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OWNER’S MANUAL Hybrid Digital Video Recorder Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODELS LE5016/LE5008 Series LE4016/LE4008 Series 1304 (V3.0)
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential...
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY Disposal of your old appliance INSTRUCTIONS 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal 1.
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‘damaged’ while playing a recording stored inside the system’s HDD, it must be replaced with a new one. Ask for an engineer’s assistance for HDD replacement from your dealer. LG Electronics is not responsible for deleted data caused by user mishandling.
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In order to maintain stable system performance, have your system checked regularly by the service center. LG Electronics is not held responsible for system breakdown caused by user mishandling. There is a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Contents Contents Main Monitor Screen Selecting the Main Monitor screen mode Selecting the Spot Monitor screen mode PTZ Camera Control Using the Digital Zoom function Viewing System Information Viewing the System Log List Export the recorded data Configuration menu Safety Information System settings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Properties...
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LG Network Client Program Introduction Recommended PC Requirements Before install the program Getting Started Install the LG Network Client on your PC Starting the LG Network Client LG Network Client Overview Operation and settings Register the Site Name or Group Name...
• Support Gigabit Ethernet. • Full real-time recording. • E-SATA storage interface. Up to 480 IPS @ 704x480, LE5016 Series • Two-way audio. Up to 240 IPS @ 704x480, LE5008 Series • Text Input for ATM and POS device. NTSC Up to 480 IPS @ 352x240, LE4016 Series •...
Preparation Front Panel Front of the LE5016/LE4016 series g h i q o r Front of the LE5008/LE4008 series g h i q o r 1 (Power): Turns DVR on or off. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn on or off. Indicator •...
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Preparation • Sub-functions Button number Function Description FOCUS - Adjusts focus position. / FOCUS + Accesses or removes the System Control Bar (OSD). INFO Displays or removes system information. IRIS - / IRIS + Adjust iris position. Cancels alarm activation and returns the system to the condition before the alarm was ALM.OFF activated.
Preparation Rear Panel Rear of the LE5016/LE4016 series j k l m Rear of the LE5008/LE4008 series n k p VIDEO INPUT: Connect the camera’s video output to these BNC connectors. LOOP OUT: The signal from VIDEO INPUT connector is looped out to this connector. Power Cord Inlet (AC IN): Connect the power plug.
Preparation Remote Control Button Description POWER (1) Turns DVR on or off. LOCK Displays the lock menu to change user type or disable system operation. Set the appropriate DVR system ID to operate via the IR Remote Controller when using the multiple DVR. Press the ID button then press the number button within 2 seconds to select the system ID of the DVR.
Installation Installation Connections Precautions • Depending on the camera and other equipment there are various ways to connect the unit. Please refer to the camera manual or manuals for other devices as necessary for additional connection information. • Be sure to switch off the camera before installation and connection. Basic Connection Overview Connect the coaxial-type cameras Connect the Monitor, DVR, VCR, or others.
Installation Connecting Camera VGA Monitor connection Connect the VGA jacks on the rear of the unit to the corresponding Connect the video output of your camera to the unit, using a input jacks on the TV or monitor using the VGA cable. standard 75 Ω...
Installation Connecting USB device Connecting E-SATA device You can use E-SATA storage for data back-up or recording. USB device connection E-SATA device connection Connecting ATM/POS Connect the ATM/POS unit to the ATM/POS port. ATM/POS device connection USB Memory device Insert the memory device into the USB port. The system automatically recognizes the device.
Installation NOTE NOTE • The following device has been tested and compatibility is This unit can be supported IPv4 and IPv6 network. ensured. When you use the multiple ATM/POS device use the recommended device. AVE Products Connecting RS-485 device › VSI-PRO: Video serial interface This DVR has two data terminals.
Installation Connecting LKD1000 controller Sensor input connection Connect the LKD1000 controller to control the DVR. (Refer to the manuals of the LKD1000 controller for more details.) The LKD1000 controller has to be connected to the 2 (DATA 2) port as shown illustration.
Installation HDD INSTALLATION Alarm Output Connect the alarm device to the alarm output. Alarm signal output at an event occurrence. Note for Hard Disk Drive Alarm output connection The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please follow the guidelines below when using the DVR to protect against possible HDD failure.
8. Assemble the top case. 9. Fix the screws. 1. Turn on the unit. System booting will commence. The LG logo 10. When you turn the power of the unit on, the new HDD is image will be displayed on the main monitor during the system detected and formatted automatically.
Installation General Explanation of the Live e Live Screen Displays the current surveillance live screen. Screen on the Main Monitor f System Control Bar Displays the current date and time. Main Monitor Screen a b c Displays the setup menu. Displays the search menu.
Installation Selecting the Main Monitor screen mode You can capture and save the current image in JPEG file format. You should You can select the live screen mode to display a full, 4-split, 6-split, connect the external device to save the 8-split, 9-split or 16-split screens on the main monitor.
Installation Selecting the Spot Monitor screen mode PTZ Camera Control You can select the live screen mode to full or 4-split screens on the You can control the cameras connected via the data port of RS-485 spot monitor. terminal or Network. You must set the configuration between the PTZ camera and the DVR.
Installation To Register Preset Positions Setup for PTZ Cameras You can adapt the camera to your requirements by setting up the 1. Move the camera to a point you wish by using the respective items in menus. buttons. 1. Click the icon.
Installation Viewing System Information NOTE To view system information: Refer to the following system log list. 1. Press the INFO button or click the icon in the system control bar. The system information window is displayed on the Log Message main monitor.
Do not remove the USB device while the export is in progress, • AVI LG: To playing AVI LG file, you have to install the LG DVR it may cause a malfunction. Codec. If you install the LG Network Client, do not need to •...
Installation Configuration menu Setting the Menu Using the Front Panel Buttons or Remote Control Buttons Remote Front Panel Description Control The features and options of the DVR are configured through the menu. The operations of this unit can be set via a menu displayed Use these buttons to select the on the main monitor.
If you set the DVR name by Korean or Japanese, use the • Secondary DNS : Enter the Secondary DNS server address that system setting menu of the LG Network Client program. backups the Primary DNS. • If you set the DVR name to Korean or Japanese, you...
NTSC 704*240 1, 3, 5, 7.5 • Host Name: Enter the host name you want to use. You can not use the “www”, “mail”, “http”, “ftp”, “com”, “lg”, “lge”, 704*480 1, 3 “lgddns”, “lgeddns”, “ddns” for host name. 352*288 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.5, 12.5 •...
Installation Date/Time NOTE If the NTP option is not set to this system, there can be a gap between the system time and actual time. Using NTP is recommended. Controller • Date: Select the current year, month and day. • Time: Select the current time.
Installation • Erase Media: To erase the media. NOTE Instant Backup If you select the update method to [LOCAL], the [FTP Server] option will be disabled and the [Device] option is activated. 1. Connect the backup USB device or insert a recordable disk to And if you select update method to [NETWORK], the [Device] the disc driver for backup.
The size of the selected data and free space is displayed. • If you set the name by Korean or Japanese, use the system setting menu of the LG Network Client program. 2. Select [OK] and press ENTER to close the window. •...
Installation IP Camera NOTE If you set the channel name to Korean or Japanese, you should set the system language to Korean or Japanese to display the channel name correctly. • Port: Selects the connected data port of the RS-485 terminal on the rear panel.
Installation ATM/POS • Overwrite: ALL: Overwrite recording is possible when the normal partition and event partition of HDD have fully recorded. NORMAL PARTITION: Overwrite recording is possible for normal partition of HDD when the normal partition of HDD has fully recorded. EVENT PARTITION: Overwrite recording is possible for event partition of HDD when the event partition of HDD has fully recorded.
Installation Display settings Channel Composition • Ch: Displays the channel number. • Name: Selects the desired channel. You can set the IP channel only one time. NOTE • Channel Name: Mark up to display or remove the channel name in the channel window. If you set the channel name to Korean or Japanese, you should •...
Installation Record settings Schedule A schedule recording can be activated at preset times, in a repeating pattern on selected weekdays. The DVR can record according to a schedule set by the user. It can also record manually regardless of date and time. The recording can be made either continuously or triggered by events (alarm and motion detection).
Installation Checking the Special Day Schedule List • Sky blue (Continuous+Sensor+Motion+Text event recording): Recording starts automatically from the preset 1. Press [ZOOM -] when the [SP] button is selected. time. When the sensor alarm signal has input, motion has The special day scheduled list appears. been detected or the text input occurs within a designated 2.
Installation Motion • Ch: Displays the channel number. • Resolution: Selects the recording resolution. Settings concerning motion recording. • Quality: Selects the recording picture quality. • Frame Rate: Selects the frame rate. The frame rate is the number of recorded frames per second. According to resolution, the frame rate is set automatically.
Installation Event settings • Prealarm: Specify the pre-event recording time. When the Event signal is detected, the DVR is recording the data before the event during the setting time. • Postalarm: Specify the post-event recording time. When the Event signal is detected, the DVR is recording the data after the Sensor event during the setting time.
Installation • Relay Output: Select the number of the RELAY-OUT terminal for • Delimiter: Enter the character(s) that the device uses to the output alarm (relay) signal when motion is detected. indicate the end of a line. Refer to the device manufacturer’s documentation for Line Delimiter character(s).
Installation Notification • User Name: Enter the user name. • Password: Enter the password. Marks up when you want to activate the selected option. If the selected notification option is activated, the device will notify the • TLS: Marks up when using the TLS (Transport Layer Security) user about the information of selected option by E-mail.
Installation SNMP Output The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application protocol to exchange the management information of network devices. • Relay Off ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE: Use the ALM.OFF button to stop alarm. • SNMP Version: Selects a SNMP version if SNMP is allowed to POST-ALARM TIME: The alarm is stopped after post-alarm access to this device.
Setup, Search/Play, Export, PTZ, Power Off, Instant Record: Set the authority for the selected group. Marks up the option to activate it. • Main Channel/Spot Channel: Selects the channel to allow the operation for the group user. The LG logo is displayed on the covert channel(s).
Installation User You can set the user name for the selected User ID. 1. Select [User ID] from the drop-down list. 2. Enter the user name of the selected user ID. 3. Select the user group from the drop-down list. 4.
Operation Operation Instant Recording NOTE • External recording devices can be used as copy areas for images recorded on the hard disk. It is impossible to record Images from a camera will be recorded on the built-in hard disk. images on the external recording devices directly. Ensure all the cameras are connected and that time and date have •...
Operation Instant Playback 6. Press ad (Play) button or click the [Play] button to start playback. The picture(s) is (are) displayed on the main monitor. 7. Press STOP (Z) to stop playback and return to the search menu. It is possible to play a recorded image without stopping recording. 8.
Operation ATM/POS Search 4. Use w/s/a/d button to select the channel and press ENTER button to confirm the selection. If you want to select the all Search the recorded text information by ATM/POS device. channels, marks up the [All Channels] option. This function is available with backup data of the internal or external 5.
Operation Export Search 1. Use w/s to select the [Smart] icon then press ENTER. The smart search menu is displayed. Search an exported data from the external device or internal 2. Select the desired source device. DVD-ROM device. If you want to use this function, you have to connect the external 3.
Operation Functions Available During Playback Button Function System Control Remote Control Front panel Stop playback. Pause playback. Jump to the beginning of the current data that was recorded on the same date. (press the button for more than 2 seconds.) Jump to the last 1 minute of the current data that was recorded on the same date.
2. Enter the password. (Note that the default client password are Memory 2 GB or above RAM “000000”.) 3. Click the [OK] button and then the LG Network Client window is Graphics Card 128 MB or above Video RAM (Use latest displayed.
LG Network Client Program LG Network Client Overview File End Backup Use to stop and exit the backup Search search function. Selected Menu Tab Software Update Use to upgrade DVR/NVR software or Live window add/upgrade PTZ protocols. Tool Bar Menu Bar 1.
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When you click the PAUSE button to Information windows. You can add, edit or delete pause the playing the recorded data the site name or group name in LG of the selected channel, the Print Icon Network Client. is activated. You can print the paused...
Register the Site Name or Group Name TCP/IP port number for each DVR/NVR. The first time LG Network Client is started, you should register a site name to control it by the LG Network Client program. The computer 6. Enter the TCP/IP port number of the DVR/NVR. If it isn’t entered, running LG Network Client program must be on the same network the port number is set by default.
Disconnect: Select to disconnect to the site name. 3. Repeat step 1 to 2 to connect the other site name. NOTE Up to 5 users can connect to the DVR/NVR system using the LG Network Client program. Connect the group device 1.
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LG Network Client Program Instant playback NOTE It is possible to play a recorded image without stopping recording. 1. Select the [Camera View] tab in the live mode. • To delete the camera from Live Window, Click desired channel number on the [Cameras] and then drag drop where not Live 2.
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LG Network Client Program Pan/Tilt/Zoom Tab To Register Preset Positions You can control the PTZ cameras via the network. 1. Move the camera to a point you wish. 1. Select the PTZ camera channel window in the camera view 2. Click the [SET] icon.
LG Network Client Program Log View Tab Edit the favorite 1. Select the registered favorite name and click the right mouse You can see the system log list of selected site name. button. 1. Select the [Log View] tab. 2. Select the [Edit Favorite] option. The Edit Favorite window is 2.
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LG Network Client Program the plus mark. 3. Click the icon. All bookmark (or Protect) data is displayed in 5. Select the channel number what you want to view. the list. 6. Click the channel number and drag and drop to live window 4.
LG Network Client Program Using the Remote Setup function buttons. You can set the DVR/NVR configuration of a selected site name ATM/POS Search Tab using this function. Searches the recorded text information by ATM/POS device. This function is available with backup data of the internal or external NOTE HDD only.
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LG Network Client Program Device settings • NTP: Mark up, if you want to synchronize the DVR/NVR’s date and time with those of the time server called NTP (Network Time Protocol) Specify the NTP server’s name. • Time Server: For most cases select public. The DVR/NVR will obtain the average time among 5 public servers (time.nist.gov,...
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LG Network Client Program Display settings • Stop Bits: Select the desired parameter. The stop bit is added to the last of data, in asynchronous communication. • Parity: Select the desired parameter. The parity bit is added to the data, to perform parity check.
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LG Network Client Program Motion Settings Record settings • Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity level for the created motion detection area. • Relay Output: Select the number of the RELAY-OUT terminal for the output alarm (relay) signal when motion is detected.
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LG Network Client Program Event Settings automatically. 3. Select the desired channel to schedule recording. 4. Click the start time cell block and drag & drop to select a time period cell block. Click the start time cell block of a channel and drag & drop across the channels to select the time period block for multi- channel setting at the same time.
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LG Network Client Program Notification NOTE Mark up when you want to activate the selected option. If the selected notification option is activate, notify the user about the • ATM/POS Recording Information. information of selected option by E-mail. • Sensor On: Sends an e-mail when a sensor has occurred.
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Record: Set the authority for the selected group. Mark up the option to activate it. • Main Channel/Spot Channel: Selects the channel to allow the operation for the group user. The LG logo is displayed on the covert channel(s). User 1. Select the [User ID] from the drop-down list.
LG Network Client Program Using the E-Map function Add the Map 1. Click the [Add E-Map] button. The Add E-Map window is This function gives a visual overview of the cameras in your displayed. surveillance environment. 2. Click the [...] button in the [E-Map path] option.
LG Network Client Program Additional Programs Using the Multiple Window function This function allows you to see a live screen maximum 64 channel by using two monitor. 1. Click the to change to the live mode. 2. Select the [Mutiple Window] option on the [Tools] menu.
LG Network Client Program Export Viewer Program To activate the Emergency Agent program 1. Run the [LG Emergency Agent] program. The Emergency icon is You can play back the exported data on the PC using this program. displayed in the system tray.
To play the exported data information. 1. Run the LG Export Viewer program on the PC or in the Export • Pan/Tilt/Zoom: You can control the Viewer folder of the external USB device.
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You can capture and save the current image in JPEG file format. The initial save 1. Select the [Event Search] tab. folder is “C:\LG Exported Files”. If you want 2. Click the icon and select starting and ending date. to change the storage folder, set the (The selectable date is displayed in blue color.)
Check there is no problem with the video cable connection from the camera to the LG DVR system. Turn off the DVR system and turn it on again. Check the recording mode in the record setting menu.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Resolutions Check the audio recording option is correctly set for the camera you wish to record audio. Audio data recorded with Check the speaker and audio (line input) on the rear of system are connected correctly. video data is not playing. Check the connected speaker is working properly.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Resolutions E-mail reception failed without SMTP server setting. • Make sure the network is correctly set. • Make sure the mail address is input correctly. • Check the spam mail setting of the inputted mail address. (If you set the spam mail, some mails are deleted automatically or classified in the spam mail box) •...
Appendix Appendix Recommended Devices Recommended USB Memory list Maker Model Name Capacity LG Electronics XTICK Mini Slide / Slide 1 G/2 G/4 G IOCELL CellDisk Swing 1 G/2 G/4 G/8 G Sony MicroVault 1 G/2 G/4 G S100 / M100 / V210W...
Appendix Supported function list for device Device Instant backup Schedule backup Export Configuration Import/Export CD/DVD USB memory USB HDD E-SATA HDD NOTE If you use a USB memory stick or USB HDD for configuration import/export you must disconnect the other external USB devices. Supported PTZ Camera list Pan/Tilt Zoom...
Appendix Time zones Timezone Timezone name Timezone Abbreviation Eniwetok, Kwajalein -12:00 Midway Island, Samoa -11:00 Hawaii -10:00 Alaska -09:00 -08:00 Pacific Time (US and Canada); Tajuana -08:00 -07:00 Mountain Time (US and Canada), Chihuahua, La Paz, -07:00 -06:00 Mazatlan, Arizona Central Time (US and Canada), Saskatchewan, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, -06:00 -05:00...
Appendix Factory Default Configuration Settings Factory 1st level 2nd level 3rd level Default Setting Default setting System DVR Name NULL The option depends on the Language model. Button Beep Properties Video Format NTSC or PAL Configuration Import Configuration Export Factory Default DHCP IP Address NULL...
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Appendix System Date (2010.01.01) Time Current Time Date Format YYYY/MM/DD Time Format 12 HR Date/Time The option depends on the Time Zone model. Daylight Saving Daylight Saving Start JAN, 1st, SUN, 00 Daylight Saving End JAN, 1st, SUN, 00 Server PUBLIC SERVER Private Time Server NULL...
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Appendix Device Channel IP 01 Driver NONE Profile NULL Host Name NULL IP Camera User Name NULL Password NULL RTSP Port HTTP Port Test Interface Device NONE Camera CH 01 Baud rate 9600 ATM/POS Data Bits Stop Bits Parity NONE Storage Serial Number Overwrite...
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Appendix Record Schedule List Ch Copy Day Copy Resolution 352X240 (NTSC)/352X288 (PAL) Normal Quality STANDARD Frame Rate 30 (NTSC)/25 (PAL) Resolution 352X240 (NTSC)/352X288 (PAL) Quality STANDARD Sensor Frame Rate 30 (NTSC)/25 (PAL) Prealarm 10 SEC Postalarm 10 SEC Resolution 352X240 (NTSC)/352X288 (PAL) Quality STANDARD Motion...
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Appendix Event Sensor Type N.O. Sensor Camera 01 to 16 Relay Output NONE Preset NONE Channel CH 01 Sensitivity Motion Relay Output NONE Area All selected Input Channel CH 01 Transaction Start NULL Transaction End NULL ATM/POS Data Format Delimiter CARRIAGE RETURN Ignore String NULL...
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Appendix Event SNMP Version NONE Port Community String public User NULL Authentication NONE SNMP Password NULL Privacy NONE Password NULL Trap IP Address NULL Trap Community String NULL Relay Off ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE System Alarm Out NONE Output HDD Fail Alarm Out NONE Video Loss Alarm Out NONE...
Appendix Specifications LE5008 Series LE5016 Series Model LE4008 Series LE4016 Series Input Loop Through Video Composite Output Spot Input Audio Output Input Alarm Output Pre-Alarm Recording Up to 60 seconds Up to 240 IPS @ 704x480 Up to 480 IPS @ 704x480...
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Appendix Power AC Free 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 80 W (with 4 HDD) Dimension (WxDxH) 430 mm x 430 mm x 96 mm Net Weight (without HDD) 6.85 kg 6.97 kg Operation Temp. / Humidity 0 ºC to 40 ºC / 0 % RH to 80 % RH...