Page 3 - Caution and Preventive Tips
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
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 ..................................................................................................................... 11 2. System Setup.............................................................................................................
Page 12 - Overview; variable; Remote
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 11 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 13 - System Setup; Position the DVR; Enough airflow is needed to protect; Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 12 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 fluctuation...
Page 14 - Connect Devices to the DVR; Connecting Short-term Device; Rear Panel Connections; Call Monitor
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 13 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 nee...
Page 15 - Setup Guide; offer RCA; Audio Out – Main & Call
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 14 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 networkin...
Page 16 - General System Setup; Panel; LED Definition; Power LED; The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit.; Alarm LED; The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.; Network LED; The LED blinks while the DVR is recording.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 15 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 p...
Page 17 - Function Keys
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 16 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 19 - Entering OSD Setup Menu; It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 18 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 username...
Page 20 - Password Protection; The username and authority level of the preset “admin”; Load Default Setting
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 19 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> Æ <User Management> and the menu is as the fol...
Page 21 - Power Up / Shutdown the DVR; Power Up the Unit
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 20 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. T...
Page 22 - System Date / Time Setting; The new date / time setting applies to record new video. The
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 21 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 E...
Page 23 - Date Display Mode; Daylight Saving Time; If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 22 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 pres...
Page 24 - Network Time Protocol Setup; > to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 23 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 loc...
Page 25 - Record Schedule / Quality Setting; Setup; Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 24 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> and...
Page 26 - Preset Record Configuration
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 25 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 27 - Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for; Record Event Video Only; Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password.; under; Advanced; for more detailed information.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 26 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 28 - Operation; View Live / Playback Video; Viewing Modes; Viewing in Multi-window; x3 viewing mode is only available in
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 27 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 i...
Page 29 - Digital Zoom; Freeze Live Image; View Recorded Video; Search Recorded Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 28 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 30 - Key Usage in Playback; LEFT; Pause Playback and Single Step Forward; Capture Snapshots
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 29 The general operations in playback mode are described as follows. Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly dif ferent in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. z LEFT (Reverse Playback): The key is used to reverse the recorded video wh...
Page 31 - Sequence; Sequence with Main Monitor; Sequence Setup; Advance System Configuration; The message “Call Mode” will be shown on the bottom-left of the screen.; previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 30 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 Automa...
Page 32 - Search by Time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 31 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 lis...
Page 34 - by
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 33 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 2010/03/17 11:26:50 2010/03/17 09:53:03 2010/03/16 16:14:42 2010/03/15 03:45:31 2010/03/12 22:27:56 2010/03/12 ...
Page 35 - Video Export; Once an external device is connected to the DVR unit, the; Central Management System; ezBurn Introduction
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 34 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 connec...
Page 36 - Player; Export Normal Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 35 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 de...
Page 37 - Export Event Video; Dome Control; Connection
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 36 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 figure...
Page 38 - Dome Protocol Setup; The settings become effective after saving the changes and
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 37 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 Camer...
Page 39 - Dome Controlling Keys; Toggle Hint Screen; Use to open the Iris on the dome camera.; Zoom In
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 38 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 a...
Page 40 - Setting Preset Points
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 39 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 f...
Page 41 - Calling Preset Points
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 40 • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset First Page Index 1234567 Set Preset NoNoNoNoNoNoNo Go Preset No No No No No No No • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set the <Set Pre...
Page 42 - Advanced System Configuration; The detailed functions and settings of; Username
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 41 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 chapte...
Page 43 - Key Usage in OSD setup menu
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 42 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 ke...
Page 44 - If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 43 <To delete current character> Select <Delete> and press ENTER. <To exit the virtual keyboard> Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to exit without saving changes. NOTE: If a USB keyboard is connected and when a...
Page 45 - System and Version Information; NOT
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 44 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/16...
Page 46 - Language; The reset of date / time setting only applies to new video. The
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 45 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 / T...
Page 47 - to find out users’ local time zone.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 46 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 48 - Network Time Protocol Setup Setup
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 47 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. 1st Sun, 02:00 Oct....
Page 49 - NTP Server; If users want the unit to automatically synchronize the local; MUST NOT; function cannot be activated.; Manually Time Sync; Unit Name; Users are allowed to assign a unit name, up to 11 characters, to
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 48 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. 129.6.15.28 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.101 132.16...
Page 50 - Show Unit Name; This item enables the unit name of
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 49 5.1.5 Show Unit Name This item enables the unit name of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL to be shown on the monitor. Select <Yes> to show or select <No> to hide. 5.1.6 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with cu...
Page 52 - DHCP; . In this case, users do not need to set a static IP and the
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 51 5.1.7.1 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 ...
Page 53 - IP; The item allows users to setup the PPPoE login username.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 52 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 divide...
Page 54 - To setup the login username, follow the steps:; PPPoE Password; Use Direction keys to select from characters.; PPPoE Max Idle
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 53 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 55 - Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.; Email via SMTP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 54 5.1.7.3 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 se...
Page 56 - SMTP Server; Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.; SMTP Port
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 55 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. ...
Page 57 - SMTP Password; SPECO; Enable DDNS
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 56 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 charact...
Page 58 - Host Name
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 57 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 keyboa...
Page 59 - ezDDNS; UPnP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 58 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 IP...
Page 61 - Audio Output; Select this to play live sounds in both live mode and playback mode.; Key Beep
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 60 5.1.9 Audio Output/Key Beep Enter this menu to setup the audio output or key beep. Audio Output/Key Beep 1. Audio Output 2. Key Beep 3. Split Mode Audio Live/PB ON OFF 5.1.9.1 Audio Output This item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as belo...
Page 62 - Show Camera Title; Position the screen center position using the Direction keys.; VGA Resolution; If the selected VGA resolution is too high that the monitor
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 61 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 63 - Show Color Bar; Camera Setup; Analog Camera Select
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 62 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 64 - Camera Title; Use Direction keys to select character.; Covert
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 63 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 65 - Saturation; The total record time of
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 64 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 66 - Record Mode Setting; Record Resolution; It is strongly recommended to backup the programmed
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 65 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 67 - Since a VBR file doesn't have a fixed size, the HDD space
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 66 VBR, standing for Variable Bit Rate, allocates an appropriate amount of data per second, depending on the complexity of the video file. It is strongly suggested to use VBR encoding when reliable video quality is the top priority. NOTE: Since a VBR file doesn't have a fi...
Page 68 - The total PPS is equally shared by all channels, which means,
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 67 5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End <Weekend Start> indicates the specific day and time when weekend schedule should begin, for example, FRI 18:00. <Weekend End> indicates the specific day and time when weekend schedule should end, for example, MON 06:00. Time is i...
Page 69 - Per Camera Configuration; Normal PPS is used to set the recording rate for normal status.; Event Max PPS; will not record event video when alarms triggered.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 68 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 71 - The current number of connected cameras will affect the; Recording
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 70 • 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 72 - Purge All Event Data
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 71 5.4.8 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event videos. In <Record Setup> menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER. The <Purge Data> menu is shown as below. Purge Data 1. Purge All Data 2. Purge All Event Data 3. Purge Ev...
Page 73 - Main / Call Monitor Dwell; Move the cursor to; Press LEFT direction key to delete the original setting.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 72 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 74 - This menu allows users to determine; Internal Buzzer; This item allows users to enable / disable internal buzzer of; Event Icon; Email Notice; In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully,
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 73 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 75 - Email Attachment; After the software “ffdshow” is installed, first start up the
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 74 5.6.4 Email Attachment The function allows the DVR to send out a brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the DVR. For example, if the DVR has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8...
Page 76 - Alert Configuration Set; >: When the alarm is triggered, the DVR will send an alert message to; Alive; >: The DVR will send an alive message to the CMS every; Both; >: This enables the DVR to send both Event and Alive alert messages; Alert IP
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 75 5.6.5 Alert Notification Setup This function allows users to send alert notifications to the CMS program which had been installed to users’ computer. For detailed setup instruction, please refer to the CMS user’s manual. Alert Notification Setup 1. Alert Configuration ...
Page 77 - Email Full Screen; Video Loss Detect
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 76 5.6.6 Email Full Screen This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered. Select <None> to disable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered; s...
Page 78 - Detected
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 77 5.6.8.3 Motion Detect This item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL . Select <ON> to enable Motion Detect alarm events, or <OFF> to disable. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define motion...
Page 79 - Sensitivity
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 78 Sensitivity This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera. A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value. Move the cursor to <Sen...
Page 80 - Database Setup; If the detection of HDDs fails, the message “HDD fail” will be; Total / Free Size of HDD
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 79 5.7 Database Setup The menu displays information of internal and external HDDs. In the main menu, select <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Database Setup 1. Total Size 2. Free Size 3. Avail. Rec Time 4. Internal Disks xxx GB (Circ...
Page 81 - If the file system of the internal HDDs is not compatible for the; ALWAYS; remember to remove it from the database first.; Load Factory Default
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 80 NOTE: If the file system of the internal HDDs is not compatible for the DVR, the system will format the internal HDDs automatically without notice. <Active> This item indicates if the HDD is added to the database. <Yes> means the HDD has been added to the da...
Page 82 - Import Configuration; If the record mode; DO NOT; remove the external device before the DVR; Export Configuration
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 81 5.8.2 Import Configuration This item allows users to load a DVR configuration that was saved in an external drive. To import a configuration that was previously exported, make sure the device with the saved configuration is connected to the DVR. Select <Import Confi...
Page 83 - It is not allowed to select the built-in DVD+RW as a copy; Log
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 82 5.8.3.1 Copy Destination Enter this item to list available destinations (external storage devices) where the configuration can be exported. Press UP/ DOWN to select a destination. Please note that saving a different configuration to the same destination with the same fi...
Page 84 - The inserted CD/DVD will be ejected when its capacity is 99%; Select Device
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 83 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 85 - only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD; Channel; When the Start / End Time are set, remember to select the; Select Events
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 84 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 86 - Data Type; If users want to export selected event video using the item; Export Format; and; Digital Signature; Verify Digital
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 85 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 87 - Erase Disc; This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a; Begin Export; for any reason, please follow the proper shut down and; Press ENTER on this item to shut down the unit.; Do not remove the power
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 86 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 88 - Remote Monitoring Software; Requirements
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 87 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 89 - Installation of Software; Change Internet Settings
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 88 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 90 - Click to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 89 • 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 91 - SpecoRemote
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 90 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 92 - Start Speco; by entering the IP Address of the DVR in the Address; admin; video of the attached cameras.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 91 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 two other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently acces...
Page 93 - Basic Operation; View Live Video
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 92 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 94 - Operating Cameras with Dome Control; Speco; allows users to control and configure a dome camera; allows its user to
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 93 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 95 - Direction Button; 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
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 94 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 96 - Playback Video; allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or; Playback Remote Video; In field, users can change the date and time either by typing
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 95 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 98 - Verify Digital Signature; belong to the exported video to be authenticated.; Search from Event List; To view an event video, follow these steps:; Take a Snapshot
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 97 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 99 - Health Status; Device Name; This item shows the model name of the HDD.; Total Size; This item indicates the total size of the HDD.; State; This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active.; Temperature; Normal and Dual Streaming; to occupy high or low bandwidths.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 98 6.3.7 Health Status This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR. The information items in the status chart are described as below. Device Name This item shows the model name of the HDD. Int./Ext. This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device...
Page 100 - SpecoRemote Troubleshooting Guide; What happened if the server requests to upgrade Speco; every time
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 99 6.3.9 SpecoRemote Troubleshooting Guide What happened if the server requests to upgrade Speco Remote every time the DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files. • Select <Tools> fro...
Page 101 - iPhone and Smart Phone Monitoring
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 100 7. iPhone and Smart Phone Monitoring The DVR also supports iPhone and smart phone monitoring. With the Safari browser on iPhone and any JavaScript-based browsers (Firefox, Opera, or Chrome) on smart phones, users can connect to the DVR via internet to check out the liv...
Page 102 - view the corresponding live video.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 101 • When the DVR is successfully connected, the live video of channel 1 will be displayed, as shown below. • Click on the pull-down menu and change to any other desired channel to view the corresponding live video. • Always remember to logout to make sure that next pers...
Page 103 - Appendix A: Recommended HDDs; DiamondMax 22
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 102 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 Pipeline HD.2 ST3500312CS 500G Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500G Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS ...
Page 104 - Appendix B: Remote Controller
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 103 Appendix B: Remote Controller The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:
Page 105 - DVR Unit ID
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 104 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 each DVR. The remote control can be ...
Page 106 - Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 105 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 da...
Page 107 - entering the correct username and password.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 106 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...
Page 108 - Click to go on when the following screen displays.
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manua l 107 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...