Page 3 - Caution and Preventive Tips; risk of electric shock.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 2 Caution and Preventive Tips • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site • Do not place it in an area with poor ventil...
Page 4 - Important Information; Rack Mounting
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 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 your unit, check for missing or dama...
Page 5 - Table of Content
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4 Table of Content 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................10 2. System Setup .............................................................................................................
Page 11 - Overview; variable
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 10 1. Overview DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL 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 solution. Its outstanding variable operation enables users to view live ...
Page 12 - System Setup; Position the DVR
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 11 2. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuatio...
Page 13 - Connect Devices to the DVR; Connecting Required Devices; Rear Panel Connections; Call Monitor
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 12 2.3 Connect Devices to the DVR This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connection to the DVR. Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation. If need...
Page 14 - Setup Guide
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 13 Alarm I/O & RS485 A D-Sub connector is provided to offer users the flexibility to connect the DVR to Alarm I/O and RS-485 devices. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. DVR-4TL DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL LAN Connector (RJ-45) The DVR is capable of networki...
Page 15 - General System Setup; Front Panel Introduction; LED Definition; Power LED
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 14 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed po...
Page 16 - Function Keys; Setup Guide
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 15 3.1.2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR. Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in...
Page 18 - Entering OSD Setup Menu
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 17 3.2 Entering OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid usernam...
Page 19 - the menu is as the following:; Password Protection
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 18 3.2.1 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. From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> <User Management> and the menu is as the follow...
Page 20 - Power Up / Shutdown the DVR; down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.; down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 19 3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot. ...
Page 21 - System Date / Time Setting
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 20 3.4 System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System Setup> and press EN...
Page 22 - Date Display Mode; Daylight Saving Time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 21 Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and pre...
Page 23 - Network Time Protocol Setup; > to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 22 3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select < Time Zone > to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following figure. NOTE: The < Time Zone > must be set to the correct loca...
Page 24 - Record Schedule / Quality Setting
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 23 3.5 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 cursor to <Record Setup> an...
Page 25 - Preset Record Configuration
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 24 3.5.2 Preset Record Configuration The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture ...
Page 26 - Record Event Video Only; Preset Record Configuration
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 25 Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for DVR-16TL ) cannot exceed 120 NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event...
Page 27 - Basic Operation; View Live / Playback Video; Viewing Modes; Viewing in Full Screen
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 26 4. Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. 4.1 View Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in...
Page 28 - Digital Zoom; Freeze Live Image; View Recorded Video; Search Recorded Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 27 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2 × full screen in live mode. To view the 2 × full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ENTER to view 2 × zoomed screen of the selected camera. • To view a...
Page 29 - Key Usage in Playback; LEFT
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 28 The general operations in playback mode are described as follows. Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while t...
Page 30 - Sequence; Sequence with Main Monitor; Sequence Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 29 4.2 Sequence This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor Autom...
Page 31 - Search by Time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 30 4.3 Search Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or by events. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted video or enter Calendar Search. To search by event, select channels to display the event list...
Page 33 - Search by Event
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 32 4.3.3 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Event List First Page Date Time 2008/03/17 11:26:50 2008/03/17 09:53:03 2008/03/16 16:14:42 2008/03/15 03:45:31 2008/03/12 22:27:56 2008/03/12 1...
Page 34 - Video Export; Central Management System; ezBurn Introduction
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 33 4.4 Video Export The unit allows users to export wanted video to the built-in DVD+RW or an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be saved as *.drv file. If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is conne...
Page 35 - Player; Export Normal Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 34 The entire process is described step by step in the following sections. NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and it can only be played using the player software, Speco Player . 4.4.2 Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external dev...
Page 36 - Export Event Video; Dome Control; Dome Connection
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 35 4.4.3 Export Event Video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to section Search Recorded Video . • After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will display as below figur...
Page 37 - Dome Protocol Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 36 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Analog Camera 1. Analog Camera...
Page 38 - Dome Controlling Keys
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 37 The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes ...
Page 39 - Iris Close; Setting Preset Points
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 38 Auto / Enter • In OSD setup menu interface, the key is used to make selection. • In Dome Control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera fa...
Page 40 - Calling Preset Points
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 39 • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset First Page Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set Preset No No No No No No No Go Preset No No No No No No No • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set th...
Page 41 - Advanced System Configuration; Username and Password
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 40 5. Advanced System Configuration The detailed functions and settings of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL can be set by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter...
Page 42 - Key Usage in OSD setup menu
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 41 Key Usage in OSD setup menu <Direction Keys> In the OSD setup menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to select menu items. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. <ENTER> In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this k...
Page 44 - System and Version Information; NOT
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 43 5.1.1.1 System and Version Information The first five items show the model name, video system, MAC Address1, and identify the hardware and software version for this unit. 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating software of DVR-4TL/8TL/1...
Page 45 - Language
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 44 5.1.2 Language The Language item allows users to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is made. Press UP / DOWN to select from listed languages and press ENTER to confirm. 5.1.3 Date / Ti...
Page 46 - Time Zone
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 45 5.1.3.2 Time Zone Press ENTER to set users’ local time zone. Please refer to the following figure or visit www.greenwichmeantime.com to find out users’ local time zone. NOTE: <Time Zone> must be set to users’ local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup...
Page 47 - Saving Time. The menu displays as follows:; Network Time Protocol Setup Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 46 5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup This function is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time. The menu displays as follows: Daylight Saving Time Setup 1. Daylight Saving Time 2. DST Start 3. DST End 4. DST Bias OFF Apr. 1 st Sun, 02:00 Oct....
Page 48 - NTP Server; Unit Name
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 47 NTP Server Enter this item to setup a feasible time server. The default time server is time.nist.gov. Users can change it to any other time server if desired. IP addresses of other time servers are listed below for reference. 129.6.15.28 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.101 132.1...
Page 49 - The menu is as the following.; The username and authority level of the preset “admin”
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 48 5.1.5 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 1. Password Protection 2. Account Setup 3. Authority Se...
Page 50 - Shutdown. Press Direction keys and ENTER to select from items. The; error message will be displayed on the screen.; Load Default Setting; Network Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 49 5.1.5.3 Authority Setup Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setu...
Page 51 - LAN Select; If is selected, then there is no need to set further LAN or PPPoE; and press ENTER to set the parameters. The menu displays as follows.; DHCP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 50 5.1.6.1 LAN Select This item allows users to select the network type among <LAN>, <PPPoE>, and <None>. If the internet connection is a local area network communication, please select <LAN>. If the internet connection is a broadband medium, such a...
Page 52 - IP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 51 IP This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the DVR. The IP address is the identifier for the DVR on a TCP/IP LAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Netmask A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divid...
Page 53 - PPPoE Password
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 52 To setup the login username, follow the steps: • Select <PPPoE Account> from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. PPPoE Account A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 ...
Page 54 - Trigger Port; Email via SMTP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 53 5.1.6.3 Trigger Port To avoid the possibility of the default service port (port 100) being blocked, this item enables the user to change port 100 into another port. To change the trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port> and press ENTER, then adjust the s...
Page 55 - SMTP Server
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 54 SMTP Server This item enables users to set the SMTP server. Contact the network service provider for more specific information. Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server. • Select <SMTP Server> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. S...
Page 56 - SMTP Password; SPECO; Enable DDNS
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 55 SMTP Password The item allows users to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to setup the password. • Select <SMTP password> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from charac...
Page 57 - Host Name
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 56 Host Name The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for entering DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL through internet on the remote PC. To setup the host name of the DVR, follow the steps. • Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboar...
Page 58 - ezDDNS; Real IP; Unit ID
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 57 ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for host name automatically. Press ENTER and select <Yes>. The following screen will be displayed: ezDDNS Submit/update ok! Host name is XXXX_XXXXXX Press any key to return NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real I...
Page 59 - Stop; Enter this menu to setup the audio output or key beep.; Audio Output; sounds of recorded video in playback mode respectively.; Key Beep
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 58 5.1.7.4 Stop Users can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are <1> and <2> stop bits. 5.1.7.5 Parity This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options are <ODD>, <EVEN> and <None>. 5.1.8 ...
Page 60 - Show Camera Title; VGA Resolution
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 59 5.2 Monitor Setup The Monitor Setup menu allows users to adjust the quality of the displayed image. Select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Monitor Setup 1. Show Camera Title 2. Screen Center Adjust 3. VGA Resol...
Page 61 - Show Color Bar; Camera Setup; Analog Camera Select; title. Move the cursor to and press ENTER, then; Dome Protocol; If the connected camera is a dome camera, select the communication; Dome ID; that ID number must match the ID address set by the dome camera.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 60 5.2.4 Show Color Bar Choose this item to display color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar helps to adjust the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options. Press ESC to exit the color bar pattern display and return to the OSD menu. 5.3 Camera Setup The...
Page 62 - Camera Title
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 61 5.3.4 Camera Title This item allows the users to change the title of each connected camera. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively. The title will be displayed on screen after the changes of the titles are set. Follow these steps ...
Page 63 - Saturation; Select this item to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to; The total record time of
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 62 5.3.8 Saturation Select this item 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 <127>. 5.3.9 Hue Select this item to adjust the hue of the cam...
Page 64 - Record Mode Setting; Record Resolution
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 63 5.4.1 Record Mode Setting Enter this menu to setup record resolution. The relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu is displayed as the following. Record Mode Setup 1. Record Resolution 2. Record Format 3. Max...
Page 65 - Weekend Schedule
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 64 5.4.2 Schedule Setup This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The Day and Night schedules are for defining day time and night time; the Weekend schedule can be modified for weekends and holidays. Select <Schedule Setup> fr...
Page 66 - table below for file sizes of different preset conditions for; The total PPS is equally shared by all channels, which means,
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 65 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. Different preset recording quality levels are offered for users to choose: <Best Quality>, <Standard>, <Extended Record>, <Ev...
Page 67 - Per Camera Configuration; Camera Select
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 66 5.4.4 Per Camera Configuration This sub-menu is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS and recording quality for each individual channel. <Preset Configuration> must be set to <OFF> in order to access these related settings. The menu is displayed as below...
Page 68 - Event Qlty
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 67 5.4.4.5 Event Qlty This item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The available options are: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>. 5.4.4.6 Event Active Users are allowed to choose which alarm type needs to be reco...
Page 69 - Data Lifetime
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 68 • Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to choose a desired number of PPS. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically. • Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to select a desired...
Page 70 - Audio Recording; When it’s set to , audio input is recorded and saved with the video.; Purge All Data; This item is used to delete all videos from the database. Use UP / DOWN; Purge All Event Data
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 69 5.4.8 Audio Recording This item allows users to enable / disable Audio recording function of the DVR. When it’s set to <ON>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When it’s set to <OFF>, audio is ignored. 5.4.9 Purge Data This item is used to de...
Page 71 - Main / Call Monitor Dwell
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 70 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. Sequence Setup 1. Main Monitor Dwell 2. Mai...
Page 72 - Internal Buzzer; Email Notice
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 71 5.6 Event Setup This menu allows users to determine DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL behavior in response to alarm events. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the foll...
Page 74 - Out function for each channel. The menu is displayed as below.; Channel Select; the cursor to and press ENTER, then select a channel; Video Loss Detect
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 73 5.6.7 Per Channel Config This menu is used to set the Video Loss Detect, Motion Detect and Alarm In / Out function for each channel. The menu is displayed as below. Per Channel Config 1. Channel Select 2. Video Loss Detect 3. Motion Detect 4. Motion Detect Indicator 5....
Page 75 - Detected Area Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 74 5.6.7.5 Detection Config If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to <Detection Config> and press...
Page 76 - Alarm In; If the detection of HDDs fails, the message “HDD fail” will be; Total / Free Size of HDD; circular mode. Both of them are “read only”.; Available Recording Time; information is “read only”.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 75 5.6.7.6 Alarm In This item allows users to enable/ disable alarm input detection. According to users’ application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection, or select <OFF> to disable the detection. If <...
Page 77 - Internal Disks; If the file system of the internal HDDs is not compatible for the; Configuration; the following subsections.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 76 5.7.3 Internal Disks Select <Internal Disks> to see information of the built-in HDDs. The menu is displayed as below. Internal Disks Device Name xxx xxxxxxx-xxxxxx Active Yes Action None The information of the built-in HDDs will be listed by model name and status....
Page 78 - Load Factory Default; DO NOT
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 77 5.8.1 Load Factory Default This item is used to load the factory default setting. Select <Yes> to restore the factory default setting from the read-only memory, or select <No> to cancel. 5.8.2 Import Configuration This item allows users to load a DVR config...
Page 79 - Export Configuration; Configuration Name
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 78 5.8.3 Export Configuration Users are allowed to save a DVR configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as an USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is attached to the DVR appropriat...
Page 80 - port for video export.; Select Device
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 79 5.9 Video Export The Video Export menu enables the user to export recorded video with or without digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive, or to a DVD+RW drive. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. If th...
Page 81 - Select Channel
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 80 DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD format is EXT3 before connecting it with the unit. If not, please format the HDD to EXT3 format first. <Device Name> The item shows the name of the available device. <Available> The item show...
Page 82 - Data Type; Remote; Digital Signature; Verify Digital
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 81 5.9.5 Data Type The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal> (export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both> (export both normal and event video). NOTE: If users want to export selected event video...
Page 83 - Erase Disc; Power Off; Do not remove the power; Reboot
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 82 5.9.8 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. NOTE: This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a DVD recor...
Page 84 - Remote Monitoring Software; System Requirements
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 83 6. Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software Speco Remote 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 configure the DVRs remotely vi...
Page 85 - Installation of Software; Change Internet Settings
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 84 6.2 Installation of Software Refer to the following description to install Speco Remote . 6.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with Speco Remote should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriat...
Page 86 - Click to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 85 • 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 sites dialog. • In the Security Lev...
Page 87 - Install SpecoRemote
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 86 6.2.2 Install SpecoRemote Start the browser to initiate the installation of Speco Remote on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. • Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on...
Page 89 - Software Upgrades; View Live Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 88 6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of Speco Remote 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 be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept version upgra...
Page 90 - Select Display Mode
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 89 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 screen, either double-click on the wanted...
Page 91 - Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.; Instant Recording; The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.; Record Video Instantly; Select the destination folder to save the video.; Playback Instant Recorded Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 90 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 into the camera. Click on <Iris +>...
Page 92 - Playback Video; Playback Remote Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 91 6.3.3 Playback Video Speco Remote allows users to view recorded video either 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. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote...
Page 93 - Playback Controls
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 92 • 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 be in *.drv format. 6.3.3.2 Playback ...
Page 94 - Verify Digital Signature
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 93 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 <Verify> tab to display the Verify wind...
Page 95 - Take a Snapshot; Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the; Health Status; status chart are described as below.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 94 6.3.6 Take a Snapshot Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. T...
Page 96 - Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide; the steps to delete the temporary internet files.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 95 6.3.8 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 temporary internet files. • Select &...
Page 97 - Appendix A: Recommended HDDs
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 96 Appendix A: Recommended HDDs Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR. Brand Model Name Model Number Size Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500G Barracuda 7200.11 ST3750330AS 750G Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 S...
Page 98 - Appendix B: Remote Controller
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 97 Appendix B: Remote Controller The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:
Page 100 - Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router; be remotely viewed on a PC.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 99 Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR, which are essential for dat...
Page 101 - Following is an example of how the router should be set.; entering the correct username and password.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 100 Following is an example of how the router should be set. Router (D-Link DI-724P+) WAN IP: 218.160.54.13 LAN IP: 192.168.0.1 PC IP: 192.168.0.100 DVR 1 IP: 192.168.0.167 Trigger port: 80 DVR 2 IP: 192.168.0.200 Trigger port: 81 • To change the setting of the router, a P...
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 101 A. Select <Enabled> to set up the service. B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1. C. Enter Private IP: 167 D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type. E. Enter Private Port: 80. F. Enter Public Port: 80. G. Click <Always> for the Schedu...