INSTRUCTION MANUAL H.
CONTENT 1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURE .......................................................................................................................... 4 1.2.1 SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................................. 4 1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER ..........................................
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 up. 1.2 PRODUCT FEATURE H.264 compression Two USB interface, USB2.0 for data backup, USB1.1 for mouse operation. Supports 2 pcs 3.
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 output 1 alarm output Serial interface Serial interface Support 1 RS232 Support 1 RS485 Network interface RJ45,10M/100M Mouse USB1.1 Thumb drive USB2.0 VGA VGA 1 VGA （optional） Software PC playback Playback video file Software upgrade Support USB firmware upgrade Voltage input AC:110~240V Voltage output DC:19V@3A or 3.
1.2.2 BASIC WORKING PARAMETER Item Parameter Description Voltage input 19V DC 19V Video impedance input 75Ω 75Ω each channel. Video output 1Vp-p 1Vp-p CVBS signal 0—2V Low voltage alarm 5V-30v High voltage alarm I/O RS232 Serial port, for extend use RS485 Connects to PTZ, (Pelco-D,Pelco-P) SATA HDD 2 SATA HDD with mainstream capacity 1.
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. STANDBY: Press to turn standby mode ON/OFF. 2. LOGIN/LOCK: If "Security" has been enabled in the Setup menu, press to open the user password login screen. 3.
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: 1) 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. Do not connect a USB flash drive to the bottom USB port on the rear panel. Figure 1.
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.
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. Standby Mode The system can also be put into Standby Mode. Power will remain to the system but will not be recording.
2.2.2 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 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.
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. To enable/disable preview channels: 1） Choose a channel you wish to conceal. For example, channel 3.
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. MODE, select TIMER RECORD. 3) Click SCHEDULE. The Schedule menu opens. 4) Under CHANNEL, select specific channels or select ALL.
9) 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. If STATIC, go to step 3. NOTE: DHCP allows you to quickly connect to your network by obtaining an IP address from the router.
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: 1) 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. You can also get the Default Gateway on your PC by selecting Start>Run. Type CMD and press Enter. In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and press Enter. 2) View its WAN settings.
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. NOTE: When you first open the Search menu, it will display the current month and date.
To use the File List: 1) 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. 2) Use the buttons on the side panel to navigate the file list: • FIRST: Jump to the first page of the list • PREV.
drive large enough to hold all the files you wish to backup. 5) 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. Instruction: 1) When the space in backup device is less than recording file, the system will prompt “Space not enough”... You can remove USB device directly when backup is finished Instruction: 1.
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 • ALL/FREE: The size (in Gigabytes) of the internal hard disk drive.
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).
2.2.3.3 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. For more details on connecting a PTZ camera. 2) Under PROTOCOL, select PELCO-D or PELCO-P for the selected channel.
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 3rd 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） Under MOBILE PORT, enter your mobile port number. 3) Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window.
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. 3） Under MD SETUP, click SETUP. The red motion grid appears over the selected channel in full screen.
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. 3） Select the date for auto-reset from the drop-down menu. 4） Enter the time for auto-reset using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only). 5) Click APPLY.
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. 2.2.4.1 DATE/TIME SETUP It is highly recommended to immediately set the date and time when first setting up your system.
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 • DST: Use the drop-down menu to select ON/OFF to enable/disable Daylight Savings Time 2) Click MODIFY DATE AND TIME. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. 3) Click APPLY. The new date and time are saved.
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. 3） Click the field beside USER PASSWORD to enter a 6-digit numerical password using the Virtual Keyboard (mouse only). Re-enter the password in the corresponding field.
2.2.4.4 LANGUAGE To change the system language: 1) From the drop-down menu select ENGLISH, or CHINESE. 2) Click APPLY. Click CLOSE in the confirmation window. 3) Click EXIT to close the menu. NOTE: The device will restart when you finish system language setup.
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. DVR supports C/S, B/S, access through LAN and WAN; it also supports IP and domain name access.
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. NOTE: You must configure DDNS settings locally. To access your system: 1） Open Internet Explorer.
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） Channel: Channel number appears in the top left corner. 5） PTZ Control: PTZ control for any connected PTZ cameras (not included). 6） Functions: Click the icons to show/hide channels, take screen captures, and record.
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. You can also double-click a channel at any time to view it in single-channel. 3） Click to show or hide all the channel windows. 4） Click to start/stop manual recording to your PC on ALL channels. For more details see RECORDING.
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. 4. Enter presets. 5. Click SETTING, HAND, and CLEAR to further control presets. 3.5.3 SCREEN CAPTURES Use the remote surveillance software to take a snapshot of the channels on the main display screen.
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; alarm recording (alarm, loss, and motion events) are indicated by an exclamation mark icon. 3） Double-click a file from the File List to playback the file in the main screen.
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） From the Channel drop-down menu, select a specific channel or select ALL CHANNEL and then click SEARCH. 4） From the Type drop-down menu, select COMMON (normal recording), ALARM, or ALL TYPE and then click SEARCH.
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. To open remote setup: Click SETUP at the top of the main screen.
3.6.2 ALARM SETTING Click “ALARM” to enter into setup interface; you can check the parameter settings as in GUI of DVR.
3.6.3 PTZ Click to access setup interface; you can check the parameter settings in GUI of DVR. 3.6.4 NETWORK Click GUI of DVR.
3.6.5 SETTING Click GUI of DVR to access setup interface; you can check the parameter settings in 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.
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.
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 1 ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF 2 Mouse USB mouse REC Recording ALARM Alarm HDD1 HDD1 Status HDD2 HDD2 Status HDD FULL On means the HDD is full.
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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: .
5 FAQ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If your problem is not listed below, please call our technical dept. for more support.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 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.
configuration interface or exit DVR.
Troubleshooting (cont`d.
