LT Security LTD2432MD User Manual

DVR User Manual

For H.264 24/32-channel digital video recorder

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CAUTION

 Please read this user manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely
 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. 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 device that produce

heat

 Do not install this device near water. Clean only with a dry cloth
 Do not block any ventilation openings and ensure well ventilation around the machine
 Do not power off the DVR when the device is function. The correct procedure to shut down DVR is to stop recording

firstly, and then use “shut down” button from the menu, and finally switching off the main power.

 This equipment 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 cut off the power supply immediately, and get it checked by a qualified
technician.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No any parts repaired by yourself without technical aid or approval.
 This manual is suitable for 24/32-channel digital video recorders. All examples and pictures used in the manual are from

32-channel DVR.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 DVR Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Main Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

2 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.2 Install DVD .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Front Panel Descriptions .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Rear Panel Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................ 8

2.4 Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.5 Control with Mouse ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

2.5.1 Connect Mouse .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.5.2 Use Mouse ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

3 Basic Function Instruction ............................................................................................................................. 14

3.1 Power On/Off .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Power on .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.2 Power off .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.2 Login ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3 Live preview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.3.1 Live playback ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16

4 Main menu setup guide .................................................................................................................................. 17

4.1 Basic configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.1 System.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1.2 Time & date .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.1.3 DST ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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4.2 Live configuration ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.1 Live ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.2 Main monitor ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.2.3 Spot ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.4 Mask ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

4.3 Record configuration .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.3.1 Enable .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.3.2 Record stream ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.3 Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.4 Stam p ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.3.5 Recycle record...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.3.6 Snap ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4 Schedule configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.1 Schedule............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

4.4.3 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.5 Alarm configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 28

4.5.1 Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.5.2 Motion ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4.5.3 Video loss ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32

4.5.4 Other alarm........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

4.5.5 Alarm out .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

4.6 Network configuration ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

4.6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

4.6.2 Sub stream ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

4.6.3 Email..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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4.6.4 Other settings ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

4.7 User management configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 40

4.8 P.T.Z configuration .................................................................................................................................................................. 42

4.9 Advanced ............................................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.9.1 Reset .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

4.9.2 Import/Export ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45

4.9.3 Block/Allow list ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

5 Record search & playback and backup .......................................................................................................... 46

5.1 Time search ............................................................................................................................................................................ 46

5.2 Event search .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47

5.3 File management .................................................................................................................................................................... 48

5.4 Image ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

5.5 Backup ................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

6 Manage DVR ................................................................................................................................................ 51

6.1 Check system information ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

6.1.1 System information ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

6.1.2 Event information.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

6.1.3 Log information ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

6.1.4 Network information ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 51

6.1.5 Online information ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

6.2 Manual alarm.......................................................................................................................................................................... 51

6.3 Disk management .................................................................................................................................................................. 52

6.4 Upgrade ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52

6.5 Logoff ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

7 Remote Surveillance ...................................................................................................................................... 53

7.1 IE Remote Surveillance .......................................................................................................................................................... 53

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7.1.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

7.1.2 On WAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

7.2 Remote Surveillance through Apple PC ................................................................................................................................. 55

7.2.1 On LAN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56

7.2.2 On WAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

7.3 The remote live preview interface .......................................................................................................................................... 59

7.4 Remote playback & backup .................................................................................................................................................... 62

7.4.1 Remote playback .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 62

7.4.2 Remote backup .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

7.5 Remote System configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 68

7.6 Remote Management ............................................................................................................................................................. 69

Remote Information Search........................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

8 Mobile Surveillance ....................................................................................................................................... 70

8.1 By Phones with Windows mobile ........................................................................................................................................... 70

8.2 By Phones with Symbian ........................................................................................................................................................ 71

8.3 The Software installation for iPhone mobile clients ................................................................................................................ 74

8.4 The installation & operation methods for Android mobile clients ............................................................................................ 80

8.5 Installation and operation Methods for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client ................................................................................ 87

8.5.1 Installation instruction for BlackBerry Mobile phone Client ................................................................................................................................... 87

8.5.2 Operation method for Blackberry mobile phone client ......................................................................................................................................... 89

Appendix A FAQ…....................................................................................................................................................................92

Appendix B Calculate Recording Capacity............................................................................................................................99

Appendix C Compatible Devices............................................................................................................................................100

Appendix D 24-CH DVR Specifications..................................................................................................................................101

Appendix D 32-CH DVR Specifications..................................................................................................................................102

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1 Introduction

1.1 DVR Introduction

This model of DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is designed for high performance CCTV solutions. It adopts state of the art video
processing chips and embedded Linux system. Meanwhile, it utilizes most advanced technologies, such as standard H.264 with
low bit rate, Dual stream, SATA interface, VGA output mouse supported, IE browser supported with full remote control, mobile
view(by phones), etc., ensuring powerful functions and high stability. Due to these distinctive characteristics, it is widely used in
banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, and other related applications.

1.2 Main Features

COMPRESSION FORMAT

• Standard H.264 compression with low bit rate and better image quality

LIVE SURVEILLANCE

• Support HD VGA output

• Support channel security by hiding live display

• Display the local record state and basic information

• Support USB to make full control

RECORD MEDIA

• Support eight (optional) or four SATA HDDs to record for a longer time without any limitation

• Support saving recorded files with AVI standard format to a remote computer through internet

BACKUP

• Support USB 2.0 devices to backup

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• 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

• Resolution, frame rate and picture quality are adjustable

• 128MB for every video file packaging

• Three record search mode: time search, event search and image search

• Support 1/4/6/9/16 screen playback simultaneously

• Support deleting and locking the recorded files one by one

• Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet

ALARM

• 4 channel alarm output and 16 channel alarm input available

• Support schedule for motion detection and sensor alarm

• Support pre-recording and post recording

• Support linked channels recording once motion or alarm triggered on certain channel

• Support linked PTZ preset ，auto cruise and track of the corresponding channel

PTZ CONTROL

• Support various PTZ protocols

• Support 128 PTZ presets and 8 auto cruise tracks

• Support remote PTZ control through internet

SECURITY

• Customize user right: log search, system setup, two way audio, file management, disk management, remote login, live view,

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manual record, playback, PTZ control and remote live view

• Support 1 administrator and 63 users.

• Support event log recording and checking, events unlimited

NETWORK

• Support TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, DDNS protocol

• Support IE browser to do remote view

• Support setup client connection amount

• Support dual stream. Network stream is adjustable independently to fit the network bandwidth and environment.

• Support picture snap and color adjustment in remote live

• Support remote time and event search, and channel playback with picture snap

• Support remote PTZ control with preset and auto cruise

• Support remote full menu setup, changing all the DVR parameters remotely

• Support mobile surveillance by smart phones , symbian, WinCE, Iphone or Gphone, 3G network available

• Support CMS to manage multi devices on internet

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2 Hardware Installation

Notice: Check the unit and the accessories after getting the DVR.

Please disconnect the power before being connected to other devices. Don't hot plug in/out

2.1 Install Hard Drive &DVD Writer

2.1.1 Install Hard Drive

Notice: 1. This series support four SATA hard drives or support three SATA hard drives plus one DVD writer. (User can also

choose to install eight SATA hard drives or four SATA hard drives plus one DVD writer. Here take eight SATA hard drives installation
for example). Use the hard drive the manufacturers recommend specially for security and safe field. Please refer to “Appendix C
Compatible devices”.

2. Please calculate HDD capacity according to the recording setting. Please refer to “Appendix B Calculate Recording

Capacity”.

Step 1: Unscrew and open the case and then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out of the upper iron bar as shown
below:

Put the HDD under the lower iron bar and let the screw holes of the HDD aim at the iron bars’. Then screw firmly and

Step 2:

connect the power and data cables. The pictures are shown as follows:

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Install other three HDD according to above-mentioned method. Then cover the upper iron bar and screw it firmly. Put the

Step 3:

HDD under it and screw firmly as shown below:

Step 4: Install other three HDD under the upper iron bar as shown below:

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2.1.2 Install DVD

Step 1: Unscrew and open the case. Then unscrew the screws in the both sides to take out of the upper iron bar as shown below:

Step 2: Install the DVD holder attached with the device. Please let the screw holes of the DVD aim at the holder’s. Try to place the

holder farther away from the front and then screw firmly. Then, put the DVD with the holder into the case and let the screw holes of
the case aim at the holder’s. Next, screw them firmly.

Step 3: Connect the power and data cables and install the upper iron bar. Then, screw firmly with screws in the both sides.

Note: If the user installs a DVD, he can only install 4 HDD disks due to the too much room taken up.

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