Q-See QT504 User manual

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User Manual
QT5 Series Network DVR
With Real-Time D1 Recording
MODEL QT504
QT518
QT5116
QT528
QT526
QT536

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© 2010, 2011 Q-See. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and software and hardware described herein, in
whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable
form without prior written approval.
Trademarks: All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Q-See is a registered trademark of DPS, Inc.
Disclaimer: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, of any kind
with respect to completeness of its contents.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever from misuse of this product.
Thank You for Choosing a Q-See Product!
All of our products are backed by a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12
months from the date of purchase. Additionally, our products also come with a free exchange
policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one month from the date of purchase.
Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software and is available at www.Q-See.com.
Be certain to make the most of your warranty by completing the registration form online. In
addition to warranty and technical support benefits, you’ll receive notifications of product
updates along with free downloadable firmware updates for your DVR. Register today at
www.Q-See.com!
Please see the back of this manual for exclusions.
This manual is written for the QT5 family of DVRs. Not all features and capabilities are shared
across all models so you may see features described which are not applicable or available on
your machine. In addition you may see screen images that do not exactly match those on your
display.
This manual was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing
effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have
been added since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to
visit our website at www.Q-see.com to check for the latest firmware updates and product
announcements.
Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will
assist you in operating your new system in a safe and trouble-free manner. Please take the
time to read and follow all instructions and pay attention to alerts as shown below:
About this Manual
NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance
and explanations about how to make the most out of your system.
IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent
possible injury or damage to the product, read all warnings before use.
Rev. 2.6 8/19/2011

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1. INTRODUCTION 7
For Your Safety 7
Features 8
2. CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS 10
2.1 QT528 10
2.2 QT526 12
2.3 QT504 14
2.4 QT518 16
2.5 QT5116 18
2.6 QT536 20
2.7 Mouse 22
2.8 Remote Control 23
3. BASIC FUNCTIONS 24
3.1 Power On/Off 24
Power On 24
Power Off 24
3.2 The Control Bar 25
3.3 Live Viewing and Recording 26
3.4 Live Playback 27
4. MAIN MENU SETUP 28
4.1 Basic Configuration 28
Login 28
Main Menu 29
Setup 29
4.2 Live Configuration 31
4.3 Record Configuration 33
4.4 Schedule Configuration 35
4.5 Alarm Configuration 36
Sensor 36
Motion 37
Video Loss 38
Other Alarm 38
Alarm Out 39
4.6 Network Configuration 40
4.7 User Management 44
4.8 Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Configuration 45
4.9 Advanced 48
Time Search 49
Event Search 50
File Management 50
Image 51
5. BACKUP 52
6. DVR MANAGEMENT 53
6.1 Information 53
Event Information 54
Log Information 54
Network Information 54
Online User Information 55
6.2 Manual Alarm 55
6.3 Disk Management 55
6.4 Upgrade 56
6.5 Logoff 56
6.6 Shut Down 56
7. HARD DISK DRIVE 57
7.1 Installation/Removal 57
7.2 Calculating the Recording Capacity of a Hard Disk Drive 59
APPENDIX 60
A.1 Troubleshooting 60
A.2 Specifications 63
Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 65
Questions or Comments? Contact Us 66
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
To prevent damage to your Q-See product or injury to yourself or to others, read and
understand the following safety precautions in their entirety before installing or using this
equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
nCheck the unit and any accessories included in the package immediately after opening. If
items are missing or damaged, repackage and return to the point of purchase.
n Use the proper power source. Only use the power adapter supplied with your system. Do
not use this product with a power source that applies more than the specified voltage (100-
240V AC).
nNever insert anything metallic into the DVR. Inserting anything into the DVR or its case can
be a source of dangerous electric shock.
nDo not operate in dusty areas. Avoid placing the DVR in places that are dusty.
nDo not expose this product to rain or use near water. If this product accidentally gets wet,
unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.
nKeep product surfaces clean and dry. To clean the outside case of the DVR, gently wipe
using a lightly dampened cloth (only use water, do not use solvents).
nDo not operate this DVR without the cover securely in place. Do not attempt to do any
repairs to the DVR yourself. If there are unusual sounds or smells coming from the DVR,
unplug it immediately and contact Q-See technical support. Under no circumstances
should the cover be removed while the device is connected to a power source. You should
only remove the cover to install/replace the hard disk drive (See Chapter 7) or replace the
standard 3v lithium cell battery on the motherboard. These are the only user serviceable
parts. You may need to replace the battery if the internal clock resets itself after a power
outage
nHandle the DVR box carefully. If you accidentally drop your DVR on any hard surface, it may
cause a malfunction. If the DVR doesn’t work properly due to physical damage, contact an
authorized dealer for repair or exchange.
nMake sure there is proper air circulation around the unit. This DVR system uses a hard drive
for video storage which generates heat during operation. Do not block air holes located on
the bottom, top, sides and back of the DVR as they are designed to keep the system cool
while running. Install or place this product in an area where there is ample air circulation.
nProvide proper ventilation. This DVR has a built-in fan that properly ventilates the system.
Do not cover or impede this fan.
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!

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FEATURES
This DVR uses high-performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux operating
system for quality image recording and ease of use. It utilizes numerous advanced
technologies including the industry-standard H.264 codec to deliver high-quality, smooth
videos and dual stream capability for remote viewing. A SATA hard-drive interface offers
upgradability and VGA output allows users to connect to any standard TV or monitor for
viewing.
Local control of the system utilizes a mouse and graphical user interface (GUI) as well as a
remote control. Users can also remotely monitor and control their system using a web browser
or select mobile device.
This DVR uses cutting-edge technology without compromising stability and reliability making it
ideal for home use as well as in warehouse, factory, retail and other similar environments.
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and high image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Supports HD VGA output
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Displays the local record state and basic information
Supports full control with USB mouse
Supports digital zoom on live and playback view
RECORDING MEDIA
Supports SATA HDD drives up to 2TB each for longer recording times.
BACKUP
Supports backing up to USB 2.0 devices
Some models support eSATA external hard drives
Supports saving recorded files with AVI format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORDING & PLAYBACK
Real-time (30FPS) recording in D1 format on all channels
Allows independent formatting of each channel in frame rate and D1 or CIF
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Supports recycle after HDD is full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
128MB for every video file packaging
Up to 16 audio channels available depending on model
Two record search modes: time search and event search
Supports multi-screen simultaneous playback
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
1-4 channel alarm output and up to 16-channel (depending on model ) alarm input
available
Supports scheduling for motion detection and sensor alarm
Supports pre-recording and post recording
Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm is triggered on
designated channel
Supports linked PTZ preset, auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel
PTZ CONTROL
Supports multiple PTZ protocols (PelcoP, PelcoD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR,
VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, and RANGE)
Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Supports remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
Customize user rights: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management,
disk management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control
and remote live view
Supports 1 administrator and 15 users.
Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocols
Supports IE browser to do remote viewing
Supports a maximum of 10 user connections simultaneously
Supports dual stream. Network stream is 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, and 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, Win Mobile Pro, Symbian, and
iPhones, iPads, Android, and Blackberry on 3G networks
Supports CMS to manage multiple devices on the internet
Administrator can limit user access to specific cameras
Administrator can disconnect online users
NOTE! Depending on your point of purchase, your DVR will have the hard
disk drive already installed. If your drive was packaged separately or if you
wish to upgrade to up to a 2TB drive, please see Chapter 7 at the back of this
manual which covers installing the drive.

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CHAPTER 2 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS
CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS CHAPTER 2
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2.1 QT528
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
2NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view
3DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
4ENTER Confirm Selection
5INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
6MENU Opens the Main Menu
Increases the value in Setup mode
7USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
8PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record
operation, the following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
9SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
10 INFO Displays system information
11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
Decreases the value in Setup mode
12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio
13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
2K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
3ALARM IN Connections for up to 8 external sensors
4NET Network (ethernet) port
5VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
7VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras
8AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
9AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
10 POWER Power On/Off
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm
13 USB PORT For the USB mouse
14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
You may view this DVR using a standard 19” (or larger) VGA monitor or a television. The
former is connected using the VGA port on the back panel while the television utilizes the
BNC “Video Out” port on the back. Your DVR is configured to use the VGA port, so to use a
TV, you will need to press and hold the STOP/ESC button (part of item 8 in the diagram)
for approximately 10 seconds until you hear a beep indicating that the video mode has been
switched.
This DVR can be controlled through the USB mouse, the remote control or by using the
buttons on the front panel of the device. We have found that the majority of our customers
prefer to operate their DVRs using the USB mouse because of its ease of use and flexibility
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2.2 QT526
FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
2NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view
3DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
4ENTER Confirm Selection
5INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
6MENU Opens the Main Menu
Increases the value in Setup mode
7USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
8PLAYBACK CONTROLS In addition to normal DVR playback and record
operation, the following have additional functions:
RECORD Controls Focus in PTZ mode
REVERSE Controls Speed in PTZ mode
STOP/ESC Exits current interface or status
9SEARCH/ZOOM Enter Search mode
Controls Zoom function in PTZ mode
10 INFO Displays system information
11 BACKUP Enter Backup mode
Decreases the value in Setup mode
12 AUDIO Mutes or unmutes audio
13 PTZ Enter PTZ mode
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
2K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
3ALARM IN Connections for up to 8 external sensors
4NET Network (ethernet) port
5VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
6VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
7VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
8AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
9AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
10 POWER Power On/Off
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM OUT 1 Channel relay output for external alarm
13 USB PORT For the USB mouse
14 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
15 DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
16 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1RECORD Begins manual recording
Controls Focus in PTZ mode
2PLAY Begins playback
3REWIND Rewinds video
Controls camera speed in PTZ mode
4FAST FORWARD Advances playback speed
5MENU/+ Opens the Main Menu
Increases the value in Setup mode
6BACKUP/- Opens Backup Menu
Decreases the value in Setup mode
7STOP/ESC Ends video playback.
Exits current interface or status
8INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
9IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control
10 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode
Navigates through selections in menus
11 RETURN Confirms selection
12 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
2SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
3AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
4VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 4 cameras
5DC IN Power input for 12V DC power supply
6VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
7NET Network (ethernet) port
8USB PORT For the USB mouse
9PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
10 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
11 +5V and GND +5V and grounding
12 ALARM IN/OUT 4 Channel input and output for external sensors and
alarms
13 AUDIO IN 4 channels of audio input
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2.4 QT518
FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby
mode.
2USB PORT (Behind flip-
down panel)
Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
3NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4MENU Opens the Main Menu
5BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels
8SEARCH Enters Search Mode
9INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
11 10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this button
followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view
13 AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are
attached.
14 INFO Displays system information
15 ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or resumes
playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
17 CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or
rewind.
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
2HDMI HDMI video output
3VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras
4eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
5LOOP OUT Output each channel to a separate monitor
6SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
7AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
8MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone
9VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
10 USB PORT For the USB mouse
11 LAN Network (ethernet) port
12 AUDIO IN 8 channels of audio input
13 ALARM IN Connect up to 8 external sensors
14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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FRONT PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby
mode.
2USB PORT (Behind flip-
down panel)
Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
3NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4MENU Opens the Main Menu
5BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels
8SEARCH Enters Search Mode
9INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
11 10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this button
followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view
13 AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are
attached.
14 INFO Displays system information
15 ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or resumes
playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
17 CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or
rewind.
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BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
2AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input
3eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
4FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
5PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
6K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
7ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
8LAN Network (ethernet) port
9USB PORT For the USB mouse
10 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
11 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
12 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
13 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
14 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
15 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
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2.6 QT536
FRONT PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1POWER (Behind flip-down
panel)
Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from standby
mode.
2USB PORT (Behind flip-
down panel)
Used for external USB backup devices. The mouse
will not function in this port.
3NUMBER PAD Enter channel numbers.
4MENU Opens the Main Menu
5BACKUP Opens Backup Menu
6DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus
7RECORD Begins manually recording on all channels
8SEARCH Enters Search Mode
9INDICATOR LIGHTS Shows status of the DVR Functions and the Hard
Drive
10 VIEWING MODE Change between 1, 4, 8 and 16-screen viewing mode
11 10+ BUTTON Input channels numbers above 10 by pushing this button
followed by the second digit.
12 PTZ Enter PTZ mode in live view
13 AUDIO Turn audio on or off in live view if audio input devices are
attached.
14 INFO Displays system information
15 ENTER Confirms selection in menus or input in fields
16 PLAYBACK CONTROLS REW - Rewind
PLAY - Opens the Playback interface. Pauses or resumes
playback
FF - Fast Forward
STOP - Quits Playback mode
17 CONTROL KNOB Outer ring navigates through menus
Inner knob increases or decreases speed of fast forward or
rewind.
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BACK PANEL
ITEM NAME FUNCTION
1VIDEO OUT BNC connector for telvision or monitor
2VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras
3LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port
handles 8 channels.
4SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output
channel. This monitor will only display video and will
have no menu access.
5AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input
6AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker
7MICROPHONE IN Connect a microphone
8VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
9HDMI HDMI video output
10 USB PORT For the USB mouse
11 LAN Network (ethernet) port
12 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup
13 ALARM IN Connect up to 16 external sensors
14 ALARM OUT 4 Channel relay output for external alarms
15 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras.
Y = “+” Z = “-”
16 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard
17 POWER SOCKET Attachment point for power cord
18 POWER SWITCH Use to turn on the DVR as well as to turn off after
powering down from within the GUI
19 FAN Cooling fan exhaust port. This should not be blocked.
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Item Button Function
1 POWER
Soft power down switch. Use this
before unplugging the DVR
2 INFO
Get information about the DVR such
as HDD space and firmware version
3 REC Begin recording
4 Numbers
Input numbers in fields or select
camera
5 Multi-Screen Choose multi-screen display mode
6 MENU
Opens MENU window
7 SEARCH
Enter SEARCH mode
8 Directional
Move cursor in set up or control PTZ
camera
9 ENTER Confirm choice or settings
10 SET +/-
Increase or decrease value in
SETUP mode
11 Playback
Controls playback functions, includ-
ing stop, single-frame, fast forward,
etc.
12 AUDIO Enable audio input in live mode
13 SEQ
Returns to auto dwell display
sequence
14 BACKUP
Enters BACKUP menu
15 PTZ
Controls
Controls PTZ camera including
zoom, focus, iris and speed
2.8 REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control allows you to perform most of the
day-to-day functions from a convenient distance. It
functions as a typical remote control with additional
buttons allowing you to navigate through menus and
control functions. We recommend that you configure
your DVR using the mouse controls, reserving the
remote control for operations such as live viewing, file
search and playback.
It uses two AAA-sized batteries. If the remote’s
performance degrades, check the batteries as
well as that the IR receiver window on the DVR is
unobstructed.
2.7 MOUSE
The USB mouse can only be used when connected to the USB port on the rear panel. The
system will not recognize it when connected through the front panel port. The mouse is the
default tool for navigating through the menus. Specific instructions for its use within a function
appear in the appropriate sections of the manual, but a basic overview is below:
In Live View:
Double-click the left button on any camera
view in split-screen mode to bring it to full-
screen display.
Double-click again to return to split-screen
mode.
Right-click to show the control bar at the
bottom of the screen.
Right-clicking again will hide the control bar.
In Setup:
Left-click to make a selection. Right-click to
cancel setup or return to previous screen.
To Input Values:
Move the cursor to a blank field and click. A virtual keyboard will appear which supports
numbers, letters and symbols. The Shift function will access symbols in addition to upper case
letters.
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CHAPTER 3 BASIC FUNCTIONS
3.1 POWER ON/OFF
Before turning on the DVR, ensure that all connections are good.
POWER ON
Connect the power supply and the DVR will power up. The blue LED power indicator on the
front will illuminate and the DVR will display the live image from Channel 1.
Before you can proceed, you will need to log into the DVR.
STEP 1. Right-click with the mouse anywhere on the screen
STEP 2. Press the MENU button on the remote or press the STOP/ESC button on the
front of the DVR to open the Control Bar at the bottom of the screen (Picture 3-2).
STEP 3. Once the Control Bar appears, click the Menu icon on the far left to open the
Main Menu.
BASIC FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 3 3.2 THE CONTROL BAR
When a user is logged in, pressing the ESC button on the DVR or right-clicking on the screen
with the mouse will display the CONTROL BAR on the bottom of the screen.
The functions of the Control Bar are listed below. Each will be covered in more detail in the
following chapters.
Menu: Opens the Main Menu.
Screen Display Mode: Choose the number of channels you wish to view at once. Channels
without attached cameras will display “Video Loss.” Clicking on the upward pointing arrows
to the right of each icon will allow you to select which channels to view in that mode.
Dwell: Enable/disable the automatic cycling between channels.
Color: Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel.
Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of the display.
Screen Display
Mode
Dwell
Volume Snapshot Playback
PTZ Record
Color
Zoom
Move
Control Bar
Menu
Volume: Adjust volume. This is only available if you have attached a microphone or audio-
capable camera to the DVR.
PTZ: Opens the controls for optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.
Snapshot: Captures a still image from all channels and saves it to the hard drive.
Record: Begin manual recording on all channels.
Playback: Switches to Playback mode and brings up the Playback Control Bar.
Move Control Bar: Clicking this will allow you to reposition the Control Bar anywhere on the
screen. Right clicking on the screen will hide the Control Bar.
STEP 4. The Login screen will appear.
Enter the User Name and Password,
admin and 123456 respectively
using the Virtual Keyboard described
in the last chapter. Click ENTER
on the keyboard. You can change
the password later as described in
Section 4.7 User Management.
You are now logged in.
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POWER OFF
The DVR will power down to a standby mode when the POWER button on the remote control
is pressed, or when the SYSTEM SHUT DOWN icon is selected from within the MENU. In
both cases, the SHUT DOWN window will appear and users must select OK to confirm. The
hard drive will stop spinning and the system will shut down. For extended periods of inactivity,
it is recommended that the DVR be disconnected from power either by turning off the power
at the surge protector or unplugging the device.
IMPORTANT! If your are logging into the DVR for the first time, it is essential
that you set your DVR to the proper date and time at this point. Doing so
will allow you to search for events based on when they occurred as well as
avoiding complications by having multiple recorded files with the same date and time if you
wait to make those settings. Complete instructions can be found in Section 4.1 Basic
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3.3 LIVE VIEWING AND RECORDING
The normal mode of the DVR is to display the live feed from the cameras. Configuring which
channels will be displayed, naming the cameras and other display settings will be covered in
SECTION 4.3.
In addition to the camera images, the DVR will display symbols regarding the status of each
camera.
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Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
Recording Manually or on Schedule Alarm Recording
Motion Detection Recording Motion Event
3.4 LIVE PLAYBACK
Pushing the playback buttons on the DVR or remote will enable you to play back what has
been recorded. A toolbar will appear below the display allowing control via mouse as well.
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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
ZoomZoom ColorColor
The controls operate in a similar fashion to those of a conventional DVR or other video
playback device but with a few additional commands available to you:
Previous/Next Record: Moves to the prior or following recorded event, respectively.
Fast Forward/Rewind: In addition to their normal operation, clicking on these buttons
multiple times will speed up or slow down the rate or progression - forwards or backwards
- through the file. The speed can also be selected directly by clicking on the small upward
pointing arrows to the right of each button.
Screen Display Mode: As with the Control Bar, these icons allow you to choose the
number of channels you wish to view in playback. Clicking on the upward pointing arrows
to the right of each icon will allow you to select which channels to view in that mode.
Channels with no recordings will appear blank.
Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of the display.
Select this tool and then click-and-drag to select a portion of the video feed to enlarge it.
Clicking and dragging within the zoomed-in area will allow you to move to other areas of the
image. Right-clicking will return the video to regular display mode.
Color: Adjust the brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel. Please note that
this will only effect the playback for this channel on the DVR itself. It will not change the
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4.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION
LOGIN
The DVR can be configured to allow multiple users, each with their own level of access and
authority. If not logged in, only the multi-screen display can be changed.
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When starting for the first time, or when no
one is logged into the device, pressing the
MENU button on the DVR or remote control
or right-clicking on the screen with the mouse
will bring up the LOGIN screen. The default
user name and password is admin and
123456. Both are case-sensitive.
For more on adding or deleting users, setting
passwords and setting access levels, please
see SECTION 4.7.
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DISPLAY MODE
You can select whether to view a single channel at a time, or view mutlitple channels in a split
screen mode. In addition, users have the option to select how many channels to view at once
as well as which channels will be shown in that multi-channel display.
Click the icon beside the desired screen display mode to open the CHANNEL SELECT
menu.
Users can check any or all channels between
1 and 16 (depending on your model) to
display the live feeds. Click the box to
confirm the settings before closing the
CHANNEL SELECT menu by clicking on the
button.
MAIN MENU
Selecting the MENU icon on the left of the CONTROL BAR or pressing the MENU button on
the DVR and remote control open the MAIN MENU.
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Clicking on any icon will open the relevant
menu.
SETUP
From the SETUP menu select the BASIC
menu to set device name, date, time and
other settings. There are three tabs covering
System, Date & Time and Daylight
Savings Time (DST).
System Tab
The following settings can be changed in this menu:
Device Name: This will display on the client
end or CMS. Naming the device will
help users recognize the device when
monitoring remotely.
Device ID: If you have multiple systems, you
can give this device a numerical ID.
Video Format: Select between NTSC (North
America) or PAL (Europe) video
standards.
Password Check: By enabling this, a
user will need to enter name
and password when performing
configuration operations.
Show Time: Displays time in Live View
Show Wizard: If this is enabled, a window
to reset time and time zone will open
upon system restart.
Max Network Users: Set the maximum
number of network connections - up
to 10.
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DST Tab
Allows your system to adjust for time changes due to Daylight Savings Time.
VGA Resolution: Chose the configuration that best fits your monitor. Options are:
VGA800*600, VGA1204*768, VGA1280x1024 and CVBS. NOTE: VGA is for VGA
monitors while CVBS is for TV monitors connected using a BNC/RCA adaptor.
Switching between VGA and CVBS will change the menu output mode. Please be
sure to have the correct monitor on hand when changing output mode.
Language: Select your preferred menu language.
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NOTE! When configuring your settings, you will always need to click Apply
to save your current settings before closing the window with Exit otherwise
your changes will be lost. You may click Exit or the close window box (X) in
the upper right of the window to close without saving changes but an alert will
pop up asking if you wish to save changes or not. Click OK to save changes
or Cancel to continue without saving.You may select the Default button to
restore your settings to those set at the factory.
IMPORTANT! After changing the Language or Video Format, the device will
need to be restarted.
Date & Time Tab
Set date, time, time format and related configurations in this menu.
NTP Server: Using Network Time Protocol
will keep your system’s clock current
by allowing it to occasionally receive
updates from the selected server.
4.2 LIVE CONFIGURATION
Live configuration includes four submenus: Live, Main Monitor, Spot and Mask.
Live Tab
Use this menu to set camera names and adjust picture colors, brightness, hue saturation and
contrast for optimal picture results.
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You can individually name cameras by
highlighting the field for each camera. A
virtual keyboard will appear allowing you to
enter characters, numbers and symbols with
case sensitivity. ENTER will save the name
and return to the LIVE menu. ESCAPE will
exit the keyboard without saving.
Main Monitor Tab
Select the configuration of your display.
Split Mode allows you to choose from single
view, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 and 4x4 (QT426 only)
views on a screen at one time. You can also
select which channels will be displayed.
Channels can be grouped and the display will
cycle between groups. Any individual channel
can be shown in more than one group.
Dwell Time: This is the time interval the
display will spend showing a group
before moving on to the next group.
NOTE! If viewing remotely on a computer with dual monitors, the display must
be on the main monitor.
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You can configure the settings for image
saturation, hue, brightness, contrast and
colors individually by clicking on the Setting
button for each individual camera or for all
of them simultaneously by selecting the All
button before making the settings.
SystemSystem DSTDSTDate & TimeDate & Time
BASICBASIC
DefaultDefault ApplyApply ExitExit
Update NowUpdate Now
Save NowSave Now
Date Format
Time Format
Time Zone
Sync Time with NTP Server
NTP Server
System Date
System Time
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MAY
MM-DD-YY
24 Hour
GMT
time.windows.com
03/04/2011
12 : 43 : 13
MM-DD-YY
24 Hour
GMT
time.windows.com
03/04/2011
12 : 43 : 13
Date Format
Time Format
Time Zone
Sync Time with NTP Server
NTP Server
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Spot Tab
This allows select feeds to be viewed on a separate monitor that is connected to the DVR but
may be in another room, for example. There will be no menu access on this auxiliary display.
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Only one channel can be displayed at a
time on this monitor. You can choose which
channels (each channel is a “group”), the
order and their dwell time. The left and right
arrows allow you to move to the next group. A
channel can appear in more than one group.
Mask Tab
Set up masks on individual cameras to block out select areas on each screen. This is to grant
privacy in situations when other users may be able to view the camera feeds and you wish to
restrict viewing of certain areas or activities.
Click on the Setting button next to a given
camera to apply a mask to its view.
Up to three areas may be masked in an
image. Simply click and drag to cover the
area. To delete, double-click on a mask.
Right-click to exit the screen, your masks will
be saved.
The masks will appear on that channel’s
image in the live area as well as on
recordings.
4.3 RECORD CONFIGURATION
Your DVR is configured to record in high-resolution D1 format at real-time rate of 30 FPS for
smooth, detailed video on all channels. Depending on your needs, you may choose to change
the resolution or frame rate of each channel independently or all together. Configure the
recording settings for your cameras. There are five sets of options; Enable, Record Bitrate,
Time, Stamp and Recycle Record.
Enable Tab
Select some or all of the cameras to record
to the DVR. You can set up to four cameras
to record audio in addition to video. You can
globally select all the cameras regardless of
their individual settings by selecting the All
box below each column.
Record Bitrate Tab
Set up the resolution, quality, encoding,
quality and maximum bitrate of the video
stream according to your needs. You can set
each camera individually, or globally by using
the All function at the bottom of the window.
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Parameter Options What it Means
Resolution D1, CIF D1 = Full TV resolution, CIF = 1/2 D1. D1 takes more
room on the hard drive than CIF
FPS 1-30 Frames per second. More frames makes for smoother
video but takes up more room on the hard drive.
Encode VBR, CBR
Variable Bit Rate versus Constant Bit Rate. VBR
provides better image quality for video with motion in
it, but at the expense of a larger file size.
Quality Lowest – Highest Only available when VBR is selected. The higher the
quality, the more drive space required.
Max Bitrate 256-2084kbps
Your network may not have enough bandwidth to
handle maximum rates from all of your cameras.
Adjusting these settings to suit your network will
improve performance and on-screen image quality.
NOTE! While each camera can have its resolution and frame rate set
independently of the other cameras, the DVR may limit the frame rate available
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Time Tab
You can set the length of time the DVRs record an event before and after a motion detection
or alarm is triggered as well as how long an individual record is preserved.
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Pre-alarm record time: This sets the length
of time showing events prior to a
motion detection or sensor-triggered
event that is included in the record.
Post-alarm record: Sets the length of time-
from 10 to 60 seconds - that is
added to the record after the event is
finished.
Expire time: The time - up to 60 days - that
an event is saved on the drive before
it could be overwritten (See Recycle
Record below).
You can set up all channels with same values by selecting All and then configuring one
channel.
Stamp Tab
Select which cameras will display their ID and date stamp and where it’ll appear on the screen.
Drag and drop the location of the camera
name and date/time stamp to your desired
location on the screen. This can be done
individually or globally. A “Before” and “After”
example is shown below.
Recycle Record Tab
By selecting the box, you allow the DVR to record over old events when the hard drive is full.
Otherwise, the DVR will stop recording when there is no more space available.
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4.4 SCHEDULE CONFIGURATION
Your DVR is configured to record whenever motion is detected. If this is your desired setting
then you will not need to make any changes. However, you may configure each channel to
record at specific times based on time of day, motion detection or other sensor input. There
are three tabs; Schedule, Motion and Sensor.
Schedule Tab
The schedule for automatic recording can be set either of two ways.
1. By highlighting individual hours for specific
days by using the pencil tool in the upper
right of the window. The adjacent eraser
tool removes the highlighting in a block.
Double click on either the pencil or eraser
tool to turn them off. Settings can be
copied and applied to any or all of the
channels and to any other day.
2. Blocks of time to be recorded can also
be set up by double clicking on a field
adjacent to a day. Multiple schedules can
be created and saved with start and stop
times down to the minute. These can then
be applied to multiple days and cameras.
Schedules made in one mode can be altered in the other mode.
Motion Tab
Motion detected during the highlighted hours will cause the DVR to start recording. Setup is
similar to that used in Schedule above. The default mode is for 24/7.
Sensor Tab
This enables the DVR to record based on input from other sensors connected to the DVR. Like
motion detection, it is default scheduled to be able to record at any time. It is also configured
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4.5 ALARM CONFIGURATION
Alarm configuration allows the DVR to begin recording based on input from other remote
sensors such as infrared motion detectors or contact alarms which are connected to it.
There are five submenus; Sensor, Motion, Video Loss, Other, and Alarm Out.
SENSOR
In this window you can setup optional external sensors to cause the DVR to begin recording.
There are three tabs in this window: Basic, Alarm Handling and Schedule.
Basic Tab
This allows you to enable the input from
attached sensors. You can also identify the
sensors by name for ease in determining
location.
Set the alarm type according to whether the
alarm is NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally
Closed). See your alarm’s manual for details.
Alarms can be individually configured or
globally set using the All button.
Alarm Handling Tab
Configure how you want the DVR to handle
the input from an activated alarm. Each
sensor input can be set to launch individual
sequences of action or they may be globally
set through the All button to have the same
results.
Hold Time: determines the time allowed
between consecutive alarm events.
If the alarm is triggered again within
this time, it will be treated as a single
event and the DVR will continue
recording before stopping – unless,
of course, a subsequent alarm is
activated within the hold time.
Trigger: This is what the DVR will do once
activated by an alarm. Selecting
Setting will open a new window with
three tabs; Alarm, To Record, To
PTZ
Alarm allows you to set whether a
buzzer will sound, which camera (if
any) will display in full screen mode,
whether an e-mail will be sent and
whether a signal will be sent via the
ALARM OUT port.
MOTION
Motion Tab
As with the Alarm function above, it incorporates hold time and can trigger procedures.
Select which cameras you wish to start recording on motion detection. Set the holding time
which determines the length of time the cameras continue recording after motion stops.
To Record allows you to determine which cameras will begin recording. Cameras can
be set to record individually, in blocks, or all cameras can be activated.
To PTZ activates preset, cruise or track functions on selected Pan-Tilt-Zoom
cameras. Depending on your model of PTZ camera, one of up to 128 pre-set actions
can be engaged. Check your camera’s manual for details.
Schedule Tab
Set by default to always on, the schedule can be altered in the same manner as that used in
Schedule in SECTION 4.4.
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In the Trigger setting, you can set multiple
channels to record when motion is detected
by a camera that has been set to activate
upon motion detection.
For example: If Camera 1 detects motion,
you can have it trigger Cameras 2 and 3 to
begin recording as well.
In addition, the user can set the sensitivity of certain areas within the field of view by selecting
the Area setting for the respective camera.
Specific areas can be made sensitive by
applying a blue grid to the desired section of
the screen. The blue grid can be applied to
the entire screen – signifying that the entire
field of view is sensitive - by clicking on
the star button. The trash can button will
remove the grid completely. Click and drag
with the mouse on the screen to draw or
erase the grid in select areas.
As sensitivity is influenced by color and light
level, you can adjust its values according to
your specific conditions. The default value is
“4.” A setting of “8” is most sensitive while a
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VIDEO LOSS
In the event that signal is lost by one camera, others can be activated to record while
additional devices can also be triggered.
Click on the icon showing a silhouette of a
person and an illustration of a walking figure
will appear on the screen. Test your settings
by dragging the figure across the blue grid to
see if the sensitivity value and motion area are
suitable to current conditions. If they are, click
the o icon to save before exiting using the X
button.
Right-clicking in the screen will show or hide
the menu at the bottom of the screen.
Schedule Tab
This is also set to be on all the time by default and it can be adjusted in the same manner as
the Schedule configuration in SECTION 4.4.
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Like the Trigger tab in the Alarm Handling
section of the Sensor menu, you can select
the events that you wish to occur in the
event that a video input is lost. Both Alarms
and PTZ events can be scheduled as in the
Sensor menu above.
OTHER ALARM
In this menu you can set the DVR to alert you to a full Hard Drive, IP Conflict on the network or
a Disconnection.
You can set the response as well as at what
threshold of remaining disk space you wish to
be alerted.
ALARM OUT
Set how the alarms are handled and transmitted in this window. This controls any device
attached to the ALARM OUT port on the back of the DVR. There are three tabs; Alarm Out,
Schedule and Buzzer.
Alarm Out Tab
You can set the relay alarm out name as well as the hold time. Hold time is the interval
between consecutive alarm activations so multiple events within the interval will not cause the
alarm to sound again.
Schedule Tab
The default setting is for the ALARM OUT to be active all the time, but this can be changed
to meet your particular requirements in a similar manner to Schedule in SECTION 4.4.
Buzzer Tab
As with the Alarm Out hold time, the internal buzzer can be enabled and given a hold time.
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