XTS 9300S-HDS Series User manual

9300S-HDS Series User
Manual
For 8/16-channel digital video recorder
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CAUTION
Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and
safely.
There may be several technically incorrect places or printing errors in this manual. The
updates will be added into the new version of this manual. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
This device should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. The voltage of the power must be verified before using. If the device doesn‟t
work for a long time, pull out the plug from the socket.
Do not install this device near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other device that produce heat.
Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Place the device in a well-ventilated area.
Do not power off the DVR at normal recording condition! The correct operation to shut
off DVR is to stop recording firstly, and then to select “shut-down” button at the right of the
menu bar to exit, and finally to cut off the power.
This machine is indoor using equipment. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist
environment. In case any solid or liquid get into the machine‟s case, please cut off the power
supply immediately, and ask for qualified technicians to check the machine before restart
Do not try to repair the device by yourself without technical aid or approval.
When this product is in use, the relevant contents of Microsoft, Apple and Google will
be involved in. 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 shall belong to the above-mentioned companies.
This manual is suitable for 8/16-channel HDSdigital video recorders. All examples
and pictures used in the manual are from 16-channel DVR.

Table of Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features......................................................................................................................1
2Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................3
2.1 Install Hard Drive................................................................................................................3
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................3
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions........................................................................................................4
2.4 Remote Controller ...............................................................................................................5
2.5 Control with Mouse.............................................................................................................6
2.5.1 Connect Mouse.................................................................................................................6
2.5.2 Use Mouse........................................................................................................................6
3Basic Function Instruction................................................................................................8
3.1 Power On/Off ......................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Power On..........................................................................................................................8
3.1.2 Power Off .........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Live Preview........................................................................................................................9
3.4 Live Playback......................................................................................................................9
4Main Menu Setup Guide.................................................................................................10
4.1 Basic Configuration...........................................................................................................10
4.1.1 System ............................................................................................................................11
4.1.2 Date & Time ...................................................................................................................11
4.1.3 DST ................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Live Configuration ............................................................................................................12
4.2.1 Live.................................................................................................................................12
4.2.2 Main Monitor..................................................................................................................13
4.2.3 Mask...............................................................................................................................14
4.3 Record Configuration ........................................................................................................14
4.3.1 Enable.............................................................................................................................15
4.3.2 Record Bitrate.................................................................................................................15
4.3.3 Time................................................................................................................................16
4.3.4 Stamp..............................................................................................................................16
4.3.5 Recycle Record...............................................................................................................17
4.3.6 Snap................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Schedule Configuration .....................................................................................................17
4.4.1 Schedule .........................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Motion Schedule.............................................................................................................18
4.5 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................19
4.5.1 Motion Alarm .................................................................................................................19
4.5.2 Video Loss......................................................................................................................21
4.5.3 Other Alarm....................................................................................................................21

4.5.4 Alarm Out.......................................................................................................................22
4.6 Network Configuration......................................................................................................22
4.6.1 Network..........................................................................................................................22
4.6.2 Sub Stream......................................................................................................................23
4.6.3 Email ..............................................................................................................................24
4.6.4 Server..............................................................................................................................25
4.6.5 NAT................................................................................................................................25
4.6.6 Other Settings.................................................................................................................26
4.7 User Management Configuration.......................................................................................28
4.8 P.T.Z Configuration...........................................................................................................30
4.9 Advanced...........................................................................................................................33
4.9.1 Reset...............................................................................................................................33
4.9.2 Import/Export .................................................................................................................33
4.9.3 Block/Allow List ............................................................................................................33
5Search, Playback & Backup...........................................................................................34
5.1 Time Search.......................................................................................................................34
5.2 Event Search......................................................................................................................35
5.3 File Management...............................................................................................................35
5.4 Search by Image ................................................................................................................36
5.5 Backup...............................................................................................................................36
6Manage DVR ...................................................................................................................38
6.1 Check System Information ................................................................................................38
6.1.1 System Information ........................................................................................................38
6.1.2 Event Information...........................................................................................................38
6.1.3 Log Information..............................................................................................................38
6.1.4 Network Information ......................................................................................................38
6.1.5 Online Information .........................................................................................................38
6.1.6 Record Information.........................................................................................................38
6.1.7 QRCODE........................................................................................................................38
6.2 Disk Management..............................................................................................................39
6.3 Upgrade.............................................................................................................................40
6.4 Logoff................................................................................................................................40
7Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................41
7.1 IE Remote Surveillance by NAT.......................................................................................41
7.1.1 NAT Settings...................................................................................................................41
7.1.2 NATAccess ....................................................................................................................41
7.2 IE Remote Surveillance via LAN & WAN........................................................................42
7.2.1 Via LAN .........................................................................................................................42
7.2.2 Via WAN.........................................................................................................................42
7.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC............................................................................43
7.3.1 Via LAN .........................................................................................................................43
7.3.2 Via WAN.........................................................................................................................44
7.4 The Remote Live Preview .................................................................................................45
7.5 Remote Playback & Backup..............................................................................................47

7.5.1 Remote Playback............................................................................................................47
7.5.2 Remote Backup...............................................................................................................50
7.6 Remote System Configuration...........................................................................................50
7.7 Tools..................................................................................................................................51
7.8 Remote Management.........................................................................................................51
Appendix A FAQ.................................................................................................................52
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity......................................................................56

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1Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This model is standard 8/16 CH real time real time 1080P high resolution DVRs, which adopts
high performance video processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes
many most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with low bit rate, Dual stream,
SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote
control, mobile view(by phones), etc., which ensure its powerful functions and high stability.
Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in banks, telecommunication,
transportation, factories, warehouse, and irrigation and so on.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Supports HDMI/ VGA output
Supports 8/16 CH HDSvideo input
Supports channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
RECORD MEDIA
Supports two SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Supports USB 2.0 devices to backup
Supports saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule and Motion detection recording
Supports recycle after HDD full
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
8/16 CH 1080P recording
1 audio channels available
Three record search modes: time search, event search and image search
8channels playback simultaneously
Supports deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Supports remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
Supports schedule for motion detection

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Supports pre-recording and post recording
PTZ CONTROL
Supports various PTZ protocols
Supports 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks
Supports remote PTZ control through internet
SECURITY
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk
management, remote login, live view, manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live
view
Supports 1 administrator and 63 users
Supports event log recording and checking, events unlimited
NETWORK
Supports TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Supports NAT technology
Supports IE browser to do remote view
Supports QRCODE scanning through mobile phone client
Supports setup client connection amount
Supports dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network
bandwidth and environment
Supports picture snap in remote live
Supports remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap
Supports remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise
Supports remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely
Supports mobile surveillance by phones with iPhone and Android
Supports HDS to manage multi devices on internet

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2Hardware Installation
2.1 Install Hard Drive
Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR. Please don‟t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.
Notice: 1. This series support two SATA hard drives. Please use the hard drive
XTS Corp recommend specially for security and safe field.
2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please
refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity”.
①Loosen the screws on the back and side of the device to remove the cover.
②Put the HDDs on the bottom of the device and turn over the device and fix the HDDs
with the screws.
③Connect the power and data cables and install the cover back and fix it with the screws.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions

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Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference, final product may vary.
Front panel I
Name
Description
Power indicator
Power Indicator, when connected, the light is blue.
HDD indicator
The light turns blue when reading/writing HDD.
Net indicator
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network.
Backup indicator
The light turns blue when backing up files and data.
Play indicator
The light turns blue when playing video.
REC indicator
The light turns blue when recording
Record button
Record manually
Play button
Enter play interface
REW button
Rewind key
FF button
Fast forward
MENU/+ button
1. Enter menu in live 2. Increase the value in setup
BACKUP/- button
1. Decrease the value in setup 2. Enter backup mode in live
STOP/ESC button
1. Quit play mode 2. Exit the current interface or status
Direction button/
Multi-screen
Change direction to select items
Change screen display mode like1/4/9/16 channel
Enter button
Confirm selection
USB
Connect to USB mouse, or USB storage device
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
Notice: The pictures of the rear panel are only for reference; final product
may vary.

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Rear Panel for 8 CH
Rear Panel for 16 CH
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries.
①Open the battery cover of the remote controller.
②Place batteries. Please take care the polarity (+ and -).
③Replace the battery cover.
The interface of remote controller is shown below:
Name
Descriptions
DC12V
DC12V Power Input
USB
To connect external USB devices like USB mouse or USB storage device
LAN
Network Port
HDMI
HDMI Port. Connect to high-definition display device
VGA
VGA Port. Connect to monitor
HD HDS VIDEO IN 8/16 CH HD HDS Video Inputs
AUDIO OUT
Audio output, connect to the sound box
AUDIO IN
1 CH Audio Input
RS485
Connect to keyboard or speed dome; A is TX +; B is TX-
FAN
For cooling the device

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Key points to check in case the remote doesn‟t work.
1. Check batteries polarity.
2. Check the remaining charge in the batteries.
3. Check IR controller sensor for any masking.
If it still doesn't work, please change a new remote controller to try, or contact your dealers.
2.5 Control with Mouse
2.5.1 Connect Mouse
It supports USB mouse through the ports on the rear panel.
If mouse is not detected or doesn't work, check below steps:
1. Make sure the mouse is plugged in the USB mouse port.
2. Try with a good know mouse.
2.5.2 Use Mouse
During live:
Double-click on any camera window to see the full screen. Right click to reveal the control
menu on the screen. Right click again to hide the menu.
In Configuration:
Click to enter a particular option. Right click to cancel the option or to return to the previous
Button
Function
REC
Record manually
Search
To enter search mode.
MEUN
To enter menu.
Exit
To exit the current interface.
ENTER
To confirm the choice or setup.
Direction
button
To move cursor in setup
ZOOM
To zoom in
PIP
To set picture in picture
To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous
Section/Next Section/Rewind/Fast Forward
Multi
To choose multi screen display mode.
Next
To switch between single picture and picture group
SEQ
To enter auto dwell mode
INFO
Get information about DVR like firmware version,
HDD information

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menu. In order to input a value in a particular screen, move cursor to the input box and click.
An input window will appear as below. It supports digits, alphabets and symbols input. Click
Shift button to input Capital letters and symbols; click Shift button again to return.
It supports mouse drag. Take setting up motion detection area for example: Click customized,
hold down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.
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.
In PTZ Control:
Click left button to choose the buttons to control the PTZ. Click right button to return to live.
Note: Mouse is the default tool for all operations unless an exception, as indicated.

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3Basic Function Instruction
3.1 Power On/Off
Before you power on the unit, please make sure all the connection is good.
3.1.1 Power On
①Connect with the power.
②The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
③AWIZZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time
setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management. User can set
up here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If users
don‟t want to set up Wizard, please click Exit button to exit. Press and hold FN/ESC key
to switch the output between VGA and HDMI.
3.1.2 Power Off
You can power off the device by using remote controller, keyboard or mouse.
①Go to Menu and then select “Shut Down” icon to pop up the Shut down window.
②Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
③Disconnect the power.
3.2 Login
User can login or log off the DVR system. Once logged off the user cannot do any other
operation except changing the multi-screen display.
Fig 3-1 Login
Notice: The default user name and password is “admin” and “123456”.
For complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting users,
please refer to section 4.7 User Management Configuration.

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3.3 Live Preview
Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface
3.4 Live Playback
Click Playback button to playback the record. Refer to Fig 3-3. User can do complete
operation by clicking the buttons on screen.
Fig 3-3 Live Playback
Symbol
Meaning
Green
Manual record
Yellow
Motion detection record
Blue
Schedule record

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4Main Menu Setup Guide
Click right mouse or press FN/ESC button on the front panel and then the control bar will
display at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 4-1:
Fig 4-1 Main Menu Toolbar
Screen Mode: Click to choose screen mode.
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 large screen electronic amplification.
Audio: Enable sound.
PTZ: Click the PTZ button to control rotation position, speed and auto scan of the PTZ.
Snap: Click this button to snap the live pictures. These pictures will automatically be saved in
the SATA disk.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback: Click this button to playback the record files.
Click Main Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 4-2. You can also press MENU button on
the front panel or operate with remote controller to display the main menu. Clicking Setup
icon will pop up the configuration menu:
Fig 4-2 Setup
4.1 Basic Configuration
Basic configuration includes three sub menus: system, date & time and DST.

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4.1.1 System
Go to MenuSetupBasic System interface. Refer to Fig 4-3:
Fig 4-3 Basic Configuration-System
In this interface you can set up the device name, device ID, video format, max network users,
VGA resolution, language and so on. The definitions for every parameters display as below:
Device Name: The name of the device. It may display on the client end or HDS that help user
to recognize the device remotely.
Device ID: This ID is used to map the speed dome cameras.
Video Format: Two modes: PAL and NTSC. User can select the video format according to
that of camera.
Password Check: If this option is enabled, the user would need to input the user name and the
password for performing corresponding operations.
Show System Time: If selected, the current time will be displayed during live monitoring.
Max Online Users: To set the max number of concurrent user logins in the DVR.
Video Output: The resolution of live display interface.
Language: Set up the menu language.
Note: After changing the language and video output, the device needs to login again.
Logout After (Minutes): A user can set up the screen interval time (30s, 60s, 180s, 300s). If
there is no any operation within the setting period, the device will auto logout and return to
login interface.
Show Wizard: If selected, the GUI would launch the startup wizard on every boot, allowing
the user to do basic setup.
No Image When Logout: If selected, there will be no image showing when logging out.
4.1.2 Date & Time
①Go to MenuSetupBasic Date & Time interface. Refer to Fig 4-4:

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Fig 4-4 Basic Configuration-Date & Time
②Set the date format, time format, time zone in this interface; checkmark “sync time with
NTP server” to refresh NTP server date. You can also adjust system date manually.
③Click “Apply” button to save the setting.
4.1.3 DST
①Go to MenuSetupBasic DST interface. Refer to Fig 4-5:
Fig 4-5 Basic Configuration-DST
②In this interface, enable daylight saving time, time offset, mode, start & end
month/week/date, etc.
③Click “Apply” button to save the setting.
4.2 Live Configuration
Live configuration includes three submenus: live, main monitor and mask.
4.2.1 Live
In this interface, you can set up camera name.
To set up camera name:

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①Go to MenuSetupLive. Refer to Fig 4-6:
Fig 4-6 Live Configuration-Live
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.
③Checkmark the camera name in the show name area.
④All channels will show the camera name by checking “All” checkbox.
⑤Click “Apply” to save the setting.
4.2.2 Main Monitor
The main monitor settings allow you to set camera sequence in live display mode.
Operate the following steps to set main monitor:
①Go to MenuSetupLive Main Monitor interface. Refer to Fig 4-7:
Fig 4-7 Live Configuration-Main Monitor
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.

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4.2.3 Mask
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.
To set up mask area:
①Go to MenuSetupLive Mask interface.
Fig 4-8 Live Configuration-Mask
②Click “Setting”button to go to live image.
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.
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.
Fig 4-9 Setting MaskArea
4.3 Record Configuration
Record configuration includes six sub menus: enable, record bit rate, time, recycle record,
stamp and snap.

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Before Configuration, please make sure your DVR has been installed with HDD and has
completed its initialization.
4.3.1 Enable
①Go to MenuSetupRecordEnable interface. Refer to Fig 4-10:
Fig 4-10 Record Configuration-Enable
②Checkmark record and audio.
③Select “All”to set up the same settings for all channels.
4.3.2 Record Bitrate
①Go to MenuSetupRecord Record Bitrate. Refer to Fig 4-11:
Fig 4-11 Record Configuration-Record Bitrate
②Set up rate, resolution, quality, encode and max bit stream.
③Select “All” to set the same settings for all channels.
Parameter
Meaning
Record
To enable/disable recording for the channel
Audio
To enable/disable audio recording for the channel