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User and configuration manual for the
Quantum XTRA range of real-time D1
digital recorders
Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0

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  • Page 1 Quantum XTRA – Installation and User manual User and configuration manual for the Quantum XTRA range of real-time D1 digital recorders Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
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  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2-4. Action ..............................46 3. S ............................47 YSTEM 3-1. Basic ............................... 47 3-2. Account..............................50 4. N ............................52 ETWORK 4-1. IP Set ..............................52 4-2. DDNS Set ............................... 52 4-3. NTP Set ..............................52 Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 6 IP (S DDNS S ) ................... 78 YNAMIC UPPORTING ERVER APPENDIX 2 ............................80 DVR P & W ........ 80 ETUP FOR ERVER ORT USING SHARING OUTER APPENDIX 3 ............................81 ..........................81 PECIFICATION Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview 1. Contents of Packing Battery User Manual Power Cable Remote Controller Mouse Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 8: Features

    - Up the coax and RS485 Telemetry - Full channel real-time monitoring - Live monitoring, recording, playback, backup, remote access simultaneously - Multi channel playback - Variable events notification to e-mail, buzzer or PC Client system Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Select key Used as an enter button in the menus Menu Displays the menu on the screen PTZ Camera select key Select the cameo image to be controlled in the multi screen views. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 10 This toggles the function of the arrow keys, when in PTZ mode the front arrow keys can be used to pan and tilt or to zoom and focus Number Buttons Used for individual camera selection and selection of numbers & letters within the setup menus and searches Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connectors

    2. Rear Panel Connectors 16 Channel HDMI For future development 8 Channel HDMI For future development Spot Monitor Outputs Spot Video Output (Composite Video) Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 12 Connecting to the DVR through Internet or LAN USB Port USB 2.0 port for mouse eSATA Port Port for e-SATA HDD PTZ Camera Controller Serial Communication for Pan / Tilt Camera Alarm Output Alarm(relay) output port Sensor Input Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    OSD : On Screen Display ON/OFF SEQ : Sequence operation LOG : Direct access Log list CAM : Changing PTZ icon P/T : Pan &Tilt Z/F : Zoom/ & Focus DIS : Channel Division Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 14: Connection Guide

    ● VGA(sub) output : Connect to the VGA port of the sub monitor. ● Composite output : Connect to the Video Input of the spot monitor. ● HDMI – For future development, not yet functioning Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 15: Connecting Cameras

    There are 4 relay outputs marked as Alarm out. Common Alarm Outputs ● Alarm outputs : Connect to (+) terminal of buzzer or light. ● Common GND : Connect to (–) terminals of buzzers or lights. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 16: Turning On The Dvr

    3. Connect a network cable and a monitor cable. 4. Press the POWER button on the front panel and wait until the main screen is displayed on the connected monitor; this process may take a couple of minutes. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 17: Operation

    All menus are navigated around using the Left/ Right/ Up/ Down and the Select button or mouse. To step back out of the menus, press MENU button or click the right button of the mouse. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 18: Monitoring

    Use the Multi-screen display buttons on the status bar to select the display mode. Single Channel 4 Channel 9 Channel Live 1ch Live 4ch Live 9ch 16 Channel 17 Channel Live 16ch Live 16ch + Play 1ch Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 19: Digital Zoom

    When the system is in full-screen mode, left click and drag your mouse over the area to be enlarged a grey rectangle will appear. Left click the mouse to zoom in on the highlighted area. To exit right click the mouse. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 20: Playback

    (Ensure that the PTZ function is turned off – Otherwise Play back mode will not operate) 3-1. OSD Description The Control Bar on screen shows Playback control buttons, Progress bar, Display mode buttons, Playback time, etc. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 21: Playback Control

    In reverse playback mode, press the Fast Backward button( ) to switch between various reverse play modes such as x2, x4, x8, x16 reverse play. Stop To stop playback and return to the live mode, press the Stop button( ). Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 22: Playback Search

    OFF – Optimized for resolution, but shows 2 individual fields so can produce juddering on moving objects. D1 - Optimized for moving images, with slight reduction in resolution Optimized for resolution but shows integration artefacts on moving objects Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 23: Date & Time , Event And Bookmark Search

    When a specific date is chosen in the calendar search box, cameras with recordings will be graphically displayed in the this box, – Time-lapse recording Blue – Alarm recording – Motion recording Yellow Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 24 Time and Date selection A specific time and date can be chosen; click on the start time, a data entry box will appear, enter the correct start time and press PLAY. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 25: Event Search

    To play the events, double click on the entry in list Archiving Events To Archive, tick the boxes on the right hand side of the list for the required events, then click the Archive box at the bottom of the list. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 26: Log Search

    Select the parameters to be search. Press the Start Search button, the list will appear in the box on the right Selecting any event from the list will display it is details in the Log detail box. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 27: Bookmark Search

    Using the arrows on the left side of the screen toggle to the Bookmark option, to display the screen below: Bookmark list Bookmark details Delete all bookmarks To play the recorded data, double click on the entry in the list. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 28 The following selection bar will appear on screen: Click on the time and date box, a data entry screen will appear on screen, fill in the desired Time and date, click ok then click on the GOTO button. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 29: Archiving Evidence To Dvd/Cd Or Usb

    The evidence is downloaded as an AVI file, this backup file can be played on a PC using the well known media player like Windows media player. Only one camera at a time can be downloaded. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 30 Click on add, the following screen will appear: Enter the start and stop time Select the camera inputs to be archived When selection is complete click OK The Archive list screen will reappear: Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 31 Next click on the “Transfer” button, a percentage done, during downloading, will be shown on the screen. Once the download process has started, it will operate in the background, while the DVR is being used normally. NOTE Do not shutdown the DVR during the archiving process. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 32: Event List Archiving

    Next click on the “Transfer” button, a percentage done, during downloading, will be shown on the screen. Once the download process has started, it will operate in the background, while the DVR is being used normally. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 33: Ptz Control

    The PTZ domes can be wired in a Daisy chain. Daisy Chain configuration The telemetry function of DVR can be controlled via 4 different methods: 1. Mouse 2. Remote keyboard 3. Remote controller 4. Software viewer Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 34: Ptz Control By Mouse

    The camera is moved by clicking and dragging around the screen, the closer the cursor is to the centre of the screen the slower the camera will move, the directions is indicated byu on screen arrows: Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 35: Ptz Control By Remote Controller

    Press the Z/F button( ) to enter the Zoom/Focus mode. To zoom or focus use the arrows buttons; Left( ) : Focus near, Right( ) : Focus far Up( ) : Zoom in, Down( ) : Zoom out Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 36: Ptz Control By Client Software

    Zoom/Focus mode. The Zoom/Focus control window( ) will appear. 4. To zoom or focus use the arrows buttons; Left : Focus near, Right : Focus far Up : Zoom in, Down : Zoom out Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    Weekend/ Holiday Time Event Config Motion Area Alarm Alarm Out Action Preset on Alarm Relay Follower System Basic Language Time/DST Set Video Type PTZ Controller Disk Format Program Update Information User Account Password Rights Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 38 Network IP Set DDNS Set NTP Set Event Beep E-mail Registration SMTP Set Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 39: Display

    Pelco-P or Pelco-D etc. ID : Set the PTZ ID from 1-255. Protocol : Select a PTZ protocol. Baud rate : Select a baud rate. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 40: Main Live Setting

    Alarm : If the single alarm input is activated, then any camera that has the alarm function turned on will be sequenced. Enable the motion or alarm popup and set the duration (0~240 seconds). Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 41: Monitor (Spot) Settings

    Enable the motion or alarm popup and set the duration (0~240 seconds). NOTE : In order to save any modified setting value, click “YES” when the confirmation window appears. This action can be carried out within each sub menu. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 42: Osd Setting

    Camera Name The camera title can be displayed or not. Blending The opacity of the menus and Status bar can be set between 0 and 5, 0 is solid, 5 being very opaque. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 43: Recording

    Audio recording ( ) : Enable each audio channel for recording. Post recording time ( This is the time for which the DVR will record after the motion/ alarm occurs. It can be set to 1~99 seconds. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 44: Schedule

    Time ( ) The time recording allows the DVR to be set to only record at particular times of the day. Set the recording time; 1) Day 2) Start Time 3) End Time 4) Channel Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 45: Event Configuration

    Mode On/Off [ ] There are 16 alarm(sensor) inputs on the rear of the unit. Click the check box to enable each sensor. Sensor Type [ ] Select the sensor type; NO(Normally Open) or NC(Normally Closed) Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 46: Action

    A single alarm input can be used to drive up to 4 PTZ cameras to preset positions or preset tours. Select the PTZ camera ( ), PTZ mode( ), preset number( ), screen view( ). Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 47: System

    Such as during the October Daylight Saving Time changeover, if you try to search for video between 1 am and 2 am, the recorder may not operate properly Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 48 Disk Format ( ) Formatting of the drive is used when new drives are installed or you need to wipe all information on the disk. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 49 D1 – Optimized for moving images, with slight reduction in resolution D2 – Optimized for resolution but shows integration artefacts on moving objects Information The Information Screen shows the hard disk size, current firmware version, IP address and MAC address. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 50: Account

    The operator ID & password can be changed using the on screen keyboard. Also the operators user rights can be amended. If you want to delete the user name from the list, click the Del( Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 51 A time period can be set after which, if there is no activity, then the user will be logged out of the client and from the front panel. Archive log password A password can be set to prevent un authorised archiving of the log files Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 52: Network

    The default is NTP OFF. When turned on the Type of service can be selected, options are Default (time.bora.net), Domain and IP. The time zone can also be chosen within the City selection( Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 53: Event

    The default is SMTP Mode “OFF”. In order to activate SMTP Mode, choose SMTP Mode either IP or Domain first. Then, put ID, Password, Domain/IP, and port. Finally press “SMTP Status Check” to test. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 54: Client Viewer Software

    When you put Network installation CD into your PC, it will auto run and lead you through an installation wizard. Follow the instructions. Once the software is loaded it will automatically run. Connection To connect to the Unit, open the Viewer Software and click the connection button, Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 55 Click on the Arrow to the left of the IP address, the following box will appear. This lists the last 22 units that have been accessed. To reconnect to one of these units simply double click, then add the ID and Password. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 56 Turn off OSD Camera re-arrange Save image Open saved images Audio Playback controls Audio controls When the toolbar selection arrows are selected, a second tool bar option will be shown as below: Connect Reboot DVR Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 57: Live Monitoring

    The software is best viewed with the PC monitor resolution, set to: 1024 x 768. Split Screen options (1/4/6/7/8/9/10/13/6) Spilt Screens can be viewed during both live and playback. The splits screens available are: full screen,4,6,7, 8,9,10,13 and 16 way. 1) Full Screen 2) 10 Way Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 58 (Smart) Arrange On/Off If Cameras are being displayed in segments that are not logical, the Smart button will rearrange and put camera input 1 into segment 1 (Top Left) etc. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 59 (Status-Live/Playback, IP address, CH No.). Playback (Step Backward, Backward, Playback, Pause, Recording, Stop, Step Forward) Audio (Mute, Volume, Select Audio, Microphone) Microphone: It is used for transmitting audio to the System through a microphone. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 60: Remote Search

    To play an Event select it and click Play. To stop playing back press Stop search screen will appear to allow another search to be carried out, if not required, click cancel followed by live Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 61 3) Hover over the time box, a drop down arrow will appear allowing the manual selection of Hours, mins and seconds. Next click the “Play” button for Remote Playback. Or, click “Prev” to go back to previous stage. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 62: Archive

    Click on the event required, it will be come highlighted. Click on Calculate, the file size will be calculated, this may take a few seconds. Finally click Archive; the file will be transferred to C:\ H264CD\Download. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 63 3) Hover over the time box, a drop down arrow will appear allowing the manual selection of Hours, minutes and seconds. Then click the “Next” button to set “End” Archive time, in the same manner. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 64 Open the viewer software but do not connect to a unit, click the cancel button to remove the log on box. Next click on the Local search button the normal search box will appear, use the same method to search the files on the PC and Play back Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 65: Remote Log

    “Status Info” of the Remote Log This shows the status of both the The system info displays the Mac Hard disk and the recording modes of address and software version each channel. information. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 66: Remote Setup (Menu Settings - Same As Dvr)

    This is the same as the Display Menu of DVR, refer to setting the Display Menu of DVR. [Camera Setting ] [Main monitor settings ] Use this menu to adjust the picture color Use this menu to set the main output and specify cameras as covert (recorded but not displayed). Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 67: Recording

    This is the same as the Recording Menu of DVR, refer to setting the Recording Menu of DVR. [ Frame ] [ Schedule ] This configures the FPS for each schedule Use this menu to configure the recording – Day/ Night/ Weekend & Holiday/ Time/ schedule. Instant recording. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 68: System

    Use this menu to set Language, Time/DST, The DVR can have the following different Video Type, System ID, PTZ controller. levels of operators, each with different user Also, Initialisation and System Information rights and passwords. is available. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 69: Network

    This is the same as the Event Menu of DVR, refer to setting the Event Menu of DVR. This menu is used to inform the user as to an event occurring, this can be by the sound of a buzzer or by sending an E-mail to a predefined address. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 70: Local Search ( Viewing Downloaded Footage )

    Choose the Event search box then choose the type of Event you are searching for, options are: Alarms, Motion or Audio. Once the selection is made, a list will appear, choose the Event required and click Play. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 71 Blue. Select the required day. Any downloaded event s will be shown, click on the event, the red line will move to that event. Then click Play to review the recording. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 72: Log

    Clicking on Log will display the log file from the unit. This file can be printed, by clicking Print. 4-3. Info Click on Info. This will display the version of the software client being used. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 73: Local Setup

    JPEG, Bit Map or TIF. Location for where stills are saved 5-2. Opacity The opacity or “boldness” of the OSD can be individually set per function. The lower the number the more see through the box. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 74: Audio Buffer

    5-4. Camera name Each camera can be given a title to be displayed on screen 5-5. Deinterlace The Deinterlace function can be used to improve the playback quality of D1 recordings. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 75: Telemetry Control (Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus)

    When Zoom/Focus button clicked, the control changes to Zoom in on the up arrow, Zoom out on the down arrow. Focus near on the left button and focus far on the right arrow. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 76: Preset / Learn

    Preset selection box will appear. To save a preset, move the camera to the desired position then click “Set” followed by the desired number. To recall the preset, click “Call” followed by the desired number. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 77: Firmware Upgrade

    Next press the OK button to reboot the DVR, the firmware will only be applied completely once the system is rebooted. Quit (Exiting Client program) To exit the Client viewer program click the Quit button. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 78: Appendix 1

    1. Visit www.ddns-dvr.com to get the DDNS user ID & PW as well as Host name. 2. Click to create / set account of “Dynamic DNS”. 3. Select “Create Account” menu. Create Account. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 79 5. Click “DDNS Status Check”. If it is “ok”, click “Apply”. NOTE : In DDNS Setup, The Domain Name has to be filled in. In DDNS environment, need to be changed DVR & Web server port, please refer to IP set. Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 80: Setup For Dvr Port & Web Server Port Using Ip Sharing Router

    * For more detail, please refer to relevant IP sharing manual. „DDNS‟ Setup on IP sharing router DDNS configuration is not needed in case of fixed IP. To connect DVR-1 with Internet Explorer, http://dvr-1.ddns-dvr.com:7001 To connect DVR-1 with CD installer, http://dvr-1.ddns-dvr.com:7000 Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 81: Appendix 3

    PTZ Camera RS485 Interface / FSK Coax Support internal 4xHDD up to 8TB / external eSATA Power Source AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 100W Others Weight 11Kg(Net) / 12Kg(Gross) 440(W)x420(D)x90(H)mm/Unit , Dimension 550(W)x540(D)x220(H)mm/Box Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 82 Operator Notes Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...
  • Page 83 Operator Notes Vista QXTRA User and installation manual V1.0...

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