Speco Technologies 4TL User Manual

DVR4TL/8TL/16TL

Version 1.2

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Caution and Preventive Tips

• Handle with care, do not drop the unit

• Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface

• Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site

• Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of

heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock

• When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet

before uncovering the top cover. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only

a damp cloth for cleaning

• Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories, with the

exception of USB devices

This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of unprotected “Dangerous

Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a

risk of electric shock.

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Important Information

Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty

service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing,

or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your

dealer for assistance.

Rack Mounting

Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of your equipment rack for the proper hardware and

procedure of mounting this product in a safe fashion. Avoid uneven loading or mechanical

instability when rack-mounting units. Make sure that units are installed to get enough airflow

for safe operation. The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 40 °C. Check product

label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or over

current protection occurs. Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any

connections.

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Table of Content

1. Overview .....................................................................................................................11

2. System Setup..............................................................................................................12

2.1 Position the DVR ...............................................................................................12

2.2 Select Video Format ..........................................................................................12

2.3 Connect Devices to the DVR .............................................................................13

2.4 Rear Panel Connections....................................................................................13

3. General System Setup ...............................................................................................15

3.1 Front Panel Introduction ....................................................................................15

3.1.1 LED Definition ......................................................................................15

3.1.2 Function Keys.......................................................................................16

3.2 Entering OSD Setup Menu ................................................................................18

3.2.1 User Management................................................................................19

3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR..........................................................................20

3.4 System Date / Time Setting ...............................................................................21

3.4.1 Set Date / Time.....................................................................................21

3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time............................................................................22

3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup...............................................................23

3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting .....................................................................24

3.5.1 Schedule Setup....................................................................................24

3.5.2 Preset Record Configuration ................................................................25

3.5.3 Per Camera Configuration....................................................................25

3.5.4 Record Event Video Only .....................................................................26

4. Basic Operation..........................................................................................................27

4.1 View Live / Playback Video................................................................................27

4.1.1 Viewing Modes .....................................................................................27

4.1.2 Digital Zoom .........................................................................................28

4.1.3 View Live Cameras ..............................................................................28

4.1.4 View Recorded Video ...........................................................................28

4.1.5 Capture Snapshots...............................................................................29

4.2 Sequence ..........................................................................................................30

4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor ................................................................30

4.2.2 Sequence with Call Monitor..................................................................30

4.3 Search Recorded Video.....................................................................................31

4.3.1 Search by Time ....................................................................................31

4.3.2 Calendar Search ..................................................................................32

4.3.3 Search by Event ...................................................................................33

4.4 Video Export ......................................................................................................34

4.4.1 ezBurn Introduction ..............................................................................34

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4.4.2 Export Normal Video ............................................................................35

4.4.3 Export Event Video...............................................................................36

4.5 Dome Control.....................................................................................................36

4.5.1 Dome Connection.................................................................................36

4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...........................................................................37

4.5.3 RS485 Setup........................................................................................37

4.5.4 Dome Controlling Keys.........................................................................38

4.5.5 Setting Preset Points............................................................................39

4.5.6 Calling Preset Points ............................................................................40

5. Advanced System Configuration ..............................................................................41

Username and Password ...........................................................................................41

Key Usage in OSD setup menu..................................................................................42

Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard...................................................................................42

5.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................43

5.1.1 System/Version Info .............................................................................43

5.1.1.1 System and Version Information .............................................44

5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device ........................................44

5.1.2 Language .............................................................................................45

5.1.3 Date / Time ...........................................................................................45

5.1.3.1 Date / Time..............................................................................45

5.1.3.2 Time Zone...............................................................................46

5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display.................................................................46

5.1.3.4 Date Display Mode..................................................................46

5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode .................................................................46

5.1.3.6 Date/Time Order .....................................................................46

5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup....................................................47

Daylight Saving Time ..............................................................47

DST Start / End .......................................................................47

DST Bias.................................................................................47

5.1.3.8 Network Time Protocol Setup Setup .......................................47

NTP Server .............................................................................48

Automatically Time Sync.........................................................48

Manually Time Sync................................................................48

5.1.4 Unit Name ............................................................................................48

5.1.5 Show Unit Name ..................................................................................49

5.1.6 User Management................................................................................49

5.1.6.1 Password Protection ...............................................................49

5.1.6.2 Account Setup.........................................................................49

5.1.6.3 Authority Setup .......................................................................50

5.1.6.4 Load Default Setting ...............................................................50

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5.1.7 Network Setup......................................................................................50

5.1.7.1 LAN Select ..............................................................................51

5.1.7.2 LAN Setup...............................................................................51

5.1.7.3 Trigger Port .............................................................................54

5.1.7.4 Email Address .........................................................................54

DHCP......................................................................................51

IP ............................................................................................52

Netmask..................................................................................52

Gateway..................................................................................52

DNS ........................................................................................52

PPPoE Account.......................................................................52

PPPoE Password....................................................................53

PPPoE Max Idle......................................................................53

Connect At Booting .................................................................53

Network Restart ......................................................................53

5.1.7.5 SMTP Setup............................................................................54

Email via SMTP ......................................................................54

SMTP Server ..........................................................................55

SMTP Port ..............................................................................55

SMTP Account ........................................................................55

SMTP Password .....................................................................56

5.1.7.6 DDNS Setup ...........................................................................56

Enable DDNS..........................................................................56

Host Name..............................................................................57

DDNS Port ..............................................................................57

Submit/ Update .......................................................................57

ezDDNS..................................................................................58

5.1.7.7 UPnP Setup ............................................................................58

UPnP ......................................................................................58

UPnP NAT Traversal...............................................................58

5.1.8 RS485 Setup........................................................................................59

5.1.8.1 Unit ID.....................................................................................59

5.1.8.2 Baud Rate ...............................................................................59

5.1.8.3 Bits..........................................................................................59

5.1.8.4 Stop.........................................................................................59

5.1.8.5 Parity.......................................................................................59

5.1.9 Audio Output/Key Beep........................................................................60

5.1.9.1 Audio Output .........................................................................60

5.1.9.2 Key Beep...............................................................................60

5.1.9.3 Split Mode Audio ...................................................................60

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5.2 Monitor Setup ....................................................................................................61

5.2.1 Show Camera Title ...............................................................................61

5.2.2 Screen Center Adjust ...........................................................................61

5.2.3 VGA Resolution ....................................................................................61

5.2.4 Show Color Bar ....................................................................................62

5.3 Camera Setup....................................................................................................62

5.3.1 Analog Camera Select .........................................................................62

5.3.2 Dome Protocol......................................................................................62

5.3.3 Dome ID ...............................................................................................62

5.3.4 Camera Title.........................................................................................63

5.3.5 Covert...................................................................................................63

5.3.6 Brightness ............................................................................................63

5.3.7 Contrast................................................................................................63

5.3.8 Saturation.............................................................................................64

5.3.9 Hue.......................................................................................................64

5.4 Record Setup.....................................................................................................64

5.4.1 Record Mode Setting............................................................................65

5.4.1.1 Record Resolution.................................................................65

5.4.1.2 Record Format ......................................................................65

5.4.1.3 Max Rec. PPS.......................................................................65

5.4.1.4 CBR/VBR ..............................................................................65

5.4.2 Schedule Setup....................................................................................66

5.4.2.1 Day / Night Time Start / End....................................................66

5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule.................................................................66

5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End ...............................................................67

5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration ................................................................67

5.4.4 Per Camera Configuration....................................................................68

5.4.4.1 Camera Select ........................................................................68

5.4.4.2 Normal PPS ............................................................................68

5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty .............................................................................68

5.4.4.4 Event Max PPS.......................................................................68

5.4.4.5 Event Qlty ...............................................................................69

5.4.4.6 Event Active ............................................................................69

5.4.5 ezRecord Setup....................................................................................69

5.4.6 Circular Recording................................................................................70

5.4.7 Audio Recording...................................................................................70

5.4.8 Purge Data ...........................................................................................71

5.4.7.1 Purge All Data .........................................................................71

5.4.7.2 Purge All Event Data...............................................................71

5.4.7.3 Purge Event Before.................................................................71

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5.4.7.4 Start to Purge ..........................................................................71

5.5 Sequence Setup ................................................................................................72

5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell......................................................................72

5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule................................................................72

5.6 Event Setup .......................................................................................................73

5.6.1 Internal Buzzer .....................................................................................73

5.6.2 Event Icon ............................................................................................73

5.6.3 Email Notice .........................................................................................73

5.6.4 Email Attachment .................................................................................74

5.6.5 Alert Notification Setup.........................................................................75

5.6.5.1 Alert Configuration Set ..........................................................75

5.6.5.2 Alert Notification ....................................................................75

5.6.5.3 Alert IP ..................................................................................75

5.6.5.4 Alert Port ...............................................................................75

5.6.5.5 Alive Interval..........................................................................75

5.6.6 Email Full Screen .................................................................................76

5.6.7 Event Duration......................................................................................76

5.6.8 Per Channel Config..............................................................................76

5.6.8.1 Channel Select........................................................................76

5.6.8.2 Video Loss Detect...................................................................76

5.6.8.3 Motion Detect..........................................................................77

5.6.8.4 Motion Detect Indicator ...........................................................77

5.6.8.5 Detection Config .....................................................................77

Sensitivity................................................................................78

Block Threshold ......................................................................78

5.6.8.6 Alarm In ..................................................................................78

5.6.8.7 Alarm Out................................................................................78

5.7 Database Setup .................................................................................................79

5.7.1 Total / Free Size of HDD.......................................................................79

5.7.2 Available Recording Time.....................................................................79

5.7.3 Internal Disks........................................................................................79

5.8 Configuration .....................................................................................................80

5.8.1 Load Factory Default............................................................................80

5.8.2 Import Configuration.............................................................................81

5.8.3 Export Configuration.............................................................................81

5.8.3.1 Copy Destination.....................................................................82

5.8.3.2 Configuration Name ................................................................82

5.8.3.3 Begin Export ...........................................................................82

5.8.4 Boot Log...............................................................................................82

5.8.5 Operation Log.......................................................................................82

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5.9 Video Export ......................................................................................................83

5.9.1 Select Device .......................................................................................83

5.9.2 Select Channel .....................................................................................84

5.9.3 From / To Time .....................................................................................84

5.9.4 Select Events .......................................................................................84

5.9.5 Data Type .............................................................................................85

5.9.6 Export Format.......................................................................................85

5.9.7 Digital Signature...................................................................................85

5.9.8 Erase Disc............................................................................................86

5.9.9 Begin Export.........................................................................................86

5.10 Shutdown...........................................................................................................86

5.10.1 Power Off .............................................................................................86

5.10.2 Reboot..................................................................................................86

6. Remote Monitoring Software.....................................................................................87

6.1 System Requirements .......................................................................................87

6.2 Installation of Software.......................................................................................88

6.2.1 Change Internet Settings......................................................................88

6.2.2 Install SpecoRemote ............................................................................90

6.2.2.1 Login / Logout .........................................................................91

6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades .................................................................92

6.3 Basic Operation .................................................................................................92

6.3.1 View Live Video....................................................................................92

6.3.1.1 Select Display Mode ...............................................................93

6.3.1.2 Operating Cameras with Dome Control ..................................93

6.3.2 Instant Recording .................................................................................94

6.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly............................................................94

6.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video ...........................................94

6.3.3 Playback Video.....................................................................................95

6.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video..........................................................95

6.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files .......................................................96

6.3.3.3 Playback Controls ...................................................................96

6.3.4 Verify Digital Signature .........................................................................97

6.3.5 Search from Event List.........................................................................97

6.3.6 Take a Snapshot...................................................................................97

6.3.7 Health Status ........................................................................................98

6.3.8 Normal and Dual Streaming .................................................................98

6.3.9 SpecoRemote Troubleshooting Guide..................................................99

7. iPhone and Smart Phone Monitoring......................................................................100

Appendix A: Recommended HDDs ..............................................................................102

Appendix B: Remote Controller ...................................................................................103

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Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router .........................................................105

1. Overview

DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the

features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video

server to create a single security solution.

Its outstanding variable operation enables users to view live video, search

and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor

the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is

ongoing simultaneously.

DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is enhanced to provide H.264 compression mode.

Moreover, a marvelous implementation is the brand-new experience of

Graphical User Interface (GUI) that optimizes the monitoring controls of the

unit.

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DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is pre-installed with remote viewing and configuration

software SpecoRemote, which is a Web-browser plug-in allowing users to

view live or recorded video images, and enables remote configuration.

SpecoRemote is stored in DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL and deployed over a LAN,

WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This

simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all

remote users are using the same software coming from the unit.

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2. System Setup

The notices and introduction on system installation will be described

particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit.

In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by

a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is

highly recommended

2.1 Position the DVR

First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power

off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid

hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect

the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of operating

environment is 40°C.

The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the

case, especially to the bottom side of the unit.

NOTE: Be sure the rubber feet are not removed, and always leave a

space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side.

2.2 Select Video Format

The DVR is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats.

The switch is on the rear panel.

2.3 Connect Devices to the DVR

This section lists some important notices that should be read before making

any connection to the DVR.

Connecting Required Devices

Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the

unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full

screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.

Connecting Short-term Device

If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit

system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc, make sure

those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. The reason is

because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-up

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process is done completely.

2.4 Rear Panel Connections

There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. The

following shows the detailed description of each connector.

Main Monitor (BNC/ VGA)

BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for

connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays

live image and playback recorded video in either

full-screen or split-window format.

Call Monitor

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.

Video In

A group of BNC connectors is offered for video input

streams from installed cameras. The number of

connectors is equal to the number of channels.

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Alarm I/O & RS485

DVR-4TL

A D-Sub connector is provided to

offer users the flexibility to connect

the DVR to Alarm I/O and RS-485

DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL

devices. Refer to Setup Guide for

detailed pin definitions.

LAN Connector (RJ-45)

The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is

connected to the LAN network, users can remotely

access the unit through SpecoRemote on a PC.

USB Connector (x1)

There is one USB port provided to allow users to connect

a PS/2 mouse via a USB converter.

Power Jack

The DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack.

Please connect the power adapter shipped with the unit.

Audio In

Audio In connectors are offered for

DVR-4TL

connecting audio source devices to

the unit. DVR-4TL offer RCA

connectors while DVR-8TL and

DVR-16TL offer a D-Sub connector.

DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL

Audio Out – Main & Call

Main & Call Audio Out RCA connectors

are provided for connecting the DVR to

audio output devices (e.g. amplified

speakers). “Main” will output audio from

the main monitor, whereas “Call” will

output audio form the call monitor.

3. General System Setup

Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first.

The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and

general configuration of the DVR.

The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown

as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner

of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The

current operating mode, including Call mode, Dome Control mode, Playback

mode, Freeze mode and Sequence mode, will be displayed on the

bottom-left corner of the screen. The date/ time information will be display on

the bottom-right corner of the screen. On the upper-right corner will show the

authority level of login account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”.

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3.1 Front Panel Introduction

The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the

programmable functions.

3.1.1 LED Definition

The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follow.

Power LED

The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit.

Alarm LED

The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.

Network LED

The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and

blinks when the data is being transferred.

REC LED

The LED blinks while the DVR is recording.

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3.1.2 Function Keys

This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR.

Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys.

CHANNEL

• In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the

corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys

corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit.

• In Dome Control mode, the key “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset

menu; the key “2” is used to hide or display the hint screen.

• In OSD virtual keyboard, press keys 1~9 to input number 1~9, and press

key 10 to input number 0.

COPY

In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end time of the export

video. Refer to section Video Export for detailed information.

CALL

• In Live mode, press this button to enter call monitor control mode.

• In Dome Control mode, press CALL in association with ENTER to enter

the OSD setup menu of the dome camera.

• In OSD virtual keyboard, press this key to input a period mark “.”.

Direction Keys

• In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys.

• In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT/ RIGHT keys are used to move the

cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field,

press UP/ DOWN.

ENTER / ZOOM

• In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the

selection or save settings.

• In live full screen view mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image;

press it again to exit Zoom mode.

DOME

• Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to section Dome

Control for detailed controlling operation.

• In OSD virtual keyboard, press this key to go backspace.

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ESC

• Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without

changing the settings made previously.

• If password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds to

lock up functions of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH,

DOME and CALL. Once users lock up the functions of these keys, enter

proper username and password to unlock.

NOTE: Please go to the <System Setup> Æ <User Management>

menu to enable or disable the password protection.

MODE

Press repeatedly to select for wanted monitor display format. The available view modes includes: full-screen, 4-window (2× 2), 9-window (3× 3) and 16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information.

PLAY/STOP

Press this key to switch between live image and playback video.

NOTE: According to record setting, part of the latest video cannot be

played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.

FREEZE

• Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The

date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press

FREEZE again to return to live mode.

• Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will

be paused. Press LEFT / RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse /

forward by single step. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.

SEQ (Sequence)

Press to start automatic sequence display of video from all installed cameras.

• In both Playback and Live mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search

menu to search and playback recorded video by date/time or events.

• Press twice to instantly playback the latest recorded videos.

Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu.

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3.2 Entering OSD Setup Menu

The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive

Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB

mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU

and input a valid username. There are two preset accounts: “admin” and

“user”. “admin” can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU, while “user”

can be inputted via pressing the hot key SEARCH. Move to <OK> and press

ENTER to proceed.

Input UserName

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N OPQRSTUVWXYZ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 123456789.!@ # − _,“+=*

◄ ► Backspace Delete Cancel OK

The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for

“admin” is “1234”, and the password “4321” is for “user”.

Password Verification

_______

Press Channel Keys To Enter Password

(4-8 Digits)

Press ◄ Key To Delete

NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to

prevent unauthorized access to the unit.

An icon displayed at the upper-right corner of the screen will show the

authority level of the account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”.

When an account is logged in, its authority level number (1~8) will be shown.

Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without

having to login again. There are two ways to logout: manually logout by

pressing ESC key at Live mode, or auto logout when keys are not pressed for

5 minutes at Live/ Menu mode.

3.2.1 User Management

The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and

passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account.

From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> Æ <User Management> and

the menu is as the following:

1. Password Protection

2. Account Setup

3. Authority Setup

4. Load Default Setting

Password Protection

Select <ON> to request for username and password for accessing functions

listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <OFF> to allow free access.

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User Management

Account Setup

Setup customized username, password, and authority level in this menu. The

username is case sensitive. The authority level is ranked from level 1~8, and

level 8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to suspend the

account.

NOTE: The username and authority level of the preset “admin”

account cannot be changed.

Authority Setup

Setup the allowed authority level for accessing the functions listed in this

menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Live

Operation, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor

Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup,

Database Setup, Configuration and Shutdown. The authority level is ranked

from level 1~8, and level 8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select

<Disable> to allow free access.

NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <Disable>. When the

account does not have authority to access certain functions, an error

message will be displayed on the screen.

Load Default Setting

Select <Yes> to load the default setting.

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3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR

If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut

down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.

Power Up the Unit

Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR

will start to boot.

The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor

and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.

Restart / Shutdown the Unit

Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient

authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main Menu

and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.

Shutdown

1. Power Off

2. Reboot

Execute Execute

Select this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power during shut

down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.

Select this item to reboot the unit. The color bar and system checking

information are displayed on the monitor until the unit is completely restarted.

3.4 System Date / Time Setting

Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time

menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority

to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System

Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time> to access the Date/Time

menu; the menu displays as follows.

Date/Time

1. Date

2. Time

3. Time Zone

4. Date/Time Display

5. Date Display Mode

6. Time Display Mode

7. Date/Time Order

8. Daylight Saving Time Setup

9. Network Time Protocol Setup

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3.4.1 Set Date / Time

Set Date / Time

Select <Date> / <Time> and press ENTER to adjust the settings. LEFT /

RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is

for selecting, and UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected

field.

NOTE: The new date / time setting applies to record new video. The

date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.

NOTE: If time settings have to be changed in any case, it is strongly

recommended to format the HDDs to avoid database corruption.

Date / Time Display

Users are allowed to set the time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP /

DOWN keys to change the setting.

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Date Display Mode

This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are

three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents

“Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”.

Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP /

DOWN keys to change the setting.

Time Display Mode

Users can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP /

DOWN keys to change the format.

Date / Time Order

The item is used to set the order of date / time display to <Date First> or

<Time First>. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.

3.4.2 Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time

The item is for those people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight

Saving Time. Select <ON> to enable, or <OFF> to disable the function.

If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be

grayed out and cannot be accessed.

NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be

shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded

video or searching video in the event list. “S” indicates summer time

and “W” indicates wintertime.

DST Start / End

The items are used to program the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT /

RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to

change the settings in the selected field.

DST Bias

The item allows users to set the amount of time to move forward from the

standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are in minutes.

3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup

Time Zone

Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time

zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following

figure.

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NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or

the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.

Network Time Protocol Setup

After entering the time zone, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will

appear. Select the <Network Time Protocol Setup> to set the time server.

The default time server is time.nist.gov, but the user can change it to other

time servers when desired. A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed

below.

129.6.15.28 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.101

132.163.4.102 132.163.4.103 128.138.140.44

192.43.244.18 131.107.1.10 69.25.96.13

206.246.118.250 208.184.49.9 64.125.78.85

207.200.81.113 64.236.96.53 68.216.79.113

After the time server is set, set <Manually Time Sync> to <Yes> to sync the

time immediately. The time sync can also be updated periodically. Set

<Automatically Time Sync> to <ON>, and the time will be automatically

synced once an hour.

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3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting

The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording

schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to

access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record

Setup> and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.

Record Setup

1. Record Mode Setup

2. Schedule Setup

3. Preset Config

4. Per Camera Config

5. ezRecord Setup

6. Circular Recording

7. Audio Recording

8. Purge Data

Best Quality

ON ON

3.5.1 Schedule Setup

The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend

recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu

and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.

1. Day Time Start

2. Day Time End

3. Night Time Start

4. Night Time End

5. Weekend Schedule

6. Weekend Start

7. Weekend End

• Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using

Direction keys.

• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel.

• If a weekend record is required, select <ON> to enable the Weekend

Schedule Setup

AM 06:00 PM 06:00 PM 06:00 AM 06:00

ON Fri 18:00 Mon 06:00

Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start/End time.

• Press ESC to return to previous page.

3.5.2 Preset Record Configuration

The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame

rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset

configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size

under <Best Quality> in Half-D1 mode for DVR-16TL. Please refer to the

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section Preset Record Configuration

Configuration for more detailed information.

Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@120PPS; PAL: 720x288@100PPS)

Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size

7.5 NTSC

(6.25 PAL)

10 KB / PIC

3.5.3 Per Camera Configuration

This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per

Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set

to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu is displayed as below

(Record Mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in PAL for

DVR-16TL).

Per Camera Config

Cameral Select

Normal PPS Normal Size Event Max PPS Event Size Event Active

under Advanced System

Day

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

30 NTSC

(25 PAL)

Night

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

10 KB / PIC

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Weekend

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

• First, select a Camera for setting its record configuration. The image and

recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the

screen.

• Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item.

• Change the value using UP / DOWN keys.

• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.

• Press ESC to return to Record Setup menu.

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Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for DVR-16TL) cannot

exceed 120 NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To

increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS

is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total

PPS with a correct weighting.

3.5.4 Record Event Video Only

If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered, follow the

steps below:

• Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password.

• In the OSD setup menu, select <Record Setup> menu. Move the cursor to

the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>.

Refer to the section Preset Record Configuration

System Configuration for more detailed information.

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4. Basic Operation

The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front

panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the

unit.

4.1 View Live / Playback Video

The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the

following sections.

4.1.1 Viewing Modes

The DVR provides users versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded

video. Following presents these view formats.

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Viewing in Full Screen

Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in

full screen format.

Viewing in Multi-window

Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch

between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.

The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure.

NOTE: 3x3 viewing mode is only available in DVR-8TL and

DVR-16TL, whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in DVR-16TL.

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4.1.2 Digital Zoom

Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full

screen, follow the steps.

• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera.

• To view a specific area in 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan /

tilt the zoomed screen.

• Either press ENTER again or ESC to leave the Zoom mode.

4.1.3 View Live Cameras

Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes, including full-screen, 2×2, 3x3 and 4×4. The general operation under live mode is

described as follows.

Freeze Live Image

Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date /

time information does not, and the system clock continues running.

Press FREEZE to pause the live image; press FREEZE again to resume the

live camera view.

4.1.4 View Recorded Video

To view recorded video, users can press PLAY key directly. When press the

PLAY key, the unit starts to continue playing back the recorded video from the

suspended point of record. If it is the first time to use the PLAY key, the unit

will playback from the very beginning of the record. Alternatively, users can

select records from the Search menu to play specific video. Refer to section

Search Recorded Video

for more information.

NOTE: When playing back videos with mass motion recorded in D1

mode (resolution=720x480), press SEQ key to switch on “deflicker

function” to avoid gleaming of images. Press SEQ again to switch

“deflicker off” and the image will return to real D1 resolution.

The Forward or Reverse speed indicator will be shown on the bottom-left

corner of the screen, when in the playback mode.

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The general operations in playback mode are described as follows.

Key Usage in Playback

The key usage is slightly dif ferent in playback mode. Following is the key

usage found in playback mode.

z LEFT (Reverse Playback): The key is used to reverse the recorded video

while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the

speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.

z RIGHT (Forward Playback) :The key is used to play the recorded video

fast forward. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of forward

playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.

z FREEZE: Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the

recorded video is paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video

single step reverse / forward, respectively. Press FREEZE again to

continue playing video.

z PLAY: Press it to start playing back video, exit current mode, or stop

playing back video and return to live mode.

Pause Playback and Single Step Forward

To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps.

• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image.

• Press LEFT / RIGHT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse

/ forward. Press and hold LEFT / RIGHT keys to r epeatedly reverse /

forward the video single step.

• Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.

4.1.5 Capture Snapshots

When a liv e or playback video of a singl e channel display is p aused, users

can press ENTER key to capture and export snapshots to an external storage

device, excluding optical drives. Note that the system log will keep a record of

any snapshot exportation.

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