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Last Revised 05/11/2011

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  • Page 1 Email: support@quadraplus.com Last Revised 05/11/2011...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Features 1.1 Quad Options 1.2 Quadra Functions when HDD fitted Installation 2.1 Rear Panel Control Panel buttons 3.1 Front Panel Menu Operation 4.1 Camera Setup 4.2 Record Setup 4.3 Motion Detection Setup 4.4 Screen Setup 4.5 Audio Setup 4.6 System Setup 4.6.1 Hard Drive Disk Setup 4.6.2 Password Change 4.6.3 Time Set...

  • Page 3: Features

    The Quadra Plus is a remarkable Quad and Multiplexer unit that can be fitted with a Hard Drive and also used as a 4 way DVR. The VPU100 has a clip-in Infra-Red Remote Control that can be used attached to the unit or used remotely. You can play back your recordings direct through the unit or you can load the Quadra Viewer software supplied to playback files, capture sequences or convert files to AVI format.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Rear Panel: 1. VGA Output. 2. Video Output BNC x 1. 3. Video Input BNC x 1. 4. Audio Output Phono x 1 Line out 5. Audio Input Phono x 2 Line in. 6. USB Port. 7. Power Input For safety reasons, always use the original factory power adaptor attached.

  • Page 5: Menu Operation

    Menu Operation Setup Camera Record Motion Detection Screen Audio System Search Language English Exit Camera Setup 4.1.1 Channel: The diagram above shows Channel 1. 4.1.2 Channel Name: Set channel. 4.1.3 Display: Turn On / Off the camera signal 4.1.4 Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation: Adjust brightness, contrast and saturation of channel display.

  • Page 6: Motion Detection Setup

    4.2.1 Record Speed Set the number of frames per second (fps). default : 12 fps maximum total frame: 50 fps. Note: You can set 2 channels at 25fps but must clear 2 streams first. 4.2.2 Record Quality Choose video record quality: Highest, High, or Normal. 4.2.3 Event Record Duration 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds.

  • Page 7: Screen Setup

    Screen Setup 4.4.1 Border: Turn On / Off, or show divided lines in quad mode. 4.4.2 Video Adjustment: Adjust the position of screen display shown. 4.4.3 Auto Switching: Set: Off, 1 ~ 10 seconds. Press /- button to start. 4.4.4 Resolution: XGA 640 x 480 / 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 (default) / 1280 x 1024 / 1440 x 900 (TYPE1).

  • Page 8: Hard Drive Disk Setup

    4.6.1 Hard Drive Disk Setup 4.6.1.1 Overwrite Enable: Enable overwrite when HDD capacity is full: Yes: When HDD overwrite is taking place, the data is stored in duration of 4 hours per event and being recorded continuously. No: Stop recording. 4.6.1.2 Format HDD When choosing this item, Quadra will request a 6 number password.

  • Page 9: Time Set

    4.6.3 Time Set 4.6.3.1 Time Set YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS 4.6.3.2 Apply Update and save all changes. 4.6.4 Event List 4.6.4.1 You may choose an individual event from the recorded event list. 4.6.4.2 TIME The Quadra automatically saves events in duration of 4 hours. 4.6.4.3 Motion: Motion event list.

  • Page 10: Time Search

    When upgrade is in progress, DO NOT operate the unit or remove the USB flash drive to prevent a malfunction or system error occurring. After the upgrade is complete, please restart the unit when “Reboot” message occurs. IMPORTANT WARNING Ensure that the HDD is installed before upgrading the firmware as the new firmware is stored in a temporary section on the HDD.

  • Page 11: Backup Procedure

    Backup Procedure Backup Steps 5.1.1 Fit USB flash Drive into USB port 5.1.2 Press button to enter search menu and playback selected event. 5.1.3 Press button to enter backup menu. 5.1.4 Press button to setup start time. 5.1.5 Press button to setup end time. (After setting up both start and end time, the machine will indicate the size of the file.) 5.1.6 Press button to start backup process.

  • Page 12: Recording Time

    Recording Time The following tables provide a guide to average record times using a range of different hard drives, different resolution quality and different frame rates. The times will vary according to the actual image sizes recorded and are a guide only. Note that the timings are for the total frames across 4 streams.

  • Page 13: Quadra Viewer User Guide

    8. Quadra Viewer User Guide Playback Recordings 8.1.1 Start VVF Player 8.1.2 Point the cursor on the screen and right-click “Open File”. Choose the file you want to view in (.vvf) and play. Capturing Sequences 8.2.1 During the playback of the backup file, click “Pause” located at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 14: Convert File To Avi Format

    Convert File to AVI Format 8.3.1 Right click the mouse button and select Export. Then click on AVI. The following menu will then be displayed: 8.3.2 Click on channel number to export and select audio as required. Complete Input File name and Output File name. Use the browse button if necessary. It is recommended that to reduce file size and creation time that if you are using Windows Media Player then select Compression option DIVX5.0.3 codec.

  • Page 15: Options

    Options 8.4.1 Always on top: The sub window always stays on top. 8.4.2 Use DirectDraw: DirectDraw, a part of Microsoft's DirectX is used to render graphics in applications where top performance is important. 8.4.3 Show playback time: Indicates the length of playback time. 8.4.4 Repeat playback.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Guide

    Remote Control Guide Channel 3 Display Channel 1 Display Channel 4 Display Channel 2 Display Up button Menu Down button Select / Set Record / Stop Rewind / Value + 1 a. Fast Forward / Value – 1 Play / Pause b.

  • Page 17: Technical Specification

    10. Technical Specification Function Description Video Format NTSC Operating System Embedded RTOS VGA Out D-Sub 15 pin VGA Video Input 4 x BNC Video Output 1 x BNC Audio Input 2 x Phono Audio Output 1 x Phono OSD Interface GUI interface, Multi-Language Recording Frame Rate 60 fps (4 x 15)

  • Page 18: Hard Drive Compatibility List

    Hard Drive Compatibility List The following hard drives are recommended for the Quadra Manufacturer HDD Size HDD Model No. Maxtor 250Gb STM3250318AS Maxtor 320Gb STM3320418AS Maxtor 500Gb STM3500418AS Maxtor 750Gb STM3750528AS Maxtor STM31000528AS Seagate 250Gb ST3250824AS Seagate 320Gb ST3320310CS Seagate 500Gb ST3500320SV Seagate...

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