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MODEL QSDT8PCRC
MODEL QSDT8PCDP
MODEL QSDT16PCRC
8 and 16 Channel H264 Real Time Recording
PC-Based Network DVR PCI Cards
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About this Manual
This manual is written for the QSDT8PCRC, QSDT8PCDP and QSDT16PCRP security
surveillance video capture cards. This manual was accurate at the time it was completed.
However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, 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.
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:
Please see the back of this manual for exclusions.
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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 card.
Rev. 1.0 5/25/2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 8
Features and Specifications 8
6. Recording, Playback and Record Search 26
6.1 Recording Configuration 26
Basic Configuration 27
Record Status Panel 28
2. System Requirements and Specifications 10
2.1 System Requirements 10
QSDT8PCRP & QSDT8PCDP 10
QSDT16PCRP 10
2.2 System Specifications 11
3. Video Capture Card Hardware and Connections 12
3.1 QSDT8PCDP Card 12
Video and Audio Pin Layout 13
Connecting Multiple Cards 13
3.2 QSDT8PCRP Card 14
Video and Audio Pin Layout 15
Connecting Multiple Cards 15
3.3 QSDT16PCRP Card 16
Video and Audio Pin Layout 17
Connecting Multiple Cards 18
3.4 Connecting a PTZ Camera 19
4. Installing the SuperDVR Software 20
4.1 Installing the Software 20
4.2 User Account Control for Windows Vista and Windows 7 22
5. Basic operation 24
5.1 Log In 24
5.2 Display Control Panel 25
Display Modes 25
Auto Dwell Display 25
Page Flip 25
5.3 Other Controls 25
Snapshot 25
Urgent Record 25
6.2 Recording Modes 28
Manual Record Mode 28
Sensor Alarm Record Mode 28
Motion Detection Record Mode 28
Schedule Recording 29
6.3 Recording to Hard Drive 31
6.4 Record Search and Playback 32
Record Search 33
Playback 34
6.5 Other Functions 35
File Backup 35
Deleting Recorded Files 36
Capture Pictures 36
Digital Image Zoom 38
7. System Settings 39
7.1 Basic Configuration 40
Camera Display Settings 40
Video Configuration 41
7.2 Alarm Configuration 42
Alarm Types 42
Triggered Actions 43
7.3 E-map Configuration 45
Using the E-Map 46
7.4 User Configuration 47
User Rights 47
Add User 48
8. P.T.Z. Cameras 49
8.1 P.T.Z Control Configuration 49
Protocol Setup 49
Serial Ports Setup 50
8.2 PTZ Operation 50
Preset and Group Select 51
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9. Remote Surveillance & Playback 52
9.1 Remote Live Surveillance 52
Remote Surveillance Server Configuration 52
9.2 Configuring Router for Remote Access 53
Part 1: Find Out the IP Address of the System 53
Part 2: Determine the Number of Routers on the Network 54
Part 3: Simple Port Forwarding 56
Part 4: Setting Up DMZ in Router 2 61
9.3 DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) 62
Setting up DDNS 62
9.4 Accessing the DVR Using Internet Explorer 63
User Account Control for Windows Vista and Windows 7 63
Accessing the Internet Explorer Client 68
9.5 Remote Playback 71
Record Playback and Control 71
Remote Backup 71
9.6 System Setup 74
Basic Configuration 74
Alarm Setup 75
Camera Setup 76
Schedule Configuration 76
Alarm Configuration 77
Record Configuration 77
Storage Disk 78
Motion Configuration 78
E-mail Configuration 78
APPENDIX 97
Frequently Asked Questions 97
Other Questions 100
Quick Start Instructions 102
Installation Instructions 102
Troubleshooting 102
Function Tree 104
System Configuration Tree 105
IE Client Function Tree 106
Remote Playback Function tree 107
Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 108
Questions or Comments? Contact Us 109
9.7 P.T.Z Configuration 80
Protocol Setup 80
Serial Port Setup 80
10. Mobile Surveillance 81
10.1 Windows Mobile Pro 81
10.2 Symbian 83
10.3 iPhone and iPad 85
Installing Through the iPhone or iPad 85
Installing Through PC or Macintosh Computer 87
Operating Instructions for iPhone/iPad 88
10.4 Android 92
Software Installation 92
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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
The QSDT8PCRC, QSDT8PCDP and QSDT16PCRP 8- and 16-Channel cards allow you
to add surveillance capabilities to your computer. They use a H.264 hardware compression
format which provides maximum file storage with the least amount of signal loss possible.
Monitor and record up to four channels in CIF resolution with synchronous audio and video
compression and transmission. Remotely monitor your system through your network, over the
Internet or using select mobile devices.
The first chapters will cover the installation of your card as well as any connections you may
wish to make. Later chapters will guide you through the installation of the SuperDVR 6.3
software which supports these cards along with how to operate the hardware and software
together.
Please make sure you operate the products strictly in accordance with applicable laws along
with following the guidance of this manual to maintain the stability of your digital surveillance
system.
This product offers the following features:
Motion detection mode
Motion detection areas are adjustable with a maximum 16 areas for each channel. Users can
also set motion detection sensitivity for each channel. The system begins to record only when
motion is detected on the channel and after motion stops it will stop recording after a certain
time period, which is adjustable by users.
Sensor alarm record mode
The system has an external alarm dongle which enables the system to support alarm input
and output.
Recycling record mode
Users can set recording storage sequence for hard drive partitions. The recording storage will
automatically switch to the next partition when the current one is full. If all the partitions are full
and recycling record mode is enabled, the oldest recorded data will be covered by new data.
Users can also set hard drive minimum storage alarm. Then once the present storage space
is less than the minimum storage and recycling record mode is not enabled, recording will
automatically stop.
P.T.Z control function
Supports many protocols: PelcoD, PelcoP, DSCP, DH-SD, Lilian, Minking, Neon, Star, VIDO,
and VISCA. Users can control multiple speed domes and integrative cameras, including pan,
tilt, zoom, focus and iris adjustment for P.T.Z devices. Supports preset points and auto scan.
User management
Different users have different rights, user names and passwords, to ensure system security.
Multi-channel display
Supports different multi-channel display modes, full screen display and auto dwell display.
Also:
One PC can fit 1, 2 or 4 cards of the same model to control up to 32 channels total
n
n Supports 320x240, 704x480 (NTSC), 352x288, 704x576 (PAL) standard resolutions.
n Image color is adjustable for each channel, including contrast, brightness, hue and
saturation.
n
H.264 compression format greatly reduces HDD usage.
n Powerful video playback functions, including pause, stop, fast-forward, single-frame play
and image capture.
n
Supports advanced search mode. Users can search by date/time, camera, record mode,
and random combination of the three methods.
n Supports recorded file backup, delete by date/time, camera.
n Conveniently extend system functions through software upgrades.
n Supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese
(Traditional), and other customized languages.
n CPU and storage resource saving by advanced technology
n Remote Surveillance and P.T.Z control through LAN, Intranet, and Internet.
n Supports alarm pre-record.
n Supports buzzer, e-mail alarm out.
n Can greatly decrease fragmented files while using NTFS partition.
n User-friendly graphical user interface.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
NOTE! If recorded disk partition’s format is FAT32 and the system has run
for a long time, the system will create a lot of data fragments that may result
10 to 30 days. We strongly suggest that you use NTFS format for recording disk partition.
QSDT8PCRP & QSDT8PCDP
Card
PC Module
CPU
Motherboard
Hard Drive
RAM 1GB minimum 2GB minimum
Video Card
OS Win 2000(SP4 above) /Win XP(SP2 above) /VISTA/Win7
DirectX 9.0
in system running slowly. It’s recommended to run a disk defragmenter every
Single QSDT8PCRC or
QSDT8PCDP card
Intel P4 2.8Ghz minimum or
later Intel processor
Intel with Intel system chipset
500GB minimum
Supports MOST* AGP and PCI-E Video Cards with 256MB of
RAM or more with full Direct Draw support.
*Some newer PCI-E cards are not yet supported
Two QSDT8PCRC or
QSDT8PCDP cards
Intel Dual-core 2.8Ghz
minimum
2.2 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
• Format: NTSC /PAL
• Resolution
QSDT8PCRP & QSDT16PCRP: 320×240 @ 30FPS (NTSC) / 352×288 @ 25FPS (PAL)
704x480 @ 7FPS (NTSC) / 704x576 @ 6FPS (PAL)
QSDT8PCDP: 704x480 @ 30FPS (NTSC) / 704x576 @ 25FPS (PAL)
• Screen set: resolution 1024×768, color quality 16 bits or 32 bits.
• Compression format: H.264 Hardware
• Compression code rate: 50kbps – 1.2Mbps.
• Data format: H.264 (files saved as AVI)
• Input: D type connector
• PTZ: Protocol Configurable, Remote Control Capability
• Remote Access Software: Internet Explorer
• Interface: PCI
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
QSDT16PCRP
Card
PC Module
CPU
Motherboard
Hard Drive
RAM 1GB minimum 2GB minimum
Video Card
OS Win 2000(SP4 above) /Win XP(SP2 above) /VISTA/Win7
DirectX 9.0
NOTE! We do not recommend AMD systems because the SuperDVR
program usually has problems communicating with the video card on the
system through the chipset on the AMD motherboard. There are often similar
problems with Intel processors on motherboards that use chipsets other then Intel, and
there are known issues with the Intel G31 chipset.
Single QSDT16PCRC card Two QSDT16PCRC cards
Intel P4 2.8Ghz minimum or
later Intel processor
Intel with Intel system chipset
500GB minimum
Supports MOST* AGP and PCI-E Video Cards with 256MB of
RAM or more with full Direct Draw support.
*Some newer PCI-E cards are not yet supported
Intel Dual-core 2.8Ghz
minimum
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VIDEO CAPTURE CARD
Video 5
GND
Video 6
GND
Video 7
GND
Video 8
GND
GND
Audio 5
Audio 6
Audio 7
Audio 8
Null
GND
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
P1
HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS
3.1 QSDT8PCDP CARD
PICTURE 3-1
CHAPTER 3
VIDEO AND AUDIO PIN LAYOUT
P1 P2
Pin Connection
1 VIDEO-5
2 GND
3 VIDEO-6
4 GND
5 VIDEO-7
6 GND
7 VIDEO-8
8 GND
9 GND
10 AUDIO-5
11 AUDIO-6
12 AUDIO-7
13 AUDIO-8
14 NULL
15 GND
P1
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Video 5
GND
Video 6
GND
Video 7
GND
Video 8
GND
Audio 5
Audio 6
Audio 7
Audio 8
Null
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
P2
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Video 1
GND
Video 2
GND
Video 3
GND
Video 4
GND
Audio 1
Audio 2
Audio 3
Audio 4
Null
GND
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
PICTURE 3-3
GND
GND
GND
Pin Connection
1 VIDEO-1
2 GND
3 VIDEO-2
4 GND
5 VIDEO-3
6 GND
7 VIDEO-4
8 GND
9 GND
10 AUDIO-1
11 AUDIO-2
12 AUDIO-3
13 AUDIO-4
14 NULL
15 GND
CHAPTER 3 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS
Audio In and
Video In Ports
(4 Each)
P1 P2
CON 1 Port
CON 2 Port
Spot Out Port
CONNECTING MULTIPLE CARDS
You may control up to 32 cameras by installing up to four QSDT8PCDP cards. You will need
to connect the cards in the manner shown below to use the Spot Out option.
Call
Monitor
Out
PICTURE 3-2
PICTURE 3-4
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3.2 QSDT8PCRP CARD
Video 5
GND
Video 6
GND
Video 7
GND
Video 8
GND
GND
Audio 5
Audio 6
Audio 7
Audio 8
Null
GND
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
P1
PICTURE 3-5
Audio In and
Video In Ports
(4 Each)
VIDEO AND AUDIO PIN LAYOUT
P1 P2
Pin Connection
1 VIDEO-5
2 GND
3 VIDEO-6
4 GND
5 VIDEO-7
6 GND
7 VIDEO-8
8 GND
9 GND
10 AUDIO-5
11 AUDIO-6
12 AUDIO-7
13 AUDIO-8
14 NULL
15 GND
P1
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Video 5
GND
Video 6
GND
Video 7
GND
Video 8
GND
Audio 5
Audio 6
Audio 7
Audio 8
Null
GND
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
P2
PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Video 1
GND
Video 2
GND
Video 3
GND
Video 4
GND
Audio 1
Audio 2
Audio 3
Audio 4
Null
GND
PIN 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
GND
GND
Pin Connection
1 VIDEO-1
2 GND
3 VIDEO-2
4 GND
5 VIDEO-3
6 GND
7 VIDEO-4
8 GND
9 GND
10 AUDIO-1
11 AUDIO-2
12 AUDIO-3
13 AUDIO-4
14 NULL
15 GND
PICTURE 3-7
CONNECTING MULTIPLE CARDS
You may control up to 32 cameras by installing up to four QSDT8PCRP cards. You will need
to connect the cards in the manner shown below to use the Spot Out option.
CHAPTER 3 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS
P2 P1
Call
Monitor
Out
CON 1 Port
CON 2 Port
Spot Out Port
PICTURE 3-6
PICTURE 3-8
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3.3 QSDT16PCRP CARD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Audio 2
Audio 4
Audio 6
Audio 8
Audio 10
Audio 12
Audio 14
Audio 15
Audio 16
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Pin Pin
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Audio 1
Audio 3
Audio 5
Audio 7
Audio 9
Audio 11
Audio 13
Null
Null
Pin
Ground
P1
PICTURE 3-9
P1P2
Video In Ports (8)
Audio In Ports (8)
CON 1 Port
VIDEO AND AUDIO PIN LAYOUT
P1
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 AUDIO2 11 AUDIO3
2 AUDIO4 12 AUDIO5
3 AUDIO6 13 AUDIO7
4 AUDIO8 14 AUDIO9
5 AUDIO10 15 AUDIO11
6 AUDIO12 16 AUDIO13
7 AUDIO14 17 NULL
8 AUDIO15 18 NULL
9 AUDIO16
10 AUDIO1
P2
Pin Connection Pin Connection
1 VIDEO2 11 VIDEO3
2 VIDEO4 12 VIDEO5
3 VIDEO6 13 VIDEO7
4 VIDEO8 14 VIDEO9
5 VIDEO10 15 VIDEO11
6 VIDEO12 16 VIDEO13
7 VIDEO14 17 NULL
8 VIDEO15 18 NULL
9 VIDEO16
10 VIDEO1
1926
1926
GND
GND
P1
Pin Pin
Audio 2
1
Audio 4
2
Audio 6
3
Audio 8
4
Audio 10
5
Audio 12
6
Audio 14
7
Audio 15
8
Audio 16
9
Pin
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Audio 1
Audio 3
Audio 5
Audio 7
Audio 9
Audio 11
Audio 13
Null
Null
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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P2
Pin Pin
Video 2
1
Video 4
2
Video 6
3
Video 8
4
Video 10
5
Video 12
6
Video 14
7
Video 15
8
Video 16
9
Pin
Video 1
10
Video 3
11
Video 5
12
Video 7
13
Video 9
14
Video 11
15
Video 13
16
Null
17
Null
18
PICTURE 3-11
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Ground
Ground
CHAPTER 3 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS
CON 2 Port
Spot Out Port
PICTURE 3-10
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CONNECTING MULTIPLE CARDS
You may control up to 32 cameras by installing up to two QSDT16PCRP cards. You will need
to connect the cards in the manner shown below to use the Spot Out option.
Call
Monitor
Out
3.4 CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA
In order to operate a PTZ camera from your card, you will need to have first installed the card
into a PCI slot within the computer and attached the video dongle.
You will also need an RS485 to RS232 (Serial) adapter as well as having a serial port on the
back of your PC.
PICTURE 3-12
PTZ Camera RS485 to
Serial Adapter
PC
2
1
3
PICTURE 3-13
STEP 1. Connect the RS485 cables from the PTZ camera to the RS485-to-Serial Adapter
STEP 2. Connect the Adapter to the serial port on the back of the PC
STEP 3. Connect the video line from the camera to any Video In port on the DVR card
(Item 4)
You may now connect your camera to a power source.
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CHAPTER 3 VIDEO CAPTURE CARD HARDWARE AND CONNECTIONS
Please see Chapter 8 for instructions on operating the PTZ camera with the SuperDVR
software.
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INSTALLING THE SUPERDVR
SOFTWARE
CHAPTER 4
4.1 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
You will be controlling your security system using the SuperDVR software. It is compatible with
Windows 2000, XP, and both the 32 bit and 64 bit versions of Vista and Windows 7.
The SuperDVR software is included on the disk that comes packaged with your DVR card. It
can also be downloaded from our website at www.Q-See.com by simply searching for your
product and going to the Downloads section.
STEP 1. The software can be installed
from the CD by selecting the
appropriate button in the CD’s menu,
by copying the installer to your hard
drive and then double clicking to
begin the process.
PICTURE 4-1
STEP 2. Once the Setup window opens,
click Next to begin the installation.
STEP 4. Instruct the installer where you
want the software to be placed. Either
use the default location or select your
own. Click Next to continue.
PICTURE 4-4
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING THE SUPERDVR SOFTWARE
STEP 5. Once the installation has
completed, you will be asked to press
the Finish button.
PICTURE 4-5
As part of the installation process, a shortcut
to the SuperDVR software will be placed on
your desktop.
You will need to restart your computer before
you can launch SuperDVR and begin setting
STEP 3. Select your video format. NTSC
is the standard in North America.
Click next to continue.
PICTURE 4-2
PICTURE 4-3
up your surveillance system.
PICTURE 4-6
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4.2 USER ACCOUNT CONTROL FOR WINDOWS VISTA AND WINDOWS 7
Some users of computers using Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems may receive
an error message informing of a codec that is missing or not installed. This conflict can be
resolved by turning off User Account Control (UAC).
Windows Vista
1. Open the Control Panel (accessible by
clicking on the Windows icon in the
lower left of your screen.
PICTURE 4-7
2. Select User Accounts and Family
Safety.
5. Select Turn User Account Control
on or off
6. Uncheck the box next to “Use User
Account Control (UAC) to help protect
your computer.”
7. You will then be asked to restart your
computer for the change to take
effect.
PICTURE 4-11
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING THE SUPERDVR SOFTWARE
3. Select “Add or Remove User
Account.”
4. Select the desired user account.
PICTURE 4-8
PICTURE 4-9
Windows 7
1. Open up the Start Menu (accessible by
clicking on the Windows icon in the
lower left of your screen.
2. Type “uac” into the search bar and hit
ENTER. The User Account Control
will open or you will be offered a link
to click to open it.
Microso Office Outlook 2007
Scky Notes
iTunes
Adobe Acrobat
All Programs
uac
PICTURE 4-12
Devices and Printers
Default Programs
Help and Support
Shut down
PICTURE 4-13
3. Move slider to lowest setting and press
PICTURE 4-10
OK.
PICTURE 4-14
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BASIC OPERATION
When you launch the SuperDVR program, it will open to the Main Display Interface which
will show the video feeds from the cameras as well as the Display Control Panel.
CHAPTER 5
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5.2 DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL
The Display Control Panel includes the Display Mode buttons along with buttons which allow
you to cycle automatically or manually through individual or groups of channels.
Buttons currently in effect are highlighted.
The Drive Capacity Indicator Bar will fill in as
more files are recorded to the drive. When the
drive is at capacity, the bar will be red.
PICTURE 5-3
2
3
5 6 7 98
4
No. Item No. Item
1 Display Window 2 Record Status Panel
3 Display Modes 4 Display Control Panel
5 Dwell Time 6 Page Flip
7 Drive Capacity Indicator Bar 8 Snapshot
9 Urgent Record 10 Date and Time
11 Login 12 Emap
13 Search and Playback 14 Configurations
15 PTZ Control 16 Exit
5.1 LOG IN
Located on the left side of the Main Display
Interface, clicking on the lock icon will open
the Login window. Enter your user name and
password to access the controls. The default
user name is System with no password
required. You can add a password and create
other user accounts as described in Section
7.4 User Configuration.
PICTURE 5-1
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11
12
13
14
15
16
DISPLAY MODES
Choose the number of channels you wish to view simultaneously. If you have fewer cameras
than portions of the screen, those channels without cameras will remain black.
Available modes are single-, four-, nine-. 16and 36-screen displays. The software will only
display the modes appropriate to the number
of cameras you have connected.
AUTO DWELL DISPLAY
If the Main Display is currently showing fewer channels than are available, you can have the
DVR automatically cycle through and show the feed from each camera or group of cameras
by selecting the button.
PAGE FLIP
This button allows you to manually cycle through the channels. Like the Auto Dwell feature, if
there are more channels available than are currently being displayed in a multi-screen display
mode, this button will take you to the next group of video feeds.
PICTURE 5-4
5.3 OTHER CONTROLS
Log In will be covered in the following section and the remaining operations on the left
hand side of the Main Display Interface will be covered in Chapter 7. The two remaining
functions are Snapshot and Urgent Record.
SNAPSHOT
Usable in single image display mode, pressing this button will take a series of still images
from the camera currently being displayed and will save them to a location on the hard drive.
Settings to determine the number of images (up to 32) as well as the location to where they
will be saved will be covered in Chapter 6.
URGENT RECORD
Clicking the Urgent Record icon will cause all cameras to begin recording regardless of their
schedule or recording mode. Video will be saved to the location designated by the user. Like
Snapshot, the settings for this feature will be covered in Chapter 6.
CHAPTER 5 BASIC OPERATION
PICTURE 5-2
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RECORDING, PLAYBACK AND
CHAPTER 6
RECORD SEARCH
6.1 RECORDING CONFIGURATION
The system can be set to record in four different modes; scheduled recording, manual recording, motion detection and sensor alarm.
Once you have logged into your system, you can access the control settings through the
Configuration window by clicking on the wrench icon located on the left of the Main Display Interface.
Upon accessing the Configuration window, the icons on the left will change as will the contents of the Display Window.
PICTURE 6-1
Basic Configuration Schedule configuration
Video configuration Motion Detection Configuration
Alarm Configuration P.T.Z Configuration
User Configuration Save and Return
BASIC CONFIGURATION
The Record Panel, in the bottom half of the Basic Configuration page, allows users to set
recording modes along with other parameters for each camera. More than one recording
mode can be activated at one time.
It should be noted that the higher the recording quality and frame rate, the more space the
recorded file(s) will occupy on the hard drive.
CHAPTER 6 RECORDING, PLAYBACK AND RECORD SEARCH
PICTURE 6-2
Time Stamp - By selecting this option, the record date / time message appears in the
recorded file images.
Switch - Turns on corresponding cameras. If there is no camera on a channel, do not select
this option and you will save system resources.
Manual Record - Images from the selected camera will be recorded and saved all the time
(24 hour recording).
Manual Recording Frame Rate - Select the recording frame rate for manual record mode.
Schedule Record - This option allows you to record on a set schedule.
Schedule Record Frame Rate - Select Schedule Recording frame rate.
Motion Detection - By selecting this option, users can set the selected channels to record
when motion is detected in front of the camera.
Motion Record Frame Rate - Select recording frame rate for Motion Detection record mode.
Sensor Record Frame Rate - If sensors are utilized to trigger recording, users can select
recording frame rate here.
Camera Security - Users are divided into three types: Normal user, Power user and
Administrator. By selecting this option, only administrators can see the selected channels.
Record Quality - Select recording image quality here.
Audio In - SuperDVR 6.3 can support one channel of microphone audio input signal on the
PC motherboard and any audio inputs that are on the card if any. Users can choose one video
channel for each available audio input.
For the purposes of this chapter, we will only be concerned with; Schedule Configuration,
Video Configuration and Motion Detection Configuration. The remaining functions will be
covered in Chapter 7.
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RECORD STATUS PANEL
A series of indicator lights will convey the recording status of each attached camera.
PICTURE 6-3
Grey Normal Light Green Manual Record
Dark Green Schedule Record Yellow
Red Sensor Alarm Record Blue Video Loss State
If an indicator light color turns, it means there is an alarm output.
Motion Detection
Record
6.2 RECORDING MODES
As mentioned at the beginning of this chapter, there are four different recording modes;
scheduled recording, manual recording, motion detection and sensor alarm. Motion Detection
record mode and Sensor Alarm record mode are called Alarm Record.
If users use multiple cameras to record, every camera works separately and the recorded files
are also saved separately. The parameters, i.e. camera ID, record date/time, and record mode
are all saved together with the recorded file.
Configuring Motion Detection
Selecting the running man icon will bring up the Motion Detection Configuration page,
where you can configure the settings for each camera according to your situation.
Sensitivity - Users can set motion detection
sensitivity here.
Speed - Motion detection speed
Block Number - Set grid’s number.
Defaults - Reset to default settings.
Select All - Select the entire area of the
channel as detection sensitive
Clear - Clear all the detection areas and then
you can select a customized detection area
using the cursor.
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To customize the detection area for a certain channel:
STEP 1. Select the camera in the pull down list.
STEP 2. Select Clear
STEP 3. Click and drag the cursor in the camera view. You will see a green box appear
which shows the motion detection area. You can select a maximum of 16 customized
areas for each channel.
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MANUAL RECORD MODE
Manual Record mode is the most commonly used recording mode. If a special event occurs,
users can select this recording mode and record immediately. It may be desirable to increase
the framerate and recording quality in such cases - especially for shorter duration recordings.
If you intend to have the cameras recording non-stop, then it is advisable to reduce the frame
rate to conserve hard drive space.
SENSOR ALARM RECORD MODE
Users can use sensors to trigger sensor alarm recording on relative channels. At that time, the
record status indicator light will turn red.
MOTION DETECTION RECORD MODE
This will enable the system to detect image changes and begin to record by activating motion
detection and motion alarm recording. For instance, somebody opens the door, and the
system detects image changes from the camera and begins to record, then users can play
back the recorded file and find out who opened the door. When there is no movement, the
system will not record which saves system resources, and makes it easier to find recorded
events. The indicator light color in the record status panel will be yellow.
NOTE! When configuring for Motion Detection recording, you will need to
do so in three areas:
1. Select Motion Detection for the desired channels in Basic Configuration.
2. Configure the specific areas to detect motion in Motion Detection
Configuration.
3. Set the schedule for these cameras to operate in this mode in Schedule Configuration.
SCHEDULE RECORDING
Users can set working schedule for all of the recording modes in ‘Schedule Configuration’.
The dark green light in record status panel shows the corresponding channel is in Schedule
Record mode. Users can change record mode to manual record at any time, and the dark
green light will change into a light green light.
Schedule Configuration
Clicking on the calendar icon will
change the display window to the
Schedule Configuration page.
Each camera can be scheduled to record
based on motion detection, sensor alarm,
and time of day. Sensor alarm mode has
highest priority and it will take precedence
regardless of what other modes the camera
is also set for.
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Schedules can be set individually for each day. The cameras are default configured to
be recording in both Motion Detection and Schedule recording 24/7 and will have fulllength colored bars in the schedule window. Above each window is a 0-24 with segments
corresponding to each hour of the day. This will show when a camera has been scheduled to
record in that mode.
NOTE! When setting up your recording schedule for the first time, it is faster
and easier to begin by selecting the mode’s schedule window and selecting
Delete All to clear the schedule before making changes.
To create a new schedule;
STEP 1. Select the camera name in one
of the three record mode groups.
STEP 2. Click on Add.
6.3 RECORDING TO HARD DRIVE
Users can determine where recorded files will be saved on their hard drive(s). In addition,
the recorder can save to a series of drives or partitions by automatically jumping to the next
partition when the current one is full. If all the partitions are full and Recycling Record mode
has been enabled prior to recording by checking the box below the Storage Disk list, the new
data will overwrite the oldest recorded data automatically.
The destination drive(s) for recordings which also applies to images captured using
the Snapshot button - is set in the Basic
Configuration window. You can also set
a HDD minimum storage alarm which will
cause the system to alert you once the that
threshold has been reached. If the present
storage space is less than the minimum
storage needed and Recycling Recordings is
not selected, the recording will automatically
stop.
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STEP 3. This will open a new window.
Set the start time and end time along
with the day(s) to which you wish the
schedule to apply.
STEP 4. Click OK to exit the Add
window.
Your new schedule will appear as a series of colored bars corresponding to the day(s) and
time(s) you’ve selected.
To edit a schedule, select a block of time and click Edit. You will be able to adjust the
schedule for that day and any other day in the same manner you used to create the schedule
in the Add window.
NOTE! When adding a new schedule, it should not duplicate an existing
schedule as this may cause a system error.
To add another block of time, such as an evening recording schedule to go with an early
morning schedule, you will need to repeat the process.
Clicking on Delete will remove a specific block of time from a specific day’s schedule.
Copy To allows you to apply the settings for one camera to another camera as well.
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WARNING! You should have your files record to a disk or partition OTHER
than your “C” drive. This will avoid issues with the Recycling function.
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6.4 RECORD SEARCH AND PLAYBACK
Clicking the Search icon in the lower right of the Main Display Interface will cause it to
switch to the Search and Playback Interface. This interface handles both the Record
Search and Playback functions in addition to allowing you to back up your records.
RECORD SEARCH
Searches are based on date and time. Additional criteria can be selected to narrow the
search. These criteria include the type of the recording and where the files are saved.
STEP 1. Select whether the program
should search in the normal
destination location (See Section
6.3 Recording to Hard Drive)
and/or where you’ve backed up
recorded files (Covered in Section
6.5 Other functions)
STEP 2. Select the nature of the
recording - whether it was a
scheduled record, recorded as a
result of motion detection or etc. You
can select more than one category.
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STEP 3. Enter the date and time. A
calendar will pop up. If there was an
event recorded on that date it will be
highlighted.
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Pressing the back arrow in the upper right of the display will return you to live
surveillance in the Main Display Interface.
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STEP 4. The program will display the
search results at the bottom of the
screen. They will be color coded to
indicate the mode in which they were
recorded.
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