Quick Setup Guide
Speco Technologies RS Series DVRs
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Congratulations on purchasing your new RS DVR.
We hope that this Quick Setup Guide will help you quickly setup
and congure your new Speco Technologies DVR.
Thank you!
Product Components
DVR Unit
(D4WRS* / D8WRS* / D16WRS* or
D4RS / D8RS / D16RS)
Remote Control
Remote Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Setup Guide
Quick User Guide
Mouse for D4RS / D8RS / D16RS
Software & Manual CD
Adaptor
(DC12V 3A for D4RS/D4WRS*, DC12V 5A
for D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*)
& Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable for
D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS
*
References to D4WRS also apply to D4WRSP, D4WRSM, D4WRSPM
References to D8WRS also apply to D8WRSP, D8WRSM, D8WRSPM
References to D16WRS also apply to D16WRSM
*
Internal Connections
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
5
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT
CH4
2
1
VIDEO IN CVBS OUT POWER
6
3
VGA
ETHERNET
G
7
N
S1 S3 D+
A
D
9
8
G
N
S2 S4 D-
B
USB
D
10
D4RS/D4WRS
5
6
1
2
3
4
8
10
9
D8RS/D8WRS
5
6
8
1
2
3
7
4
10
9
D16RS/D16WRS
1. VIDEO IN: Video input port.
2. VIDEO OUT: D4RS / D4WRS*: Switchable
(Composite Video Output or Spot Monitor)
D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*:
CVBS1 – Composite Video Output
CVBS2 – Spot Monitor
3. VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port.
Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
4. RS-232C (for D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*
only): For engineering use only.
5. AUDIO IN: Four connectors for audio input.
D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS*/D16WRS* use an audio cable.
6. AUDIO OUT: One connector for audio output.
D8RS/D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS* use an
audio cable.
7. ETHERNET: Network terminal.
8. USB: USB terminal.
9. SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor
terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control.
10. POWER: DC12V input.
Power on the DVR
• Please follow the proper power on procedures to avoid
damaging the DVR.
• Connect all necessary components, e.g. monitor and
cameras, before powering the DVR.
• Check the type of power source before connecting the
power adaptor to the DVR. Only use the power supply
that is included with the unit.
OSD Main Menu Date / Time Setting
• To enter the main menu, press the SETUP button
on the remote control or right click on the mouse and
select SETUP from the submenu.
• Enter username and password. The default username is
admin and password is 1111.
• It is strongly suggested to change the password to prevent
unauthorized access.
Option Description
SETUP Select this option to enter the SETUP menu.
AUDIO
SEARCH
SNAPSHOT
CAMERA PTZ Select this option to access the PTZ interface.
ENABLE MAIN
MONITOR SEQUENCE
ENABLE MANUAL
RECORD
DISABLE ALARM OUT
MANUAL
DIGITAL DETERRENT
DI SPL AY
SITE
INFORMATION
SYSTEM
INFORMATION
Select this option to set an audio channel to
output. (Channel 1 through 4, Audio Mute)
Select this option to enter
the SEARCH menu.
Select this option to create a JPEG snapshot
of the selected channel.
Select this option to enable/disable video
sequence function.
Select this option to enable/disable manual
recording. Also known as Panic Record.
Default is set to continuous recording.
Select this option to enable/
disable Alarm outputs.
Displays a window where the user can
manually trigger the Digital Deterrent™
™
audio message.
Select between dierent multi-view
display formats.
Displays a window with the recording
settings of a selected channel.
Displays a window with the
system information.
• Select SYSTEM tab from the main menu.
• Select Date & Time Setup.
• Adjust the date & time settings.
• The new date/time settings will take effect after the
settings are saved and the unit reboots.
Recording Setup
• To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the
RECORD menu. Navigate through the items using the
mouse or the remote control.
• Select CHANNEL > select NONE, CONTINUOUS,
SENSOR or MOTION > highlight area.
• To copy a schedule to a different channel, select the
channel from the COPY SCHEDULE menu & click COPY.
Pin Denition of Alarm I/O & RS-485
(D4RS / D4WRS*)
Alarm I/O Setup
EXPORT HELP
SYSTEM
LOCK
SYSTEM SHUTDOWN Select this option to shutdown system.
Displays window with instructions for
exporting video.
Locks the DVR from unauthorized user
access.
• In the SETUP menu, select the DEVICE tab and click on
ALARM-OUT.
• Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for triggering
alarm relay output.
• HDD Error and Video Loss can also trigger beeping.
(D8/16RS, D8/16WRS*)
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Quick Setup Guide
Speco Technologies RS Series DVRs
PTZ Camera Setup Mobile View Software
• Connect the RS-485 cables of PTZ camera
to the RS-485 port on the rear panel.
• In the SETUP menu, select the DEVICE tab and click
on CONTROLLER & PTZ.
• Set the channel, name, speed and ID on the PTZ setup
screen.
• Right click on the PTZ channel and click on PTZ from
the Sub Menu.
Connect the DVR via Web-Browser Viewer
Setup Requirements
• Make sure PC is connected to the Internet.
• Make sure DVR is already setup following the Network
Setup steps.
Internet Settings
• Start Internet Explorer; go to ‘Tools’ → ‘Internet
Options’ → ‘Security’ tab.
• Select ‘Trusted sites’ and click ‘Sites’ to specify its
security setting.
• Uncheck ‘Require server verication (https:) for all sizes
in this zone”. Enter the IP address of the DVR in this
eld and click ‘Add’ to add this website to the zone.
• In the Security Level area, click ‘Custom Level’. Under
‘ActiveX controls and plug-ins’, set all items to ‘Enable’
or ‘Prompt’.
• Click ‘OK’ to accept the settings and close the ‘Security
Settings’ screen.
Obtain Network Information of the DVR
The RS provides mobile surveillance software for the
iPhone® , iPad® and the Android™.
iPhone
®
/ iPad
®
• Search for ‘Speco Player’ in the Apple App Store
and install the app.
Network Setup
Connect the DVR via SpecoTech
Multi-Client Viewer Software
SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer Software is a multiple
site monitoring client software that allows streaming of
video and audio, and transmission of alarm signals from
the DVRs over the network. The SpecoTech Multi-Client
can display up to 16 DVRs and supports dual monitors.
PTZ camera control is also supported by this software.
• Select the NETWORK tab.
• For DHCP, set the Network Type for DHCP and exit
from the menu. The IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway
and DNS settings are retrieved from network servers.
DHCP is dynamic and the settings will change from
time to time.
• For Static, set the Network Type for Static. Enter the
IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS. Obtain this
information from the network service provider.
• The Client Access must be ON for the DVR to be
accessed remotely.
• Enable/disable DDNS for free DDNS name server.
• Obtain IP address from System Information in the
Sub Menu.
• In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab and enable
CLIENT ACCESS.
• In the SETUP menu, select the NETWORK tab and
click on NETWORK PORT. Obtain the network and
web port number.
• Start Internet Explorer and enter the IP address and port
of the DVR.
- For example: http:// [ip address] : [port] →
http://192.168.80.6:80
• The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will be
prompted for installation.
• Install the plug-ins.
• Click on ‘Connect’ and enter the username and
password of the DVR.
- The default usernames and passwords are
admin / 1111 and user1 / 1111.
• Press (+) on the upper right and enter site information.
• Click SAVE to save the site information.
• Select the saved site from “Devices”
• Select a channel(s) to view.
• Select Playback/Live then click CONNECT
Android
• Search for ‘Speco Player’ in the Android Market and
install the app.
• Select the ADD menu and enter site information.
• Click ADD to save the site information.
• Select the saved site from “Devices” for network
connection. Select which channels to view and press
Live View
• The app will now display the live streaming video.
™
By attaching a microphone and speaker system to
devices on site, the user may make bi-directional audio
communication over the network.
Refer to the complete manual for more information.
The SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer Software and
manual are included on the CD.
200 New Highway
Amityville, NY 11701
1-800-645-5516
www.specotech.com
Speco Technologies is constantly developing and improving products.
We reserve the right to modify product design and specications without
notice and without incurring any obligation. Rev. 12.26.12
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