Email: support@quadraplus.
CONTENTS 1. Features 1.1 Quad Options 1.2 Quadra Functions when HDD fitted 1.3 Warnings 1.4 Removable Hard Disk Caddy 2. Installation 2.1 Rear Panel 3. Control Panel buttons 3.1 Front Panel 4. Menu Operation 4.1 Camera Setup 4.2 Record Setup 4.3 Motion Detection Setup 4.4 Screen Setup 4.5 Audio Setup 4.6 System Setup 4.6.1 Hard Drive Disk Setup 4.6.2 Password Change 4.6.3 Time Set 4.6.4 Event List 4.6.5 Password Check 4.6.6 Buzzer Alarm 4.6.7 Language 4.6.8 Firmware Upgrade 4.7 Time Search 4.8 Exit 5.
1. Features The Quadra Plus is a remarkable Quad and Multiplexer unit that can be fitted with a Hard Drive and also used as a 4 way DVR. The VPU101 has a removable hard drive caddy to allow easy removal of hard drive and also is supplied with an Infra-Red Remote Control. You can play back your recordings direct through the unit or you can load the Quadra Viewer software supplied to playback files, capture sequences or convert files to AVI format. 1.1 Quad Options Video Input Signal: NTSC / PAL.
2. Installation 2.1 Rear Panel: 1. VGA Output. 2. Video Output BNC x 1. 3. Video Input BNC x 1. 4. Audio Output Phono x 1 Line out 5. Audio Input Phono x 2 Line in. 6. USB Port. 7. Power Input For safety reasons, always use the original factory power adaptor attached. Adaptor: DC 12V / 3A. 3. Control Panel buttons 3.1 Front Panel: Removable Hard Disk Caddy 1. Play / Pause. 2. Move Up / Camera 1 Display. 3. Record / Stop. 4. Move Left / Camera 3 Display. 5.
4. Menu Operation 4.1 Camera Setup 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 Channel: The diagram above shows Channel 1. Channel Name: Set channel. Display: Turn On / Off the camera signal Brightness / Contrast / Hue / Saturation: Adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of channel display. The center point is the factory default. 4.2 Record Setup Email: support@quadraplus.
4.2.1 Record Speed Set the number of frames per second (fps). PAL Default : 12 fps per channel. Maximum total frame: 50 fps. Note: You can set 2 channels at 25fps but must clear 2 streams first. 4.2.2 4.2.3 Record Quality Choose video record quality: Highest, High, or Normal. Event Record Duration 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 seconds. Default: 10 secs 4.2.4 Record Schedule Setup Press to select left/right; Select to change record status Press record status. to change all 4.2.4.1 4.2.4.2 4.2.4.3 4.2.4.
4.4 Screen Setup 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 Border: Turn On / Off, or show divided lines in quad mode. Video Adjustment: Adjust the position of screen display shown. Auto Switching: Set: Off, 1 ~ 10 seconds. Press to start sequencing. Resolution: XGA 640 x 480 / 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 (default) / 1280 x 1024 / 1440 x 900 (TYPE1). 4.5 Audio Setup 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.5.5 Channel: current source of audio input (choose channel 1 or 2) Record On /Off Mute On /Off Input Volume: Adjust input volume.
4.6.1 Hard Drive Disk Setup 4.6.1.1 Overwrite Enable: Enable overwrite when HDD capacity is full: Yes: When HDD overwrite is taking place, the data is stored in duration of 4 hours per event and being recorded continuously. No: Stop recording. 4.6.1.2 Format HDD When choosing this item, Quadra will request a 6 number password. If the password is accepted, the Quadra will start formatting the HDD. A message, “wrong password” will appear on the screen if the password is entered incorrectly.
4.6.3 Time Set 4.6.3.1 Time Set YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS 4.6.3.2 Apply Update and save all changes. 4.6.4 Event List 4.6.4.1 You may choose an individual event from the recorded event list. 4.6.4.2 TIME The Quadra automatically saves events in duration of 4 hours. 4.6.4.3 Motion: Motion event list. The symbols, 0 and X represent whether the motion detected function is being activated on each channel. O -area with motion detection set. X –area without motion detection set. 4.6.
When upgrade is in progress, DO NOT operate the unit or remove the USB flash drive to prevent a malfunction or system error occurring. After the upgrade is complete, please restart the unit when “Reboot” message occurs. IMPORTANT WARNING Ensure that the HDD is installed before upgrading the firmware as the new firmware is stored in a temporary section on the HDD. 4.7 Time Search 4.7.1 Set Search time, then press 4.7.2 Playback: Play button to start playback. Press button for fast-forward.
5. Backup Procedure 5.1 Backup Steps 5.1.1 Fit USB flash Drive into USB port 5.1.2 Press 5.1.3 Press 5.1.4 Press 5.1.5 Press button to setup end time. (After setting up both start and end time, the machine will indicate the size of the file.) 5.1.6 Press 5.1.7 When complete, press 6. Recording Procedure button to enter search menu and playback selected event. button to enter backup menu. button to setup start time. button to start backup process. button to return to LIVE mode.
7. Recording Time The following tables provide a guide to average record times using a range of different hard drives, different resolution quality and different frame rates. The times will vary according to the actual image sizes recorded and are a guide only. Note that the timings are for the total frames across 4 streams. You can run 2 streams at 25FPS as long as the other two streams are cleared. Video Quality Normal Total Frames 50 FPS 25 FPS 12 FPS 3 FPS 500Gb 750Gb 1Tb 1.5Tb 2.
8. Quadra Viewer User Guide 8.1 Playback Recordings 8.1.1 8.1.2 Start VVF Player Point the cursor on the screen and right-click “Open File”. Choose the file you want to view in (.vvf) and play. 8.2 Capturing Sequences 8.2.1 During the playback of the backup file, click “Pause” located at the bottom of the screen. When the image freezes on the screen, press the right mouse button, then select Capture and then Mark In. This will set the start time. Press the Play button again.
8.3 Convert File to AVI Format 8.3.1 Right click the mouse button and select Export. Then click on AVI. The following menu will then be displayed: 8.3.2 Click on channel number to export and select audio as required. Complete Input File name and Output File name. Use the browse button if necessary. It is recommended that to reduce file size and creation time that if you are using Windows Media Player then select Compression option DIVX5.0.3 codec. 8.3.
8.4 Options 8.4.1 Always on top: The sub window always stays on top. 8.4.2 Use DirectDraw: DirectDraw, a part of Microsoft's DirectX is used to render graphics in applications where top performance is important. 8.4.3 Show playback time: Indicates the length of playback time. 8.4.4 Repeat playback. 8.4.5 On screen display date/time format: Indicates date/time. 8.4.6 Path for still capture: Indicates the directory and path name of the file.
9. Remote Control Guide Channel 1 Display Record Channel 2 Display Quad Display / Auto Switching Channel 3 Display Channel 4 Display Mute Menu Navigation Enter Fast Reverse Fast Forward Play Stop Record / Stop Playback Pause Replacement Battery is Nickel Cadmium CR2025. When refitting, ensure battery holder is fitted with retaining connector on right and battery positive is pointing downwards as indicated on battery holder.
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11. Hard Drive Compatibility List The following hard drives are recommended for the Quadra Manufacturer Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Maxtor Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Seagate Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital Western Digital HDD Size 250Gb 320Gb 500Gb 750Gb 1Tb 250Gb 320Gb 500Gb 750Gb 1Tb 250Gb 320Gb 500Gb 1Tb 250Gb 320Gb 500Gb 750Gb 1Tb HDD Model No.
