Speco D24GS, D32GS, D24PS, D32PS Operation Instruction Manual
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
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the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN
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FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION
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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an
open-frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can cause a
fire or electric shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes
on the side of the equipment.
7. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow
the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved
by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment
and cart combination to overturn.
8. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
12. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ─ this
indicates a need for service.
15. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in
proper operating condition.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
19. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra)
for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer may
determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Feature ................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 — Installation ............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 3
Required Installation Tools .................................................................................................... 3
Video Input......................................................................................................................... 3
Video Loop Through .......................................................................................................... 4
Factory Reset Switch ......................................................................................................... 4
HD/SD Out Selector .......................................................................................................... 4
Network Port ...................................................................................................................... 4
iSCSI Port .......................................................................................................................... 4
eSATA Port ........................................................................................................................ 5
RS232C Port ..................................................................................................................... 5
RS485 Port ........................................................................................................................ 5
Alarm Input/Output ............................................................................................................ 5
Audio In/Out ....................................................................................................................... 6
Video Out ........................................................................................................................... 6
Power Cord Connector ...................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 — Configuration ........................................................................................................ 9
Front Panel Controls .............................................................................................................. 9
Power LED......................................................................................................................... 9
HDD LED ........................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Buttons ................................................................................................................. 9
Menu Button .................................................................................................................... 10
Copy Button ..................................................................................................................... 10
Esc Button ....................................................................................................................... 10
Play/Stop Button .............................................................................................................. 10
Alarm Button .................................................................................................................... 10
Sequence Button ............................................................................................................. 10
PTZ Button....................................................................................................................... 10
Mode Button .................................................................................................................... 10
Arrow Buttons .................................................................................................................. 10
Enter Button ..................................................................................................................... 10
Jog Dial ............................................................................................................................ 11
Shuttle Ring ..................................................................................................................... 11
USB Port .......................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control Buttons....................................................................................................... 11
ID Button .......................................................................................................................... 12
Camera Buttons ............................................................................................................... 12
Sequence Button ............................................................................................................. 12
Login/Logout Button ........................................................................................................ 12
Arrow Buttons .................................................................................................................. 12
Menu Button .................................................................................................................... 12
Playback Buttons ............................................................................................................. 12
Alarm Button .................................................................................................................... 12
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Layout Button .................................................................................................................. 12
Zoom Button .................................................................................................................... 13
PTZ Button....................................................................................................................... 13
Enter Button ..................................................................................................................... 13
Esc Button ....................................................................................................................... 13
PTZ Control Buttons ........................................................................................................ 13
Copy Button ..................................................................................................................... 13
Play/Stop Button .............................................................................................................. 13
Turning on the Power ........................................................................................................... 13
Initial Unit Setup ................................................................................................................... 13
Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................... 14
System Setup ....................................................................................................................... 15
General ............................................................................................................................ 15
Date/Time ........................................................................................................................ 22
User ................................................................................................................................. 23
Storage ............................................................................................................................ 25
Monitoring ........................................................................................................................ 26
Recording Setup .................................................................................................................. 27
General ............................................................................................................................ 27
Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 29
Pre-Event ......................................................................................................................... 31
Archive ............................................................................................................................. 32
Event Setup ......................................................................................................................... 33
Motion .............................................................................................................................. 33
Alarm-In ........................................................................................................................... 34
Video Loss ....................................................................................................................... 35
Video Blind....................................................................................................................... 35
Text-In .............................................................................................................................. 36
Network ............................................................................................................................ 38
Network Setup ..................................................................................................................... 38
General ............................................................................................................................ 38
IP Address ....................................................................................................................... 40
DVRNS ............................................................................................................................ 42
RTSP ............................................................................................................................... 43
Notification ....................................................................................................................... 44
iSCSI ................................................................................................................................ 46
Device Setup ........................................................................................................................ 48
Local Audio ...................................................................................................................... 48
Network Audio ................................................................................................................. 48
Digital Deterrent ............................................................................................................... 49
Alarm-Out ........................................................................................................................ 51
Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 52
Display Setup ....................................................................................................................... 52
OSD ................................................................................................................................. 52
Primary Monitor ............................................................................................................... 53
Secondary Monitor .......................................................................................................... 55
Spot Monitor .................................................................................................................... 55
Status Setup ........................................................................................................................ 56
Event ................................................................................................................................ 56
Storage ............................................................................................................................ 57
Camera Setup ...................................................................................................................... 58
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General ............................................................................................................................ 58
PTZ .................................................................................................................................. 59
Network Camera .............................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 4 — Operation ............................................................................................................ 63
Turning on the Power ........................................................................................................... 63
Live Monitoring ..................................................................................................................... 63
Live Monitoring Menu ...................................................................................................... 64
Active Cameo Mode ........................................................................................................ 66
Zoom Mode...................................................................................................................... 66
PTZ Mode ........................................................................................................................ 66
Event Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 68
Covert Camera ................................................................................................................ 68
Spot Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 68
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 69
Panic Recording .............................................................................................................. 69
Recording Audio .................................................................................................................. 69
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 69
Searching Video ................................................................................................................... 71
Search Menu ................................................................................................................... 71
Event Log Search ............................................................................................................ 73
Record Table Search ....................................................................................................... 75
Motion Search ................................................................................................................. 77
Text-In Search ................................................................................................................. 78
Bookmarks ....................................................................................................................... 79
Clip-Copy ......................................................................................................................... 80
Print ................................................................................................................................. 82
Disk Mirroring ....................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 85
USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation ........................................................................................ 85
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 2000 ..................................................... 85
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 98.......................................................... 85
Text-In Search Examples..................................................................................................... 86
Search Example I ............................................................................................................ 86
Search Example II ........................................................................................................... 86
Speco Remote ..................................................................................................................... 87
Web Monitoring Mode ..................................................................................................... 88
Web Search Mode ........................................................................................................... 89
Time Overlap ....................................................................................................................... 91
Remote Setup of Network Devices ...................................................................................... 92
Map of Screens .................................................................................................................... 95
Connector Pin Outs .............................................................................................................. 96
RS485 Connector Pin Outs ............................................................................................. 96
I/O Connector Pin Outs ................................................................................................... 96
System Log Notices ............................................................................................................. 96
Error Code Notices .............................................................................................................. 97
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 98
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 98
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 : Typical DVR installation. ........................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2 : 16-Channel DVR rear panel. ..................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 : 16-Channel DVR front panel. .................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4 : Infrared remote control. ........................................................................................................... 11
Figure 5 : Login screen. .......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6 : Logout screen. ........................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 7 : Setup screen. .......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 8 : System – General setup screen. ............................................................................................. 15
Figure 9 : System – Date/Time setup screen. ......................................................................................... 22
Figure 10 : System – User setup screen. ................................................................................................ 24
Figure 11 : System – Storage setup screen. ........................................................................................... 25
Figure 12 : System – Monitoring setup screen. ....................................................................................... 26
Figure 13 : Record – General setup screen. ........................................................................................... 28
Figure 14 : Record – Schedule setup screen. ......................................................................................... 29
Figure 15 : Schedule – Settings (Advanced Mode) setup screen. .......................................................... 30
Figure 16 : Record – Pre-Event setup screen. .................................................................................
....... 31
Figure 17 : Record – Archive setup screen. ............................................................................................ 32
Figure 18 : Event – Motion setup screen. ................................................................................................ 33
Figure 19 : Event – Alarm-In setup screen. ............................................................................................. 34
Figure 20 : Event – Video Loss setup screen. ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 21 : Event – Video Blind setup screen. ........................................................................................ 35
Figure 22 : Event – Text-In setup screen. ............................................................................................... 36
Figure 23 : Text-In Device screen. .......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 24 : Event – Network setup screen. ............................................................................................. 38
Figure 25 : Network – General setup screen. .......................................................................................... 39
Figure 26 : Network – IP Address (Manual) setup screen. ...................................................................... 40
Figure 27 : Network – DVRNS setup screen. .......................................................................................... 42
Figure 28 : Network – RTSP setup screen. ............................................................................................. 43
Figure 29 : Network – Notification setup screen. ..................................................................................... 44
Figure 30 : Network – iSCSI setup screen. ............................................................................................. 46
Figure 31 : Device – Local Audio setup screen. ...................................................................................... 48
Figure 32 : Device – Network Audio setup screen. ................................................................................. 48
Figure 33 : Device – Digital Deterrent setup screen. .........................................................................
...... 49
Figure 34 : Device – Alarm-Out setup screen. ........................................................................................ 51
Figure 35 : Device – Remote Control setup screen. ............................................................................... 52
Figure 36 : Display – OSD setup screen. ................................................................................................ 52
Figure 37 : Display – Primary Monitor setup screen. .............................................................................. 53
Figure 38 : Display – Secondary Monitor setup screen. .......................................................................... 55
Figure 39 : Display – Spot Monitor setup screen. ................................................................................... 56
Figure 40 : Status – Event setup screen. ................................................................................................ 57
Figure 41 : Status – Storage setup screen. ............................................................................................. 58
Figure 42 : Camera – General setup screen. .......................................................................................... 59
Figure 43 : Camera – PTZ setup screen. ................................................................................................ 59
Figure 44 : Camera – Network Camera setup screen. ............................................................................ 60
Figure 45 : Live Monitoring menu. ........................................................................................................... 63
Figure 46 : PTZ Select Camera menu. ................................................................................................... 67
Figure 47 : PTZ Preset menu. ................................................................................................................. 67
Figure 48 : Select Playback Camera menu. ............................................................................................
70
Figure 49 : Search menu. ........................................................................................................................ 71
Figure 50 : Event Log Search screen. ..................................................................................................... 73
Figure 51 : Record Table Search screen. ............................................................................................... 75
Figure 52 : Motion Search screen. .......................................................................................................... 77
Figure 53 : Text-In Search screen. .......................................................................................................... 78
Figure 54 : Bookmarks screen. ............................................................................................................... 79
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Figure 55 : Clip-Copy screen. ................................................................................................................. 80
Figure 56 : Print screen. .......................................................................................................................... 82
Figure 57 : System – Storage setup screen. ........................................................................................... 82
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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Feature
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
NOTE: Your DVR can record both analog CCTV video input and network video input. For a list of supported
network devices (network cameras and network video transmitters), contact your installer or distributer.
8 or 16 Composite Video Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL
H.264 Codec
Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 HDMI, 2 VGA, 2 BNC Video Out, 1 Spot
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Record Table, Event)
Real-time Recording (480/400 Images per Second (NTSC/PAL) with Very High (D1) Resolution)
“Loop-Through” Video Connectors
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
Pentaplex Functionality (Monitoring, Recording, Playback, Archiving and Transmission at the same time)
Video Archiving via eSATA Interface
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event and Panic)
Two-way Audio Communication
8- or 16-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Text Input for ATM and POS
Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
Built-in Alarm Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Time Synchronization using industry standard protocol
Built-in DVD RW Drive
IR Remote Control
Self-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. protocol
Technical Overview
In addition to replacing both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation, your DVR has many features
that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive. Using a hard
disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to rewind tape. The technology
also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking.
You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow reverse without image streaking or tearing.
Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the schedule can change
for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set to record over the oldest video once
the disk is full.
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Your DVR supports disk mirroring functions to prevent any unexpected loss of recorded video data that might be caused
by disk damage or corruption.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
Your DVR can be used to monitor video from network video transmitters and/or network cameras, record monitored
video and play back recorded video.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There are eSATA and iSCSI ports
that can be used to record or archive video to external hard disk drives, and there are two USB ports that can be used
to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk and flash drives.
Figure 1 : Typical DVR installation.
NOTE: This manual covers the 8- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical except for the
number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed.
For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the 16-camera model.
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Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
Operation Instruction (This Document)
Speco Central Software CD and Operation Instruction
Rack-mount Kit
Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
SATA Cables
Audio Extension Cable
Infrared Remote Control
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part
of your system.
Figure 2 : 16-Channel DVR rear panel.
Video Input Video Loop Through Factory Reset Switch
HD/SD Out Selector Network Port iSCSI Port
eSATA Port
RS232C Port
RS485 Port
Alarm Input/Output
Audio In/Out Video Out
Power Cord Connector
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and an NTSC
monitor.
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.
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Video Loop Through
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it is
connected to a terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the HD/SD Out selector on the rear panel. This
switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original
factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, the front panel LEDs will blink. When the front panel LEDs blink, poke the
straightened paperclip into the unlabeled hole to the right of the HD/SD Out selector.
4. Hold the switch until all the LEDs on the front panel are lit.
NOTE: When the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs on the front panel flash five times.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
HD/SD Out Selector
An HD/SD Out selector is provided to select the monitor display mode between HD (High Definition) and
SD (Standard Definition). Setting the selector to the HD OUT position sends HD video to the connected
HDMI and VGA monitors, and setting to the SD OUT position sends SD video to the connected composite
BNC monitor.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10Mb/1Gb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45
jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with network cameras or video transmitters for remote
monitoring and recording, and can also be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, searching,
configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
iSCSI Port
An iSCSI port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video. Connect
the external iSCSI hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port.
NOTE: Up to eight iSCSI volumes (or nodes) can be connected to the DVR.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect iSCSI devices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must
be powered down to connect or disconnect iSCSI devices. Power up iSCSI devices so
they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down iSCSI devices
after powering down the DVR and then disconnect iSCSI devices.
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CAUTION: When recording video on the iSCSI device, the recoding speed might decrease and the
DVR system performance might be affected if the network devices (network cameras
and network video transmitters) are connected.
eSATA Port
An eSATA port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video. Connect
the external eSATA hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the eSATA port.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect eSATAdevices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must
be powered down to connect or disconnect eSATA devices. Power up eSATA devices
so they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down eSATA devices
after powering down the DVR and then disconnect eSATA devices.
RS232C Port
RS485 Port
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard,
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control
PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+ and RX-/TX- of the control system to the + and –
(respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller
manufacturer’s manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
Alarm Input/Output
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire in the
hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected.
To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage of electrical switches
for NC (Normally Closed) is above 2.4V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and should be stable at least 0.5
seconds to be detected. The voltage range of alarm input is from 0V to 5V. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring
alarm input.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Outputs): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the C (Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or C and NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is a relay output
which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. See Chapter 3 ─ Configuration for configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and
the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground)
connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the
wires to the ARI and GND connectors.
An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.
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Audio In/Out
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The DVR
does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified source, not
directly from a microphone.
Video Out
NOTE: When using HDMI monitors, change the monitor display mode to HD mode by setting the HD/SD Out
selector on the rear panel to the HD OUT position. HDMI video out will only be enabled in the HD display
mode.
VGA video out on the primary monitor will be disabled in the SD display mode.
Composite (BNC) video out on the primary monitor will be disabled in the HD display mode.
Monitor Connection Examples:
< HD Display Mode >
< SD Display Mode >
NOTE: Connect the monitor before the DVR boots so that video can be displayed on the monitor with the resolution
you have set during system setup. If you want to use both the HDMI and VGA Primary Monitor connectors,
one of the monitors should be connected before the DVR boots, and the other monitor should be connected
after the DVR boots.
Your DVR can record audio from up to 16 sources. Connect the audio
sources to Audio In 1 to Audio In 16 as needed using RCA jacks. Connect
Audio Out to your amplifier. Use the provided audio extension cable to
connect the audio sources to Audio In 5 to 16.
An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector is provided so that you can
use an HDMI monitor as your primary monitor when in the HD (High Definition) display
mode, and a VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer
monitor as your
primary monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect
it to the DVR.
When in the SD (Standard Definition) display mode, connect the primary monitor to the
Video Out connector. It is best to use the monitor as a subsidiary of the HD display output
otherwise the monitor might have display limitations.
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as
your secondary monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR.
Connect the secondary monitor to the Video Out connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector as needed.
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Power Cord Connector
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE
CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT
HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 ─ Configuration and Chapter 4 ─ Operation.
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.
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Chapter 3 — Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 — Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 3 : 16-Channel DVR front panel.
Power LED HDD LED Camera Buttons Menu Button
Copy Button Esc Button Play/Stop Button Alarm Button
Sequence Button PTZ Button Mode Button Arrow Buttons
Enter Button Jog Dial Shuttle Ring USB Port
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. The following describes each button
and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for
daily operations.
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the left of the Jog Dial. Make certain that nothing blocks the
sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote
control might not function properly.
You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus much like you
would on a computer.
Power LED
The POWER LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Camera Buttons
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also
used to enter passwords.
NOTE: When selecting the camera channel from 10 to 16, press the 10+ and then 0 to 6.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 4 zooms out the screen, pressing the button
2 focuses near and button 5 focuses far, and pressing the button 3 moves to the preset and button 6 saves the preset.
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Menu Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the
MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the screen.
Copy Button
Pressing the
COPY button allows you to copy video clips.
Esc Button
During menu setup, pressing the
ESC button closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
Play/Stop Button
Pressing the PLAY/STOP button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When
entering the playback mode, video is paused.
When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button enters the Triplex mode. The DVR supports the Triplex
function: monitoring, recording and playing back at the same time.
Alarm Button
The
ALARM button has two functions. First, it will reset the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an
alarm. Second, it will display the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless there is an active alarm.
This operation can be user password protected.
Sequence Button
When in the live mode, pressing the
SEQ button displays live channels sequentially.
PTZ Button
Pressing the
PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode and the PTZ icon flickers. Pressing the button again
exits the PTZ mode. Pressing the arrow buttons or MENU button allows you to control properly configured cameras.
Mode Button
Pressing the MODE button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: 2x2, 3x2, 3x3, 4x3
or 4x4 (2x2 or 4x4 on a Spot Monitor). Pressing the button while in the 4x4 display format of local cameras enters the
display mode of network devices, and pressing the button while in the 4x4 display format of network devices enters
the display mode of local cameras.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by highlighting
a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value.
These buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
Enter Button
The
(Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.
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Jog Dial
When in the playback mode, you can play video forward image-by-image by turning the Jog Dial clockwise and backward
image-by-image by turning the Jog Dial counterclockwise. When in the Setup mode, you can change number values by
highlighting the item in the menu and turning Jog Dial clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the number.
Shuttle Ring
The Shuttle Ring only functions in the Playback mode. The Shuttle Ring is spring loaded and returns to the center position
when released. Turning the ring clockwise plays video forward. Turning the ring counterclockwise plays video backward.
Playback speed varies with the amount the ring is turned. The playback speeds are
, , , x0.5, , ,
and
. When you release the ring, it snaps back to the center position and the video pauses.
USB Port
Two USB ports on the front panel are provided to connect external hard disk or flash drives for video clip copying or
system upgrades. Position external drives close enough to the DVR so that you can make the cable connections, usually
less than 6 feet. Use the USB cable provided with the hard disk drive to connect it to the DVR.
A USB mouse (not supplied) can be connected to one of the ports. You can use the mouse to navigate through the
screens and menus much like you would on a computer.
A PostScript™ USB printer (not supplied) can be connected to one of the ports. You can print selected images resulting
from a search. Refer to Chapter 4 — Operation, Searching Video.
A USB to Serial converter can be connected to the USB port. Multiple text-in devices can be used with a USB to Serial
converter.
Remote Control Buttons
ID Button
Camera Buttons
Sequence Button
Login/Logout Button
Arrow Buttons
Menu Button
Playback Buttons
Alarm Button
Layout Button
Zoom Button
PTZ Button
Enter Button
Esc Button
PTZ Control Buttons
Copy Button
Play/Stop Button
Figure 4 : Infrared remote control.
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NOTE: For simplicity, the button descriptions in this manual refer to the front panel buttons.
ID Button
If a DVR System ID is set to 0, the infrared remote control will control that DVR without any additional operations.
(Refer to the System General setup screen in this chapter for further information on setting the System ID.) If the system
ID is 1 to 16, you must to press the ID button and then press the number button (1 to 16 (+10 & 6)) in order to control
that DVR. If the System ID of two or more DVRs is set to 0, those DVRs will react to the infrared remote control at
the same time.
Camera Buttons
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also
used to enter passwords.
Sequence Button
When in the Live Monitoring mode, pressing the SEQUENCE button displays live channels sequentially.
Login/Logout Button
Pressing the LOGIN/OUT button displays the Login or Logout screen.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by highlighting
a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value. These
buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
Menu Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the
MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the screen.
Playback Buttons
Rewind: Pressing the
button plays video backward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the playback
speed from
, and .
Play/Pause: Pressing the button plays back video at regular speed and pressing the button again pauses video.
The screen displays
when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back
video.
Fast Forward: Pressing the
button plays video forward at high speed. Pressing the button again toggles the
playback speed from
, and .
Stop: Pressing the
button stops playback and enters the Live Monitoring mode.
Backward: When in the pause mode, pressing the
button moves to the previous image.
Forward: When in the pause mode, pressing the button moves to the next image.
In the Live Monitoring mode, pressing any playback button enters to the Search mode.
Alarm Button
Pressing the
ALARM button resets the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an alarm.
Layout Button
Pressing the
LAYOUT button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: 4x4, 3x3 and 2x2.
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Zoom Button
Pressing the
ZOOM button zooms the current image on the screen. A PIP with a rectangle temporarily displays showing
what area of the screen has been enlarged. You can use the arrow buttons to move the rectangle to another area.
PTZ Button
Pressing the
PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode which allows you to control properly configured cameras.
Enter Button
The
(Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.
Esc Button
During menu setup, pressing the
ESC button closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
PTZ Control Buttons
While in the PTZ mode, the PRESET buttons are used to save Presets and load a Preset View, the ZOOM buttons are used
to Zoom In and Zoom Out, and the FOCUS buttons are used for Near Focus and Far Focus.
Copy Button
Pressing the
COPY button allows you to copy video clips.
Play/Stop Button
Pressing the PLAY/STOP button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When
entering the playback mode, video is paused. Pressing the button plays back video at regular speed. The screen
displays
when the DVR is in the Pause mode and the screen displays when the DVR is playing back video.
When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button enters the Triplex mode. The DVR supports the Triplex
function: monitoring, recording and playing back at the same time.
Turning on the Power
Connecting the power cord to the DVR turns on the unit. The unit takes approximately 60 seconds to initialize.
Initial Unit Setup
Before using your DVR for the first time, you will want to establish the initial settings. This includes items such as
time and date, display language, camera, remote control, record mode, network and password. Your DVR can be set
up using various screens and dialog boxes.
Throughout the screens you will see
. Highlighting the and pressing the button gives you the opportunity to
reset that screen to its default settings. After you are finished with any setup screen, you can highlight Save and press
the
button to save the changes and exit the screen. If you do not wish to save the changes, highlight Cancel and
press the
button to exit the screen.
Press the MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Login) in the
Live Monitoring menu to enter the setup screens. The Login screen appears.
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Select a User and enter the password by pressing the appropriate
combination of Camera number buttons and then the
button. There
is no default password when logging in the admin user for the first
time.
Figure 5 : Login screen.
NOTE: To assure the secure management of the system, setting up a password is strongly recommended.
If you cannot use the front panel buttons, click the
button using the mouse to enter a password, and
the virtual keyboard displays. See instructions below for using the virtual keyboard.
To log the user out of the system, press the
MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge
of the screen and then select (Logout) in the Live Monitoring menu. The Logout screen displays
asking you to confirm whether or not you want to log out the current user.
Figure 6 : Logout screen.
Setup Screen
Figure 7 : Setup screen.
System Record Event Network
Device Display Status Camera
Press the
MENU button or move the mouse pointer on the right edge of the screen and then select (Setup) in the
Live Monitoring menu to enter the setup screen.
While setting up the DVR, there will be many opportunities to enter names and titles. When making these entries, a
Virtual Keyboard will appear.
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Use the arrow keys to highlight the character you want in the name or title and press
the
button. That character appears in the title bar and the cursor moves to the next
position. Pressing
toggles between the upper and lower case keyboards,
backspaces, and
deletes entered characters.
Special characters can be created using ^ and a capital letter; e.g., ^J for NL (New Line),
^M for CR (Carriage Return). Special characters are commonly used by text input devices
and will be useful when performing Text-In Searches.
System Setup
General
Highlight General and press the
button, and the General screen appears.
Figure 8 : System – General setup screen.
In the General screen, you can name the site location, assign a System ID number, select the language the screens are
displayed in, display software version number, upgrade the software, show the System Log, display recorded time data,
and clear all data.
Highlight the Site box and press the button. A virtual keyboard appears that you can use to enter a Site Name. Once
you have entered your title, highlight OK and press the
button.
Highlight the box beside System ID and press the button. Change the number by highlighting it and using the Up
and Down arrow buttons to increase and decrease the number from 0 to 99.
NOTE: The System ID number is used to identify the unit when it is connected with other DVRs through the
RS485 port. You cannot use the same ID number for two or more DVRs that are in the same RS485
network. It is possible to have multiple DVRs with System ID 0 that are in the same area as long as they
are not part of an RS485 network. If this is the case, all will be controlled at the same time when using
the infrared remote control.
Highlight the box beside Language and press
button. A drop-down menu displays the available languages. Highlight
the desired language and press the
button.
The box beside Version displays the software version of the DVR.
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To upgrade the software, connect a USB device containing the upgrade package file to the DVR. Highlight Upgrade…
and press the
button. The Upgrade screen appears. The screen displays the upgrade package file names that are
available. The “.rui” indicates that the file is for software upgrades and “.ofi” indicates that the file is for optical drive
firmware upgrades.
Select the desired file and press the button. Highlighting the Install button and pressing the button will install
the selected software package. Highlighting the Cancel button and pressing the
button will close the window without
upgrading the software. If the upgrade package file is not installed on the DVR properly, you will get an error message.
The system restarts automatically after completing the upgrade.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
You can import saved DVR settings or export the current DVR settings. To import saved DVR settings, connect the
USB device containing the setup file (.dat) to the DVR. Highlight Setup – Import… and press the
button. Select
the desired setup file and press the Import button to import the selected settings and change the DVR settings accordingly.
Highlight Include Network Setup and press the
button to toggle between On and Off. When set to Off, the network
settings will not be changed.
To export the current DVR settings, connect the USB device to the DVR. Highlight Setup – Export… and press the
button. Highlight the box beside File name and press the button. A virtual keyboard allows you to enter the
file name. Selecting Export will save the current settings in .dat file format on the USB device.
NOTE: Even after changing the DVR settings by importing saved settings, the time-related settings (Date/Time,
Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time) will NOT be changed.
CAUTION: The USB device must be FAT16 or FAT32 format.
Highlight Show System Log… and press the button to display the System Log.
The System Log screen lists system activities (up to 5,000 from the latest) that have occurred along with the time and
date. The icon will be displayed in the last column for system activities of the remote site. You can scroll through
the log pages by using the Up and Down arrows, or you can go directly to a log page by entering the log page number
in the box at the bottom left of the screen. Highlight Close and press the
button to exit the screen.
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To export the system log information, connect the USB device to the DVR. Highlight Export… and press the
button.
Highlight the box beside File name and press the
button. A virtual keyboard allows you to enter the file name.
Selecting Export will save the log information in .txt file format on the USB device.
NOTE: When opening the saved .txt file, setting to the proper character encoding and using fixed width fonts
will be required to read the file properly.
Highlighting Clear All Data and pressing the button will clear all video data. You will be asked to verify that you
wish to clear all data before the DVR erases the video data. Clear All Data will not clear the System Log.
Highlight System Shutdown and press the button. The Shutdown screen displays asking you to confirm whether
or not you want to shut the system down.
After selecting Shutdown and pressing the
button, a screen will appear telling you
when it is safe to disconnect power.
Highlight EZ Setup and press the button. The EZ Setup screen appears and guides you through configuring the
system for basic operation.
NOTE: This EZ Setup screen can only be accessed when logged on as the admin user.
Select either EZ Record or EZ Network and select the Next button to start the selected setup.
NOTE: Selecting the Cancel button throughout the screens exits the EZ Setup without saving your changes
and returns to the System – General setup screen.
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If you selected the EZ Record, selecting the Next button starts the EZ Record.
Date/Time Setup
Date: Set the system date and select the date format.
Time: Set the system time and select the time format.
Time Zone: Select your time zone.
Use Daylight Saving Time: Selecting the box sets the system to use daylight saving time.
NOTE: The Date/Time will be set, and the clock will start when you click the Next button.
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Record Method Setup
Select the desired recording mode from:
– Motion Event Record (Recommended)
– Continuous & Motion Event Record
– Continuous Record
NOTE: You should understand each recording mode before setting the DVR’s recording method.
Record Video Quality Setup
Select the desired video quality profile from:
– Higher Video Quality Priority Profile
– Standard Recording Profile
– Longer Recording Time Priority Profile
NOTE: The higher quality setting requires more storage space.
The recording resolution will be set to Very High when selecting High Video Quality Priority Profile, High
when selecting Standard Recording Profile, and Standard when selecting Longer Recording Time Priority
Profile.
The recording quality and recording speed of each camera channel will be set as show below according
to the Record Method and Record Video Quality you set.
HVQPP* SRP* LRTPP*
Motion Event Record Very High / 30 ips High / 5 ips Standard / 3 ips
Continuous &
Motion Event Record
Very High / 30 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Event)
High / 5 ips (Time)
Very High / 30 ips (Event)
Standard / 3 ips (Time)
High / 5 ips (Event)
Continuous Record Very High / 30 ips High / 5 ips Standard / 3 ips
* Record Video Quality: HVQPP (High Video Quality Priority Profile), SRP (Standard Recording Profile), LRTPP (Longer Recording Time
Priority Profile)
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Select the Finish button to finish the EZ Record and select the Go to EZ Network button to start the EZ Network.
If you selected the Go to EZ Network, select the Next button to start the EZ Network.
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