Vitek Transcendent VT-TTR SERIES User manual

VITEK
FEATURES:
• Full Tribrid Operation with 4, 8, or 16 Channel HD-TVI/Analog BNC Inputs
• 1-Channel (VT-TTR410), 4-Channel (VT-TTR820), or 8-Channel (VT-TTR1620) IP
Camera Support
• 30fps @ 720p / 15fps @ 1080p Recording Per Channel
• Simple plug and play, point-to-point connection from camera to DVR
• H.264 Compression
• HDMI & VGA Video Outputs
• 2 Internal SATA2/SATA3 HDD Slots (VT-TTR820/VT-TTR1620) supporting up to 8TB (2
x 4TB HDD) using Advanced HDD Format
• Supports 4TB Hard Drives
• 2-Way Audio
• Pentaplex: Live Display / Record / Playback / Backup / Remote Access
• PTZ Control over RS-485
• Applications for iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Android Devices
• Remote Viewing over the Internet via Web Browser or LAN
• Mac OSX Client & CMS Central Management Software Included
• Supports both Dynamic and Static IP Addresses
• Control locally via Front Panel Controls, USB Mouse, or with the Included IR Remote
control
VT-TTR Series
Transcendent 4, 8, or 16 Channel
Tribrid HD TVI/IP Digital Video
Recorders

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Notes
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the DVR correctly and
safely.
Use only specified power source.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other devices that produce heat.
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure proper ventilation around the DVR.
Do not pull power plug, always power down through main menu
This DVR is for indoor use only. Do not expose the DVR to rain or moist environments.
In case any solid or liquids get inside the DVR’s case, please turn off the DVR immediately
and have it checked by a qualified technician.
Do not try to repair the DVR yourself.
The pictures and screenshots in this manual are only used to explain the usage of our
product. The ownerships of trademarks, logos and other intellectual properties related to
Microsoft, Apple and Google etc. shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction .........................................................................................................5
1.1 FEATURES ................................................................................................ 5
1.2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.................................................................... 6
1.3 REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................... 7
1.4 CONNECTIONS.......................................................................................... 7
2Basic Operation...................................................................................................8
2.1 STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN ......................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Startup ............................................................................................. 8
2.1.2 Shutdown ......................................................................................... 8
2.2 REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................... 8
2.3 USING A MOUSE ..................................................................................... 11
2.4 COMMON BUTTONS ................................................................................ 12
3Wizard Setup......................................................................................................12
4Live View ............................................................................................................13
4.1 LOGIN .................................................................................................... 13
4.2 LIVE VIEW .............................................................................................. 14
4.3 SEQUENCE VIEW .................................................................................... 16
4.4 MASK VIEW ............................................................................................ 16
5Add IP Cameras.................................................................................................17
6Record................................................................................................................20
6.1 RECORD SETTINGS................................................................................. 20
6.2 MANUAL RECORD ................................................................................... 22
6.3 SCHEDULE/CONTINUOUS RECORDING ..................................................... 22
6.4 MOTION BASED RECORDING ................................................................... 23
6.5 SENSOR BASED RECORDING................................................................... 24
7Playback.............................................................................................................25
7.1 PLAYBACK .............................................................................................. 25
7.2 PLAYBACK BY TIME SEARCH .................................................................... 26
7.3 PLAYBACK BY EVENT SEARCH ................................................................. 27
7.4 PLAYBACK BY FILE SEARCH..................................................................... 27
7.5 SNAP SETTING AND PLAYBACK BY PICTURE SEARCH ................................ 28
7.5.1 Snap Settings................................................................................. 28
7.5.2 Playback by Picture Search........................................................... 29
8Backup ...............................................................................................................30
8.1 BACKUP ................................................................................................. 30
8.2 CLIP BACKUP ......................................................................................... 31

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9Alarm ..................................................................................................................31
9.1 SENSOR ALARM...................................................................................... 32
9.2 MOTION ALARM ...................................................................................... 33
9.3 VIDEO LOSS ALARM ................................................................................ 35
9.4 OTHER ALARM........................................................................................ 35
9.5 ALARM OUT............................................................................................ 36
9.6 MANUAL ALARM ...................................................................................... 36
10 P.T.Z ....................................................................................................................37
11 Network Settings ...............................................................................................40
11.1 NETWORK ............................................................................................ 40
11.2 SUB STREAM ........................................................................................ 41
11.3 EMAIL................................................................................................... 42
11.4 NAT ..................................................................................................... 42
11.5 OTHER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 43
12 Other Settings....................................................................................................45
12.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 45
12.1.1 System ......................................................................................... 45
12.1.2 Time & Date ................................................................................. 46
12.1.3 DST.............................................................................................. 46
12.2 ADVANCED SETTINGS............................................................................ 47
12.2.1 Reset............................................................................................ 47
12.2.2 Import/Export ............................................................................... 47
12.2.3 Block/Allow List............................................................................ 47
13 Device Management..........................................................................................48
13.1 USER MANAGEMENT............................................................................. 48
13.1.1 Add, Delete & Modify User .......................................................... 48
13.1.2 Online Users ................................................................................ 49
13.1.3 Logoff ........................................................................................... 50
13.2 DISK MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 50
13.3 VIEW INFORMATION............................................................................... 51
13.4 SHUTDOWN .......................................................................................... 51
13.5 UPGRADE............................................................................................. 51
14 Remote Surveillance .........................................................................................52
14.1 IE REMOTE SURVEILLANCE BY NAT ....................................................... 52
14.1.1 NAT Settings ................................................................................ 52
14.1.2 NAT Access.................................................................................. 52
14.2 IE REMOTE SURVEILLANCE VIA LAN &WAN.......................................... 53
14.2.1 LAN .............................................................................................. 53
14.2.2 WAN............................................................................................. 53
14.3 REMOTE SURVEILLANCE THROUGH APPLE PC........................................ 54
14.3.1 WAN............................................................................................. 55

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14.4 REMOTE LIVE VIEW .............................................................................. 56
14.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK &BACKUP.............................................................. 58
14.6 REMOTE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 61
14.7 TOOLS ................................................................................................. 62
14.8 REMOTE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 62
15 Appendix A FAQ..............................................................................................63
16 Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ..................................................67

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1 Introduction
1.1 Features
Live Surveillance
Support VGA/HDMI output
Support (HD-TVI signal) 1080P/720P, (analog signal) 960H/D1 video inputs & IP cameras
up to 8 2MP (model dependent)
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Display local record state and basic information
Supports USB mouse for full control
Compression Format
H.264 compression with low bit rate
Storage
Supports SATA HDD with high capacity (up to 4 TB)
Backup
Support USB 2.0 devices for backup
Supports saving recorded files in AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet
or DVR format
Record and Playback
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection
Support recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
Security
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk
management, remote login, live view, manual record, and playback
Support event log recording and checking
Network
Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Support IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, browser for remote viewing
Support NAT Access and QRCODE Scanning
Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network
bandwidth and environment
Support picture snapshot in remote live
Support remote time and event search, and channel playback
Support remote full menu setup
Support mobile surveillance with smart phones, I-Phone & Android OS
Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet

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1.2 Front Panel Descriptions
The following descriptions are for reference only.
Type I:
Name Descriptions
REC
When recording, light is blue
Net
When access to network , the light is blue
Power
Power indicator, when connected , light is blue
Fn
Switch the resolution of the VGA/HDMI output
Type II:
Name
Descriptions
Power
Power Indicator, when connected, light is blue
HDD
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup
The light turns blue when backing up files and data
Play
The light turns blue when playing video
REC
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue
AUDIO /+
1. Adjust audio 2. Increase the value in setup
P.T.Z / -
1. Enter PTZ mode 2. Decrease the value in setup
MENU
Enter Menu in live mode
INFO
Check the information of the device
BACKUP
Enter backup mode in live
SEARCH
Enter search mode in live
Exit
Exit the current interface
Manually record
Play/Pause
Rewind key
Fast forward
1-9
Input 1~9 to select camera channel
0/10+
Input 0/10+ and select camera two digit channel
Direction Key
Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch
Change the screen mode
Enter
Confirm selection
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB
flash drive

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1.3 Rear Panel Descriptions
No.
Name
Descriptions
1
AUDIO OUT
Audio output
2
AUDIO IN
Audio input
3
HD TVI VIDEO IN
(HD-TVI signal) 1080P/720P, (analog signal) 960H/D1 video inputs
4
HDMI
Connect to high definition display
5
VGA
Connect to monitor
6
LAN
Network port
7
USB
Connect USB storage device or USB mouse
8
DC12V
DC12V power input
9
RS485
A is TX+; B is TX-
1.4 Connections
Video Connections
4/8/16 BNC inputs for analog D1, 960H and TVI 720p, 1080P cameras
Video Output: Supports VGA/HDMI video output. Connect to monitor through these
video outputs simultaneously or independently.
Audio Connections
Audio Input:

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Audio Output:
PTZ Connection
Connect PTZs via RS485 interfaces:
Type 1: The B (Tx-) /A (Tx+) interface are used to connect speed dome (PTZ).
2 Basic Operation
2.1 Startup and Shutdown
Make sure that all connections are properly connected. Proper startup and shutdown are
crucial to expending the life of the DVR.
①Connect the power.
②The device will boot and the power LED will turn blue.
③A WIZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time
setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management..
Note: Change Display Resolution by pressing ESC key on DVR/Switch on Remote
from VGA to HDMI output
You can power off the device by using remote control or mouse.
By keyboard and mouse:
①Click Menu Button; select Shutdown from pop up window. Unit will start power off
sequence by clicking “OK”. Press “CANCEL” to return to Menu. Disconnect the power.
2.2 Remote Control
①Use two AAA size batteries.
②Open the battery cover of the remote control.
③Insert batteries. Please take note of the polarity (+ and -).
④Replace the battery cover.

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Key points to check in case the remote doesn’t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Replace batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any blockage.
4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the HD TVI Hybrid DVR.
.
Button
Function
Power Button
Switch off—to stop the device
Record Button
To start recording
-/--
Input number or choose camera 10+
Fn1 Button
Not Used
Multi Button
To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button
Manually Sequence Next channel
SEQ
Enter into auto dwell mode
Audio
Enable audio output in live mode
Switch
Switch VGA/HDMI Resolution
Direction button
Move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button
Confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
Enter Main Menu
Exit Button
Exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoom/PT
Z
Control PTZ camera
Preset Button
Enter into preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
Enter cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
Enter track setting in PTZ mode
Wiper Button
Enable wiper function in PTZ mode
Light Button
Enable light function in PTZ mode
Clear Button
Return to the previous Menu
Fn2 Button
Not Used
Info Button
Information about the device.
Control playback.Play/Pause/Stop/ Previous
Section/ Next Section/Backward/ Forward
Snap Button
Take snapshots manually
Search Button
Enter search mode
Cut Button
set the start/end time for backup
Backup Button
Enter backup mode
Zoom Button
Zoom into the image
PIP Button
Enter picture in picture setting mode

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Entering password by remote control
①Move the cursor to password box and then press “Enter” button on the remote
control to pop up a soft keyboard.
②Move the cursor to “1” on the soft keyboard and then press “Enter” button on the
remote control. Next, input “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” separately.
③Move the cursor to “Enter” button on the soft keyboard and then press “Enter”
button on the remote control.
Controlling Multiple Devices by remote control
The default device ID of the HD TVI Hybrid DVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device
ID when a remote is to be used to control a single device. However when controlling multiple
Button
Function
REC
Record manually
Search
Enter search mode
MEUN
Enter menu
Exit
Exit the current interface
ENTER
Confirm the choice or setup
Direction
button
Move cursor in setup
ZOOM
Zoom into the image
PIP
Enter picture in picture setting mode
Control playback. Play/ Pause/ Stop/ Previous
Section/Next Section/Backward/ Forward
Multi
Choose multi screen display mode
Next
Switch between single picture and picture group
SEQ
Enter into auto dwell mode
INFO
Information about the device like firmware version,
HDD information

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devices with multiple remote controls, you will need to configure the device ID, please refer to
below steps:
①Activate remote control to control the device: Point the IR sensor of the remote control
towards the IR receiver on the front panel, press the number 8 key twice on the remote,
input device ID of the HD TVI Hybrid DVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535; the
default device ID is 0) and press ENTER to confirm.
②You can check the device ID of the HD TVI Hybrid DVR from SetupBasicSystem
interface. You can also set multiple devices with the same device ID, however this can
cause interference if the devices are kept close to each other.
2.3 Using a Mouse
During live:
①Double-click on any camera window to see full screen. Double-click again to return to the
previous screen.
②Right click to reveal the control menu on the screen. Right click again to hide the menu.
In Configuration:
①Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or return to the previous
menu.
②In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click.
③Supports mouse drag. Take setting up motion detection area for example: Click
customized, hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.
In Playback:
Click to choose the options. Right click to return to live mode.
In Backup:
Click to choose the options. Right click to return to previous picture.
Using Virtual Keyboard
1~0：Digital number.
Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception as indicated.

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Enter: Confirm.
Backspace: Delete the previous letter.
Shift: Switch between lower case and upper case.
ESC: Exit.
2.4 Common Buttons
【Default】： Restore the settings to the factory default setting.
【Apply】： Apply and save the settings.
【Copy】： Copy button. Click this button to copy the settings of one channel to other
channels quickly.
3 Wizard Setup
The wizard will start once the DVR has loaded, which will guide you through some
important settings of your DVR. Follow instructions for quick setup. However, you can
skip the wizard by clicking “Exit” button and then go to the setup interface to do detailed
setup. To setup using the wizard, follow the steps below:
①Set device Name, Language, Date format, Time format, Time zone, System date, etc.
Then click “Next” button to continue.
②Set network. Please set the network according to the actual network situation. Then
click “Next” button to continue.

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③Set the disk management. You can format the HDDs and set their properties. Then
click “Next” button to continue.
④Click “Next” button to complete the wizard setup.
4 Live View
4.1 Login
You can login or logoff the HD TVI Hybrid DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do
any other operation except changing the multi-screen display.

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The default username is “admin” and the default password is “123456”.
Please input the default username and password for the first time to log in.
4.2 Live View
Click right mouse or press ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will
display at the bottom of the screen.
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
Green
Manual record
Red
Sensor Alarm record
Yellow
Motion detection
record
Blue
Schedule record

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Click the icon between each Display Mode to select custom channel view interface.
Channels can be arranged to any place on grid by left click and drag in the live interface
Screen Mode: You can choose a screen display mode to show live images.
Dwell:Dwell means to display live images from different cameras in a sequence. The
images may be displayed as a single channel or in a grid fashion from different cameras.
Dwell mode is enabled only when the chosen display mode is not able to display all the
available cameras.
E-Zoom: Single channel digital zoom (4X only).
Audio: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ.
Snap: Click this button to save a snapshot from live view. These pictures will
automatically be saved to the HDD.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback last 5 minutes.
You can click Move button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse to move the main
menu bar anywhere.
Click Main Menu button to go to main menu interface.
Live View Setup
To set up camera name:
①Go to Main MenuSetupLiveCamera Name.
②A software keyboard will pop up by clicking camera name area. Click the letters and
(or) digital numbers on the keyboard to input the name you want to display in live
image. Up to 32 character, supports spaces.
③Checkmark the camera name in the show name area. All channels will show the
camera name by checking “All” checkbox.
④Click “Apply” to save the setting.

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4.3 Sequence View
You can view channel or channel group in sequence.
①Go to Main MenuSetupLiveMain Monitor interface.
②Select display mode and channel.
③Select dwell time. Click button to set up the previous channel groups of dwell
picture. Click button to set the latter channel groups of dwell picture.
④Click “Apply” to save the setting.
⑤Return to the live view interface. Right click to show the menu toolbar. Then enable
Dwell button.
If there is something you don’t want to display in the live image. You can set mask. For a
given channel a maximum of three areas can be masked.
4.4 Mask View
To set up mask area:
①Go to Main MenuSetupLiveMask interface.
②Click “Setting” button to go to live image.

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③Press and drag the left mouse button to set mask area as shown below.
④Right click to exit the mask setting interface.
⑤Click “Apply” button to save the setting.
Set up Mask Area
To delete mask area:
①Click “Setting” button in the mask interface.
②Select a certain masked area and double click to delete that masked area.
③Then click “Apply” button to save the setting.
5 Add IP Cameras
This chapter mainly introduces how to connect multiple IP cameras to the HD TVI Hybrid
DVR. Once you finish adding IP cameras, you can see the live images through the monitor
of the HD TVI Hybrid DVR.
To add IP cameras via LAN:
①Please go to Main MenuIP Camera tab. Click “Search” button to search the devices
in the same local network. (IP Cameras that support Onvif protocol may be added
manually.)
②Go to the search tab. Click “Refresh” to refresh the searched devices.

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If the IP Camera is not the same address range, click SETUP to modify Information.
Note: If the network of IP cameras and HD TVI Hybrid DVR are in LAN, their IP
address must be in the same network segment. For example: If the IP address of HD
TVI Hybrid DVR is 192.168.011.007, the IP address of IP camera must be
192.168.011.XXX.
③Checkmark the found devices and click “OK” button to return to the previous
interface. Click “Apply” button and then the added devices will be listed in the
device management interface. “Connected” status means connecting the device
successfully and you will see the live image.

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You may also select the added device and click “Setup” button to modify channel, IP
address of the device.
To add IP cameras via WAN:
①Please go to Main MenuIP Camera tab.
②Click “Add” button to pop up a window as shown below. You need to check “Enable”
box, select channel and manufacturer and manually input IP address, server port,
username and password of this device.
Note: If the HD TVI Hybrid DVR and the IP cameras you want to add are in WAN,
the IP address of the IP camera input here must be a WA N I P.