Page 3 - Caution and Preventive Tips
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 2 Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the u...
Page 4 - Important Information
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 3 Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual . Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking ...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 4 Table of Contents 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................13 1.1 Product Key Features ...............................................................
Page 8 - Audio Output
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 7 Network Restart ......................................................................73 5.1.7.3 Modem Setup..........................................................................74 Dial-in Setup .......................................
Page 14 - Overview; variable; Remote
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 13 1. Overview The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security CCTV solution. Its...
Page 15 - Product Key Features; Advanced Functions; remote access via network,
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 14 DVR-16TH 1.1 Product Key Features The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series offers advanced features not typically found in standard multiplexers. It integrates the full features of a DVR, a multiplexer and a video server (by using the software S...
Page 16 - control; Product Application Diagram
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 15 • Covert camera operation provides enhanced security and administrator control • Per camera configuration for camera settings, frame rate, picture bit rate, alarms, motion detection. • Programmable day/ night/ weekend scheduling • Pro...
Page 17 - System Setup; Position the Unit
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 16 2. System Setup Prior notices and an introduction on system installation will be described in this chapter. Please follow the instructions to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss or system damage that might re...
Page 18 - Connecting Short-term Device; Rear Panel Connections
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 17 Connecting Required Devices Before powering up , you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. C...
Page 19 - Dual Main Output; Video Input; Alarm I/O Pin Definition; NAS
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 18 Main Monitor (S-Video/ BNC/ VGA) S-Video, BNC, and VGA output connectors are available for connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or multiple window format. Digita...
Page 20 - Audio In
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 19 Audio In The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit provides 4/ 8/ 16 channels of audio recording accordingly. The Audio In connectors are offered for connecting audio source devices (e.g. external amplified microphone) to the unit. The PIN o...
Page 21 - General System Setup; Before operating the; Panel; LED Definition; The LED indication lights of the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 20 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit, some general configuration should be setup in advance. The following subsections will introduce functional keys on the front panel and general configuration ...
Page 22 - Functional Keys
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 21 Power LED The LED should be lit when the power is connected. HDD LED The LED will be lit while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD(s). Alarm LED The LED should be lit when an alarm is triggered. Network LED The LED...
Page 23 - Manual
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 22 Digital Deterrent Users can trigger warning announcement at certain camera site by pressing the digital deterrent key and the specific camera key. Refer to section Manual Digital Deterrent for more detail about manually triggering the...
Page 24 - DOME; Dome; MODE; Viewing Modes; MENU
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 23 DOME • Press this key to enter Dome Control mode. Please refer to section Dome Control for more details about dome camera controlling operation. • In OSD virtual keyboard, press this key to go backspace. MODE Press repeatedly to selec...
Page 25 - Entering OSD Setup Menu; The configuration of the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 24 JOG/ SHUTTLE • The jog/ shuttle knob is a dual function knob, including a shuttle ring and an embedded jog disk, that provides wide range in playback control. Note that the jog/ shuttle knob is active only when the unit is in Playback...
Page 26 - The; Password Protection; The username and authority level of the preset “admin”; Load Default Setting
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 25 3.2.1 User Management The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select <System ...
Page 27 - Configuring the HDD in the unit; add it into the database.; Power On/ Off the Unit; If the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 26 3.3 Configuring the HDD in the unit There is an empty cartridge positioned on the front panel where users can install a swappable HDD. There are two possible situations after a HDD is installed into the unit. • If a brand new HDD is i...
Page 28 - To Restart/ Shutdown the Unit; DO NOT
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 27 To Restart/ Shutdown the Unit Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main menu and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays a...
Page 29 - System Date/ Time Setting; The reset date/ time setting applies for recording new video,; Date Display Mode
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 28 3.5 System Date/ Time Setting The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in the Date/ Time menu. The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In the OSD Main menu, select <System Se...
Page 30 - Time Display Mode; Daylight Saving Time Setup; If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be; DST Bias
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 29 Move to the desired item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is <Y/M/D> in both NTSC/ PAL formats. Time Display Mode The user can choose to set the time form...
Page 31 - Network Time Protocol Setup; figure and select your time zone from the options.; MUST NOT; cannot be activated.; IP Camera Setting
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 30 3.5.3 Network Time Protocol Setup This section guides you to synchronize your unit to fit the local time. Go the <System Setup> Æ <Date/ Time> Æ <Time Zone>. Refer to below figure and select your time zone from the o...
Page 32 - The DVR must be rebooted in order to apply the change of IP; If the IP camera is already activated, menu items 3 to 5 will be; IP Camera Information; IP Camera Title
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 31 NOTE: The DVR must be rebooted in order to apply the change of IP Camera Support option. To configure setting of an IP camera, access <Camera Setup> and select the channel with the largest number. The menu will be shown as follo...
Page 33 - Management Port; Please contact manufacturer of the IP camera for assistance if
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 32 3.6.2 Connection Setup Enter <Connection Setup> to configure the connection and data transmission setting of the connected IP Camera. The menu will be shown as below. Connection Setup Account Password Management Port Streaming F...
Page 34 - IP Dome Protocol; Setup; The menu may have fewer or more menu
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 33 IP Dome Protocol If the connected device is an IP Dome Camera, then select an appropriate IP Dome Protocol from the provided options. 3.6.3 Device Setup Enter <Device Setup> to configure the basic settings of the IP camera. The ...
Page 35 - Record Schedule/ Quality Setting; Record Mode Setup
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 34 3.7 Record Schedule/ Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the...
Page 36 - Time schedule using the Direction keys.; Day/ Night Time Start; Preset Record Configuration; Record Configuration
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 35 • Make appropriate changes for the start time of the Day Time and Night Time schedule using the Direction keys. • Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel. • If you want to record over the weekend, choose <YES> to en...
Page 37 - Per Camera Configuration; Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.; Record Event Video Only; Enter the OSD setup menu with a proper account.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 36 3.7.4 Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day/ Night/ Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu dis...
Page 38 - Operation; Viewing Live/ Playback Video; Viewing in Multi-Window
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 37 4. Basic Operation The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit allows the user to easily access some general operations through the front panel. The following sections introduce the general operation of the unit. 4.1 Viewing Live/ Playback Vid...
Page 39 - Digital Zoom; Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera.; Viewing Live Cameras; To Freeze Live Image; Viewing Recorded Video; Searching Recorded
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 38 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live and playback mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow these steps: • Press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× ...
Page 40 - Key Usage in Playback; Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 39 Key Usage in Playback Key usage changes slightly in Playback mode as follows. <LEFT> (Backward Playback) This key is used to play recorded video fast backward. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of backward playback ...
Page 41 - Sequence on Main Monitor; Sequence Setup
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 40 4.2 Sequence Setup This section introduce how to view in sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manually backtracking and give more flexibility in surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence ...
Page 42 - Searching Recorded Video; Searching by Time
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 41 4.3 Searching Recorded Video The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date/ time, events, or text. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted video or enter Ca...
Page 44 - USB Mouse Operation
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 43 4.3.3 Smart Search Smart Search allows users to search for recorded videos according to specific date/time, channel, and monitoring area. Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Smart Search. • Press SEARCH button to enter...
Page 45 - Searching by Event
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 44 4.3.4 Searching by Event “Event List” will be displayed, as shown below, when users searched recorded video by event. Users can scroll down the Event List to look for interested event video. Event List Date Time 2009/03/17 11:26:50 20...
Page 46 - by
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 45 4.3.5 Search by Text When a POS device is connected to the DVR, users can search for videos with text data. The “Text Query Page” is displayed as below: Text Query Page By Text Item Item By Numerals Value Value (Upper Limit) By Date/T...
Page 47 - Central Management System; manual for more details.; Export from OSD Setup Menu; or a
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 46 4.4 Video Export The following sections are instructions for video export via OSD setup menu and via hot keys on the front panel. NOTE: The Central Management System ( CMS ) software can also remotely execute video export function. Pl...
Page 48 - Select the External Device; series unit only supports EXT3 file system. If an; Available; Select Video for Exporting; Select Channel; The exported data between the Start Time and End Time
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 47 4.4.1.1 Select the External Device The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and free size in Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows. Select Device Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-...
Page 49 - Select Events; To export event video only, se the “From” and “To” items at the; SpecoRemote; TM and; SpecoPlayer; TM, and multiple camera video can be played from one file. The
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 48 Select Events Select this item to display the event list. Move the cursor to scroll through the event list and press ENTER to select event(s) to be exported. Data Type The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are &...
Page 50 - Quick Video Export through Front Panel; Once an external device has been connected to the unit, the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 49 4.4.1.4 Erase Disc This function is used to remove information found on a DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select <Yes> and press ENTER to start deleting data. 4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front P...
Page 51 - Export Normal Video; Digital Deterrent; Export Event Video
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 50 4.4.2.2 Export Normal Video To export normal video to an external device, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play desired normal video by entering date and time. • When the playback starts, press COPY once to mark the starting poi...
Page 52 - Press ENTER to start the export, or press ESC to abort.; Deleting Recorded Video; Purge All Data
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 51 ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-DVD+RW All data on the disc will be erased. Exported Required Size = 11 MB Export Event Info: Data Time Ch Type 2009/11/07 AM10:42:35 13 Motion Enter: YES ESC: NO • Press ENTER to start th...
Page 53 - Dome Control; Dome Connection; Follow the steps below to install a dome camera.; Dome Protocol Setup
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 52 4.6 Dome Control The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit allows the user to control a dome camera via the front panel. In Live mode, users can press a CHANNEL key to display the corresponding dome camera in full screen. To enter Dome Contr...
Page 55 - Dome Controlling Key; Toggle Hint Screen
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 54 The default RS-485 settings of the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and No Parity. NOTE: The settings only become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.6.4 Dome Controlli...
Page 56 - Iris Open; Press this key to focus the lens of the dome camera at a far position.; Setting Preset Points
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 55 Iris Open Press this key to open the Iris and let in more light to the dome camera. Iris Close Press this key to close the Iris and let in less light to the dome camera. Focus Near Press this key to focus the lens of the dome camera a...
Page 57 - Calling Preset Points
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 56 • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. A virtual keyboard will be displayed as below. 1 2 3 BS 4 5 6 Set Preset 7 8 9 Go Preset 0 Clear Exit • Input a desired preset number. • Click on the <Set Preset> button to save th...
Page 58 - Manual Digital Deterrent; -way audio talk function is not available for channel 1.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 57 4.7 Manual Digital Deterrent Besides presetting the digital deterrent function in OSD setup menu, users can also manually trigger digital deterrent function via front panel control. To do so, press the Digital Deterrent (D.D.) key and...
Page 59 - UPnP Function; Setting Up the DVR and the PC; Enter the OSD menu with a proper account and access ; In Windows Components Wizard, double click on <; UPnP NAT Traversal Function
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 58 4.9 UPnP Function UPnP is the abbreviation for Universal Plug and Play, which is a relatively new technology that integrates a universal protocol for widespread plug-and-play devices to ease the network implementation. When a PC and a...
Page 60 - Boot Log Exportation
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 59 When a PC connects to a DVR not in the same local area network, a real IP address and corresponding port number is required. However if the DVR is behind a router, the communication between the PC and the DVR will be transmitted back ...
Page 61 - Advanced System Configuration; The detailed functions and settings of the; Account and Password; It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to; Key Usage in OSD setup menu
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 60 5. Advanced System Configuration The detailed functions and settings of the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit can be set through the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the ...
Page 62 - Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard; If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 61 Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard A virtual keyboard shows in some setting items, such as camera title, e-mail address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as follows. ! @ # * - _ + = , . / Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Del A B C D E F G H I J ...
Page 63 - DVR System Information & Version Numbers
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 62 5.1 System Setup Select <System Setup> from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the System Setup menu. System Setup System/Version Info Language Date/Time Unit Name Show Camera Title User Management Network Setup RS485 Setup ...
Page 64 - NOTE; Software Upgrade via Internet
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 63 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit software by local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Software Upgrade via Local Device Upgrade Version xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-x...
Page 65 - Language; The reset date/ time setting applies only to future recorded
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 64 5.1.2 Language The Language item allows the user to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is done. Press UP / DOWN to select from languages listed and ...
Page 66 - Please refer to the figure below and select you local time zone.; : After selecting the time zone, you MUST go to
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 65 5.1.3.2 Time Zone You can adjust the unit to the local time either by manually setting the date/ time and daylight saving time, or by setting this item and let unit automatically adjusts the two items mentioned above according to the ...
Page 67 - Daylight Saving Time; NTP Server
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 66 5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. The default setting is <12 hour>. 5.1.3.6 Daylight Saving Time Setup This m...
Page 68 - Automatically Time Sync; Unit Name
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 67 Automatically Time Sync Select <On> to synchronize the local time automatically every hour. NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the <Time Zone> item MUST NOT be set to <Off>, or th...
Page 69 - The account and privilege level of the preset “admin” account
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 68 5.1.6 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. The menu is as the following. User Management Password Protection...
Page 70 - Network Setup; Key Usage in
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 69 Authority Setup Item Playback/Search Dome Control Live Operation Call Control Export Data Menu Access System Setup Monitor Setup Camera Setup Authority Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 NOTE: The ...
Page 71 - item will not be available. Select in Network Setup menu
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 70 From the System Setup menu, select <Network Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu displays. Items in this menu are described in the following sections. Network Setup LAN Select LAN Setup Modem Setup Trigger Port Email Addre...
Page 72 - DHCP; series unit. In this case, the user does not need to configure a; IP
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 71 DHCP This item allows the user to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server while the unit boots up. When using DHCP, the settings are dynamic and they will change every time you power up and...
Page 73 - DNS
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 72 DNS DNS is the abbreviation for “Domain Name System”, which is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses because domain names are easier to remember. This item allows the user to specify the IP address of the ...
Page 74 - Select from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A; Network restart is required after changing network settings
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 73 PPPoE Password This item allows the user to setup the PPPoE password. Follow these steps to setup the login password. • Select <PPPoE Password> from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction ke...
Page 75 - Connections via Modem
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 74 5.1.7.3 Modem Setup The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit can connect to the internet via an external installed modem. Modem Setup Dial-in Setup Dial-out Setup Dial Port Selection NONE Dial-in Setup The Dial-in function enables the user ...
Page 76 - Server IP
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 75 To setup the Dial-in Account, follow these steps. • Select <Dial-in Account> from Dial-in Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. Dial-in Account ! @ # * - _ + = , . / Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Del A B C D E F G ...
Page 77 - Client IP; Dial-up Connections via Modem
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 76 Client IP This item determines the remote PC’s IP address for connecting with the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. To set the Client IP, follow these steps: • Select <Client IP> and use LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor over the IP,...
Page 79 - Phone Number
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 78 Phone Number This item is used to set the dial-out phone number. Follow these steps to setup the phone number. • Select <Phone Number> from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction keys t...
Page 80 - Connect; series unit will
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 79 Dial-out Idle Time This item indicates the longest amount of time that the modem connection remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote pc. The value can be set from 1 min to 600 min. If selecting <0>, the mode...
Page 81 - Network Restart; Email
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 80 When the trigger port that you have just modified can be allocated, the 1 st item “Port allocated” will be followed by a “ √ ” symbol indicating that the designated port is allocated. “X” indicates that the port cannot be allocated. N...
Page 84 - DDNS
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 83 To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps. • Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays as shown. Host Name ! @ # * - _ + = , . / Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Del A B C D E F G H ...
Page 85 - Real IP; UPnP
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 84 NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique. * A " Real IP " is the IP address that is assigned to you by your ISP. **A "Virtual IP" is the ...
Page 87 - are NOT currently supported
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 86 5.1.9.2 Key Beep This item is used to enable or disable the key tone. Select <ON> to enable the key tone, or <OFF> to disable. 5.1.10 User Graphic Interface The OSD system can be displayed in graphic mode or text mode acco...
Page 88 - Show Camera Title; After switching to
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 87 5.2 Monitor Setup The Monitor Setup menu allows user to set the quality of the displayed image. Select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Monitor Setup Show Camera Title Title Po...
Page 89 - Monitor Brightness; if the selected VGA resolution is too high for the monitor, the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 88 PC Monitor was used in the example above. In the <Wrong Setting>, the Title Position was set to <Fit BNC>, which was supposed to be set to <Fit VGA>. Since it was not the right setting, the titles of CH1, CH5, CH9, a...
Page 90 - VGA Frequency
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 89 5.2.7 VGA Frequency This item allows the user to select appropriate VGA frequency for the VGA monitor connected to the unit. The options are <60Hz> and <70Hz>. 5.2.8 Show Color Bar Choose this item to display a color bar p...
Page 91 - Camera Setup; Camera
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 90 5.3 Camera Setup The items in the Camera Setup menu enable the user to set camera parameters, including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera. Note that there will be separated menus for analog camera and IP cam...
Page 92 - In the Camera setup Menu, move the cursor to Camera Title and press; Covert
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 91 5.3.1.4 Camera Title This item allows the user to change the title of each camera connected to the unit. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively. The title is displayed on screen after the title c...
Page 93 - Privacy; USB Mouse
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 92 Privacy Mask The privacy mask function allows the user to block selected regions that might involve privacy issue. Select <On> to enable the function, or select <Off> to disable the function. Privacy Mask Select Enter this...
Page 94 - Association
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 93 5.3.1.9 Saturation Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to &l...
Page 96 - Enter the login account name of the IP camera.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 95 5.3.2.5 Model Enter this item to select matching model of the IP camera. The DVR supports the following IP camera models: <Speco SIP Cameras>, <NH Series>, <ACTi Series>, <SONY SNC>, <AXIS 200>, <ViVoT...
Page 97 - Streaming Protocol
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 96 Streaming Protocol Enter this item to select the streaming protocol of the IP camera. The DVR supports the following streaming protocols: <RTP+RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP>, <RTP/RTSP/HTTP>, and <HTTP>. NOTE: Please contac...
Page 98 - The contents of the Device Setup menu differ from camera; Product ID; This item will display the product name of the IP camera.; Apply
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 97 NOTE: The contents of the Device Setup menu differ from camera model to camera model. For instance, when IP Camera Brand A is connected, all items may be available. However, when IP Camera Brand B is connected, the menu may contain on...
Page 99 - After changing any item under Device Setup menu, users; Settings
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 98 Otherwise, the <Device Setup> setting is completed. NOTE: After changing any item under Device Setup menu, users MUST set <Apply> to <Yes> to apply the changes, or the settings will remain unchanged. 5.3.2.8 Activate...
Page 100 - HDD capacity
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 99 5.4 Record Setup The following three factors will effect the total record time of the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit: • HDD capacity • Recording rate (Picture per Second) • Image quality settings The greater the recording rate and the...
Page 103 - Event Max PPS; series unit stops recording event video during alarms.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 102 5.4.4.1 Camera Select This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the associated parameters. Move the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to con...
Page 104 - ezRecord Diagram Sample; Select and press ENTER, then press
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 103 5.4.5 ezRecord Setup This item aims to avoid the complicated record settings and to make the setup much easier. Note that this item can be reached only when you select <ezRecord> as the option for <Preset Config>. For mor...
Page 105 - The current number of connected cameras will affect the; : To playback a video exceeding the data lifetime, please extend; Data Lifetime Mode
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 104 NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality which wil be automatically calculated through the <ezRecord Setup>. Therefore, once you disconnect cameras or connect more cameras to the unit, you...
Page 106 - Data Lifetime By Channel; Circular Recording
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 105 5.4.6.4 Data Lifetime By Channel When data lifetime mode is set as <By Channel>, this item will be accessible. Enter this menu and the user can setup data lifetime of each channel independently. The value ranges from <1> ...
Page 107 - Data
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 106 5.4.10 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed. Purge Data Purge All Data Purge All Eve...
Page 108 - Main / Call Monitor Dwell; Press LEFT direction key to delete the original setting.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 107 5.5 Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup menu allows the user to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select <Sequence Setup> in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Items ...
Page 109 - Internal Buzzer; Email Notice
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 108 5.6 Event Setup This menu allows the user to determine DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series behavior in response to an alarm event. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Event...
Page 110 - Email Attachment; Alert Configuration Set
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 109 5.6.4 Email Attachment The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equal to the number of cameras you connect to the unit. For example, if the unit has be...
Page 111 - The Alert IP must match the IP address of the computer.; must be the same; Event Full Screen
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 110 5.6.5.3 Alert IP The Alert IP must match the IP address of the computer. 5.6.5.4 Alert Port The ports for both DVR and the CMS Alert must be the same . 5.6.5.5 Alert Interval To define the time interval (1 to 255 seconds) between eac...
Page 112 - Video Loss Detect; Detected
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 111 5.6.8.1 Channel Select This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the ...
Page 113 - Sensitivity
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 112 Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to enable or disable a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press MODE again to de-select all of the grids. Sensitivity This item is used to set the sens...
Page 114 - Import Deterrent
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 113 Select from the options: <A Only> indicates “Alarm Out A”, <B Only> indicates “Alarm Out B”, <A+B> indicates “A and B Alarm Out” and <None> indicates “No Alarm Out”. The default setting is <None>. 5.6.8....
Page 115 - warning message will be shown on the screen, as the following.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 114 ezBurn Confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-DVD+RW All data on the disc will be erased. Exported Required Size = 11 MB Real Export Range: From: 2008/11/07 AM10:41:13 To: 2008/11/07 AM10:41:21 Enter: YES ESC: NO or Press CHN to assi...
Page 116 - If the hard disk detected has failed, the message “HDD fail” will; Central; ) software. Please refer to the CMS user’s; Total / Free Size of HDD
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 115 5.7 Database Setup The menu displays information regarding internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Database Setup Total Size Free Size...
Page 117 - Internal / External Disks; If the file system of the internal HDD is not compatible for the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 116 5.7.4 Internal / External Disks Select <Internal Disks> or <External Disks> to see information about the storage devices connected to the unit. The submenu is displayed as below. Internal Disks Name xxx xxxxxxx-xxxxxx Act...
Page 118 - NAS Device; and the menu will be displayed; Detail
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 117 5.7.5 NAS Device The DVR can connect Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices to expand the size of the database. Before connecting the NAS device, the DVR has to be shut down. After the NAS device is connected and the DVR is rebooted,...
Page 119 - Load Factory Default; If the imported configuration has a different record mode from; Remove the ThumbDrive; Export Configuration
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 118 5.8.1 Load Factory Default This item is used to load the factory default setting. Select <Yes> to recall the factory default setup configuration from the “read-only” memory, or select <No> to cancel. 5.8.2 Import Configur...
Page 120 - Users are not allowed to select DVD+RW as a copy
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 119 5.8.3.1 Copy Destination Select this item to list available destinations (external memory devices) to which the configuration can be exported. Press UP / DOWN to set a destination. Please note that saving a different configuration to...
Page 121 - Boot Log
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 120 5.8.5 Export Deterrent The sound files stored in the DVR can also be exported. Select Export Deterrent menu and the following will be displayed. Export Deterrent Config Name xxxx-xxxx xxx-xx Select No No Press UP / DOWN to select one...
Page 122 - The inserted DVD will be ejected when its capacity is 99% full.; series unit only supports EXT3 file system. If you
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 121 From the Main menu, select <Video Export> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. NOTE: The inserted DVD will be ejected when its capacity is 99% full. Video Export Select Device Select Ch: From To Select Events Data ...
Page 123 - Channel; When the Start / End Time are set, remember to select the; If you want to export selected event video using the item
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 122 5.9.2 Select Channel The item is used to select channels for export. Move the cursor to the desired channel using LEFT / RIGHT keys, then select or de-select a channel by pressing ENTER. 5.9.3 From / To Time The items are used to set...
Page 124 - Export Format; and; Digital Signature; , available and connected to the appropriate port; Erase Disc; This menu item will be grayed out when selected device is not; Begin Export
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 123 5.9.6 Export Format This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV> and <AVI>. The *.drv file can only be played back with SpecoRemote and SpecoPlayer , and multiple camera video can be played fro...
Page 125 - POS Setup; POS Solution Guide; Items in this menu are described in the following subsections.; POS Function; POS overlay only shown in full screen mode.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 124 5.10 POS Setup The <POS Setup> function provides a connection between the DVR and one Point-of-Sale device such as cash registers. With this function, the financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and r...
Page 126 - String; The function is disabled.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 125 5.10.3 Exception POS Setup This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that are to be treated as an “Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later). Exception POS Setup Exception No. Trigger Excepti...
Page 127 - That the value of transaction is less than or equal to; Input Setup
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 126 <Less Equal Than>: That the value of transaction is less than or equal to certain value will be marked as an exception. That specific value need to be configured through the following sub-setting <Value>. <Inside The R...
Page 128 - Selection; source; Select a camera to display the POS overlay.; Filter
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 127 5.10.4.1 Port Selection It is essential to select a port for either the POS/cash register or modem when the POS function is set on. Meanwhile, also check whether the device is connected to the port selected. Port Selection Serial Por...
Page 130 - Power Off; Do not remove the power; Reboot
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 129 5.11 Shutdown This item is used to shut down or reboot the unit. If you must shut down the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damage to your unit. Select &l...
Page 131 - Remote Monitoring Software; Remote Monitoring System Requirements
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 130 6. Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configu...
Page 132 - Installation; Change Internet Settings; using the Start menu to access it.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 131 6.2 Software Installation Refer to the following description to install the remote monitoring software. 6.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with the remote monitoring software should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Ple...
Page 133 - Click to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 132 • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted...
Page 134 - Install Remote Monitoring Software
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 133 6.2.2 Install Remote Monitoring Software Start the browser to initiate the installation of the remote monitoring software on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access ...
Page 135 - Enter the Username and password. The login username and password; admin; video of the attached cameras.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 134 6.2.2.1 Login / Logout Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if t...
Page 136 - Screen will be displayed.; Basic Operation for Remote Monitor; Setup Guide; View Live Video
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 135 6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. • The message as the above figure will...
Page 137 - Operate Cameras with Dome Control
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 136 6.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. To view certain window in full scree...
Page 138 - Direction Button; Recording; The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.; Record Video Instantly; Follow the steps to start recording instantly:; Playback Instant Recorded Video
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 137 Focus +/ − Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus − > to focus far. Iris +/ − This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light ...
Page 139 - Playback Video; Playback Remote Video; In field, users can change the date and time either by typing
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 138 6.3.3 Playback Video The remote monitoring software allows users to either view recorded video from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC. To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar. ...
Page 140 - View the video playback using the Playback controls.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 139 • The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will ...
Page 141 - Verify Digital Signature; belong to the exported video to be authenticated.; Search from Event List; Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.; Take a Snapshot
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 140 6.3.4 Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the description to verify the digital signature. • Click <Play> on the main window toolbar. • Click <Verif...
Page 142 - Health Status of HDD; Device Name; Normal and Dual Streaming; for S models, dual streaming function is available only for
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 141 6.3.7 Health Status of HDD This function verifies HDD status of the DVR. The information items shown in the chart are described as below: Device Name This item shows the model name of the HDD. Int./Ext. This item indicates whether th...
Page 143 - Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide; Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 142 6.3.9 Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the ...
Page 144 - Appendix A: Technical Specifications; Function
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 143 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Speco Technologies is constantly developing product improvements. We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. Function 4CH...
Page 146 - Appendix B: Preset Record Configuration; in Full-D1 resolution for
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 145 Appendix B: Preset Record Configuration 1. The following table shows PPS per channel and picture size of normal and event mode in Full-D1 resolution for DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series models. Record Mode: Full-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×480@30PPS...
Page 147 - in Half-D1 resolution for
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 146 2. The following table shows PPS per channel and picture size of normal and event mode in Half-D1 resolution for DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series models. Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×240@60PPS) (PAL: 720×288@50PPS) Preset Configurat...
Page 148 - Appendix C: Record Duration; Normal Qlty; Support
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 147 Appendix C: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality, HDD capacity, and event settings. The following tables give sample calculation of record duration according to different recording rate, image ...
Page 150 - Appendix D: Dial-up Connections via Modem; series unit and a PC.; Establishing Dial-in Connection; series unit for the remote software use. Follow the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 149 Appendix D: Dial-up Connections via Modem A dial-up modem connection allows the user to use the remote software and receive alarm notice without a direct Internet connection. Following are the steps for establishing the connection be...
Page 152 - Type the name of the connection you are creating.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 151 • Select <Connect using a dial-up modem> to connect to the Internet through a phone line and a modem. Click <Next> to continue. • Type the name of the connection you are creating. • Enter the phone number of the modem tha...
Page 153 - Now the dial-in connection is established.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 152 • Enter the Username and Password that is set up in the Dial-in Setup menu. • Click <Finish> to complete the dial-in connection.. • Now the dial-in connection is established.
Page 154 - Establishing Dial-out Connection; series unit for remote notification use. Follow the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 153 Establishing Dial-out Connection The Dial-out function enables the user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit for remote notification use. Follow the instructions that follow to set u...
Page 155 - Choose the modem device that will be used by the PC and click .
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 154 • Set up the network connection type. Select <Set up an advanced connection> and then <Accept incoming connections>. Click <Next> to continue. • Choose the modem device that will be used by the PC and click <Next...
Page 158 - The Incoming connection is established.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 157 • Click <Finish> to complete the process. • The Incoming connection is established.
Page 159 - Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature; To export recorded video with digital signature:; To verify the exported recorded video:; Start
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 158 Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the instructions to export video with a digital signature and to verify the digital signature. To export r...
Page 160 - to the exported video you want to authenticate.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 159 • Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video you want to authenticate. • Click <Verify> to start verifying the digital signature.
Page 163 - Pin
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 162 DVR-16TH Alarm I/O Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 RS485 D+ 12 N/A 23 Alarm In 7 2 RS485 D- 13 N/A 24 Alarm In 8 3 Ground 14 N/A 25 Alarm In 9 4 Normal Close A 15 N/A 26 Alarm In 10 5 Common Node A 16 N/A 27 Alarm In 1...
Page 164 - Appendix G: HDD PC Player Tool Introduction; Using EXT2IFS on Your PC; your
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 163 Appendix G: HDD PC Player Tool Introduction For some specific reasons, users may need to view the stored data in the HDD on Personal Computer; this document guides you how to do that step by step. Using EXT2IFS on Your PC EXT2IFS, an...
Page 166 - Figure 1: Select the Drive
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 165 Step 8. Click <Step1> sheet, and then choose <Install to System Root> and <Start drive on boot> options. When done, click <Install Drive> button. After last step is done, reboot the PC for the changes to take ...
Page 167 - Figure 2: Select the file you want to use
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 166 Step 4. Click the “Playback” to play the video directly or “Export” if you want to save the *drv file into your PC. Figure 2: Select the file you want to use
Page 168 - Appendix H: IR Remote; series unit. The keys on the IR Remote are listed as below figure:
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 167 Appendix H: IR Remote An IR Remote will be included in the content box and deliver to you with your DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. The keys on the IR Remote are listed as below figure:
Page 169 - DVR Unit ID
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 168 The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between ...
Page 170 - Appendix I: USB Mouse Operation; Special Operations; Camera Title Alignment
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 169 Appendix I: USB Mouse Operation Users can use an USB mouse to operate the DVR. To use the USB mouse, please read through the following descriptions. Plug in an USB mouse to any USB port of the DVR. Move the USB mouse, and the cursor ...
Page 171 - Motion Detection Area Setup; setup and smart search area setup.
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 170 Motion Detection Area Setup When users are setting the motion detection area, an USB mouse can help to speedily complete the setup. Enter the OSD setup menu and go to the following path: <Main Menu> Æ <Event Setup> Æ <...
Page 172 - Appendix J: ezRecord Diagram Sample
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 171 Appendix J: ezRecord Diagram Sample
Page 175 - Appendix K: Connect to External Storage Device; System (NAS) which is specially designed for the; SHOULD NOT; remove DVR’s internal HDD or shut down the
User’s Manual DVR-4TH/8TH/16TH Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 07/10 174 Appendix K: Connect to External Storage Device DVR-DS4TST , with the JBOD (Linear) functionality built-in, is a Network Attached Storage System (NAS) which is specially designed for the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series DVR. You SHOULD NOT r...