Quaddrix SATA DVRs User Manual

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QUADDRIX SATA STAND ALONE DVR SERIES USERS MANUAL

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Welcome. Thank you for purchasing the Quaddrix DVR. This users manual is designed to be a reference or a guide tool for the installation and correct operation of your brand new Quaddrix DVR system. Here you may find an information and description for all the DVR features and functions, as well as for detailed menu tree. Before the installation and operation of this unit, please read carefully the following safeguards and warnings.

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Important safeguards and warnings Electrical Safety: all installation and operation should be conforming to the local safety

codes. Quaddrix assumes no liability or responsibility for any fire or electrical shock caused by improper handling and/or installation.

Transportation Security: avoid any heavy stress, violent vibration or water splashes

during the transportation, storage and installation. These may cause damage in your DVR device.

Installation: keep upwards, handle with care. Do not apply power to the DVR before completing the installation. Do not place objects on the DVR. Environment: the DVR should be installed in a cool and dry place, away form direct

sunlight, inflammable, water (or any other fluid) and explosive substances. Qualified Personal needed: any technical examination and/or repair work should be made

by qualified technicians or engineers. Quaddrix Tech. is not responsible for any problem or damage caused by unauthorized modifications or repair attempt.

Accessories: before the installation, please open the package and check that all the items

listed are included: o One power cable o One Ethernet cable o SATA HDD data cables (4 or 8 depending on the model) o Alarm and relay terminal blocks o Extensional cable (for audio, looping and matrix) o One remote control (batteries included) o One USB mouse o One CD (including DVR user manual, client software and small tools) o One package with installation fittings

Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing in your package. Note: Any changes of this manual made to the actual product are not subject to further notification.

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INDEX 1. Summary 4 2. Product features and Technical Specifications 4

2.1. Features 4 2.2. Technical Specifications 8

3. Overview and Controls 10 3.1. QT-600 and Zeus II Front panel 10 3.2. QT-560 front panel 15 3.3. DVRs Back panel (applies for QT-560, 600 and ZeusII models) 17 3.4. Multi system connection 18 3.5. Remote control 19 3.6. Mouse control 19

4. Installation and connections 21 4.1. Check Unpacked DVR 21 4.2. About Front and Rear panel 21 4.3. HDD installation 21

4.3.1. HDD installation for QT-600 and ZeusII series 22 4.3.2. HDD installation for QT-560 series 23

4.4. Connecting the Power Supply 24 4.5. Connecting the video input and output devices 24

4.5.1. Connecting video inputs 24 4.5.2. Connecting video outputs 24

4.6. Connecting Audio input, output and Bidirectional audio 25 4.6.1. Audio Input 25 4.6.2. Audio Output 25

4.7. Alarm Input and Output connection 25 4.8. RS232 27 4.9. RS485 27

5. Overview Navigation and controls 29 5.1. Login, Logout and Main Menu 29

5.1.1. Login 29 5.1.2. Main Menu 30 5.1.3. Logout 30 5.1.4. Auto Resume after a power failure 30 5.1.5. Replace DVR Battery 30

5.2. Manual Record 31 5.2.1. Live Viewing 31 5.2.2. Manual Record 31

5.2.2.1. Manual Record Menu 31 5.2.2.2. Basic Operation 31

5.3. Search and Playback 32 5.3.1. Search Menu 32 5.3.2. Basic Operation 34

5.3.2.1. Playback 34 5.3.2.2. Playback Mode 34 5.3.2.3. Accurate Playback 34 5.3.2.4. Synchronized Playback function whet Playback 34 5.3.2.5. Digital Zoom 34 5.3.2.6. File Backup 34 5.3.2.7. Slow and Fast Playback 34 5.3.2.8. Backward Playback and frame by frame 34

5.3.3. Calendar 35 5.4. Schedule 35

5.4.1. Schedule Menu 35 5.4.1.1. Quick Setup 36

5.4.2. Snapshot 36 5.4.2.1. Schedule Snapshot 36

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5.4.2.2. Snapshot Activation 37 5.4.2.3. Priority 38

5.4.3. Image FTP 38 5.5. Detect 38

5.5.1. Detect Menu 38 5.5.2. Motion Detection 38 5.5.3. Video Loss 40 5.5.4. Camera Masking 41

5.6. Alarm Setup and Alarm activation 41 5.6.1. Alarm Setup 41

5.7. Backup 43 5.7.1. Detect Device 43 5.7.2. File Backup (Including one button backup) 43

5.8. PTZ control and Color Setup 44 5.8.1. Cable Connection 44 5.8.2. PTZ Setup 44

5.9. PTZ Special Functions 46 5.9.1. Preset Setup 46 5.9.2. Pattern Setup 46

6. DVR Full menu Description and operation 47 6.1. Menu tree 47 6.2. Main Menu 47 6.3. Settings 48

6.3.1. General 48 6.3.2. Encode 49 6.3.3. Schedule 50 6.3.4. RS232 51 6.3.5. Network 51

6.3.5.1. Network Advanced Setup 52 6.3.5.2. IP Filter 52 6.3.5.3. Multicast (Multiple Cast Setup) 52 6.3.5.4. PPPoE 53 6.3.5.5. NTP Setup 53 6.3.5.6. DDNS Setup 54 6.3.5.7. DNS 55 6.3.5.8. FTP 55 6.3.5.9. E-Mail Setup 57

6.3.6. Alarm 57 6.3.7. Detect 57 6.3.8. Pan/Tilt/Zoom 57 6.3.9. Display 58 6.3.10. Default 59

6.4. Search 60 6.5. Advanced 60

6.5.1. HDD Management 60 6.5.2. Abnormity 61 6.5.3. Alarm Output 62 6.5.4. Manual Record 62 6.5.5. Account 62 6.5.6. Auto Maintain 63 6.5.7. TV Adjust 63 6.5.8. ATM/POS 63

6.6. Information 64 6.6.1. HDD Information 64 6.6.2. BPS 65 6.6.3. Log 65 6.6.4. Version 65

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6.6.5. Online Users 66 6.7. Shutdown 66

7. WEB CLIENT OPERATION 67 7.1. Networks Connection 67 7.2. Login 67

7.2.1. Real Time Monitor 70 7.2.2. PTZ 71 7.2.3. Color 73 7.2.4. Picture Path and Record Path 74

7.3. Configure 74 7.3.1. System Information 75

7.3.1.1. Version Information 75 7.3.1.2. HDD information 75 7.3.1.3. LOG 76

7.3.2. System Configuration 77 7.3.2.1. General 77 7.3.2.2. Encode 78 7.3.2.3. Schedule 80 7.3.2.4. RS232 81 7.3.2.5. Network 82 7.3.2.6. Alarm 86 7.3.2.7. Detect 88 7.3.2.8. PTZ 89 7.3.2.9. Default and Bakcup 90

7.3.3. Advanced 91 7.3.3.1. HDD Management 91 7.3.3.2. Alarm I/O 91 7.3.3.3. Record 92 7.3.3.4. Account 93 7.3.3.5. Auto Maintenance 94 7.3.3.6. Snapshot 95 7.3.3.7. Abnormity 96

7.3.4. Aditional Functions 96 7.3.4.1. DNS 96

7.4. Search 97 7.5. Alarm 99 7.6. About 100 7.7. Logout 101 7.8. Uninstall Web control 101

8. FAQs 102 Appendix A 106 Appendix B 107 Appendix C 108 Appendix D 109 Appendix E 111 Appendix F 112

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Product Description 1. Summary The Quaddrix 560, 600 and Zeus II DVR series are the next generation in network digital video recorder, providing you with an excellent digital surveillance product. It uses a high performance embedded processor and an embedded operative system (embedded Linux) combining the most advanced technology in information industry such as video and audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record and management, and TCP/IP. The firmware is burned in a flash device (not in a hard disk) making the DVR more stable and reliable. 2. Product features and Technical Specifications

2.1. Features

Real-time monitor System supports TV and VGA output at the same time, and reserve HDMI port for future development.

Storage function Special data format to guarantee data security and avoid vicious data modification.

High Standard compression format Support multiple-channel for audio and video synchronous recording. An independent hardware decodes the audio and video signal from each channel to maintain video and audio synchronization.

Backup function Via USB port (such as flash disk and portable HDD) Via SoftQ NVR software the user can download the file to local HDD to make a backup copy of the video files.

Record playback function Support each channel real-time record, and at the same time can support search, forward play, network monitor, record search, download and etc. Support various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play and frame by frame play. Support time title overlay so that you can view event accurate occurred time Support specified zone enlargement (digital zoom over the playback video).

Network operation Support network remote real-time monitor, remote record search and remote PTZ control.

Alarm activation function Several relay alarm outputs to realize alarm activation and on-site light control.

Communication port RS485 port can realize alarm input and PTZ control. RS232 port can connect to Quaddrix QT-MULTIKB controller to realize central control, and can also connect to PC COM to upgrade system and realize maintenance, and matrix control. Standard Ethernet port can realize network access function.

PTZ control Support PTZ decoder via RS485. Support various decode protocols to allow the DVR to control most common PTZ devices.

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Intelligent operation Mouse operation function In the menu, support copy and paste setup function

2.2. Technical Specifications

Model QT-ZeusII QT-600 QT-560

System

Main Processor

High performance embedded microprocessor

High performance embedded microprocessor High performance embedded microprocessor

Operating System Embedded LINUX Embedded LINUX Embedded LINUX

System Resources

Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access



User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips GUI, on-screen menu tips GUI, on-screen menu tips

Control Device

Front panel, USB mouse, Quaddrix Multi KB controller, IR remote control, remote from web and SoftQ software



Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation Numeral/Character/Denotation Numeral/Character/Denotation

System Status

HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios version, on-line user etc.



Video

Video Input 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75, looping 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75, looping 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75

Video Output 1 channel TV output, BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75, 1 VGA output, 1 HDMI output

1 channel TV output, BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75, 1 VGA output, 1 HDMI output

1 channel TV output, BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75, 1 VGA output, 1 HDMI output

Video Standards

PAL(625Line, 50f/s), NTSC(525Line, 60f/s) PAL(625Line, 50f/s), NTSC(525Line, 60f/s) PAL(625Line, 50f/s), NTSC(525Line, 60f/s)

Video Compression H.264 H.264 H.264

Format NTSC PAL Format NTSC PAL Format NTSC PAL

D1(4CIF) 704 X 480 704 X 576 D1(4CIF)

704 X 480 704 X 576 D1(4CIF) 704 X 480 704 X 576

CIF 352 X 240 352 X 288 CIF

352 X 240 352 X 288 CIF 352 X 240 352 X 288

Video Resolution

QCIF 176 X 120 176 X 144 QCIF

176 X 120 176 X 144 QCIF 176 X 120 176 X 144

Video Recording

4CIF/CIF/QCIF:PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s; Dual encoding streams supported;

CIF/QCIF:PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s; 4CIF: PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s; D1Real time recording for: 1st channel of 4ch and 8 ch DVR models 1st and 9th channels for 16ch DVR modelsDual encoding streams supported;

CIF/QCIF:PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s; 4CIF: PAL 1f/s-25f/s NTSC 1f/s-30f/s; D1Real time recording for: 1st channel of 4ch and 8 ch DVR models 1st and 9th channels for 16ch DVR models Dual encoding streams supported;

Video Display Split

Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 9 / 16

Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 9 / 16 Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 9 / 16

Tour Display Support Support Support

Image Quality 1~6 level(level 6 is the best) 1~6 level(level 6 is the best) 1~6 level(level 6 is the best)

Privacy Masking

4 self-defined four-sided zones for privacy masking for each camera



Camera Lock Camera locked for users Camera locked for users Camera locked for users

Camera Adjustment

Adjust color according to different time period

Adjust color according to different time period Adjust color according to different time period

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Video Information

Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion detection, recording



TV Output Adjustment

Adjust TV output color & display zone Adjust TV output color & display zone Adjust TV output color & display zone

Audio

Audio Input 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K 4/8/16 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K

Bidirectional Talk Input 1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K 1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K

1 channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K the same 1st audio channel

Audio Output 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5K 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5K 1 channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5K

Audio Compression G.711 G.711 G.711

Video Detection & Alarm

Motion Detection

Zones: 396 (22*18) detection zones Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

Zones: 396 (22*18) detection zones Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

Zones: 396 (22*18) detection zones Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest)Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email.

Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email.

Camera Blank

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email.

Alarm Input 16/16/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

16/16/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email, matrix output

16/16/16 channel, programmable, ground, manual open/closed Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm, email.

Relay output 6/6/6 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C 3/3/3 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C 3/3/3 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C Hard Disk

Hard Disk 8 SATA ports, 8 HDDs supported, eSATA port

4 SATA ports, 4 HDDs supported, eSATA port 1 SATA port, 1HDD supported

Space Occupation

Audio: 14.4MB/H Video: 56500MB/H Audio: 14.4MB/H Video: 56500MB/H Audio: 14.4MB/H Video: 56500MB/H

HDD Management

Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm & Raid(Redundancy)

Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm & Raid(Redundancy)

Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm

Record, Playback & Backup

Recording Mode

Manual, continuous, video detection (including motion detection, camera blank, video loss), Alarm



Recording Priority

Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous

Manual >Alarm >Video Detection >Continuous

Recording Interval

1 to 120 minutes (default: 60 minutes), Pre-record up to 30 seconds, Post-record up to 5 minutes



Overwrite Mode Support Support Support

Search Mode Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search (accurate to second) Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search (accurate to second)

Time/Date, Alarm, Motion Detection & exact search (accurate to second)

Playback 16 channel playback simultaneously, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection

16 channel playback simultaneously, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection

16 channel playback simultaneously, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection

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Digital Zoom Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback

Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback

Backup Mode

Flash disk/ USB HDD/ USB CD/DVD-RW/ built-in SATA burner/ Network download



Network

Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M) RJ-45 Port (10/100M) RJ-45 Port (10/100M)

Network Functions

TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, Email, Alarm Server



Remote operation

Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file download, log information



Auxiliary Interface

USB Interface 2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup 2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup

2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup

RS232 For Quaddrix multi KB keyboard, PC communication For Quaddrix multi KB keyboard, PC communication For Quaddrix multi KB keyboard, PC communication

RS485 PTZ control PTZ control PTZ control Environmental

Power Supply 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz

Power consumption 25W/30W/40W 25W/30W/40W 25W

Working Temperature -10C~+50C -10C~+50C -10C~+50C

Working Humidity 10%~90% 10%~90% 10%~90%

Atmosphere Pressure 86kpa~106kpa 86kpa~106kpa 86kpa~106kpa

Dimension 1.5U, 440mmx460mmx89mm (W*D*H) 1.5U, 440mmx460mmx89mm (W*D*H) 1U, 375mmx285mmx45mm (W*D*H)

Weight 6.5KG(without HDD) 6.5KG(without HDD) 2,35KG (Without HDD)

Mounting Desktop or rack Desktop or rack Desktop or rack

3. Overview and Controls This section provides information and description about the DVRs front panel and rear panel, if this is the first time that you work with the DVR please read carefully this section.

3.1. QT-600 and Zeus II Front panel This front panel is the same for Zeus II and QT-600 SATA DVR series, as well as for the front panel button functions.

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1. Power button, IR remote control receptor and Jog Knob:

Power Button: press it once to turn ON the DVR, press it for about three seconds to shut down the DVR (be sure that the power supply switch is in on position).

IR Receptor: this device receives the remote control command signal. Jog Knob: this jog has two control devices.

SHUTTLE (outer ring): in real time monitor mode this ring works as a left/right direction key, in playback mode counter clockwise to forward, clockwise to backward. Jog (inner dial): in real time monitor mode, works as up/down direction key; in playback mode turn the inner dial to realize a frame by frame playback.

2. CD/DVD-R/RW bay: here is where the CD-DVD-R/RW unit will be placed. To open the bay door just pull it down with your finger in the eject sing printed in the bay door, then push the eject button to open the DC tray and insert a DVD or CD.

3. Channels and DVR status Indicator LEDs: 1~16: the light will turned green when the channel is recording Power: this indicator lights when the DVR is powered on Status: when the light is ON indicates that the remote control is active. Act: the light blinks to indicate network activity. Alarm: lights to indicate when alarm occurs. HDD: the light blinks to indicate that the HDD is reading or writing.

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4. Control and Numeric Keys: Control keys.

Rec: push this button to go to the manual recording pop up window (inside this window handle with the directional keys)

Fn: press the Fn (function) button in one window monitor mode to activate the PTZ control mode, in edit mode use this button as backspace key, in HDD information menu to switch between HDD record time or other information (menu prompt).

l> / Zoom -: in playback mode push this button to enable multiple play speeds or to return to normal playback mode, in PTZ mode push this button to Zoom -.

>> / Zoom + : in playback mode push this button to enable the multiple fast play speeds or to return to normal playback speed mode, in PTZ mode push this button to zoom +.

ll< / Iris -: in normal playback or pause mode use this button to reverse the video, when reversing use this button to pause the reverse operation; in PTZ mode use this button to Iris+.

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>ll/Iris +: in preview mode use this button to go to the playback menu; in playback mode, push this button to realize a normal playback or to pause it, in PTZ mode push this button to Iris+.

l< / Focus -: in playback mode push this button to playback the previous video, in main menu setup use this button to go forward in a drop down list and in PTZ mode use this button to Focus -.

>l / Focus +: in playback mode push this button to playback the next video, in main menu setup use this button to go backward in a drop down list and in PTZ mode use this button to Focus +.

Numeric Keys: Use these keys for password input, switch channels in preview mode, and

for characters and symbols in the character edit fields of menus and submenus. (Notice that each key has the corresponding letters assignment printed above the button except 0 and 1 keys).

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Shift / BNC, VGA: in text box use this button to switch between uppercase, lowercase, numeral and symbol; in preview mode push this button and hold it for three seconds to switch between VGA and BNC (TV) video output.

5. USB Ports: use these ports to connect the mouse and/or USB storage device (USB hard drive, USB flash memory, USB CD DVD-R/RW).

6. Directional Keys and Command Buttons: UP/DOWN: active current control, modify setup, increase and decrease

numeral, in PTZ mode use them to move UP and DOWN (TILT motion) the PTZ device.

LEFT/RIGHT: shift current activated control in menu or submenus, in playback mode use them to control the playback bar, in PTZ mode use them to move the LEFT and RIGHT (PAN motion) the PTZ device.

ENTER: use it to confirm any menu operation and in preview mode use it to access the main menu and to access the submenus.

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Esc: push this button to go back to upper menu, to exit the main menu, edit fields, playback and PTZ mode; it also cancels not saved DVRs configurations.

Mult: push this button to change the preview window modes. From 1 window to multiple channel window on screen.

Alarm: push this button to access to the alarm setup interface, in this interface is where you can the alarm setting for each channel.

3.2. QT-560 front panel

Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.

Name Icon Function

Power button

Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up or shut down DVR.

Shift Shift In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral, English (Small/Capitalized) ,donation and etc.

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Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and down.

Increase/decrease numeral.

Assistant function such as PTZ menu.

Up/1 Down/4 ST

In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)

Shift current activated control,

Left/2 Right/3 W X When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.

In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C) /3(English character D/E/F)

Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.

ESC ESC

When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.

Confirm current operation

Go to default button Enter ENTER

Go to menu

Record REC Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

Slow play/8 Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback. In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).

One-window monitor mode, click this button to display assistant function: PTZ control and image color.

Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the cursor.

In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys to realize setup.

In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English character(small/capitalized) and etc.

Assistant Fn

Realize other special functions.

Fast play/7 Various fast speeds and normal playback. In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).

Play previous/0

_ In playback mode, playback the previous video In text mode, input number 0.

Reverse/Pause/6 W In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to reverse playback In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback. In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)

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Play Next/9

f In playback mode, playback the next video In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list. In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)

Play/Pause /5 f In normal playback click this button to pause playback In pause mode, click this button to resume playback. In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).

USB port To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.

Network abnormal indication light

Net Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the light becomes red to alert you.

HDD abnormal indication light HDD

HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.

Record light 1-16 System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is recording.

IR Receiver IR It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

3.3. DVRs Back panel (applies for QT-560, 600 and ZeusII models) 4 Channels DVR

8 Channels DVR

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16 Channels DVR

1 Video input 2 Audio input 3 Video CVBS output 4 Audio output 5 Network port 6 USB port 7 HDMI port 8 RS232 port 9 Video VGA output 10 Alarm input/alarm output/RS485 port 11 Power input port 12 Power button

3.4. Multi system connection This multi system connection diagram shows all the devices connection options that could be made with these DVRs.

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3.5. Remote control This section shows and explains the DVRs remote control buttons and functions.

Remote Control Key Description

ITEM NUMBER BUTTON FUNCTION

1 SELECT DVR 2 PREVIEW MODE 3 0~9 NUMERIC KEYS 4 MANUAL RECORD 5 AUX FUNCTION KEY 6 ENTER / MENU 7 ESC KEY 8 DIRECTIONAL KEYS () 9 FORWARD 10 PREVIOUS 11 BACK 12 NEXT 13 SLOW PLAY 14 STOP 15 FAST PLAY 16 PLAY/PAUSE

3.6. Mouse control

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Buttons functions Left Button (button 1)

When the DVR starts, click once to enter the username and password when the log in window pups up

In real time monitor click once to access the main menu (once you have successfully logged in); if you are already inside the DVRs main menu, click once over the desired submenu icon to access to it.

Inside the DVRs main menu click once over the selected submenu icon to access and view the submenus content.

Click once to modify of some feature or motion detection status, modify combo box to pup up drop down lists of the menu features.

In the alphanumeric input box click in the mode button to select numerals characters and symbols, in all these modes use the arrow for space back.

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In preview mode make double click over any channel to bring it on full screen. Center Button and Scroll Wheel (button 2)

In numeral input box use this wheel to increase or decrease the numeric value To switch items in the check box. Move the scroll wheel to mouse page up or down

Right Button (button 3)

In preview mode click once to pup up the short cut menu.

Also for the motion detection and privacy masking zones setup click on this button to go back or exit any menu or submenu 4. Installation and connections Note: All the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.

4.1. Check Unpacked DVR When you receive the DVR from the forwarding agent, dealer and/or local distributor, please check whether there is any visible damage. The protective materials used for the package of the DVR can protect most accidental crashes during transportation. Then you can proceed to open the box and check the DVR accessories. Please check the if items are in accordance with the list on the warranty card (Remote control is optional). Finally you can remove the protective film of the DVR.

4.2. About Front and Rear panel For detail information of the function keys in the front panel and the ports in the rear panel, please refer to the appendix for detail information. The model of the DVR in the rear panel is very important; please check according to your purchase order. Usually we need you to represent the serial number when we provide the service after sales.

4.3. HDD installation Please use HDD of 7200rpm or higher. You can refer to the Users Manual Appendix for recommended HDD brand. As mentioned before the Quaddrix SATA DVRs series uses H.264 as its video compression algorithm, which is ideal for stand-alone DVRs. With H.264 you can have more than 30% in storage capacity than MPEG4.

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Note: When you calculate the storage capacity you should estimate the average HDD per hour for each channel Please follow the instructions below to install hard disk.

4.3.1. HDD installation for QT-600 and ZeusII series SATA data cables and fastening screws are provided with the accessories. First, remove the DVR upper cover Remove the HDD bracket from inside the DVR

Disassemble the upper HDD bracket Install the HDD (HDDs are installed upside-down)

**Be sure that the bracket is in the correct position**

Assemble the two bracket parts together Loosen the power cords of the HDD

Connect the HDD with the SATA data cable to the SATA port of the DVRs main board and

connect the power cord from the DVRs power supply to the power input of the HDD

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Place the DVRs upper cover back and screw it firmly

Before you place back the DVRs upper case again, please check the proper connection of the data and power connection in the DVRs main board and in the HDDs input connectors. For built in CD, DVD burner unit, you can dismantle the DVRs front panel to install the unit. The connection procedure is the same that the used for the HDD installation described above. For the CD, DVD burner compatibility list please refer to the Appendix C.

4.3.2. HDD installation for QT-560 series Loose the DVR top cover Remove the DVR top cover Insert four screws in the HDD screws holes

Place the HDD in accordance Turn the DVR upside down and Fix the HDD to the DVR With the DVR Chassis holes then secure firmly the HDD chassis

Connect the HDD SATA and Place the DVR top cover back Power cable and fix it firmly

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After completing HDD installation, please check connection of data ribbon and power cord.

4.4. Connecting the Power Supply Please check input voltage and device power button match or not. We recommend you use UPS to guarantee steady operation, DVR life span, and other peripheral equipments operation such as cameras.

4.5. Connecting the video input and output devices

4.5.1. Connecting video inputs The video input interface of the DVR is BNC. The input video format includes: PAL/NTSC BNC1.0VP- P, 75). The video signal should comply with your national standards. The input video signal shall have high SNR, low distortion; low interference, natural color and suitable lightness.

Guarantee the stability and reliability of the camera signal: The camera shall be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc. The camera and the DVR should have the same grounding to ensure the normal operation of the camera.

Guarantee stability and reliability of the transmission line Please use high quality, sound shielded BNC. Please select suitable BNC model according to the transmission distance. If the distance is too long, you should use twisted pair cable, and you can add video compensation devices or use optical fiber to ensure video quality. You should keep the video signal away from the strong electromagnetic interference, especially the high tension current.

Keep connection lugs in well contact The signal line and shielded wire should be fixed firmly and in well connection. Avoid dry joint, lap welding and oxidation.

4.5.2. Connecting video outputs Video output includes a BNC (PAL/NTSC BNC1.0Vp-p 75output and a VGA output. System supports BNC, VGA and HDMI output at the same time. When you are using pc-type monitor to replace the monitor, please pay attention to the following points:

To defer aging, do not allow the pc monitor to run for a long time. Regular demagnetization will keep device maintain proper status. Keep it away from strong electromagnetic interference devices.

Using TV as video output device is not a reliable substitution method. You also need to reduce the working hour and control the interference from power supply and other devices. The low quality TV may result in device damage.

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4.6. Connecting Audio input, output and Bidirectional audio

4.6.1. Audio Input The DVR has BNC connectors for audio inputs. Due to high impedance of audio input, please use active sound pick-up; audio transmission is similar to video transmission. Try to avoid interference, dry joint, loose contact and it shall be away from high tension current.

4.6.2. Audio Output The audio output signal parameter is usually over 200mv 1K (BNC). It can directly connect to low impedance earphone, active sound box or amplifier-drive audio output device. If the sound box and the pick-up cannot be separated spatially, it is easy to arouse squeaking. In this case you can adopt the following measures:

Use better sound pick-up with better directing property. Reduce the volume of the sound box. Using more sound-absorbing materials in decoration can reduce voice echo and

improve acoustics environment. Adjust the layout to reduce happening of the squeaking.

4.7. Alarm Input and Output connection There are two alarm input types for you to select: normal open (NO) and normal close (NC) Alarm Input a. Please make sure alarm input mode is grounding alarm input. b. Grounding signal is needed for alarm input. c. When you are connecting two DVRs or you are connecting one DVR and one other device, please use a relay to separate them.

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Alarm Output The alarm output port should not be connected to high power load directly (It shall be less than 1A) to avoid high current which may result in relay damage. Please use the co contactor to realize the connection between the alarm output port and the load. Alarm Details Refer to the following picture for alarm input and output information

Ground line

Alarm Input 1, 2, , 8. It becomes valid in low voltage.

1-NO C 2-NO C 3-NO C

Three NO activation outputs.

Relay Output 1,2,3,4: NO and C(Normally Open and Com) 5: NO,C and NC(Normally Open, Com, Normally Closed) 6: Ctrl 12V(This is used for reset the senor)

485 A/B 485 communication port. They are used to control devices such as PTZ. Please parallel connect 120T between A/B cables if there are too many PTZ decoders. Alarm input port

4/8/16-ch grounding alarm inputs. (Normal open or Normal close type) Please parallel connect COM end and GND end of the alarm detector (Provide external

power to the alarm detector). Please parallel connect the Ground of the DVR and the ground of the alarm detector. Please connect the NC port of the alarm sensor to the DVR alarm input(ALARM) Use the same ground with that of DVR if you use external power to the alarm device.

Alarm output port

3 ways relay alarm output (NO contact). Provide external power to external alarm device.

To avoid overloading, please read the following relay parameters sheet carefully. RS485 A/B cable is for the A/B cable of the PTZ decoder.

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Relay Specifications

Material of the touch Silver

Rated switch capacity 30VDC 2A, 125VAC 1A

Maximum switch power 125VA 160W

Maximum switch voltage 250VAC, 220VDC

RatingResistance Load

Maximum switch currency 1A

Between touches with same polarity 1000VAC 1minute

Between touches with different polarity 1000VAC 1minute Insulation

Between touch and winding 1000VAC 1minute

Surge voltage Between touches with same polarity 1500V (10160us)

Length of open time 3ms max

Length of close time 3ms max

Mechanical 50106 times (3Hz) Longevity

Electrical 200103 times (0.5Hz)

Temperature -40C~+70C

4.8. RS232 You can connect the DVR with POS or Keyboard (Quaddrix QT-MULTIKB) through RS232 port. With POS system, the DVR can communicate through RS232 and network. For the POS system, the DVR can integrate the text content and even search the record through the info. The Quaddrix SATA DVR series also support QT-MULTIKB operation. You can operate the DVR from the keyboard controls instead of using the control pad on the front panel of the unit. To connect a NKB keyboard to the DVR:

1. Assemble the keyboard according to the instructions in its accompanying installation manual. 2. Connect the keyboard into one of the RS232 ports on the DVR.

4.9. RS485

When the DVR receives a camera control command, it transmits such command up the camera data cable to the PTZ device. RS485 is a single-direction protocol; the PTZ device cant return any data to the unit. To enable the operation, connect the PTZ device to the RS485 (A,B) input on the DVR.

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Since RS485 is disabled by default for each camera, you must enable the PTZ settings first. This series DVRs support multiple protocols such as Pelco-D, Pelco-P. To connect PTZ devices to the DVR:

1. Connect RS485 A,B on the DVR rear panel. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the proper pins in the connector on the camera. 3. Please follow the instructions to configure a camera to enable each PTZ device on the DVR.

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5. Overview Navigation and controls Before operation, please make sure:

You have properly installed HDD and all the cable connections. The provided input power and the device power are matched. Always use stable current source.

5.1. Login, Logout and Main Menu

5.1.1. Login

After system booted up, default video display is in multiple-window mode. Click Enter or left click mouse, you can see the login interface. The system has the following accounts by default:

Username: admin. Password: admin. (administrator, local and network) Username: 888888. Password: 888888. (administrator, local only) Username: 666666. Passwords: 666666 (Lower authority user who can only monitor,

playback, backup and etc.) Username: default. Password: default (hidden user)

Note: For security reason, please modify password after you first login. Within 30 minutes, three times login failure will result in system alarm and five times login failure will result in account lock!

To input the password, move the mouse pointer or select the password input field with the directional keys of the DVRs front panel, the following button will appear: Click on this button to switch between numbers, alphabetic characters and symbols.

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5.1.2. Main Menu Once you have login, the systems main menu will pup up.

There are six main submenus functions, these are: search, info, settings, advanced, backup and shutdown. Move the cursor with the mouse or with the directional keys of the DVRs front panel to highlight the icon, then click mouse left button or press enter button on the DVR front panel to access the desired submenu.

5.1.3. Logout There are two ways to log out:

One is from menu option: in the main menu, click shutdown icon then click on the down arrow of this option to show the drop down list, then select logout menu user and pres enter button.

The other way is by pressing the power button for at least 5 seconds; the system will stop all operations and will shutdown.

5.1.4. Auto Resume after a power failure

The system can automatically backup video and resume previous working status after power failure.

5.1.5. Replace DVR Battery Please make sure to use the same battery model if possible. We recommend replacing the battery regularly (once a year) to guarantee system time accuracy. Before replacement, please save the system setup, otherwise, you may lose the data completely!

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5.2. Manual Record

5.2.1. Live Viewing After you logged in, the system is in live viewing mode. You can see system date, time and channel name. If you want to change system date and time, you can refer to general settings (Main Menu->Setting->General). If you want to modify the channel name, please refer to the display settings (Main Menu->Setting->Display)

5.2.2. Manual Record You need to have proper rights to implement the following operations. Please make sure the HDD has been properly installed.

5.2.2.1. Manual Record Menu There are two ways for you to go to manual record menu.

Right click mouse or in the main menu, Advanced->Manual Record.

In live viewing mode, click record button in the front panel or record button in the remote control.

5.2.2.2. Basic Operation The manual recording window has three modes: schedule, manual and stop. Highlight the icon O to select the corresponding channel, or highlight the All icon to select all channels.

Manual: the highest priority. After manual setup, all selected channels will begin ordinary recording.

1 Recording status 3 Video loss 2 Motion detection 4 Camera lock

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Schedule: channel records as you have set in recording setup (Main Menu->Setting->Schedule)

Stop: all channels stop recording.

Please check current channel status: means the channel is not recording, means the channel recording. To enable all the channels select the option All placed in front of each recording option; this will automatically set all the channels to record in the selected option.

When system is in manual recording, all scheduled set up you have set in will be null ((Main menu->Setting->Schedule)). You can see indication light turns on in the DVR front panel, system begins manual record now

5.3. Search and Playback

5.3.1. Search Menu There are two ways for you to go to search menu.

Press the Play button in the DVRs front panel or in the remote control. In preview mode Right click mouse and select the search in the option list or in the main

menu go to, search.

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Usually there are three file types: R: regular recording file. A: external alarm recording file. M: motion detection recording file C: card and post test overlay recording file(For some special series only)

There are several playback windows. The System supports 4-ch playback.

Serial Number Function 1 Play 2 Backward 3 Stop 4 Slow play 5 Fast play 6 Previous frame 7 Next frame 8 Volume 9 Previous file 10 Next channel 11 Next file 12 Previous channel 13 Search 14 Backup

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5.3.2. Basic Operation

5.3.2.1. Playback There are various search modes: video type, channel number or time. The system can display up to 128 files in one screen. You can use up/down button to turn page. Select the file name and double click mouse (or click enter button) on the selected file to view the content.

5.3.2.2. Playback Mode There are two playback modes: 4-ch and all-channel. In 4-ch playback mode, you can select the 1/2/3/4-ch playback according to your requirement. In all-channel mode, system can playback in full channels. Please note the 4-ch has no all-channel playback mode.

5.3.2.3. Accurate Playback Input time (Hour/Minute/Second) in the time column and then click playback button, system can operate the accurate playback according with the time setting.

5.3.2.4. Synchronized Playback function whet Playback During playback process, click numeral key, system can switch to the corresponding channel video at the same time.

5.3.2.5. Digital Zoom When the system is in full-screen playback mode, drag your mouse in the screen to select a section and then left click mouse to realize digital zoom. You can right click mouse to exit.

5.3.2.6. File Backup The Quaddrix SATA DVR System supports backup operation during the search process. You can draw a before file name (multiple choices). Then click backup button.

5.3.2.7. Slow and Fast Playback For these functions please refer to the labels placed under the buttons on the DVRs front panel.

Button Function Remarks

Fast play button

In playback mode, click this button to switch between various fast play modes such as fast play 1,fast play 2 and more.(Fast play 1 means fast play level 1 or not about speed)

Slow play button (Or you can turn the outer ring counter clockwise.)

In playback mode, click this button to switch between various slow play modes such as slow play 1 or slow play 2.

Frame rate may vary due to different versions.

3Play/Pause In slow playback mode, click this button to switch between play/pause modes.

4Previous/next In playback mode, you can click _ and ` to view previous or next video in current channel.

5.3.2.8. Backward Playback and frame by frame For these functions please refer to the labels placed under the buttons on the DVRs front panel.

Button Illustration Remarks

Backward play _ in playback interface.

In normal playback mode, left click backward play button, system begins backward playback. Double click backward play button again, system goes to pause mode.

Manual playback frame by frame.

Click pause button in normal playback mode, slowly turn the jog (inner dial) clock-wise to view frame by frame, counter clock wise to view I frame playback.

When system is in backward play or frame by frame playback mode, you can click play button to go to normal playback.

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Note: All the operations here (such as playback speed, channel, time and progress) have relationship with hardware version. Some series DVRs do not support some functions or playback speeds.

5.3.3. Calendar Click the calendar icon to show the calendar pup up window.

When a date is highlighted it means that there are record files in that day. You can click the highlighted date to view file list.

5.4. Schedule After system booted up, it is in default 24-hour regular mode. You can set record type and time in schedule interface.

5.4.1. Schedule Menu

There are three record types: R-Regular, MD-Motion detection, A- Alarm

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Channel: Please select the channel number first. You can select all if you want to set for the whole channels.

Week day: There are eight options: ranges from Saturday to Sunday and all. Pre-record: System can pre-record the video before the event occurs into the file. The

value ranges from 1 to 30 seconds depending on the bit stream. Redundancy: Please note redundancy function does not applies to QT-560 series

since there is only one HDD, Snapshot: You can enable this function to snapshoot image when alarm occurs. Record types: There are three types: regular, motion detection (MD) and Alarm.

Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After completing all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu. At the bottom of the menu, there are color bars for your reference. Green color stands for regular recording, yellow color stands for motion detection and red color stands for alarm recording.

5.4.1.1. Quick Setup This function allows you to copy one channel setup to another. After setting in channel 1, you can click paste button and turn to channel 2 and then click copy button. You can finish setting for one channel and then click save button or you can finish all setup and then click save button to memorize all the settings.

5.4.2. Snapshot

5.4.2.1. Schedule Snapshot In Encode interface, click snapshot button to input snapshot mode, size, quality and frequency.

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In General interface please input upload interval. In Schedule interface, please enable snapshot function. Please refer to the following figure for detail information

5.4.2.2. Snapshot Activation Please follow the steps listed below to enable the activation snapshot function. After you enabled this function, system will take snapshot when the corresponding alarm occurred.

In Encode interface, click snapshot button to input snapshot mode, size, quality and frequency.

In General interface please input upload interval. In Detect interface please enable snapshot function for specified channels. Or in alarm

interface please enable snapshot function for specified channels.

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5.4.2.3. Priority Please note the activation snapshot has the higher priority than schedule snapshot. If you have enabled these two types at the same time, system can activate the activation snapshot when alarm occurs, and otherwise system just operates the schedule snapshot.

5.4.3. Image FTP In Network interface, you can set FTP server information. Please enable FTP function and then click save button.

First boot up corresponding FTP server, then enable schedule snapshot (Chapter 5.4.2.1) or activation snapshot (Chapter 5.4.2.2) first, now system can upload the image file to the FTP server.

5.5. Detect

5.5.1. Detect Menu To access to the detect menu, follow this path: main menu settings detect.

5.5.2. Motion Detection

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Event type: from the dropdown list you can select motion detection type. Channel: select the channel to activate recording function once alarm occurred. Please

make sure you have set MD record in encode interface(Main Menu->Setting->Schedule) and schedule record in manual record interface(Main Menu->Advanced->Manual Record)

Latch: when motion detection complete, system auto delays detecting for a specified time. The value ranges from 10-300(Unit: second)

Region: Click select button, the detect interface. Here you can set motion detection zone. There are 396(PAL)/330(NTSC) small zones. The green zone is current cursor position. Red zone is the motion detection zone. Black zone is the disarmed zone. You can click Fn button to switch between the arm mode and disarm mode. In arm mode, you can click the direction buttons to move the green rectangle to set the motion detection zone. After you completed the setup, please click ENTER button to exit current setup. Do remember click save button to save current setup. If you click ESC button to exit the region setup interface system will not save your zone setup.

Sensitivity: System supports 6 levels. The sixth level has the highest sensitivity. Show message: System can pop up a message to alarm you in the local host screen if

you enabled this function. Alarm upload: System can upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm

centre) if you enabled current function. Send email: System can send out email to alert you when alarm occurs.

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PTZ activation: Here you can set PTZ movement when alarm occurs. Such as go to preset, tour or pattern when there is an alarm. Click select button.

Period: Click set button, you can see the activation period interface. Here you can set for business day and non-business day. Click set button, to go to the work day/free day interface. Here you can set your own setup for business day and non-business day.

5.5.3. Video Loss In the detect interface, select video loss from the type list. You can see the interface is shown bellow.

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This function allows you to be informed when video loss phenomenon occurred. You can enable alarm output channel and then enable show message function. Note: You can enable preset activation operation when video loss occurs. Please refer to chapter 5.5.2 motion detection for detail information.

5.5.4. Camera Masking When someone viciously masks lens, the system can alert you to guarantee video continuity.

You can enable preset/tour/pattern activation operation when video loss occurs. Please refer to chapter 5.5.2 motion detection for detail information. In Detect interface, copy/paste function is only valid for the same type, which means you can not copy a channel setup in video loss mode to camera masking mode.

5.6. Alarm Setup and Alarm activation Before operation, please make sure you have properly connected alarm devices such as for example a buzzer. To access this menu: main menu->settings->Alarm

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5.6.1. Alarm Setup

Alarm in: Here is for you to select channel number. Event type: There are two types. One is local input and the other is network input. Type: normal open or normal close. PTZ activation: Here you can set PTZ movement when alarm occurs. Such as go to

preset, tour or pattern when there is an alarm. Click select button, you can see the PTZ activation interface.

Period: Click set button, you can see activation period interface. Here you can set for business day and non-business day. Click set button, you can see then the week day interface will appear, here you can set your own setup for business day and non-business day.

Anti-dither: Here you can set anti-dither time. Show message: System can pop up a message to alarm you in the local host screen if

you enabled this function. Alarm upload: System can upload the alarm signal to the network (including alarm

centre) if you enabled current function. Send email: System can send out email to alert you when alarm occurs (this function

must be previously configured and enabled in network menu). Record channel: you can select proper channel to record alarm video (Multiple

choices). At the same time you need to set alarm record in schedule interface (Main Menu Setting Schedule) and select schedule record in manual record interface (Main Menu Advance Manual Record).

Latch: Here is for you to set proper delay duration. Value ranges from 10 to 300 seconds. System automatically delays specified seconds in turning off alarm and activated output after external alarm cancelled.

Tour: Here you can enable tour function when alarm occurs. It is a one-window tour: Please go to chapter 6.3.9 Display for tour interval setup.

For snapshot operation, please refer to chapter 5.4.2.

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Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After setting all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu.

5.7. Backup DVR support USB device backup and network download. Here we introduce USB backup first. You can refer to Chapter 7 Web Client Operation for network download backup operation. Click or press enter on the backup icon in the main menu, there are two function items: detect device and backup files. This series DVR support can realize file backup via USB port. Usually the USB backup device format is FAT32. In one-key backup function, the file is in the first sub-area.

5.7.1. Detect Device Here is for you to view devices information. The backup device can be flash disk or portable device. Here you can also view device total space and free space.

5.7.2. File Backup (Including one button backup) Select backup device and then channel, file start time and end time. Click add button, system begins search. All matched files are listed below. System automatically calculates the capacity needed and remained.

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System only backup files with a before channel name. You can use Fn or cancel button to delete after file serial number. Click backup button, you can backup selected files. There is a process bar for you reference. When the system completes backup, you can see a dialogue box prompting successful backup. Click backup button, system begins burning. At the same time, the backup button becomes stop button. You can view the remaining time and process bar at the left bottom. Tips: During backup process, you can click ESC to exit current interface; but the system will not terminate backup process. Note: When you click stop button during the burning process, system can backup the data before you click stop button. For example, if there are ten files, you click stop when backup the fifth file, system only save the previous five file data in the device. But you can still see ten file names. The file name format usually is: SN_CH+channel number+time Y+M+D+H+M+S. In the file name, the YDM format is the same as you set in general interface. (Main Menu ->Setting ->General).

5.8. PTZ control and Color Setup Note: All the operations here are based on PELCOD protocol. For other protocols, there might be a little difference.

5.8.1. Cable Connection Please follow the procedures below to go on cable connection

Connect the dome RS485 port to DVR 485 port. Connect dome video output cable to DVR video input port. Connect power adapter to the dome.

5.8.2. PTZ Setup

The camera video should be in the current screen. Before setup, please check if the following connections are right.

PTZ and PTZ decoder connections are right. The PTZ address, protocol and baud rate must be the same as the configured in the PTZ device otherwise the PTZ wont work

The PTZ decoder lines A/+ and B/-, should be connected with the DVRs RS485 A and B respectively.

Once you have checked the physical connections between the DVR and the PTZ reboot the DVR and enter in the DVRs PTZ menu as follows: Main Menu->Setting->PAN/TLIT/ZOOM.

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First select the current camera channel Configure the protocol (must be the same that is configured in the PTZ device) Configure the PTZ address or ID (in the DVR this address is 1 as default)

Baud rate: select corresponding baud rate. Default value is 9600. Data bits: select corresponding data bits. Default value is 8 (Quaddrix recommends

to leave this parameter as default unless the PTZ manufacturer specifies) Stop bits: select corresponding stop bits. Default value is 1 (Quaddrix recommends

to leave this parameter as default unless the PTZ manufacturer specifies) Parity: there are three options: odd/even/none. Default setup is none (Quaddrix

recommends to leave this parameter as default unless the PTZ manufacturer specifies).

Click or press enter on the Save button to save changes. Now to enter into the PTZ mode first bring the PTZ video channel in full window display mode the press the mouse right button and select the Pan/Tilt/Zoom option.

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For the PTZ control from the DVRs remote control please refer to the following table.

Name Function key

function Shortcut key

Function key

function Shortcut Key

Zoom Near Far Focus Near _ Far Iris close W Open f

5.9. PTZ Special Functions

Here you can set and configure PTZ functions such as Preset, tours, patterns, etc...

Click page switch button. Here you can activate the following functions: Preset Tour Pattern Auto scan Auto pan Flip Reset Page switch

5.9.1. Preset Setup

to setup a preset position first use the direction arrows to adjust camera to the proper position, then click the Set button to access to the Set interface, then click preset button and input preset number and press Set button to finish.

5.9.2. Pattern Setup to setup a Pattern click the Set button to access to the Set interface, then click pattern button and then click begin button; then you can go back to the PTZ interface to modify the Zoom, Focus and Iris, done this go back to the Set interface and click End button to finish.

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6. DVR Full menu Description and operation 6.1. Menu tree

6.2. Main Menu

After you logged in, the system main menu shows as below. There are total six icons: search, Information, setting, backup, advanced and shutdown. Move the cursor to highlight the icon, then double click mouse to enter the sub-menu.

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6.3. Settings In this submenu where you configure all the DVRs main features: general, encode, schedule, RS232, network, alarm, detect, PTZ, display and default.

6.3.1. General General setting includes the following items:

System time: here is for you to set system time Date format: there are three types: YYYYY-MM-DD: MM-DD-YYYYY or DD-MM-YYYY. Date separator: there are three denotations to separate date: dot, beeline. Snapshot: Here you can set image upload interval. DST: Here you can set DST time and date. Please enable DST function and then click

set button. You can see an interface is shown as in the following picture. Here you can set start time and end time by setting corresponding week setup. In enable date button, you can see an interface is shown as in the following picture. Here you can set start time and end time by setting corresponding date setup.

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Time format: there are two types: 24-hour mode or 12-hour mode. Language: system supports various languages: English, Spanish

Note: Since system time is very important, do not modify time casually unless there is a must! Before your time modification, please stop record operation first! After completing all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu.

6.3.2. Encode In this submenu is where you configure all the recording image quality for each camera. This submenu features are:

Channel: Select the channel you want. Compression: system supports H.264. Or you can select from the dropdown list. Resolution: System supports various resolutions, you can select from the dropdown

list. For this model, we can support D1/CIF. Bit rate: system supports two types: CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, you can set video

quality. Quality: There are six levels ranging from 1 to 6. The sixth level has the highest image

quality. Frame rate: there are six levels: 1 f/s,2f/s,3f/s, 6f/s,12f/s,25f/s. (Some series DVRs only

support PAL 25f/s ) Video/audio: you can enable or disable the video/audio respectively for the main

stream and extra stream. Overlay: click overlay button, you can seethe overlay interface as shown bellow.

o Cover area (Privacy mask): Here is for you to set window blanking section. You can drag you mouse to set proper section size.

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o Preview/monitor: privacy mask has two types. Preview means the privacy mask zone can not be viewed by user when system is in preview status. Monitor means the privacy mask zone can not be view by the user when system is in monitor status.

o Time display: You can select system displays time or not when you playback. o Channel display: You can select system displays channel number or not when

you playback. o Car No. display: You can select system displays car number or not when you

playback. o GPS display: You can select system displays latitude and longitude or not

when you playback.

You need to enable the corresponding function and then click set button to set the specified position to display the information.

Snapshot: Click snapshoot button, you can see an interface is shown bellow.

o Mode: There are two types: one is timing and the other is activation (trigger). o Image size: D1/HD1/BCIF/CIF. o Image quality: level1 to level 6. o Snapshot frequency: Here you can set the snapshoot frequency. The value

ranges from 1s/p to 7s/p. The system default parameters are:

Channel:1 Compression:H.264 Resolution: CIF/D1 Bit rate: CBR Quality: 4 Frame rate: 25f/s

6.3.3. Schedule

For the schedule operation instructions refer to chapter 5.4 of this manual.

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6.3.4. RS232 In this submenu is where you configure the RS-232 serial communication parameters.

In this submenu you may find five configuration parameters:

Function: There are various devices for you to select. These devices are external control or video management devices for the DVR (these devices are not included with the DVR)

Console Keyboard Adapter Net keyboard PTZ matrix

For the installation and operation instructions of these devices please refer to the device user manual.

Baud rate: You can select proper baud rate. Data bit: You can select proper data bit. Stop bit: There are three values: 1/1.5/2. Parity: there are three choices: none/odd/even.

For the proper configuration of these RS232 features please refer to the connected device manual.

6.3.5. Network In this submenu is where you configure all the network parameters of the DVR for remotes connection and operation.

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Here is where you input and configure the network parameters.

IP address: Here you can input IP address. DHCP: It is auto search IP function. When enable DHCP function, you cannot modify

IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are from DHCP function. If you have not enabled DHCP function, IP/Subnet mask/Gateway display as o. You need to disable DHCP function to view current IP information. Besides, when PPPoE is operating, you cannot modify IP/Subnet mask /Gateway.

TCP port: Default value is 37777. (System server port 37778 is reserved for network UDP use.)

UDP port: Default value is 37778. HTTP port: Default value is 80. Max connection: system support maximal 10 users. 0 means there is no connection

limit. Transfer mode: Here you can select the priority between fluency/video qualities. Network download: System can process the downloaded data first if you enable this

function. After completed all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu.

6.3.5.1. Network Advanced Setup Please draw a circle to enable corresponding function and then double click current item to go to setup interface.

6.3.5.2. IP Filter You can add IP in the following list. The list supports max 64 IP addresses. Please note after you enabled this function, only the IP listed below can access current DVR. If you disable this function, all IP addresses can access current DVR.

6.3.5.3. Multicast (Multiple Cast Setup) Here you can set a multiple cast group. Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

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IP multiple cast group address

o 224.0.0.0 ~ 239.255.255.255 o D address space o The higher four-bit of the first byte=1110 o Reserved local multiple cast group address

224.0.0.0-224.0.0.255 TTL=1 When sending out telegraph For example 244.0.0.1 All systems in the sub-net 244.0.0.2 All routers in the sub-net

244.0.0.4 DVMRP router 244.0.0. 5 OSPF router 224.0.0.13 PIMv2 router

o Administrative scoped addressees 239.0.0.0-239.255.255.255

o Private address space 239.0.0.0 ~ 239.255.255.255 Private address space

o Like the single broadcast address of RFC1918 o Can not be used in Internet transmission o Used for multiple cast broadcast in limited space.

Except for the above mentioned addresses of special meaning, you can use other addresses. For example: Multiple cast IP: 235.8.8.36 Multiple cast PORT: 3666. After you logged in the Web, the Web can automatically get multiple cast address and add it to the multiple cast groups. You can enable real-time monitor function to view the view. Please note multiple cast function applies to special series only.

6.3.5.4. PPPoE This function is Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. First enable PPPoE function and then input PPPoE name and PPPoE password you get from your ISP (Internet service provider), save the changes.

The system needs to restart to activate the configuration. After rebooting, the DVR will connect to internet automatically. The IP in the PPPoE is the dynamic value

6.3.5.5. NTP Setup For this you need to have some NTP server software installed in you computer or in the computer that you want to link with the DVR In Windows XP OS, you can use command net start w32time to boot up NTP service. NTP setup interface is shown as follows:

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Host IP: Input your PC address. Port: This series DVR supports TCP transmission only. Port default value is 123. Update interval: minimum value is 15 (Unit: minute) Time zone: select your corresponding time zone here.

Here is a sheet for your time zone setup.

City /Region Name Time Zone London GMT+0 Berlin GMT+1 Cairo GMT+2 Moscow GMT+3 New Deli GMT+5 Bangkok GMT+7 Beijing (Hong Kong) GMT+8 Tokyo GMT+9 Sydney GMT+10 Hawaii GMT-10 Alaska GMT-9

Pacific Time(P.T) GMT-8 American Mountain Time(M.T) GMT-7 American Central Time(C.T) GMT-6 American Eastern Time(E.T) GMT-5 Atlantic Time GMT-4 Brazil GMT-3 Middle Atlantic Time GMT-2

6.3.5.6. DDNS Setup This function allows you to connect the DVR to internet when your ISP can not provide a fixed and public IP address.

You need a PC of fixed IP in the internet and there is the DDNS software running in this PC. In other words, this PC is a DNS (domain name server).

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In network DDNS, input your PPPoE name you get from you IPS and server IP (PC with DDNS). Click save button and then reboot the system, then click save button, system prompts for rebooting to get all setup activated. After rebooting, open IE and input as below: http//(DDNS server IP)/(virtual directory name)/webtest.htm; for example:

6.3.5.7. DNS There are two modes: Manual setup and auto setup

Manual Setup You can double click DNS to set DNS address manually. Here is where the network prefferd and alternative DNS server IPs

Auto gets DNS address First enable DHCP function, and then double click DNS item. If the DHCP function enabled successfully, system can get the DNS server IP address.

6.3.5.8. FTP In order to configure and work with this function you must have a PC connected in the same LAN as the DVR with FTP or with NAS software running on this PC, (such as Ser-U FTP SERVER) to establish FTP service. To use the FTP function with ServU. Please install Ser-U FTP SERVER first. From start program Serv-U FTP Server Serv-U Administrator. Now you can set user password and FTP folder. Please note you need to grant write right to FTP upload user.

Then select DNS item here.

First, please enable DHCP function here.

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You can use a PC or FTP login tool to test setup is right or not. For example, you can login user ZHY to FTP://10.10.7.7 and then test it can modify or delete folder or not.

System also supports upload multiple DVRs to one FTP server. You can create multiple folders under this FTP. Now in the DVR in the network option, please double click in the FTP option placed in the advanced function list, and then the following interface will appear.

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Here click on the enable icon in front of the FTP function in the Network advanced settings to enable this function; here you can input FTP server address, port and remote directory. When remote directory is null, system automatically create folders according to the IP, time and channel. User name and password are the account information for you to login the FTP. File length is upload file length. When setup is larger than the actual file length, system will upload the whole file. When setup here is smaller than the actual file length, system only uploads the set length and auto ignore the left section. When interval value is 0, system uploads all corresponding files. After completed channel and weekday setup, you can set two periods for one each channel.

6.3.5.9. E-Mail Setup Here you can set email server information. Note: You need to get the email address from your email service provider first. Please use semicolon to separate the addresses.

6.3.6. Alarm Please refer to the chapter 5.6 Alarm Setup and Activation

6.3.7. Detect Please refer to the chapter 5.5 Detect

6.3.8. Pan/Tilt/Zoom The pan/tilt/zoom setup includes the following items.

Protocol: select corresponding PTZ protocol such as PELCOD. Address: input corresponding PTZ address. Baud rate: select baud rate. Data bit: select data bit. Stop bit: select stop bit. Parity: there are three choices: none/odd/even.

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After all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu. For detailed setup, please refer to chapter 4.9 Preset/Patrol/Pattern/Scan.

6.3.9. Display Display setup interface is shown as below.

Transparency: Here is for you to adjust transparency. The value ranges from 128 to 255.

Channel name: Here is for you to modify channel name. System max support 25-digit (The value may vary due to different series). Please note all your modification here only applies to DVR local end. You need to open web or client end to refresh channel name.

Time display: You can select to display time or not when system is playback. Channel display: You can select to channel name or not when system is playback. Overlay information: System displays some information in the screen for your

reference. Resolution: There are four options: 12801024(default),1280720,1024768,800600. Display mode: you can select from the dropdown list: self-adaptive/VGA/TV. Enable tour: activate tour function. Interval: Input proper interval value here. The value ranges from 5-120 seconds. In tour

process, you can use mouse or click Shift to turn on window switch function. Stands for opening switch function, stands for closing switch function.

Motion tour type: System support 1/8 window tour. Alarm tour type: System support 1/4/9/16 window tour.

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Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After completing all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu. Click modify button placed next to channel name to modify the channels name. Please note all your modification here applies to local end only. You need to refresh web or client-end to get the latest channel name. System max support 25-digital character.

In tour mode, you can see the following interface. On the right corner, right click mouse or click shift button, you can control the tour. There are two icons: stands for enabling window switch and stands for enabling window function.

6.3.10. Default

Click default icon, system pops up a dialogue box. You can highlight to the desired option to restore it to factory default configuration.

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Select all General Encode Schedule RS232 Network Alarm Detect Pan/tilt/zoom Display Channel name

Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. After all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu. Warning! System menu color, language, time display mode, video format, IP address, user account will not maintain previous setup after default operation!

6.4. Search Please refer to chapter 5.3

6.5. Advanced Double click advanced icon in the main window, to access to the advanced settings menu. There are total eight function keys: HDD management, alarm output, abnormity, manual record, account, auto maintain, TV adjust and ATM/POS.

6.5.1. HDD Management Here is where you view and implement hard disk management. You can set proper mode for each hard disk from the dropdown list. When you use redundant backup function, you can set one or more redundant HDD(s). Please note you need to set at least one read-write disk, otherwise system will not record video. For detailed information you can refer to chapter 5.4 Schedule. After all the setups please click save button, system needs to reboot to get all the modification activated.

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In this window you set the HDDs to: Read/write Read only Redundant Format Recover

To set a HDD to make any of these tasks first select the hard drive and then select the task from the Set to drop down list and then click on the Execute button. Click alarm set button, the interface is shown as below. (This interface is the same as the abnormity setup).

Please highlight icon to select the corresponding function. You can enable one or more alarm setups. The lower limit ranges from 1% to 99%. Alarm channel number ranges from 1 to 6. Delay value is from 0 to 240 seconds. Please note when HDD capacity is not full system only alarms once! After all the setups please click OK button, system goes back to the previous menu.

6.5.2. Abnormity Event type: There are several options for you such as disk error, no disk and etc. Alarm output: alarm activation output port (multiple choices), among which is

controllable 12V output. Latch: here you can set corresponding delaying time. The value ranges from 10s-300s.

System automatically delays specified seconds in turning off alarm and activated output after external alarm cancelled.

Show message: system can pop up the message in the local screen to alert you when alarm occurs.

Send email: System can send out email to alert you when alarm occurs.

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6.5.3. Alarm Output

Here is for you to set proper alarm output. Here is where you activate the alarm output.

Just click on the desired alarm output channel check box and click OK button to finish.

6.5.4. Manual Record Please refer to chapter 5.2.2 manual record

6.5.5. Account Here is for you to implement account management. Here you can:

Add new user Modify user Add group Modify group Modify password.

For account management please note:

System account adopts two-level management: group and user. No limit to group or user amount.

For group or user management, there are two levels: admin and user. The user name and group name can consist of eight bytes. One name can only be used

once. There are four default users: admin/888888/666666 and hidden user default. Except user 6666, other users have administrator right.

Hidden user default is for system interior use only and can not be deleted. When there is no login user, hidden user default automatically login. You can set some rights such as monitor for this user so that you can view some channel view without login.

One user should belong to one group. User right can not exceed group right. About reusable function: this function allows multiple users use the same account to

login. After all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu.

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6.5.6. Auto Maintain In this submenu you can set the system to perform auto maintenance tasks like periodic auto reboot and auto deleting for old video files.

For the auto rebooting process just set the day and time for the auto rebooting and click OK. For the file auto deleting just select the files antiquity and click OK

6.5.7. TV Adjust Here is where you can adjust the image position and color for the TV output.

Just move the indicator bars to get the desired image adjusting (position and/or color) then click OK to finish.

6.5.8. ATM/POS This function is suitable for financial areas. It supports network capture, information analysis, character overlay and etc. According to customers requirement, there are two types: with or without protocol. For ATM/POS function with protocol, you need to set source IP, destination IP and its corresponding port number (usually you do not need to set port number).

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Source IP refers to host IP address that sends out information (usually it is ATMC host.) Destination IP refers to other systems that receive information. Usually you do not need to set source port and target port. There are total four groups IP. The record channel applies to one group (optional) only. Six frame ID groups verification can guarantee information validity and legal. Click Data button you can see an interface is shown as in Error! No se encuentra el origen de la referencia.. Here you can set some items such as offset, length, title.

6.6. Information In this submenu you may find information and statistics for some of the system functions such as: HDD info, BPS (Data stream statistics), Log information, version and online users.

6.6.1. HDD Information Here you will find information about the HDDs installed in the DVR, information such as: installed HDD, HDD type, HDD free space, HDD total space, video start time and HDD status.

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Please remove the broken hard disk before you add a new one. Once there is a hard disk confliction, please check hard disk time and system time is the same or not. Please go to setting then general to modify system time. At last, reboot the system to solve this problem. The serial number after the disk information such as , which means it, is current working disk. If disk is damaged, system shows as ? Note: Please remove the broken hard disk before you add a new one. Once there is a hard disk confliction, please check hard disk time and system time is the same or not. Please go to setting then general to modify system time. At last, reboot the system to solve this problem.

6.6.2. BPS This option indicates the current video data stream in MB/h used by each video channel of the DVR, also shows you the occupied space in the hard disk for each channel. .

6.6.3. Log Here you will find the system log file. This function allows you to see all the events or actions performed in the DVR, giving you information about date and time of each event.

Here you can perform a specific event search by a determined date and hour and by type of event making easier the event search in the system.

6.6.4. Version Here is for you to view some version information.

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Channel Alarm in Alarm out System version Build date:

6.6.5. Online Users In this option you can see all the users that are remotely connected with the DVR and gives you the option to disconnect or block any of these users improving the security level of the Quaddrix DVR Series.

To disconnect or block a user, just click on any of the users check box and then click on the Disconnect or Block for buttons.

6.7. Shutdown In this option you can perform the following actions:

Logout menu user: log out menu. You need to input password when you login the next time.

Restart application: reboot DVR. Shutdown: system shuts down and turns off power. Restart system: system begins rebooting

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7. WEB CLIENT OPERATION Please note, all the operation here in chapter seven is based on our 4-ch DVR. Slightly difference maybe found in the user interface.

7.1. Networks Connection Before web client operation, please check the following items:

Network connection is right DVR and PC network setup is right. Please refer to network setup(main menu->setting-

>network) Use order ping ***.***.***.***(* DVR IP address) to check connection is OK or not.

Usually the return TTL value should be less than 255. System is compatible with WIN VISTA web control right now. But you need to disable

user account control function. Double click user account and then disable user account control. After completing setup, please reboot the PC.

System can au

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