Q-See QH8013Z User Manual page 2

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All of our products are backed by a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12 months from the date of
purchase. Additionally, our products also come with a free exchange policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one
month from the date of purchase. Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software and is available at www.Q-
See.com.
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technical support benefits, you'll receive notifications of product updates along with free downloadable firmware updates
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Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever from misuse of this product.
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Introduction
This manual is written for the QH8013Z SDI PTZ camera and was accurate at the time it was completed. However,
because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added
since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.Q-See.com to check
for the latest product announcements. You can also find technical details and an electronic version of this manual on the
QH8013Z's product page on our site.
Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will assist you in operating
your new system in a safe and trouble-free manner. Please take the time to read and follow all instructions and pay
attention to alerts as shown below:
IMPORTANT! Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings. To prevent possible injury or
damage to the product, read all warnings before use.
NOTE! Text in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance and explanations
about how to make the most out of your system.
For your safety and to protect your camera
To prevent damage to your Q-See product or injury to yourself or to others, read and understand the following safety
precautions in their entirety before installing or using this equipment.
WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK!
n Care should be taken during transportation, storage and installation of this camera to avoid rough handling, dropping, or
other abuse in order to prevent damage to the optics or components inside the camera.
n Camera should be installed in accordance with electrical standards including keeping the camera and cable away from high
voltage, using a transient voltage surge protector (UL-1449) and using only the rated power supply.
Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners on camera body or lens. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the housing and a lens cloth
n
for the optics.
n Do not attempt to disassemble the camera beyond removing the case to adjust settings. Only authorized, trained
technicians should service this camera.
n The camera should not be immersed in water and should be mounted in a sheltered location. Do not point camera directly
at the sun or other strong light source.
Rev. 1.0 2/3/14
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