Qcam NV3108E User manual

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Qcam NVR User Manual

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Contents
Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................................................................................................................. 5
1 Features and Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Device and eripheral Details ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Front anel........................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Rear anel ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Mouse .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 Soft Keyboard ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Device Installation ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Check Hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Hard Drive Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Connection ort Information ............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.1 ower Supply Connection ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Audio Output Connection ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Device Assembly Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Navigation and Controls ........................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Startup and Shutdown ....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Startup Wizard ................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Main Menu Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Local & Remote Access Setup ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.4.1 Local Access Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4.2 Remote Access Setup.................................................................................................................................. 24
4.5 Live View Interface and Controls ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.5.1 Camera Status Icons ................................................................................................................................... 25

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4.5.2 review Toolbar .......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.5.3 Menu Toolbar ............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.5.4 Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 26
4.5.5 TZ Control ................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.5.5.1 TZ resets, atrols, and atterns ........................................................................................................... 27
4.5.5.2 TZ Context Menu ................................................................................................................................... 27
4.6 Main Menu Definitions ...................................................................................................................................... 28
4.6.1 I Channel ................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.6.2 Camera Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 29
4.6.3 Recording .................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.6.4 Search ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.6.5 Network ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.6 Alarm .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.6.7 Device ......................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.6.8 System ........................................................................................................................................................ 46
4.7 Qcam Link App Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 50
4.8 Qcam Link App Interface ................................................................................................................................... 54
4.9 Web Access Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 55
4.10 Qcamlink.com Web Access .............................................................................................................................. 57
Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements .............................................................................................. 58

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Qcam Network Video Recorder (NVR)!
This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your NVR.
Here you can find information about the NVR’s features and functions, as well as information to aid in
troubleshooting.
For access to the quick start guide and other support information, go to http://qcam.com/support
To contact Qcam support, please do one of the following:
• Visit http://qcam.com/contacts and use the email form
• Visit http://qcam.com/support
• Email Qcam Customer Support [email protected]

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical Safety
All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation Security
Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and excess moisture should not occur during transportation, storage, and
installation of the device.
3．Installation
Handle the device with care. Keep the device right side up.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on top of the NVR.
4．Repair Professionals
All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or user-attempted repair.
5．Environment
The NVR should be installed and kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive
substances, etc.
This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check to ensure that all of the components are present.
Contact the retailer that you purchased from, or Qcam directly if anything is broken or missing in the package.

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1 Features and Specifications
1.1 Overview
The Qcam NVR is a high performance network video recorder. It supports local preview, multiple-window display,
local storage of recordings, remote control usage, mouse shortcut menu operations, and remote access.
The NVR supports multiple storage methods and can save to a variety of locations. Working with a wide variety of
cameras, this NVR can store video from I C cameras, NVS cameras, as well as many other types. By using standard
network Ethernet cables, the NVR can easily be setup through the use of existing wiring.
Due to the NVR’s versatile and robust design, video surveillance can be easily brought to a wide variety of
industries.
1.2 Features
The Qcam NVR has the following features:
• Compression
The NVR supports 1M , 1.3M , 2M , and 3M I cameras. Video encoding parameters, such as frame rate
and bit rate, can be set separately for each channel. The NVR also supports composite and video only streams,
however, audio and video streams are strictly simultaneous.
• Monitoring
The NVR supports VGA and HDMI video output, and the display resolution supports up to 1080p. The interface
allows the user to show 1, 4, 8, 9, 16, or 32 camera live view windows at once. Digital zoom is available on all
cameras within the live view, as well as privacy masks. Additionally the camera can also use TZ on any TZ-
enabled cameras.
• HDD Management
The NVR supports anywhere from 1 to 8 SATA hard drives (up to 4TB), and up to 2 eSATA hard drives (up to
4TB). Another key feature of the NVR is its use of S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting
Technology) to monitor the status of the hard drives.
• Recording and Playbac
The NVR supports cycle and non-cycle recording modes, as well as manual, continuous, and motion recording.
It’s also possible to record 8 separate time periods and to search through playback videos based on channel
number, recording type, time, or event.
• Bac up
The NVR supports USB and remote network backup methods.
• Alarm and Exception
The NVR can activate alarms for certain conditions such as low hard drive capacity, network disconnection, I
conflicts, and hard drive errors. Alarms can also be configured to start recording, warn the user on screen, let
out an audible warning, or send an email when activated.
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The NVR supports many different network protocols such as TC /I , oE, DHC , DDNS, U n , ONVIF, and
RTS . Additionally, the NVR also supports remote access, remote playback, remote media downloads, remote
configuration, and remote TZ control.
• Others
The NVR supports front panel, mouse, and IR control operations, as well as multi-level user management,
which allows each user to have individual NVR access rights. The NVR also keeps a detailed log that describes
and records any including operations, alarms, information, and exceptions.
2 Device and Peripheral Details
2.1 Front Panel
The controls on the front panel include:
1. USB Port: The USB port allows the NVR to interface with devices such as a mouse or an external hard drive.
2. POWER: The OWER indicator lights up when NVR is powered on.
3. HDD: The HDD indicator lights up when the hard drive is active, and flashes rapidly when recording.
4. IR Receiver: This panel is the receiver for IR remote.
5. Function Button:
a. lay / ause button is used for playback control
b. ALL button is used to live-view all the channels
c. Menu button is used to pop-up the main menu
d. Select button is used to confirm a selection in any of the menu modes
6. Direction Button: DIRECTION buttons are used to navigate between different fields and items in menus. In
review mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.

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2.2 Rear Panel
Number Item Description
1 DC POWER IN DC power input port. Requires a 12V DC Power Adapter.
2 AUDIO OUT RCA connectors or audio output. Allows or connection with audio output devices.
3 USB Connector or USB device. Allows or connection with external hard drives, lash drives,
USB mouse, or USB keyboard.
4 HDMI High definition audio and video signal output port. It transmits uncompressed high
definition video and multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display device.
5 VGA VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. Can connect to the monitor to
view ananlog video output.
6 eSATA eSATA port. Allows or connection o an eSATA HDD or recording or backup purposes.
7 LAN Ethernet port. Allows or connection to a Local Area Network (LAN).
8 POE ports Connector or POE IP camera.

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2.3 Mouse
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can be used with this NVR. The buttons on the mouse
correspond to:
Left Button:
• Single-Click: Select a menu component, such as a button or an input field.
• Double-Click: Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode in review/ layback mode.
• Click and Drag: Clicking and dragging the Left mouse button can be used to control the digital zoom area. It
can also be used to change the live view channel sequence or setup the alarm areas.
Right Button:
• Single-Click: Shows pop-up menu or exits the current UI page.
Scroll-wheel:
• This is used to change the selected items from a list option.
2.4 Soft eyboard
When a mouse is used to perform tasks on the NVR, clicking on a text input field will bring up the Soft Keyboard.
The buttons on the soft keyboard represent:
Lowercase: Designates lowercase input is being used.
Uppercase: Designates uppercase input is being used.
Bac space: Delete the character behind the cursor.
Space: Input spaces between letters.
Enter: Confirm selection.
ESC: Exit out of Soft Keyboard.
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3.1 Check Hardware
When you receive the NVR system in the packaging, unpack it, and check all sides of the NVR to see if there is any
physical damage. The protective materials used for the packaging of the NVR can protect most accidental damage
during transportation, but to ensure that your equipment is operating as expected, it is recommended to inspect
the product before proceeding further.
On the NVR unit, check specifically that the label on the bottom of the NVR is not damaged. The serial number of
the unit is usually needed to provide support.
lease check that all required items for your NVR are present and accounted for. To check what is included with
your purchase, go to http://qcam.com/ and find the product you purchased, then scroll down and click the
“What’s Included” tab. If any item is missing, please contact us as soon as possible so we can send you the missing
component.

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3.2 Hard Drive Installation
It is recommended to use a hard disk drive (HDD) of 7200rpm or higher.
Please follo the instructions belo to install a hard disk drive (HDD).
All the figures listed belo are for reference only. Slight differences may be found on the front or rear panel.
1. Loosen the scre s of the
upper cover and side panel.
2. Attach four scre s in the HDD
(Turn three times).
3. Place the HDD in accordance ith
the four holes on the bottom.
4. Turn the device upside do n
and then turn the scre s in
firmly in the chassis.
5. Attach the HDD firmly. 6. Connect the HDD cable and
po er cable.
7. Put the cover on in
accordance ith the clip and
then place the upper cover
back on.
8. Secure the scre s in the rear
panel and the side panel.
Note:
• An HDD is included ith the NVR by
default.
• To connect the HDD, connect the
HDD data cable and the po er cable
before attaching the HDD in the
device.
• To remove the front cover, push the
clip first, and then slide the cover off.

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3.3 Connection Port Information
3.3.1 Power Supply Connection
lease check to make sure the input voltage is correct and the power button is in the off position when connecting
the power supply.
We recommend you use an Uninterruptible ower Supply (U S) to guarantee steady operation of the NVR, as well
as to elongate the life span of the NVR and other peripheral equipment such as attached cameras and other
accessories.
3.3.2 Audio Output Connection
The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1KΩ (BNC or RCA). It can directly connect to a low
impedance earphone, active speaker, or amplifier-drive audio output device. If the speaker and the microphone
cannot be separated spatially, it may create a feedback loop. In this case you can adopt the following measures:
• Use a better directional microphone.
• Reduce the volume of the speaker.
• Using more sound-absorbing materials in the surrounding area can reduce voice echo and improve the
acoustic environment.
• Adjust the layout of the audio output cables to reduce the occurrence of a feedback loop.
3.4 Device Assembly Guide
Before setting up the NVR, you will probably need the following items. The items are not included:
• A computer monitor or TV with either an HDMI or VGA input
• A power strip with room for 4 large power plugs
Note: It is recommended to connect all components of the system as shown below BEFORE mounting any of the
cameras. This is to ensure all components are working. If any components are not functioning, please contact
Qcam Support.
To set up the NVR hardware, there are 6 major steps:
1. Connecting a monitor to the NVR. The NVR is compatible with any monitor that uses a VGA or HDMI
connection. For purposes of this guide, we will use a VGA connection.

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2. Connect a USB mouse to the front of the NVR.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router, and then connect the other end of the cable to the NVR.

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4. Connect the camera cable to an Ethernet cable.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable to a port on the back of the NVR.
6. Connect the NVR power cable into the back of the NVR, and then plug in the NVR power adapter into an
electrical socket.

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4 Navigation and Controls
4.1 Startup and Shutdown
roper startup and shutdown is crucial in ensuring the longevity of the NVR. To startup the NVR, please connect
the NVR to power as specified in section 3.4. It is highly recommended to connect the NVR to an Uninterruptable
ower Supply (U S) in order to ensure continued recording even in the case of a power outage. The power
indicator LED on the front of the device should turn on indicating the device is receiving power.
To shut down the NVR, follow the instructions below:
1. Open the Shut Down menu by left clicking on the home screen.
2. Click on the Shut Down menu item on the left hand side of the menu.
3. Click the shutdown icon on the popup.
4. The system will prompt the user to confirm the shutdown. Click OK to shut down the NVR.
5. Unplug the power supply on the rear of the device to safely shut down the system.
4.2 Startup Wizard
After turning the system on, the default video display shows multiple windows. To bring up the login screen, left
click the mouse or hit enter on the keyboard. The login screen should look like this:

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To login to the system for the first time, use the administrator account information below. Upon login for the first
time, you have to setup the initial password for your device.
Username: admin
By default, your NVR comes with one user account, the Administrator account. The Administrator user name is
admin. However, there is no default password for admin account. You have to setup a password when you login in
the device at the first time for security reasons. The Administrator has the authority to add, delete, and configure
parameters for many of the system functions.
Note: If three failed logins are attempted within a 30 minute time period, the system will set off an alarm. After
five login failures, the account will be locked.
To initiate the setup process, click the Setup Wizard button from the main screen:

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1. General Configuration: This is the first page of the setup process. Basic settings for the device are configured
here.
2. Hard Disk Management: On this page a hard drive can be selected and formatted.

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3. Network Configuration: This page allows the user to configure basic network settings in order to enable access
to the NVR on local area networks (LAN).
4. Device List: This page shows a list of devices on the network.

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5. Email Configuration: This page allows for configuration of email alert settings.
6. UID: This page displays the device UID.