5-3-4. Go To First Time ................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-5. Go To Last Time .................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time .............................................................................................................. 59
5-3-7. Archive List ........................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-8. Log List ................................................................................................................................. 60
5-4. Play Mode ................................................................................................................................ 60
6. Back Up .......................................................................................................................................... 61
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive................................................................................. 61
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback .............................................................. 62
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ............................................... 63
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ........................................................ 65
6-5. Playback of Backup Video........................................................................................................ 65
6-5-1. AVI Format ............................................................................................................................ 65
6-5-2. NSF Format .......................................................................................................................... 66
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ................................................................... 67
Switch between low and high quality stream during simultaneous Continuous + Motion or
Continuous + Sensor recording modes for storage optimization
NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Title III of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18
IndividualChannelOperation
U.S.C. § 2510, et seq.), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.)
permit government agents, acting with the consent of a party to a communication, to engage in warrantless
interceptions of telephone communications, as well as oral and electronic communications.
Automatic camera detection (Plug & Play)
Covert camera operation provides enhanced security and administrator control
Dynamically programmable recording priority, motion detection, alarms and scheduling
Simple and Easy Graphic User Interface
Simple Schedule Recording
HDMI Output
VGA Output
LOOP Out
Password to secure installation authorization
Network software supports 10/100/1000Base-T
USB 2.0 port for video clip exporting and easy firmware upgrade via USB Flash Drive
Exclusive File Format Backup and Player
Variety of Ways Network Access via SecureGuard® CMS, SpecoTech Multi-Client Software , Web-
Viewer, and Mobile Viewer
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology for HDD)
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2. Initial Boot-up Process
2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup
1. During the first boot up, the following logo will be displayed.
2. After the logo, select the language and set date and time as specified below.
(EZ Setup Page Reference / Page: 16 ~ 19)
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2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time
To enable Daylight Saving feature/NTP synchronization, take the following steps.
1. Enter the SETUP mode. The default Username is “ADMIN” and Password is “1111”.
2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP
3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.
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2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON
2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.
Table2.3.1. GMT Time Zone
State Standard Time Daylight-Saving Time
AL Alabama GMT-6 GMT-5
AK Alaska GMT-9 GMT-8
AK Alaska (Aleutian Islands) GMT-10
AZ Arizona GMT-7
NA
NA
AZ Arizona (Navajo) GMT-7 GMT-6
AR Arkansas GMT-6 GMT-5
CA California GMT-8 GMT-7
CO Colorado GMT-7 GMT-6
CT Connecticut GMT-5 GMT-4
DC District of Columbia GMT-5 GMT-4
DE Delaware GMT-5 GMT-4
FL Florida GMT-5 GMT-4
FL Florida (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
GA Georgia GMT-5 GMT-4
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HI Hawaii GMT-10
NA
ID Idaho (N) GMT-8 GMT-7
ID Idaho (S) GMT-7 GMT-6
IL Illinois GMT-6 GMT-5
IN Indiana GMT-5 GMT-4
IN Indiana (SW / NW) GMT-6 GMT-5
IA Iowa GMT-6 GMT-5
KS Kansas GMT-6 GMT-5
KS Kansas (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
KY Kentucky (E) GMT-5 GMT-4
KY Kentucky (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
LA Louisiana GMT-6 GMT-5
ME Maine GMT-5 GMT-4
MD Maryland GMT-5 GMT-4
MA Massachusetts GMT-5 GMT-4
MI Michigan GMT-5 GMT-4
MI Michigan (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
MN Minnesota GMT-6 GMT-5
MS Mississippi GMT-6 GMT-5
MO Missouri GMT-6 GMT-5
MT Montana GMT-7 GMT-6
NE Nebraska GMT-6 GMT-5
NE Nebraska (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
NV Nevada GMT-8 GMT-7
NH New Hampshire GMT-5 GMT-4
NJ New Jersey GMT-5 GMT-4
NM New Mexico GMT-7 GMT-6
NY New York GMT-5 GMT-4
NC North Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
ND North Dakota GMT-6 GMT-5
ND North Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
OH Ohio GMT-5 GMT-4
OK Oklahoma GMT-6 GMT-5
OR Oregon GMT-8 GMT-7
OR Oregon (E) GMT-7 GMT-6
PA Pennsylvania GMT-5 GMT-4
RI Rhode Island GMT-5 GMT-4
SC South Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
SD South Dakota (E) GMT-6 GMT-5
SD South Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
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TN Tennessee (E) GMT-5 GMT-4
TN Tennessee (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
UT Utah GMT-7 GMT-6
VT Vermont GMT-5 GMT-4
VA Virginia GMT-5 GMT-4
WA Washington GMT-8 GMT-7
WV West Virginia GMT-5 GMT-4
WI Wisconsin GMT-6 GMT-5
WY Wyoming GMT-7 GMT-6
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone
must be properly set according to your local time zone.
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1 2
3 4
2-4. EZ SETUP
Quick installation Menu for HS and IP Camera Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen
2.4.1. Setup DATE & TIME, IP CAMERA configurations.
Figure 2.4.1. EZ CAMERA Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Camera for Date/Time and Camera Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
② Configure individual cameras in the EZ Camera Setup.
Select the Channel to configure.
Select the Camera Protocol and then click on the scan button; this will scan the network for
any ip cameras using the specified protocol.
Select the desired Camera from the list, and then click on register.
If necessary, click on Preview to Preview the camera, or Setup to change camera settings.
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2.4.2. EZ NETWORK (Using an internet connection)
1 2
4 5
3
Figure 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure
① Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection.
② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
Button. It will automatically setup the network for the system.
③ Setup DDNS setting. DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name System) allows a DNS name to be
constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. It allows using a dynamic IP address to be
associated with a static domain name. Refer to the full version manual for more information.
④ Click Finish to save the setup.
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2.4.3. EZ NETWORK setting (Not using internet connection)
4 5
1 2 3
Figure 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK Setup – Manual Configuration Screen
① Select NO if the HS is not using an internet connection.
② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
button when ready.
③ Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration(STATIC) was selected, and click TEST
④ Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.
⑤ Click Finish to save the setup.
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2.4.4. EZ Record setting
4 5 1
2 3
Figure 4.2.4. EZ RECORD Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Record Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
② Description of EZ Record Setup is displayed, Click NEXT to proceed.
③ Set up the Date/Time settings and click NEXT to get to the record setup.
④ Select Recording mode setup for Continuous/Motion and Setup, click NEXT button.
⑤ Select Record video quality setup for Resolution and Setup, click NEXT button.
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2-5 . IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer)
HS Series allows remote access to the IP Cameras through "IP Camera Setup" menu in SpecoTech Web Viewer.
① Click the mouse right button
② Select “IP Camera Setup”.
③ Select Channel Number.
④ It launches the camera’s web setup page.
In order for the web pages to launch from the “IP Camera Setup” menu when accessed from the WAN, Ports 59011 to
59254 on the router must be port forwarded to the HS. The local address of the HS can be found in the system
information.
2-6 . Dual Streaming
High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream is used for both Recording and Live Display.
High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream can be viewed through the network, when selected.
Normal (Secondary) Quality Video Stream is used by default when viewing through the network.
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3. Front and Rear Panels
3-1. Front Panel
Figure 3.1.1. DVR Front panels
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Ports of Desktop Models (D16HS/D8HS)
Name Description
POWER LED light is on when power is applied to the system.
HDD LED light is on when the system is recording video data.
USB Port This USB port for archiving footage into a USB device. (USB 2.0 connector)
HS Desktop Front
Table 3.1.2. Front Buttons (D16HS/D8HS)
Name Description
Buttons 1~16 Select a channel from CH1 to CH16
Buttons from 9 to 16 is used as function keys on PTZ control mode
To escape out of PTZ mode, press the ESC button.
MENU Goes into the Setup window
COPY Takes a Screenshot on Live View and Goes into Backup during Playback
ALARM Activates the external alarm device
SEQ Enables the sequence mode on Live
ESC Exit the current mode or cancels current operation
PLAYBACK Goes into search mode
PTZ Activates the Pan, Tilt and Zoom menu
MODE Toggles between the available display modes (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
POWER Will initiate system shut down
LIVE mode – Moves Up
SEARCH mode – Skips 1min ahead on playback and 1 frame ahead on pause
LIVE mode – Moves Right
SEARCH mode - Control the play speed (Fast Forward)
LIVE mode – Moves Down
SEARCH mode - Skips 1min back on playback and 1 frame back on pause
LIVE mode – Moves Left
SEARCH mode- Select the play speed (Rewind)
LIVE mode – Select (Center)
SEARCH mode - Play & Pause
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3-2. Rear Panel Connectors
Do not power this system on before all the connections are attached.
Make sure all the connections are properly secured. Faulty connection may result in
the system being damaged.
D16HS
D8HS
Figure 3.2.1. Connectors
① Ground: Use for ground port.
② VIDEO IN: Video input port.(For Analog 960H cameras)
③ VIDEO OUT: MAIN – Composite Video Output / SPOT – Spot Monitor
④ AUDIO IN & OUT: Four connectors for audio input and one connector for audio output.
⑤ HDMI: HDMI output port. Connectors to the HDMI Monitor
⑥ VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
⑦ E-SATA: External SATA port for extension storage.
⑧ AUDIO IN: Audio inputs connections for channels 5-8 or 5-16 through external cable
⑨ USB: USB terminal for video export or firmware upgrade
⑩ IP CAM: Network Second Terminal. No Internet access.
⑪ ETHERNET: RJ-45 Connector for LAN Connection, used for Internet Connection
⑫ SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑬ POWER: DC12V input
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3-3. Remote Control
① ID: To set the remote control ID.
② REC: To start and stop manual recording
③ SEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
④ F/ADV:
During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds forward .
During Pause – To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
⑤ F/REW:
During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
During Pause – To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
⑥ FF: To fast forward the recording.
⑦ PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode
⑧ REW: To rewind the recording.
⑨ ESC:
During setup – To retun to the preivous menu screen.
During Playback – To exit playback mode
System lock – To lock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
System unlock – To unlock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
⑩ SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
⑪ Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
⑫ SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
⑬ BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
⑭ 0~9: To select channel (1,2,3,..) or to enter a DVR ID number or use as number key.
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4. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the DVR.
Menu screen will close if user response is not received in 5 minutes.
4-0. Setup – Main Live Screen
To enter the setup menu, right click on the mouse and select setup from the submenu or press the setup
button on the remote control.
Table 4.1.1. Live Screen and Quick Operation Window
When the DVR prompts the LOG-IN window, enter the PASSWORD using the virtual keyboard, or the front
panel, or the remote control. The factory default password is 1111. It is highly recommended to assign a
new password to protect the system. User can assign a new password in SECURITY setup menu.
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4-1. Setup – IP CAMERA
Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
DISPLAY icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item.
Item Description
CHANNEL
Figure 4.1.1 IP Camera mode setup screen
Table 4.1.1. Menu items in IP CAMERA mode setup
To manually connect each camera, click on the to get this window:
Under the column labeled Type, Select IP Camera Protocol
Double Click to Scan
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SCAN: Double click the empty box to search IP camera on the local network.
IP: Enter the address of IP camera to connect, or select from scanned list.
PORT: Enter the port number of IP camera to connect
WEB PORT: Enter the web port number of IP camera to connect
OTHERS: Change the IP camera setting. Double click the empty box and then Log-In
box will be pop-up. (Enter ID and PASSWORD of IP Camera)
PROTOCOL Select the protocol for the IP Camera.
SCAN Searches the network for IP Cameras using the specified protocol.
IP Enter the IP Address of the desired IP Camera.
PORT Enter the IP Camera stream Port Number (default: 554)
WEB PORT Enter the IP Camera Web Port Number (default: 80)
OTHERS IP Camera Video Setup( Resolution, Frame rate, and Bitrate)
4-1-1. SCAN Menu
Scan for IP Cameras on network using ONVIF/SPECO protocols.
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Figure 4.1.2 IP CAMERA Setup Screen
Figure 4.1.3 Left Image using ONVIF Protocol SCAN, Right Image using SPECO Protocol SCAN
Figure 4.1.4 ONVIF Protocol Profile SCAN Image
① Select the protocol used by the IP Camera and then click the scan button.
② Select the IP Camera from the list and then click the register button.
③ After registering, the basic information is displayed.
④ IP cameras using ONVIF protocol require ID, Password and Profile to be correctly entered for
proper operation.
⑤ SPECO protocols only require ID and Password to be correctly entered for proper operation. IP
cameras using ONVIF protocol can have their Video, Network and System settings accessed
and updated using the ONVIF setup menu.
(ONVIF Setup Menu may not be accessible depending on the ONVIF version used by the
IP camera.
4-1-2. ONVIF SETUP Menu
Table 4.1.2. Menu Items in ONVIF Setup Screen
Menu Item Description
VIDEO Video, Encoder to view and change to audio settings.
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NETWORK View and change Network settings.
SYSTEM System information and change your password, factory reset and the camera is
rebooting..
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4-1-3. SCAN Menu
Figure 4.1.2 IP CAMERA Setup Screen Figure 4.1.3 Search IP Camera Screen
① Select the IP Camera protocoland then on click the scan button
② Select the ip camera on the list and then click the register button.
③ After the registration is completed, the basic information is to be displayed.
4-2. Setup – SYSTEM
In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab. Then, the SYSTEM menu is displayed as pictured below.
Navigate through the menu items using the mouse or the remote control and change the value of the menu.
Figure 4.2.1. SYSTEM Setup Screen
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Table 4.2.1. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup Screen
Item Description
DESCRIPTION Press the button to view the system information. (Software Version, Storage Size, IP
Address, MAC Address and DDNS Status)
LANGUAGE Select the display language using the mouse or the remote control. Once a
language is selected, the display language will change.
DATE DISPLAY
FORMAT
DATE&TIME
TUP
Select the date display format using the mouse or the remote control. Options are: