Control Bar Click on any icon to use that feature.

The basic functions of the Control Bar are listed to the right. Each function is covered in more detail within the manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen Display

 

 

 

 

Dwell

 

Zoom

 

PTZ

 

 

Record

Move

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Bar

Menu

 

 

Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color

 

 

Volume

 

 

Snapshot

 

 

Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To hide the control bar, right-click again.

Menu: Opens the Main Menu.

Screen Display Mode: Choose the number of screens you wish to view simultaneously. Channels without attached cameras will display “Video Loss.” Clicking on the upward pointing arrows to the right of each icon will allow you to select which channels to view in that mode.

Dwell: Enable/disable the automatic cycling between channels.

Color: Adjust brightness, hue, saturation and contrast for any channel.

Zoom: Available in single screen display mode, this digitally enlarges a section of the display. Click and drag to move within the video image.

Volume: Adjust volume. This is only applicable if you have attached a microphone or audio-capable camera to the DVR.

PTZ: Controls optional Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.

Snapshot: Captures a still image from all channels.

Record: Begin manual recording on all channels.

Playback: Switches to Playback mode and brings up the Playback Control Bar.

Move Control Bar: Reposition the Control Bar anywhere on the screen.

Camera Power and Set Up

If your packaged did not include a power distribution panel, then refer to the instruction manual that came with your cameras.

STEP 7 Mount the Power Distribution Panel

1. Read the instructions included with the Power Distribution Panel before continuing.

2. Find a suitable location to mount the Power Distribution Panel. It should be located near to where the DVR will be located.

3. Use the included template to properly position the mounting screws.

4. Mount the panel.

5. Be certain that the power switch is set to OFF before attaching the power cord.

6. Lock the front panel to prevent unauthorized access.

STEP 8 Connecting the Cameras

1. Connect the BNC and power leads on the camera to the matching connectors on the power and video cable.

NOTE: The male power end fits into the matching power lead on the camera.

2. Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the cable to any of the Video In ports on the back of the DVR.

3. Plug the remaining power connector into one of the DC power jacks on the side of the Power Distribution Panel.

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4. Repeat for each camera included with this package to ensure proper connection and function.

STEP 9 Powering Up

Plug in the Power Distribution Panel and turn it on.

You should now see a live video image from your cameras.

You may now mount your cameras.

Operation

STEP 10 Playback and Search

1. Return to the Main Menu as described in Step 6, above.

2. Click on the Search icon.

3. This DVR is default configured to record on motion detection.

To view these recordings:

a. Select the EVENT SEARCH tab.

b. Select the date you

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wish to search.

 

c. Click the Search

 

button.

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You will be presented with a list of recorded events.

4. Double click on the event you wish to review and it will begin replaying. The Playback Control Bar will appear below the video, allowing you to control the playback. It operates like a standard video player.

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Play/

Frame

Rewind

Screen Display

Zoom

Color

Volume

Exit

Pause

Advance

 

Mode

 

 

 

Hide

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Tool Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop Fast

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Q-See QT526, QT528 quick start Camera Power and Set Up, Operation