LTS VSN8432 User manual

Network Video Recorders
Quick Guide

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1Default IP, Username and Password
IP address:
192.168.1.30
NOTE!
For security, you are strongly
recommended to set a strong password of
at least nine characters including all three
elements: digits, letters and special
characters.
Username:
admin
2Indicators
LED
Status
Description
PWR(Power)
Steady on
Connected to power.
RUN(Operation)
Steady on
Normal.
Blinking
Starting up.
IR
Steady on
Activated for remote control.
Blinking
Authenticating device code.
ALM(Alarm)
Steady on
Device alarm occurred.
NET(Network)
Steady on
Connected to network.
GUARD(Arming)
Steady on
Arming is enabled.
CLOUD
Steady on
Connected to cloud.
HD(Hard disk)
Steady on
No disk; or disk is abnormal.
Blinking
Reading or writing data.
HDn(Hard disk)
Steady green
Normal.
Blinking green
Reading or writing data.
Steady red
Abnormal.
Blinking red
Rebuilding array.
3Interfaces
The following part shows the interfaces of two typical models.

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Figure 3-1 Model 1
Interface
Description
Interface
Description
①
Grounding
②
Network
③
Audio out
④
CVBS output
⑤
eSATA interface
⑥
Alarm input/output
⑦
AC power
⑧
Power on/off
⑨
Audio in
⑩
HDMI 1 output
⑪
VGA output
⑫
HDMI 2 output
⑬
USB
⑭
RS232
⑮
RS485
⑯
12V DC output
Figure 3-2 Model 2
Interface
Description
Interface
Description
①
Grounding
②
Audio in/out
③
VGA output
④
PoE ports

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Interface
Description
Interface
Description
⑤
HDMI output
⑥
USB
⑦
Network
⑧
DC power
4Disk Installation
The illustrations are for reference only. The actual device may vary.
4.1 Preparation
Prepare a 1# or 2# Philips screwdriver, a pair of antistatic gloves or a wrist
strap.
Disconnect power before installation.
4.2 1 or 2 HDD Installation
1. Loosen the screws on the rear panel and side panel and remove the upper
cover.
Figure 4-1 Rear Panel
Figure 4-2 Side Panel
2. Insert the screws into the disk and tighten the screws halfway.
3. Slide the disk into place from A to B, and fix the screws to secure the hard disk.
Screws
HDD

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4. Connect the power cables and data cables.
5. Put the cover back in place and tighten the screws.
4.3 4 or 8 HDD Installation
4.3.1 Remove Upper Cover
1. Loosen the screws on the upper cover.
2. Slide the upper cover backward, then lift it up to remove the cover.
4.3.2 Install Disks
The installation steps for devices with mounting plate and disk bracket are
different. Choose the installation method according to your device model.
Device with mounting plate
1. Loosen the screws of the mounting plate on the side panels.

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Power cable
Data cable
2. Turn the upper mounting plate in the shown direction, then remove the plate.
Repeat the steps to remove the lower mounting plate (for 8-HDD devices only).
3. Secure the disks on the mounting plate. Fix the screws according to the figure
below. Avoid damaging the disk in the process.
4. Put the mounting plate back in place. Connect the power cables and data
cables as shown in the figure. Repeat the steps to connect all the disks.
5. Put the cover back in place, and secure it and the mounting plates with screws.
Device with disk bracket
1. Fasten the disks to the brackets.

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Down
2. Fasten the brackets installed with hard disks to the device.
3. Connect the power cables and data cables.
4.4 8 or 16 HDD Installation
1. Fix the mounting brackets to the disk with screws. With the disk interface side
down, install the R (for right) and L (for left) bracket according to the figure
below.
2. Remove the front panel.
Power cable
Data cable

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For front panel with buttons, press the buttons on both sides of the front
panel.
For front panel with screws, loosen the screws on the front panel.
3. Align the disk with the slot and slide the disk inward gently until it clicks.
Repeat the steps to install all the disks.
4. Install the front panel.
5Startup and Shutdown
Make sure the cables are connected correctly and the device is grounded properly.
Use a power supply that meets requirements.
5.1 Startup
Connect the device to power and turn on the power switch (if applicable).
5.2 Shutdown
Click > Shutdown on the screen toolbar in live view page.

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CAUTION!
Do not disconnect power when the NVR is operating or shutting down.
6Local Operations
6.1 Add IP Devices
Before you begin, make sure the devices are connected to your NVR via network.
6.1.1 Quick Add
Follow the wizard to the fourth step. Select the devices to add in the discovered
device list, and then click Add.

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NOTE!
After the device is added, if wrong username or password message shows in
the preview window, click in the window toolbar and enter the correct
username and password.
You can also click to add a device.
Click Search Segment to search for devices in a specified network segment.
6.1.2 Custom Add
1. Right click in the preview page, click Menu > Camera > Camera.
2. Click Custom Add, enter the IP address and other required information.
3. Check the camera status icon .
If the icon lights up, it means the camera gets online successfully.
If the status icon is grayed out, place your mouse cursor over the icon to view
the cause of error.
6.2 Playback
In the preview page, select the desired window, then right click and select
Playback to play the recording of the current day.