QC838
Has 8 POE ports to Support 8 Direct Connect Cameras
Supports 2 SATA AV rated Hard Drives up to 4TB each
Supports redundant RAID
Product Overview
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A Pure Digital Solution for Complete Peace of Mind
Monitor your home or business with levels of clarity and detail never before
possible with Q-See’s completely digital, high-performance 8 channel Network
Video Recorder. The QC838 is pre-equipped with 8 Power Over Ethernet (POE)
ports, eliminating the need to run a separate power cable or buy extra, expensive
equipment, saving both time and money!
The Q-See NVR’s ultimate benefit is the flexibility it affords through its ability to
operate and connect with remote IP cameras. This single NVR manages and
records up to 8 cameras simultaneously regardless of where each camera is
located. In addition to the convenience of monitoring various properties, enjoy an
extra layer of security by placing the NVR in a safe, low-risk location to limit access
to the system and its critical recordings.
The QC838 supports IP PTZ cameras through the CAT cable without extra cables for
power and control wires. It also supports audio feeds through the CAT cable for
cameras that have microphones so no additional audio inputs are needed.
The system is calibrated with 1920x1080 color-rich image quality to maximize the
clarity and detail of people and actions including, facial recognition, license plate
identification, currency validation and more. View smooth video on all locally
connected cameras at an impressive 30 FPS per channel.
Main Features
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8 Channel High-Definition Digital NVR
Supports IP PTZ Cameras
Supports Audio on 8 Cameras & 2 Way Audio
8 Integrated Power over Ethernet (POE) ports
Supports 2 A/V rated SATA hard drives up to 4TB each
Supports Redundant RAID for added Data Security
PC & MAC Remote Viewing Capabilities
Monitor from iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows
Phone 7.5/8 via Free Mobile Apps
• Improved, more user friendly menu
• Backup to FTP Server or network hard drive
Where product should be used
• Product can be used anywhere security is
needed, homes, offices, factories, banks, retail
stores, parks, playgrounds, etc.
• Especially useful if you need to access and
record from cameras in different locations.
Product ease of use
• Easy DIY setup of cameras and NVR
• Easy to use menu interface
• Mouse and remote included for easy menu
navigation
• UPnP enabled for easier IP address and port
forwarding setup
What’s in the Box
1- QC838 NVR
1- 12V Power Adapter for DVR w/cable
1- 48V Power Adapter for POE port w/cable
1- USB Mouse
1- Remote Control
1- HDMI Video Cable
1- Ethernet Cable for DVR
Product Set-up
• Connect HDMI cable to NVR and HD TV
(can also connect to VGA monitor or TV, cables not included)
• Connect Mouse to USB port on back of NVR
(can also use remote control)
• Connect 12V adapter to NVR and connect 48V power adapter to POE ports
on NVR
• Connect both power supplies to surge protector using supplied cables
• Connect surge protector to power outlet
• Turn on switch on surge protector and back of NVR
• Run Wizard to setup NVR
• Connect cameras to CAT5E cable
• Connect CAT5E cable to POE port on NVR
• After verifying that cameras are working, mount cameras in desired
location
Product spec-QC838 NVR1.
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Compression – H.264
Operating System - Linux
Video Inputs – 8 RJ45
Video Outputs –1 VGA, 1 HDMI
Supports local, network, and Internet IP cameras.
Cameras supported - Dahua, Arecont Vision, AXIS, Canon, Dynacolor, Panasonic,
SAMSUNG, SANYO, SONY, ONVIF 2.2
Supports FTP video & network storage
Audio Inputs/Outputs – 1/1 (Audio in for 2 way audio, supports audio feed from IP
cameras through CAT cable)
VGA Resolution - 1024x768, 1280x1024 (default), 1280x720, 1980x1080
Playback Resolution –D1 702x480, 720P, 1.3M, 1080P (depending on camera)
Playback Frame Rate – 30
Record Bit Rate – 48 kbps– 8192 kbps
Storage - 2 SATA AV Hard Drive up to 4TB each (supports redundant RAID)
OS support – WinXP, Vista, Win7. Win 8, Mac OS 10.7/10.8/10.9
Browser Support – Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari
Smart Phone - iPhone/iPad, Android, Wndows Phone 7.5/8
Simultaneous Remote User’s - 20
Product spec-QC838 NVR2.
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Power Supply - 110-220 Volt input, 12 Volt 6A output
POE Power Supply – 110-220 Volt input, 48 Volt 2.5A output
Power Consumption – 60 Watt (WO HD)
Alarm – 8 Inputs, 3 Output
Alarm Mode – Motion Detection, Sensor
USB ports – 2 USB 2.0, 1 for mouse, 1 for USB backup (Flash, Hard Drive)
Network Interface – RJ45, 10/100/1000 mbsp
PTZ Interface - Supports through CAT cable, supports 128 presets, 8
cruises,
• Multi function – view live or playback video, record, backup, and view and
backup video over the network or Internet at the same time
NVR Model Comparison
QC804 (4 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
1 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB, 16 alarm in ports
QC824 (4 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
1 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB, NO ALARM PORTS
QC808 (4 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (15 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
1 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB, 16 alarm in ports
QC818 (8 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (15 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
2 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB each, 16 alarm in
ports
QC8016 (4 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (7 FPS per
CH x 16 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (15 FPS per
CH x 16 Cameras)
1 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB, 16 alarm in ports
QC814 (4 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (15 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 4 Cameras)
1 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB, NO ALARM PORTS
QC828 (8 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
2 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB each, 16 alarm in
ports
QC838 (8 POE Ports)
HD 1080p: 1920×1080, 120 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
HD 720p: 1280×720, 240 FPS Total (30 FPS per
CH x 8 Cameras)
2 SATA Hard Drive up to 4TB each, Supports
Redundant RAID, 8 alarm in ports
NVR Hard Drive Usage
Per channel:
Resolution - Frame Rate- bit rate bps- space used GB/h- Quality
1080P
30
8.0M
7.20GB
High
1080P
30
6.0M
5.80GB
Medium
1080P
30
4.0M
3.60GB
Low
1080P
15
4.0M
3.60GB
High
1080P
15
3.2M
2.90GB
Medium
1080P
15
2.0M
1.80GB
Low
720P
30
6.0M
5.80GB
High
720P
30
4.8M
4.00GB
Medium
720P
30
3.0M
2.50GB
Low
720P
15
3.0M
2.50GB
High
720P
15
2.4M
2.00GB
Medium
720P
15
1.5M
1.30GB
Low
D1
30
2.0M
1.80GB
High
D1
30
1.6M
1.36GB
Medium
D1
30
1.0M
0.85GB
Low
D1
15
1.0M
0.85GB
High
D1
15
0.8M
0.68GB
Medium
D1
15
0.5M
0.43GB
Low
NVR Upload Bandwidth
Recommended upload speed is 32Mbps.
Minimums for fluid video:
1080P 30 FPS 4Mbps per channel
720P 30 FPS 3Mbps per channel
D1 30 FPS 2Mbps per channel
FAQ
Question: When I view the video from a remote location it is choppy, how can I
improve that?
Answer: Go into the record menu on the NVR and lower the resolution, frame rate,
and bit rate settings to create smaller files.
Question: What is the RS232 port on the NVR used for?
Answer: That port is currently used for testing and debugging, it does not have any
end user usages at this time.
Question: How can I connect my standard CCTV cameras to this unit?
Answer: You can only connect IP cameras to this NVR, however, if you have a QC
Series DVR you can view the cameras that are attached to it as remote devices
through the NVR. You can record from those cameras on this unit as well.
Question: Can I connect 720P cameras as well as 1080P cameras to this unit?
Answer: Yes, this unit will support both types, you can also view and record the video
from both at 30FPS.