LTS LTD8308K-ETC User manual
Digital Video Recorder
Quick Start Guide
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter1 Panels Description .............................................................................................................................6
1.1 Front Panel ...........................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2Installation and Connections..........................................................................................................10
2.1 DVR Installation..................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Hard Disk Installation .........................................................................................................................10
2.3 RS‐485 and Controller Connection .....................................................................................................13
2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart...........................................................................................................14
Chapter 3Menu Operation .............................................................................................................................16
3.1 Menu Structure ..................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Startup and Shutdown .......................................................................................................................16
3.3 Activating Your Device........................................................................................................................17
3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login.....................................................................................................19
3.5 Login and Logout................................................................................................................................20
3.5.1 User Login................................................................................................................................20
3.5.2 User Logout .............................................................................................................................22
3.6 Using the Setup Wizard......................................................................................................................23
3.7 Viewing Signal Input Status................................................................................................................23
3.8 Network Settings................................................................................................................................24
3.9 Adding IP Cameras .............................................................................................................................25
3.10 Live View..........................................................................................................................................27
3.11 Recording Settings............................................................................................................................27
3.12 Playback ...........................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 4Accessing by Web Browser.............................................................................................................30
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About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to LTD83XXK‐ET/ETC and LTD85XXK‐ST Series HD‐TVI Digital
Video Recorder (DVR).
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. Please find the latest version in the company
website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL
BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY
RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR
OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL PROVIDE TIMELY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN
YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR
USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE
EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW,
THE LATER PREVAILS.
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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 aClass Adigital 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 acommercial 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 aresidential 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 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU,
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 abattery 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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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Series Model
LTD8304K‐ET
83XXK‐ET LTD8308K‐ET
LTD8316K‐ET
83XXK‐ETC LTD8308K‐ETC
LTD8504K‐ST
85XXK‐ST LTD8508K‐ST
LTD8516K‐ST
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
Indicates apotentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates ahazard with ahigh level of risk, which if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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Safety Instructions
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 100~240 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 afire 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.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
Ensure unit is installed in awell‐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 arack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit
as aresult 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.
Afactory 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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Chapter1 Panels Description
1.1 Front Panel
The front panel vaires according to different models. Please refer to the actual product.
Figure 1‐1Front Panel
Table 1‐1Description of Front Panel
No. Name Function Description
1 Status Indicators
POWER: The POWER indicator turns green when NVR is
powered up.
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/
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.
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No. Name Function Description
5/JKL/EDIT:
Enter numeral “5”;
Enter letters “JKL”;
Delete characters before cursor;
Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
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.
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No. Name Function Description
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 Rear Panel
The rear panel vaires according to different models. Please refer to the actual product.
Rear Panel 1
Figure 1‐2Rear Panel of LTD83XXK‐ET/ETC
Rear Panel 2
Figure 1‐3Rear Panel of LTD85XXK‐ST
Table 1‐2Description of Rear Panel
No. Item Description
1 VIDEO IN BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
2 USB Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for additional
devices.
3 VIDEO OUT BNC connector for video output.
4 HDMI HDMI video output connector.
5 VGA DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video
output and menu.
6 AUDIO OUT RCA connector.
7 LAN Network
Interface Connector for network
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8 AUDIO IN RCA connector
9 RS-485 Connector for RS-485 devices.
10 Power Supply DC 12V power supply.
11 Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device.
12 GND Ground.
13 Alarm In/Out Connector for alarm input/output.
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Chapter 2Installation and Connections
2.1 DVR Installation
During installation of the DVR:
Use brackets for rack mounting.
Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than
five times than its diameter.
Connect the alarm cable.
Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75‐inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
Ensure the DVR is grounded.
Environmental temperature should be within the range of‐10 to +55º C, +14 to
+131º F.
Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
2.2 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start
Before installing ahard disk drive (HDD), please make sure the power is disconnected
from the DVR. Afactory recommended HDD should be used for this installation.
One or two SATA hard disks can be installed depending on different models.
Tools Required:Screwdriver.
As the installation steps of HDD are similar among different models, here we just take
an example.
Step 1Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
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Figure 2‐1Remove Cover
Step 2Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of DVR and the other end
to the HDD.
Figure 2‐2Connect Data Cable
Step 3Connect the power cable to the HDD.
Figure 2‐3Connect Power Cable
Step 4Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the
bottom to fix the HDD.
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Figure 2‐4Fix Hard Disk
Step 5Re‐install the cover of the DVR and fasten screws.
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2.3 RS‐485 and Controller Connection
Typical Connection:
Figure 2‐5Controller Connection A
To connect PTZ to the DVR:
Step 1Disconnect pluggable block from the RS‐485 terminal block.
Step 2Press and hold the orange part of the pluggable block; insert signal cables into
slots and release the orange part. Ensure signal cables are in tight.
Step 3Connect A+ on PTZ to D+ on terminal block and B‐on controller to D‐on terminal
block. Fasten stop screws.
Step 4Connect pluggable block back into terminal block.
Make sure both the controller and DVR are grounded.
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2.4 HDD Storage Calculation Chart
The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at
one channel for an hour at afixed bit rate.
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Bit Rate Storage Used
96K 42M
128K 56M
160K 70M
192K 84M
224K 98M
256K 112M
320K 140M
384K 168M
448K 196M
512K 225M
640K 281M
768K 337M
896K 393M
1024K 450M
1280K 562M
1536K 675M
1792K 787M
2048K 900M
4096K 1.76G
8192K 3.52G
16384K 7.03G
Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. The
storage values in the chart are estimated by formulas and may have some deviation
from actual value.
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Chapter 3Menu Operation
3.1 Menu Structure
The menu structure varies according to different models.
Figure 3‐1Menu Structure
3.2 Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR.
To start your DVR:
Step 1Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY
recommended that an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in
conjunction with the device. The Power button on the front panel should be red,
indicating the device is receiving the power.
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Step 2Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue.
The unit will begin to start.
After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings,
including modifying password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD
initializing, and recording.
To shut down the DVR:
Step 1Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu >Shutdown
Figure 3‐2Shutdown
Step 2Select the Shutdown button.
Step 3Click the Yes button.
3.3 Activating Your Device
Purpose:
For the first‐time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password.
No operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web
Browser, SADP or client software.
Step 1Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm
New Password.
Figure 3‐3Set Admin Password
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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create astrong
password of your own choosing (Using aminimum of 8characters, 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.
Step 2Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
Clear‐text password is supported. Click the icon and you can see the clear
text of the password. Click the icon again and the content of the password
restores invisible.
For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following
dialog box will pop up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow
the wizard to set astrong password.
Figure 3‐4Warning of Weak Password
Step 3After the device is activated, the Attention box pops up as below.
Figure 3‐5Attention
Step 4(Optional) Click Yes to export GUID. The Reset Password interface pops up. Click
Export to export GUID to the USB flash disk for password resetting.
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Figure 3‐6Export GUID
Step 5After exporting GUID, the Attention box pops up as below. Click Yes to duplicate
the password or No to cancel it.
Figure 3‐7Duplicate the Password
3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login
For the Admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.
After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the
device unlock pattern.
Step 1Use the mouse to draw apattern among the 9dots on the screen. Release the
mouse when the pattern is done.
Figure 3‐8Draw the Pattern
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