
TROUBLESHOOTING
Model #: QS218
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
Error
Possible Causes
Solutions
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System is not receiving
power or is not powering
up
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Cable from power adapter is
loose or unplugged.
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Confirm that all cables are connected correctly
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Confirm that the power adapter is securely connected
to the back of the unit
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Cables are connected but
system is not receiving
sufficient power
•
Confirm that the system is powered on (LED indicators
on the front should be ON)
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If the unit is connected through a power bar or surge
protector. Try bypassing the bar and connecting the
power directly to the wall outlet
•
Plug another electrical device in the outlet to verify that
the outlet is receiving power.
•
Connect the system power cable to another outlet.
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Remote control is not
detected by the system
•
Battery in the remote control is
drained
•
Install two fresh AAA alkaline batteries in the remote
control
•
There are no batteries in the
remote control
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Hard drive is not detected
by the system
•
Hard drive cables are loose or
not properly connected
•
Remove the housing and ensure hard drive cables are
firmly connected
•
There is no hard drive in the
system
•
Open the housing and install a 3.5” SATA hard drive
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Hard drive is full (0%) and
the unit is no longer
recording
•
Overwrite is not enabled
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From the Main Menu: select HDD>Overwrite>Enable
and Apply
•
Mouse not detected by
system
•
Mouse cable is not firmly
connected to the system
•
Firmly connect the mouse cable to the USB Mouse
port on the front panel
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Mouse is not connected to the
system
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System needs to be reset
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Turn the power to the system off (disconnect power
cable). Firmly connect a USB mouse to the USB
mouse port on the front panel of the system.
Reconnect the power cable to the DC 19V port on the
rear panel.
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There is no picture on
selected channels/camera
picture is not being
displayed
•
Camera cables are loose or
have been disconnected
•
Check the camera video cable and connections
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Disconnect and reconnect the cable at the system and
at the camera
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Try moving the camera to another channel or use
another cable