Network Video Recorder Quick Start Guide

Network Video Recorder

Quick Start Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter1 Panels Description ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 2 Installation and Connections ..................................................................................................... 10

2.1 NVR Installation ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Hard Disk Installation ......................................................................................................................... 10

2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart .......................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3 Menu Operation ....................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Menu Structure .................................................................................................................................. 13

3.2 Startup and Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 13

3.3 Activating Your Device ....................................................................................................................... 14

3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login .................................................................................................... 15

3.5 User Login .......................................................................................................................................... 16

3.6 Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................................... 17

3.7 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................... 17

3.8 Adding IP Cameras ............................................................................................................................. 18

3.9 Live View ............................................................................................................................................ 19

3.10 Recording Settings ........................................................................................................................... 19

3.11 Playback ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser ........................................................................................................ 21

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Quick Start Guide

About this Manual

This Manual is applicable to Network Video Recorder (NVR).

The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and

all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information

contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other

reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website.

Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

his own expense.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and

comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of

as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this

product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or

dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed

of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation

for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may

include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return

the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:

www.recyclethis.info

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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Applicable Models

This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.

Series Model

87XXQ-P

LTN8704Q-P4

LTN8708Q1-P8

LTN8708Q-P8

LTN8716Q-P16

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement

important points of the main text.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,

could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance

degradation, or unexpected results.

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions

 Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the

installer and/or end-user.

 In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety

regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed

information.

 Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power

Source with 100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to

technical specifications for detailed information.

 Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause

over-heating or a fire hazard.

 Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.

 If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power

cable, and then please contact the service center.

 If the POE ports of device do not comply with Limited Power Source, the additional equipment

connected to POE ports shall have fire enclosure.

 The USB interface of the /P devices can be connected with the mouse and U-flash disk storage

device only.

Preventive and Cautionary Tips

Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:

 Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.

 Unit is designed for indoor use only.

 Keep all liquids away from the device.

 Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.

 Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of

dropping it may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.

 Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.

 Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.

 A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.

 Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with

the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions

provided by the battery manufacturer.

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Chapter1 Panels Description

1.1 Front Panel

Figure 1-1 LTN87XXQ-P Series

Table 1-1 Panel Description

No.

Name Description

1 IR Receiver Receiver for IR remote control

2 USB Interface

Connects USB mouse or USE flash memory

devices

Status

Indicators

Power Turns green when NVR is powered up.

Status

The light is green when the IR remote control is

enabled;

The light is red when the function of the

composite keys (SHIFT) are used;

The light is out when none of the above condition

is met.

Tx/Rx

Blinks green when network connection is

functioning normally.

4 SHIFT

Switch between the numeric or letter input and

functions of the composite keys. (Input letter or

numbers when the light is out; Realize functions

when the light is red.)

5 Composite Keys

1/MENU

Enter numeral “1”;

Access the main menu interface.

2/ABC/F1

Enter numeral “2”;

Enter letters “ABC”;

The F1 button when used in a list field will select

all items in the list.

In PTZ Control mode, it will turn on/off PTZ light

and when the image is zoomed in, the key is used

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to zoom out.

3/DEF/F2

Enter numeral “3”;

Enter letters “DEF”;

The F2 button is used to change the tab pages.

In PTZ control mode, it zooms in the image.

4/GHI/ESC

Enter numeral “4”;

Enter letters “GHI”;

Exit and back to the previous menu.

5/JKL/EDIT

Enter numeral “5”;

Enter letters “JKL”;

Delete characters before cursor;

Check the checkbox and select the ON/OFF

switch;

Start/stop record clipping in playback.

6/MNO/PLAY

Enter numeral “6”;

Enter letters “MNO”;

Playback, for direct access to playback interface.

7/PQRS/REC:

Enter numeral “7”;

Enter letters “PQRS”;

Open the manual record interface.

8/TUV/PTZ:

Enter numeral “8”;

Enter letters “TUV”;

Access PTZ control interface.

9/WXYZ/PREV:

Enter numeral “9”;

Enter letters “WXYZ”;

Multi-channel display in live view.

0/A:

Enter numeral “0”;

Shift the input methods in the editing text field.

(Upper and lowercase, alphabet, symbols or

numeric input).

Double press the button to switch the main and

auxiliary output.

Compound

Buttons

DIRECTION

In menu mode, the direction buttons are used to

navigate between different fields and items and

select setting parameters.

In playback mode, the Up and Down buttons are

used to speed up and slow down record playing,

and the Left and Right buttons are used to move

the recording 30s forwards or backwards.

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In the image setting interface, the up and down

button can adjust the level bar of the image

parameters.

In live view mode, these buttons can be used to

switch channels.

ENTER

The Enter button is used to confirm selection in

menu mode; or used to check checkbox fields and

ON/OFF switch.

In playback mode, it can be used to play or pause

the video.

In single-frame play mode, pressing the Enter

button will play the video by a single frame.

In auto sequence view mode, the buttons can be

used to pause or resume auto sequence.

1.2 Rear Panel

Figure 1-2 LTN8704Q-P4 Series

Figure 1-3 LTN8716Q-P16 Series

No. Item Description

1 Power Supply 100~240 VAC power supply.

2 Audio In RCA connector for audio input.

3 HDMI Interface HDMI video output connector.

4 LAN Network Interface

1, 10 /100 /1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet interface

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5 Audio Out RCA connector for audio output.

6 VGA Interface DB9 connector for VGA output. Display local video

output and menu.

7 USB Interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices

such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

8 Ground Ground (needs to be connected when NVR starts up).

9 Power Switch Switch for turning on/off the device.

10 Network Interfaces

with PoE function

Network interfaces for the cameras and to provide

power over Ethernet.

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Chapter 2 Installation and Connections

2.1 NVR Installation

During installation of the NVR:

 Use brackets for rack mounting.

 Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.

 When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables are no less than five times than

its diameter.

 Connect the alarm cable.

 Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75-inch) of space between racks mounted devices.

 Ensure the NVR is grounded.

 Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10 to +55º C, +14 to +131º F.

 Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.

2.2 Hard Disk Installation

Before you start:

Disconnect the power from the NVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory

recommended HDD should be used for this installation.

Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Step 1 Remove the cover from the NVR by unfastening the screws on the rear and side panel.

Figure 2-1 Remove Cover

Step 2 Connect one end of the data cable to the motherboard of NVR and the other end to the

HDD.

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Figure 2-2 Connect Data Cable

Step 3 Connect the power cable to the HDD.

Figure 2-3 Connect Power Cable

Step 4 Place the HDD on the bottom of the device and then fasten the screws on the bottom to fix

the HDD.

Figure 2-4 Fix Hard Disk

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2.3 HDD Storage Calculation Chart

The following chart shows an estimation of storage space used based on recording at one channel

for an hour at a fixed bit rate.

Bit Rate

Storage Used

96K

42M

128K

56M

160K

70M

192K

84M

224K

98M

256K

112M

320K

140M

384K

168M

448K

196M

512K

225M

640K

281M

768K

337M

896K

393M

1024K

450M

1280K

562M

1536K

675M

1792K

787M

2048K

900M

4096K 1.8G

8192K 3.6G

16384K 7.2G

Please note that supplied values for storage space used is just for reference. The storage values in

the chart are estimated by formulas and may have some deviation from actual value.

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Chapter 3 Menu Operation

3.1 Menu Structure

Refer to the following figure for the menu structure:

Figure 3-1 Menu Structure

The menu structure may vary according to different models.

3.2 Startup and Shutdown

Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the NVR.

To start your NVR:

Step 1 Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that

an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device. The Power

button) on the front panel should be red, indicating the device is receiving the power.

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Step 2 Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn blue. The unit will

begin to start.

After the device starts up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including modifying

password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.

To shut down the NVR:

Step 3 Enter the Shutdown menu.

Menu > Shutdown

Figure 3-2 Shutdown

Step 4 Select the Shutdown button.

Step 5 Click the Yes button.

3.3 Activating Your Device

Purpose:

For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No

operation is allowed before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, SADP or

client software.

Step 1 Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New

Password.

Figure 3-3 Set Admin Password

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STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of

your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following

categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to

increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,

especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect

your product.

Step 2 In the IP Camera Activation text field, enter the password to activate the IP camera (s)

connected to the device.

Step 3 Click OK to save the password and activate the device.

For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop

up once the device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password.

Figure 3-4 Warning of Weak Password

3.4 Using the Unlock Pattern for Login

For the Admin user, you can configure the unlock pattern for device login.

After the device is activated, you can enter the following interface to configure the device unlock

pattern.

Step 1 Use the mouse to draw a pattern among the 9 dots on the screen. Release the mouse when

the pattern is done.

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Figure 3-5 Draw the Pattern



Connect at least 4 dots to draw the pattern.



Each dot can be connected for once only.

Step 2 Draw the same pattern again to confirm it. When the two patterns match, the pattern is

configured successfully.

Step 3 You can use the configured unlock pattern for future login.

Figure 3-6 Draw the Unlock Pattern

3.5 User Login

Purpose:

If NVR has logged out, you must login the device before operating the menu and other functions.

Step 1 Select the User Name in the dropdown list.

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Figure 3-7 Login

Step 2 Input Password.

Step 3 Click OK to log in.

In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be

locked for 60 seconds.

3.6 Using the Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the

Setup Wizard starts once the device has loaded.

Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup

wizard. Follow the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time,

network settings, HDD management, record settings, etc.

Figure 3-8 Wizard

3.7 Network Settings

Purpose:

Network settings must be properly configured before you operate NVR over network.

Step 1 Enter the Network Settings interface.

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Menu > Configuration > Network

Figure 3-9 Network Settings

Step 2 Select the General tab.

Step 3 In the General Settings interface, you can configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4

Address, IPv4 Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.

Step 4 If the DHCP server is available, you can check the checkbox of DHCP to automatically obtain

an IP address and other network settings from that server.

Step 5 After having configured the general settings, click the Apply button to save the settings.

3.8 Adding IP Cameras

Purpose:

Before you can get live video or record the video files, you should add the network cameras to the

connection list of the device.

Before you start:

Ensure the network connection is valid and correct, and the IP camera to add has already been

activated. Please refer to the User Manual for activating the inactive IP camera.

You can select one of the following three options to add the IP camera.

 OPTION 1:

Step 1 Click to select an idle window in the live view mode.

Step 2 Click the icon in the center of the window to pop up the Add IP Camera interface.

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Figure 3-10 Add IP Camera

Step 3 Select the detected IP camera and click the Add button to add it directly, and you can click

the Search button to refresh the online IP camera manually.

Or you can choose to custom add the IP camera by editing the parameters in the

corresponding text field and then click the Add button to add it.

3.9 Live View

Icons are provided on screen in Live View mode to indicate camera status. These icons include:

Live View Icons

In the live view mode, there are icons at the upper-right corner of the screen for each channel,

showing the status of the record and alarm in the channel for quick reference.

Alarm (video loss, tampering, motion detection, VCA or sensor alarm)

Record (manual record, continuous record, motion detection, VCA or alarm triggered record)

Alarm and Record

Event/Exception (event and exception information, appears at the lower-left corner of the

screen.)

3.10 Recording Settings

Before you start:

Make sure that the disk has already been installed. If not, please install a disk and initialize it. You

may refer to the user manual for detailed information.

Purpose:

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Two kinds of record types are introduced in the following section, including Instant Record and

All-day Record. And for other record types, you may refer to the user manual for detailed

information.

After rebooting all the manual records enabled are canceled.

Step 1 On the live view window, right lick the window and move the cursor to the Start Recording

option, and select Continuous Record or Motion Detection Record on your demand.

Figure 3-11 Start Recording from Right-click Menu

Step 2 Click the Yes button in the pop-up Attention message box to confirm the settings. All the

channels will start to record in the selected mode.

3.11 Playback

The recorded video files on the hard disk can be played back in the following modes: instant

playback, all-day playback for the specified channel, and playback by

normal/event/smart/tag/sub-periods/external file search.

Step 1 Enter playback interface.

Click Menu>Playback or from the right-click menu

Step 2 Check the checkbox of channel(s) in the channel list and then double-click to select a date on

the calendar.

Step 3 You can use the toolbar in the bottom part of Playback interface to control playing progress.

Figure 3-12 Playback Interface

Step 4 Select the channel(s) to or execute simultaneous playback of multiple channels.

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Chapter 4 Accessing by Web Browser

You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network

security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen

your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the

nearest service center.

Purpose:

You can get access to the device via web browser. You may use one of the following listed web

browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, Internet Explorer 8.0, Internet Explorer 9.0,

Internet Explorer 10.0, Internet Explorer 11.0, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

The supported resolutions include 1024*768 and above.

Step 1 Open web browser, input the IP address of the device and then press Enter.

Step 2 Login to the device.

 If the device has not been activated, you need to activate the device first before login.

Figure 4-1 Set Admin Password

1) Set the password for the admin user account.

2) Click OK to login to the device.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of

your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case

letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we

recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the

password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.

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 If the device is already activated, enter the user name and password in the login interface,

and click the Login button.

Figure 4-2 Login

Step 3 Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the camera. Please follow the

installation prompts to install the plug-in.

You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in.

After login, you can perform the operation and configuration of the device, including the live view,

playback, log search, configuration, etc.

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