DVR Security System Review

The Q-See QSHI3512 is a dome security camera that is designed for indoor usage, the camera has numerous features including an on screen menu that enables you to configure its functions. The on screen tips of the camera allow you to monitor the temperature of the camera as well as its pan tilt and zoom co-ordinates.  The QSHI3512 has been designed to work in conjunction with Pelco dome cameras if needed, the camera is compatible with Pelco-P, Pelco-D and DH-SD protocols.

You can set the camera to adjust its own position automatically in a variety of ways, the cameras auto scan feature moves the device back and forth in a horizontal field.  When setting up the cameras auto scan feature you are given the option to specify how far it adjusts its position from left to right, you can also specify how fast you want the camera to automatically move from left to right.  The auto scan feature of the camera allows you to set a maximum of five scanning paths.

As well as the auto scan feature the dome camera also has a preset setup and recall feature, this allows you to set the cameras lens to a specific position at the press of a button.  At maximum you can set up to 80 preset positions for the dome cameras lens, this feature should prove useful if you need your camera to adjust to a specific position quickly.

When monitoring the cameras output on a PC or DVR you can click on a specific area within the image you are monitoring, this causes the camera to zoom in on that area so you can see it up close.  The dome camera is fitted with seven alarm inputs and one alarm output, you can configure the camera to carry out specific actions based on what alarm attached to the device is activated.  The camera works well in low light conditions and it has a backlight that adjusts itself automatically dependant on what levels of brightness and darkness are contained within a scene.

The Q-See dome camera uses an NTSC video signal and has a maximum image resolution of 795*596, it is fitted with a ¼ inch CCD Hitachi image sensor.  The camera has an infinite pan range and can tilt up to 180 degrees, there is also a built 35x zoom.  The Q-See dome camera also has a proportional pan and tilt feature that prevents images from moving to fast when you zoom in up close on subjects.

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