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Quantum Plus installation and user manual CE INFORMATION The product must be installed according to the currently valid installation regulations for EMC to guarantee the designed use and to prevent EMC problems.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 7 CONTENTS OF PACKAGING ................................................................................................................ 8 FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................. 9 FEATURES.....................
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Quantum Plus installation and user manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION BEFORE USE Please read this manual before installing or using the Vista Quantum DVR. Please keep this manual in a safe place, to allow for future reference For the safety and proper use, The DVR is marked with various symbols. Please read these to prevent injury of financial loss. INSTALLATION SITE Ensure installation position is level, secure and adequately ventilated. Avoid installing close to sources of humidity or water.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual CONTENTS OF PACKAGING Power Cable User Manual Remote Controller Installation CD USB2.0 Mouse 8 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual FEATURES ● Convenience - User-friendly GUI (Graphical User Interface) - Easy-to-use menu structure - Easy-to-use recorded data search (Time, Date, Motion, and Alarm) - Easy-to control via Front Panel, IR remote control and USB 2.0 mouse. ● Stability - Auto restart after power interruption - DB structure offers data stabilisation and better storage utilisation ● Expandability - Remote DVR’s can be controlled using the supplied software client viewer.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual FRONT PANEL LEDs - REC: Recording status (When recording is on, the red light will flash) - POWER: System Power On/Off (When power is on, the green light will be illuminated) - NET: Network status (When network is connected, the light will lash) - HDD: HDD status (When the system is reading or writing to the HDD, the light will flash) USB 2.0 Port - USB2.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual PLAY (▶ ▶) - Playback of the recorded data - When in play mode press again to enter fast forward mode. Reverse PLAY (⊳) - Reverse play of recorded data - When in play mode press again to enter fast rewind mode. PAUSE ( ▌▌) - To freeze picture on playback mode and live mode. STOP / EJECT (■ ■) - To stop playback and go back to live mode. - To eject DVD-RW REC (● ●) - It starts & stop manual recording, password protected.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Screen Split - Selection of multi screen functions AUDIO Selection - Switches between audio channels PAN / TILT - To control P/T/Z, press this button to browse virtual key on screen. ZOOM - ZOOM P/T/Z camera in and out 12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS VIDEO IN (BNC) - 16/8/4 Camera input (1.0v p-p, 75Ω) VIDEO OUT - 16/8/4 LOOP / SPOT / Composite / S-VIDEO / VGA LINE AUDIO INPUT - 16/8/4 Audio input through line AUDIO OUTPUT - 1 Audio output RS232 - 1 Serial Communication Network Port (RJ-45) - Connecting to the Quantum DVR through Internet or LAN USB 2.0 -USB 2.0 connector for mouse control.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM ALARM CONNECTIONS The Alarm connections are made via the push in connectors on the rear on the unit. There are 16 individual alarms inputs marked as Sensor In (1-16) and 2 Outputs marked as Alarm, plus 2 ground connections. As shown below: 14 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual REMOTE CONTROL 1. Power: Power ON/OFF 2. REC: Start & Stop Recording 3. (1 to 9) Numbers and letters 4. P/T/Z: Entering PTZ menu directly 5. OSD: On Screen Display ON/OFF 6. SEQ: Sequence operation 7. LOG: Direct access Log list 8. INFO: Direct access system Info. 9. ID: Reserved. 10.MUTE: Audio Mute 11.AUDIO: Switches through Audio channels 12. MENU: Entering system menu 13. SEARCH: Entering search 14. ARROW & SPLIT: Left, Right, Up and Down.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual OSD DESCRIPTION PTZ icon Record Standby: It is shown when recording is not activated. The Status Bar shows HDD capacity, Network This screen shows PTZ control of connection, Time, etc using by icons. camera 2. The on screen arrows -HDD capacity will allow control of this camera. : 1.7GB is used out of 298.0GB -Network connection : It is shown that admin or user is connected. -Date/Time *Others : -Backup -Mute -USB Stick: Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual MENU TREE Camera Setting Camera Covert Apply Main Menu Camera Name Spot Setting Display Watermark HDD Overwrite Quality OSD Setting Alarm Mode Live Setting Non-Alarmed Resolution Camera Info Non-Alarmed FPS Post Alarm Duration Pre-Alarm Duration Global Normal (TL) Recording Pre-Alarm FPS Pre-Alarm Duration Alarm Resolution Motion FPS Schedule Audio On/Off Audio Event Duration Priority Language System Basic Disk Account Program Update Sensor PTZ S
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Network DDNS IP SET DDNS User ID User Password Domain NTP LIVE Bandwidth Event E-Mail Registration Alarm E-Mail Out Motion Beep Out Power Loss Alarm Out Smart Date/Time Search Event Calendar Archive Bookmark All Log Power Record Operation Client Event Archive 18 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual DEFAULT PASSWORDS Front Panel A Password is required if you need to: Log on; enter the menus; down power; stop recording or changing an IP setting. Logging ON Before the system can be used it is necessary to Log On as a user, he rights of each user can be managed by an administrator level log on Press MENU on the front panel, or right click and select the MENU icon. The following box will be displayed played asking for password.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual MENU Navigation To enter the set-up menus, the user has to have the required access rights and be logged on (see page 19) press the Menu button or right click with mouse on screen and select the menu icon. The following screen will be displayed. Front Panel or IR remote control First select the user name by pressing select key and using the up and down key. Next, enter the password (default password is 00000000 – 8 zeros). Use the numerical buttons.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual If Menu has been selected the following screen will be displayed. Select Sub menus by clicking on the relevant title. The method of altering t he value of a segment within a menu page will vary slightly depending on the page: 1. Clicking on a segment will toggle through available values 2. Click on icon at top of list will change all channel values 3.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual MENU Settings 1. DISPLAY 1-1. Camera Setting: Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Hue and default The picture displayed from each camera can be individually adjusted to balance the multi screen view. Use UP( ) / DOWN( ) keys to select the cell to be altered, then press select to turn the box green, then use the numeric keys to change the values. Alternatively use the mouse to select the cell, the on screen keyboard will appear select the value and click OK 1-2.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual title green. Use the left and right arrows to select the character position and use the Alphanumeric keys to select the character ( Similar to SMS on a mobile phone). When complete press the select key to exit. Alternatively use the mouse to select the title to alter, the on screen keyboard will appear, enter the title followed by the OK button. 1-4.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 1-5. OSD Setting On Screen Display Setting: Selecting whether the time and date etc is shown on the screen or not. Status Bar The display bar at the bottom of the screen can be set to be permanently on or to disappear after a period of time.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 1-6. Live Setting The live settings are used to set up a sequence of either full screen camera images or multi screen displays Use the Up and Down arrows to select either : Full Screen, Quad or Nine way split sequences. The display will change to allow individual sequence times to be set per channel or split screen option. Use the select key to turn the cell green and then the Up and Down keys to change the values.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2. RECORDING All recorded data is watermarked to ensure that it is not tampered with. Using the software supplied the legitimacy of this data can be verified. 2-1. Global Watermarking Generally this should be set to on, this allows the supplied software to verify the downloaded information to ensure it has not been tampered with or changed.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Post Alarm Duration This is the time for which the DVR will carry on recording, in it’s a alarm mode, after an alarm event has finished. It can be set up to 99 Seconds Pre-Alarm Resolution This is the resolution that the DVR will record its Pre- Alarm events in; it can be set to CIF, 2 CIF or D1. Pre-Alarm FPS This is the number of pictures per second recorded per camera during the Pre Alarm period.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2-3. Alarm There are 16 Alarm inputs on the rear of the Quantum these can be used to initiate the Alarm record mode. The Alarm recording Quality, FPS and Audio are set up in the same way as Normal Recording. A Single Alarm input can be used to drive up to 4 PTZ cameras to preset positions or Preset tours. Click on the “Set” Icons. Note: this function is only available when RS485 telemetry formats are being used ( Not coax control) 28 Downloaded from www.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2-4. Motion Motion on any channel can trigger recording of that camera. Resolution, Images Per second, Audio, and Quality can all be configured individually per channel. As per Normal and Alarm Recording Modes. To setup the motion detection grid per channel select the “Sel” button. The detection area is divided into a grid of 11x8 cells. Default is all cells in active mode.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2-5. Schedule The schedule allows the Quantum DVR to be set to only record at particular times of the day. This timing setting is global for all channels. However the Resolution, Images per second and Audio can be configured per channel. To set the timetable select the large SET box on the right of the menu page, the following page will appear.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2-6. Audio Event 16 Audio Inputs and 1 Output are available. Recording can be triggered when Audio is detected. As with Normal and Alarm recording the Resolution, Images per second can be set per channel. Individual channels can be enabled or disabled and the sensitivity set to either Low, Middle or High. 2-7. Duration The Duration mode allows the user to set the number of days that they require to record for.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2-8. Priority The RECORD PRIORITY allows the mixing of the various record methods to customise the individual site requirements. Example: A site may require Alarm recording at night, then a standard FPS recording during the day. In this case the Schedule would be set for required FPS and resolution, and the timetable set for this recording between 8am and 8pm each day. Schedule would be set as 1st Priority.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3. SYSTEM 3-1. Basic User can set Language, Auto Delete Mode, Date Format, Time/DST Set, Video Type, System ID. Also, Initialisation and system Information is available. Language The default is English. Italian, French, Hungarian, Slovak, German, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese Danish and Polish are available. Auto Delete Mode Auto Delete Mode can be set to automatically erase recorded older than a certain number of days.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual If the country does not appear in the list the use the User define option as shown below: PLAYBACK FOLLOWING TIME CHANGE The DVR uses the time and date to index video on the hard disk drive so you can find it later. Changing the time can cause the DVR to work improperly, when you try to play back video. If you set the hour ahead, this is not a problem. But, if you set the hour back, there will be more than one recording with the same time stamp.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Video Type Video Type can set in this menu without rebooting or initialisation. The default is PAL, NTSC can also be selected System ID The remote control can be used to control up to 16 Quantum’s, the ID number on each can be set to a unique address so that the remote will only control one at a time if they are in close proximity. The default is 11. Repeated click on the ID value to change to the required number.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3-2. Disk Format Formatting of the drive is used when new drives are installed or you need to wipe all information on the disk. Click on OFF to turn to ON, then click on Execute, click YES, to confirm Smart This function is used to keep a check on the health of the Hard disk. The parameters which can be monitored are: 1. Read/Write errors on the drive 2. Drive temperature.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3-3. Account The DVR can have the following different levels of operators, each with different users rights and passwords: Admin level – Manager level – Users 1-4 - Operators logged in at this level has full rights Operators logged in that this level as default have access to all except: Stopping Recording and Shutting down the DVR. Operators logged in at this level Only have the ability to Search and play, Control PTZ cameras and get access via the network.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Automatic timed log out The system can be set to automatically log out a user after a certain amount of time if no key presses have been made. The operator level has to have been activated before this can be set. While in the account setup page for the User, click on the middle icon at the bottom of the menu page , the screen will change to show the following: Click on the boxes adjacent to “Local” for the time out period for operation form the front panel.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3-4. Program Update Always turn off: Recording, Playback and Network access while upgrading the unit The latest firmware version can be upgraded through USB 2.0 Port using Memory Stick or CD/DVD Media. When a memory stick is connected to the USB port, this symbol be shown in the status bar of the screen. will Enter “menu”-> “System Set”-> “Program Update”. If the system recognizes the new firmware then, “New program found” will be displayed on the screen.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3-5. Sensor The 16 alarm inputs on the rear of the Quantum can be configured to be normally open (N.O), normally closed (N.C) or None. 40 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3-6. PTZ Setup The Quantum Plus can control PTZ cameras via coax or a RS485 connection on the rear of the DVR. The cameras can have individually selectable Protocols with a choice of Vista Coax, Vista PD, Pelco P or Pelco D. The Baud rate can also be selected. 3-7.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Telemetry connections and User Instructions Remote Keyboard Connections The connection of the VKBD3im keyboard to the Quantum Plus DVR, is made via the push connectors marked as Kbd on the rear of the DVR, These are the 3rd and 4th connecters to the left hand side of the bank of push in connectors. Use the break out box and one of the RJ45 Leads supplied with the VKBD3im keyboard.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual RS485 Dome Telemetry connections The connection to RS485 domes is made via the push connectors marked as Tel on the rear of the Quantum. The domes can be wired either in a Daisy chain or star configuration, examples shown below. If using a Star configuration you require a “VSD16” RS485 star driver. Daisy Chain configuration Star Configuration 43 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual PTZ user instructions The telemetry function of the Quantum Plus can be controlled via 4 different methods: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remote keyboard Front panel buttons Remote control Software viewer Remote Keyboard – See keyboard manual for control of PTZ cameras Front Panel Camera selection The PTZ cameras can be controlled in either full screen or split screen mode.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Preset positions 1. To store a preset position Move the camera to the required position then press the record key followed by the number key of the preset to be stored (1 – 9) 2. To recall a Preset Press the search key followed by the number (1 -9). Run Tour 1 To run Tour 1, press the search key followed by the number 0 (Zero). The tour requires a keyboard to set it up in the domes menu.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Zoom and Focus control To select Zoom and Focus press the Zoom Key , Zoom + = Zoom - = Focus Near = Focus Far = Preset positions 3. To store a preset position Move the camera to the required position then press the record key followed by the number key of the preset to be stored (1 – 9) 4. To recall a Preset Press the search key followed by the number (1 -9). Run Tour 1 To run Tour 1, press the search key followed by the number 0 (Zero).
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Dome Menu access When controlling Vista PowerDome PTZ domes from the Quantum Plus, it is possible to enter the Dome’s menu structure, using the Remote Keyboard, Front Panel Keyboard, Mouse or the Clieny software. The method from each device is slightly different; the following section will explain each method. Remote Keyboard 1. Select Dome from the Keyboard, ensure the keyboard is in Pan and Tilt Mode ( make sure the dome moves) 2.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Mouse 1. Right click mouse 2. Mouse menu screen will appear: 3. Left click MENU 4. The password box will appear 5. ENTER 1, 2, 3,4 6. Click On the word 7. The Dome Password Menu will appear 8. Using the Arrows enter the Domes password, 9. Once in the Menus use the arrows to navigate. 10. To Exit repeatedly press ESC 11. To remove the navigation arrows, right click. Client Software 1. While Client software is running select the dome required. 2.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 11. To Exit the menu mode repeatedly press PREV. 12. To return to PTZ mode press the button. 3-8. Etc. Replay Time : It is possible to play back again from the scene of previous time (1 minutes to 60 minutes). 49 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4. NETWORK (If the DVR is connected to a network, this icon will be shown in the OSD display) This menu can only be accessed if the user has the necessary rights. (Default password is 00000000). With in the Network menu the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Named Server), IP addresses, NTP and Live can be set. 4-1. DDNS What is DDNS? DDNS is a service that maps Internet domain names to IP addresses.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4-2. IP SET When a fixed IP address is being used, the Use Dynamic IP should be set to NO The IP Address, Gateway and Subnet Mask need to be set, these will generally be given by the Network Manager. DSL refers to all types of Digital Subscriber Line such as ADSL and SDSL. The DVR Port and WEB Port can both be changed if required, default are 2000, and 80 respectively. 51 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4-3. NTP The Network Time Protocol Setting allows the DVR time to be synchronised with an external time server. The default is NTP OFF. When turned on the Type of service can be selected, options are Default (time.bora.net), Domain and IP. The Time zone can also be chosen within the City selection, use the right arrow on the front panel to change the city settings. 52 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4-4. LIVE This allows a separate Live viewing resolution and Quality, regardless of System Recording and Quality, to be set for remote viewing, this helps optimise the network streaming. 4-5. Bandwidth It is possible to set maximum limits for the bandwidth utilisation on the network port of the unit. 53 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 5. EVENT This section is used to inform the user as to an event occurring, this can be by the sounding of a buzzer or by sending an E-mail to a predefined address. 5-1. E-Mail Registration Within this section up to 3 users can be set-up to receive an email on the occurrence of an event such as Video Loss / Alarm / Motion or Power Loss. An E-mail will only be sent if the Quantum Plus is sitting on a network with access to the Internet, e.g. through a router.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Start/End Time : Enable to send e-mail notifications only for events that occur within a specified range of time. SEND TEST MAIL sends a test E-mail to the addresses so allowing the installer to verify if the setup is correct. 5-2. SMTP Mode The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) function allows e-mails to be sent over a LAN The default is SMTP Mode “OFF”. In order to activate SMTP Mode, choose SMTP Mode either IP or Domain first.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 5-3. E-mail Out As well as e-mail on event activations the Quantum can be set to send a report on the following occurrences: Video Loss; Alarm; Motion: Power Loss and Smart (Hard disk monitoring). Attach Image : On/Off (Enable to send a picture of the event.) 5-4. Beep Out The buzzer can be set to sound on the following occurrences: Video Loss; Alarm input; Motion detection; Power Loss; Smart (Hard disk monitoring). The duration of the beep can be set.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 5-5. Alarm Out The Alarm out relay can be set to activate on the following occurrences: Video Loss; Alarm input; Motion detection; Power Loss; Smart (Hard disk monitoring). The duration of the activation can be set. 57 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual SEARCHING VIDEO FOOTAGE To access the search option, press the SEARCH button on the front panel or right click the mouse and select Search, (A password may have to be entered) after which the following screen will be displayed. 1. Date / Time Search If you select date/time search, the following will be shown. Use the numerical number on the front panel or the mouse to select the time and date required, then select Play. 2.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 3. Calendar Search Following screen is displayed when “Calendar” search is selected. The Calendar search gives a graphical representation of when video is recorded on the hard drive. The year and month can be selected. This month is shown as a calendar on the screen, any day which contains recorded video will be indicated by a highlighted number in white. Move to the desired day by using the up / down / left / right buttons, Select the day by pressing SEL.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual The hours which have recorded data are displayed as a coloured bar. Select the hour which you want to review, the following screen will be displayed. Minutes in the hour The minutes which have recorded data will be displayed as a coloured bar, click on the time required; the recorded data will be played back from this point. 4. Bookmark Search It is possible to edit the bookmark.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Archiving Evidence to DVD/CD or USB Once the required video has been found, it may be necessary to down load it for evidential purposes. This can be done either onto the internal CD/DVD-R writer or via the USB port on the front of the Quantum Plus. To do this press the SEARCH button and using the down button move to ARCHIVE, once highlighted press SEL, the following screen will be displayed.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual From/ To You can set up the start and stop time which is required to be backed up to the internal CD/DVD-R or USB device. Highlight this option, then press SEL, then use the alphanumeric buttons or the mouse to set the time and date. Repeat for the end time. Channel As long as the EXCLUSIVE file format is selected, the number of channels to be down loaded can be selected. Anything from a single channel to all 16 can be selected.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual LOG The log file contains information on the following: Power: Record: Operation: Client: Event: Archive: Power on, Power off, Power fail Rec fail, Rec start, Rec stop, Rec error, Rec full Play start, Play stop, HDD format, Menu set R_Login, R_Logout, R_Logfail, R_Play, R_Transfer, R_Rec on, R_Rec off, R_Upgrade Alarm, Motion, Audio, Video loss, Email fail This lists the USER, time/date when Archive was done, and time range of archived section.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Client Viewer software – QT Player Each Quantum comes with license free viewer software to view the Quantum across a network. To be able to do this the recommended minimum specification for the PC is as follows: Minimum PC specification > CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, > Graphic Memory: 256MB Installing software When you put Quantum Network installation CD into your PC, it will auto run and lead you through an installation wizard. Follow the instructions.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Logging on The following window will appear. To connect to the Quantum, enter the units: IP address; DVR Port (2000 ids default), ID and Password. Then, click “OK”, to start the live monitoring. Description field is the name of area / Building / location of the DVR, this should be typed in he first time the unit is connected to, this will store it in the address book. Address book Click on the Arrow to the left of the IP address, the following box will appear.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Explanation of Screen Buttons 66 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Live Monitoring he software is best viewed with the PC monitor resolution, set to: 1024 x 768. Split Screen options (1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13,16): Spilt Screens can be viewed during both live and playback. The splits screens available are: full screen,4,6,7, 8,9,10,13 and 16 way. 1) Full Screen 2) 10 Way 67 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Full Screen on/ off When the full screen button is selected, a tool bar offering the various split screen options, and the Exit key will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. OSD on/off: The OSD button will toggle between the on screen titles etc being shown or hidden (SMART)ARRANGE ON/OFF: If Cameras are being displayed in segments that are not logical, the Smart button will rearrange and put camera input 1 into segment 1 (Top Left) etc.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Image Save / Load: / SAVE: This icon is used to save a still image in either JPEG or BMP or TIF format. There is no change on the main screen when the “Save” icon is pressed. The still image is stored as default in C: QTPlayer: Saved folder, as a Jpeg image using the date and time as the file name. LOAD: This icon is used to retrieve and view a saved still image, when selected a list of available images will be shown.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Search (Date/Time/Event/Calendar), Archive (Remote Archive), Log (Remote Log) are available. SEARCH This Remote Search is able to play back video on the PC direct from the hard disk storage on the Quantum Plus. There are 3 options for as follows. 1) Date/Time 2) Event 3) Calendar Date/Time When the cursor is placed over a part of the time and date a drop down arrow will appear, use this to set the required value. When set.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Calendar Select the date required (as long as the date is highlighted in Blue there is recorded data on from that day). There are 3 options for selecting the required time once the date has been selected. 1) Drag the Red line along the colour bar (I.e. Blue: Normal Recording) till the required time is reached. 2) Click on the required time for playback on the blue bar then the red line will move to this point.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Select Channel: Channels can be included or excluded dependent on query. This is available within Search, Backup and Logs. . ARCHIVE - Remote Archive – Date/Time Enter the Start and End dates and times, by hovering over the selections, a drop down box will appear. Once selection is made, then “click” calculate, the file size will be displayed. Finally click “Archive”, the file will be transferred to C:\QTplayer\Download.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual - Remote Archive – Calendar Select the date required (Days with recorded video a data present are highlighted in Blue) There are 3 options for selecting the required time once the date has been selected. 1) Drag the Red line along the colour bar (I.e. Blue: Normal Recording) till the required time is reached. 2) Click on the required time for playback on the blue bar then the red line will move to this point.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual The backup procedure is same as Date/Time & Event backup as previous page. * “Prev” to go back to previous stage. *The downloaded data is saved in the follows location. C:\QTplayer\Download. Play back down loaded files Open the viewer software but do not connect to a unit, click the cancel button to remove the log on box.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Remote Log The Log file can either be viewed or printed. The recorded Event can be played, by selecting it and clicking on Play.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Remote Setup: (Menu settings - Same as DVR) Display – Camera Setting Within this setting the Hue, Saturation, Contrast and Brightness can be adjusted on a camera by camera basis. – Camera Covert Cameras can be remotely set into Covert Mode, they are still being recorded but cannot be viewed local to the system, or by any remote user apart from the Administrator on line. 76 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual - Camera Name Up to 32 Characters are available for each camera name. - Spot Monitor settings 1) Set “Mode” (Split screen/ Alarm Motion or Event), by click the ON button for the required state – It will turn red. 2) Next select Duration for a sequence using the white time bar, next click OK. 77 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual OSD On/Off The Symbols and text displayed on screen can be controlled: 1. The status bar can be set to be off/ Always on or be on for 5 or 10 seconds after a key press. 2. The Event symbols such as Motion, Audio, Pan / Tilt can be displayed or turned off. 3. The camera name can be displayed or turned off. 4. The PTZ display can be made to time out 5. The Password entry box can be made to time out 6. The darkness of the status bar can be varied.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Recording 1. Watermark – security tagging of recorded video. 2. HDD Overwrite – When the disk is full it will overwrite the oldest data. 3. The Picture quality can be set 4. Alarm mode can be set between Exclusive and Normal 5. Non- Alarmed resolution – this is the resolution that non alarmed cameras are recorded in during an alarm event 6. Non-Alarmed FPS- this is the rate that non alarmed cameras are recorded in during an alarm event 7.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Rate Audio 80 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Alarm The Alarm settings for Resolution, Rate and Audio are configured in the same manner as Normal (Time lapse) see page 76 and 77. Motion The Motion settings for Resolution, Rate and Audio are configured in the same manner as Normal (Time lapse) see pages 76 and 77. The only additions are the setting up of Sensitivity and the motion detection grid per camera.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Schedule The Schedule settings for Resolution, Rate and Audio are configured in the same manner as Normal (Time lapse) see pages 76 and 77. The only addition is the setting up of Schedule grid, click on the SET button to display the following screen.. A timetable can be set in hourly blocks throughout the whole week. Audio Event The Quantum Plus can start recording when it detects an Audio event.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Duration The duration setting allows the user to choose the Resolution and length of time the unit records for, then the DVR will automatically adjust the rate at which it records to achieve this time period. - Resolution First select the resolution required for each camera. - Video Next select whether the camera is connected to the DVR. 83 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual - Audio Next select if Audio is being recorded on that channel. - Days Finally select the number of days the DVR should record for. The choice is between; 5, 10,20,30,40,50,60,70 80 or 90 Days. 84 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Priority The RECORD PRIORITY allows the mixing of the various record methods to customise the individual site requirements. Example: A site may require Alarm recording at night, then a standard FPS recording during the day. In this case the Schedule would be set for required FPS and resolution, and the timetable set for this recording between 8am and 8pm each day. Schedule would be set as 1st Priority.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual System Basic This section is used to select: Language Date format Video type System ID Live viewing resolution – over the network Live Quality – over the network Account The Quantum Plus allows for : 1 Administrator level log on 1 Manger level log on 4 User level log on Each of the 6 log-on accounts can be given individual passwords and user rights To amend the Name and password, click on the name beside the Client Account box.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Auto Log out After a certain amount of time (15mins, 30mins or 1 hour) of inactivity. The users can be automatically logged off both the Local front panel control, and the Client viewer, Archive Log password A password is required in order to access the Archive Log, 87 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Sensor Each of the 16 alarm inputs can be configured to be either inactive (NONE), or Normally Open (N.O), or Normally Closed (N.C). Auto Delete Mode In Auto Delete Mode the DVR can be set to delete recordings that are a certain numbers of days old. This allows the DVR to comply with data protection laws in certain countries such as France. 88 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual PTZ Setup for Cameras - ID Each camera input can be allocated an RS485 ID between 1 and 255. - Protocol Each camera output can have an individual protocol associated with it, the choices are: 89 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual - Baud Rate The Baud rate of each PTZ camera can be set the choices are: PTZ set up for Keyboard - ID Each Keyboard can be allocated an RS485 ID between 1 and 255. Vista VKBD3im addressing switches are inside the keyboard, refer to keyboard manual for setting address. 90 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual - Protocol Each keyboard can have an RS485 protocol associated with it, the choices are: Choose Vista-KBD for the VKDB3im keyboard. - Baud rate The Baud rate of each PTZ camera can be set the choices are: Choose 9600 for the VKDB3im 91 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual DST Setup ( Day Light Saving Time) The Quantum can be set to automatically reset its clock when the clocks change for Day Light Saving time. As default this is set to Off. USER Define Change “Off” to User Define, this will allow the exact date and time for the change to occur. Alternatively Select Region Select the required country. Then click “Ok”. 92 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual NTP Setup NTP setup allows the DVR to have its internal clock synchronised with an External clock. The default setting is “Off” To set up hover on the “Off” a drop down arrow will appear giving the option to turn “On”. Once “On”, two other options will appear: Type allows selection between: Default – Time server is “time.bora.net”. Domain – Where another time server name can be added. IP – Where an IP address for a time server can be input.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Smart (HDD Watch Dog) The Smart function allows the health of the Hard disk Drives to be monitored for bad sectors and high temperatures. Note: Over time all Hard drives will develop bad sectors, this does not mean they have failed, it is an indication that they are beginning to fail, this can be used as a preventative maintenance tool, so drives can be swapped out before failing completely, so preventing the loss of recorded images.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Event Email Registration The Quantum Plus will send E-mails to up to 3 defined addresses under certain conditions such as Alarms or video loss. The screen is where you setup the receiving address and address that the DVR will send from. The mails can be set to be sent immediately an event occurs, Daily or Weekly. Email Out The actions which cause an e-mail response can be defined within this screen. 95 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Beep Out The internal buzzer can be set to sound on the following occurrences: Video Loss Alarm activation Motion Detection Power loss The duration of the buzzer can be set. Alarm Out The Alarm output relay can be set to activate on the following occurrences: Video Loss Alarm activation Motion Detection Power loss The duration of the relay closure can be set. 96 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Local Search (viewing downloaded footage) This allows playback of video which has been downloaded top the PC. Search Searches can be done by Date/Time, Even and Calendar. Date/Time Hovering over the Date and Time bars will allow drop down boxes to select the required time and Date. Once set, click Play. Event Choose the Event search box then choose the type of Event you are searching for, options are: Alarms, Motion or Audio.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Calendar When the Calendar option is chosen this screen will appear, any day with recording available will be highlighted in Blue. Select the required day. Any downloaded event s will be shown, click on the event, the red line will move to that event. Then click Play to review the recording. 98 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Log Clicking on Log will display the log file from the unit. This file can be printed, by clicking Print. Info Click on Info. This will display the version of the software client being used. 99 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Local Setup This allows the setup of the viewing of the software on the PC. Global This screen allows the following: Draw mode to be set to YUV or RGB Date Format to be set to: DD/MM/YYY, MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD. Save Format, for the saving of stills as either JPEG, Bit Map or TIF. Location for where stills are saved. Opacity The opacity or “boldness” of the OSD can be individually set per function. The lower the number the more see through the box.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Audio Buffer Audio Buffer settings are there to adjust the audio over the network, this will compensate for different network speeds ( LANs, WANs etc). This can only be adjusted if the LIVE video is switched off. Adjust each variable to achieve best quality video for Network bandwidth available, this is best done through trial and error. 101 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual PAN, TILT, Zoom, Focus (Remote telemetry control) When PTZ button is being pressed, PTZ control icon will be pop-up on the live image. PAN/TILT/ZOOM/FOCUS When PAN/TILT button is clicked the Pan/Tilt control appears, this allows Left, Right, Up and Down Control of PTZ cameras When Zoom/Focus button is clicked, the control changes to Zoom in on the up arrow, Zoom out on the down arrow. Focus near on the left button and focus far on the right arrow.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual PRESET/LEARN PRESET&LEARN icon The presets button can be activated by clicking on the centre of the control icon, the preset symbol will appear and the Preset selection box will appear. To save a preset, move the camera to the desired position then click “Set” followed by the desired number. To recall the preset, click “Call” followed by the desired number. 103 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Firmware Upgrade User can select Firmware Upgrade menu, if a new version of firmaware exits in the C:/QTplayer/Upgrade folder ,then the message ‘New program found!’ will be displayed if there is no file then ‘New program not found!’ message will be displayed. To proceed with upgrading press the OK button and select each firmware files to upgrade it to the system, by ticking the boxes. Once the upgrade has been completed the following message will appear.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual APPENDIX 1 ALARM SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Components 1) External Sensor: 1 2) DVR System: 1 2. Inner Circuit for Sensor Input The inner circuit of Quantum DVR is as follows, PC817 : Photo Coupler The Specification of PC817 105 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Forward current *1Peak forward current Input Reverse voltage Power dissipation Collector-emitter voltage Emitter-collector voltage Output Collector current Collector power dissipation Total power dissipation *2Isolation voltage Symbol IF I FM VR P V CEO V ECO IC Rating 50 1 6 70 35 6 50 Unit mA A V mW V V mA PC 150 mW P tot V iso 200 5 000 -30 to + 100 -55 to + 125 260 mW V rms Operating temperature T opr Storage tem
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 1. SENSOR Install Processing Please refer the below block diagram. 107 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual APPENDIX 2 SETTING INTERNET SECURITY SETUP FOR WEB CLIENT ON WINDOW XP/2000 & WINDOW VISTA SERVICE PACK 2. 1) Security Setup > Window XP / 2000 Tools-> Internet Options-> Security -> Select “Customer Level” > Window Vista Tools-> Internet Options-> Security -> Unselect square box -> Select “Customer Level” Select “ Allow script-initiated windows Without Size or position constraints”-> Enable. 108 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Select “Download unsigned Active X Controls”-> Prompt Select “ Automatic Prompting for Active X Controls”-> Disable 109 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2) Connection Click here as described Select “Temporary Allow Pop-ups” 110 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Click “To help protect security, Internet Explorer stopped this site from installing an Active X control on your computer. Click here for options…” Select “Install Active X Control “ Select “Install” and then ‘Log-In’ box will be shown. 111 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual APPENDIX 3 DYNAMIC IP (Supporting DDNS Server) With DDNS Server, This allows a user to connect to the unit remotely without the need for a fixed IP address.(Please register your ID & Domain at www.ddns-dvr.com in which you can use their DDNS server as free of charge) 1. Visit www.ddns-dvr.com to get the DDNS user ID & PW as well as Host name. 2. Click to create / set account of “Dynamic DNS”. 3. Select “Create Account” menu. 112 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4. Create Account. > Fill in all blanks in order to create new account. ID & Password will be emailed to you when the account is setup correctly. Once the DDns-Dvr account has been setup, it is necessary to add the details in the Network section of the Quantum’s menus. DDNS SET To enter Network set menu, system ask password (Default is 00000000). In DDNS environment, need to be changed DVR & Web server port, please refer to IP set. 113 Downloaded from www.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Set up DDNS 1. Change DDNS to ON 2. Input User ID 3. Input User PW 4. Input Domain 5. Click “DDNS Status Check” if it is “ok” Click “Apply” > Note; In DDNS Setup, The Domain Name has to be filled in. 114 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual Appendix 4 SETUP FOR DVR PORT/ WEB SERVER PORT USING IP SHARING ROUTER (Port Forwarding) 1) To use IP sharing Router, “Use Dynamic IP” should be set to “NO”. - DVR Port: This can be set to any number between 2000 to 65535. - Web Server Port: this can be set to any number between 2000~65535, as long as it is not the same as the DVR Port number 2) Setup “virtual server” on IP sharing Router It is for setting virtual server to forward IP which is allotted to DVR.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual * For more detail, please refer to relevant IP sharing manual. (3) ‘DDNS’ Setup on IP sharing router DDNS configuration is not needed in case of fixed IP. (4) To connect DVR-1 with Internet Explorer, http://dvr-1.ddns-dvr.com:7001, to connect DVR-1 with CD installer, http://dvr-1.ddns-dvr.com:7000. 116 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual APPENDIX 5 MAKING A PARTITION ON AN EXTERNAL USB HARD DRIVE To back up to USB HDD, the USB HDD should be formatted first on PC. The Quantum PLUS supports the FAT32 & NTFS file system, of which maximum size is 500GB for one partition. Please refer to the following procedure to make a partition and format on PC. *If the HDD capacity is under 500GB, you don’t need to make a partition and simply connect to the DVR directly. 1.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 2. Select “Computer Management” 3. Select “Disk Management”. 118 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 4. Click right mouse button and select “New Partition”. 5. Follow “New Partition Wizard” procedure as below. 119 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 6. Select the Primary partition option. 7. Maximum is 500GB at FAT32 file format. 120 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 8. Assign drive letter 9. Format the partition to FAT32 121 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 10. At this stage, New Partition has been made. 11.Check New partition was created correctly.(Format will run automatically) 122 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual 12. Check New Partition was created correctly 123 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
Quantum Plus installation and user manual APPENDIX 6 SPECIFICATION 124 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
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