LT Security LTD8316T-ET User manual
Digital Video Recorder
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About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to HD-TVI DVR.
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate
cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
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. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source
with 100 to 240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical
specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a
fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and
then please contact the service center.
Warnings
Follow these
safeguards to prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions
Follow these precautions
to prevent potential injury or
material damage.
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Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the device.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
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Product Key Features
General
Connectable to HD-TVI and analog cameras;
Support UTC Function;
Connectable to AHD cameras;
Connectable to IP cameras;
Each channel supports dual-stream. Main stream supports up to 1080p resolution and sub-stream
supports up to WD1 resolution;
Independent configuration for each channel, including resolution, frame rate, bit rate, image quality, etc.
Encoding for both video stream and video & audio stream; audio and video synchronization during
composite stream encoding;
Support enabling H.264+ to ensure high video quality with lowered bitrate.
Watermark technology.
Local Monitoring
HDMI/VGAoutput at up to 1920×1080 resolution;
1/4/6/8/9/16-screen live view is supported, and the display sequence of screens is adjustable;
Live view screen can be switched in group and manual switch and automatic cycle live view are also
provided, the interval of automatic cycle can be adjusted;
Quick setting menu is provided for live view;
The selected live view channel can be shielded;
Motion detection, video-tampering detection, video exception alarm, video loss alarm and VCA alarm
functions;
Privacy mask;
Several PTZ protocols supported; PTZ preset, patrol and pattern;
Zooming in/out by clicking the mouse and PTZ tracing by dragging mouse.
HDD Management
1 or 2 SATAhard disk can be connected;
Each disk with a maximum of 6TB storage capacity;
8 network disks (8 NAS disks, 8 IP SAN disks or n NAS disks + m IP SAN disks (n+m ≤8)) can be
connected;
S.M.A.R.T. and bad sector detection;
HDD sleeping function;
HDD property: redundancy, read-only, read/write (R/W);
HDD group management;
HDD quota management; different capacity can be assigned to different channels.
Recording and Playback
Holiday recording schedule configuration;
Cycle and non-cycle recording modes;
Normal and event video encoding parameters;
Multiple recording types: manual, continuous, alarm, motion, motion | alarm, motion & alarm and Event;
8 recording time periods with separated recording types;
Support Channel-Zero encoding;
Main stream and sub-stream configurable for simultaneous recording;
Pre-record and post-record for motion detection triggered recording, and pre-record time for schedule
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and manual recording;
Searching record files by events (alarm input/motion detection);
Customization of tags, searching and playing back by tags;
Locking and unlocking of record files;
Local redundant recording;
Searching and playing back record files by camera number, recording type, start time, end time, etc.;
Smart playback to go through less effective information;
Main stream and sub-stream selectable for local/remote playback;
Zooming in for any area when playback;
Multi-channel reverse playback;
Supports pause, fast forward, slow forward, skip forward, and skip backward when playback, locating by
dragging the mouse on the progress bar;
4/8/16-ch synchronous playback;
Backup
Export data by a USB, and SATA device;
Export video clips when playback;
Management and maintenance of backup devices.
Alarm and Exception
Configurable arming time of alarm input/output;
Alarm for video loss, motion detection, video tampering, abnormal signal, video input/recording
resolution mismatch, illegal login, network disconnected, IP confliction, record exception, HDD error,
and HDD full, etc.;
Alarm triggers full screen monitoring, audio alarm, notifying surveillance center, sending email and
alarm output;
VCA detection alarm (line crossing detection and intrusion detection) is supported;
Support coaxial alarm;
Automatic restore when system is abnormal.
Other Local Functions
Manual and automatic video quality diagnostics;
Operable by mouse and remote control;
Three-level user management; admin user can create many operating account and define their operating
permission, which includes the permission to access any channel;
Completeness of operation, alarm, exceptions and log writing and searching;
Manually triggering and clearing alarms;
Importing and exporting of configuration file of devices;
Getting cameras type information automatically.
Network Functions
1 self-adaptive 10M/100M/1000Mbps network interface;
IPv6 is supported;
TCP/IP protocol, PPPoE, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SADP, SMTP, NFS, iSCSI, UPnP™ and HTTPS
are supported;
Extranet access by HiDDNS;
Support access by Cloud P2P;
TCP, UDP and RTP for unicast;
Auto/Manual port mapping by UPnPTM;
Remote search, playback, download, locking and unlocking the record files, and downloading files
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Remote parameters setup; remote import/export of device parameters;
Remote viewing of the device status, system logs and alarm status;
Remote keyboard operation;
Remote HDD formatting and program upgrading;
Remote system restart and shutdown;
Support upgrading via remote FTP server;
RS-485 transparent channel transmission;
Alarm and exception information can be sent to the remote host;
Remotely start/stop recording;
Remotely start/stop alarm output;
Remote PTZ control;
Remote JPEG capture;
Two-way audio and voice broadcasting;
Embedded WEB server.
Development Scalability
SDK for Windows and Linux system;
Source code of application software for demo;
Development support and training for application system.
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Table of Contents
Product Key Features......................................................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................12
1.1 Front Panels...................................................................................................................................13
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations......................................................................................................14
1.3 USB Mouse Operation ..................................................................................................................17
1.4 Input Method Description..............................................................................................................18
1.5 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 2 Getting Started ...................................................................................................................20
2.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down the DVR......................................................................................21
2.2 Activating the Device....................................................................................................................22
2.3 Basic Configuration in Startup Wizard..........................................................................................22
2.3.1 Configuring the Signal Input Channel .................................................................................22
2.3.2 Using the Wizard for Basic Configuration...........................................................................23
2.4 Login and Logout.......................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.3 User Login ........................................................................................................................... 26
2.4.4 User Logout......................................................................................................................... 26
2.5 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras........................................................................................27
2.5.1 Activating the IP Camera.....................................................................................................27
2.5.2 Adding the Online IP Cameras.............................................................................................27
2.5.3 Editing the Connected IP Cameras.......................................................................................29
2.6 Configuring the Signal Input Channel...........................................................................................31
Chapter 3 Live View.............................................................................................................................32
3.1 Introduction of Live View .............................................................................................................33
3.2 Operations in Live View Mode......................................................................................................33
3.2.1 Using the Mouse in Live View............................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Main/Aux Output Switching................................................................................................34
3.2.3 Quick Setting Toolbar in Live View Mode ..........................................................................34
3.3 Channel-Zero Encoding.................................................................................................................36
3.4 Adjusting Live View Settings........................................................................................................37
3.5 Manual Video Quality Diagnostics................................................................................................38
Chapter 4 PTZ Controls ......................................................................................................................39
4.1 Configuring PTZ Settings..............................................................................................................40
4.2 Setting PTZ Presets, Patrols and Patterns...................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 Customizing Presets.............................................................................................................41
4.2.2 Calling Presets .....................................................................................................................41
4.2.3 Customizing Patrols............................................................................................................. 42
4.2.4 Calling Patrols......................................................................................................................43
4.2.5 Customizing Patterns...........................................................................................................43
4.2.6 Calling Patterns....................................................................................................................44
4.2.7 Customizing Linear Scan Limit ...........................................................................................44
4.2.8 Calling Linear Scan.............................................................................................................. 45
4.2.9 One-touch Park.................................................................................................................... 45
4.3 PTZ Control Panel.........................................................................................................................47
Chapter 5 Recording Settings..............................................................................................................48
5.1 Configuring Encoding Parameters................................................................................................. 49
5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ..................................................................................................52
5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording.....................................................................................55
5.4 Configuring Event Recording........................................................................................................ 56
5.5 Configuring Manual Recording.....................................................................................................57
5.6 Configuring Holiday Recording....................................................................................................58
5.7 Configuring Redundant Recording................................................................................................ 60
5.8 Configuring HDD Group...............................................................................................................62
5.9 Files Protection.............................................................................................................................. 63
5.10 Configuring 1080P Efficient ................................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 6 Playback..............................................................................................................................66
6.1 Playing Back Record Files ............................................................................................................ 67
6.1.1 Instant Playback...................................................................................................................67
6.1.2 Playing Back by Normal Search ..........................................................................................67
6.1.3 Playing Back by Event Search ............................................................................................. 68
6.1.4 Playing Back by Tag............................................................................................................ 69
6.1.5 Playing Back by Smart Search............................................................................................. 70
6.1.6 Playing Back by System Logs..............................................................................................72
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6.1.7 Playing Back by Sub-periods...............................................................................................73
6.1.8 Playing Back External File ..................................................................................................74
6.2 Auxiliary Functions of Playback ...................................................................................................75
6.2.1 Playing Back Frame by Frame............................................................................................. 75
6.2.2 Digital Zoom........................................................................................................................75
6.2.3 Reverse Playback of Multi-channel .....................................................................................76
Chapter 7 Backup.................................................................................................................................77
7.1 Backing up Record Files................................................................................................................ 78
7.1.1 Backing up by Normal Video Search...................................................................................78
7.1.2 Backing up by Event Search................................................................................................79
7.1.3 Backing up Video Clips .......................................................................................................80
7.2 Managing Backup Devices............................................................................................................ 80
Chapter 8 Alarm Settings....................................................................................................................81
8.1 Setting Motion Detection...............................................................................................................82
8.2 Setting Sensor Alarms ................................................................................................................... 84
8.3 Detecting Video Loss..................................................................................................................... 87
8.4 Detecting Video Tampering...........................................................................................................89
8.5 Setting All-day Video Quality Diagnostics.................................................................................... 91
8.6 Handling Exceptions .....................................................................................................................92
8.7 Setting Alarm Response Actions ...................................................................................................93
Chapter 9 VCAAlarm .........................................................................................................................95
9.1 Face Detection............................................................................................................................... 96
9.2 Vehicle Detection...........................................................................................................................96
9.3 Line Crossing Detection................................................................................................................ 97
9.4 Intrusion Detection........................................................................................................................98
9.5 Region Entrance Detection............................................................................................................99
9.6 Region Exiting Detection ..............................................................................................................99
9.7 Loitering Detection........................................................................................................................99
9.8 People Gathering Detection.........................................................................................................100
9.9 Fast Moving Detection................................................................................................................ 100
9.10 Parking Detection........................................................................................................................100
9.11 Unattended Baggage Detection ...................................................................................................100
9.12 Object Removal Detection...........................................................................................................101
9.13 Audio Exception Detection .........................................................................................................101
9.14 Defocus Detection .......................................................................................................................102
9.15 PIR Alarm....................................................................................................................................102
Chapter 10 VCASearch.......................................................................................................................103
10.1 Face Search.................................................................................................................................. 104
10.2 Behavior Search ..........................................................................................................................105
10.3 Plate Search.................................................................................................................................106
10.4 People Counting..........................................................................................................................106
10.5 Heat Map..................................................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 11 Network Settings ..............................................................................................................109
11.1 Configuring General Settings...................................................................................................... 110
11.2 Configuring Advanced Settings................................................................................................... 111
11.2.1 Configuring PPPoE Settings.............................................................................................. 111
11.2.2 Configuring PT Cloud........................................................................................................ 111
11.2.3 Configuring DDNS............................................................................................................ 112
11.2.4 Configuring NTP Server.................................................................................................... 114
11.2.5 Configuring NAT ............................................................................................................... 114
11.2.6 Configuring More Settings................................................................................................. 116
11.2.7 Configuring HTTPS Port................................................................................................... 116
11.2.8 Configuring Email ............................................................................................................. 117
11.3 Checking Network Traffic........................................................................................................... 118
11.4 Configuring Network Detection.................................................................................................. 119
11.4.1 Testing Network Delay and Packet Loss............................................................................ 119
11.4.2 Exporting Network Packet................................................................................................. 119
11.4.3 Checking Network Status...................................................................................................120
11.4.4 Checking Network Statistics..............................................................................................120
Chapter 12 HDD Management............................................................................................................122
12.1 Initializing HDDs ........................................................................................................................123
12.2 Managing Network HDD ............................................................................................................124
12.3 Managing HDD Group................................................................................................................126
12.3.1 Setting HDD Groups.......................................................................................................... 126
12.3.2 Setting HDD Property........................................................................................................127
12.4 Configuring Quota Mode.............................................................................................................128
12.5 Checking HDD Status ................................................................................................................. 129
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12.6 Checking S.M.A.R.T Information ...............................................................................................130
12.7 Detecting Bad Sector................................................................................................................... 131
12.8 Configuring HDD Error Alarms..................................................................................................132
Chapter 13 Camera Settings................................................................................................................133
13.1 Configuring OSD Settings...........................................................................................................134
13.2 Configuring Privacy Mask...........................................................................................................135
13.3 Configuring Video Parameters.....................................................................................................136
Chapter 14 DVR Management and Maintenance .............................................................................137
14.1 Viewing System Information.......................................................................................................138
14.2 Searching Log Files.....................................................................................................................138
14.3 Importing/Exporting IP Camera Info...........................................................................................140
14.4 Importing/Exporting Configuration Files....................................................................................141
14.5 Upgrading System.......................................................................................................................142
14.5.1 Upgrading by Local Backup Device..................................................................................142
14.5.2 Upgrading by FTP ............................................................................................................. 142
14.6 Restoring Default Settings........................................................................................................... 143
Chapter 15 Others................................................................................................................................144
15.1 Configuring General Settings......................................................................................................145
15.2 Configuring DST Settings........................................................................................................... 146
15.3 Configuring More Settings.......................................................................................................... 147
15.4 Managing User Accounts.............................................................................................................148
15.4.1 Adding a User....................................................................................................................148
15.4.2 Deleting a User .................................................................................................................. 150
15.4.3 Editing a User .................................................................................................................... 150
Chapter 16 Appendix...........................................................................................................................152
16.1 Glossary.......................................................................................................................................153
16.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 154
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Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 Front Panels
Figure 1. 1 Front Panel
Table 1. 1 Description of Front Panel
No. Name Function Description
1 Status Indicators
POWER: the POWER indicator turns green when NVR is
powered up.
READY: The indicator light is green when the device is running
normally.
STATUS: 1.The light is green when the IR remote control is
enabled; 2.The light is red when the function of the composite
keys (SHIFT) are used; 3. The light is out when none of the
above condition is met/
ALARM: the light is red when there is an alarm occurring.
HDD: the indicator flickers red when HDD is reading/writing.
Tx/Rx: TX/RX indicator flickers green when network
connection is functioning normally.
2 USB Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices such as
USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
3
Composite
Keys
1/MENU: Enter numeral “1”;
Access the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1:
Enter numeral “2”;
Enter letters “ABC”;
The F1 button when used in a list field will select all items in the
list.
In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light and when the
image is zoomed in, the key is used to zoom out.
3/DEF/F2:
Enter numeral “3”;
Enter letters “DEF”;
The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.
In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.
4/GHI/ESC:
Enter numeral “4”;
Enter letters “GHI”;
Exit and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT:
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
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No. Name Function Description
Start/stop record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY:
Enter numeral “6”;
Enter letters “MNO”;
Playback, for direct access to playback interface.
7/PQRS/REC:
Enter numeral “7”;
Enter letters “PQRS”;
Open the manual record interface.
8/TUV/PTZ:
Enter numeral “8”;
Enter letters “TUV”;
Access PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV:
Enter numeral “9”;
Enter letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A:
Enter numeral “0”;
Shift the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
Double press the button to switch the main and auxiliary output.
4 SHIFT
Switch between the numeric or letter input and functions of the
composite keys. (Input letter or numbers when the light is out;
Realize functions when the light is red.)
5 Control Buttons
Directional buttons:
In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to navigate
between different fields and items and select setting parameters.
In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are used to speed
up and slow down record playing, and the Left and Right buttons
are used to move the recording 30s forwards or backwards.
In the image setting interface, the up and down button can adjust
the level bar of the image parameters.
In live view mode, these buttons can be used to switch channels.
Enter:
The Enter button is used to confirm selection in menu mode; or
used to check checkbox fields and ON/OFF switch.
In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter button will play
the video by a single frame.
And in auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be used to
pause or resume auto sequence.
6 IR Receiver Receiver for IR remote.
1.2 IR Remote Control Operations
The DVR may also be controlled with the included IR remote control, shown in Figure1.2.
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Figure 1. 2 Remote Control
The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel. Refer to Table1.2, they include:
Table 1. 2 Description of the IR Remote Control Buttons
No. Name Description
1 POWER Power on/off the device.
Power on/off the device by pressing and holding the button for 3 seconds.
2 MENU Button
Press the button to return to the main menu (after successful login).
Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will turn off audible key beep.
In PTZ Control mode, the MENU button will start wiper (if applicable).
In Playback mode, it is used to show/hide the control interface.
3 REC Button
Enter the Manual Record setting menu.
In PTZ control settings, press the button and then you can call a PTZ preset
by pressing Numeric button.
It is also used to turn audio on/off in the Playback mode.
4
DIRECTION Button
Navigate between different fields and items in menus.
In the Playback mode, the Up and Down
button is used to speed up and
slow down recorded video. The Left and Right button will select the next
and previous record files.
In Live View mode, these buttons can be used to cycle through channels.
In PTZ control mode, it can control the movement of the PTZ camera.
ENTER Button Confirm selection in any of the menu modes.
It can also be used to tick checkbox fields.
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No. Name Description
In Playback mode, it can be used to play or pause the video.
In single-frame Playback mode, pressing the button will advance the video
by a single frame.
5 PTZ Button In Auto-switch mode, it can be used to stop /start auto switch.
6 DEV
Enables/Disables Remote Control.
7 Alphanumeric Buttons
Switch to the corresponding channel in Live view or PTZ Control mode.
Input numbers and characters in Edit mode.
Switch between different channels in the Playback mode.
8 ESC Button Back to the previous menu.
Press for Arming/disarming the device in Live View mode.
9 PLAY Button The button is used to enter the All-day Playback mode.
It is also used to auto scan in the PTZ Control menu.
10 PREV Button
Switch between single screen and multi-screen mode.
In PTZ Control mode, it is used to adjust the focus in conjunction with the
A/FOCUS+ button.
Troubleshooting Remote Control:
Make sure you have install batteries properly in the remote control. And you have to aim the remote control at the
IR receiver in the front panel.
If there is no response after you press any button on the remote, follow the procedure below to troubleshoot.
Steps:
1. Go into Menu > Settings > General > More Settings by operating the front control panel or the mouse.
2. Check and remember the DVR No.. The default DVR No. is 255. This number valid for all IR remote
controls.
3. Press the DEV button on the remote control.
4. Enter the DVR No. in step 2.
5. Press the ENTER button on the remote.
If the Status indicator on the front panel turns blue, the remote control is operating properly. If the Status indicator
does not turn blue and there is still no response from the remote, please check the following:
1. Batteries are installed correctly and the polarities of the batteries are not reversed.
2. Batteries are fresh and not out of charge.
3. IR receiver is not obstructed.
If the remote still cannot function properly, please change the remote and try again, or contact the device provider.
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1.3 USB Mouse Operation
A regular 3-button (Left/Right/Scroll-wheel) USB mouse can also be used with this DVR. To use a USB mouse:
Steps:
1. Plug USB mouse into one of the USB interfaces on the front panel of the DVR.
2. The mouse should automatically be detected. If in a rare case that the mouse is not detected, the possible
reason may be that the two devices are not compatible, please refer to the recommended the device list from
your provider.
The operation of the mouse:
Table 1. 3 Description of the Mouse Control
Name
Action
Description
Left-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Select channel and show the quick set menu.
Menu: Select and enter.
Double-Click
Live view: Switch between single-screen and multi-screen.
Click and Drag
PTZ control: Wheeling.
Privacy mask and motion detection: Select target area.
Digital zoom-in: Drag and select target area.
Live view: Drag channel/time bar.
Right-Click
Single-Click
Live view: Show menu.
Menu: Exit current menu to upper level menu.
Scroll-Wheel Scrolling up Live view: Previous screen.
Menu: Previous item.
Scrolling down
Live view: Next screen.
Menu: Next item.
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1.4 Input Method Description
Figure 1. 3 Soft Keyboard
Description of the buttons on the soft keyboard:
Table 1. 4 Description of the Soft Keyboard Icons
Icons
Description
Icons
Description
English
Capital English
Numbers
Symbols
Lowercase/Uppercase
Backspace
Space
Enter
Exit
Table 1. 5
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1.5 Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models. Please refer to the actual product. The following figures are for
reference only.
Figure 1. 4 Rear Panel
Table 1. 6 Description of Rear Panel
No. Item Description
1 VIDEO IN BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
2 AUDIO IN RCA connector
3 AUDIO OUT RCA connector
4 VGA DB15 connector for VGAoutput. Display local video output and
menu.
5 HDMI HDMI video output connector.
6 USB Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional devices.
7 Network Interface Connector for network
8 RS-485 Interface Connector for RS-485 devices.
9 Power Supply 12VDC power supply.
10 Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device.
11 GND Ground
12 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for video output.
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