Q-See QT SERIES User Manual

User Manual

Conventional and SDI DVRs

QT SERIES

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Please see the back of this manual for exclusions.

This manual is written for the QT family of Conventional and SDI DVRs. Not all features and 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:

About this Manual

NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance

and explanations about how to make the most out of your system.

IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent

possible injury or damage to the product, read all warnings before use.

Rev. 4.1 1/30/2013

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. Conventional cameras offer resolutions up to 650 TVL (Television Lines) as of this writing while Q-See’s SDI cameras record in 1080p high deﬁnition which is roughly equivalent to 1000 TVL. Similarly, the conventional DVRs are unable to record in high deﬁnition and the SDI DVRs will only record video at 1080p.

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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

QT2124 10 QT454 12 QT474 14 QT426 16 QT428 18 QT446 20 QT4332 AND QT4532 22 QT4516 24 QT504 26 QT526 28 QT528 30 QT518 32 QT5116 34 QT536 36 QT548 38 QT4760 40 QT5140 42 QT5680 44

QT704 46

2.2 Mouse 48

2.3 Remote Control 49

2.4 Video Display 53

Connecting a Video Display 53 ‘Missing’ Menu 54 Multiple Monitors and Spot Out 54

2.5 Connecting Cameras 55

3. BASIC FUNCTIONS 56

3.1 Power On/Off 56

Power On and Login 56 Power Off 56

3.2 The Control Bar 57

3.3 Live Viewing and Recording 60

Switching Video Output 60 Live Viewing 60 Recording 60

3.4 Quick Playback 61

4. MAIN MENU SETUP 64

4.1 Basic Conﬁguration 64

Menu Navigation 64 Setup 64

4.2 Live Conﬁguration 67

4.3 Record Conﬁguration 69

4.4 Schedule Conﬁguration 72

4.5 Network Conﬁguration 73

4.6 User Management 77

User Accounts and Passwords 77 Time Search 79 Event Search 80 File Management 80 Image 81

5. BACKUP 82

Formatting a USB Drive in FAT32 82 Backing Up a File 82 Playing Back a Video File on a Computer 83 Important Considerations 83

6. DVR MANAGEMENT 84

6.1 Information 84

Event Information 85 Log Information 85 Network Information 85 Online User Information 86

6.2 Manual Alarm 87

6.3 Disk Management 87

6.4 Upgrade 88

6.5 Logoff 89

6.6 Shut Down 89

7. PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS 90

7.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera 90

7.2 Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Conﬁguration 91

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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8. ALARMS 94

8.1 Alarm Input 94

8.2 Alarm Output 96

8.3 Alarm Conﬁguration 97

Sensor 97 Motion 98 Video Loss 99 Other Alarm 99 Alarm Out 100

9. HARD DISK DRIVE 101

9.1 Installation/Removal 101

9.2 Calculating the Recording Capacity of a Hard Drive 103

APPENDIX 104

A.1 Troubleshooting 104

A.2 Speciﬁcations 107

A.3 Rack Mounting 114

Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 115

Questions or Comments? Contact Us 116

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.

nCheck 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

not use this product with a power source that applies more than the speciﬁed voltage (100240V AC).

nNever insert anything metallic into the DVR. Inserting anything into the DVR or its case can

be a source of dangerous electric shock.

nDo not operate in dusty areas. Avoid placing the DVR in places that are dusty.

nDo not expose this product to rain or use near water. If this product accidentally gets wet,

unplug it and contact Q-See immediately.

nKeep 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).

nDo 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

nHandle 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.

nMake 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.

nProvide proper ventilation. This DVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system.

Do not cover or impede this fan.

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!

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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 VGA output allows users to connect to any TV or monitor with VGA input for 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

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 mouse

Supports digital zoom on live and playback view

RECORDING MEDIA

Supports SATA hard disk drives up to 2TB 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

Supports recording in CIF and D1 resolutions.

SDI models support recording in 720P and 1080P HD resolutions.

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

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 2TB drive, please see Chapter 9 at the back of this manual which covers installing the drive.

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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.

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

CHAPTER 2

2.1 DVR FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS

Info

Backup Audio/+

P.T.Z/-

QT2124

REC HDD

Backup Net Play Power

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8 9 10 11 12 13

SPOT

DC 12V

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

1 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8 10

11 13 15 17 19

12 14 16 18 202122

1 2 3 4

VGA

NET USB

P/Z

Y Z A 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

ALARM OUT

ALARM IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

K/B

GND

COMNOSV

31 54

7 98 11

1312

QT2124

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

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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10 11

3 52 4 2 6 8 97

1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 112

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 POWER Power On/Off

2 NUMBER

BUTTONS

Select individual channels and enter data where required

3 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

Selects viewing mode - Full Screen or 4-Channel Multi-Screen View

4 ENTER Conﬁrm Selection

5 MENU Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

6 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.

7 SEARCH/

ZOOM

Enter Search mode Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode

8 INDICATOR

LIGHT

Shows power status of the DVR

9 INFRARED

WINDOW

Receives signals from the remote control

10 BACKUP Enter Backup mode

Decreases the value in Setup mode

11 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices.

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

REAR PANEL

QT454

FRONT PANEL

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ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 INDICATOR

LIGHTS

Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR.

2 INFRARED

WINDOW

Receives signals from the remote control

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.

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

FRONT PANEL

QT474

REAR PANEL

REC Net Power

TV/VGA

QT474

1 3

LAN

VGA

AUDIO IN

123

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN USB DC 12V

1 3

8 10

16 17

1 2

123 4 5 6 7 8 9 1110

FRONT PANEL

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

RS485

ALARM OUT

ALARM IN

1 2 3 4

K/B

GND

COMNOSV

2 3 41

8 9 10 11 12

13 14

REAR PANEL

QT426

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 LED

INDICATORS

Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.

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

OUTPUT

Connection for audio output – connect to an ampliﬁed speaker

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

Output for alarm

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

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 1211

FRONT PANEL

Y Z

RS485

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

AUDIO IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SPOT

USBLANVGA

VIDEO IN

GND

COM

P/Z

A B

K/B

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ALARM IN

1 2 3 4

2 3 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

REAR PANEL

QT428

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

INDICATORS

Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.

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

OUTPUT

Connection for audio output – connect to an ampliﬁed speaker

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

Output for alarm

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

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

POWER (Behind ﬂip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby mode.

USB PORT (Behind ﬂip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

MENU Opens the Main Menu

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels

SEARCH Enters Search Mode

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode

10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this

button followed by the second digit.

PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view

AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices

are attached.

INFO Displays system information

ENTER Conﬁrms selection in menus or input in ﬁelds

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.

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or rewind.

3 5 7

2 6

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

2 4

6 987 10 11 1412 17161513 18

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 tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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QT4332 QT4532

FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

POWER (Behind ﬂip-

down panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby mode.

USB PORT (Behind ﬂip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

MENU Opens the Main Menu

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels

SEARCH Enters Search Mode

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard Drive

VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8, 16 and 32-screen viewing

mode

10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this

button followed by the second digit.

PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view

AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are

attached.

INFO Displays system information

ENTER Conﬁrms selection in menus or input in ﬁelds

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.

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or rewind.

3 5 7

2 6

10 11 12 14 1613 1715 16

BACK PANEL

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 tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

18 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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24 25

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

QT4516

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

1 RECORD Manually begins recording

2 LED

INDICATORS

Show status of power, HDD, record, etc.

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

Out)

Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor

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

Output for alarm

9 ALARM IN Connect to up to sixteen external sensors

10 AUDIO

OUTPUT

Connection for audio output – connect to an ampliﬁed speaker

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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4 5

7 8 10

6 9 12 1311

1 2 3

4 5

7 8 10

6 9 12 141311

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QT504

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

RECORD

Begins manual recording

Controls Focus in PTZ mode

PLAY

Begins playback

REWIND

Rewinds video

Controls camera speed in PTZ mode

FAST FORWARD

Advances playback speed

MENU/+ Opens the Main Menu

Increases the value in Setup mode

BACKUP/-

Opens Backup Menu

Decreases the value in Setup mode

STOP/ESC

Ends video playback.

Exits current interface or status

Switches video output mode.

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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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

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

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

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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FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

POWER (Behind ﬂip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby mode.

USB PORT (Behind ﬂip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

MENU Opens the Main Menu

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7 RECORD

Begins manually recording on all channels

8 SEARCH

Enters Search Mode

INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard

Drive

10 VIEWING MODE

Change between 1, 4, and 8-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.

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or rewind.

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 eS ATA Connection for exter nal 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 tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.

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FRONT PANEL

ITEM NAME FUNCTION

POWER (Behind ﬂip-down

panel)

Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby mode.

USB PORT (Behind ﬂip-down panel)

Used for external USB backup devices.

NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.

MENU Opens the Main Menu

BACKUP Opens Backup Menu

6 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus

7 RECORD

Begins manually recording on all channels

8 SEARCH

Enters Search Mode

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.

CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus

Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or rewind.

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BACK PANEL

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 eS ATA Connection for exter nal 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 tur n off after

powering down from within the GUI

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