Quaddrix QT-500-16 User manual

Quaddrix QT-500 Series Stand Alone DVR
User Manual
(Rev. 20/12/2006)
This manual is applicable for QT-500-4, QT-500-8 and QT-500-16 embedded DVRs. 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.

Index
Chapter 1 Product Introduction ............................................................................................... 4
1.1 Summary ...............................................................................................................4
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 HDD Installation..................................................................................................7
2.3 Rear Panel Description .....................................................................................8
2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection...............................................................9
Chapter 3 Operational Instructions .......................................................................................11
3.1 Front Panel..........................................................................................................11
3.2 IR Remote Controller ......................................................................................13
3.3 Menu Description..............................................................................................16
3.3.1 Menu Items.........................................................................................16
3.3.2 Menu Operation.................................................................................17
3.4 Character Input.................................................................................................20
Chapter 4 Basic Operation Guide .......................................................................................... 21
4.1 Power on ..............................................................................................................21
4.2 Preview.................................................................................................................22
4.3 User name and password..............................................................................25
4.4 PTZ Control .........................................................................................................27
4.5 Manual Record ...................................................................................................30
4.6 Playback...............................................................................................................31
4.7 Backup Recorded Files....................................................................................36
4.8 Shut Down DVR.................................................................................................39
Chapter 5 Parameters Setup Guide...................................................................................... 41
5.1 Administrator and Password.........................................................................41
5.2 Add and Delete User .......................................................................................44
5.3 Unit Name and Device ID..............................................................................49
5.4 Video Output Standard and VGA Setup...................................................50
5.5 OSD Setup...........................................................................................................51
5.6 Video Parameters Setup ................................................................................55
5.7 Mask Area Setup...............................................................................................56
5.8 View Tampering Alarm....................................................................................59
5.9 Video Loss Alarm ..............................................................................................61
5.10 Motion Detection Alarm..................................................................................63
5.11 Preview Properties ...........................................................................................68
5.12 Recording Setup................................................................................................70
5.13 External Alarm Input and Relay Output ..................................................76
5.14 Network Parameters........................................................................................81
5.15 PTZ.........................................................................................................................83

5.16 RS232 setup.......................................................................................................88
5.17 Exceptions ...........................................................................................................95
5.18 Transaction Information.................................................................................96
Chapter 6 Utilities...................................................................................................................... 102
6.1 Save Parameters.............................................................................................102
6.2 Restore Parameters .......................................................................................103
6.3 Upgrade..............................................................................................................103
6.4 Hard Disk Management................................................................................104
6.5 Clear Alarm Out ..............................................................................................105
6.6 Reboot.................................................................................................................105
6.7 Power Off ...........................................................................................................105
6.8 View Log.............................................................................................................105
6.9 System Information.......................................................................................109
Chapter 7 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................110
7.1 FTP Server Setup............................................................................................110
7.2 Upgrade Mode..................................................................................................114
Appendix A...............................................................................................................................................116
Appendix B...............................................................................................................................................116
Appendix B...............................................................................................................................................117
DVR Connect Cable Definition ..........................................................................................................117
1UTP network connect cable made method ...........................................117
2RS-232 connect cable made method......................................................119
Appendix C.............................................................................................................................................. 120
Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 120
Appendix D ............................................................................................................................................. 122
List of Recommended DVR Peripherals........................................................................................ 122
Appendix E.............................................................................................................................................. 124
Quick Search Function Table............................................................................................................ 124
Appendix F .............................................................................................................................................. 126
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 126

Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1.1 Summary
The QT-500 series network digital video recorder is an excellent digital
surveillance product. It uses the embedded MCU and real time operating
system, combining the most advanced technology in Information Industry
such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record and TCP/IP.
The firmware is burned in a flash (not in a hard disk), making it more
stable and reliable.
QT-500 series device has both the features of digital video recorder (DVR)
and digital video server (DVS). It can work stand alone, also be used to
build a powerful surveillance network, widely used in bank,
telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, etc.
1.2 Features
Compression
zSupport max. 16 channels video input (PAL/NTSC) at most. Each
channel is independent, H.264 hardware compression. For QT-500-
4 and QT-500-8 the total frame is 120FPS NTSC (100FPS PAL). For
QT-500-16 the total frame 240FPS NTSC (first 8-ch 120FPS and
second 8-ch 120FPS) or 200 FPS PAL (first 8-ch 100FPS and second
8-ch 100FPS) or. Support both variable bitrate and variable frame
rate.
zSupport 4 channels audio inputs. Each channel is independent,

OggVorbis compression and bitrate is 16Kbps. QT-500-8 doesn’t
have audio inputs.
zCompressed video and audio are synchronous. You can select
either mixed stream or only video stream.
zSupport video loop.
zSupport CIF and QCIF resolution.
zSupport multi area motion detection.
zSupport OSD and changeable OSD position.
Local functions
Record
zSupport multiple record type, including real time, manual record,
motion detection, external alarm, motion&alarm, motion|alarm.
zSupport max. 4 IDE HDDs and each HDD can max support 2000GB.
zSupport FAT32 file system.
zSupport HDD S.M.A.R.T technology.
zSupport cycle or none cycle record.
zSupport backup the recorded files and clips. Support USB memory,
USB HDD, USB CD-R/W, USB DVD-R/W, IDE CD-R/W and IDE
DVD-R/W.
Preview and playback
zSupport analog monitor and VGA output.
zSupport multiple preview modes.
zSupport sensitive area mask.
zSupport camera spiteful block alarm.
zSupport one channel play back by files or by time.
zDisplay local record status.
PTZ
zSupport many kinds of PTZ protocol.
zSupport preset, sequence and cruise.
Alarms
zSupport exception alarm, motion detection alarm, external alarm,

etc.
Others
zSupport IR Remote Control.
zSupport multi-level user management.
Network
zSupport TCP, UDP, RTP, Multicast for network preview.
zSupport PPPoE for board band dialup.
zSupport PSTN for narrow band dialup.
zSupport remote parameters setup.
zAlarm information can be sent to remote center.
zNetwork control PTZ.
zNetwork record live stream.
zNetwork download and playback the recorded files in DVR.
zRemote upgrade the firmware.
zRS-232 supports transparent channel function so that the remote
PC can use DVR to control serial devices.
zSupport IE to preview and config DVR.
zSupport log.

Chapter 2 Installation
Warning: Before you install the Hard Disks, please make sure the
power of DVR is switched off.
2.1 HDD Installation
Installation notice
The DVR by factory default has not HDD installed. Based on the record
schedule, you can calculate the total capacity you need (refer to Appendix
A).
HDD installation
1. Open the DVR box.
2. If you want to install 2 HDD for one IDE interface, please set master
and slave HDD (set the jumpers properly in the HD). If you want to
install 4 HDD, please remove CD-R/W mount bracket.
3. Place the HDD on the soleplate and fix it with screw.
4. Connect the ATA data cable correctly. The cable has three
connectors for DVR main board, master HDD and slaver HDD.
5. Plug the HDD power connector.
6. Cover and fix the DVR box.
Note: After you install the HDD, you must format them. Please refer to
section 6.4.

2.3 Rear Panel Description
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Index Physical Interface Description
1 Video Input Standard BNC.
Video Output Connect monitor, output video and
menu.
2 Audio Output 1 channel RCA (1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω)
3 Audio input 4 channel RCA (1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω)
4 Video Loop out QT-500-16 uses DB15 connectors. QT-
500-4 uses on board BNC connectors.
5 VGA Interface VGA display.

RS-232 Connect RS-232 devices. Refer to
Appendix B for pin definition.
6 UTP Network
Interface
Connect network devices. Refer to
Appendix B for pin definition.
RS-485 PTZ connection. Refer to Appendix B for
pin definition.
External Alarm
Input 4/8/16 Alarm in.
7
Relay Output 2/4 Alarm out
8 AC Input 100V~240VAC
2.4 External Alarm In/Out Connection
Alarm input port:
G (GND): Connect the GND of sensor.
1~16: Alarm input, support normal open/normal close.
0: Reserved.
Alarm output:
1G~4G: 4 relay output.
Alarm output connection
Please note the usage of jumper JJ1. If you use DC, either of connections
is OK. We suggest you to use those DC under 12V, 1A.

If you use AC, please open the jumper. There are 4 jumpers (JJ1, JJ2, JJ3
and JJ4) in DVR main board, corresponding with 4 alarm output. The
default is closed.
Warning: If you use AC input for relay output, please open the
jumpers.

Chapter 3 Operational Instructions
3.1 Front Panel
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Index Type Name Description
1 State
Lamps
READY
STATUS
ALARM
RECORD
NETWORK
DVR is ready.
Green means you can use IR remote
control.
Red means there is alarm.
Twinkle in red means reading or
writing HDD.
Network status.
2 Lamp IR receiver.
Numeric
Keys
Input number, lower case, upper case
character and symbols.
3
Function
Keys
MENU
2
3
ESC
1. Switch preview mode into menu;
2. Brush control short key [WIPER] .
3. Press [MENU] for more than 5
seconds to cancel button beep
sound.
[ZOOM-] in PTZ control.
[ZOOM+] in PTZ control.
Cancel and back to parent menu.

EDIT
PLAY
REC
PTZ
PREV
A
SHIFT
1. In edit state, delete the current
cursor character;
2. [IRIS+] in PTZ control;
3. Select 9or × to enable or disable.
1. Local playback;
2. [AUTO] in PTZ control.
1. Manual record;
2. [SHOT] in PTZ control (adjust
preset).
1. Enter into PTZ control mode;
2. [IRIS-] in PTZ control..
1. Multi screen preview switch;
2. Switch menu mode into preview;
[FOCUS-] in PTZ control.
1. Input switch (number, lower
case, upper case and symbol);
2. [FOCUS+] in PTZ control;
3. In preview mode, display or hide
the channel status bar.
Switch between numeric keys and
function keys
4 Control
Keys
Direction
Keys
ENTER
Composed of [Ç] , [È] , [Å] and
[Æ] .
1. Menu mode, use [Å] / [Æ] select,
[Ç] / [È] to edit;
2. PTZ direction control;
3. Playback speed control.
1. Menu confirmation;
2. Select 9or × to enable or disable;
3. Pause playback.
5 POWER POWER Device switch with power indicator
lamp. Green means DVR is working;
Red means DVR is powered off; No
light means no power is supplied.
Please note that [SHIFT] button is used to switch between
numeric keys and function keys.

3.2 IR Remote Controller
Inde
x Name Description
1 POWER Turnoff device.
2 DEV Enable/Disable IR remote
control
3 Numeric Keys Same as numeric keys of
front panel.
4 EDIT Same as EDIT key of
front panel.
5 A Same as A key of front
panel.

6 REC Same as REC key of front
panel.
7 PLAY Same as PLAY key of
front panel.
8 INFO Same as INFO key of
front panel.
9 VOIP Same as VOIP key of
front panel.
10 MENU Same as MENU key of
front panel.
11 PREV Same as PREV key of
front panel.
12 Direction Keys
ENTER
Same as direction keys
and enter key of front
panel.
13 PTZ Same PTZ key of front
panel.
14 ESC Same as ESC key of front
panel.
15 Reserved
16 F1 Same as [F1] key of front
panel.
17 Lens control IRIS, FOCUS ZOOM for
lens control.
18 F2 Same as [F2] key of front
panel.
Loading the batteries into the IR Remote Controller
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery. Please take care that the poles (+ and -) are
correctly positioned.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Start to use IR Remote Controller
Press [DEV] key, input the DVR device ID (default is “88”, can be changed

in “Display” menu) and then press [ENTER] key. If the “STATUS” lamp of
DVR front panel is turned into green, it means you can use IR Remote
Controller to operate this DVR.
Stop using IR Remote Controller
When IR Remote Controller status is on, press [DEV] key again, the
“STATUS” lamp will be turned off. The IR Remote Controller can not
control this DVR.
Switch the DVR off
When IR Remote Controller status is on, press [POWER] key for several
seconds, the DVR will be powered off.
If the IR Remote Controller doesn’t work properly
zCheck batteries poles.
zCheck the remaining charge in the batteries.
zCheck IR Remote Controller sensor is mask.
Please change another IR Remote Controller to try again. It the problem is
still existed, please contact your distributor.

3.3 Menu Description
3.3.1 Menu Items
Menu Name Function Menu Name Function
Display
Unit name
Device ID
Require password
Screen saver
Video standard
Brightness
Menu transparency
VGA resolution
DST
Date and Time
Image
Camera name and
position setup
Adjust Brightness,
Contrast, Hue and
Saturation
OSD Display mode,
position and OSD
format setup
Mask area setup
View tampering area
and response setup
Video signal loss
Motion detection
sensitivity, area and
response setup
Recording
Overwrite/Stop
recording
Resolution and
recording
parameters setup
Record schedule
PreRecord time
PostRecord time
Network
DVR IP address
DNS IP
Multicast IP address
Remote host IP and
port
NAS IP and directory
PPPoE username and
password
Alarms
Alarm input type
(Normal open/
Normal close)
Alarm response and
Exceptions Exceptions type
Exceptions response

PTZ linkage
Alarm output and
schedule
PTZ
PTZ parameters
Preset setup
Sequence setup
Cruise setup
RS232 RS232 parameters
RS232 work mode
Preview
Preview mode
Switch time
Enable/Disable audio
preview
Preview layout
User
Password
Add or delete user
Password setup or
modification
User rights setup
Transaction
Text input mode
ATM IP address
ATM type
Text information
Utilities
Restore parameters
Upgrade firmware
HDD management
Clear alarm output
Reboot
Power off
View log
System information
3.3.2 Menu Operation
How to enter into menu mode
zPress [MENU] key to enter into DVR main menu.
zPress [PLAY] short key to enter into playback menu.
zPress [REC] short key to enter into manual record menu.
zPress [PTZ] short key to enter into PTZ control interface.
Notes: You must input user name and password. The default user
name is “admin” and password is “12345”.

Main Menu Description
The main menu interface is following:
There is one small rectangular frame named “Active Frame”. It can be
moved from one icon to another by using [Æ] or [Å] key. When the
“Active Frame” is located on one icon, you can press [ENTER] key to enter
into the secondary menu. For example, move the “Active Frame” to
“Image” icon, press [ENTER] to enter into the secondary menu as
following:

Each menu contains different kinds of items. There is a small rectangular
frame named “Active Frame” which is pointing to the selected item. This
“Active Frame” can be moved by [Æ] or [Å] keys. There are such kinds of
menu items:
1. Check Box: Provide 2 options, “9” means enable and “×” means
disable. You can use [ENTER] or [EDIT] key to switch over.
2. List Box: Provide more than 2 options. However, only one of them
can be selected. You can use [Ç] and [È] to select one option. For
example, on the right side of “Select Camera”, there is a list box
for you to select one camera.
3. Edit Box: This is for you to input characters. Press [EDIT] key to
enter into edit status, you can input characters as following:
a) Press [A] key to select number, upper case, lower case or
symbols;
b) Use [Æ] and [Å] keys to move cursor;
c) Use [EDIT] key to delete the character in front of cursor;
d) Press [ENTER] or [ESC] to exit edit.
4. Button: Execute a special function or enter into next sub-menu.
For example, press “Policy” button to enter into sub-menu. Press
[Confirm] to save parameters and return to parent menu. Press
[Cancel] button to cancel and return to parent menu. The button in

grey means it can be operated only after it is enabled.
How to exit menu
Press [PREV] key to exit menu and return to preview mode.
3.4 Character Input
In the menu interface, if you enter into edit status (for example, in the
“camera name” edit box), at the bottom of screen, the input status is
appeared:
Here it means you can press numeric keys to input digital number.
Press [A] key to change input methods. You can select “number”,
“Uppercase”, “Lowercase” or “Symbol”.
Uppercase
Lowercase
Symbol
There are 24 symbols in all. They are divided into 4 pages, and you can
use [0] key to turn over page.