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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual
QSDF8204
DVR User Manual
For H.264-4-channel Digital Video Recorder
All rights reserved
Rev 102208B
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction ................................................................................. 4 1.1 DVR Introduction .......................................................................................... 4 1.2 Main Features and Functions ....................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 2 Panel Functions .......................................................................... 6 2.1 Check A
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 5 Operation with Mouse ............................................................... 48 5.1 Switch Channel .......................................................................................... 48 5.2 Enter Menu List .......................................................................................... 48 5.2.1 Search ..................................................................................................................
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction This DVR uses Dual Stream technology, and standard H.264 algorithm, combined with a fashionable outline design and the latest advanced video compression format, with a main processor that can process recorded video and internet transmission simultaneously at different bit rates and has a distinct independent LCD monitor embedded on the front panel. This DVR has powerful internet functions including co
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual PTZ CONTROL • Supports various PTZ protocols • Supports 16 PTZ presets • Supports remote PTZ control COMMUNICATION PORT FOR PTZ CAMERAS • RS 485 communication port NETWORK • Supports TCP/IP protocol • Supports remote DVR configuration • Supports static IP, dynamic IP (DHCP) and PPPoE • Supports DDNS: Pending • Real-time live surveillance, remote playback and remote backup • Remote PTZ control and Preset setting • Supports IE browser
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 2 Panel Functions Warning: Please power off the DVR before you connect other devices to it. 2.1 Check Accessories When you receive the unit, please check the accessories and make sure you have all of the parts. Normally, accessories will include one mouse, a power cable, manual, and some screws for installing HDD. If you purchased a complete monitoring package, it will also include cameras, hard drive, Ethernet cable, and cables, sta
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig2.1 Front Panel Item Name Function 1 Digital buttons Input numbers or choose cameras 1. Increase the value in setup 2 +/Menu button 2. Enter menu in live mode 1. Decrease the value in setup 3 -/Backup 2. Enter backup mode in live mode 4 RECORD Record manually 5 REW Rewind 6 PLAY Enter playback interface Choose channel 10 and above 7 10+ 0-9, and double-click is 10. 8 SEARCH Enter search mode 1. Fast forward 9 FF/
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 2.3 Rear Panel Layout subject to change, may be slightly different from your model. The rear panel sketch and interface buttons are shown below: Items Names Functions Connect to external sensor 1-4. 1 ALARM IN Relay output. Connect to external alarm. 2 ALARM OUT +5 Volt and ground connection 3 +5 V and GND For debugging or data entry 4 COM port Connection for PTZ cameras 5 RS485 Connection for ne
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 2.4 Remote Control Introduction 2.4.1 Using Remote Control Notice: Please note that Remote Control is not a standard part of this DVR. Your package might not include it. To setup Remote Control: 1. Open the battery cover of Remote Control. 2. Put in two AAA batteries with poles aligned correctly. 3. Replace the battery cover. If the Remote Control does not work, please check the following: − Are the batteries positioned correctly? − Do t
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual The functions of the buttons on the Remote Control are described in the table below: Items Names Functions Start shutdown to stop firmware running. Do it 1 Power Button before powering off. Get information about the DVR like firmware 2 INFO Button version, HDD information 3 REC Button To record manually Number and Letter 4 Input numbers and letters or choose camera Buttons 5 Multi-Screen Button To choose multi-screen display mode 6 SE
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide 3.1 How to Start DVR Notice: Before powering on the unit, please make sure the power input matches the local power voltage. To start the DVR: STEP1 Connect the DVR to AC adaptor and plug in. STEP2 Turn on the DVR. STEP3 Wait for the DVR to initialize. After DVR is powered on, ‘STARTING……’ appears on the screen, which indicates the DVR is initializing. After ‘WELCOME’ is displayed, you enter into live dis
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.2 Main Menu Setting There is an administrator setup in the DVR. The administrator has control over all settings. The username is "Admin", and default password is "123456". Steps of entering the Main Menu are: Notice: The instructions in the examples are the steps using the Remote Control. If using a mouse the operation may be easier, you would follow the instructions in dialogue boxes and navigate through menu items. If using the front panel
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.2.1 Basic Configuration Basic Configuration menu is shown as Fig. 3.4. Fig 3.4 Basic Configuration Fig 3.5 Time adjustment 1. VIDEO FORMAT There are two video formats: NTSC and PAL. Please select according to your area, NTSC is used in the USA. 2. TIME POSITION This item is for setting up the position of the time on the display. There are Fig3.5 Time Adjust three options: • TOP: Time is displayed on top of the screen. • BO
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 5. DVR ID DVR ID consists of three numbers. STEP1 Move the cursor to the item. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to modify numbers. STEP3 Enter three numbers, and then press "Enter" key to confirm the modified entry. STEP4 Press "OK" button to confirm the operation. 6. DATE FORMAT There are three date formats: • Asian Date format: YY/MM/DD • European Date format: DD/MM/YY • American Date format: MM/DD/YY 7. TIME ADJUSTMENT Time Adjustment menu
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual STEP2 Enter channel name. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation. 3. SHOW NAME If selecting "SHOW NAME", the camera name will be displayed in live view. If unselecting "SHOW NAME", the camera name will not be displayed. 4. CHANNEL HIDE If selecting "HIDE", the video from the channel will not display in live view, but it will still be recorded. If unselecting "HIDE", the video will be displayed. 5. CHANNEL COLOR Change the values
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3. PRERECORD TIME Prerecord time refers to the amount of time recorded from memory before the alarm was triggered. There are two options: 5 seconds and 10 seconds. 4. TIME STAMP If selected, record time will be displayed on the bottom of the screen at playback 5. CHANNEL STEP1 Move the cursor to the item. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the channel and select. 6. VIDEO QUALITY There are five options: lowest, lower, medium, higher and hig
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual STEP7 Press "Enter" key to confirm the setup. On weekday and holiday, you can select whole day or set four periods in a day to record. 9. FRAME RATE SETUP Frame rate is the number of pictures recorded each second. If choosing 15, the picture-recording rate is 15 frames per second. User can set frame rates based on the record mode. If the video format is NTSC, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30. The maximum frame r
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 1. HOLD TIME This sets the continued recording time after an alarm is triggered. There are two options: 1 minute and 2 minutes. It also determines the interval between motion detection events. If the HOLD TIME is 1 minute, if new motion is detected within this period it will be considered part of the previous event instead of the start of a new event. 2. CHANNEL STEP1 Move the cursor to the channel. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the cha
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.11 Detection Area Setup Sub-steps for manually selecting the detection area are described below: 1. In the Area Setup submenu, choose "CUSTOM" option. 2. Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation. 3. Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to choose the area which needs to be detected 4. Press "Enter" key to select or cancel the area. 5. Press "Esc" button to confirm the option and exit "CUSTOM" option. STEP3 Press "
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QSDF8204 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 1. HOLD TIME This sets the continued recording time after an alarm is triggered. There are two options: 1 minute and 2 minutes. It also determines the interval between motion detection events. If the HOLD TIME is 1 minute, if new motion is detected within this period it will be considered part of the previous event instead of the start of a new event. 2. SENSOR STEP1 Move the cursor to the "SENSOR" option. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch t
