Q See DVR QR404 User Guide

QR404  
User’s Manual  
Contact Us:  
Digital Peripheral Solutions, Inc.  
8015 E. Crystal Drive  
Anaheim, CA 92807  
Website:  
Customer Service:  
Phone: 877-998-3440 x 538  
Email:cs@dpsi-usa.com  
Tech Support:  
Phone: 877-998-3440 x 539  
Email:ts@dpsi-usa.com  
Fax:  
714-998-3509  
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Safety Instructions  
1. Use proper power source.  
Do not use this product with a power source that applies more than specified voltage (100-240V AC).  
2. Never insert anything metallic into the DVR case.  
Putting something into the DVR case can be a source of dangerous electric shock.  
3. Do not operate in wet & dusty area or use near water.  
Avoid places like a damp basement or dusty hallway.  
4. 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.  
5. Keep product surfaces clean and dry.  
To clean the outside case of the DVR, use a cloth lightly dampened with water (no solvents).  
6. Provide proper ventilation.  
This DVR has a built in fan that properly ventilates the system.  
7. If there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from the DVR, unplug it immediately and contact  
Q-See.  
Warning: You may be subjected to severe electrical shock if you remove the cover of the DVR.  
8. Handle 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.  
9. Use standard lithium cell battery (preinstalled).  
The standard lithium cell 3v battery located on the mother board should be replaced if the time clock resets during  
a power outage. Warning! Unplug the DVR before replacing battery or you may be subjected to severe electrical  
shock. Properly dispose of old batteries.  
10. Make sure there is good 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 (bottom, upper, sides and back) of the DVR as they are designed to cool down the system while running.  
Install or place this product in an area where there is good air circulation.  
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Chapter 1: DVR Features  
Function  
Brief Description  
Real-Time  
Monitoring  
Supports Real-Time Surveillance via Monitor  
Save Files DVR Saves Real-Time Recording of Image Files to HDD  
Backup Files Supports DVR Backup of Recorded Image Files via USB Flash Drive and Hard Drive  
Playback Files Supports DVR single CH and Multiple CH Playback of Recorded Files  
Network  
Supports Remote Surveillance by Multiple Users Simultaneously  
Operation  
Alarm Setting Supports HDD & video input alarm management and external alarm signal inputs.  
Mouse  
Supports Mouse Operation for Faster Menu Navigation.  
Operation  
PTZ Control Supports PTZ camera operations through RS-485.  
Other Features:  
H.264 Video Compression Format; Supports CIF, D1 and HD1 Resolution  
ADPCM Audio Compression Format  
Windows Graphics Interface  
BNC and VGA Video Out Ports  
Supports Remote Live Viewing Via 3G Mobile Networks  
Supports Sending Email Alerts When Motion is Detected by System  
Triplex Recording Technology allows for Simultaneous Recording, Playback and Internet Transmission  
Supports USB Mouse and Remote Control Operation  
Rear USB 2.0 Ports For Back-Up, Upgrade and Mouse Operation  
Supports Double Encoded Bit Network Transmission  
Adjustable Video Package Time  
Multiple Alarm Record Mode  
Multiple Language OSD (On Screen Display)  
Supports Auto Maintenance  
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Chapter 2: Layout  
2.1: Front Panel  
Item  
Button Name  
Symbol  
Number  
Function  
POWER  
1
If the “Green” Indicator Light is on, the System is Getting Power  
INDICATOR  
2
3
IR Receiver  
HDD  
Receives Signal from Remote Control  
When the “Red” Indicator Light Flashes, it Means the Hard Drive is Being Read or Written to  
CH 1 CH2  
4
Select Single Channel Display  
CH3 CH4  
QUAD  
5
6
Display all Cameras in Live Display or Playback Mode  
Move Left/Reverse  
REW  
Pause/Play Frame by Frame, Dwell Time (Sequential Channel Switch) During Single  
Camera Display  
7
PAUSE  
8
PLAY  
FWD  
Play Recorded Video  
9
Move Right/Play Forward  
Stop Playback/Stop Manual Recording  
Start Manual Recording  
Enter Main Menu or Exit Menu  
Move Up  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
STOP  
REC  
MENU/ESC  
UP  
SEL/EDIT  
Select Key/Edit  
15  
16  
DOWN  
PTZ  
Move Down  
Enter PTZ Control Mode  
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2.2: Rear Panel  
Name/Symbol  
Description  
Item Number  
1
Function  
CH1-CH4  
VIDEO INPUT Ch1-4 (BNC Interface) Connection  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
2
3
Connect Monitor Output (BNC Interface)  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
AN1, AN2,  
AN3, AN4  
Audio Input CH1-4 Audio Signal Input (RCA Interface) Connection  
Audio Output Audio Signal Output (RCA Interface) Connection  
AUDIO  
4
5
OUTPUT  
LAN  
Intranet and Internet Connection (RJ-45 Interface)  
USB Mouse Connection  
Ethernet Port  
USB Port  
6
VGA  
VGA Port  
Connect to VGA Monitor  
7
8
Power Switch Turn Power On and Off  
 O  
9
USB 2.0 Port USB Device (Flash Drive, Hard Drive) Connection  
RS485 Alarm RS485 Interface  
Port  
10  
DC12V  
11  
Power Port Power Supply - DC12V 3A  
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2.2.2: Remote Control  
1
1-8  
9,0  
Channel Select 1-8 ; Numeric key  
2
Numeric Key  
3
ALL  
MENU  
Preview all Channels  
Enter/Exit Main Menu  
Up Key  
4
5
6
Down Key  
7
Left / Right Key  
/  
SEL  
8
Select Key/ Edit Key  
Rewind  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Play Recorded Events  
Forward Key  
Manual Recording  
Pause / Frame Play  
Manually Stop Recording or Playback  
Play Audio from Selected Camera  
Mute Audio  
AUDIO  
MUTE  
2.2.3 Mouse Operation  
For your convenience, your Q-See DVR System can also be operated by a mouse in addition to the front panel  
controls and remote control.  
Function  
Action  
When your DVR is in Menu Lock mode, you can left click the mouse to generate a pop-up menu  
then click on any sub menu to generate a pop-up log in window.  
With your DVR in Menu unlock mode, left clicking on your mouse opens a pop-up dialog menu  
that allows you to access your programming and configuration settings. Some of the options  
available by left clicking include :  
Left Click  
Edit your record settings.  
Playback recorded files.  
Access a pull-down menu.  
Control color and volume settings.  
Choose your system’s language settings.  
Double clicking the left key of your mouse maximizes the screen view.  
With your DVR in Live Display mode, right clicking displays a pop-up menu which allows you to:  
Right Click  
Exit system programming and configuration mode.  
Close all configuration menu dialog boxes.  
In Motion set mode, sliding the mouse will select the area of motion you wish to choose.  
In Color Set mode, sliding the mouse allows you to access and adjust the color control  
bar and the volume control bar.  
Sliding Mouse  
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Chapter 3: DVR Installation  
3.1: Hard Drive Installation  
CautionNEVER Install or remove the hard drive while the DVR is running!  
The model has a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) drawer. Please use key provided to open the drawer and insert the HDD  
as follows:  
(1) Remove screws and open DVR upper cover carefully;  
(2) Insert Power Cord and data cable securely into matching ports on hard drive;  
(3) Put the upper cover back carefully, re-attach screws.  
3.2: Connecting Your DVR to Cameras and a Monitor  
Connect camera cable to the Video Input port of the DVR. Connect the monitor to the Video Output port of the DVR  
using a BNC connector (See Rear Panel Section 2.2).  
To connect a PTZ speed dome to your DVR System, connect your PTZ Camera data cables to your RS485 A & B  
ports. See Chapter 5 for a more detailed account of PTZ Camera configuration instructions.  
3.3: Connecting the Power Supply  
Only use the power adapter supplied with your DVR System. Failure to do so may result in unforeseen system  
failures.  
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Chapter 4: DVR Boot up  
4.1: System Initialization  
After connecting the power adapter and turning on the power button, the  
system will boot-up and you will see a “System Initializing” message (See  
Picture 1).  
4.2: Main Interface  
(Picture 1)  
Once the system initialization process is complete, the system will enter the  
main interface (See Picture 2). If the system does not detect video input,  
you will receive a “Video Loss” message for each camera as depicted in  
Picture 2. Once the cameras have been connected, the Main Interface will  
display a live feed from each camera in its own box (See Picture 2). You  
can use the mouse to double-click on any of the live images in the Main  
Interface panel to obtain a full screen view of the camera you choose to  
zoom in on. Double-clicking a second time will zoom out of the single  
camera view and switch you back to multi-camera view (See Picture 2).  
Right-clicking your mouse will display a pop-up menu which allows you to  
access various menu items. Clicking on any area outside the pop-up  
menu will enable you to exit.  
(Picture 2)  
Note: When the DVR does not detect a HDD, the first box in the Main Interface will  
display a character “H” and you will hear an accompanying alarm buzzer. To turn the  
alarm off, go to [Device manageAlarm setting]. Choose the “off” option next to “HDD  
loss, HDD space not enough and alarm output”.  
4.3: Pop-Up Menu  
Once the System Initialization process is through, right-click your mouse in  
the Main Interface mode and you will receive a pop-up menu. From here,  
you can access the Main Menu, PTZ, Video Search, Mute, Start and Stop  
Record, Start Rolling and Start Cruise options.  
(Picture 3)  
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Chapter 5: DVR Menu  
5.1: Main Menu At-a-Glance  
Color Set  
Camera  
Dwell Time Display  
Recording  
Search  
Network  
Playback  
Rec. Search  
Detail File  
File Backup  
HDD Management  
Alarm Setting  
PTZ Setting  
Mobile  
E-Mail Setting  
Device  
Management  
Area Setting  
Motion  
Time Setting  
User Password  
Video Setting  
System  
Language Select  
System Information  
System Maintenance  
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5.2: Main Menu  
The right-click menu in the Main Interface mode (Picture 3) allows you  
to access the Main Menu interface (Picture 4). You can use the right  
click function of the mouse or the Menu button on the front panel of  
the DVR to enter into the Main Menu interface. Use the mouse or the  
FWD and REW button on your DVR’s front panel or remote control to  
navigate around the Main Menu Interface and select the icon of the  
program you wish to access (See Picture 4). Use the ESC button on  
your DVR’s front panel to return to the previous window of the Main  
Menu interface. Set your management permissions, configure your  
devices, customize your recording parameters, and access your  
System Functions (such as time, date and passwords) through the  
Main Menu Interface. You can also configure the controls for your  
Camera, Network, HDD, Alarm, PTZ, & Mobile Phone controls  
through the Main Menu Interface.  
(Picture 4)  
5.2.1: Camera Setup  
To set up the display name and position display of each camera, go to  
[Main Menu Camera] and you will receive a Camera Setup  
interface (Shown as Picture 5). Through the Camera Setup interface,  
you are able to choose a name for each of your connected cameras  
up to 8 characters long. The Camera Setup interface (Picture 5) also  
gives you the ability to choose which camera channels you wish to  
enable live viewing of and which camera channels you wish to set up  
with the ability to record. The Camera Setup interface is also where  
you would set your DVR system up to automatically rotate through  
your camera views and adjust the image brightness, saturation,  
contrast and hue settings of each camera as well.  
(Picture 5)  
To set your system up to automatically rotate through your viewed  
cameras in the Camera Setup interface, click on the [AUTOSEQ]  
button (Picture 5). This will initiate a pop up AUTO ROTATION sub  
menu (Picture 5A) that will allow you to choose the amount of time you  
would like to view each camera from a drop-down list. Default  
rotation time is set at 5 Seconds. However, you can adjust this setting  
to range anywhere from 0 to 10 Seconds.  
To adjust the image brightness, saturation, contrast and hue settings  
of each camera, click on the [SETUP] button under the column titled  
“COLOR” on the Camera Setup interface (Picture 5). This will initiate  
a pop-up [COLOR SETUP] sub menu where you can make your  
desired changes (Picture 5B).  
(Picture 5A)  
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Please note that any modifications you make through the Camera  
Setup interface will not be applied until you click the [APPLY] button at  
the bottom of the dialog box (Picture 5). Once you do this, you will  
then be prompted to save your settings, and you must click [OK] in  
order for the changes to take effect. If you wish to abort the changes  
you made, simply click the [Exit] button on the bottom of your dialog  
box (Picture 5). By clicking on the [DEFAULT] button at the bottom of  
your Color Setup dialog box (Picture 5) all system default values will  
be reset to their original factory installed settings.  
(Picture 5B)  
5.2.2: Record Setup  
The right click menu in the Main Interface mode (Picture 3) allows you  
to access the Main Menu interface (Picture 4). To set up the recording  
parameters and settings of your DVR, go to [Main Menu] [Record] to  
enter into the [Record Setup] menu (Picture 6).  
The [Record Setup] menu (Picture 6) allows you to turn the recording  
status for each camera channel on and off, set the recorded image  
quality and enable audio recording. This menu also allows you to  
schedule your recording times and set your recording file sizes  
through the quality setting.  
(Picture 6)  
The [RECORD] button on your Record Setup Menu (Picture 6) allows  
you to turn each camera channel’s recording ability on or off. The  
[QUALITY] button gives you the option of choosing the quality of your  
recorded images from a drop down list for each individual camera  
channel. The [AUDIO] button allows you to turn the audio input on or  
off. When the audio is turned off, the DVR system will not record  
audio and you will not hear sound during playback of your recorded  
events.  
The [REC MODE] drop down list allows you to setup the system to  
record 24 hours a day, on a set schedule or when motion is detected.  
The [FILE SIZE] drop-down list allows you to set the maximum  
recording time for all recorded files to be 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes.  
(Picture 6A)  
TIME SCHEDULED RECORDING: To set your system up to record on a time schedule, choose the TIME  
SCHEDULE RECORD option on the REC MODE drop down list. To record 24 hours a day, choose the ALWAYS  
option from the REC MODE drop down list. To record on motion or a set schedule, select Time Schedule Record  
and click the “Schedule” option. Choosing this option will initiate a pop-up SCHEDULE interface which will allow you  
to customize your scheduling options as illustrated by Picture 6A. You can choose from a pull down menu at the top  
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of your SCHEDULE interface to adjust the recording options for all channels or from the channels specified in the  
drop down menu if you prefer to set the recording parameters for each individual channel separately.  
You are also given the option of setting up the date parameters of your scheduled recordings by choosing from the  
drop down menu on the bottom of your Schedule interface in the “From” and “To” options. Checking the ALARM  
(motion record), GENERAL (always record) and NO RECORD boxes will allow you to further customize options for  
your scheduled recordings.  
If you decide that you do not wish to customize your system recording schedule, the Default recording schedule is as  
follows:  
Hr 01:00 am - 07:59 am: No recording (Not recording)  
Hr 08:00 am - 18:59 pm: Normal recording  
Hr 19:00 pm - 00:59 pm: Alarm recording (Record on activity or alarm only)  
5.2.3: Network Setup  
The right click menu in the Main Interface mode (Picture 3) allows you  
to access the Main Menu interface (Picture 4). To set up the Network  
settings of your DVR, go to [Main Menu] [Network Set] to enter into  
[Network Setup] menu (Picture 7).  
From the Network Setup menu (Picture 7), you can choose your  
Network Type (DHCP, PPPoE, or Static), Port and Web Port (80 and  
9000 by default) from a drop down list. Once you have configured  
these, you can then view the DVR remotely over a network or the  
internet.  
(Picture 7)  
5.2.3.1: DHCP  
When selecting DHCP as your Network type, your Router will allocate  
a DVR IP address automatically once you exit the Network Setup  
menu. Write down the address assigned by your Router. It is  
recommended you switch to the “Static” Network Type and enter the  
address information here to avoid any discrepancies that might occur  
in the event your Router auto generates a different address in the  
future.  
5.2.3.2: PPPoE  
When selecting PPPoE as your Network type, you will need to input a  
user and password provided by your internet service provider. Once  
(Picture 8)  
you have obtained those settings from your internet service provider,  
you will need to set your web port as illustrated in Picture 8.  
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5.2.3.3: STATIC  
When selecting Static as your Network type, you will  
need to set the Network setting on the DVR to match  
settings of your Router. To do this, bring up the  
command prompt on any computer attached to your  
Router by typing cmd into your Run program (Picture  
9). Type in ipconfig at the prompt (see red arrow on  
Picture 9) to access the router settings. Write down  
the gateway and subnet mask numbers (Green  
arrows on Picture 9) so you can enter them into the  
network settings of the DVR (Picture 10).  
To set up the Network settings of your DVR, go to  
[Main Menu] [Network Set] to enter into [Network  
Setup] menu (Picture 10). Select the Static option  
from the “TYPE” drop down list on the Network Setup  
menu (Picture 10). For the DVR’s IP address, use  
the same first 3 sets of numbers as the gateway and  
select a fourth set of numbers that is different than any  
other device attached to the same router. If the IP  
address of your computer in the ipconfig (BLUE arrow  
in Picture 9) was a single or two digit number you  
should be ok with any three digit number, if the  
computer IP address ends with a number in the 100s  
then you should use a number in the 200’s. Once you  
enter the addresses hit OK button.  
(Picture 9)  
(Picture 10)  
At the bottom of the NETWORK SETUP window there  
is an option to setup the DVR to be accessed through  
a DDNS service. Clicking on this button will pull up a  
screen as seen in Picture 11. Through here, you can  
set your DVR up to use a Dynamic Domain Name  
Service. Keep in mind that a dynamic address can  
change from time to time depending upon your service  
provider. In the event that it does change, you will  
need  
to  
go  
to  
a
website  
such  
as  
the same router as the DVR to figure out what that  
new IP address is.  
(Picture 11)  
To avoid a change in IP Address by your Internet Service Provider, you can either ask your service provider for a  
static IP Address or use a dynamic domain name service to get a domain name that can be linked to your dynamic  
address. You can register for a domain name, user name, and password through our company’s myq-see.com  
website. By registering, you can then enter your dynamic domain name into an Internet Explorer browser instead of  
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an IP address and be directed to whatever the current dynamic IP address is, so that you can always access the DVR  
by entering the same address. This DVR also supports the DDNS service provided by dyndns. You can get more  
5.2.3.4: Port Forwarding  
To access the DVR from a remote computer over the internet you will need to forward port 80 and port 9000 of the  
Router the DVR is attached to, to the IP address of the DVR. You can get instructions on how to do this for most  
popular routers by going to www.portforward.com. Once there, click on the orange “Routers” hyperlink in the second  
paragraph as shown in Picture 12. Find the link to the brand and model of your router from the list of manufacturers  
and click the “next button”. From there, click on the orange “Default Guide” link (BLUE box in Picture 13). This will  
take you to the port forwarding instructions for your router.  
When you access the DVR from a remote computer you also need to use a different address in the Internet Explorer  
browser window. Instead of entering the IP address of the DVR you need to enter the public IP address of the router  
the DVR is attached to. You can get this address by going to www.myipaddress.com from a computer that is attached  
to the same router as the DVR. This website will display your address as illustrated in Picture 14. The example  
below shows an IP Address of 76.254.183.54. Please make sure to take note of the address that you obtain for your  
own Router and use it accordingly.  
(Picture 12)  
(Picture 13)  
(Picture 14)  
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5.2.3.5: Pop-Ups & ActiveX Controls  
To access the DVR through Internet Explorer after you have configured your network settings on your DVR to match  
the settings of your Router and forwarded your ports as discussed above, you will need to modify your browser  
controls to allow Pop-ups. To do this, go to the Internet Explorer tool bar and select the "tools" option (RED box in  
Picture 15), then select the "Pop up Blocker" option and select "Turn Off Pop-up Blocker” (BLUE arrows in Picture 15).  
You will also need to enable Active X controls. To do this, go to the Internet Explorer tool bar and select the "tools"  
option, then "Internet Options"(GREEN arrow in Picture 15). This will open an Internet Options dialog box as shown  
in Picture 16. Through here, choose the "Security" tab (RED box in Picture 16), then click the "Custom Level" button  
(GREEN box in Picture 16), then click on OK (BLUE arrow in Picture 16). This will open a dialog box as shown in  
Picture 17. Once here, scroll down to the ActiveX Controls and Plug Ins and make sure they are all set to either  
prompt (BLUE arrows Picture 17) or enabled (RED arrows Picture 17).  
(Picture 15)  
To connect to the DVR from the remote computer you would then open an Internet Explorer browser window and  
enter the internet IP of your router that you got by going to www.myipaddress.com.  
NOTE: If you cannot use HTTP port 80 or 9000 because it is being used by another program, or it is being blocked by your service provider, you can  
use another port in the same range. If you do so then you need to forward the IP address of the router to the other port, change the port in the DVR  
NETWORK settings and you need to add the port number after the IP address. For example, if you set the HTTP port as 82, you need to enter the IP  
address as 192.168.0.25:82.  
User name and password here are the same as what you use on the DVR.  
(Picture 16)  
(Picture 17)  
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If you get a error message that says the program cannot load because the publisher is unknown or the program is  
unsigned, go to internet explorerToolsInternet Options, then go to the “Advanced” tab (RED box in Picture 18).  
This will open the window in Picture 19. Scroll down to “Security”, and select the options to “Allow software to run or  
install even if the signature is invalid”, and “Allow Active Content to Run Files on My Computer” (RED box in Picture  
19).  
(Picture 18)  
(Picture 19)  
5.2.4: Recording Search  
Click [Main menusearch] to enter into [Video Search] menu (Picture  
20). If you input a specific date and click [Search], you will find all the  
recordings for that day. When you click on the [Date] from the VIDEO  
FILE list, you can playback the file associated with that date in 4 channel  
view mode. Clicking on the [FILE LIST] button at the bottom of the  
VIDEO SEARCH interface screen will generate a FILE LIST submenu  
(Picture 21) where you can further customize the viewing and backup  
settings of the recorded files on your hard drive.  
(Picture 20)  
You can search though recorded video files at a Forward frame rate of  
2x, 4x, and 8x. You can also search through recorded video at a Slow  
play rate of 1/2x, 1/4x, and 1/8x. You also have the option of searching  
through recorded video at a normal speed and pause and play frame by  
frame using the Playback control bar on your DVR system. When you  
have reached the end of your recorded files in search mode, your  
system will return to the previous menu.  
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File List  
On the [Video search] menu mode, click [File list] and you will get a pop-up menu as shown in Picture 21. From  
here, you are able to search through the files associated with all the recorded material each channel has recorded.  
This feature allows you to view all of the available files by channel and type (all, normal, or alarm) and you can select  
each of these individual files by clicking on the box next to the name of the file. You can also use your system’s  
DOWN and FWD buttons to search through the list of recorded files. The files you select can then be backed-up by  
clicking on the BACKUP button on your File List (Picture 21). It is possible to backup multiple files should you need  
to backup more than one file at a time. As illustrated in Picture 21, the buttons on the FILE LIST interface are:  
FIRST: Indicates the first page of recording history you have searched. When you view other pages, clicking [First]  
button brings you back to Page one.  
PREV: Takes you back to page before the one you are currently viewing (except the first page).  
NEXT: Takes you to the page after the one you are currently viewing (except the last page).  
LAST: When you view other pages, clicking [Last page] button takes you to the Last page you viewed.  
ALL (Select All): Select all the events on current page.  
REVERSE: Select the opposite events than your current selection.  
(Picture 21)  
5.2.5: Backup Recorded Files  
If you want to backup a single recorded file from the file list, from the File List dialog box in Picture 21, select file you  
wish to back up by placing a check mark in the accompanying green box and hit the [BACKUP] button on the right of  
the screen. You will then receive a pop up screen as illustrated in Picture 22 showing you the progression of your  
backup. Once backup is complete, you will then receive a pop up message informing you that you have backed up  
your files successfully (Picture 23). Note that all files will be in an H264 format that can be converted to AVI using  
the Multi Player program that comes with the DVR or through the net-viewer program. Once converted, you can  
then view these files through any program that supports an AVI format.  
(Picture 22)  
(Picture 23)  
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5.2.6: Playback Software  
To open a file backed up to a USB drive, open the Playback Software program on your computer and click [File  
Local File] to find/select the backup file, and then click [open] button (Picture 24). This will generate a dialog box of  
all the files on your device or computer (should be .264 extension as illustrated in Picture 25).  
(Picture 24)  
(Picture 25)  
To play the file, click the Play menu on the toolbar of the  
multimedia player interface as shown in Picture 26. Doing this  
will generate a pop up window as illustrated in Picture 27.  
Click the  
button on the bottom of the multimedia player  
and the [Play- ] button to start playing the file.  
(Picture 26)  
Date  
Multi-Media Player Menu Overview  
24H  
(Picture 29)  
Recorded Timeline  
0-60 Minute Time  
Quantum  
(Picture 27)  
See Figure 1 Below for  
More Information on 1-18  
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Date is depicted in upper right hand corner as illustrated in Picture 27. Date represents the date current file  
selection was recorded.  
The 24H recorded time line under the Date represents the time line base for recorded material.  
The 0~60 Minute recording time quantum represents the minute base for all recorded materials. As  
depicted in Picture 30, the green bar represents the time length of the recorded material in the file you are  
currently playing.  
Recorded File Menu Commands  
(Figure 1)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Play  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
All the windows  
Add window  
Start  
Cut  
Delete  
Convert AVI  
On Screen Display  
Mute switch  
Volume adjust  
Previous recording file  
Pause  
Stop  
Previous frame / Next frame  
Slow play, Normal play, Fast Play  
Next Hour  
Capture picture  
Reduce window  
Video Play Settings: In your Multimedia player interface, got to the Setting menu on your toolbar. From there, go to  
Video Play SettingNormal Video Bar (Picture 28). This will open up a dialog as illustrated in Picture 29 allowing  
you to choose from a drop down list of which channels to play. Make your choice from the options provided in the  
drop down list and click  
next to “Play the Video”. Click Apply then OK.  
(Picture 29)  
(Picture 28)  
Audio Settings: In your Multimedia player interface, go to the Setting menu on your toolbar. From there, go to  
SettingAudio Channel SettingNormal Video Bar (Picture 30). This will open up a dialog as illustrated in Picture  
31 allowing you to choose from a drop down list of which audio channels to play. Make your choice from the options  
provided in the drop down list and click  
next to “The channel has sound data”. Click Apply then OK. Please  
note that these setting changes will not take effect until you re-start your multimedia player.  
(Picture 31)  
(Picture 30)  
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5.2.7: Device Management  
Device management allows you to configure the controls for the Hard  
Disk Drive, External Alarm, PTZ Cameras, Mobile Phone Monitoring,  
and Motion Detection. The Device Management interface (Picture 32)  
can be accessed through the Main Menu interface illustrated in Picture 4  
by clicking on the [Device] button. You can then click on the button of  
the device you wish to configure as illustrated in Picture 32 and  
customize them according to your desired specifications.  
(Picture 32)  
5.2.7.1: HDD Management  
Once you install a new HDD in your system, you will want to click on the  
HDD icon in the Device Management interface (Picture 32) to configure  
its settings. Doing this will generate a pop up HDD management  
interface as illustrated in Picture 33. When you install a HDD, the  
system will automatically detect if it needs to be formatted. Should the  
disc need to be formatted, the status column in the HDD Management  
interface will indicate “Not format”. If the HDD STATUS on your HDD  
MANAGEMENT interface appears as “Normal”, then your HDD does not  
need to be formatted.  
(Picture 33)  
TOTAL SPACE refers to the total space size of your HDD.  
FREE SPACE refers to the total amount of unused space available on the Hard Drive.  
USABLE REC TIME refers to the amount of recording time you have left on your system based on the current  
settings and configuration details.  
OVERWRITE on the HDD Management interface allows you to choose from a pull down list to enable your system to  
automatically overwrite the oldest recorded files on your system once the hard drive is full or to turn automatic  
overwrite off. Choose “Enable” or “Off” from the pull down list depending upon your preferences.  
The HDD FORMAT button in your HDD Management interface formats your HDD by erasing all the data and files that  
are on the disc. Please note that you will not be able to record any files to your HDD until it has been formatted after  
it has been installed in your DVR system. Clicking on the FORMAT HDD button will generate a prompt which warns  
“Formatting HDD will erase all data. Are you sure you wish to Format?” Click the “OK” button at the bottom of that  
prompt to continue. You will then receive a “successful format” notification and the system will restart automatically.  
USB FORMAT: Use this option to format USB devices.  
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5.2.7.2: Alarm Set  
Clicking on the ALARM icon in the Device Management interface  
(Picture 32) will allow you to configure your ALARM settings. Once  
you click on the icon a pop up Alarm Setup interface as illustrated in  
Picture 34 will appear and you will be able to configure the various  
settings directly through here. Some of the configurations you will be  
able to configure through the Alarm Setup interface include alarm  
buzzer notification for video loss, HDD connectivity problems as well  
as your ability to be notified by email when an alarm is generated.  
(Picture 34)  
A more detailed description of the various tabs that appear on the Alarm Setup interface (Picture 34) are as follows,  
along with a more thorough account of the options associated with the pull-down menus associated with them:  
The I/O STATUS tab allows you to choose from a drop down list to configure each Channel’s sensor alarm  
settings. Choose the “Normal-Open” option on the drop down list or “Normal-Close” depending on the type  
of sensor you are using. Choose the “Off” option if you are not using external alarm sensors and are using  
the DVR’s built in motion detection. Using your DVR’s built in motion detection settings allow you to begin  
recording in the event motion is detected.  
Motion detection alarm notification is designed to notify you that there has been some movement detected by  
your cameras. You can adjust the sensitivity of your cameras to suit the needs of your actual application  
environment should you need to take into account such things as movement that is ongoing and not  
obtrusive.  
The HDD LOSS tab allows you to choose from a drop down list of “On” and “Off”. Choosing the “On” option  
will generate an alarm buzzer when the connection to your HDD has been lost, your system does not detect a  
connected HDD or your system detects that your HDD needs to be formatted. Choosing the “Off” option turns  
this buzzer notification off.  
The HDD Loss alarm notification is designed to notify you when your system has its connection with your  
HDD or that there is some sort of breach which has occurred between your HDD and your DVR system.  
The HDD SPACE tab allows you to choose from a drop down list of “On” and “Off”. Choosing the “On”  
option will generate an alarm buzzer when the HDD is running out of storage space. Choosing the “Off”  
button disables the alarm notification when your HDD is running out of storage.  
The VIDEO LOSS button allows you to choose from a drop down list of “On” and “Off”. Choosing the “On”  
option will generate an alarm buzzer when video loss occurs. Choosing the “Off” button disables the alarm  
notification when video loss occurs.  
A Video Loss notification is designed to notify you that there has been some sort of breach that has occurred  
that is causing your system to lose video feed such as camera damage, disconnected camera cables or a  
power supply malfunction.  
The ALARM MANAGE tab allows you to choose from a drop down list to determine the alarm output  
(0s,10s,20s,40s,60s), alarm duration (0s, 30s, 1minute 2minute 5minute) and buzzer duration  
(0s,10s,20,40s,60s).  
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The EMAIL SETUP button allows you to configure your system to send you an email when motion has been  
detected by your system. To configure your email notification settings, click on the EMAIL SETUP button  
and you will generate an EMAIL SETUP interface as illustrated in Picture 35. In the EMAIL SETUP interface,  
choose the ON option in the pull down menu. Choosing the “On” option will generate list of options to  
choose from to customize your SSL, SMTP PORT, SMTP server, Send and Deliver Servers and your email  
account password. (Picture 36). Your SSL button turned to “On:” will allow an extra layer of protection to  
keep your email account and password from being hacked.  
(Picture 35)  
(Picture 36)  
You can obtain the correct settings for your SMTP server and the SSL configuration of your mailbox at your mail  
server’s website (such as G-Mail, Yahoo, or others). Brief explanations of the information you need to obtain  
from your Email server are as follows:  
SMTP Port: indicates sender port of SMTP server. Generally the SMTP port value is 25. There are exceptions  
however and you should check with your Email server’s website.  
SMTP Server: indicates server address you use.  
Sender Email: indicates sender’s email address. The email address should be consistent with the server you  
use. That is to say, when you use email address – aaa@gmail.com, the according server should be  
smtp.gmail.com.  
Receiver Address: indicates receiver’s email address. The email address is used to receive image transmitted  
from motion detection alarm of DVR. Please clear the images you have received as soon as possible to avoid  
overloading your email account.  
5.2.7.3: PTZ Setup  
Clicking on the PTZ Setup icon in the Device Management interface  
(Picture 32) will allow you to configure your PTZ settings. Once  
you click on the icon a pop up PTZ Setup interface as illustrated in  
Picture 37 will appear. Select the channel you want to control in  
the top row of the PTZ interface screen and set the PTZ protocol  
from the protocol drop-down menu (Pelco-D or Pelco-P); the Baud  
Rate from the baud rate drop down menu (1200, 2400, 4800 or  
9600); the Stop Bit rate from the stop bit drop down menu (1 or 2);  
the Parity Check from the parity drop down menu (None, Odd or  
Even Mark Space); and the Address Code and Cruise status  
accordingly. Please note the above mentioned channel settings  
must match the settings of the PTZ camera.  
(Picture 37)  
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5.2.7.4: Mobile Setup  
Clicking on the MOBILE icon in the Device Management interface  
(Picture 32) will allow you to configure your Mobile Phone settings.  
Once you click on the icon a pop up MOBILE Setup interface as  
illustrated in Picture 38 will appear.  
User Name: indicate user name of DVR.  
User password: indicate user password of DVR  
Server port: Mobile monitoring port. Setting range is between  
1024 and 65535. Default setting is 18004.  
Note: Connect the DVR to the Internet before setting the DVR  
port number and make sure the server port number is not the  
same as the network menus.  
(Picture 38)  
5.2.7.5: Mobile Phone Access  
The DVR is currently compatible with mobile phones running Windows Mobile, Symbian operating systems and  
iPhones on 3G networks. Before you can access the DVR from a mobile phone you need to setup the Network  
Configuration on the DVR. Refer to Section 5.2.3 Network Setup for complete directions for how to do this. You also  
need to go to the Main Menu then Devices then Mobile and enter your user name and password, and set the Server  
Port to 18004. This port also needs to be forwarded to the IP address of the DVR along with the ports from 5.2.3  
Network Setup.  
Please note that you can only see one channel at a time when viewing from a mobile phone. The speed of the  
display depends on the speed of the internet connection.  
When accessing your DVR from a mobile phone using a Windows Mobile operating system, follow these  
steps:  
1. Webcam installation: Begin by installing the webcam program that is included on the CD that comes with  
the DVR by copying the “QQeye.CAB” file to the mobile phone. You can do this by attaching the mobile  
phone to a computer and copying the file from the CD to the memory card on the phone, or by copying the file  
from the computer to the phone’s memory card through a memory card reader or through a Bluetooth  
connection.  
(Picture 39)  
(Picture 40)  
(Picture 41)  
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2. Click the windows mobile folder (red box in Picture 39) and choose the file “QQeye” (Picture 40). Selecting  
the file generates a dialog box depicted by Picture 41. The default file location as shown in Picture 41 is  
“Device”; however, you can also choose the “Storage Card” option to save it to a memory card.  
3. Choose your storage location and click the [Install] button (red box in Picture 41) to start the installation.  
(Picture 42)  
(Picture 43)  
(Picture 44)  
4. Once installation is complete, click on the QQeye icon in your Programs menu illustrated in Picture 42 to start  
the QQeye program.  
5. Once in the program, click on the [Setting] button in the upper right hand corner of your QQeye program  
dialog box (Picture 43), and you will be able to access the Mobile QQeye user settings dialog box shown in  
Picture 44. The Following information is required to set this up correctly:  
User name: same as user name setup in DVR under Menu, Devices, Mobile  
Password: same as password setup in DVR under Menu, Devices, Mobile  
Server address: Public IP address of router DVR is connected to.  
Web port: Same as the Server Port you setup in the DVR, it needs to be forwarded to the IP address of the  
DVR, setting range is between 1024 and 65535, the default setting is 18600. Note: this port is in addition to  
the ports used for standard remote access.  
Channel: Select the channel from the DVR you want to monitor and click [OK] button (red box in Picture 44).  
6. Once you configure your settings (Picture 44) and have hit the OK button, you will then be taken back to the  
Main screen (Picture 43) and from here, you can choose the camera you want to view from the pull down  
menu.  
7. Click the [Connect] button (Picture 43) in the main menu and you will see an image of the live feed from your  
DVR (Picture 45). Clicking the [Disconnect] button will discontinue your video feed.  
8. The [Setting] button on your main menu interface (Picture 43) will allow you to modify the display image and  
allow you to choose from a variety of display modes including: Normal and full-screen.  
9. The main menu interface (Picture 43) also displays the network status information, network transmission  
speed, frame rate and image resolution in the lower left hand corner of your screen (Picture 45). The buffer  
percent and connection errors are shown in the bottom right hand corner of the screen (Picture 45).  
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(Picture 45)  
From left to right, the buttons on your main menu interface work with your PTZ camera as follows:  
Navigate video image Left, Right, Up, Down  
Zoom In and Zoom Out  
Increase or Decrease Focus  
Increase or Decrease Brightness  
Snap to Capture Screen Image  
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When accessing your DVR from a mobile phone using a Symbian operating system, follow these steps:  
1. First you need to copy the “QQeye.CAB” file included on the Setup CD disk to your mobile phone. There are  
two different ways you can do this:  
a. You can copy the file from the installation CD to your computer. Once you do this, you  
can then transfer that file from your computer to your phone’s memory card using a  
memory card reader that is connected directly to your computer.  
b. You can copy the file from the installation CD to your computer and then use a  
Bluetooth connection to send this file to your phone’s Inbox (Picture 46).  
(Picture 46)  
2. Once you have copied the QQeye program to your phone, you can then click on it to begin the installation  
process (Picture 47). Once the installation process has been initiated, you will receive a prompt asking you if  
you would like to install the QQEye program (Picture 48). Click the Yes button on the lower left hand side of  
the prompt and continue the installation process as instructed.  
3. When prompted for an install location as illustrated in Picture 49, choose “Phone Memory” by clicking on it  
and hitting the Select button on the lower left hand side of the prompt screen. You will then receive an  
installation status screen and an “Installation Complete” message (Picture 50) on your screen once the  
installation process is complete.  
(Picture 47)  
(Picture 48)  
(Picture 49)  
(Picture 50)  
4. After you have installed the software to your mobile phone, you can then go to the Applications folder of your  
phone and select the “QQEye” Program as shown in Picture 51. Click on Open at the bottom of your screen  
and the settings menu will appear as illustrated in Picture 52. Click the Done button at the bottom of that  
screen and you will then see an image of your live video feed appear as illustrated in Picture 53.  
Open  
(Picture 53)  
(Picture 51)  
(Picture 52)  
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The following information is required to set up access to your Symbian based mobile phone:  
Default Access PointInput the access point. System default for the access point is GPRS connection.  
Server AddressInput the public IP address of the router the DVR is attached to (refer to section 5.2.3 Network  
Setup this product manual).  
Server PortSame as the web port setting on the DVR, you need to forward this port from the Router to the DVR.  
Setting range is between 1024 and 65535, the default setting is 18600. Note: this port is in addition to the ports used  
for standard remote access.  
User Name: Same as user name setup in DVR under Menu, Devices, Mobile  
PasswordSame as password setup on DVR.  
When accessing your DVR from an iPhone, follow these steps:  
1. Ensure that your DVR is running the latest Firmware version 090706 or higher. Go to the Main Menu of your  
DVR and click on the Devices Icon, then the Mobile icon (Picture 32).  
2. Set your user name and password (i.e., admin/admin), and set your Port to 18004.  
3. From the PC, forward port 18004 of the router to the IP address of the DVR.  
4. Once you have set your DVR and forwarded your port, go to your iPhone and go to the APP Store. Search the  
App Store for APlayer, click the FREE button to begin the download (note that you must have an iTunes account  
to download applications).  
5. Once you have downloaded the APlayer application, click on the icon on your phone to access the APlayer  
program (Picture 54). On the bottom right hand corner of your program screen, click on the settings button to  
access the IP and port information.  
6. In your settings dialog box (Picture 55), use your Public IP to populate the Server IP field and ensure that the port  
is set to 18004. Use the same User ID as the one you use for your DVR.  
7. Once you have set your phone up as directed in the previous step, you will see a control screen on your iPhone  
which enables you to view your live feed, adjust various view settings and access the individual cameras set up  
through your DVR (Picture 56). Click the Play button on your APLAYER to connect to your DVR and you will  
get a live screen feed pop up as illustrated in Picture 56. You can choose to view the various cameras that are  
connected your DVR system by pushing on the number 1-4 on this main screen (Picture 56).  
(Picture 54)  
(Picture 56)  
(Picture 55)  
If you have an 8 camera system you would click on the down arrow in the bottom row of your main screen  
(Picture 56) to view the buttons to access the next 4 cameras. If you have a 16 camera system, continue to  
click on the down arrow to access the rest of the cameras.  
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5.2.7.6: Motion Detect  
Clicking on the MOTION icon in the Device Management interface  
(Picture 32) will allow you to configure your Motion Detection settings.  
Once you click on the icon a pop up MOTION DETECTION Setup  
interface as illustrated in Picture 57 will appear and you will be able to  
configure the various settings directly through here. The [Motion  
detection] Menu has three sections, including Channel Status, Sensitivity  
and Motion area.  
(Picture 57)  
Channel STATUS: This option allow you enable motion detection on any channel.  
SENSITIVITY: This option allows you to set sensitivity level of motion detection from 1 to 4 with 4 being the most  
sensitive.  
MD AREA: This option allows you select the area you want to be sensitive to  
motion. The area is separated into a 13*10 grid as depicted in Picture 58. When  
any object moves into the area you have designated to protect, recording will be  
triggered. You can choose which areas to protect by clicking on the individual  
squares of the grid (as illustrated by the red blocks chosen in Picture 58). Motion  
triggered recording will not occur in the area outside of the chosen grid (as  
illustrated by the semi-transparent blocks in Picture 58).  
(Picture 58)  
5.2.8: System Function  
The Main Menu interface (Picture 4) allows you to access the System Setup  
menu by clicking on the System icon. The System Setup menu (Picture 59)  
gives you access to these sub-menus to configure their settings individually:  
Time Set, User Password, Audio/Video Setting, Language select, System Info  
and System Maintenance.  
(Picture 59)  
5.2.8.1: Time Set  
Click the [Main menuSystemDate/Time] in turn to Enter into the time setup  
menu shown as Picture 60. In the Time Setup menu, you can modify your  
system date and time; set the date/time and time zone format, and enable  
daylight savings time.  
(Picture 60)  
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5.2.8.2: Password  
Click on [Main menuSystemPassword] to adjust your system’s password  
settings. This will generate a Password Setup dialog box that will allow you to  
enable or disable password protection and also set up an administrator  
password (Picture 61). Turning your Password Enable setting to “On” will  
generate a User Password field and Administrator Password field to populate.  
The password option supports up to 6 characters.  
(Picture 61)  
5.2.8.3: Video Setup  
Click on [Main menuSystemVID] to adjust your system’s video  
preferences. This will generate a Video Setup dialog box (Picture 62) where  
you can set your Video System settings to PAL or NTSC (NTSC is standard in  
the USA). You can also adjust your VGA Resolution settings from the VGA  
RESOLUTION drop down menu giving you the ability to choose from  
1280x1024, 1024x768 or 800x600 for the VGA out port.  
(Picture 62)  
5.2.8.4: Language  
Click on [Main menuSystemLanguage] to adjust your system’s Language  
preferences. The [System Language] menu will appear as illustrated in  
Picture 63. Choose the language you want to use on your DVR from the drop  
down menu then click [APPLY] button. The selection will be available after  
system Auto restarts.  
(Picture 63)  
5.2.8.5: Info  
Click the [Main menuSystemInfo] to view your system’s device type,  
software version and your MAC address.  
5.2.8.6: System Maintenance  
Click the [Main menuSystemMaintain] to access the System Maintain  
menu as shown in Picture 65. This menu allows you to reset the DVR to  
factory default settings, update system software (firmware), and set system  
auto-maintenance. Setting your Auto Maintain option to “On” in the drop down  
menu will set your DVR to automatically check for updates on restart and you  
can also update your system manually by clicking on the [System Update]  
button. Please note that you must click on the [Apply] button in order for any  
changes to take effect.  
(Picture 64)  
(Picture 65)  
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5.3: Menu Lock  
Your DVR is equipped with a Menu Lock feature to ensure that your settings  
and configurations are tamper-proof. Right clicking on your mouse and  
clicking on [Menu] the [Lock] from the popup menu will lock your DVR and you  
will be required to enter a password to unlock this feature as illustrated in  
Picture 66). Please note that only the System Administrator has full access  
and authority over Main Menu operations.  
(Picture 66)  
5.4: Video Search  
Right clicking on your mouse and clicking on the Video Search option from your pop-up menu will allow you to search  
through your recorded files and playback recordings. For more information on searching through files, refer to  
Section 5.24.  
5.5: PTZ Control  
As dicussed in Section 5.2.7.3, you have the ability to connect a PTZ camera to your DVR system. To operate the  
PTZ camera once you have connected it to your system and configured it correctly following the directions in 5.2.7.3,  
you will need to access the PTZ Camera interface illustrated in Picture 67. To do this, right click on your mouse and  
click on the PTZ option from your pop-up menu. From the PTZ Camera interface, you can Zoom in and out, adjust the  
camera Focus and increase or decrease the brightness of your image. Click Z+&Z- keys to zoom In or out, click  
F+&F- keys to control camera focus and click I+&I- to adjust the brightness.  
Cruise Setup  
Open the auto cruise function on the PTZ setting menu to configure your auto cruise  
settings as illustrated in Picture 68. The functions associated with each of the buttons on  
the Cruise Setup interface are as follows:  
Channel Select: Allows you select the channel with the PTZ camera.  
Total: Allows you to set the bit quantity.  
Preset: Saves the preset point. After setting channel and setting the position by  
adjusting PTZ direction key you click [Set] button to setup the pre-set point. Please note  
that you have to click the [Save] button for the set up to be complete.  
Cur Point: System has default starting (current) cruise point as 01. You can use this  
option to set additional cruise points.  
(Picture 67)  
Stop Time: Sets the pause time at each stop.  
GOTOAllows you to go to specific preset points.  
Clean: Removes changes you made to the settings.  
(Picture 68)  
Note: this DVR model supports up to 100 pre-set points but you may be limited to the  
number of pre-set points your PTZ camera allows.  
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5.6: Record  
Right clicking on your mouse and clicking on [Start Record] from the pop up menu will allow you to start manual  
recording.  
5.7: Stop Recording  
Right clicking on your mouse and clicking on [Stop Record] from the pop up menu will allow you to stop manual  
recording.  
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Chapter 6: Net-Viewer Program  
6.1: Enable Plug-Ins and Log-In to Net-Viewer  
Refer to Section 5.2.3.5 to ensure that your pop-up blockers are  
turned off and your ActiveX is enabled prior to running the  
Net-Viewer program. Once you have disabled your pop-up block  
option and enabled ActiveX, open an IE Browser window and input  
the IP address and web port of your DVR (i.e., http://172.18.6.202/)  
into the address bar. This will generate a Net-Viewer log in screen  
(Picture 69) prompting you to input the necessary information  
required to view a live video feed from your DVR system. If you are  
experiencing difficulties initiating the log in screen, make sure your  
browser’s safety level or firewall settings are not set too high. Refer  
(Picture 69)  
to section 5.2.3 Network Setup to ensure that your network configuration is correct, your system ports are forwarded  
correctly and ActiveX is enabled. Once you have entered in the correct information, you will be able to view your DVR  
remotely through the Net-Viewer program and you will see a live feed similar to the one depicted in Picture 70.  
6.2: Main Interface of Net-Viewer  
(Picture 70)  
Refer to Section 6.2.2 for a more detailed description of the actions associated with the specific buttons of the  
Net-Viewer illustrated above (Picture 70). However, a general description of the buttons is as follows:  
1 – Menu Bar  
2 – PTZ Panning Options  
3 Through 4 – PTZ View Options  
5 Through 9 – Live Play Controls  
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6.2.1: Menu  
In the Net-Viewer Main Interface window illustrated in Picture 70, the Menu toolbar is on the top left hand side of the  
screen. The toolbar includes a button for [Live] video, the option to [Replay] video, access to your [Setup] controls  
and a [Logout] button.  
6.2.1.1: Live  
As shown the Net-Viewer Main Interface window illustrated in Picture 70, the [Live] button will allow you to display a  
live video feed as illustrated in Picture 70. The live display mode will appear upon logging in to the Net-Viewer  
program.  
6.2.1.2: Replay  
As shown the Net-Viewer Main Interface window illustrated in  
Picture 71, the [Replay] button allows you to replay  
previously recorded footage and display it in your viewing  
window as shown in Picture 71. To find previously recorded  
footage, select the date from the menu and choose the file  
from the file list that will be displayed once you click on your  
desired date (Picture 71).  
The buttons at the bottom of your Net-Viewer interface  
screen are as follows:  
(Picture 71)  
Play Button: [Play]/[Pause] recorded footage  
Stop Button: Stop playing recorded footage  
F.F. Button: Fast forward through recorded footage  
Slow Button: Decrease playback speed of recorded footage  
Next Frame: Playback recorded footage frame by frame  
264 TO AVI Button: Convert file from H.264 to AVI  
6.2.1.3: Setup  
As shown the Net-Viewer Main Interface window illustrated in Picture 70, the [Setup] button will allow you to enter into  
a sub menu which will allow you to configure the controls for your recording preferences, alarm preferences, PTZ  
control configuration and your network and system setting menus. The various tabs within this Setup sub menu are  
enumerated as follows:  
Record  
The [Record] tab in the Setup menu allows you to control the specific  
channels you wish to record (Picture 72). You are also able turn each  
channel off individually and adjust the parameters of your recorded  
images such as the quality and resolution. Audio recording controls can  
also be controlled through the [Recording Mode] menu.  
(Picture 72)  
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Alarm  
The [Alarm] tab in the Setup menu allows you to control the alarm options on the individual channels remotely via the  
Net Viewer program (Picture 73). Clicking on the drop down list of the I/O Alarm option for each Channel on the  
[Alarm] tab (Picture 73) will generate an Alarm Schedule interface which will allow you to configure the specific  
parameters of your alarm scheduled recording (Picture 74). Refer to Section 5.2.2 of this User Manual for a more  
thorough explanation of alarm triggered recording.  
Other options that you can configure on the [Alarm] tab of your Setup menu include the parameters of motion detect  
recording, video loss notification, HDD space notification, HDD loss notification, and your alarm output and record  
time settings. For more details on how to configure the options of these specific features, refer to Section 5.2.7.2 of  
this User Manual.  
(Picture 73)  
(Picture 74)  
PTZ Control  
The [PTZ] tab in the Setup menu (Picture 75) will allow you to control the  
specific options related to your PTZ camera such as the PTZ Camera  
Protocol, PTZ Camera location (address), Baud Rate and Data and Stop  
Bit parity preferences. For a more thorough explanation of your PTZ  
camera controls, please refer to Section 5.2.7.4 of this User Manual.  
(Picture 75)  
Network  
The [Network] tab in the Setup menu (Picture 76) will allow you to  
control the specific network configuration options. To ensure proper  
Network configuration settings, you should refer to Section 5.2.3 of this  
User Manual.  
(Picture 76)  
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Setting  
The [Setting] tab in the Setup menu (Picture 77) will allow you to control  
the Net-Viewer program settings. From this tab, you can set the path to  
where you would like to save screen capture images and other files by  
clicking on the “…” button. You are also able to configure other  
Net-Viewer options through this tab such as Internet Bandwidth, Internet  
Password Enabling and Daylight Savings Time.  
(Picture 77)  
Host Info  
The [Host Info] tab in the Setup menu (Picture 78) will allow you to check  
on the amount of space and recording time you have left on your HDD,  
tell you about the Net Viewer software version you are using and list  
your MAC Address.  
(Picture 78)  
6.2.1.4: Logging Out of Net-Viewer  
To log out of the Net-Viewer program, go to the main interface window illustrated in Picture 70 and click on the  
[Logout] button on the menu bar.  
6.2.2: PTZ and Live Play Controls  
1. PTZ Panning Direction: Controls the panning direction of your PTZ Camera  
2. Zoom, Focus and Iris: Increase or decrease the zoom, focus or brightness of your  
1
picture  
3. Bit Rate Settings:  
CUR: Displays current bit rate. You can set the bit rate manually by inputting your  
desired rate in the accompanying box  
2
LOAD: Reloads the last saved bit rate  
3
4
SAVE: Saves the current bit rate  
SET: Allows you to choose from a preset bit rate setting (for more information, refer  
to Cruise Setup in Section 5.7  
5
6
7
GOTO: Allows you to go to a specific preset bit rate  
CLS: Clears the last saved bit rate setting  
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CRUISE: Allows you to choose from a preset bit rate setting (for more information,  
refer to Cruise Setup in Section 5.7  
4. Live Display: Turns the Live Display On or Off  
(Picture 79)  
5. Screen Capture: Captures a screen image and saves it to your PC  
6. Record: Record images to your DVR system from Net Viewer  
7. Channel Display Grid: allows you to choose from full screen, 4-Channel, 8 Channel  
and 16-Channel view mode  
8. Volume Control: Adjusts the audio level of your volume  
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Chapter 7: Specifications  
Model Number  
QR404  
Video System  
NTSC or PAL (Optional)  
Video Compression Format  
Audio Compression Format  
Video Input/Output  
Audio I/O  
H.264  
8kHz*16bit ADPCM  
4-CH BNC Input / 2-CH BNC Output/ 1 VGA Output  
4-CH RCA Audio Input / 2-CH RCA Audio Output  
D1:704×576(PAL) 704×480 (NTSC)  
Display Resolution  
Frame Rate  
Single CH  
PAL: 25 fps  
NTSC: 30 fps  
PAL: (CIF:352x288) | (HD1:704x288) | (D1:704x 576)  
NSTC: (CIF:352x240) | (HD1:704x240) | (D1:704x 480)  
Recording Resolution  
PAL: (CIF:100fps) | (HD1:50fps) | (D1:25fps)  
NSTC: (CIF:120fps) | (HD1:60fps) | (D1:30fps)  
Recording Frame Rate (Shared)  
Hard Drive  
1 SATA HDD, up to 1TBUSB removable HDD (Backup)  
Always/Schedule/Manual/Motion Detection/Sensor Triggered  
15/30/45/60 Min. Adjustable  
Video Mode  
Record Pack Time  
Video Backup  
Playback Mode  
Alarm Input/Output  
Alarm Type  
USB Flash Drive, Removable HDD, USB Burner, Network Backup to AVI File Format  
PLAY /SLOW /FWD/Frame by Frame  
4-CH Input / 1-CH Output  
Motion/Sensor Triggered/Video loss/HDD Space/HDD Loss  
Built-in RS-485 port, supports PELCO-P & PELCO-D  
PTZ Control  
Supports USB Mouse, Removable HDD, USB Flash Drive to Backup to AVI File and Upgrade  
System  
USB 2.0 Port  
Ethernet  
One RJ-45 10M/100M Self-Adaptable Ethernet Interface  
Network Protocol  
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, UDP, DDNS, PPPOE Network Protocol  
Supports Mobile Phone Surveillance, Real-Time Live Monitoring via IE-Based Browser and/or  
Network and Remotely Setting DVR Parameters  
Network Function  
Power Consumption  
Power Adapter  
10-15 W  
DC 12V;3A  
Working Temperature  
50°F to 104°F (10to 40)  
Working Humidity  
10%~90%  
Dimension (W x D x H)  
11.25 x 8.75 x 2.25 in (299 × 223 × 57 mm)  
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Chapter 8: Appendix  
8.1: Operation Function Table  
TYPE  
TITLE  
DESCRIPTION  
Setting system date, time and format and day-light saving time setting  
Time Setting  
Language Select Setting system language  
Setting CH title and position; adjusting image color parameter value; setting CH  
Ch Setting  
display to ON / Off and time display/recording time overlaying to On/Off.  
Setting image quality, resolution, volume, recording mode an pack time  
Time based search, channel based search and rec. mode based search.  
Specified time playback, scheduled playback, file list playback  
Rec. Setting  
Rec. Search  
Rec. Playback  
Principle  
Setting  
Playback Mode Play, play frame by frame, multi-speed forward and multi-speed rewind  
USB flash disk and removable HDD backup, DVD recorder backup and network  
File Backup  
download backup  
HDD Manage  
Check HDD status, usage space, setting HDD auto-overwrite  
Vid/Aud Setting Adjust VGA resolution, select system and volume control  
User Password Setting or modifying user password  
Setting HDD lost, HDD space, video loss, I/O status, alarm management and Email  
Alarm Setting  
alarm  
Motion Detection Setting on/off status of MD; select sensitivity and setting motion detection area.  
Advanced  
Setting  
Selecting Channel and setting PTZ protocol, baud rate and PTZ address for the  
PTZ Control  
Channel  
MP Monitor  
Setting user name, password and server port.  
System  
Setting system auto maintenance, maintenance time regularly, system upgrade,  
ex-factory default value recovery and manual restart system  
Maintenance  
Network  
Setting  
Network And Port Selecting network mode and setting net-viewer port, web port, DNS and DDNS  
Setting  
parameters  
Live Display  
Real time video input remotely  
Remote Recording Setting recording mode and status of DVR remotely  
Remote Playback Check local recording history via network  
Network  
Function  
PTZ Control  
Remotely control PTZ camera, position, focus, zoom and iris etc.  
Parameter Set Of  
DVR Remotely  
Setting local CH display, recording, alarm, PTZ control parameter value via network  
Network Download Backup recorded files via network  
System Info Check device model, software version and MAC address  
Auxiliary  
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Function  
In addition to illustrating picture, parenthesis generally indicate optional parameter;  
on [File List] mode, the button allows you to display the next page.  
( )  
Confirm  
The button allows you save the modification of parameter value.  
Menu  
The button allows you recover default value The option will be effective once  
Recover Default  
Button  
of current menu or system  
Exit current menu  
confirmed  
Exit  
Time Setting  
Adjust system time  
The option will be effective after  
restart.  
HDD Manage  
Format HDD  
Set network type and web port (except of  
PPPoE, other type need forward web port to  
router of DVR)  
Basic  
Net Setting  
Setting  
The option will be effective after  
restart.  
System Info  
Mp Monitoring  
Other  
Modify MAC address  
Set relative parameters  
PTZ setting, Recording set and Language select etc  
8.2: Setting up Alarm Record Mode  
Please note: “” means “Alarm On Not Recording”; “AMR” means “Alarm Recording”; “NLR” means “normal  
recording”; and “NOR” stand for “ No Recording”. Once alarm is triggered, alarm icon will occur, and when many  
alarms are triggered, alarm remarks will occur on the screen.  
Recording Mode  
Scheduled  
Recording Alarm Setting Alarm Icon  
Power On  
AMR  
Manual  
AMR NLR NOR  
MD alarm  
AMR NLR  
AMR NLR  
NLR  
NLR  
I/O triggered alarm  
AMR  
Alarm  
Mode  
HDD  
space full  
loss,  
HDD  
Video Loss  
Video Loss  
When DVR is in recording mode, [ ] icon or [ ] icon will appear on the screen. But when there are [ ] icon and [ ]  
icons on the screen it indicates a motion alarm was triggered. When [ ] icon appears on the screen, that mean a  
hard drive alarm has occurred.  
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8.3: Troubleshooting  
Q: What can I do if the system does not detect the HDD?  
A: Check the data and power cables and make sure they are securely connected.  
Q: I have changed the password but do not remember the new password. How can I access the system?  
A: If you forget the system password, enter 519070 into the password field to reset the password.  
Q: I am not getting any video signal on the DVR. What is wrong?  
A: Check to make sure the cables are securely connected to the BNC ports on the DVR. You can also try another  
cable to make sure there is not a problem with the cable. Make sure you have selected the correct video format for  
your country (NTSC is standard USA format).  
Q: Can the DVR have problems if it gets too hot? How can I prevent my system from over-heating?  
A: The DVR has a fan to help it dissipate heat while it is working. Please place the DVR in a place where there is  
good air circulation and away from high temperatures to increase the stability and product life of your DVR.  
Q: My remote control does not work when the DVR is in Live mode but the front panel buttons are working. What is  
wrong?  
A: Make sure nothing is blocking the LED on the remote or the DVR. If both are ok, check the batteries of your  
remote.  
Q: Can I use the hard drive from my PC in the DVR?  
A: You can if the hard drive is the same type and the size supported by the DVR. However, once you install the hard  
drive in your DVR, it will be formatted for use in the DVR and will not be read by your PC.  
Q: Do I have to stop recording to playback files on the DVR?  
A: No you do not have to stop recording, the DVR will support both functions at the same time.  
Q: Can I erase files from the hard drive of the DVR?  
A: You can not erase individual files. You would need to format the hard drive which will erase all of the files.  
Q: Why can’t I log-in to the Net-Viewer program?  
A: Please verify that the Net mode is correct, the cable to the RJ-45 port is well connected to the DVR and the router,  
and that you are using the correct password. Also check to make sure your ActiveX controls are enabled and your  
pop-up blocker is turned off.  
Q: We have attached a PTZ camera but cannot control it. What is wrong?  
A: Verify that the protocol, baud rate, address and other settings on the PTZ camera match the settings you have put  
into the DVR. Make sure the data cables are attached firmly to the RS485 port on the DVR.  
Q: Why does the Buzzer keep sounding?  
A: Check to see if the Motion Detection option is enabled on your system and discern whether or not your system has  
detected activity. If no motion has been detected, check to see if the hard drive on your DVR has been recognized  
and that there is sufficient space available. Another possibility to consider is that your cameras might have lost  
video. If this occurs, check the power feed to the cameras and make sure that they are turned on.  
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8.4: System Connections  
(Diagram is for reference only to show where to attach various devices to the DVR. The  
cameras, external alarms, USB flash drives, monitors and computers are not included with the  
standard DVR package)  
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8.5: Accessories Included  
Power Cord  
Ethernet Cable  
Power Adaptor  
User Manual  
Software CD  
Remote Control  
USB Mouse  
BNC to RCA Cable  
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Q-See Product Warranty  
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.  
Liability Exclusions:  
Any product malfunction or abnormalities in operation or damage caused by the following reasons are  
not within the free service scope of our company:  
(1) Equipment damage caused by improper operation.  
(2) Improper equipment operation environment and conditions (e.g., improper power, extreme  
environmental temperatures, humidity, lightning and sudden surges of electricity).  
(3) Damage caused by acts of nature (e.g., earthquake, fire, etc).  
(4) Equipment damage caused by the maintenance of personnel not authorized by Q-See.  
(5) Product sold over 12 months ago.  
In order to fulfill the terms of your warranty, you must complete the registration process after  
purchasing our product. To do this, simply fill out the User’s Information Card below and fax or mail it  
in to us at the information listed below. You can also register the product by going to the  
www.q-see.com website and clicking on the Register link.  
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Customer Service:  
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Phone: 877-998-3440 x 538  
Email: cs@dpsi-usa.com  
Live Chat from our Website  
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Customer Information Card  
User’s Name  
Mr./Mrs.  
Company Name  
Postal Address  
Postal code  
Phone Number  
E-mail  
Model Number of Product  
Serial Number of Product  
Purchase Date  
Distributor  
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any  
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1. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without  
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2. We do not accept any responsibility for any harm caused by using our product.  
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