Q-See QC814, QC8116A, QC828, QC824, QC818 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

QC Series Digital Network
Video Recorders (NVR)

For more information about your new

system, look for “QC” on our website or

in our online support materials at

www.q-see.com/support

IMPORTANT! This walkthrough will allow you to test your cameras and connections before you mount them.

Before You Get Started

A: Gather Your Components.

You will need:

1. An HDMI monitor, 19” or larger VGA PC monitor and VGA cable OR a television of any size.

2. A surge protector
We STRONGLY recommend that you use one that has the following specifications:

• UL-1449 Rated

• Clamping voltage of 330 or lower

• Joule rating of at least 400

• Response time of 10 nanoseconds or less

3. A power screw driver/drill to mount your cameras.

Your NVR can be controlled using the included USB mouse, remote control or the function keys on the front of the unit. For the purposes of this guide, we will be giving instructions using the mouse. Because this guide
covers several models in the QC series of NVRs, components in photos may not exactly match those on your particular model.

Be sure to register your product!

Visit www.Q-See.com,

and then select the online registration form.

Complete the product registration form to receive

warranty/technical support benefits and to be notified

of product updates and free downloadable firmware

click SUPPORT

updates to your NVR.

Note:

This poster is intended to help you get your Q-See security system up and running. There are many additional features which
can be customized to your specific needs. More information and instructions are available in the User Manual incuded on the
CD that came with your system or available for download from our website at www.Q-See.com.

For information on how to configure your system for remote monitoring on the Internet or on your smartphone, please refer to
the Remote Monitoring Guide also included on the accompanying CD.

B: Unpack the box...

Check the contents against the “What’s in the Box” list that was
packed at the top of your product. If you notice any damage or
missing components, please contact Q-See Customer Support at
www.Q-See.com/Support

Connect the Devices

STEP 1 Connect to a Monitor or Television

OPTION A: OPTION B: OPTION C:

Connecting a VGA PC Monitor

1. Plug the VGA cable into the port marked “VGA” on the back of the

NVR.

2. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the similar port on the back
of the monitor.

3. Plug the monitor’s power cable into the surge protector.

Connecting a Television

1. Connect the BNC-to-RCA cable to the “Video Out” port on

the back of the NVR.

2. Plug the RCA end into the “Video In” port on the television.

3. Plug the television’s power cable into a surge protector.

If you do not see an image, check the Imput setting on the TV.

Connecting a HDMI Television

1. Plug an HDMI cable into the “HDMI” port on the back of the NVR.

2. Plug the other end into the “HDMI” port on the television.

3. Plug the television’s power cable into a surge protector.

If you do not see an image, check the Imput setting on the TV.

(for NVRs equipped with an HDMI port)

STEP 2 Connect Mouse

Plug the mouse into the port labled “USB” on the rear of
the NVR.

NOTE: We recommend reserving the USB port on the
front of the NVR for use in backing up video files.

STEP 3 Turning on the NVR

1.

Connect

side of the NVR.

2. Connect the 48V power adapter to the power port on the left side
of the NVR next to the POE port.

The power supplies will be labelled and the power jacks will only
fit easily into the proper port.

the 12V power adapter to the NVR power port on the right

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3. Connect the power cables to the power adapters.
4a. Plug the power cables into a surge protector

b. If your model has a power switch on the rear panel, use it to turn on

the NVR.

You will hear a beep as the NVR powers up.

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