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

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Name
Description
Audio in
For two-way talk; connect to active pickups
Audio out
Audio output; connect to the sound box
P/Z
Connect to speed dome. Y is TX+; Z is TX- (unavailable)
K/B
Connect to keyboard. A is TX+; B is TX-
GND
Grounding
Alarm Out
Relay Output. Connect to external alarm
Alarm In
Alarm Inputs for connecting sensors
E-SATA
Connect to external SATA hard drive(s) for backup
HDMI port
Connect to high-definition display device
VGA port
VGA output, connect to monitor
LAN
Network port
USB port
Connect to external USB devices (unavailable for upgrade)
PoE Ports
PoE network ports; connect to 16CH IP cameras with PoE function
Alarm Out Connection:
Pull out the green terminal blocks and loosen the screws in the alarm
out port. Then insert the wires of the alarm output devices into the
port of NO and COM separately. Finally, tighten the screws. Provided
that the external alarm output devices need power supply, you can
connect the power supply as per the following figures.
2.4 Remote Controller
It uses two AAA size batteries.
Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
Place batteries. Please take care of the polarity (+ and -).
Replace the battery cover.
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.
4. Check the ID of the remote with respect to the NVR.
If it still doesn’t work, please try using a good known remote, or contact your dealer.
Operation processes with remote controller to control multi-NVR
The default device ID of the NVR is 0. It’s not necessary to reset the device ID when a remote
is to be used to control a single NVR. However when controlling multiple NVRs with multiple
remote controllers, you would need to configure the device ID, please refer to below steps:
Activate remote controller to control the NVR: Turn the IR sensor of the remote controller

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towards the IR receiver on the front panel, press the number key 8 twice on the remote, input
device ID of the NVR to be controlled (Range from: 0-65535; the default device ID is 0) and
press ENTER to confirm.
You can check the device ID of a NVR from System SetupBasicDevice ID. You can also
set multiple NVRs with the same device ID however this can cause interference if the NVRs
are kept close to each other.
The interface of remote controller is shown in Fig 2-2 Remote Controller.
Fig 2-2 Remote Controller
Note: You shall press P.T.Z button to enter PTZ setting mode, choose a channel and
press P.T.Z button again to hide the P.T.Z control panel. Then you can press preset,
cruise, track, wiper or light button to enable the relevant function.
Button
Function
Power
Button
Switch off—to stop NVR. Use it before turning off the
power
Record Button
To record manually
-/-- /0-9 Digital
Button
Input number or choose camera
Fn1 Button
Unavailable temporarily
Multi Button
To choose multi screen display mode
Next Button
To switch the live image
SEQ
To go to auto dwell mode
Audio
To enable audio output in live mode
Switch
To switch the output between BNC and VGA
Direction button
To move cursor in setup or pan/title PTZ
Enter Button
To confirm the choice or setup
Menu Button
To go to menu
Exit Button
To exit the current interface
Focus/IRIS/Zoo
m/PTZ
To control PTZ camera. Move camera/zoom/IRIS/Focus
Preset Button
To go to preset setting in PTZ mode
Cruise Button
To go to cruise setting in PTZ mode
Track Button
To go to track setting in PTZ mode
Wiper Button
To enable wiper function in PTZ mode
Light Button
To enable light function in PTZ mode
Clear Button
To return to the previous interface
Fn2 Button
Unavailable temporarily
Info Button
Get information about NVR like firmware version, HDD
information
To control playback. Play/Pause/Stop/Previous
Section/Next Section/Rewind/Fast Forward
Snap Button
To take snapshots manually
Search Button
To go to search mode
Cut Button
To set the start/end time for backup in playback mode
Backup Button
To go to backup mode
Zoom Button
To zoom in the images
PIP Button
To go to picture in picture setting mode

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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 known mouse.
2.5.2 Use Mouse
During live:
Double click on any camera window to see the full screen. Double-click again to return to the
previous 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
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 Fig 2-3. 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 motion detection area setup for example: Click customized, hold
down the left button and drag to set motion detection area.
Fig 2-3 Digital Numbers and Letters Input Window
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.
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 Startup and Shutdown
Please make sure all the connections are done properly before you power on the unit. Proper
startup and shutdown are crucial to expanding the life of your NVR.
3.1.1 Startup
①Connect with the power.
②The device will boot and the power LED would turn blue.
③AWIZARD window will pop up and show some information about time zone, time
setup, network configuration, record configuration and disk management. You can set
here and refer to the concrete setup steps from the corresponding chapters. If you don’t
want to set up Wizard, please click Exit button to exit.
Note: The default output is HDMI output. Hold and press ESC/Exit key to switch the
resolution of the VGA and HDMI output.
3.1.2 Shutdown
You can shut down the device by using IR remote controller or mouse.
①Go to Main Menu and select “Shut Down” icon. This will take you to a
shutdown window.
②Click OK. Then the unit will power off after a while.
③Disconnect the power.
3.2 Login
You can login or log off the NVR system. Once logged off you cannot do any other operation
except changing the multi-screen display.
Fig 3-1 Login

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Notice: The default user name is admin and the default password is 123456. For
complete operational steps for changing password, adding or deleting user please refer
to section 5.7 User management Configuration.
3.3 Live preview
Fig 3-2 Live Preview Interface
3.4 Live playback
Click Playback button to playback the record. Refer to Figure 3-3. You can do complete
operation by clicking the buttons on screen.
Symbol
Meaning
Green
Manual record
Yellow
Motion detection record
Red
Sensor Alarm record
Blue
Schedule record

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Fig 3-3 Live Playback

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4Add IP Cameras
This chapter mainly introduces how to connect multiple IP cameras through NVR. Once you
finish adding IP cameras, you can see the live images through the monitor of the NVR. You
may connect the previous 16 CH directly to the device through PoE network ports and then
add the IP cameras for the remaining channels into the NVR via WAN/LAN. Here we will
introduce how to add cameras through WAN/LAN.
To add IP cameras via LAN:
①Please go to Main MenuIP Camera tab. Refer to Fig 4-1. Click “Search” button to
search the devices in the same network. (The IPC which supports the Onvif protocol
may be added manually.)
Fig 4-1 Device Management
②Go to the search tab. Click “Refresh” to refresh the searched devices. If the IPC is not in
the same local network, you can select the device and click “Setup”to modify the IP
address of the searched device. Refer to Fig 4-3.
Fig 4-2 Add Devices

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Note: If the network of IP cameras and NVR are in LAN, their IP address must be in the
same network segment. For example: If the IP address of NVR is 192.168.011.003, the
IP address of IP camera must be 192.168.011.XXX.
Fig 4-3 Modify IPAddress
③Checkmark the searched 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. You may select the added device and click “Setup”
button to modify channel, IP address of the device as shown in Fig 4-5.
Fig 4-4 Search Devices
Fig 4-5 Modify Devices

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To add IP cameras via WAN:
①Please go to Main MenuIP Camera tab. Refer to Fig 4-1.
②Click “Add”button to pop up a window as shown in Fig 4-6. You need to check
“Enable” box, select channel and manufacturer and manually input IP address, server
port, username and password of this device.
Fig 4-6 Add Device
Note: If the NVR and the IP cameras you want to add are both in WAN, the IP address of
the IP camera input here must be WAN IP.

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5Main Menu Setup Guide
Click right mouse or press ESC/Exit button on the front panel to display the main menu toolbar
on the bottom of the screen. Refer to Fig 5-1.
Fig 5-1 Main Menu Toolbar
Click the icon beside the screen mode to display a channel select dialog.
Screen Mode: You can choose a screen display mode to show the live images.
PIP: Click this button to set PIP. Click this button to choose the bigger picture and then click
the little PIP button beside the word “None” to set the smaller picture. After that, you can see a
picture in picture.
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.
Color: If this button is enabled, you can adjust the color of live images.
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
connected to the IP camera.
Record: Click this button to start/stop recording.
Playback:Click this button to playback the recorded files.
You can click Move Tool button and drag it anywhere with the left mouse to move the main
menu bar anywhere.
Click Main Menu button to pop up a window as Fig 5-2; 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 5-2 Main Menu