Secerator 0 Posted January 31, 2012 I just bought a VCM-24VF from surveillance-video. Looks to me that it was used before, or at least tested... Box doesn't look new, screwdriver marks on the power connector screws, no manual... I would like to test it first before contacting the seller. Since there is no manual or instructions, how do you change the settings on it? change DN change DNR adjusting the AGC. SBL ..other settings? (I'm not even sore what all these abbreviations means yet) Also How do I know if this is Monalisa or not? (probably looking on a chip inside...) Also there was included a small adapter (like an audio in) in a small plastic bag.. will add pictures later. I searched this forum and youtube, could not find anything clear yet. I'm using a q-see DVR from costco. 526 model. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted January 31, 2012 here is the manual http://www.cnbusa.com/common/filedown.php?code=prod_menual&key=en&fn=s_D2_D4_1.pdf But I would return it as is and not even power it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted January 31, 2012 Looks to me that it was used before, or at least tested...Box doesn't look new, screwdriver marks on the power connector screws, no manual... i would also send it back at least send the pictures as it is scratches and all. but if you are going to test it. go to menu toggle switch in head hold down for 5 seconds then move to factory reset. and test it in that setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secerator 0 Posted February 1, 2012 I contacted them and they emailed me to test the camera. Will test it today. Anything special that I should look for? What could be the issues with these cameras, this is my first one, have some other cheap q-see. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secerator 0 Posted February 8, 2012 the camera was used. It worked good, but I returned it anyway. They sent me a new one right away (charging me one more time) and send me a UPS label to send the other one back. They will refund for the first one when they receive it. Second one is definitely new. First time after connecting it, it would not enter in the menu, the joystick was not functioning at all, after unplugging and plugging back in a connector with wires for the board with the joystick it started working, so I'm keeping it. The video quality is not much better than my q-see 600TVL, but the built quality is better and has more options, zoom lens, manual focus, etc. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
