Q-See QT718, QT5024, QT5440, QT4760, QT5032 Technical Manual
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User Manual
QT SERIES
Conventional and SDI DVRs
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About this Manual
This manual is written for the QT family of Conventional and SDI DVRs. Not all features and
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months from the date of purchase. Additionally, our products also come with a free exchange
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capabilities are shared across all models so you may see features described which are not
applicable or available on your machine. In addition you may see screen images that do not
exactly match those on your display.
This manual was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing
effort to constantly improve our products, features and functions may have been added
or changed since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to
visit our website at www.Q-See.com to check for the latest firmware updates and product
announcements.
Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will
assist you in operating your new system in a safe and trouble-free manner. Please take the
time to read and follow all instructions and pay attention to alerts as shown below:
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.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CONVENTIONAL AND
SDI SYSTEMS
Depending upon the model, your DVR is equipped to work with conventional analog cameras
or digital high definition SDI (Serial Digital Interface) cameras. Both cameras use similar
cables and connectors, (see Section 2.5 for connection instructions) but they are not
interchangeable as they are two completely different - and incompatible - technologies. If you
are adding cameras beyond those that came packaged with your DVR, be sure to check that
they are compatible with your system.
Aside from this, the operation of the DVR is identical regardless of the technology. The primary
difference is in resolution. While recent breakthroughs in analog video technology have allowed
conventional cameras to be able to deliver resolutions up to 1000 TVL (Television Lines) as of
this writing, Q-See’s SDI cameras record in 720p and1080p high definition which offers the
advantage of a higher pixel count and no loss of clarity due to having to convert the video
signal between digital and analog formats. Similarly, the conventional DVRs can only record
files up to the D1 (704x480 pixels) or 960H formats (960x480 pixels) while the SDI systems will
record in formats up to 1080p (1920x1080 pixels).
Rev. 4.5 12/30/2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
An Important Note about conventional and SDI Systems 3
1. INTRODUCTION 7
For Your Safety 7
Features 8
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 10
2.1 DVR Functions and Connections 10
QT228 11
QT2124 12
QT454 14
QT474 16
QT426 18
QT428 20
QT446 22
QT4332 QT4532 24
QT4516 26
QT504 28
QT526 30
QT528 32
QT518 34
QT5116 36
QT534 38
QT536 40
QT548 & QT578 42
QT4760 44
QT5024 46
QT5032 48
QT5132 50
QT5140 & QT5440 52
QT5516 & QT5616 54
QT5680 & QT5682 56
QT5716 58
QT704 & QT714 60
QT718 62
QT724 64
QT728 66
QT7116 68
2.2 Mouse 70
2.3 Remote Control 71
2.4 Video Display 75
Connecting a Video Display 75
‘Missing’ Menu 77
Multiple Monitors and Spot Out 77
2.5 Cameras 78
Connecting Cameras 78
Camera Placement 79
Additional Considerations 80
960H Cameras 81
3. BASIC FUNCTIONS 82
3.1 Power On/Off 82
Power On and Login 82
Power Off 82
3.2 The Control Bar 83
3.3 Live Viewing and Recording 86
Switching Video Output 86
Live Viewing 86
Recording 86
3.4 Quick Playback 87
4. MAIN MENU SETUP 90
4.1 Basic Configuration 90
Menu Navigation 90
Setup 90
4.2 Live Configuration 93
4.3 Record Configuration 95
4.4 Schedule Configuration 98
4.5 Network Configuration 99
4.6 User Management 103
User accounts and Passwords 103
Time Search 105
Event Search 106
File Management 106
Image 107
5. BACKUP 108
Formatting a USB Drive in FAT32 108
Backing Up a File 108
Playing Back a Video File on a Computer 109
Important Considerations 109
6. DVR MANAGEMENT 110
6.1 Information 110
Event Information 111
Log Information 111
Network Information 111
Online User Information 112
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6.2 Manual Alarm 113
6.3 Disk Management 113
6.4 Firmware Upgrade 114
6.5 Logoff 115
6.6 Shut Down 115
7. PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS 116
7.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera 116
7.2 Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Configuration 117
8. ALARMS 120
8.1 Alarm Input 120
8.2 Alarm Output 122
8.3 Alarm Configuration 123
Sensor 123
Motion 124
Video Loss 125
Other Alarm 125
Alarm Out 126
9. HARD DISK DRIVE 127
9.1 Installation/Removal 127
9.2 Calculating the Recording Capacity of a Hard Drive 129
APPENDIX 130
A.1 Troubleshooting 130
A.2 Specifications 133
A.3 Rack Mounting 146
Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 147
Questions or Comments? Contact Us 148
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.
Use the proper power source. Only use the power adapter supplied with your system. Do
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not use this product with a power source that applies more than the specified voltage (100240V AC).
nNever insert anything metallic into the DVR. Inserting anything into the DVR or its case can
be a source of dangerous electric shock.
nDo not operate in dusty areas. Avoid placing the DVR 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 DVR, gently wipe
using a lightly dampened cloth (only use water, do not use solvents).
nDo not operate this DVR without the cover securely in place. Do not attempt to do any
repairs to the DVR yourself. If there are unusual sounds or smells coming from the DVR,
unplug it immediately and contact Q-See technical support. Under no circumstances
should the cover be removed while the device is connected to a power source. You should
only remove the cover to install/replace the hard disk drive (See Chapter 9) or replace the
standard 3v lithium cell battery on the motherboard. These are the only user serviceable
parts. You may need to replace the battery if the internal clock resets itself after a power
outage
nHandle the DVR carefully. If you accidentally drop your DVR on any hard surface, it may
cause a malfunction. If the DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an
authorized dealer for repair or exchange.
nMake sure there is proper air circulation around the unit. This DVR system uses a hard drive
for video storage which generates heat during operation. Do not block air holes located on
the bottom, top, sides and back of the DVR as they are designed to keep the system cool
while running. Install or place this product in an area where there is ample air circulation.
nProvide proper ventilation. This DVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system.
Do not cover or impede this fan.
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FEATURES
This DVR uses high-performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux operating
system for quality image recording and ease of use. It utilizes numerous advanced
technologies including the industry-standard H.264 compression to deliver high-quality,
smooth videos and dual stream capability for remote viewing. A SATA hard-drive interface
offers upgradability and two video ouputs allows for the choice of viewing on a VGA monitor or
a standard TV. In addition, some models include an HDMI video port for HD viewing.
Local control of the system utilizes a mouse and graphical user interface (GUI) as well as a
remote control. Users can also remotely monitor and control their system using a web browser
or select mobile device.
This DVR uses cutting-edge technology without compromising stability and reliability making it
ideal for home use as well as in warehouse, factory, retail and other similar environments.
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and high image quality
ALARM
1-4 channel alarm output and up to 16-channel (depending on model ) alarm input
available
Supports scheduling for motion detection and sensor alarm
Supports pre-recording and post recording
Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm is triggered on
designated channel
Supports linked PTZ preset, and auto cruise
PTZ CONTROL
Supports multiple PTZ protocols (PelcoP, PelcoD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR,
VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, and RANGE)
Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Supports remote PTZ control through internet
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Supports VGA and RCA output. Some models also support HDMI
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Displays the local record state and basic information
Supports full control with USB mouse
Supports digital zoom on live and playback view
RECORDING MEDIA
Supports SATA hard disk drives up to 3TB each for longer recording times.
BACKUP
Supports backing up to USB 2.0 devices
Some models support eSATA external hard drives
Supports saving recorded files with AVI format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Supports recycle after HDD is full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
128MB for every video file packaging
Up to 16 audio channels available depending on model
Two record search modes: time search and event search
Supports multi-screen simultaneous playback
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
Analog models support recording in CIF, D1 resolutions.
SDI models support recording in 720P and 1080P HD resolutions.
SECURITY
Customize user rights: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management,
disk management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control
and remote live view
Supports 1 administrator and 15 users.
Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS
Supports Internet Explorer and Safari browsers to do remote viewing
Supports a maximum of 10 user connections simultaneously
Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the
network bandwidth and environment.
Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live view
Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones, Win Mobile Pro, Win 7 Mobile,
Symbian, and iPhones, iPads, Android, and Blackberry on 3G networks
Supports CMS to manage multiple devices over the internet
Administrator can limit user access to specific cameras
Administrator can disconnect online users
NOTE! Depending on your point of purchase, your DVR may have the hard
disk drive already installed. If your drive was packaged separately or if you
wish to upgrade to up to a 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
You may view this DVR using a standard 19” (or larger) VGA monitor or a television. The
former is connected using the VGA port on the back panel while the television utilizes the
BNC “Video Out” port on the back. Your DVR is configured to use the VGA port as the main
display. To use a TV, you will need to press and hold the STOP/ESC, EXIT or VGA/TV button
(depending on model) for approximately 10 seconds until you hear a beep indicating that the
video mode has been switched. A display connected to the other port will not show the menu.
CHAPTER 2
QT228
FRONT PANEL
QT228
1 3
REC Net Power
2
TV/VGA
2.1 DVR FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 INDICATOR
LIGHTS
2 INFRARED
WINDOW
3 VIDEO MODE
BUTTON
4 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR.
Receives signals from the remote control
Press and hold 10 seconds (or until you hear a beep) to switch
video output from the VGA port (default) to the BNC video out
port.
REAR PANEL
1 3
2
4
5
4
6
8
7
9
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO IN 1 Channel of audio input
2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 8 cameras
3 AUDIO OUT RCA Audio output for amplified speaker
4 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6 HDMI HDMI video output
7 LAN Network (ethernet) port
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
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QT2124
FRONT PANEL
QT2124
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view
3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
4 ENTER Confirm Selection
5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
6 MENU Opens the Main Menu
7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record
9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode
10 INFO Displays system information
11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio
13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode
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REC HDD
Backup Net Play Power
Search
Info
Backup Audio/+
P.T.Z/-
8 9 10 11 12 13
Navigates through selections in menus
Drive
Increases the value in Setup mode
operation, the following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
Decreases the value in Setup mode
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Menu
BACK PANEL
31 54
VGA
NET USB
7 98 11
1 3 5 7 9
VIDEO OUT
2 4 6 8 10
SPOT
11 13 15 17 19
12 14 16 18 202122
VIDEO IN
1 2 3 4
AUDIO IN
23
P/Z
Y Z A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
24
COMNOSV
ALARM OUT
10
K/B
B
GND
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
ALARM IN
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AUDIO OUT
DC 12V
1312
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
2 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
3 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 24 cameras
4 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
5 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
6 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
7 NET Network (ethernet) port
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
10 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
11 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm
12 ALARM IN Connections for up to 16 external sensors
13 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
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QT454
FRONT PANEL
1
REAR PANEL
1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112
3 52 4 2 6 8 97
10 11
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 POWER Power On/Off
2 NUMBER
BUTTONS
3 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
4 ENTER Confirm Selection
5 MENU Opens the Main Menu
6 PLAYBACK
CONTROLS
7 SEARCH/
ZOOM
8 INDICATOR
LIGHT
9 INFRARED
WINDOW
10 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
11 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
Select individual channels and enter data where required
Selects viewing mode - Full Screen or 4-Channel Multi-Screen
View
Increases the value in Setup mode
In addition to normal DVR playback and record operation, the
following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.
Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
Shows power status of the DVR
Receives signals from the remote control
Decreases the value in Setup mode
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ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO IN 4 Channels of audio input
2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras
3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
4 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This
monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.
5 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
6 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras. Y = “+” Z
= “-”
7 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
8 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarms
9 ALARM IN 4 Channel input for external sensors and alarms
10 LAN Network (ethernet) port
11 USB PORT For the USB mouse
12 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
13 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
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QT474
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
QT474
REC Net Power
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 INDICATOR
Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR.
LIGHTS
2 INFRARED
Receives signals from the remote control
WINDOW
3 VIDEO MODE
BUTTON
Press and hold 10 seconds (or until you hear a beep) to switch
video output from the VGA port (default) to the BNC video out
port.
4 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
1 3
2
1 3
TV/VGA
1
2
AUDIO IN
2
123
VIDEO OUT
4
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN USB DC 12V
4
4
VGA
LAN
6
7
8 10
9
5
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO IN 2 Channels of audio input
2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras
3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
4 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
5 POWER
SWITCH
Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after powering
down from within the GUI
6 AUDIO OUT BNC Audio output for amplified speaker
7 LAN Network (ethernet) port
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
10 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
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1 2
123 4 5 6 7 8 9 1110
VGA
SPOT
DC 12V
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
USB
NET
ALARM OUT
P/Z
Y Z A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
B
RS485
ALARM OUT
ALARM IN
1 2 3 4
K/B
GND
COMNOSV
2 3 41
8 9 10 11 12
5
6
7
13 14
QT426
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 LED
Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.
INDICATORS
2 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
3 RECORD Manually begins recording
4 PLAY Launches PLAYBACK window
5 REW Rewind key
6 FF Fast Forward
7 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW
8 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE VIEW
9 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status
Also switches video output mode.
10 ENTER Confirm selection
11 DIRECTION/
MULTISCREEN
1. Navigate through on-screen options
2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, 9 and 16
channels
12 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to
update firmware or back up recordings
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO
Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker
OUTPUT
2 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio
3 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor
4 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor
5 RS485 Connect to Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera to control motion
6 K/B Connect to keyboard
7 ALARM
Output for alarm
OUTPUT
8 +5 AND GND +5 and grounding
9 ALARM IN Connect to up to sixteen external sensors
10 USB PORT Connect USB mouse
11 NET Network (ethernet) port
12 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This
monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.
13 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 16 cameras
14 DC +12V Power input
18 19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 1211
Y Z
RS485
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AUDIO IN
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
SPOT
USBLANVGA
VIDEO IN
GND
GND
COM
NO
P/Z
A B
K/B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ALARM IN
1 2 3 4
2 3 5
4
1
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
QT428
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 RECORD Manually begins recording
2 PLAY Launches PLAYBACK window
3 REW Rewind
4 FF Fast Forward
5 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW
6 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE VIEW
7 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status
Also switches video output mode.
8 LED
Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.
INDICATORS
9 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
10 DIRECTION/
MULTISCREEN
1. Navigate through on-screen options
2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, and 9 channels
11 ENTER Confirm selection
12 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to
update firmware or back up recordings
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor
2 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This
monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.
3 AUDIO
Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker
OUTPUT
4 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 8 cameras
5 DC +12V Power input
6 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor
7 LAN Network (ethernet) port
8 USB PORT Connect USB mouse
9 RS485 Connect to Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera to control motion
10 K/B Connect to keyboard
11 ALARM
Output for alarm
OUTPUT
12 ALARM IN Connect to up to eight external sensors
13 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio
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QT446
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
1
2 6
3 5 7
10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16
4
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
2
USB PORT
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.
Used for external USB backup devices.
(Behind flip-down panel)
3
NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4
MENU Opens the Main Menu
5
BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7
RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels
8
SEARCH Enters Search Mode
9
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
10
VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
11
10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.
12
PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view
13
AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.
14
INFO Displays system information
15
ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
16
PLAYBACK CONTROLS REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or
resumes playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
Also switches video output mode.
17
CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.
8
9
1
6 987 10 11 1412 17161513 18
2 4
53
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
3 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
4 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
5 LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port
handles 8 channels.
6 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
7 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input
8 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
9 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio
10 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
11 USB PORT For the USB mouse
12 LAN Network (ethernet) port
13 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
17 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
22 23
QT4332 QT4532
3 5 7
4
1
2 6
9
8
10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
POWER (Behind flip-
down panel)
2
USB PORT
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.
Used for external USB backup devices.
(Behind flip-down panel)
3
NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4
MENU Opens the Main Menu
5
BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7
RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels
8
SEARCH Enters Search Mode
9
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard Drive
10
VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8, 16 and 32-screen viewing
mode
11
10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.
12
PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view
13
AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are
attached.
14
INFO Displays system information
15
ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
16
PLAYBACK
CONTROLS
REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or
resumes playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
Also switches video output mode.
17
CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward
or rewind.
1
3 54 6 7 8 9 12 181413 161510 11 17
2
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 32 cameras
3 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
4 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
5 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio
6 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
7 HDMI HDMI video output
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 LAN Network (ethernet) port
10 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
11 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
12 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
13 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
14 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
15 AUDIO IN Attachment point for audio dongle which allows up to
16 channels of audio input.
16 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
17 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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QT4516
BACKUP PLAYNET
REC
HDD
REC
Menu/+
Backup/-
/ESC
Enter
Search
16 Channel QT4516
1 2 3
4 5
7 8 10
6 9 12 1311
HDMI
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
GND
COMNOGND
P/Z
Y Z A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15B
ALARM IN
K/B
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
SPOT
CVBS
1
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
2 3 4
1 2 3
4
7 8 10
6 9 12 141311
5
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 RECORD Manually begins recording
2 LED
Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.
INDICATORS
3 DIRECTION/
MULTISCREEN
1. Navigate through on-screen options
2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, 9 and 16
channels
4 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
5 ENTER Confirm selection
6 PLAY/PAUSE Launches PLAYBACK window.
Starts or pauses video.
7 REWIND Reverses video direction
8 FAST FORWARD Changes playback speed
9 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status
Switch video output mode. (Press and hold 10 seconds)
10 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE
VIEW
11 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW
12 SEARCH Enters Search Mode
13 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to
update firmware or back up recordings
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 POWER
SWITCH
Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after powering
down from within the GUI
2 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio
3 CVBS (Video
Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor
Out)
4 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 16 cameras
5 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor
6 DC +12V Power input
7 PTZ PTZ camera connection ports
8 ALARM
Output for alarm
OUTPUT
9 ALARM IN Connect to up to sixteen external sensors
10 AUDIO
Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker
OUTPUT
11 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This
monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.
12 HDMI HDMI video output
13 USB PORT Connect USB mouse
14 NET Network (ethernet) port
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QT504
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 1211
2 3 5
4
1
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
RECORD
2
PLAY
3
REWIND
4
FAST FORWARD
5
MENU/+ Opens the Main Menu
Begins manual recording
Controls Focus in PTZ mode
Begins playback
Rewinds video
Controls camera speed in PTZ mode
Advances playback speed
Increases the value in Setup mode
6
7
BACKUP/-
STOP/ESC
Opens Backup Menu
Decreases the value in Setup mode
Ends video playback.
Exits current interface or status
Switches video output mode.
8
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
9 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
10 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
11 RETURN Confirms selection
12 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
2 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
4 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 4 cameras
5 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
6 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
7 NET Network (ethernet) port
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
10 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM IN/OUT 4 Channel input and output for external sensors and
alarms
13 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
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QT526
1 3 54
8 9 10 11 12 13
6 72
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view
3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
4 ENTER Confirm Selection
5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
6 MENU Opens the Main Menu
Increases the value in Setup mode
7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record
operation, the following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.
9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
10 INFO Displays system information
11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
Decreases the value in Setup mode
12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio
13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode
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1
11 12 14 1613 15
6 7 8 1092
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
3 ALARM IN Connections for up to 16 external sensors
4 NET Network (ethernet) port
5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
7 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
8 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
9 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
10 POWER Power On/Off
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm
13 USB PORT For the USB mouse
14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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QT528
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
1 3 54
8 9 10 11 12 13
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view
3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
4 ENTER Confirm Selection
5 INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
6 MENU Opens the Main Menu
Increases the value in Setup mode
7 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
8 PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record
operation, the following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
Also switches video output mode.
9 SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
10 INFO Displays system information
11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
Decreases the value in Setup mode
12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio
13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode
6 72
1
3 54
11 12 14 1613 15
6 7 8 1092
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
3 ALARM IN Connections for up to 8 external sensors
4 NET Network (ethernet) port
5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
7 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras
8 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
9 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
10 POWER Power On/Off
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm
13 USB PORT For the USB mouse
14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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QT518
3 5 7
4
1
2 6
9
8
10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
2 4
6 87 9 10 11 14 181615 1712 13 19
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
2
USB PORT
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.
Used for external USB backup devices.
(Behind flip-down panel)
3
NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4
MENU Opens the Main Menu
5
BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7 RECORD
8 SEARCH
9
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Begins manually recording on all channels
Enters Search Mode
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE
11 10+ BUTTON
Change between 1, 4, and 8-screen viewing mode
Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ
13 AUDIO
Enter PTZ mode in live view
Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.
14 INFO
15 ENTER
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Displays system information
Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or
resumes playback
FF - Fast Forward
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
2 HDMI HDMI video output
3 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras
4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
5 LOOP OUT Output each channel to a separate monitor
6 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
7 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
8 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio
9 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
10 USB PORT For the USB mouse
11 LAN Network (ethernet) port
12 AUDIO IN 8 channels of audio input
13 ALARM IN Connect up to 8 external sensors
14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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STOP - Quits Playback mode
Also switches video output mode.
17
CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.
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QT5116
3 5 7
4
1
2 6
9
8
10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
2
USB PORT
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.
Used for external USB backup devices.
(Behind flip-down panel)
3
NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4
MENU Opens the Main Menu
5
BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7 RECORD
8 SEARCH
9
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Begins manually recording on all channels
Enters Search Mode
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE
11 10+ BUTTON
Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ
13 AUDIO
Enter PTZ mode in live view
Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.
14 INFO
15 ENTER
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Displays system information
Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or
resumes playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
Also switches video output mode.
17
CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.
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6 87 9 10 11 15 161412 13
4
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 HDMI HDMI video output
2 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
3 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input
4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
5 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
6 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
7 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
8 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
9 LAN Network (ethernet) port
10 USB PORT For the USB mouse
11 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
12 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
13 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
14 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
15 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
16 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
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QT534
FRONT PANEL
1 3
2
REAR PANEL
1
2
4
3
QT534
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 INDICATOR
LIGHTS
2 INFRARED
WINDOW
3 VIDEO MODE
BUTTON
4 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.
Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR.
Receives signals from the remote control
Press and hold 10 seconds (or until you hear a beep) to switch
video output from the VGA port (default) to the BNC video out
port.
REC Net Power
TV/VGA
4
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO IN 1 Channel of audio input
2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras
3 AUDIO OUT RCA audio output for amplified speaker
4 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
5 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6 HDMI HDMI video output
7 LAN Network (ethernet) port)
8 USB PORT For the USB mouse
9 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
6
8
75
9
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QT536
3 5 7
4
1
2 6
9
8
10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1
POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
2
USB PORT
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from
standby mode.
Used for external USB backup devices.
(Behind flip-down panel)
3
NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4
MENU Opens the Main Menu
5
BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7 RECORD
8 SEARCH
9
INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Begins manually recording on all channels
Enters Search Mode
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE
11 10+ BUTTON
Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this
button followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ
13 AUDIO
Enter PTZ mode in live view
Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices
are attached.
14 INFO
15 ENTER
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS
Displays system information
Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or
resumes playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
Also switches video output mode.
17
CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast
forward or rewind.
2
4 765 8 9 10 11 14 181615 1712 13 19
31
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor
2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
3 LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port
handles 8 channels.
4 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
5 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input
6 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
7 MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone for two-way audio
8 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
9 HDMI HDMI video output
10 USB PORT For the USB mouse
11 LAN Network (ethernet) port
12 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
13 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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QT548 & QT578
1 2 3
4 5
7 8 10
6 9 12 1311
1 2 3
4 5
7 8 10
6 9 12 141311
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 RECORD Manually begins recording
2 LED
INDICATORS
3 DIRECTION/
MULTISCREEN
4 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
5 ENTER Confirm selection
6 PLAY/PAUSE Launches PLAYBACK window.
7 REWIND Reverses video direction
8 FAST FORWARD Changes playback speed
9 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status
10 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE
11 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW
12 SEARCH Enters Search Mode
13 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to
Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.
1. Navigate through on-screen options
2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, and 9 channels
Starts or pauses video.
Switch video output mode. (Press and hold 10 seconds)
VIEW
update firmware or back up recordings
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 POWER
SWITCH
2 AUDIO IN 4-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio
3 CVBS (Video
Out)
4 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 8 cameras
5 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor
6 DC +12V Power input
7 PTZ PTZ camera connection ports
8 ALARM
OUTPUT
9 ALARM IN Connect to up to 8 external sensors
10 AUDIO
OUTPUT
11 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This
12 HDMI HDMI video output
13 USB PORT Connect USB mouse
14 NET Network (ethernet) port
Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after powering
down from within the GUI
Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor
Output for alarm
Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker
monitor will only display video and will have no menu access.
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QT4760
1 2 3
4 5
7 8 10
6 9 12 1311
1 2 3
4 5
7 8 10
6 9 11
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 RECORD Manually begins recording
2 LED
INDICATORS
3 DIRECTION/
MULTISCREEN
4 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
5 ENTER Confirm selection
6 PLAY/PAUSE Launches PLAYBACK window.
7 REWIND Reverses video direction
8 FAST FORWARD Changes playback speed
9 STOP/ESC Quit PLAYBACK mode/Exit the current window or status
10 -/BACKUP Decrease the value in SETUP/Enter backup mode in LIVE
11 +/MENU Increase the value in SETUP/Enter menu in LIVE VIEW
12 SEARCH Enters Search Mode
13 USB USB port to connect USB flash or external hard drives to
Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.
1. Navigate through on-screen options
2. Change screen display mode between 1, 4, and 9 channels
Starts or pauses video.
Switch video output mode. (Press and hold 10 seconds)
VIEW
update firmware or back up recordings
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1 AUDIO IN 2-Channel audio input for cameras equipped with audio or
2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 16 cameras
3 AUDIO OUT Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker
4 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor
5 POWER
SWITCH
6 PTZ PTZ camera connection ports
7 HDMI HDMI video output
8 VGA PORT Video output for connecting to monitor
9 NET Network (ethernet) port
10 USB PORT Connect USB mouse
11 DC +12V Power input
microphones
Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after powering
down from within the GUI
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