Background

The QSee QT5716-8G9-1 is a surveillance camera DVR, released in February 2014, that is typically bundled as part of a “security surveillance system” with cameras and a hard drive for recording camera footage. The device is a part of QSee’s “QT” series of devices. It supports up to 16 connected cameras and has both VGA and HDMI video outputs. The device is primarily controlled by utilizing buttons on the front of the unit, with an infrared receiver on the front of the unit also enabling the use of a remote control for input. LED indicators on the front of the unit indicate power, disk activity, recording, and other status information.

Identification

The QSee QT5716-8G9-1 DVR is contained in a rectangular black box and is visually similar to a typical DVR or DVD player. It has a QSee logo on the top left of the front panel and has a more specific device identifier on a label on the bottom of the unit. It differs from a typical DVR or DVD player by the presence of additional video input connectors on the back and the control panel on the front.

Technical Specifications

DVR Size:

  • Dimensions:
    • 18 x 14 x 12 inches
  • Weight:
    • 5.45 pounds

Compresssion:

  • Compresssion Format:
    • Standard H.264 Baseline

Video:

  • Video In:
    • Composite 1.0V
    • p-p/75Ω,
    • BNC x 16
  • Video Out:
    • COMPOSITE 1.0V p-p/75Ω, BNC x 1, VGA x 1, HDMI x 1
  • VGA Resolution:
    • 1280x1024, 1024x768, 800x600, HDMI
  • Record Resolution:
    • NTSC: 352x240, 704x480
    • PAL: 352x288, 704x576
  • Display Frame Rate (per camera):
    • 704x480 at 30FPS
  • Record Frame Rate (per camera):
    • NTSC: D1 30 FPS CIF 30FPS
    • PAL: D1 25FPS CIF 25FPS

Audio:

  • Audio Input:
    • -8dB~ 22k, RCA X2
  • Audio Output:
    • -8dB~92dB, RCA X1

Alarm:

  • Alarm Input:
    • None
  • Alarm Output:
    • None

Storage:

  • Record Mode:
    • Manual/Sensor/Timer/Motion Detection
  • Multi-Function:
    • Multiplex

Interface:

  • Network Interface:
    • RJ45 (LAN, Internet)
  • Communication Interface:
    • RS485, USB 2.0 x 2 (One for Backup, One for USB Mouse)

Controls:

  • PTZ Control:
    • Yes
  • Remote Control:
    • Yes

Disk Info:

  • Disk Type:
    • SATA x 1 (up to 3TB each)

Other Info:

  • Voltage:
    • 12V3A
  • Optimal Temperature:
    • 50°F to 104°F 10°C to 40°C
    • 10% to 90% Humidity
  • Power Use w/o Hard Drive:
    • 8W

Source: Qsee QT Series Manual

Additional Information

Qsee QT Series Manual

Qsee QT5716 Series on Amazon

Qsee QT5716 Series Review