Q-See QCW3MP16 User manual
3MP WI-FI SECURITY CAMERA
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WELCOME!
Congratulations on your latest purchase and
welcome to the Q-See family. This guide will help get
your camera up and running.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
•(1) QCW3MP16 Wi-Fi Camera
•(1) USB Power Adapter
•(1) Micro USB Cable
•(1) Mounting Sticker
•(1) Mounting Hardware
STEP 1
Before installing, please register your device on the
Q-See Support Portal at www.q-see.com/register
to receive critical updates and support for your
system. Registering will also help us to assist you with
any technical or warranty issues if ever necessary.
Please be sure to keep a record of your model
number(s) and to save this guide, as you will
need this information if you are ever in need
of technical or warranty support.
NOTE: Your username and password used to register
your device are not the same as those you use to log in
to your system. Please write down your username, pass-
word, and model number(s) in the spaces provided below:
Username:
Password:
Model #:
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STEP 2
Plug the power adapter into a surge protector and
plug the micro USB end of the cable into the camera
and wait until the indicator light begins to ash. After
15-30 seconds the light should slowly ash green
which indicates it is ready to congure. If the light
displays red, hold the reset button for 15 seconds to
reset the camera.
IMPORTANT: Go through all of the steps to setup
and test your system before mounting your camera.
Visit www.q-see.com/support to nd the most
recent guides and up-to-date support for your
Q-See products.
STEP 3
Download the Q-See Plus app
from the App Store on your mobile
device. Once installed, ensure that
your mobile device is connected
to the Wi-Fi network you wish to
use for your camera. Launch the
app on your mobile device.
STEP 4
Tap on Register and
create an account for
the new camera.
*All screenshots shown
are from the Q-See Plus
app on Android.
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STEP 5
Enter an email
address to use for
your account. You
should immediately
receive an email with
a verication code.
You will have two
minutes to enter the verication code, so be sure
you will have quick access to the email address
used. Tap Send verication code to mail.
STEP 7
Create a password
for your account. You
will enter the same
password twice to
conrm. Tap Register
Again to continue.
STEP 8
Enter your email
address again and
the new password.
Tap Login to
continue.
STEP 6
Enter the verication
code and click Next.
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STEP 9
Tap the + symbol to
continue. In the following
screen, select “Wi-Fi
Camera” for device type.
Next, using your mobile
device’s camera, scan
the QR code on the back
of the Wi-Fi camera.
STEP 11
In the next screen, tap “Yes, cong Wi-Fi”. Enter
your Wi-Fi network’s password and before tapping
“Next”, place your mobile device within 12” of the
Wi-Fi camera. Click “Next” to proceed. Connecting
may take over a minute. Once connected, the LED
on the front of the Wi-Fi camera will turn solid green.
STEP 10
Once the QR code scans,
a new screen will appear
with login credentials.
Do not edit any of the
credentials. Do not enter
a verication code. Tap
OK to continue.
STEP 12
You should then see the
conrmation screen. Tap
Start Live Preview and
follow the on-screen prompt
to nalize the setup. If the
camera is unable to connect,
try temporarily moving the
camera closer to your Wi-Fi
router to complete the setup
process. If that doesn’t work,
hold the reset button for 15 seconds and start the
process over.
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Q-SEE PLUS FEATURES:
LIVE VIEW SCREEN Device settings
Video history
and playback
Back to device screen
Enable or disable
motion recordings
(turns push
notications on or o)
Start or stop live feed View multiple channels
(recorder required)
Turn audio on or o Enable full screen
Record video to
your device
Enable two-way talk
Save photo snapshot
to your device
Enable pan tilt
(PT camera required)
Toggle standard denition
or high denition
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Q-SEE PLUS FEATURES:
DEVICE SCREEN Add new device
Device settings
Video history and
playback
Cloud settings
Camera name
Alerts/Alarm
messages Your Q-See Plus
account preferences
Your device list
CAMERA FEATURES
The 3MP Wi-Fi Security Camera features an
adjustable magnetic base which can be easily
attached to any metal surface, or mounted with
metal screws to the desired location.
The LED indicator light will ensure that your
camera is connected to Wi-Fi. A ashing green
light means it is ready to connect. A solid green
light means it is connected to a Wi-Fi network. A
red light indicates that there is problem with the
connection.
The camera’s microphone and speaker will enable
you to both hear and speak through your camera
for two-way audio purposes.
SPEAKER
CAMERA
LENS
LED
INDICATOR
MICROPHONE
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PORTS & RESETTING YOUR
CAMERA
Your camera’s micro USB port is
conveniently located beneath the QR code
on the back of the housing, and the micro
SD memory card slot is found on the bottom
of your camera for easy access. Your
device also comes with a “reset” button
situated at the back of the camera (beneath
the bar code), allowing you to easily change
Wi-Fi networks, or deal with any connectivity
issues that you may encounter. Press and
hold the reset button for 15 seconds in
order to reset the camera to its original
factory settings.
ADJUSTABLE
MAGNETIC BASE
MICRO USB PORT
MICRO SD CARD
SLOT
RESET
BUTTON
QR CODE
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