Q-See QT426, QT446, QT454, QT428 User Manual 3

Quick Start Guide

QT4 Series Network DVRs

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QT454 - 4 Channel DVR QT428 - 8 Channel DVR QT426 - 16 Channel DVR QT446 - 16 Channel DVR

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

Before You Get Started

A: Gather Your Components.

You will need:

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

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

• UL-1449 Rated

• Clamping voltage of 330 or lower

• Joule rating of at least 400

• Response time of 10 nanoseconds or less

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

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

Note:

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

For information on how to conﬁgure your system for remote monitoring on the Internet or on your smartphone, please refer to the

Remote Monitoring Guide also included on the accompanying CD.

B: Unpack the box...

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

Specialists at 877-998-3440.

Be sure to register your product!

Visit www.Q-See.com, click SUPPORT

and then select the online registration form.

Complete the product registration form to receive

warranty/technical support beneﬁts and to be notiﬁed of product updates

and free downloadable ﬁrmware updates to your DVR.

Connect the Devices

Video Loss

STEP 1 Turning on the DVR

1. Connect the power cable to the DVR

2. Connect the power adapter to the power cable.

3a. Plug the power cable into a surge protector

b. QT428 and QT446 DVRs - Turn on the DVR using the power switch on the rear panel.

You will hear a beep as the DVR powers up.

3a 3b3a 3b

STEP 2 Connect to a VGA Monitor or Television

OPTION A: Connecting a VGA PC Monitor

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

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

the monitor.

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

OPTION B: Connecting a Television

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

the DVR.

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

3. Plug the television’s power cable into a surge protector. 4

. Press and hold the ESCAPE button on the front of the DVR for 10

seconds or until you hear a beep to indicate that the video mode has

STEP 3 Connect Mouse

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

NOTE: the USB port on the front of the DVR is used for backing up video ﬁles.

been changed.

Initial Set Up

IMPORTANT! You must follow these steps to enter the current date and time in order to effectively use the video search function described at the end of this guide.

STEP 4 Open Control Bar STEP 5 Log In STEP 6 Set Date and Time

1. Right-click the mouse anywhere on the screen to bring up the Control Bar at the bottom of the screen.

2. Click on the Menu icon.

1. You will be asked to log in before proceeding.

A. To enter numbers or

characters, click the appropriate ﬁeld and a virtual keyboard will appear. Symbols can be accessed through the use of the SHIFT key.

User Name: admin Password: 123456

After logging in, the Main Menu will open.

1. Click on the Setup icon to open the Setup Menu.

2. Click on the Basic icon.

B. Input the required text

and hit the ENTER key.

Refer to the User’s Guide if you wish to change this password at a later time.

3. Select the Date & Time tab. Click in the appropriate ﬁeld and use the virtual keyboard to enter the date, time, and formats you wish to use.

To save your settings, click on APPLY and the EXIT.

BASICBASIC

SystemSystem DSTDSTDate & TimeDate & Time

Date Format

Time Format

Time Zone

Sync Time with NTP Server

NTP Server

System Date

System Time

MM-DD-YY

24 Hour

GMT

time.windows.com

Update NowUpdate Now

03/04/2011

12 : 43 : 13

Save NowSave Now

DefaultDefault

MAY

ApplyApply ExitExit

NOTE: If you wish to change your language at this time, you can do so in the System tab. You will have to re-log in afterwards.

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