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QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual
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CAUTION
zPlease read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
zThe contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
zThis device should be operated only with the power source supplied with the unit. The power supply voltage
must be verified before using. If not going to be used for a long time, unplug the unit from the outlet
zDo not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other devices that
produce heat
zDo not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
zDo not block any ventilation openings, and make sure the area around the machine is well ventilated
zThis machine is designed for indoor use. Do not expose the machine to water or a moist environment. If any
solid or liquid gets into the machine’s case, please cut off the power supply immediately, and have the unit checked
be a qualified technician before restart
zRefer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no parts in the unit you can service your self.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features.....................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer .....................................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Front Panel Layout .............................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Rear Panel Layout ..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................12
2.5 Controlling with Mouse .....................................................................................................................................................13
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse ...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.5.2 Using Mouse ....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction..............................................................................................................................15
3.1 Power On/Off....................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Login & User Management ...............................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Recording .........................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Recording Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.2 Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording.......................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording.............................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.5 Alarm Recording...............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.4 Playback ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
3.5 Backup &Viewing..............................................................................................................................................................31
3.6 PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................................................................40
CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide ...........................................................................................................................................44

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4.1 Menu Navigation...............................................................................................................................................................44
4.2 Main Menu Setup..............................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.2.6 Motion Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................60
4.2.9 User Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................62
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................................................63
CHAPTER 5 Managing the DVR...........................................................................................................................................64
5.1 Formatting Hard Disk........................................................................................................................................................64
5.2 Update Firmware ..............................................................................................................................................................65
5.3 Load Default Setup ...........................................................................................................................................................65
5.4 Check System Information................................................................................................................................................66
5.5 Check System Log............................................................................................................................................................68
5.6 Check On-line Network Users ..........................................................................................................................................71
5.7 Lock & Delete Files...........................................................................................................................................................71
CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................................................73
6.1 Accessing DVR.................................................................................................................................................................73
6.1.1 On LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................73
6.1.2 On WAN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.2 Remote Viewing................................................................................................................................................................76
6.3 Remote Playback & Backup .............................................................................................................................................81
6.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................81
6.3.2 Remote Backup ...............................................................................................................................................................................................85
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration.............................................................................................................................................86
6.5 Remote DVR Management...............................................................................................................................................87
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely...........................................................................................................................................................................87
6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely ..........................................................................................................................................................................89

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CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance .........................................................................................................................................91
7.1 By Phones with WinCE.....................................................................................................................................................91
7.2 By Phones with Symbian ..................................................................................................................................................95
Appendix A FAQ ...................................................................................................................................................................99
Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity...................................................................................................................103
Appendix C Compatible Devices.......................................................................................................................................104
Appendix D DVR Specifications........................................................................................................................................105
Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................................................104
Q-SEE CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................106

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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux system. It utilizes many advanced
technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports access by
mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile viewing by cell phones, etc. it has very powerful functions
and high stability. It is widely used in banking, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouses, irrigation, etc.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
•Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played by normal player, without any software or
codec installed.
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 or PS/2 mouse
•Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORDING MEDIA
•Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods

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BACKUP
•Supports USB devices for backup
•Supports built-in SATA DVD writer for backup
•Supports saving recorded files to a remote computer through internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
•Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
•Supports recycling after HDD is full
•Resolution, frame rate and picture quality adjustable for each channel separately
•64MB for every video file packaging
•4 audio channels available
•Two record search modes: time search and event search
•Supports single and 4 screen playback
•Supports deleting and locking the recorded files individually
•Supports remote playback in Internet Explorer through LAN or internet
ALARM
•16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available
•Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm
•Supports pre-recording and post recording
•Supports linked channel recording once a motion or sensor alarm is triggered on certain channels
•Supports linked PTZ presets and auto cruise on the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
•Supports various PTZ protocols
•Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks
•Supports remote PTZ control through internet

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SECURITY
•Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator
•Supports one administrator and 15 users.
•Supports event log recording and checking, unlimited events
NETWORK
•Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
•Supports IE browser to do remote viewing
•Supports a maximum of 5 connections simultaneously
•Supports dual stream. Network stream 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, mouse drag search, single 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 or PDA with Symbian or WinCE OS, 3G network available
•Supports CMS to manage multiple devices on internet (pending firmware update)

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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation
Note: Check the unit and the accessories before using the DVR.
Please disconnect the power before connecting to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out
2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer (optional)
2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive
Note: 1. Supports two SATA hard drives.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity needed according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording
Capacity”.
STEP1 Unscrew and open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the bottom case as below.
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD

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STEP3 Screw in the HDD as shown below.
Note: For easier installation, please connect the power and data cables first, and then screw HDD to base.
Fig 2.2 Screw in HDD
2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer (optional)
Note: 1. The writer must be one of the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”
2. This device is only for backup
STEP1 Unscrew and open the top cover
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the writer onto the bottom case as shown below.
Fig 2.3 Connect the Writer

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STEP3 Screw in the writer as below.
Fig 2.4 Screw in the Writer
2.2 Front Panel Layout
The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.5 Front Panel.
Fig 2.5 Front Panel

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Item Name Function
1 DVD Recorder Tray opening for optional DVD Recorder
2 Number buttons Input numbers or choose camera
3 Menu/+ button 1. Increase the value in setup
2. Enter menu from live view
4 PTZ-/back PTZ, Delete, Number Decrease button
5 RECORD/Focus Record manually, Focus PTZ cameras
6 SEARCH/Zoom Enter search mode, Zoom control for PTZ cameras
7 PLAY/Iris button Enter playback interface, Iris control for PTZ cameras
8 REW/Speed Rewind, increase or decrease speed
9 FF/Input Mode Button 1. Fast forward
2. Switch Input Modes
10 STOP/ESC 1. Quit playback mode
2. Exit the current interface or status
11 Indicator Working indicators for power, HDD, network, etc
12 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
13 Direction/Multi-screen
button
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens
14 USB port To connect external USB devices like USB flash, USB HDD for backup or updating firmware
Tab2.1DefinitionofFrontPanelButtons
2.3 Rear Panel Layout
2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface
The rear Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.6 Rear Panel.

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Fig 2.6 Rear Panel
Item Name Description
1 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
2 SPOT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show
3 VIDEO IN 16ch Video input
4 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box
5 AUDIO IN Audio input, connect to MIC or other audio capture devices
6 S-VIDEO S-Video output, connect to monitor
7 PS/2 port Connect to PS/2 mouse
8 USB port Only for USB mouse
9 RJ45 port Connect to internet
10 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor
11 COM port For debug
12 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor1-16 (optional). Please refer to 2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm
13 +5V and GND +5 Voltage and Ground
14 ALARM OUT Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm(optional). Please refer to 2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm
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Item Name Description
15 RS485 Connect to PTZ speed dome cameras
16 FAN For cooling the device
17 POWER INPUT DC 12V
Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface
Note:The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports this display mode.
(Most LCD screens can adapt to it automatically without manual adjustment)
2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm (optional)
The DVR has 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output.
Alarm Input:
The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users can connect external sensors, like gas
detectors, smoke detectors and infrared detectors. Once the DVR detects that the electric level meets the user’s
settings it will trigger the DVR recording or alarm out.
For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1 as Fig 2.1. Cable A and B will be connected once the sensor
detects an event. Users set Device type as NC (Normal Close), refer to Fig 2.1. It will input +5V (high level) to input1
when triggered, DVR will start recording.

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Fig 2.7 Sensor Connection
Alarm output:
The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just gives on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these
pin are illustrated as 8.
NO ..
COM
NC
..
NO ..
COM
NC
..
Before alarm
After alarm
Fig 2.8 Relay Output Status

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Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm. One connection example is shown
as Fig 2.9
Fig 2.9 Alarm Output Connection
Note:The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below

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2.4 Remote Control
It uses two AAA batteries, instructions for loading:
STEP1 Open the battery cover of the Remote Control
STEP2 Insert batteries with the poles (+ and -) correctly aligned
STEP3 Replace the battery cover
Note: If remote does not function check the following:
1. Check polarity of batteries
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries
3. Check to see if remote control sensor is blocked
If it doesn't still work, exchange for a new remote control or contact your dealer.
The interface of the remote control is shown in Fig 2.10
Fig 2.10 Remote Control

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Item Name Function
1 Power Button Push button softly to stop firmware running before pushing harder to power off.
2 INFO Button Get information about the DVR such as firmware version, HDD information
3 REC Button To record manually
4 Number Buttons Input numbers or choose camera
5 Multi Screen Button To choose multiple screen display mode
6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode
7 MENU Button To enter menu
8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup
9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or control PTZ camera
10 +/- Button To increase or decrease the value in setup
11 Playback Control Button To control playback. Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play
12 AUDIO Button To enable audio output in live mode
13 Auto Dwell Button To enter auto dwell mode
14 BACKUP Button To enter backup mode
15 PTZ Control Button To control PTZ camera. Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED control
Tab 2.3 Definition of Remote Control Buttons
2.5 Controlling with Mouse
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse
DVR supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.10 Remote Control
Note: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below:
1. Unplug/replug several times
2. Power off/on several times
3. Try another mouse

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2.5.2 Using Mouse
In live view:
Click left mouse button on one camera to display full screen. Click again to return to the previous screen display.
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as in Fig 2.10 Remote Control. Here are all the
controls and setup. Click right mouse button again to hide the control bar.
In setup:
Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to the previous screen.
If want to input the value, move cursor to the button and click. An input window will appear as in Fig 2.10 Remote
Control. It supports numbers, letters and symbols.
Fig 2.11 Input Window
Users can change some values by using the mouse wheel, such as time. Move cursor onto the value, and roll the
wheel when the value blinks click it.
It supports mouse dragging, i.e. set motion detection area: click customized, hold left button and drag to set motion
detection area. Set schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time
In playback: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to search mode.
In backup: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to return to live view.
In PTZ control: Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to searching
mode.
Note: Mouse is the default tool in all the operations below unless stated otherwise.