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User Manual
QT SERIES
H.264 NETWORK DVR
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About this Manual This manual is written for the QT family of DVRs. Not all features and capabilities are shared across all models so you may see features described which are not applicable or available on Thank You for Choosing a Q-See Product! your machine. In addition you may see screen images that do not exactly match those on your All of our products are backed by a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12 display. months from the date of purchase. Additionally, our p
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6. DVR MANAGEMENT 66 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.1 Information 66 Event Information 67 1. INTRODUCTION 7 Log Information 67 For Your Safety 7 Network Information 67 Online User Information 68 Features 8 6.2 Manual Alarm 69 2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 10 6.3 Disk Management 69 2.1 DVR Functions and Connections 10 6.4 Upgrade 70 2.2 Mouse 36 6.5 Logoff 71 2.3 Remote Control 37 6.6 Shut Down 71 3. BASIC FUNCTIONS 38 7. PAN/TILT/ZOOM CAMERAS 72 3.1 Power On/Off 38 7.1 Connecting a PTZ Camera 72 Power On and
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FOR YOUR SAFETY To prevent damage to your Q-See product or injury to yourself or to others, read and understand the following safety precautions in their entirety before installing or using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK! n Check the unit and any accessories included in the package immediately after opening. If items are missing or damaged, repackage and return to the poin
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ALARM FEATURES This DVR uses high-performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux operating 1-4 channel alarm output and up to 16-channel (depending on model ) alarm input system for quality image recording and ease of use. It utilizes numerous advanced available technologies including the industry-standard H.264 compression to deliver high-quality, Supports scheduling for motion detection and sensor alarm smooth videos and dual stream capability for remote viewing. A SATA hard
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GND COM NO SV BACK PANEL CHAPTER 2 CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 You may view this DVR using a standard 19” (or larger) VGA monitor or a television. The 1 2 3 4 AUDIO IN VGA VIDEO OUT 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 former is connected using the VGA port on the back panel while the television utilizes the P/Z K/B ALARM IN AUDIO OUT Y Z A B 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 BNC “Video Out” port on the back. Your DVR is configured to use the VGA port as the main SPOT 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 displ
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QT454 REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 POWER Power On/Off 1 AUDIO IN 4 Channels of audio input 2 NUMBER Select individual channels and enter data where required 2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras BUTTONS 3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker 3 DIRECTION Navigates through selections in menus 4 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This Selects viewing mode - Full
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QT474 FRONT PANEL REAR PANEL 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 5 REC Net Power TV/VGA QT474 VGA 1 1 3 VIDEO OUT 2 2 4 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN LAN USB DC 12V 6 7 8 9 10 4 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 INDICATOR Shows the recording, network and power status of the DVR. 1 AUDIO IN 2 Channels of audio input LIGHTS 2 VIDEO IN Video input from up to 4 cameras 2 INFRARED Receives signals from the remote control 3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor WINDOW 4 VGA PORT VGA output for 19” or larger monitor
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GND COM NO SV QT426 REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 1 2 3 4 VIDEO OUT 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 ALARM OUT 1 2 3 4 RS485 P/Z K/B ALARM IN NET Y Z A B 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 5 DC 12V VGA 6 SPOT 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 USB 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 VIDEO IN ALARM OUT 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 LED Show status of power, HDD, record, etc. 1 AUDIO Connection for audio output – connect to an amplified speaker INDICATORS OUTPUT 2 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote co
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GND NO COM GND QT428 REAR PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VIDEO IN VIDEO SPOT AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OUT OUT P/Z ALARM IN K/B Y Z A B 1 2 3 4 AUDIO IN VGA LAN USB RS485 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 RECORD Manually begins recording 1 VIDEO OUT Video output for connecting to TV (BNC) or monitor 2 PLAY Launches PLAYBACK window 2 SPOT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This monitor will only display video an
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QT446 BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 POWER (Behind flip-down Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from 1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor panel) standby mode. 2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras 2 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. 3 eSATA (2) Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup (Behind flip-down panel) 4 POWER SOCKET A
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QT4332 QT4532 BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor 1 POWER (Behind flip- Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from down panel) standby mode. 2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 32 cameras 2 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. 3 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output (Behind flip-down panel) channel
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QT504 FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 Begins manual recording RECORD 1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor Controls Focus in PTZ mode 2 SPOT OUT Connect to another monitor as an auxiliary output channel. This monitor will only display video and will 2 Begins playback PLAY have no menu access. 3 Rewinds video REWIND 3 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker Controls camera speed in PTZ mode 4 VIDEO
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QT526 FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control 1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras. Y = “+” Z = “-” 2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view 2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard 3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode 3 ALARM IN Connections for up to 16 external sensors Navigates through selections in menus 4 N
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QT528 BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 ITEM NAME FUNCTION 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 IR RECEIVER Receives signals from remote control 2 NUMBER BUTTONS Select individual channels for full screen view ITEM NAME FUNCTION 3 DIRECTION Selects multi-screen viewing mode 1 PTZ Connections for Pan-Tilt-Zoom speed dome cameras. Y = “+” Z = “-” Navigates through selections in menus 2 K/B Connector for a PTZ keyboard 4 ENTER Confirm Selection 3 ALARM IN Connections for up
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QT518 FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 POWER (Behind flip-down Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from 1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor panel) standby mode. 2 HDMI HDMI video output 2 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. 3 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 8 cameras (Behind flip-down panel) 4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for
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QT5116 BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 HDMI HDMI video output 1 POWER (Behind flip-down Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from panel) standby mode. 2 AUDIO OUT Audio output for amplified speaker 2 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. 3 AUDIO IN 16 channels of audio input (Behind flip-down panel) 4 eSATA Connection for external eSATA hard drive for backup 3 NUMB
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QT536 BACK PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 16 ITEM NAME FUNCTION ITEM NAME FUNCTION 1 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for TV or monitor 1 POWER (Behind flip-down Puts the DVR into standby mode or wakes it up from panel) standby mode. 2 VIDEO IN BNC connectors for up to 16 cameras 2 USB PORT Used for external USB backup devices. 3 LOOP OUT (2) Output each channel to a separate monitor. Each port (Behind flip-down panel) handles
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In addition to the buttons on the front of the DVR, your system can be controlled through the 2.3 REMOTE CONTROL USB mouse and the remote control. We have found that the majority of our customers prefer 1 2 3 The remote control allows you to perform most of the to operate their DVRs using the USB mouse because of its ease of use and flexibility and our day-to-day functions from a convenient distance. It manual is set up with this in mind. functions as a typical remote control with addition
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3.2 THE CONTROL BAR CHAPTER 3 BASIC FUNCTIONS When a user is logged in, pressing the ESC button on the DVR or right-clicking on the screen with the mouse will display the CONTROL BAR on the bottom of the screen. 3.1 POWER ON/OFF Move Before turning on the DVR, ensure that all connections are good. Screen Display Dwell Zoom PTZ Record Control Bar Mode Color Volume Snapshot Playback Menu POWER ON AND LOGIN Connect the power supply and the DVR will power up. The LED labelled POWER on the front wi
