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QSDT8DP DVR User’s Manual
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QSDT8DP
DVR User’s Manual
For H.264-240 FPS /8-channel digital video recorder
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Rev 120209

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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the
device correctly and safely
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
This 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
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other devices that produce heat
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
Do not block any ventilation openings, and make sure the area around
the machine is well ventilated
This 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
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no parts in
the unit you can service yourself.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction.....................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction............................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features................................................................................................1
1.3 DVR Introduction............................................................................................1
1.4 Main Features................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation ......................................................................4
2.1 Installing Hard Drive.......................................................................................4
2.2 Front Panel Layout.........................................................................................5
2.3 Rear Panel Layout .........................................................................................6
2.3.1 Installing Sensors & Alarms (optional)...........................................................................6
2.4 Remote Control..............................................................................................8
2.5 Controlling with a Mouse................................................................................9
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse........................................................................................................9
2.5.2 Using Mouse.................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions ............................................................10
3.1 Power On/Off ...............................................................................................10
3.2 Login & User Management........................................................................... 11
3.3 Recording.....................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Record Setup..............................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Manual Recording.......................................................................................................15
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording..................................................................................................15
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording........................................................................................16
3.3.5 Alarm Recording.........................................................................................................17
3.4 Playback.......................................................................................................18
3.5 Backup & View.............................................................................................20
3.6 PTZ Control..................................................................................................26
CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide..........................................................................28
4.1 Menu Navigation..........................................................................................28
4.2 Main Menu Setup.........................................................................................29
4.2.1 Basic Configuration.....................................................................................................30
4.2.2 Live Configuration.......................................................................................................31
4.2.3 Record Configuration..................................................................................................32
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration...............................................................................................33
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration ....................................................................................................33
4.2.6 Motion Configuration...................................................................................................35
4.2.7 Network Configuration.................................................................................................36
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration......................................................................................................38
4.2.9 User Configuration......................................................................................................39
4.2.10 Tools Configuration...................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 5 Managing the DVR.......................................................................40
5.1 Formatting the Hard Disk.............................................................................40
5.2 Updating Firmware.......................................................................................40
5.3 Load Default Setup ......................................................................................41
5.4 Check System Information...........................................................................41
5.5 Check System Log.......................................................................................43
5.6 Check On-line Network Users......................................................................44
5.7 Lock & Delete Files......................................................................................45

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CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance...................................................................46
6.1 Accessing the DVR ......................................................................................46
6.1.1 On LAN.......................................................................................................................46
6.1.2 On WAN .....................................................................................................................47
6.2 Remote Viewing...........................................................................................48
6.3 Remote Playback &Backup..........................................................................52
6.3.1 Remote Playback........................................................................................................52
6.3.2 Remote Backup..........................................................................................................54
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration ........................................................................55
6.5 Remote DVR Management..........................................................................56
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely......................................................................................56
6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely .....................................................................................57
CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance........................................................................58
7.1 Accessing From Phones with WinCE...........................................................58
7.2 Accessing From Phones with Symbian........................................................60
7.3 Accessing From iPhones..............................................................................62
Appendix A FAQs.............................................................................................67
Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity.................................................71
Appendix C Compatible Devices ....................................................................72
Appendix D DVR Specifications......................................................................73
Q-SEE Product Warranty ………………………………………………………………75
Customer Information Card....................................................................................75

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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 mouse
•Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORDING MEDIA
•Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods
1.3 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.

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1.4 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 mouse
•Supports system locking and unlocking
RECORDING MEDIA
•Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods
BACKUP
•Supports USB flash drive 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
PelcoP, PelcoD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA,

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and RANGE
•Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks
•Supports remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
•Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights
authorized by administrator
•Support one administrator and 15 users.
•Support 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 PDAwith Symbian or
WinCE OS and iphones on 3G networks.
•Supports CMS to manage multiple devices on internet.

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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
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
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

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2.2 Front Panel Layout
Fig 2.6 Front Panel
Item Name Description
1 REC/Focus 1. Record manually
2. FOCUS function enables at PTZ. mode
2 Search/Zoom
1. Enter search mode
2. ZOOM function enables at PTZ mode
3 Play/Iris
1. Enter play menu
2. IRIS function enables at PTZ mode
4 REW/Speed
1. Rewind
2. SPEED function enables at PTZ mode
5 FF/PTZ 1. Fast forward
2. Enter PTZ mode from live view
6 STOP/ESC
1. Quit play mode
2. Exit the current menu or status
7 Digital buttons Input numbers or choose camera
8 IR Receiver For remote control
9 Enter button To confirm the choice or setup
10 Direction/Multi-screen
button
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt
PTZ
2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16
screens
11 Indicator Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc
12 Info/10+
1. System Information
2.Double-click is 10; choose channel 10 above with
other digitals 0-9
13 +/Menu button
1. Increase the value in setup
2. Enter menu from live view
14 -/Backup 1. Decrease the value in setup
2. Enter backup mode from live view
Table 2.1 Functions of Front Panel Buttons

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2.3 Rear Panel Layout
Fig 2.7 Rear Panel
Item
Name
Description
1 SPOT OUT
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel for one
channel. only displays video, not menu
2 AUDIO IN 4-channels audio input
3 AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to speakers
4 USB MOUSE port Only for USB mouse
5
LAN
Connect to internet
6 ALARM IN Connect to external sensor 1-8.
7 RS485 Connect to speed domes
8 POWER INPUT DC 12V
9 FAN For cooling the device
10 VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor
11
VIDEO IN
8 Video inputs for cameras
12
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
13
ALARM OUT
Relay output 1-4. Connect to external alarm.
14
+5V and GND
+5 Voltage and Grounding
Tab 2.2 Ports on Rear Panel
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)
2.3.1 Installing Sensors & Alarms (optional)
The DVR has 8 channel alarm input and 1 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 2.8 Cable A
and B will be connected once the sensor detects an event. Users set
Device type as NC (Normal Close), refer to Fig 2.8 It will input +5V (high
level) to input1 when triggered, DVR will start recording.

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Fig 2.8 Sensor Connection
Alarm output:
The DVR has 1 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 2.9 Relay Output Status
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
The remote control 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
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
Table 2.3 Functions of Remote Control Buttons

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2.5 Controlling with a Mouse
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse
DVR supports 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/re-plug several times
2. Power off/on several times
3. Try another mouse
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 2.11 Input Window. 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.

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CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions
3.1 Power On/Off
Note: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good.
Connect the power, the system will show the screen in Fig 3.1 System
Loading
Fig 3.1 System Loading
After that it will enter live in 16 screen mode. The meaning of letters or
symbols on screen are shown in the table below.
Fig 3.2 Preview
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Live audio enabled
Live audio disabled
Manual recording
Scheduled recording
Motion detection recording
Alarm recording
HDD
Current working HDD
Space
Size of current HDD
Free Free space of current HDD
USB devices connected
HDD full
Table 3.1 Meaning of Symbols in Live View

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To power off safely follow the steps below. Users can close the unit by
remote control, front panel and mouse.
By remote control:
STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear:
Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP2 Choose OK. The unit will power off automatically after shutting
down software.
STEP3 Disconnect the power
By front panel or mouse:
STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, refer
to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
STEP2 Click Shut down button, refer to Fig 3.3 Shut down
STEP3 Click OK on the pop-up window. The unit will power off
automatically after shutting down software
STEP4 Disconnect the power
3.2 Login & User Management
Users can log in and out of the DVR system. Users cannot do any other
operations except changing the multi screen display once logged out.
Login:
If logged out press right mouse button to show the control bar. Press Login,
Search or System etc. Alogin window will appear, asking for ID and password
shown as Fig 3.4 Login.

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Fig 3.4 Login
Note: The default password is admin and 123456.
Change password:
Every user can change his own password.
STEP1 While logged in, click Log in/out on the control bar.A window will
appear with two options. One is for logout, another for password modification.
Click Password, the window will appear as in Fig 3.5 Change Password.
Fig 3.5 Change Password
STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times.
STEP3 Press OK button to change.
Add & Delete users:
This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance user
and normal user. It supports one administrator and 15 users total.
Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level.
Administrator cannot be added or deleted.

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Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, see Fig 3.6 Add User.
Fig 3.6 Add User
STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group.
STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user
STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol will display at the end of the user
information. Click Authority button to change the group level.
STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user.A security window will
appear as shown below.
STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user
Note: Defining users’ rights
Administrator: can to do everything.
Advance: all functions except entering USER to manage users
Normal: all functions except entering SYSTEM to change the settings.
The user name and password is a combination of numbers, letters or symbols.
The number of characters must be 1 or more.

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3.3 Recording
3.3.1 Record Setup
Users need to install and format a HDD, and set all the recording
parameters before recording.
Note: Some vendors sell the DVR with a hard drive already installed, if this is the case
you just need to set the recording parameters.
There are four recording modes. Users can enable them simultaneously,
but only one recording mode works at a time. They have different priorities,
the priority order is below:
Motion detection recording > Sensor recording > Manual recording > Timer
recording
Press right mouse button to show the control bar, refer to Fig 4.1 Control
Bar. Enter Menu---->System.
STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, refer to
Fig 3.7 Record Setup, Select cameras.
Fig 3.7 Record Setup
STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.
STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check
Time stamp to record
STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.
Note: If you have a camera uncheck here, it will not record in any recording mode.
STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording.
STEP6 Enable Recycle. It replaces old video with new files after HDD is
full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording automatically once HDD is
full
STEP7 Click OK to finish
Note: The higher the Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution, the more storage space
is used every hour.
This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. But there is no option to set the
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3.3.2 Manual Recording
Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press
Stop button to stop recording.
Or press REC button on remote control, click again to stop.
Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop.
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording
Users can set different schedule times for every day of the week. If you want
a special schedule for one day, you can use the Holiday function.
STEP1 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select cameras and Record, see
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup.
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup
STEP2 The first column lists the 7 days of the week. The rows show 24
hours. Set the schedule time.
Green means checked. Transparent means unchecked.
STEP3 Press Add button to select the date if you want a special schedule
for a certain day. A window will appear as Fig 3.9 Calendar.
Fig 3.9 Calendar
STEP4 Select the date and set the schedule time. If you want to delete this
special schedule, click Delete button
STEP5 Click OK button to finish
The DVR will record automatically once it goes to the time you set.

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3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking. This means it will
record any cameras, or trigger any speed dome to preset or do auto cruise
once motion is detected on the camera’s channel.
STEP1 Enter MOTION configuration, see Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup.
Select cameras
Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection
Area. In detection area, red means not active, transparent means active, see
Fig 3.11 Motion DetectionArea Setup.
Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup
STEP3 Enter Trigger configuration, see Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup
Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup