Schedule, Network Alarm, Detect | Q-See MODEL QC40196 specification

Snapshot

In addition to taking video of an event, the DVR can be set to record - and transmit - still images from whichever cameras you select in the Schedule, Detect and Alarm windows which are covered in Sections 4.6, 4.7 and 7.3 respectively.

The actual settings for the Snapshot feature are configured in the Snapshot window which can be opened by pressing the Snapshot button in the Encode window.

SCHEDULE

This is covered in Section 4.6 Schedule

RS232

The RS232 port on the back of the DVR can be used to connect to selected devices including a Point of Sale (POS) system or network keyboard. When integrated with a POS system, the DVR can integrate the text component and can conduct searches within the records using this

Mode - You can chose to have each camera take a snapshot based on Timing or Trigger

Image Size - D1 produces an image twice the size of CIF . You can chose to use a different format for snapshots than the format that camera is configured to record video.

Image Quality - With a range of 1 to 4, this controls the quality of the snapshot(s). A setting of “4” provides better images, but at an increased file size. You may have to lower the quality

if the file size exceeds your e-mail in-box’s capacity.

Snapshot Frequency - This will allow you to

take 1-7 shots in sequence.

Each camera can be individually configured. These settings are what will be used when you enable the Snapshot feature in any window that offers that option. Examples are highlighted with Red Boxes in Pictures 5-18, 5-19and 5-20.

NOTE! It is possible to have the Snapshot feature set to occur both on schedule and when triggered by an event such as Motion Detection.

The triggered activation will take priority over the scheduled event.

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If a network keyboard (NKB) is connected, it can be used to operate the DVR.

When connecting a component through the RS232 port, you will need to consult the manual of that device for proper settings.

Function – Select the device that you’ve

attached to the port. Your choices are; Console, Keyboard, Adapter, NetKeyboard and PTZ Matrix

Baud Rate – this should be set to match the

baud rate of the connected device.
Data Bit – The value ranges between 5 and 8.
Stop Bit – The available values are 1 and 2	PICTURE 5-21
Parity – Choose between parity values of
None, Odd, Even or Space

NETWORK

Accessing the DVR from within a Local Area Network, over the Internet or via a Smartphone along with setting up e-mail notifications and other online features will be covered in full in the Remote Monitoring Guide included on the CD that came with your DVR or available for download from www.Q-See.com.

ALARM

The connection, configuration and operation of alarms with this system is covered in Chapter 7 “Alarm.”

DETECT

Please see Section 4.7 for instructions on using the features in this window.

PAN/TILT/ZOOM

Connecting and operating PTZ cameras with this DVR is covered in Chapter 6 “Pan/Tilt/ Zoom.”

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