XTS NVR532 User manual

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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 the same. Kindly remove the
cables from the power source if the device is not to be used for a long period of time.
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 machine.
Do not power off the NVR at normal recording condition. The correct operation to shut
down the NVR is to first stop recording and then use “shut-down” button from the menu, and
finally switch off the main power.
This machine is for indoor use only. Do not expose the machine in rain or moist environment.
In case any solid or liquid get inside the machine’s case, please turn off the device immediately
and get it checked by a qualified technician.
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 32-channel network video recorders.

Contents
1Introduction ................................................................................................................................1
1.1 NVR Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Main Features .............................................................................................................................. 1
2Hardware Installation ................................................................................................................3
2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive.................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.2 Install DVD Writer ................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions.............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Remote Controller........................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Control with Mouse ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Connect Mouse...................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.2 Use Mouse............................................................................................................................. 8
3Basic Function Instruction.........................................................................................................9
3.1 Startup and Shutdown.................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.1 Startup.................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Shutdown............................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Login............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Live preview.............................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Live playback............................................................................................................................. 10
4Add IP Cameras........................................................................................................................12
5Main Menu Setup Guide..........................................................................................................15
5.1 Basic configuration.................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 System ................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 Date & Time ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.1.3 DST ..................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Live Configuration..................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Live...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.2 Main Monitor....................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.3 Mask.................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Record Configuration................................................................................................................. 20
5.3.1 Enable.................................................................................................................................. 20
5.3.2 Record Bitrate...................................................................................................................... 21
5.3.3 Time..................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.4 Stamp................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.5 Recycle Record.................................................................................................................... 23
5.3.6 Snap..................................................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Schedule Configuration.............................................................................................................. 23
5.4.1 Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 23
5.4.2 Motion Schedule.................................................................................................................. 24
5.4.3 Sensor Schedule................................................................................................................... 25
5.5 Alarm Configuration.................................................................................................................. 25

5.5.1 Sensor Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.2 Motion Alarm ...................................................................................................................... 27
5.5.3 Other Alarm......................................................................................................................... 28
5.5.4 Alarm Out............................................................................................................................ 28
5.6 Network Configuration .............................................................................................................. 29
5.6.1 Network............................................................................................................................... 29
5.6.2 Email ................................................................................................................................... 30
5.6.3 Server................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6.4 NAT ..................................................................................................................................... 31
5.6.5 Other Settings ...................................................................................................................... 32
5.7 User Management Configuration............................................................................................... 34
5.8 Advanced ................................................................................................................................... 36
5.8.1 Reset.................................................................................................................................... 36
5.8.2 Import/Export ...................................................................................................................... 36
5.8.3 Block/Allow List ................................................................................................................. 36
6Search, Playback & Backup.....................................................................................................37
6.1 Time Search ............................................................................................................................... 37
6.2 Event Search.............................................................................................................................. 37
6.3 File Management ....................................................................................................................... 38
6.4 Search by Image......................................................................................................................... 39
6.5 Backup....................................................................................................................................... 39
7Manage NVR.............................................................................................................................41
7.1 Check System Information......................................................................................................... 41
7.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................. 41
7.1.2 Event Information................................................................................................................ 41
7.1.3 Log Information................................................................................................................... 41
7.1.4 Network Information ........................................................................................................... 41
7.1.5 Online Information .............................................................................................................. 41
7.1.6 Record Information.............................................................................................................. 41
7.1.7 QRCODE............................................................................................................................. 41
7.2 Manual Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 42
7.3 Disk Management...................................................................................................................... 42
7.4 Upgrade...................................................................................................................................... 43
7.5 Logoff ........................................................................................................................................ 43
8Remote Surveillance.................................................................................................................44
8.1 IE Remote Surveillance by NAT................................................................................................ 44
8.1.1 NAT Settings........................................................................................................................ 44
8.1.2 NATAccess ......................................................................................................................... 44
8.2 IE Remote Surveillance via LAN & WAN................................................................................. 45
8.2.1 Via LAN .............................................................................................................................. 45
8.2.2 Via WAN.............................................................................................................................. 45
8.3 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC..................................................................................... 46
8.3.1 On LAN............................................................................................................................... 46
8.3.2 On WAN.............................................................................................................................. 48

8.4 Remote Preview......................................................................................................................... 48
8.5 Remote Playback & Backup ...................................................................................................... 50
8.5.1 Remote Playback................................................................................................................. 50
8.5.2 Remote Backup.................................................................................................................... 53
8.6 Remote System Configuration................................................................................................... 54
8.7 Tools........................................................................................................................................... 54
8.8 Remote Information................................................................................................................... 54
Appendix A FAQ..........................................................................................................................56
Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity ...............................................................................60

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1Introduction
1.1 NVR Introduction
This series of devices are standard 32CH real-time 3MP/1080P/960P/720P high resolution
PoE NVR, which adopt the most advanced SOC technique to ensure high definition recording
in each channel and realize outstanding robustness of the system. The series of product
integrates 16 PoE network ports, supporting 16 CH IPC direct connections to NVR,
simultaneous 4 CH playbacks, and HDMI 1080P high resolution display. All of these features
make the device meet different security requirements of home, financial, commerce, enterprise,
transportation and government, etc.
1.2 Main Features
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
Support HDMI/VGA output
Supports 3MP/1080P/960P/720P/D1 @30 fps IP video input
Support channel security by hiding live display
Display the local record state and basic information
Support USB to make full control
RECORD MEDIA
Support four/eight SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation
BACKUP
Support USB 3.0 devices to backup
Support built-in SATA DVD writer to backup
Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through
internet
RECORD & PLAYBACK
Record modes: Manual, Schedule, Motion detection and Sensor alarm recording
Support recycle after HDD full
Support 3MP/1080P/960P/720P/D1 recording
Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable
Three record search mode: time search, event search and image search
Support 4 screen playback simultaneously
Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one
Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
ALARM
Support 16 CH alarm input and 4 generic output
Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm

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Support pre-recording and post recording
Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel
SECURITY
Customize user right: log search, system setup, two-way audio, file management, disk
management, remote login, live view, manual record, and playback
Support 1 administrator and 63 users
Support event log recording and checking
NETWORK
Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol
Support NAT technology
Support IE browser to do remote view
Support QRCODE Scanning through mobile phone
Support client connection amount setup
Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live
Support remote time and event search, and channel playback
Support remote full menu setup, changing all the NVR parameters remotely
Support mobile surveillance by phones with iPhone & Android OS
Support HDS to manage multi devices on internet

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2Hardware Installation
Check the unit and the accessories after getting the device. Please don’t power up the unit till
the physical installation is complete.
2.1 Install Hard Drive & DVD Writer
2.1.1 Install Hard Drive
Notice: 1. This series of product supports eight SATA hard drives (Some models may
support four SATA HDDs). Please use the hard drive the manufacturers 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”.
①Open the cover and loosen the screws to take out the upper mounting bar, and then
install the HDD.
②Connect the power and data cables and install the other three HDDs according to
above-mentioned method and install back the upper mounting bar.
③Install the upper four HDDs and install back the cover.
Note: There may be only one mounting bar for some models. Thus, only four HDDs can be
installed under the mounting bar.

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2.1.2 Install DVD Writer
Notice: 1. The writers must be the compatible devices we recommend. Please refer to
“Appendix C Compatible Devices”.
2. This device is only for backup.
①Loosen the screws and take out the brace with a triangular mark (if there is no such brace,
please skip this step). And then install the DVD Writer.
②Connect the power and data cables and then install the HDDs as shown below.
③Install back the mounting bar and fix the other two HDDs under it as shown below.
For some models, only two SATA HDDs can be installed after installing the DVD writer.
2.2 Front Panel Descriptions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as
the standard.

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Type
Name
Function
Indicator
Power
The power indicator turns blue when NVR is powered up
HDD
The light turns blue when HDD is writing and reading
Net
The light turns blue when it is able to access the network
Backup
The light turns blue when baking up files and data
Play
The light turns blue when playing video
REC
The light turns blue when recording
Function
Buttons
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
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
Digital Key
1-9
Input digital number and select camera
0/--
Input number 0, the number above 10
Direction
Key
Direction Key
Change direction
Multi-Screen Switch
Change the screen mode
Enter
Confirm selection
USB
USB
To connect external USB device like USB mouse or USB flash
2.3 Rear Panel Instructions
Notice: The front panel descriptions are only for reference; please make the object as
the standard.
Fig 2-1 Rear Panel