LUX N4, N8, N16, LUX-T4, LUX-T16 User Manual

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the our

LUX-N4 / LUX-N8 / LUX-N16 channel PoE NVR

This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the operation of your system.

Do not worry; you do not have to read this entire manual to be up and running. There are quick setup instructions in Chapter 1, which will show you how to setup the connections to the NVR correctly and how to setup a remote monitoring connection.

Here you can find information about the corresponding NVR’s features and functions, as well as a detailed menu tree.

Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings carefully!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical safety

• All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.

• We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or installation.

2．Transportation security

• Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash should be avoided during transportation, storage and installation.

3．Installation

• Keep upright. Handle with care.

• Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.

• Do not place objects on top of the NVR

4．Qualified engineers needed

• All examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.

• We are not liable for any problems c aus ed by unauthorized modi ficat ions or

attempted repair.

5．Environment

• The NVR should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and inflammable or explosi ve substances, etc.

• This product should be transported, stored and operated in an environment ranging from 0℃ to 55 ℃.

6. Accessories

• Be sure to use all the accessories available in the product range.

• Before installation, please open the package and check all the components

are included.

• Contact your local dealer if something is broken or missing in your package.

7. Lithium battery

• Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.

• When replacing the battery, please make sure you use the same model.

(CR2032 Motherboard battery).

8. Regulatory Information

• FCC information

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FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for 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 Condition

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 opera t ion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 FEATURES AND QUICK SETUP .................................................................... 1

1.1 Product Overview 1

1.2 Features 1

1.3 Installation 2

1.3.1 Unpacking Inspection ............................................................................................................... 2

1.3.2 Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 Quick Connection Setup 3

1.4.1 Quick Setup Diagram ................................................................................................................ 4

1.5 Add Device 5

1.5.1 Adding Menu .......................................................................................................................... 514

1.5.2 Automatically added .................................................................................................................. 6

1.5.3 Searching added ...................................................................................................................... 14

1.5.4 Add Device Manually.................................................................................................................7

1.5.5 Modify channel configuration ................................................................................................... 14

1.5.6 Configure Front Device .......................................................................................................... 140

1.5.7 Delete Front Device ............................................................................................................... 140

1.6 Smart Phone Setup for Live View & Remote Playback 11

1.7 The Mouse 13

1.8 On-screen keyboard 13

1.9 Power On/Off 14

1.8.1 Power On ................................................................................................................................ 14

1.8.2 Power Off (Shutdown) ............................................................................................................ 15

1.10 Icons 15

1.9.1 Icons ....................................................................................................................................... 15

1.9.2 Operation Icons ...................................................................................................................... 16

2 OPERATIONS GUIDE ...................................................................................................... 17

2.1 The Right-click Menu 17

2.1.1 The Screen Switching .............................................................................................................. 17

2.1.2 P/T/Z ........................................................................................................................................ 18

2.1.2.1 PTZ configuration ................................................................................................................. 19

2.1.2.2 Quick location ....................................................................................................................... 19

2.1.3 Color setting ............................................................................................................................. 19

2.1.4 Search...................................................................................................................................... 20

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2.1.5 Record ..................................................................................................................................... 21

2.1.6 The Main Menu ........................................................................................................................ 21

2.2 The Introduction of the Main Menu 22

2.2.1 The Video Inquiry (Search) ...................................................................................................... 25

2.2.2 VIDEO ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Video Settings 28

2.2.2.1 Bas ic Sett ings ...................................................................................................................... 28

2.2.2.2 Encoding Settings ................................................................................................................ 29

2.2.2.3 Snapshot .............................................................................................................................. 30

2.2.3 RECORD ............................................................................................................................. 31

2.2.3.1 Basic .................................................................................................................................... 31

2.2.3.2 Record Plan ......................................................................................................................... 32

2.2.4 NETWORK........................................................................................................................... 33

2.2.4.1 Base ..................................................................................................................................... 33

2.2.4.2 Advance ............................................................................................................................... 34

2.2.4.3 Net Apply ............................................................................................................................. 35

2.2.4.3.1 DDNS

2.2.5

PTZ ...................................................................................................................................... 31

2.2.6 ALARM ................................................................................................................................. 32

2.2.6.1 Detect................................................................................................................................... 32

2.2.6.2 Alarm Input........................................................................................................................... 34

2.2.7 SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................. 34

2.2.7.1 Base ..................................................................................................................................... 35

2.2.7.2 Display ................................................................................................................................. 36

2.2.7.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................ 37

2.2.7.4 Abnormity (Abnormality) ...................................................................................................... 40

2.2.7.5 Status ................................................................................................................................... 40

2.2.7.6 Maintain ............................................................................................................................... 40

2.2.7.7 Account ................................................................................................................................ 41

2.2.8 RS232 .................................................................................................................................. 43

2.2.9 SHUTDOWN ........................................................................................................................ 43

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3 WEB AND CLIENT ...................................................................................................... 44

3.1 Web Operation 44

3.1.1 Network Connection ............................................................................................................ 44

3.1.2 The Interface of Web Operations ........................................................................................ 46

3.1.3 The Real-time Monitoring .................................................................................................... 46

3.1.4 PTZ Controls ........................................................................................................................ 48

3.1.5 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 49

3.1.6 Search Record ..................................................................................................................... 50

3.1.7 Alarm Configuration ............................................................................................................. 50

4 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 52

5 MOBILE APP………………………………………………………………………….54

1 FEATURES AND QUICK SETUP

1.1 Product Overview

This product is designed specifically for the use in the field of high definition long distance analogue video surveillance and adopts H.264 video compression, hard disk recording, TCP /IP transmission and a Linux based O S in ad dit ion t o some of the most advanced technology in the information technology industry. These elements help to produce a more stable, reliable and higher quality video image. The products support synchronized video, audio recording, playback, monitoring and the synchronization of audio and video. The products support advanced control technology and strong network data transmission capacity.

1.2 Features

Real-time monitoring

Composite video signal interface and support TV, VGA or HDMI output simultaneously.

Compression function Uses H.264 video compression standard and G.711 audio compression standard and has high definition, low code rate of the video coding to decrease the amount of data to save to HDD storage.

Recording function

Supports timing, alarm alerts, motion detection, SATA hard and local hard disks, NVR data backup and network backup.

Video playback function

You can search videos, within the local network, by using the playback interface. As well as this it supports multiple videos playback, fast playing, slow playing and frame-byframe playback. Video playback can be displayed the exact time of the incident using a graphical timeline to allow you to search for event footage much more efficiently.

Camera control and alarm

Remotely installed cameras can be controlled and various alarm devices can be connected to ensure that you know when an event has been detected. The NVR integrates Dynamic detection, video loss, video block, multiple alarm output and scene lighting control into its controller options.

Communication Interface

Equipped with USB 2.0 high-speed inter face and an ES AT A interface to allow for external video backup devices. There is also an option to store data on a remote server (cloud storage location) by connected the NVR to a local or wide area network by using the standard Ethernet interface port (plug and play).

Network functions

Supports:

• TCP / IP

• UDP

• RTP / RTSP

• DHCP

• PPPOE

• DDNS

• NTP

Also supports real-time network monitoring, video playback, control and manage men t functions. The built-in WebViewer (WEB Server) will allow you to directly access the NVR through a web browser.

Mode of operation

You can operate by the NVR’s front panel or using a mouse. A simple, intuitive graphical interface is provided for intuitive operation.

1.3 Installation

1.3.1 Unpacking Inspection

When you receive the product please check that all items are present according to the packing list on the reverse of the box.

1.3.2 Wiring Installation

Prepare for installation

Prepare your cameras, TV/display monitor, video cables, network cables, the mouse, and power cables on a large clean fl at sur f ac e.

1.4 Quick Connection Setup

NOTE: BEFORE INSTALLING ANYTHING W E STRONGLY RECOMMEND

THAT YOU CONNECT YOUR CAMERAS TO YOUR NVR AND TEST YOUR SYSTEM FIRST.

NOTE: WE CHECK EVERYTHING TO MAKE SURE IT IS WORKING WHEN IT

LEAVES US BUT OCCASIONALLY THINGS FAIL AND IT IS BETTER TO KNOW NOW THAN AFTER YOU HAVE FITTED EVE RYTHING!

1. Place the NVR on a flat horizontal position and connect your cameras to the video input on the rear of the NVR.

2. Connect your TV/ display monitor to the video output on the rear of the NVR.

3. Connect the network cable to the RJ45 socket on the rear of the NVR then connect the other end of the cable to a spare socket on the router.

4. Connect the Mouse to the USB interface found in either the front or rear panels.

5. Connect your NVR a power outlet and switch on the power.

Caution

For an external alarm device or a PTZ, please refer to the relevant instructions. Connect the power line after all lines connected correctly.

1.4.1 Quick Setup Diagram

1.5 Add Device

If the device supports IPC, should be added to IPC first. We offer three ways to add. And support many different pr otocols.

1.5.1 Adding Menu

There are three ways to login【NET channel M anag em ent】 1、Living preview, click the left mouse button + and login 【 NET channel Management】

2、Living preview，click the button below 【NET channel Management】 3、【Main Menu】→【Configuration】→【NET channel Management】。

We provide three ways to add device, automatically, searching, manually add the device.

1.5.2 Automatically added

No configuration, the device is automatically added. 【Main Menu】→【Configuration】→【NET channel Managem ent】→【Open UPNP】

Note：The device should suppor t UPNP and should be in the s ame LAN.

1.5.3 Searching Added

Search all the IPC can be added via internet and then choose to add. To do the following. Enter【NET channel Manag em ent】 Click【Filter】to choose protocol Click【Search】 Click+ to add device or Right click【Add to】choose the channel you want or tick the devices you want to add, then click【BatchAdd】

1.5.4 Add Device Manually

Enter Channel Set menu.

[Channels]Choose one channel. [Protocol]Choose protocol supported by the device. [IP/ Domain Name] Input front device IP address or domain name. [Port]Input front device TCP port. [Username] Input front device username. [Password] Input front device password.

[Remote Detect]After completing the above settings, click detect button to check connection status.

[Remote Channel]When the front device includes multi pl e chann el s, choose one channel for it. Click “App” button to finish.

1.5.5 Modify channel configuration

Enter Net channel Management menu. Click “Edit ” button of device. Click “OK” button to finish.

1.5.6 Configure Front Device

Basic configuration, encoding configuration, snapshot, network and motion detection of front device can be set in NVR. Enter Net Channel Management menu. Click “Front Set ” button of device.

BASIC

[Channel Choose]Choose a channel. [Channel Name]Modify current channel name. [IPC Current Time]Set IPC tine. [Time Zone]Set time zone. [Time Sync]Enable IPC time sync with NVR.

Encoding

[Channels Choose]Choose one channel. [Code Level] H.264 [Resolution] choose main resolution and sub res ol uti on . [Frame Rate] 1～25FPS/PAL,1～30FPS/NTSC [Bit Rate Control]Choose CBR or VBR. When choose CBR, bit rate can be set. When choose VBR, image quality can be set.

[I frame interval]Set interval of adjacent frames. Max is 150. [Bit Rate]Choose 1280 ,1536,1792,2048,3072,4096,5120,6144,7168,8192 or set by yourself.

Network

[LAN1] Network connected Onvif IP Camera

[Channels Choose] Choose LAN1 (1-NET). [IP Address] Default is set to DHCP [Subnet Mask] Default is set to DHCP [Gateway] Default is set to DHCP [First DNS Server] Default is set to 8.8.8.8 [Alternate DNS Server]Set standby DNS server IP address. [MAC/Serial] Show MAC address o f front device.

[LAN2] POE Connected Onvif IP Camera

[Channels Choose] Choose LAN2 (2-NET). [IP Address] Default is set to 192.168.2.88

[Subnet Mask] Default is set to 255.255.255.0 [Gateway] Default is set to 192.168.2.1 [First DNS Server]Set DNS server IP address. [Alternate DNS Server]Set standby DNS server IP address. [MAC/Serial] Show MAC address o f front device.

**** Note: IP Camera’s IP Address must set to DHCP or 192.168.2.xxx

Detection

[Channels Choose]Choose one channel. [Enable]Enable motion detect alarm or not. [Sensitivity]Set sensitivity level for motion detection. [Set Area] Set area for motion detection.22*18 area can be set.

:Make sure that protocol for front device supports motion detect function.All settings are for

front device.

1.5.7 Delete Front Device

Enter Net Channel Management menu. Click delete button or right click “device delete” to delete one device. Checkmark several device and click “Batch Delete” to finish delete.

1.6 Smart Phone Setup for Live View & Remote Playback

For the convenience of monitoring your security system on the move via your smart phone we have provided a quick and simple remote connection setup service. Please follow the steps below closely to successfully setup the connection for live view and remote playback. See next page for step-by-step setup instructions.

1. Internet Connection for PoE NVR (LUX-N4 / LUX-N8 / LUX-N16)

Connect the Ethernet cable into the “Net” port on the rear of the device then connect the other end into one of the spare ports on your modem-router, as shown below.

2. Download and install Mobile App

Google Android Mobile App: D-LUX View

Apple iOS Mobile App: D-LUX View

3. Once installed, open it up and press the button: “ + Device”

4. Input these Info.:

- Device Name

- IP Address or Domain Info.

- Port : 9000 (Default port is 9000)

- Username: admin (Default ID is admin)

- Password: 123456 (Default Password is 123456)

5. View Live feed Cameras

Your NVR will now be shown on the list of camera Channels.

The video channel display screen will then allow you to view the camera connected to the NVR.

6. Playback

To playback and review footage select the icon shown here found on the device list screen;

Choose the date, time and channel you wish to view footage from and then the app will search for recorded footage to review.

7. Success! You should now be fully setup.

1.7 The Mouse

The mouse is used to operate all aspects NVR.

Right mouse click is used to:

• Open up a new menu in the real-ti m e monit or i ng scr een.

• Exit the current screen without saving.

Left click is used to:

• Enter the desired menu or the main screen.

• Select menu options.

• Select/unselect the checkboxes.

• When controlling a PTZ camera.

Double Click is used to:

• Play video.

• Make selected camera full screen or to exit full screen mode.

Scrolling wheel is used to:

• Control the zoom function of the PTZ cameras.

Mouse Drag can be used to select:

• Area for facial detection.

• Areas to block (for motion detection).

• Select zooming function of PTZ control.

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1.8 On-screen keyboard

The onscreen keyboard is operated via the mouse’s left click. To enter passwords, usernames, values, etc.

Shift = Caps on/Caps off Left pointing arrow = Left/delete  = Space between characters

1.9 Power On/Off

1.9.1 Power On

Install the NVR correctly (as above) and then connect the power. The NVR LED should light up light up and the NVR will boot automatically.

The NVR will then automatically detect any connected hardware (cameras, monitors, etc.), this process should last about 30 Seconds. When this process has been completed the NVR will enter the multi-screen real-time surveil l ance mod e.

If your hard drive is not properly connected, the following message will appear on your screen.

Below is the multi-screen real-time surveillance mode:

NOTE: Please do not use any type of power supply which is different from

the power supply included in this kit.

1.9.2 Power Off (Shutdown)

Right mouse click →【Main Menu】→【Shutdown】

NOTE: Only change or attempt to reconnect the hard disk drive after shutting

down the NVR.

1.10 Icons

1.10.1 Icons

：The channel is recording.

：The video feed of the channel has been lost.

：Motion detection functionality is on. ：The channel is currently in monitoring and locked status.

：Adjust the volume of audio output.

：Slideshow of all connected cameras, in full screen.

1.10.2 Operation Icons

: Not selecte d . : Selected. : The drop - down button

：Leave the interface. ：Cancel the settings. ：Set parameters. ：Save parameters ：Restore the factory settings. ：Apply current settings to the system. ：Copy current settings to other channels. ：Enter the configuration interface. ：Select and configure the processing operation triggered by

video detection or alarm.

2 OPERATI ONS GUIDE

2.1 The Right-click Menu

Enter the real-time channel browsing interface. Click the right button on the mouse to bring up the pop-up menu as shown in the figure below.

The Right button menu:

2.1.1 The Screen Switching

Click the right mouse button on the real time monitoring screen to bring up the options list, and select either ‘View 1’, ‘View 4’ or ‘View 9’ from the list.

Users can choose to have either single, four or nine channels.

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