User's Manual

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STEP 1. Open the Basic window in the Setup window which is located in the Main Menu.
STEP 2. Click on the System tab.
STEP 3. Use the Video Output pull-down to select your desired resolution.
STEP 4. Click on Apply to save your settings and then click Exit.
STEP 5. Your system will restart. You will have to re-log in afterwards.
Television
A third option for a video display is any television with an RCA video input. The DVR’s Video
Out port uses a BNC (British Naval Connector) type for coaxial cable. Depending on model,
your DVR may include a BNC-to-RCA cable or adapter. The latter converts the BNC jack to
an RCA port allowing you to connect the DVR to the television using a readily available RCA
cable. If you use a television as your video display, you will need to switch the DVR to use that
as a primary output by following Step 4, below:
STEP 1. Connect a BNC-to-RCA cable to the “Video Out” port on the back of the DVR.
STEP 2. Plug the RCA end into the “Video In” port on the television.
STEP 3. Plug the television’s power cable into a surge protector.
STEP 4. Press and hold the STOP, STOP/ESC, EXIT, n/ESC or VGA/TV (depending on model)
button on the front of the DVR for 10 seconds or until you hear a beep to indicate that the video
mode has been changed.
‘MISSING’ MENU
If you are able to see your camera’s video feeds, but you are unable to see your mouse cursor
or menu, the most likely cause is that your video mode has been changed. In this case, you
need to follow Step 4, above and you should see the cursor and/or menu after the beep.
MULTIPLE MONITORS AND SPOT OUT
Some DVRs include a Spot Out BNC port on their back panel. This allows you to connect a
second video display that will show selected channels in sequence, but will not display the
menu and therefore cannot be used to control the DVR. This is covered in Section 4.2 Live
Configuration. Some users will want to take advantage of the unused video display outputs
(ie; using the BNC Video Out port when the VGA port is being used for the main display. This
“extra” display will mirror whatever is shown on the primary display but it will not show the
menu or cursor. It is not possible to divide channels across two displays.
Loop Out
Some of our larger DVRs, such as the QT518 and QT536 include one or more ports marked
Loop Out. These ports work with the included dongle(s) that split the video signal allowing the
user to connect one monitor per channel. In this case, the menu will not be displayed on any
of these additional monitors.
2.5 CONNECTING CAMERAS
Your DVR uses BNC (British Naval Connector) ports to ensure quick and secure connections
for your cameras’ video cables. While both conventional analog and digital SDI (Serial Digital
Interface) high definition cameras use this interface, they cannot be connected to a port
intended for the other type because of incompatible signals. It is therefore important to ensure
that you are attempting to connect to the proper port.
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Some camera bundles may contain more than one camera power supply and splitter. Repeat
the steps above as necessary to connect all of your cameras. For bundles containing multiple
types of cameras, make sure to connect to the proper power supply as mixing and matching
may either cause damage or insufficient power to your cameras.
You may now mount your cameras.
STEP 4. Repeat for each camera included with your package to ensure proper
connection and function.
STEP 5. Connect the single end of the power splitter to the power adapter.
STEP 6. Plug the power adapter into a surge protector. You should now see a live video
feed from each of your cameras.
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STEP 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.
STEP 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.
STEP 3. Plug one of the power leads on the power splitter (if your camera kit includes one)
into the power lead on the power and video cable. If you are connecting only a single
camera, connect the power lead to the power adapter and skip to Step 6, below.