Q-See Prosumer QT528 User manual

8 CH H.264 NETWORK DVR
Quick Start Guide
DVR MODEL QT528
D1 Broadcast Quality Recording

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Before You Get Started
ADDRESS
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A: Gather your Components.
You will Need:
1: A 19” or larger VGA PC monitor and VGA cable OR 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 and bubble level to mount your cameras and included power distribution panel.
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.
B: Unpack the Box...
Check contents against the “What’s in the Box” list that was packed at the top of your product.
If you notice any damage, please contact Q-See Customer Care at 877-998-3440.
IMPORTANT!
This walkthrough will allow
you to test your
cameras and connections
before you mount them.

Connect the Devices
1 Plug the VGA cable into the port marked “VGA” in the back of the DVR.
2Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the similar port on the back of the monitor.
3Plug the monitor’s power cable into the surge protector.
Plug in the mouse to the port labeled USB on the rear of the DVR.
NOTE: The USB port on the front is used for backing up video files.
1 Connect the BNC to RCA cable to the Video Out port on the back of the DVR.
2Plug the RCA end into the Video In port on the television.
3Plug the television’s power cable into surge protector.
4Press 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 been changed.
1 Connect the power cable to the DVR.
2Connect the power adapter to the power cable.
3Plug the power cable into a surge protector.
4Turn on the DVR.
You will hear a beep as the DVR powers up.
STEP 1 Turning on the DVR
STEP 2 Connect a PC Monitor or Television
STEP 3 Connect Mouse
Option A: Connect a VGA PC Monitor Option B: Connect a Television
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DVR Set Up
IMPORTANT!
You must enter the current date and time at this point before continuing
in order to effectively use the video search function described later.
Prev
HTTPPort
ServerPort
ObtainanIPaddress automatically
IPAddress
SubnetMask
Gateway
PreferredDNSServer
AlternateDNSServer
Next Exit
528
6528
192.168.000.146
255.255.255.000
192.168.000.001
068.094.156.001
068.094.157.001
WIZARD
Prev
Device Name
Language
DateFormat
TimeFormat
TimeZone
SystemDate
SystemTime
Startup Wizard
Next Exit
EDVR
English
MM-DD-YY
24Hour
GMT
12/08/2010
12: 38 : 04
WIZARD
NOTE: If you change the language, the DVR
will have to be restarted after Step 7.
1 To enter numbers or characters, click in the
appropriate eld and a virtual keyboard will appear.
Symbols can be accessed through the SHIFT key.
2Input the text and hit the ENTER key.
STEP 4 Set Date and Time
1234567890
a s d f g h j k l ; ‘
q w e r t y u i o p
Enter
Backspace
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Shift
Esc
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- =
.
Prev
ID
01
Type
SATA
Next Exit
Refresh Format
WIZARD
Size(GB)
456.76
Free(GB)
286.13
Status
Normal
Properties
Read& Write
Source
Local
LOGIN
User Name
admin
Password
Login Cancel
Prev Next Exit
WIZARD
CH
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All
fps
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Encode
CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR
CBR
Resolution
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
D1
CIF
Remaining:90(CIF, 22(D1).
D1 30 CBR
Quality
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
MaxBitrate
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
1536 kbps
Skip this section at this time. This will be covered in the
Remote Monitoring and Smartphone Guide.
Click the NEXT button to continue.
STEP 5 Network Configuration
STEP 8 Log In
This DVR is already pre-set to provide broadcast quality recording in the D1 (704x480 pixel)
format at a real-time rate of 30 frames per second. Click NEXT to continue.
STEP 6 Recording Format/Resolution
Your drive is ready to record. You do not need
to make any changes. Click NEXT to continue.
STEP 7 Hard Drive Info
The Start Up Wizard will appear when your screen is connected.
USER ACCOUNT: admin
PASSWORD: 123456
Refer to the User’s Guide if you wish
to change this password.
Your name for this DVR
Default set to English
Day-Month-Year,
Month-Day-Year or
Year-Month-Day
12-hour or 24-hour formats
This window will open on
system restart if this box
is checked
DEVICE NAME
LANGUAGE
DATE FORMAT
TI ME FORMAT
STARTUP WIZARD

Screen Display
Mode
Dwell
Volume Snapshot Playback
PTZ Record
Color
Zoom
Hide
Control Bar
Function
Menu
Control Bar Click on any icon on the Control Bar to use that feature.
MAIN MENU
SCREEN DISPLAY MODE
DWELL
COLOR
ZOOM
VOLUME
PTZ
SNAPSHOT
RECORD
PLAYBACK
HIDE CONTROL BAR
Opens the Main Menu
View 1, 4, 6 or 8 screens simultaneously
Note: Channels will display “Video Loss” until cameras are connected
Enable/disable the automatic cycling between channels
See Section 4.2 in the User’s Guide on the CD included with your package
Adjust hue, saturation, color balance and more
Available in single screen display mode. This allows you to zoom in on details
Click-hold and drag to move within the screen view
Adjust volume. This is only available if you have attached an optional microphone
Control optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras
Captures a still image from all channels
Begin manual recording on all channels
Switches to Playback mode and brings up the Playback Control Bar (See step 12)
Show the control bar by right-clicking with mouse

Power and Camera Set Up
STEP 9
1 Read the instructions included with the
Power Distribution Panel before continuing.
2 Find a suitable location to mount the Power
Distribution Panel. It should be located near to
where the DVR will be located.
3 Use the included template to properly position
the mounting screws.
4 Mount box.
5 Be certain that the power switch is set to OFF
before attaching the power cord.
6 Lock the front panel to prevent unauthorized access.
3Plug the remaining power
connector into one of the
DC power jacks on the
side of the Power
Distribution Panel.
3Plug the remaining power
connector into one of the
DC power jacks on the
side of the Power
Distribution Panel.
Plug in Power Distribution Panel and turn on.Plug in Power Distribution Panel and turn on.
STEP 10 Connecting the Cameras
STEP 11 Powering Up
1 Connect the BNC and power connectors on one end of the 60-foot cable to the
matching connectors leading from the camera.
NOTE: The male power end fits into the matching power cable on the camera.
2Connect the BNC
connector on the other
end of the cable to any of
the Video In ports on the
back of the DVR.
4Repeat for each camera included with this package to ensure
proper connection and function.
Mount Power
Distribution Panel
You should now see
a live video image
from your camera.
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You may now mount your cameras.

Operation
Time Search Event Search File Management Search
SEARCH
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End TIme
12/21/2010 12:09:09
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Type
Motion
Motion
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Motion Sensor All
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Play/
Pause
Rewind Screen Display
Mode
Volume
Hide
Tool Bar
ExitFrame
Advance
Previous
Record
Play/
Pause
Stop Fast
Forward
Rewind Screen Display
Mode
Volume
Hide
Tool Bar
ExitFrame
Advance
Next
Record
Playback
Progress Bar
STEP 12 Playback and Search
Note
1Open the main menu by
selecting the MAIN MENU
icon in the Control Bar.
For information on how to congure your system for remote monitoring, please refer to the Remote Monitoring and Smartphone
Guide included with this package.
The QT528 features many advanced features which you can customize to your specifc situation. More information and instructions
are available on the manual on the CD included with this package, or you may download it from our website at www.Q-See.com
3This DVR is default congured
to record on motion detection.
• To view these recordings:
a. Select the EVENT SEARCH tab.
b. Enter the date you wish
to search.
c. Click the SEARCH button.
• You will then be presented
with a list of events.
4 Double-click on the event
you wish to review and it
will begin playing. The
Playback Control Bar will
appear below the video
allowing you to control the
video playback. It operates
like a standard video player.
2Click on the SEARCH Icon. a
b
c