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DVR-8TN DVR-16TN DVR-16TS

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Triplex+ Digital Video Recorder Family

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Caution and Preventive Tips

• Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts.

• Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount.

• This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other

extremely humid conditions.

• This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Please check the type of power source available before you plug and operate the unit.

• If the clearing is necessary, note to plug 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 power down the system prior to connecting and disconnecting accessories, with

the exception of USB devices.

• Lithium battery: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with

the same type of battery or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

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 procedure

and hardware for mounting this product in a safe fashion. Avoid uneven loading or

mechanical instability when rack-mounting units. Make sure the units are installed to get

enough airflow for safe operation. The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 104

°F/40 °C. Check product label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading

of supply circuits or over current protection occurs. Main grounding must be reliable and

uncompromised by any connections.

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 Product Key Features ........................................................................................12

1.2 Product Application Diagram..............................................................................13

2. System Setup..............................................................................................................13

2.1 Position the Unit.................................................................................................14

2.2 Selecting Video Format......................................................................................14

2.3 Connecting Devices to the Unit..........................................................................14

2.4 Rear Panel Connections....................................................................................15

3. General System Setup ...............................................................................................18

3.1 Front Panel Introduction ....................................................................................19

3.1.1 LED Definition.........................................................................................19

3.1.2 Functional Keys ......................................................................................20

3.2 Configuring the HDD in the unit .........................................................................23

3.3 Power Up/ Down the Unit ..................................................................................24

3.4 Entering OSD Setup Menu ................................................................................25

3.5 System Date/ Time Setting ................................................................................26

3.5.1 Set Date/ Time ........................................................................................26

3.5.2 Daylight Saving Time Setup ..................................................................27

3.6 Network Time Protocol Setup ............................................................................28

3.7 Record Schedule/ Quality Setting......................................................................29

3.6.1 Record Mode ..........................................................................................29

3.6.2 Schedule Setup.......................................................................................30

Day/ Night Time Start ..............................................................................30

Day/ Night Time End...............................................................................30

Weekend Schedule.................................................................................30

Weekend Start/ End ................................................................................31

3.6.3 Preset Record Configuration...................................................................31

3.6.4 Per Camera Configuration ......................................................................32

3.6.5 To Record Event Video Only ...................................................................32

4. Basic Operation..........................................................................................................33

4.1 Viewing Live/ Playback Video............................................................................33

4.1.1 Viewing Modes........................................................................................33

4.1.2 Digital Zoom............................................................................................34

4.1.3 Viewing Live Cameras ............................................................................34

To Freeze Live Image..............................................................................34

4.1.4 Viewing Recorded Video.........................................................................34

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Key Usage in Playback ...........................................................................35

Pause Playback and Single Step Forward..............................................35

Viewing Live Image in Playback Mode....................................................36

4.1.5 Dual Main Output (For DVR-16TT Only) .................................................36

4.2 Sequence Setup ................................................................................................37

4.2.1 Sequence on Main Monitor .....................................................................37

4.2.2 Call Monitor Control ................................................................................37

4.3 Searching Recorded Video................................................................................38

4.3.1 Searching by Time ..................................................................................38

4.3.2 Searching by Event.................................................................................39

4.4 Video Export ......................................................................................................40

4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu ................................................................40

4.4.1.1 Select the External Device......................................................40

4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting.......................................................41

4.4.1.3 Digital Signature......................................................................42

4.4.1.4 Erase Disc...............................................................................42

4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel.................................................42

4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction.................................................................43

4.4.2.2 To Export Normal Video ..........................................................44

4.4.2.3 To Export Event Video.............................................................44

4.5 Deleting Recorded Video...................................................................................45

4.6 Dome Control.....................................................................................................46

4.6.1 Dome Connection ...................................................................................46

4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup..............................................................................46

4.6.3 RS485 Setup...........................................................................................47

4.6.4 Dome Controlling Key .............................................................................48

4.6.5 Setting Preset Points...............................................................................49

4.6.6 Calling Preset Points...............................................................................50

5. Advanced System Configuration..............................................................................51

Key Usage in OSD Menu............................................................................................51

Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard...................................................................................52

5.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................53

5.1.1 Version ....................................................................................................53

5.1.1.1 Model Name & Version ...........................................................53

5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device ........................................54

5.1.1.3 Software Upgrade via Internet ................................................54

5.1.2 Language................................................................................................55

5.1.3 Date / Time..............................................................................................55

5.1.3.1 Date / Time Setting(s) .............................................................55

5.1.3.2 Time Zone...............................................................................56

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5.1.4 Unit Name...............................................................................................58

5.1.5 Password ................................................................................................59

5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display.................................................................56

5.1.3.4 Date Display Mode..................................................................56

5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode .................................................................57

5.1.3.6 Date/Time Order .....................................................................57

5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup ....................................................57

Daylight Saving Time ..............................................................57

DST Start / End .......................................................................57

DST Bias.................................................................................57

5.1.3.8 Network Time Protocol Setup..................................................57

NTP Server .............................................................................58

Automatically Time Sync.........................................................58

Manually Time Sync................................................................58

5.1.5.1 Admin / User Password(s) ......................................................59

5.1.5.2 Enable Password ....................................................................59

5.1.5.3 Load Factory Password ..........................................................60

5.1.6 Network Setup ........................................................................................60

5.1.6.1 LAN Select ..............................................................................61

5.1.6.2 LAN Setup...............................................................................61

DHCP......................................................................................61

IP ............................................................................................62

Netmask..................................................................................62

Gateway..................................................................................62

DNS ........................................................................................62

PPPoE Account.......................................................................63

PPPoE Password....................................................................63

PPPoE Max Idle......................................................................64

Router Setting .........................................................................64

Connect At Booting .................................................................65

Network Restart ......................................................................65

5.1.6.3 Dial-in Setup ...........................................................................67

Dial-in Service.........................................................................68

Dial-in Account ........................................................................68

Dial-in Password .....................................................................69

Server IP.................................................................................69

Client IP ..................................................................................69

Dial-in Idle Time ......................................................................70

Dial-in Max Time .....................................................................70

5.1.6.4 Dial-out Setup .........................................................................70

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Dial-out DHCP ........................................................................71

Dial-out IP ...............................................................................71

Dial-out Netmask ....................................................................71

Dial-out Gateway ....................................................................71

Dial-out DNS ...........................................................................71

Phone Number........................................................................72

Dial-out Account......................................................................72

Dial-out Password...................................................................73

Dial-out Idle Time....................................................................73

Dial-out Max Time...................................................................73

Connect ..................................................................................73

5.1.6.5 Trigger Port .............................................................................73

5.1.6.6 Email Address .........................................................................74

5.1.6.7 SMTP Setup............................................................................74

Email via SMTP ......................................................................74

SMTP Server ..........................................................................75

SMTP Port ..............................................................................75

SMTP Account ........................................................................75

SMTP Password .....................................................................76

5.1.6.8 DDNS Setup ...........................................................................76

Enable DDNS..........................................................................76

Host Name..............................................................................77

DDNS Port ..............................................................................77

Submit/ Update .......................................................................77

ezDDNS..................................................................................78

5.1.7 RS485 Setup...........................................................................................78

5.1.7.1 Unit ID.....................................................................................78

5.1.7.2

Baud Rate...............................................................................78

5.1.7.3 Bits..........................................................................................78

5.1.7.4 Stop.........................................................................................79

5.1.7.5 Parity.......................................................................................79

5.1.8 Audio Output...........................................................................................79

5.1.9 Key Beep ................................................................................................79

5.2 Monitor Setup ....................................................................................................80

5.2.1 Show Camera Title..................................................................................80

5.2.2 Title Position............................................................................................80

5.2.3 Monitor Brightness ..................................................................................81

5.2.4 Monitor Contrast .....................................................................................81

5.2.5 Monitor Chrominance..............................................................................81

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5.2.6 Screen Center Adjust ..............................................................................81

5.2.7 Show Color Bar.......................................................................................82

5.2.8 VGA Resolution.......................................................................................82

5.3 Camera Setup....................................................................................................82

5.3.1 Camera Select ........................................................................................83

5.3.2 Dome Protocol ........................................................................................83

5.3.3 Dome ID..................................................................................................83

5.3.4 Camera Title............................................................................................83

5.3.5 Covert .....................................................................................................84

5.3.6 Termination .............................................................................................84

5.3.7 Brightness...............................................................................................84

5.3.8 Contrast ..................................................................................................85

5.3.9 Saturation................................................................................................85

5.3.10 Hue.......................................................................................................85

5.3.11 Audio Association....................................................................................85

5.4 Record Setup.....................................................................................................85

5.4.1 Record Mode ..........................................................................................86

5.4.2 Schedule Setup.......................................................................................87

5.4.2.1 Day / Night Time Start / End....................................................87

5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule.................................................................87

5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End ...............................................................87

5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration...................................................................88

5.4.4 Per Camera Configuration ......................................................................88

5.4.4.1 Camera Select ........................................................................88

5.4.4.2 Normal PPS ............................................................................89

5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty.............................................................................89

5.4.4.4 Event Max PPS.......................................................................89

5.4.4.5 Event Qlty ...............................................................................89

5.4.4.6 Event Active ............................................................................89

5.4.5 ezRecord Setup ......................................................................................89

5.4.6 Data Lifetime...........................................................................................91

5.4.7 Pre-Alarm Recording ..............................................................................91

5.4.8 Circular Recording ..................................................................................91

5.4.9 Audio Recording .....................................................................................92

5.4.10 Purge Data ...........................................................................................92

5.4.10.1 Purge All Data .........................................................................92

5.4.10.2 Purge All Event Data ...............................................................92

5.4.10.3 Purge Event Before.................................................................92

5.4.10.4 Start to Purge..........................................................................92

5.5 Sequence Setup ................................................................................................93

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5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell ........................................................................93

5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule ..................................................................93

5.6 Event Setup .......................................................................................................94

5.6.1 Internal Buzzer........................................................................................94

5.6.2 Event Icon...............................................................................................94

5.6.3 Email Notice............................................................................................95

5.6.4 Email Attachment ....................................................................................95

5.6.5 Event Full Screen....................................................................................95

5.6.6 Event Duration ........................................................................................95

5.6.7 Per Channel Config.................................................................................96

5.6.7.1 Channel Select........................................................................96

5.6.7.2 Video Loss Detect...................................................................96

5.6.7.3 Motion Detect..........................................................................96

5.6.7.4 Detection Config .....................................................................97

Detected Area Setup...............................................................97

Sensitivity................................................................................97

Area Threshold .......................................................................98

Detected Area Percentage ......................................................98

5.6.7.5 Alarm In ..................................................................................98

5.6.7.6 Alarm Out................................................................................98

5.6.7.7 Digital Deterrent ......................................................................98

5.7 Database Setup ...............................................................................................100

5.7.1 Total / Free Size of HDD .......................................................................100

5.7.2 Avail. REC Time ....................................................................................101

5.7.3 Internal / External Disks ........................................................................101

5.8 Configuration ...................................................................................................102

5.8.1 Load Factory Default.............................................................................102

5.8.2 Import Configuration .............................................................................102

5.8.3 Export Configuration .............................................................................103

5.8.3.1 Copy Destination...................................................................103

5.8.3.2 Configuration Name ..............................................................103

5.8.3.3 Begin Export .........................................................................103

5.9 Video Export ....................................................................................................104

5.9.1 Select Device........................................................................................104

5.9.2 Select Channel......................................................................................105

5.9.3 From / To Time ......................................................................................105

5.9.4 Select Events........................................................................................106

5.9.5 Data Type..............................................................................................106

5.9.6 Digital Signature....................................................................................106

5.9.7 Erase Disc.............................................................................................107

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5.9.8 Begin Export .........................................................................................107

5.10 Text Setup........................................................................................................107

5.10.1 Text Function.......................................................................................107

5.10.2 Text Overlay ........................................................................................108

5.10.3 Exception Text Setup...........................................................................108

5.10.3.1 Exception No.........................................................................108

5.10.3.2 Trigger...................................................................................108

5.10.3.3 Exception String....................................................................108

5.10.3.4 By Numerals .........................................................................108

5.10.4 Input Setup..........................................................................................109

5.10.4.1 Port Selection........................................................................ 110

5.10.4.2 Input source .......................................................................... 110

5.10.4.3 Camera Selection .................................................................110

5.10.4.4 Text Filter ..............................................................................110

5.10.4.5 Manual Filter Setup............................................................... 111

5.10.4.6 Input Process........................................................................ 111

5.10.4.7 Text Baud Rate ..................................................................... 111

5.10.4.8 Text Bit .................................................................................. 111

5.10.4.9 Text Stop ............................................................................... 111

5.10.4.10 Text Parity ............................................................................. 111

5.11 Shutdown......................................................................................................... 112

Appendix A: Technical Specifications .........................................................................113

Appendix B: Record Configuration..............................................................................115

Appendix C: Record Duration.......................................................................................119

Appendix D: Dial-up Connections via Modem ............................................................122

Establishing Dial-in Connection ................................................................................122

Establishing Dial-out Connection..............................................................................126

Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature ......................................................................132

Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition...........................................................................135

Appendix G: HDD PC Player Tool Introduction...........................................................137

Using EXT2IFS on Your PC......................................................................................137

Start Playing the *.drv file..........................................................................................139

Appendix H: IR Remote.................................................................................................141

Appendix I: ezRecord Diagram Sample.......................................................................143

Appendix J: Connect to External Storage Device.......................................................146

Appendix K: Recording in MPEG-4/ MJPEG Format...................................................147

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1. Overview

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit 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 CCTV

solution.

Its outstanding triplex+ operation enables users to view live or playback

recorded video, have remote access through network simultaneously while

recording other video, and to view previously recorded video instantly by

entering the time and date or selecting recorded video from the event list.

The total number of PPS (Pictures per Second) makes the main difference

among these models, shown as below table:

NTSC PAL

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120 pps 240 pps 480 pps

100 pps 200 pps 400 pps

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series includes SpecoRemote™, the

remote viewing and configuration software that is a Web-browser plug-in,

which allows the user to view live, or recorded video images, and enables

remote configuration. The remote software is stored in the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit 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 kept up to date.

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1.1 Product Key Features

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series offers advanced features not

typically found in standard multiplexers; it integrates the full features of a DVR,

multiplexer and video server (by using the software SpecoRemote™). The key features of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series are listed as

follows.

• MPEG-4 high quality compression and MJPEG

• 4/8/16 channels for video input

• Triplex+ operation enabling simultaneous viewing live or playback while

continuing to record

• SpecoRemote™ web-based software for remote monitoring and control

via LAN or Internet including CMS

• Embedded Linux operating system

• Real-time “live display” for each channel

• Recording frame rate up to 480 pps(NTSC)/ 400 pps(PAL)

• 2 Channels of audio recording/ playback

• 4 USB2.0 ports for video clip export and/or backup

• Easy software upgrade via USB ThumbDrive

, CD/RW or Internet Remote

Application

• Up to 4 internal hard drives support up to 3TB capacity

• POS Support

• IEEE 1394 for external storage and NAS for TS/TT

• 2X Digital Zoom available in LIVE mode

• Automatic camera detection (Plug & Play)

• Covert camera operation provides enhanced security and administrator

control

• Per camera configuration for camera settings, frame rate, picture bit rate,

alarms, motion detection.

• Programmable day/ night/ weekend scheduling

• Programmable main monitor/ call-monitor switching sequence

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• Powerful alarm processor allows flexible alarm trigger and responses,

including alarm, motion, and camera failure

• Dome control protocols: Speco, Pelco D, Pelco P, Fastrax 2 and AD422

• Two levels of password security

1.2 Product Application Diagram

Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram below to

complete a video surveillance solution. The figure also displays the

expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system.

2. System Setup

Priority notices and an introduction on system installation will be described in

this chapter. Please follow the instructions to operate the unit.

In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that can be

caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power

Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

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2.1 Position the Unit

Position/ mount the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit in an

appropriate, steady location and make sure the power is off before making

any connections. The area 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 104°F/

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 not to remove the rubber feet, and always leave a

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

2.2 Selecting Video Format

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is designed to operate

under either NTSC or PAL video formats. Please contact a qualified service

person to perform the installation procedure.

2.3 Connecting Devices to the Unit

This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connections to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series

unit.

NOTE: Connect short-term external devices, such as USB

ThumbDrive

unit is successfully powered up.

Connecting Required Devices

, USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc., only after the

Before powering up, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the

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

screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.

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Connecting Short-term Device

If you plan to install any short-term external devices, such as USB CD-RW,

USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series and want to use them as part of the unit system, make sure those devices

are connected only after the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT is powered up. The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit can only

recognize the external devices after the power-up process is completed.

2.4 Rear Panel Connections

There are several connectors on the rear panel of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit available for installations. The following figure shows

the connectors by name and a detailed description of each connector follows.

There is one difference between the rear panels of different models;

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN has two IEEE 1394 connectors and DVR-16TS/ TT has

one 1000M LAN Port instead, shown as below figures.

Rear Panel of DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN:

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Rear panel of DVR-16TS/ 16-TT:

Main Monitor (S-Video/ BNC/ VGA)

S-Video, BNC and VGA output connectors are available for connecting to a

main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded

video in full-screen or multiple window format.

Call Monitor (BNC)

The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in

sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows the user to connect an

optional call monitor to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit.

Reference to dual monitor support on TS/TT (refer to section 4.1.5)

Video Input

A group of BNC connectors is available for video input streams from installed

cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels; the

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit has 4/ 8/ 16 BNC connectors

on the rear panel, respectively.

Video Looping

The other group of BNC connectors positioned on the rear panel is for looping

out video input.

RS-232C

The unit provides a RS-232C communication port for sending and receiving

signals.

Alarm I/O & RS485 Port

The unit provides an Alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility

required to connect the unit to other devices.

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Refer to Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition for detailed pin information on

the Alarm I/O for the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT.

IEEE1394 (for DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN only) DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN series unit is equipped with two IEEE1394 (FireWire®) ports for extended connections.

LAN 1000M (for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT only) This port is for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT to connect to a NAS device.

Audio In/ Out

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit provides two channels of

audio recording and playback. The Audio In RCA connector is offered for

connecting an audio source device (e.g. external amplified microphone) to the

unit. The Audio Out RCA connector is available for connecting an audio output

device (e.g. amplified speakers) to the unit.

USB 2.0 (x4)

There are two USB2.0 ports in the rear panel and two in the front panel to allow users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as a ThumbDrive®.

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit allows the user to preset

the OSD settings using a USB mouse.

LAN (RJ-45)

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is capable of networking. The LAN port allows the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit to access the network/ Internet through an Ethernet connection.

Power Supply

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit includes an AC power

connection jack. Please use the power supply cord that ships with the unit.

NOTE: Use of other power supply may cause overloading.

Power Switch

The power switch is used to power up or shut down the unit.

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3. General System Setup

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT

series DVR allows the user to easily

access some general operations through the front panel. The following

subsections introduce general operation of the unit.

The regularly displayed OSD information and its positions are shown in the

following figure. The channel title is displayed on the top-left side 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, is displayed on the bottom-left side of the

screen. The date/ time information is displayed on the bottom-right side.

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3.1 Front Panel Introduction

The unit’s front panel controls enable the user to control the unit and preset

programmable functions.

3.1.1 LED Definition

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit’s LEDs on the front panel

are described as follows.

Power LED (Green)

The LED should be lit when the power is connected.

HDD LED (Green)

The LED will be lit while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected

HDD(s).

Alarm LED (Red)

The LED should be lit when an alarm is triggered.

Network LED (Green)

The LED should be lit when the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit

is connected to a network and blink when any data is being transferred.

REC LED (Red)

The LED should blink while the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit

is recording.

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3.1.2 Functional Keys

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit’s function keys on the front

panel are described below for normal operation.

COPY

This is used to quick export video to an external device, including USB

CD-RW and ThumbDrive®, etc. For more detailed operating instructions, refer

to section 4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel

CALL

Press to enter call monitor control mode; press ESC to exit.

NOTE: TS/TT supports Dual Monitor (refer to section 4.1.5).

Direction Keys

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

• In the OSD setup menu, the Direction keys are used to move the cursor to

previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP

/ DOWN keys.

DOME

Press this key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to section 4.6 Dome

Control for more details about controlling operation.

ESC

Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the

settings made previously.

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MODE

Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four

view modes available: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-window (3×3), and

16-window (4×4). Refer to section 4.1.1 Viewing Modes for more detailed

information.

PLAY/ STOP

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

NOTE: Video taken within the latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played

back because the video is still saved in the buffer.

SEQ (Sequence)

Press to start automatic sequencing of the video coming in from the installed

cameras.

FREEZE

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

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

Press FREEZE again to return to live mode.

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

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

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

Press this key to call up the OSD setup menu.

In both Playback and Live mode, the user can press SEARCH to call up the

Search menu for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time

or events.

ZOOM/ ENTER

• In OSD 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 return.

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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 dome setting parameters.

JOG/ SHUTTLE

The jog/ shuttle knob, shown in the figure below, is a combination of a shuttle

ring with an embedded jog disk, which is used to provide wide range in

playback control. Note that the jog/ shuttle knob is active only when the DVR

unit is in Playback mode.

• While playing back video, you can use the shuttle ring to select different

speeds of forward and backward playing. Rotating the shuttle ring causes

the unit to playback in fast forward/ backward playing speed. According to

the angle you rotate the shuttle ring, you can choose the playing speed

from 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, and 32×, in both forward and reverse directions,

shown in the figure below:

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• Inside the shuttle ring is the jog disk, shown in the illustration below, it can

be turned completely in either direction. Once you freeze the video, you

can use the jog disk to go to single-step play back. Clockwise rotation

causes forward one-step playback; and counterclockwise rotation causes

backward one-step playback. This is for JPEG recoding only.

3.2 Configuring the HDD in the unit

There is an empty cartridge positioned on the front panel where the user can

install a swappable HDD. There are two possible situations when you install a

HDD into your DVR.

• If you install a new HDD, the DVR will format it and add it into your

database automatically.

• If you install a used HDD that does not have the DVR format, the DVR will

show, “1 disk(s) with wrong data format! Please format then add to the

database manually”. Then please follow the steps described below:

- Enter the menu with the administrator privilege and access the

<Database Setup> submenu

- Access the <Internal (or external) Disks>

- When you see the available disk/s, select <format> to format it

- After formatting is OK, select <Add> to add the HDD(s) into your

database.

The recommended HDDs are listed as below:

Maxtor

Hitachi

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Diamond Max Plus 16 80G/ 160G/ 300G

Barracuda 7200.7 200G

Barracuda 7200.8 250G/ 300G/ 400G Seagate

Barracuda 7200.10 750G

Deskstar 7200rpm 60G/ 300G/ 400G/ 500G

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3.3 Power Up/ Down the Unit

If you must shut down the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit for

any reason, use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid

damage to your DVR unit..

To Power Up the Unit

First check if the type of power source available is compatible before plugging

in your DVR. Then turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel.

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

It will disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.

To Restart / Shutdown the Unit

Press MENU and input the administrator password to access the OSD Main

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 disconnect 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.

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3.4 Entering OSD Setup Menu

The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. To enter the Main menu,

correct Administrator or User password is required.

Three sets of passwords are offered for different Administrators and Users – if

there is more than one.

To enter OSD Main menu, press MENU and then enter either Administrator or

User password. The Password Verification screen will display as follows.

Password Verification

________

Press Channel Keys To Enter Password

(4-8 Digits)

Press ◄ Key To Delete

NOTE: If entering wrong password for 3 times, the system will be

locked out, and you will not be able to enter OSD menu within 2

minutes.

The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same passwords

are used for entering the remote viewing software SpecoRemote™.

Administrator Passwords User Passwords

1234 4321

It is strongly recommended that you change the passwords to prevent

unauthorized access to the unit.

After entering the correct password, the Main menu is displayed.

Main Menu

1. System Setup

2. Monitor Setup

3. Camera Setup

4. Record Setup

5. Sequence Setup

6. Event Setup

7. Database Setup

8. Configuration

9. Video Export

10. Text Setup

11. Shutdown

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Move the cursor up/ down over the OSD items using the Direction keys and

press ENTER to enter the selected sub-menu.

3.5 System Date/ Time Setting

The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in the

Date/ Time menu. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the

submenu. In the OSD Main 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

2005/02/21

PM10:39:26

OFF 1 Row Y/M/D

24 HR

Date First

3.5.1 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 reset date/ time setting applies for recording new video,

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

NOTE: To avoid record database corruption, after changing the date/

time setting, it is recommended to clear the database.

Date/ Time Display

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

Use the UP/ DOWN keys to change the setting. The default is to display the

date/ time OSD in one row.

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Date Display Mode

This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date/ time. 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 desired item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP

/ DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is <Y/M/D> in both

NTSC/ PAL formats.

Time Display Mode

The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use

the UP/ DOWN keys to change the format. The default setting is <12 hour>.

Date/ Time Order

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

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

3.5.2 Daylight Saving Time Setup

The items in this sub-menu are for those people whom live in certain regions

to observe Daylight Saving Time.

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

This is used to program the daylight saving duration. Use Direction keys to

move the cursor to the next or previous field, use UP/ DOWN to change the

settings in the selected field.

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DST Bias

<DST Bias> allows the user to set the amount of time to move forward from

the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are <30>,

<60>, <90> and <120> minutes.

3.6 Network Time Protocol Setup

This section guides you to synchronize your unit to fit the local time.

Go the <System Setup> Æ <Date/ Time> Æ <Time Zone>. Refer to below

figure and select your time zone from the options.

Then go to <System Setup> Æ <Date/ Time> Æ <Network Time Protocol

Setup> and select <ON> for the item <Automatically Time Sync>. When this

function is ON, time sync will be performed every hour in order to observe

correct time of your local zone.

NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the <Time Zone> item MUST NOT be set to <OFF>, or the function

cannot be activated.

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3.7 Record Schedule/ Quality Setting

The Record Setup menu allows the user to set recording quality, recording

schedules and other recording parameters. This menu will not be able to

access if you enter the OSD Setup Menu with User’s password. In the Main

menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup> and press ENTER; the following

menu is displayed.

Record Setup

1. Record Mode

2. Schedule Setup

3. Preset Config

4. Per Camera Config

5. ezRecord Setup

6. Data Lifetime

7. Pre-Alarm Recording

8. Circular Recording

9. Audio Recording

10. Purge Data

720×240@60PPS

Standard

0 Days 15 Sec

ON ON

3.6.1 Record Mode

The Record Mode is for selecting resolution and recording rate. The relative

record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode

setting. In normal circumstance, we recommend you to select

<720×240@60PPS> in NTSC format; or <720×288@50PPS> in PAL format.

Move the cursor to <Record Mode> and press ENTER, then select a Record

mode using the UP/ DOWN keys.

NOTE: After changing the Record Mode setting, this warning message

“This will FORMAT ALL HARDDISKS and LOAD THE FACTORY

DEFAULT CONFIG!” will appear on the screen. Press ENTER to

confirm the selection. The unit will then start to format the hard disks

and load the factory default settings, or press ESC to abort.

We strongly recommend that you back up your programmed configuration before making any changes to Record Mode settings.

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3.6.2 Schedule Setup

This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording

schedule. The Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and

nighttime; the Weekend schedule is tailored for weekends and holidays.

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

Schedule Setup

06:00 18:00 18:00 06:00

YES

Fri PM18:00

Mon

AM 06:00

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

Time schedule using the Direction keys.

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

• If you want to record over the weekend, choose <YES> to enable the

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

• Press ESC to back to previous page.

Day/ Night Time Start

The Day/ Night Start Time determines the beginning of day/ night recording

time. The time is indicated in 1-minute increments. The time display format in

this menu is based on the setting of Time Display Mode.

Day/ Night Time End

The Day/ Night End Time determines the end point of day/ night recording

time. The time is indicated in 1-minute increments. The time display format in

this menu is based on the setting of Time Display Mode.

Weekend Schedule

The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect.

Choose <YES> to take effect the related weekend settings.

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Weekend Start/ End

The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend

begins, for example, FRI 18:00. The Weekend End Time indicates the specific

time and day that a weekend ends, for example, MON 06:00. Time is

indicated in 1-minute increments.

Note that the value you have set indicates when the regular Day and Night

scheduling ends, and when the Weekend recording begins.

3.6.3 Preset Record Configuration

The <Preset Config> is used to preset recording quality and frame rate for

normal record and event record. In normal circumstances, we strongly

suggest you set the item to <Standard>, the default. Below tables show the

PPS and picture size under <Standard> in Half-D1 mode. Please refer to

section 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration for more detailed information.

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN

Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@60PPS / JPEG; PAL: 720x288@50PPS / JPEG)

Normal PPS Normal Quality Event PPS Event Quality

4CH 8CH

16CH

NTSC:15 PAL:12.5

NTSC:7.5

PAL:6.25

NTSC:3.75

PAL:3.12

12 / 18 KB 20 / 28 KB

15 / 21 KB

NTSC:30

PAL:25

25 / 33 KB

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Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@120PPS / JPEG; P A L: 720x288@100PPS / JPEG)

Normal PPS Normal Quality Event PPS Event Quality

16CH

NTSC:7.5

PAL:6.25

12 / 18 KB

NTSC:30

PAL:25

20 / 28 KB

DVR-16TT

Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@240PPS / JPEG; P A L: 720x288@200PPS / JPEG)

Normal PPS Normal Quality Event PPS Event Quality

16CH

NTSC:15 PAL:12.5

6 / 9 KB

NTSC:30

PAL:25

10 / 15 KB

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3.6.4 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 displays as follows: (Record Mode:

720×240@60PPS in NTSC/ 720×288@50PPS in PAL).

Per Camera Config

Cameral Select

Normal PPS Normal Qlty Event Max PPS Event Qlty Event Act

• First, select a Camera to set its record configuration. The image and

Day

7.5

Best

Both

Night

7.5

Best

30 Best Both

CH1

Weekend

7.5

Best

30 Best Both

record settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the screen.

• Move the cursor using the 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.

Please note that the total normal pps for all channels cannot exceed 60 NTSC

(720×240@60PPS)/ 50 PAL (720×288@50PPS). To increase one channel’s

pps, you may have to reduce other’s first. Event pps is not restricted to this

rule, since a smart event schedule will correct the total pps automatically..

3.6.5 To Record Event Video Only

If you want your DVR unit to start recording only under the alarm is triggered,

follow the steps:

• 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 section 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration for more detailed

information.

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4. Basic Operation

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series allows the user to easily

access some general operations through the front panel. The following

sections introduce the general operation of the unit.

4.1 Viewing Live/ Playback Video

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

that follow.

4.1.1 Viewing Modes

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit supplies the user several

ways of viewing both live and recorded video. The following descriptions

describe the view formats that are available.

Viewing in Full Screen

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

full view format.

Viewing in Multi-window

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

between these viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.

The available view formats are illustrated in the following figure. Note that 3x3

and 4x4 viewing modes are for DVR-16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT models only.

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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 these steps:

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

• Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera.

• If you need to view a specific area of the 2× zoomed screen, use Direction

keys to pan/ tilt the zoomed area around the original image.

• Either press ZOOM again or ESC to leave the zoom mode.

4.1.3 Viewing Live Cameras

Users are allowed to view live cameras in several view modes, including

full-screen, 2×2, 3x3 and 4×4. General operation under live mode is described

as follows.

To Freeze Live Image

Press FREEZE while viewing a live image, the image then 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 Viewing Recorded Video

To view recorded video, the user can press the PLAY/ STOP key directly.

When the PLAY/ STOP key is pressed, the unit starts to continue playing back

the recorded video from the suspended point of record. If the PLAY/ STOP

key is being used for the first time, the unit will playback from the very

beginning of the record. Alternatively, a user can select records from the

Search menu to play specific video. Refer to section 4.3 Searching Recorded

Video for more information.

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

the screen when in the playback mode.

General operation for playback mode is described as follows.

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Key Usage in Playback

Key usage changes slightly in playback mode as follows.

<LEFT> (Reverse Playback)

This key is used to reverse 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×.

<RIGHT> (Forward Playback)

This key is used to play recorded video on fast forward. Press the key

repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×,

or 32×.

Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is

paused, press LEFT/ RIGHT to resume playback video as single step reverse

/ forward, respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.

Press to start playing back video, to exit current mode, or stop playing back

video and go back to live mode.

Pause Playback and Single Step Forward

To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps.

• Press one of the CHANNEL keys to display the corresponding camera in

full screen.

• Press PAUSE to pause the current playback image.

• Press LEFT/ R IGHT Direction keys to move the video as single step

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

the video single step continuously.

• Press PAUSE again to resume the playback operation.

NOTE: Reverse frameskip available in JPEG recording only.

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Viewing Live Image in Playback Mode

Press the MODE key repeatedly in playback mode, the 16-window viewing

mode contains both live and playback image views. This view mode is

illustrated below.

The eight windows on the top side of the screen play back the Live video from

channel 1 to channel 8 respectively. The other windows allow the user to view

Playback images from channel 1 to channel 8.

4.1.5 Dual Main Output (For DVR-16TT Only)

For DVR-16TT users, they can use the Call Monitor as the second Main

Monitor, and access lots of functions, such as setup OSD menu, and viewing

in different mode, through the second Main Monitor. To perform this function,

you have to reset a jumper positioned on the Turbo Module inside the unit.

To use this function, the VGA and BNC connectors, positioned on the rear

panel, have to be connected with monitors, respectively. The VGA monitor is

treated as the Main Monitor, and BNC monitor the second Main Monitor.

Press CALL key for 3 seconds, the BNC Monitor will be given the same

function as the VGA Monitor, except Playback and Search function. You can

use the BNC Monitor to take over the DVR-16TT unit at the same time, as if the two monitors are connected to two individual DVR-16TT units.

When using this function, a small figure ( ) appears in the mid-button side of the two monitors—the yellow one represents the monitor is now accessed.

NOTE: When the VGA monitor is now under Dome Control Mode’ or

the OSD setup mode, or hasn’t exit the OSD menu, the BNC monitor

cannot access the OSD setup menu.

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4.2 Sequence Setup

This section introduce you how to view in sequence mode with both Main

Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manually

backtracking and give more flexibility while surveillance.

4.2.1 Sequence on Main Monitor

The automatic sequence function can be used in any view mode. Select

certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequential

sequence, press ESC to stop sequencing. The figure below displays the

4-camera sequencing view modes.

4.2.2 Call Monitor Control

Users can use the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit front panel

to control a call monitor display without having to access the Main menu. Two

viewing modes can be displayed on call monitor: Sequence display and

Single camera display. To program the call monitor sequence, see section 5.5

Sequence Setup.

Follow the steps below to control the call monitor.

• Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter call monitor control mode,

the message “Call Mode” will then be shown on the bottom-left of the

screen.

Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel

Press SEQ To Enable Sequence

Call Mode

• Press CHANNEL key to display the associated camera on the call monitor.

• Alternatively, press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras

previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu.

• Press ESC to return to the front panel to the Main monitor control mode.

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4.3 Searching Recorded Video

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is capable of searching

and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. By entering the

specific date and time of the desired video, the unit will then search for the

matched video and play it on the monitor. Alternatively, a user can search

event video by selecting the channel as well.

In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, which is

shown as follows.

----------Search By Time---------From: End: Start Time:

----------Search By Event----------

Select Channel: CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4

2005/01/01 00:00:00 2005/05/01 00:00:00 2005/01/01 00:00:00

Begin Playback

Event List

4.3.1 Searching by Time

Follow these steps to search video by date and time.

• Press SEARCH key to enter the Search menu; the From Time and End

Time of the available video is listed on top of the screen. The value is

unchangeable.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for setting the Start Time; adjusting

the date and time values by UP/ DOWN keys.

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

• Move the cursor to <Begin Playback> and press ENTER to start playing

back the selected video.

• Either press PLAY/ STOP again or ESC to return to live video.

NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches your

specified time and date, the unit starts playback from the next available

video.

NOTE: The date/ time information will be shown on the screen with a

DST icon if the Daylight Saving Time function is enabled. “S” indicates

summer time and “W” indicates wintertime.

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4.3.2 Searching by Event

“Event List” allows you to search for desired video by event. The Event List is

displayed below:

Event List

Date Time 2005/03/17 11:26:50 2005/03/17 09:53:03 2005/03/16 16:14:42 2005/03/15 03:45:31 2005/03/12 22:27:56 2005/03/12 10:09:29 2005/03/11 12:18:20 2005/03/10 05:16:00 2005/03/08 17:11:37 2005/03/08 16:29:10 2005/03/08 03:22:17

Ch. 2 5 3 1 1 7 6 4 2 8 2

Type

Motion

Alarm Alarm

Motion

Alarm Motion Motion

Alarm

The list displays the first 9999 events by date, time, triggered camera and

alarm type. As some events are deleted, others are displayed. The latest

recorded event video will be listed on the top.

Follow these steps to search event video through the Event List:

• Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.

• To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use

LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select

a channel.

• Move the cursor to <Event List> and press ENTER to list the event video

from the selected channels. The Event List displays.

• To exit the event list, press ESC.

Follow these steps to playback video from the Event List.

• Press and hold UP/ DOWN to scroll through the Event List.

• Press ENTER to play back the selected event record.

• Press PLAY/ STOP to return to live mode.

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4.4 Video Export

The following sections will guide you how to export video through the OSD

Setup menu and through the hot keys positioned on the front panel,

respectively.

NOTE: The Central Management System (CMS) software can also

remotely execute video export function. Please refer to the CMS user’s

manual for more details.

4.4.1 Export from OSD Setup Menu

The Video Export menu enables the administrator to export recorded video

with a digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive®, a CD-RW or to DVD+RW drive.

Administrator's password is required to export video.

The exported video will be identified by the exporting date and time, and

classified by event type. Each recorded video will be exported into four files if

exported with digital signature, including *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig and readme txt.

Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the

appropriate port for video export.

From the Main menu, select <Video Export> and press ENTER. The menu is

displayed below.

Video Export

1. Select Device

2. Select Ch:

3. From

4. To

5. Select Events

6. Data Type

7. Digital Signature

9. Erase Disc

10. Begin Export

CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 2005/03/19 AM 07:50:05 2005/03/28 PM 03:09:18

Normal

NO NO NO

4.4.1.1 Select the External Device

The available external devices for exporting video will be listed by name and

free size in Select Device menu. The Select Device menu displays as follows:

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Select Device

Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx

Available

256 MB

1.5 GB

Sel NO NO

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit only supports EXT3 file

system. If you connect an external HDD to the unit, make sure the format of

the HDD is EXT3. If not, please format this HDD to EXT3 first.

This item shows the name of the available device.

This item shows the free space of the available device.

Set the item to <YES> to start the export or <NO> to cancel.

4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting

After selecting video clips, set the item <Begin Export> to <YES> and press

ENTER to start exporting. Following are the menu items for selecting video.

Select Channel

Select the channel that the administrator wants to export. Move the cursor to

the desired channel using LEFT/ RIGHT keys, select or de-select a channel

by pressing ENTER.

From/ To Time

These items are used to set the time in which data export begins and ends.

Move the cursor using Direction keys, and press ENTER to select the date/

time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys.

NOTE: The exported data between the Start Time and End Time

includes both normal and event video.

Select Events

Select the item to display the event list for exporting event video. Move the

cursor to scroll through the event list and press ENTER to select the event

you want to export.

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Data Type

This item is used to select export video type. The options are <Normal>

(export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both>

(export both normal and event video).

NOTE: If you want to export event video only, then set the “From”

and “To” items at the same date and time. Otherwise, not only the

event video but also the normal video included between the “From”

date/ time and “To” date/time will be exported.

The *.drv file can only be played back with SpecoRemote™ and

SpecoPlayer

and multiple camera video can be played from one file. Note

that if multiple channels are exported, each channel is exported to a separate

file.

4.4.1.3 Digital Signature

The user can export a video clip with or without a digital signature. Set the

item to <YES> to export with the signature file, or <NO> to export without the

signature file.

Each recorded video with a digital signature will be exported automatically into

four files, including *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig and readme txt. The *.gpg file name is

the same as the last eight MAC (Media Access Control) address digits of the

unit.

Make sure that you have an external storage device, such as a USB Hard

Drive or USB ThumbDrive®, available and connected to the appropriate port

for export.

For more information about verifying a digital signature, see Appendix E:

Verifying Digital Signature.

4.4.1.4 Erase Disc

This function is used to remove information found on a CD-RW or DVD+RW

disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select <YES> and press

ENTER to start deleting data.

4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel

The unit provides a quick way to export video files to the built-in CD-RW or an

external device, such as a USB thumb Drive, and save the video to *.drv file.

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If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external

storage unit has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set

appropriately for video export.

NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR unit,

the device has priority over the built-in CD-RW; which means that the

desired video will be exported to the external device instead of the

built-in CD-RW.

Export may take you about 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on the file size of

the video.

4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction

Built with the ezBurn technology, ezBurn function provides users the easier

way to export desired video with CD-RW built in or to an external device

connected, such as an USB ThumbDrive®.

TWO keys (SEARCH and COPY) and THREE touches are all you need for

completing the export. The whole exporting process will be done through the

front panel, but no need to enter the OSD setup menu.

The ezBurn export process is illustrated on the next page:

The whole process is described step by step in the following sections.

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4.4.2.2 To Export Normal Video

To Export normal video to an external device, follow these steps:

• Press SEARCH and play desired normal video by entering date and time.

Note: if you are viewing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there

is no window displaying in Live mode. Otherwise, the export will not work.

• After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY on the point

that you want to set the start point of the export. The playback continues.

• Press COPY again on the point that you want to set the end point of the

export. Now, the “ezBurn” window displays as shown below. The

information shown on the window is for read only.

ezBurn confirmation

Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW

All data on the disc will be erased.

Exported Required Size = 11 MB

Real Export Range:

From: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:13

To: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:21

Enter: YES ESC: NO

CH1: Define Digital Deterrent File

NOTE: For more information about Digital Deterrent function, please

refer to section 5.6.7.7 Digital Deterrent.

• Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort.

• If there is not any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit,

then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as illustrated below:

No exportable device detected.

Please install the target device/media

to the DVR.

Enter: Retry ESC: Exit

CH1: Define Digital Deterrent File

4.4.2.3 To Export Event Video

To export event video, follow these steps:

• Press SEARCH and play desired event video. To play event video, refer to

section 4.3 Searching Recorded Video.

• After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window

displays as shown below . The information displayed is for “read only.”

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ezBurn confirmation

Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW

All data on the disc will be erased.

Exported Required Size = 11 MB

Export Event Info:

Data Time Ch Type

205/11/07 AM10:42:35 13 Motion

Enter: YES ESC: NO

• If there is not any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, a

warning message will be shown on the screen

• Press ENTER to start to export the event video to the connected external

device; or, press ESC to abort.

NOTE: The inserted CD will be ejected when its capacity is 99% full.

4.5 Deleting Recorded Video

The user can delete recorded video in the Purge Data menu. The

administrator password is required to access the function. Select <Record

Setup> from Main menu, once in the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to

<Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed.

Purge Data

1. Purge All Data

2. Purge All Event Data

3. Purge Event Before

4. Start to Purge

The first three items are used to select the data that you want to purge. After

selecting the data you want to delete, set the forth item <Start to Purge> to

<YES> and press ENTER to start the deleting process. The menu items are

described below.

NO NO

2000/01/01

Purge All Data

Select this item to delete all normal recorded video from the database.

Purge All Event Dat a

Select this item to delete all event video from the database.

Purge Event Before

This item is used to delete event video that was recorded before a specific

date.

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4.6 Dome Control

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit allows the user to control a

dome camera at the front panel.

In Live mode, the user can press the CHANNEL key to display the appropriate

dome camera in full view. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key

and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen. To exit the Dome Control

mode and go back to live mode, press ESC or DOME. To configure the dome

control settings, see the following sections.

4.6.1 Dome Connection

Follow the steps below to install a dome camera.

• See section 2.4 Rear Panel Connections for RS-485 port pin definition.

• Using a RS-485 cable, connect the R+, R- terminals from the dome

camera to the D+, D- terminals on the RS-485 port respectively. Refer to

the following illustration.

4.6.2 Dome Protocol Setup

The Dome Protocol item lists the dome protocols available for communicating

with dome cameras connected to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT

series unit. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER.

The following menu is displayed.

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Camera Setup

1. Camera Select

2. Dome Protocol

3. Dome ID

4. Camera Title

5. Covert

6. Termination

7. Brightness

8. Contrast

9. Saturation

10. Hue

11. Audio Association

CH1

None

NO NO

0 0 0 0

Both

To configure dome protocol, first select a camera then set the communications

protocol associated with that dome camera using the Direction keys and press

ENTER. The available protocols include <DynaColor>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>,

<AD422>, <Fastrax 2> and <None> (default).

NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and

exiting from the menu.

4.6.3 RS485 Setup

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit must be set to the same parameters as

the protocol used in the RS-422 setup for the dome.

Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. Select <System Setup> in the Main menu, then

select <RS485 Setup> from the System Setup menu and press ENTER. The

following menu is displayed.

1 Unit ID 2 Baud Rate 3 Bits 4 Stop 5 Parity

RS485 Setup

224

9600

8 1

None

The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is

within the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on

the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.

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The default DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series RS-485 settings are

9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity.

NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and

exiting from the menu.

4.6.4 Dome Controlling Key

The function keys used in Dome Control are illustrated below.

Set / Go Preset

This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to enable the set up of a

specific position as a preset and to go to the predetermined preset positions.

Toggle Hint Screen

This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while

controlling the dome camera. Press this key to hide the screen. Press it again

to redisplay the screen.

Iris Open Use this function to open the Iris on the dome camera.

Focus Near

Use this function to focus the dome camera near.

Zoom In

Use this function to zoom the dome camera in. This enables the user to move

closer to the viewing area.

ESC

Use this function to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen

viewing mode.

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Auto / Enter

• In OSD Menu mode, this key is used to make selection.

• In dome control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris

function.

Iris Close Use this function to close the Iris on the dome camera.

Focus Far

Use this function to focus the selected dome camera far.

Zoom Out

Use this function to zoom the dome camera out. This enables the user to

move away from the viewing area

Pan / Tilt Use this function to pan and tilt dome camera.

4.6.5 Setting Preset Points

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit allows user to set preset

positions; the amount of preset points allowed depends on the dome

manufacturer.

Follow these steps to set preset points..

• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Then press DOME to enter dome control mode.

• Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired position.

• Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the

Hint Screen.

Hint Screen

DOME / ESC: Exit MODE / PLAY: Iris Open / Close SEQ / FREEZE: Focus Near / Far MENU / SEARCH: Zoom In / Out ENTER: Auto Focus / Iris ◄▲▼►: Pan / Tilt CH1: Set / Go Preset CH2: Hint Screen On / Off

Dome Control

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• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is

then displayed.

Dome Preset

Index

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Set Preset

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Go Preset

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.

• Change the <Set Preset> of the selected preset number to <YES>, and

press ENTER to save the position. Now the preset is set and ready to call.

4.6.6 Calling Preset Points

Follow these steps to call preset points.

• Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.

• Then press DOME to enter dome control mode.

• Press 2 to view the dome control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the

Hint Screen.

• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function.

Dome Preset

Index

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Set Preset

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Go Preset

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.

• Change the <Go Preset> of the selected preset number to <YES>, and

press ENTER to call the preset point.

• Now the selected dome camera rotates to the preset position

automatically.

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5. Advanced System Configuration

The detailed functions and settings of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT

series can be set by using the hierarchical OSD menu. This chapter describes

the menu items and options in the OSD menu.

To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User

password. The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same

default passwords are used for entering the remote viewing software

SpecoRemote™.

Administrator Password User Password

1234 4321

It is strongly recommended to change the passwords to prevent unauthorized

access to the unit.

After entering the correct password, the Main menu is displayed.

1. System Setup

2. Monitor Setup

3. Camera Setup

4. Record Setup

5. Sequence Setup

6. Event Setup

7. Database Setup

8. Configuration

9. Video Export

10. Text Setup

11. Shutdown

Main Menu

Key Usage in OSD Menu

In the OSD menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or

next fields. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field.

<ENTER>

In OSD menu or selection interface, press the key to make selection or save

settings.

<ESC>

Press to cancel or exit from certain OSD menu without saving any changes.

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Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard

A virtual keyboard shows when edit the settings, such as camera title, e-mail

address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as follows.

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

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

Move the cursor by pressing Direction keys and press ENTER to select

characters.

Press MODE and LEFT / RIGHT simultaneously to move the cursor to left /

right in the title entry.

Select <Backspace> and press ENTER, or press MODE and UP

simultaneously.

Select <Delete> and press ENTER, or press MODE and DOWN

simultaneously.

Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to

exit without saving changes

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5.1 System Setup

Select <System Setup> from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the

System Setup menu.

System Setup

1. Version

2. Language

3. Date/Time

4. Unit Name

5. Password

6. Network Setup

7. RS485 Setup

8. Audio Output

9. Key Beep

The items found in the System Setup menu are described in the following

English

DVR

Live/Playback

YES

sections.

5.1.1 Version

The Version menu allows the user to view system information such as

hardware and software versions. From the System Setup menu, select

<Version> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

Model Name Hardware Software Software Upgrade via Local Device Software Upgrade via Internet

The items in this menu are described in the following subsections.

5.1.1.1 Model Name & Version

Version

xxxxxxxx

V1.0

xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

The first three items tell the model name and identify the hardware and

software version for this unit.

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5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device

This item is used for updating the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series

unit software by local device. The menu is displayed as follows.

Software Upgrade via Local Device

Upgrade Version xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

Connect a USB drive that contains the upgrade software to the unit; the

upgrade files that are available will then be listed in the menu. To update the

system, select a file and use UP / DOWN keys to choose <YES>. Press

ENTER to confirm the selection and start the upgrade process. The

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit uploads the software, updates

the system files, and reboots automatically.

Select

The upgrade process may take several minutes to complete. After rebooting

the unit, please check the software version again.

NOTE: If you want to upgrade your unit with a USB ThumbDrive

contains the newest software, make sure the software you want to use

to update the unit should be fold into a folder named “upd_200s”,

otherwise, the unit cannot recognize it.

NOTE: Power interruption cannot occur during the software upgrade

process. Ensure that no power interruption can happen until the unit is

completely rebooted.

NOTE: Do not remove the external USB ThumbDrive

/CD-ROM

before the unit has completely shut down (hard drive and fan are off).

Removing the external USB ThumbDrive

/CD-ROM before shut down

can cause the system to update improperly.

5.1.1.3 Software Upgrade via Internet

This item is used to upgrade the unit’s software via the internet. Select one of

the listed software versions and choose <YES>. The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit uploads the software, updates the system files and

reboots automatically.

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5.1.2 Language

The Language item allows the user to select the language for the OSD menu

and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the

selection is done. Press UP / DOWN to select from languages listed and

press ENTER to confirm.

5.1.3 Date / Time

The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this

menu. The Administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu.

In the System Setup menu, select <Date/Time> and press ENTER; the

Date/Time 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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10:39:26

OFF 1 Row Y/M/D

24 HR

Date First

NOTE: The reset date/ time setting applies only to future recorded

video, the date and time of previously recorded video will not be

changed.

NOTE: After the Date/Time setting is changed, clearing the database is

recommended for avoiding record database corruption.

5.1.3.1 Date / Time Setting(s)

Select <Date> or <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.

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5.1.3.2 Time Zone

You can adjust the unit to the local time either by manually setting the date/

time and day light saving time, or by setting this item and let unit automatically

adjusts the two items mentioned above according to the time zone you select.

The default time zone is set to the “+8” area, please refer to the figure below

and select you local time zone.

NOTE: After selecting the time zone, you MUST go to <Network Time

Protocol Setup> Æ <Manually Time Sync> and synchronize the local

time once, or the time zone setting will not be activated.

5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display

Users are allowed to choose to set the Date / Time OSD displays in 1 or 2

rows. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default is to

display the date / time OSD in one row.

5.1.3.4 Date Display Mode

This function allows the user to set the OSD display type for the date / time.

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”.

Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is <Y/M/D> in

both NTSC / PAL formats.

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5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode

The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use

the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. The default setting is <12 hour>.

5.1.3.6 Date/Time Order

This item is used to set the order of Date/Time display to <Date First> or

<Time First>. Select this item and press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN keys

to change the setting.

5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup

This menu is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving

Time (DST).

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. 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

These items are used to set the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT / RIGHT

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

settings.

DST Bias

This item allows the user to set the amount of time to move forward from the

standard time for daylight saving time. Available options are <30>, <60>, <90>

and <120> minutes.

5.1.3.8 Network Time Protocol Setup

The submenu allows you to setup the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, to

automatically synchronize your unit to fit the local time per hour, and to

manually synchronize the local time.

Network Time Protocol Setup

1. NTP Server

2. Automatically Time Sync

3. Manually Time Sync

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NTP Server

The item shows IP address of the NTP server. If you want to change to

another NTP server, press ENTER and fix it through a virtual keyboard.

Automatically Time Sync

Select <ON> to synchronize the local time automatically every hour.

NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the <Time Zone> item MUST NOT be set to <OFF>, or the function

cannot be activated.

Manually Time Sync

Select <ON> to instantly synchronize the local time.

5.1.4 Unit Name

Users are allowed to assign a name, up to 11 characters, to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit.

Follow the steps below to edit the unit name.

• Select <Unit Name> from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual

keyboard displays.

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

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

Unit Name

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.

• Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field (up to 11 characters).

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

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5.1.5 Password

The Password menu allows administrator to change the password settings for

accessing the unit. Select <Password> in the System Setup menu and press

ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Three account/password are offered

for setting.

Password

1. Admin1 Password

2. User1 Password

3. Admin2 Password

4. User2 Password

5. Adimin3 Password

6. User3 Password

7. Enable Password

8. Load Factory Password

None

5.1.5.1 Admin / User Password(s)

Only who entering with the administrator password is allowed to change the

user and administrator passwords (to any 4~8 digit number). Use the UP /

DOWN Direction keys to enter the desired account and press ENTER, the

following menu is displayed.

Admin Password

________

Press Channel Keys To Enter Password

(4-8 Digits)

Press ◄ To Delete

Use CHANNEL keys to input the new password and confirm the new

password. After setting the new password, press ENTER to save the settings

and exit.

5.1.5.2 Enable Password

This item is used to determine if a password is required for accessing the

OSD menu. Select <YES> to demand entering password when accessing the

OSD menu; if not, select <NO>.

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5.1.5.3 Load Factory Password

This item allows the administrator to reload the factory password incase the

administrator cannot remember the password. There are three options to

select from: <Admin> (reload the Admin password only), <User> (reload the

User password only), and <All> (reload the Admin and User passwords). The

factory password is 1234 for administrator and 4321 for user.

5.1.6 Network Setup

The Network Setup menu allows the administrator to configure the network by

specifying the network related settings, such as IP address and Netmask, etc.

See your network administrator and/or network service provider for more

specific information.

Some settings under the Network Setup menu, such as IP and PPPoE

Account, need to be configured through the virtual keyboard. The function key

usage pattern is slightly modified, please refer to section Key Usage in Virtual

Keyboard.

From the System Setup menu, select <Network Setup> and press ENTER.

The following menu displays.

Network Setup

1. LAN Select

2. LAN Setup

3. Dial-in Setup

4. Dial-out Setup

5. Trigger Port

6. Email Address

7. SMTP Setup

8. DDNS Setup

LAN

100

Items in this menu are described in the following sections.

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5.1.6.1 LAN Select

PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, which is a

specification for connecting the users by Ethernet to the Internet through a

common broadband medium.

This item allows you to select your service type between <LAN>, <PPPoE> or

<None>; if you are using an intranet for communication, please select <LAN>,

if you are using a broadband medium, such as DSL Line or cable modem,

please select <PPPoE>.

If <None> is selected, then there is no need to set further LAN setting,

therefore, the second item <LAN Setup> will not be accessible.

5.1.6.2 LAN Setup

The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated

with the network service type. If you select <LAN> for <LAN Select>, then 6th

to 8th item will not be available.

Select <LAN Setup> in Network Setup menu and press ENTER for setting the

parameters; the menu displays as follows.

1. DHCP

2. IP

3. Netmask

4. Gateway

5. DNS

6. PPPoE Account

7. PPPoE Password

8. PPPoE Max Idle

9. Router Setting

10. Connect At Booting

11. Network Restart

DHCP

This item allows the user to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server while the unit boots up. When

LAN Setup

OFF

192.168.1.150

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.1

0.0.0.0

35min

YES

using DHCP, the settings are dynamic and they will change every time you

power up and power off the unit, depending on your network's setup.

If the DHCP is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. In this case, the user does not need to

configure a static IP or the Ethernet settings including IP address, Netmask,

Gateway, and DNS settings will be “read only”. The default setting is <ON>.

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If you are using permanent addressing, set DHCP to <OFF> for setting the IP

Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. See your network system

administrator or IT personnel for appropriate values for these setting.

This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the unit.

The IP address is the identifier for your computer or device on a TCP/IP LAN

or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to

<OFF>.

Netmask

A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and

specify the networks available hosts. Its value is defined by your network

administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example,

255.255.255.255.

This item allows the user to enter the value of the Netmask for the unit. Please

note that to configure the item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.

Gateway

A Gateway is a node on a network that serves as an entrance to another

network.

Users are allowed to specify the IP address of the gateway or router

associated with this unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.

DNS

DNS is the abbreviation for “Domain Name System”, which is an Internet

service that translates domain names into IP addresses because domain

names are easier to remember.

This item allows the user to specify the IP address of the Domain Name

System associated with the unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to

<OFF>.

If the network server is unavailable when using DHCP, the unit searches for

the network server and boots up more slowly. This network search continues

until it times out.

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PPPoE Account

This item allows the user to setup the PPPoE login username.

NOTE: For accessing the PPPoE settings, select <PPPoE> as the

Network Type in Network Setup menu.

To setup the login username, follow the steps below:

• Select <PPPoE Account> from the LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

PPPoE Account

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

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.

• Press ENTER to add the character to the username entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

PPPoE Password

This item allows the user to setup the PPPoE password. Follow these steps to

setup the login password.

• Select <PPPoE Password> from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to select character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

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PPPoE Max Idle

This item indicates the time that the modem connection remains active if there

is no acknowledgement from the remote PC. You can select the idle time from

0 to 600 minutes. The default is 35 minutes.

Router Setting

The ezRouter function saves the user time and trouble to go through the

complex router settings. What you need to know in advance in order to setup

the router are the name, username, password, and management port of the

router.

1. Enable Router

2. Current Router

3. Router Username

4. Router Password

5. Management Port

6. Update Router

Router Setting

D-Link(DI604_US)

xxxx

100

<Enable Router>: Select ON/OFF to enable or disable the ezRouter function.

<Current Router>: Five models of the most popular routers are supported by

the DVR.

LINKSYS (WRT54G): Linksys® WRT54G Wireless-G

Router

NETGEAR (WPN824): NETGEAR® RangeMax

Wireless Router WPN824

D-Link (DI624): D-Link® DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G

Wireless Router

D-Link (DI604_US) & D-Link (DI604_TW):

D-Link® Express EtherNetworkTM DI604. US stands

for DI604 which are purchased in the USA, and TW

stands for DI604 which are purchased in Taiwan.

<Router Username>: The default username of the router can be found in the

router’s user’s manual

<Router Password>: The default password of the router can be found in the

router’s user’s manual

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<Management Port>: The management port is the default port of the router,

different routers may have different management

ports. Please contact the manufacturer of your router

for assistance if you cannot find the information of

default port for your router.

<Update Router>: After you have filled in the items above, enter “Yes” to

update the Router. After pressing ENTER, a message

“Router port updating! Please stand by” will be shown on

the screen. A message box will be displayed within 30

seconds.

ezRouter setting………………………√

DDNS submitted………………………√ WAN connection………………………√

Please refer to the Network Restart section for definitions of the messages.

Connect At Booting

The unit can connect to the Internet automatically when powered up. Select

<YES> to connect at booting, otherwise select <NO>.

Network Restart

Network restart is required after changing network settings. Select

<YES> to restart the network connection. After pressing ENTER, a message

“Network restarting Please stand by” will be shown on the screen. A message

box will be displayed within 30 seconds.

Network restart………………………√

ezRouter setting………………………X DDNS submitted………………………√

WAN connection………………………√

The “√” symbol indicates that the device is working properly whereas the “X”

symbol indicates that the device is NOT working properly. The definitions of

the items on the message box are described below.

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<Network restart>: This message shows the user if the DVR 1 was able or

NOT able to:

1. Either use the IP address that the user entered manually

2. Or to see if the DVR 1 can be assigned a dynamic IP address from the

router using DHCP

The flowchart is illustrated in Fig. 5.1.

Figure 5.1

<ezRouter setting>: When the IP address is obtained and assuming that you

have set the ezRouter correctly (Please refer to Router Setting

section to

setup the ezRouter), the DVR 1 will then connect to the router to see if the

DVR can automatically setup the router. The flowchart for this message (Fig.

5.1) is the same as <Network restart>, the only difference is that the DVR 1

will connect to the router to see if the DVR 1 can change the settings of router.

Note: Sometimes the “X” symbol may be displayed for ezRouter

setting because there are too many ports opened in the router. Close the redundant ports and re-do the ezRouter setting. The average ports

that can be opened in a router are about 10 to 30 ports depending on the router that you use.

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<DDNS submitted>: This message tells the user if the DVR 1 has registered

for the host name successfully or unsuccessfully (illustrated in Fig. 5.2).

The DVR 1 connects to the DDNS server through the router, modem, and the

Internet to check if the host name of the DDNS can be registered in your

DDNS server.

<WAN connection>: This message shows the user if the DVR 1 is connected

to the WAN (Wide Area Network) or the Internet (illustrated in Fig. 5.2). The

DVR 1 connects to the WAN or the Internet through the router, and modem to

check if the connection is valid.

5.1.6.3 Dial-in Setup

The Dial-in function enables the user to establish dial-up modem

communication to and from the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit

for remote software use. The user is allowed to connect only one modem to a

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit.

Figure 5.2

For more information on dial-up setting on PC, see Appendix D: Dial-up

Connections via Modem.

NOTE: The Dial-in Service is not available if there is no modem

connected to the unit.

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In Network Setup menu, select <Dial-in Setup> and press ENTER to enter the

Dial-in menu. The menu displays as follows.

Dial-in Setup

1. Dial-in Service

2. Dial-in Account

3. Dial-in Password

4. Server IP

5. Client IP

6. Dial-in Idle Time

7. Dial-in Max Time

192. 168. 0. 1

192. 168. 0. 2

OFF

User

XXXX

0 Min 0 Min

Dial-in Service

If the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit does not connect to the

Internet, the user can communicate to the unit from a remote PC through a

modem as well. Select <ON> to enable the Dial-in function, or <OFF> to

disable.

Dial-in Account

This item enables user to protect access to the unit by establishing or

changing a dial-in user name for modem connection.

To setup the Dial-in Account, follow these steps.

• Select <Dial-in Account> from Dial-in Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Dial-in Account

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the username entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

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NOTE: The Server IP and the Client IP must not be identified as the

same IP address; but they have to be set in the same domain.

For example: Server IP: 192.168.0.1

Client IP: 192.168.0.2

Dial-in Password

This item allows the user to setup the Dial-in password. Follow these steps to

setup the login password.

• Select <Dial-in password> from Dial-in Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to select character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

Server IP

This item is for setting the IP address that identifies the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit over a modem connection. To set the server IP, follow

these steps:

• Select <Server IP>.

• Using LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor over the IP, and stop where you

want to make the change.

• Press ENTER, and then use UP/ DOWN to change the value.

• When done, press ENTER again to exit.

• Repeat the procedure until the IP is completely set.

Client IP

This item determines the remote PC’s IP address for connecting with the

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. To set the Client IP, follow

these steps:

• Select <Client IP>.

• Using LEFT/ RIGHT to move the cursor over the IP, and stop where you

want to make the change.

• Press ENTER, then use UP/ DOWN to change the value.

• When done, press ENTER again to exit.

• Repeat the procedure until the IP is set completely.

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Dial-in Idle Time

This item indicates the longest amount of time that the modem connection

remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote pc. The value

can be set from 0 min to 600 min.

Dial-in Max Time

The item indicates the longest amount of time that the connection via modem

remains active. The value can be set from 0 min to 600 min.

5.1.6.4 Dial-out Setup

The Dial-out function enables the user to establish dial-up modem

communication to and from the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit

for remote notification use. The user can connect one modem to the

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. For more information for

dial-up setting on PC, see Appendix D: Dial-up Connections via Modem.

NOTE: The Dial-out Service is not available if there is no modem

connected to the unit.

In the Network Setup menu, select <Dial-out Setup> and press ENTER to

enter the Dial-out menu. The menu displays as follows.

Dial-out Setup

1. Dial-out DHCP

2. Dial-out IP

3. Dial-out Netmask

4. Dial-out Gateway

5. Dial-out DNS

6. Phone Number

7. Dial-out Account

8. Dial-out Password

9. Dial-out Idle Time

10. Dial-out Max Time

11. Connect

0. 0. 0. 0

OFF

0 Min

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Dial-out DHCP

This item allows the user to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP

(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server over a modem connection. If

the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. In this case, the user does not need to

configure a static IP and the following settings will be “read only.”

Select <ON> to enable the DHCP function, or <OFF> to set the dial-out IP

address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS manually. The default setting is <ON>.

Dial-out IP

This item is for setting a static IP address that identifies the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit over a modem connection. Set the <Dial-out

DHCP> to <OFF> for accessing this item.

Move the cursor over <Dial-out IP> and press ENTER, then press UP /

DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.

Dial-out Netmask

This item is for setting the Netmask that identifies the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT T series unit over a modem connection. To configure the item,

DHCP must be set to <OFF>.

Move the cursor over <Dial-out Netmask> and press ENTER, and then press

UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.

Dial-out Gateway

Users are allowed to specify the IP address of the gateway or router

associated with this unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.

Move the cursor over <Dial-out Gateway> and press ENTER, and then press

UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.

Dial-out DNS

This item allows the user to specify the IP address of the Domain Name

System (DNS) associated with the unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be

set to <OFF>.

Move the cursor over <Dial-out DNS> and press ENTER, and then press UP /

DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field.

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Phone Number

This item is used to set the dial-out phone number. Follow these steps to

setup the phone number.

• Select <Phone Number> from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a number.

• Press ENTER to add the selected number to the phone number entry field.

• When done, press ENTER to save the settings and exit.

Dial-out Account

This item enables the user to set the Dial-out user name, which is needed for

dialing out to Internet Service Provider server. Contact your network service

provider for more specific information.

To setup the Dial-out Account, follow these steps.

• Select <Dial-out Account> from the Dial-out Setup menu and press

ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.

Dial-out Account

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

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

• Use the Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the username entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit..

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Dial-out Password

This item allows user to setup the Dial-out password. Follow these steps to

setup the login password.

• Select <Dial-out password> from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER.

A virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

Dial-out Idle Time

This item indicates the longest amount of time that the modem connection

remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote pc. The value

can be set from 1 min to 600 min. If selecting <0>, the modem connection

keeps active continuously.

Dial-out Max Time

This item indicates the longest amount of time that the connection via modem

remains active. The value can be set from 1 min to 600 min, or <0> to keep

the connection indefinitely.

Connect

When the Dial-out related settings are configured, set this item to <YES> to

starting dial-out or select <NO> to disconnect.

5.1.6.5 Trigger Port

To avoid the possibility of the default service port (port 100)being blocked, this

item enables the user to change port 100 into another port. To change the

trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port> and press ENTER, then

adjust the setting by UP / DOWN keys. After you have entered a different port

and pressed ENTER, a message “Network restarting Please stand by” will be

shown on the screen. A message box will be displayed in approximately 30

seconds.

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When the trigger port that you have just modified can be allocated, the 1st item “Port allocated” will be followed by a “√” symbol indicating that the designated

port is allocated. “X” indicates that the port cannot be allocated. Note that the

DDNS port will be automatically changed to the same port as the trigger port.

For instance, when you have set the trigger to 123, the DDNS port will be

automatically changed to port 123. Therefore, when the ports are allocated, “Port allocated” and “DDNS submitted” will both be followed by the “√” symbol.

The 2nd to 4th item will be discussed in Network Restart section.

5.1.6.6 Email Address

This item is used to edit the e-mail address where alarm event information will

be sent. Follow these steps to setup the e-mail address.

• Select <Email Address> from Network Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

5.1.6.7 SMTP Setup

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a protocol for sending e-mail

messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol,

where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message

text is transferred.

Select < SMTP Setup> from Network Setup menu and press ENTER; the

menu displays as follows.

1. Email via SMTP

2. SMTP Server

3. SMTP Port

4. SMTP Account

5. SMTP Password

SMTP Setup

Email via SMTP

This item enables the user to determine if the unit sends e-mail via SMTP.

Select <YES> to send e-mail via SMTP using direction keys; if not, select

<NO>.

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SMTP Server

This item enables the user to set the SMTP server. Contact your network

service provider for more specific information.

Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server.

• Select <SMTP Server> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.

SMTP Server

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

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

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the username entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

SMTP Port

This item is used to change the SMTP port to another port, if necessary.

SMTP is usually assigned to operate over Internet port 25.

To change the SMTP port, move the cursor to <SMTP Port> in SMTP Setup

menu and press ENTER. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the

selected field.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

SMTP Account

This item allows user to setup the SMTP username. Follow these steps to

setup the login password.

• Select <SMTP Account> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the SMTP Account entry

field.

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• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

SMTP Password

This item allows the user to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to

setup the password.

• Select <SMTP password> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A

virtual keyboard displays.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

5.1.6.8 DDNS Setup

Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a DNS name to be constantly

synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using

a dynamic IP address to be associated with a static domain name so others

can connect to it by the static name.

Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be:

http://yourhostname.ddns.specoddns.net

Fore example, if the chosen Host name is “SPECO”, then the address will be:

http://speco.ddns.specoddns.net

Select <DDNS Setup> from Network Setup and press ENTER. The menu

displays as below figure.

DDNS Setup

1. Enable DDNS

2. Host Name

3. DDNS Port

4. Submit/Update

5. ezDDNS

XXXX_XXXXXX

80 No No

Enable DDNS

This item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name Service.

Select <YES> to enable the service, or <NO> to disable.

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Host Name

This item allows the user to setup a domain name, which is used when

entering the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit through the

Internet on your remote PC.

To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps.

• Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual

keyboard displays as shown.

Host Name

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

a b c d e F g h i j k l m

• Use Direction keys to select a character.

• Press ENTER to add the selected character to the Host Name entry field.

• When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the

settings and exit.

NOTE: No any two DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series units

should be set to the same Host Name.

DDNS Port

This item allows the user to setup the port for DDNS. Press UP / DOWN Direction keys to change the port.

n o p q r S t u v w x y z

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

Submit/ Update

When done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to submit the

settings.

NOTE: If there are two DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series units

set with the same domain name, the later setting will not be submit

successfully.

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ezDDNS

ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically. Press

ENTER and select YES. The following screen will be displayed:

NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be

assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique.

*A "Real IP" is the IP address that is assigned to you by your ISP.

**A "Virtual IP" is the IP address assigned either manually or through

DHCP. When the user is assigned a Virtual IP, the user must use Port Forwarding technique to assign a specific port to the DVR.

ezDDNS Submit/update ok!

Host name is XXXX_XXXXXX

Press any key to return

5.1.7 RS485 Setup

This menu allows the user to setup the parameters of the unit’s RS-485

communications port. From the Main menu, select <RS485 Setup> and press

ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

1. Unit ID

2. Baud Rate

3. Bits

4. Stop

5. Parity

5.1.7.1 Unit ID

This item is used to change the RS-485 ID address of the unit. The ID is with

the range of <1> to <255>. The default is <224>.

RS485 Setup

224

9600

8 1

None

5.1.7.2 Baud Rate

The Baud rate options for association with the protocol are <2400>, <4800>,

<9600>, <19200>, <38400> and <57600>. The default is <9600> baud.

5.1.7.3 Bits

The user can specify the bits in a word that are associated with this protocol.

The available options are <6>, <7> and <8> bits. The default is <8> bits.

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5.1.7.4 Stop

The user can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are

<1> and <2> stop bits. The default is <1> stop bit.

5.1.7.5 Parity

This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options

are <ODD>, <EVEN>, and <NONE>. The default is <NONE>.

5.1.8 Audio Output

The item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as

listed as follows.

Select this item to play the recording sounds of live image in live mode, and

sounds of recorded video in playback mode respectively.

Select this item to play live sounds in both live mode and playback mode.

<OFF>

Select this item to disable the audio output function.

5.1.9 Key Beep

This item is used to enable or disable the key tone. Select <YES> to enable

the key tone, or <NO> to disable.

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5.2 Monitor Setup

The Monitor Setup menu allows user to set the quality of the displayed image.

Select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following

menu is displayed.

1. Show Camera Title

2. Title Position

3. Monitor Brightness

4. Monitor Contrast

5. Monitor Chrominance

6. Screen Center Adjust

7. Show Color Bar

8. VGA Resolution

The following sections describe the items found in the Monitor Setup menu.

Monitor Setup

YES

Fit VGA

0 0 0

Execute

800x600

5.2.1 Show Camera Title

This item allows the user to choose whether to display the camera title on the

screen or not. The default is <YES>, which displays the camera titles with the

video.

5.2.2 Title Position

This item sets the DVR to display the proper screen size either on a PC

Monitor (VGA) or a CRT CCTV Monitor (BNC). For instance, if you are using a

CRT CCTV monitor, set this item to <Fit BNC>; or set this item to <Fit VGA>

for PC monitor.

After switching to

<Fit VGA> mode.

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PC Monitor was used in the example above. In the <Wrong Setting>, the Title

Position was set to <Fit BNC>, which was supposed to be set to <Fit VGA>.

Since it was not the right setting, the titles of CH1, CH5, CH9, and CH13 were

shifted slightly toward the middle of each channel. After switching to <Fit

VGA>, the titles have been shifted back to the proper position as shown in the

<Correct Setting>.

5.2.3 Monitor Brightness

This function allows the user to adjust the brightness of the image displayed

on the monitor. Move the cursor to the item then press ENTER, and use UP /

DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of brightness values is

<-32> to <31>. The default setting is <0>.

5.2.4 Monitor Contrast

This item is used to adjust the color contrast of image. The range of contrast

values is <-32> to <31>; the default setting is <0>.

5.2.5 Monitor Chrominance

Move the cursor over this item and press ENTER for adjusting the

chrominance of the image displayed on the monitor. Use UP / DOWN keys to

adjust the numeric value. The range of chrominance values is <-32> to <31>;

the default setting is <0>.

5.2.6 Screen Center Adjust

This item is used to adjust the screen center of the main monitor display area.

Follow these steps to set the center point.

• Select <Screen Center Adjust> from the Monitor Setup menu and press

ENTER. The adjusting screen displays as follows.

◄ + ►

• Position the screen center position using the Direction keys.

• Press ENTER to exit when finished.

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5.2.7 Show Color Bar

Choose this item to display a color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar

helps to adjust the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options.

Press ESC to exit the color bar pattern and return to the OSD menu.

5.2.8 VGA Resolution

This item allows the user to select appropriate VGA resolution for the VGA

monitor connected to the unit. The options are <800×600> (default),

<1024×768> and <1280× 1024>.

NOTE: If the selected VGA resolution is too high for the monitor, the

message “No Signal’’ will be shown on screen. Then please press ESC

on the front panel to restore the original setting.

5.3 Camera Setup

The items in the Camera Setup menu enable the user to set camera

parameters, including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected

camera. The menu is shown below..

1. Camera Select

2. Dome Protocol

3. Dome ID

4. Camera Title

5. Covert

6. Termination

7. Brightness

8. Contrast

9. Saturation

10. Hue

11. Audio Association

Camera Setup

CH1

None

CH1

Yes

0 0 0 0

Both

Items in this menu are described in the following subsections.

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5.3.1 Camera Select

This item is used to select a camera for setting parameters. The settings can

then be set for the related camera, such as dome protocol and camera title.

Move the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then select a

channel using UP / DOWN keys.

5.3.2 Dome Protocol

Select the communications protocol associated with your dome camera using

the ENTER and Direction keys. The available protocol includes <DynaColor>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>, <AD422>，<Fastrax 2> and <None> (default).

5.3.3 Dome ID

This item is used to assign an ID number to the selected dome camera. Note

that ID number must match the ID address set by the dome.

5.3.4 Camera Title

This item allows the user to change the title of each camera connected to the

unit. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16

respectively. The title is displayed on screen after the title changes are set.

Follow these steps to enter a new title for a camera.

• In the Camera setup Menu, move the cursor to Camera Title and press

ENTER. A virtual keyboard with alphanumeric characters is displayed.

Camera Title

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

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# − _

◄ ► Backspace Delete

Cancel OK

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• Use Direction keys to position the cursor in the title entry field above the

virtual keyboard.

• Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the lists of characters to the

one you need. Press ENTER to select a character. Continue until the

name is established. Each title can contain up to 11 characters in it.

• After the title entry is finished, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER;

otherwise, either press ESC, or move the cursor to <Cancel> and press

ENTER to abort.

5.3.5 Covert

This function allows the user to choose a specific camera to be covert while

the unit is continuing to record video. Choosing <YES> means to covert the

selected camera; and <NO> the selected camera remains non-covert. The

default setting is <NO>.

To set a camera to be covert, follow these steps:

• Select the channel that you want to be covert from the <Channel Select>

item.

• After selecting the channel, move the cursor to <Covert> item and select

<YES>.

5.3.6 Termination

This item is used to enable / disable the 75-termination resistor inside the

unit .that adjusts the image quality of each camera. <YES>= termination

resistor enabled (default), <NO> = termination resistor disabled.

NOTE: If the camera loop-out connectors have not been used, the

termination resistor should be enabled for appropriate signal

termination.

5.3.7 Brightness

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the brightness of the

camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of

brightness values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>.

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5.3.8 Contrast

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the contrast of the

camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

5.3.9 Saturation

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of

the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on

monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>.

The default setting is <0>.

5.3.10 Hue

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the hue of the camera.

Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

5.3.11 Audio Association

This item is used to establish the connection between the selected camera

and the two audio-in channels. Move the cursor to <Audio Association> in the

Camera Setup menu and press ENTER, then select <Both>, <Left Only>,

<Right Only> or <None> by UP / DOWN keys to set up the connection.

5.4 Record Setup

The following three factors will effect the total record time of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit:

• HDD capacity

• Recording rate (Picture per Second)

• Image quality settings

The greater the recording rate and the higher the quality setting, the shorter

the recording time. Most of the related factors can be set here in this submenu.

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

schedules, and other recording parameters. Administrator's password is

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

<Record Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

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1. Record Mode

2. Schedule Setup

3. Preset Config

4. Per Camera Config

5. ezRecord Setup

6. Data Lifetime

7. Pre-Alarm Recording

8. Circular Recording

9. Audio Recording

10. Purge Data

5.4.1 Record Mode

This item is for you to preset the resolution and recording rate of normal

record and event record. The relative record settings, such as duration, will

follow the record mode setting. The offered options are <720×480@30PPS>, <720×240@60PPS>, <360×240@120PPS>, <720×480@30JPG>,

Record Setup

720×240@60PPS

Standard

0 Days

15 Sec

ON ON

<720×240@60JPG> and <360×240@120JPG> in NTSC (<720×576@25PPS>, <720×288@50PPS>, <360×288@100PPS>, <720×576@25JPG>, <720×288@50JPG>, <360×288@100JPG> in PAL).

NOTE: If you choose the item with “PPS” as the last 3 letters, then you

choose to record in MPEG-4 compression; if you choose the item with

“JPG” as the last 3 letters, then you choose to record in MJPEG

compression.

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER, then select a Record mode

using UP / DOWN keys.

NOTE: After changing the Record Mode setting, the warning message

“This will FORMAT ALL HARD DISKS and LOAD THE FACTORY

DEFAULT CONFIG!” will be shown on the screen. Press ENTER to

confirm the selection, then the unit will start to format the hard disks

and load the factory default settings, or press ESC to abort.

We strongly recommend backing up your programmed configuration

before making any changes on Record Mode settings.

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5.4.2 Schedule Setup

This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording

schedule. The Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and

nighttime; the Weekend schedule is tailored for weekends and holidays.

Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER;

the following menu is displayed.

Schedule Setup

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 for the start time of the Day Time and Night Time schedule using the Direction keys.

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

• If you want to record over the weekend, choose <YES> to enable the

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

• Press ESC to back to previous page.

06:00 18:00 18:00 06:00

YES Fri 18:00 Mon

06:00

5.4.2.1 Day / Night Time Start / End

The Day/Night Start Time determines the duration of day/ night recording time.

Time is indicated in 1-minute increments. The time display format in this menu

is based on the setting of Time Display Mode.

5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule

The Weekend Schedule determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect.

Choose <YES> to take effect the related weekend settings.

5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End

The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend

begins, for example, FRI 18:00. The Weekend End Time indicates the specific

time and day that a weekend ends, for example, MON 06:00. Time is

indicated in 1-minute increments.

Note that the value you have set indicates when the regular Day and Night

scheduling ends, and Weekend recording begins.

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5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration

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

rate. Different default recording quality levels are offered for the user to

choose: <Best Quality>, <Standard>, <Extended Record>, <Event Only>,

<ezRecord> and <OFF>.

According to various Record modes, the preset configuration options for

normal and event status are described in terms of relative recording rate

(Picture per Second; PPS) and recording size for each channel in the table

below.

These preset conditions override any other quality and rate settings. The

default Preset Configuration setting is <Standard>.

You can refer to Appendix B: Record Configuration for detailed information.

5.4.4 Per Camera Configuration

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

Second) and recording quality for each channel. The <Preset Configuration>

must be set to <OFF> for accessing these schedules.

The menu is displayed below is in Record mode: 720×240@30PPS in NTSC /

720×288@25PPS in PAL).

Per Camera Config

Cameral Select

Normal PPS Normal Qlty Event Max PPS Event Qlty Event Act

Day

7.5

MId

30 Best Both

Night

7.5

Mid

30 Best Both

CH1

Weekend

7.5 Mid 30

Best Both

5.4.4.1 Camera Select

This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the associated

parameters. Move the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then

select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the

setting.

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5.4.4.2 Normal PPS

Normal PPS (Picture per Second) is used to set the recording rate for normal

status.

Please note that the total normal pps for all channels is limited under the

maximum PPS for each Record mode. To increase one channel’s pps, you

may have to reduce other’s first. Event pps is not restricted to this rule, since a

smart event scheduler will handle the total pps automatically.

5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty

This item is used to set the picture size for normal status recording. The

available options are listed as follow: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and

<Best>.

5.4.4.4 Event Max PPS

Event Max PPS is used to set the event recording rate for Event status.

Normally, the Event PPS is set to be equal to or greater than Normal PPS; the

setting depends on your application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>, the

DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit stops recording event video

during alarms.

5.4.4.5 Event Qlty

This item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. Refer to

section 5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty for the available options.

5.4.4.6 Event Active

Users are allowed to choose which alarm type needs to be recorded. The

available options are <Alarm> (alarm events), <Motion> (motion detection

events), <Both> (alarm event + motion detection), and <None> (no events

active). The default setting is <Both>, which includes Alarm and Motion event

recording.

5.4.5 ezRecord Setup

This item aims to avoid the complicated record settings and to make the setup

much easier. Note that this item can be reached only when you select

<ezRecord> as the option for <Preset Config>. For more information, please

refer to the Appendix J: ezRecord Diagram Sample.

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Select <ezRecord Setup> from <Record Setup> and press ENTER, the

sub-menu appears as shown below:

ezRecord Setup

How Many Days To Record Daytime Record Night Record Weekend Record

Average Normal PPS Average Normal Quality

Record Info

2 Days

Yes Yes Yes

3.75

Best

Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord:

• Select <How Many Days To Record> and press ENTER, then press

UP/DOWN to choose an option. The average normal PPS & Quality will be

adjusted automatically. The maximum of days depends of the size of your

HDD, in the other words, the larger the HDD installed, the more days the

unit can record.

• Move to <Daytime Record> and press ENTER. This item is for you to

select whether you want the DVR to record during daytime. If so, use

UP/DOWN to select <Yes> as an option; or, select <No> for not recording

during daytime.

• Repeat the same procedures through the 3rd and 4th item, respectively.

Note that <Weekend Record> will be not accessible if you select <NO> for

the item <Weekend Schedule> in <Schedule Setup>.

• Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN

to choose an option. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed

automatically.

• Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press

UP/DOWN to choose an option. The <How Many Days To Record> will be

computed automatically.

NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the

recording quality which wil be automatically calculated through the

<ezRecord Setup>. Therefore, once you disconnect cameras or

connect more cameras to the unit, you should reset the <ezRecord

Setup>.

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5.4.6 Data Lifetime

Data Lifetime indicates the time that a recording is saved and remains in the

HDD, between the creation and deletion of a record. Only those video files

recorded during Data Lifetime will be displayed on the screen and can be

played back; those video files recorded outside the duration time will be

hidden.

Press ENTER to select this item in Record Setup menu, and then use UP /

DOWN keys to set the data lifetime. The value ranges from <1> to <365>

days, or select <0> to disable the function.

NOTE: If you want to play back the video, which is outside the data

duration of lifetime, please extend the duration till the recording

data/time of the video is included.

5.4.7 Pre-Alarm Recording

This item is used to set the duration time of pre-alarm recording video. The

pre-alarm recording function aims to give the user the opportunity to view a

more complete event video. The user can see the video recorded after the

alarm is triggered, and the video recorded ahead the alarm.

When an event is triggered while normal recording is in effect, the unit will

start copying the pre-alarm and the post-alarm video to the event video. The

pre-alarm duration can be set from 0~30 seconds. The default setting is 15

seconds.

The quality of the pre-alarm video is the same as the quality setting for normal

record video; and the quality of the post-alarm video is the same as the quality

setting for event record video.

5.4.8 Circular Recording

The user can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If you

choose to record in circular mode, then the unit begins to overwrite the oldest

recorded video and stores new video over the HDD spaces. If you choose to

record in linear mode instead, the unit stops recording when the HDD is full.

From the Record Setup menu, move the cursor to <Circular Recording> and

press ENTER, then select <ON> / <OFF> using UP / DOWN keys.

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5.4.9 Audio Recording

This item allows the user to enable / disable the Audio recording function of

the unit. When set to <ON>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video.

When set to <OFF>, audio is ignored. The default setting is <ON>.

5.4.10 Purge Data

This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record

Setup menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER; the Purge

Data menu is displayed.

1. Purge All Data

2. Purge All Event Data

3. Purge Event Before

4. Start to Purge

Purge Data

NO NO

2000/01/01

5.4.10.1 Purge All Data

This item is used to delete all video from database(s). Using UP / DOWN

buttons to select <YES> and start the deleting by setting the <Start to Purge>

to <YES>.

5.4.10.2 Purge All Event Data

This item is used to delete all event video from database(s). Using UP /

DOWN keys to select <YES> and start the deleting by setting the <Start to

Purge> to <YES>.

5.4.10.3 Purge Event Before

This item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT /

RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the

item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value.

5.4.10.4 Start to Purge

After selecting the video you want to delete, or setting the date for deletion,

set this item to <YES> to start the deleting process or choose <NO> to cancel.

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5.5 Sequence Setup

The Sequence Setup menu allows the user to set the camera sequence

schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select <Sequence Setup>

in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows.

Sequence Setup

1. Main Monitor Dwell

2. Main Monitor Schedule

3. Call Monitor Dwell

4. Call Monitor Schedule

Items in the Sequence Setup menu are described in the following

subsections.

5 Sec

5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell

The Main / Call Monitor can be set to display full screen video for all installed

cameras in sequence. This item is used to set the Main / Call Monitor dwell

time, which is the amount of time elapsed between switching images. The

dwell time has an available range of 1 to 120 seconds. The default value is 5

seconds.

5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule

This item is used to set the Main / Call Monitor camera sequence in full screen

format. Move the cursor to <Main Monitor Schedule> and press ENTER; the

menu is displayed as follows.

Main Monitor Schedule

_►_►_►_►_►_►_►_►_

►_►_►_►_►_►_►_

Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel

Press ◄ To Delete

Follow these steps to set a sequence:

• Press LEFT direction key to delete the original setting.

• Press the desired Channel keys to assign a camera to that location in the

sequence.

• Continue the steps until the sequence is completed.

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A sequence can have up to 16 entries. The user can select fewer than 16

entries for a camera sequence and leave the remaining entries blank. The

sequence can include a specific camera or cameras multiple times.

5.6 Event Setup

This menu allows the user to determine DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT

series behavior in response to an alarm event. In the Main menu, move the

cursor to <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

1. Internal Buzzer

2. Event Icon

3. Email Notice

4. Email Attachment

5. Event Full Screen

6. Event Duration

7. Per Channel Config

Event Setup

ON ON OFF OFF

Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections.

5.6.1 Internal Buzzer

This item allows user to enable / disable the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series internal buzzer. If set to <ON>, the buzzer is activated in

response to an alarm. If set to <OFF>, the buzzer is not activated. The default

setting is <ON>.

5.6.2 Event Icon

This item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the display of an Event Icon on the

main monitor when an alarm event occurs. The default setting is <ON>

(enable).

The event types are represented by a character respectively; the descriptions

are listed in the table below.

Event type Description

A M L

Alarm in event

Motion detection event

Video loss event

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5.6.3 Email Notice

The item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the Email notification of an event.

When an alarm event is triggered and <Email Notice> is enabled, an e-mail

concerning the alarm event will be sent. The default setting is <OFF>.

NOTE: In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully,

ensure that the unit connects to the Internet.

5.6.4 Email Attachment

The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event.

The number of the attached AVI video will be equal to the number of cameras

you connect to the unit. For example, if the unit has been connected with 8

cameras, then 8 video will be attached with the notice email. The total size of

the video will be about 1 Megabyte.

Select <ON> to enable this function; and <OFF> to disable it. The default is

<OFF>.

NOTE: The video clips of the Email Attachment will ONLY be in *.avi

format. Please download the Divx Player from www.divx.com to play

the *.avi files.

5.6.5 Event Full Screen

This function allows the unit to display the alarm channel in full screen size

when an alarm is triggered.

Select <None> to enable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm

channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered; select <Call> to display

the alarm channel on Call Monitor; and select <Both> to display the alarm

channel on both Main Monitor and Call Monitor.

5.6.6 Event Duration

This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function

after an alarm is triggered. The available event duration range is from 5

second to 999 seconds. The default setting is 5 seconds.

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5.6.7 Per Channel Config

This menu is used to set the Video Loss Detect, Motion Detect and Alarm In /

Out function for each channel. The menu is displayed as below.

Per Channel Config

1. Channel Select

2. Video Loss Detect

3. Motion Detect

4. Detection Config

5. Alarm In

6. Alarm Out

7. Digital Deterrent

5.6.7.1 Channel Select

This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move

the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel

CH1 OFF OFF

OFF

None

OFF

using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the setting.

5.6.7.2 Video Loss Detect

This item allows the user to enable / disable Video Loss as an alarm event.

Select <ON> to enable Video Loss alarm events, <OFF> to disable. The

default setting is <OFF>.

5.6.7.3 Motion Detect

To detect motions, the users can choose from these options: <OFF>, <ALL>,

<Night & Weekend>, <Day & Weekend>, <Weekend>, <Day & Night>,

<Night>, and <Day>. The Day, Night, and Weekend is defined in section 3.6.2

Schedule Setup or 5.4.2 Schedule Setup.

If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion

detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings.

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5.6.7.4 Detection Config

If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion

detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a

channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to <Detection Config>,

and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows.

Detection Config

1. Detected Area Setup

2. Sensitivity

3. Area Threshold

----- Detected Area Percentage ----40%

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Detected Area Setup

The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The detection

area consists of 273 (21×13) detection grids in NTSC video format or 336

(21×16) grids in PAL format.

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Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to enable or

disable a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press

MODE again to de-select all of the grids.

Sensitivity

This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera. A

greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will

be triggered, once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold

value

Move the cursor to <Sensitivity> and press ENTER, and then use UP / DOWN

keys to adjust the value. The value is indicated in 4% increment.

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Area Threshold

<Area Threshold> means the motion alarm triggered level; if the percentage

of triggered grids to total detection area is greater than the set value, the

motion alarm will be triggered.

For example, if 10 grids are selected and the < Area Threshold > value is 70%,

the motion alarm will be triggered when 7 grids are motion detected.

Move the cursor to < Area Threshold > and press ENTER, then use UP /

DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is indicated in 4% increments.

Detected Area Percentage

This part shows the percentage and variation of the detected volume.

5.6.7.5 Alarm In

This item allows the user to enable / disable alarm input detection. According

to your application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to

enable the alarm input detection or select <OFF> to disable detection. The

default setting is <OFF>.

NOTE: If you set this item to <N/C> but did not install any device to the unit,

the alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon will be displayed continually

until this item is changed to <N/O>, <OFF> or, install a device to the unit.

5.6.7.6 Alarm Out

This item allows the user to assign an alarm on a certain channel to activate

the relays. These signals can be used to drive a light or siren to caution an

alarm event.

Select from the options: <A Only> indicates “Alarm Out A”, <B Only> indicates

“Alarm Out B”, <A+B> indicates “A and B Alarm Out” and <None> indicates

“No Alarm Out”. The default setting is <None>.

5.6.7.7 Digital Deterrent

If an alarm is triggered while Digital Deterrent is enabled, a pre-recorded

audio warning will be sent to the speaker installed nearby the location where

the alarm was triggered. For instance, if the alarm of Channel 2 is triggered

and there is a speaker installed to the DVR nearby, the speaker will play the

audio warning.

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The available options are <OFF>, <Default>, and <UserDefined>. Select

<OFF> to disable this function. Selecting <Default> will apply audio warning

pre-stored in the DVR. <UserDefined> allows the user to apply user-defined

audio warning. Note that the user-defined audio has to be set before choose

<UserDefined> option, or the following message will be shown:

Warning!! No user-defined file is in the DVR! Please create customized file first!

The steps are similar to ezBurn

Note: Cannot exceed 5 seconds

Press any key to return

Follow the steps below to record your own audio warning.

• Use any camera to record the preferred audio. Please note that <Audio

Recording> under <Record Setting> menu should be set to <ON>.

• Press SEARCH and play the normal video of the recorded date and time.

• View full screen of the channel that the preferred audio was recorded.

• Press COPY at the point you want to set as the start point of the audio.

The playback continues.

• Press COPY again at the point you want to set the end point of the audio.

Now, the “ezBurn Confirmation” window displays as shown below. The

information shown on the window is for read only.

ezBurn Confirmation

Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW

All data on the disc will be erased.

Exported Required Size = 11 MB

Real Export Range:

From: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:13

To: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:21

Enter: YES ESC: NO

CH1: Define Digital Deterrent File

• If there is no exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, then a

warning message will be shown on the screen, as illustrated below:

Please install the target device/media

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to the DVR.

Enter: Retry ESC: Exit

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