Speco N8NLA3TB, N8NLA1TB User Manual
NLA NVR
User Manual
V1.0
Table of Contents
1 Features and Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 12
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 NLA NVR ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Front Panel and Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.1.1 NLA Series .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 NLA Series .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.3 Two-Way Audio .................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3.1 Device to PC ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.2 PC to Device ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Mouse Operation ............................................................................................................................... 18
3 Device Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Check Unit ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Product Label .................................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3.1 Example....................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Unit Local Operation ................................................................................................................................. 20
4.1 Startup and Shutdown ....................................................................................................................... 20
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4.1.1 Startup ......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Shutdown .................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Change/Reset Password ................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.1 Change Password ....................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Reset Password .......................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 EZ Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 23
4.4 Camera .............................................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.1 Camera Setup ............................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.2 Image ........................................................................................................................................... 29
4.4.3 Channel Name ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.4.4 Camera Upgrade ......................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.5 Right Click Menu ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.6 Display ......................................................................................................................................... 32
4.4.7 Sequence .................................................................................................................................... 33
4.4.8 PTZ Control ................................................................................................................................. 34
4.4.8.1
4.4.8.2
4.5 Recording .......................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.1 Stream ......................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.1.1
4.5.1.2
4.5.2 Schedule ..................................................................................................................................... 42
4.5.2.1
PTZ Function Setup ............................................................................................................ 36
Call PTZ Function ............................................................................................................... 38
Stream ................................................................................................................................. 40
Snapshot ............................................................................................................................. 41
Schedule Recording............................................................................................................ 42
4.5.2.2
Schedule Snapshot ............................................................................................................. 46
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4.5.3 Motion detection .......................................................................................................................... 49
4.5.3.1
4.5.3.2
4.5.4 Alarm Recording/Snapshot ......................................................................................................... 51
4.5.4.1
4.5.4.2
4.5.5 Manual Recording/Snapshot ....................................................................................................... 53
4.5.5.1
4.5.5.2
4.5.6 Holiday Recording ....................................................................................................................... 55
4.6 Playback and Search ........................................................................................................................ 57
4.6.1 Instant Playback .......................................................................................................................... 57
Motion recording ................................................................................................................. 49
Motion Detection Snapshot ................................................................................................. 50
Alarm Recording ................................................................................................................. 51
Alarm Snapshot .................................................................................................................. 52
Manual Recording ............................................................................................................... 53
Manual Snapshot ................................................................................................................ 54
4.6.2 Search Interface .......................................................................................................................... 57
4.6.2.1
4.6.2.2
4.6.3 Snapshot Playback ..................................................................................................................... 64
4.7 Export ................................................................................................................................................ 65
4.7.1 File Backup .................................................................................................................................. 65
4.7.2 Import/Export ............................................................................................................................... 66
4.7.3 Backup Log ................................................................................................................................. 68
4.7.4 USB Device Auto Pop-up ............................................................................................................ 69
4.8 Alarm ................................................................................................................................................. 69
4.8.1 Alarm Detection ........................................................................................................................... 69
File list ................................................................................................................................. 62
Bookmark Pins .................................................................................................................... 62
4.8.1.1
Motion Detection ................................................................................................................. 69
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4.8.1.2
Tampering ........................................................................................................................... 73
4.8.1.3
4.8.2 Notification ................................................................................................................................... 74
4.9 Network .............................................................................................................................................. 76
4.9.1.1
4.9.1.2
4.9.1.3
4.9.1.4
4.9.1.5
4.9.1.6
4.9.2 Network Test ................................................................................................................................ 84
4.9.2.1
Video Loss .......................................................................................................................... 73
TCP/IP ................................................................................................................................. 76
Connection .......................................................................................................................... 77
DDNS .................................................................................................................................. 78
UPnP (EZ Network) ............................................................................................................ 79
Email ................................................................................................................................... 81
FTP ..................................................................................................................................... 82
Network Test ....................................................................................................................... 84
4.9.2.2
4.10 HDD Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 86
4.10.1
4.10.2
4.11 General System Setup ...................................................................................................................... 89
4.11.1
4.11.2
4.12 Device Maintenance and Manager ................................................................................................... 92
4.12.1
4.12.1.1 Version ................................................................................................................................ 92
4.12.1.2 Bitrate .................................................................................................................................. 92
Network Load ...................................................................................................................... 85
Format ..................................................................................................................................... 86
HDD Information ..................................................................................................................... 87
Device Setup ........................................................................................................................... 89
Date and Time ......................................................................................................................... 90
System Info ............................................................................................................................. 92
4.12.1.3 Online User ......................................................................................................................... 93
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4.12.1.4 Remote Device Information ................................................................................................ 94
4.12.1.5 Camera ............................................................................................................................... 95
4.12.1.5.1 Status .............................................................................................................................. 95
4.12.1.5.2 Firmware ......................................................................................................................... 95
4.12.2
Log .......................................................................................................................................... 96
4.12.3
Digital Deterrent ...................................................................................................................... 98
4.12.3.1.1 File Manage .................................................................................................................... 98
4.12.4
Account ................................................................................................................................... 99
4.12.4.1.1 Add User ....................................................................................................................... 100
4.12.4.1.2 Modify user .................................................................................................................... 102
4.12.4.1.3 Change Password ......................................................................................................... 102
4.12.4.1.4 Add/Modify Group ......................................................................................................... 103
4.12.4.1.5 Verification ..................................................................................................................... 104
4.12.5
System Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 105
4.12.5.1 Local Upgrade ................................................................................................................... 105
4.12.6
Factory Default ...................................................................................................................... 106
4.12.7
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 107
4.12.8
Logout /Shutdown/Restart .................................................................................................... 107
5 Web Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 108
5.1 General Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 108
5.1.1 Log in ......................................................................................................................................... 108
5.2 LAN Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 110
5.3 Live View ......................................................................................................................................... 112
5.4 PTZ .................................................................................................................................................. 113
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5.5 Image/Alarm-out .............................................................................................................................. 115
5.5.1 Image ......................................................................................................................................... 115
5.6 WAN mode ...................................................................................................................................... 115
5.7 Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 117
5.7.1 Camera ...................................................................................................................................... 117
5.7.1.1
5.7.1.2
5.7.1.3
Camera Setup ................................................................................................................... 117
Stream ............................................................................................................................... 119
5.7.1.2.1 Stream ............................................................................................................................. 119
5.7.1.2.2 Snapshot ......................................................................................................................... 120
5.7.1.2.3 Privacy Mask ................................................................................................................... 120
5.7.1.2.4 Path ................................................................................................................................. 121
Channel Name .................................................................................................................. 121
5.7.1.4
5.7.2 Network ..................................................................................................................................... 123
5.7.2.1
5.7.2.2
5.7.2.3
5.7.2.4
5.7.2.5
5.7.2.6
5.7.2.7
IP Camera Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 122
TCP/IP ............................................................................................................................... 123
Connection ........................................................................................................................ 123
DDNS ................................................................................................................................ 124
Email ................................................................................................................................. 125
UPnP (EZ Network) .......................................................................................................... 125
FTP ................................................................................................................................... 126
HTTPS .............................................................................................................................. 126
5.7.2.7.1 Create Server Certificate ................................................................................................ 127
5.7.2.7.2 Download root certificate ................................................................................................ 128
5.7.2.7.3 View and set HTTPS port ............................................................................................... 130
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5.7.2.7.4 Login ............................................................................................................................... 130
5.7.3 Event ......................................................................................................................................... 131
5.7.3.1
5.7.4 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 134
5.7.4.1
5.7.4.2
5.7.5 Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 136
5.7.5.1
Video ................................................................................................................................. 131
5.7.3.1.1 Motion Detection ............................................................................................................. 131
5.7.3.1.2 Video Loss ...................................................................................................................... 133
5.7.3.1.3 Tampering ....................................................................................................................... 133
Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 134
Recording Control ............................................................................................................. 135
General ............................................................................................................................. 136
5.7.5.1.1 General ........................................................................................................................... 136
5.7.5.1.2 Date and time .................................................................................................................. 136
5.7.5.1.3 Holiday Setup .................................................................................................................. 137
5.7.5.2
5.7.5.3
5.7.5.4
5.7.5.5
5.7.5.6
5.7.5.7
Account ............................................................................................................................. 137
5.7.5.2.1 User name....................................................................................................................... 137
Display .............................................................................................................................. 140
5.7.5.3.1 Display ............................................................................................................................ 140
5.7.5.3.2 Sequence ........................................................................................................................ 140
Default ............................................................................................................................... 141
Import/Export .................................................................................................................... 141
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 141
Upgrade ............................................................................................................................ 142
5.8 System Information.......................................................................................................................... 143
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5.8.1 Version....................................................................................................................................... 143
5.8.2 Log ............................................................................................................................................. 144
5.8.3 Online User ............................................................................................................................... 144
5.9 Playback .......................................................................................................................................... 145
5.9.1 Search Record .......................................................................................................................... 145
5.9.2 File List ...................................................................................................................................... 146
5.9.3 Playback .................................................................................................................................... 147
5.9.4 Download .................................................................................................................................. 147
5.9.5 Additional Download Options .................................................................................................... 148
5.9.5.1
5.9.5.2
5.9.5.3
Download By File .............................................................................................................. 148
Download by Time ............................................................................................................ 149
Watermark ......................................................................................................................... 150
5.10 Log out ............................................................................................................................................. 150
6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 151
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Welcome
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.
Phone: 1-800-645-5516 option 3
Email: techsupport@specotech.com
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
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Electrical safety
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.
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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 NLA NVR supports live view, recording and playback, and remote management and control of IP
cameras.
The NLA 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
• HDMI and VGA outputs for monitors
• PTZ control interface
• Swappable channel tiles in real time
Record up to 8MP (4K) 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
Record
Alarm
Upgrade
• 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 NLA NVR
Model N4NLA N8NLA
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.
Embedded Linux real-time operation system
Local GUI / Web Viewer
H.265 / H.264
Up to 8 channels, 720p @ 30fps
Up to 4 channels, 1080p @ 30fps
1 channel, 8MP @ 30fps
4 channels, network video 8 channels, network video
1 HDMI, 1 VGA
1 RCA input
1 RCA output
8 connections. Total camera
bandwidth of 80Mbps.
1/4/8
Compression
Alarm Input
Output
Function Storage
Port and
Indicator
RS232 Port
RS485 Port
USB Port
Network
Connection
PoE Ports
Indicator Light
G.711a
N/A
N/A
1 internal HDD slot, up to 6TB supported
N/A
N/A
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port
4 8
Network / Power / HDD status indicators
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Model N4NLA N8NLA
General
Power
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Dimensions
(WxHxL)
Weight
48VDC, 1.25A; 50W PoE budget 48VDC, 2A; 80W PoE budget
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 NLA Series
The NLA front panel is shown below. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Icon
LAN
PWR
HDD
Name Function
Network status indicator
Power 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 NLA 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.
Gigabit Ethernet port. Connect to a network
HDMI
Network port
cable.
Used for video output to a monitor/display with
HDMI v1.4
HDMI port
VGA
VGA output
Used for video output to a monitor/display with
VGA port
GND Ground end
Power input
port
Input DC 48V/2A.
MIC IN Audio input port Audio input port for two-way audio. Connect a
microphone.
MIC OUT Audio output
port
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.
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Audio
See Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6
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 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.
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 below for the password change screen.
Create an 8-digit password, consisting of letters and numbers. As a backup, an unlock pattern can be
created.
Security questions can be set here to reset the password in case it is forgotten. Three 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 Next. See
Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3
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4.3 EZ Setup
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. Password: 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 is no login user, hidden user “default” will automatically login.
Figure 4-5
Click the OK button to go to the Setup Interface. See Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6
Click the Next button to go the to network interface. See Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
After configuring, network, DDNS, and UPnP settings, click the Next button to go to the Site Locate tab. See
Figure 4-8.
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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 4.5.2.
Figure 4-9
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Figure 4-10
4.4 Camera
4.4.1 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->Setup->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.
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IP address: Displays the network camera IP address.
Port: Indicates the connection port of the IP camera. If the camera is connected to a PoE port on the
NVR, the port number will be indicated.
Add/Delete: Click to remove a camera from a channel. Click “Add” to add a 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:
Modify: Click the modify icon for a channel to edit the camera’s information. See below.
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Channel: Change assigned channel.
Protocol: Select protocol from the dropdown list. For Speco A and Speco B, the applicable protocol will
be chosen automatically. Note that for Customized, the RTSP stream URL must be entered for the main
and sub streams.
Channel Name: Enter the nickname of the channel.
RTSP/HTTP port: Enter the correct port values for the camera. If the ports have not been changed on
the camera, 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: Time/Video/Default. Please select from the dropdown list. Time
puts a priority on keeping the video as close to realtime as possible in case of a network not performing
optimally. Video puts a priority on video streaming quality.
Remote Channel: Channel number for network access.
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4.4.2 Image
Go to Main Menu->Setup->Camera->Image. The interface is shown below in Figure 4-11.
Note: This section is available for configuring Speco B protocol cameras only.
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.
WB: 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.
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