DVR4WM/8WM/16WM
Setup Guide
Speco Technologies
200 New Highway
Amityville, NY 11701
800-645-5516
www.specotech.com
Speco Technologies is constantly developing product improvements. We reserve the right to modify product
design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. Rev. 11/10/09.
DVR4WM/8WM/16WM
Setup Guide
Package Content
Inspect the DVR’s packaging. Make sure that the DVR-4WM/8WM/16WM is packed properly.
Remove all items from the box and make sure it contains the following items.
DVR-4WM/8WM/16WM
Remote
Control
Power
Adaptor
Power Cord
Quick
Guide
Internal Connections
1 3 4 5 6
2 7 8 9 10
LAN 10/100M
1
(RJ-45)
USB Port
2
Alarm I/O &
3
RS-485
Main
Monitor-
4
BNC
Call Monitor
5
(BNC)
Video In
6
(BNC)
2
The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the LAN network, users can
remotely access the DVR through the remote software and SpecoRemote on a PC.
The USB 2.0 port allows users to connect an external USB device to the unit, such as a USB
ThumbDrive or Flashdrive.
The DVR provides alarm I/O and RS485 ports that offer users the flexibility required to connect
the DVR to other devices.
The DVR can connect to a monitor via a BNC connector.
The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. The
BNC Call Monitor connector allows users to connect the DVR with an optional call monitor.
A group of BNC connectors is provided for video input streams from installed cameras.
Main Monitor
7
Audio Out
Call Monitor
8
Audio Out
Main Monitor Audio Out RCA connector is provided for the DVR to connect an audio output
device (e.g. an amplified speaker).
Call Monitor Audio Out RCA connector is provided for the DVR to connect an audio output
device (e.g. an amplified speaker).
Audio In connectors are for the DVR to connect audio source devices. For DVR-4WM, 4 RCA
Audio In
9
Power Jack
10
Audio In connectors will be provided; whereas for DVR-8WM and DVR-16WM, a D-Sub Audio
In connector is provided.
The DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack. Please connect the power supply
adapter shipped with the unit.
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Pin Definition of Alarm I/O & RS-485, and Audio In
Alarm I/O & RS-485:
DVR-4WM:
Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition
Alarm Out Open
1
Alarm Out COM
2
RS485 D+
3
RS485 D−
4
15pin D-sub connector I/O cable for 4TL: Speco # DVR4TLALMCBL
DVR-8WM & DVR-16WM:
Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition
Alarm Out Open
1
Alarm Out COM
2
RS485 D+
3
RS485 D−
4
Reserved
5
Alarm In 1
6
Alarm In 2
7
Alarm In 3
8
Alarm In 4
9
Alarm In 1
5
Alarm In 2
6
Alarm In 3
7
Alarm In 4
8
9
10
11
12
Alarm In 5
10
Alarm In 6
11
Alarm In 7
12
Alarm In 8
13
Alarm Out Close
14
Reserved
15
Reserved
16
Reserved
17
Alarm In 9 (DVR-16WM)
18
Alarm Out Close
GND
GND
GND
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
GND
13
GND
14
GND
15
Alarm In 10
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 11
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 12
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 13
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 14
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 15
(DVR-16WM)
Alarm In 16
(DVR-16WM)
25p D-sub I/O cable for 8/16TL: Speco # DVR816TLALMCBL
Audio In (DVR-8WM & DVR-16WM only):
Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition
Audio 1
1
Audio 3
2
Audio 5
3
Audio 7
4
Audio 9 (DVR-16WM)
5
Audio 11 (DVR-16WM)
6
Audio 13 (DVR-16WM)
7
Audio 15 (DVR-16WM)
8
GND
9
25p D-sub Audio cable for 8/16TL: Speco # DVR816TLAUDCBL
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
GND
GND
GND
Reserved
Audio 2
Audio 4
Audio 6
Audio 8
Audio 10 (DVR-16WM)
Audio 12 (DVR-16WM)
19
Audio 14 (DVR-16WM)
20
Audio 16 (DVR-16WM)
21
GND
22
GND
23
GND
24
Reserved
25
Power On the DVR
Please follow the proper power on procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.
• Connect all necessary components, e.g. monitor and cameras, before powering the DVR.
• Check the type of power source before connecting the power adaptor to the DVR. The
acceptable power input is between AC110V ~ AC240V.
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