1 Features and Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
2 Front Panel and Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 NXL Series ............................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 NXL Series ............................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Device to PC ........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.2 PC to Device ........................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Check Unit ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Example ................................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Unit Local Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Startup and Shutdown .................................................................................................................................. 16
4.3 EZ Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Navigation Bar ............................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Tour ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.4 Color ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.6 Alarm Status ............................................................................................................................................ 24
4.4.7 Channel Info ............................................................................................................................................ 24
USB Manager ..................................................................................................................................... 24
4.5 Camera ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
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4.5.1 Camera Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 25
4.5.3 Channel Name ........................................................................................................................................ 28
4.5.4 Camera Upgrade .................................................................................................................................... 28
4.5.5 Right Click Menu .................................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.8 PTZ Control ............................................................................................................................................. 32
File list ............................................................................................................................................. 55
4.10.1.5 UPnP (EZ Network) ....................................................................................................................... 69
4.10.1.6 IP Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 71
Network Test ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Format ................................................................................................................................................. 77
4.11.2
HDD Information ................................................................................................................................ 78
4.12 General System Setup ................................................................................................................................. 79
Date and Time .................................................................................................................................... 80
4.13 Device Maintenance and Manager ............................................................................................................. 81
4.13.1
System Info ......................................................................................................................................... 81
4.13.1.1 Version ............................................................................................................................................ 81
4.13.1.3 Online User .................................................................................................................................... 82
4.13.1.4 Remote Device Information ......................................................................................................... 83
4.13.1.5 Camera ........................................................................................................................................... 84
4.13.4.1.1 Add User ...................................................................................................................................... 88
4.13.4.1.2 Modify user .................................................................................................................................. 89
System Upgrade ................................................................................................................................ 92
4.13.5.1 Local Upgrade ................................................................................................................................ 92
5 Web Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 95
5.1 General Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 95
5.1.1 Log in ........................................................................................................................................................ 95
5.2 LAN Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 97
5.3 Live View ........................................................................................................................................................ 99
5.6 WAN mode ................................................................................................................................................... 101
5.7.1 Camera .................................................................................................................................................. 103
IP filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Video ............................................................................................................................................. 117
5.7.3.1.2 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................... 118
Recording Control ....................................................................................................................... 121
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5.7.5.1
5.7.5.2
5.7.5.3
5.7.5.4
5.7.5.5
5.7.5.6
5.7.5.7
5.8 System Information ..................................................................................................................................... 128
5.8.1 Version ................................................................................................................................................... 128
5.9.1 Search Record ...................................................................................................................................... 130
5.9.2 File List ................................................................................................................................................... 131
5.10 Log out .......................................................................................................................................................... 134
General ......................................................................................................................................... 122
5.7.5.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 122
5.7.5.1.2 Date and time ............................................................................................................................... 122
5.7.5.2.1 User name .................................................................................................................................... 123
Thank you for purchasing this NVR.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the unit.
If technical assistance is needed, please contact Speco Technologies Technical Support.
All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes.
The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Speco Technologies assumes no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electric shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
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Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.
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Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the NVR before completing installation.
Do not place objects on the NVR.
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Qualified personnel
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
Speco Technologies is not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
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Environment
The product should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable, explosive
substances and etc.
6. Accessories
Be sure to use the included accessories only.
Before installation, please open the package and check that all components are included.
Contact the supplier immediately if something is broken or missing in the package.
7. Lithium battery
Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
When replacing the battery, please make sure to use the same exact model.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL LAWS.
Before operation, please read the following instructions carefully.
Keep away from extreme hot places and sources and avoid direct sunlight
Keep away from extreme humid place
Avoid violent vibration
Do not put other devices on the top of the NVR
Be installed in well ventilated place; do not block the vent
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1 Features and Specifications
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1.1 Overview
The NXL NVR supports live view, recording and playback, and remote management and control of IP
cameras.
The NXL supports plug and play for Speco’s IP cameras. If a camera is connected to one of the PoE ports
that are built into the back of the NVR, it will auto populate on the designated channel without any additional
setup. Once the unit is set up, it can be accessed over the network through: 1) a web browser for quick
viewing, playback, and setup and 2) SecureGuard® VMS, which provides a robust solution for viewing
multiple devices simultaneously and redundancy.
1.2 Features
Viewing layout options: 1x1, 2x2, 3x3
Live View
Playback
User
Management
Record
Alarm
Upgrade
• HDMI and VGA outputs for monitors
• PTZ control interface
• Swappable channel tiles in real time
Record up to 6MP on every channel at 30fps max
• Instant playback for any channel
• Supports various playback modes: slow play, fast play, backward play
and frame by frame play.
• EZ Search (thumbnail based search)
• Export clips on USB flash drives and hard drives
Customizable groups with access for individual features
• Assign users to different groups
• Up to 128 user accounts supported
• Supports video and snapshot storage
• Record in continuous, motion, and sensor modes
• Trigger recording through motion, sensor, and tampering.
• Events can also trigger a relay alarm device and Digital Deterrent®
• Alerts can be also sent via email.
Supports local and remote upgrades via web browser
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 NXL NVR
Model N4NXL N8NXL
System System
Resources
OS
Interface
Decode Compression
Decode
Capability
(local viewing)
Video Input
Output
Split View
Audio Input
Output
4 connections. Total camera
bandwidth of 80Mbps.
8 connections. Total camera
bandwidth of 80Mbps.
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Local GUI / Web Viewer
H.264
Up to 8 channels, 720p @ 30fps
Up to 4 channels, 1080p @ 30fps
Up to 4 channels, 4MP @ 15fps
4 channels, network video 8 channels, network video
1 HDMI, 1 VGA
1/4/8
1 RCA input
1 RCA output
Compression
Alarm Input
Output
Function Storage
Port and
Indicator
General
RS232 Port
RS485 Port
USB Port
Network
Connection
PoE Ports
Indicator Light
Power
1 internal HDD slot, up to 6TB supported
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 10/100Base-T Ethernet port
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Network / Power / HDD status indicators
48VDC, 1.25A; 50W PoE budget
G.711a
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
48VDC, 2A; 80W PoE budget
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Model N4NXL N8NXL
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Dimensions
(WxHxL)
Weight
14°F ~ 131°F
10℅~90℅ RH
10.2” x 1.8” x 8.7”
3 lbs
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2 Front Panel and Rear Panel
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 NXL Series
The NXL front panel is shown below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Icon
LAN
PWR Power indicator
HDD
Name Function
Network status
indicator
HDD status indicator
Blue indicator is on when connected to a
network
Blue indicator is on when power is operating
normally
Blue indicator is on when the hard drive is
operating normally
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 NXL Series
The 4ch unit’s rear panel is shown below in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2
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The 8ch unit’s rear panel is shown below in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Connection Function
USB2.0 port May be used for a mouse and external storage.
Network port
10M/100MbpsEthernet port. Connect to a
network cable.
HDMI HDMI v1.4
VGA VGA output
GND Ground end
Power input
port
MIC IN Audio input port Audio input port for two-way audio. Connect a
MIC OUT Audio output
port
Used for video output to a monitor/display with
HDMI port
Used for video output to a monitor/display with
VGA port
Input DC 12V/2A.
microphone.
Audio output port to a speaker
Two-way audio output.
Audio output on full screen live view.
Audio output on full screen playback.
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2.3 Two-Way Audio
2.3.1 Device to PC
Device Connection
Connect a microphone to the input port located on the rear panel of the NVR. Then connect a speaker to the
audio output port on the PC.
Log into the web viewer to enable two-way audio:
After logging in, look in the left menu panel at the bottom. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4
Audio
See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5
2.3.2 PC to Device
Device Connection
Connect a microphone to the audio input port on the PC and then connect a speaker to the output port on the
rear panel of the NVR.
Log into the web viewer to enable two-way audio.
Please refer to the diagram above (Figure 2-4) to enable this option.
Audio
See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
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2.4 Mouse Operation
Please refer to the following table for mouse operation instructions.
Left Click Menu item selection
Use for on-screen keyboard
Double Click In live view, double click to go from split screen to a full screen and back
Right click Brings up menu options in live view
Exit current menu without saving when in setup
Drag mouse Select motion detection zone
Select privacy mask zone
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3 Device Installation
Note: All of the installation and operations here should conform to your local electric safety rules.
3.1 Check Unit
After unpacking the unit, please check for any visible damage. Then check to make sure that all
accessories are included
3.2 Product Label
Check that the model number and serial number that’s listed on the label on the unit are the same as
what’s listed on the package label
3.3 Connection
3.3.1 Example
Please refer to Figure 3-1 for a connection example.
The 8-channel unit is shown below.
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Figure 3-1
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4 Unit Local Operation
4.1 Startup and Shutdown
4.1.1 Startup
Caution
Before powering up the unit, please make sure:
Connect the NVR to the power adapter first and then connect the power adapter to the power
outlet.
Please follow the steps listed below to start the device.
Connect the device to the monitor and then connect a mouse.
Connect power.
The system will be in split screen mode by default upon startup.
4.1.2 Shutdown
Note
Do not unplug the power adapter when the device is running (especially when it is recording).
The proper way to shut down the unit is:
Main Menu->Shutdown
Click OK.
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4.2 Change/Reset Password
4.2.1 Change Password
Listed below is the default login ID:
Username: admin (administrator, local and remote)
Note:
For security purposes, it is required to create the administrator password on the initial login.
5 incorrect login attempts within 30 minutes will result in a lock on the account. Once the unit is locked,
please wait for 30 minutes before attempting to log in again.
See Figure 4-1 for the password change screen.
Security questions can be set here to reset the password in case you forgot. The NVR supports
customized setup. Please note two security questions must be set. These questions must be answered
correctly when resetting the password.
For more information, please refer to section 4.2.2.
Figure 4-1
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4.2.2 Reset Password
If the password has been forgotten, answer the security questions set in section 4.2.1 to reset the password.
Figure 4-2
The following dialogue box will pop up. Please answer the security questions and then enter the new
password twice. See Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3
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4.3 EZ Setup
EZ Setup is a wizard designed to assist with setting up the unit initially. After the NVR successfully boots up,
the prompt for EZ Setup will pop up. To prevent EZ Setup from running again on the next reboot, uncheck the
Startup box before selecting Next or Cancel.
Figure 4-4
Click Next or Cancel button. See Figure 4-4
The system consists of two accounts:
Username: admin (administrator, local and network)
Username: default. Password: default (hidden user). Hidden user “default” is for system interior use
only and can not be deleted. When there are no users, hidden user “default” will automatically login.
Figure 4-5
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Click the OK button to go to the General Setup Interface. See Figure 4-6. For detailed information, refer to
section 4.12.
Figure 4-6
Click the Next button to go to the network setup interface. See Figure 4-7.
For detailed information, refer to section 4.10.
Figure 4-7
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Click the Next button to go to the EZ Camera tab. EZ Camera can be used to easily add IP cameras on the
LAN to the unit (Speco IP cameras on the PoE ports will be added automatically). See Figure 4-8. Refer to
section 4.5.
Figure 4-8
Click the Next button to go to the Schedule interface/EZ Record. See Figure 4-9.
For detailed information, please refer to section 4.6.2.
Figure 4-9
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Figure 4-10
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4.4 Navigation Bar
Go to Main menu->Setup->System->General to enable the navigation bar.
The navigation bar is shown as below. See Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11
4.4.1 Main Menu
4.4.2 Tour
Click to enable tour. The icon will change to and tour will be in process.
4.4.3 PTZ
Click to enable the PTZ control interface. Refer to section 4.5.8.
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4.4.4 Color
Click to enable the color interface.
Please make sure the system is in 1x1 channel mode.
4.4.5 Search
Click to enable the search interface. Refer to section 4.7.2
4.4.6 Alarm Status
Click to enable the alarm status interface. This is for viewing device status and channel status.
4.4.7 Channel Info
Click to enable the channel information interface. This is for viewing information of the corresponding
channel.
4.4.8 Registration
Click to enable the EZ Camera interface.
4.4.9 Network
Click to enable the network setup interface. Please refer to section 4.10.
4.4.10 HDD Manager
Click to enable the HDD manager interface. Please refer to section 4.11.1.
4.4.11 USB Manager
Click to enable the USB Manager interface. It is to view USB information, backup and update.
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4.5 Camera
4.5.1 Camera Setup
Note: For Speco’s IP cameras, the built-in PoE ports support plug and play. In order to this feature to work,
the IP camera’s user ID and password must be kept at the default values, which are admin and 1234,
respectively.
Go to Main menu->Setting->Camera->Camera to open the camera setup interface.
Device search: Click the button to search for all network cameras in the same network segment.
Status: Red circle () means current channel has no video, green circle () means current channel
has video.
IP address: Displays the network camera IP address.
Type: The icon means the camera is connected to the POE port.
Add/Delete: Click to delete the device, click to add the device to the NVR.
Manual Add: Click the Manual Add button to manually enter camera information and assign it to a
channel. The interface is shown below:
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Modify: Click Modify to edit a camera’s information. See below.
Channel: Change assigned channel.
Protocol: Select protocol from the dropdown list.
IP Address: Enter IP address.
RTSP/HTTP port: Enter the correct port values for the camera. If you have not changed the ports, the
default values are 554 and 80 respectively for almost all camera models.
User name/Password: Enter user name and password of the camera. The default user name is admin
and the default password is 1234.
Decode Priority: There are three options: realtime/fluent/default. Please select from the dropdown list.
Realtime puts a priority on keeping the video as close to realtime as possible in case of a network not
performing optimally. Fluent puts a priority on video streaming quality.
Remote Channel: Channel number for remote access.
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4.5.2 Image
Go to Main Menu->Setup->Camera->Image. The interface is shown below in Figure 4-12.
Note: This section is available for configuration only for supported cameras. For non-supported cameras,
the options will not be visible.
Channel: Select the desired channel from the dropdown list.
Saturation: For changing the saturation value of the camera. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The
default value is 50. The colors will become more saturated as the value is increased. Saturation has no
effect on the general brightness of the video. The recommended range is from 40 to 60.
Brightness: For changing the brightness value of the camera. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The
default value is 50.
Contrast: For changing the contrast value of the camera. The default value is 50. The recommended
value is from 40 to 60.
Auto Iris: When you disable this function, the iris is at the max. This option is on by default.
Mirror: Horizontal flip.
Flip: To flip the video vertically or 90°.
BLC: Depending on the camera model, this may include the following options: BLC/WDR/HLC/OFF.
Profile: To set the white balance mode of the camera. This has an effect on the general hue of the video.
This function is on by default.
Auto: Auto white balance is on. System can auto compensate the color temperature to make sure the
video color is proper.
Sunny: The threshold of the white balance is in the day mode.
Night: The threshold of the white balance is in the night mode.
Customized: You can set the gain of the red/blue channel. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Day/night. To set color or monochrome mode for the camera. The default setup is auto.
Color: Camera video stays in color.
Auto: Camera switches to monochrome in low light.
B/W: Camera video stays in monochrome.
Figure 4-12
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4.5.3 Channel Name
Go to Main Menu->Setup->Camera->Channel name. The interface is shown in Figure 4-13.
This is for setting the name of the local channel name on the NVR. This does not affect the nickname of the
camera itself. Maximum of 31 letters are supported.
Figure 4-13
4.5.4 Camera Upgrade
Note
Supported IP camera models can have firmware be updated through the NVR, both locally through USB or
remotely through a web browser.
To update:
Go to Main Menu->Setup->Camera->Upgrade. The interface is shown below in Figure 4-14.
Click Browse button and then select the upgrade file. Then select a channel (or you can select device type
filter to select several devices at the same time.)
Click Start Upgrade. You can see the corresponding dialogue once the upgrade is finished.
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4.5.5 Right Click Menu
Figure 4-14
Figure 4-15
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