Speco 4HD, DVR4HD User Manual

User Guide (Ver. 1.3)

Model: DVR4HD

4 Channel HDcctv Digital Video Recorder

About This User Guide

Prior to installation, carefully read the user guide.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

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Safety Precautions

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

WARNING

To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user‟s authority to
operate this equipment.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer‟s instructions.

This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product‟s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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These Precautions Must Be Followed For Safety Reasons.

Warning

 Do not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard, or odor is emitted.
 Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
 Make sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the outlet.
 Disassembly prohibited.
 Do not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
 Do note place a container holding liquids on the unit.
 Do not allow the unit to get wet.
 Do not use during thunder/thunder storms.
 Do not place on uneven surface.
 Do not expose to shock or vibration.
 Do not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.

Caution

 Do not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
 Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

 Do not sit on.
 Make sure the cables are connected properly.
 Do not place heavy objects on connected units.
 Never move this unit while the power is turned on.
 Remove the power plug from the outlet when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods of

time.

 Do not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
 Do not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.
 The Socket Outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

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Warning

Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting cameras, audio or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to
follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically
opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.

Product Components

The package contains the main unit and its components as specified below. When you purchase the unit,
Please check to ensure the components specified below are included.

DVR Set
Client Software CD

Remote Control and Battery (Option)

Mouse

User Guide

HDD Data Cable

HDD Mounting Brackets & Screws

HDD Fixing Screws

Items

Quantity

HDD Data Cable

4 EA

HDD Mounting Bracket

4 EA

HDD Mounting Bracket Screw

4 EA

HDD/DVD+RW Fixing Screw

16 EA

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Basic Function of the MOUSE

① : Left button: SELECT function

② Right button: Go to Sub Menu

① : Double click: Change Full Screen or Split Screen

Mounting the Hard Disk

1. Unfasten the cover of the unit.

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2. Fix the supplied HDD mounting bracket to the hard disk using the supplied mounting bracket screws.

3. Insert the HDD bracket to the hole and fix the screw.

4. Connect the supplied SATA cable and power cable to the hard disk.

NOTE) HDD should be connected in the following order; HDD1/ODD, HDD3, HDD4, HDD5, HDD6,
HDD7, HDD8. The DVR may malfunction if not connected in the following order.

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Specification

ITEM

Specification

Video

Input
Channel Input Level

4 Channel HDcctv 720p

Video Loss Check

YES

Output
Main Monitor Output

HDMI

Sub Monitor Output

VGA

Spot

1 Channel Spot

Audio
Input

4 RCA

Output

1 RCA

Audio Codec

G.726 (ADPCM)

Alarm
Sensor Input

4CH, NC/NO Selectable

Alarm Out

1CH out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss

Serial
PTZ

RS-485

Controller

RS-485

Network

Ethernet

10/100/1000 Base TX Ethernet (RJ45 1 EA)

Operation

QUADPLEX

Live or Playback / Record / Backup / Network

Live
Digital Zoom

Selected Area Maximize

Channel Sequence

3 ~ 60 seconds Auto

Recording

Compression

H.264

Resolution

1280x720 / 640x360 selectable per channel

Recoding Quality Grade

4 Levels

Recording Mode

Continuous, Schedule, Motion, Sensor, Manual

Motion Detection

Setup by Grid

Pre Recording

Min. 15 seconds and Max. 20 minutes

Post Recording

10 ~ 30 seconds

Playback

Digital Zoom

Zoom-in of specific area

Speed
FF

x1/4, x1/2, x2, x4, x16 and x32

FR

x2, x4, x16 and x32

Search Mode

Timeline, Event, Archive, Log, Specific Time

Backup
File Format

JPEG / Proprietary Format

Media

USB / External HDD / Network

Built-in Viewer

Yes

Network

Dual Streaming for Live

H.264 CIF 120fps

Playback

H.264 HD 30fps

Streaming

RTP/RTSP/RTCP

Protocols

HTTP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP

Storage

HDD
Interface

SATA, e-SATA

Max. Capacity of HDD

2TB

Max. Internal HDDs

4EA

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Specifications are subject to change without notice

External Storage

1 e-SATA

SMART

HDD Error Check and Reporting

User Interface
Menu Display

Graphic User Interface

Input Method

Mouse, Remote Controller (Option) and Keypad

Network Access
PC Client

Live, Search / Playback, Backup, PTZF Camera Control

Web Viewer

Live, Search / Playback, Backup, PTZF Camera Control

Features

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

Yes

Internal Beep

By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD Error

Multi Language

Yes

Software Upgrade

By USB, Network Remote Upgrade (TBD)

NTP (Network Time Protocol)

Yes

Watermarking

Yes (TBD)

3G Mobile Phone Viewer

iPhone, Android

Remote Setup

Yes

General

Operation Condition

0~40C, Humidity 20~80%

Power

AC 100~127V/200~240V, 5~60Hz, 280W

Net Weight (Gross Weight)

6KGS (9.5KGS) / 13.2LBS (20.9LBS)

Unit Dimension (W x D x H)

417mm x 432mm x 99mm / 16.4" x 17" x 3.9"

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Table of Contents

1. Name and Function ........................................................................................................... 11

1-1. Front Panel ................................................................................................................................... 11

2. Connection ........................................................................................................................ 13

3. Setting Up the DVR ........................................................................................................... 14

3-1. Setup – Main Screen .................................................................................................................... 14

3-2. Setup – Display Mode .................................................................................................................. 17

3-3. Setup – Recording Mode .............................................................................................................. 17

3-3-1. Recording Schedules ................................................................................................................ 19

3-4. Setup – Device Mode ................................................................................................................... 20

3-4-1. Alarm-Out ................................................................................................ .................................. 21

3-4-2 PTZ Setup ................................................................ ................................................................ .. 21

3-4-3. Motion Zone Setup .................................................................................................................... 22

3-5. Setup – Storage Mode .................................................................................................................. 23

3-6. Setup – System Mode .................................................................................................................. 25

3-7. Setup – Security Mode ................................................................................................................. 27

3-8. Setup – Network Mode ................................................................................................................. 28

3-8-1. Ports .......................................................................................................................................... 29

3-8-2. Network Types .......................................................................................................................... 29

3-8-2-1.STATIC .................................................................................................................................... 29

3-8-2-2. DHCP ..................................................................................................................................... 30

3-8-2-3. DDNS ..................................................................................................................................... 30

3-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode ................................................................................................................. 31

3-10. Setup –QUICK SETUP Mode ..................................................................................................... 32

4. Saving Setup ..................................................................................................................... 32

5. Live, Search, and Playback ............................................................................................... 33

5-1. Live Viewing Screen ..................................................................................................................... 33

5-2. Search Screen .............................................................................................................................. 34

5-2-1. Time-Line Search ...................................................................................................................... 35

5-2-2. Event Search ............................................................................................................................. 36

5-2-3. Go To First Time ........................................................................................................................ 37

5-2-4. Go To Last Time ........................................................................................................................ 37

5-2-5. Go To Specific Time ................................................................ ................................................... 37

5-2-6. Log Search ................................................................................................................................ 37

5-2-7. Archive Search .......................................................................................................................... 37

5-3. Play mode .................................................................................................................................... 38

6. PTZ Control ....................................................................................................................... 39

7. Back Up ............................................................................................................................. 41

7-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ..................................................................................... 41

7-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................ 41

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7-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ................................ ............................ 42

7-4. Playback of Backup Video ............................................................................................................ 42

8. Upgrading Firmware .......................................................................................................... 44

9. Network Access Using the Single-Site Network Viewer ...................................................... 45

9-1. PC Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 45

9-2. Installing the Network Software .................................................................................................... 45

9-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions. ........................................................................................... 46

9-4. Bi-Directional Audio ...................................................................................................................... 49

9-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions ........................................................................................... 49

9-6. PC System Configuration ............................................................................................................. 52

10. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ...................................................... 55

10-1. Installing the Network Software .................................................................................................. 55

10-2. Live Window ............................................................................................................................... 56

10-2-1. Main user interface ......................................................................................... 56

10-2-2. Control buttons ............................................................................................... 56

10-3. Search and Playback Window .................................................................................................... 58

10-3-1. Main user interface ......................................................................................... 58

10-3-2. Main control panel ................................................................ .......................... 59

10-4. Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 61

10-4-1. General .......................................................................................................... 62

10-4-2. Event .............................................................................................................. 63

10-4-3. Record ........................................................................................................... 64

10-4-4. OSD ................................................................ ............................................... 65

10-4-5. About .............................................................................................................. 65

10-5. Remote Setup ............................................................................................................................ 66

10-5-1. Setting the Display ......................................................................................... 67

10-5-2. Record ........................................................................................................... 68

10-5-3. Device ............................................................................................................ 69

10-5-4. Storage........................................................................................................... 72

10-5-5. System ........................................................................................................... 73

10-5-6. Security .......................................................................................................... 77

10-5-7.Network ........................................................................................................... 78

10-5-8. Network – Dual Stream .................................................................................. 79

10-6. Operation ................................................................................................................................... 80

10-6-1. Addition, Delete, and modify of DVR sites ...................................................... 80

10-6-2. Connect and Disconnect ................................................................................ 82

10-6-3. Still-image capture during Live ....................................................................... 84

10-6-4. Recording video on local PC during Live ........................................................ 85

10-6-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback............................................................ 86

10-6-6. AVI Backup during playback ........................................................................... 89

11. Network Access Using the 3G App Viewer ......................................................................... 91

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1. Name and Function

1-1. Front Panel

The following information will help you to operate the front panel controls.

Figure 1.1.1. Front panel

Table2.1.1. Indication lamps

Name

Description

POWER

LED light is on when power is applied to the system.
Green – Power On, Orange – Power Off

HDD

LED light is on when the system is recording video data.

ALARM

LED light is on when alarm sensor(s) is/are triggered or motion is detected.

NETWORK

LED light is on when client is connected to the system through the network.

CH1, 2, 3, 4

LED light is on when the channel is recorded.

Table 2.1.2. Front panel buttons

Name

Description

DISPLAY

Press to toggle the screen mode. (Full or Quad)

SEQ

Press to start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)

AUDIO

Press to set the audio output mode. (Mute, 1CH to 4CH)

PTZ

Press to control PTZ operation

SETUP

Press to launch SETUP menu.

ALARM

Press to set the alarm output mode. (On or Off)

BACKUP

Press to start operations involving archiving in live or playback mode.

SEARCH

Press to go to the search menu.
Event search /Time line search /Log /Archive search

ESC

Press for temporal storage of the changed value or to return to previous menu
screen.

Press to move up the menu items in setup mode and to select camera 1 in live
mode. It is also used as the number 1 when entering password.

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Press to move right in the menu or to change the values in setup mode and to
select.
camera 2 in live mode. It is also used as the number 2 when entering
password.

Press to move down the menu items in setup mode and to select camera 3 in
live mode. It is also used as the number 3 when entering password.

Press to move left in the menu or to change the values in setup mode and to
select camera 4 in live mode. It is also used as the number 4 when entering
password.

Press to select full screen or quad view in live display mode.
It is also used to select desired menu item or to store the setup value in the
menu.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or to pause the footage in playback mode

Press to rewind the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speed in playback
mode.

Jump/Step backward. – In playback mode, the playback position moves 60
seconds backward.

Jump/Step forward – In playback mode, the playback position moves 60
seconds forward.

Press to fast forward the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speeds in
playback mode.

Press to start MANUAL RECORDING

USB port

There is a USB port located on the left side of the front panel. This USB port is
used to archive footage into a USB storage device or mouse control. (USB 2.0
connector)

NUM KEY

CH1, 2, 3, 4 Channel selection button.

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2. Connection

Figure 2.1.1. Rear Panel

Table 2.1.1. Rear Panel Connections

NO

Connection

Purpose

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VIDEO IN

4 BNC connectors for video input. (HDcctv / HD-SDI)

2

AUDIO IN

4 connectors for audio input.

3

AUDIO OUT

1 connector for audio output.

4

VIDEO OUT

Spot output

5

VGA

Connector for VGA monitor.

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RS-232

POS Interface

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HDMI OUT

Main video output

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USB Port

Connector for mouse or backup

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RSV

Reserved PIN for additional feature

D1+

1st RS-485 port

D2+

2nd RS-485 port

A1, B1

Alarm output connector for alarm device

SENSOR IN

4 connectors for sensor device connection. (S1 ~ S4)

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TERMINATE

RS-485 termination switch for 1st and 2nd

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UNIT ID

Reserve PIN for additional feature

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ETHERNET

RJ-45 connector for network function

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E-SATA

To archive still-image or video into an external storage HDD.
Raid nits to be available in the future.

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Input Voltage

Select input voltage according to local electricity standard

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POWER SOCKET

Connect for AC110V~250V

3. Setting Up the DVR

The following sections detail the initial setup of a DVR.

3-1. Setup – Main Screen

To enter the setup menu, select MENU and SETUP on the screen using the mouse or press the SETUP

button on the front panel. Then select a user type. User can select one of user types (ADMIN, USER1,
USER2, USER3) using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) on the front panel and press SEL button.
Input the password by front key panel, mouse or remote controller.

Use the Virtual Keyboard when you use front key and mouse. The factory default password is 1111.
It is highly recommended to assign a new password to protect the system. User can assign a new
password in SECURITY setup menu.

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Table 3.1.1. Setup Menu Tree

 DISPLAY

– OSD
– OSD CONTRAST
– SEQUENCE
– SEQ-DWELL TIME
– CHANNEL

- NAME

 RECORD

– CHANNEL

- RESOLUTION

- FRAME RATE

- QUALITY

- RECORDING

- SENSOR RECORDING

- PRE RECORD

- POST EVENT RECORD

- AUDIO

- SCHEDULE

 DEVICE

– ALARM OUT
– PTZ
– CHANNEL

- MOTION ZONE

- MOTION SENSITIVITY

– KEY TONE
– REMOTE CONTROL ID
– SENSOR

- TYPE

 STORAGE

– OVERWRITE
– DISK FORMAT
– DISK INFO
– RECORDING LIMIT
– S.M.A.R.T.

 SYSTEM

– DVR-ID
– DESCRIPTION
– LANGUAGE
– DATE FORMAT

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– SET DATE & TIME
– NTP
– SEND EMAIL

 SECURITY

– USER AUTHENTICATION
– USER PASSOWRD

 NETWORK

– PORT
– WEB PORT
– NETWORK TYPE (DHCP, STATIC)
– DNS
– DDNS
– CLIENT ACCESS
– NETWORK STREAM

 CONFIG

 SAVE SETUP TO A USB
 LOAD SETUP FROM A USB
 LOAD DEFAULT
 LOAD FACTORY DEFAULT

 QUICK SETUP

 INPUT DESIRED DAYS

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3-2. Setup – Display Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
DISPLAY icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button
(◀ ▲ ▶ ▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

Figure 3.2.1. Display Mode Setup Screen

Table 3.2.1. Menu Items in DISPLAY Mode Setup

Item

Description

OSD

Enable/disable on-screen-display.
Select ON: show it on the screen, Select OFF: Disappear on the screen.

SEQUENCE

Enable/disable sequential display of video in full screen mode.

SEQ-DWELL TIME

Set the dwell time of each,
single channel display in sequential display mode (3~60seconds)
Quad or 9 channels display in sequential display mode (1-60seconds)

OSD CONTRAST

Set the visibility level of the On Screen Display (OSD).(0-100)

CHANNEL

Select a channel for applying the following settings using the control
button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼). Press SEL button to change the channel.

NAME

Set the channel name. Press SEL button and set the channel name
and select OK using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).

3-3. Setup – Recording Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
RECORD icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶

▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

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Figure 3.3.1. Recording Mode Setup Screen

Table 3.3.1. Menu Items in Recording Mode Setup

Menu item

Description

CHANNEL

Select a channel for applying the following settings using the control
button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼). Press SEL button to change the setting value of
all channels at once. Once you select an item, then press SEL to set
value for all channels.
Use virtual keyboard for all setting on one screen as you want as
bellow picture.

FRAME RATE

Set the frame rate for the specified channel. The sum of the frame
rate values from each channel cannot exceed the maximum frame
rates for a specific recording resolution.

Typical values of the maximum frame rate for video are
120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)

QUALITY

Select the recording quality for the specified channel. Options are:
Economy, Standard, High and Super.

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RECORDING

Assign the recording mode for each channel. Options are:
Continuous, By Motion, By Sensor, By Schedule or Disable.

SENSOR

RECORDING

Enable setting up to 4 sensors for the specified channel using the
control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).

PRE RECORD

Enable/disable pre-event recording. Pre-event recording time is 15
seconds to 20 minutes(Selectable)

POST EVENT

RECORD

Set the post event recording time duration for the specified channel.
(10-30 seconds)

AUDIO

Enable/disable audio recording for the specified channel.

 Fixed-available on only from channel 1 to channel 4.

SCHEDULE

Set the recording schedule. Press SEL to go to schedule setup
screen.

RESOLUTION

Set the resolution to 1280X720, 640X360

3-3-1. Recording Schedules

To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the RECORD menu. Navigate through the items using
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
Once the channel 1 is selected, SCHEDULE-CH1 screen is displayed. Select ALL or each day using the
control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and set the recording mode using the SEL button repeatedly

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Figure 3.3.2. Schedule Recording Setup Screen

C: CONTINUOUS recording, When selected the color will change to Blue
M: MOTION recording, When selected the color will change to Yellow
S: SENSOR recording, When selected the color will change to Red

-: Does not record

[ALL]: Move the cursor to ALL and select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button to set the same

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setting for every day.

[SUN to SAT]: Move the cursor to SUN to SAT and select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button

to set the same setting for the whole day.

[Vertical Bar “ | “]: Move the cursor to ALL and move the cursor to the specific time using the control button

(◀ ▲ ▶ ▼). And select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button to set the same setting.
[SEL]: The recording mode can be selected by pressing repeatedly the SEL button.
[COPY FROM] [COPY TO]: Set the channel 1 schedule and select COPY TO using the control button (◀

▲ ▶ ▼), select CH2 using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press the SEL button. Then the CH1

schedule is copied to CH2.
To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

3-4. Setup – Device Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
DEVICE icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶

▼).To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

Figure 3.4.1. Device Mode Setup Screen

Table 3.4.1. Menu Items in Device Setup Screen

Item

Description

ALARM OUT

Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for each alarm.

PTZ

Set the PTZ camera speed, number, type and ID.

CHANNEL

Select specified channel for motion zone setup.

MOTION ZONE

Select either Full Zone or Partial Zone for motion sensing.

MOTION SENSITIVITY

Set the motion sensitivity for the specified channel.

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Control the motion sensitivity from 1 to 9.

KEY TONE

Enable/disable key tone.

REMOTE CONTROL ID

Select an ID of remote control.

1. Select ID.

2. Press the same number as ID set in DVR on a remote
control.

3. Then icon will be displayed on Live screen of DVR that
respond to the remote control.
The options are from 00 to 99

SENSOR

Select sensor NO from 1 to 4,9,16.

TYPE

Set the type of sensor for the specified channel. Options are:
OFF, N/O (normal open), and N/C (normal closed).

3-4-1. Alarm-Out

Figure 3.4.2. ALARM-OUT Setup Screen

Table 3.4.2. Menu Item in ALARM-OUT Setup Screen

Item

Description

ALARM OUT

Select an alarm out number.
Available NO: 4CH(1)

SENSOR IN

Enable setting up to 4 cameras for each alarm.

MOTION ON

Enable setting up to 4 cameras for each alarm.

VIDEO LOSS ON

Enable setting up to 4 cameras for each alarm.

ALARM DURATION

Set the alarm dwell time from 5 to 60 seconds.

ERROR ALARM

Set the error type for the alarm activation. The options are
OFF, ALL, HDD ERROR and VIDEO LOSS.

3-4-2 PTZ Setup

To control the PTZ functions of the camera, connect a controller to the RS-485 port.

① Connect the RS-485 cables of PTZ camera to the RS-485 port on the rear panel.

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② Press SEL button or double click to enter the menu. Then PTZ menu screen is displayed.

Figure 3.4.3. PTZ Control Setup Screen

Note: For speed dome cameras that support RS-485, connect them directly to the RS-485 port. If the

camera is controlled with RS-232C, use a RS-485 to RS-232C signal converter.

On the PTZ control setup screen, you can select or set the protocol type of the camera that is the same as
the one installed on the site. If the camera has a specific camera ID, select the camera ID using the control
button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
The following options are available on the PTZ setup screen.

CHANNEL (channel number that the PTZ is connected to)
NAME (protocol type)
SPEED (19200, 14400, 9600, 4800, 2400)
ID (0-63)

3-4-3. Motion Zone Setup

Select MOTION ZONE using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and select either PARTIAL ZONE or FULL
ZONE using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼). And press the SEL button.
If FULL ZONE is selected, the motion setting screen is not displayed. Only set the level of sensitivity for
MOTION SENSITIVITY.

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FULL ZONE: The motion sensor is active on the whole screen.
PARTIAL ZONE: The motion sensor is active in the set detection frame.

Select the sensor detection position using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press the SEL button.
Then the color of the position which is selected will be changed. Press ESC button to return to the DEVICE
setup menu.

Figure 3.4.4. Motion Zone Selection Screen

3-5. Setup – Storage Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
STORAGE icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items
using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀

▲ ▶ ▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

Figure 3.5.1. STORAGE Setup Screen

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Table 3.5.1. Menu Items in STORAGE Setup Screen

Item

Description

OVERWRITE

When enabled, the DVR will continue recording and overwrite the
oldest existing recorded data once the hard drive is full. When
disabled, recording will stop once the hard drive is full

DISK FORMAT

In order to use HDD format

DISK INFO

Hard drive information

RECORDING LIMIT

Enable/disable recording limit

RECORDING LIMIT DAYS

Set the recording limit days (1- 90 days)

S.M.A.R.T

Enable/disable alert function for HDD temperature lmit

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3-6. Setup – System Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
SYSTEM icon and press SEL button to enter the menu item. Navigate through the menu items using the
control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

Figure 3.6.1. SYSTEM Setup Screen

Table 3.6.1. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup Screen

Item

Description

DVR ID

Press the SEL button and select DVR ID using the control button (◀ ▲

▶ ▼), and press SEL button. Press OK to apply the selected DVR ID.

SPACE / Caps Lock(Select either Capital or Lower letter)
BS(Back space: Erase previous character) / Clear(Erase all characters)

DESCRIPTION

Press SEL button to view system information. (Hardware version,
Software version, Storage size, IP address and MAC address.)

LANGUAGE

Select the display language using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
Once a language is selected, the display language changes.

DATE FORMAT

Select the date display format using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
Options are:
YYYY/MM/DD MM-DD-YYYY DD-MM-YYYY

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SET DATE&TIME

Move the cursor to the display date and time using the control button (◀

▲ ▶ ▼) and press SEL button to set the present date and time. Press

ESC button to return to SET DATE & TIME setup menu.

In order to set DAYLIGHT SAVING, select your DLS zone from USA, EU,
or OTHER.

CLIENT ACCESS

Enable/Disable remote access through network client software.

BANDWIDTH

SAVING

Enable/Disable only key frame transmission. “ON” mode is favorable for
use of low network bandwidth. Mostly, set “OFF” for normal use.

NTP

NTP is an abbreviation for Network Time Protocol, which is for
synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over variable-latency data
networks.

SEND MAIL

PRIMARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the primary NTP time

server.

SECONDARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the secondary

NTP time server.

TIME ZONE: Greenwich Mean Time(GMT) is a term originally referring to

mean solar time at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich in
London. Because NTP synchronizes with Greenwich Mean
Time(GMT) regardless of geography, users must set their
own time difference. (Ex. KOREA GMT+09:00)

CONNECTON MODE: Select NTP time server connection mode.
CONNECTION PERIOD: 1~24

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3-7. Setup – Security Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
SECURITY icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items
using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀

▲ ▶ ▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button

Figure 3.7.1. SECURITY Setup Screen

Table 3.7.1. Menu Items in SECURITY Setup Screen

Item

Description

USER

AUTHENTICATION

PASSWORD CHECK:

Check either V or blank for the functions such as
Setup, Playback(PB), PTZ, Record OFF(R/OFF), and Network.
V: Ask for a password when the given function is selected for all users.
Blank: Does not ask for a password when the given function is
selected for all users.

USER PASSWORD

ADMIN, NETWORK, USER1, USER2, USER3:

Options are ADMIN, USER1, USER2 and USER3.
Select USER PASSWORD using control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and
press SEL button. Select user type using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶

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▼) and SEL button. Enter the current password and select OK. Enter

the new password and select OK. Enter the same password again to
confirm and select OK. Then the message “PASSWORD CHANGED”
is displayed.
The factory default password is 1111.

3-8. Setup – Network Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
NETWORK icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items
using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀

▲ ▶ ▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button

Figure 3.8.1. NETWORK Setup Screen

Table 3.8.1. Menu Items in Network Setup Screen

Item

Description

PORT

Port number (Default: 5445)

WEB PORT

Web Sever Port number

NETWORK TYPE

Select a type of network connection. Options are:
DHCP and STATIC
Note. Other parts of the network setup screen change depending on
what network type you select.

DHCP

DVR automatically get IP varying from time to time from network and
does not therefore need to be set.

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STATIC

Assigned to an Internet service provider (ISP) to be its permanent
address on the Internet.

DDNS

Enable/disable using domain name address through DDNS server.
“ON” mode, DDNS server name appears for domain registration.

DDNS SERVER NAME: The DDNS sever name is bestddns.com.
CAUTION: Do not change this sever name. If this is changed, the

DDNS service cannot be available.

DDNS INTERVAL: Set the connection interval (5-60minutes)

3-8-1. Ports

When you connect one or more DVRs to a network through an IP sharing device, each device must have a
unique TCP port number for access to each unit from outside the LAN. Also, the router must be configured
for port forwarding so when each port is accessed on the IP sharing device, it will forward to the appropriate
DVR.
Note: This port number is listed next to the Port menu option in the Network Setup screen. If you plan to
access the DVR units only from within the same LAN, the TCP port does not have to be changed.

3-8-2. Network Types
3-8-2-1.STATIC

1. For the use of fixed IP.
See your network administrator if you do not have this information.

2. When DVR is installed in IP sharer that is connected with ADSL, a user can assign fixed IP to DVR
from IP sharer itself using “DMZ” function out of such sharer.
Input IP set in DMZ on “IP” field and Gateway of ADSL modem on “Gateway” field. Similarly, for Subnet
Mask, DNS address, input relevant values in IP sharer.

Web Viewer Network Access Beyond Router

In order to access beyond Router (Firewall), user must open 1 TCP port that is set on NETWORK >
WEB PORT. If this port is not open properly, user can not access DVR using direct Web viewer.
(Example: When NETWORK > WEB PORT is set as 80, 80 TCP port of IP address of DVR must be
open.)

Network Access beyond Router

In order to access the DVR remotely beyond a router (firewall), the user must open TCP port for
command level, live channels and storage channels. User need to open 2ports numbers.
If the DVR port number is set to 5445, open the TCP port 5445 and 5446 on the router.
If this port is not opened properly, user can not access DVR beyond a router.
If DVR supports remote setup function over the network, user need to open additional port 5455 which
is the 10th number from the basic port number.

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Table 3.8.2. LAN

Item

Description

IP

The fixed IP address of the DVR unit.

SUBNET MASK

The subnet mask for the LAN

GATEWAY

The IP address of the Gateway

1st DNS

The address for the DNS server

2nd DNS

The address for the DNS server

3-8-2-2. DHCP

An IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server, which automatically assigns IP address and
other parameters to new devices.
When ADSL or other network being used adopts variable IP method, not fixed IP. This option is used as a
way to automatically get IP address.

3-8-2-3. DDNS

User can use the function to connect to a network with a domain name. When it selects a Sever 1, user can
select one type among three DDNS Servers which be supporting for free.
The DDNS interval can be set from 5 to 60 minutes. To connect to a network with a domain name, user also
has to register a MAC address and create a unique domain name to ddnscenter.com.

Figure 3.8.2. Network Setup Screen – DDNS Server 1

Figure 3.8.3. Network Setup Screen – DDNS Server 2

If user wants to use other general-purpose DDNS Server, select a Sever 2. Then, user has to input the
server name, ID and password using a virtual keyboard.

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3-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode

Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
CONFIG icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶

▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button

Figure 3.9.1. Config Setup Screen

Table 3.9.1. Config Setup

Item

Description

SAVE SETUP

TO A USB

User can save the current configuration (Setting values) of DVR to the USB
flash drive. Put the USB stick on the front panel and press SEL to start the
saving process.

LOAD SETUP

FROM A USB

User can upload the configuration of DVR to another DVR using the USB
Flash drive. Put the USB stick on the front panel and press SEL to start the
loading process.

LOAD

DEFAULT

Select ON to reset the system to the default settings.
(The follow settings such as Language, DVR ID, Security User

Authentication, Security User P/W, Date format, DLS settings, Network
settings, HDD serial number, and HDD ERROR time will not be included.)

LOAD

FACTORY

DEFAULT

Select ON to reset the system to the factory default settings.

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3-10. Setup –QUICK SETUP Mode

User can easily recording setup. just select desired day/days to record, then DVR will automatically

calculate recording setting value.

4. Saving Setup

To preserve the setup values that you have changed, select YES.

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5. Live, Search, and Playback

5-1. Live Viewing Screen

In the Live screen, video inputs from the cameras are displayed as they are configured in the Display Setup
screen. Various on-screen display (OSD) symbols, which indicate the status of the DVR, are described in
Table 5.1.1.

Figure 5.1.1. Live Viewing Screen

Table 5.1.1. Status Indicator Icons in Live Screen

Icon

Description

Displays the current date and time

R/C: ALL

Remote control ID display. If no remote ID is set the message
“ALL” is displayed.

Displays the amount of recording on the hard disk from 0­100%.

Table 5.1.2. Button Functions in Live Viewing Screen

Button

Description

Select channel to be displayed in full screen mode.

Switch between full screen and quad display mode.

SEQ

Press to start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)

RECORD

Press to start and stop manual recording.

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SEARCH

Press to go to the search menu.
Event search /Time line search /Log /Archive search

ARCH

Press to capture a still image. The still image will be stored into hard drive.
It can be transferred to the USB device.

SETUP

Press to launch SETUP menu.

ESC

Press for temporal storage of the changed value or to return to the previous
menu screen.

5-2. Search Screen

To enter the search screen, select MENU and SEARCH on the screen using the mouse or press SEARCH
button on the front panel in live mode.
When you press the SEARCH button, DVR asks for a password as in Figure 5-2-1.

Figure 5.2.1. Search Window

Enter the password using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).
There are 7 ways of search menu such as TIMELINE, EVENT, GO TO FIRST TIME, GO TO LAST TIME,
GO TO SPECIFIC TIME, LOG, and ARCHIVE on the screen.

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How to Search Data On the Time-Line Using the Mouse or Front Key Button

① 1 hour moving: 1-hour time bar(Mouse)/ F/REW and F/ADV button(Front key)

② 5 minute moving: ◀ 12:00:00 ▶(Mouse)/ control button ◀ ▶(Front key)

5-2-1. Time-Line Search

The TIME-LINE search window is used to find the stored video by using the time line bar.

Figure 5.2.2. Time-Line Search

1

2

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1. Select the date of the video to begin searching and navigate through the days using the control
button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

).

2. Once you have selected the date, press the SEL button to move to the time line search window.

3. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to select a time zone on the 24 hours time table.

4. Select All or a specific channel to search video clip on the time line bar using the control button (

◀

▲ ▶ ▼

).

6. Once you select the channel, use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to move to the point you wish to

start playing the video clip.

7. Once you have selected the time zone, press the SEL button to playback the recorded video.

8. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window.

5-2-2. Event Search

The Event Search window is used to find stored video. Three categories of search filters can be applied:
DATE, CHANNEL and TYPE. Press SEL to select a value and move down to the next category and use
the control button(

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to move up to the categories you have previously entered. The ESC

button will return the user to the previous screen.

Figure 5.2.3. Event Search Screen

1. Select the date of the video to begin searching. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to navigate

through the days.

2. Once you have selected the date, press SEL to move to the CHANNEL selector.

3. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to change the channel selection from ALL to any of the

available channels.

4. Once you have selected the channel, press SEL to move to the TYPE selector.

5. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to change the type of recording to ALL, MOTION, SENSOR,

MANUAL, or CONTINUOUS.

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6. Once you have selected the type of recording to search for, press SEL to produce a list of instances
that fit your search criteria.

7. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to scroll through the on-screen listings.

8. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to display a list of events that happened previous to or after the

current selection.

9. Once the desired event has been selected, press SEL to start playing back the selected video.

10. Press the BACKUP button to launch the archiving function in playback mode.

11. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window.

5-2-3. Go To First Time

You can access the oldest recorded data on the DVR hard drive by selecting GO TO FIRST TIME on the

SEARCH window. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window.

5-2-4. Go To Last Time

You can access the latest recorded data on the DVR hard drive by selecting GO TO LAST TME on the

SEARCH window. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window.

5-2-5. Go To Specific Time

You can search for video data from a specific instance by setting the date and time in the GO TO search
window. Use the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) to move through the date and time values in this menu. Use
the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) to change the date and time value. Move the cursor to OK using the control
button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press the SEL to playback the recorded video.

5-2-6. Log Search

You can access the LOG list search screen by selecting LOG on the SEARCH window.
Select a date using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press SEL to open the LOG list from that date.

5-2-7. Archive Search

The ARCHIVE Search window is used to find previously stored video or images.

1. Select the date to begin searching and navigate through the days using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶

▼).

2. Once you have selected the date, press SEL to open the list of stored data.

3. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to scroll through the on-screen listings.

4. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to display a list of stored events that happened previous to or

after the current selection.

5. Once the desired event has been selected, press SEL to view the still image or the first frame of the
selected video.

6. Press the BACKUP button to launch the archiving function in playback mode.

7. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window

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5-3. Play mode

During playback of a recorded event, the mode changes from SEARCH to PLAY. While in PLAY mode, you
may return to the SEARCH screen by pressing the ESC button.

Figure 5.3.1. PLAY Mode Screen

Table 5.3.1. Button Functions in PLAY Mode

Button

Description

ESC

Return to the previous menu screen, search list, or exit menu

Press to rewind the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speeds. Reverse
playback speed is shown as REW 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x at the bottom right
of the screen.

Jump/Step backward. – The playback position moves 60 seconds backward.

PLAY/PAUSE

Press to play or pause recorded video.

Jump/Step forward –Playback position moves 60 seconds forward.

Press to fast forward the footage at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speeds. Playback
speed is indicated as FF 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x at the bottom right of the
screen.

UP: 1CH, RIGHT: 2CH, DOWN: 3CH, and LEFT: 4CH to be highlighted
UP: NO. 1, RIGHT: NO. 2, DOWN: NO. 3, and LEFT: NO. 4CH to input
password

ARCH

Press the ARCH button to archive the video into HDD.

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6. PTZ Control

To control the PTZ functions of the camera, select MENU and PTZ on the screen using the mouse or
press the PTZ button on the front panel.

Figure 6.1.1. PTZ Control Screen

Table 6.1.1. Button Functions in PTZ Control

Item

Description

PAN / TILT

Select PAN/TILT using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press SEL button.
Adjust the tilt (UP/DOWN) / pan (LEFT/RIGHT) position using the control
button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).

ZOOM / FOCUS

Select ZOOM/FOCUS using the control button (◀ ▲ ▶ ▼) and press SEL
button.
Adjust the zoom (UP/DOWN) / focus (LEFT/RIGHT)position using the control
button(◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).

INITIALIZE

Initialize the PTZ settings of the selected camera.

PRESET

Select the PRESET and press the left key (◀) on the control button. Then,
number input window will appear. Set the number (3 digits) using the number
key and press the SEL to set the preset number for the current position.
Press the right key (▶) on the control button and set the number (3 digits)
to go to the preset number.

TOUR

Select the TOUR and press the right key (▶) on the control button. Then,
number input window will appear. Set the number (1 digit) using the number
key and press SEL to make the group number work.
Press the left key (◀) on the control button to stop tour.

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User can set the preset number in the tour group of the OSD menu.

OSD

Select the OSD to enter the menu. Control keys are Right, Left, UP, Down,
Select, Far (REW KEY), and Near (FF KEY). Press the ESC button to return
to the main menu. Press the PTZ button to escape from the OSD menu.

AUTOSCAN

Press the right key (▶) on the control button to start auto scan
Press the left key (◀) on the control button to stop auto scan.

PTZ

Press the PTZ button to escape from the OSD menu.

ESC

Press the ESC button to return to the main menu.

NUMBER

Available only on the TOUR and PRESET menu.

 Preset/ Tour/ OSD/ Autoscan function are available on the specific model AP8777 and

PMA-200. (Select it in the NAME of PTZ setup menu)

Table 6.1.2. Description of RS-485 Port

Data +

Data –

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7. Back Up

7-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive

Still images can be captured and archived onto the USB flash drive in live mode or while playing back
recorded video.
In live mode, press the BACKUP button to launch the archive function or select MENU and BACK UP on
the screen using the mouse.

Figure 7.1.1. Still Image Archiving and Backup Screen

1. When you press BACKUP button, the archiving screen will display as Figure 7.1.1.

2. And the DVR will ask which media you will take for archiving.

3. Once you select the media, the system will start to archive the data to the selected media.

7-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive

Video can be captured and archived onto the USB flash drive while playing back recorded video.
In playback mode, press the BACKUP button to launch the archiving function.

1. When you press BACKUP button, the DVR will ask whether to archive a Still Image or Video clip.

2. If the user selects VIDEO, the DVR will ask which media you will take for archiving.

3. If the user selects VIDEO, the DVR will ask for the setting of the archiving duration.

4. Once you select the media, the system will start to archive the data to the selected media.

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Figure 7.2.1. Video Archiving and Backup Screen

The DVR will convert the corresponding portion of the video into an AVI file.

7-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List

The stored data onto hard drive will be found in the ARCHIVE list in SEARCH window.
User can back up still images or video into the storage device from the ARCHIVE list.

1. Select the date to begin searching and navigate through the days using the control button
(◀ ▲ ▶ ▼).

2. Once you have selected the date, press SEL to open the list of stored data.

3. Use the control button (

◀ ▲ ▶ ▼

) to scroll through the on-screen listings.

4. Select a list of stored events that happened previous to or after the current selection.

5. Once the desired event has been selected, press SEL to view the still image or the first frame of the

selected video.

6. Press the BACKUP button to launch the archiving function in playback mode.

7. Press the ESC to return to the SEARCH window.

7-4. Playback of Backup Video

 HD PLAYER: Backup video can be played back by the HD Player that the DVR copies on USB

flash drive with video.

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Figure 7.4.1. HD Player

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8. Upgrading Firmware

In order to upgrade, the firmware upgrade file must first be downloaded and copied into the USB flash drive.
Create a new folder in the USB flash drive and name it “upgrade”. Copy the firmware upgrade file into the
“upgrade” folder.

NOTICE

The folder on the USB flash drive must be named “upgrade”.
After the firmware upgrade file is copied into the USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to
the USB port on the front panel and do the followings:

1. Extra the Firmware Files into the “upgrade” folder in the USB flash drive.

2. Power Off the DVR and insert the USB flash drive into the DVR.

3. Power On the DVR with the USB flash drive insert into the DVR.

4. DVR will prompt “Upgrading…” logo when the firmware is being upgraded.

5. Once the upgrade is completed, the DVR will reboot.

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9. Network Access Using the Single-Site Network Viewer

The DVR provides a live remote monitoring feature. Remote monitoring requires installation of the network
viewer on your PC.

NOTICE

In a high bandwidth network, a maximum of four users can access one DVR simultaneously.
In a low bandwidth network it is recommended that only one user access the DVR at a time.

9-1. PC Requirements

 CPU: Intel Pentium Ⅳ 1.4Ghz or higher
 Memory: 512MB (1G or higher is recommended.)
 VGA memory: 16MB (64MB or higher is recommended.)
 Resolution: 1024x768
 O/S: Windows 2000, XP Professional, XP home
 Direct X: DirectX 8.1 or higher

9-2. Installing the Network Software

1. Double-click “SpecoTech_HDcctv_Single_Client(XXXX).exe” int the provided CD

2. Select a destination folder and click “Next”.

3. Select the program folder and click “Next”.

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4. The setup status screen is displayed.

After the installation is completed, “SpecoTech Client” icon is displayed on the desktop.

9-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions.

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Button

Function

Description

DATE & TIME

Displays the current date and time.

CONNECT/DISCONNECT

Connect/disconnect network
connection..

SEARCH

Switches the live mode to search mode.

DISPLAY MODE

Select a channel and screen display
mode.

PAN/TILT/ZOOM/ FOCUS

Control the PAN/TILT/ZOOM/FOCUS
features on the remote camera.

CAPTURE

Capture a still image from live screen.

PLAY/PAUSE

Play/pause live video.

ALARM

The ON/OFF button of the alarm output
of the DVR. When an alarm of the DVR
is output, this button becomes Red.

SETUP

Display the setup screen of the network
viewer.

HDD USAGE

DVR HDD storage Indicator.

NETWORK BANDWIDTH

Shows the transferred frames and
network bandwidth.

AUDIO

Adjust the volume. The audio can be
turned on or off by clicking the audio
icon.

LOG WINDOW

Operations of the display mode of the main screen

 Single channel display - Click the one of channel button or double-click the channel screen.

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 QUAD/-screen display - Click the QUAD button to switch to quad-screen display

 Full screen display - Click the right button of the mouse and choose the Full Screen button to

display only screen and hidden the operation panel.

Image Capture of Live Screen

Still-image of live screen can be captured and saved as BMP or JPEG file.

1. Click the channel to be captured. Then the channel screen is surrounded with a red line.

2. Click the CAPTURE button. Then the IMAGE CAPTURE dialog is displayed.

3. Set the conditions and click OK button. Then still-image is saved.

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9-4. Bi-Directional Audio

The UMS Client allows for bi directional audio between the client and a dvr unit. On the PC, to use bi
directional audio, you will need a sound card of handling a microphone and speakers. On the dvr side, you
will need to connect a microphone to the audio in connection, and a pair of amplified speakers to the audio
out connection.

9-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions

Button

Function

Description

DATE & TIME

Displays the recording time of the data
selected on the time bar at the bottom of the
main user interface.

DISCONNECT

Disconnect network connection..

LIVE

Switches the search mode to live mode.

CAPTURE

Capture a still image from live screen.

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MARK IN

Set the start time for video backup.

MARK OUT

Set the ending time for video backup.

BACKUP

Backup the selected recorded video as AVI
format.

SEARCH
CALENDAR

The calendar shows dates with recorded
video in a light blue and the selected date in
dark blue.

TIMELINE BAR

The timeline shows recorded data in dark
blue on the bar.

PLAYBACK
BUTTON

The playback buttons.

DISPLAY MODE

Select a channel and screen display mode.

CHANNEL
SELECT

Show on the screen that you select

SPECIFIC TIME

Select Specific Time with Hour or Minute

Searching and Playing Video in the Remote DVR

Video recorded in the remote DVR or Video recorded on the PC can be searched and played back.

1. Connect the network to the remote DVR and press SEARCH button. Then the mode is changed
from the live mode to the search mode.

 Searching the video recorded in the remote DVR: Connect the network to the DVR..
 Searching the video recorded in the PC: Do not connect the network to the DVR.

2. Select the date to search the video.

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3. Drag the slid on the time scale and drop it between 0 to 24.

4. Press the PLAY button. Then the video recorded in the remote DVR is played back per each

channel that you choose by HD image...

Backup of Video in the Remote DVR

Video recorded in the remote DVR cab be backed up on the PC HDD as AVI format.

1. Connect the network to the remote DVR and play the video recorded in the remote DVR.

2. Drag the slid on the time scale and drop to the start time for video backup and press the MARK IN

button.

3. Drag the slid on the time scale and drop to the end time for video backup and press the MARK OUT

button. Then the marked time is displayed in dark green.

4. AVI Backup dialog is displayed. Click the OK button. Then the marked video is backed up.

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 Start time / Stop time: Backup time can be changed.
 File path: Shows the folder that the backup file is recorded.
 Channel: Shows backup channel..

9-6. PC System Configuration

Click the SETUP button. Then the Setup dialog is displayed.

Setting General

Set the Security Option, Save Path, and Miscellaneous.

 Security Option: Set a password for security options. When you access any of the selected

functions, you will need to enter the password.

 Save Path: Specify the location to record for backup and still image capture.
 Automatic reconnection: If a user selects this function, the client S/W will automatically try to

connect to the previously connected IP address if the network connection is lost.

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 Display network statistics: If a user selects this function, the client S/W will display network status,

Bit rate and Frame rate.

 Time Format: Change the mode the Client software displays the time.

Setting Site

The remote DVRs can be added, modified, and removed.

Setting Event

Set the record path and the size of local disk space for the log files.

 LOG – Select to save event log into „log file‟.
 ICON – Select to display the event on live video.
 EVENT LIST – Select to show the event in the „Event List” window of live mode.

Search and check the recorded log data.

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Setting Record

Set the recording conditions and select channels to record.

Select the local disk to use and the amount of disk space you want to allow the program to use for
recording.

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10. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer

10-1. Installing the Network Software

1. Insert the provided CD in the CD drive and double-click “SpecoTech_HDcctv_Multi_Client (XXXX).exe”

2. Select a destination folder and click “Next”.

3. Select the program folder and click “Next”.

4. The setup status screen is displayed.

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5. After the installation is completed, “SpecoTech Multi Client” icon displays on the desktop screen.

10-2. Live Window

When installation is completed, double click the “SpecoTech Multi Client” icon on your desktop to start
the program.

10-2-1. Main user interface

10-2-2. Control buttons

Button

Description

LOCAL PLAYBACK

Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play
videos that are recorded in local PC.

REMOTE PLAYBACK

Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play
videos that are recorded in remote DVR.

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SITE MANAGEMENT

THUMBNAIL REFRESH: Click this icon to refresh and

renew thumbnail image of every connected site.

SITE ADDITION: Click this icon to open „Site Addition‟

window.

SITE DELETE: Click this icon to delete site from the index

window, after disconnect a site.

SITE MODIFY: Select the site from the index window and

click this icon to open „Site Modify‟ window.

CONNECT

Click this icon to connect the selected site/sites.

DISCONNECT

Click this icon to disconnect the selected site/sites.

SETUP

Click this icon to setup configuration of UMS MULTI CLIENT.

CAPTURE

Click this icon to capture a still image

EVENT LIST

PAUSE

Click this icon to play/pause live video.

ALARM ON

RECORD ON

Enable or disable recording of live video to local disk which has
set in setup menu.

AUDIO

Use the volume control bar to set the audio level.

MIC

Use the micro phone volume control bar to set the micro phone
level.

User can control PAN/TILT & ZOON/FOCUS.

PAN left /right TILT up/down

ZOOM in/out FOCUS in/out

Preset

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CHANNEL SPLIT

To select the numbers of display channel/channels (Single,
quad, 9 channels, and 16 channels) of highlighted site.
DVR SITE SPLIT

To select the numbers of DVR/DVRs (1 DVR, 4 DVRs, 9 DVRs,
16 DVRs) on main display screen.

10-3. Search and Playback Window

10-3-1. Main user interface

You can access to search window by clicking the search icon (Local Playback / Remote Playback) on the

upper left of Live Window.
If the software prompts for a password, enter the password as below.

If you found this window then should have to setup the password at the setup menu.

Click this button and click the password icon as bellow.

Insert new password and confirm password.

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10-3-2. Main control panel

Button

Description

LOCAL PLAYBACK

Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play
videos that are recorded in local PC.

REMOTE PLAYBACK

Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play
videos that are recorded in remote DVR.

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Directory window shows site/sites that are pre-registered.

CONNECT

Click this icon to connect the selected site/sites.

DISCONNECT

Click this icon to disconnect the selected site/sites.

SETUP

Click this icon to setup configuration of UMS MULTI CLIENT.

CAPTURE

Click this icon to capture a still image.

EVENT LIST

MARK IN

Click this icon to set the beginning time for backup of the
recorded video in AVI format.

MARK OUT

Click this icon to set the ending time for backup of the recorded
video in AVI format.

BACKUP

Click this icon to backup the recorded video in AVI format.

AUDIO

Use the volume control bar to set the audio level.
DVR SITE SPLIT

To select the numbers of DVR/DVRs (1 DVR, 4 DVRs, 9 DVRs,
16 DVRs) on main display screen.

CHANNEL SPLIT

To select the numbers of display channel/channels (Single,
quad, 9 channels, and 16 channels) of highlighted site.

To select the channel to playback.

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The calendar shows dates with recorded video in color.

To display the recorded data of selected channel or all
channels on a time line scale.

To change a time line scale from 24 hours to 60 minutes or vise
versa.

The timeline shows recorded data in color on the bar. You can
adjust the time line scale and move it to the time you wish to
playback. Then click the play icon to display the recorded
video.

Playback buttons.

10-4. Setup

Click the setup icon to setup the configuration of UMS Multi Client software. The Setup window
displays.

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10-4-1. General

10-4-1-1. Security Option: Set a password for security options.

Select security options and set a password.
Then when you access any of selected functions, you need to enter the password.
You can also set the save path for capturing and backup.

10-4-1-2. Save Path: Specify the location to save captured still image for Capture and Backup data.
10-4-1-3. Miscellaneous
Automatic reconnection: If a user selects this function, client S/W will automatically try to connect the

finally connected IP address, after the network is disconnected.

Always On Top:
Time Format: Change the way the Client software displays the time.

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10-4-2. Event

Event log can be archived and searched.

10-4-2-1. Archiving Event Log: Specify the location to save event logs and select event to archive.

10-4-2-2. Archiving Event Log: Event log can be searched from selected time.

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10-4-3. Record
10-4-3-1. Record Setup: You can set the recording conditions for Always, Event, or Auto record. And you
can also select target DVR/DVRs and channel/channels.
When you set the recording condition to event, you can set event for motion or alarm with duration.

10-4-3-2. Record Local Storage Setup: You can select the local disk to use and the amount of disk space
you want to allow the program to use for recording. You can also select the option to overwrite data or stop
recording when the maximum amount of disk space is full.

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10-4-4. OSD
You can select the OSD to be display

10-4-5. About
“About” provides network client version information.

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10-5. Remote Setup

The menu settings for the DVR unit can be set from a PC, via network. This function will be supported to
the next version.
Put the cursor of the mouse on the channel which is connected to the site and press the right. Then the
following window is displayed. Select the Remote Setup.

Then the setup window is displayed. The specified menu screen is displayed on the upper left of the screen.

(Memo: Remote setup may not be supported depending on the DVR model or firmware version.)
Setting is basically the same as with the DVR menu setting. Refer to the corresponding pages for details on
the setting items.

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10-5-1. Setting the Display
Select Display to set the live video display conditions
10-5-1-1. General Settings

These settings apply to all channels.

OSD: Sets whether to display or not date and time as well as channel number on the screen.
Sequence: Setting for automatically switching the displayed video.
Seq-Dwell Time: Sets the interval for automatically switching the screens.
OSD Contrast: Adjust the character contrast on the screen.

10-5-1-2. Channel-Specific Settings

These settings apply to the specified channel only.

Channel Designation
Covert: Sets whether to display or not video from the channel on the monitor.
Video Image Adjustment

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10-5-2. Record

Select Record to set the recording conditions.

10-5-2-1. Common to All Channels
Resolution: Sets the resolution for the recordings. The set value applies to all channels.

10-5-2-2. Channel-Specific Settings

These settings apply to the specified channel only.

Channel Designation
Frame Rate: Sets the recording rate.
Quality: Sets the image quality in 5 levels.
Recording: Sets the recording mode.
Electronic Light control: Sets whether to perform or not the electronic light control
Sensor Recording: Sensor recording is performed when an external sensor signal is input to the specified

external sensor input terminal.
Pre Record: Sets whether to perform or not pre recording.

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Audio: Sets whether to perform or not audio recording.
Post Event Record: Sets the duration of the event recording.
Schedule: Sets the schedule for schedule recording.

10-5-3. Device

Select Device to set the sensor input/alarm output conditions, PTZ control and spot setting conditions.

Setting a Sensor Input Terminal: Specify a sensor input terminal number and set the type.
Setting the Motion Zone/Sensitivity: Select the zone where the motion sensor is active. It is necessary to

set a detection frame when PARTIAL ZONE is selected. Select the level of detection sensitivity of the
motion sensor. Sensitivity selections: 1~9(High sensitivity level)
Partial Zone: If selecting Partial Zone, a button is displayed to the right. Click the button and click(or drag)a
grid cell in the desired detection frame.

Setting an Alarm Output Terminal: Specify an alarm output terminal number (1-4) and set the alarm
output conditions.
Alarm Out No.: Specifies the alarm output terminal number (1-4)

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Sensor In: Outputs an alarm signal when the specified external sensor input terminal receives an input.
Motion On: Outputs an alarm signal when the specified video input terminal receives a motion detection

signal.

Video Loss On: Outputs an alarm signal when a video loss occurs in the specified video input terminal.
Alarm Duration: Sets the duration of the alarm output signal
Error Alarm: Sets whether to output or not an alarm signal when the error condition occurs.

(Options are OFF, ALL, HDD ERROR and VIDEO LOSS.)

Remote Controller: Sets an ID number on the supplied remote control for its identification.

Setting the PTZ Control: Sets the communication environment for remotely operating PTZ dome cameras

connected to RS485 terminals.

Camera Channel Designation
Camera Speed: Sets the communication speed. The set value applies to all channels.
Protocol: Sets the protocol type for the specified channel. When connecting multiple cameras, set the

same protocol for all.
Camera ID: Sets the camera ID.

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Setting the SPOT: Sets the output conditions of the spot video terminal.
Spot Type: Sets the output screen layout of the spot terminal.
Spot On Event: Sets whether to output or not the video of a sensor recording to spot while it is being

recorded.

Spot Event Dwell Time: Sets the output duration of the sensor recording video.
Sequence: Sets whether to automatically switch or not the video output to spot terminal.
Sequence Dwell Time: Sets the video switching interval if Sequence is set to ON.
Spot Channel: Sets the channel that outputs video to the spot terminal.

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10-5-4. Storage
Select Storage to configure continued recording settings by overwriting the hard disk and the storage
period for the recording data.

Overwrite: To continue recording by overwriting when the hard disk becomes full, check the checkbox.
Record Limit: Sets whether to limit or not the recording data storage period.
Record Limit Days: Sets a recording data storage period.

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10-5-5. System

Select System to set system and time settings.

Setting the System
Client Access: To give permission to operate from an external PC by checking the checkbox.
Bandwidth Saving: Sets if the network bandwidth is not large enough when monitoring live videos by

checking the checkbox. Live videos advance frame by frame(At the rate of 1 frame per second)

DVR ID: Sets individual designation to DVRs.
Date Format: Sets the date display format.
Language: Sets the display language.

Clock Set
Set Date & Time: Sets the current date and time.
D.S.T./SUMMER TIME: Sets whether daylight saving is applicable or not.
OFF: Daylight saving not applicable.
U.S.A.: USA daylight saving time applicable.
EU: EU daylight saving time applicable. Select the GMT Area.(+00:00 to +05:00)

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OTHER: Sets the start and end dates of the daylight saving period for time zones other than USA and EU.
(Begin/End)
(Memo: A confirmation dialog is displayed when [Apply] or [ok] is clicked if the date and /or time settings
have been changed. The DVR is restarted and the date and time updated when [YES] is clicked on the
confirmation dialog.)

Description: To check information on the DVR such as the version information.

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Setting the Send E-Mail:
This setting is used to automatically send a notification e-mail to a specified address when an alarm occurs.
(Memo: The DVR will be forcibly restarted if a value on this screen is changed.)

Send E-Mail: Sets whether to enable/disable e-mail sending function.
IP Notification: To send a notification e-mail when the DVR IP address is changed, check the checkbox.
Transmission Mode: Enables sending image of the channel that triggered the alarm when an alarm event

is triggered.
Event Alarm: Sets whether to enable/disable sending e-mail reports on the channel that triggered the
alarm when an alarm event is triggered.

Mail Address: Input the destination address.
Mail Server Name: Input the SMTP server name as well as the user ID and password.
Return Mail Address: Set the source e-mail address to be notified to the destination.

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Setting the NTP: It allows synchronizing the time using an internet of LAN NTP server.

NTP: Sets whether to synchronize the time using NTP server or not.
Primary SNTP Server: Input the NTP primary server address.
Secondary SNTP Server: Input the NTP secondary server address.
Time Zone: Select the time zone.
Connection Mode: Select the connection mode to NTP time server.
Time: Synchronize the time at the time that is set.
Interval: Synchronize the time by hours that is set
Connection Period: Set the connection period.

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10-5-6. Security
Select Security to set password check for user authentication for the specific functions such as SETUP,
PLAYBACK, PTZ control, RECORD OFF, PLAYBACK ON/OFF and NETWROK connection.

Checking the checkbox: Ask for a password when the given function is selected for all users

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10-5-7.Network
Select Network to set information about the DVR network.
(Memo: If a value on this screen is changed, the DVR will be restarted.)

Port: When connecting multiple DVRs to the network, set a unique port number to each DVR.
Web Port: Set a web server port number.
Network Type
LAN: The address setting mode is manual. Input IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask, and DNS server IP.
DHCP: The address setting mode is automatic. Addresses and other information do not need to be set.
ADSL: Input the login ID and Password.
DDNS: Sets whether to use DDNS service or not.

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10-5-8. Network – Dual Stream
Select Dual Stream to set frame rate and quality for a network streaming.

User can set to the following values.

NTSC

PAL

4ch
Frame Rate

1,2,3,7,10,12 and 15fps

1,2,3,6,8,9 and 12fps

Quality

Standard, High, Ultra

Standard, High, Ultra

8ch
Frame Rate

1,2,3 and 7fps

1,2,3 and 6fps

Quality

Standard, High, Ultra

Standard, High, Ultra

16ch
Frame Rate

1 and 2fps

1 and 2fps

Quality

Standard, High, Ultra

Standard, High, Ultra

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10-6. Operation

10-6-1. Addition, Delete, and modify of DVR sites

10-6-1-1. Addition of sites

1. Click SITE ADDITION button. And then the following window displays.

o Type : Choose the product type
o Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site.
o IP Address: Input IP address (Public IP address of a router that DVR is connected.) or Domain

name that is registered at www.ddnscenter.com

o Port No.: Input port number of DVR.
o Password: Input network password of DVR.
o Channels: Select the channels number of DVR.

2. Click OK button. And then the registered site is added on the directory window.

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10-6-1-2. Delete of Sites

1. Select the site/sites to delete from the directory window.

2. Click SITE DELETE button. And then the selected site/sites is/are deleted.

10-6-1-3. Modify of Sites

1. Select the site/sites to modify from the directory window.

2. Click SITE MODIFY button. And then the following window displays.

3. Click OK button. And then the modified information is applied.

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10-6-2. Connect and Disconnect
10-62-1. Connect

1. Select site/sites to connect from the directory window.

2. Click CONNECT button, and then site/sites displays/display as connected.

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10-6-2-2. Disconnect

1. Select site/sites to disconnect from the directory window.

2. Click DISCONNECT button, and then selected site/sites disconnected.

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10-6-3. Still-image capture during Live

1. Double-click a channel to capture from the display screen. (Otherwise all channels will be captured.).

2. Click CAPTURE button. And then a Capture window displays.

3. Set Save path, File Name, and File Format. And then click OK button.

4. Still image is saved as set in Capture window.

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10-6-4. Recording video on local PC during Live

1. Click SETUP button. And then a setup window display.

2. Select Record and set the values.

3. Select Disk and set the values.

4. Click RECORD ON button. And the color of button is changed.

5. Live video data is recorded as set in Record and Disk setup. These video data can be searched and
play-backed with Local Playback.

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10-6-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback

10-6-5-1. Playback of Recorded Video on Local PC

1. Click LOCAL PLAYBACK button. And then Playback Window display over Live Window.

2. Select site/sites to connect from the directory window.

3. Click CONNECT button. And then Green bar displays on Search calendar and slide
window.

4. Move scroll bar on where there is video data and Play button.

5. Video data that is recorded on local PC will be play-backed.

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10-6-5-2. Playback of Recorded Video on Remote DVR

1. Click REMOTE PLAYBACK button. And then Playback Window display over Live
Window.

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2. Select site to connect from the directory window.

3. Click CONNECT button. And then Green bar displays on Search calendar and slide
window.

4. Move scroll bar on where there is video data and Play button.

5. Video data that is recorded on a remote DVR is play-backed.

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10-6-6. AVI Backup during playback
You can back up the recorded videos in AVI format during playback.

1. Double-click the target channel to backup.

2. Select the beginning time by using the search calendar and slide bar.

3. Click MARK IN button, when the scale of the timeline is located on the target time as the
beginning time of backup.

4. Set the ending time on the blue timeline by dragging the scale on the target time as the ending time of

backup and clicking MARK OUT button. Then, color of the timeline between the beginning
time and ending time will be changed into dark Green.

5. Click BACKUP. And then the window appears as below.

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6. You can also set the beginning time and ending time on this window. After selecting a channel for backup,
click the OK button. The backup will begin.

7. AVI video data is recorded as set in AVI Backup window. AVI format video can be played back by Window
Media Player™ or other media player that is compatible with AVI format video.

Notice

When PC doesn‟t have proper H.264 CODEC, the media players cannot playback the AVI
format video.

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11. Network Access Using the 3G App Viewer

11-1. Installing the 3G App Viewer

1. Enter the Apple App Store (For Apple iPhone Users) or the Android Market (For Android Phone
users)

2. Search “Speco Viewer” in the App Storeⓒ or the Android Marketⓒ

3. Install the “Speco Viewer” app.

11-2. Live Monitoring

1. Open the installed “Speco Viewer” App

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2. Select the in the top right corner for “Site Information”

3. Input the “Site Information” and select to save the “Site Information”

4. Select the saved site from “My Site List”

5. Select a channel to view.

6. After selecting a channel, the app will display the following channel.

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Notice

3G Data Usage applied without Wi-Fi connection. Please check with your Phone Carrier.