Q-See QT5716-12H4-1 16 Channel 960H DVR with 12 Weatherproof Cameras and Pre-Installed 1 TB Hard Drive (Black)

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1. 8 of 8 people found the subsequent review helpful

   
   Helped me identify the garbage can attackers., June 5, 2014

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   Kortick (Providence, RI USA) –
   
     

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   The Q-See QT5716-12H4-1 16 Channel 960H DVR with 12 Weatherproof Cameras and Pre-Installed 1 TB Hard Drive is a excellent logic but is on the lower end of the security set up products. Privileged end systems have HD cameras, wireless connections and better infrared components. But still for the price point this is a very excellent logic, and can be very useful. It was for me.

   Set up is honestly simple. Follow the Set Up Wizard and it guides you right along. I had an extra computer monitor that I connected to the DVR (it has an HDMI output for video, cable included, monitoring device is NOT). It does come with a USB mouse and a remote control along with connection cables. You can also attach this logic to your internet set up by plugging it into the router and subsequent the instructions for getting the apps and codes needed. This is a excellent feature that allows more wide range use. Follow the Set Up for explanations on these features and how to set up the ones you want.

   This device has already come in useful. Here is one side of the house that has not many windows therefore you can’t see much from inside of that area. Here is a motion sensor light installed here so anyone who need to go to that area at night can safely see to walk. We keep our trash cans on that side of the house. Well, since the weather started getting warmer we are finding the cans knocked over and the trash bags ripped open and the contents all over the place. Obviously something is dining at night at the all you can eat buffet they learned. I was at a loss as to how to handle it. The cans were labeled ‘secure’, lets just say that they are inexact in that statement. I didn’t want to place poison or traps out as it could be a neighbors pet decorating the area with trash. I wanted to know what I was dealing with before taking any actions to stop this.

   So a friend and I hooked up 3 cameras and positioned them to capture the area. We baited it with some food in a single trash bag in one container. Set up the cameras (motion control is the default setting) and let them run. Well sure enough here we see this large groundhog come trotting along and knocking the container over and ripping the bag open and just having a really nice dining experience, leaving the mess behind. So, now we know what we are dealing with. The next thing was to set the cameras in the area it came from to see if we could locate its nest. We went the 3 cameras and added one more to get more coverage. Same routine, set bait, turned on cameras, and tartan them. We were able to see this fatso was living under the shed in the back yard, All through the day we went and tartan and sure enough, here was its hole. We then set up a trap and release cage to catch this unwanted mess maker. We place the baited trap out, captured it and relocated it to the park everywhere it can eat all the trash it wants here.

   The camera quality performed well as we were able to identify the creature as a groundhog and watch it eat and ruin and even follow it back to its point of origin. The set up was simple and it was kind of amusing to watch this creature just casually make a complete mess and then return home. This device helped to solve a really irritating problem simply, and without having to harm the creature. We tested the cameras all through the day even as setting them up and the picture quality was even better in daylight as one would expect.

   This is a really excellent logic. I am now plotting on everywhere to permanently place the cameras and doing a full set up, but it already has come in useful further than what I could have hoped for. Again….if you are looking for an elaborate security logic with HD cams with high res and wireless connections, then this is NOT the one for you. If you want an low-priced and simple to set up logic with a lot of cool features then I can highly recommend this.

   The Q-See QT5716-12H4-1 16 Channel 960H is a very excellent logic.

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2. 5 of 5 people found the subsequent review helpful

   
   Simple to setup, exceptional video quality, versatile, May 25, 2014

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   Mark B –
   
     

   This review is from: Q-See QT5716-12H4-1 16 Channel 960H DVR with 12 Weatherproof Cameras and Pre-Installed 1 TB Hard Drive (Black) (Electronics)

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   Very excellent manufactured goods at this price. Setup was very simple. From first turning the DVR on to having two cameras up and running and intertnet-accessible was 30 minutes at most. When you first turn the unit on, it guides you through the full initial setup. The menus are simple to follow and the instructions very clear and intuitive. The DVR comes with a USB mouse and a remote. Of course you will need an external monitor (an HDMI cable is provided). We use our main TV. To hook up to the internet, you will need to physically connect the DVR to your router (cable included). You then download an app (we used an iPad), scan a code that appears on your TV, and you are set up! We were able to view all cameras, change camera brightness, focus, etc, trigger recording for specific cameras, and view events (more on that in a bit). The cameras themselves are very sturdy and have very passable video quality. We tested the cameras and found them to provide excellent enough quality to recognize faces, especially when with 16 feet or so of the camera. The night recording is also exceptional, providing a nice clear image. Recording was very smooth. The default mode for the DVR is to record motion events. You can configure the logic to email you when motions detected. So when the unit is in commission, it develops a list of events, by camera, when motion was detected. The cameras record these motion events (note that a live feed is visible all the time). You can override this motion-triggered recording default and set each camera to record all through a specified time, record motion all through a specific time, record all the time, etc. You have this control whether you are accessing the logic at home on the DVR, or in the least on your iPad, iPhone, Android, or computer. This specific unit does not have remote clock radio inputs (some systems have separate clock radio/motion detector inputs that trigger cameras too), nor does it have audio for each camera channel. As for installation, I can only take upon yourself the camera cables are approved for in-wall installation (I could not seem to find verification for this, so I plot on calling tech support and will update this review). The logic comes with twelve 60-ft cables. Each cable carries a video indicate and powers the camera. At the DVR side, the cable splits so that one piece goes to the DVR video input, and the other goes to a power adapter. Each power adapter can handle four cameras, so you will need four outlets total (plus your TV) to power the logic if you set up all cameras. The cameras are every well-built and look professional. Playback on the 1 TB DVR was intuitive and smooth.

   In synopsis, this is a very excellent logic for the price. Here are more expensive and less expensive systems available from Q-See, so I would suggest you look at their entire lineup to see what will work best for your needs. You can also download the user manuals (search Q-See user manuals) to review features before you buy. This specific setup is mid-level and will likely be more than passable for most folks. Wireless would be nice if you want to pay more for that, but wireless units have their own set of complications and drawbacks. So for this model: Excellent quality, well-designed, simple to use, feature-rich, and simple to set up. Highly recommended. Feel free to email me (or post) questions/comments.

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3. 7 of 8 people found the subsequent review helpful

   
   Two cameras up and running in under 30 minutes, June 17, 2014

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   Lucy Cat (Atlanta, GA) –
   
     

   This review is from: Q-See QT5716-12H4-1 16 Channel 960H DVR with 12 Weatherproof Cameras and Pre-Installed 1 TB Hard Drive (Black) (Electronics)

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   Mounting and running wires for 12 camera is an involved task, no matter what your level of experience or the simplicity of your floorplan. We chose to mount and run wires for two cameras to test the setup before we invested the time in running the other 10 cameras. We were exceedingly pleased with the results and spent the subsequent day plotting locations and running cables for the remaining 10 cameras. All in all, it took about 30 minutes from opening the box to having two cameras online and streaming video feeds. Quite exceptional!

   Immediately upon opening the box, I was impressed with the attention to detail Q-See has place into their manufactured goods. Clearly they know that the camera setup can easily become a wiry mess and have mitigated the organizational difficulties by packaging and labeling all the parts and components separately.

   The DVR was extremely simple to setup. It has HDMI out which can be run to any television or computer monitor thus equipped. A USB mouse and a television remote is also included for ease of use.

   Along with the 12 cameras, you’ll also receive 60 feet of cable for each of them. The task of wiring can be burdensome, my best recommendation is to plot it out and see if you can manage to place your DVR in an attic or upper-stump closet.

   For the price, the performance of this logic is surprisingly exceptional. Faces are easily recognizable, I can easily see everywhere my cats are and can differentiate between them even as they roam around the back yard. The night vision is not superb but it certainly meets expectations. In terms of camera housing, construction and quality, I would say that they look and feel high quality. The lenses and optics deliver a excellent quality video feed. I’ll update this at the end of the summer once they’ve had 120 days of excellent Southern 100’ F summer heat….

   I tested the app capabilities as I went out of town the weekend after installing the cameras. From my iPhone 4S (running iOS 7) I was easily able to log into my DVR and check my cameras. Again, this setup is extremely simple to use and maneuver once the initial overstress of setting up cameras is out of the way.

   I couldn’t be more impressed with this setup for the price point. Q-See hasn’t cheaped out on anything—the cameras, wires, DVR and construction are of excellent quality. The app, setup videos and user interface are well designed and simple to use. I highly recommend this setup if you are considering a full-featured, wired home surveillance logic.

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