Qcam QSD-721 User Manual

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Qcam QSD-721 User Manual

Version 1.1.2

Revised December 23th, 2015

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Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 3

1. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 4

4. Package Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

5. Qcam QSD-721 at a glance ........................................................................................................................................ 5

6.Charging ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

7. Recording ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

7.1 Start Recording .................................................................................................................................................... 6

7.2 Stop Recording ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

8. Status ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

8.1 Without DC adapter ............................................................................................................................................. 6

8.2 DC adapter plugged in ......................................................................................................................................... 6

8.3 Connected to computer ....................................................................................................................................... 6

9. Mode switch .............................................................................................................................................................. 7

10. PC Software Widget ................................................................................................................................................. 8

11. Connecting to computer .......................................................................................................................................... 8

12. Firmware upgrades .................................................................................................................................................. 8

13. Environmental Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 8

14. FCC Regulation ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our Qcam QSD-721 Camera!

This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your Qcam Camera.

Here you can find information about the camera’s features and functions, as well as information to aid in
troubleshooting.

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical Safety
All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation Security
Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and excess moisture should not occur during transportation, storage, and
installation of the device.

3．Installation
Handle the device with care.

4．Repair Professionals
All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or user-attempted repair.

5．Environment
The camera should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive
substances, etc.
This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above.
Do not aim the camera at a strong light source, as it may cause overexposure of the picture, and may affect the
longevity of the camera’s sensors.
Ensure that the camera is in a well ventilated area to prevent overheating.

6. Operation and Maintenance
Do not touch the camera sensor or lens directly.
To clean dust or dirt off of the lens, use an air blower or a microfiber cloth.

7. Accessories
Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check to ensure that all of the components are present.
Contact the retailer that you purchased from, or Amcrest directly if anything is broken or missing in the package.

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1. Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the Qcam QSD-721 wide angle HD intelligent security camcorder!
The Qcam QSD-721 is an intelligent security camcorder with a rotatable 160degree camera and multiple
triggering methods including multi auto on/off modes. The camcorder comes with a built-in rechargeable
battery which can record up to 10 hours continuous video during typical use and standby for more than 4
months when vibration triggering is enabled. By plugging in the 5V DC adapter, it can achieve 64 hours of
looped recording for surveillance use.*

* Actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.

NOTE: For video tutorials on your Spy Cam DVR and its widget please visit: qcam.com/qsdsupport

2. Features

Circular recording – Also known as “loop recording”. Overwrites the oldest recordings first once memory

card is full.

Time stamp – Inserts a time stamp onto the video.
Scheduled recording - set the time to automatically turn on / off recording, 7-day circular.
Vibration-trigger recording – Select this to record only when vibration is detected.
Motion-trigger recording – Select this to record only when motion is detected.
Voice-trigger recording – Select this to record only when voice/talk is detected.
Auto on/off mode – Select different auto on/off scenarios.
Selectable day/night mode – Select day mode or night mode to suit your environment.
Auto gapless split file – Splits files without gaps at every 10 / 15 / 20 minutes of recording.
Orientation – Inverts the camera orientation for use when the camcorder is turned upside-down.
Selectable resolution – Select a resolution of 1280x720(720p) or 640x360(360p) video and sound.
Frame rate adjustment – Adjust or lower the frame rate to save memory space.
Configurable video quality – high / medium / low
Support max 64GB microSD (TF) card (for better performance, use a card with class 4 or above and

format the card before usage. Check the following link for more information: qcam.com/qsdsupport

3. Minimum System Requirements

Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Mac OS X (mass storage class)
Windows Media Player 9
Intel Pentium class computer
USB 2.0 port for hi-speed transfers and charging

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4. Package Contents

Please unpack your intelligent security camcorder and check that the following were included: Qcam QSD­721 intelligent security camcorder

5V DC Adapter
USB 2.0 Cable
User Manual
Quick Start Guide

5. Qcam QSD-721 at a glance

NOTE: For video tutorials on your Spy Cam DVR and its widget please visit: qcam.com/qsdsupport

6.Charging

The camcorder comes with an internal rechargeable battery. When using the camcorder for the first time,
or if you are using it after a long period of non-usage, remember to fully charge the battery for at least 6
hours and resync the time by using the Qcam widget (see section “PC Software Widget”). You can charge
your camcorder using the USB port of your computer, the included DC adapter, or using a car adapter that
you already may own.

To charge the battery through a USB port, connect the USB cable to the USB port of the computer and
connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the QSD-721. For details, please see the status below. The
QSD-721 will function as a mass storage device, you will not be able to record video at this while
connected to the computer.

To charge the battery through a DC adapter or car adapter, connect the DC adapter or car adapter to a
power outlet/supply and to the QSD-721 to begin charging. For details, please see the Status section
below. Moreover, you will also be able to record video while charging from a standard power outlet or car
power supply, depending on the mode you set.

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7. Recording

The power button is located on the right side of the camcorder. It can turn the camcorder on or off.

7.1 Start Recording

Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is on (approximately 2 seconds), and then release
the button. When you see the green LED flashing, the QSD-721 is recording. If you see otherwise, please
read the Status section below.

7.2 Stop Recording

Press and hold the Power button until the green LED is off (for approximately 2 seconds).

WARNING: Turn off the camcorder before removing the microSD card!

8. Status

8.1 Without DC adapter

Green LED on: camcorder is booted up
Red LED on: no card, card failed, battery low, or card is full (not in circular recording)
Green LED flashing: normal recording
Green / Red LED intermittent flashing: battery low and recording

8.2 DC adapter plugged in

Orange LED on: charging but no recording
Green LED on: charging complete but no recording
Green LED flashing: charging complete and recording
Green / Orange LED intermittent flashing: charging and recording
Red LED on: no card, card fail or card full (not in circular recording)

8.3 Connected to computer

Orange LED on: charging
Green LED on: charging complete

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9. Mode switch

Switch between surveillance, on-the-go and custom mode. Default settings are listed in the chart following
chart with parentheses.

Note: For custom mode configuration, please use the included software Widget to change
the settings. The widget can be downloaded from qcam.com/qsdsupport
To begin a custom configuration, please place the mode switch to the “custom mode” position before
powering up the QSD-721 and connecting it to your computer.

When the QSD-721 is connected to the lighter through the 5V car adapter and the auto on /off mode is
selected: Car-activated Recording: Auto-starts recording once the car is started, auto-stops recording
when car is stopped. Car-stop Recording: Auto-starts recording when car is stopped, auto-stops recording
once car is started.
Car-activate and Car-stop Recording: Auto-starts recording once car is started and continues to record

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even when the car is stopped. The camcorder will need to be turned off manually when this setting is
configured.

* For the longest recording time, set Video Quality to Low, Resolution to 640x360 and Frame Rate to Low.
This way the QSD-721 can act as a digital voice recorder.

** If a recording is started, you cannot switch between camera modes.

*** If triggering is enabled, the QSD-721 will record for 10 seconds after powering-up. Then it will go into
standby. If there is a trigger, it will begin recording and keep recording until there are no further triggers.
After that, it will record for 2 more minutes and then go into standby again.

10. PC Software Widget

To synchronize the time and to customize settings, download the PC software “Widget” from the
following website qcam.com/qsdsupport and follow the instructions in the software guide.

NOTE: If the time shown is year 2026 or beyond due to a loss of power Time Clock, recording time will
not be shown on the video, even if the timestamp is enabled. Please use the widget to resync the time
and delete files created in 2026 or beyond!

11. Connecting to computer

To connect the camcorder to your computer, follow these instructions:

1. Connect the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the computer.

2. Connect the smaller end of the cable into the USB port of the camcorder.

3. The camcorder will appear in My Computer as a drive.

12. Firmware upgrades

Qcam will from time to time release new firmware for enhancements or adding new features. Visit
qcam.com/qsdsupport to check on the latest firmware for your QSD-721.

13. Environmental Requirements

Storage temperature: 32˚ to 113˚F (0˚ to 45˚C) Operating temperature: 32˚ to 113˚F (0˚ to 45˚C)

14. FCC Regulation

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

1. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 deter- mined by turning the equipment
off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

1. Increase the separation between the equipment and camcorder.

2. Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and camcorder are on different

branch circuits.

3. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help

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To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following:

 Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form
 Call Amcrest Support using one of the following numbers

Toll Free: [phone]
International Callers (Outside of US): [phone]
USA: [phone]
Canada: 437-888-0177
UK: 203-769-2757

 Email Amcrest Customer Support [e-mail]