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  • Page 1 LTN07128/256 Network Video Recorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 Network Video Recorder User Manual Legal Information About this Manual The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
  • Page 3 Network Video Recorder User Manual RIGHTS ABUSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
  • Page 4 Network Video Recorder User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 Network Video Recorder User Manual Applicable Model This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table. Series Model LTN07128-R16 LTN07 Series LTN07256-R16...
  • Page 6 Network Video Recorder User Manual Safety Instruction ● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. ● In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.
  • Page 7 Network Video Recorder User Manual Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips: ● The device is designed for indoor use only. Install it in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment without liquids. ●...
  • Page 8 Network Video Recorder User Manual Content Convention In order to simplify description, please read the following conventions. ● Recorder or device mainly refers to video recorder. ● IP device mainly refers to network camera (IP camera), IP dome (speed dome), DVS (Digital Video Server), or NVS (Network Video Server).
  • Page 9 Network Video Recorder User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Caution could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Basic Operation ......................1 1.1 Activate Your Device ......................1 1.1.1 Default User and IP Address ..................1 1.1.2 Activate via Local Menu ..................... 1 1.1.3 Activate via PLATINUM IP PORTAL ................2 1.1.4 Activate via Client Software..................
  • Page 11 Network Video Recorder User Manual 3.3 Configure Privacy Mask ....................... 24 3.4 Import/Export IP Camera Configuration Files ..............25 3.5 Upgrade IP Cameras ......................26 Chapter 4 Live View ........................27 4.1 Start Live View ........................27 4.1.1 Configure Live View Settings ................... 27 4.1.2 Configure Live View Layout..................
  • Page 12 Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.2.1 Instant Playback ....................... 43 5.2.2 Play Normal Video ....................44 5.2.3 Play Smart Searched Video ..................44 5.2.4 Play Custom Searched Files ..................45 5.2.5 Play Tag Files ......................45 5.2.6 Play by Sub-periods ....................47 5.2.7 Play External Files .....................
  • Page 13 Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.13 Unattended Baggage Detection................64 6.2.14 Object Removal Detection ..................66 6.2.15 Audio Exception Detection ..................67 6.2.16 Defocus Detection ....................68 6.2.17 Sudden Scene Change Detection ................69 6.2.18 PIR Alarm ........................ 69 6.2.19 Thermal Camera Detection ..................70 6.2.20 Configure Queue Management ................
  • Page 14 Network Video Recorder User Manual 9.1.3 Manage eSATA ......................84 9.2 Disk Array ..........................86 9.2.1 Create a Disk Array ....................86 9.2.2 Rebuild an Array ....................... 88 Chapter 10 Hot Spare Recorder Backup ..................91 10.1 Set Hot Spare Device ......................91 10.2 Set Working Recorder .......................
  • Page 15 Network Video Recorder User Manual 12.4.2 Reset Password by Security Questions ............... 113 12.4.3 Reset Password by Reserved Email ..............113 Chapter 13 System Management .................... 115 13.1 Configure Device ......................115 13.2 Configure Time ........................ 115 13.2.1 Manual Time Synchronization ................116 13.2.2 NTP Synchronization ....................
  • Page 16 Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.8 Restore Default Settings ....................129 13.9 Security Management ..................... 130 13.9.1 IP/MAC Address Filter ..................130 13.9.2 RTSP Authentication .................... 131 13.9.3 ISAPI Service ......................131 13.9.4 HTTP Authentication .................... 131 Chapter 14 Appendix ......................133 14.1 Glossary ...........................

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Basic Operation

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 1 Basic Operation 1.1 Activate Your Device 1.1.1 Default User and IP Address ● Default administrator account: admin. ● Default IPv4 address: 192.168.1.64. 1.1.2 Activate via Local Menu For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed before activation.

  • Page 18: Activate Via Platinum Ip Portal

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Warning We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

  • Page 19: Activate Via Client Software

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-2 Activate via PLATINUM IP PORTAL 4. Create and input the new password in the password field, and confirm the password. Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 20 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-3 Control Panel 2. Click Device Management to enter the Device Management interface, as shown below. Figure 1-4 Device Management Interface 3. Check the recorder status from the device list, and select an inactive recorder. 4.
  • Page 21 Network Video Recorder User Manual Note We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

  • Page 22: Activate Via Web Browser

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 1.1.5 Activate via Web Browser You can get access to the recorder via web browser. You may use one of the following listed web browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The supported resolutions include 1024*768 and above.

  • Page 23: Hdd Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-8 TCP/IP Settings 2. Select Working Mode as Net-Fault Tolerance or Multi-Address Mode. Net-Fault Tolerance The two NIC cards use the same IP address, and you can select the main NIC to LAN1 or LAN2. In this way, in case of one NIC card failure, the device will automatically enable another standby NIC card so as to ensure the normal running of the system.

  • Page 24: Add Network Camera

    Network Video Recorder User Manual or create a RAID and initialize it. 1.4 Add Network Camera Before you can get live video or record the video files, you must add the network cameras to the connection list of the device. Before You Start Ensure the network connection is valid and correct and the IP camera to add has been activated.

  • Page 25: Add Network Camera Manually

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-10 Add Automatically Searched Online Network Camera Note If the network camera to add has not been activated, you can activate it in the network camera list of camera management interface. 1.4.2 Add Network Camera Manually Before you view live video or record video files, you must add network cameras to the device.

  • Page 26: Configure Customized Protocol

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-11 Add Network Camera 4. Optional: Check Use Channel Default Password to use the default password to add the camera. 5. Optional: Check Use Default Port to use the default management port to add the camera. For SDK service, the default port value is 8000.

  • Page 27: Platform Access

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-12 Protocol Management 2. Set protocol parameters. Type The network camera adopting custom protocol must support getting stream through standard RTSP. Path Contact the manufacturer of network camera for the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of getting main stream and sub-stream.

  • Page 28: Configure Isup

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2) Scan the QR code to read the service terms and privacy statement. 3) Check The LTS Connect service will require internet access. Please read Service Terms and Privacy Statement before enabling the service if you agree with the service terms and privacy statement.
  • Page 29 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 1-13 ISUP Settings 2. Select Access Type as ISUP. 3. Check Enable. Note Enabling ISUP will disable other platform access. 4. Set the related parameters. Server Address The platform server IP address. Server Port The platform server port, ranges from 1024 to 65535.

  • Page 30: Chapter 2 Iot

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 2 IoT IoT (Internet of Things) feature allows you to build connections between your video recorder and IoT devices, including access control and alarm devices. Video recorder will receive alarms from connected IoT devices. You can configure linkage actions like triggering recording and full screen monitoring, when IoT alarm occurs.
  • Page 31 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-1 Access Control 3. Enter access control device information. Device IP, Port, User Name, and Password must be the same with access control device. 4. Optional: For device with multiple access control channels or video channels, check the access control channel and video channel as your desire.

  • Page 32: Add An Alarm Device

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Note For access control devices without the video channel. You need to select trigger channel in linkage action configuration first. For details, refer to Configure Linkage Actions. Click to edit added access control device information. 2.1.2 Add an Alarm Device Add alarm devices of Luminite, GJD, or OPTEX manufacturer to receive their alarms.

  • Page 33: Configure The Linkage Action And Arming Schedule

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Note For access control devices without the video channel. You need to select trigger channel in linkage action configuration first. For details, refer to Configure Linkage Actions. Click to edit added alarm device information. 2.2 Configure the Linkage Action and Arming Schedule Configure the linkage actions and arming schedule for access control or alarm devices.

  • Page 34: Configure Osd

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2.3 Configure OSD You can display alarm information received from IoT devices on live view image. Steps 1. Click of an added IoT device. 2. Check OSD Display on Event Configuration interface. 3. Select Trigger Channel. 4.

  • Page 35: Search The Iot Record

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2.4 Search the IoT Record Search alarms by time, by event type, or by channel. Steps 1. Go to event record interface. – Access control: Go to Business Application → IoT → Access Control → Card Swiping Record. –...

  • Page 36: Iot Video/Picture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-8 Search Result (Access Control) Figure 2-9 Search Result (Alarm Device) 2.5 IoT Video/Picture Configure the event recording or capturing schedule for the selected trigger channel, the channel will automatically record videos or capture pictures when IoT alarm occurs. 2.5.1 Configure the Event Recording/Capturing The video recorder can record videos or capture pictures when an IoT alarm occurs.
  • Page 37 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 2-10 Trigger Channel 5. Click Apply. 6. Configure the event recording or capturing schedule. Here we take the example of configuring event recording to describe the steps. 1) Go to Storage → Schedule → Record. 2) Select Camera No.

  • Page 38: Search The Iot Video/Picture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Result When an alarm occurs, the selected trigger channel will start event recording. 2.5.2 Search the IoT Video/Picture Search IoT event triggered videos or pictures. Steps 1. Go to File Management → All Files. Figure 2-12 Search Event Video/Picture 2.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Camera Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 3 Camera Settings 3.1 Configure Image Parameters You can customize image parameters, including day/night switch, backlight, contrast, and saturation in Camera → Display. Image Settings Customize the image parameters including brightness, contrast, and saturation. Exposure Set the camera exposure time (1/10000 to 1 sec).

  • Page 40: Configure Privacy Mask

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-1 OSD Configuration Interface 6. Drag the text frame on the preview window to adjust the OSD position. 7. Click Apply. 3.3 Configure Privacy Mask The privacy mask protects personal privacy by concealing parts of the image from kive view or recording with a masked area.

  • Page 41: Import/Export Ip Camera Configuration Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 3-2 Privacy Mask Settings Interface Note ● Up to 4 privacy masks zones can be configured and the size of each area can be adjusted. ● You can clear the configured privacy mask zones on the window by clicking the corresponding clear zone 1 to 4 icons on the right of the window, or click Clear All to clear all zones.

  • Page 42: Upgrade Ip Cameras

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click IP Camera Import/Export, and the detected external device contents appear. 3. Export or import the IP camera configuration files. – Click Export to export the configuration files to the selected local backup device. –...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Live View

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 4 Live View Live view displays the video image getting from each camera in real time. 4.1 Start Live View Click on the main menu bar to enter the Live View. ● Select a window and double click a camera from the list to play the video from the camera in the selected window.

  • Page 44: Configure Live View Layout

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Volume Adjust the Live View volume, playback and two-way audio for the selected output interface. Event Output Select the output to show event video. Full Screen Monitoring Dwell Time Set the time in seconds to show alarm event screen. 3.

  • Page 45: Configure Channel-Zero Encoding

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 8. Optional: Select a live view layout from the list and click to edit the name, or click delete the name. Configure Live View Mode Steps 1. Go to System → Live View → View. 2.

  • Page 46: Switch Main/Auxiliary Port

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.1.4 Switch Main/Auxiliary Port Only the image displaying at the main port can enter main menu and achieve device operation. You can click in Live View mode to switch the main/auxiliary port. 4.2 Digital Zoom Digital Zoom zooms into the live image in different magnifications (1x to 16x).

  • Page 47: Positioning

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Expansion is the close-up view of some defined area in the fisheye view or panorama expansion. It supports the electronic PTZ function, also called e-PTZ.Radial Expansion ( )In radial expansion mode, the whole wide-angle view of the fisheye camera is displayed. This view mode is called Fisheye View because it approximates the vision of a fish’s convex eye.

  • Page 48: Set A Preset

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-5 PTZ Parameters Settings 3. Edit the PTZ parameters. Note All the parameters should be exactly match the PTZ camera parameters. 4. Click OK to save the settings. 4.5.2 Set a Preset Presets record the PTZ position and the status of zoom, focus, iris, etc.You can call a preset to quickly move the camera to the predefined position.

  • Page 49: Call A Preset

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 4-7 View the Configured Presets 4.5.3 Call a Preset A preset enables the camera to point to a specified position such as a window when an event takes place. Steps 1. Click on the quick settings toolbar of the PTZ camera's Live View. 2.
  • Page 50 Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Click Set. Figure 4-11 Patrol Settings 5. Click to add a key point to the patrol. Figure 4-12 Key Point Configuration 1) Configure key point parameters. Preset Determines the order the PTZ will follow while cycling through the patrol. Speed Defines the speed the PTZ will move from one key point to the next.

  • Page 51: Call A Patrol

    Network Video Recorder User Manual point. Adjust the key point order Adjust the key point order 7. Click Apply to save the patrol settings. 4.5.5 Call a Patrol Calling a patrol makes the PTZ move according to the predefined patrol path. Steps 1.

  • Page 52: Call A Pattern

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2) Click corresponding buttons on the control panel to move the PTZ camera. 3) Click Stop to stop recording. The PTZ movement is recorded as the pattern. 4.5.7 Call a Pattern Follow the procedure to move the PTZ camera according to the predefined patterns. Steps 1.

  • Page 53: One-Touch Park

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 4.5.9 One-Touch Park Certain speed dome models can be configured to start a predefined park action (scan, preset, patrol and etc.) automatically after a period of inactivity (park time). Before You Start Before operating this function, make sure the connected camera supports linear scan and is in Default/LTS protocol.

  • Page 54: Chapter 5 Recording And Playback

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 5 Recording and Playback 5.1 Recording 5.1.1 Configure Recording Parameters Go to Camera → Video Parameters. Main Stream Main stream refers to the primary stream that affects data recorded to the hard disk drive and will directly determine your recording quality and image size.
  • Page 55 Network Video Recorder User Manual Sub-Stream Sub-stream is a second codec that runs alongside the main stream. It allows you to reduce the outgoing internet bandwidth without sacrificing your direct recording quality. Sub-stream is often exclusively used by apps to view live video. Users with limited internet speeds may benefit most from this setting.

  • Page 56: Enable The H.265 Stream Access

    Network Video Recorder User Manual records at 9:59:55. Post-record The time you set to record after the event or the scheduled time. For example, when an alarm triggered recording ends at 11:00, and if you set the post-record time as 5 seconds, it records till 11:00:05.
  • Page 57 Network Video Recorder User Manual schedule. Before You Start ● Ensure you have installed the HDDs to the device or added the network disks before storing the video files, pictures and log files. ● Before enabling Motion, Alarm, M | A (motion or alarm), M & A (motion and alarm) and Event triggered recording and capture, you must configure the motion detection settings, alarm input settings and other events as well.

  • Page 58: Configure Holiday Recording

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-2 Record Schedule Note ● You can repeat the above steps to set schedule recording or capture for each day in the week. ● Continuous recording is applied to each day by default. 6. Optional: Copy the recording schedule to other camera(s). 1) Click Copy to.

  • Page 59: Playback

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-3 Edit Holiday Settings 5. Set Holiday Name, Mode, Start Date, and End Date. 6. Click OK. 7. Set the schedule for holiday recording. Refer to Configure Plan Recording for details. 5.2 Playback 5.2.1 Instant Playback Instant playback enables the device to play the recorded video files recorded in the last five minutes.

  • Page 60: Play Normal Video

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.2.2 Play Normal Video Go to Playback, select date and camera(s), and use the toolbar at the bottom to perform playback operations. Refer to Playback Operations. You can click camera(s) to execute simultaneous playback of multiple camera(s). Note 256x playing speed is supported.

  • Page 61: Play Custom Searched Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.2.4 Play Custom Searched Files You can play video by customized search conditions. Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Select camera(s) from the list. 3. Click Custom Search on the left bottom. 4. Enter search conditions, including Time, File Status, Event Type, etc. Figure 5-7 Custom Search 5.
  • Page 62 Network Video Recorder User Manual Add Tag Files Steps 1. Go to Playback. 2. Search and play back the video file(s). 3. Click to add the tag. 4. Edit the tag information. 5. Click OK. Note Max. 64 tags can be added to a single video file. Play Tag Files Steps 1.

  • Page 63: Play By Sub-Periods

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 5-10 Searched Tag Files 5. Select a tag file, and play the video on the search results interface. 5.2.6 Play by Sub-periods The video files can be played in multiple sub-periods simultaneously on the screen. Steps 1.

  • Page 64: Playback Operations

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 5.3 Playback Operations 5.3.1 Edit Video Clips You can cut and export video clips during playback. Steps 1. Go to Playback 2. Click at the bottom toolbar. 3. Set the start time and end time. You can click to set the time period, or set a time segment on time bar.

  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Event

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 6 Event 6.1 Normal Event Alarm 6.1.1 Configure Motion Detection Alarms Motion detection enables the device to detect the moving objects in the monitored area and trigger alarms. Steps 1. Go to System → Event → Normal Event → Motion Detection. 2.

  • Page 66: Configure Sensor Alarms

    Network Video Recorder User Manual response action(s). Steps 1. Go to System → Event → Normal Event → Video Tampering. 2. Select a camera. 3. Check Enable. 4. Set the video tampering area. Drag on the preview screen to draw the customized video tampering area.

  • Page 67: Configure Combined Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-1 Event Hint Settings 3. Select an exception type. Figure 6-2 Exceptions Handling 4. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 6.1.6 Configure Combined Alarm Combined alarm combines events with alarm input. The combined alarm will be triggered when it receives alarms from both alarm input and events.

  • Page 68: Vca Event Alarm

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Note The combined alarm arming schedule and linkage action are the same as the selected event(s). Figure 6-3 Combined Alarm 6.2 VCA Event Alarm The device supports receiving VCA detections sent by connected IP cameras. Enable and configure VCA detection on the IP camera settings interface first.

  • Page 69: Face Capture

    Network Video Recorder User Manual detected. Before You Start Ensure your thermography camera supports this function, and it is properly configured. Steps 1. Go to System → Event → Smart Event. 2. Select the optical channel of thermography camera. 3. Click Face Capture. 4.

  • Page 70: Configure Vehicle Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-5 Face Capture 3. Select a camera to configure. 4. Check Enable Face Capture. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured pictures of face detection. 6. Set the detection sensitivity. Note Sensitivity range: [1-5].

  • Page 71: Line Crossing Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Blocklist and Allowlist You can export the file first to see its format, and edit it and import it to the device. 7. Click Apply. Note Refer to Network Camera User Manual for detailed instructions for the vehicle detection. 8.

  • Page 72: Intrusion Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual A->B Only the object crossing the configured line from the A side to the B side can be detected. B->A Only the object crossing the configured line from the B side to the A side can be detected. 3) Set the detection sensitivity.
  • Page 73 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-7 Intrusion Detection 4. Check Enable Intrusion Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured intrusion detection pictures. 6. Set the detection rules and detection areas. 1) Select a virtual panel. Up to 4 virtual panels are selectable. 2) Set Time Threshold, and Sensitivity.

  • Page 74: Region Entrance Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.6 Region Entrance Detection Region entrance detection detects objects that enter a predefined virtual region. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Perimeter Protection. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Region Entrance Detection. Figure 6-8 Region Entrance Detection 4.

  • Page 75: Region Exiting Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.7 Region Exiting Detection Region exiting detection detects objects that exit from a predefined virtual region. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Perimeter Protection. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Region Exiting. Figure 6-9 Region Exiting Detection 4.

  • Page 76: Multi-Target-Type Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.8 Multi-Target-Type Detection Multi-target-type detection enables the device to detect the faces, human bodies and vehicles simultaneously in a scene. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Video Structuralization. 2. Select a camera. 3.

  • Page 77: People Gathering Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Check Enable Loitering Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured loitering detection pictures. 6. Set loitering detection parameters. 1) Select Arming Area. Note Up to 4 areas are selectable. 2) Set Time Threshold. Time Threshold The time of the target staying in the region.

  • Page 78: Fast Moving Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-11 People Gathering Detection 4. Check Enable People Gathering Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured people gathering detection pictures. 6. Set people gathering detection parameters. 1) Select Arming Area. Note Up to 4 areas are selectable.

  • Page 79: Parking Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click Fast Moving. Figure 6-12 Fast Moving Detection 4. Check Enable Fast Moving. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured fast moving detection pictures. 6. Set fast moving detection parameters. 1) Select Arming Region. Up to 4 regions are selectable. 2) Click Draw Area to draw a quadrilateral in the preview window by specifying four vertices of the area.

  • Page 80: Unattended Baggage Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 6-13 Parking Detection 4. Check Enable Parking Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured parking detection pictures. 6. Set parking detection parameters. 1) Select Arming Area. Note Up to 4 areas are selectable. 2) Set Time Threshold.
  • Page 81 Network Video Recorder User Manual triggered. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click Unattended Baggage. Figure 6-14 Unattended Baggage Detection 4. Check Enable Unattended Baggage Detection. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured unattended baggage detection pictures. 6.

  • Page 82: Object Removal Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.14 Object Removal Detection The object removal detection function detects the objects removed from a predefined region, such as the exhibits on display, and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Steps 1.

  • Page 83: Audio Exception Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 8. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 9. Click Apply. 6.2.15 Audio Exception Detection Audio exception detection detects abnormal sounds in the surveillance scene, such as a sudden increase/decrease in sound intensity.

  • Page 84: Defocus Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Sudden Decrease of Sound Intensity Detection Detects a steep sound drop in the surveillance scene. Detection sensitivity [1-100]. 6. Set the arming schedule. Refer to Configure Arming Schedule. 7. Set the linkage actions. Refer to Configure Linkage Actions. 8.

  • Page 85: Sudden Scene Change Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 6.2.17 Sudden Scene Change Detection Scene change detection detects the change of the surveillance environment affected by external factors, such as the intentional rotation of the camera. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2.

  • Page 86: Thermal Camera Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual etc., can be detected. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Event Settings → Other Events. 2. Select a camera. 3. Click PIR Alarm. Figure 6-19 PIR Alarm 4. Check PIR Alarm. 5. Optional: Check Save VCA Picture to save the captured of PIR alarm pictures. 6.

  • Page 87: Configure Queue Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 7. Click Apply. 6.2.20 Configure Queue Management After connecting with queue management camera, you can set the arming schedule and linkage action of queue management. Before You Start Ensure the recorder have connected with queue management camera. Steps 1.

  • Page 88: Configure Arming Schedule

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 3) Click Finish. 6.3 Configure Arming Schedule Steps 1. Click Arming Schedule. 2. Click Edit. 3. Select a day of the week and set the time period. Up to eight time periods can be set each day. Note Time periods cannot repeat or overlapped.

  • Page 89: Configure Auto-Switch Full Screen Monitoring

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Display, Full Screen Monitoring, Audible Warning (buzzer), Notify Surveillance Center, Trigger Alarm Output, and Send Email. 6.4.1 Configure Auto-Switch Full Screen Monitoring When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor displays in full screen the video image from the alarming channel configured for full screen monitoring.

  • Page 90: Configure Email Linkage

    Network Video Recorder User Manual The alarm host refers to the PC installed with client software (e.g., iVMS-4200, iVMS-5200). Steps 1. Go to System → Network → Advanced → More Settings. 2. Set the alarm host IP and alarm host port. 3.
  • Page 91 Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Select the PTZ Linkage. 3. Select the camera to perform the PTZ actions. 4. Select the preset/patrol/pattern No. to call when the alarm events occur. Note You can set only one PTZ type for the linkage action each time.

  • Page 92: Chapter 7 Smart Analysis

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 7 Smart Analysis 7.1 Smart Event Settings Smart events like vehicle detection, perimeter protection (line crossing detection, intrusion detection, etc) can be configured, refer to VCA Event Alarm for configuration details. 7.2 People Counting People counting calculates the number of people entering or leaving a certain configured area and creates daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports for analysis.
  • Page 93 Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Select the report type. 4. Set Date to analyze. Figure 7-2 Heat Map 5. Click Counting. Note As shown in the figure above, red color block (255, 0, 0) indicates the most trafficked area, and blue color block (0, 0, 255) indicates the less-popular area.

  • Page 94: Chapter 8 File Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 8 File Management 8.1 Search Files Specify detailed conditions to search videos and pictures. Steps 1. Go to File Management → Video, or File Management → Picture. 2. Select a search method. For example, Search by Appearance, or Search by Event. 3.

  • Page 95: Smart Search

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 8.3 Smart Search 8.3.1 Face Picture Search Search by Face Picture Comparison Event Search face picture by face picture comparison results. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Face Search → Search by Event. 2.

  • Page 96: Vehicle Search

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 8.4 Vehicle Search You can search and view the matched vehicle pictures. Steps 1. Go to Smart Analysis → Smart Search → Vehicle Search. 2. Select the IP camera for the vehicle search. 3. Set search conditions. Figure 8-1 Vehicle Search 4.

  • Page 97: Chapter 9 Storage

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 9 Storage 9.1 Storage Device Management 9.1.1 Manage Local HDD Configure HDD Group Multiple HDDs can be managed in groups. Video from specified channels can be recorded onto a particular HDD group through HDD settings. Steps 1.
  • Page 98 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-2 Local HDD Settings 7. Select a group number for the HDD. 8. Click OK. Note Regroup the cameras for HDD if the HDD group number is changed. 9. Go to Storage → Storage Mode. 10.

  • Page 99: Add A Network Disk

    Network Video Recorder User Manual HDD supports both read and write. Read-only Files in read-only HDD will not be overwritten. Redundant Save the videos and pictures not only in the R/W HDD but also in the redundant HDD. It effectively enhances the data safety and reliability. Ensure at least another HDD which is in Read/Write status exists.

  • Page 100: Manage Esata

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-3 Add NetHDD 3. Select NetHDD type. 4. Enter NetHDD IP address and click Search to search the available NetHDD. 5. Select the desired NetHDD. 6. Click OK. 7. The added NetHDD will be displayed in the HDD list. Select the newly added NetHDD and click Init.
  • Page 101 Network Video Recorder User Manual Use the eSATA for record/capture. Refer to the following steps for operating instructions. Figure 9-4 eSATA Mode What to do next If eSATA usage is set as Record/Capture, enter the storage device interface to edit its property or initialize it.

  • Page 102: Disk Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-5 Configure eSATA for Auto Backup 9.2 Disk Array A disk array is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit. Also known as a "RAID", an array stores data over multiple HDDs to provide enough redundancy so that data can be recovered if one disk fails.
  • Page 103 Network Video Recorder User Manual 5. Click One-touch Config. 6. Edit Array Name and click OK to start configuring. Note If you install 4 or more HDDs, a hot spare disk for array rebuilding will be created. 7. Optional: The video recorder will automatically initialize the created array. Go to Storage → RAID Setup →...

  • Page 104: Rebuild An Array

    Network Video Recorder User Manual RAID Level The Required Number of HDDs RAID 5 At least 3 HDDs. RAID 6 At least 4 HDDs. RAID 10 The number of HDD must be an even ranges from 4 to 16. 9. Click OK. 10.
  • Page 105 Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click of an available HDD to set it as the hot spare disk. Automatically Rebuild an Array The video recorder can automatically rebuild degraded arrays with the hot spare disks. Before You Start Create hot spare disks. For details, refer to Configure a Hot Spare Disk. Steps 1.
  • Page 106 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 9-10 Rebuild Array 3. Select the available physical disk. 4. Click OK. 5. Click OK on the pop up message box "Do not unplug the physical disk when it is under rebuilding."...

  • Page 107: Chapter 10 Hot Spare Recorder Backup

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 10 Hot Spare Recorder Backup Video recorders can form an N+1 hot spare system. The system consists of several working video recorders and a hot spare video recorder; when the working video recorder fails, the hot spare video recorder switches into operation, thus increasing the reliability of the system.

  • Page 108: Set Working Recorder

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 10.2 Set Working Recorder Steps 1. Go to System → Hot Spare. 2. Select Work Mode as Normal Mode. 3. Check Enable. 4. Enter IP address, user name, and admin password of the hot spare recorder. Figure 10-3 Hot Spare 5.
  • Page 109 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 10-4 Add Working Recorder...

  • Page 110: Chapter 11 Network Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 11 Network Settings 11.1 Configure DDNS You can set Dynamic DNS service for network access. Different DDNS modes are available: DynDNS, PeanutHull, and NO-IP. Before You Start You must register the DynDNS, PeanutHull, or NO-IP services with your ISP before configuring DDNS settings.

  • Page 111: Configure Snmp

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 11.3 Configure SNMP You can configure SNMP (SNMP v2 and SNMP v3) settings to get device status and parameter information via web browser. SNMP v3 adds cryptographic security to SNMP v2, and provides security with authentication and privacy. Before You Start Download the SNMP software to receive device information via the SNMP port.

  • Page 112: Configure Email

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Enable SNMP v2 or SNMP v3 as your desire. 3. Set related parameters. 4. Set SNMP Port. 5. Click Save. 11.4 Configure Email The system can be configured to send an e-mail notification to all designated users when a specified event occurs such as when an alarm or motion event is detected, or the administrator password is changed, etc.

  • Page 113: Configure Port Mapping (Nat)

    Network Video Recorder User Manual The SMTP port. The default TCP/IP port used for SMTP is 25. Enable SSL/TLS Check to enable SSL/TLS if required by the SMTP server. Sender The sender's name. Sender's Address The sender's address. Select Receivers Select the receiver.
  • Page 114 Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 11-4 Port Mapping Setting 2. Check Enable. 3. Select Mapping Type as Manual or Auto. – Auto: If you select Auto, the port mapping items are read-only, and the external ports are set by the router automatically. –...

  • Page 115: Configure Port

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 11-5 Setting Virtual Server Item 11.6 Configure Port You can configure different types of ports to enable relevant functions. Steps 1. Go to System → Network → Advanced → More Settings. Figure 11-6 Port Settings 2.

  • Page 116: Configure Onvif

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Server port (8000 by default) should be configured for remote client software access and its valid range is 2000 to 65535. HTTP Port HTTP port (80 by default) should be configured for remote Web browser access. Multicast IP Multicast can be configured to enable Live View for cameras that exceed the maximum number allowed through network.
  • Page 117 Network Video Recorder User Manual Caution We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

  • Page 118: Chapter 12 User Management And Security

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 12 User Management and Security 12.1 Manage User Accounts The Administrator user name is admin and the password is set when you start the device for the first time. The Administrator has the permission to add and delete users and configure user parameters.

  • Page 119: Edit The Admin User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 5. Click OK. In the User Management interface, the added new user is displayed on the list. 12.1.2 Edit the Admin User For the admin user account, you can modify your password and unlock pattern. Steps 1.

  • Page 120: Edit An Operator/Guest User

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Note When the admin password is changed, export the new GUID to the connected USB flash drive in the Import/Export interface for the future password resetting. 7. Configure security question for password resetting. 8. Configure reserved email for password resetting. 9.
  • Page 121 Network Video Recorder User Manual of the device. Steps 1. Go to System → User. 2. Select a user from the list, and then click to enter the permission settings interface. Figure 12-3 User Permission Settings Interface 3. Set the user's operating permissions for Local Configuration, Remote Configuration, and Camera Configuration for the user.
  • Page 122 Network Video Recorder User Manual Local Shutdown Reboot Shutting down or rebooting the device. 2) Set Remote Configuration Remote Log Search Remotely viewing logs that are saved on the device. Remote Parameters Settings Remotely configuring parameters, restoring factory default parameters, and importing/exporting configuration files.

  • Page 123: Set Live View Permission On Lock Screen

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Local PTZ Control Locally controlling PTZ movement of the selected camera(s). Remote PTZ Control Remotely controlling PTZ movement of the selected camera(s). Local Video Export Locally exporting recorded files of the selected camera(s). Local Live View View live video of the selected camera(s) in local.

  • Page 124: Set Double Verification Permission For Non-Admin Users

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-4 Set Live View Permissions on Lock Screen 4. Set the permissions.Select the camera (s) to allow live view when the current user account is in logout status. 5. Click OK. 12.2.3 Set Double Verification Permission for Non-admin Users After double verification is enabled in the channel, a non-admin user must be verified by an authorized user to get the permission.

  • Page 125: Configure Password Security

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Set double verification user. The double verification is different from the system user. You can add up to 8 double verification users. 1) Click Add to add a double verification user. 2) Enter the admin password. 3) Set the user parameters, including user name, password, camera permission, etc.

  • Page 126: Configure Security Questions

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-6 Export GUID File 5. Click Export in Export GUID File. 6. Enter the admin password. 7. Save the GUID file to a directory as your desire. 12.3.2 Configure Security Questions The security questions can help you to reset password when you forget your password, or encounter security issues.

  • Page 127: Configure Reserved Email

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-7 Configure Security Questions 5. Set the security questions. 6. Click OK. 7. Enter the admin password. 8. Click OK. 12.3.3 Configure Reserved Email The reserved email will help you to reset password when you forget your password. Steps 1.

  • Page 128: Reset Password

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 12-8 Configure Reserved Email 3. Click OK. 12.4 Reset Password When you forget the admin password, you can reset the password by importing the GUID file, answering security questions, or entering verification code from your reserved email. 12.4.1 Reset Password by GUID You can reset password by GUID via web browser.

  • Page 129: Reset Password By Security Questions

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Warning We highly recommend you to create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three kinds of following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
  • Page 130 Network Video Recorder User Manual 3. Click OK. 4. Click Next if you accept the legal disclaimer. You can use a smartphone to scan the QR code and read the legal disclaimer. 5. Obtain the verification code. There are two ways to get the verification code. –...

  • Page 131: Chapter 13 System Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 13 System Management 13.1 Configure Device Steps 1. Go to System → General. 2. Configure the following settings. Language The default language used is English. Output Standard Set the output standard to NTSC or PAL, which must be the same as the video input standard. Resolution Configure video output resolution.

  • Page 132: Manual Time Synchronization

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.2.1 Manual Time Synchronization Steps 1. Go to System → General. 2. Configure the date and time. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. 13.2.2 NTP Synchronization Connection to a network time protocol (NTP) server can be configured on your device to ensure the system’s date and time accuracy.

  • Page 133: Ip Camera Time Sync

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 4. Set the DST Bias. Set the time (30/60/90/120 minutes) offset from the standard time. 5. Click Apply to save the settings. 13.2.4 IP Camera Time Sync The device can automatically synchronize the time of connected IP camera after enabling this function.

  • Page 134: Test Network Delay And Packet Loss

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.3.2 Test Network Delay and Packet Loss Network delay is caused by slow response of the device when oversized data information is not limited during transmission under certain network protocol, e.g. TCP/IP. Packet loss test is for testing network packet loss rate that is the ratio of lost data packet and total number of transmitted data packet.

  • Page 135: Network Resource Statistics

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.3.4 Network Resource Statistics The remote access, including web browser and client software, will consume output bandwidth. You can view the real-time bandwidth statistics. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → Network → Network Stat. Figure 13-4 Network Resource Statistics 2.

  • Page 136: Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-5 Bad Sector Detection Note You can pause/resume or cancel the detection.After testing has been completed, you can click Error information to see the detailed damage information. 13.4.2 S.M.A.R.T. Detection HDD detection functions such as the adopting of the S.M.A.R.T. and the Bad Sector Detection techniques.

  • Page 137: Hdd Health Detection

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-6 S.M.A.R.T. Settings Interface Note To use the HDD even when the S.M.A.R.T. checking has failed, check Continue to use the disk when self-evaluation is failed. The related information of the S.M.A.R.T. is shown, and you can check the HDD status. 13.4.3 HDD Health Detection You can view the health status of a 4 TB to 8 TB Seagate HDD that generated after October 1, 2017.

  • Page 138: Configure Disk Clone

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Click a HDD to view details. 13.4.4 Configure Disk Clone Select the HDDs to clone to the eSATA HDD. Before You Start Connect an eSATA disk to the device. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → HDD Operation → HDD Clone. Figure 13-8 HDD Clone 2.

  • Page 139: Upgrade Device

    Network Video Recorder User Manual search and playback functions remotely via web browser, client software, etc. ● Do not pull out the drive, or shut down the device during the process. You can see the repairing progress at Status. Figure 13-9 Repair Database 13.5 Upgrade Device Your device firmware can be upgraded with a local backup device or remote FTP server.

  • Page 140: Upgrade By Web Browser

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Run the FTP server on the PC and copy the firmware into the corresponding directory of your PC. Steps 1. Go to Maintenance → Upgrade. 2. Click FTP to enter the local upgrade interface. Figure 13-11 FTP Upgrade Interface 3.

  • Page 141: Log Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-12 Import/Export Config File 2. Export or import the device configuration files. – Click Export to export configuration files to the selected local backup device. – To import a configuration file, select the file from the selected backup device and click Import.

  • Page 142: Search & Export Log Files

    Network Video Recorder User Manual When the log disk is full, logs that exceed the period will be overwritten. 3. Click Apply. 13.7.2 Search & Export Log Files The device operation, alarm, exception, and information can be stored in log files, which can be viewed and exported at any time.

  • Page 143: Upload Logs To The Server

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.7.3 Upload Logs to the Server You can upload system logs to the server for backup. Steps 1. Go to System → Network → Advanced → Log Server Settings. Figure 13-16 Log Server Settings 2. Check Enable 3.

  • Page 144: Two-Way Authentication

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-17 One-Way Authentication 2. Install the CA certificate in CA Certificate. 3. Optional: Click Test to test if the connection is valid. 4. Click Save. 13.7.5 Two-Way Authentication You can install a CA certificate (from the server) to your device to authorize the server, and create a certificate (from your device) to authorize your device by the server.

  • Page 145: Restore Default Settings

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Figure 13-18 Two-Way Authentication 2. Install the CA certificate in CA Certificate. 3. Click Create in Client Certificate, and follow the pop-up to create the certificate. 4. Click Download to download the certificate file to a desired location. 5.

  • Page 146: Security Management

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Restore all parameters, except the network (including IP address, subnet mask, gateway, MTU, NIC working mode, default route, server port, etc.) and user account parameters, to the factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore all parameters to the factory default settings. Restore to Inactive Restore the recorder to inactive status.

  • Page 147: Rtsp Authentication

    Network Video Recorder User Manual 13.9.2 RTSP Authentication You can specifically secure the stream data of live view by setting the RTSP authentication. Steps 1. Go to System → System Service → System Service. Figure 13-21 RTSP Authentication 2. Select RTSP Authentication Type. Note Two authentication types are selectable, if you select digest, only the request with digest authentication can access the video stream by the RTSP protocol via the IP address.
  • Page 148 Network Video Recorder User Manual 2. Check Enable HTTP. 3. Select HTTP Authentication Type. Note Two authentication types are selectable, for security reasons, it is recommended to select digest as the authentication type. 4. Click Apply to save the settings. 5.

  • Page 149: Chapter 14 Appendix

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Chapter 14 Appendix 14.1 Glossary Dual-Stream Dual-stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 1080P and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of CIF.

  • Page 150: Frequently Asked Questions

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Acronym for Network Time Protocol. A protocol designed to synchronize the clocks of computers over a network. NTSC Acronym for National Television System Committee. NTSC is an analog television standard used in such countries as the United States and Japan. Each frame of an NTSC signal contains 525 scan lines at 60Hz.

  • Page 151: Why Is The Video Recorder Notifying Not Support The Stream Type

    Network Video Recorder User Manual max. bitrate shall be less than 2048 Kbps), then delete the channel and add it back again. 14.2.2 Why is the video recorder notifying not support the stream type? Reason The camera encoding format mismatches with the video recorder. Solution If the camera is using H.265/MJPEG for encoding, but video recorder does not support H.265/MJPEG, change the camera encoding format to the same as video recorder.

  • Page 152: Why Is The Timeline At Playback Not Constant

    Network Video Recorder User Manual video? Solution Check if the encoding type at live view toolbar is H.265. 14.2.6 Why is the timeline at playback not constant? Reason 1. When the video recorder is using event recording, it only records video when event occurs. Hence the video may not be continuous.

  • Page 153: Why Is The Video Recorder Notifying Ip Conflict

    Network Video Recorder User Manual Solution When adding camera, click Custom Add to add camera. 14.2.9 Why is the video recorder notifying IP conflict? Reason The video recorder uses the same IP address as other devices. Solution Change the IP address of video recorder. Ensure it is not the same as other devices. 14.2.10 Why is image getting stuck when the video recorder is playing back by single or multi-channel cameras? Reason...

  • Page 154: Why Is The Sound Quality Not Good In Recording Video

    Network Video Recorder User Manual detection? Reason 1. The recording schedule is incorrect. 2. The motion detection event setting is incorrect. 3. HDD exception. Solution 1. The recording schedule is setup correctly by following the steps listed in Configuring Record/Capture Schedule. 2.
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