Q-See QSDF8204C4 User manual

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DVR with 7” In-Dash LCD Built-In
Remote Control and x 2 Batteries
USB Mouse
Power Supply x2
USB Cable
60 FT. Cables x 4
Waterproof Color CCD Cameras x 4
Network Cable
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4 Way Splitter
RCA-BNC x1
Manual
1Connections
DVR with 7” In-Dash LCD and Cameras
Use only the power adapters supplied with the Q-See unit. We recommend
Plugging the DVR and Cameras into a Transient Voltage Surge Protector
(UL-449 Rating)* 330 or lower clamping voltage, Joule rating 400.
CAUTION:
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FRONT VIEW
POWER INDICATOR
HARD DRIVE STATUS INDICATOR
BACK UP INDICATOR
INTERNET INDICATOR
PLAY INDICATOR
RECORDING INDICATOR
LCD FLIP SCREEN
AUTO-UP/DOWN SCREEN
LCD MENU
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BConnect USB Mouse
C Connect Cameras
Connect Monitor
1CONNECTIONS
AConnect Power Supply
Connect the power supply cord to the back of your Q-See unit and the power adapter
to a power source.
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CAMERA CONNECTIONS
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Monitor
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Black: Power In
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2Setup
AAccessing the DVR menus
BProgramming the DVR to record
There are 3 modes for recording.
1. Manual Recording:
From the DVR front panel, push the RECORD button to start recording. Push the
RECORD button again to stop recording. If the system is password protected it will require
a password to stop recording.
2. Motion Detection Recording:
In the Main Menu, use the Direction Keys to select ALARM CONFIG (red box B1) and hit
ENTER, This will display the screen in Pic B2. Select the MOTION ALARM option (blue
box), and hit ENTER. This will bring up the Motion Alarm Cong screen (B3).
A1
A2
Press the MENU key which will bring up
the LOGIN screen and enter the admin
password which is 123456 by default.
This will display the MAIN MENU (A2)
Use the Direction Keys to move the cursor, selected
line will be highlighted.
Basic Cong: Set time and date.
Live Cong: Adjust the camera images
Record Cong: Setup resolution, frame rate,
video qualty and scheduled
recordings
Alarm Cong: Setup monitor sensor alarm
recording
PTZ Cong: Setup Pan Tilt-Zoom cameras
User Cong: Setup users on the system
Network Cong: Setup remote internet access
Manager Tools: Access hard drive and system
info, update rmware defaults
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B1
B4
B3
B2
You can put a check mark in the Whole Day box
to record on motion all day, or use the Direction
Keys to go to a time period, hit ENTER to select
hours or minutes, and then use the Number
Add or Decrease Buttons to set the hours and
minutes. You can set it to record on motion during
4 different time periods per day. Use the COPY
option to copy this setting to other days and click
OK. The Area Setup Window will display (B5).
B5
Use the Direction Keys to select the
DETECTION option and hit the ENTER key
to put a check mark in the box. Next go to
the SENSITIVITY option (green box) and hit
ENTER to change the value from 1 to 8 with
8 being the most sensitive. Then go to the
REC option and use the ENTER key to put a
check mark in the box to record on motion.
Finally use the Direction Keys to go to the
SCHEDULE SETUP option (Red Box) and hit
ENTER, to display Schedule Setup Window.
(B4)
Use the Direction Keys to select the ALL option
and hit ENTER to make the entire camera area
sensitive to motion. Push the Escape Key on the
front panel to save the selection. You can select
the CUSTOM option and use the Direction Keys to
select a certain area or areas and then hit ENTER
to save or cancel the area. Hit the Escape Key to
save the selection and exit. Use the COPY option
to copy these settings to other cameras.
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B6
B7
3. Time Schedule Recording:
Go to MAIN MENU. Use the Direction Keys to
select RECORD CONFIG (blue box) and hit
ENTER, display Record Cong Window (B7).
Use the Direction Keys to go to the SCHEDULE
RECORD option and hit ENTER to put a check
mark in the box. Then go to the SETUP Box and
hit ENTER, this will display Schedule Setup (B8).
Check the Whole Day box to record
all day, or use the Direction Keys for a
certain time period. Hit enter to select
hours or minutes, and then use the
Number Add or Decrease Buttons to set
the hours and minutes. You can record
4 different time periods per day. Use the
COPY option to copy this setting to the
other days, or customize each day as
required. Then click on the OK button to
save the settings.
B8
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C1
C3
C2
CPlayback Files
Press the SEARCH button on the DVR (if the system
is password protected it will ask you to enter the user
name and password) This will display the Data Box.
Use the Direction Keys to select PLAYBACK (red box)
and hit ENTER. This will display the CALENDAR (C2).
Use the Direction keys to select the date
you wish to view. (The dates in RED
are the les available). Hit ENTER to
display the PLAYBACK menu (C3).
Press ENTER to select the
channel to view, and use
the Direction Keys to select
the date to search for. The
area on the time line in RED
shows les available, the top
line is hours and the bottom
line is minutes. Use the
Direction Keys to select the
time you want, click the PLAY
Button.
1. To search by event:
Select the channel and date (same as above) and use the Direction Keys to go
to the MOTION option (green box C3) and hit ENTER to put a check mark in the
box. Next use the Down key to go to EVENTS (blue box in C3), and Hit ENTER to
display the event list. Use the UP and DOWN keys to select the le and ENTER to
play it. Press the STOP button to return to live view.
NOTE: Recording will not be interrupted while you are in Playback mode.
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D1
DBackup Files
Use the Down key to select Backup Media and use ENTER to change the media type.
Backup options connect to the DVR through the USB port.
Five options will appear, however you can only use two.
1. Choose USB to backup to a ash drive or hard drive.
2. Choose DVD-RW to backup to a DVD. You must insert a DVD-RW disk media into
the burner.
Press the SEARCH button on the DVR front
panel., (if the system is password protected
it will ask you to enter a user name and
password.) This will display the DATA Box.
Use the Direction Keys to select BACKUP
(green box) and hit ENTER.
This will display the BACKUP Menu (D2).
D2 Use the Down key to go to
the Backup File and use
ENTER to select the le type.
The two choices for le type
are: AVI and DVR.
To backup to USB ash drive
or hard drive, select AVI or
DVR. To backup to DVD disk
media, select DVR only.
AVI les can be played with any third party player that can play AVI. DVR (DAT)
can only be played with the le player that the system adds to the backup le.
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D3
D4
Click the START button to begin backup.
The Progress Bar will display. (D4).
When the backup is complete, a dialog box will appear as “Backup Completely”.
Setting Up Your DVR for Network or Internet Access:
For instructions, please refer to the Remote Access Quick Start Guide.
For additional help with port forwarding for internet access, please visit website:
www.portforward.com/qsee
D2 (D2 continued)
NOTE:
If you stop recording while backing up the les, the backup will go faster.
Use the Down key to select a start time and hit ENTER. This will open the
CALENDAR. Select a date, and time, (the top row is hours and the bottom row
is minutes.) Areas in RED have video les. Next select end time the same way,
use the Direction Keys and ENTER button to select the Channel or Channels to
backup. Next use the Direction Keys and ENTER to select ALL les for backup
or MOTION, or SENSOR les. Once all options are selected, click on BACKUP
to display the BACK UP INFO Box (D3).
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3Enjoy
Congratulations! You have just completed the Quick Start Guide.
If you require further assistance after reading the User Manual,
please contact Technical Support:
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