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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL H.264 NETWORK DIGITAL VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDER...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ......................4 PRODUCT FEATURE .......................... 4 1.2.1 SPECIFICATION ..........................4 1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER ....................6 ENVIRONMENT ADAPTABILITY ....................6 DEVICE OPERATION ..........................7 REMOTE KEY INSTRUCTION ......................7 2.1.1 REMOTE CONTROL ........................7 2.1.2 MOUSE OPERATION ........................8 2.1.3 MENU TREE ............................

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION This product is a 16 channels CIF resolution Digital Video Recorder which has local recording, playback, support triple code remote network surveillance, data backup, parameter setting, motion detection, I/O alarm setting, PTZ, USB mouse, USB2.0 data backup, IE browser and back 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURE ...
  • Page 5 Audio style ADPCM Video code rate CIF: 384Kbps ~ 768Kbps Audio code rate 32KB/s Data storage Support mainstream SATA HDD Alarm input 16 alarm input Alarm Alarm output 1 alarm output Serial interface Support 1 RS232 Serial interface Support 1 RS485 Connector Network interface RJ45,10M/100M...

  • Page 6: Basic Working Parameter

    1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER Item Parameter Description Voltage input DC 19V Video impedance 75Ω 75Ω each channel. input Video output 1Vp-p 1Vp-p CVBS signal 0—2V Low voltage alarm 5V-30v High voltage alarm RS232 Serial port, for extend use RS485 Connects to PTZ, (Pelco-D,Pelco-P) SATA HDD 2 SATA HDD with mainstream capacity 1.3 ENVIRONMENT ADAPTABILITY...

  • Page 7: Device Operation

    2 DEVICE OPERATION In device operation, the enter key on remote control has the same function as left click of the mouse. 2.1 REMOTE KEY INSTRUCTION 2.1.1 REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is the secondary input device for navigating the system’s interface. To use the remote control: 1.

  • Page 8: Mouse Operation

    2.1.2 MOUSE OPERATION The mouse is the primary input device for navigating system menus. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all system functions described in this manual are achieved through mouse input. To use a mouse with the system: Connect a USB mouse to the USB MOUSE port on front panel of the system. NOTE: Only the top USB port on the front panel is designed for data backup to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 9: Menu Tree

    2.1.3 MENU TREE You can control the DVR via menu operation. This tree will show you the menu structure and details will be shown in following chapters.

  • Page 10: System Operation

    2.2 SYSTEM OPERATION 2.2.1 USER LOGIN 2.2.1.1 STARTING THE SYSTEM To power the system ON/OFF: Connect the power cable to the DC 19V port on the rear panel. At startup, the system performs a basic system check and runs an initial loading sequence. After a few moments, the system loads a live display view.

  • Page 11: Using The Main Menu

    2.2.2 USING THE MAIN MENU CAMERA: Configure video display settings. RECORD: Configure recording parameters (quality, resolution), set record modes, and enable/disable audio recording.* NETWORK: Use the Network Setup menu to configure your network and DDNS settings. SEARCH: Search and playback recorded video on your system. DEVICES: Opens the DEVICES Menu, which lets you setup the HDD, alarm, PTZ, mobile and motion detect.
  • Page 12 time during playback. 2) Click NEXT PAGE to change the settings for the remaining channels. 3） Click APPLY to save your settings. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. LIVE Live channels can be very useful if your display monitor is in public view. Select OFF of a preview channel will appear black on the display to give the impression that no cameras are connected and the system is not recording.
  • Page 13 The Schedule Grid shows the days of the week and hours 0~23. You can set Alarm Recording (Red), General (Normal) Recording (Green), or No Recording (Blue) to each time block of each day. To set a recording schedule: 1) Open the Main Menu and click RECORD. 2) Under REC.
  • Page 14 Click SAVE. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. 10) Click EXIT in all menus until all windows are closed. 2.2.2.3 NETWORK SETUP Use the Network Setup menu to configure your network and DNS settings. To configure network settings: 1） Under TYPE, select DHCP, PPPoE, or STATIC. If DHCP, go to step 5. If PPPoE, go to step 2.
  • Page 15 Manual DNS Enter the Primary or Secondary DNS from your router. This is required for DDNS to function properly. To obtain your Primary or Secondary DNS: In your web browser, log in to your router using its Default Gateway address. NOTE: Refer to your router`s manual or software for login information.
  • Page 16 For example, if your domain name is Mac_address@ltscctv.com, you need to enter Mac_address@ltscctv.com, in the text field. 6） Enter your DDNS user name and password in the respective fields. 7) Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. 8） Click EXIT. The system will prompt you that it must restart. Click CLOSE. 2.2.2.4 SEARCH Search and playback recorded video on your system.
  • Page 17 To use the File List: Under TYPE, select NORMAL to view only normal recordings, ALARM, to view alarm recordings (includes alarm and motion detection), or ALL to view all video on your system. Use the buttons on the side panel to navigate the file list: •...

  • Page 18: Devices Management

    drive large enough to hold all the files you wish to backup. Click BACKUP from the side-panel to immediately begin copying the files to the USB flash drive. NOTE Backup progress appears in the status window. DO NOT remove the USB flash drive during backup.
  • Page 19 2.2.3.1 HDD MANAGE Displays essential information about the system`s internal hard drive, and lets you format the internal HDD and external USB flash drive (not included). The HDD menu displays the following: • HDD STATUS: The system will display "OK" for normal operation •...
  • Page 20 To configure alarm settings: 1） Under I/O CHANNEL, select NO (Normal Open), NC (Normal Closed), or OFF. Click NEXT PAGE to view additional channels (8-channel models only). 2) Apply loss alarms to the following: • HDD LOSS: The alarm will sound if the internal HDD is damaged •...
  • Page 21 2.2.3.3 PTZ SETUP Use the PTZ Setup menu to configure settings for a connected PTZ camera (not included). NOTE: Consult the instruction manual of your PTZ camera for complete information about your camera, including protocol and baud rate. To configure a PTZ camera: 1) Connect a PTZ camera to the BNC and 485A (TX, +) and 485B (RX, -) ports and power outlet.
  • Page 22 2.2.3.5 MOBILE Send alerts to your cellular phone Windows Mobile enabled touch-screen smart phone (Windows Mobile 6.0 or greater, S60 3 or greater is required). To configure mobile notification settings: 1） Under MOBILE NETWORK, select 3G,2.75G, or 2.5G. NOTE: Contact your cellular provider if you are unsure about the network of your cellular phone. 2）...
  • Page 23 2.2.3.6 MOTION DETECT Configure motion detection for each channel. To configure motion detection: 1) Under STATUS, select ON to enable motion detection for the desired channel. Click NEXT PAGE for additional channels (8-channel models only). 2) Under SENSITIVITY, select 1, 2, 3, or 4. The higher the number, the more sensitive the motion detection.
  • Page 24 2.2.3.7 SYSTEM MAINTAIN Use the System maintain menu to update system firmware and set an automatic system reset schedule. To enable auto-reset: 1） Under AUTO RESET, select ON. The Settings option appears. 2） Under SETTINGS, select EVERY DAY, EVERY WEEK, or EVERY MONTH. The date drop-down menu appears.

  • Page 25: System Setup

    5） Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. In the system prompt, click OK. The system will restart. PARAMETER EXPORT：Copy the system settings of the device to an empty USB flash drive. PARAMETER IMPORT：Import system settings from another device. 2.2.4 SYSTEM SETUP System setups include date/time, password, video/audio, language, info and maintain six options.
  • Page 26 To set the date and time: 1) Click DATE/TIME and configure the following options: • DATE: Enter the day, month, and year. • DATE FORMAT: Select DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD • TIME: Enter the time • TIME FORMAT: Use the drop-down menu and select 12HOURS or 24HOURS •...
  • Page 27 2）Click BASIC. The Basic Setup Menu opens. 3）Click PASSWORD. The Password/Security menu opens. To change your Device ID and Password: 1） Click the field beside DEVICE ID and enter a 6-digit numerical Device ID using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only). For example, change the ID to 000010. 2）Under PASSWORD, select ENABLE.
  • Page 28 2.2.4.4 LANGUAGE To change the system language: From the drop-down menu select ENGLISH, or CHINESE. Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. Click EXIT to close the menu. NOTE: The device will restart when you finish system language setup.

  • Page 29: Ie Operation

    3 IE OPERATION 3.1 FEATURE The system features a built-in browser-based software that allows you to access your system remotely over your local area network (LAN) or over the Internet using Internet Explorer®. Install the software through the IE browser of OS and you can operate the network remotely and conveniently.

  • Page 30: Using Remote Surveillance

    3.2 USING REMOTE SURVEILLANCE With your system connected to your local area network, you can now log in to your system using Internet Explorer. NOTE: Your system must be connected to your local or wide area network before attempting remote access. Logging In to Your System With your IP address, you can now log in to your system over your local or wide area network.

  • Page 31: Remote Surveillance Main Screen

    3.3 REMOTE SURVEILLANCE MAIN SCREEN Upon login, the Remote Surveillance main screen appears in your browser. 1） Modes: Click LIVE, REPLAY (playback), and SETUP. 2） Main Screen: Main display screen for live viewing and playback. 3） Time Stamp: Time stamp appears on each channel. 4）...

  • Page 32: Live Viewing

    3.4 LIVE VIEWING By default, remote surveillance opens in Live Viewing mode (split-screen). To use Live Viewing: 1） Click LIVE at the top of the main screen. 2） Click the display mode icons to view the main screen in single-channel, quad, or split-screen configurations.

  • Page 33: Ptz Control

    3.5.2 PTZ CONTROL You must have a PTZ camera (not included) connected to the system in order to use the PTZ controls. To control a PTZ camera: 1. Select the channel of the connected PTZ camera(s). 2. Click the navigation arrows to pan and tilt the camera. 3. Click + /- to control zoom, focus, and iris.

  • Page 34: Playback

    3.5.4 PLAYBACK Use the Replay menu to search and playback recorded video on your system. To use the replay menu: 1） Click REPLAY at the top of the main screen. The main screen will be grey. 2） Click REFRESH below the calendar to view the recorded files for the current month. NOTE: Normal recording is indicated by a clock icon;...
  • Page 35 SEARCH Use the calendar and drop-down menus to search for recorded video on your system. 1） Click < > to change the month on the calendar. Dates with recorded video data will appear in bold. 2） Click the date. Recorded video files will populate the File List. 3）...

  • Page 36: Remote Setup

    NOTE: Use the Player Software included on the software CD to playback backed up video. 3.6 REMOTE SETUP Use the Setup tab to configure the settings of your system from a remote location. NOTE: If the Main Menu is open on the system, you will not be able to make changes to the system from the remote location.

  • Page 37: Alarm Setting

    3.6.2 ALARM SETTING Click “ALARM” to enter into setup interface; you can check the parameter settings as in GUI of DVR.

  • Page 38: Ptz

    3.6.3 PTZ Click to access setup interface; you can check the parameter settings in GUI of DVR. 3.6.4 NETWORK Click to access setup interface; you can check the parameter settings in GUI of DVR.

  • Page 39: Setting

    3.6.5 SETTING Click to access setup interface; you can check the parameter settings in GUI of DVR BANDWIDTH: Set the bandwidth in kbps (128k、192k、256k、384k、512k、1024k) that you want to allocate for traffic that matches the internet. This bandwidth does not include audio. FILE SAVE PATH: the save path of captured picture and recording video.IE login password and DST settings you can set as DVR setting.

  • Page 40: Host Info

    3.6.6 HOST INFO Click to access system information interface (see below picture). This interface includes HDD status, remain record time, firmware version and MAC Address. All the information is fixed.

  • Page 41: Dvr Installation

    4 DVR INSTALLATION 4.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. The definition of buttons and connectors on front panel: Buttons on Front Panel Item Silk-screen Description ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF Mouse USB mouse Recording ALARM Alarm HDD1 HDD1 Status HDD2 HDD2 Status HDD FULL On means the HDD is full.
  • Page 42 2. The definition of buttons and connectors on rear panel: Connectors on Rear Panel Item Physical connector Connector description POWER input DC 19V/3A POWER SWITCH POWER ON/OFF Video output Two video output for connecting TV or monitor (BNC) Video input For connecting analog video signal input (BNC) Audio Input For connecting audio signal input...
  • Page 43 3. System Network Diagram...

  • Page 44: Hdd Installation

    4.2 HDD INSTALLATION Caution: When working with electrostatic sensitive devices such as hard disk drive or DVR unit, make sure you use a static-free workstation. Any electrostatic energy coming in contact with the hard disk drive or DVR can damage it permanently. Please install the HDD with the following steps: 1）Open the cover of the DVR and you will see one HDD plate as follow: 2）Connect HDD cables as follow:...

  • Page 45: Faq

    5 FAQ If your problem is not listed below, please call our technical dept. for more support. Question: Why is DVR not working after starting? Answer:  Check the adaptor input  Check the on-off power line, is it well-connected? ...
  • Page 46  The settings of DVR color, brightness and so on are wrong. Question: Why can’t I hear audio sound when monitoring? Answer:  Check sound box or speaker functions. Also check possible short circuit.  Audio source may be connected to the video channel. You can click to full-screen to check.
  • Page 47 configuration interface or exit DVR. TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting (cont`d.)

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