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QSD2316L DVR User's Manual
H.264-200 FPS /240 FPS 16-channel digital video recorder
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  • Page 1 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual H.264-200 FPS /240 FPS 16-channel digital video recorder All rights reserved Rev 062408...
  • Page 2 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 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 operated only with the power source supplied with the unit. The power supply voltage must be verified before using.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction ................................1 1.1 DVR Introduction ................................1 1.2 Main Features..................................1 CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation............................4 2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer .............................4 2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive......................................4 2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer......................................5 2.2 Front Panel Layout ................................6 2.3 Rear Panel Layout ................................7 2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface ......................................7 2.3.2 Installing Sensor &...
  • Page 4 Digital Video Recorder User Manual 4.1 Menu Navigation................................44 4.2 Main Menu Setup................................45 4.2.1 Basic Configuration ......................................47 4.2.2 Live Configuration ......................................49 4.2.3 Record Configuration .......................................50 4.2.4 Schedule Configuration....................................52 4.2.5 Alarm Configuration......................................53 4.2.6 Motion Configuration ......................................55 4.2.7 Network Configuration......................................56 4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration......................................60 4.2.9 User Configuration ......................................62 4.2.10 Tools Configuration ......................................63 CHAPTER 5...
  • Page 5 Mobile Surveillance ............................91 7.1 By Phones with WinCE..............................91 7.2 By Phones with Symbian ..............................95 Appendix A FAQ ...................................99 Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity ........................103 Appendix C Compatible Devices ............................104 Appendix D DVR Specifications ............................105 Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY ..............................104 Q-SEE CONTACT INFORMATION............................106...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports access by mouse, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile viewing by cell phones, etc.
  • Page 8 Digital Video Recorder User Manual BACKUP • Supports USB devices for backup • Supports built-in SATA DVD writer for backup • Supports saving recorded files to a remote computer through internet RECORD & PLAYBACK • Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording •...
  • Page 9 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual SECURITY • Two level user group management: advance and normal, rights authorized by administrator • Supports one administrator and 15 users. • Supports event log recording and checking, unlimited events NETWORK • Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol •...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER 2 Hardware Installation Note: Check the unit and the accessories before using the DVR. Please disconnect the power before connecting to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out 2.1 Installing Hard Drive & DVD Writer (optional) 2.1.1 Installing Hard Drive Note: 1.

  • Page 11: Installing Dvd Writer

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Screw in the HDD as shown below. STEP3 Note: For easier installation, please connect the power and data cables first, and then screw HDD to base. Fig 2.2 Screw in HDD 2.1.2 Installing DVD Writer (optional) Note: 1.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Layout

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Screw in the writer as below. STEP3 Fig 2.4 Screw in the Writer 2.2 Front Panel Layout The Front Panel interface is shown as Fig 2.5 Front Panel. Fig 2.5 Front Panel...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Layout

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Item Name Function DVD Recorder Tray opening for optional DVD Recorder Number buttons Input numbers or choose camera 1. Increase the value in setup Menu/+ button 2. Enter menu from live view PTZ-/back PTZ, Delete, Number Decrease button RECORD/Focus Record manually, Focus PTZ cameras SEARCH/Zoom...
  • Page 14 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.6 Rear Panel Item Name Description VIDEO OUT Connect to monitor SPOT Connect to monitor as an AUX output channel by channel. only video display, no menu show VIDEO IN 16ch Video input AUDIO OUT Audio output, connect to the sound box AUDIO IN Audio input, connect to MIC or other audio capture devices...

  • Page 15: Installing Sensor & Alarm

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Item Name Description RS485 Connect to PTZ speed dome cameras For cooling the device POWER INPUT DC 12V Tab 2.2 Definition of Rear Interface Note: The resolution of VGA output is 800*600/60Hz. If connected through VGA port, please assure your display supports this display mode. (Most LCD screens can adapt to it automatically without manual adjustment) 2.3.2 Installing Sensor &...
  • Page 16 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 2.7 Sensor Connection Alarm output: The DVR has 4 channel relay alarm output, which just gives on/off signal to external alarm. The status of these pin are illustrated as 8. After alarm Before alarm Fig 2.8 Relay Output Status...
  • Page 17 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Users need connect their alarm according to the NO or NC type of the alarm. One connection example is shown as Fig 2.9 Fig 2.9 Alarm Output Connection Note: The power in series must be 277VAC/10A or 30VDC/10A or below...

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 2.4 Remote Control It uses two AAA batteries, instructions for loading: Open the battery cover of the Remote Control STEP1 Insert batteries with the poles (+ and -) correctly aligned STEP2 Replace the battery cover STEP3 Note: If remote does not function check the following: 1.

  • Page 19: Controlling With Mouse

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Item Name Function Power Button Push button softly to stop firmware running before pushing harder to power off. INFO Button Get information about the DVR such as firmware version, HDD information REC Button To record manually Number Buttons Input numbers or choose camera Multi Screen Button...

  • Page 20: Using Mouse

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 2.5.2 Using Mouse In live view: Click left mouse button on one camera to display full screen. Click again to return to the previous screen display. Click right button to show the control bar at the bottom of the screen as in Fig 2.10 Remote Control. Here are all the controls and setup.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Basic Function Instruction

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual CHAPTER 3 Basic Function Instruction 3.1 Power On/Off Note: Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connections are good. Connect the power, the system will show the screen in Fig 3.1 System Loading Fig 3.1 System Loading After that it will enter live in 16 screen mode.
  • Page 22 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.2 Preview Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Live audio enabled Live audio disabled Manual recording Scheduled recording Motion detection recording Alarm recording Current working HDD Space Size of current HDD Free Free space of current HDD USB devices connected HDD full Table 3.1 Symbols in Live View...

  • Page 23: Login & User Management

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual By remote control: Press POWER button, the screen below will appear: STEP1 Fig 3.3 Shut down Choose OK. The unit will power off automatically after shutting down software. STEP2 Disconnect the power STEP3 By front panel or mouse: Press ENTER button or click right mouse to show menu bar, refer to Fig 4.1 Control Bar.
  • Page 24 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Login: If logged out press right mouse button to show the control bar. Press Login, Search or System etc. A login window will appear, asking for ID and password shown as Fig 3.4 Login. Fig 3.4 Login Note: The default password is admin and 123456.
  • Page 25 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.5 Change Password Input the old password. Then input new password 2 times. STEP2 Press OK button to change. STEP3 Add & Delete users: This unit has a default administrator and two user groups, advance user and normal user. It supports one administrator and 15 users total.
  • Page 26 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.6 Add User Input user name and password. Choose the user group. STEP2 Click OK button to add a new user STEP3 Choose a user, a symbol will display at the end of the user information. Click Authority button to change STEP4 the group level.

  • Page 27: Recording

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Click OK button to delete the user STEP6 Note: Defining users’ rights Administrator: has rights to do every thing. Advance: all functions except entering USER to manage users Normal: all functions except entering SYSTEM to change the settings. The user name and password is a combination of numbers, letters or symbols.
  • Page 28 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.7 Record Setup Set Video quality, Frame rate and Resolution. STEP2 Have Audio checked if you input audio and want to record. Check Time stamp to record STEP3 Enable recording function for cameras in Record option. STEP4 Note: If you have a camera uncheck here, it will not record in any recording mode.

  • Page 29: Manual Recording

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 3.3.2 Manual Recording Just press REC button on the front panel after quitting system setup. Press Stop button to stop recording. Or press REC button on remote control, click again to stop. Or click REC button on the control bar with mouse, click again to stop. 3.3.3 Scheduled Recording Users can set different schedule times for every day of the week.

  • Page 30: Motion Detection Recording

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.9 Calendar Select the date and set the schedule time. If you want to delete this special schedule, click Delete button STEP4 Click OK button to finish STEP5 The DVR will record automatically once it goes to the time you set. 3.3.4 Motion Detection Recording This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking.
  • Page 31 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.10 Motion Detection Setup Enable Detection first. Enter Area to set Sensitivity and detection Area. In detection area, red means not STEP2 active, transparent means active, see Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup. Fig 3.11 Motion Detection Area Setup...
  • Page 32 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Enter Trigger configuration, see Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup STEP3 Fig 3.12 Alarm Out Setup Select alarm out and recording channels. It can trigger any alarm out and cameras to record once motion is STEP4 detected.

  • Page 33: Alarm Recording

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 3.3.5 Alarm Recording This unit supports recording channels and PTZ linking after alarm. Enter ALARM configuration, see Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup. Select cameras STEP1 Fig 3.13 Sensor Alarm Setup Enable Detection first. Set Device type. STEP2 Enter Trigger configuration.

  • Page 34: Playback

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.4 Playback This unit supports time search and event search. It displays full or 4 screens in playback. Click right mouse button to show the control bar, refer to Fig 4.1 Control Bar. Click Search, the window below will appear on the screen. Fig 3.14 Search Menu Time search: Enter Search configuration, select Time search.
  • Page 35 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Choose a day to do a time search, as in Fig 3.16 Time Search. STEP2 Fig 3.16 Time Search This unit has full and 4 screen playback. Select the screen display mode (the boxes under the channels) STEP3 and the channels.
  • Page 36 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.17 Playback Event search: Enter Search---->Event search. The calendar window will appear like that of time search STEP1 Choose a day to find events for, as Fig 3.18 Event Search STEP2...

  • Page 37: Backup &Viewing

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.18 Event Search Choose camera and event type, motion or sensor. STEP3 Double click one video file to play. STEP4 3.5 Backup & View This unit supports backup to USB Flash and USB DVD writer (support for USB HDD pending firmware update) through the USB port on the front panel.
  • Page 38 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Bar. At DVR location: Enter Backup interface, shown as Fig 3.19 Backup Setup STEP1 Fig 3.19 Backup Setup Choose the camera. And set the start and end time. Click Date button to change the date. STEP2 Enable “Attach record player”, it will save a special player simultaneously to the backup files.
  • Page 39 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.20 Backup Information Note: If users install built-in DVD writer and USB device, it will show USB device in window It will show CD-ROM in window even though users install DVD writer Press OK button. It will begin to write video from HDD inside DVR to backup device, and show the process STEP5 as below: It will show “Backup complete”...
  • Page 40 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Check & View: Users can view the backup with third party software like Real Player or Windows Media Player directly. Users can also view with the special software attached with the files during backup. Below are the steps to view the backup with the special software.
  • Page 41 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.21 Backup Player ① Search area ② video display area ③ Video data area ④ Control area ⑤ AVI converting...
  • Page 42 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup, as in Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder. STEP2 Fig 3.22 Choose Backup Folder Set the date and channels. It will show the recorded video in area③ with green at the top as in Fig 3.23 STEP3 Backup Data Search.
  • Page 43 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual If using event search, it will list event files at the bottom of area① Drag the slide bar to the start time point, click play button to view. It supports multi screen display. Users can STEP4 do fast forward/backward, record, play audio etc, as shown below.
  • Page 44 Digital Video Recorder User Manual ① ② ③ ④ Play Pause Stop Snap only in pause. Refer to Fig 6.3 ⑤ Forward/Rewind ⑥ Record ⑦ Volume ⑧ Screen mode Tab 3.2 Backup View Control It supports AVI converter. Click “Change File to AVI”. The converter will appear. STEP5 Click Browse to choose the folder which contains the video backup.
  • Page 45 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.25 AVI Converter Select the files. Click Change button, it will start converting the files and show the progress at the bottom. STEP7 When the progress bar shows 100% it is finished. Users can play the AVI files with a third party player STEP8 directly.

  • Page 46: Ptz Control

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 3.6 PTZ Control Please connect speed domes to the DVR via RS485 first, refer to 2.3.1 Rear Panel Interface. Make sure the speed dome has a protocol this DVR supports and set the parameters according to its manual. Press right mouse button to show the control bar.
  • Page 47 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.27 Set Presets Click Set button at right of Cruise. Here users can set cruise track, shown as Fig 3.28 Set Cruise. Choose STEP4 the preset, set stay time of every preset. Click + button to add the preset to the left preset for cruise track.
  • Page 48 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 3.28 Set Cruise Select a preset in left preset list, click – button to delete the preset. Click ↑,↓,↑,↓ to adjust the sequence of STEP5 the presets in the auto cruise setup. Click Save to save and return to the previous interface. Click OK button to save and exit.
  • Page 49 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 3.29 PTZ Control Select the speed dome. Click the direction buttons to move the camera. Click the relative + and – buttons to STEP7 adjust zoom, focus, IRIS and speed. Click □ button to stop the change. Select the preset, the speed dome will go to that point directly.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Menu Setup Guide

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER Menu Setup Guide 4.1 Menu Navigation Menu Option Menu Option Device name & ID Camera name Video format Camera mask Language Basic Live Name & time switch Date & time setup SPOT out switch Live audio switch Color adjustment Authorization check switch...

  • Page 51: Main Menu Setup

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Add users Disk manager User Delete users Tools Update Change authorization Load default Tab 4.1 Menu Navigation 4.2 Main Menu Setup Click right mouse button, or press ENTER button on the front panel, the control bar will show on the bottom of the screen as in Fig 4.1 Control Bar Fig 4.1 Control Bar...
  • Page 52 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.2 Pop up Menu Select System. A graphic user interface will show as Fig 4.3 System Setup.

  • Page 53: Basic Configuration

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 4.3 System Setup Press MENU button on the front panel or remote control. The interface above will appear. Note: Only administrator and advance user can enter system setup and do setup. DVR needs to reboot after some parameters are changed, like video format. 4.2.1 Basic Configuration Click BASIC to enter basic configuration shown as Fig 4.4 Basic .
  • Page 54 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.4 Basic Configuration Here users can set video system, menu language, audio, time and authorization check. The following are the definitions of each option. Device name: The name of the unit. It may display on the client end or CMS, which helps users to recognize the unit remotely.

  • Page 55: Live Configuration

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual System time: Set the time. While the unit is recording users cannot change the time. When recording, click Adjust button, a security window will appear. 4.2.2 Live Configuration Click LIVE to enter live configuration shown as Fig 4.5 Live Configuration Fig 4.5 Live Configuration Here users can set name/time display, picture color and hide cameras.

  • Page 56: Record Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual SPOT enable: Enable spot video output. Click Set button, a window will appear as shown in Fig 4.6 Color Adjustment. Fig 4.6 Color Adjustment Adjust Brightness, Hue, Saturation, and Contrast in live view here. Default: Set the color to the default value. 4.2.3 Record Configuration Click RECORD to enter record configuration shown as Fig 4.7 Record Configuration.
  • Page 57 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 4.7 Record Configuration Here users can set record quality, frame rate, resolution and recycle. The following are the definitions of each option. Video quality: There are 5 options from lowest to highest. The higher the value is, the clearer the recorded picture Frame rate: Set recording frame rate.

  • Page 58: Schedule Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Alarm record hold time(S): Set the length of time DVR records after alarm finishes. It has 4 options, 30, 60, 120 and 180 seconds. Recycle: Enable HDD recycle. If checked hard drive will overwrite older files once it is full. If unchecked it will stop recording when HDD is full.

  • Page 59: Alarm Configuration

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual The first column shows the 7 days of the week from Sunday to Saturday. The rows refer to 24 hours. Click the boxes or hold mouse to drag to set the schedule time. Green means checked. Transparent means unchecked. Add: Users can set the schedule for a certain day by date.
  • Page 60 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Trigger: Set alarm output, recording channel and speed dome linking. Click Set button, a window will appear shown as Fig 4.10 Alarm Out Configuration. Fig 4.10 Alarm Out Configuration Alarm out: Set relay alarm out channel. You can select any alarm channels. To record: Set recording channels.

  • Page 61: Motion Configuration

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Alarm out hold time(S): Set relay alarm out time after alarm is triggered. Buzzer hold time(S): set on board buzzer time after alarm is triggered. 4.2.6 Motion Configuration Click MOTION to enter motion configuration shown as Fig 4.11 Motion Configuration. Fig 4.11 Motion Configuration Here users can set motion sensitivity, detection area and alarm out.

  • Page 62: Network Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 4.12 Detection Area Configuration Sensitivity: Set detection sensitivity from 1-8, 8 is most sensitive. The default is 4. Exit: Quit without saving Hold time(S): The interval time between two consecutive motion events, similar to that of sensor alarm. 4.2.7 Network Configuration Click NETWORK to enter network configuration as shown in Fig 4.13 Network Configuration.
  • Page 63 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 4.13 Network Configuration This unit supports DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS. Users enable network function, and configure IP address, DDNS, transmission video parameters here. The following are the definitions of each option: HTTP port: The default is 80. If users change the value, they need add the port number when typing the IP address in IE address blank, i.e.
  • Page 64 Digital Video Recorder User Manual PPPoE: Enable PPPoE. If users connect the DVR to internet directly by ADSL, not through a router or a virtual server, enable this option. User name, Password: Account information of PPPoE. Input information you get from your ISP. Click DDNS, a window will appear as shown in Fig 4.14 DDNS Configuration.
  • Page 65 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 4.15 Network Video Configuration Video quality: Network picture quality. Frame rate: There are two options, 1 and 3 fps. Resolution: Currenty only has CIF available. Time stamp: Display time in remote preview.

  • Page 66: Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.8 P.T.Z Configuration Click P.T.Z to enter PTZ configuration shown as Fig 4.16 PTZ Configuration. Fig 4.16 PTZ Configuration Here users can set protocol, baud rate, address, presets and auto cruise track. The following are the definitions of each option: Protocol, Baud rate, Address: Set the value according to the settings of the speed dome.
  • Page 67 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 4.17 Set Presets Cruise, Name: Select a cruise track and name it. Click Set in Cruise row. A window will appear as shown in 3.6 PTZ Control. Note: DVR has 16 presets and 16 cruise tracks total...

  • Page 68: User Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 4.2.9 User Configuration Click USER to enter user management interface shown as Fig 4.18 User Configuration. Fig 4.18 User Configuration Administrator can add, delete users, and change their authorization. Please refer to 3.2 Login & User Management.

  • Page 69: Tools Configuration

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 4.2.10 Tools Configuration Click TOOLS to enter tools configuration shown as Fig 4.19 Tools Manager. Fig 4.19 Tools Manager Disk manager: Please refer to 5.1 Format Hard Disk. Update: Please refer to 5.2 Update Firmware. Load default: Please refer to 5.3 Load Default Setup.

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 Managing The Dvr

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual CHAPTER Managing the DVR 5.1 Format Hard Disk If wanting to record, it is necessary to format the hard disk at first. If not being formatted, it will show the position of the disk, free space and total space show 0M at the bottom of screen. Enter USER configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration.

  • Page 71: Update Firmware

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 5.2 Update Firmware Currently only supports USB update. Get the firmware from manufacture’s tech support, and make sure the firmware is the correct one for the DVR. Users can check USB information in disk manager, please refer to Fig 5.1 Disk Manager.

  • Page 72: Check System Information

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.2 Reset Blocks Enter TOOLS configuration, referring to 4.2.10 Tools Configuration. STEP1 Click Load default. Select setup blocks; please refer to Fig 5.2 Reset Blocks. STEP2 Press OK to do default. It will return to TOOLS interface after finished. STEP3 5.4 Check System Information Users can check system information like firmware version, IP address and etc.
  • Page 73 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 5.3 Status Interface Click System, the window below will display. Check firmware version, recording parameters here. STEP3 Fig 5.4 System Information.

  • Page 74: Check System Log

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Return to the previous menu, click Network. The window below will display. Check IP address, DVR Mac STEP4 address, network video quality. Fig 5.5 Network Information. 5.5 Check System Log This unit supports system log. It records its working state and operation automatically, and it divides the record to two groups, events and operation.
  • Page 75 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click Menu---->Status---->Events, the window below will STEP1 appear. Fig 5.6 Events LOG Click Date to change date by a calendar. Click Type to select the event type. Then click Search button. It will STEP2 refresh the event list.
  • Page 76 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.7 Operation Log The operation is similar to searching events log. STEP5 Note: The log files are saved to the HDD inside. If HDD is not installed, it won’t record any thing. The number of log files is unlimited.

  • Page 77: Check On-Line Network Users

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 5.6 Check On-line Network Users Press right mouse button to show the control bar. Click Menu---->Online users. It will show the details of the current connections as shown below: Fig 5.8 Details of Current Network Connections 5.7 Lock &...
  • Page 78 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 5.9 File Manager Click Date to change date by a calendar, click Search to refresh the list. The files found will be listed in the STEP3 file area of file manager at bottom. It shows the details of every file, like start/end time, lock state. Select the files and click Lock, it will lock the selected files.

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 Remote Surveillance

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual CHAPTER Remote Surveillance 6.1 Accessing DVR If want to view the DVR remotely it must be connect to LAN or internet, and network server must be enabled in the unit. Please refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration. This unit supports Internet Explorer browser without any client software installed, it also supports XP and Vista.
  • Page 80 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.1 View with IE browser Note: If HTTP port is not 80, but is another number instead, you need to add the port number after IP address. For example, if you set HTTP port as 82, you need to input IP address as 192.168.0.25:82. User name and password here are the same as that used on the DVR.

  • Page 81: On Wan

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 6.1.2 On WAN There are two ways that the DVR can be connected to the internet. 1. Connect the DVR to internet through a router or virtual server. Input IP address, Subnet, Gateway. You can get the Subnet and Gateway by going to the run option on a STEP1 computer that is attached to the same router as the DVR and typing cmd or in the run box and clicking ok.

  • Page 82: Remote Viewing

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual 6.2 Remote Viewing When you enter remote preview you will see the interface shown below: Fig 6.2 Remote Preview Interface ① Full screen, 4/9/16 screens display mode. ② Camera status: There are four rows of indicators, which refer to recording, video loss, motion and alarm respectively. When the indicator displays red, it means the relative event.
  • Page 83 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Below is the definition of the indicators in the record row: Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Manual recording Schedule recording Motion detection recording Alarm recording No recording Tab 6.1 Recording Indicator ③ Picture snapshot ④ Remote preview: Adjust the color of cameras, control PTZ. ⑤...
  • Page 84 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.3 Preview Snap Select frames captured one time. Enable Title and Time, it will capture title and time simultaneously. STEP2 Click Snap to capture pictures. STEP3 Click Browse to set saving path. Click Save to save pictures to HDD on the computer, and the saving folder STEP4 window will pop up.
  • Page 85 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual PTZ control: Click P.T.Z to enter the interface shown below. Click on a channel to select the speed dome. Fig 6.4 Remote PTZ control ① Move the speed dome. ② Stop adjustment.
  • Page 86 Digital Video Recorder User Manual ③ Adjust zoom, focus, Iris, Speed. ④ Go to the preset. Click to rename the preset. ⑤ Select and do auto cruise. Click right mouse button, a pull-down menu will appear as below. Fig 6.5 Preview Control Menu Audio: Enable remote audio transmission.

  • Page 87: Remote Playback & Backup

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Double click Add to add presets for the selected cruise. Click the preset, a down list menu will pop up. Users can select presets to add. Double click Time to set display time in auto cruise. Click Delete or Clear all to delete the presets. Click OK to save and exit.
  • Page 88 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.7Remote Playback & Backup Interface This DVR supports remote time search, event search and one channel playback. The above is the default interface after entering Playback & Backup. Search by time: Select the date in calendar area①, select the channel in channel area②. STEP1 Click Search button to update the search result.
  • Page 89 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 6.8 Remote Playback Users can select fast forward/backward, pause, stop playback and snap pictures. About snap feature, it is the STEP5 same as in remote preview, refer to Fig 6.3 Preview Snap. Click to return to search interface. STEP6...
  • Page 90 Digital Video Recorder User Manual By event search: Click Event search, the window will display as below: STEP1 Fig 6.9 Remote Event Search Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. All the files found will be listed in left area. STEP2 Select a file, and click Play button to do remote playback.

  • Page 91: Remote Backup

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 6.3.2 Remote Backup Users can download the recorded files from the DVR through a network. Click Backup to enter the interface shown below: Fig 6.10 Remote Backup Interface Select the date and channel. Then click Search button. It will list all the files recorded in the day in left area. STEP1 Click Browse button.

  • Page 92: Remote Menu Configuration

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Note: the backup file is AVI format. Users can play with a third party player directly. 6.4 Remote Menu Configuration Except network parameters, users can set all the parameters like resolution, schedule remotely through network, without going to the DVR.

  • Page 93: Remote Dvr Management

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual The sub menu lists, and the options in every sub menu are similar with those on the DVR. Please refer to 4.2 Main Menu Setup to do setup. Click Save to save the changes. Some changes may pop up a dialog box as below and need a restart. 6.5 Remote DVR Management 6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely Users can check system log remotely.
  • Page 94 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.12 Remote System LOG Search Select the date, channel and event type. Then click Search. STEP2 The entire log found will be listed in left area. STEP3 Click Operation to enter operation Log search interface STEP4...

  • Page 95: Lock & Delete Files Remotely

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Fig 6.13 Remote Operation Log Search Select the date and click Search. It will list all the log files in the day in left area. STEP5 6.5.2 Lock & Delete Files Remotely Users can lock and delete video files through network. About the details of this feature please refer to 5.7 Lock & Delete Files.
  • Page 96 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Fig 6.14 Remote File manager Select the date and channels, click Search. All the files found will be listed in the day in left area. STEP2 The relative status will show “Lock” if the file is locked. “Writing” means the file is still in being written. STEP3 Select the files which is unlocked, click Delete.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 Mobile Surveillance

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance This DVR supports mobile surveillance by PDA or smart phones with WinCE and symbian OS. It also supports 3G network. We tested Dopod D600 (WM5) and Dopod S1(WM6), which work fine with the DVR. To use mobile surveillance, you first need to enable network service on the DVR, refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration.
  • Page 98 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Click on the software name, the dialog box below pops up. STEP3 Click “Yes” to download and install. STEP4...
  • Page 99 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual PCam will be opened after installed. STEP5 Input the server’s address, ID and password respectively in the columns of “Server”, “User” and “Password”. STEP6 And click “Go” to login to the DVR. It will show the picture if accessed successfully.
  • Page 100 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Camera1 is the default display after login. Change the camera in drop down menu of “Channel”. STEP7 Note: User name and password here are the same as that used on the DVR. The defaults are admin and 123456.

  • Page 101: By Phones With Symbian

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 7.2 By Phones with Symbian Please use the smart phones with symbian version supported by this unit. First enable the network access on the mobile phone. And then run Web browser. STEP1 Input the DVR server’s IP address in a new-built bookmark. Click this bookmark to connect to the DVR. STEP2 A welcome window will pop up and requires a package.
  • Page 102 Digital Video Recorder User Manual A SCam shortcut icon appears on the system menu after finishing. STEP5 Run SCam program. STEP6...
  • Page 103 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Click Options--->Settings to enter login interface. STEP7 Input the server’s address, ID and password respectively. And click OK to login to the DVR. STEP8...
  • Page 104 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Screen will show the camera after accessing successfully. STEP9 Note: User name and password here are the same with that used on the DVR. The defaults are admin and 123456.

  • Page 105: Appendix Afaq

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Appendix A FAQ Q1. The DVR does not start after connecting the power, what is wrong? a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power. Please change the adapter b. The DVR may not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge protector it is attached to. c.
  • Page 106 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Q5. I can not record, what could be the problem? a. HDD is not formatted. Please format it manually first. b. Record function has not been enabled or setup is incorrect. Please refer to 3.3 Recording. c.
  • Page 107 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual ② Select Security------Custom Level…. ③ Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”...
  • Page 108 Digital Video Recorder User Manual ④ Then click ok to finish setup. b. Other plug-ins or anti-virus programs may be blocking ActiveX. Please uninstall or close them.

  • Page 109: Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity Users can calculate the size of hard drive needed based on DVR recording settings. The DVR uses fixed video bit rate. Below is the space used at different settings. Bit Rate Storage Used Video Frame Rate...

  • Page 110: Appendix C Compatible Devices

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Appendix C Compatible Devices 1. Compatible USB drives (that we have tested): Brand Capacity 512MB, 1G, 2GB Netac Kingston Aigo Smatter vider Scandisk Tab C.1 Compatible USB drive 2. Compatible SATA CD/DVD writers (that we have tested): Brand Model SAMSUNG...

  • Page 111: Appendix Ddvr Specifications

    QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual Appendix D DVR Specification Compression format Standard H.264 Baseline Video output Composite：1.0V p-p/75Ω，BNC×2 S-VIDEOX1, VGAX1 Video input Composite：1.0V p-p/75Ω，BNC×16 Display Resolution 720*576 (PAL), 720*480 (NTSC) 352*288 , 704*576 (future firmware update) (PAL) Record Resolution 352*240 , 704*480 (future firmware update) (NTSC) Display Frame Rate 400FPS (PAL), 480FPS (NTSC)

  • Page 112: Q-See Product Warranty

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Q-SEE Product Warranty Thank you for choosing our products. All of our products users have a conditional free warranty repair service for hardware within 12 months starting from purchase date, and a free exchange service within one month (valid for manufacturing defects).
  • Page 113 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual If you have questions: Contact Us: Mailing Address: Customer Service: DPS Inc. Phone: 877-998-3440 x 538 8015 E. Crystal Dr Email: cs@dpsi-usa.com Anaheim, CA 92807 Website: Tech Support: http://www.q-see.com Phone: 877-998-3440 x 539 Fax: 714-998-3509 Email: ts@dpsi-usa.com...

  • Page 114: Customer Information Card

    Digital Video Recorder User Manual Customer Information Card User’s Name Mr./Mrs. Company Name Postal Address Postal code Phone Number E-mail Model Number of Product Serial Number of Product Purchase Date Distributor...
  • Page 115 QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual The material in this document is the intellectual property of our company. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without our company’s prior written permission. 1.

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