Q See Cable Box QT426 User Guide

Quick Start Guide  
QT4 Series Network DVRs  
with H.264 Compression  
QT454 - 4 Channel DVR  
QT428 - 8 Channel DVR  
QT426 - 16 Channel DVR  
QT446 - 16 Channel DVR  
IMPORTANT! This walkthrough will allow you to test your cameras and connections before you mount them.  
Before You Get Started  
A: Gather Your Components.  
B: Unpack the box...  
You will need:  
Check the contents against the “What’s in the Box” list that was  
packed at the top of your product. If you notice any damage or  
missing components, please contact Q-See Customer Support  
Specialists at 877-998-3440.  
1. A 19” or larger VGA PC monitor and VGA cable OR a television of any size.  
2. A surge protector  
We STRONGLY recommend that you use one that has the following specifications:  
• UL-1449 Rated  
• Clamping voltage of 330 or lower  
• Joule rating of at least 400  
• Response time of 10 nanoseconds or less  
3. A power screw driver/drill to mount your cameras.  
Your DVR can be controlled using the included USB mouse, remote control or the function keys on the front of the unit. For the purposes of this guide, we will be giving instructions using the mouse. Because this  
guide covers several models in the QT series of DVRs, components in photos may not exactly match those on your particular mode.  
Note:  
Be sure to register your product!  
This guide is intended to help you get your Q-See security system up and running. There are many additional features which can be  
and then select the online registration form.  
customized to your specific needs. More information and instructions are available in the User Manual incuded on the CD that came  
Complete the product registration form to receive  
warranty/technical support benefits and to be notified of product updates  
For information on how to configure your system for remote monitoring on the Internet or on your smartphone, please refer to the  
Remote Monitoring Guide also included on the accompanying CD.  
and free downloadable firmware updates to your DVR.  
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Control Bar Click on any icon to use that feature.  
Menu: Opens the Main Menu.  
Screen Display Mode: Choose the number of screens you wish to view  
simultaneously. 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.  
The basic functions of the Control Bar are listed to the right. Each function is covered in more detail within the manual.  
Dwell: Enable/disable the automatic cycling between channels.  
Move  
Control Bar  
Color: Adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel.  
Screen Display  
Mode  
Dwell  
Zoom  
PTZ  
Record  
Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of  
the display. Click and drag to move within the video image.  
Color  
Volume  
Snapshot  
Playback  
Menu  
Volume: Adjust volume. This is only applicable if you have attached a  
microphone or audio-capable camera to the DVR.  
PTZ: Controls optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.  
Snapshot: Captures a still image from all channels.  
Record: Begin manual recording on all channels.  
To hide the control bar, right-click again.  
Playback: Switches to Playback mode and brings up the Playback Control Bar.  
Move Control Bar: Reposition the Control Bar anywhere on the screen.  
Camera Set Up  
STEP 7 Connecting the Cameras  
3. Plug one of the power leads on the power splitter into the power lead on the power and video cable.  
4. Repeat for each camera included with this package to ensure proper connection and function.  
5. Connect the single end of the power splitter to the power adapter.  
1. Connect the BNC and power leads on the camera to the matching connectors on the power and  
video cable.  
NOTE: The male power end fits into the matching power lead on the camera.  
2. Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the cable to any of the Video In ports on the back of  
the DVR.  
6. Plug the power adapter into a surge protector. You should now see a live video feed from each of  
your cameras.  
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You may now mount your  
cameras.  
REPEAT  
Operation  
3. This DVR is default configured to record on motion  
detection.  
4. Double click on the event you wish to review and it will begin replaying. The Playback  
Control Bar will appear below the video, allowing you to control the playback. It  
operates like a standard video player.  
STEP 8 Playback and Search  
1. Return to the Main Menu as described in  
Step 6, above.  
To view these recordings:  
a. Select the EVENT SEARCH tab.  
Play/ Frame  
Rewind  
Screen Display  
Mode  
Zoom Color  
Volume  
Exit  
2. Click on the Search icon.  
Pause Advance  
Hide  
Tool Bar  
b. Select the date you  
wish to search.  
a
c
Image  
c. Click the Search  
button.  
b
Stop  
Fast  
Forward  
Previous  
Record  
Playback  
Progress Bar  
Next  
Record  
You will be presented  
with a list of recorded  
events.  
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