Q-See QC-SERIES User manual

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Test cameras and connections prior to mounting.
If specialty camera(s), such as a PTZ, are included in your package, please review
instructions for specialty camera(s) before proceeding to Step 1.
AB
STEP 1 CONNECT YOUR CAMERAS
• Plug the video
connector on the
other end of the
extension cable into
an available video-in
port on the back of
the DVR.
• Twist to lock.
• Plug the camera’s
power connector into
the extention cable.
• Repeat for the video
connector, twisting
the end to lock it.
Complete instruction manuals and software available at www.Q-See.com/Support
Instructions for
connecting the
cameras are
continued on the
next page.
NOTE: Your DVR model may differ from that
shown in this illustration.
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quick-start
QC SERIES HD DVRS
GUIDE

POWER CONNECTOR
EXTENSION
CABLE
POWER
SPLITTER
CAMERA POWER
ADAPTER
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C
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D E
A surge protector with the following
specifications is STRONGLY recommended:
• UL-1449 Rated
• Clamping voltage of 330
or lower
• Joule rating of at least 400
• Response time of 10
nanoseconds or less
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STEP 1 CONNECT YOUR CAMERAS
Connect the
power splitter
to the power
adapter.
Plug the extension
cable’s power
connector into the
power splitter.
Repeat steps A-C for
each camera. (There
may be more than one
camera power adapter
and power splitter.)
Plug the power
adapter into a
surge protector.
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CONTINUED Choose video display option A or B:
STEP 2 CONNECT TO VIDEO DISPLAY
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OPTION A
HDMI
A. Plug the included HDMI cable
into the DVR’s HDMI port.
B. Connect the other end of the
HDMI cable to the monitor or TV.
C. Plug the monitor or TV into a
surge protector.
OPTION B
VGA MONITOR
A. Plug a VGA cable (not included)
into the DVR’s VGA port.
B. Connect the other end of the
VGA cable to the monitor.
C. Plug the monitor into a surge
protector.
NOTE: The monitor must
me 19” or larger
NOTE: This is the highest
quality viewing option

Plug the mouse into the USB port 3on the back of the DVR.
NOTE: The USB port on the front of the DVR is used for backing up
video files.
RJ45 Ethernet
Cable
STEP 3 CONNECT MOUSE
STEP 4 CONNECT TO ROUTER
STEP 5 TURN ON DVR
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STEP
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A. Plug the included Network (Ethernet) cable into
the Network port 4on the back of the DVR.
B. Connect the other end of the cable to an open
port on your router (not included).
Before starting the DVR, download the free QC View App (for mobile
phones) or QC View HD App (for tablets) from your device’s app store.
A. Plug the DVR power supply into the power
port 5on the back of the DVR.
NOTE: DVR will have one of the two
power supplies shown on the right.
B. Plug the power cable into a surge protector.
C. Turn on the DVR’s power switch.
The DVR will beep as it powers up.
The Start Up Wizard will appear on-screen after a few minutes.
When the startup wizard appears, follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the NVR setup and connect to the internet using Q-See’s
Scan N’ View service.
WIZARD GLOSSARY
DST (Daylight Savings Time): Set DST to change where applicable.
Click Set to enter the start and end dates. Make sure the box is checked.
NTP (Network Time Protocol): Maintains the accuracy of the DVR’s
clock. Check the box to turn on.
Language: This is the language the DVR will use.
NOTE: If a new language is selected, the DVR will restart. The wizard will
continue in English but menus will be in the selected language.
Local IP Address (LAN): The DVR’s address on the network. Write the
address on the line below. To access the DVR from a computer on the
same network, enter this address into the web browser.
STEP 6 START UP WIZARD
To complete setup, launch QC View App on your mobile device.
Local Address (LAN):____________________________________________
To prevent the wizard from running again, uncheck the startup option.
To access your DVR over the Internet on a computer (Mac or PC) go
to www.q-seeqcview.com
Q-SEE QC VIEW ON YOUR COMPUTER
A. Create a user account by clicking on Sign Up Now.
B. Log into your new account.
C. Click on Add Device.
D. Enter a name for your DVR, its Serial Number (shown in the silver label
on the DVR’s case), your user name and password.
E. Select your DVR from the list.
F. Click to start viewing your cameras.

STEP 7 QC VIEW MOBILE APP
When you can view live video from the cameras, they are
tested and ready to be installed.
QC VIEW GLOSSARY
DVR Title: Use descriptive name, such as “Home DVR” or “Office” to help keep
track of multiple systems.
Username: User ID selected during DVR setup (“admin” is the default username)
Password: Password selected during DVR setup (“admin” is the default
password)
Live Preview/Playback: Uses the lower-bandwidth “Extra Stream” for mobile
viewing by default. “Main Stream” will be clearer but uses more bandwidth.
To view cameras, you need to add your DVR to the app.
A. Tap on Menu
B. Select Device Manager
C. Select Add (+)
D. Scan the QR code
E. Enter a name for your sysem
F. Enter your username and password
G. Tap on Start Live Preview
B
C
D
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Unnamed
Scan QR Code
Register Mode:
Name:
SN:
Username:
Password:
Live Preview:
Playback:
Scan N’ View
Extra
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HELP AND ADVANCED SETTINGS
CAMERA TROUBLESHOOTING
When installing the cameras, the optimal placement depends on each
unique situation. The green areas shown in the illustration to the right
are usually the best locations to mount cameras, but also consider
the following:
• Field of view
• Accessibility to potential vandalism
• Exposure to undesirable weather
• Length of camera cable
• Proximity to high voltage wires or other
sources of potential electrical interference
• Do not place camera behind a window or
other obstruction
TIPS FOR INSTALLING CAMERAS
If you do not see video from a camera:
1. Check to ensure that the camera is connected to a Video-In port.
2. Check the individual cable connections - both video and power.
3. Connect the camera to a different video-in port to determine if the problem
is with a camera or a cable. Switch one element (camera, or cable, or power
supply) at a time to isolate the problem.