Q See DVR QSD2308L User Guide

QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual  
QSD2308L/QSD2316L  
DVR User’s Manual  
NOTE: We use two different front panel designs on these models. They  
have the same function buttons but they are arranged differently. Please  
match the front panel on your model with the layouts below.  
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CONTENTS  
CHAPTER 1 Introduction  
1.1 DVR Introduction............................................................................................1  
1.2 Main Features ................................................................................................1  
1.3 DVR Introduction............................................................................................1  
1.4 Main Features ................................................................................................1  
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installations  
2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer (optional).................................................4  
2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive......................................................................................................4  
2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer (optional) .....................................................................................4  
2.2 Front Panel Layouts .......................................................................................6  
2.3 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................8  
2.3.1 Rear Panel layouts........................................................................................................8  
2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm (optional)...............................................................................9  
2.4 Remote Control............................................................................................ 11  
2.5 Controlling with a Mouse..............................................................................12  
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse...................................................................................................... 12  
2.5.2 Using Mouse............................................................................................................... 12  
CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions  
3.1 Power On/Off ...............................................................................................13  
3.2 Login & User Management........................................................................... 14  
3.3 Recording.....................................................................................................17  
3.3.1 Record Setup.............................................................................................................. 17  
3.3.2 Manual Recording....................................................................................................... 18  
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording.................................................................................................. 18  
3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording........................................................................................ 19  
3.3.5 Alarm Recording ......................................................................................................... 20  
3.4 Playback.......................................................................................................21  
3.5 Backup & View.............................................................................................23  
3.6 PTZ Control..................................................................................................29  
Chapter 4 Menu Setup Guide  
4.1 Menu Navigation ..........................................................................................31  
4.2 Main Menu Setup.........................................................................................32  
4.2.1 Basic Configuration..................................................................................................... 33  
4.2.2 Live Configuration....................................................................................................... 34  
4.2.3 Record Configuration.................................................................................................. 35  
4.2.4 Schedule Configuration............................................................................................... 36  
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration .................................................................................................... 36  
4.2.6 Motion Configuration................................................................................................... 38  
4.2.7 Network Configuration................................................................................................. 39  
4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration...................................................................................................... 41  
4.2.9 User Configuration...................................................................................................... 42  
4.2.10 Tools Configuration ................................................................................................... 42  
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Chapter 5 Managing the DVR  
5.1 Formatting the Hard Disk .............................................................................43  
5.2 Updating Firmware.......................................................................................43  
5.3 Load Default Setup ......................................................................................44  
5.4 Check System Information...........................................................................44  
5.5 Check System Log.......................................................................................46  
5.6 Check On-line Network Users......................................................................47  
5.7 Lock & Delete Files ......................................................................................48  
Chapter 6 Remote Surveillance  
6.1 Accessing the DVR ......................................................................................49  
6.1.1 On LAN....................................................................................................................... 49  
6.1.2 On WAN ..................................................................................................................... 50  
6.2 Remote Viewing...........................................................................................51  
6.3 Remote Playback &Backup..........................................................................55  
6.3.1 Remote Playback........................................................................................................ 55  
6.3.2 Remote Backup .......................................................................................................... 57  
6.4 Remote Menu Configuration ........................................................................58  
6.5 Remote DVR Management ..........................................................................59  
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely...................................................................................... 59  
6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely ..................................................................................... 60  
Chapter 7 Mobile Surveillance  
7.1 By Phones with WinCE ................................................................................61  
7.2 By Phones with Symbian..............................................................................63  
Appendix A FAQs....………………………………………………………………66  
Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity…...……………………………70  
Appendix C Compatible Devices……………………………………………… 71  
Appendix D DVR Specifications (8 CH)……………………………………… 72  
Appendix E DVR Specifications (16 CH)………………………………………73  
Q-SEE Product Warranty...………………………………………………………74  
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction  
1.1 DVR Introduction  
This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded  
Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard  
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports  
access by mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile  
viewing by cell phones, etc. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It  
is widely used in banking, telecommunication, transportation, factories,  
warehouses, irrigation, etc.  
1.2 Main Features  
COMPRESSION FORMAT  
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played  
by normal player, without any software or codec installed.  
LIVE SURVEILLANCE  
Supports VGA output  
Supports channel security by hiding live display  
Displays the local record state and basic information  
Supports full control with USB or PS/2 mouse  
Supports system locking and unlocking  
RECORDING MEDIA  
Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods  
1.3 DVR Introduction  
This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded  
Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard  
H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports  
access by mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile  
viewing by cell phones, etc. it has very powerful functions and high stability. It  
is widely used in banking, telecommunication, transportation, factories,  
warehouses, irrigation, etc.  
1.4 Main Features  
COMPRESSION FORMAT  
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate. Backup file can be played  
by normal player, without any software or codec installed.  
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LIVE SURVEILLANCE  
Supports VGA output  
Supports channel security by hiding live display  
Displays the local record state and basic information  
Supports full control with USB or PS/2 mouse  
Supports system locking and unlocking  
RECORDING MEDIA  
Supports 2 SATA HDDs to record for long time periods  
BACKUP  
Supports USB flash drive for backup  
Supports built-in SATA DVD writer for backup  
Supports saving recorded files to a remote computer through internet  
RECORD & PLAYBACK  
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm  
recording  
Supports recycling after HDD is full  
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality adjustable for each channel  
separately  
64MB for every video file packaging  
4 audio channels available  
Two record search modes: time search and event search  
Supports single and 4 screen playback  
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files individually  
Supports remote playback in Internet Explorer through LAN or internet  
ALARM  
16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output available  
Supports schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm  
Supports pre-recording and post recording  
Supports linked channel recording once a motion or sensor alarm is  
triggered on certain channels  
Supports linked PTZ presets and auto cruise on the corresponding  
channel  
PTZ CONTROL  
Supports various PTZ protocols  
Supports various PTZ presets and 16 auto cruise tracks  
Supports remote PTZ control through internet  
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SECURITY  
Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights  
authorized by administrator  
Support one administrator and 15 users.  
Support event log recording and checking, unlimited events  
NETWORK  
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol  
Supports IE browser to do remote viewing  
Supports a maximum of 5 connections simultaneously  
Supports dual stream. Network stream adjustable independently to fit  
the network bandwidth and environment.  
Supports picture snap and color adjustment in remote live view  
Supports remote time and event search, mouse drag search, single  
channel playback with picture snap  
Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise  
Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters  
remotely  
Supports mobile surveillance by smart phones or PDA with Symbian or  
WinCE OS, 3G network available  
Supports CMS to manage multiple devices on internet.  
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CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation  
Note: Check the unit and the accessories before using the DVR.  
Please disconnect the power before connecting to other devices. Don't hot plug  
in/out  
2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer (optional)  
2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive  
Note: 1. Supports two SATA hard drives.  
2. Please calculate HDD capacity needed according to the recording setting.  
Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording  
Capacity”.  
STEP1 Unscrew and open the top cover  
STEP2 Connect the power and data cables. Place the HDD onto the  
bottom case as below.  
Fig 2.1 Connect HDD  
Screw in the HDD as shown below.  
STEP3  
Note: For easier installation, please connect the power and data cables  
first, and then screw HDD to base.  
Fig 2.2 Screw in HDD  
2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer (optional)  
Note: 1. The writer must be one of the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer  
to “Appendix C Compatible Devices”  
2. This device is only for backup  
STEP1  
STEP2  
bottom case as shown below.  
Unscrew and open the top cover  
Connect the power and data cables. Place the writer onto the  
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Fig 2.3 Connect the Writer  
STEP3  
Screw in the writer as below.  
Fig 2.4 Screw in the Writer  
STEP4 Attach the power cable to the proper system board connection.  
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2.2 Front Panel Layouts  
NOTE: We use two different front panel designs on these models. They  
have the same function buttons but they are arranged differently.  
Please match the front panel on your model with the layouts below.  
Fig 2.5 Front Panel Option A  
Item  
1
Name  
Digital buttons  
-/Backup  
Description  
Input numbers or choose camera  
1. Decrease the value in setup  
2. Enter backup mode from live view  
1. Increase the value in setup  
2. Enter menu from live view  
2
3
4
+/Menu button  
10+/Info  
1. Enter number 10 & above with other numbers 0-9,  
push twice for 10  
2. System Info  
Record manually  
.
5
6
7
8
RECORD  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
Enter search mode  
Enter playback menu  
REW  
Rewind  
1. Fast forward  
9
FF/PTZ  
2. Enter PTZ mode from live view  
1. Quit playback mode  
2. Exit the current menu or status  
Working indicators of power, HDD, network, etc  
10  
11  
12  
STOP/ESC  
Indicator  
Enter button  
To confirm the choice or setup  
1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt  
PTZ  
2. Change screen display like single, 4 and 8 screens  
For remote control  
To connect external USB flash drive for backup or  
updating firmware  
Direction/Multi-screen  
button  
13  
14  
15  
IR Receiver  
USB port  
Table 2.1 Functions of Front Panel Buttons Option A  
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Fig 2.6 Front Panel Option B  
Function  
Item  
Name  
1
2
DVD Recorder / HDD  
Number buttons  
Tray opening for optional DVD Recorder or Hard Drive  
Input numbers or choose camera  
1. Increase the value in setup  
2. Enter menu from live view  
3
Menu/+ button  
4
5
6
7
8
Backup-/back  
Backup files, Delete, Number Decrease button  
Record manually, Focus PTZ cameras  
Enter search mode, Zoom control for PTZ cameras  
Enter playback interface, Iris control for PTZ cameras  
Rewind, increase or decrease speed, system info  
1. Fast forward  
2. control PTZ cameras  
1. Quit playback mode  
2. Exit the current interface or status  
Working indicators for power, HDD, network, etc  
To confirm the choice or setup  
RECORD/Focus  
SEARCH/Zoom  
PLAY/Iris button  
REW/Speed/info  
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FF/PTZ control  
STOP/ESC  
10  
11  
12  
Indicator  
Enter button  
Direction/Multi-screen 1. Direction buttons. Move cursor in setup or pan/tilt PTZ  
13  
14  
button  
2. Change screen display like single, 4, 9 and 16 screens  
To connect external USB flash drive for backup or updating  
firmware  
USB port on side  
Table 2.2 Functions of Front Panel Buttons Option B  
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2.3 Rear Panel  
2.3.1 Rear Panel layout  
Fig 2.7 Rear Panel of 8-channel DVR  
Item  
1
Name  
VIDEO OUT  
Description  
Connect to monitor  
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel for  
one channel. only displays video, not menu  
4-channels audio input  
S-Video output, connect to monitor  
Connect PS/2 mouse  
Only for USB mouse  
2
SPOT OUT  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AUDIO IN  
S-VIDEO  
PS/2 port  
USB MOUSE port  
RJ45 port  
VGA port  
Connect to internet  
VGA output, connect to monitor  
Connect to external sensor 1-8.  
Relay output 1-4. Connect to external alarm. PTZ  
input  
ALARM IN  
10  
ALARM OUT/PTZ  
11  
12  
POWER INPUT  
COM port  
DC 12V  
For debugging  
13  
14  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
Audio output, connect to speakers  
8 Video inputs for cameras  
Tab 2.3 Ports on Rear Panel 8 channel  
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Fig 2.8 Rear Panel of 16-channel DVR  
Item  
1
Name  
Description  
VIDEO OUT  
Connect to monitor  
Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel for  
one channel. only displays video, not menu  
16 Video inputs for cameras  
Audio output, connect to speakers  
4-channels audio input  
2
SPOT OUT  
3
4
5
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
S-VIDEO  
PS/2 port  
USB port  
RJ45 port  
VGA port  
COM port  
6
7
8
9
S-Video output, connect to monitor  
Connect PS/2 mouse  
Only for USB mouse  
Connect to internet  
VGA output, connect to monitor  
For debugging  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
ALARM IN  
Connect to external sensor1-16.  
+5V and GND  
ALARM OUT/PTZ  
+5 Voltage and Ground  
Relay output1-4. Connect to external alarm. PTZ  
input  
15  
16  
17  
RS485  
FAN  
POWER INPUT  
Connected to speed domes  
For cooling the device  
DC 12V  
Tab2.4 Ports on Rear Panel of 16 channel  
Note: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port,  
please assure your display supports this display mode. (Most LCD screens can  
adapt to it automatically without manual adjustment)  
2.3.2 Installing Sensor & Alarm (optional)  
The DVR has 16 channel alarm input and 4 channel alarm output.  
Alarm Input:  
The alarm input is triggered by electric level (High: 5V, Low: 0V). Users  
can connect external sensors, like gas detectors, smoke detectors and  
infrared detectors. Once the DVR detects that the electric level meets the  
user’s settings it will trigger the DVR recording or alarm out.  
For example, a sensor is connected to alarm input1 as Fig 2.1. Cable A  
and B will be connected once the sensor detects an event. Users set  
Device type as NC (Normal Close), refer to Fig 2.1. It will input +5V (high  
level) to input1 when triggered, DVR will start recording.  
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Fig 2.5 Sensor Connection  
Alarm output:  
The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just gives on/off  
signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are illustrated as 8.  
After alarm  
Before alarm  
N
.
O
.  
N
.O.  
COM  
COM  
N
.C
.  
N
.C.  
Fig 2.6 Relay Output Status  
Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of  
the alarm. One connection example is shown as Fig 2.9  
Fig 2.7 Alarm Output Connection  
Note: The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below  
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2.4 Remote Control  
The remote control uses two AAA batteries, instructions for loading:  
STEP1  
STEP2  
STEP3  
Open the battery cover of the Remote Control  
Insert batteries with the poles (+ and -) correctly aligned  
Replace the battery cover  
Note: If remote does not function check the following:  
1. Check polarity of batteries  
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries  
3. Check to see if remote control sensor is blocked  
If it doesn't still work, exchange for a new remote control or contact your dealer.  
The interface of the remote control is shown in Fig 2.10  
Fig 2.8 Remote Control  
Item  
Name  
Power Button  
INFO Button  
Function  
Push button softly to stop firmware running before pushing harder to  
power off.  
1
2
Get information about the DVR such as firmware version, HDD  
information  
3
4
REC Button  
Number Buttons  
To record manually  
Input numbers or choose camera  
Multi  
Button  
Screen  
5
To choose multiple screen display mode  
6
7
SEARCH Button  
MENU Button  
ENTER Button  
Direction Button  
+/- Button  
To enter search mode  
To enter menu  
8
To confirm the choice or setup  
Move cursor in setup or control PTZ camera  
To increase or decrease the value in setup  
9
10  
Playback  
Control Button  
AUDIO Button  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
To control playback. Fast forward/rewind/stop/single frame play  
To enable audio output in live mode  
Auto  
Button  
Dwell  
To enter auto dwell mode  
BACKUP Button  
Control  
To enter backup mode  
To control PTZ camera. Move camera/ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS/SPEED  
control  
PTZ  
Button  
Table 2.2 Functions of Remote Control Buttons  
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2.5 Controlling with a Mouse  
2.5.1 Connecting Mouse  
DVR supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel,  
please refer to Fig 2.10 Remote Control  
Note: If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below:  
1. Unplug/re-plug several times  
2. Power off/on several times  
3. Try another mouse  
2.5.2 Using Mouse  
In live view:  
Click left mouse button on one camera to display full screen. Click again  
to return to the previous screen display.  
Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as  
in Fig 2.10 Remote Control. Here are all the controls and setup. Click right  
mouse button again to hide the control bar.  
In setup:  
Click left button to enter. Click right button to cancel setup, or return to  
the previous screen.  
If want to input the value, move cursor to the button and click. An  
input window will appear as in Fig 2.9 Input Window. It supports  
numbers, letters and symbols.  
Fig 2.10 Input Window  
Users can change some values by using the mouse wheel, such as time.  
Move cursor onto the value, and roll the wheel when the value blinks click  
it.  
It supports mouse dragging, i.e. set motion detection area: click  
customized, hold left button and drag to set motion detection area. Set  
schedule: hold left button and drag to set schedule time  
In playback: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to  
return to search mode.  
In backup: Click left button to choose the options. Click right button to  
return to live view.  
In PTZ control: Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ.  
Click right button to return to searching mode.  
Note: Mouse is the default tool in all the operations below unless stated otherwise.  
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instructions  
3.1 Power On/Off  
Note: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good.  
Connect the power, the system will show the screen in Fig 3.1 System  
Loading  
Fig 3.1 System Loading  
After that it will enter live in 16 screen mode. The meaning of letters or  
symbols on screen are shown in the table below.  
Fig 3.2 Preview  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Live audio enabled  
Live audio disabled  
Manual recording  
Motion detection recording  
Current working HDD  
Scheduled recording  
Alarm recording  
Size of current HDD  
HDD  
Free  
Space  
Free space of current HDD  
HDD full  
USB devices connected  
Table 3.1 Meaning of Symbols in Live View  
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To power off safely follow the steps below. Users can close the unit by  
remote control, front panel and mouse.  
By remote control:  
STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear:  
Fig 3.3 Shut down  
STEP2 Choose OK. The unit will power off automatically after shutting  
down software.  
STEP3 Disconnect the power  
By front panel or mouse:  
STEP1 Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, refer  
to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.  
STEP2  
STEP3  
Click Shut down button, refer to Fig 3.3 Shut down  
Click OK on the pop-up window. The unit will power off  
automatically after shutting down software  
STEP4 Disconnect the power  
3.2 Login & User Management  
Users can log in and out of the DVR system. Users cannot do any other  
operations except changing the multi screen display once logged out.  
Login:  
If logged out press right mouse button to show the control bar. Press Login,  
Search or System etc. A login window will appear, asking for ID and password  
shown as Fig 3.4 Login.  
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Fig 3.4 Login  
Note: The default password is admin and 123456.  
Change password:  
Every user can change his own password.  
STEP1 While logged in, click Log in/out on the control bar. A window will  
appear with two options. One is for logout, another for password modification.  
Click Password, the window will appear as in Fig 3.5 Change Password.  
Fig 3.5 Change Password  
STEP2 Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times.  
STEP3 Press OK button to change.  
Add & Delete users:  
This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance user  
and normal user. It supports one administrator and 15 users total.  
Administrator can add or delete other users, and change their group level.  
Administrator cannot be added or deleted.  
Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Enter Menu---->System.  
STEP1 Enter USER configuration. Click Add button, see Fig 3.6 Add User.  
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Fig 3.6 Add User  
STEP2 Input user name and password. Choose the user group.  
STEP3 Click OK button to add a new user  
STEP4 Choose a user, a symbol  
will display at the end of the user  
information. Click Authority button to change the group level.  
STEP5 Press Delete button to delete the user. A security window will  
appear as shown below.  
STEP6 Click OK button to delete the user  
Note: Defining users’ rights  
Administrator: can to do every thing.  
Advance: all functions except entering USER to manage users  
Normal: all functions except entering SYSTEM to change the settings.  
The user name and password is a combination of numbers, letters or symbols.  
The number of characters must be 1 or more.  
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3.3 Recording  
3.3.1 Record Setup  
Users need to install and format a HDD, and set all the recording  
parameters before recording.  
Note: Some vendors sell the DVR with a hard drive already installed, if this is the case  
you just need to set the recording parameters.  
There are four recording modes. Users can enable them simultaneously,  
but only one recording mode works at a time. They have different priorities,  
the priority order is below:  
Motion detection recording > Sensor recording > Manual recording > Timer  
recording  
Press right mouse button to show the control bar, refer to Fig 4.1 Control  
Bar. Enter Menu---->System.  
STEP1 Enter RECORD configuration, refer to  
Fig 3.7 Record Setup, Select cameras.  
Fig 3.7 Record Setup  
STEP2 Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution.  
STEP3 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check  
Time stamp to record  
STEP4 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option.  
Note: If you have a camera uncheck here, it will not record in any recording mode.  
STEP5 Set Alarm record hold time. It is for post alarm recording.  
STEP6 Enable Recycle. It replaces old video with new files after HDD is  
full. If you have it unchecked, it will stop recording automatically once HDD is  
full  
STEP7 Click OK to finish  
Note: The higher the Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution, the more storage space  
is used every hour.  
This Unit supports pre-alarm recording. But there is no option to set the  
pre-alarm recording time, the default is 10 seconds  
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3.3.2 Manual Recording  
Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press  
Stop button to stop recording.  
Or press REC button on remote control, click again to stop.  
Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop.  
3.3.3 Scheduled Recording  
Users can set different schedule times for every day of the week. If you want  
a special schedule for one day, you can use the Holiday function.  
STEP1 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select cameras and Always, see  
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup.  
Fig 3.8 Schedule Setup  
STEP2 The first column lists the 7 days of the week. The rows show 24  
hours. Set the schedule time.  
Green means checked. Transparent means unchecked.  
STEP3 Press Add button to select the date if you want a special schedule  
for a certain day. A window will appear as Fig 3.9 Calendar.  
Fig 3.9 Calendar  
STEP4 Select the date and set the schedule time. If you want to delete this  
special schedule, click Delete button  
STEP5 Click OK button to finish  
The DVR will record automatically once it goes to the time you set.  
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3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording  
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking. This means it will  
record any cameras, or trigger any speed dome to preset or do auto cruise  
once motion is detected on the camera’s channel.  
STEP1 Enter MOTION configuration, see Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup.  
Select cameras  
Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup  
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection  
Area. In detection area, red means not active, transparent means active, see  
Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup.  
Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup  
STEP3 Enter Trigger configuration, see Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup  
Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup  
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STEP4 Select alarm out and recording channels. It can trigger any alarm  
out and cameras to record once motion is detected.  
STEP5 Enable or disable Buzzer on board. Select speed dome (PTZ) and  
enable preset or auto cruise. Press OK to save  
STEP6 Set Hold time. It is the interval time between two consecutive  
motion events. If a second motion event is detected during the Hold time, it is  
recognized as a continuation of the first motion event. If a second motion is  
detected after Hold time, this motion and the previous are recognized as two  
different motion events.  
STEP7 Click OK to save settings  
STEP8 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select Motion and relative  
cameras to set, refer to 3.3.3 Schedule recording.  
Note: About preset and auto cruise, users can only select one or the other.  
The actual post alarm record time equals Hold time in RECORD and Hold time in MOTION  
3.3.5 Alarm Recording  
This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking after alarm.  
STEP1 Enter ALARM configuration, see Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup.  
Select cameras  
Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup  
STEP2 Enable Detection first. Set Device type.  
STEP3 Enter Trigger configuration. Set alarm out, recording cameras and  
linked PTZ, referring to 3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording STEP4-5  
STEP4 Set Alarm in hold time. It is the interval time between the two  
adjacent efficient alarms. This is similar with Hold time in MOTION  
configuration.  
STEP5 Set Alarm out hold time and Buzzer hold time. Click OK to save  
settings  
STEP6 Enter SCHEDULE configuration. Select Sensor and relative  
cameras to set, referring to 3.8 Schedule Setup.  
Note: About preset and auto cruise, users can only select one at same time.  
The actual post alarm record time equals Hold time in RECORD and Hold time in MOTION  
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3.4 Playback  
This unit supports time search and event search. It displays full or 4  
screens in playback. Click right mouse button to show the control bar, refer to  
Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Click Search, the window below will appear on the  
screen.  
Fig 3.14 Search Menu  
Time search:  
STEP1 Enter Search configuration, select Time search. A window will  
appear as Fig 3.15 Calendar Search. If there are recordings during a day, the  
date will be highlighted.  
Fig 3.15 Calendar Search  
STEP2 Choose a day to do a time search, as in Fig 3.16 Time Search.  
Fig 3.16 Time Search  
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STEP3 This unit has full and 4 screen playback. Select the screen display  
mode (the boxes under the channels) and the channels.  
STEP4 If want to change the date, press Date button. Set hour and  
minutes of start time. If there is a recording at that time, the boxes will show  
green.  
STEP5 Click Play button. It will play from the time point you set.  
STEP6 Click the function buttons on the screen to do fast  
forward/backward, pause, stop, and change the screen mode and re-search,  
See Fig 3.17 Playback.  
Fig 3.17 Playback  
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Event search:  
STEP1 Enter Search---->Event search. The calendar window will appear  
like that of time search  
STEP2 Choose a day to find events for, as Fig 3.18 Event Search  
Fig 3.18 Event Search  
STEP3 Choose camera and event type, motion or sensor.  
STEP3 Double click one video file to play.  
3.5 Backup & View  
STEP1 This unit supports backup to USB Flash through the USB port on  
the front panel. Users can also make backup to PC by IE browser via internet,  
referring to 6.3.1 STEP2Select the date, channel and event type. Then click  
Search. All the files found will be listed in left area.  
STEP2 Select a file, and click Play button to do remote playback. The  
following steps are the same as STEP5-6 of time search above.  
.
Take USB flash backup as an example. You can push the Backup button on  
the front of the DVR or press right mouse button to show the control bar, refer  
to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.  
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At DVR location:  
STEP3 Enter Backup interface, shown as Fig 3.19 Backup Setup  
Fig 3.19 Backup Setup  
STEP4 Choose the camera. And set the start and end time. Click Date  
button to change the date.  
STEP5 If you put a check mark in the “Attach record player” option, it will  
save a file player along with the backed up files. With this player users can  
make time and event searches when checking the backup.  
STEP6 Click the Backup button. A window will appear as shown in Fig 3.20  
Backup Information.  
Fig 3.20 Backup Information  
Note: If users install built-in DVD writer and USB device, it will show USB device in  
window. It will show CD-ROM in window even though users install DVD writer  
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STEP7 Press OK button. It will begin to write the video files you selected to  
the backup device, and display a process bar as shown below:  
STEP8 It will show “Backup complete” after finished, as shown below:  
Check & View:  
Users can view the backup with third party software like Real Player or  
Windows Media Player directly. Users can also view with the special software  
attached with the files during backup. Below are the steps to view the backup  
with the special software.  
STEP1 Move the backup device to a computer. Enter the backup folder and  
open the viewer.  
Fig 3.21 Backup Player  
Search area  
video display area  
Control area  
Video data area  
AVI converting  
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STEP2 Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup,  
as in Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder.  
Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder  
STEP3 Set the date and channels. It will show the recorded video in area  
with green at the top as in Fig 3.23 Backup Data Search.  
Fig 3.23 Backup Data Search  
If using event search, it will list event files at the bottom of area  
STEP4 Drag the slide bar to the start time point, click play button to view. It  
supports multi screen display. Users can do fast forward/backward, record,  
play audio etc, as shown below.  
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Fig 3.24 Play Backup Files  
Definition Index Definition Index Definition  
Index  
Index  
Definition  
Play  
Pause  
Stop  
Snap only in pause.  
Refer to Fig 6.3  
Screen mode  
Forward/Rewi  
nd  
Record  
Volume  
Tab 3.2 Backup View Control  
STEP5 Program supports AVI converter. Click “Change File to AVI”. The  
converter will appear.  
STEP6 Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup.  
Set the start/end time, select the channels, and then Click search button. It  
will show backup files in the file display area as shown in Fig 3.25 AVI  
Converter.  
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Fig 3.25 AVI Converter  
STEP9 Select the files. Click Change button, it will start converting the files  
and show the progress at the bottom.  
STEP10 When the progress bar shows 100% it is finished. Users can play  
the AVI files with a third party player directly.  
STEP11 For more information about network backup, please refer to 6.3.1  
STEP2Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. All the  
files found will be listed in left area.  
STEP12 Select a file, and click Play button to do remote playback. The  
following steps are the same as STEP5-6 of time search above.  
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3.6 PTZ Control  
Please connect speed domes to the DVR via RS485 first, refer to 2.3.1  
Rear Panel. Make sure the speed dome has a protocol this DVR supports and  
set the parameters according to its manual.  
STEP1 Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Enter  
Menu---->System--->P.T.Z, see Fig 3.26.  
Fig 3.26 PTZ Setup  
STEP2 Set protocol, baud rate, and address according to the parameters  
of the speed dome.  
STEP3 Click Set button at right of Preset. Here users can set presets,  
shown as Fig 3.27 Set Presets. Adjust the speed dome. Select a preset and  
click to save. Users can set 16 presets total.  
Fig 3.27 Set Presets  
STEP4 Click Set button at right of Cruise. Here users can set cruise track,  
shown as Fig 3.28 Set Cruise. Choose the preset, set stay time of every  
preset. Click + button to add the preset to the left preset for cruise track.  
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Fig 3.28 Set Cruise  
STEP5 Select a preset in left preset list, click – button to delete the preset.  
Click  
to adjust the sequence of the presets in the auto cruise setup.  
Click Save to save and return to the previous interface.  
STEP6 Click OK button to save and exit. Press right mouse button to show  
the control bar. Click PTZ to enter PTZ control, shown as Fig 3.29 PTZ  
Control.  
Fig 3.29 PTZ Control  
STEP7 Select the speed dome. Click the direction buttons to move the  
camera. Click the relative + and – buttons to adjust zoom, focus, IRIS and  
speed. Click button to stop the change.  
STEP8 Select the preset, the speed dome will go to that point directly.  
Select Cruise, it will do auto cruise.  
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CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide  
4.1 Menu Navigation  
Menu  
Option  
Menu  
Option  
Device name & ID  
Video format  
Language  
Camera name  
Camera mask  
Basic  
Live  
Name & time switch  
SPOT out switch  
Color adjustment  
Date &time setup  
Live audio switch  
Authorization check  
switch  
Video quality  
Frame rate  
Recording schedule  
Motion schedule  
Sensor schedule  
Record switch  
Resolution  
Record  
Schedule  
Recycle switch  
Post alarm record time  
Alarm Switch  
Sensor type  
Motion switch  
Sensitivity & detection  
area setup  
Alarm out &out time  
setup  
Alarm  
Motion  
Alarm out & out time  
setup  
Recorded cameras and  
PTZ linking  
Recorded cameras and  
PTZ linking  
HTTP & server ports  
IP address setup  
PPPoE  
Protocol, baud rate and  
address  
Speed setup  
Presets setup  
Cruise setup  
Network  
User  
PTZ  
Network video setup  
DDNS  
Add users  
Disk manager  
Update  
Delete users  
Tools  
Change authorization  
Load default  
Tab 4.1 Menu Navigation  
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4.2 Main Menu Setup  
Click right mouse button, or press ENTER button on the front panel,  
the control bar will show on the bottom of the screen as in Fig 4.1  
Control Bar  
.
Fig 4.1 Control Bar  
Move the cursor to Menu and click, the pop up menu will show as Fig 4.2  
Pop up Menu  
Fig 4.2 Pop up Menu  
Select System. A graphic user interface will show as Fig 4.3 System Setup.  
Fig 4.3 System Setup  
Press MENU button on the front panel or remote control. The interface  
above will appear.  
Note: Only administrator and advance user can enter system setup and do setup.  
DVR needs to reboot after some parameters are changed, like video format.  
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4.2.1 Basic Configuration  
Click BASIC to enter basic configuration shown as Fig 4.4 Basic .  
Fig 4.4 Basic Configuration  
Here users can set video system, menu language, audio, time and  
authorization check. The following are the definitions of each option.  
Device name: The name of the unit. It may display on the client end or  
CMS, which helps users to recognize the unit remotely.  
Device ID: It is used to identify multiple devices at the same place. Users  
can manage them by remote control. Video format: Options are  
PAL and NTSC. Users make the choice according to format of the cameras.  
Language: Set the menu language.  
Authorization check: If enabled DVR needs user name and password  
when user wants to enter system setup, playback, backup etc.  
Audio: Enables audio in live view. Users can choose a channel for audio.  
Date format: Three format options, YY-MM-DD, DD-MM-YY, MM-DD-YY.  
System time: Set the time. While the unit is recording users cannot change  
the time. When recording, click Adjust button, a security window will appear.  
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4.2.2 Live Configuration  
Click LIVE to enter live configuration shown as Fig 4.5 Live Configuration  
Fig 4.5 Live Configuration  
Here users can set name/time display, picture color and hide cameras. The  
following are the definitions of each option.  
Camera name: Set camera name. It can be a combination of numbers,  
letters and symbols.  
Show name: Display camera name in live view.  
Hide: Hide the picture in live. Unauthorized users cannot view the camera.  
But it still works in the background recording.  
Show time: Display time in live view.  
Dwell time: Is available for both Sequence and SPOT simultaneously. This  
unit has 2 channels of video output, refer to 2.3.1 Rear Panel. One is the main  
output, the other is a spot output. Users can set the display time of cameras in  
auto dwell and spot out.  
SPOT enable: Enable spot video output.  
Click Set button, a window will appear as shown in Fig 4.6 Color  
Adjustment.  
Fig 4.6 Color Adjustment  
Adjust Brightness, Hue, Saturation, and Contrast in live view here.  
Default: Set the color to the default value.  
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4.2.3 Record Configuration  
Click RECORD to enter record configuration shown as Fig 4.7 Record  
Configuration.  
Fig 4.7 Record Configuration  
Here users can set record quality, frame rate, resolution and recycle. The  
following are the definitions of each option.  
Video quality: There are 5 options from lowest to highest. The higher the  
value is, the clearer the recorded picture is.  
Frame rate: Set recording frame rate.  
Audio: Enable audio recording.  
Time stamp: Record the current time to video file if checked.  
Record: Switch on/off recording function for every camera. DVR records  
the camera only if the camera’s option is checked here. Then you can use  
manual, schedule, motion detection and sensor alarm recording options for  
the camera.  
Resolution: DVR supports CIF and D1. D1 option is not currently  
available.  
Alarm record hold time(S): Set the length of time DVR records after alarm  
finishes. It has 4 options, 30, 60, 120 and 180 seconds.  
Recycle: Enable HDD recycle. If checked hard drive will overwrite older  
files once it is full. If unchecked it will stop recording when HDD is full.  
Note: Video quality, frame rate and resolution are closely related to used storage space.  
The higher the value is, the higher the bit rate and more space recordings take up on the hard  
drive.  
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4.2.4 Schedule Configuration  
Click SCHEDULE to enter schedule configuration shown as Fig 4.8  
Schedule Configuration.  
Fig 4.8 Schedule Configuration  
Here users can set schedule for timed recording, motion detection and  
sensor alarm respectively. The following are the definitions of each option:  
Always, Motion and Sensor: refer to record schedule, motion schedule  
and alarm schedule respectively.  
The first column shows the 7 days of the week from Sunday to Saturday.  
The rows refer to 24 hours. Click the boxes or hold mouse to drag to set the  
schedule time. Green means checked. Transparent means unchecked.  
Add: Users can set the schedule for a certain day by date. Click Add to add  
date as shown in Fig 3.9 Calendar.  
Delete: Delete holiday schedule.  
4.2.5 Alarm Configuration  
Click ALARM to enter alarm configuration as in Fig 4.9 Alarm Configuration.  
Fig 4.9 Alarm Configuration  
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Here users can set sensor type, alarm trigger and alarm time. The following  
are the definitions of each option.  
Device type: NC and NO (Normal Close and Normal Open). Set the value  
according to the alarm signal level of the sensors.  
Enable: Enable sensor alarm.  
Trigger: Set alarm output, recording channel and speed dome linking. Click  
Set button, a window will appear shown as Fig 4.10 Alarm Out Configuration.  
Fig 4.10 Alarm Out Configuration  
Alarm out: Set relay alarm out channel. You can select any alarm  
channels.  
To record: Set recording channels. You can select any record channels. It  
will record on the cameras you choose here when alarm triggered.  
Buzzer: Enable on board buzzer for alarm.  
To P.T.Z CH: Set linked preset and cruise for alarm. You can select any  
channel and multi channels as linked channels.  
Alarm in hold time(S): The interval time between two consecutive sensor  
alarm events. If a second alarm is detected within Hold time, it is recognized  
as a continuous alarm. If a second alarm is detected after hold time, the  
second alarm and the previous one are recognized as two different alarm  
events.  
Alarm out hold time(S): Set relay alarm out time after alarm is triggered.  
Buzzer hold time(S): set on board buzzer time after alarm is triggered.  
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4.2.6 Motion Configuration  
Click MOTION to enter motion configuration shown as Fig 4.11 Motion  
Configuration.  
Fig 4.11 Motion Configuration  
Here users can set motion sensitivity, detection area and alarm out. The  
following are the definitions of each option:  
Enable: Enable motion detection.  
Trigger: Setup similar with that of sensor alarm, but linked speed domes  
need to use different channels, i.e. if users enable motion detection on  
camera 1, the linked speed domes must be cameras 2-16.  
Area: Set sensitivity and motion detection area. DVR supports multiple  
detection areas as shown in Fig 4.12 Detection Area Configuration. Click the  
blocks or drag mouse to enable or disable. Red means unavailable,  
transparent means available. Click Save to save and exit.  
Fig 4.12 Detection Area Configuration  
Sensitivity: Set detection sensitivity from 1-8, 8 is most sensitive. The  
default is 4.  
Exit: Quit without saving  
Hold time(S): The interval time between two consecutive motion events,  
similar to that of sensor alarm.  
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4.2.7 Network Configuration  
Click NETWORK to enter network configuration as shown in Fig 4.13  
Network Configuration.  
Fig 4.13 Network Configuration  
This unit supports DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS. Users enable network function,  
and configure IP address, DDNS, transmission video parameters here. The  
following are the definitions of each option:  
HTTP port: The default is 80. If users change the value, they need add the  
port number when typing the IP address in IE address blank, i.e. set HTTP  
port to 82, IP address to 192.168.0.25. Users need input  
Server port: Communication port, 2000 by default  
DHCP: Enable DHCP. For this feature to work you need to enable DHCP in  
the router or virtual server. When enabled the unit will get IP address  
information automatically from the router instead of inputting IP, Subnet, and  
Gateway manually. After you allow the router to assign the addresses you  
should go to the info button on the DVR or remote and see what addresses  
where assigned, and then go back to the Network Configuration, remove the  
checkmark from DHCP and manually enter the IP addresses assigned by the  
router into the spaces. This way your addresses will not change if the system  
is rebooted.  
IP, Subnet, Gateway, DNS1 and 2: IP address information. If users don’t  
enable DHCP it is necessary to input the IPs manually here.  
PPPoE: Enable PPPoE. If users connect the DVR to internet directly by  
ADSL, not through a router or a virtual server, enable this option.  
User name, Password: Account information of PPPoE. Input information  
you get from your ISP.  
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DDNS: Click DDNS, a window will appear as shown in Fig 4.14 DDNS  
Configuration. DVR supports DNS2P and 88IP. Users need register at  
www.dns2p.com or www.88IP.net. Then input registered ID and password  
here. Click OK button. The unit will connect Through DNS2P or 88IP.  
Fig 4.14 DDNS Configuration  
Server: Select DDNS server.  
User name and Password: Input registered information from DDNS  
provider.  
This unit supports dual stream. Users can set picture quality, frame rate and  
resolution separately for network, according to the network bandwidth. Click  
Video to enter the configuration interface shown as Fig 4.15 Network Video  
Configuration.  
Fig 4.15 Network Video Configuration  
Video quality: Network picture quality.  
Frame rate: There are two options, 1 and 3 fps.  
Resolution: Currently only has CIF available.  
Time stamp: Display time in remote preview.  
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4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration  
Click P.T.Z to enter PTZ configuration shown as Fig 4.16 PTZ  
Configuration.  
Fig 4.16 PTZ Configuration  
Here users can set protocol, baud rate, address, presets and auto cruise  
track. The following are the definitions of each option:  
Protocol, Baud rate, Address: Set the value according to the settings of  
the speed dome.  
Speed: Set the speed of the speed dome.  
Preset, Name: Select a preset and name it. Click Set, a window will appear  
shown as Fig 4.17. Select a preset, adjust the speed dome. Click Save button  
to save it and exit.  
Fig 4.17 Set Presets  
Cruise, Name: select a cruise track and rename it. Click Set in Cruise row. A  
window will appear as 3.5 PTZ control.  
Note: DVR has 16 presets and 16 cruise tracks total  
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4.2.9 User Configuration  
Click USER to enter user management interface shown as Fig 4.18 User  
Configuration.  
Fig 4.18 User Configuration  
Administrator can add, delete users, and change their authorization..  
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Note: DVR supports one administrator and maximum of 15 users.  
4.2.10 Tools Configuration  
Click TOOLS to enter tools configuration shown as Fig 4.19 Tools  
Manager.  
Fig 4.19 Tools Manager  
Disk manager: Please refer to 5.1 Formatting the Hard Disk.  
Update: Please refer to 5.2 Updating Firmware.  
Load default: Please refer to 5.3 Load Default Setup.  
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CHAPTER 5 Managing the DVR  
5.1 Formatting the Hard Disk  
If you want to record, it is necessary to format the hard disk at first. If not  
being formatted, it will show the position of the disk, free space and total  
space show 0M at the bottom of screen.  
STEP1 Enter USER configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration.  
Press Disk manager, a window will pop up as Fig 5.1 Disk Manager.  
Fig 5.1 Disk Manager  
If a disk has never been formatted, Status will show “new”. Select  
hard disks, press Format button to begin.  
STEP2  
STEP3 A security window will remind user that this will delete all data on  
HDD. Press OK to continue. A process will display on the screen as below.  
STEP4 It will return to the previous automatically after finished. And  
status will show “normal” after formatted.  
Note: All recorded files will be lost after formatting.  
5.2 Updating Firmware  
The DVR currently only supports updates through USB. Get the firmware  
from manufacture’s tech support, and make sure the firmware is the correct  
one for the DVR. Users can check USB information in disk manager, please  
refer to Fig 5.1 Disk Manager.  
STEP1 Plug a USB flash drive into the computer. Copy the firmware to  
the flash. The extension of firmware is tar.  
STEP2 Move the USB flash to the DVR. Enter TOOLS configuration, refer  
to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration.  
STEP3 Click Update. A window will appear, which reminds users that it  
will automatically load default settings after update.  
STEP4 Press OK to begin. The progress bar will display on the screen  
during update.  
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STEP5  
After finishing, the unit needs to be restarted.  
Note: If a “no device or no file” error appears, it is possible that the USB device is  
incompatible. Please try a different USB flash drive.  
Please be patient. It will take 2-3 minutes to update.  
5.3 Load Default Setup  
The DVR has different setup blocks, like Basic, Record, Schedule, Motion  
etc. Users can choose any block to do default, as shown in Fig 5.2 Reset  
Blocks.  
Fig 5.2 Reset Blocks  
STEP1 Enter TOOLS configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools  
Configuration.  
STEP2 Click Load default. Select setup blocks; please refer to Fig 5.2  
Reset Blocks.  
STEP3  
finished.  
Press OK to do default. It will return to TOOLS interface after  
5.4 Check System Information  
Users can check system information like firmware version, IP address and  
etc.  
STEP1  
refer to Fig 4.2 Pop up Menu.  
STEP2 Click Info, the window below will appear.  
Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click Menu,  
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Fig 5.3 Status Interface  
STEP3 Click System, the window below will display. Check firmware  
version, recording parameters here.  
Fig 5.4 System Information.  
Return to the previous menu, click Network. The window below  
will display. Check IP address, DVR Mac address, network video quality.  
STEP4  
Fig 5.5 Network Information.  
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5.5 Check System Log  
This unit logs system events. It records its working state and operation  
automatically, and it divides the record to two groups, events and operation.  
The form below is the details of the two groups.  
Group  
Events  
Details  
Motion, Video Loss, Alarm  
Delete File, Lock File, Search, Login, Enable check, Boot, Shutdown,  
Operation Reset, Start Record, Stop Record, Setup Basic, Setup Live, Setup  
Record, Setup Schedule, Setup Alarm, Setup Network, Setup P.T.Z  
Tab 5.1 Details of System Log  
STEP1 Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click  
Menu---->Status---->Events, the window below will appear.  
Fig 5.6 Events LOG  
Click Date to change date by a calendar. Click Type to select the  
event type. Then click Search button. It will refresh the event list.  
STEP2  
STEP3  
STEP4  
Operation to search operation Log  
Click  
,
,
,
to do page down or page up  
Click right mouse button to return to the previous menu. Click  
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Fig 5.7 Operation Log  
STEP5  
The operation is similar to searching events log.  
Note: The log files are saved to the HDD inside. If HDD is not installed, it won’t record any  
thing. The number of log files is unlimited.  
5.6 Check On-line Network Users  
Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click Menu---->Online users.  
It will show the details of the current connections as shown below:  
Fig 5.8 Details of Current Network Connections  
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5.7 Lock & Delete Files  
Users can control every video file, locking and deleting them. Once users  
lock an important file, it cannot be covered or deleted. But the locked files can  
still be cleared by formatting.  
STEP1  
refer to Fig 4.2 Pop up Menu.  
STEP2 Click Search----->File manager, the window below will appear.  
Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click Menu,  
Fig 5.9 File Manager  
STEP3  
Click Date to change date by a calendar, click Search to refresh  
the list. The files found will be listed in the file area of file manager at bottom.  
It shows the details of every file, like start/end time, lock state.  
STEP4  
Select the files and click Lock, it will lock the selected files. At this  
time, a letter “L” will be displayed at the end of the file rows as in Fig 5.9 File  
Manager.  
STEP5 Select any files which are unlocked, click Delete. A dialog window  
will display. Click Ok to delete them.  
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CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance  
6.1 Accessing the DVR  
If you want to view the DVR remotely it must be connect to a LAN or internet,  
and network server must be enabled in the unit. Please refer to 4.2.7 Network  
Configuration.  
This unit supports Internet Explorer browser without any client software  
installed, it supports XP and Vista operating systems.  
6.1.1 On LAN  
STEP1 Input IP address, Subnet, Gateway. If using DHCP, please enable  
DHCP in both the DVR and router.  
STEP2 Enter Video to set network video parameters like resolution, frame  
rate etc.  
STEP3 Open IE browser on a computer on the same LAN. Input the IP  
address of the DVR in IE address blank and enter.  
STEP4 IE will download ActiveX automatically. Then a window pops up  
and asks for user name and password.  
STEP5 Input name and password correctly, and enter. It will show the  
picture below:  
Fig 6.1 View with IE browser  
Note: If HTTP port is not 80, but is another number instead, you need to add the port  
number after IP address. For example, if you set HTTP port as 82, you need to input IP  
address as 192.168.0.25:82.  
User name and password here are the same as that used on the DVR. The  
defaults are admin and 123456.  
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6.1.2 On WAN  
There are two ways that the DVR can be connected to the internet.  
1. Connect the DVR to internet through a router or virtual server.  
STEP1 Input IP address, Subnet, Gateway. You can get the Subnet and  
Gateway by going to the run option on a computer that is attached to the  
same router as the DVR and typing “cmd” or in the run box and clicking ok.  
This will open a dialog box. At the command prompt type “ipconfig”. This will  
show you the Gateway, which is the network IP address of the router, and the  
Subnet. Enter these numbers into the network settings of the DVR. The IP  
address of the DVR needs to have the same first 3 sets of numbers as the  
Gateway, but a 4th set of numbers that is different then any other device  
attached to the router. If using DHCP, please enable DHCP in both the DVR  
and router.  
STEP2 Enter Video to set network video parameters like resolution, frame  
rate etc.  
STEP3 Forward port numbers 80 and 2000 in Virtual Server setup of the  
router or virtual server to the IP address of the DVR.  
Note: The procedure to forward ports is different in different routers and servers please  
check your router manual. You can also find instructions on forwarding ports on most popular  
STEP4 If you want to utilize dynamic domain name, you need to apply for a  
domain name in a DNS server supported by the DVR or router. Then add to  
the DVR or router. Currently this unit only supports www.dns2p.com or  
www.88IP.net.  
To set up the router, please check the router manual.  
STEP5 Open IE browser, input IP address or dynamic domain name and  
enter. If HTTP port is not 80, add the port number after IP address or domain  
name.  
Note: If you are accessing the DVR from a computer that is attached to the same router as  
the DVR you need to enter the IP address of the DVR, if you are accessing the DVR from a  
remote computer you need to enter the internet IP of the router. You can get this address by  
going to a website such as www.myipaddress.com from a computer that is attached to the  
same router as the DVR.  
STEP6 IE will download ActiveX automatically. Then a window pops up  
and asks for user name and password.  
STEP7 Input name and password correctly, and enter to view.  
Note: If you cannot download and install ActiveX, please refer to Appendix A FAQ Q7.  
2. Connect the DVR to internet directly.  
STEP1 Input IP address, Subnet, Gateway gotten from your ISP. If using  
ADSL, please input user name and password, and click OK. The DVR will  
connect to the server and show “connection succeeds”.  
STEP2 The following steps are the same as STEP4-7 of the connection  
way above.  
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6.2 Remote Viewing  
When you enter remote preview you will see the interface shown below:  
Fig 6.2 Remote Preview Interface  
Full screen, 4/9/16 screens display mode.  
Camera status:  
There are four rows of indicators, which refer to recording, video loss,  
motion and alarm respectively. When the indicator displays red, it means the  
relative event. If it shows grey, means the relative event doesn't exist. For  
example, the indicator of camera1 in video loss row will show red if there is  
video loss. If it shows grey, channel1 is normal.  
Below is the definition of the indicators in the record row:  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Manual recording  
Motion detection recording  
No recording  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Schedule recording  
Alarm recording  
Tab 6.1 Recording Indicator  
Picture snapshot  
Remote preview: Adjust the color of cameras, control PTZ.  
Remote playback and backup: Make remote playback and backup, check  
system log. Please refer to 6.3 Remote Playback &Backup.  
Remote menu setup: Set the parameters remotely.  
Note: the backup file is AVI format. Users can play with a third party player directly.  
Remote Menu Configuration.  
, and  
show orange.  
are the function blocks. When one is active, the button will  
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Snap pictures:  
STEP1 Click on a channel to choose. Click the button, a window will  
appear as in Fig 6.3 Preview Snap.  
Fig 6.3 Preview Snap  
STEP2 Select frames captured one time. Enable Title and Time, it will  
capture title and time simultaneously.  
STEP3 Click Snap to capture pictures.  
STEP4 Click Browse to set saving path. Click Save to save pictures to  
HDD on the computer and the saving folder window will pop up.  
STEP5 Click Exit to return to live preview interface.  
Color adjustment:  
Click on a channel to adjust. Drag the slide bar to adjust Brightness, Contrast,  
Hue, and Saturation. Click Default to reset them to original value.  
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PTZ control:  
Click P.T.Z to enter the interface shown below. Click on a channel to select  
the speed dome.  
Fig 6.4 Remote PTZ control  
Move the speed dome.  
Stop adjustment.  
Adjust zoom, focus, Iris, Speed.  
Go to the preset. Click  
Select and do auto cruise.  
to rename the preset.  
Click right mouse, a pull-down menu will appear as shown below.  
Fig 6.5 Preview Control Menu  
Audio: Enable remote audio transmission. Users can hear the audio from the  
DVR.  
Full screen: The picture will fill the screen, without tools bar display. Double  
click or click right mouse button to return to the previous interface.  
Set cruise: Select this function to set, the window below will appear:  
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Fig 6.6 Set Cruise  
Double click Add to add presets for the selected cruise. Click the preset, a  
down list menu will pop up. Users can select presets to add. Double click  
Time to set display time in auto cruise. Click Delete or Clear all to delete the  
presets. Click OK to save and exit.  
Fast stream: Enable the master stream. This DVR supports dual stream, sub  
stream and master stream. Sub stream has low frame rate, max 3fps for  
every channel, refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration. You can use this option  
to view the cameras on connections with low network bandwidth.  
Master stream has higher frame rate, max 30fps for every channel. But it  
needs higher network bandwidth to display the higher frame rate. So users  
can select the stream according to their bandwidth.  
Refresh: Update the picture on the channel. Sometime the picture on one  
channel will freeze due to network block or bandwidth. If this occurs, users  
can refresh the pictures.  
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6.3 Remote Playback &Backup  
6.3.1 Remote Playback  
Click Search to enter the playback and backup block as below, where users  
can make remote playback, remote backup and remote video file  
management.  
Fig 6.7Remote Playback &Backup Interface  
This DVR supports remote time search, event search and one channel  
playback. The above is the default interface after entering Playback &Backup  
block.  
Search by time:  
STEP1 Select the date in calendar area ; select the channel in channel  
area  
STEP2 Click Search button to update the search result. All the recorded  
files found will display in video data area  
.
.
STEP3 In area , the top bar refers to hours and minutes in a day. The left  
column refers to cameras. Drag the slide bar to a time point.  
Click right mouse button on  
of the slide bar. It will zoom in 10  
times, which is helpful for users to select the start time of playback  
accurately.  
STEP4 Click Play button to do remote playback, refer to Fig 6.8 Remote  
Playback.  
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Fig 6.8 Remote Playback  
STEP5 Users can select fast forward/backward, pause, stop playback and  
snap pictures. About snap feature, it is the same as in remote preview; refer  
to Fig 6.3 Preview Snap.  
Click  
to return to search interface.  
By event search:  
STEP1 Click Event search, the window below will display:  
Fig 6.9 Remote Event Search  
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STEP2 Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. All the  
files found will be listed in left area.  
STEP3 Select a file, and click Play button to do remote playback. The  
following steps are the same as STEP5-6 of time search above.  
6.3.2 Remote Backup  
Users can download the recorded files from the DVR through a network.  
Click Backup to enter the interface shown below:  
Fig 6.10 Remote Backup Interface  
STEP1 Select the date and channel. Then click Search button. It will list all  
the files recorded in the day in left area.  
STEP2 Click Browse button. Set the saving path.  
STEP3 Select files in left file area. Holding shift button, you can select  
multiple files with the mouse simultaneously.  
STEP4 Click Backup to do remote backup. It will show the progress on the  
bottom of the screen as below:  
Note: the backup file is AVI format. Users can play with a third party player directly.  
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6.4 Remote Menu Configuration  
Except network parameters, users can set all the parameters like resolution  
and schedule remotely through network, not going to the DVR. Click Setup to  
enter the interface as below:  
Fig 6.11 Remote Menu Setup  
The sub menu lists, and the options in every sub menu are similar with  
those on the DVR. Please refer to 4.2 Main Menu Setup to do setup.  
Click Save to save the changes. Some changes may pop up a dialog box  
as below and need a restart.  
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6.5 Remote DVR Management  
6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely  
Users can check system log remotely. For the details of system log, please  
refer to Tab 5.1 Details of System Log.  
STEP1 Click Search---->Log, the window below will appear. Event log  
search is the default interface.  
Fig 6.12 Remote System LOG Search  
STEP2  
STEP3  
STEP4  
Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search.  
The entire log found will be listed in left area.  
Click Operation to enter operation Log search interface  
Fig 6.13 Remote Operation Log Search  
STEP5 Select the date and click Search. It will list all the log files in the  
day in left area.  
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6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely  
Users can lock and delete video files through network.  
STEP1 Click Search---->Playback---->File manager, the window below  
will appear:  
Fig 6.14 Remote File manager  
STEP2 Select the date and channels, click Search. All the files found will  
be listed in the day in left area.  
STEP3 The relative status will show “Lock” if the file is locked. “Writing”  
means the file is still in being written.  
STEP4 Select the files which is unlocked, click Delete. A security window  
will display to remind users. Click Ok to delete them.  
Notice: In all calendar search areas above, the date will be highlighted if there is data  
recorded.  
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CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance  
This DVR supports mobile surveillance by PDA or smart phones with  
WinCE and Symbian OS. It also supports 3G network. We tested Dopod  
D600 (WM5) and Dopod S1(WM6), which work fine with the DVR.  
To use mobile surveillance, you first need to enable network service on the  
DVR, refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration. Below are the instructions for use  
on the mobile client end for the two operating systems.  
Note: DVR only supports live view by mobile devices on one channel at a time.  
7.1 By Phones with WinCE  
Please use smart phones or PDAs with WinCE version supported by this unit.  
STEP1 First, activate the network access on the mobile phone, and then  
run “Internet Explorer”.  
STEP2 Input the public IP address you need to use to connect as shown  
below (see 6.1.2 On WAN):  
STEP3 Click on the software name. A dialog box will pop up.  
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STEP4 Click “Yes” to download and install.  
STEP5 PCam will be opened after installed.  
STEP6 Input the server’s address, ID, and password respectively in the  
columns of “Server”, “User”, and “Password”. Then click “Go” to login to the  
DVR. It will show the picture if accessed successfully.  
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STEP7 Camera 1 is the default display after login. Change the camera in  
the drop down menu of “Channel”.  
Notice: User name and password here are the same as that used on the DVR. The  
defaults are user name “admin” and password “123456”.  
7.2 By Phones with Symbian  
Please use the smart phones with Symbian version supported by this unit.  
STEP1 First enable the network access on the mobile phone. And then run  
Web browser.  
STEP2 Input the DVR server’s IP address in a new-built bookmark. Click  
this bookmark to connect to the DVR. (see 6.1.2 On WAN):  
STEP3 A welcome window will pop up and requires a package. Click  
install package” to download.  
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STEP4 The security windows will pop up after downloading and ask if OK  
to install the package. Click YES to install.  
STEP5 A Scam shortcut icon appears on the system menu after finish.  
STEP6 Run Scam program.  
STEP7 Click Options--->Settings to enter login interface.  
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STEP8 Input the server’s address, ID and password respectively. And click  
OK to login the DVR.  
STEP9 Screen will show the camera after accessing successfully.  
Note: User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR. The  
defaults are admin and 123456.  
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Appendix A FAQs  
Q1. The DVR does not start after connecting the power, what is  
wrong?  
a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power.  
Please change the adapter  
b. The DVR may not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge protector it is  
attached to.  
c. There could be a problem with the system board on the DVR  
Q2. The indicator lights of the DVR are on, but no output.  
Why?  
a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power.  
Please change the adapter  
b. The video format of the DVR is different from that of the monitor.  
c. Connection problem. Please check the cable and the ports of the monitor and  
DVR.  
Q3. Why are no images displayed on some or all of the  
channels of the DVR?  
a. Connection problem. Please check the cables and the ports of camera and DVR.  
b. Camera problem. Please check the cameras by attaching them directly to TV or  
working port on DVR.  
c. The video format (NTSC/PAL) of the DVR is different from that of the cameras.  
Please change DVR video format.  
Q4. Cannot find HDD  
a. The power adapter is not providing enough power, or the adapter is not getting  
enough power from the outlet  
b. Connection problem. Please check the power and data cables on the HDD.  
c. The HDD is damaged. Try a new one.  
Q5. I can not record, what could be the problem?  
a. HDD is not formatted. Please format it manually first.  
b. The record function is not enabled or setup correctly. Please refer to 3.3  
Recording.  
c. HDD is full and recycle function is not enabled. Please refer to 4.2.3 Record  
Configuration.  
d. The HDD is damaged. Try a new one.  
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Q6. I can not use the mouse, what could be the problem?  
a. Wait 5 minutes after mouse connected and then try.  
b. Mouse is not securely connected. Plug/unplug several times.  
c. The mouse is incompatible with the system. Please try another mouse.  
Q7. My computer will not download ActiveX control for remote  
viewing, what can I do?  
a. IE browser may be blocking ActiveX controls. Try the following steps:  
Open IE browser. Click Tools-----Internet Options….  
select Security------Custom Level….  
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Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”  
Then click ok to finish setup.  
b. Other plug-ins or anti-virus programs may be blocking ActiveX. Please uninstall or  
close them.  
Q8: What can I do when the DVR starts and displays “please wait……”all  
the time?  
First possible reason: hard drive power cable and/or data cable are not  
securely connected.  
Solution: Please check the cable connections and make sure they are  
secure; if still not working, please unplug them and then plug them in  
again.  
Second possible reason: The system is having problems reading the hard  
drive.  
Solution: Try reformatting the current drive or re-placing it.  
Q9: Why isn’t the mouse I have plugged into the front USB port working?  
The front USB port is only for backup to USB flash drive, and does not  
support a USB mouse. Please use the USB port on the rear panel if using  
a mouse.  
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Q10: How do I input password and digital numbers?  
To input password and digital numbers click the box behind password or  
items where you need to input numbers, and then a small keyboard will  
appear. Please select number or letter to input (the default password is  
123456), or you can use the digital keys on the front panel, or the digital  
keys on the remote control.  
Q11: How do I upgrade the firmware on the DVR?  
After you download the new firmware from the Q-See website at  
in the menu. If upgrading the kernel procedure, please refer to the  
following method: firstly insert U disk into DVR, and then input “adwsws” in  
the password of system login and the system will upgrade kernel  
procedure automatically. After finished, please restart DVR to achieve.  
Notice: Do not power off the system during the upgrade process!  
Otherwise, it may damage the chipset and prevent the DVR from  
starting.  
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Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity  
Users can calculate the size of hard drive needed based on DVR recording  
settings. The DVR uses fixed video bit rate. Below is the space used at  
different settings.  
Frame  
Rate  
Total  
Storage  
Used  
Video  
Format  
Bit Rate  
(kbps)  
Resolution  
Video Quality  
(MB/h)  
(FPS)  
Highest  
Higher  
Medium  
Lower  
640  
281  
225  
512  
384  
256  
128  
640  
512  
384  
256  
128  
PAL  
CIF  
25  
168.7  
112.5  
56  
Lowest  
Highest  
Higher  
Medium  
Lower  
281  
225  
NTSC  
CIF  
30  
168.7  
112.5  
56  
Lowest  
For example, if a customer uses NTSC cameras, sets resolution to CIF,  
video quality to Lower, frame rate to 240fps for 16ch total, and he wants  
the unit to continuously record for a month, below is the calculation:  
Storage used in a day: 112.5X24(h)X(240fps/30fps) 21GB  
Storage used in 30 days: 21X30 630GB  
So the customer must install SATA HDDs with 630GB capacity for it to  
record a month.  
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Appendix C Compatible Devices  
1. Compatible USB drives (that we have tested):  
Brand  
Capacity  
SSK  
512MB, 1G, 2GB  
Netac  
4GB  
Kingston  
Aigo  
2GB  
2GB  
Smatter vider  
Scandisk  
1GB  
4GB  
Tab C.1 Compatible USB drives  
2. Compatible SATA CD/DVD writers (that we have tested):  
Brand  
Model  
SAMSUNG  
LITE-ON  
TS-H653B  
DH-20A6S01C  
Tab C.1 Compatible CD/DVD writers  
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Appendix D DVR Specifications (8 CH)  
Compression format  
Standard H.264 Baseline  
Composite 1.0V p-p/75BNC×2  
S-VIDEOX1, VGAX1  
Video output  
Video input  
Composite 1.0V p-p/75BNC×8  
720*576 (PAL), 720*480 (NTSC)  
352*288 (PAL)  
Display Resolution  
Record Resolution  
Display Frame Rate  
Record Frame Rate  
352*240 (NTSC)  
200FPS (PAL),  
100FPS (PAL)  
120FPS (NTSC)  
240FPS (NTSC)  
Audio input  
Audio output  
Alarm input  
Alarm output:  
-8dB~ 22k, RCA X4  
-8Db~92dB, RCA X1  
NO or NC 8CH  
4CH  
Manual / Sensor /Timer / Motion  
detection  
Record Mode  
Simplex/Duplex/Triplex  
Network Interface  
PTZ control  
Pentaplex  
RJ45 (LAN, INTERNET)  
YES  
RS485, USB2.0 x 2(one for backup,  
another for USB mouse), PS/2 x 1  
Communication ports  
Drives supported  
Remote control  
Power supply  
SATA x 2+DVD-RW x 1  
YES  
12V 6A  
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Appendix E DVR Specifications (16 CH)  
Compression format  
Video output  
Standard H.264 Baseline  
Composite 1.0V p-p/75BNC×2  
S-VIDEOX1, VGAX1  
Video input  
Composite 1.0V p-p/75BNC×16  
720*576 (PAL), 720*480 (NTSC)  
352*288 (PAL)  
Display Resolution  
Record Resolution  
Display Frame Rate  
Record Frame Rate  
352*240 (NTSC)  
400FPS (PAL),  
200FPS (PAL)  
240FPS (NTSC)  
480FPS (NTSC)  
Audio input  
Audio output  
Alarm input  
Alarm output:  
-8dB~ 22k, RCA X4  
-8Db~92dB, RCA X1  
NO or NC 16CH  
4CH  
Manual / Sensor /Timer / Motion  
detection  
Record Mode  
Simplex/Duplex/Triplex  
Network Interface  
PTZ control  
Pentaplex  
RJ45 (LAN, INTERNET)  
YES  
RS485, USB2.0 x 2(one for backup,  
another for USB mouse), PS/2 x 1  
Communication ports  
Drives supported  
Remote control  
Power supply  
SATA x 2+DVD-RW x 1  
YES  
12V 6A  
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Q-SEE Product Warranty  
Thank you for choosing our products.  
All of our products users have a conditional free warranty  
repair service for hardware within 12 months starting from  
purchase date, and a free exchange service within one month  
(valid for manufacturing defects). Permanent upgrading service  
is provided for the software.  
Liability Exclusions:  
Any product malfunction, abnormalities in operation or  
damage caused by following reasons are not within the free  
service scope of our company. Please select payable service.  
(1) Equipment damage caused by improper operation  
(2) Improper environment and conditions in/on which the  
equipment operates, e.g., improper power, environment  
temperature, humidity and lightening strike etc. that cause  
equipment damage.  
(3) Damage caused by acts of nature: earthquake and fire etc.  
(4) Equipment damage caused by the maintenance of  
personnel not authorized by our company.  
(5) Product sold over 12 months ago.  
In order to provide various services to you, please  
complete registration procedure after you purchase the product.  
Cut off or copy User’s Information Card and fax or mail it to us  
after the card is filled in. 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 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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