Time Tab

You can set the length of time the DVRs record an event before and after a motion detection or alarm is triggered as well as how long an individual record is preserved.

Pre-alarm record time: This sets the length of time showing events prior to a motion detection or sensor-triggered event that is included in the record.

Post-alarm record: Sets the length of time - from 10 to 60 seconds - that is added to the record after the event is finished.

Expire time: The time - up to 60 days - that

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Record below).

4.4 SCHEDULE CONFIGURATION

Configure your camera to record at specific times based on time of day, motion detection or other sensor input. There are three tabs; Schedule, Motion and Sensor

Schedule Tab

The schedule for automatic recording can be set either of two ways.

1.By highlighting individual hours for specific days by using the pencil tool in the upper right of the window. The adjacent eraser tool removes the highlighting in a block. Double click on either the pencil or eraser tool to turn them off. Settings can be copied and applied to any or all of the channels and to any other day.

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You can set up all channels with same values by selecting All and then configuring one channel.

Stamp Tab

Select which cameras will display their ID and date stamp and where it’ll appear on the screen.

Drag and drop the location of the camera name and date/time stamp to your desired

2.Blocks of time to be recorded can also be set up by double clicking on a field adjacent to a day. Multiple schedules can be created and saved with start and stop times down to the minute. These can then be applied to multiple days and cameras.

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location on the screen. This can be done individually or globally. A “Before” and “After” example is shown below.

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Recycle Record Tab

By selecting the box, you allow the DVR to record over old events when the hard drive is full. Otherwise, the DVR will stop recording when there is no more space available.

Schedules made in one mode can be altered in the other mode.

Motion Tab

Motion detected during the highlighted hours will cause the DVR to start recording. Setup is similar to that used in Schedule above. The default mode is for 24/7.

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Sensor Tab

This enables the DVR to record based on input from other sensors connected to the DVR. Like motion detection, it is default scheduled to be able to record at any time. It is also configured in the same manner as explained under Schedule.

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QT428, QT446, QT426, QT454 specifications

The Q-See QT428, QT426, QT446, and QT454 are part of Q-See's advanced security camera systems, designed to provide robust surveillance for both residential and commercial applications. These models are known for their reliability, extensive features, and user-friendly interfaces, making them a popular choice among security-conscious consumers.

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