NOTE: We use two different front panel designs on these models. They
have the same function buttons but they are arranged differently. Please
match the front panel on your model with the layouts below.
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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the
device correctly and safely
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
This device should be operated only with the power source supplied
with the unit. The power supply voltage must be verified before using. If
not going to be used for a long time, unplug the unit from the outlet
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings, and make sure the area around
the machine is well ventilated
This machine is designed for indoor use. Do not expose the machine to
water or a moist environment. If any solid or liquid gets into the machine’s
case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and have the unit
checked be a qualified technician before restart
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no parts in
7.1 By Phones with WinCE ................................................................................ 61
7.2 By Phones with Symbian.............................................................................. 63
Appendix A FAQs....………………………………………………………………66
Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity…...……………………………70
Appendix C Compatible Devices……………………………………………… 71
Appendix D DVR Specifications (8 CH)……………………………………… 72
Appendix E DVR Specifications (16 CH)………………………………………73
Q-SEE Product Warranty...………………………………………………………74
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded
Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports
access by mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
viewing by cell phones, etc. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It
is widely used in banking, telecommunication, transportation, factories,
warehouses, irrigation, etc.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
•
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played
by normal player, without any software or codec installed.
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 or PS/2 mouse
•
Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORDING MEDIA
•
Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods
1.3 DVR Introduction
This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded
Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports
access by mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
viewing by cell phones, etc. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It
is widely used in banking, telecommunication, transportation, factories,
warehouses, irrigation, etc.
1.4 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
•
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played
by normal player, without any software or codec installed.
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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 or PS/2 mouse
•
Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORDING MEDIA
•
Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods
BACKUP
•
Supports USB flash drive for backup
•
Supports built-in SATA DVD writer for backup
•
Supports saving recorded files to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
•
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm
recording
•
Supports recycling after HDD is full
•
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality adjustable for each channel
separately
•
64MB for every video file packaging
•
4 audio channels available
•
Two record search modes: time search and event search
•
Supports single and 4 screen playback
•
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files individually
•
Supports remote playback in Internet Explorer through LAN or internet
ALARM
•
16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available
•
Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
•
Supports pre-recording and post recording
•
Supports linked channel recording once a motion or sensor alarm is
triggered on certain channels
•
Supports linked PTZ presets and auto cruise on the corresponding
channel
PTZ CONTROL
•
Supports various PTZ protocols
•
Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks
•
Supports remote PTZ control through internet
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SECURITY
•
Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights
authorized by administrator
•
Support one administrator and 15 users.
•
Support event log recording and checking, unlimited events
NETWORK
•
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
•
Supports IE browser to do remote viewing
•
Supports a maximum of 5 connections simultaneously
•
Supports dual stream. Network stream 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, mouse drag search, single
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 or PDA with Symbian or
WinCE OS, 3G network available
•
Supports CMS to manage multiple devices on internet.
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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Note: Check the unit and the accessories before using the DVR.
in/out
2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer (optional)
2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive
2. Please calculate HDD capacity needed according to the recording setting.
Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
STEP1 Unscrew and open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the
bottom case as below.
Please disconnect the power before connecting to other devices. Don't hot plug
Note: 1. Supports two SATA hard drives.
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD
STEP3 Screw in the HDD as shown below.
Note: For easier installation, please connect the power and data cables
first, and then screw HDD to base.
Fig 2.2 Screw in HDD
2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer (optional)
Note: 1. The writer must be one of the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer
to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
STEP1 Unscrew and open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the writer onto the
bottom case as shown below.
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Fig 2.3 Connect the Writer
STEP3 Screw in the writer as below.
Fig 2.4 Screw in the Writer
STEP4 Attach the power cable to the proper system board connection.
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2.2 Front Panel Layouts
NOTE: We use two different front panel designs on these models. They
have the same function buttons but they are arranged differently.
Please match the front panel on your model with the layouts below.
Fig 2.5 Front Panel Option A
Item Name Description
1 Digital buttons Input numbers or choose camera
2 -/Backup
3 +/Menu button
4 10+/Info
5 RECORD Record manually
6 SEARCH Enter search mode
7 PLAY Enter playback menu
8 REW Rewind
9 FF/PTZ
10 STOP/ESC
11 Indicator Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc
12 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
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14 IR Receiver For remote control
15 USB port
Direction/Multi-screen
button
Table 2.1 Functions of Front Panel Buttons Option A
1. Decrease the value in setup
2. Enter backup mode from live view
1. Increase the value in setup
2. Enter menu from live view
1. Enter number 10 & above with other numbers 0-9,
push twice for 10
2. System Info
1. Fast forward
2. Enter PTZ mode from live view
1. Quit playback mode
2. Exit the current menu or status
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt
PTZ
2. Change screen display like single, 4 and 8 screens
To connect external USB flash drive for backup or
updating firmware
.
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Fig 2.6 Front Panel Option B
Item Name Function
1 DVD Recorder / HDD Tray opening for optional DVD Recorder or Hard Drive
2 Number buttons Input numbers or choose camera
3 Menu/+ button
4 Backup-/back Backup files, Delete, Number Decrease button
5 RECORD/Focus Record manually, Focus PTZ cameras
6 SEARCH/Zoom Enter search mode, Zoom control for PTZ cameras
7 PLAY/Iris button Enter playback interface, Iris control for PTZ cameras
8 REW/Speed/info Rewind, increase or decrease speed, system info
9 FF/PTZ control
10 STOP/ESC
11 Indicator Working indicators for power, HDD, network, etc
12 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
Direction/Multi-screen
13
button
14 USB port on side
Table 2.2 Functions of Front Panel Buttons Option B
1. Increase the value in setup
2. Enter menu from live view
1. Fast forward
2. control PTZ cameras
1. Quit playback mode
2. Exit the current interface or status
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ
2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens
To connect external USB flash drive for backup or updating
firmware
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2.3 Rear Panel
2.3.1 Rear Panel layout
Fig 2.7 Rear Panel
Item Name Description
1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
2 SPOT OUT
3 AUDIO IN 4-channels audio input
4 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
5 PS/2 port Connect PS/2 mouse
6 USB MOUSE port Only for USB mouse
7 RJ45 port Connect to internet
8 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
9 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor 1-8.
10 ALARM OUT/PTZ
11 POWER INPUT DC 12V
12 COM port For debugging
13 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to speakers
14 VIDEO IN 8 Video inputs for cameras
Tab 2.3 Ports on Rear Panel 8 channel
of 8-channel DVR
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel for
one channel. only displays video, not menu
Relay output 1-4. Connect to external alarm. PTZ
input
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Fig 2.8 Rear Panel of 16-channel DVR
Item Name Description
1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
2 SPOT OUT
3 VIDEO IN 16 Video inputs for cameras
4 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to speakers
5 AUDIO IN 4-channels audio input
6 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
7 PS/2 port Connect PS/2 mouse
8 USB port Only for USB mouse
9 RJ45 port Connect to internet
10 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
11 COM port For debugging
12 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16.
13 +5V and GND +5 Voltage and Ground
14 ALARM OUT/PTZ
15 RS485 Connected to speed domes
16 FAN For cooling the device
17 POWER INPUT DC 12V
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel for
one channel. only displays video, not menu
Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. PTZ
input
Tab2.4 Ports on Rear Panel of 16 channel
Note: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port,
please assure your display supports this display mode. (Most LCD screens can
adapt to it automatically without manual adjustment)
2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm (optional)
The DVR has 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output.
Alarm Input:
The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users
can connect external sensors, like gas detectors, smoke detectors and
infrared detectors. Once the DVR detects that the electric level meets the
user’s settings it will trigger the DVR recording or alarm out.
For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1 as Fig 2.1. Cable A
and B will be connected once the sensor detects an event. Users set
Device type as NC (Normal Close), refer to Fig 2.1. It will input +5V (high
level) to input1 when triggered, DVR will start recording.
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N O
..
COM
.
Before alarm
Fig 2.5 Sensor Connection
Alarm output:
The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just gives on/off
signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are illustrated as 8.
N O
..
After alarm
COM
N C
..
Fig 2.6 Relay Output Status
Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of
the alarm. One connection example is shown as Fig 2.9
N C
.
Fig 2.7 Alarm Output Connection
Note: The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below
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2.4 Remote Control
The remote control uses two AAA batteries, instructions for loading:
STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Control
STEP2 Insert batteries with the poles (+ and -) correctly aligned
STEP3 Replace the battery cover
Note: If remote does not function check the following:
1. Check polarity of batteries
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check to see if remote control sensor is blocked
If it doesn't still work, exchange for a new remote control or contact your dealer.
The interface of the remote control is shown in Fig 2.10
Fig 2.8 Remote Control
Item Name Function
1 Power Button
2 INFO Button
3 REC Button To record manually
4 Number Buttons Input numbers or choose camera
Multi Screen
5
Button
6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode
7 MENU Button To enter menu
8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup
9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or control PTZ camera
10 +/- Button To increase or decrease the value in setup
Playback
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Control Button
12 AUDIO Button To enable audio output in live mode
Auto Dwell
13
Button
14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode
PTZ Control
15
Button
Push button softly to stop firmware running before pushing harder to
power off.
Get information about the DVR such as firmware version, HDD
information
To choose multiple screen display mode
To control playback. Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
To enter auto dwell mode
To control PTZ camera. Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED
control
Table 2.2 Functions of Remote Control Buttons
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2.5 Controlling with a Mouse
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse
DVR supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel,
please refer to Fig 2.10 Remote Control
Note: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below:
1. Unplug/re-plug several times
2. Power off/on several times
3. Try another mouse
2.5.2 Using Mouse
In live view:
Click left mouse button on one camera to display full screen. Click again
to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as
in Fig 2.10 Remote Control. Here are all the controls and setup. Click right
mouse button again to hide the control bar.
In setup:
Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to
the previous screen.
If want to input the value, move cursor to the button and click. An
input window will appear as in
numbers, letters and symbols.
Fig 2.9 Input Window.
It supports
Fig 2.10 Input Window
Users can change some values by using the mouse wheel, such as time.
Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value blinks click
it.
It supports mouse dragging, i.e. set motion detection area: click
customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection area. Set
schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to
return to search mode.
In backup: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to
return to live view.
In PTZ control: Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ.
Click right button to return to searching mode.
Note: Mouse is the default tool in all the operations below unless stated otherwise.
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CHAPTER 3Basic Function Instructions
3.1 Power On/Off
Note: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good.
Connect the power, the system will show the screen in Fig 3.1 System
Loading
Fig 3.1 System Loading
After that it will enter live in 16 screen mode. The meaning of letters or
symbols on screen are shown in the table below.
Fig 3.2 Preview
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
HDD Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD
Free Free space of current HDD
Live audio enabled
Manual recording
Motion detection recording
HDD full
Live audio disabled
Scheduled recording
Alarm recording
USB devices connected
Table 3.1 Meaning of Symbols in Live View
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To power off safely follow the steps below. Users can close the unit by
remote control, front panel and mouse.
By remote control:
STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear:
Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP2 Choose OK. The unit will power off automatically after shutting
down software.
STEP3 Disconnect the power
By front panel or mouse:
STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, refer
to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
STEP2 Click Shut down button, refer to Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP3 Click OK on the pop-up window. The unit will power off
automatically after shutting down software
STEP4 Disconnect the power
3.2 Login & User Management
Users can log in and out of the DVR system. Users cannot do any other
operations except changing the multi screen display once logged out.
Login:
If logged out press right mouse button to show the control bar. Press Login,
Search or System etc. A login window will appear, asking for ID and password
shown as Fig 3.4 Login.
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Fig 3.4 Login
Note: The default password is admin and 123456.
Change password:
Every user can change his own password.
STEP1 While logged in, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will
appear with two options. One is for logout, another for password modification.
Click Password, the window will appear as in Fig 3.5 Change Password.
Fig 3.5 Change Password
STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times.
STEP3 Press OK button to change.
Add & Delete users:
This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance user
and normal user. It supports one administrator and 15 users total.
Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level.
Administrator cannot be added or deleted.
Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, see Fig 3.6 Add User.
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Fig 3.6 Add User
STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group.
STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user
STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol will display at the end of the user
information. Click Authority button to change the group level.
STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user. A security window will
appear as shown below.
STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user
Note: Defining users’ rights
Administrator: can to do every thing.
Advance: all functions except entering USER to manage users
Normal: all functions except entering SYSTEM to change the settings.
The number of characters must be 1 or more.
The user name and password is a combination of numbers, letters or symbols.
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3.3 Recording
3.3.1 Record Setup
Users need to install and format a HDD, and set all the recording
parameters before recording.
Note: Some vendors sell the DVR with a hard drive already installed, if this is the case
you just need to set the recording parameters.
There are four recording modes. Users can enable them simultaneously,
but only one recording mode works at a time. They have different priorities,
the priority order is below:
Press right mouse button to show the control bar, refer to Fig 4.1 Control
Bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, refer to
Fig 3.7 Record Setup, Select cameras.
Fig 3.7 Record Setup
STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.
STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check
Time stamp to record
STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.
Note: If you have a camera uncheck here, it will not record in any recording mode.
STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording.
STEP6 Enable Recycle. It replaces old video with new files after HDD is
full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording automatically once HDD is
full
STEP7 Click OK to finish
Note: The higher the Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution, the more storage space
is used every hour.
pre-alarm recording time, the default is 10 seconds
This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. But there is no option to set the
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3.3.2 Manual Recording
Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press
Stop button to stop recording.
Or press REC button on remote control, click again to stop.
Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop.
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording
Users can set different schedule times for every day of the week. If you want
a special schedule for one day, you can use the Holiday function.
STEP1 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select cameras and Always, see
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup.
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup
STEP2 The first column lists the 7 days of the week. The rows show 24
hours. Set the schedule time.
Green means checked. Transparent means unchecked.
STEP3 Press Add button to select the date if you want a special schedule
for a certain day. A window will appear as Fig 3.9 Calendar.
Fig 3.9 Calendar
STEP4 Select the date and set the schedule time. If you want to delete this
special schedule, click Delete button
STEP5 Click OK button to finish
The DVR will record automatically once it goes to the time you set.
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3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking. This means it will
record any cameras, or trigger any speed dome to preset or do auto cruise
once motion is detected on the camera’s channel.
STEP1 Enter MOTION configuration, see Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup.
Select cameras
Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection
Area. In detection area, red means not active, transparent means active, see
Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup.
Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup
STEP3 Enter Trigger configuration, see Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup
Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup
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STEP4 Select alarm out and recording channels. It can trigger any alarm
out and cameras to record once motion is detected.
STEP5 Enable or disable Buzzer on board. Select speed dome (PTZ) and
enable preset or auto cruise. Press OK to save
STEP6 Set Hold time. It is the interval time between two consecutive
motion events. If a second motion event is detected during the Hold time, it is
recognized as a continuation of the first motion event. If a second motion is
detected after Hold time, this motion and the previous are recognized as two
different motion events.
STEP7 Click OK to save settings
STEP8 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select Motion and relative
cameras to set, refer to 3.3.3 Schedule recording.
Note: About preset and auto cruise, users can only select one or the other.
The actual post alarm record time equals Hold time in RECORD and Hold time in MOTION
3.3.5 Alarm Recording
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking after alarm.
STEP1 Enter ALARM configuration, see Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup.
Select cameras
Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Set Device type.
STEP3 Enter Trigger configuration. Set alarm out, recording cameras and
linked PTZ, referring to 3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording STEP4-5
STEP4 Set Alarm in hold time. It is the interval time between the two
adjacent efficient alarms. This is similar with Hold time in MOTION
configuration.
STEP5 Set Alarm out hold time and Buzzer hold time. Click OK to save
settings
STEP6 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select Sensor and relative
cameras to set, referring to 3.8 Schedule Setup.
Note: About preset and auto cruise, users can only select one at same time.
The actual post alarm record time equals Hold time in RECORD and Hold time in MOTION
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