QSee QTN8040D Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

QTN8040D

The QTN8040D is able to accept input from other devices and either pass their 
signals back to an NVR, or utilize them to trigger recording or alert actions when it is 
being used in a stand-alone role. 

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Function

1 Inside camera:

Storage
Focus, 

Reset

Up to 64GB memory
Adjust camera’s 

zoom and focus
Reset camera if user 

is locked out

2 Power

For use without POE

3 RJ45 

(Ethernet) 

Port

For network 

connectivity, video 

output and power 

input (via POE)

4 PT Controls

Connections for 

addng a Pan-Tllt  

mount.

5 Alarm

1 Alarm input 

1 Output

6 Video

Standard Definition 

video for use in 

adjusting camera

7 HP 

(Headphones)

Audio out - connect 

to speaker

8 Mic

Input for optional 

microphone, using 

included adapter (8a)

9 Temporary 

Power/Video

Connect to circuit 

board during zoom/

focus setup.

MOUNTING THE CAMERA

The QTN8040D camera is designed to be mounted on the ceiling. The baseplate is 
removable to allow for easy installation.

Use the included hexagonal wrench to unscrew 
the retaining bolt half-way. This bolt is located on 
the front of the camera, above the Q-See logo. 
Use the self-adhesive template to locate the 
holes for the mounting screws rather than the 
baseplate itself to prevent damage. The large 
circle on the template marks the ideal position 
to drill a hole for the cables if you will be running 
them inside the ceiling. The knock-out on the 
back of the base can be removed if you intend to 
run the cables along the wall, etc. 

ADJUSTING THE LENS

The QTN8040D has a lens that can be manually 
adjusted between 2.8mm and 12mm. The 
2.8mm setting provides a 109° field of view. 
The 12mm setting enlarges subjects by 
approximately three times compared to the 
2.8mm configuration, with the field of view 
narrowing to 22°.
The camera is shipped in the 2.8mm position. 
To adjust the lens, you will have to first remove 
the camera’s dome by loosening the four screws 
holding the cover in place. The screws should 
not be removed from the cover.
Once the cover has been removed, you can 
adjust the Focus (

a

) and zoom (

b

) using the two 

knobs located on the lens body behind the LED 
circuit board. You may need to loosen them 
by twisting the knob counter-clockwise before 
making the adjustments. Do not apply excessive 
force to the knobs as they can snap off, leaving 
your camera unable to be adjusted.

a

b

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

8a

Once you have drilled the necessary holes, use the included screws and anchors - or 
other mounting hardware as needed - to secure the base to the surface. 
Connect the cables and ensure that they will not be pinched when the camera is 
attached. 
Attach the camera body to the base and tighten the retaining bolt.

Instructions continued on other side

Micro SD card

 - Cards up to 64GB can be used to record still images without the 

need for an NVR. 
T

wo way intercom feature

  - Connect a microphone and speaker to the correct 

audio leads- and with similar audio equipment on the user’s end, two-way 
communication can take place. 

Alarm

 - One alarm can be connected to the alarm block with a single output to an 

audible alarm, an external alarm input or to a NVR. When used with an NVR or on a 
network, the alarm signal can trigger recording and its signal can be transmitted via 
the Cat 5e cable to an NVR.

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