Why my Q-See QT454 cannot find the hard disk drive?
If your Q-See DVR cannot find the hard disk drive, it may be due to the power adapter not providing enough power, or the adapter not getting enough power from the outlet. Another cause could be a connection problem; check the power and data cables on the HDD. The HDD might also be damaged and need replacement.
What to do if my Q-See QT454 DVR is not recording?
If you cannot record with your Q-See DVR, the HDD might not be formatted; format it manually. The record function might not be enabled or set up correctly; refer to Section 4.3 Record Configuration. Also, the HDD might be full, and the recycle function might not be enabled; refer to Section 4.3 Record Configuration and the Recycle Record Tab in the Record Menu. Finally, the HDD may be damaged and require replacement.
Why does my Q-See QT454 DVR not start after connecting the power?
If your Q-See DVR does not start after connecting the power, the power adapter may be damaged or not providing enough power; please change the adapter. The DVR may also not be getting enough power from the outlet or surge protector it is attached to. There could also be a problem with the system board on the DVR.
What to do if Q-See Network video recorder starts and displays 'please wait' all the time?
If your Q-See Network video recorder displays 'please wait' continuously, it might be due to loose cable connections. Check the power and data cables of the hard drive to ensure they are securely connected. If the issue persists, try unplugging and plugging them back in. Alternatively, the system may be having trouble reading the hard drive. In this case, try reformatting or replacing the drive.
Why Q-See Network video recorder cannot find the hard disk drive?
If your Q-See Network video recorder isn't detecting the hard disk drive, it could be due to insufficient power from the power adapter or the outlet. Check the power and data cables on the HDD to ensure they are properly connected. If the issue persists, the HDD might be damaged and require replacement.
How to solve Codec installation error on Q-See Network video recorder in Vista and Win7?
If you're getting an error message on Vista or Win7 about a missing or uninstalled Codec while using your Q-See Network video recorder, try unchecking the box next to 'Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer'. Alternatively, try selecting 'Run as Administrator' to run the browser.
Why isn’t the mouse plugged into the front USB port working on my Q-See QT454?
The front USB port on your Q-See DVR is only for backup to a USB flash drive and does not support a USB mouse. Please use the USB port on the rear panel if using a mouse.
What to do if my Q-See DVR displays 'please wait' all the time?
If your Q-See DVR starts and displays 'please wait……' all the time, the hard drive power cable and/or data cable might not be securely connected. Check the cable connections to ensure they are secure; if it's still not working, unplug them and then plug them in again. Alternatively, the system might be having problems reading the hard drive; try reformatting the current drive or replacing it.
Why are no images displayed on my Q-See DVR channels?
If no images are displayed on some or all channels of your Q-See DVR, it could be due to a connection problem. Check the cables and ports of the camera and DVR. Another cause might be a camera problem; test the cameras by connecting them directly to a TV or a working port on the DVR. Finally, the video format (NTSC/PAL) of the DVR might be different from that of the cameras; if so, change the DVR video format.
Why isn’t the mouse working on the front USB port of my Q-See Network video recorder?
If the mouse plugged into the front USB port of your Q-See Network video recorder isn’t working, use the USB port on the rear panel instead.
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