ZIPK4T2/ZIPK8T2 User Manual
Speco Gray Series Kits
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS .............................................................................................. 7
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 R
1.2 R
CHAPTER 2 NVR INSTALLATION & CONNECTION ...................................................................................... 3
2.1 C
2.2 P
CHAPTER 3 NVR COMMON OPERATIONS .................................................................................................... 4
3.1 U
3.2 U
3.3 P
EAR PANEL
EMOTE CONTROL (FOR REFERENCE ONLY
ONNECTION DIAGRAM
OWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
SING THE SUPPLIED MOUSE
SING THE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD
ASSWORD
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CHAPTER 4 START UP ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 S
TART WIZARD
4.1.1 Start Wizard ............................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1.2 Network Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.1.3 Date/Time ................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.4 IP Camera ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.5 Disk ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.6 Resolution ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.7 Mobile ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.8 Summary .................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 L
IVE VIEW SCREEN OVERVIEW
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4.2.1 Camera Quick Toolbar ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.2.2 Task bar .................................................................................................................................................... 17
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4.2.3 Start Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.3.2 Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 C
HANNEL
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5.1.1 IP Channels ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.1.2 Custom RTSP .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.1.3 Live ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.4 Image Control .......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.5 Motion ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.6 Alarm .................................................. ....................................................................................................... 29
5.1.7 Privacy Mask............................................................................................................................................ 30
5.2 R
ECORD
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5.2.1 Stream .................................................. .................................................................................................... 3 1
5.2.2 Record .................................................. .................................................................................................... 3 2
5.2.2.1 Record..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.2.2 Record Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.3 Capture ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.3.1 Capture ................................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.2.3.2 Capture Schedule.................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.3 A
LARM
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5.3.1 Motion ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
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5.3.2 Exception .................................................................................................................................................. 36
5.4 N
ETWORK
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5.4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 37
5.4.1.2 PPPoE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.4.1.3 Port Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.4.2 DDNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.4.3 Email ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3.1 Email Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 41
5.4.3.2 Email Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.4 FTP ............................................................................................................................................................ 43
5.5 D
EVICE
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5.5.1 Disk ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1.1 Disk ......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.1.2 S.M.A.R.T ................................................................................................................................................................ 45
5.5.2 Cloud .................................................. ....................................................................................................... 46
5.6 S
YSTEM
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5.6.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................... 48
5.6.1.1 Date and Time ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
5.6.1.2 NTP Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.6.1.3 DST Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 50
5.6.2 Output Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 51
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5.6.3 Multi-user .................................................. ................................................................................................ 52
5.6.3.1 Changing Password ................................................................................................................................................. 53
5.6.3.2 Add New Users ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.6.3.3 Setting User Permissions ........................................................................................................................................ 55
5.6.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 56
5.6.4.1 Log .......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.6.4.2 Load Default ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
5.6.4.3 Upgrade .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
5.6.4.4 Parameter Management ......................................................................................................................................... 59
5.6.4.5 Auto Reboot ........................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.6.5 Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 61
5.6.5.1 Upgrade IP Camera ................................................................................................................................................. 61
5.6.5.2 Load Default Settings for IP Camera ....................................................................................................................... 62
5.6.6 System Information ................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6.6.1 Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
5.6.6.2 Channel Information ............................................................................................................................................... 63
5.6.6.3 Record Information ................................................................................................................................................. 64
5.6.6.4 Network State ......................................................................................................................................................... 64
CHAPTER 6 SEARCH, PLAYBACK & BACKUP .......................................................................................... 65
6.1 U
SING SEARCH FUNCTION
6.1.1 Search & Play Video in General ..................................................................................................... ...... 67
6.1.1.1 Video Clip Backup ................................................................................................................................................... 69
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6.1.2 Event Search, Playback & Backup ....................................................................................................... 71
6.1.2.1 Event Playback Control ........................................................................................................................................... 73
6.1.3 Sub-periods Playback...................................................................................................... ....................... 73
6.1.4 Picture Search & View ............................................................................................................................ 75
6.1.4.1 Picture Preview Control .......................................................................................................................................... 77
CHAPTER 7 REMOTE ACCESS VIA WEB CLIENT ..................................................................................... 78
7.1 B
ASIC SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
7.2 W
EB PLUG-IN DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION
7.3 W
EB CLIENT MANAGER
7.3.1 Live Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 82
7.3.2 Playback ..................................................................................................... .............................................. 85
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7.3.2.1 Playback Control Buttons ........................................................................................................................................ 86
7.3.3 Remote Setting ........................................................................................................................................ 88
7.3.4 Local Setting ............................................................................................................................................ 89
CHAPTER 8 VIEWING EXPORTED VIDEO ON PC/MAC ............................................................................ 90
CHAPTER 9 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................... 94
9.1 T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this surveillance system.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and operating the cameras and the NVR
(network video recorder).
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
Please carefully read the following instructions to avoid personal injuries and prevent the equipment
and other devices from being damaged.
1. Power source (note: please use the power supply that was included)
Never operate the equipment by using an unspecified power supply.
1. Never push objects of any kind through the openings on the recorder
Never push objects of any kind through the openings on the NVR to avoid electric shock or
other accidents.
2. Avoid dusty areas
Do not put the equipment in a dusty area.
3. Do not place the equipment in a rainy or humid environment
Do not place the recorder in a humid environment like a basement. If the equipment comes
accidentally in contact with water, please unplug the power cable and immediately contact
support.
4. Keep the surface of the equipment clean and dry
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outer case of the recorder (do not use liquid aerosol
cleaners)
5. Do not operate if any problems are found
If there are any strange smell or sounds coming from the recorder, unplug the power cable
and contact support.
6. Do not try to remove the upper cover
Warning
shock.
7. Handle with care
: Do not remove the cover of the recorder while power is connected, to avoid electric
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Handle the unit gently as rough physical handling may cause malfunction.
8. Use standard lithium battery
After disconnecting power, if the system clock does not continue to work, please replace the
standard 3V lithium battery on the main board.
Warning:
batteries.
9. Put the equipment in a place with good ventilation
The recorder can produce a large amount of heat during operation. Install or put the
equipment in a place with good ventilation.
10. The included power adapter can only be used for the single recorder. Do not connect
more equipment to the power adapter.
11. Prevent water from splashing on the equipment. Do not place objects containing water
on the equipment.
12. 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
Turn off the unit before replacing the batteries. Please properly dispose of the used
installation.
13. Qualified personnel
All examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service personnel. Speco
Technologies is not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or
attempted repair.
Chapter 1 Product Overview
1 Power Switch
2 Power Port
3 USB Port
4 HDMI Port
5 VGA Port
6 A
udio Out
7 WAN Port
8 LAN Port
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1.1 Rear Panel
(4-channel recorder shown for reference)
Item Physical Port Connection Method
Startup and shutdown
Connect the included power supply
Connect USB devices, such as USB mouse and USB flash drive.
Connect to a monitor or TV
Connect to a monitor with VGA port
Audio signal output, RCA port
Network interface to router
Network interface to IP cameras. Also provides power to IP cameras.
1.2 Remote Control (For Reference Only)
No. Icon Description
Numeric keys
1 1-4
Press to display channel 1~4
Press to display all channels
3 ALL
Multiple display mode
4 Menu Press to enter or exit the Main Menu
5 Mute Mute On/off
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6 Submenu Go to submenu
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8 SEL
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15
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Up arrow key
Press to enter the selected menu item and
edit the setting
Left/Right key
Down arrow key
Press to rewind during video playback
Press to fast forward during video playback
Press to play recorded video or enter the
playback search menu
Press to start manual recording
Press to stop manual recording or stop the
video playback
Press to pause the video playback or enter
frame-playback mode
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Chapter 2 NVR Installation & Connection
2.1 Connection Diagram
Speaker
(4-channel recorder connection shown for reference)
2.2 Power Supply Connection
Caution: Use only the supplied power adapter that was included in the package
Connect one end of the power adapter to the power connector on the back of the NVR. Plug the other end
of the power adapter into the wall outlet.
Press the Power switch to turn on the power.
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Chapter 3 NVR Common Operations
3.1 Using the Supplied Mouse
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1.
Left Button:
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Click to select menu options.
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During live viewing in split-screen view, double-click on a channel to view it in full-screen.
Double-click the channel again to return to split-screen viewing.
o
Click up on a channel in Live View to open the Camera Quick Toolbar.
o
General click and drag actions
2.
Right Button:
o
Click once to open the Task bar in the Live View screen. View Task bar on 4.2.2 Taskbar
o
Click to go back / close menus.
3.
Scroll Wheel:
o
General scrolling actions.
o
While hovering over the volume control panel, scroll to turn system volume up / down.
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3.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard
on the screen when
When the recorder is powered on for the first time, a password is required to set.
username and password and save them in a secure place.
Choose an OSD language
more punctuation
Move the cursor to right
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Please
Click to delete a
character
Click to enter
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The virtual keyboard will pop up
Click to toggle the keyboard to
upper case and
Move the cursor to left
data needs to be entered.
3.3 Password
remember the
Language:
make sure to
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New Admin Name:
New Admin Password:
characters.
Confirm Password:
Click
in.
to confirm the setup and go to the login interface. Enter the user name & password to log
Apply
set the user name.
Enter the password again.
set the admin password. The password must be a combination of 8
NOTE:
If the password is forgotten or lost, please contact support to
reset the password.
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Chapter 4
4.1 Start Wizard
configure the system and get the
to proceed to the next step
4.1.2 Network Configuration
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system up and running quickly
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Start up
The Startup Wizard will help
4.1.1 Start Wizard
Click the
Start Wizard
button
.
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Check the
has DHCP. The router will assign the network parameters automatically when DHCP is enabled on the
recorder. To manually assign parameter values, see below:
IP Address
numbers between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask
be used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live then subnet mask is like a
neighborhood. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods.
For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway
the same as the
DNS1/DNS2
enough just to enter the DNS1 server address.
DHCP
: This address allows the unit to access the Internet. The format of the
box if the recorder is connected to a network with DHCP capability. A router typically
: The IP address identifies the recorder in the network. It consists of four groups of
: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that can
Gateway
IP Address
: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. It is usually
. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
address is
Port
Web Port:
the default port 80 is already being used by other applications, it must be changed.
Client Port:
app). If the default port 9000 is already taken by other applications, it must be changed.
RTSP Port:
(e.g. using a streaming Media player.).
UPNP:
router. Enable this option if the router supports the UPnP protocol. In this case, port forwarding does
not need to be configured manually on the router.
This is the port that will be used to log in remotely to the NVR (e.g. using the Web Client). If
This is the port that the NVR will use to send information through (e.g. using the mobile
This is the port that will be used to transmit real-time streaming video to other devices
To log in remotely to the NVR using the Web Client, port forwarding must be completed in the
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4.1.3 Date/Time
Click on the calendar icon to set the current system date.
Click on the calendar icon to set the system date.
Click to set the system time.
Choose from the drop down menu to set preferred date format.
Choose time format between 24Hour and 12Hour.
Set the correct time zone.
NTP stands for Network Time Protocol. This feature allows
the
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syn
NVR needs to be connected to the Internet
Date and Time
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Date:
Time:
Date Format:
Time Format:
Time Zone:
NTP
automatically on the NVR over
feature to work.
Internet. The
the date and time to be
chronized
for this
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select the NTP server.
Time.
: Enable if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed in
Select the amount of time to offset for DST
: Choose to set the daylight saving time in weeks or in days
: Set the start time
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the time zone where the system is installed.
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Check the “
NTP
” box, and
DST
DST stands for Daylight Saving
DST
Time Offset
:
(normally 1 hour)
Time Mode
Start Time/End Time
and end time for DST
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4.1.4 IP Camera
IP cameras can be added to the NVR through this menu if the included cameras are not connected
directly to the PoE ports on the back of the NVR.
to search IP cameras in
icon to add to the NVR.
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the same network. Choose the IP camera(s) to add, and then
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Click
Search
click the
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Enter the camera’s user name & password to add the camera(s).
admin/admin.
individual IP camera to a
button to search IP cameras, and then click one of the IP camera in the device list.
IP address or domain name of the IP camera
Position to display the camera name
Choose the protocol of the IP camera from the
User Name of the IP camera
Password of the IP camera
Choose a channel of the NVR to
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The default credentials are
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Click the button to add an
single channel.
Click
Search
IP Address/Domain:
Name of the IP camera
Alias:
Position:
Port:
Protocol:
User Name:
Password:
Bind channel:
Port of the IP camera
on the screen.
drop down menu
associate the camera to
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4.1.5 Disk
The NVR comes with a preinstalled HDD
Format HDD
: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD
is chosen
To prevent overwriting any old recordings, select Disable. If this function
HDD status regularly to make sure t
Select the appropriate resolution for the monitor
he best resolution for
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If for any reason, the HDD needs to be formatted, s
are kept on the HDD.
, please check the
automatic adjustment of the
itor when the system starts
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HDD and then click the
Overwrite
example, if the option 7 days
4.1.6 Resolution
output resolution to match t
.
button.
then only the last 7 days of recorded data
is disabled
he HDD is not full.
. The NVR also supports
the mon
elect the
gets full. For
up.
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4.1.7 Mobile
mobile app to view the N
Don't show this window next time
button to save & exit.
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VR remotely through a smartphone.
when
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Scan the QR code with the
4.1.8 Summary
Check “
" to not display the Start Wizard again
the system is
rebooted next time. Click
Finish
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Live View Screen Overview
This indicates that the NVR is currently recording.
This icon appears when motion has been detected
The icon indicates that the external I/O alarm device
an HDD error
This icon indicates the HDD is unformatted
This icon indicates the HDD is full.
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4.2
Status Icons
This icon indicates
.
has been triggered
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This icon indicates the HDD is read
connected.
menu to add IP camera
Click to edit current IP camera
Camera Quick Toolbar
, click the left button of
Click to manually record the channel immediately. If the manually recording is in process, the icon
will be in red color. Click one more time to stop manual record.
Click to save a snapshot of the current camera image.
5 minutes
the channel.
settings
Saturation
To switch the live view video stream between HD & SD. HD is
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-only.
to display the Camera Quick Toolbar.
These parameters can be adjusted: Hue
and
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No Camera:
Click to open
4.2.1
In live view
IP camera is not
Quick Add
the mouse on a channel
Click to play the last
Click to zoom into
Click to adjust the image
Brightness, Contrast, and
stream.
of recording of this channel
of the channel.
of the image.
the main stream
,
SD is the sub
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4.2.2 Task bar
Click to open the Start Menu
Click to choose different layout for live view
Click to start viewing channels in a sequence
If chosen, the recording
If the arrow is clicked, playback from the last
audio volume
l IP channels between main
-
only the live view video quality by bitrate and frame rate but do not affect the recording quality.
o start or stop Manual Record and Manual Alarm.
o view system information, channel information, record info and network state.
This icon will appear if the network is disconnected.
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for all channels from the beginning of the day
, 10s, 30s, 1m
stream for live view
time, balanced, or smooth view. The view effect modes affect
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Quick playback.
start playing back.
be chosen.
Click to adjust the
Click to switch al
Click to switch among real
5s
stream and sub
in, and 5min can
will
Click t
Click t
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4.2.3 Start Menu
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen
button from Star
dmin password to
To switch to another user.
user
earch & Playback. See
NVR System Setup. See
& unlock s
Shutdown, reboot & logout. See
The screen will be locked to protect unauthorized OSD operation if there
is no user interaction after 1 minute.
If necessary, the screen can be locked manually. To do so, go to the
Start Menu, and then click the Lock Screen icon
immediately.
If the system is locked, click the Unlock icon
for further operation.
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. Click
5.6.3
Chapter 6 Search, Playback & Backup
4.2.3.1 Unlock and Lock Screen
to lock the system
to unlock the system
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Multi-
S
Lock
.
creen. See
To enable multiple users, see
Chapter 5 NVR System Setup
.
4.2.3.2 Shutdown.
4.2.3.2 Shutdown
Click the
system will require the a
Shutdown
t Menu, and the check the desired operation
continue.
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OK
. The
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If
Logout
is chosen, the live view screen will disappear. Log in to the system again for operation.
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Chapter 5 System Setup
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Go to
Start MenuSetup
.
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5.1 Channel
Available options in this section are: camera configuration, live view display, manage IP cameras,
adjust IP camera’s image, motion setup, and privacy mask setup.
5.1.1 IP Channels
Click
Search
or click
camera isn’t connected directly to the PoE port on the back of the NVR.
to search for IP cameras on the local network. Click
Add All
to add all IP cameras. Note that this should be used only for channels where the IP
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Add
to add an individual IP camera
IP cameras, and then click one of the IP camera
IP address or domain name of the IP camera
Position to display the camera name on the screen.
(leave it at default unless it was specifically changed previously on the
Choose the protocol of the IP camera from the
User Name of the IP camera
Password of the IP camera
Choose a channel of the NVR
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(leave it at default)
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Click
Search
IP Address/Domain:
Nickname of the channel
Alias:
Position:
Port of the IP camera
Port:
camera)
Protocol:
User Name:
Password:
button to search for
s
in the device list.
drop down menu
(default: admin)
(default: admin)
Bind channel:
to attach the camera to
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Auto Assign IP to Camera(s)
network segment as the NVR’s internal camera network segment, this option can be used to change
the camera back to the network segment that the NVR recognizes.
Channel Delete
channels.
: Choose one or more IP cameras, and click this button to delete them from the
: If for any reason, the IP camera’s IP address was set to a different
5.1.2 Custom RTSP
Custom RTSP URLs can be used to get video streams from 3rd party IP cameras where their
respective RTSP URLs are known.
Custom Protocol:
Protocol Name:
Enable Substrearm:
Enter the RTSP port of the IP camera.
Port:
Resources Path:
Maximum of 10 custom protocols can be supported.
Give a name to the custom protocol that’s being used.
Check the box to enable the sub-stream.
Enter the RTSP URL of the IP camera.
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5.1.3 Live
Nickname of the IP camera
to go to
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Channel Name
: Click the icon
Setup
:
the setup page.
.
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Choose a channel to configure
Give a name to the camera
Date format to display for the camera
Adjust the Bright value for the image color
Adjust the Contrast value for
the image color
Adjust the Saturation value for the image color
To show the camera name in live view screen
To show the system time in live view screen
Choose a camera type (Auto, AHD, TVI, CVI) for analog camera
Adjust the Hue value for the image color
Time format to display for the camera
Refresh Rate of the camera (60Hz should be used for North America)
Click Default to load default settings. Click Apply to save settings.
Right click on the mouse to exit.
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5.1.4 Image Control
to go to
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: Click the icon
Setup
the setup page.
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Choose the exposure time of the camera
Select the desired built-
in IR cut filter mode to ensure the camera
works properly both in the day and night.
Set the delay
time of mode switching
Check to enable lens flip and angle flip
To enable or disable Backlight compensation
Choose the backlight compensation level
Choose a channel to configure
To enable or disable 3D noise reduction function
Use in foggy environments to improve the video quality
Set the flip angle
Set the 3D noise reduction level
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Enable to allow WDR
Set the WDR level
Automatic Gain Control
Configure white balance
Set the shutter mode
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5.1.5 Motion
Configure motion detection options
to go to
: Enable or disable motion detection.
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The whole screen is marked for motion
detection (red blocks) as default. To
disable motion detection on a certain
area, click the grid cursor and then drag
the mouse to unmark the area into
transparent blocks. After setup is
completed, right click on the m
to complete the
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in this section.
: Click the icon
Setup
Switch
the setup page.
Motion Detection Area:
ouse to
return and click Save
motion zone setup.
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Sensitivity
: Set the sensitivity level. Level 1 the lowest sensitivity level while level 8 is the highest
button to configure the motion detection alarm
The NVR can use its internal buzzer to emit an alarm tone.
choose which channel(s)
Set how long after the motion event
recommended recording length is 30 seconds but it can be set
: Check the box to d
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The buzzer duration can be set
when motion detection is
occurs that the NVR will continue to record. The
5 minutes.
icon on the live view screen when motion is
sensitivity level.
5.1.6 Alarm
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Click the
Alarm
actions:
Buzzer:
here.
Record
triggered.
Post Recording
Show Message
detected.
: Click the icon to
should be recorded
:
as high as
isplay the
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Send Email
first in the Network section in order for this to work.
Full Screen
full screen.
FTP Upload
5.4.4 FTP.
: Select to let the NVR send an email when the motion is detected. Email must be set up
: If this function is enabled and a motion is detected in a channel, that channel will go to
: To upload alarm images to an FTP server when motion is detected. To set up FTP, see
5.1.7 Privacy Mask
Privacy mask can be used to cover certain areas of the image where viewing/recording is not desired.
Up to 4 privacy zones in any size and location on the camera image can be set up. Enable Privacy
Zone, and choose the number of zones that are needed. The zone(s) appear as red outlined boxes.
Click the bottom right corner of the box and drag it to any size to create the privacy zone. Click Apply
to save.
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5.2 Record
This section allows for configuration of recording settings.
5.2.1 Stream
The IP cameras have multiple simultaneous streams which are used for different purposes. The main
stream defines the recording video quality which will be saved in the HDD. The sub stream defines the
video quality for remote access viewing, such as the web client. The mobile stream defines the video
quality for remote viewing with the mobile app.
Resolution
: This parameter defines the frame rate (frames per second) that will be recorded.
FPS
Video Encode Type:
Bitrate Control
for scenes with low contrast or where there isn’t much movement. For more complex scenes or
scenes with more movement, variable bitrate (
given resolution, pixilation will start to occur.
: This parameter defines how large the recorded image will be.
Compression codec of the IP camera.
: Bitrate determines the actual video quality. Constant bitrate (
) is more suitable. If the bitrate is set too low for the
VBR
) is more suitable
CBR
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Bitrate Mode:
a recommended bitrate value based on the selected resolution of the stream, choose the
mode.
Bitrate:
also consume more storage space on the HDD.
To set a custom bitrate value, choose the
Set the bitrate value. Note that higher bitrate values will result in higher image quality, but will
User-defined
mode. To have the system set
5.2.2 Record
Configuration of the channel recording parameters.
5.2.2.1 Record
Predefined
Record Switch
Stream Mode
main stream and the sub stream.
PreRecord
event occurs.
: Check to enable recording for the channel.
: Choose the recording quality. If DualStream is chosen, the system will record both the
: If this option is enabled, the NVR will store recorded video a few seconds before a motion
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5.2.2.2 Record Schedule
Set a recording schedule for normal (continuous) and/or motion recording. To set the recording mode,
click on the mode (Normal or Motion) and then drag the cursor to mark the time slots. The recording
schedule must be set for each channel. Use the
channel that was set, for all other channels. Click
Channel
Normal
: Select the channel to set its recording schedule.
: Continuous recording (green markers).
function to set the same schedule as the initial
Copy
Apply
to save the settings.
Motion
No Recording
: Motion recording (yellow markers).
: An unmarked time slot means that there is no recording scheduled for that time slot.
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5.2.3 Capture
This section allows for configuration of image capture (snapshot) settings.
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Auto Capture
Stream Type
Normal Interval
Alarm Interval
: Enable or disable automatic capturing for the channel.
: Select the image resolution between main stream or sub stream.
: Time interval to capture an image during continuous recording.
: Time interval to capture an image when motion is triggered.
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5.2.3.2 Capture Schedule
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Channel
Normal
Motion
No Capture
snapshot can still be captured manually on the channel by the operator.
: Select the channel to set its capture schedule.
: Continuous capture (green markers).
: Motion capture (yellow markers).
: An unmarked time slot means that there is no capture scheduled for that time slot. A
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5.3 Alarm
This section allows for configuration of alarm parameters.
5.3.1 Motion
Refer to 5.1.6 Alarm
5.3.2 Exception
The NVR can detect different types of errors to notify the operator.
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Event Type
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No Space on Disk
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Disk Error
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Video Loss
Switch
: Select the event type from the options below:
: If the HDD is not detected properly.
: If a camera is not connected properly.
: Check the box to enable the monitoring of the event.
: When an HDD is full.
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Buzzer
select
Show Message
Send Email
: Set the buzzer duration when an event occurs (Off/10s/20s/40s/60s). To disable the buzzer,
OFF.
: Check the box to display a message on the screen when an event occurs.
: Lets the NVR send an email when an event occurs.
5.4 Network
Configure network settings of the NVR.
5.4.1 General
5.4.1.1 General
Check the
assign automatically all the network parameters for the NVR. If parameters are known already and to
manually configure the parameters, see below:
DHCP
box if connecting to a DHCP server (a router typically provides this). The router will
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IP Address
between 0 to 255, separated by periods. For example, “192.168.001.100”.
Subnet Mask
be used in a network. If IP address is like a street where you live then subnet mask is like a
neighborhood. The subnet address also consists of four groups of numbers, separated by periods.
For example, “255.255.000.000”.
Gateway
the same as the
DNS1/DNS2
sufficient just to enter the DNS1 server address.
: The IP address identifies the NVR in the network. It consists of four groups of numbers
: Subnet mask is a network parameter which defines a range of IP addresses that can
: The gateway allows the NVR to access the Internet. The format of the
IP Address
: DNS1 is the primary DNS server and DNS2 is a backup DNS server. It is usually
. For example, “192.168.001.001”.
Gateway
address is
5.4.1.2 PPPoE
This is a protocol used for networks using DSL.
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Check the “Enable PPPOE” box and then enter the User name & Password of PPPoE.
Click
to save and the system will reboot to activate the PPPoE setting.
Apply
5.4.1.3 Port Configuration
Web Port
the default port 80 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
Client Port
is already taken by other applications, please change it.
RTSP Port:
default port 554 is already taken by other applications, please change it.
UPNP
up in the router. Enable this option if the router supports UPnP. UPnP must be enabled on both the
NVR and the router. If UPnP is used, port forwarding does not have to be configured manually on the
router. If the router does not support UPnP, make sure port forwarding is configured manually.
: This is the port that will be used to log in remotely to the NVR (e.g. using the Web Client). If
: This is the port that the NVR will use to send information through. If the default port 9000
This is the port that the NVR uses to transmit real-time streaming to other devices. If the
: To log in remotely to the NVR using a web browser through DDNS, port forwarding must be set
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5.4.2 DDNS
Configure DDNS settings. Speco Technologies provides a free DDNS service. By using DDNS, the
external remote IP address of the device does not have to be known to remotely access the NVR.
: Check to enable DDNS.
DDNS
Domain
the NVR’s Mac address.
After all parameters are entered, click
“Network is unreachable or DNS is incorrect”, please check if the Internet is working correctly and that
port forwarding or UPnP was configured properly.
: specoXXXXXX.specoddns.net. The last 6 characters “XXXXXX” are the last 6 characters of
Test DDNS
to test the DDNS settings. If the test result is
5.4.3 Email
Configure email settings. If configured, the system will send an email when motion is triggered, HDD
becomes full, HDD is in error state, or Video Loss occurs.
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5.4.3.1 Email Configuration
: Check to enable the function.
Email
Encryption
SMTP Port
: Enable if the email server requires the SSL or TLS verification. If unsure, set to
: Enter the SMTP port of the email server that will be used to send the email.
Auto.
SMTP Server:
Enter the SMTP server address of the email service.
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User Name
Password
Password
Receiver 1~3
Interval
To make sure all settings are correct, click
message to the email addresses that were specified.
: Enter the email address of the sender.
: Enter the password of the email address.
: Display name of the sender.
: Enter the email address(es) that will receive the notifications.
: Configure the length of the time interval between the notification emails from the NVR.
Test Email
. The system will send an automated email
5.4.3.2 Email Schedule
The schedule must be set in order for email notifications to be sent properly..
Color codes:
Green
: Motion detection.
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: Exception (HDD full, HDD error, or Video Loss).
Red
5.4.4 FTP
Snapshots can be uploaded to an existing FTP server configured through this section.
FTP Enable
Server IP
: Enter the FTP port for file upload.
Port
Name/ Password
Directory Name
Test FTP
: Click to enable the FTP function.
: Enter the FTP server IP address or domain name.
: Enter the user name and password.
: Enter the default directory name for the FTP file uploads.
: Click to test the FTP settings.
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5.5 Device
Disk and Cloud configuration.
5.5.1 Disk
5.5.1.1 Disk
Check and configure the internal HDD(s). The HDD already comes formatted with the system. Format
the HDD only when necessary for some reason.
Format HDD
password and then click OK.
Overwrite
example, if the 7 days is chosen, then only the last 7 days recordings are kept on the HDD. To prevent
overwriting any old recordings, select
regularly to make sure the HDD is not full. Recording will be stopped if HDD is full.
: Select the HDD and click
: Use this option to overwrite the old recordings on the HDD when the HDD is full. For
Format HDD
. If this function is disabled, please check the HDD status
OFF
. To start formatting, enter the user name and
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5.5.1.2 S.M.A.R.T
This function can be used to display technical information on the installed hard. Tests can be
performed (there are three types available) to evaluate and detect potential drive errors.
Whole Evaluation not passed, continue to use the disk:
detected a fault (such as one or more bad sectors), you can instruct the NVR to continue saving to the
drive.
Self-check Type:
Short:
internal memory.
Long:
problematic areas (if any) and forces bad sector relocation.
This test verifies major components of the hard drive such as read/write heads, electronics and
This is a longer test that verifies the above as well as performing a surface scan to reveal
There are three types available:
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Conveyance:
working.
Note: When performing a test, the NVR will continue to work as normal. If an HDD S.M.A.R.T error is
found, the HDD can continue to be used, but there will be a risk to lose recording data. At this point,
the HDD may have to be replaced. Contact support when this occurs.
This is a very quick test that verifies that the mechanical parts of the hard drive are
5.5.2 Cloud
Dropbox can be used to upload snapshots for motion alarms. Note that email must be configured and
the HDD must have free space in order for Dropbox to work properly.
Cloud Storage: Check to enable the Dropbox function.
Alarm Detection: Check to enable Dropbox uploads for the specified channel.
Driver Name: Custom name for the channel for indication on the uploaded file name.
Activate Cloud: Click to send an authentication email to the receiver email address that was
specified in the email configuration section.
Note: When the Activate Cloud button is pressed, an email will be sent to the receiver email address
with a link to authenticate the NVR with Dropbox. Make sure that the PC that’s accessing the link is on
the same local network as the NVR. Click on the link to bring up this screen:
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Make sure to click on the link within 3 minutes of receiving the email. Enter the local IP address of the
NVR in the IP Address field (e.g. http://192.168.0.XXX) and specify the correct HTTP port. Click
Authorize.
Enter the user name and password of the NVR. The browser will redirect to Dropbox. Log in to
Dropbox as necessary. Go to account settings and then the Connected apps tab. If Dropbox was
activated properly, under the Linked apps section, there will show an app called “DVRCloudStorage”.
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5.6 System
General system configuration
5.6.1 General
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Device Name
Language
available.
Video Format
America.
Menu Timeouts
This can be disabled by selecting “OFF” (password protection will be temporarily disabled).
Show Wizard
rebooted.
: Enter the desired name for the NVR. The name can include both letters and numbers.
: Select a language for the system menus to be displayed in. Multiple languages are
: Select the correct video standard for the region. NTSC is the standard for North
: Click the drop-down menu to select the time NVR will exit the Main Menu when idle.
: Click the checkbox if to display the Startup Wizard each time the unit is turned on or
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5.6.1.1 Date and Time
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Date & Time
Click the calendar icon to change the date.
Date:
Time:
Date Format
Time Format
Time Zone
Click the box to change the time.
: Select the preferred date format.
: Select the preferred time format.
: Select the applicable time zone.
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5.6.1.2 NTP Settings
The NTP (Network Time Protocol) function allows the NVR to automatically sync its clock with a time
server over the Internet. This gives it the ability to constantly have an accurate time setting (the NVR
will periodically sync automatically).
Check to enable the NTP, and select a Server
Address, click Update Now to manually sync
the date & time.
Click Apply to save the settings.
5.6.1.3 DST Settings
DST (Daylight Saving Time) configuration.
Enable DST
: If Daylight Saving Time applies to the time zone or region, check this option.
Time Offset
typically 1 hour.
: Select the amount of time that Daylight Saving has increased by in the time zone. This is
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Enable DST:
Week:
Select the start date (click the calendar icon), end date and time when Daylight Saving starts
Date:
and ends.
Start Time / End Time
Note: For the US, DST starts at 2am local time on the second Sunday in March and ends at 2am on
the first Sunday in November.
Select when Daylight Saving starts and ends:
Select the month, a particular day and time when Daylight Saving starts and ends.
: Set the start time and end time for Daylight Saving.
5.6.2 Output Configuration
Configure video output parameters.
SEQ Dwell Time:
sequence mode before displaying the next video channel (300 seconds is the maximum).
Enter in seconds the maximum length of time to display a video channel in
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VGA/HDMI Resolution
will suit most displays. If the monitor supports 4K resolution, select either 2K (2560 x 1440) or 4K
(3840 x 2160) to take advantage of the higher resolution.
Scale and Offset
monitor or TV. Click
Click once or long press the left button of the mouse on the arrow to adjust the size and position. The
scroll wheel of the mouse can also be used. Click the right button of the mouse to exit and then click
Apply
to save the modifications.
: Select a display resolution that is suitable for the monitor or TV. 1920 x 1080
: The NVR supports adjusting the size & position of the display screen to match the
Setup
to adjust.
Scale:To adjust the size of the displayed screen
by scale.
X Offset: To move the displayed screen to left
or right.
Y Offset: To move the displayed screen to up or
down.
Cursor Hidden Delay
cursor when idle. This can be disabled by selecting “OFF”.
Cursor Acceleration
Transparency
Main Menu will appear on-screen. Adjust accordingly.
: Click and hold the slider left or right to change how transparent the Menu Bar and
: Click the drop-down menu to select the time the NVR will hide the mouse
: To adjust the speed of the mouse cursor.
5.6.3 Multi-user
Configure the user name, password and user permission.
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The system supports the following account
System Administrator
change both administrator and user passwords and enable/disable password protection.
: Users only have access to live viewing, search, playback
Specific permissions can be granted to individual users.
Changing Password
To change the password for the administrator or user accounts, click the User Edit icon
8 characters and can contain a mixture of numbers and letters. Enter
password again to confirm, and then click
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the unit and privacy
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USER — Normal User
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password must have
need to entered to authenticate.
to save the new password. The o
Save
, and other
. The
the new
will
Password Enable:
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5.6.3.2 Add New Users
Select one of the user accounts that is currently disabled
down next to
User Name
down next to
Password
Confirm
word
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2. Select
3. Click the field next to
4. Select
5. Click the field next to
Enable
Enable
from the drop-
from the drop-
and then
User Enable
to change the user name for the account.
Password Enable
to enter the desired password.
.
.
.
6. Click the field next to
7. Click
. The Admin pass
Save
to reenter the password.
will need to be entered to authenticate.
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Setting User Permissions
The administrator account is the only account that has full control of all system functions.
functions can be enabled or disabled for every user account
the
Check the boxes next to any system menus or capabilities
to check none of the boxes.
to save your modifications.
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Specific
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Permission tab.
2.
check all boxes. Click
3.
Click
Save
Clear
for the
All
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5.6.4 Maintenance
In this section, the available parameters are: system log, factory default, firmware upgrade, export &
import system parameters, and system auto reboot.
5.6.4.1 Log
The system log shows important system events, such as motion alarms and system warnings.
Easily create a backup file of the system log for a set time period to a USB flash drive.
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Log Searching and Backing Up:
Start Date
End Date
Select the type of events to search for from the drop down next to
for the selected time period.
events from
Video events can be played back instantly by clicking in the
buttons in the bottom
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, or select
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1. Click the field next to
2. Click the field next to
3.
the entire system log
4. Click
5. Browse system log
o
o
Search
to the search results.
Use the /
.
&
Start Time
&
End Time
the search period:
to choose the starting date & time
to choose the end date & time.
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Log Type
Playback
to see
All
-click to return
system log events.
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6. Click
7. When the backup drive menu appears, navigate to the folder for the backup file to be saved in, and
Backup
flash drive has been connected to the NVR’s USB port.
then click OK to begin.
5.6.4.2 Load Default
Reset the NVR settings to its factory default state. Restoring default settings will not delete recordings
and snapshots saved to the hard drive.
to create a backup of the system log for the search period. Please make sure the
Check the items to restore, or check
settings of the chosen items.
Select All
to choose all items. Click
Apply
to load default
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5.6.4.3 Upgrade
1. Copy the firmware file (.sw file) to the USB flash drive and insert the flash drive into the NVR’s USB
port.
2. Click the Select File button to choose the firmware file in the USB flash drive, and then Click OK.
3. Click the
minutes. Do NOT power off the NVR or remove the USB from the NVR during this process.
Upgrade
button to start the system upgrade. The system upgrade will last around 5-10
5.6.4.4 Parameter Management
Export the main menu settings to a USB flash drive or import settings from a flash drive to the
NVR.
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Save Settings
password to authenticate.
Load Settings
USB flash drive.
: Click to save the NVR current system settings to the USB flash drive. Enter the Admin
: Click
Load Settings
Enter the Admin password to authenticate.
button to
navigate to the system settings file to import from the
5.6.4.5 Auto Reboot
This menu allows the system to auto reboot the NVR regularly.
Auto Reboot
Time:
Set the NVR to reboot by day, week or month.
: Check to enable.
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5.6.5 Camera Maintenance
For the IP camera that was included within the system, this menu allows IP camera’s firmware to be
updated and the default settings to be restore.
5.6.5.1 Upgrade IP Camera
1. Choose one of the IP cameras to upgrade.
2. Click
Select File
, select the update file from the USB flash drive, then click OK.
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3. Click the camera Upgrade button to start the upgrade. Enter the Admin password to authenticate.
Do NOT power off the NVR and IP camera or remove the USB during the process.
5.6.5.2 Load Default Settings for IP Camera
1. Choose the IP cameras to restore back to factory settings.
2. Click
Load Default
to restore settings. Enter the Admin password to authenticate.
5.6.6 System Information
This section displays the system information, channel information, record information & network
status.
5.6.6.1 Information
View system information such as device model name, IP address, MAC address, firmware version
and more.
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Scan the QR code on this page with the Speco Gray mobile app to remotely view the NVR.
5.6.6.2 Channel Information
View channel information for each connected camera such as the nickname, main stream and sub
stream recording specifications, motion detection status, and privacy mask.
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5.6.6.3 Record Information
View recording information for each connected camera such as bit rate, stream type, recording
resolution and frame rate (FPS).
5.6.6.4 Network State
View network information.
Total Bandwidth:
Used Bandwidth:
Shows the NVR’s total available bandwidth that can be used by IP cameras.
Shows the used bandwidth of IP cameras.
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Chapter 6 Search, Playback & Backup
The Search function provides
the ability to search for and play previously recorded videos as well as
NVR’s hard drive.
recording schedule, manual recordings or motion events only. The Backup functio
ability to save important events (both video and snapshots) to a USB flash drive.
6.1 Using Search Function
in the Start Menu to enter search section.
the system provides various search & playback methods: General, Events,
search by a date.
the system provides different search types to narrow
choose the channels to searc
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snapshots that are stored on the
Click
Search
There is a
provides the
the
1. Search Options:
Sub-periods, and Pictures.
2. Search Date:
3. Search Type:
4. Channel Selection:
h & play.
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the search.
to control the video playback.
Enlarge the video playback to full screen
x2, x4, x8 and x16
1/2, 1/4 and 1/8, 1/16 speed
Play frame by frame. Click once to play a frame of the video
x2, x4, x8 and x16
: Click and then click
click to return to regular playback.
Quickly save a section of video to a USB flash dr
: scroll the slider bar to increase or decrease volume.
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5. Video Playback Controls:
Rewind,
Slow Play,
Play
Pause
Stop
Fast Forward,
Digital Zoom
selected area. Right-
Video Clip.
Clip Backup
Save Video Clip.
Volume Control
-and-drag on the
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Snapshots: to capture a snapshot image to
select the
ecordings are shown with colored bars to represent different types of recording
right corner of the display). Use the time frame options
) to view a smaller or larger time period.
Different types of recording shown in different colors:
Green
Yellow
the video play
6.1.1 Search & Play Video in General
This menu gives an option to search & play recording for a selected date.
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USB flash drive. If the video playback is in
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split-screen view,
snapshot.
6. Timeline: R
(legend shown in the bottom-
(
Continuous Recording in
Motion Recording in
7. Playback Status:
displays
channel to capture, and then click the
color;
color;
back status.
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Select a date to search for video recording from the calendar.
Check channels to search, or check
The search result will display on the timeline from 00:00 to 24:00.
button to start playback.
Control the playback with buttons on
the
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) to view a smaller or larger time period.
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underlined.
2.
Choose a search type.
3.
4.
5.
Click
6.
7.
Use the time frame options (
8.
To quickly save a section of
backup function.
Channel
Video Playback Controls.
video during playback
to search all connected channels.
Video Clip
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6.1.1.1 Video Clip Backup
1.
USB flash drive to the NVR.
the mouse cursor to the time
he time
to save the video clip.
backup files
USB drive has enough space to save the video clips.
the backup files
to begin. The progress bar at the bottom of the window
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button to save the video clips.
show the progress of the
Insert the
2.
Start a playback.
3.
Click the icon.
4.
Check the desired channel(s).
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where the clip should start.
6.
Click and drag the cursor to t
7.
Click
8.
Select a file type for the
sure the
9.
Navigate to the folder where
where the clip should end.
and then click the
will be saved.
Save
Make
10.
Click
backup.
OK
will
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6.1.2 Event Search, Playback & Backup
To search, play & back up for events:
date & time to search.
Check the recording types to search
Choose the channels to search, or check
icon to start search.
search criteria
of the events to play the video immediately.
in the bottom
specific page to browse
displayed in multiple formats. Choose between 3 formats
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1
3
4
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the
right corner of the menu to browse between pages of
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1. Choose the
2.
3.
4. Click the
5. Events fitting the
6. Click icons
events, or enter the
7. The search results can be
for, or check Search Type to choose all.
Channel to choose all channels.
will be displayed. Double click the left button of
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mouse on one
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the snapshots of the events.
Details of the events will be listed
, the event
event to select files, or check the box next
The number of selected files and the
the
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to select all events
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Thumbnails view.
Detailed view.
List view.
Displays the list
View
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of the events.
8. When an event is selected
screen.
9. Check the box next to each
on the page.
10.
the screen.
11. After selecting file(s), click
icon to play the video.
information will be shown on the
total size information will be displ
icon to save the video to a
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of the
Select
the
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6.1.2.1 Event Playback Control
Select events from here.
selected event clips
Control the playback with buttons on
to exit playback and return to
that’s currently playing
periods Playback
play
simultaneously from a single channel. With
screen mode that has been selected. For example, if the video is an
hour long and you have selected Split
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the
right
) to view a smaller or larger time period.
ngs and motion events
recordings, the video is divided
screen will play for 15 minutes.
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1. Event List.
2. Click to save
3.
mouse
4. The event
5. Use the time frame options (
6.1.3 Sub-
Sub-periods playback allows for
evenly depending on the split-
to a USB flash drive. Click to play
Video Playback Controls.
the event search window.
will be displayed on the timeline.
Click or
ing back multiple continuous recordi
continuous and motion
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video.
-click on the
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screens
to search
search. Please note that this function only supports to search & play one
to start playing. Control the playback with buttons on
from the channel in different timelines
Select a view to display the time of the video playing on that view
e span of the view that wa
timeline indicates the time span for the
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1. Choose the date & time.
2. Choose the number of split-
3. Check the recording types
4. Choose the channels to
channel at a time.
5. Click the play button
Controls.
6. Videos
7.
timeline indicates the tim
periods:
to play the videos in.
for, or check Search Type to choose all.
will play in the split screen view.
s selected
Playback
entire timeline.
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6.1.4 Picture Search & View
To search, play & back up pictures:
, or check
to search
criteria
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) to view a smaller or larger time period.
click one of the pictures to get a larger
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8. Use the time frame options (
Search and view snapshots.
1. Choose the date & time.
2. Select the types to search for
3. Choose the channels
4. Click to start search.
5. Images that fit the search
view.
Search Type to choose all.
, or check Channel to choose all channels.
will be displayed. Double
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in the bottom
enter the specific page
Displays the
List view. The events will be displayed in list.
Displays the details of the files
the picture information on the bottom
to the events
The number of selected files and
picture preview control window.
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right corner of the menu to browse between pages of
icons at the right bottom corner of the screen:
corner of the screen.
to select all
total size information will be displayed at the bottom
USB flash drive. Or click
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pictures, or
7. Switch between different views
Thumbnails view.
Detailed view.
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by clicking on the
thumbnails of the events.
.
8. Select a file to display
9. Check the box next
pictures on the page.
10.
screen.
11. After selecting files, click the
go into the
left
to select files, or check the box next to
button to save the pictures to a
Select
right of the
to
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select the pictures here.
to save selected pictures to a USB flash drive. Click
preview control window and go back to
button to pause, press
button to display previous snapshot or group of snapshots, press
next snapshot or group of snapshots.
to view a single snapshot at a time, click
to view nine snapshots at a time.
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to view the pictures in
picture search window.
to view four snapshots at a
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2. Click
show.
3. Press button to exit the
Press
Press
Click
to resume slide show.
the
to display the
time, and click
a slide
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Chapter 7 Remote Access via Web Client
The NVR can be remotely accessed in various ways on a Windows PC or a Mac. The methods are as
follows:
Internal local network
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Internet Explorer using local IP address of NVR
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Speco Gray Viewer (included on CD or download) application using local IP address
of NVR or P2P ID of NVR
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Speco Gray Viewer plug-in for Safari on Mac using local IP address or P2P ID
External
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Internet Explorer: go to http://gray.specotech.com and enter P2P ID (note that with
this method, system setup options will not be available)
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Internet Explorer using DDNS
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Speco Gray Viewer using P2P ID
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Speco Gray Viewer plug-in for Safari on Mac using P2P ID or DDNS
7.1 Basic System Environment Requirements
The minimum requirements for hardware and OS required to run the Web Client are below.
Item Minimum Recommended
CPU
RAM 4G or more 8G or more
Hard Drive 500G or more 1000G or more
Intel® Core™ i5 CPU
Intel® Core™ i5 CPU or higher
Display RAM 2G or more 4G or more
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in Download and Installation
PC and enter the NVR IP address or DDNS domain name (Host Name) in the
for the first time, the Active
in and install to
1280*1024
Windows 7 or above
Mac OS X® 10.9 or above
DirectX 11
Acceleration Function
10/100/1000M Ethernet Adapter
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Ver. 11,10,9,8).
5.1 or above
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in will need to be installed
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Display Resolution
OS
DirectX
Direct3D
Ethernet Adapter
IE
Mac Safari
7.2
Web Plug-
1920*1080
For IE:
Launch IE on the
1.
address field.
When the client is run
2.
download
to download the plug-
-X plug-
the PC.
. Click
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in, close and launch the
password to log in
Launch Safari and enter the NVR IP address or DDNS domain name (Host Name)
in (a .dmg file).
"Install". Enter user name and password for
"Close" to finish installation.
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and repeat step 1 to open the login
the downloaded file and double click
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After installing the plug-
3.
page. Enter the user name and
For Mac Safari:
browser again,
.
1.
field.
Download the plug-
2.
Click on "Continue" -->
3.
Click on "Install Software" -->
Navigate to
in the address
on it.
the Mac, and
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again to repeat step 1 to open the Web Client login page.
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Close Safari and open it
4.
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7.3 Web Client Manager
The system can be fully controlled through the web client interface
7.3.1 Live Interface
Open the channel list for quick camera function
to display the Channel List.
to hide the Channel List.
Turn the Live video stream on/off. The button is in blue color if the live video stream is on.
Manual Recording buttons.
top recording. Manual recordings are saved to
button is in blue color.
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Click to start manually recording live stream video. Click again
computer. While recording, the
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1- Channel List:
Click
Click
to s
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the
button. Click to save a snapshot of the current live display to
Bitrate button. Set camera to use
Live Video Stream Options:
View all live videos using high
View all live videos using middle
View all live video
View live video from cameras.
View recorded video which is saved
the NVR system settings
download locations for recordings and snapshots taken using
file type for video files.
Hover over to see system details.
Click to display or hide the color controls.
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stream or mobile stream
stream video settings.
stream video settings.
quality mobile stream video settings to
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Main stream:
Sub stream:
Mobile Stream:
snapshot
conserve bandwidth.
3- Main Menus:
Live:
Playback:
Remote Setting:
Access
the main stream, sub
-quality main
-quality sub
using lower-
on the NVR’s HDD.
.
the computer.
..
Local Settings:
and choose the
4- Information:
5- Exit.
6- Color Controls.
Set
the Web Client,
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7- Live View Control Buttons:
Open the images on Live window.
Shows live video at the original proportions
Stretch live video to fit the full area for each channel on screen.
To enlarge the web client to full
Click to start manually recording for all displayed channels. Click again to
stop recording. Manual recordings are saved to
Click to save snapshots of all current displayed channels to
Click on a live image, then click
click to return to the normal display.
Volume mute.
Click to select how many channels appear on
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computer.
drag over an area of the live image to
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Close all Live channels
Original Proportions:
Stretch:
Manual Recording:
Snapshot:
Digital Zoom:
enlarge. Right-
screen.
the computer.
-and-
the
Volume Control.
8- Page View:
the screen at a time.
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7.3.2 Playback
& play recording videos stored
right corner of the window.
Select a day on the calendar to search for recordings from.
Select the recording type to search for from the drop down next to
Choose the video stream type
to record with Dual
Check the channels search for recordings. Check
search
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, and download the videos to
Days with recordings appear with a
, or select
stream recordings, make sure
to play all channels at
will be displayed in the timeline. Click a section of video to
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computer.
on the HDD of the NVR
the
To search recordings:
1. Click Playback in the top-
2.
red underline.
3.
for all recordings.
4.
NVR was set
5.
the same time.
6. Click Search.
7. Recordings that fit the
begin playback and click the
to search & play. To play Sub
stream in section 5.2.2.1 Record.
Synchronous playback
criteria
play button.
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Type
All to search
the
7.3.2.1 Playback Control Buttons
Move frame
option is not checked.
one of the channels which is being played and then click record to record
computer. Click again to stop recording.
one of the channels which is
Opens the Download menu, which allows
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Only available
being played and then click button to take a snapshot and
several video recordings at once.
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Play the recordings
Pause
Stop
Go Forward One Frame:
Synchronous playback
video to the
Click on
save to the computer.
Click on
-by-frame through playback.
if the
the current
for downloading
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to stop.
Click to choose the playback
Click to play all channels
option is not checked.
Click to stop playing all channels.
Click on a playing video,
click to return to the normal display.
Shows the playing video at the original proportions
Stretch the playing video to fit the full area for each channel on screen.
To enlarge the web client to full screen.
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he download
Only available when the
Only available when the
drag over an area of the video to
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Choose the files to download and
show. Press
Playback Speed.
Play All Channels:
Synchronous playback
Stop All Channels:
playback
Digital Zoom:
enlarge. Right-
Original Proportions:
Stop Download
option is not checked.
press
Start Download
button to begin. T
speed.
that were chosen.
and then click-and-
status will
Synchronous
Stretch:
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7.3.3 Remote Setting
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Remotely configure the settings of the NVR. See “
the NVR settings..
Chapter 5 NVR System Setup
” for more details on
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7.3.4 Local Setting
Set download locations for recordings and snapshots taken using
to browse for and select the folder
to browse for and select the folder
to browse for and select the folder
preferred file type for manual recordings.
Click to save the modifications.
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Web Client, and choose
the manual video recordings
for the downloaded files to be saved on
for the snapshots to be saved on the
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for video files.
Record Path:
saved on the computer.
Download Path:
the computer.
Click
Click
for
the file type
to be
Snapshot Path:
computer.
File Type:
Save:
Choose the
Click
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Viewing
video files can be accomplished with the included video player
For Windows, choose the .exe file. For Mac, choose the .dmg file
installation, follow the instructions
computer if desired or leave them on the flash drive.
or click
“.rf”, “.avi
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Video on
Install the
button on the Play List to load single or multiple video files.
to load a folder with
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Playing exported
player that’s on the CD.
1. Run the Video Player.
below.
Exported
PC/Mac
.
video
. After
2. Copy the backup files to the
3. Click Open File button
Supported file types are
backed-up videos.
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”, “.mp4”, “.264” and “.265” files. Click
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To choose play mode: play a single file and stop; play all listed files
Click to open files or load a folder.
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Video Player Control
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1. Play List
Add files
Remove files
file; repeat all files.
Filter by file name
2. Hide/Show Playlist
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