Speco DxVS Series Quick Setup Manual

Remote Control
Remote Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2EA)

Mouse

Software & Manual CD

Congratulations on purchasing your new VS DVR.

We hope that this Quick Setup Guide will help you quickly setup
and configure your new Speco Technologies DVR.

Thank you!

Product Components

Internal Connections

EZ Setup

EZ Network (Not Connected to the Internet)

EZ Network

(Internet Connected)

EZ Network

(Internet Connected)

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.

Quick Setup Guide

Please go to www.specotech.com/software-updates.html for the latest software

Rev. 14/3/14

Speco Technologies DxVS Series DVRs

DVR Unit (VS Series)

Adaptor (DC12V 3A for D4VS, DC12V 5A
for D8VS/D16VS)& Power cable

(110V or 220V)

Audio Cable for (D8VS/D16VS)

• To start the EZ Setup, right click on the mouse and select EZ SETUP

from the submenu or the main menu button the main menu.

• 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.

EZ Record

1. Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Recording Setup, Click NEXT

to proceed.

2. Description of EZ Record Setup is displayed, Click NEXT to proceed.

3. Set up the Date/Time settings and click NEXT to get to the

recording setup.

4. Select the recording mode and click NEXT to get to the

recording setup.

5. Select one of options and click NEXT to finish the setup.

1. Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection.

2. Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration
(STATIC) and then click TEST Button. It will automatically setup

the network for the system.

3. Setup DDNS setting. DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name System) allows
a DNS name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address.
It allows using a dynamic IP address to be associated with a static

domain name.

4. Click Finish to save the setup

1. Select NO if the VS is not using an internet connection.

2. Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration
(STATIC) and then click TEST button when ready.

3. Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration(STATIC)
was selected, and click TEST

4. Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.

5. Click Finish to save the setup.

Quick Setup Guide

1. VIDEO IN: Video input port.

2. VIDEO OUT: D4VS: Switchable
(Composite Video Output or Spot Monitor)

D8VS, D16VS: CVBS – Composite Video Output / SPOT
– Spot Monitor

3. VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects
to the PC VGA monitor.

4. HD VIDEO OUT: HDMI output port. Connections to the
HDMI monitor (1920x1080).

5. AUDIO IN: D4VS: Four connectors for audio input.
D8VS/D16VS: Use the included audio splitter cable

6. AUDIO OUT: D4VS: One connector for audio output.
D8VS/D16VS: Use the included audio splitter cable.

7. ETHERNET: Network terminal

8. USB: USB terminal

10. POWER: DC12V input

9. SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal,
External alarm out terminal & RS-485 for PTZ Camera control

11. GROUND: Use for ground port.

Quick User Guide

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D4VS

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D16VS

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Recording Setup

Mobile View Software

Mobile View Software

Connect the DVR via SpecoTech
Multi-Client Viewer Software

Alarm I/O Setup

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.
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.

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Quick Setup Guide

Speco Technologies DxVS Series DVRs

Speco Technologies is constantly developing and improving products.

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Sensor
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Alarm
Output

• To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the RECORD
menu. Navigate through the items using the mouse or the control

button.

• Select CHANNEL > select NONE, CONTINUOUS

, MOTION or

SENSOR > HIGHLIGHT AREA.

• To copy a schedule to a different channel, select the channel from the
COPY SCHEDULE menu.

• In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab and click on SYSTEM
EVENT NOTIFICATION.

• Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for triggering alarm relay output.

• HDD Error and Video Loss can also trigger beeping.

Network Setup

Select the NETWORK tab.

• For DHCP, set the Network Type for DHCP and exit to 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 to 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 DDNS for free DDNS name server.

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 verification (https for all sizes in this zone”.
Enter the IP address of the DVR in this filed 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.

• Select the ADD menu and enter site information. Click ADD to save

the site information.

• Select the saved site from “Devices”.

• Select a channel(s) to view.

• Select Playback/Live then click CONNECT.

• 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.

PTZ Camera Setup

Connect the DVR via Web-Browser Viewer

Connect the DVR via Web-Browser Viewer

Obtain Network Information of the DVR

• Obtain IP address from System Information from 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://172.16.2.62:80

• 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 user 1

/ 1111.

The VS provides mobile surveillance software for both the iPhone and

the Android™.

• 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 a channel and select Live view or Playback.

• Click START button

• Search for ‘Speco Player’ in the Android Play Store and install the app.

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