START-UP GUIDE QBiC S X1 / D1 ©2013 Copyright ELMO Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Any names, company names and product names referred to in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU USE.................................................................................................... 3 QBiC S PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................. 4 THE NAME OF EACH PART ...................................................................................... 5 PREPARATIONS ........................................................................................................
BEFORE YOU USE Thank you for purchasing QBiC S X1/D1. This guide is intended to describe the usage and settings of the product for the purpose of appropriate usage and the user’s safety. Please read this guide and the “Important Safeguards” carefully before using the product. Please refer to the QBiC instruction manual for any other setting and information. Please keep this guide for future reference. 《QBiC S INSTRUCTION MANUAL》 Please download the QBiC Instruction manual from the following QBiC Website.
THE NAME OF EACH PART QBiC S FRONT Power/Battery PWR LED Maintenance MNT LED Power switch LED lights WiFi switch Lens Schedule switch LED lights switch QBiC S BACK WiFi LED Microphone Schedule LED Reset switch Key lock LED Lock REC LED Back cover (WiFi card slot inside) Alert/Alert cancel REC switch micro USB port Accessary installation port Battery slot NOTICE The specification in the above applies to both X1 & D1 5
PREPARATIONS INSTALLATION OF BATTERY PACK/CHARGING *Battery pack is not inserted in the product. Battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery fully before starting to use the product. 1. The rating label which mentions product name; etc. is attached at the bottom of the product (①). Slide 2 knobs to the opposite directions of the arrows on the label and unlock. Slide and open the slot(②). Insert the battery pack. Slide and close the slot. Lock the knobs. ① ② 2.
INSERTING microSD CARD AND WiFi CARD 1. Insert the supplied micro SD card in the WiFi card. Slide switch *When the WiFi card is write-protected, recording is not possible. Verify that the slide switch is set to the unlock position. If the slide switch is set to [LOCK], slide it to other end to release the lock. Pay attention to the direction of the card when inserting the micro SD card. Insert the microSD card until it clicks. Improper insertion of the card CAUTION may cause error. 2.
4. Close the back cover and lock it. Insert a flat object such as a coin in ① and turn it to the direction ② indicated with an arrow. ② ① Make sure to close the cover correctly and lock it tight. Insufficient locking may deteriorate the waterproof performance and damage the CAUTION product. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING QBiC S IN THE OPEN AIR Please use a commercially available outdoor housing when using this product in the open air.
2. When this product is used with AC adapter, (①) remove USB cover (②) install USB packing seal to the micro USB port (③) plug the USB cable (with USB packing seal) connect USB cable and AC adapter, and start to use. Use a commercially available outdoor housing if this product is used in the open air. ① ③ ④ ② The supplied AC adapter is not waterproof. CAUTION Also the USB packing seal does not guarantee waterproof property. 3.
STARTING THE ALERT MODE This product supports “Alert mode” which continuously records video and save it to microSD card and “Maintenance mode” which configures the variety of settings and also plays the recorded movie which is stored in the micro SD card. In this section the following topics are covered: [Operation of each mode] / [Indication of LEDs] POWERING ON/OFF POWERING ON Press and hold (over 1second) [Power Switch] to power on the product. [Power LED] turns blue or green.
ALARM SOUND IN BATTERY MODE This product will sound to inform the remaining battery level. A long beep sound occurs when the product is working in “Alert mode” and the remaining operation time is less than 5 minutes. Immediately charge if the product starts to makes alarm sound. NOTICE Battery alarm can be disabled by using the QBiC S Maintenance Tool. POWERING OFF Press and hold (over 2 seconds) [Power Switch] to power off the product. [Power/Battery PWR LED] turns off.
START ALERT MODE (SHIFTING TO ALERT MODE) Press “Alert/Cancel alert REC switch” in “Maintenance mode” and shift the mode to the “Alert mode”. When the product is in the “Alert mode”, “Maintenance MNT LED” and “WiFi LED” turn off, and instead “REC LED” turns green. Alert/Cancel alert/ REC switch “REC LED” turns on when the product is recording a movie. “REC LED” does not turn on if the product is not recording; e.g. the camera is in the “Scheduling setting” mode.
STOP ALERTING (SHIFTING TO MAINTENANCE MODE) Press and hold “Alert/Cancel Alert REC switch” (over 2 seconds) and cancel the “Alert mode”. The camera shifts the mode to the “Maintenance mode”. Use “QBiC S Maintenance tool” in the “Maintenance mode” to configure a variety of settings and play recorded movies. No movie is recorded if the camera is in the maintenance mode.
MAINTENANCE TOOL ABOUT QBiC S MAINTENANCE TOOL QBiC S Maintenance Tool is a tool to configure detailed settings of the camera. Install the tool to PC and connect PC and the camera with the supplied USB tool prior to use. By using the tool, you can: ● See live viewing video ● Record scheduled movies (day and time) ● Change image quality and frame rate of recording movies ● Set up switch lock for tamper-resistance ● Edit WiFi settings for remote monitoring CHECK PC ENVIRONMENT The following OS is supported.
GET AND INSTALL THE QBiC S MAINTENANCE TOOL Go to QBiC Product Website to download the QBiC S Maintenance Tool. 1. Log on as an administrator and execute Setup.exe. 2. Follow the messages and install. Warning messages about hardware compatibility and digital signature may appear, depending on PC environment. Tick “Always trust software from ELMO COMPANY, LIMITED.” And click “Install” button. 3. The “QBiC S Maintenance Tool” icon will be installed on your PC desktop if the installation is successful.
CONNECT THIS PRODUCT TO PC VIAUSB CABLE 1. Boot the QBiC S Maintenance Tool. From start menu in your PC, click “Start” ”All Programs” ”ELMO””QBiC S Maintenance Tool”.”QBiC S Maintenance Tool”. Or click the icon of the QBiC S Maintenance tool located on your PC desktop. 2. Connect PC to the camera via the supplied USB cable. Supplied USB cable USB connector micro USB connector 3. Power on the camera. QBiC Maintenance tool recognizes the camera and ready to use.
CONNECTING TO WiFi By using WiFi the camera can be connected to a network and movies can be displayed to other devices. The configuration differs from wireless LAN router or wireless LAN access point which you use. CAUTION ● PC in the network is required to use. ● When configuring the settings, be sure that your PC is within the area of working wireless LAN access point. REGISTER FOR ACCESS POINT Use the “QBiC S Maintenance Tool” to register an access point.
MASS STORAGE MODE This product can be used as a storage device. Using this mode, you can retrieve the data stored in the micro SD card. TURNING ON THE MASS STORAGE MODE 1. Open the micro USB Port Cover of the product. 2. Power off the product. Connect the micro USB plug (smaller one) of the supplied USB cable to the micro USB port of the product. USB plug of the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. 3. Press and hold [Power Switch] (over 5 seconds). 4.
UPDATE This product and the QBiC application software will be updated from time to time to improve their performance and functionality. For the details about updating, refer to the QBiC S Instruction manual. Please get the latest manual from the following QBiC Product website: http://www.elmoqbic.
QBiC S X1/D1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read this IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS carefully before using the product and keep it for future reference. Also please download QBiC Instruction Manual from the following website and read carefully to ensure safe and proper use. QBiC Product Website: http://www.elmoqbic.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all precautions and warnings before starting to use. The information is provided to ensure proper operation of this product and will prevent you or others from personal injury or loss of assets. Review the following symbols so that you understand them before reading the rest of the manual. Please read carefully and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference. Carefully read the following symbols and definitions before reading the next chapter.
DANGER The battery used for this product is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity. This battery is designed to be used solely with this product. Do not use it with other product. ● Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery. It could cause smoke, fire, electric shock or burn. ● When charging the battery, make sure to follow the specified method, using the appropriate charger.
WARNING Do not unscrew or unclench the case. ● There are some points which have extremely high voltage inside the product. They could cause smoke, fire, electric shock, burn, or failure. ● Contact your dealer or ELMO Customer Service for check-up or repair. Keep this product and accessories out of reach from babies and children. The cable may be wound around their neck and may cause choking. WiFi card and microSD card could choke or seriously injure babies and children if swallowed.
WARNING This product is waterproof. However, we do not guarantee its waterproof ability in all conditions. The supplied AC adapter is not waterproof. Pay close attention when using the product when raining, snowing, in and near water. If any abnormality is found during use of the product or the supplied AC adapter, power off the product or carefully remove the battery. Contact your dealer or ELMO Customer Service. ● Continuous use could lead to fire or electric shock.
CAUTION Prior to using this product on a commercial airplane or in a hospital, check with authorized personnel. ● This product will emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with aircraft instruments or patient monitoring equipment. Remove the attachments and leave this product uncharged if this product is unused for an extended period or when you do maintenance on the product. (Charge at least every 6 months even if this product is unused for an extended period.
Do not put this product in contact with your skin for an extended period. Pay close attention if your skin is sensitive. In case skin irritation occurs after touching this product go to see doctor immediately. ● This product may get hot. Holding this product with hand for an extended period may cause low temperature burns. ● The material of plastic parts and metallic parts of this product may rarely be a cause of the skin irritation.
BEFORE YOU USE ■ ELMO shall not be liable for malfunction and/or breakdown followed by using this product and the AC adapter under excessive conditions and/or misuse by the user. In that case the product or the supplied AC adopter will no longer be qualified for free repair regardless of warranty period. ■ Install the supplied USB packing seal to the connector part when the product is continuously fed from the USB terminal.
- Near industrial, scientific, and medical devices, such as a pacemaker Near in-plant radio station for mobile equipment identifier (license required and being used in factory line; etc.) - Near low power wireless base station (license not required) ● Electromagnetic interference caused by using Bluetooth devices and this product at the same area Bluetooth devices and this product use the same band of frequency (2.4GHz).
temperature is stable (10°-30° Celsius or 50°-86° Fahrenheit is ideal). Start to use again after condensation is completely gone. If this product is used with the condensation left on the inside of the camera lens, the product may not record clear images. ■ Built-in microphone ● Operational sounds from this product itself may be recorded when the built-in microphone is used; however, that is not a malfunction of this product.
■ Performance and lifetime of built-in battery ● A rechargeable lithium ion battery is used in this product. ● The battery has its own life span. Along with the frequency of use, time of use and the time passed, battery capacity decreases gradually. ● If operation time becomes substantially short at normal temperature (10°-30°Celsius or 50°-86°Fahrenheit is ideal), the battery life seems to have come near its end. Replace it with a new battery.
DISCLAIMERS ■ The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. The latest version can be obtained from the following website: http://www.elmoqbic.com/ ■ It is prohibited under copyright law to use or copy any part or the whole of this document without our prior written consent. ■ ELMO shall not be liable for any claim for damage or loss of earnings or any claim raised by a third person due to the use, malfunction or repair of this product.
ATTENTION ● This product is designed to be used in domestic environment. However, if this product is used in close proximity to a radio or television, it may cause interference to radio or television reception. ● Any image, which is obtained through a camera system, and which can be identified, is considered to be private information. Be forewarned that the person who makes sure of such images shall be liable for disclosing of such images.
