Q-See H.264 NETWORK DVR, QT528, QT526, QT504, QT518 User Manual

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User Manual

H.264 NETWORK DVR

QT SERIES

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© 2010, 2012 Q-See. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is

prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and software and hardware described herein, in
whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable
form without prior written approval.

Trademarks: All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Q-See is a registered trademark of DPS, Inc.
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.

Thank You for Choosing a Q-See Product!

All of our products are backed by a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12
months from the date of purchase. Additionally, our products also come with a free exchange
policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one month from the date of purchase.
Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software and is available at www.Q-See.com.

Be certain to make the most of your warranty by completing the registration form online. In
addition to warranty and technical support benefits, you’ll receive notifications of product
updates along with free downloadable firmware updates for your DVR. Register today at
www.Q-See.com!

Please see the back of this manual for exclusions.

This manual is written for the QT family of DVRs. Not all features and capabilities are shared
across all models so you may see features described which are not applicable or available on
your machine. In addition you may see screen images that do not exactly match those on your
display.

This manual was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing
effort to constantly improve our products, features and functions may have been added
or changed 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:

About this Manual

NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance

and explanations about how to make the most out of your system.

IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent

possible injury or damage to the product, read all warnings before use.

Rev. 3.0 1/24/2012

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1. INTRODUCTION 7

For Your Safety 7

Features 8

2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 10

2.1 DVR Functions and Connections 10

2.2 Mouse 36

2.3 Remote Control 37

3. BASIC FUNCTIONS 38

3.1 Power On/Off 38

Power On and Login 38
Power Off 38

3.2 The Control Bar 39

3.3 Live Viewing and Recording 42

Switching Video Output 42
Live Viewing 42
Recording 42

3.4 Quick Playback 43

4. MAIN MENU SETUP 46

4.1 Basic Configuration 46

Menu Navigation 46
Setup 46

4.2 Live Configuration 49

4.3 Record Configuration 51

4.4 Schedule Configuration 54

4.5 Network Configuration 55

4.6 User Management 59

Time Search 61
Event Search 62
File Management 62
Image 63

5. BACKUP 64

6. DVR MANAGEMENT 66

6.1 Information 66

Event Information 67
Log Information 67
Network Information 67
Online User Information 68

6.2 Manual Alarm 69

6.3 Disk Management 69

6.4 Upgrade 70

6.5 Logoff 71

6.6 Shut Down 71

7. PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS 72

7.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera 72

7.2 Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) CONFIGURATION 73

8. ALARMS 76

8.1 Alarm Input 76

8.2 Alarm Output 78

8.3 Alarm Configuration 79

Sensor 79
Motion 80
Video Loss 81
Other Alarm 81
Alarm Out 82

9. HARD DISK DRIVE 83

9.1 Installation/Removal 83

9.2 Calculating the Recording Capacity of a Hard disk Drive 85

APPENDIX 86

A.1 Troubleshooting 86

A.2 Specifications 89

A.3 Rack Mounting 94

Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 95

Questions or Comments? Contact Us 96

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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.

nCheck 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.

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Use 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).

nNever insert anything metallic into the DVR. Inserting anything into the DVR or its case can

be a source of dangerous electric shock.

nDo not operate in dusty areas. Avoid placing the DVR in places that are dusty.

nDo not expose this product to rain or use near water. If this product accidentally gets wet,

unplug it and contact Q-See immediately.

nKeep 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).

nDo 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 9) 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

nHandle the DVR 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.

nMake 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.

nProvide proper ventilation. This DVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system.

Do not cover or impede this fan.

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!

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FEATURES

This DVR uses high-performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux operating
system for quality image recording and ease of use. It utilizes numerous advanced
technologies including the industry-standard H.264 compression to deliver high-quality,
smooth videos and dual stream capability for remote viewing. A SATA hard-drive interface
offers upgradability and VGA output allows users to connect to any TV or monitor with VGA
input for viewing.

Local control of the system utilizes a mouse and graphical user interface (GUI) as well as a
remote control. Users can also remotely monitor and control their system using a web browser
or select mobile device.

This DVR uses cutting-edge technology without compromising stability and reliability making it
ideal for home use as well as in warehouse, factory, retail and other similar environments.

COMPRESSION FORMAT

Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and high image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

Supports VGA output

Supports channel security by hiding live display

Displays the local record state and basic information

Supports full control with USB mouse

Supports digital zoom on live and playback view

RECORDING MEDIA

Supports SATA hard disk drives up to 2TB each for longer recording times.

BACKUP

Supports backing up to USB 2.0 devices

Some models support eSATA external hard drives

Supports saving recorded files with AVI format to a remote computer through
internet

RECORDING & PLAYBACK

Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording

Supports recycle after HDD is full

Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable

128MB for every video file packaging

Up to 16 audio channels available depending on model

Two record search modes: time search and event search

Supports multi-screen simultaneous playback

Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one

Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

Supports recording in CIF and D1 resolutions.

ALARM

1-4 channel alarm output and up to 16-channel (depending on model ) alarm input
available

Supports scheduling for motion detection and sensor alarm

Supports pre-recording and post recording

Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm is triggered on
designated channel

Supports linked PTZ preset, and auto cruise

PTZ CONTROL

Supports multiple PTZ protocols (PelcoP, PelcoD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR,
VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, and RANGE)

Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks

Supports remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

Customize user rights: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management,
disk management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control
and remote live view

Supports 1 administrator and 15 users.

Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS

Supports Internet Explorer and Safari browsers to do remote viewing

Supports a maximum of 10 user connections simultaneously

Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the
network bandwidth and environment.

Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live view

Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap

Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise

Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely

Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones, Win Mobile Pro, Win 7 Mobile,
Symbian, and iPhones, iPads, Android, and Blackberry on 3G networks

Supports CMS to manage multiple devices over the internet

Administrator can limit user access to specific cameras

Administrator can disconnect online users

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 to up to a 2TB drive, please see Chapter 9 at the back of
this manual which covers installing the drive.

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You may view this DVR using a standard 19” (or larger) VGA monitor or a television. The
former is connected using the VGA port on the back panel while the television utilizes the
BNC “Video Out” port on the back. Your DVR is configured to use the VGA port as the main
display. To use a TV, you will need to press and hold the STOP/ESC, EXIT or VGA/TV button
(depending on model) for approximately 10 seconds until you hear a beep indicating that the
video mode has been switched. A display connected to the other port will not show the menu.

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

CHAPTER 2

2.1 DVR FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

Search

Info

Backup Audio/+

P.T.Z/-

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REC HDD

Backup Net Play Power

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Menu

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SPOT

DC 12V

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

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1 2 3 4

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VGA

NET USB

P/Z

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B

ALARM OUT

ALARM IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

K/B

GND

COMNOSV

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FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view

3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode

Navigates through selections in menus

4 ENTER Confirm Selection

5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

6 MENU Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record

operation, the following have additional functions:

RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode

REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode

STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.

9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode

Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode

10 INFO Displays system information

11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode

Decreases the value in Setup mode

12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio

13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

2 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

3 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 24 cameras

4 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

5 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input

6 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

7 NET Network (ethernet) port

8 USB PORT For the USB mouse

9 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

10 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

11 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm

12 ALARM IN Connections for up to 16 external sensors

13 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 POWER Power On/Off

2 NUMBER

BUTTONS

Select individual channels and enter data where required

3 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

Selects viewing mode - Full Screen or 4-Channel Multi-Screen
View

4 ENTER Confirm Selection

5 MENU Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

6 PLAYBACK

CONTROLS

In addition to normal DVR playback and record operation, the
following have additional functions:

RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.

7 SEARCH/

ZOOM

Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode

8 INDICATOR

LIGHT

Shows power status of the DVR

9 INFRARED

WINDOW

Receives signals from the remote control

10 BACKUP Enter Backup mode

Decreases the value in Setup mode

11 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 AUDIO IN 4 Channels of audio input

2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras

3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

4 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This

monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.

5 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

6 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras. Y = “+” Z

= “-”

7 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

8 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarms

9 ALARM IN 4 Channel input for external sensors and alarms

10 LAN Network (ethernet) port

11 USB PORT For the USB mouse

12 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

13 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

REAR PANEL

QT454

FRONT PANEL

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 INDICATOR

LIGHTS

Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR.

2 INFRARED

WINDOW

Receives signals from the remote control

3 VIDEO MODE

BUTTON

Press and hold 10 seconds (or until you hear a beep) to switch
video output from the VGA port (default) to the BNC video out
port.

4 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 AUDIO IN 2 Channels of audio input

2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras

3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

4 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

5 POWER

SWITCH

Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after powering
down from within the GUI

6 AUDIO OUT BNC Audio output for amplified speaker

7 LAN Network (ethernet) port

8 USB PORT For the USB mouse

9 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

10 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

FRONT PANEL

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REAR PANEL

REC Net Power

TV/VGA

QT474

1 3

4

2

LAN

VGA

AUDIO IN

1

2

123

4

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN USB DC 12V

1 3

2

5

7

4

6

9

8 10

16 17

1 2

123 4 5 6 7 8 9 1110

FRONT PANEL

VGA

SPOT

DC 12V

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

USB

NET

ALARM OUT

P/Z

Y Z A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

B

RS485

ALARM OUT

ALARM IN

1 2 3 4

K/B

GND

COMNOSV

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5

6

7

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REAR PANEL

QT426

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 LED

INDICATORS

Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.

2 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

3 RECORD Manually begins recording

4 PLAY Launches PLAYBACK window

5 REW Rewind key

6 FF Fast Forward

7 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW

8 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE VIEW

9 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status

Also switches video output mode.

10 ENTER Confirm selection

11 DIRECTION/

MULTISCREEN

1. Navigate through on-screen options

2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, 9 and 16
channels

12 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to

update firmware or back up recordings

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 AUDIO

OUTPUT

Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker

2 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio

3 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor

4 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor

5 RS485 Connect to Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera to control motion

6 K/B Connect to keyboard

7 ALARM

OUTPUT

Output for alarm

8 +5 AND GND +5 and grounding

9 ALARM IN Connect to up to sixteen external sensors

10 USB PORT Connect USB mouse

11 NET Network (ethernet) port

12 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This

monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.

13 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 16 cameras

14 DC +12V Power input

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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FRONT PANEL

Y Z

RS485

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SPOT

USBLANVGA

VIDEO IN

GND

GND

COM

NO

P/Z

A B

K/B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ALARM IN

1 2 3 4

2 3 5

4

1

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

REAR PANEL

QT428

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 RECORD Manually begins recording

2 PLAY Launches PLAYBACK window

3 REW Rewind

4 FF Fast Forward

5 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW

6 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE VIEW

7 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status

Also switches video output mode.

8 LED

INDICATORS

Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.

9 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

10 DIRECTION/

MULTISCREEN

1. Navigate through on-screen options

2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, and 9 channels

11 ENTER Confirm selection

12 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to

update firmware or back up recordings

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor

2 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This

monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.

3 AUDIO

OUTPUT

Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker

4 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 8 cameras

5 DC +12V Power input

6 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor

7 LAN Network (ethernet) port

8 USB PORT Connect USB mouse

9 RS485 Connect to Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera to control motion

10 K/B Connect to keyboard

11 ALARM

OUTPUT

Output for alarm

12 ALARM IN Connect to up to eight external sensors

13 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio

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QT446

FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

POWER (Behind flip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.

2

USB PORT
(Behind flip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

3

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

4

MENU Opens the Main Menu

5

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7

RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels

8

SEARCH Enters Search Mode

9

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

10

VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode

11

10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this

button followed by the second digit.

12

PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view

13

AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices

are attached.

14

INFO Displays system information

15

ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields

16

PLAYBACK CONTROLS REW - Rewind

PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or

resumes playback

FF - Fast Forward

STOP - Quits Playback mode

Also switches video output mode.

17

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.

3 5 7

4

1

2 6

9

8

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

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2 4

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras

3 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup

4 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord

5 LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port

handles 8 channels.

6 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

7 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input

8 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

9 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio

10 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

11 USB PORT For the USB mouse

12 LAN Network (ethernet) port

13 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors

14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms

15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

17 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

POWER (Behind flip-

down panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.

2

USB PORT
(Behind flip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

3

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

4

MENU Opens the Main Menu

5

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7

RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels

8

SEARCH Enters Search Mode

9

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard Drive

10

VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8, 16 and 32-screen viewing

mode

11

10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this

button followed by the second digit.

12

PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view

13

AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are

attached.

14

INFO Displays system information

15

ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields

16

PLAYBACK
CONTROLS

REW - Rewind

PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or

resumes playback

FF - Fast Forward

STOP - Quits Playback mode

Also switches video output mode.

17

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward
or rewind.

3 5 7

4

1

2 6

9

8

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 32 cameras

3 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

4 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

5 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio

6 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

7 HDMI HDMI video output

8 USB PORT For the USB mouse

9 LAN Network (ethernet) port

10 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup

11 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors

12 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms

13 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

14 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

15 AUDIO IN Attachment point for audio dongle which allows up to

16 channels of audio input.

16 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord

17 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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2

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QT504

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

RECORD

Begins manual recording

Controls Focus in PTZ mode

2

PLAY

Begins playback

3

REWIND

Rewinds video

Controls camera speed in PTZ mode

4

FAST FORWARD

Advances playback speed

5

MENU/+ Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

6

BACKUP/-

Opens Backup Menu

Decreases the value in Setup mode

7

STOP/ESC

Ends video playback.

Exits current interface or status

Switches video output mode.

8

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

9 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

10 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode

Navigates through selections in menus

11 RETURN Confirms selection

12 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

2 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

4 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 4 cameras

5 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

6 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

7 NET Network (ethernet) port

8 USB PORT For the USB mouse

9 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

10 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding

12 ALARM IN/OUT 4 Channel input and output for external sensors and

alarms

13 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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2 3 5

4

1

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

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QT526

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view

3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode

Navigates through selections in menus

4 ENTER Confirm Selection

5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

6 MENU Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record

operation, the following have additional functions:

RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode

REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode

STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.

9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode

Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode

10 INFO Displays system information

11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode

Decreases the value in Setup mode

12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio

13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

3 ALARM IN Connections for up to 16 external sensors

4 NET Network (ethernet) port

5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

6 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

7 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras

8 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input

9 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

10 POWER Power On/Off

11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding

12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm

13 USB PORT For the USB mouse

14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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QT528

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control

2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view

3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode

Navigates through selections in menus

4 ENTER Confirm Selection

5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

6 MENU Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record

operation, the following have additional functions:

RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode

REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode

STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.

9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode

Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode

10 INFO Displays system information

11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode

Decreases the value in Setup mode

12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio

13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

3 ALARM IN Connections for up to 8 external sensors

4 NET Network (ethernet) port

5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

6 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

7 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras

8 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input

9 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

10 POWER Power On/Off

11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding

12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm

13 USB PORT For the USB mouse

14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply

16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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QT518

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

POWER (Behind flip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.

2

USB PORT
(Behind flip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

3

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

4

MENU Opens the Main Menu

5

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7 RECORD

Begins manually recording on all channels

8 SEARCH

Enters Search Mode

9

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

10 VIEWING MODE

Change between 1, 4, and 8-screen viewing mode

11 10+ BUTTON

Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.

12 PTZ

Enter PTZ mode in live view

13 AUDIO

Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.

14 INFO

Displays system information

15 ENTER

Confirms selection in menus or input in fields

16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS

REW - Rewind

PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or

resumes playback

FF - Fast Forward

STOP - Quits Playback mode

Also switches video output mode.

17

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

2 HDMI HDMI video output

3 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras

4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup

5 LOOP OUT Output each channel to a separate monitor

6 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

7 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

8 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio

9 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

10 USB PORT For the USB mouse

11 LAN Network (ethernet) port

12 AUDIO IN 8 channels of audio input

13 ALARM IN Connect up to 8 external sensors

14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms

15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord

18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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QT5116

FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

POWER (Behind flip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.

2

USB PORT
(Behind flip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

3

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

4

MENU Opens the Main Menu

5

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7 RECORD

Begins manually recording on all channels

8 SEARCH

Enters Search Mode

9

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

10 VIEWING MODE

Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode

11 10+ BUTTON

Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.

12 PTZ

Enter PTZ mode in live view

13 AUDIO

Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.

14 INFO

Displays system information

15 ENTER

Confirms selection in menus or input in fields

16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS

REW - Rewind

PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or

resumes playback

FF - Fast Forward

STOP - Quits Playback mode

Also switches video output mode.

17

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.

3 5 7

4

1

2 6

9

8

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 HDMI HDMI video output

2 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

3 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input

4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup

5 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

6 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

7 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

8 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors

9 LAN Network (ethernet) port

10 USB PORT For the USB mouse

11 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

12 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

13 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

14 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras

15 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord

16 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

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QT536

FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1

POWER (Behind flip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.

2

USB PORT
(Behind flip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

3

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

4

MENU Opens the Main Menu

5

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7 RECORD

Begins manually recording on all channels

8 SEARCH

Enters Search Mode

9

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

10 VIEWING MODE

Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode

11 10+ BUTTON

Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.

12 PTZ

Enter PTZ mode in live view

13 AUDIO

Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.

14 INFO

Displays system information

15 ENTER

Confirms selection in menus or input in fields

16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS

REW - Rewind

PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or

resumes playback

FF - Fast Forward

STOP - Quits Playback mode

Also switches video output mode.

17

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.

3 5 7

4

1

2 6

9

8

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor

2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras

3 LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port

handles 8 channels.

4 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output

channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.

5 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input

6 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker

7 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio

8 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor

9 HDMI HDMI video output

10 USB PORT For the USB mouse

11 LAN Network (ethernet) port

12 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup

13 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors

14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms

15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.

Y = “+” Z = “-”

16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard

17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord

18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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8

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12

13
14

15

Item Button Function

1 POWER

Soft power down switch. Use this
before unplugging the DVR

2 INFO

Get information about the DVR such
as HDD space and firmware version

3 REC

Begin recording

4 Numbers

Input numbers in fields or select
camera

5 Multi-Screen

Choose multi-screen display mode

6 MENU

Opens MENU window

7 SEARCH

Enter SEARCH mode

8 Directional

Move cursor in set up or control PTZ
camera

9 ENTER

Confirm choice or settings

10 SET +/-

Increase or decrease value in

SETUP mode

11 Playback

Controls playback functions, includ­ing stop, single-frame, fast forward,
etc.

12 AUDIO

Enable audio input in live mode

13 SEQ

Returns to auto dwell display
sequence

14 BACKUP

Enters BACKUP menu

15

PTZ
Controls

Controls PTZ camera including
zoom, focus, iris and speed

2.3 REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control allows you to perform most of the
day-to-day functions from a convenient distance. It
functions as a typical remote control with additional
buttons allowing you to navigate through menus and
control functions. We recommend that you configure
your DVR using the mouse controls, reserving the
remote control for operations such as live viewing, file
search and playback.

It uses two AAA-sized batteries. If the remote’s
performance degrades, check the batteries as
well as that the IR receiver window on the DVR is
unobstructed.

2.2 MOUSE

The mouse is the default tool for navigating through the menus. Specific instructions for its use
within a function appear in the appropriate sections of the manual, but a basic overview is below:

In Live View:

Double-click the left button on any camera
view in split-screen mode to bring it to full­screen display.

Double-click again to return to split-screen
mode.

Right-click to show the control bar at the
bottom of the screen.

Right-clicking again will hide the control bar.

In Setup:

Left-click to make a selection. Right-click to
cancel setup or return to previous screen.

To Input Values:

Move the cursor to a blank field and click. A virtual keyboard will appear which supports
numbers, letters and symbols. The Shift function will access symbols in addition to upper case
letters.

Certain values, such as time settings, can be changed using the mouse wheel.

In addition to the buttons on the front of the DVR, your system can be controlled through the
USB mouse and the remote control. We have found that the majority of our customers prefer
to operate their DVRs using the USB mouse because of its ease of use and flexibility and our
manual is set up with this in mind.

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Screen Display

Mode

Dwell

Volume Snapshot Playback

PTZ Record

Color

Zoom

Move

Control Bar

Menu

3.1 POWER ON/OFF

Before turning on the DVR, ensure that all connections are good.

POWER ON AND LOGIN

Connect the power supply and the DVR will power up. The LED labelled POWER on the front
will illuminate and the DVR will display the live image from Channel 1.

Before you can proceed, you will need to log into the DVR.

STEP 1. Right-click with the mouse anywhere on the screen

STEP 2. Press the MENU button on the remote or press the STOP/ESC button on the

front of the DVR to open the Control Bar which will appear at the bottom of the
screen (Picture 3-3).

STEP 3. Once the Control Bar appears, click the Menu icon on the far left to open the

Main Menu (Picture 3-2).

BASIC FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 3

POWER OFF

The DVR will power down to a standby
mode when the POWER button on the
remote control is pressed, or when the
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN icon is selected
from within the MENU. In both cases, the
SHUT DOWN window will appear and users
must select OK to confirm. The hard drive
will stop spinning and the system will shut
down. For extended periods of inactivity, it is
recommended that the DVR be disconnected
from power either by turning off the power at
the surge protector or unplugging the device.

PICTURE 3-3

PICTURE 3-2

3.2 THE CONTROL BAR

When a user is logged in, pressing the ESC button on the DVR or right-clicking on the screen
with the mouse will display the CONTROL BAR on the bottom of the screen.

The functions of the Control Bar are listed below. Screen Display Modes are covered on the
next page and the other functions will be covered in more detail in the following chapters.

Menu: Opens the Main Menu.

Screen Display Mode: Choose the number of channels you wish to view at once. Channels

without attached cameras will display “Video Loss.” Clicking on the upward pointing arrows
to the right of each icon will allow you to select which channels to view in that mode.

Dwell: Enable/disable automatic cycling between channels.

Color: Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel.

Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of the display.

Volume: Adjust volume. This is only available if you have attached a microphone or audio-

capable camera to the DVR.

PTZ: Opens the controls for optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.

Snapshot: Captures a still image from all channels and saves it to the hard drive.

Record: Begin manual recording on all channels.

Playback: Switches to Playback mode and brings up the Playback Control Bar.

Move Control Bar: Clicking this will allow you to reposition the Control Bar anywhere on the

screen. Right clicking on the screen will hide the Control Bar.

PICTURE 3-1

IMPORTANT! If you are logging into the DVR for the first time, it is essential

that you set your DVR to the proper date and time at this point. Doing so
will allow you to search for events based on when they occurred as well as

avoiding complications by having multiple recorded files with the same date and time if you
wait to make those settings. Complete instructions can be found in Section 4.1 Basic
Configuration.

STEP 4. The Login screen will appear.

Enter the User Name and Password,
admin and 123456 respectively
using the Virtual Keyboard described
in the last chapter. Click ENTER
on the keyboard. You can change
the password later as described in
Section 4.6 User Management.

You are now logged in.

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DISPLAY MODE

By clicking on the display mode buttons on in the Control Bar you can quickly configure
how your cameras’ video feeds are displayed. The settings here will temporarily override
the default configuration made in the Main Monitor tab in the Live menu (see Section

4.2 Live Configuration). You can select whether to view a single channel at a time, two
channels in a picture in picture format, or view multiple channels in a split screen mode. In
addition, users have the option to select how many channels to view at once as well as which
channels will be shown in that multi-channel display. The number of display mode options
and their configuration will depend up on the model of your DVR. With the exception of the
nine-channel viewing mode on an eight-channel system, your DVR will not have the option
to display more channels than it supports. If you have fewer than the maximum number of
cameras connected to your DVR, the channels without cameras will remain black and display
a “Video Loss” message.

Click the

icon beside the desired screen

display mode to open the CHANNEL
SELECT menu.

Users can check any or all channels to
display the live feeds (depending on the
display mode chosen and the number of
channels on the DVR). Click the box
to confirm the settings before closing the
CHANNEL SELECT menu by clicking on the

button.

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Picture in Picture

If you wish to only monitor two channels at a time, most QT DVRs (excluding the QT536)
feature the Picture-in-Picture mode. The icon for this display mode is shown at the far right of

Picture 3-4.

Clicking on the Picture-in-Picture button will open a pop-up window (Picture 3-6) allowing
you to select which channel will be the main video feed. Clicking on the button in the lower left
of that window will open a second pop-up window (Picture 3-7) allowing you to select the
channel that will be displayed within the larger image. Note that the channel currently being
used for the larger display will be darkened and not selectable.

You can move camera views to a new position by clicking and dragging the desired channel’s
display. When a channel’s view is dragged into another area, the view that it replaces will move
to the vacated location.

Double-clicking on any of the channels being displayed will bring that camera’s video to full
screen. Right clicking anywhere within the image will return the display to its previous mode.

Asymmetric Display

With the exception of the four-channel DVRs in this series and the QT536, users have the
option of viewing cameras using an asymmetric display mode. This modes consists of one
large image plus several smaller images. As described above, a camera’s display can be
dragged from one of the smaller windows into the larger window for easier viewing while
maintaining a multi-channel display.

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3.3 LIVE VIEWING AND RECORDING

SWITCHING VIDEO OUTPUT

The DVR is normally configured to output video signal to a 19” or larger monitor through
the VGA port on the back. However, if you have attached a television to the Video Out port
instead, then you will need to press and hold the ESCAPE, EXIT or STOP button (depending
on model) on the front of the DVR for 10 seconds or until you hear a beep to indicate that the
video mode has been changed. On the QT474, the video mode can be changed by pushing
and holding the VGA/TV button.

LIVE VIEWING

The normal mode of the DVR is to display the live feed from the cameras. Configuring which
channels will be displayed, naming the cameras and other display settings will be covered in
SECTION 4.2.

PICTURE 3-8

PICTURE 3-9

PICTURE 3-10

Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning

Scheduled
Recording

Alarm
Recording

Manual
Recording

Motion Detection

Audio Enabled

In addition to the camera images, the DVR will display symbols regarding the status of each
camera

RECORDING

Your DVR is configured to record whenever motion is detected. It is also set to record at the
best setting possible. These settings work for most users, but each user’s situation will be
different and directions for adjusting these settings can be found in Section 4.3 Record
Configuration.

3.4 QUICK PLAYBACK

Pushing the playback button on the DVR or remote will enable you to play back what has
been recently recorded by launching Quick Playback.

Clicking on the Playback button within the
Control Bar will begin the Quick Playback
process as well.

The time period for the Quick Playback can
be set by clicking the upward-pointing arrow

icon next to the Playback button. You can

chose to go back 2-, 5- or 10 minutes. This
setting will apply whether you’ve selected
playback on the remote, the front of the DVR
or by clicking on the Playback button.

[Minutes]

2 5 10

Playback Button

Only channels with recorded video will display their feeds and those without will be dark.
As shown on the next page, a toolbar will appear below the display showing the playback
controls. If you are using the mouse, clicking on the various controls will affect the video
playback in a similar manner to using the front panel buttons or remote control.

There may be additional video recorded before your starting point and you can go back to
the beginning of the recording within this playback. You will, however, need to use the search
feature described in Section 4.8 to locate video event recordings from other days, or earlier
times.

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PICTURE 3-11

PICTURE 3-12

PICTURE 3-13

PICTURE 3-14

Play/

Pause

Rewind Screen Display

Mode

Volume

Hide

Tool Bar

ExitFrame

Advance

Zoom Color Trim Backup

Previous

Record

Play/

Pause

Stop Fast

Forward

Rewind Screen Display

Mode

Volume

Hide

Tool Bar

ExitFrame

Advance

Next

Record

Playback

Progress Bar

Zoom Color

Trim Backup

Playback

Speed

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PLAYBACK CONTROL BAR

The controls operate in a similar fashion to those of a conventional DVR or other video
playback device but with a few additional commands available to you:

Previous/Next Record: Moves to the prior or following recorded event, respectively.

Fast Forward/Rewind: In addition to their normal operation, clicking on these buttons

multiple times will speed up or slow down the rate or progression - forwards or backwards

- through the file. The speed can also be selected directly by clicking on the small upward
pointing arrows to the right of each button. You can select from 1/4 speed to 16-times
normal speed forward and rewind speeds of 8-times, 16-times and 32-times normal speed.
The current speed will be displayed at the bottom center of the Playback bar.

Screen Display Mode: As with the Control Bar, these icons allow you to choose the

number of channels you wish to view in playback. Clicking on the upward pointing arrows to
the right of each icon will allow you to select which channels to view in that mode. Channels
with no recordings will appear blank.

Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of the display.

Select this tool and then click-and-drag to select a portion of the video feed to enlarge it.
Clicking and dragging within the zoomed-in area will allow you to move to other areas of the
image. Right-clicking will return the video to regular display mode.

Color: Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel. Please note that

this will only effect the playback for this channel on the DVR itself. It will not change the
recording.

Playback Progress Bar: The slider moves along the Playback Progress Bar as the video

plays. Moving this with the mouse will go to another segment of the video. You can move to
another point in a single video by first clicking on that channel and then moving the slider to
the desired time. Other channels will continue progressing normally.

Trim: Using this tool allows you to save a segment of the video record rather than having to

back up the entire file.

To select a segment move the Playback

Progress Bar to before the desired
location in the video and begin playback.
Once you reach the desired starting
point, click on the Trim button to set the
beginning of the clip. The button’s icon
will flip indicating that it is waiting for you
to select the ending point. When you
have reached that point, click the button
again to complete your edit. The starting
and ending times will be displayed at the
bottom of the Playback Control Bar.

Backup: Once you have created your video

clip, the Backup button will turn white
indicating that you can save your clip
directly to a USB drive connected to the
USB port on the front of the DVR. The drive
must be connected before clicking on the
Backup button.

When the Backup button is clicked,

the Backup window will open. It will
list details about the file and the storage
media that you have connected. If you
have more than one drive connected ­including ESATA, USB CD/DVD burners or
other external media, you can chose the
desired destination in the Storage Media
pull-down.

If you do not have enough space on the

disk to save your file, you may select Disk
Cleanup to remove all files from that disk.

Begin

Clip

End
Clip

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BACKUP INFORMATIONBACKUP INFORMATION

Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup

StartStart CancelCancel

Start Time

End Time

The Number of Files

Size [GB]

Storage Media

Free [GB]

Backup Player

Save File Type

08/19/2011 01:24:12

08/19/2011 01:29:36

1

.258

USB-1

0.946

AVI

08/19/2011 01:24:12

08/19/2011 01:29:36

1

.258

USB-1

0.946

AVI

Start Time

End Time

The Number of Files

Size [GB]

Storage Media

Free [GB]

Backup Player

Save File Type

0%0%

Chose the format in which you want to save your video clip. The .DVR format requires a

special player program which will be included in a second folder on the drive. The .AVI
format will work with most standard media playback software on PC or Mac computers. If
selecting .AVI as the format for your files then you should deselect the Backup Player box.

Click Start to begin the download and the progress bar at the bottom will fill up as the file is

transferred.

For more information regarding backing up files, please see Chapter 5.

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4.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION

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. Information on P.T.Z. cameras and alarms
will be found in their own chapters, Chapters 7 and 8, respectively.

MENU NAVIGATION

Navigation through the user interface is point and click. Double-clicking on an icon within a
given menu will open that menu, or a submenu. The Main Menu is the starting point to reach
all of the DVR’s settings and features. Selecting the Menu icon on the left of the Control Bar
or pressing the Menu button on the DVR and remote control open the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU SETUP

CHAPTER 4

SystemSystem Date & TimeDate & Time DSTDST

BASICBASIC

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

Device Name

Device ID

Video Format

Password Check

Show System Time

Max Online Users

Video Output

Language

Logout After [Minutes]

No Image When Logou t

Device Name

Device ID

Video Format

Password Check

Show System Time

Max Online Users

Video Output

Language

Logout After [Minutes]

No Image When Logou t

EDVR

0

NTSC

10

VGA 1280x1024

English

5

EDVR

0

NTSC

10

VGA 1280x1024

English

5

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PICTURE 4-4

Clicking on any icon will open the relevant
menu.

SETUP

From the Setup menu select the Basic menu
by clicking on its icon.

BASIC MENU

There are three tabs covering System, Date & Time and Daylight Savings Time (DST). In
the first tab, System you will set the date, time along with other desired settings.

System Tab

The following settings can be changed in this menu:

Device Name: This will display when you

access the DVR remotely via your
mobile device, a web browser or
through the CMS software. Naming
the device will help users recognize
the device when monitoring
numerous DVRs remotely.

Device ID: If you have multiple systems, you

can give this device a numerical ID.

Video Format: Select between NTSC (North

America) or PAL (Europe) video
standards.

Password Check: By enabling this, a

user will need to enter name
and password when performing
configuration operations.

PICTURE 4-3

Main Menu

Show Time: Displays the time on-screen in Live View.

Max Network Users: Set the maximum number of network connections - up to 10.

VGA Output: Chose the configuration that best fits your monitor. Options are: VGA800*600,

VGA1024*768 (Default), VGA1280x1024 and CVBS. NOTE: VGA is for VGA monitors
while CVBS is for TV monitors connected using a BNC/RCA adaptor. Switching
between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode. Please be sure to have
the correct monitor on hand when changing output mode.

Language: Select your preferred menu language. The DVR will have to restart for this change

to take effect.

Logout After... : You can have the DVR automatically log a user out after a period of inactivity.

The period can range from 30 seconds (.5), 1, 3 or 5 minutes or never.

No Image When Logout: The monitor will not display the Live View when this box is

unchecked.

NOTE! When configuring your settings, you will always need to click Apply to save your
current settings before closing the window with Exit otherwise your changes will be lost.
You may click Exit or the close window box (X) in the upper right of the window to close
without saving changes but an alert will pop up asking if you wish to save changes. Click
OK to save changes or Cancel to continue without saving. You may select the Default
button to restore your settings to those set at the factory.

IMPORTANT! After changing the Language or Video Format, the device will

need to be restarted.

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Date & Time Tab

Set date, time, time format and related configurations in this menu.

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SystemSystem DSTDSTDate & TimeDate & Time

BASICBASIC

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

Update NowUpdate Now

Save NowSave Now

Date Format

Time Format

Time Zone

Sync Time with NTP Server

NTP Server

System Date

System Time

25

MAY

MM-DD-YY

24 Hour

GMT

time.windows.com

03/04/2011

12 : 43 : 13

MM-DD-YY

24 Hour

GMT

time.windows.com

03/04/2011

12 : 43 : 13

Date Format

Time Format

Time Zone

Sync Time with NTP Server

NTP Server

System Date

System Time

Date

SystemSystem DSTDSTDate & TimeDate & Time

BASICBASIC

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

Daylight Saving Time

Time Offset [Hours]

Mode

From

Until

1

March

The 2nd

Sunday

02:00:00

November

The 1st

Sunday

02:00:00

1

March

The 2nd

Sunday

02:00:00

November

The 1st

Sunday

02:00:00

Daylight Saving Time

Time Offset [Hours]

Mode

From

Until

DateWee k

Week

This setting allows your system to adjust for time changes due to Daylight Savings Time.
Again, your system must be connected to the Internet for this feature to work. As of this
writing, Daylight Savings Time begins in most areas of North America on the 2nd Sunday
in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Both changeovers happen at 2 am.
Allowing the DVR to make the change automatically ensures that files will not be lost as could
happen by manually changing the hour.

Checking the box marked Daylight Saving
Time will enable the DVR to switch the hour
automatically.

The starting and ending periods must be
set using the pull down options along with
entering the hour manually. The Week radio
button should be selected for this method.

If your region switches to and from DST on
a specific date, then chose the Date radio
button and enter the needed information.

Click Apply to save your settings and Exit to
close the menu.

4.2 LIVE CONFIGURATION

Live configuration includes four submenus: Live, Main Monitor, Spot and Mask.

Live Tab

Use this menu to set camera names and adjust picture colors, brightness, hue saturation and
contrast for optimal picture results.

LiveLive SpotSpot MaskMaskMain MonitorMain Monitor

LIVELIVE

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

CH Camera Name Show Name Colo r

1

2

3

4

CH Camera Name Show Name Colo r

1

2

3

4

CAMERA01

CAMERA01

CAMERA02CAMERA02

CAMERA03CAMERA03

CAMERA04CAMERA04

All Recording StatusAll Recording Status

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You can individually name cameras by
highlighting the field for each camera. The
virtual keyboard will appear allowing you to
enter characters, numbers and symbols with
case sensitivity. ENTER will save the name
and return to the LIVE menu. ESCAPE will
exit the keyboard without saving.

You can enable or disable the display of the
cameras’ names and recording status (see
Section 3.3) by using the check boxes.

Main Monitor Tab

Select the configuration of your display.

Split Mode allows you to choose from
single view, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3, 4x4 (depending
on model) views on a screen at one time.
You can also select which channels will be
displayed.

Channels can be grouped and the display will
cycle between groups. Any individual channel
can be shown in more than one group.

Dwell Time: This is the time interval the

display will spend showing a group
before moving on to the next group.

NOTE! If viewing remotely on a computer with dual monitors, the display must
be on the main monitor.

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You can configure the color settings for each
channel individually. Adjust image saturation,
hue, brightness, and contrast by clicking on
the Setting button for each individual camera
or for all of them simultaneously by selecting
the All button before making the settings. This
window can also be reached by clicking the
color button on the Control Bar.

Setting the correct date and time before proceeding is essential to maintaining the integrity
of your video records - especially for purposes of evidence. Making these straightforward
settings should be your first priority before proceeding further within this manual. Changing the
date and time after important videos have been recorded could result in the loss of those files.

IMPORTANT! To maintain the integrity of recorded video, you should set

the DVR to the correct date and time before making changes in other menus.

Most of the options within this menu are
self-explanatory. If you are unsure of your
time zone, the date and time settings on
your computer or searching online for “Time
Zones” will quickly provide you with the
information you need.

NTP Server: Using Network Time Protocol

will keep your system’s clock current
by allowing it to occasionally receive
updates from the selected server.
Your DVR must be connected to
the Internet for this feature to work.
Please see the Remote Monitoring
Guide for instructions.

DST Tab

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Spot Tab

This allows select feeds to be viewed on a separate monitor that is connected to the DVR but
may be in another room, for example. There will be no menu access on this auxiliary display.

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Only one channel can be displayed at a
time on this monitor. You can choose which
channels (each channel is a “group”), the
order and their dwell time. The left and right
arrows allow you to move to the next group. A
channel can appear in more than one group.

Mask Tab

Set up masks on individual cameras to block out select areas on each screen. This is to grant
privacy in situations when other users may be able to view the camera feeds and you wish to
restrict viewing of certain areas or activities.

Click on the Setting button next to a given
camera to apply a mask to its view.

Up to three areas may be masked in an
image. Simply click and drag to cover the
area. To delete, double-click on a mask.

Right-click to exit the screen, your masks will
be saved.

The masks will appear on that channel’s
image in the live area as well as on
recordings.

4.3 RECORD CONFIGURATION

QT4 Series DVRs are set to record in real-time (30 frames per second) in the CIF format.
Depending on the model, one or more channels may be set to record in the higher resolution
in real-time, or all channels may record in D1, but at a reduced frame rate. QT5 Series DVRs,
along with the QT454, are configured to record in real-time on all channels in the high­resolution D1 format. The QT2124 can only record in the CIF format. There are five sets of
options; Enable, Record Bitrate, Time, Stamp and Recycle Record.

EnableEnable SnapSnapRecord BitrateRecord Bitrate Recycle RecordRecycle RecordTimeTime StampStamp

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

CH Resolution fps Encode Quality Max Bitrate

1

2

3

4

CH Resolution fps Encode Quality Max Bitrate

1

2

3

4

AllAll Rema ining : 0 (CIF), 0 (D1).Remaining : 0 (CIF), 0 (D1).

3030

3030

3030

3030

CBRCBR

CBRCBR

CBRCBR

CBRCBR

HigherHigher

HigherHigher

HigherHigher

HigherHigher

1536 kbps1536 kbps

1536 kbps1536 kbps

1536 kbps1536 kbps

1536 kbps1536 kbps

D1D1

D1D1

D1D1

D1D1

3030 CBRCBR HigherHigher 1536 kbps1536 kbpsD1D1

RECORDRECORD

Enable Tab

Select some or all of the cameras to record
to the DVR. Depending on your DVR model,
you can set up to 16 cameras to record
audio in addition to video. This will require
cameras equipped with microphones or
separate microphones co-located with the
camera(s). You can globally select all the
cameras regardless of their individual settings
by selecting the All box below each column.

Record Bitrate Tab

Set up the resolution, quality, encoding,
quality and maximum bitrate of the video
stream according to your needs. You can set
each camera individually, or globally by using
the All function at the bottom of the window.

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NOTE! While each camera can have its resolution and frame rate set
independently of the other cameras, the DVR may limit the frame rate available
to a camera based on the settings of other cameras.

Parameter Options What it Means

Resolution D1, CIF

D1 = Full TV resolution, CIF = 1/2 D1. D1 takes more
room on the hard drive than CIF

FPS 1-30

Frames per second. More frames makes for smoother
video but takes up more room on the hard drive.

Encode VBR, CBR

Variable Bit Rate versus Constant Bit Rate. VBR provides
better image quality for video with motion in it, but at the
expense of a larger file size.

Quality

Lowest
– Highest

Only available when VBR is selected. The higher the
quality, the more drive space required. CBR’s default
setting is for higher quality.

Max Bitrate 256-2084kbps

This sets the maximum bitrate that each camera will
record at with VBR encoding selected.

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Time Tab

You can set the length of time the DVRs record an event before and after a motion detection
or alarm is triggered as well as how long an individual record is preserved.

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Pre-alarm record time: This sets the length

of time showing events prior to a
motion detection or sensor-triggered
event that is included in the record.

Post-alarm record: Sets the length of time-

from 10 to 60 seconds - that is
added to the record after the event is
finished.

Expire time: The time - up to 60 days - that

an event is saved on the drive before
it could be overwritten (See Recycle
Record below).

You can set up all channels with same values by selecting All and then configuring one
channel.

Stamp Tab

Select which cameras will display their ID and date stamp and where it’ll appear on the screen.

Drag and drop the location of the camera
name and date/time stamp to your desired
location on the screen. This can be done
individually or globally. A “Before” and “After”
example is shown below.

Snap Tab

In this tab, you can configure how many still images are taken, the quality of the images and
the timing between them when the Snapshot button is pushed on the Control Bar.

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EnableEnable SnapSnapRecord BitrateRecord Bitrate Recycle RecordRecycle RecordTimeTime StampStamp

RECORDRECORD

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

Resolution

Quality

Snap Time Interval [S]

Snap Number

Resolution

Quality

Snap Time Interval [S]

Snap Number

CIFCIF

MediumMedium

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Recycle Record Tab

This is selected by default. Recycle record allows the DVR to record over old events when
the hard drive is full. Otherwise, the DVR will stop recording when there is no more space
available.

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4.4 SCHEDULE CONFIGURATION

Your DVR is configured to record whenever motion is detected. If this is your desired setting
then you will not need to make any changes. However, you may configure each channel to
record at specific times based on time of day, motion detection or other sensor input. There
are three tabs; Schedule, Motion and Sensor

Schedule Tab

The schedule for automatic recording can be set either of two ways.

1. By highlighting individual hours for specific
days by using the pencil tool in the upper
right of the window. The adjacent eraser
tool removes the highlighting in a block.
Double click on either the pencil or eraser
tool to turn them off. Settings can be
copied and applied to any or all of the
channels and to any other day.

2. Blocks of time to be recorded can also
be set up by double clicking on a field
adjacent to a day. Multiple schedules can
be created and saved with start and stop
times down to the minute. These can then
be applied to multiple days and cameras.

Schedules made in one mode can be altered

in another mode.

Motion Tab

Motion detected during the highlighted hours will cause the DVR to start recording. Setup is
similar to that used in Schedule above. The default mode is for 24/7.

Sensor Tab

This enables the DVR to record based on input from other sensors connected to the DVR. Like
motion detection, it is default scheduled to be able to record at any time. It is also configured
in the same manner as explained under Schedule.

4.5 NETWORK CONFIGURATION

The Network Configuration window is used to control how your DVR works in a networked
environment. This section offers a brief overview of how to set up your DVR so that it can be
remotely monitored from another computer on your network, over the Internet or from mobile
wireless devices. Full, in-depth instructions on the functions and settings available in this
window are presented in the Remote Monitoring Guide which is on the disk that came with
your system or which can be downloaded from our website at www.Q-See.com/Support.
The four tabs in this window are Network, Sub-Stream, Email and Other Settings. If you
will only be monitoring the DVR from another computer on your network, you will only need to
use the first three tabs.

It is important that your DVR is connected to your network router and that the router is
powered on before proceeding.

This window displays the information on the DVR’s local network and Internet addresses
which will allow you to access the DVR on a network. As discussed in the Remote Monitoring
Guide, you will use the local network address to access your system from the same wireless
or intranet network that the DVR is connected to. When you are outside of that area, you will
use the Internet address shown (see below) or the DDNS address that you will set up.

NetworkNetwork SubstreamSubstream Other SettingsOther SettingsEmailEmail

NETWORKNETWORK

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

TestTest

HTTP Port

Server Port

Obtain an IP address automatically

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Preferred DNS Serve r

Alternate DNS Serve r

PPPoE

User Name

Password

HTTP Port

Server Port

Obtain an IP address automatically

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway

Preferred DNS Serve r

Alternate DNS Serve r

PPPoE

User Name

Password

80

6036

192 . 168 . 001 . 100

255 . 255 . 255 . 000

192 . 168 . 001 . 001

000 . 000 . 000 . 000

000 . 000 . 000 . 000

80

6036

192 . 168 . 001 . 100

255 . 255 . 255 . 000

192 . 168 . 001 . 001

000 . 000 . 000 . 000

000 . 000 . 000 . 000

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Network Tab

HTTP Port – This is the port the DVR will

use to communicate through the
router. When accessing the DVR
remotely from the Internet, you will
need to enter your network’s remote
IP address (obtained in the next step)
in the address bar of an Internet
Explorer window. For example:
http://88.116.0.25

Obtain IP Address Automatically – Clicking this box will obtain the IP address, subnet mask,

and gateway IP from the router.

PPPOE – Selecting this enables Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) which allows

you to directly connect your DVR to the Internet through your modem. Do not use this
unless you are connected to a modem instead of a router. Contact your ISP for your
account information including user name and password. The TEST button will verify
that your information is correct.

NOTE! The default value is 80. If port 80 is already occupied by another device
on the network, then another port will need to be selected. Choose another
number in the same range; 81-89. In this case, you will have to add the port to
the IP address when entering it into the Internet Explorer window. For example,
if the port is now 82, then you will need to enter http://88.116.0.25:82

IMPORTANT! The majority of routers available on the market since 2008 have

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) capability, which allows the DVR to connect
automatically to the network. Consult the Quick Networking Poster or the
Remote Monitoring Guide before changing Network settings.

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Substream Tab

The substream is the data that is sent to remote monitoring devices. Due to bandwidth
concerns, these data streams are generally smaller than those sent directly to the DVR itself.
These streams run in parallel with the main stream sent to the hard drive and they do not
affect each other.

Definitions and descriptions of network configuration:

Parameter Definition

HTTP Port The network port number for accessing the DVR from a remote location.

The default port is 80

Server Port The port number for data. The default port is 6036

Static IP

IP Address The IP address of the DVR on your network

Subnet Mask The server’s subnet mask

Gateway The gateway of the router

DNS Server The address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server

PPPoE

User Name User name of the broadband account

Password Password for broadband account

Substream settings are configured in the
same manner as that used for the primary
stream settings in the Record Bitrate
tab in Section 4.3 Certain settings will be
grayed out and cannot be changed due to
throughput concerns. The definitions are
repeated for your convenience:

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Parameter Options What it Means

Resolution D1, CIF

D1 = Full TV resolution, CIF = 1/2 D1. D1 takes more
room on the hard drive than CIF

FPS 1-30

Frames per second. More frames makes for smoother
video but takes up more room on the hard drive.

Encode VBR, CBR

Variable Bit Rate versus Constant Bit Rate. VBR provides
better image quality for video with motion in it, but at the
expense of a larger file size.

Quality

Lowest
– Highest

Only available when VBR is selected. The higher the
quality, the more drive space required. CBR’s default
setting is for higher quality.

Max Bitrate 256-2084kbps

This sets the maximum bitrate that each camera will
record at with VBR encoding selected.

Email Tab

This tab allows you to set how your DVR will send out e-mail alerts. You will be able to send
e-mail alerts to three addresses.

NOTE! Depending upon your settings, the system can generate a lot of e-mail
alerts. For that reason, we recommend setting up a dedicated e-mail address
specifically for the system to send alert notices. If you do not have your own
e-mail system (such as a corporate mail server) you should consider using a
free e-mail provider. However, because many free e-mail services allow only

a limited amount of e-mail traffic we specifically recommend using Google’s
Gmail service with its higher limit. Similarly, you will want the alert e-mails to go to a different
account than the one sending them. This will ease your management of these alerts and help
keep your mail account from overflowing.

If you do not have your own e-mail system, please set up a free account which the DVR can
use to send out alerts before proceeding.

For the example below, we will use Gmail. The settings can be found under Options when
logged into your Gmail account.

Clicking on any of the fields will bring up the virtual keyboard allowing you to enter the data.
The virtual keyboard is capable of handling upper and lower case letters as well as numbers
and symbols. Click the ENTER button to enter your input or ESC to exit the field without
applying any changes.

SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com

Port: 465 (standard port for Gmail - others

may vary)

SSL Check: You will need to select this for

Gmail. Other ISPs may vary.

Send Address: Enter your new address. This

will appear on alert e-mails sent from
the DVR

Password: Enter the password you created

for this account. Remember, it will be
case-sensitive.

Receive Addresses: You may set up to three

e-mail addresses to receive alerts. It
is strongly advised that you do not
use the same address that the DVR is
using to send alerts.

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Advanced

Attaching Image Amount: The alert e-mails can include up to three images

Snap Time Interval: The interval of the images can range from every second to every five

seconds.

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Other Settings

Commercial ISPs provide their customers with dynamic addresses (IP numbers). These
numbers can change from time to time depending upon your service provider. When they do,
you will lose the ability to remotely access your DVR from your mobile phone or other out-of­network device. To prevent this from happening, we recommend using a Dynamic Domain
Name Service (DDNS). This will give you a domain name that can be linked to your IP address
and will automatically – and invisibly – forward remote connections to your network when the
IP address changes.

Q-See offers DDNS for free at MyQ-See.com. Create a domain name, user name and
password before proceeding. DynDNS.com also offers a similar free service. This is covered
in-depth in the Remote Monitoring Guide.

Select the box in the DDNS field to enable
DDNS. You will then enter the user name,
domain name and password you created into
the appropriate fields. You can also select the
interval in days at which the DDNS checks to
see whether your IP address has changed.
Intervals range from every 30 minutes to once
a day.

You can now access the DVR remotely by inputting that domain name into the web browser.

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NetworkNetwork SubstreamSubstream

NETWORKNETWORK

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

TestTest

DDNS

DDNS Server

User Name

Password

Host Domain

DDNS Update [Hours ]

UPnP

DDNS

DDNS Server

User Name

Password

Host Domain

DDNS Update [Hours ]

UPnP

EmailEmail Other SettingsOther Settings

MyQ-See.com

[e-mail]

myqseeaccountpassword

myaccount.myq-see.com

3

MyQ-See.com

[e-mail]

myqseeaccountpassword

myaccount.myq-see.com

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4.6 USER MANAGEMENT

You can set up accounts for each individual user and grant them control of select parts of
the surveillance system. An administrator account is already created on the DVR. Additional
accounts can be created for users but only one administrator account is allowed.

To add a user select the Add button and the ADD USER window will open. It will have two
tabs; General and Authority

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General Tab

Input the name, password and select the
type of user – normal or advance.

If you only want this user to be able to access
the DVR from a specific computer on the
network then select the Binding PC MAC
Address option and then enter the MAC
address of that computer.

Authority Tab

In this tab you can give this user access to all
or part of the system and its functions.

Setup button – Modify user’s name, type, binding PC Mac address and etc. The Admin
account may not be modified.

Delete button –Remove a user from the system

Change Password button – Modify a user’s password. The admin password may be

changed. The default is 123456.

To change a password, simply click on the button and enter the current password in the
pop-up window, along with the desired new password in the New Password and Confirm
Password fields before clicking OK to save and Exit to close the window.

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4.7 ADVANCED

In this set of commands, the user can erase all the settings, import or export data files to
and from the DVR and control who can remotely access the DVR through three submenus:

Reset, Import/Export and Black/White List.

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RESET

Clicking on this option will open a warning
dialogue asking you to confirm that you wish
to remove all settings and reboot the system.
You must select OK to continue with the reset
or hit CANCEL to exit without changes.

BLOCK/ALLOW LIST

From here, an authorized user can control which computer users are allowed to access the
DVR.

The Block List is used to deny access to remote computers within a certain IP address
segment.

The Allow List is used to permit access by users from select IP address segments.

EXAMPLE: You wish to block access to the DVR from computer users within the IP address
segment ranging from 196.168.000.002 to 196.168.000.004. Select the Block button and
then enter the first segment in the IP From field and the last address within the segment in
the To field. You may add additional segments before hitting Apply to save your settings and
then exiting this window.

IMPORT/EXPORT

Use this interface to export select data files
to mobile Flash drives or an external USB
drive through the backup function. Specific
data files can also be retrieved from mobile
or external storage devices and recorded
onto the DVR.

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4.8 FILE SEARCH, PLAYBACK AND MANAGEMENT

Access the recordings on the DVR, play them back and backup the recordings to an external
storage device.

NOTE! Throughout this window, if the screen resolution is VGA 800*600,
the time search interface will show a Hide button. Clicking on this button will
expand or minimize the entire interface as needed.

Four submenus appear in this section: Time
Search, Event Search, File Management
and Image.

TIME SEARCH

Search for an event within a range of dates and times.

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Select which channel you wish to search and the screen display mode. The Calendar icon in
the Start Time window allows you to select a start date. Highlighted dates indicate that there
is recorded data for those days.

The vertical column of numbers to the left of the grid are the available channels. The horizontal
headings are blocks of time within the day.

You can select which time to begin the review by entering it in the start time window or clicking
on the time grid and moving the yellow line to the approximate start time.

Clicking on the PLAY button will begin the playback from the time selected. It will also bring up
a playback toolbar allowing finer control of the playback process.

Previous

Record

Play/

Pause

Stop Fast

Forward

Rewind Screen Display

Mode

Volume

Hide

Tool Bar

ExitFrame

Advance

Next

Record

Playback

Progress Bar

Zoom Color

Trim Backup

Playback

Speed

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EVENT SEARCH

Selecting this tab will bring up a list of recorded events. Your DVR is configured by default
to record when motion is detected. You can choose whether to display events triggered by
Motion, Sensor or both. These files are saved as events.

FILE MANAGEMENT

From within this tab you can lock, unlock or delete recorded events from the drive.

Clicking the Search button in the upper right of the window will bring up a list of events to be
displayed. Results can be filtered by selecting date and channels if desired.

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LOCK – Selecting a file and then clicking the Lock button will protect the event from being

overwritten or deleted unless the entire drive is reformatted

UNLOCK – This will remove the file protection and the event recording can be deleted or

overwritten normally

DELETE – If the event is not Locked, this will remove the selected event from the DVR.

NOTE! If the status shows “Writing” it means that the sector on the hard drive
where the file is located is still being written to. You cannot delete the file until
the file is completed and the word “Writing” disappears.

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SEARCH

Search

Time Search ImageEvent Search File Management

Search

DeleteDelete LockLock SaveSave Save AllSave All

Time Search ImageEvent Search File Management

Start Time

3/13

End Time

12 / 23 / 2010

12 / 23 / 2010

00 : 00 : 00

00 : 00 : 00

23 : 59 : 59

23 : 59 : 59

25

12 / 23 / 2010

12 / 23 / 2010

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IMAGE

This tab functions much as the Event Search tab by allowing you to search for and view the
still images captured when you click on the Snapshot icon on the Control Bar. These images
are stored on the DVR’s hard drive just as with video files.

Select the date to search, along with the start and end times to search between. You can also
select which channels you want to include in the search. Clicking the Search button in the
upper right of the window will bring up a list of available images.

After the search is completed, a count of available images will be displayed along with the first
still image. The buttons at the bottom of this tab allow you to navigate through the images as
well as save them for use outside the DVR.

DELETE – This will remove an unwanted image from the hard drive.

LOCK – This will prevent a file from being deleted. If a file is locked, this button will read

UNLOCK.

SAVE/SAVE ALL – These buttons allow you to save individual or all of the images in the group

to an external USB flash drive inserted in the USB port on the front of the DVR.

ARROW BUTTONS – Navigate to the first, last previous or next image in the group.

Image

Select the date you wish to search and click
the Search button. You will be presented with
a list of recorded events.

Select the channel and click the Double-click
the event file you wish to play back.

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This DVR supports backing up files to USB flash drives, USB hard drives and USB DVD
burners through the USB port on the front panel. Remote backups can be performed over the
Internet. Refer to Section 2.4 Remote Backup in the Remote Monitoring Guide.

BACKUP INFORMATIONBACKUP INFORMATION

Disk CleanupDisk Cleanup

StartStart CancelCancel

Start Time

End Time

The Number of Files

Size [GB]

Storage Media

Free [GB]

Backup Player

Save File Type

08/19/2011 01:24:12

08/19/2011 01:29:36

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.258

USB-1

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AVI

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08/19/2011 01:29:36

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.258

USB-1

0.946

AVI

Start Time

End Time

The Number of Files

Size [GB]

Storage Media

Free [GB]

Backup Player

Save File Type

0%0%

BACKUP

CHAPTER 5

Set the start and end times as well as
channel(s) you wish to back up. Clicking the
Search button will bring up the search results
in the Data Backup list box.

Select specific events or select the All button. Clicking the Backup button will bring up the

Backup Information window:

PICTURE 5-2

PICTURE 5-1

Save File Type: Choose between DVR and AVI. The former will save the video in a

proprietary format while the latter will create a standard .avi file usable by most media
playback software. If you choose the DVR format, you need to select the Backup Player
option (see Picture 5-2) as well. This will save a stand-alone playback program in a separate
folder labeled Video Play on the same drive.

Clicking on the Start button will begin the backup and the progress bar will display the
progress.

PLAYING BACK A VIDEO FILE ON A COMPUTER

Windows PC - You may play AVI formatted files using Windows Media Player, QuickTime,

DIVXplayer or other media players. The files can be opened and played in a similar manner
to any other media file. You may need to download and install the K-Lite Codec as described
above.

The Superplay.msi program is a PC-only application and is saved onto the same drive as
video files when the Backup Player option is selected. Launch the software in the normal
manner and then click on Open Path and navigate to the folder containing the video files and

select the file you wish to play back.

Apple Macintosh - At this time, you must use the Remote Backup feature to save the
file to your computer through the remote viewing software. See section 2.4 of the Remote
Monitoring Guide for instructions on this process.

You MUST select the AVI format when backing up the video file for playback on a Mac
computer. You can use the QuickTime player or other video player and open the video file in
the normal manner.

This window will present a summary of the
number of files, starting and ending times,
total size of the files and whether you have
space available on the receiving storage
media. Disk Cleanup will erase the contents
of the storage media to make room. You can
select which type of device you are recording
to as well as what type of file you will be
creating.

NOTE! External USB hard drives used for backing up data will need to be
in the FAT32 format. Most new drives will need to be reformatted before use
with this DVR.

FORMATTING A USB DRIVE IN FAT32

To format a USB flash drive with FAT32, plug it into a PC running Windows XP or later. Go
to My Computer to locate the drive’s icon. Right click on it and select Format in the list of
available options. Select FAT32 and check the box marked Quick Format before clicking
Start.

For USB drives over 32GB in size, you should use a FAT32 format utility such as those
available through CNET.com.

BACKING UP A FILE

Selecting BACKUP in the Main Menu will open the Backup configuration window.

The search for files to backup is much like the method used to search for files to play back as
was covered in the previous chapter.

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6.1 INFORMATION

DVR MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 6

PICTURE 6-1

This window enables the user to monitor the status of the system, its network connection,
online users, history and events through five submenus: System, Event, Log, Network and
Online Users.

INFORMATIONINFORMATION

SystemSyste m

Online Users

Online Users

Event

Event

Record

Record

Log

Log Networ kNetwork

ExitExit

PICTURE 6-2

PICTURE 6-3

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Data on the system’s hardware, MCU (MicroController Unit), kernel (if applicable) and firmware
versions can be found here along with the device’s name and ID.

EVENT INFORMATION

This window lists recorded events. This list can be searched by date, time, type of event and
channel.

PICTURE 6-4

PICTURE 6-5

LOG INFORMATION

This window lists user activity within the system.

This record can be searched by type of operation, date and time, and etcetera. It can also be
exported to external USB storage devices using the backup function.

NETWORK INFORMATION

This window shows the status of the DVR on the network including its assigned port, and
other networking configurations.

PICTURE 6-6

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ONLINE USER INFORMATION

Information on remote users currently connected is displayed in this window.

PICTURE 6-7

Refresh – Updates the list of online users

Disconnect – The Administrator can disconnect a selected user from the DVR. That PC will

not be able to access the device for five minutes thereafter.

RECORD INFORMATION

This window provides information on your camera’s recording resolution, the recording speed
and what mode the camera is operating in. At the bottom is a bar indicating the percentage of
the hard drive’s capacity that has been used.

PICTURE 6-8

RECORDRECORD

CH Resolution fps Sensor Motion Manual Schedule

1 D1 30

2 D1 30

3 C1 30

D1 30

5 D1 30

6 D1 30

7 CIF 30

8 CIF 30

CH Resolution fps Sensor Motion Manual Schedule

1 D1 30

2 D1 30

3 D1 30

4 D1 30

5 D1 30

6 D1 30

7 CIF 30

8 CIF 30

Disk

ID

Status

Disk

ID

Status

1

1

19%19%

PICTURE 6-9

PICTURE 6-10

6.3 DISK MANAGEMENT

This window displays information on the drive or drives mounted within the DVR including size,
available space and status.

The drive can be set to read only, which will disable recording, but will preserve the data
currently stored within it.

If you have upgraded your system by installing a new drive (See Chapter 9) you will need to
first format the new hard disk before recording. You can reformat the current drive if desired by
selecting the Format option in the drop down menu.

WARNING! Reformatting the drive will delete all recorded files stored on the

hard disk regardless of whether they are Locked!

Refresh will update the information about the drive.

6.2 MANUAL ALARM

This displays the configuration of the manual alarm. See Chapter 8 for information on
connecting and setting up alarms.

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6.4 UPGRADE

This window will display firmware updates that are loaded on a USB flash drive in the front
USB port.

PICTURE 6-11

Firmware upgrades are available from Q-See at www.Q-See.com/Support and may be
found by looking up your specific model. Firmware should only be upgraded to fix a specific
problem or add features as ongoing development may result in features being removed.

The firmware download should be loaded onto an empty USB flash drive from the
downloading computer and then transferred to the DVR using a USB port.

WARNING! Updating the firmware incorrectly or using the wrong update

can permanently damage the chipset on the DVR and render it unusable.
Updates are written to either resolve issues or add features to the DVR. If you
are not experiencing performance issues or do not need a feature added by

the update, we recommend not running the update.

IMPORTANT! Please make note of your settings before updating the

firmware on a QT426 or QT446 as the upgrade process will restore factory
defaults. Other models will retain their user settings.

NOTE! While a Macintosh computer can read and write to a drive in the
FAT32 format, it cannot reformat a USB flash drive to that standard. We
suggest that you use a PC to reformat your USB flash drive to FAT32 and it is
recommended that you download firmware updates on a PC. Beginning with
version 3.1.71, you can use the Upgrade feature in the Remote Monitoring

software (see Section 2.5 of the Remote Monitoring Guide) to upgrade
without a USB flash drive.

WARNING! It is vital that the DVR be instructed to shut down using the Shut

Down menu option prior to unplugging the device in order to avoid damaging

the firmware or hard drive itself.

6.5 LOGOFF

Logging out of the DVR is recommended when there are multiple users or when physical
access to the DVR is not restricted. Clicking on the Logoff icon will bring up a window asking
for confirmation.

After logging off, a user can log back in by clicking on the Menu icon and entering their user
name and password.

6.6 SHUT DOWN

This is a “soft power down” of the DVR. It shuts down the firmware and hard drive, but does
not power down the DVR itself.

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PICTURE 7-1

7.1 CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA

All QT-Series DVRs can support one or more Pan/Tilt/Zoom, or PTZ cameras. These cameras
connect to the DVR through the same ports as a conventional camera, but the control wires
connect through the RS485 block on the back of the DVR. Picture 7-1, below, is only
a representation and your actual connector may look different. Please consult Chapter 2
Connections and Controls to find the diagram representing your model for the location of
your connector block.

The RS485 connector uses a single-direction protocol meaning that it can send commands
out to the camera(s) but not receive any data back from the unit meaning that video images
will be delivered through the video cable as with any other camera.

The DVR is set by default for RS485 to be disabled for each channel. Therefore, PTZ settings
must be enabled before PTZ cameras can be utilized. This system supports 26 of the most
common protocols including Pelco-D and Pelco-P.

When connecting a PTZ camera, the following should be taken into account:

• The 485 port of this DVR cannot parallel connect with the 485 port of another device

• The voltage between the A and B lines of the camera should be less than 5V.

NO C1NO C

2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A B

CNTRL

12V

RS-485

STEP 1. The data cable from the PTZ

camera must be connected to
the ports highlighted in Picture

7-1. Multiple PTZ cameras can be

connected to this port, but you may
require an expander port to do so.

STEP 2. Connect the other end of

the cable to the proper pins in the
connector on the camera

STEP 3. Connect the camera video and

power cables as you would any other
camera.

PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS

CHAPTER 7

7.2 PAN-TILT-ZOOM (PTZ) CONFIGURATION

If you are connecting optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras, the controls are set from this window in
the Serial Port and Advanced tabs.

Serial PortSerial Port AdvancedAdvanced

P.T.ZP.T.Z

DefaultDefault

ApplyApply ExitExit

CH Enable Address Baud Rate Protocol Simulative Cruise

1

2

3

4

CH Enable Address Baud Rate Protocol Simulative Cruise

1

2

3

4

AllAll

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96009600

96009600

PELCODPELCOD

PELCOPPELCOP

PELCOPPELCOP

PELCOPPELCOP

96009600 PELCOPPELCOP

Serial Port Tab

You will need to consult your PTZ camera’s
manual for details regarding protocol and
baud rate. Please note that the DVR may
support more features than your camera
offers including protocol and number of
preset programs.

Advanced Tab

You can set your camera to follow a preset
program or set cruising or tracking behaviors
by selecting the Setting button in the Preset,

Cruise or Track columns respectively.

PICTURE 7-2

PTZ Definitions and Descriptions:

Parameter Settings What it Means

Address 1-255 The address of the PTZ camera

Baud Rate 110-21600 The speed that data is transmitted

Protocol The communication protocol used by the camera.

Supported protocols are; NULL, PELCOP, PELCOD, LILIN,
MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, SAMSUNG,
RM110, HY

PICTURE 7-3

Cameras can be individually configured or a global set-up can be implemented through the All
button.

Simulative Cruise is for use with PTZ cameras using an unsupported protocol to allow you to
use at least some of the features.

Serial PortSerial Port AdvancedAdvanced

P.T.ZP.T.Z

DefaultDefault

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

ApplyApply ExitExit

CH Preset Cruise Track

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

CH Preset Cruise Track

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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And, selecting Setting will bring up the
camera view along with a control panel to
program the camera’s motion.

The dome’s rotation can be controlled vertically, horizontally and diagonally along with its
speed. The lens zoom, focus and iris (light level) can be set as well. Select the number you
want to assign to this set of actions and click the Save button to save your preset. You can
hide the control panel by clicking on the “-” button or right-clicking on the screen. The control
panel can be unhidden by right-clicking on the screen again. The X button will exit the control
interface.

PICTURE 7-5

PICTURE 7-6

PICTURE 7-7

Name Symbol What it Does

Add

Opens a window to allow the user to set the speed and time of a new
preset point

Delete

Deletes a preset point

Modify

Opens the settings window for the selected preset point allowing you
to change the settings

Arrows Enables the user to alter the position of a setting in the cruise order.

Move a preset point all the way to the top of the order

Move a preset point up one position in the list

Move a preset point down one position in the list

Move a preset point to the bottom of the order

Cruise

Selecting a Setting button from the Cruise column will open the Cruise window.

Select Add or double-click on an existing line
to modify and the CRUISE PRESET window
will open.

Delete will remove a selected cruise line

Clear All will remove all of the cruise lines.

The set of icons to the right of the screen are
used to configure each cruise setting.

Preview – Preview the cruise to ensure that
you have the desired results.

The user can control the dome’s rotation direction, plus speed as well as the zoom, focus and
iris.

Start Record – The system will begin recording the sequence of movements you perform on

the PTZ control panel. Clicking this again will stop the recording.

Start Track – This will play back the tracking sequence you just recorded. Clicking on this

button again will stop the playback.

PICTURE 7-8

Track

This interface is used to program the tracking routine for the camera. Clicking on the Track
button will bring up the live view for that camera plus a control panel:

Preset

Clicking a Setting button in the Preset
column will bring up another window

PICTURE 7-4

preset001pre set001

preset002pre set002

preset003pre set003

preset004pre set004

preset005pre set005

preset006pre set006

preset007pre set007

preset008pre set008

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preset010pre set010

PRESET - Channel 1PRESET - Channel 1

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

SettingSetting

OKOK ExitExit

No. Enable Name Preset

1

2

3

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No. Enable Name Preset

1

2

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Zoom

Focus

Iris

Zoom

Focus

Iris

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ALARM IN

Many QT Series DVRs feature connections for external alarms – both input and output. Please
consult Chapter 2 Connections and Controls to determine whether your model includes
this feature and where the connection block is located. The alarm connector block shown in

Picture 8-1 is only a representation and your actual connector may look different.

When an event is detected the system can notify local users or send notification to a
monitoring service. At the same time, the system can accept signals from motion detectors,
smoke detectors or other alarms and begin recording based on that input and your settings.

You will need to have the manual for your alarm(s) handy to ensure the proper settings within
the DVR.

ALARMS

CHAPTER 8

8.1 ALARM INPUT

When attaching alarms, the following criteria
must be met:

1. The alarm input must be grounded.

2. A grounding signal is required for the
alarm input

3. When connecting the DVR to another
device - including another DVR - through
the alarm input, a relay should be used to
separate them.

Parameter Grounding Alarm

Ground line

Alarm Input 1, 2, …, 8 becomes valid in low voltage.

1-NO C

2-NO C

Two NO activation outputs.

CTRL 12V Controls the power output

You need to close the device power to
cancel the alarm.

PICTURE 8-1

The accompanying diagram (Picture 8-2), along with your alarm’s manual should be
consulted to ensure proper connection.

• Normal open or Normal close type

• Parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external power to
the alarm detector).

• Parallel connect the Ground of the combo DVR and the ground of the alarm detector.

• Connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the combo DVR alarm input(ALARM)

• Use the same ground with that of combo DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.

PICTURE 8-2

+12V GND COM PC

GND

ALARM

Alarm input public end should jump out with device power end.

Alarm Device Connection Terminal

Alarm Device

Connection Terminal

+12V GND

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Relay Specification

Model: JRC-27F

Material of the contact Silver

Rating (Resistance Load) Rated switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power 125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC

Maximum switch currency 1A

Insulation Between contacts with same polarity 1000VAC 1minute

Between contacts with different
polarity

1000VAC 1minute

Between contacts and winding 1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage Between contacts with same polarity 1500V (10×160us)

Length of open time 3ms max

Length of close time 3ms max

Longevity Mechanical 50×106 times (3Hz)

Electrical 200×103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature -40°C ~+70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

8.2 ALARM OUTPUT

The alarm output port should not be directly connected to a higher power load (greater than
1A) to avoid high current which may damage the relay. Use the co-contactor to establish the
connection between the alarm output port and the load.

• 2 way relay alarm output (NO contact). Provides external power to external alarm device.

• To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully.

• RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ camera(s).

PICTURE 8-3

PICTURE 8-4

PICTURE 8-5

8.3 ALARM CONFIGURATION

Alarm configuration allows the DVR to begin recording based on input from other remote
sensors such as infrared motion detectors or contact alarms which are connected to it.

There are five submenus; Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, Other, and Alarm Out.

SENSOR

In this window you can setup optional external sensors to cause the DVR to begin recording.
There are three tabs in this window: Basic, Alarm Handling and Schedule.

Basic Tab

This allows you to enable the input from
attached sensors. You can also identify the
sensors by name for ease in determining
location.

Set the alarm type according to whether the
alarm is NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally
Closed). See your alarm’s manual for details.

Alarms can be individually configured or
globally set using the All button.

Alarm Handling Tab

Configure how you want the DVR to handle
the input from an activated alarm. Each
sensor input can be set to launch individual
sequences of action or they may be globally
set through the All button to have the same
results.

Hold Time: determines the time allowed

between consecutive alarm events.
If the alarm is triggered again within
this time, it will be treated as a single
event and the DVR will continue
recording before stopping.

Trigger: This is what the DVR will do once

activated by an alarm. Selecting
Setting will open a new window with
three tabs; Alarm, To Record, To

PTZ

Alarm allows you to set whether a

buzzer will sound, which camera (if
any) will display in full screen mode,
whether an e-mail will be sent and
whether a signal will be sent via the
ALARM OUT port.

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MOTION

Motion Tab

As with the Alarm function above, it incorporates hold time and can trigger procedures.

Select which cameras you wish to start recording on motion detection. Set the holding time
which determines the length of time the cameras continue recording after motion stops.

To Record allows you to determine which cameras will begin recording. Cameras can

be set to record individually, in blocks, or all cameras can be activated.

To PTZ activates preset, cruise or track functions on selected Pan-Tilt-Zoom

cameras. Depending on your model of PTZ camera, one of up to 128 pre-set actions
can be engaged. Check your camera’s manual for details.

Schedule Tab

Set by default to always on, the schedule can be altered in the same manner as that used in

Schedule in SECTION 4.4.

PICTURE 8-6

PICTURE 8-7

PICTURE 8-8

In the Trigger setting, you can set multiple
channels to record when motion is detected
by a camera that has been set to activate
upon motion detection.

For example: If Camera 1 detects motion,
you can have it trigger Cameras 2 and 3 to
begin recording as well.

In addition, the user can set the sensitivity of certain areas within the field of view by clicking
on the Select button selecting the Area field for the respective camera.

Specific areas can be made sensitive by
applying a blue grid to the desired section of
the screen. The blue grid can be applied to
the entire screen – signifying that the entire
field of view is sensitive - by clicking on
the star button. The trash can button will
remove the grid completely. Click and drag
with the mouse on the screen to draw or
erase the grid in select areas.

Sensitivity: 6Sensitivity: 6

As sensitivity is influenced by color and light level, you can adjust its values according to your
specific conditions. The default value is “4.” A setting of “8” is most sensitive while a setting of
“1” is minimally sensitive.

Right-clicking in the screen will show or hide the control menu at the bottom of the screen.

VIDEO LOSS

In the event that signal is lost by one camera, others can be activated to record while
additional devices can also be triggered.

Test your settings by moving something
or someone through the grid area in the
camera’s view. Motion should not be detected
outside of this area but you should see a
yellow humanoid figure appear in the screen
once the DVR detects movement within the
grid. Removing the grid where there is a flag
or trees that frequently move in the wind will
prevent false alerts. Click on the Disk button
to save your settings before exiting the setup
process by clicking on the X button.

Schedule Tab

This is also set to be on all the time by default and it can be adjusted in the same manner as
the Schedule configuration in SECTION 4.4.

PICTURE 8-9

PICTURE 8-10

PICTURE 8-11

PICTURE 8-12

Like the Trigger tab in the Alarm Handling
section of the Sensor menu, you can select
the events that you wish to occur in the
event that a video input is lost. Both Alarms
and PTZ events can be scheduled as in the
Sensor menu above.

OTHER ALARM

In this menu you can set the DVR to alert you to a full Hard Drive, IP Conflict on the network or
a Disconnection.

You can set the response as well as at what
threshold of remaining disk space you wish to
be alerted.

Sensitivity: 6Sensitivity: 6

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ALARM OUT

Set how the alarms are handled and transmitted in this window. This controls any device
attached to the ALARM OUT port on the back of the DVR. There are three tabs; Alarm Out,
Schedule and Buzzer.

Alarm Out Tab

You can set the relay alarm out name as well as the hold time. Hold time is the interval
between consecutive alarm activations so multiple events within the interval will not cause the
alarm to sound again.

Schedule Tab

The default setting is for the ALARM OUT to be active all the time, but this can be changed
to meet your particular requirements in a similar manner to Schedule in SECTION 4.4.

Buzzer Tab

As with the Alarm Out hold time, the internal buzzer can be enabled and given a hold time.

PICTURE 8-13

HARD DISK DRIVE

CHAPTER 9

Your DVR uses a standard desktop or 3.5” SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
hard disk drive and will support drives up to 2TB (terabytes). These drives are the current
industry standard and may be purchased wherever computer parts are sold. Depending on
where you purchased your DVR, your hard drive may already be installed. But, we recognize
that you may wish to upgrade or replace your drive in the future so this DVR is designed to
make installation and replacement easy for the average user. A 5400RPM drive will work but a
7200RPM drive is recommended for optimal performance.

It should be noted that while this is the only user-serviceable part within the case besides the
battery and you will not void your warranty by installing or upgrading your hard disk drive, care
must be taken to avoid damage to the other components within the case. Such damage will
not be covered.

VGA

SPOT

DC 12V

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

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2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

USB

NET

ALARM OUT

P/Z

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2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

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RS485

ALARM OUT

ALARM IN

1 2 3 4

K/B

GND

COMNOSV

Remove Screws

9.1 INSTALLATION/REMOVAL

It is strongly advised against opening the case when atmospheric conditions present the risk
of static discharge which can damage electronic components.

Whether installing the drive for the first time or removing the old one to install a new one, the
steps are largely the same:

STEP 1. Disconnect the DVR from the power source as well as any other connections.

STEP 2. Remove screws (the number will vary depending on your model) from the side

and rear of your DVR as indicated in Picture 9-1

PICTURE 9-1

PICTURE 9-2

STEP 3. Remove the case by sliding it

backwards and then lifting off.

STEP 3A. If removing a hard drive, you

will need to unscrew the four drive
mounting screws at the bottom of the
DVR or on the internal mounting rack.

Holes for

Hard Disk Drive

Mounting Screws

Holes for

Hard Disk Drive

Mounting Screws

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!

The DVR MUST be unplugged from all power sources as well as from
the cameras before opening the case. Failure to do so can result in
damage to the DVR or its components as well as injury or death.

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STEP 4. Connect the power and data

cables. Press firmly, but do not
force them onto the pins or you may
damage them. The connectors are
“keyed” to ensure they are connected
in the proper position.

STEP 5. Attach hard drive to the base of

the DVR with screws using the four
mounting holes.

STEP 6. Replace the DVR cover and

secure.

DATA

CABLE

POWER

CABLE

HARD DRIVE

HARD DRIVE

MOUNTING HOLES

FOR HARD DRIVE

PICTURE 9-3

9.2 CALCULATING THE RECORDING CAPACITY OF A
HARD DISK DRIVE

While the physical data capacity of a hard drive is fixed, how much video you can record upon
it depends on your recording configurations. Higher quality recordings will take up more space
on the drive and setting the DVR to record for more frequently will fill it up more rapidly.

To determine the optimal capacity for your purposes, the chart below to estimate the size of
hard drive that you’ll need.

VIDEO

FORMAT

RESOLUTION FRAME

RATE

(FPS)

VIDEO

QUALITY

BIT

RATE

(kbps)

SPACE

USED

(MB/h)

NTSC CIF 30 Highest 1000k 465

Higher 768k 297

Medium 512k 230

Low 384k 173

Lower 256k 115

Lowest 128k 56

D1 7.5 Highest 500k 228

Higher 375k 128

Medium 250k 117

Lower 192k 75

Lowest 128k 61

PAL CIF 25 Highest 1000k 466

Higher 768k 295

Medium 512k 235

Low 384k 175

Lower 256k 112

Lowest 128k 56.4

D1 7.5 Highest 500k 228

Higher 375k 128

Medium 250k 117

Lower 192k 75

Lowest 128k 61

The formula for calculating the required disk space is:

Total Recording Capacity = Used space per hour (MB/h) x Recording time (hour) x
number of channels

Example: A customer is using the NTSC format (30 frames per second), CIF resolution
with video quality set to Lowest and a total of 16 Channels. He wants the unit to record
continuously for a month. Therefore, the calculation will look like this:

56(MB/h), x 24 (hours/day) x 30 (days) x 16 (channels) = 645,120MB or 650GB

Installing a 750GB SATA hard drive should provide enough space for one month’s continuous
recording time at those settings.

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A.1 TROUBLESHOOTING

1. The DVR does not start after connecting the power, what is wrong?

a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power. Please

change the adapter.

b. The DVR may not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge protector it is

attached to.

c. There could be a problem with the system board on the DVR

2. The indicator lights of the DVR are on, but no output. Why?

a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power. Please

change the adapter
b. The video format of the DVR is different from that of the monitor.
c. Connection problem. Please check the cable and the ports of the monitor and DVR.

3. Why are no images displayed on some or all of the channels of the DVR?

a. Connection problem. Please check the cables and the ports of camera and DVR.
b. Camera problem. Please check the cameras by attaching them directly to TV or working

port on DVR.
c. The video format (NTSC/PAL) of the DVR is different from that of the cameras. Please

change DVR video format.

4. The DVR cannot find the hard disk drive.

a. The power adapter is not providing enough power, or the adapter is not getting enough

power from the outlet
b. Connection problem. Please check the power and data cables on the HDD.
c. The HDD is damaged and will need to be replaced.

5. I cannot record, what could be the problem?

a. The HDD is not formatted. Please format it manually first.
b. The record function is not enabled or setup correctly. Please refer to Section 4.3

Record Configuration.
c. The HDD is full and recycle function is not enabled. Please refer to Section 4.3 Record

Configuration and the Recycle Record Tab in the Record Menu.
d. The HDD is damaged and will need to be replaced.

6. I cannot use the mouse, what could be the problem?

a. Wait 5 minutes after connecting the mouse and then try again.
b. The mouse is not securely connected. Plug/unplug several times.
c. The mouse is incompatible with the system. Please try another mouse.

7 What can I do when the DVR starts and displays “please wait……”all the time?

a. First possible reason: hard drive power cable and/or data cable are not securely

connected.
Solution: Please check the cable connections and make sure they are secure; if still not

working, please unplug them and then plug them in again.
b. Second possible reason: The system is having problems reading the hard drive.
Solution: Try reformatting the current drive or re-placing it.
c. Solution: Try connecting the DVR to a different surge protector and power outlet.

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8. How do I input letters and numbers?

To input letters (such as passwords) and

numbers click the box behind where
text is to be entered, and then a small
keyboard will appear. Please select
number or letter to input (the default
password is 123456), or you can use
the digital keys on the front panel, or the
digital keys on the remote control.

PICTURE A-1

9. How do I upgrade the firmware on the DVR?

After you download the new firmware from the Q-See website at www.Q-See.com/

Support and copy it onto a USB flash drive. Then select Upgrade in the menu.

WARNING! Do not turn the system power off during the upgrade process!

Doing so may damage the chipset and prevent the DVR from starting.

10. I can get a live image on the display but I can’t get the menu to display. How can I
pull up the menu?

Hold down the ESC key to wait for login dialog box to appear.

11. I hooked the DVR up to a TV through the BNC video out port and I do not see
anything on the screen. How do I get the video to display?

By default the DVR is setup to use a VGA monitor, if you want to use a TV instead then

push the ESC button on the front panel and hold it until you hear a beep, if you still do
not get a display then hold the ESC button down again until you hear a beep, the display
should come up.

12. What is the minimum configuration of a PC for remote connection?

COMPONENT MINIMUM REQUIRED

CPU Intel Celeron 2.4G

MOTHERBOARD Intel 845

HDD 80G

RAM 1GB

VGA 512MB Video RAM

NVIDIA GeForce MX440/FX5200
ATIRADEON 7500/X300

OS Windows XP(SP2 above) /VISTA/Win7

DIRECTX 9.0

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13. What are the PC configurations for 16-channel real time access with fully open
mainstream channel?

14. On Vista and Win7 I am getting an error message that Codec can’t be installed or is
missing, how do I solve that?

There are two ways to fix it:
a. In Windows, go to your Control Panel select User Account and Family Safety and

then choose User Account Control.

Click Turn User Account On or Off. Uncheck the box next to Use User Account

Control (UAC) to help protect your computer.

b. Right-click on an Internet Explorer

browser window. Select Run as
Administrator to run browser.

PICTURE A-2

PICTURE A-3

PC MODULE PARAMETERS

CPU Intel Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4600

MOTHERBOARD G41/P41 chip

HDD 80G

RAM 1GB

VGA GMA3100/NVIDIA GeForce 8400/

ATI RADEON HD3450, 512MB Video RAM

OS Windows XP(SP2 above)/ VISTA/Win7,

DIRECTX 9.0

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter QT454 QT426 QT428

COMPRESSION Compression

Format

Standard H.264 Baseline

VIDEO Video In Composite 1.0V

p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 4

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 16

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 8

Video Out COMPOSITE 1.0V p-p/75Ω, BNC x 2, VGA x 1

VGA Resolution 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600

Record
Resolution

NTSC: 352x240, 704x480

PAL: 352x288, 704x576

Display Frame
Rate
(per camera)

704x480 at 30FPS

Record Frame
Rate
(per camera)

NTSC: D1 7.5FPS CIF 30FPS

PAL: D1 6.25FPS CIF 25FPS

AUDIO Audio Input -8dB~ 22k, RCA X4

Audio Output -8dB~92dB, RCA X1

ALARM Alarm Input NO or NC 4CH NO or NC

16CH

NO or NC 8CH

Alarm Output 1CH

STORAGE Record Mode Manual/Sensor/T imer/Motion Detection

Multi-Function Multiplex

INTERFACE Network

Interface

RJ45 (LAN, Internet)

Communication
Interface

RS485,

USB 2.0 x 2 (One for Backup, One for USB Mouse)

CONTROLS PTZ Control Yes

Remote Control Yes

DISK INFO Disk Type SATA x 1 (up to 2TB)

OTHER INFO Voltage 12V3A 12V4A 12V4A

Optimal
Temperature

50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
10% to 90% Humidity

Power
Consumption

10W 20W 10W

90 91

Parameter QT474 QT446 QT4332

COMPRESSION Compression

Format

Standard H.264 Baseline

VIDEO Video In Composite 1.0V

p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 4/

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 16/75Ω,

BNC x 8

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 32

Video Out COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 1, VGA
x 1

COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 1, VGA x
1 Loop Out x 2

COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 1, VGA x
1, HDMI x 1

VGA Resolution 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600 1920x1080

1280x1024,
1024x768,
800x600

Record
Resolution

NTSC: 352x240, 704x480
PAL: 352x288, 704x576

Display Frame
Rate
(per camera)

704x480 at 30FPS

Record Frame
Rate
(per camera)

NTSC: D1 7.5FPS CIF 30FPS
PAL: D1 6.25FPS CIF 25FPS

NTSC: D1 7.5FPS
CIF 30FPS
4CH D1 30FPS if
others CIF
PAL: D1 6.25FPS
CIF 25FPS

AUDIO Audio Input -8dB~ 22k,

RCA X2

-8dB~ 22k,
RCA X16

-8dB~ 22k,
RCA X16

Audio Output -8dB~92dB,

BNC X1

-8dB~92dB,
RCA X1

-8dB~92dB,
RCA X1

ALARM Alarm Input 0 NO or NC 16CH NO or NC 16CH

Alarm Output 0 1CH 4CH

STORAGE Record Mode Manual/Sensor/Timer/Motion Detection

Multi-Function Multiplex

INTERFACE Network

Interface

RJ45 (LAN, Internet)

Communication
Interface

RS485,
USB 2.0 x 2
(One for
Backup, One for
USB Mouse)

eSATA x2 RS485,
USB 2.0 x 2
(One for Backup, One for USB
Mouse)

CONTROLS PTZ Control Yes

Remote Control Yes

DISK INFO Disk Type SATA x 1 (up to

2TB)

SATA x 4 (up to
2TB each)

SATA x 4 (up to
2TB each)

OTHER INFO Voltage 12V3A 110/220

Optimal
Temperature

50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
10% to 90% Humidity

Power
Consumption

10W 22W 42W

Parameter QT4532 QT2124

COMPRESSION Compression

Format

Standard H.264 Baseline

VIDEO Video In Composite 1.0V

p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 32

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 24

Video Out COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 1, VGA x
1, HDMI x 1

COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 2, VGA
x 1

VGA Resolution 1920x1080

1280x1024,
1024x768,
800x600

1280x1024,
1024x768,
800x600

Record
Resolution

NTSC: 352x240, 704x480
PAL: 352x288, 704x576

Display Frame
Rate
(per camera)

704x480 at 30FPS

Record Frame
Rate
(per camera)

NTSC: D1

7.5FPS

CIF
30FPS
4CH D1 30FPS if
others CIF
PAL: D1 6.25FPS
CIF 25FPS

NTSC: CIF
30FPS

PAL: CIF 25FPS

AUDIO Audio Input -8dB~ 22k,

RCA X16

-8dB~ 22k,
RCA X4

Audio Output -8dB~92dB,

RCA X1

-8dB~92dB,
RCA X1

ALARM Alarm Input NO or NC 16CH

Alarm Output 4CH 1CH

STORAGE Record Mode Manual/Sensor/Timer/Motion Detection

Multi-Function Multiplex

INTERFACE Network

Interface

RJ45 (LAN, Internet)

Communication
Interface

eSATA x2
RS485,
USB 2.0 x 2
(One for
Backup, One for
USB Mouse)

RS485,
USB 2.0 x

2 (One for
Backup, One for
USB Mouse)

CONTROLS PTZ Control Yes

Remote Control Yes

DISK INFO Disk Type SATA x 8 (up to

2TB each)

SATA x 2 (up to
2TB each)

OTHER INFO Voltage 110/220 12V5A

Optimal
Temperature

50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
10% to 90% Humidity

Power
Consumption

42W 40W

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Parameter QT528 QT526 QT504

COMPRESSION Compression

Format

Standard H.264 Baseline

VIDEO Video In Composite 1.0V

p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 8

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 16

Composite

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 4

Video Out COMPOSITE 1.0V p-p/75Ω, BNC x 2, VGA x 1

VGA Resolution 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600

Record
Resolution

NTSC: 352x240, 704x480

PAL: 352x288, 704x576

Display Frame
Rate
(per camera)

704x480 at 30FPS

Record Frame
Rate
(per camera)

NTSC: D1 30FPS CIF 30FPS

PAL: D1 25FPS CIF 25FPS

AUDIO Audio Input -8dB~ 22k, RCA X4

Audio Output -8dB~92dB, RCA X1

ALARM Alarm Input NO or NC 8CH NO or NC

16CH

NO or NC 4CH

Alarm Output 1CH

FUNCTION Record Mode Manual/Sensor/T imer/Motion Detection

Multi-Function Simultaneously Record, View Live or Recorded Video,

Playback, Back-up files, Monitor Remotely

INTERFACE Network

Interface

RJ45 (LAN, Internet)

Communication
Interface

RS485,

USB 2.0 x 2 (One for Backup, One for USB Mouse)

CONTROLS PTZ Control Yes

Remote Control Yes

DISK INFO Disk Type SATA x 2 (up to 2TB each) SATA x 1 (up to

2TB)

OTHER INFO Voltage 12V4A 12V5A 12V3A

Optimal
Temperature

32°F to 122°F 10°C to 50°C
10% to 90% Humidity

Average Power
Consumption

18W 30W 10W

Parameter QT518 QT5116 QT536

COMPRESSION Compression

Format

Standard H.264 Baseline

VIDEO Video In Composite 1.0V

p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 8

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 16

Composite 1.0V
p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 16

Video Out COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 2, VGA
x 1, HDMI,
Loopout x 8

COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 2, VGA x
1, HDMI,

COMPOSITE

1.0V p-p/75Ω,
BNC x 2, VGA
x 1, HDMI,
Loopout x 16

VGA Resolution 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600

Record
Resolution

NTSC: 352x240, 704x480

PAL: 352x288, 704x576

Display Frame
Rate
(per camera)

704x480 at 30FPS

Record Frame
Rate
(per camera)

NTSC: D1 30FPS CIF 30FPS

PAL: D1 25FPS CIF 25FPS

AUDIO Audio Input -8dB~ 22k,

RCA X8

-8dB~ 22k, RCA
X16

-8dB~ 22k,
RCA X16

Audio Output -8dB~92dB, RCA X4 -8dB~92dB,

RCA X1

ALARM Alarm Input NO or NC 8CH NO or NC 16CH NO or NC 16CH

Alarm Output 4CH 4CH 4CH

FUNCTION Record Mode Manual/Sensor/T imer/Motion Detection

Multi-Function Simultaneously Record, View Live or Recorded Video,

Playback, Back-up files, Monitor Remotely

INTERFACE Network

Interface

RJ45 (LAN, Internet)

Communication
Interface

RS485, eSATA, Microphone
USB 2.0 x 2 (One for Backup, One
for USB Mouse)

RS485, eSATA
x 2, Microphone
USB 2.0 x
2 (One for
Backup, One for
USB Mouse)

CONTROLS PTZ Control Yes

Remote Control Yes

DISK INFO Disk Type SATA x 3 (up to 2TB each) SATA x 8 (up to

2TB each)

OTHER INFO Voltage 110/230V

Optimal
Temperature

50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
10% to 90% Humidity

Average Power
Consumption

22W 36W 50W

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Q-See is proud to back all of our products with a conditional service warranty covering all
hardware for 12 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, our products also come with
a free exchange policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one month from the date of
purchase. Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software.

Liability Exclusions:

Any product malfunction or abnormalities in operation or damage caused by the following
reasons are not within the free service scope of our company:

1. Equipment damage caused by improper operation.

2. Improper equipment operation environment and conditions (e.g., improper power,
extreme environmental temperatures, humidity, lightning and sudden surges of
electricity).

3. Damage caused by acts of nature (e.g., earthquake, fire, etc).

4. Equipment damage caused by the maintenance of personnel not authorized by Q-See.

5. Product sold over 12 months ago.

In order to fulfill the terms of your warranty, you must complete the registration process after
purchasing our product. To do this, simply fill out the User’s Information Card on our website
at www.Q-See.com

Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY

A.3 RACK MOUNTING

The QT446, QT4332, QT4532, QT518, QT5116 and QT536 all use 2U cases and include
brackets and screws allowing them to be secured in a standard server rack or server cabinet.
These DVRs are designed for horizontal mounting only.

The DVR must rest on a shelf sufficient to hold its weight. The included mounting brackets are
only intended to keep the system from shifting and they are not sufficient to suspend the DVR
alone. You will also need to provide bolts to attach the brackets to the rack.

Two mounting brackets and four screws
are contained in the accessory box that
accompanied your DVR. Some brackets will
have three holes but only two screws are
required to mount the bracket to the DVR.

The flanges to secure the DVR to the rack
should be towards the front.

The DVR must have sufficient support when
installed. The brackets are only to keep the
DVR from moving. Ensure that all four holes
on the two mounting brackets line up with
holes in the rack.

If you will have limited access to the back
of the DVR, it is best to make sure that all
camera and other cable connections on the
back of the DVR are secure before bolting
the brackets to the rack.

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