Quick Start Guide

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Before You Get Started

A: Gather Your Components.

You will need:

1. An HDMI monitor, 19” or larger VGA PC monitor and VGA cable OR a television of any size.

2. A surge protector

We STRONGLY recommend that you use one that has the following speciﬁcations:

• UL-1449 Rated

• Clamping voltage of 330 or lower

• Joule rating of at least 400

• Response time of 10 nanoseconds or less

3. A power screw driver/drill to mount your cameras.

B: Unpack the box...

Check the contents against the “What’s in the Box” list that was

packed at the top of your product. If you notice any damage or

missing components, please contact Q-See Customer Support at

www.Q-See.com/Support

Note:

Be sure to register your product!

Visit www.Q-See.com,

click SUPPORT

and then select the online registration form.

Complete the product registration form to receive

warranty/technical support beneﬁts and to be notiﬁed

of product updates and free downloadable ﬁrmware

updates to your NVR.

This poster is intended to help you get your Q-See security system up and running. There are many additional features which

can be customized to your speciﬁc needs. More information and instructions are available in the User Manual incuded on the

CD that came with your system or available for download from our website at www.Q-See.com.

For information on how to conﬁgure your system for remote monitoring on the Internet or on your smartphone, please refer to

the Remote Monitoring Guide also included on the accompanying CD.

Your NVR can be controlled using the included USB mouse, remote control or the function keys on the front of the unit. For the purposes of this guide, we will be giving instructions using the mouse. Because this guide

covers several models in the QC series of NVRs, components in photos may not exactly match those on your particular model.

IMPORTANT! This walkthrough will allow you to test your cameras and connections before you mount them.

For more information about your new

system, look for “QC” on our website or

in our online support materials at

www.q-see.com/support

Quick Start Guide

QC Series Digital Network

Video Recorders (NVR)

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Quick Start Guide QC Series Digital Network Video Recorders (NVR) For more information about your new system, look for “QC” on our website or in our online support materials at www.q-see.com/support IMPORTANT! This walkthrough will allow you to test your cameras and connections before you mount them. Before You Get Started A: Gather Your Components. B: Unpack the box... You will need: Check the contents against the “What’s in the Box” list that was packed at the top of your product.
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Connect the Devices STEP 1 Connect to a Monitor or Television OPTION A: Connecting a VGA PC Monitor 1. Plug the VGA cable into the port marked “VGA” on the back of the NVR. 2. Plug the other end of the VGA cable into the similar port on the back of the monitor. 3. Plug the monitor’s power cable into the surge protector. STEP 2 Connect Mouse Plug the mouse into the port labled “USB” on the rear of the NVR. NOTE: We recommend reserving the USB port on the front of the NVR for use in backing up video files.
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Initial Set Up IMPORTANT! You must follow these steps to enter the current date and time in order to effectively use the video search function described at the end of this guide. Your NVR features a Startup Wizard that will guide you through the initial setup process including connecting your system to your network and the Internet. This Wizard should only be run during initial setup and should be turned off once you’ve completed setup. 1. The Startup Wizard will launch once your NVR has booted up.
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Camera Set Up IMPORTANT! If your bundle came with specialty cameras, such as a PTZ, please consult the instructions for that camera first. STEP 5 Connecting the Cameras 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into any of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back of the NVR. 1. Connect one of the long Ethernet cables to the socket on the wire leading from the camera. 3. Repeat for additional cameras.