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About this Manual

This manual is written for the QC800 Series of Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, and the different capabilities of the three models additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.Q- see.com to check for the latest firmware updates and product announcements.

This manual covers the setup and local operation of the NVR. Instructions for configuring the NVR for remote access, along with instructions for monitoring the NVR using a computer or mobile device, are contained within the Remote Monitoring Guide which is included on the CD that accompanied your NVR and which can also be found on www.Q-See.com/support.

Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will assist you in operating your new system in a safe and trouble-free manner. Please take the time to read and follow all instructions and pay attention to alerts as shown below:

IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent possible injury or damage to the product, read all warnings before use.

NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance and explanations about how to make the most out of your system.

Rev. 3.0 2/20/2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION	7
For Your Safety	7
Features and Specifications	8
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS	10
2.1 Connections	10
2.2 Mouse Control	12
Virtual Keyboard	12
2.3 Remote Control	13
2.4 Live View	14
Login	14
Shortcut Menu	15
Status Icons	16
Navigation Bar	16
Shortcut Video Controls	17
2.5 On-Screen Menus and Windows	18
2.6 IP Cameras	20
Using the POE Ports	20
On Your Local Network	20
Over the Internet	20
Adding and Removing Cameras in Your Display	21
2.7 IP Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras	22
Running PTZ Functions	23
programming PTZ Functions	23
3. FUNCTIONS	26
3.1 Video Search	27
Video Search & Playback Window	27
Search	28
3.2 Playback	30
Digital Zoom	32
Saving a File	33
3.3 Backup	34
3.4 Shutdown	36
4. SETTINGS	38
4.1 Camera	39
Remote	40
Image	43
Camera Settings	44
Camera Name	46
Record Schedule	46
Record Status	48
PTZ	48

4.2 Event	49
Detections	49
Alarm	51
Abnormality	53
4.3 Network	54
TCP/IP	54
Ports	55
PPPOE	55
DDNS	55
UPnP	56
Block/Allow List	56
Email	56
FTP	57
POE Switch	57
4.4 Storage	58
Hard Disk (HDD) Manager	58
Grouping	59
4.5 System	60
General Settings	60
Display Settings	62
Account Settings	63
Auto Maintenance	64
Import and Export	65
Default	66
Upgrade	66

5. INFORMATION		68
5.1	System Information	69
Hard Disk Drive		69
Record		70
Bits Per Second (BPS)		70
Version		70
5.2	Event Information	71
5.3	Network Information	72
Online Users		72
Load		72
Test		73
5.4	Activity Log	74

Appendix		76
A.1	Connecting Alarms	77
Alarm Input		77
Alarm Output		79
A.2	Hard Drive Installation/Removal	80
A.3	Troubleshooting	82
A.4	Q-See Product Warranty	85
A.5	Technical Support	85

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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

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.

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!

nCheck the unit and any accessories included in the package immediately after opening. If items are missing or damaged, repackage and return to the point of purchase.

nUse the proper power source. Only use the power adapter supplied with your system. Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than the specified voltage (100-240V AC).

nNever insert anything metallic into the NVR. Inserting anything into the NVR or its case can be a source of dangerous electric shock.

nDo not operate in dusty areas. Avoid placing the NVR in places that are dusty.

nDo not expose this product to rain or use near water. If this product accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact Q-See immediately.

nKeep product surfaces clean and dry. To clean the outside case of the NVR, gently wipe using a lightly dampened cloth (only use water, do not use solvents).

nDo not operate this NVR without the cover securely in place. Do not attempt to do any repairs to the NVR yourself. If there are unusual sounds or smells coming from the NVR, 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

nHandle the NVR carefully. If you accidentally drop your NVR on any hard surface, it may cause a malfunction. If the NVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an authorized dealer for repair or exchange.

nMake sure there is proper air circulation around the unit. This NVR 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 NVR as they are designed to keep the system cool while running. Install or place this product in an area where there is ample air circulation.

nProvide proper ventilation. This NVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system. Do not cover or impede this fan.

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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Your NVR (Network Video Recorder) contains professional-grade features and flexibility that allows the do-it-yourselfer to easily setup and maintain a reliable and secure security system for home and office.

It utilizes a dual-core CPU running an embedded Linux operating system to maintain stable operation and a popular H.264 compression algorithm to produce high-quality, low bitstream footage that is easy to manage and efficient to transfer over the internet. It can use various functions such as record, playback, and monitoring at the same time and produces audio and video synchronization. This product has advanced network technology and data transmission functions allowing you to control and monitor your system remotely.

This product offers the following features:

Smartphone Compatible

Access live footage directly from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet or other supported mobile device. Your NVR can also be set to e-mail your hand held-device whenever specific activity occurs, such as motion detection.

Dual Video Streams

The NVR will record high definition video directly to its internal hard drive, while streaming a more compact, lower resolution or frame rate video feed over the network or Internet for realtime viewing on a computer or mobile device.

Built-in Power Over Ethernet (POE) Blocks

The POE Block allows you to power and view a number of cameras directly connected to the NVR without the need for additional power supplies or wiring. Connecting through the POE allows instantaneous video feed from your cameras.

View Your Video Feed Online with No Additional Service Fees

View your NVR’s live or recorded video footage on any Internet accessible computer with Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (using IE plug-in).

Stay Notified with Customizable Email Alerts

Set your system up to notify you when an event has occurred at the location you are monitoring. Notification alerts can easily be adjusted to your specifications.

Advanced Motion Detection Activated Recording

Advanced motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are minimized. The easy to use motion detect set up screen allows you to mask out certain areas which experience heavy movement in order to avoid false alarms and avoid unnecessary record triggering.

Multiple Backup Options

A built-in USB port gives you the option of backing up and transferring your video footage using a flash drive or external USB hard drive. Files can also be accessed from your NVR system to a remote computer location by logging on remotely.

Easily Connect to a VGA or HD Display

This system comes with VGA and HDMI video output ports to allow you to connect to a computer monitor or HD display for viewing purposes. Some models also include a BNC video port to allow the use of an analog television as a video display.

Individually Configurable User Controls

Create up to 20 individual user accounts giving specific users access to only certain functions, cameras and etc.

24/7 Scheduled Recording

Choose which days of the week and hours of the day you want to set your NVR to record or not record.

Storage Function

Encrypted file format to ensure data security and avoid vicious data modification.

Multiple Playback Options and Advanced Search Functions

Supports real-time recording on each channel independently. Search through recorded files while you are playing live footage, monitoring through a remote location using a supported internet browsing application and backing up system files. A variety of playback modes include: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play.

Network Monitoring

Supports network remote real-time monitoring (available bandwidth permitting) and remote record search.

Alarm Activation Function

Systems with alarm ports can be paired with an on-site alarm system.

Communication Ports

Standard Ethernet port allows you to access the NVR from a network or the Internet.

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 larger hard drive, please see Chapter 9 at the back of this manual which covers installing the drive.

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CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

CHAPTER 2

2.1 CONNECTIONS

The illustrations below show the ports found on the back of your NVR. Their location will differ by model, but their function will be the same. The Connections and Specifications sheet that came with your recorder will show the layout of your recorder’s connectors along with any extra information that may apply to your model.

DC 48V DC 12V										POWER
										Your NVR will have either a pair of small ports (top) or a single, more
										conventional power port (below). On systems with the two ports, one
										is for the NVR’s power supply while the second is for the power supply
										that powers the POE (Power Over Ethernet) ports. The two power
										supplies can only be plugged into the correct port. Do not attempt to
										force a power supply plug into the wrong port.
										NVRs with a single power port have an internal power supply that also
										provides power to the POE ports.

NETWORK PORT

Use this single Ethernet port to connect your NVR to your network router.

Do not connect a camera to this port.

POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE) CAMERA PORT

These ports will be in groups of four or more. Plug your camera’s

Ethernet cable into one of these ports.

HDMI

Use the included HDMI cable to connect to a high-definition video display.

USB

Depending on the model of your NVR, these ports may be located on both the front and back panels. Connect your USB mouse to one of the ports on the back panel, leaving the other port available for use in backing up files.

VGA

VGA

For connecting your NVR to a VGA computer monitor. VGA cable not included.

Depending on your model, your NVR may have one or more of these ports as well:

RS232	RS232
	This port is for factory maintenance only.

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Standard RCA-type connectors. Audio In ports are for connecting microphones which have been located near a camera to capture audio. The Audio Out port is to connect to a speaker. The color of these ports may vary.

VIDEO OUT (RCA)

Connect to a standard television as a video display using an RCA cable (not included).

VIDEO OUT (BNC)

Also used for connecting a standard television as a video display. Requires a BNC-to-RCA adapter or cable.

ALARM BLOCK

This serves as a connection point for one or more external alarms or

sensors. Full details are given in the Alarms section of this manual. The size of the block will vary.

ESATA

Models with this port can back up files to an external hard drive.

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2.2 MOUSE CONTROL

Your NVR is controlled through the USB mouse. Some models also include an infrared remote control and buttons on the front panel that serve as shortcuts.

The mouse works the same as on a computer with different functions possible:

LEFT CLICK:	Selecting an item
	Opening a menu
	Checking a box or motion detection status
	Selecting letters, numbers or symbols on the virtual keyboard.
DOUBLE CLICK:	Selecting an event for playback
	Selecting a screen to zoom into from multi-screen mode
RIGHT CLICK	Exits any window. Exits any menu or reopens previous menu.
	Opens Pop-Up Shortcut Menu (right).
	The options shown - especially multi-
	channel viewing options - will vary by
	model
MOUSE WHEEL	Page up or page down
	Switch items in check box
	Increase or decrease numerical value in
	numerical input box
CLICK-AND-DRAG	Select motion detection zone
	Select privacy mask zone
	PICTURE 2-1

VIRTUAL KEYBOARD

Whenever a menu field requires text - such as a password, new user name, or other setting - clicking on that field will bring up the virtual keyboard. It operates as regular keyboard using the point and click function of the mouse to select individual characters. Clicking the shift key allows access to the uppercase characters.

PICTURE 2-2

Spaces are entered using the symbol and characters are deleted with the key. Clicking Enter or clicking outside of the keyboard will close it.

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2.3 REMOTE CONTROL

The buttons on the Remote Control operate in the same manner as on a conventional video player remote. Some buttons have multiple functions depending on which menu is being accessed.

#	Name	Function
1	Power	Turn on or shut down the NVR before turning it
	Button	off with the power switch.
2	Address	An additional security feature. You can require
		the NVR to ask you to enter the Device
		Number (found in the General Settings menu)
		before being able to access the log-in screen.
3	Fast	Multiple fast forward speeds in Playback mode.
	Forward	Zoom in when in PTZ mode.
4	Next	Goes to next video in Playback mode.
	Record	Adjust focus when in PTZ mode.
5	Slow Play	Multiple slow playback speeds and resumes
		normal playback.
		Zoom out when in PTZ mode.
6	Play/Pause	Will open Playback/Search mode.
		Begins playback of selected video or pauses
		current video.
		Adjust Iris (light level) in PTZ mode.
7	Previous	Goes to previous video in Playback mode.
	Record	Adjust focus when in PTZ mode.
8	Reverse/	“Rewind” current video or resume normal
	Pause	playback.
		Adjust Iris (light level) in PTZ mode.
9	Escape	Cancel current function or exit current menu.
10	Enter	Select default button. Go to main menu.
11	Multi-view	Cycle through available multi-screen display
	mode	modes.
12	Record	Opens recording interface. Use directional keys
		to select recording mode and channel.
13	Directional	Navigate through menus.
	Keys	Cycle through channels in singleor 8-screen
		viewing mode.
		Control Playback progress bar in Playback
		mode
		Control PTZ camera and switch menus in PTZ
		mode.
14	Function	Opens volume control.
		Switches PTZ control menu
		Use with Directional keys to set up Motion
		Detection
15	0-9 Keys	Use in similar manner to phone keypad to enter
		password, etc.
		Push number to select desired channel for
		viewing.

NOTE! Some NVRs are not designed to be used with a remote control and one will not be included with those models.

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4										7
5										8
9										12
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PICTURE 2-3

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2.4 LIVE VIEW

Live View is the default mode for your NVR. It will display the video feeds from your cameras - either a single channel, or from multiples. You do not need to be logged in to view or change channels.

Single Screen

4 Screens

8 Screens

9 Screens

16 Screens

PICTURE 2-4

The number of channels that can be displayed at once depends on the capacity of your NVR. For instance, if you have a four-channel system, the viewing options will be limited to singleor four-screen modes.

Clicking on any one screen in multi-view mode will bring that screen to full-screen single-view mode. The exception is in eight-view where clicking on one of the smaller displays will move it to the larger display. You can also drag channels to a different position on the screen with the displaced channel relocating to the position of the one that was moved.

LOGIN

For your protection, the NVR will log you out after
a period of inactivity. To make any changes to your
system, or to view recorded video, you will need to
log back in. Use the mouse to select your account
from the pull-down and then to “push” the keys
on the Virtual Keyboard to enter your password.
Click Enter to submit the password and exit the
keyboard.	PICTURE 2-5

Until new accounts are added, there are two pre-configured accounts available to users who log into the NVR:

•Administrator (local and network) User name: admin Password admin

•User name user Password user

The Admin account cannot be deleted, but you can - and should - change the password. After all, anyone who reads this manual would know your password, right?

IMPORTANT! It is highly recommended that you change your system password after you complete the setup of your system to ensure the security of your system. Record your changes and keep that information stored securely as the system will prevent access if the incorrect login information is attempted three times within a 30-minute period. If you find yourself locked out of the NVR because of this, wait 30 minutes, reboot the NVR and attempt to log into it again.

SHORTCUT MENU

In Live View mode, right-clicking anywhere on the screen will bring up the pop-up Shortcut Menu Shortcut Menu.

This menu allows you to quickly change your viewing mode as well as moving directly to a selection of menus, including the Main Menu.

View - This allows you to view a group of cameras on screen at the same time. The number of cameras available will depend on how many cameras your NVR will support. The arrows to the right of the view options will allow you to select specific cameras.

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) - This will take you directly to the PTZ Control Window The controls will only work with PTZ cameras.

Auto Focus - This option will only work with cameras equipped with auto focus. This feature is not available on all models.

Color Settings - You can adjust the camera’s brightness, color balance, contrast and other aspects to best suit its operating environment. These changes can be made using the sliders or by selecting a pre-generated color mode.

Search - This opens the Search and Playback Window (See Section 3.1).

Override - This allows you to quickly change the recording status of your cameras.

Tour - This will cause Live View to cycle through

your channels. This can be set up in Displays PICTURE 2-6

(See Section 4.5).

Remote Device - This opens the Remote Device window which allows you to access IP cameras which are located on a different network from your NVR. (See Section 4.1).

Main Menu - This opens the Main Menu.

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STATUS ICONS

There are four icons that will appear on the left side of each channel’s view. They provide a quick look at that camera’s status.

	Camera		Motion
	connected	Recording
			detected
	to PoE

NAVIGATION BAR

When this is enabled in the General Settings menu, left-clicking on the Live View display will open the Navigation Bar allowing you shortcut access to select menus and functions. It also serves as an easy-to- view status bar showing the current situation with alerts, network, and drives.

	1			2		3		4		5		6		7			8		9		10		11		12		13		14		15		16
											PICTURE 2-7
1			Main Menu									9				Alert Status
2			Maximize/Minimize Tool Bar									10				Channel Info
3			Shows Current Channel									11				Opens Remote Device Window
4			Screen Viewing Mode									12				Opens Network Window
5			Tour Control									13				Manage Hard Drives
6			Opens PTZ Controls									14				Manage USB Drives
7			Opens Image Controls									15				Startup Wizard
8			Opens Search									16				Tour

The icons on the navigation bar will also alert you to issues with the status of your drive, network connection and alarms with red icons when a situation arises.

SHORTCUT VIDEO CONTROLS

Moving the mouse to the upper center of a channel with a live feed will reveal the Shortcut Video Controls. These allow you to perform quick playback and backup functions, digitally zoom in and add another camera.

		1			2			3			4			5			6
								PICTURE 2-8
1	Realtime Playback						3		Quick Backup				5		Two-Way Talk
2	Digital Zoom						4		Snapshot				6		Add Remote Device

Realtime Playback - The window will play back the most recent segment of video recorded by that camera. The length of this video can be set in the System > General menu. (See Section 4.5).

Digital Zoom - Click to activate and then click-and-drag to select an area of interest in the video to enlarge it. Right-click to return to normal view.

Quick Backup - Saves five seconds of video. It can be live or Realtime Playback video. The file will be saved in .DAV format which will require the playback software included on your CD.

Snapshot - Captures still image(s) of the on-screen video. The number of images and the delay between each one can be set in the Camera > Camera Settings > Snapshot menu. (See Section 4.1)

Two-Way Talk - If you have a speaker and microphone located with the camera, and a microphone located at the NVR, clicking on this icon will allow you to talk to anyone near the camera. You will have to unclick the icon in order to hear any response.

Add Remote Device - Opens the Remote Camera window allowing you to replace the current camera with another camera that is not currently being used.

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2.5 ON-SCREEN MENUS AND WINDOWS

Your NVR will normally display live video from your cameras in the Live Viewing mode. It is configured to record video only when it detects movement - and for most people, this is sufficient. But, everyone’s needs are different so we’ve organized the on-screen menu in a way to make it easy for you to do what you want, quickly and easily.

Right clicking with the mouse will bring up the Shortcut Menu which lets you access the Main Menu:

Search/

Playback

FUNCTIONS Backup

Shutdown

PICTURE 2-4

Menu items are divided by category. You’ll use the items in the Functions section most often. Items in the Settings area will allow you to set up your system exactly how you want it to operate and the Info section lets you monitor it. You can switch between items in the same category (i.e. switching to Event from Camera) from within the window without having to go back to the Main menu.

The “Menu Tree”, at right, is your roadmap to your system. Not all models have certain features, such as alarms. In such cases, the option for that feature won’t appear in the menu.

N I A M

U N E M

System

Event

INFO

Network

Log

Camera

Event

SETTINGS Network

Storage

System

HDD

Record

BPS

Version

Online Users

Load

Test

Remote

Image

Camera Settings

Camera Name

Recording Schedule

Recording Status

PTZ

Detections

Alarm

Abnormality

Alarm Out

	TCP/IP	Block/Allow
	Ports
		Email
	PPPOE
		FTP
	DDNS
		POE Switch
	UPnP

HDD Manage

Grouping

General

Display Default

Account Upgrade

Auto Maintain

Import/Export

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2.6 IP CAMERAS

What makes Internet Protocol (IP) or Network cameras different is that they each have a little computer processor inside them that allows them to talk to the NVR over a network - including the Internet.

There are three ways you can connect your cameras to your NVR:

1.Directly through the PoE Ports

2.Through your local network

3.Remotely over the Internet

USING THE POE PORTS

This is the simplest method. These ports provide power to the camera while receiving their video signal.

• Connect the camera and NVR using the RJ-45

Ethernet cable.

• The PoE port can power a camera up to 200 feet away.

•The camera’s video will appear after a few seconds.

•Cameras will be assigned to a channel based on the order they were connected.

ON YOUR LOCAL NETWORK

NVR

POE

Block

PICTURE 2-5

Instead of running the cable directly between your camera and NVR, you can connect the camera to the same network used by your NVR.

•The camera will require its own power supply, called a “POE Injector” or a power supply at the camera’s location

•Both the camera must be on the same network

(ie; connected to the same router)

•The camera’s video will be received by the NVR through the latter’s network connection.

•You will need to have the NVR search for the camera on the network. (see next page)

OVER THE INTERNET

This allows you to connect to cameras in a completely different location.

•You will need to use the IP Tool or Smart PSS sofware included on the Manuals and Software CD.

•Follow instructions in the IP Camera Manual

(also on the CD) to get the IP address of the camera.

•Once you have the IP address of the camera, you can add it to the NVR through the Camera menu. More detailed instructions are available in

Section 4.1.

NVR Network Router

Port

POE	POE
Block

PICTURE 2-6

Router/

Modem

POE

Internet

NVR Network Router/

Port Modem

POE	POE
Block

PICTURE 2-7

ADDING AND REMOVING CAMERAS IN YOUR DISPLAY

While cameras connected to the NVR through the PoE are automatically added to the recorder’s display, your system will need to be directed to cameras connected to the network or Internet.

Cameras on Local Network

Your local network are the devices connected to the same router as your NVR.

•Move your mouse to the center of any channel that is not showing video.

•The Add Camera icon (Picture 2-8) will appear.

•Click on the icon to open the Remote Camera window (Picture 2-9).

•The upper window will show available devices.

•Clicking Device Search will refresh the list.

•Select the desired camera and click Add. The camera will be added to that channel.

•Click Save before exiting.

•You may also reach the Remote Camera window by right-clicking on the screen will bring up the Shortcut Menu (Picture 2-10).

•Click on Remote Device to open the window.

•Cameras will be added to the next open channel.

PICTURE 2-8

PICTURE 2-9

PICTURE 2-10

Please note that it is possible to add the same camera to more than one channel at a time. This will result in two identical video feeds. If this is not desired, return to the Remote Camera window (Picture 2-9) and delete the camera by clicking on the red X next to its name in the lower portion of the window and adding the intended camera.

Cameras over the Internet

•You will need to use the IP Tool or Smart PSS sofware included on the Manuals and Software CD.

•Follow instructions in the IP Camera Manual (also on the CD) to get the IP address of the camera.

•Once you have the IP address, use the Manual Add button in the Remote Camera window to have the NVR search for the camera and add it to the list.

•Click Save before exiting.

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2.7 IP PAN-TILT-ZOOM CAMERAS

IP Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras share the same plug-and-play ease as other IP cameras, but, because of their extra capabilities, they require additional setup in order to perform. These settings are found in the same window used to control the direction of the PTZ camera. The PTZ Control window can be reached through either the Navigation Bar (left) or Shortcut Menu (right).

PICTURE 2-11

BASIC CONTROLS

The PTZ camera is manually controlled using the mouse in the PTZ Control window. Clicking and holding an arrow in the Directional Controls will move the camera in that direction until the mouse is released or the physical limits of the camera is reached (such as elevation).

PICTURE 2-12

PICTURE 2-13

An alternate way of directing the camera is with the mouse itself (QCN-series cameras only):

1.Click the Mouse icon to the immediate right of the Directional Controls.

2.The PTZ Control window will disappear.

3.Click and drag to point the camera where desired.

4.Right-clicking will return you to the PTZ Control window.

On cameras that support these features, the zoom, focus and iris (light level) can also be adjusted using the + and - buttons.

EXPANDED CONTROLS

Clicking on the arrow at the far right of the PTZ Control window reveals the expanded controls area which lets you command the camera to run a pre-programmed function.

PICTURE 2-14

		Controls additional features			Opens the camera’s
	Aux			Menu	internal on-screen menu (if
		such as lamp or wipers.
					available).
	Preset	Moves camera to a pre-set		Tour	Camera will move to a
	Point	point.			sequence of pre-set points.
		Camera will record your		Auto-	The camera will move
	Pattern	movements and then follow			horizontally between two
				Scan
		that path.			points.
	Auto-	Camera will automatically		Flip	Flips video image.
	Pan	continue to rotate 360°
	Stop/	Stops the camera’s current			Set up and save Preset
				Config	Points, Tours, Patterns and
	Reset	action.
					borders for Auto Scan

RUNNING PTZ FUNCTIONS

Enter the number of the action (tour, pattern, etc.) that you want the camera to run and then click the button for that action. The camera will follow that command until stopped using the Stop/Reset button or by a user taking direct control.

PROGRAMMING PTZ FUNCTIONS

Click the Config button to open up the Configuration window.

Preset Point

1.Enter a number for this point (1-80).

2.Move the camera to the desired point using the

Directional Controls.

3.Click Set.

4.Repeat for additional points.

5.Right-click to exit this window back to the PTZ Control window.

PICTURE 2-15

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Tour

This is also known as a “Patrol”.

1.	Enter the number (1-8) for this Tour (Patrol).
2.	Select the first Preset Point by entering its
number.
3.	Click Add Preset.
4.	Enter additional points (up to 16) the same
way).
5.	Right-click to exit this window back to the PTZ	PICTURE 2-16
Control window.

Pattern

The camera will record a pattern you create using the Directional Controls in real-time and will repeat it exactly when you run the pattern.

1.Enter the number (1-5) for this Pattern.

2.Move your camera to where you want to start the pattern.

3.Click Start to begin the recording. The camera will record each stop, the time spent at each point, the zoom, focus and other settings.

4.Click End when you have finished setting your pattern.

PICTURE 2-17

Border (Auto-Scan)

Use this to set the left and right end points for the camera to shift between during its Auto-Scan. The two points can be at different elevations, but the camera will only rotate in a straight line between these two points. If you need the camera to move to - or stop at - a third point, you should set up a Tour (above). There can be only one Auto-Scan path.

1.Move your camera to either the left or right point.

2.Click Left or Right and then move the camera to the other point.

3.Click the other button to select the end point.

• If you get your left and right points “backwards”

	the camera will move between them, but facing	PICTURE 2-18
	the wrong way.
	• When you select Auto-Scan in the PTZ Control
	window, the camera will move between these
	two points until stopped.

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