• Thanks for choosing the
QUADStor™Network Video Recorder
(NVR). Please read this Quickstart
Guide carefully before using the NVR.
• This guide will help to perform a
Basic Setup of the Network Video
Recorder and its components.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions
and diagrams to insure proper
system functionality.
• BE SURE TO CONNECT ALL
COMPONENTS BEFORE APPLYING
POWER TO THE SYSTEM!
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QUADStor
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NVR 400
PWR
LAN1LAN2ALM
Here is a list of what is included:
1. QUADStor™ NVR with 2 HDD drive bays
2. Power supply
3. VGA cable Adapter
4. HDMI cable adapter
5. Power cord
6. HDDs (per confi guration)
7. Setup CD
8. USB mouse
9. HDD installation screws (8)
10. NVR manual
11. NVR Quickstart Guide
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USB2
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Figure 1. System Components
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2. Hard Disk (HDD) Installation
Hard Disk Installation
Begin by installing the hard disk drive/s (HDD)
into the Network Video Recorder. It has 2 bays
to accommodate hard drives, depending on
the system confi guration. Follow the steps
below.
PULL HANDLES OUTWARD
2
TO OPEN BAY
PUSH BUTTON/S
1
TO EJECT GRIP
HANDLES
Figure 2. Opening NVR Bays
FIT HDD INTO BAY/S
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✓ NOTE: Hard drives are prone to damage from
mishandling. Be very careful not to drop them
or cause any static discharge during the
installation process.
✓ NOTE: Use audio/video (AV Class), HDD’s
which are sold separately
SECURE HDD/S IN
2
PLACE USING
SCREWS (PROVIDED)
Figure 3. HDD Installation into NVR
PUSH IN ON HANDLE/S
1
UNTIL IT CLOSES INTO
HDD BAY
SLIDE BAY/S INTO NVR SLOT
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AND APPLY FORCE UNTIL
IT “LOCKS” INTO PLACE
Figure 4. Closing NVR Bays
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3. NVR Hookup
Backpanel NVR Connections
Use the diagram below to properly connect
cables. Use the VGA connector/cable to install
monitor. Place switch in the VGA position. If an
HDMI monitor connector/cable is used
(optional), place switch in the HDMI
position.
NETWORK VIDEO
RECORDER (NVR)
LAN 1
ETHERNET
CABLE TO
HDMI CONNECTOR /
CABLE TO MONITOR
(OPTIONAL)
Figure 5. NVR Backpanel Wiring Connections
SWITCH
HDMI
VGA
HDMI VGA
VGA
CONNECTOR /
CABLE TO
MONITOR
PLACE SWITCH
IN CORRECT
POSITION
POWER CORD
TO 110V OUTLET
USB
PORT
LAN 2
Frontpanel NVR Connection
Plug mouse (provided) into NVR using USB-1
port.
✓ NOTE: Mouse may also be connected to USB
port on the back of NVR.
QUADStor
™
NVR 400
PWR
LAN1LAN2ALM
Figure 6. NVR Frontpanel USB Connection
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USB2
USB PORT 1
MOUSE
NVR
NVR Network Connections
To fi nalize the QuickStart setup, add the
following components. Use ethernet cable for
making connections. A PC may be used to
connect system to the internet (CLOUD). A
single Network Video Recorder, with switch/
router is capable of supporting multiple IP
cameras.
✓ NOTE: Figure 7 represents a Basic Working
System Confi guration. To ensure that the
network will function properly, please refer
to the Operation Manuals included with each
component. When selecting monitors ONLY
USE ones with 1024 x 768 Resolution or higher
or OSD will not be displayed.
POWER
SMART PHONE
QUADview™
4. Network Setup
PC/BROWSER/
COMPUTER
MONITOR
ROUTER/SWITCH
PoE*
IP CAMERAS
OPTIONAL
CONNECTION
TO ROUTER
LAN 2
LAN 1
NVR
MOUSE
Figure 7. Network Schematic
PoE vs Non-PoE Connections
Switch/Routers use Power over Ethernet (PoE)
or NON-PoE connections. PoE is a connection
which passes electrical power along with data.
Use the PoE for Ethernet cables when the
component being hooked into the system does
not have its own power supply. IP cameras are
such devices.
CLOUD
(INTERNET)
NON PoE **
OPTIONAL
PC/BROWSER/
COMPUTER
POWER
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5. System Power Up
Once POWER is turned on and all components
are functioning correctly, the system will go
through its initialization sequence as follows:
An audible “BEEP” will be heard from the
Network Video Recorder. Monitor screen will
display as shown: This screen display will
remain for 2 minutes while operating system
initializes. System will then go through the next
screen being a self check sequence:
NVR self-testing
cost about 2 minutes
Figure 8. Initializing System
Disk 1 1862G [OK]
Capacity 862GIG
Usable Space 1451GIG
Disk 2 [Not Existing]
Network card [OK]
HDMI&VGA [OK]
Initializing System [OK]
Figure 9. Initializing System
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6. Login
QUADStor
USER NAME:
PASS WO RD :
Login automacally
Figure 10. Login Screen
After initialization is complete, the login screen
appears as shown in Figure 10.
Change the screen resolution by clicking on the
“change” link at the bottom. Also, screen output
can be adjusted by clicking the adjust link.
Operational screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or
higher.
Place cursor in User Name block. A keyboard
will appear in the lower right corner of the
screen. Using mouse, or USB keyboard, type
“admin” in lower case letters.
Next, place cursor in Password Block and
using keyboard and mouse, retype “admin.”
Admin is the default setting used to enter
system for the fi rst time.
Use “Login Automatically” to login upon bootup.
Click Login button.
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English
LOGIN
Monitor Mode is 1024X768. change
If you can’t see at four corners adjust
IMPORTANT: Default Password is admin
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7. Live Video
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Live Video is the fi rst screen displayed
after llogging in. Figure 11 demonstrates
Live Video navigation.
1. Live Video
2. Playback
3. Alarm Search
4. Quick Setup
5. Storage Confi guration
6. Backup Tasks
7. Setup (NVR, IP Cameras)
8. Layouts
9. Live View
10. Cameras List
11. Alarm Info
12. Layout (show/hide)
13. Camera (show/hide)
14. Alarm (show/hide)
15. Full Screen, Auto Full Screen
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Figure 11. Live Video Screen
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Figure 12. Quick Setup Screen
Select the “Quick Setup” tab to start
confi guration on the QUADStor NVR.
In the NVR Setup section, set up the NVR’s
Date and Time, Accounts for IP Cameras,
Network and Storage.
In the IP Cameras section, connect IP Cameras
to the NVR using Automatic Discovery of
IP Cameras, IP Camera range, or manually
entering IP Address.
8. Quick Setup
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9. Date and Time
Figure 13. Date and Time
1. Type a device name for your NVR.
2. Click the button to the far right of the
DEVICE TIME to open date and time
window.
3. In the DATE AND TIME window, select
TIME ZONE using down arrow to the
far right.
4. Set Daylight Savings Time if desired
by selecting this option. Enter the Start
and End times for DST in your region.
5. Set Device Date and Time by editing
the pop-up menu.
6. Set Date Format as desired.
7. Click the GREEN CHECK MARK to
Save changes.
8. Use Network Time Protocol to keep
your NVR date and time accurate.
9. Type in a NTP domain name or IP
address (i.e. nist.gov) and NTP port
(i.e. Port: 123).
10. Click the GREEN CHECK MARK to
Save changes.
11. Close Date & Time window.
12. Make sure “Sync Camera Time” is set
to AUTO. The NVR Date and Time will
be synchronized to all IP Cameras
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10. Authentication Accounts
Figure 14. Authentication Accounts
To connect the IP Cameras with the correct user
name and password, use the Authentication
Accounts section. To confi gure authentication
accounts and/or change passwords follow
these steps:
To add a NAME and USER PASSWORD, click
the “+” button (ADD ACCOUNT).
1. Type in User Name and Password in the
ADD ACCOUNT window and click OK.
2. To DELETE a NAME and USER
PASSWORD, click the “-” button.
WARNING: Be sure to write down in a
secure place the admin password. This
password is required to make any changes
to the NVR. To avoid unauthorized access
to your surveillance system avoid simple
passwords such as “password” or “1234”.
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11. Network
Figure 15. Network Setup
Use the Networks section to set up Local Area
Networks (LAN1 & LAN2).
The IP Cameras can be connected to the NVR
can be a part of the main network where LAN
1 is only needed. The IP Cameras connected
to the NVR can be isolated from the main
network. In this case use LAN1 to connect the
NVR to network and LAN2 to connect the IP
Cameras on an isolated network.
To ensure recording of the IP Cameras to the
NVR, verify network connectivity. Contact your
local Network Administrator for assistance.
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Figure 16. Storage Setup
12. Storage
The QUADStor NVR supports up to two
internal Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). Prior to
turning the NVR on, the HDD should have
been mounted to the drive bay and inserted it
into the HDD drive bay, locking it in place. If this
operation, has not been performed, insert the
HDD installed into the drive bay now. Please
wait a few seconds for the NVR to recognize it.
If the HDD is recognized, a green light next
to the storage icon will appear and the word
“USABLE” beneath it.
If this is a new HDD, you will need to format it.
To FORMAT hard drive, click FORMAT. This
will take a few minutes. WARNING: Any
information previously stored on the HDD will
be erased.
The size of the hard drive is shown in the
window next to the hard drive icon. It will
display how many GB’s have been used and
how much is left available.
If the HDD is shown as “NOT USABLE”, the
HDD is either recognized, not loaded into the
drive bay properly or it needs to be formatted.
To remove the HDD from the NVR, click the
UNLOAD button. Then the HDD may safely be
removed from the drive bay of the NVR.
Each Hard Drive can be set to the same
Disk Group or have each Hard Drive belong
to a different Disk Group. Disk Groups allow
recording an IP Camera to a specifi c Disk
Group (Hard Drive).
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13. Adding Cameras
Figure 17. Adding Cameras
Use the Camera Search dialog to connect IP
Cameras to the NVR for recording.
1. To add IP Cameras, click on the SEARCH
CAMERA title as indicated above.
2. A Camera Search window will appear.
Click SCAN to discover IP cameras on the
network. Or, Manually Add IP Cameras
individually or by Network Range.
3. There should be a list of several cameras
in the window. Use the Authentication
Accounts section in this dialog if there is
the need to enter a different user name
and password. (Default User Name is
admin, Default Password is admin.)
4. The validation results should indicate a
successful connection to the camera.
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5. Click the ARROW at the bottom of the
window to continue.
6. Select the cameras that are desired to be
managed by the NVR. Click the arrows in
the middle of the window to add them to
the right pane (Managed Cameras).
7. Click OK when fi nished.
14. Camera Confi guration
Figure 18. Camera Confi guration
Overview of the Camera Confi guration in the
Quick Start tab:
1. ALL - allows selection of the cameras to
Delete.
2. STATUS - indicates if the IP Camera/s
are online or offl ine. If On-line, click on
the blue triangle icon to preview live video
from the IP camera.
3. NAME - allows ability to type in a name for
the IP Camera. This is updated in the Live
Video and Playback screens.
4. IP ADDRESS - displays IP Address of the
IP Camera. Click to edit IP Address.
5. RECORD – indicates Audio and Video
recording status. Click to edit Record
Policies including alarm events.
6. STREAM – displays current IP Camera
streaming parameters. Click to edit
Streaming parameters.
7. MOTION ALARM – displays Motion
Alarm Status. Click to setup Motion
Detection schedule and parameters for
the IP Camera
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15. Record Policy Cofi guration
Figure 19. Record Policy Confi guration
The Record Policy Confi guration screen
confi gures IP Camera recording to the
QUADStor NVR.
1. Select Schedule Record. Select the
“Record Policy” to record the IP Camera
24 hours a day 7 days a week or
Schedule Recording.
a) For Schedule Recording, setup
the Schedule by clicking on the
Schedule Setting icon.
b) Setup the Schedule in this dialog
(shown below). After changes
are made, click OK to Save the
changes.
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Figure 20. Schedule Recording Dialogue Box
Record Policy Confi guration (Cont.)
Figure 21. Record Policy Confi guration
2. Select Alarm Record to enable to the IP
Camera to record on Alarms or Motion.
a) The “Pre-Record” option allows the IP
Camera to Record to the NVR before the
Alarm event occurs.
b) Defi ne a “Post-Record” time to determine
how many seconds of recording after the
Alarm event has occurred.
c) Select I/O Alarm to record on an alarm
contact.
d) Select Motion Alarm to record on a
Motion Event. To setup the NVR to
record on Motion, setup the Motion Alarm
parameters in the Quick Setup menu and
disable Schedule Recor
d.
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Record Policy Confi guration (Cont.)
Figure 22. Storage Policy
3. Select “Record Audio” to record IP
Camera audio.
4. Set the “Storage Policy” to Overwrite the
video recording when the disk is full, or
save recording of a set number of days.
After the set number days, the recording
will not be accessible.
5. Set “Disk Group” to designate the disk
group the IP Camera will record to.
6. “Stream” specifi es which IP Camera
stream will be recording to the NVR.
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16. Stream Setup
Figure 23. Stream ID
1. The Stream ID allows selection of three
different streams to confi gure
2. Use the Name option to label each of the
three streams
3. Use the Video Encode Type to set
the H.264 profi le. High Profi le is
recommended.
4. Use the Audio Encode Type to set
the audio format. G711_ULAW is
recommended.
5. Use “Resolution” to set the resolution of
the IP Camera.
6. Use Frame Rate to set the number of
frames that will be recorded in a second
from the IP Camera.
7. Set the I-Frame Interval. It is
recommended to set to 1.
8. Set the Bit Rate Type. Constant Bitrate
(CBR) will record at an constant data rate
and Variable Bitrate (VBR) will record at
higher data rates when there is activity
and lower data rates when there is not
any activity.
9. Set the Bit Rate (in kbps) between 50012,000. If using multiple IP Cameras,
please note the NVR supports a maximum
total of 24Mbps.
10. Use “Apply to All Devices” to apply the
Stream Setup values to an IP Camera
with the same Megapixel type.
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17. Motion Detection
Figure 24. Motion Alarm
In Quick Setup click on the Motion Alarm to
bring the above dialog.
1. Set the Motion Alarm option to activate
Motion events
2. Set the Schedule when to record or tag
Motion Events in the Schedule Setting
dialog.
3. Click on the Motion Area option to defi ne
Motion Zones.
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Figure 25. Motion Zone Area Setting
Figure 26. Video Playback
The Playback screen allows viewing of the
recording of multiple IP Cameras.
1. Select IP Cameras on the left column
2. Select a calendar date. Green highlight
means that there is recording on that date.
3. The timeline bar shows a graphical
recording representation of the selected
IP Cameras. Red highlights indicate
Alarm recording (contact or motion) &
Green highlights indicate continuous
recording (not alarms)
4. To go to a specifi c time in the recording,
use the Focus Time option.
5. The Time Range allows expanding the
time start and end points in the Timeline
bar.
6. The Select Video option allows Backup
of the Video to an external media source.
Use the Start and Stop Option to record
the video clips being viewed in real time.
Then select the Backup option to backup
the fi les to an external media device.
✓ NOTE: To playback video on your computer,
use the player program located on the
resource CD that shipped with the NVR. Run
the Player program and open the video fi le to
view.
18. Video Playback
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19. Alarm Search
Figure 27. Alarm Search
The Alarm Search screen allows viewing the
recording of alarms.
1. Select IP Cameras on the left column
2. Select a calendar date. Red highlight
means that there is alarm recording on
that date.
3. The second column shows a list of events
of the selected date and IP Camera.
4. Select an Alar m Event to playback the IP
Camera recording.
5. Select “Backup” to archive the selected
fi le recorded Video to an external media
source.
✓ NOTE: To playback video on your computer,
use the player program located on the
resource CD that shipped with the NVR. Run
the Player program and open the video fi le to
view.
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20. Remote App’s
Log-in Screen
Live Video Screen
Download for free the QUADView NVR for
Apple® iOS® and Android® devices from the
Apple App Store or Google Play store.
1. Once the app is installed, follow these
instructions to log-in:
2. Enter the IP address for the NVR
(example: 192.168.1.18). Enter the
control port number, default in the NVR
is 30001.
3. Enter the user name, default in the NVR
is admin.
4. Enter the password, default in the NVR is
admin.
Once connected to the NVR, four IP Cameras
can be viewed simultaneously. Playback
recorded video by selecting the date and time.
Use the time bar displayed at the top of the
window to fi nd motion events & alarm video for
quick playback.
Logo Screen
Video Playback Screen
✓ NOTE: The app is optimized to view Stream
2 from the IP Cameras. Video playback is not
supported from 3MP and 5MP IP Cameras.
Viewing Stream 1 video will have limitations
based on device.
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21. Specifi cations
VIDEO
Recording4 Cameras 1080p / 720p real-time video
Maximum Recordingup to 16 Cameras, maximum bit rate is 24 Mbps for all cameras
Output DisplaySwitch to select VGA or HDMI
Output Resolutions 1024x768, 1280x720p or 1920x1080p
Video Decoding H.264, M-JPEG, MPEG-4 (Decode 2MP stream on supported cameras)
Supported CamerasLinear LV Series IP Cameras, 2MP, 3MP* and 5MP*
Rate Control CBR (Constant Bit Rate), VBR (Variable Bit Rate) as de ned by IP Device
STORAGE
HDD 2 HDD Drive Bays, Removable. Supports up to 2x 4TB HDD (AV Class, SATA)
Recording Method Constant Recording or Motion Detection
CONNECTIONS
Power Switch Power switch for main power on / off control
Network 1x 1000 Mbps RJ45 ethernet; 1x 100 Mbps RJ45 ethernet
Video Outputs One DVI connector with a DVI-VGA DB15 Adapter, One DVI-HDMI Adapter
Audio Input1x 3.5mm Audio Input (Mic)
Audio Output 1x 3.5mm Audio Output
USB 3 USB 2.0 ports. Supports USB mouse (included), supports USB keyboard (not included)
NETWORK
Web Server Flash Video, Multi Browser, ActiveX
Network Protocols RTP/RTMP, RTSP, TCP/UDP, HTTP, DHCP, DNS Client
DDNS Service ProvidersNOIP (free service) & DynDNS
AUDIO
Audio FormatG711 A-Law, G711 U-Law, RAW_PCM
USER INTERFACE
Local GUIBuilt-in. Languages supported: English, Chinese and Russian
PC SoftwareWeb Browser
Remote AppsQUADView NVR apps for Apple® iOS® (iPhone® & iPad®) & Android® devices (Free download)
CompatibilityInternet Explorer®, Google® Chrome®, Safari®, Firefox®, Opera
PHYSICAL
Power 12V DC ± 5%, 5A, external power supply unit requires 120 VAC
MouseUSB Mouse included
Cooling Heat sink, cooling fan
Operating Humidity 20% - 80% RH
RegulatoryCE / FCC / RoHS Compliant
Product Dimensions (LxWxH) Chassis: 220mm x 150mm x 100mm
Product Weight 9.9lbs / 4.5kg
WARRANTY2 Years for NVR, 3 years for HDDs
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Figure 28. Specifi cations
To contact Linear Tech Support USA and Canada: (800) 392-0123
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22. Regulatory Information
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception.
It has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B computing device in
accordance with Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Relocate the Console away from the TV/radio
receiver.
Plug the Console into a different wall outlet so
that the Console is on a different branch circuit.
Re-orient the TV/radio antenna.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions.
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
Any changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Les changements ou modifi cations non
approuvés expressément par la partie
responsable de la conformité pourrait annuler
l’autorité de l’utilisateur à faire fonctionner
l’équipement.
This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)