XTS Network Video Recorder User manual

User Manual
XTS Network Video Recorder

Preface
Attentions:
Welcome to use our network video recorder. For your secure using, please read
this user manual carefully. The following contents are about the proper use of the
product, the prevention of danger and loss of property etc. Please be sure to
abide.
1. Installation Environment:
¾Please place and use this product in the environment with temperature
0℃-50℃;
¾The device should be placed horizontally when it is being installed and used,
avoid lean or inversion;
¾Do not place or install it in the high temperature, wet, dusty and sooty
places.
¾Keep the device away from water drop or plash. Don’t put any object with
liquid inside like flower vase or any other object on the device.
¾To ensure the normal heat dissipation of the device, there is a fan installed
inside the device. The device should be installed in well-ventilated
environment;
¾The back of the DVR should be away from other devices or the wall above
6cm in order to release heat;
¾If the device is used in the regions with much thunder, please install lightning
protection device to avoid host or hardware breakdown by lightning stroke.
2. Attentions:
¾Do not touch the power switch and the NVR by wet hands or wet objects, in
order to avoid electric shock;
¾After installing the host, please make sure that the host and the chassis are
connected to the ground in order to avoid video and audio signal
interference and damaged by static electricity;
¾Ensure the voltage stability of the power supply of the NVR. Use the power
input with stable voltage value and little wave interference rather than
shutdown the NVR by disconnecting the main switch directly;
¾Do not drop any liquid or metal on the NVR in case short circuit inside or fire;
¾The device does not include any hard disk, and you need to properly install
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the hard disk before using it, otherwise, you cannot record and playback the
video;
¾The dust on the mainboard will cause short circuit when it is damp. In order
to ensure the long-term normal working, you should regularly dedust the
mainboard, connectors, chassis, fan and so on by a brush;
¾Do not disconnect the power switch directly when you want to shutdown the
NVR. You should use the shutdown button on the panel in order to avoid
damage to the hard disk;
please take note that if it is with FAT 32 format. This NVR only supports HDD
with FAT 32 format;
¾Do not open the device when it is connected with electricity;；
¾To ensure the integrity of the recording data, please replace the hard disk
when it is damaged (there is disk error record in the log information).
3. Note:
¾The user manual is for reference only. The real object is the standard;
¾The products will be updated at any time. It is subject to update without
notice.
¾Please contact our technical department for the latest programs and
additional documentation.
¾If there is any doubt or dispute, our company reserves the right of final
explanation.
This user manual offer references to multi-series products. The specific operation
of each product will not be listed one by one. Please contact our technical
department when you have any question.
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¾ The device system supports HDD format function. If the HDD has been used,

Contents
Chapter 1: Product Instruction...................................................................5
1.1 Product Summary............................................................................. 5
1.2 Main Functions of Product...............................................................5
Chapter 2: Installation Instruction............................................................. 6
2.1 Open-case Inspection...................................................................... 6
2.2 HDD Installation................................................................................ 6
Chapter 3: Local Operation Guide............................................................ 7
3.1 Start/Shutdown System................................................................... 7
3.2 System Login..................................................................................... 7
3.3 Menu Operation................................................................................ 8
3.3.1 Start Setup...................................................................................... 8
parameter:................................................................................................ 8
3.3.3 Display Setting............................................................................. 11
3.3.4 PTZ Setting...................................................................................11
3.3.4.1 PTZ Control...............................................................................12
3.3.4.2 PTZ Setting............................................................................... 12
3.3.5 System Setting.............................................................................13
3.3.5.1 Device Parameters.................................................................. 13
3.3.5.2 Channel Parameters................................................................14
3.3.5.3 Network Parameters................................................................ 16
3.3.5.4 Alarm & Exception....................................................................18
3.3.5.5 Account Parameters................................................................ 19
3.3.5.6 HDD Settings............................................................................ 19
3.3.5.7 System Management.............................................................. 19
3.3.5.8 Device Log................................................................................ 20
3.3.6 Playback....................................................................................... 20
3.3.7 Record Backup............................................................................ 21
3.3.8 Manual Record............................................................................ 22
3.3.9 Alarm Information........................................................................ 22
3.3.2 How to connect NVR with IP Camera At first, set IP camera
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3.3.10 Capture....................................................................................... 23
3.3.11 File Manager.............................................................................. 23
Chapter 4: Network Operating Instruction............................................. 24
4.1 WEB Browser Operating Instruction............................................24
4.1.1 Network Connection....................................................................24
Chapter 5: Mobile Viewing Operating Instruction.................................25
5.1 Client Software Obtaining..............................................................25
5.2 The Parameter Settings of the NVR which Supports Mobile
Surveillance............................................................................................25
5.3 Android Mobile System.................................................................. 26
5.4 Blackberry Mobile System.............................................................27
5.5 Symbian Mobile System................................................................ 29
5.6 Windows Mobile System............................................................... 30
5.7 iPhone Mobile System................................................................... 31
Chapter 6: Appendix................................................................................. 34
6.1 HDD Capacity Calculation Method for Reference..................... 34
6.2 Remote Control Operation............................................................ 36
6.3 Technical Data.................................................................................38
6.3.1 1.5U 720P/1080P Economic NVR Series................................38
6.3.2 2U 720P/1080P Economic NVR Series...................................39
6.3.3 1.5U/2U 1080P Professional NVR Series............................... 41
6.4 Trouble Shooting.............................................................................42
Chapter 7: DVR/NVR IE Viewing Operation Instruction for ADSL Mode
..................................................................................................................... 44
7.1 DVR setting..................................................................................... 44
7.2 Router Setting................................................................................. 45
7.3 IE Login Operations........................................................................46
Appendix-----FAQ of NVR........................................................................ 47
4.1.2 ActiveX Control Installation and User Login and Logout.......24
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Chapter 1: Product Instruction
1.1 Product Summary
This device is a video coding and recording product specially designed for the
video monitoring field, combining with H.264 video compression, large capacity
HDD storage, TCP/IP network, embedded Linux operating system and other
various advanced electronic information technologies, realizing high-quality
image and low bit rate recording features and favourable system stability.
The device meets the standard of GB 20815-2006 “Video Security Surveillance
Digital Video Device” issued by the government. This device has functions
including recording, playback and monitoring simultaneously, realizing
synchronous video and audio, with advanced control technology and powerful
network data transmission ability.
1.2 Main Functions of Product
The following functional characteristics will be different due to the different series
of products and their different hardware versions.
zReal-time Monitoring
zCompression Processing Function
zRecording Function
zVideo Playback and Backup
zCamera Control
zAlarm Management and Control
zCommunication Port
zNetwork Function
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Chapter 2: Installation Instruction
2.1 Open-case Inspection
When you receive the product, please check all the things according to the NVR
packing list in the box.
2.2 HDD Installation
Installation Preparation:
HDD Installation Steps:
zTwist off the screws on the side panel of the case and then open the cover of
the chassis.
zFix the HDD on the HDD screw whole sites of the baseboard with screws.
zConnect the HDD data cable and power cable.
zCover the case, fix it with screws.
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Need one cross screwdriver. This series of HDD NVR can install 1 to 9 pieces of
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Chapter 3: Local Operation Guide
3.1 Start/Shutdown System
3.1.1 Start System
Plug power cable, press power switch, the power led will be on and the NVR will
start. After booting, the video output default to multi-window output mode. If the
booting time is within the record setting time period, the system will auto enable
the record function.
Notice: Please use the NVR matching power supply instead of any other power
supply of any other type or brand.
3.1.2 Shutdown System
zClick →click Shutdown. (Note: this method is suggested when
shutdown device in order to avoid damage to the device from electricity
cut-off by accident).
zLong press the power key on the front panel can shutdown the system(the
user should have shutdown authority)
Notice: Before changing the HDD operation, you should shutdown the device
and cut the power supply first and then operate.
3.1.3 Power Failure Recovery
When the NVR is under the recording status, if the system power is cut off or the
device is shut down forcefully, after reconnected with the power supply, the NVR
will auto-save the video before cutting and auto-recover to the previous status
and continue to work.
3.2 System Login
After normal booting, single-click or press the OK key on the remote control
to pop-up the login dialog box, user input the user name: admin and password
blank(default to be blank) in the input box.
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3.3 Menu Operation
3.3.1 Start Setup
Click , and the interface will display:
1) Shutdown: Click “Shutdown” button, the device will shutdown.
2) Reboot: Click “Reboot” button, the device will reboot.
3) Click “Login” button to login the system. User name: admin, password: blank
by default;
4) Lock: Click “[ ] Lock”, the menu will be locked.
3.3.2 How to connect NVR with IP Camera
At first, set IP camera parameter:
Before connect the IP camera with NVR, please make sure that the IP addresses
of the IP camera and the NVR are in a same network section, and the main
stream and sub stream are adjusted to be the suggested values (main stream:
2048k, sub stream: 512k), otherwise, these problems may appear: the NVR
cannot search the IP camera, the image cannot be connected, the image is not
fluent, the image quality is bad and so on.
Connect the NVR with the network cable, and the switch in the LAN. After
booting, click and enter the system configure interface to set the network
parameters including the IP address, subnet mask, network gateway of the NVR.
User can run the command ping through the PC in the LAN to ping the IP of the
NVR to see if the NVR has connected with the LAN.
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This device supports XTS IP Cameras and a multi-version Onvif protocols,
compatible with mainbrand IP cameras. Take below brands as example:

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Then click the right mouse button and appear the below menu:
Click “IP Channel Setting” and will appear below interface:
To connect IP camera, click “Search”, NVR will auto search the IP cameras in
LAN, then it will appear IP camera list:
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To connect certain IP camera, please select the IP camera in the below list and
double-click it, the NVR will auto fill in the IP, protocol, port of the IP camera in the
above input box. Then manually input the user name and password of this IP
camera and click save, then the image of the IP camera will appear in the
channel.
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You can also manually input the IP camera information instead of auto searching
the IP and then click save.
Below are some main functions of the NVR:
The menu consists of display setting, PTZ, setting, playback, record, alarm,
capture and file manager etc.
The device enters the real-time monitoring screen after normal booting. There are
superposed date, time, and channel name of every channel. Icons of record, 3D
positioning and alarm status will appear in the right upper corner.
3.3.3 Display Setting
Click , the interface on the right will show:
1) Resolution: select the most appropriate resolution as needed;
2) Language: Different languages for selection (For example: Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese and English).
3) Skin: There are original version and
blue for selection.
4) Screen mode: there are differen
t
screen modes for selection, fo
r
example, 1 screen, 4 screens, 9
screens and so on.
5) Rotation Interval: Setup the time interval of rotation. Tick “Enable SEQ” to
start rotation.
(Note: the rotation function can only be enabled under 1
screen)
3.3.4 PTZ Setting
Click will show the below
interface:
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3.3.4.1 PTZ Control
Before starting the PTZ control, please firstly confirm the PTZ parameter settings,
PTZ protocol and the correct connection of the 485 control line etc.
After setting the parameters, select the channel which you want to control in the
preview interface, then control the left-handed rotation, right-handed rotation, up
regulation, down regulation of the lens; zoom in and zoom out of the focal length;
zoom in and zoom out of the focal point; zoom in and zoom out of the iris; setting
of the PTZ speed.
3.3.4.2 PTZ Setting
1) Preset setting: first turn the camera to the needed position through the
direction buttons of the PTZ control, then select a preset number, and click
“Settings” button. “Preset” call: select a preset number which needs to be
called, and click “Call” button.
2) Cruise setting: select a cruise number, click “Settings”, as shown in the
below interface:
¾In the cruise setup interface,
select preset point, cruise time,
cruise speed, click “Add” button,
then the preset point of the cruise
path is added successfull
y
(multi-preset points can b
e
added). Click “Delete” button can delete the preset point of the cruise path.
¾“Cruise” call: select a cruise number click “Call” button.
¾“Cruise” delete: select a cruise number, and click “Delete” button.
3) “Track” setup: select a track number, and click “Set” button, then start the
PTZ control operations, and then click “Stop”, and the track is remembered
successfully.
4) “Track” call: select a track number, and click “Call” button.
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3.3.5 System Setting
Click , and the below interface will show:
3.3.5.1 Device Parameters
[Device Info] Check and modify the basic information of the device.
[System Version] Check the basic information of the device system.
[RS232] Can set RS232 serial port.
[RS485] Can set the RS485 serial port.
[DST Setting] Tick “DST” check box, then click the set button to set the start time
and end time of DST.
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3.3.5.2 Channel Parameters
[Display Settings] The configuration parameter of every channel can be
modified.
1) Camera Name: You can modify the name of the specified channel.
2) Time Format: You can select different time formats for the specified channel.
3) Date Format: You can select different date format for the specified channel.
4) Display Week: Can select different week display status for the specified
channel.
5) OSD Position: You can select any position for the OSD of the specified
channel.
6) Display Parameters: Can set the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue for
the specified channel.
7) Video Format: There are PAL and NTSC for selection.
8) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
[Video Parameters] The setting parameters of every channel can be modified.
1) Encoding Type: Main Stream (Normal), Sub Stream, Main Stream (Event)
for selection.
2) Stream Type: Video, Video&Audio for selection.
3) 3）Resolution: There are CIF/QCIF/4CIF/2CIF main stream resolution types
for selection..
4) Bitrate Type: Constant and Variable for selection.
5) Frame Rate: Select different value from the drop-down list, the default value
is “Full Frame”.
6) Video Quality: Select different image quality as needed, it is default to
“Highest”.
7) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
[Schedule Record] You can set different types of record plan for each channel.
1) Enable Recording: Tick the small box before “Enable Recording” will start
recording.
2) All Day Recording: Tick the small box before “All Day Recording” to start all
day recording, then you can select schedule recording, motion recording,
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alarm recording, command recording etc.
3) Record Time: You can setup by 8 separate time periods.
4) Advanced Settings: You can set the prerecord time and post record time.
5) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
[Motion Detection] The parameters of each channel can be modified.
1) Area settings: Select the motion detection area, press the left mouse button
and drag to the area which you want to set motion detection, click OK.
2) Alarm Schedule: Set the time intervals of alarm.
3) Linkage: Select the linkage way which you need.
4) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
Onvif protocol does not support above function
[Video Lost] Can modify the parameters of each channel.
1) “Alarm Schedule”: Set the time intervals of alarm.
2) “Linkage”: Select the linkage way which you need.
3) “Copy To”: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
Onvif protocol does not support above function
[Video Tampering] The parameters of each channel can be modified.
1) Area settings: Select the motion detection area, press the left mouse button
and drag to the area which you want to set motion detection, click OK.
2) Alarm Schedule: Set the time intervals of alarm.
3) Linkage: Select the linkage way which you need.
4) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
Onvif protocol does not support above function
[Video Mask] The parameters of each channel can be modified.
1) Area settings: Select the motion detection area, press the left mouse button
and drag to the area which you want to set motion detection, click OK.
2) Copy To: Copy the configuration parameters to other channels.
Onvif protocol does not support above function
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3.3.5.3 Network Parameters
[Network Settings] The network basic parameters of the device can be modified.
1) NIC Type: there are different network card types for selections.
2) IP: enter corresponding numbers to modify the IP address.
3) Obtain Auto: Auto search IP function. When open DHCP, the IP/Subnet
Mask/Default Gateway cannot be set; If the current DHCP is valid, then the
IP/Subnet Mask/ Default Gateway will show the value obtained by DHCP; if
the current DHCP is invalid, IP address etc. will show 0.
4) Device Port: Enter the corresponding device port.
5) Subnet Mask: Enter the corresponding IP subnet mask.
6) Default Gateway: Enter the corresponding gateway address.
7) MAC: Display the MAC address current network port.
8) HTTP Port: It is default to 0.
9) Multicast: Enter the corresponding multicast address.
10) Enable Wi-Fi: Tick the box before “Enable Wi-Fi” and click “Wi-Fi”, and enter
the following interface:
Click “Refresh”, and find the WiFi router and double click. Then input the ip
address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server address1 and DNS server
address 2.
11) Enable 3G: Tick the box before “Enable 3G”, click “3G” to enter the following
interface:
a. The access number of the China Unicom is *99# APN address is:
3GNET.
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b. The access number of the China Telecom is #777 APN address is blank.
c. The access number of the China Mobile is *99***1# APN address is
blank.
12) Advance:
¾DNS Server Address1: The IP address of the DNS server.
¾DNS Server Address2: The standby IP address of the DNS server.
¾Alarm Host IP: Enter the IP address of the alarm host.
¾Alarm Host Port: Enter the port of the alarm host.
¾Enable PPPOE: you can enable the PPPOE service:
9Input the PPPOE user name.
9Input the dynamic address of the device.
9Confirm password.
[DDNS Settings] Through the DDNS server, there should be a PC with fixed IP
address on the internet and run this DDNS server on this PC.
1) Select DDNS server type (There are IP Server, Dyndns, Peanuthull for
selection).
2) Input the server name.
3) Input the port.
4) Input the user name.
5) Input the password.
6) Confirm the password.
7) Input the standby domain name.
[NTP Settings] Enable NTP timing.
1) Server Address: Input the IP of the NTP server.
2) NTP Port: This SNTP only supports TCP transmission. It is default to 123.
3) Synchronize every: Input the time interval needed to be adjusted.
4) Select Time Zone: Select the time zone of different places.
5) GMT: You can do fine adjustment of time.
[Email Settings] Setup E-mail.
1) Email Address: Input the email address.
2) Password: Input the email password.
3) PWD Confirm: Confirm the password.
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4) Receiver: Input the email address and user name of the receiver.
5) Interval: Select the interval of sending email.
6) SMTP Server: Input the SMTP server address.
7) Port: Input the SMTP server port.
3.3.5.4 Alarm & Exception
[Alarm Input] Setup alarm input.
1) Alarm Schedule: Set the time intervals of alarm.
2) Linkage: Select the way of linkage. PTZ linkage: select the channel number
and the action for linkage (preset, patrol, and pattern) to the specified point
and click ok.
3) Copy: Copy the configuration to the other channels.
[Alarm Output] Setup alarm output.
1) Alarm Schedule: Set the time intervals of alarm.
2) Linkage: Select the way of linkage.
[Exception] Setup abnormality
1) HDD Full: When there is no space in the HDD, it can trigger
corresponding linkage type.
2) Disk Fault: When there is HDD read and write fault alarm,
it can trigger corresponding linkage type.
3) Network Broken: When there is network broken alarm, it can
trigger corresponding linkage type.
4) IP Address Conflict: When there is network IP conflict alarm,
it can trigger corresponding linkage type.
5) Illegal Access: When there is illegal access alarm, it can
trigger corresponding linkage type.
6) Video Output Standard Mismatch: When the input and output
format do not match the setting format, it can trigger
corresponding linkage type.
7) Video Signal Exception: When there is video signal
abnormality, it can trigger corresponding linkage type.
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3.3.5.5 Account Parameters
[Account Setting] You can add user, modify user, set user authority, delete
user.
1) Add User: You can set user name, password, confirm password, user type
and bind the IP address.
2) Modify User: You can modify the user name, password, confirm password,
user type and bind the IP address.
3) User Privilege: You can setup the privilege of the new added user.
4) Delete User: Delete the new added user.
[User Online]: View the user connected with the NVR, logging way, logging time
and IP address.
3.3.5.6 HDD Settings
You can format the HDD and view the HDD capacity, the free space and status
etc.
3.3.5.7 System Management
【Update] Insert the USB storage device into the NVR, click “Browse” to find the
upgrade file, and click “Upgrade”.
[Auto Reboot] You can select every day, every week, once and disable to
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