Customer Reviews for Q-See 8 Channel Security System with 500 GB Hard Drive and 8 High Resolution Cameras

Key Features: 8 Channel Real-time Recording DVR   500GB Hard Drive Included   PC & MAC Remote Viewing Compatible   iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry Viewing via Free App    6 Weatherproof Bullet 600TV Resolution Cameras w/120 Ft Night vision   2 Indoor Dome 600TV Resolution Cameras w/65 Ft Night vision   60' Cable per Camera Included Just because you’ve left for the day, it doesn’t mean that your needs for security and peace of mind has ended as well. Whether you’re out for a few hours or for an extended vacation, Q-See’s 8-Camera Surveillance Bundle lets you remotely monitor your home or business with confidence. Check in on your family or employees, keep an eye on your property and deter theft with this complete package. This DVR+camera bundle includes an 8-channel security DVR with a pre-installed 500GB hard drive for extended recording times. The six included bullet color cameras provide clear video day or night with up to 120 feet of night vision. The bonus dome cameras provide up to 65 feet of night vision. Each camera is pre-equipped with flexible mounting brackets for ease of placement and positioning. You’ll also get all the required cables and cords needed to get you up and running straight out of the box. Q-See offers expansive user management, allowing you to assign individual privileges to other users while retaining ultimate control. Up to 10 users can simultaneously log in and monitor various functions and cameras. You are in charge of the DVRs recording schedule, display, user access, motion detection, email notifications, remote monitoring, and much more. View one or all channels at once from multiple network connections and delegate who watches which cameras for ultimate control. In addition, you can digitally zoom into your video images directly from the DVR! Be it 5 miles, or 5000, you can access your live and recorded video footage while you’re away. Access your DVR via high-speed Internet using a computer, a smartphone or tablet. The QC448-854-5 is compatible with Apple iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys, Android, Windows Mobile Pro, and select Symbian, Mac and Windows operating systems.  You can view all of your cameras and keep informed. Q-See is a trusted leader in surveillance solutions for home and business environments, offering Peace of Mind Anywhere, Anytime. CIF/D1 Recording Resolution Select CIF or D1 recording resolution depending on your preference. The QC448 surveillance system captures video in real-time CIF 352x240 pixel resolution at a rate of 30 frames per second, which results in smooth, continuous video motion. Or set the DVR to record at a lower frame per second with a larger video image size D1 704x480, which can be useful for the recognition and identification of people and objects.                        6 Bullet Cameras: This weatherproof, bullet-style camera is equipped with a fixed 5mm lens, 1/3" enhanced sensors with infrared cut filters, 600 TV lines of resolution, 42 infrared LEDs and a remarkable 120 foot night vision range. Because of their 0 lux luminance, the potent night vision you need can be achieved in low to near zero light. They are ready-made with a pre-assembled 3-axis mount for easy placement on a wall, ceiling, or other flat surface. The smart design helps to deter vandalism since the cable is unexposed. 2 Dome Cameras: The two 600 TV line resolution, dome cameras can be mounted indoors in an entrance or key hallway. They provide up to 65 feet of night vision range, 0 lux luminance, and enhanced automatic infra red cut filters boast accurate colors, and better image quality in the day or night. Q-See Mobile Apps With our latest mobile app “Q-See QC View” for iPhone/iPad, and Android, Q-See puts the power of peace-of-mind literally at your fingertips. Check in on your property, business or loved ones anywhere, at any time. Receive instant e-mail alerts and see what’s going on with the swipe of a finger. View live feeds from cameras simultaneously, or review video recorded on your DVR. The “Q-See QC View” mobile app takes full advantage of touch-screen technology to allow you to add or change video feeds, play back video or even control a pan-tilt-zoom camera with finger gestures. You can even take still images and save them on your phone or send them as e-mail attachments.  With “Q-See QC View” on your Android phone, you’re never out of touch. Get the most out of your system by being able to check in on the road – no computer required! Multi-DVR Monitoring Software:   Thinking of expanding your security system or needing to monitor a separate location? Q-See offers its free Professional Surveillance System (PSS) for its QC-series DVRs. This Q-See exclusive, advantageous feature allows you to access multiple same-series DVRs within your network or through the Internet. If you have two or more same-series DVRs in various locations (home office/business site, multiple retail sites, regional locations, etc.) you can conveniently view up to 64 or more cameras on one single screen.  Additionally, up to 10 users can remotely log into the DVR at the same time and dual-stream technology allows for easier internet access with lower bandwidths. Connect up to 100 DVRs, or up to 2000 cameras   To identify if you have "Same-series" DVRs, the family of QC-Series DVRs include QC444, QC40108, QC40196, QC448 etc.... DVR Features CIF/D1 Recording Resolution Select your Q-See QC448 DVR to record on CIF or D1 depending on your preference. CIF provides real-time recording and smooth, continuous video playback [30 frames per second per channel (240 frames per second total) / Playback resolution: 352x240]. While D1 records at a non-continuous, slower frame per second, but allows a larger video image size, which can be useful for the recognition and identification of people and objects [7.5 frames per second per channel (60 frames per second total) / Playback resolution: 704x480]. Or choose any combination of CIF and D1 to customize each camera to capture video that is best suited to your needs. Hard Drive Size Record and store video footage on the pre-installed 500GB hard drive. The amount of footage that you can save on the hard drive before needing to over-write footage will depend on the recording and resolution settings you select. This system can support a hard drive upgrade of up to 3 Terabytes (SATA) Four Recording Modes Select from 4 different recording modes: Advanced Motion Detection: Advanced motion detection settings help to minimize false alarms. The easy-to-use motion detection set-up screen allows you to mask out certain areas which frequently experience heavy movement in order to avoid false alarms and unnecessary triggers.   Time-Schedule: Record based on a pre-set schedule that you choose depending on your needs. For example, only at night, only during office hours or only during non-business hours.   Alarm Sensor Trigger: Only records when the alarm sensor has been triggered. (Alarm sensor not included.)   Manual: When set to manual, the system will record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or until you manually turn it off. Three Viewing Modes       Select from 3 different viewing modes: Single Cam: Display 1 camera at a time   1, 4, or 8 Cam: Display up to all 8 cameras at once on a split screen   Timed Auto-Sequence: Display a timed-auto sequence, which shows each camera for a few seconds and rotates the view through all cameras one at a time. Three Search Modes        Quickly find previously recorded video by searching in one of three ways: Time: search video within a specific time frame   Motion Detection Event: search video by occurrences of motion   Alarm Triggered Event: search video by items that triggered an alert Multi-tasking Functionality The multi-tasking feature allows multiple functions to occur on the system at one time: record video, watch live video or playback video, while also monitoring and managing the system remotely, and backing up files. Remote Monitoring Capability Remote monitoring from Macintosh or PC computers connected to the Internet   “Q-See QC View” app for iPhone and “Q-See QC View HD” for iPad available from Apple’s AppStore   “Q-See QC View” for Android phones and “Q-See QC View HD” for Android tablets available from Android Market   “DMSS” app for Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile Pro, BlackBerry and Symbian phones included on CD   Compatible operating systems: Mac OSX 10.6 and 10.7, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7   Compatible Internet browsers: Internet Explorer 7-9, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari 5.0/5.1   FREE PSS software - included on CD – allows you to monitor your DVR regardless of browser, and connect multiple QC Series DVR’s together   Remotely monitor 24/7 worldwide using high-speed Internet   Q-See’s FREE MyQ-See.com Dynamic DDNS allows you to access your DVR remotely using a convenient URL instead of a complicated – and sometimes changing – IP address   Receive instant email alerts and snapshot images when motion is detected, an alarm is triggered, video loss occurred or other events   Up to 10 users can simultaneously log into the DVR with dual-stream technology allowing for easier Internet access even on low-bandwidth connections Convenient Back Up   Backup video files from the surveillance system to a PC, Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive in order to free-up space for new video while retaining important footage. H.264 Compression H.264 Compression minimizes file size in order to maximize the recording time, which also allows you to efficiently store as well as transfer video smoothly for viewing over the internet. Connect Monitor Display on any TV or 19” or larger PC Monitor (1 BNC output, 1 BNC spot out, 1 VGA output). The system supports multiple VGA resolution settings: 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024. Navigation Menus         The user-friendly interface, along with the accompanying mouse and remote control, make moving through the program menus a breeze. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP, is a new network protocol that is designed to allow easier connections of networked devices such as computers, mobile devices and network-capable security DVRs. Q-See has incorporated UPnP technology into this DVR to allow them to automatically – and seamlessly interact with other devices on the network - without the need for special software or time-consuming configuration routines. If your router is UPnP-capable, Q-See’s DVRs are ready to go to work! Camera Features These premium sensor cameras capture 600 TV lines of resolution and boast 1/3” enhanced infrared cut sensors, allowing for a higher quality picture, accurate colors, and better image quality in the day or night than most standard surveillance cameras. Bullet Weatherproof 600 TV Line Resolution Cameras: Premium Resolution: 600 TV Line High-Resolution   1/3” sensors with enhanced infrared cut filters: Allows for a higher quality picture, accurate colors, and better image quality than most standard surveillance cameras   Night Vision: Up to 120 Ft. in the dark with 42 infrared LEDs (night vision appears in B&W, day viewing in color)   Weatherproof Cameras: Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use   Cables: 60 Ft. cable included with each camera (Extensions available if needed)   Lens: 5.0mm lens providing a 50°-55° radius of field of view   Theft-Deterrent Mounting Brackets: Flexible 3-Axis brackets allow for more precise positioning of the cameras, while guiding the cables directly through the camera brackets to reduce the threat of vandalism to the cameras. The mounting brackets are capable of accommodating a variety of surfaces and angles. Dome Indoor 600 TV Line Resolution Cameras: Premium Resolution: 600 TV Line High-Resolution   1/3” sensors with enhanced infrared cut filters: Allows for a higher quality picture, accurate colors, and better image quality than most standard surveillance cameras   Night Vision: Up to 65 Ft. in the dark with 24 infrared LEDs (night vision appears in B&W, day viewing in color)   Camera Application: Indoor use only   Cables: 60 Ft. cable included with each camera (Extensions available if needed.)   Lens: 5.0mm lens providing a 50°-55° radius of field of view   Easy ceiling mount Additional System Specifications DVR supports RS-485 compliant Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras (not included) with 255 presets and 8 cruise settings   DVR supports one audio channel (audio cameras or microphones not included)   DVR Inputs/Outputs:   Video:  8 BNC inputs /1 BNC output, 1 VGA output   Audio: 1/1 (Audio mic/cameras not included)   Two USB 2.0 ports for USB mouse and USB back-up drive connectivity   DVR Power Supply: 12V/2A   DVR Operating Temperature: 50°-104°F   Camera Power Supply: 12V   Camera Operating Temperatures: 14°-122°F at 95% humidity What's Included 1-year Q-See Warranty & Lifetime Technical Support   8-Channel H.264 DVR with 500GB Hard Drive (QC448-5)   (6) Weatherproof bullet cameras with 3-Axis Brackets (QM6006B)   (2) Indoor dome cameras (QM6007D)   (8) 60ft Cable for flexible installation   (2) 4-way camera power adapters for efficient installation   USB Mouse and Remote Control   CD-Rom with Remote Viewing Software and Manuals   Power supply for DVR   RJ-45 Ethernet Cable   BNC to RCA adapter Support Sales Questions: CostcoSales@dpsi-usa.com   Support: 24/7 Technical Resources available at www.q-see.com/support Model:QC448-854-5