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H.264 Dual Stream Network DVR
8 Channel CIF@240fps & D1@240fps Digital Video Recorder
USER MANUAL
Model #:
QT528
www.q-see.com
Rev 12/6/2010
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CAUTION Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice This device should be used with the power supply provided. If the DVR is not going to be used for an extended period of time unplug it. Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other device that produce heat. Do not install this device where it is expose
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Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 1.2 Main Features ..............................................................
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4.9 Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 4.9.1 Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 4.9.2 Import/Export ..............................
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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 and VGA output. This DVR system supports mouse controlled navigation and also can be accessed through IE browser with full remote control, mobile viewing by cell phones, etc. This is an advanced technology DVR system which utilizes cutting edge technology f
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ALARM 1 channel alarm output and 8 channel alarm input available Supports scheduling for motion detection and sensor alarm Supports pre-recording and post recording Supports linked channels recording once motion or alarm is triggered on designated channel Supports linked PTZ preset, auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel PTZ CONTROL Supports multiple PTZ protocols (PelcoP, PelcoD, LILIN, MINKING, NEON, STAR, VIDO, DSCP, VISCA, and RANGE) Supports 128 PTZ presets and
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2. GETTING STARTED Check the unit and the accessories immediately after opening your system. Please disconnect the power before connecting to other devices. 2.1 Connecting to a monitor or TV The primary display on the DVR is VGA. To use with a VGA monitor: 1. Plug the VGA cable (not included) to the VGA port on the DVR. 2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable (not included) to the monitor. To use with a TV: 1. Plug the VGA cable (not included) to the VGA port on the
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2.2 Installing Hard Drive Notice: 1. This DVR supports two SATA hard drivers or one SATA hard drive plus one DVD-RW Writer. 2. Please calculate HDD capacity 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 Step3: Screw the HDD as below. Note: For the convenience to install, pleas
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2.3 Front Panel Descriptions Fig 2.5 Front Panel Item Name Description 1 Power indicator, when connection , the light is Power Status blue 1 When HDD is writing and reading , the light is HDD Status blue 1 Network Status When access to network , the light is blue 1 Backup Status When backup files and data, the light is blue 1 Play Status When playing video, the light is blue 1 REC Status When recording, the light is blue 2 1. Enter menu in live MENU/+ 2. Incre
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2.4 Rear Panel Layout Fig 2.5 Rear Panel Item Name Description 1 PTZ Connect to speed dome. Y means “+”, Z means “-” 2 K/B Connect to PTZ keyboard 3 ALARM IN Connect to external sensors 1-8 4 NET Network port 5 VGA port VGA output, connect to monitor 6 Video out Connect to TV/monitor 7 Video in Video input channels from 1-8 8 Audio in 4 Channels Audio input 9 POWER SWITCH Power on/off 10 + 5V and GND +5 V and Grounding 11 ALARM OUT 1-ch relay output. Connect to external alarm
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Fig 2.6 Remote Control Item Name Function 1 Power Button Stops firmware so that you can power down DVR Get information about the DVR like firmware version, HDD 2 INFO Button information 3 REC Button To record manually 4 Digital Buttons Input numbers or choose camera 5 Multi Screen Button To choose multi screen display mode 6 SEARCH Button To enter search mode 7 MENU Button To enter menu 8 ENTER Button To confirm the choice or setup 9 Direction Button Move cursor in setup or move PT
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2.6.2 Use Mouse In Live: Double-click left button on one camera to be full screen display. Double-click again to return to the previous screen display. Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as Fig 4-1 main menu toolbar Click right mouse 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 you want to input values, move cursor to the blank and click. An
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3. BASIC FUNCTION 3.1 Power On/Off Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good. 3.1.1 Power On Step 1: Connect the power supply; switch on the power button near the power port on the rear panel Step 2: The firmware will be loaded, and the power indicator will display blue Step 3: At start up, a WIZZARD dialogue box will pop-up (refer to picture below) displaying time zone and time setup information. After the device powers on, if there is no m
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3.2 Login User can login and logout of the DVR system. User cannot do any other operations except changing the multi-screen display once logout. Admin has full control over DVR. Fig 3-1 Login Notice: the default user name and password is “admin” and 123456” For information on how to change password, add or delete users please refer to Section 4.7 User management configuration. 3.3 Live Preview Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface The explanation of symbols in the live previe
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3.3.1 Live Playback Click the Play button to playback the record. Refer to Figure3-3. User can operate by clicking the buttons on the screen. Fig 3-3 Live Playback 14
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4. MAIN MENU SETUP GUIDE Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel, the control bar will display on the bottom of the screen, refer to Fig 4-1: Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar Click icon beside the screen display mode, a channel select dialog will appear as below: Take 8-channel DVR for example: user can tick off 8 channels form 1-ch to 8-ch at random to display the live pictures. Then click button to confirm the setting. Click icon, user can zoom in the live and
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4.1 Basic Configuration Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date& time and DST. 4.1.1 Setup Step1: Enter into Setup configuration basic configuration setup; refer to Fig 4-3: SETUP Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration Step2: In this interface user can setup the device name, device ID, video format, max network users, VGA resolution and language. The explanations for each display are shown below: Device name: the name of the devi
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4.1.2 Time & Date Step 1: Enter into system configuration basic configuration time & date; refer to Fig 4-4: Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Time & Date Step 2: Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; Checkmark “sync time with NTP server” to refresh NTP server date; user also can adjust system date manually Step 3: Click “default” button to restore default settings; click “apply” button to save the settings; click “exit” button to exit current interface. 4
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4.2 Live Configuration Live configuration includes four submenus: live, host monitor, SPOT and mask. 4.2.1 Live In this interface, user can setup camera names, adjust colors: brightness, hue, saturation and contrast. Step 1: Enter into system configuration live configuration live; refer to Fig 4-6: Fig 4-6 Live Configuration Live Step 2: Checkmark camera name; click “setting” button, a window will pop-up shown as Fig 4-7: Fig 4-7 Live-Color Adjustment Step 3: In
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4.2.2 Host Monitor Step 1: Enter into system configuration live configuration host monitor; refer to Fig 4-8: Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Host Monitor Step 2: Select split mode: 1×1, 2×2, 2×3, 3×3, and channel Step 3: Dwell time: the time interval for a certain picture display before switching to next picture display Step 4: Select the split mode, then setup current picture group. Click button to setup the previous channel groups of pictures, click button to set latter cha
