessories included in the package immediately after opening. If items are missing or damaged, repackage and return to the point of purchase.
nUse the proper power source. Only use the power adapter supplied with your system. Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than the specified voltage (100240V AC).
nNever insert anything metallic into the DVR. Inserting anything into the DVR or its case can be a source of dangerous electric shock.
nDo not operate in dusty areas.
nDo not expose this product to rain or use near water. If this product accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
nKeep product surfaces clean and dry. To clean the outside case of the DVR, gently wipe using a lightly dampened cloth (only use water, do not use solvents).
nDo not operate this DVR without the cover securely in place. Do not attempt to do any repairs to the DVR yourself. If there are unusual sounds or smells coming from the DVR, unplug it immediately and contact Q-See technical support. Under no circumstances should the cover be removed while the device is connected to a power source. You should only remove the cover to install/replace the hard disk drive (See Chapter 8) or replace the standard 3v lithium cell battery on the motherboard. These are the only user serviceable parts. You may need to replace the battery if the internal clock resets itself after a power outage
nHandle DVR box carefully. If you accidentally drop your DVR on any hard surface, it may cause a malfunction. If the DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an authorized dealer for repair or exchange.
nMake sure there is proper air circulation around the unit. This DVR system uses a hard drive for video storage which generates heat during operation. Do not block air holes located on the bottom, top, sides and back of the DVR as they are designed to keep the system cool while running. Install or place this product in an area where there is ample air circulation.
nProvide proper ventilation. This DVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system. Do not cover or impede this fan.
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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
This product offers the following features:
Smartphone Compatible
Access live footage directly from your iPhone, iPad or smartphones running Windows Mobiel, Android, Symbian or BlackBerry operating systems. Your DVR can also be set to e-mail your hand held-device whenever specific activity occurs, such as motion detection.
View Your Video Feed Online with No Extra Service Fees
View your DVR’s live or recorded video footage on any Internet accessible computer with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (using IE plug-in).
Stay Notified with Customizable Email Alerts
Set your system up to notify you when an event has occurred at the location you are monitoring. Notification alerts can easily be adjusted to your specifications.
Advanced Motion Detection Activated Recording
Advanced motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered. The easy to use motion detect set up screen allows you to mask out certain areas which experience heavy movement in order to avoid false alarms and avoid unnecessary record triggering.
Multiple Backup Options
A built-in USB port gives you the option of backing up and transferring your video footage using a flash drive or external USB hard drive. You can also connect to an external CD/ DVD writer to burn your file footage right onto a compact disc or DVD disc. Files can also be accessed from your DVR system to a remote computer location by logging on remotely.
Connect to a TV or PC Monitor Easily
This system comes with both a VGA and BNC out port to allow you to connect to a TV or computer monitor for viewing purposes.
User-Friendly LCD Control Functions
Front panel button control allows instant booting up and system standby at the press of a button. LCD monitor can be set to go into energy efficient stand-by mode.
Included Mouse and Remote Control
In addition to front panel button controls, system can also be booted up and system standby using the included remote control or mouse. Mouse operation function supports intelligent operation by enabling copy and paste functions.
Storage Function
Encrypted file format to ensure data security and avoid vicious data modification.
Compression Format
Supports multiple-channel audio and video. Independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.
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Audio Recording
Two channels include audio as well as video input.
24/7 Scheduled Recording
Choose which days of the week and hours of the day you want to set your DVR to record or not record.
Multiple Playback Options and Advanced Search Functions
Supports real-time recording on each channel independently. Search through recorded files while you are playing live footage, monitoring through a remote location using a supported internet browsing application and backing up system files. A variety of playback modes include: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.
Network Monitoring
Supports network remote real-time monitoring (available bandwidth permitting), remote record search and remote PTZ control.
Alarm Activation Function
Several relay alarm outputs enable you to pair your system with an on-site alarm system.
Communication Ports
sRS485 port can be used for PTZ camera control.
sRS232 port can connect to a keyboard for central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and maintain system settings.
sStandard Ethernet port allows you to access the DVR from a network or the Internet.
PTZ camera control
sSupports PTZ decoder via RS485.
sSupports a variety of protocols to allow the DVR to control the PTZ speed dome: AD1641M, Admatrix, Banknote, DH-CC440, DH-Matrix, DH-SDI, Dh-SD2, Eptz, General, Haiyu, Hy, Lilin, Mercer-1, Panasonic, PE5051K, Pelco-9750, PelcoASCII, PelcoD, Pelcod-DON, PelcoD-S, Pelco-SI, Pelco-T, PelcoD1, PelcoD1-T, PelcoP, PelcoP-HK, PelcoP1, PelcoP5, Philips, Pih-717, QT-2XXD, Rm110a, Sae, Samsung, Sanli, Santachi, Sharp, Sony, WV-CS850I, WV-CS850II, WV-CS950, Yaan
NOTE! Depending on your point of purchase, your DVR may have the hard disk drive already installed. If your drive was packaged separately, or if you wish to upgrade your installed drive up to a 2TB drive, please see Chapter 10 at the back of this manual which covers installing the drive.
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CHAPTER 2
Please note that it is important to keep in mind common safety guidelines when installing your DVR or connecting additional devices – including turning off and unplugging your DVR before installing internal components.
QS206
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STANDBY |
Press to set the system in standby mode. |
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MENU/EXIT |
Press to open/close the main menu. |
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CHANNEL/ |
Press buttons 1-8 to view the selected channel full-screen; press |
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NUMBERS/ |
buttons 1-0 to input passwords and user IDs. |
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PLAYBACK |
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NAVIGATION/ |
OK |
In menus, press to confirm selections; in PTZ mode, |
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press to change the navigation buttons to control a |
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connected PTZ camera (not included) |
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▲ |
Press to move cursor up; in PTZ mode, press to pan |
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camera up. |
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Press to move cursor down; in PTZ mode, press to |
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pan camera down. |
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Press to move cursor left; in PTZ mode, press to pan |
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camera left. |
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► |
Press to move cursor right; in PTZ mode, press to |
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pan camera right. |
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LED |
Shows status of hard drive, recording, alarm, HDD full and |
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INDICATORS |
network. |
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DURING |
◄◄ |
Increase reverse playback speed 1X, 2X, 4X. |
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PRESS: |
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Press to freeze playback to one frame, then press |
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again to advance frame-by-frame. |
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► |
Press to start playback |
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Press to slow playback speed by 1/2, 1/4, 1/8. |
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►► |
Press to increase forward playback speed 1X, 2X, |
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4X. |
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IR SENSOR |
IR Receiver for remote control. |
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USB |
Connect a USB flash drive for data backup and |
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firmware upgrades |
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PICTURE 2-2
Item |
Physical |
Description |
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VIDEO IN |
Video input for connecting analog video signal input (BNC) |
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VGA OUTPUT |
To connect to VGA monitor |
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NETWORK |
For connecting Ethernet cable |
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USB |
Mouse port |
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ALARM INPUT |
8 I/O Alarm input |
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ALARM |
I/O Output for alarm |
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RS485 |
RS485 for connecting PTZ |
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RS232 |
Debugging port |
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AUDIO IN |
Audio input for connecting audio signal (2 feeds) |
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VIDEO OUT |
Video output for connecting TV (BNC) |
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IMPORTANT! The default resolution of this DVR is 1024 x 768 pixels. Some monitors smaller than 19” may not display video properly.
Power
The DVR’s power supply plugs into the socket marked DC 12V next to power switch (Item number 2 in Picture 2-2). It is absolutely essential that you only use the power supply that came with the DVR to ensure proper operation and to avoid damage.
We also recommend that you use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) so that the system will continue to operate in the event of a power loss. In addition, you should connect the DVR into a UL-1449 rated surge protector. It should have a joule rating of at least 400, a response time of 10 nanoseconds or less and a clamping voltage of no more than 330 volts.
Mouse
The included USB mouse will only operate if connected to the DVR through the USB port on the rear of the DVR (Item number 5 in Picture 2-2). The USB port on the front of the DVR’s screen is only for external USB storage devices.
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Description |
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STANDBY |
Press to set the system in standby mode. |
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IR SENSOR |
IR Receiver for remote control. |
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LED Inicators |
Shows status of hard drive, recording, alarm, HDD full and |
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network. |
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CHANNEL/ |
Press buttons 1-8 to view the selected channel full-screen; press |
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NUMBERS/ |
buttons 1-0 to input passwords and user IDs. |
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PLAYBACK |
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MENU/EXIT |
Press to open/close the main menu. |
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NAVIGATION/ |
OK |
In menus, press to confirm selections; in PTZ mode, |
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press to change the navigation buttons to control a |
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connected PTZ camera (not included) |
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▲ |
Press to move cursor up; in PTZ mode, press to pan |
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camera up. |
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▼ |
Press to move cursor down; in PTZ mode, press to |
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pan camera down. |
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◄ |
Press to move cursor left; in PTZ mode, press to pan |
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camera left. |
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► |
Press to move cursor right; in PTZ mode, press to |
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pan camera right. |
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USB |
Connect a USB flash drive for data backup and |
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firmware upgrades |
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6 |
DURING |
◄◄ |
Increase reverse playback speed 1X, 2X, 4X. |
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PLAYBACK |
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PRESS: |
n/► |
Press to freeze playback to one frame, then press |
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again to advance frame-by-frame. |
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► |
Press to start playback |
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Press to slow playback speed by 1/2, 1/4, 1/8. |
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►► |
Press to increase forward playback speed 1X, 2X, |
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4X. |
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Item |
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Description |
#Connector
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DC 12V/3A Power Connection |
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VIDEO OUT |
Video output for connecting TV (BNC) |
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VIDEO IN |
Video input for connecting analog video signal input (BNC) |
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AUDIO IN |
Audio input for connecting audio signal (2 feeds) |
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ALARM INPUT |
8 I/O Alarm input |
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ALARM |
I/O Output for alarm |
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OUTPUT |
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RS485 |
RS485 for connecting PTZ |
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RS232 |
Debugging port |
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+12V |
Power supply for DC relay, the current is 100MA (to prevent |
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NETWORK |
For connecting Ethernet cable |
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VGA OUTPUT |
To connect to VGA monitor |
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AUDIO |
For connection to amplified speaker |
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USB |
Mouse port |
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Power Switch |
Power On/Off |
IMPORTANT! The default resolution of this DVR is 1024 x 768 pixels. Some monitors smaller than 19” may not display video properly.
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CONTROLS |
CHAPTER 3 |
This DVR can be controlled through the USB mouse, the remote control or by using the buttons on the front of the device. For the purposes of this manual, instructions will be given for using the mouse but the other modes are also presented in this chapter.
The mouse operates in a manner similar to how it is used on a conventional computer; point- and-click, right-click, double click and so on. How these functions are used is based on the context of where they are used. Some examples are:
LEFT CLICK: |
Selecting an item |
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Checking a box or motion detection status |
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DOUBLE CLICK: |
Selecting an event for playback |
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Selecting a screen to zoom into from multi-screen mode |
RIGHT CLICK |
Exits any window. Exits |
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any menu or reopens |
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previous menu. |
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Opens Pop-Up |
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Shortcut Menu |
MAIN MENU MULTIPICTURE PTZ
VIDEO SEARCH MUTE
START RECORD STOP RECORD START CRUISE STANDBY
VIDEO SEQUENCE
PICTURE 3-1
CLICK-AND-DRAG Select motion detection zone Select privacy mask zone
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The virtual keyboard is contextual. For example, it will only show digits when the field is for numeral entries. In fields where letters and symbols can be entered, users can switch between various formats – numbers, upper case, lower case and symbols – by selecting the white keyboard symbol that will appear to the right of a field where text can be entered. The symbol itself will change to show which keyboard format is available next.
Available keyboards include:
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PICTURE 3-2
The keyboards are used by clicking on the desired character. Spaces are entered using the symbol and characters are deleted with the key. Clicking outside of the keyboard
will close it.
CONTROLS 3 CHAPTER
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The buttons on the Remote Control operate in the same manner as on a conventional DVR remote. Some buttons have multiple functions depending on which menu is being accessed.
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Function |
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STANDBY |
Press to turn standby mode ON/OFF. |
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LOGIN/LOCK |
If “Security” has been enabled in the Setup menu, |
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press to open the user password login screen. |
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Number/Channel buttons |
While in menus, press buttons 0~9 to enter values; |
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during live viewing, press to view channels full-screen. |
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Press to switch between quad and full-screen |
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displays. |
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MENU |
Opens the main menu. |
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PTZ |
Press to open the PTZ control window. |
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EXIT |
Close menu windows. |
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Navigation/OK: |
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/CH+ |
Move cursor in menus up; Channel Up. |
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Move cursor in menus to the right |
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Move cursor in menus left |
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Move cursor in menus down; Channel down. |
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OK |
In menus, press to confirm selections; during |
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playback and preview, press to view system |
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information |
9+/ - : In menus, press to adjust values.
10RECORD: Press to start manual recording.
11STOP: Press to stop manual recording.
12EXTRA: For future use.
13Playback controls:
Increase reverse playback speed 2X, 4X, 8X
Press to start playback
Press to increase forward playback speed 2X, 4X, 8X
Press to slow playback speed by 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Press to freeze playback to one frame, then press again to advance frame-by-frame
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CONTROLS 3 CHAPTER
TIP: When using the remote |
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PICTURE 3-3 |
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BASIC OPERATION |
CHAPTER 4 |
This chapter is intended to help you get your DVR up and running before you activate any advanced features which are covered in later chapters. You can use the mouse, remote control and the buttons on the front of the DVR to operate your system, but for convenience, we will be discussing operations using the mouse.
Connect the power cable to the DC 12V port on the rear panel. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.
The system can be put into Standby Mode. Power will remain to the system but will not be recording.
To Start/Stop Standby Mode:
Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or remote control until the prompt closes. The system enters standby mode.
Press and hold the POWER button on the front panel or remote control until the system beeps. The system will begin powering up.
Select “Standby” in the pop-up Shortcut menu (described in the next section)
When the DVR will not be in use for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you shut it down completely. To do so, follow the above instructions to put the DVR into Standby mode. Once the DVR has gone into hibernation disconnect it from its power source. Turning off the surge protector that it is plugged into is the preferred method.
The Shortcut menu gives direct access to many of the system’s functions, features and options without having to go through a series of intermediiate steps.
Right-clicking with the mouse anywhere on the screen will bring up the Shortcut menu.
MAIN MENU: Opens the main system menu |
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MULTIPICTURE: Choose multi-screen mode |
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PTZ: Opens the PTZ control menu |
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VIDEO SEARCH: Open the Search Menu to view |
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STOP RECORD: Stop manual recording |
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START CRUISE: Activates preset PTZ cruise |
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To close the Shortcut menu, click anywhere on screen.
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By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You do not need to enter a password when accessing any system menus. The default user name is admin and the password is blank (no password). Just click Apply However, for security purposes, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on the system using the Password menu.
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To access the Main Menu, right-click anywhere onscreen with the mouse to open the Shortcut menu and select MAIN MENU. Pressing the Menu or MENU/EXIT button on the remote
control or front panel of the DVRm, respectively, will also open the Main Menu.
Placing the mouse over an icon will display iinformation about its contents and/or function.
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Search for recorded video on the system. |
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Open the Basic Setup Menu, which lets you set the system |
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*Audio capable cameras or powered microphones (not included) are required for audio recording on the system.
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Set the system language, date and time, passwords, and configure audio and display options.
The Basic Setup menu contains the following submenus: Language, Date/Time, Password, Display, and Video/Audio.
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English is the only language available at this time.
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IMPORTANT! After changing the Video Format, the device will need to be restarted.
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IMPORTANT! Date and time should be properly set before continuing so that you can easily locate recorded events. Inaccurate dates and times on files may affect their admissibility as evidence.
To set the date and time:
STEP 1. Click DATE/TIME and configure the following options:
•DATE: Enter the day, month, and year.
•DATE FORMAT: Select DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD
•TIME: Enter the time
•TIME FORMAT: Use the drop-down menu and select 12 HOURS or 24 HOURS
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•ZONE: Select the correct time zone based on your current location. If you are uncertain of your time zone, you can find it at http://www.worldtimezone.com
STEP 2. Click MODIFY DATE AND TIME. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. STEP 3. Click APPLY. The new date and time are saved.
Daylight Savings Time
To set daylight savings time:
STEP 1. Under DST, select ON. DST options appear.
STEP 2. Under DST MODE select one of the following:
•CUSTOM: Set customized start and end times for DST (go to step 4)
•DEFAULT: The Default setting will apply DST from the second Sunday of March to the second Sunday in November (Go to step 3)
•If using the DEFAULT, click APPLY.
•If setting a CUSTOM DST, use the drop-down menus to select a week and month for the start and end times.
STEP 3. Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
STEP 4. Click EXIT in each menu until all windows are closed. Type date via numeric key.
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When you first startup your system, you are automatically logged in as the ADMIN under Device ID000000. By default, passwords are disabled on the system. You will not need a password to log in or access menus. You will not need a password to access your system using the browser-based remote software.
The system employs two levels of user authorities connected to a Device ID. The authorities are as follows:
•ADMIN (administrator): Has full control of the system, and can change both administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password checking
•USER (normal user): Only has access to live viewing, search, playback, and other limited authorities.
For security reasons, it is highly recommended to enable passwords on your system. If you enable passwords, you must select a 6-digit ADMIN password and a 6-digit USER password.
You can change the Device ID and password of the ADMIN and the USER from the
Password menu.
To open the Password/Security menu, click on Basic in the Main Menu and then select
Password.
To change your Device ID and Password:
STEP 1. Click the field beside Device ID and enter a 6-digit numerical Device ID using the Virtual Keyboard. For example: changing the ID to 000010.
STEP 2. Under Password, select ENABLE.
STEP 3. Click the field beside Admin Password to enter a 6-digit numerical password using the Virtual Keyboard. Re-enter the password in the corresponding field.
STEP 4. Click the field beside User Password to enter a 6-digit numerical password using the Virtual Keyboard. Re-enter the password in the corresponding field.
The ADMIN and USER passwords must not be the same.
STEP 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Click Close in the confirmation window.
STEP 6. Click Exit in each menu until all windows are closed.
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Use the Display Setup menu to customize channel titles, show/hide the date and time in live viewing and playback, and enable/disable preview channels.
To customize Display settings:
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•COLOR: Adjust CHROMATICITY, LUMINOSITY, CONTRAST, and SATURATION for the selected channel
•PREVIEW TIME: Select ON/OFF to show/ hide the date and time during live viewing
•RECORD TIME: Select ON/OFF to show/hide the date and time during playback.
STEP 2. Click NEXT PAGE to change the settings for the remaining channels (8 and 16-channel models only).
STEP 3. Click APPLY to save your settings. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
Preview
Preview channels can be very useful if your display monitor is in public view. Select OFF for preview channel and it will appear black on the display to give the impression that no cameras are connected and the system is not recording.
To enable/disable preview channels:
STEP 1. Choose a channel you wish to conceal. For example, channel 3. Under PREVIEW, select OFF.
STEP 2. Click APPLY. Channel 3 will turn black. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. STEP 3. Click EXIT in all menus until all windows are closed.
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Use the Video/Audio menu to set the resolution and camera video system on the DVR.
To configure video options:
STEP 1. Under VGA RESOLUTION, select 800x600 or 1024x768.
STEP 2. Under CAMERA SYSTEM, select NTSC (North and most of South America) or PAL (Brazil and Europe).
STEP 3. Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
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To configure audio options (only available on Channels 1 and 2):
STEP 1. From the Video/Audio menu, click VOLUME SETUP. A split-screen display view appears.
STEP 1. Click any channel and adjust the slider to increase/decrease the volume for listen-in audio.
STEP 1. Click X to return to the Video/Audio menu.
STEP 1. Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. STEP 1. Click EXIT in all menus until all windows are closed.
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This window displays essential information about the system`s internal hard drive, and lets you format the internal hard drive and external USB flash drive.
The HDD menu displays the following:
•HDD STATUS: The system will display “OK” for normal operation. This DVR supports a hard drive up to 2TB.
•SIZE: The size (in gigabytes) of the internal hard drive. The size of your system`s internal hard drive will vary by model
•FREE SPACE: The space (in gigabytes)
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•AVAILABLE TIME: The recording time (in hours) remaining on the HDD based on your current record settings
•OVERWRITE: Select ENABLE or DISABLE. If Overwrite is enabled prior to recording, the system will record over the oldest video data once the hard drive is full. If Overwrite is disabled, the system will stop recording once the hard drive is full and the “FULL” LED on the front panel of the system will light up.
If there is no hard drive in DVR, or the DVR cannot read the hard drive, or the hard drive is not formatted, it will display an “H” in the video preview interface.
If you installed a new hard drive, you must format the hard drive in the DVR before it can be used. Clicking on the HDD Format button will begin the formatting process. After formatting, the system will restart.
CAUTION! Formatting the hard drive erases all video data! This step cannot be undone!
To install a new hard drive, or to replace a defective one, please see Chapter 8.
Most currently available USB flash drives are compatible with this DVR, however if you need to reformat your flash drive - say to erase old data - then clicking on the USB Format button while the drive is connected to the upper USB port on the front of the DVR will allow you to reformat it. This button is not for use with any external USB hard drive you may connect to the DVR for backup. External hard drives will need to be formatted using the Fat32 format and this can be done by connecting the drive to the USB port on a PC and reformatting it from there.
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