Page 2 - CAUTION
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User,s Manual ii CAUTION Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice This device should be operated only with the power source supplied with the unit. The powe...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1 Introduction
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual iii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 1.2 Main Features .................................................................................................
Page 5 - CHAPTER 1; Introduction; COMPRESSION FORMAT; COMPRESSION FORMAT
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 1 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 DVR Introduction This DVR uses high performance video processing chips and an embedded Linux system. It utilizes many advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual Stream, SATA interface, VGA output, supports ac...
Page 9 - STEP4
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 5 Fig 2.3 Connect the Writer STEP3 Screw in the writer as below. Fig 2.4 Screw in the Writer STEP4 Attach the power cable to the proper system board connection.
Page 10 - Front Panel Layouts
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 6 2.2 Front Panel Layouts NOTE: We use two different front panel designs on these models. They have the same function buttons but they are arranged differently. Please match the front panel on your model with the layouts below. Fig 2.5 Front Panel Option A Item Na...
Page 16 - Controlling with a Mouse; It supports
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 12 2.5 Controlling with a Mouse 2.5.1 Connecting Mouse DVR supports PS/2 or USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel, please refer to Fig 2.10 Remote Control Note : If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below: 1. Unplug/re-plug several times 2. Powe...
Page 18 - By front panel or mouse:
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 14 To power off safely follow the steps below. Users can close the unit by remote control, front panel and mouse. By remote control: STEP1 Press POWER button, the screen below will appear: Fig 3.3 Shut down STEP2 Choose OK. The unit will power off automatically af...
Page 32 - Fig 3.25 AVI Converter
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 28 Fig 3.25 AVI Converter STEP9 Select the files. Click Change button, it will start converting the files and show the progress at the bottom. STEP10 When the progress bar shows 100% it is finished. Users can play the AVI files with a third party player directly. ...
Page 35 - Menu Navigation
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 31 CHAPTER 4 Menu Setup Guide 4.1 Menu Navigation Menu Option Menu Option Basic Device name & ID Video format Language Date &time setup Live audio switch Authorization check switch Live Camera name Camera mask Name & time switch SPOT out switch Color a...
Page 36 - Main Menu Setup
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 32 4.2 Main Menu Setup Click right mouse button, or press ENTER button on the front panel, the control bar will show on the bottom of the screen as in Fig 4.1 Control Bar . Fig 4.1 Control Bar Move the cursor to Menu and click, the pop up menu will show as Fig 4.2...
Page 44 - User name and Password:
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 40 DDNS: Click DDNS, a window will appear as shown in Fig 4.14 DDNS Configuration. DVR supports DNS2P and 88IP. Users need register at www.dns2p.com or www.88IP.net . Then input registered ID and password here. Click OK button. The unit will connect Through DNS2P ...
Page 47 - Formatting the Hard Disk; Updating Firmware
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 43 CHAPTER 5 Managing the DVR 5.1 Formatting the Hard Disk If you want to record, it is necessary to format the hard disk at first. If not being formatted, it will show the position of the disk, free space and total space show 0M at the bottom of screen. STEP1 Ent...
Page 48 - Load Default Setup
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 44 STEP5 After finishing, the unit needs to be restarted. Note : If a “no device or no file” error appears, it is possible that the USB device is incompatible. Please try a different USB flash drive. Please be patient. It will take 2-3 minutes to update. 5.3 Load ...
Page 50 - Check System Log
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 46 5.5 Check System Log This unit logs system events. It records its working state and operation automatically, and it divides the record to two groups, events and operation. The form below is the details of the two groups. Group Details Events Motion, Video Loss,...
Page 53 - Accessing the DVR
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 49 CHAPTER 6 Remote Surveillance 6.1 Accessing the DVR If you want to view the DVR remotely it must be connect to a LAN or internet, and network server must be enabled in the unit. Please refer to 4.2.7 Network Configuration. This unit supports Internet Explorer b...
Page 62 - Remote Menu Configuration
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 58 6.4 Remote Menu Configuration Except network parameters, users can set all the parameters like resolution and schedule remotely through network, not going to the DVR. Click Setup to enter the interface as below: Fig 6.11 Remote Menu Setup The sub menu lists, an...
Page 63 - Remote DVR Management
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 59 6.5 Remote DVR Management 6.5.1 Check System Log Remotely Users can check system log remotely. For the details of system log, please refer to Tab 5.1 Details of System Log. STEP1 Click Search---->Log, the window below will appear. Event log search is the def...
Page 65 - By Phones with WinCE
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 61 CHAPTER 7 Mobile Surveillance This DVR supports mobile surveillance by PDA or smart phones with WinCE and Symbian OS. It also supports 3G network. We tested Dopod D600 (WM5) and Dopod S1(WM6), which work fine with the DVR. To use mobile surveillance, you first ...
Page 67 - By Phones with Symbian; install package
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 63 STEP7 Camera 1 is the default display after login. Change the camera in the drop down menu of “Channel”. Notice : User name and password here are the same as that used on the DVR. The defaults are user name “admin” and password “123456”. 7.2 By Phones with Symb...
Page 70 - Appendix A FAQs
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 66 Appendix A FAQs Q1. The DVR does not start after connecting the power, what is wrong? a. The power adapter may have been damaged, or is not providing enough power. Please change the adapter b. The DVR may not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge pro...
Page 72 - Q8: What can I do when the DVR starts and displays “please wait......”all; Q9: Why isn’t the mouse I have plugged into the front USB port working?
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 68 ③ Enable all the sub options under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” ④ Then click ok to finish setup. b. Other plug-ins or anti-virus programs may be blocking ActiveX. Please uninstall or close them. Q8: What can I do when the DVR starts and displays “please wait...
Page 73 - Q10: How do I input password and digital numbers?; Q11: How do I upgrade the firmware on the DVR?
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 69 Q10: How do I input password and digital numbers? To input password and digital numbers click the box behind password or items where you need to input numbers, and then a small keyboard will appear. Please select number or letter to input (the default password ...
Page 74 - Appendix B; Calculating Recording Capacity
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 70 Appendix B Calculating Recording Capacity Users can calculate the size of hard drive needed based on DVR recording settings. The DVR uses fixed video bit rate. Below is the space used at different settings. Video Format Resolution Frame Rate Total (FPS) Video Q...
Page 75 - Appendix C Compatible Devices
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 71 Appendix C Compatible Devices 1. Compatible USB drives (that we have tested): Brand Capacity SSK 512MB, 1G, 2GB Netac 4GB Kingston 2GB Aigo 2GB Smatter vider 1GB Scandisk 4GB Tab C.1 Compatible USB drives 2. Compatible SATA CD/DVD writers (that we have tested):...
Page 78 - Q-SEE Product Warranty
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 74 Q-SEE Product Warranty Thank you for choosing our products. All of our products users have a conditional free warranty repair service for hardware within 12 months starting from purchase date, and a free exchange service within one month (valid for manufacturin...
Page 79 - Customer Information Card
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 75 Customer Information Card User’s Name Mr./Mrs. Company Name Postal Address Postal code Phone Number E-mail Model Number of Product Serial Number of Product Purchase Date Distributor
Page 80 - If you have questions:; Mailing Address: Customer Service:
QSD2308L/QSD2316L DVR User’s Manual 76 DISCLAIMER: The material in this document is the intellectual property of our company. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without our company’s prior written permission. 1. Our pro...