Speco Technologies DVR 16TL User Manual
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DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL  
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Caution and Preventive Tips  
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Handle with care, do not drop the unit  
Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface  
Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site  
Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of  
heat. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock  
When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug the unit from the outlet  
before uncovering the top cover. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only  
a damp cloth for cleaning  
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Always shut down the system prior connecting or disconnecting accessories, with the  
exception of USB devices  
This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the  
appliance.  
This symbol intends to alert the user to the presence of unprotected “Dangerous  
Voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be strong enough to cause a  
risk of electric shock.  
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Important Information  
Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual.  
Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty  
service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing,  
or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your  
dealer for assistance.  
Rack Mounting  
Consult with the supplier or manufacturer of your equipment rack for the proper hardware and  
procedure of mounting this product in a safe fashion. Avoid uneven loading or mechanical  
instability when rack-mounting units. Make sure that units are installed to get enough airflow  
for safe operation. The maximum temperature for rack-mounted units is 40 °C. Check product  
label for power supply requirements to assure that no overloading of supply circuits or over  
current protection occurs. Mains grounding must be reliable and uncompromised by any  
connections.  
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Table of Content  
1. Overview .....................................................................................................................10  
2. System Setup..............................................................................................................11  
2.1 Position the DVR ...............................................................................................11  
2.2 Select Video Format ..........................................................................................11  
2.3 Connect Devices to the DVR .............................................................................12  
2.4 Rear Panel Connections....................................................................................12  
3. General System Setup ...............................................................................................14  
3.1 Front Panel Introduction ....................................................................................14  
3.1.1  
3.1.2  
LED Definition ......................................................................................14  
Function Keys.......................................................................................15  
3.2 Entering OSD Setup Menu ................................................................................17  
3.2.1 User Management................................................................................18  
3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR..........................................................................19  
3.4 System Date / Time Setting ...............................................................................20  
3.4.1  
3.4.2  
3.4.3  
Set Date / Time.....................................................................................20  
Daylight Saving Time............................................................................21  
Network Time Protocol Setup...............................................................22  
3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting.....................................................................23  
3.5.1  
3.5.2  
3.5.3  
3.5.4  
Schedule Setup....................................................................................23  
Preset Record Configuration................................................................24  
Per Camera Configuration....................................................................24  
Record Event Video Only .....................................................................25  
4. Basic Operation..........................................................................................................26  
4.1 View Live / Playback Video................................................................................26  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
4.1.4  
Viewing Modes.....................................................................................26  
Digital Zoom .........................................................................................27  
View Live Cameras ..............................................................................27  
View Recorded Video...........................................................................27  
4.2 Sequence...........................................................................................................29  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
Sequence with Main Monitor................................................................29  
Sequence with Call Monitor..................................................................29  
4.3 Search Recorded Video.....................................................................................30  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
Search by Time ....................................................................................30  
Calendar Search ..................................................................................31  
Search by Event...................................................................................32  
4.4 Video Export ......................................................................................................33  
4.4.1  
4.4.2  
ezBurn Introduction ..............................................................................33  
Export Normal Video ............................................................................34  
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4.4.3  
Export Event Video...............................................................................35  
4.5 Dome Control.....................................................................................................35  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
4.5.6  
Dome Connection.................................................................................35  
Dome Protocol Setup ...........................................................................36  
RS485 Setup........................................................................................36  
Dome Controlling Keys.........................................................................37  
Setting Preset Points............................................................................38  
Calling Preset Points............................................................................39  
5. Advanced System Configuration ..............................................................................40  
Username and Password ...........................................................................................40  
Key Usage in OSD setup menu..................................................................................41  
Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard...................................................................................41  
5.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................42  
5.1.1  
System/Version Info .............................................................................42  
5.1.1.1 System and Version Information .............................................43  
5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device........................................43  
Language .............................................................................................44  
Date / Time...........................................................................................44  
5.1.3.1 Date / Time..............................................................................44  
5.1.3.2 Time Zone...............................................................................45  
5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display.................................................................45  
5.1.3.4 Date Display Mode..................................................................45  
5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode .................................................................45  
5.1.3.6 Date/Time Order .....................................................................45  
5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup....................................................46  
Daylight Saving Time ..............................................................46  
5.1.2  
5.1.3  
DST Start / End.......................................................................46  
DST Bias.................................................................................46  
5.1.3.8 Network Time Protocol Setup Setup .......................................46  
NTP Server .............................................................................47  
Automatically Time Sync.........................................................47  
Manually Time Sync................................................................47  
5.1.4  
5.1.5  
Unit Name ............................................................................................47  
User Management................................................................................48  
5.1.5.1 Password Protection...............................................................48  
5.1.5.2 Account Setup.........................................................................48  
5.1.5.3 Authority Setup .......................................................................49  
5.1.5.4 Load Default Setting ...............................................................49  
Network Setup......................................................................................49  
5.1.6.1 LAN Select..............................................................................50  
5.1.6  
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5.1.6.2 LAN Setup...............................................................................50  
DHCP......................................................................................50  
IP ............................................................................................51  
Netmask..................................................................................51  
Gateway..................................................................................51  
DNS ........................................................................................51  
PPPoE Account.......................................................................51  
PPPoE Password....................................................................52  
PPPoE Max Idle......................................................................52  
Connect At Booting .................................................................52  
Network Restart ......................................................................52  
5.1.6.3 Trigger Port.............................................................................53  
5.1.6.4 Email Address.........................................................................53  
5.1.6.5 SMTP Setup............................................................................53  
Email via SMTP ......................................................................53  
SMTP Server ..........................................................................54  
SMTP Port ..............................................................................54  
SMTP Account ........................................................................54  
SMTP Password .....................................................................55  
5.1.6.6 DDNS Setup ...........................................................................55  
Enable DDNS..........................................................................55  
Host Name..............................................................................56  
DDNS Port ..............................................................................56  
Submit/ Update .......................................................................56  
ezDDNS..................................................................................57  
RS485 Setup........................................................................................57  
5.1.7.1 Unit ID.....................................................................................57  
5.1.7.2 Baud Rate...............................................................................57  
5.1.7.3 Bits..........................................................................................57  
5.1.7.4 Stop.........................................................................................58  
5.1.7.5 Parity.......................................................................................58  
Audio Output/Key Beep........................................................................58  
5.1.8.1 Audio Output .........................................................................58  
5.1.8.2 Key Beep...............................................................................58  
5.1.7  
5.1.8  
5.2 Monitor Setup ....................................................................................................59  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
Show Camera Title...............................................................................59  
Screen Center Adjust ...........................................................................59  
VGA Resolution....................................................................................59  
Show Color Bar ....................................................................................60  
5.3 Camera Setup....................................................................................................60  
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5.3.1  
5.3.2  
5.3.3  
5.3.4  
5.3.5  
5.3.6  
5.3.7  
5.3.8  
5.3.9  
Analog Camera Select .........................................................................60  
Dome Protocol......................................................................................60  
Dome ID...............................................................................................60  
Camera Title.........................................................................................61  
Covert...................................................................................................61  
Brightness ............................................................................................61  
Contrast................................................................................................61  
Saturation.............................................................................................62  
Hue.......................................................................................................62  
5.4 Record Setup.....................................................................................................62  
5.4.1  
Record Mode Setting............................................................................63  
5.4.1.1 Record Resolution.................................................................63  
5.4.1.2 Record Format ......................................................................63  
5.4.1.3 Max Rec. PPS.......................................................................63  
Schedule Setup....................................................................................64  
5.4.2.1 Day / Night Time Start / End....................................................64  
5.4.2.2 Weekend Schedule.................................................................64  
5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End...............................................................64  
Preset Record Configuration................................................................65  
Per Camera Configuration....................................................................66  
5.4.4.1 Camera Select ........................................................................66  
5.4.4.2 Normal PPS ............................................................................66  
5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty.............................................................................66  
5.4.4.4 Event Max PPS.......................................................................66  
5.4.4.5 Event Qlty ...............................................................................67  
5.4.4.6 Event Active ............................................................................67  
ezRecord Setup....................................................................................67  
Data Lifetime ........................................................................................68  
Circular Recording................................................................................68  
Audio Recording...................................................................................69  
Purge Data ...........................................................................................69  
5.4.7.1 Purge All Data.........................................................................69  
5.4.7.2 Purge All Event Data...............................................................69  
5.4.7.3 Purge Event Before.................................................................69  
5.4.7.4 Start to Purge..........................................................................69  
5.4.2  
5.4.3  
5.4.4  
5.4.5  
5.4.6  
5.4.7  
5.4.8  
5.4.9  
5.5 Sequence Setup ................................................................................................70  
5.5.1  
5.5.2  
Main / Call Monitor Dwell......................................................................70  
Main / Call Monitor Schedule................................................................70  
5.6 Event Setup.......................................................................................................71  
5.6.1  
Internal Buzzer .....................................................................................71  
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5.6.2  
5.6.3  
5.6.4  
5.6.5  
5.6.6  
5.6.7  
Event Icon ............................................................................................71  
Email Notice .........................................................................................71  
Email Notice .........................................................................................72  
Email Full Screen .................................................................................72  
Event Duration......................................................................................72  
Per Channel Config..............................................................................73  
5.6.7.1 Channel Select........................................................................73  
5.6.7.2 Video Loss Detect...................................................................73  
5.6.7.3 Motion Detect..........................................................................73  
5.6.7.4 Motion Detect Indicator...........................................................73  
5.6.7.5 Detection Config .....................................................................74  
Sensitivity................................................................................74  
Block Threshold ......................................................................74  
5.6.7.6 Alarm In...................................................................................75  
5.6.7.7 Alarm Out................................................................................75  
5.7 Database Setup.................................................................................................75  
5.7.1  
5.7.2  
5.7.3  
Total / Free Size of HDD.......................................................................75  
Available Recording Time.....................................................................75  
Internal Disks........................................................................................76  
5.8 Configuration .....................................................................................................76  
5.8.1  
5.8.2  
5.8.3  
Load Factory Default............................................................................77  
Import Configuration.............................................................................77  
Export Configuration.............................................................................78  
5.8.3.1 Copy Destination.....................................................................78  
5.8.3.2 Configuration Name................................................................78  
5.8.3.3 Begin Export ...........................................................................78  
5.9 Video Export ......................................................................................................79  
5.9.1  
5.9.2  
5.9.3  
5.9.4  
5.9.5  
5.9.6  
5.9.7  
5.9.8  
5.9.9  
Select Device .......................................................................................79  
Select Channel.....................................................................................80  
From / To Time .....................................................................................80  
Select Events .......................................................................................80  
Data Type.............................................................................................81  
Export Format.......................................................................................81  
Digital Signature...................................................................................81  
Erase Disc............................................................................................82  
Begin Export.........................................................................................82  
5.10 Shutdown...........................................................................................................82  
5.10.1 Power Off .............................................................................................82  
5.10.2 Reboot..................................................................................................82  
6. Remote Monitoring Software.....................................................................................83  
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6.1 System Requirements........................................................................................83  
6.2 Installation of Software.......................................................................................84  
6.2.1  
6.2.2  
Change Internet Settings......................................................................84  
Install SpecoRemote ............................................................................86  
6.2.2.1 Login / Logout .........................................................................87  
6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades .................................................................88  
6.3 Basic Operation .................................................................................................88  
6.3.1  
6.3.2  
6.3.3  
View Live Video....................................................................................88  
6.3.1.1 Select Display Mode ...............................................................89  
6.3.1.2 Operating Cameras with Dome Control ..................................89  
Instant Recording .................................................................................90  
6.3.2.1 Record Video Instantly............................................................90  
6.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video...........................................90  
Playback Video.....................................................................................91  
6.3.3.1 Playback Remote Video..........................................................91  
6.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files.......................................................92  
6.3.3.3 Playback Controls...................................................................92  
Verify Digital Signature.........................................................................93  
Search from Event List.........................................................................93  
Take a Snapshot...................................................................................94  
Health Status........................................................................................94  
Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide .........................95  
6.3.4  
6.3.5  
6.3.6  
6.3.7  
6.3.8  
Appendix A: Recommended HDDs ................................................................................96  
Appendix B: Remote Controller .....................................................................................97  
Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router............................................................99  
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1.  
Overview  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the  
features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video  
server to create a single security solution.  
Its outstanding variable operation enables users to view live video, search  
and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor  
the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is  
ongoing simultaneously.  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is enhanced to provide H.264 compression mode.  
Moreover, a marvelous implementation is the brand-new experience of  
Graphical User Interface (GUI) that optimizes the monitoring controls of the  
unit.  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is pre-installed with remote viewing and configuration  
software SpecoRemote, which is a Web-browser plug-in allowing users to  
view live or recorded video images, and enables remote configuration.  
SpecoRemote is stored in DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL and deployed over a LAN,  
WAN or Internet connection to remote Windows-based computers. This  
simplifies the installation and maintenance of the software components so all  
remote users are using the same software coming from the unit.  
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2.  
System Setup  
The notices and introduction on system installation will be described  
particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit.  
In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by  
a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is  
highly recommended  
2.1  
Position the DVR  
First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power  
off the unit before making any connections. The placed location should avoid  
hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect  
the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of operating  
environment is 40°C.  
The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the  
case, especially to the bottom side of the unit.  
NOTE: Be sure the rubber feet are not removed, and always leave a  
space for air ventilation on the unit’s bottom side.  
2.2  
Select Video Format  
The DVR is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats.  
The switch is on the rear panel.  
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2.3  
Connect Devices to the DVR  
This section lists some important notices that should be read before making  
any connection to the DVR.  
Connecting Required Devices  
Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the  
unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full  
screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.  
Connecting Short-term Device  
If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit  
system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc, make sure  
those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up. The reason is  
because the DVR can recognize the external devices only after the power-up  
process is done completely.  
2.4  
Rear Panel Connections  
There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. The  
following shows the detailed description of each connector.  
Main Monitor (BNC/ VGA)  
BNC and VGA output connectors are offered for  
connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays  
live image and playback recorded video in either  
full-screen or split-window format.  
Call Monitor  
The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all  
installed cameras in sequence. The BNC call monitor  
connector allows users to connect the DVR with an  
optional call monitor.  
Video In  
A group of BNC connectors is offered for video input  
streams from installed cameras. The number of  
connectors is equal to the number of channels.  
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DVR-4TL  
Alarm I/O & RS485  
A D-Sub connector is provided to  
offer users the flexibility to connect  
the DVR to Alarm I/O and RS-485  
devices. Refer to Setup Guide for  
detailed pin definitions.  
DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL  
LAN Connector (RJ-45)  
The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is  
connected to the LAN network, users can remotely  
access the unit through SpecoRemote on a PC.  
USB Connector (x1)  
There is one USB port provided to allow users to connect  
a PS/2 mouse via a USB converter.  
Power Jack  
The DVR has a free voltage DC power connection jack.  
Please connect the power adapter shipped with the unit.  
Audio In  
DVR-4TL  
Audio In connectors are offered for  
connecting audio source devices to  
the unit. DVR-4TL offer RCA  
connectors while DVR-8TL and  
DVR-16TL offer a D-Sub connector.  
DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL  
Audio Out – Main & Call  
Main & Call Audio Out RCA connectors  
are provided for connecting the DVR to  
audio output devices (e.g. amplified  
speakers). “Main” will output audio from  
the main monitor, whereas “Call” will  
output audio form the call monitor.  
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3.  
General System Setup  
Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first.  
The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and  
general configuration of the DVR.  
The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown  
as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner  
of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode. The  
current operating mode, including Call mode, Dome Control mode, Playback  
mode, Freeze mode and Sequence mode, will be displayed on the  
bottom-left corner of the screen. The date/ time information will be display on  
the bottom-right corner of the screen. On the upper-right corner will show the  
authority level of login account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”.  
Ch1  
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3.1  
Front Panel Introduction  
The front panel controls enable users to control the unit and preset the  
programmable functions.  
3.1.1  
LED Definition  
The LEDs on the front panel of the DVR are described as follow.  
Power LED  
The LED lights up when the correct power is connected to the unit.  
Alarm LED  
The LED lights up when an alarm is triggered.  
Network LED  
The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and  
blinks when the data is being transferred.  
REC LED  
The LED blinks while the DVR is recording.  
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3.1.2  
Function Keys  
This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR.  
Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys.  
CHANNEL  
• In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the  
corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys  
corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit.  
• In Dome Control mode, the key “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset  
menu; the key “2” is used to hide or display the hint screen.  
• In OSD virtual keyboard, press keys 1~9 to input number 1~9, and press  
key 10 to input number 0.  
COPY  
In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end time of the export  
video. Refer to section Video Export for detailed information.  
CALL  
• In Live mode, press this button to enter call monitor control mode.  
• In Dome Control mode, press CALL in association with ENTER to enter  
the OSD setup menu of the dome camera.  
• In OSD virtual keyboard, press this key to input a period mark “.”.  
Direction Keys  
• In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys.  
• In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT/ RIGHT keys are used to move the  
cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field,  
press UP/ DOWN.  
ENTER / ZOOM  
• In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to make the  
selection or save settings.  
• In live full screen view mode, press this key to view a 2× zoom image;  
press it again to exit Zoom mode.  
DOME  
• Press the key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to section Dome  
Control for detailed controlling operation.  
• In OSD virtual keyboard, press this key to go backspace.  
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ESC  
• Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without  
changing the settings made previously.  
• If password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds to  
lock up functions of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH,  
DOME and CALL. Once users lock up the functions of these keys, enter  
proper username and password to unlock.  
NOTE: Please go to the <System Setup> ꢀ <User Management>  
menu to enable or disable the password protection.  
MODE  
Press repeatedly to select for wanted monitor display format. The available  
view modes includes: full-screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-window (3×3) and  
16-window (4×4). Refer to section Viewing Modes for detailed information.  
PLAY/STOP  
Press this key to switch between live image and playback video.  
NOTE: According to record setting, part of the latest video cannot be  
played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.  
FREEZE  
• Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen. The  
date / time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press  
FREEZE again to return to live mode.  
• Press FREEZE while playing the recorded video, the playback video will  
be paused. Press LEFT / RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse /  
forward by single step. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video.  
SEQ (Sequence)  
Press to start automatic sequence display of video from all installed cameras.  
SEARCH  
In both Playback and Live mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu  
for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events.  
MENU  
Press this key to enter the OSD setup menu.  
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3.2  
Entering OSD Setup Menu  
The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive  
Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB  
mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU  
and input a valid username. There are two preset accounts: “admin” and  
“user”. “admin” can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU, while “user”  
can be inputted via pressing the hot key SEARCH. Move to <OK> and press  
ENTER to proceed.  
Input Username  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M  
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  
a b c d e f g h i  
j
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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  
The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for  
“admin” is “1234”, and the password “4321” is for “user”.  
Password Verification  
_______  
Press Channel Keys To Enter Password  
(4-8 Digits)  
Press ◄ Key To Delete  
NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to  
prevent unauthorized access to the unit.  
An icon displayed at the upper-right corner of the screen will show the  
authority level of the account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”.  
When an account is logged in, its authority level number (1~8) will be shown.  
Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without  
having to login again. There are two ways to logout: manually logout by  
pressing ESC key at Live mode, or auto logout when keys are not pressed for  
5 minutes at Live/ Menu mode.  
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3.2.1  
User Management  
The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and  
passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account.  
From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> ꢀ <User Management> and  
the menu is as the following:  
User Management  
1. Password Protection  
2. Account Setup  
3. Authority Setup  
ON  
No  
4. Load Default Setting  
Password Protection  
Select <ON> to request for username and password for accessing functions  
listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <OFF> to allow free access.  
Account Setup  
Setup customized username, password, and authority level in this menu. The  
username is case sensitive. The authority level is ranked from level 1~8, and  
level 8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to suspend the  
account.  
NOTE: The username and authority level of the preset “admin”  
account cannot be changed.  
Authority Setup  
Setup the allowed authority level for accessing the functions listed in this  
menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control,  
Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup,  
Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup,  
Configuration and Shutdown. The authority level is ranked from level 1~8,  
and level 8 has highest authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to allow free  
access.  
NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <Disable>.  
When the account does not have authority to access certain  
functions, an error message will be displayed on the screen.  
Load Default Setting  
Select <Yes> to load the default setting.  
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3.3  
Power Up / Shutdown the DVR  
If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut  
down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR.  
Power Up the Unit  
Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR  
will start to boot.  
The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor  
and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.  
Restart / Shutdown the Unit  
Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient  
authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main Menu  
and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.  
Shutdown  
1. Power Off  
2. Reboot  
Execute  
Execute  
<Power Off>  
Select this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power during shut  
down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!” displays.  
<Reboot>  
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  
System Date / Time Setting  
Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time  
menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority  
to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System  
Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/Time> to access the Date/Time  
menu; the menu displays as follows.  
Date/Time  
1. Date  
2. Time  
3. Time Zone  
2008/02/21  
PM10:39:26  
OFF  
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  
1 Row  
Y/M/D  
12 HR  
Date First  
3.4.1  
Set Date / Time  
Set Date / Time  
Select <Date> / <Time> and press ENTER to adjust the settings. LEFT /  
RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is  
for selecting, and UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected  
field.  
NOTE: The new date / time setting applies to record new video. The  
date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.  
NOTE: If time settings have to be changed in any case, it is strongly  
recommended to format the HDDs to avoid database corruption.  
Date / Time Display  
Users are allowed to set the time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP /  
DOWN keys to change the setting.  
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Date Display Mode  
This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are  
three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents  
“Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”.  
Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP /  
DOWN keys to change the setting.  
Time Display Mode  
Users can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP /  
DOWN keys to change the format.  
Date / Time Order  
The item is used to set the order of date / time display to <Date First> or  
<Time First>. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.  
3.4.2  
Daylight Saving Time  
Daylight Saving Time  
The item is for those people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight  
Saving Time. Select <ON> to enable, or <OFF> to disable the function.  
If the function is disabled, the DST Start / End time and DST Bias will be  
grayed out and cannot be accessed.  
NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be  
shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded  
video or searching video in the event list. “S” indicates summer time  
and “W” indicates wintertime.  
DST Start / End  
The items are used to program the daylight saving duration. Use LEFT /  
RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field, UP / DOWN to  
change the settings in the selected field.  
DST Bias  
The item allows users to set the amount of time to move forward from the  
standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are in minutes.  
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3.4.3  
Network Time Protocol Setup  
Time Zone  
Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time  
zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following  
figure.  
NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone  
or the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.  
Network Time Protocol Setup  
After entering the time zone, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will  
appear. Select the <Network Time Protocol Setup> to set the time server.  
The default time server is time.nist.gov, but the user can change it to other  
time servers when desired. A list of IP addresses of the time servers is listed  
below.  
129.6.15.28  
132.163.4.102  
192.43.244.18  
206.246.118.250  
207.200.81.113  
129.6.15.29  
132.163.4.103  
131.107.1.10  
208.184.49.9  
64.236.96.53  
132.163.4.101  
128.138.140.44  
69.25.96.13  
64.125.78.85  
68.216.79.113  
After the time server is set, set <Manually Time Sync> to <Yes> to sync the  
time immediately. The time sync can also be updated periodically. Set  
<Automatically Time Sync> to <ON>, and the time will be automatically  
synced once an hour.  
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3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting  
The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording  
schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to  
access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record  
Setup> and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.  
Record Setup  
1. Record Mode Setup  
2. Schedule Setup  
3. Preset Config  
Best Quality  
4. Per Camera Config  
5.ezRecord Setup  
6. Data Lifetime  
7. Circular Recording  
8. Audio Recording  
9. Purge Data  
0 Days  
ON  
ON  
3.5.1  
Schedule Setup  
The Schedule Setup is used to set the day and night time, or weekend  
recording schedule. Select <Schedule Setup> from the Record Setup menu  
and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed.  
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  
AM 06:00  
PM 06:00  
PM 06:00  
AM 06:00  
ON  
Fri 18:00  
Mon 06:00  
• Make appropriate changes of the start time of Day and Night Time using  
Direction keys.  
• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to cancel.  
• If a weekend record is required, select <ON> to enable the Weekend  
Schedule in advance and then set the Weekend Start/End time.  
• Press ESC to return to previous page.  
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3.5.2  
Preset Record Configuration  
The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame  
rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset  
configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size  
under <Best Quality> in Half-D1 mode for DVR-16TL. Please refer to the  
section Preset Record Configuration under Advanced System  
Configuration for more detailed information.  
Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720x240@120PPS; PAL: 720x288@100PPS)  
Normal PPS  
Normal Size  
Event PPS  
Event Size  
7.5 NTSC  
(6.25 PAL)  
30 NTSC  
(25 PAL)  
12 KB / PIC  
12 KB / PIC  
3.5.3  
Per Camera Configuration  
This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per  
Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set  
to <OFF> for accessing these schedules. The menu is displayed as below  
(Record Mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in PAL for  
DVR-16TL).  
Per Camera Config  
Cameral Select  
CH1  
Weekend  
7.5  
Day  
7.5  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Night  
7.5  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Normal PPS  
Normal Size  
Event Max PPS  
Event Size  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Event Active  
• First, select a Camera for setting its record configuration. The image and  
recording settings from the selected camera will be displayed on the  
screen.  
• Move the cursor using Direction keys and press ENTER to select an item.  
• Change the value using UP / DOWN keys.  
• Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.  
• Press ESC to return to Record Setup menu.  
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Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for DVR-16TL) cannot  
exceed 120 NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To  
increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS  
is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total  
PPS with a correct weighting.  
3.5.4  
Record Event Video Only  
If the DVR shall start recording only when alarms are triggered, follow the  
steps below:  
• Enter the OSD setup menu with correct password.  
• In the OSD setup menu, select <Record Setup> menu. Move the cursor to  
the item <Preset Config>, and select <Event only>.  
Refer to the section Preset Record Configuration under Advanced  
System Configuration for more detailed information.  
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4.  
Basic Operation  
The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front  
panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the  
unit.  
4.1  
View Live / Playback Video  
The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the  
following sections.  
4.1.1  
Viewing Modes  
The DVR provides users versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded  
video. Following presents these view formats.  
Viewing in Full Screen  
Press any CHANNEL key directly to view the corresponding camera image in  
full screen format.  
Viewing in Multi-window  
Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch  
between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly.  
The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure.  
NOTE: 3x3 viewing mode is only available in DVR-8TL and  
DVR-16TL, whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in  
DVR-16TL.  
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4.1.2  
Digital Zoom  
Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full  
screen, follow the steps.  
• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.  
• Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera.  
• To view a specific area in 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan /  
tilt the zoomed screen.  
• Either press ENTER again or ESC to leave the Zoom mode.  
4.1.3  
View Live Cameras  
Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes, including  
full-screen, 2×2, 3x3 and 4×4. The general operation under live mode is  
described as follows.  
Freeze Live Image  
Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the image pauses but the date /  
time information does not, and the system clock continues running.  
Press FREEZE to pause the live image; press FREEZE again to resume the  
live camera view.  
4.1.4  
View Recorded Video  
To view recorded video, users can press PLAY key directly. When press the  
PLAY key, the unit starts to continue playing back the recorded video from the  
suspended point of record. If it is the first time to use the PLAY key, the unit  
will playback from the very beginning of the record. Alternatively, users can  
select records from the Search menu to play specific video. Refer to section  
Search Recorded Video for more information.  
NOTE: When playing back videos with mass motion recorded in D1  
mode (resolution=720x480), press SEQ key to switch on “deflicker  
function” to avoid gleaming of images. Press SEQ again to switch  
“deflicker off” and the image will return to real D1 resolution.  
The Forward or Reverse speed indicator will be shown on the bottom-left  
corner of the screen, when in the playback mode.  
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The general operations in playback mode are described as follows.  
Key Usage in Playback  
The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key  
usage found in playback mode.  
ꢁ
ꢁ
ꢁ
LEFT (Reverse Playback)  
The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing  
back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse  
playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.  
RIGHT (Forward Playback)  
The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward. Press the key  
repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×,  
16×, or 32×.  
FREEZE  
Press FREEZE to pause the playback video. When the recorded video is  
paused, press LEFT / RIGHT to resume playback video single step  
reverse / forward, respectively. Press FREEZE again to continue playing  
video.  
ꢁ
PLAY  
Press it to start playing back video, exit current mode, or stop playing  
back video and return to live mode.  
Pause Playback and Single Step Forward  
To pause and resume recorded video, follow these steps.  
• Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen.  
• Press FREEZE to pause the current playback image.  
• Press LEFT / RIGHT Direction keys to move the video single step reverse  
/ forward. Press and hold LEFT / RIGHT keys to repeatedly reverse /  
forward the video single step.  
• Press FREEZE again to resume the playback operation.  
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4.2  
Sequence  
This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main  
Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual  
backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance.  
4.2.1  
Sequence with Main Monitor  
Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode. Select  
certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence; press  
ESC to stop sequencing. The figure below displays the 4-camera and  
9-camera sequencing view modes.  
4-camera:  
9-camera:  
(for DVR-16TL only)  
4.2.2  
Sequence with Call Monitor  
Users are allowed to use the DVR 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 Sequence Setup under  
Advance System Configuration.  
Follow the steps to control the call monitor.  
• Press the CALL key on the front panel to enter Call Monitor Control mode.  
The message “Call Mode” will 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 call monitor.  
• Alternatively, press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras  
previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu.  
• Press ESC to return the front panel to Main Monitor Control mode.  
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4.3  
Search Recorded Video  
The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or  
by events. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted  
video or enter Calendar Search. To search by event, select channels to  
display the event list.  
In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, shown  
as below.  
Search  
----------------------------Search By Time----------------------------  
From:  
End:  
Select:  
2008/01/01 00:00:00  
2008/05/01 00:00:00  
2008/01/01 00:00:00  
Begin Playback  
Calendar Search  
----------------------------Search By Event----------------------------  
Select Channel:  
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4  
Event List  
4.3.1  
Search by Time  
Follow the steps to search video by date and time.  
• Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu.  
• Move the cursor to “From” and press ENTER will start playing recorded  
video from the specified “From” time.  
• Move the cursor to “End” and press ENTER will start playing recorded  
video from the specified “End” time.  
• Move the cursor to “Select” and press LEFT/RIGHT keys to choose date/  
time. Press ENTER and adjust the 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.  
• Press PLAY again to return to live video.  
NOTE: If there is no available recorded video that matches the  
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 winter time.  
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4.3.2  
Calendar Search  
Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search.  
• Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu.  
• Move the cursor to <Calendar Search> and press ENTER. A calendar will  
be shown as below.  
Calendar Search  
2009 / 03  
S
1
8
M
2
9
T
3
W
4
T
5
F
6
S
7
10 11 12 13 14  
15 16 17 18 19 20 21  
22 23 24 25 26 27 28  
29 30 31  
---------------------  
Search By Time ----------------------  
↓
0
4
8
12  
16  
20  
24  
Select:  
2009/03/13 PM06:03:02 ►  
• Move the cursor to year/ month and press ENTER. Then press UP/DOWN  
keys to adjust the value and press ENTER again to confirm.  
• Move the cursor to select any day shown in bold font, and a time ruler will  
be displayed.  
• Press ENTER and an arrow will show up above the time ruler. Press  
LEFT/RIGHT keys to select a desired time. Alternatively, move the cursor  
to the time shown at the bottom. Press ENTER and adjust the values of  
hour/ minute/ second via UP/DOWN keys.  
• Note that the time blocks highlighted in red represent events occurred.  
• Move the cursor to the playback icon (►) and press ENTER to start  
playing back the video.  
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4.3.3  
Search by Event  
“Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is  
displayed as below figure:  
Event List  
First Page  
Date  
Time  
Ch.  
2
5
3
1
1
7
6
4
Type  
Motion  
Alarm  
Alarm  
Motion  
Alarm  
Motion  
Motion  
Alarm  
Motion  
Motion  
Alarm  
2008/03/17  
2008/03/17  
2008/03/16  
2008/03/15  
2008/03/12  
2008/03/12  
2008/03/11  
2008/03/10  
2008/03/08  
2008/03/08  
2008/03/08  
11:26:50  
09:53:03  
16:14:42  
03:45:31  
22:27:56  
10:09:29  
12:18:20  
05:16:00  
17:11:37  
16:29:10  
03:22:17  
2
8
2
The list displays 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 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  
of the selected channels. The Event List displays.  
• To exit the event list, press ESC.  
Follow the steps to playback video from Event List.  
• Press and hold UP / DOWN to scroll through the Event List.  
• Press ENTER to play back the selected event record.  
• Press PLAY to return to live mode.  
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4.4  
Video Export  
The unit allows users to export wanted video to the built-in DVD+RW or an  
external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be  
saved as *.drv file.  
If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is  
connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video  
export.  
NOTE: Once an external device is connected to the DVR unit, the  
device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW. That means the video  
will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in DVD+RW.  
According to the size of video, the export may take about 10 minutes to 1  
hour.  
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  
ezBurn Introduction  
Built with the ezBurn technology, ezBurn function provides users the easier  
way to export desired video with built-in DVD+RW or to an external device,  
such as an USB ThumbDrive.  
TWO keys (SEARCH and COPY) and THREE touches are all what’s needed  
for completing the export. The entire exporting process will be done through  
the front panel, without needing to enter the OSD setup menu.  
The ezBurn exporting process is illustrated as below figure:  
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The entire process is described step by step in the following sections.  
NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and  
it can only be played using the player software, SpecoPlayer.  
4.4.2  
Export Normal Video  
To Export normal video to external device, follow these step:  
• Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time,  
or via calendar search .  
• After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY once to  
mark the starting point of the export video. The playback continues.  
• Press COPY again to mark the ending point of the export video. Then the  
“ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown on  
the window is “read only”.  
ezBurn confirmation  
Selected Device: Built-in DVD+RW  
All data on the disc will be erased.  
Exported Required Size = 11 MB  
Real Export Range:  
From: 2008/06/07 AM10:41:13  
To: 2008/06/07 AM10:41:21  
Enter: YES ESC: NO  
• Press ENTER to start the export; or, press ESC to abort.  
• If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, then a  
warning message will be shown on the screen, as below figure:  
No exportable device detected.  
Please install the target device/media  
to the DVR.  
Enter: Retry ESC: Exit  
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4.4.3  
Export Event Video  
To export event video, follow these steps:  
• Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to  
section Search Recorded Video.  
• After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will  
display as below figure. The information shown is “read only”.  
ezBurn confirmation  
Selected Device: Built-in-DVD+RW  
All data on the disc will be erased.  
Exported Required Size = 11 MB  
Export Event Info:  
Data  
2008/06/07  
Time  
AM10:42:35  
Ch  
13  
Type  
Motion  
Enter: YES ESC: NO  
• If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, a warning  
message will be shown on the screen  
• Press ENTER to start the export the whole event video to the connected  
device; or, press ESC to abort.  
4.5  
Dome Control  
The DVR allows users to control a dome camera by the front panel. In Live  
mode, users can press CHANNEL key to display the desired dome camera in  
full screen. 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  
return to live mode, press ESC or DOME.  
In dome control mode, press CALL + ENTER to open the OSD setup menu of  
the dome camera. To traverse the menu, press CALL + UP/DOWN keys to  
move up/down, CALL + RIGHT/LEFT to change value or to move left/right,  
and CALL + ENTER to select or enter submenu.  
4.5.1  
Dome Connection  
Follow the steps to install dome cameras.  
• See Setup Guide for RS-485 port pin definition.  
• Connect the R+, R- terminals on the dome camera to the D+, D- terminals  
on the RS-485 port by RS-485 cable respectively. Refer to the connection  
figure illustrated in Setup Guide.  
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4.5.2  
Dome Protocol Setup  
The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating  
with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select  
<Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.  
Analog Camera  
1. Analog Camera Select  
2. Dome Protocol  
3. Dome ID  
CH1  
None  
0
4. Camera Title  
5. Covert  
6. Brightness  
7. Contrast  
No  
0
0
8. Saturation  
0
9. Hue  
0
10. Audio Association  
Yes  
To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications  
protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER.  
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and  
exiting from the menu.  
4.5.3  
RS485 Setup  
The DVR controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The  
RS-485 parameters in the DVR must be set to the same parameters set in  
dome camera.  
Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR. Select  
<System Setup> in Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System  
Setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.  
RS485 Setup  
1. Unit ID  
2. Baud Rate  
3. Bits  
224  
9600  
8
4. Stop  
1
5. Parity  
None  
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The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in  
the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same  
bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.  
NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and  
exiting from the menu.  
4.5.4  
Dome Controlling Keys  
The functions of some keys in Dome Control mode are totally different from  
normal status function. Please refer to Setup Guide for the graphical  
illustration of functional keys.  
Set / Go Preset  
This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to set up certain position as  
a preset and go to the predetermined preset positions for viewing.  
Toggle Hint Screen  
This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while  
controlling dome cameras. Press this key to hide the screen. Press it again to  
redisplay the screen.  
Iris Open  
Use to open the Iris on the dome camera.  
Focus Near  
Use to focus the dome camera near.  
Zoom In  
Use to zoom in the dome camera. This function enables users to enlarge a  
certain area.  
ESC  
Use to leave Dome Control mode and return to live and full-screen viewing  
mode.  
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Auto / Enter  
• In OSD setup menu interface, the key is used to make selection.  
• In Dome Control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and  
iris function.  
Iris Close  
Use to close the Iris on the dome camera.  
Focus Far  
Use to focus the selected dome camera far.  
Zoom Out  
Use to zoom out the dome camera. This function enables users to shrink the  
current image and view a larger area.  
Pan / Tilt  
Use to pan and tilt dome camera.  
4.5.5  
Setting Preset Points  
The DVR allows users to set preset positions. The amount of preset points  
depends on the dome manufacturer.  
Follow the 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. A Hint Screen shown as  
below figure displays on the screen.  
• Press 2 to hide the Dome Control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the  
Hint Screen.  
• Use Direction keys to position the dome camera to desired position.  
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  
displayed.  
Dome Preset  
First Page  
Index  
Set Preset  
Go Preset  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.  
• Set 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 be called.  
4.5.6  
Calling Preset Points  
Follow the 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. A Hint Screen shown as  
below figure will be displayed on the screen.  
• Press 2 to hide the Dome Control Hint Screen; press 2 again to toggle the  
Hint Screen.  
• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function.  
Dome Preset  
First Page  
Index  
Set Preset  
Go Preset  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
• Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu.  
• Set 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 DVR-4TL/8TL/16TLcan be set by  
entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu.  
Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as  
operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items and options in the  
OSD setup menu.  
Username and Password  
Press MENU and input a valid username. There are two preset accounts:  
“admin” and “user”. The default username “admin” can be inputted via  
pressing the hot key MENU, while “user” can be inputted via pressing the hot  
key SEARCH. Move to <OK> and press ENTER to proceed.  
Input Username  
A B C D E F G H I J K L M  
N 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  
The next step is to enter a corresponding password. The preset password for  
“admin” is “1234”, and the password “4321” is for “user”.  
Password Verification  
____________  
Press Channel Keys To Enter Password  
(4-8 Digits)  
Press ◄ Key To Delete  
NOTE: It is strongly suggested to change the preset password to  
prevent unauthorized access to the DVR.  
An icon displayed at the upper-right corner of the screen will show the  
authority level of the account. Under logout condition, the icon will show “N”.  
When an account is logged in, its authority level number (1~8) will be shown.  
Before completely logout, other functions can also be accessed without  
having to login again. There are two ways to logout: manually logout by  
pressing ESC key at Live mode, or auto logout after 5 minutes idle time at  
Live/ Menu mode.  
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Key Usage in OSD setup menu  
<Direction Keys>  
In the OSD setup menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to select  
menu items. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field.  
<ENTER>  
In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to select or save  
settings.  
<ESC>  
Press to cancel or exit from certain OSD setup menu without saving any  
changes.  
Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard  
A virtual keyboard shows is some setting items, 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  
<To input characters>  
Move the cursor by pressing Direction keys and press ENTER to select  
characters. Alternatively, press channel keys 1~9 to directly enter number 1~9,  
press channel key 10 to directly enter number 0, or press “CALL” key to  
directly enter a period mark “.”. The hot keys are for speeding up inputs of IP  
addresses or etc.  
<To move the cursor in title entry>  
Select <◄> / <►> and press ENTER, or press MODE and <◄> / <►>  
simultaneously to move the cursor to left / right in the title entry field.  
<To delete previous character>  
Select <Backspace> and press ENTER, or press DOME.  
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<To delete current character>  
Select <Delete> and press ENTER.  
<To exit the virtual keyboard>  
Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to  
exit without saving changes.  
NOTE: If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the  
keyboard is pressed, the cursor on the virtual keyboard will be  
automatically moved to “OK”.  
5.1  
System Setup  
Select <System Setup> from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the  
System Setup menu. The items in the System Setup menu are described in  
the following sections.  
System Setup  
1. System/Version Info  
2. Language  
3. Date/Time  
4. Unit Name  
English  
DVR  
5. User Management  
6. Network Setup  
7. RS485 Setup  
8. Audio Output/Key Beep  
5.1.1  
System/Version Info  
The System/Version Info menu allows users to view system information such  
as hardware and software version. From the System Setup menu, select  
<System/Version Info> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.  
The first five items are “read only”, thus CANNOT be changed. The items in  
this menu are described in the following subsections.  
System/Version Info  
Model Name  
Video System  
****  
NTSC  
Hardware  
**-**-**  
Software  
MAC Address 1  
Software Upgrade via Local Device  
****-****-****-****  
**:**:**:**:**:**  
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5.1.1.1  
5.1.1.2  
System and Version Information  
The first five items show the model name, video system, MAC Address1, and  
identify the hardware and software version for this unit.  
Software Upgrade via Local Device  
This item is used for updating software of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TLvia local device.  
The menu is displayed as follows.  
Software Upgrade via Local Device  
Upgrade Version  
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx  
Select  
No  
Connect an USB storage device containing upgrade software to the DVR; the  
available upgrade files will 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. DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL will  
download the software, update the system files, and reboot automatically.  
The upgrade may take several minutes to save the changes in the memory of  
the system. After the DVR is rebooted, please check the software version  
again.  
NOTE: Power interruption is NOT allowed during the software update.  
Ensure that no power interruption can occur until the DVR is  
completely rebooted.  
NOTE: Do not remove the external USB ThumbDrive / DVD+RW  
before the DVR has completely shutdown (hard drive and fan are off).  
Removing the external USB ThumbDrive / DVD+RW before shutdown  
can cause the system to update improperly.  
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5.1.2  
5.1.3  
Language  
The Language item allows users to select the language for the OSD menu  
and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the  
selection is made. Press UP / DOWN to select from listed languages and  
press ENTER to confirm.  
Date / Time  
Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu.  
Login using account with proper privilege to enter the submenu. In 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  
2008/02/21  
PM10:39:26  
OFF  
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  
1 Row  
Y/M/D  
12 HR  
Date First  
NOTE: The reset of date / time setting only applies to new video. The  
date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed.  
NOTE: To avoid database corruption, formation of the database must  
be done after changing Date/Time setting.  
5.1.3.1  
Date / Time  
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  
Press ENTER to set users’ local time zone. Please refer to the following figure  
or visit www.greenwichmeantime.com to find out users’ local time zone.  
NOTE: <Time Zone> must be set to users’ local time zone or the  
<Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible.  
5.1.3.3  
5.1.3.4  
Date / Time Display  
The date/time display can be set to be shown in 1 row, 2 rows, or not shown.  
Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the setting.  
Date Display Mode  
This menu allows users to set the display type of the date. Three options are  
provided: <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.  
5.1.3.5  
5.1.3.6  
Time Display Mode  
Users can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP /  
DOWN keys to change the format.  
Date/Time Order  
This item is used to set the order of Date/Time display to <Date First> or  
<Time First>. Select this item and press UP / DOWN keys to change the  
setting.  
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5.1.3.7  
Daylight Saving Time Setup  
This function is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight  
Saving Time. The menu displays as follows:  
Daylight Saving Time Setup  
1. Daylight Saving Time  
2. DST Start  
3. DST End  
OFF  
Apr. 1st Sun, 02:00  
Oct. Last Sun, 02:00  
60 Min  
4. DST Bias  
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  
winter time.  
DST Start / End  
These items are used to set duration of daylight saving time. Use LEFT /  
RIGHT to move the cursor to the previous or next field, UP / DOWN to change  
the settings.  
DST Bias  
This item allows users 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 Setup  
After time zone is set, the <Network Time Protocol Setup> option will be  
available.  
Network Time Protocol Setup  
1. NTP Server  
time.nist.gov  
2. Automatically Time Sync  
3. Manually Time Sync  
ON  
No  
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NTP Server  
Enter this item to setup a feasible time server. The default time server is  
time.nist.gov. Users can change it to any other time server if desired. IP  
addresses of other time servers are listed below for reference.  
129.6.15.28  
132.163.4.102  
192.43.244.18  
206.246.118.250  
207.200.81.113  
129.6.15.29  
132.163.4.103  
131.107.1.10  
208.184.49.9  
64.236.96.53  
132.163.4.101  
128.138.140.44  
69.25.96.13  
64.125.78.85  
68.216.79.113  
Automatically Time Sync  
Select <ON> and the time will be synced once an hour.  
NOTE: If users 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 <Yes> to sync the time immediately.  
5.1.4  
Unit Name  
Users are allowed to assign a unit name, up to 11 characters, to  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL.  
Follow the steps below to edit the unit name.  
•
Select <Unit Name> from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual  
keyboard displays as below.  
Unit 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  
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 wanted character.  
Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field (up to 11 characters).  
When the unit name is entered, move the cursor to <OK> and press  
ENTER to save the settings and exit.  
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5.1.5  
User Management  
The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and  
passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account.  
The menu is as the following.  
User Management  
1. Password Protection  
2. Account Setup  
3. Authority Setup  
ON  
No  
4. Load Default Setting  
5.1.5.1  
5.1.5.2  
Password Protection  
Select <ON> to request for username and password for accessing functions  
listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <OFF> to allow free access.  
Account Setup  
Setup customized username, password, and authority level in this menu.  
Press Direction keys and ENTER to select items. The username(ID) is case  
sensitive. The authority level ranks from level 1~8, and level 8 has highest  
authority. Alternatively, select <Disable> to stop using the account.  
Account Setup  
Account  
admin  
user  
user1  
user2  
user3  
user4  
user5  
user6  
user7  
ID  
PWD  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Authority  
Level 8  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
Edit  
NOTE: The username and authority level of the preset “admin”  
account cannot be changed.  
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5.1.5.3  
Authority Setup  
Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu.  
The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control, Export  
Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record  
Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration and  
Shutdown. Press Direction keys and ENTER to select from items. The  
authority level ranks from level 1~8, and level 8 has highest authority.  
Alternatively, select <Disable> to allow free access.  
Authority Setup  
FIRST PAGE  
Item  
Authority  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Level 4  
Playback/Search  
Dome Control  
Call Control  
Export Data  
Menu Access  
System Setup  
Monitor Setup  
Camera Setup  
Record Setup  
NOTE: The “Menu Access” cannot be set to <Disable>.  
When the account does not have authority to access certain functions, an  
error message will be displayed on the screen.  
5.1.5.4  
Load Default Setting  
This item is for restoring the default settings. Select <Yes> to load default  
setting or select <No> to exit.  
5.1.6  
Network Setup  
The Network Setup menu allows users with proper privilege to configure the  
network by specifying the network related settings, such as IP address and  
Netmask, etc. Check with the network administrator and/or network service  
provider for more specific information.  
Network Setup  
1. LAN Select  
2. LAN Setup  
3. Trigger Port  
4. Email Address  
5. SMTP Setup  
6. DDNS Setup  
LAN  
100  
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5.1.6.1  
LAN Select  
This item allows users to select the network type among <LAN>, <PPPoE>,  
and <None>. If the internet connection is a local area network communication,  
please select <LAN>. If the internet connection is a broadband medium, such  
as DSL Line or cable modem, please select <PPPoE>.  
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. It is a specification  
for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common  
broadband medium.  
If <None> is selected, then there is no need to set further LAN or PPPoE  
settings. Therefore, the second item <LAN Setup>will be inaccessible.  
5.1.6.2  
LAN Setup  
The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated  
with the network service type. Select <LAN Setup> in Network Setup menu  
and press ENTER to set the parameters. The menu displays as follows.  
LAN Setup  
1. DHCP  
2. IP  
3. Netmask  
4. Gateway  
OFF  
192.168.1.1  
255.255.255.0  
192.168.1.1  
0.0.0.0  
5. DNS  
6. PPPoE Account  
7. PPPoE Password  
8. PPPoE Max Idle  
9. Connect At Booting  
10. Network Restart  
35min  
Yes  
No  
DHCP  
This item allows users to obtain a dynamic IP address from DHCP (Dynamic  
Host Configuration Protocol) server when the DVR boots up. When using  
DHCP, the settings are dynamic and will change every time the DVR power  
on or off, depending on the network's setup.  
If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. In this case, users do not need to set a static IP and the  
Ethernet settings, including IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS settings  
will be read-only.  
If the DVR is using a permanent address, disable DHCP (OFF) to manually  
set IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. See the network system  
administrators or IT personnel for appropriate values.  
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IP  
This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the DVR.  
The IP address is the identifier for the DVR on a TCP/IP LAN. 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 the network  
administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example, 255.255.255.0.  
This item allows users to enter the value of the Netmask for the DVR. Please  
note that to configure this item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.  
Gateway  
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 DVR. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to  
<OFF>.  
DNS  
DNS is the abbreviation for “Domain Name Server”, which is an Internet  
service that translates domain names into IP addresses. The advantage of  
using DNS is that domain names are easier to remember.  
This item allows users to specify the IP address of the Domain Name System  
associated with the DVR. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to  
<OFF>.  
If the server is unavailable when using DHCP, the DVR will search for the  
network server and boots up more slowly. This network search continues until  
it times out.  
PPPoE Account  
The item allows users to setup the PPPoE login username.  
NOTE: For accessing the PPPoE settings, select <PPPoE> as the  
Network Type in Network Setup menu.  
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To setup the login username, follow the steps:  
•
Select <PPPoE Account> from 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 entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
setting and exit.  
PPPoE Password  
The item allows users 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 from characters.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
setting and exit.  
PPPoE Max Idle  
The item indicates the duration that the modem connection remains active if  
there is no acknowledgement from the remote PC. Users can select the idle  
time from 0 to 600 minutes.  
Connect At Booting  
The DVR is allowed to automatically connect to the internet when booting up.  
Select <Yes> to connect at booting, otherwise select <No>.  
Network Restart  
Network restart is required after network settings are changed. Select <Yes>  
to restart the network connection.  
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5.1.6.3  
5.1.6.4  
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.  
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 from characters.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
5.1.6.5  
SMTP Setup  
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), a protocol for sending e-mail  
messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol  
that 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.  
SMTP Setup  
1. Email via SMTP  
2. SMTP Server  
3. SMTP Port  
ON  
25  
4. SMTP Account  
5. SMTP Password  
Email via SMTP  
The item enables users to determine if the DVR sends e-mail via SMTP.  
Select <ON> to send e-mail via SMTP using direction keys; if not, select  
<OFF>.  
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SMTP Server  
This item enables users to set the SMTP server. Contact the network service  
provider for more specific information.  
Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server.  
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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  
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 entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
SMTP Port  
The item is used to change SMTP port to another port, if necessary. SMTP  
usually is implemented 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.  
SMTP Account  
The item allows users to setup the SMTP username. Follow these steps to  
setup the login username.  
•
Select <SMTP Account> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A  
virtual keyboard displays.  
•
•
•
Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from characters.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
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SMTP Password  
The item allows users 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 from characters.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
5.1.6.6  
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 to a static domain name so others can  
connect to it by the domain name.  
Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be:  
http://hostname.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.  
DDNS Setup  
1. Enable DDNS  
2. Host Name  
3. DDNS Port  
4. Submit/Update  
5. ezDDNS  
ON  
XXXX_XXXXXX  
80  
No  
No  
Enable DDNS  
The item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name Service.  
Select <ON> to enable the service, or <OFF> to disable.  
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Host Name  
The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for entering  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL through internet on the remote PC.  
To setup the host name of the DVR, follow the steps.  
•
Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual  
keyboard displays as below.  
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  
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 select character.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
NOTE: Each DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL should have a unique host  
name.  
DDNS Port  
The item allows users to setup the port for DDNS. Press UP / DOWN  
Direction keys to change the port.  
Submit/ Update  
When the settings are finished, move the cursor to this item and select <Yes>  
to submit the settings.  
NOTE: If more than one DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL has the same domain  
name, only the first one will be submitted successfully.  
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ezDDNS  
ezDDNS enables the users to register for host name automatically. Press  
ENTER and select <Yes>. The following screen will be displayed:  
ezDDNS Submit/update ok!  
Host name is XXXX_XXXXXX  
Press any key to return  
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 by users’ 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.  
5.1.7  
RS485 Setup  
This menu allows the user to setup the parameters of the unit’s RS-485  
communications port. From the System Setup menu, select <RS485 Setup>  
and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.  
RS485 Setup  
1. Unit ID  
2. Baud Rate  
3. Bits  
224  
9600  
8
4. Stop  
1
5. Parity  
None  
5.1.7.1  
5.1.7.2  
5.1.7.3  
Unit ID  
This item is used to change the RS-485 ID address of the DVR. The ID is in  
the range of <1> to <255>.  
Baud Rate  
The Baud rate options for associated with the protocol are <2400>, <4800>,  
<9600>, <19200>, <38400>, and <57600>..  
Bits  
Users can specify the bits in a word associated with this protocol. The  
available options are <6>, <7> and <8> bits.  
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5.1.7.4  
5.1.7.5  
Stop  
Users can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are <1>  
and <2> stop bits.  
Parity  
This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options  
are <ODD>, <EVEN> and <None>.  
5.1.8  
Audio Output/Key Beep  
Enter this menu to setup the audio output or key beep.  
Audio Output/Key Beep  
1. Audio Output  
2. Key Beep  
Live/PB  
ON  
5.1.8.1  
Audio Output  
This item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as  
below.  
<Live/PB>  
Select this to play the recording sounds of live image in live mode, and  
sounds of recorded video in playback mode respectively.  
<Always Live>  
Select this to play live sounds in both live mode and playback mode.  
<OFF>  
Select this to disable the audio output function.  
5.1.8.2  
Key Beep  
This item is used to enable or disable the key tone. Select <ON> to enable  
the key tone, or <OFF> to disable.  
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5.2  
Monitor Setup  
The Monitor Setup menu allows users to adjust the quality of the displayed  
image. Select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The  
following menu is displayed.  
Monitor Setup  
1. Show Camera Title  
2. Screen Center Adjust  
3. VGA Resolution  
Yes  
800x600  
Execute  
4. Show Color Bar  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
Show Camera Title  
This item allows users 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.  
Screen Center Adjust  
This item is used to adjust the screen center of the main monitor display area.  
Follow the steps to set the center point.  
•
Select <Screen Center Adjust> from the Monitor Setup menu and press  
ENTER. The adjusting screen is as follows.  
Screen Center Adjust  
▲
◄
+
►
▼
•
•
Position the screen center position using the Direction keys.  
Press ENTER to exit when finished.  
5.2.3  
VGA Resolution  
This item allows users to select appropriate VGA resolution for the VGA  
monitor connected to the DVR. The options are <800×600> (default),  
<1024×768> and <1280×1024>.  
NOTE: If the selected VGA resolution is too high that the monitor  
cannot support, the message “No Signal’’ will be displayed. Then  
please press ESC on the front panel to restore the original setting.  
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5.2.4  
Show Color Bar  
Choose this item to display 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 display and return to the OSD menu.  
5.3  
Camera Setup  
The items in the Camera Setup menu enable users to set camera parameters,  
including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera.  
Analog Camera  
1. Analog Camera Select  
2. Dome Protocol  
3. Dome ID  
4. Camera Title  
5. Covert  
CH1  
None  
0
CH1  
No  
0
6. Brightness  
7. Contrast  
0
8. Saturation  
9. Hue  
0
0
5.3.1  
5.3.2  
Analog Camera Select  
This item is used to select a camera for setting the parameters. The related  
settings will follow the selected camera, such as dome protocol and camera  
title. Move the cursor to <Analog Camera Select> and press ENTER, then  
select a channel using UP / DOWN keys.  
Dome Protocol  
If the connected camera is a dome camera, select the communication  
protocol associated with the dome camera using ENTER and Direction keys.  
The available protocol includes <Speco>, <DSCP>, <AD422>, <Pelco D>,  
<Pelco P>, <Fastrax 2>, <JVC>, <Panasonic_C> and <Panasonic_N>. The  
default is set to <None>.  
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 camera.  
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5.3.4  
Camera Title  
This item allows the users to change the title of each connected camera. By  
default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively.  
The title will be displayed on screen after the changes of the titles are set.  
Follow these steps to enter a new title for a camera.  
•
Move the cursor to <Camera Title> and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard  
with alphanumeric characters is displayed as below.  
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  
•
•
•
Use Direction keys to select character.  
Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field.  
When it’s done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the  
settings and exit.  
5.3.5  
5.3.6  
5.3.7  
Covert  
This function allows users to set the specific camera to be covert while the  
DVR continues to record video. Choosing <Yes> means to cover the selected  
camera; and <No> to remain the specific camera non-covert.  
Brightness  
Select this item to adjust the brightness of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys  
to adjust the numeric value. The range of brightness values is from <-128> to  
<127>.  
Contrast  
Select this item to adjust the contrast of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to  
adjust the value. The range of contrast values is from <-128> to <127>.  
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5.3.8  
Saturation  
Select this item 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>.  
5.3.9  
Hue  
Select this item to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to  
adjust the value. The range of hue values is from <-128> to <127>.  
5.4  
Record Setup  
The total record time of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL will be effected by HDD capacity,  
recording rate (Picture per Second), image quality settings, and event  
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.  
Record Setup  
1. Record Mode Setup  
2. Schedule Setup  
3. Preset Config  
Best Quality  
4. Per Camera Config  
5. ezRecord Setup  
6. Data Lifetime  
7. Circular Recording  
8. Audio Recording  
9. Purge Data  
0 Days  
ON  
ON  
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5.4.1  
Record Mode Setting  
Enter this menu to setup record resolution. The relative record settings, such  
as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu is  
displayed as the following.  
Record Mode Setup  
1. Record Resolution  
2. Record Format  
3. Max Rec. PPS  
720*240  
H264  
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5.4.1.1  
Record Resolution  
Select resolution of the recorded video. If the recording is set to NTSC system,  
the selections are 720*480, 720*240, and 352*240. If the recording is set to  
PAL system, the selections are 720*576, 720*288, and 352*288.  
5.4.1.2  
5.4.1.3  
Record Format  
The record format will be H.264 compression.  
Max Rec. PPS  
This item will be automatically changed according to record resolution.  
After the Record Mode settings are changed and the ESC is pressed to return  
to the previous menu, a warning message will be shown as below. Press  
ENTER to confirm the selection, or press ESC to abort.  
!!Warning!!  
System will reboot  
Because of different record mode  
ENTER: Yes  
ESC: No  
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to backup the 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 Day and Night schedules are for defining day time and night  
time; the Weekend schedule can be modified 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  
AM 06:00  
PM 18:00  
AM 06:00  
PM 18:00  
ON  
Fri 18:00  
Mon 06:00  
5.4.2.1  
Day / Night Time Start / End  
The Day / Night Start / End Time determines the duration 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 in  
Date/Time menu.  
5.4.2.2  
5.4.2.3  
Weekend Schedule  
<Weekend Schedule> determines whether a weekend schedule is in effect.  
Choose <ON> to take effect the related weekend settings.  
Weekend Start / End  
<Weekend Start> indicates the specific day and time when weekend  
schedule should begin, for example, FRI 18:00. <Weekend End> indicates  
the specific day and time when weekend schedule should end, for example,  
MON 06:00. Time is indicated in 1-minute increments.  
Note that the value users 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 preset recording quality levels are offered for users to choose:  
<Best Quality>, <Standard>, <Extended Record>, <Event Only>, <ezRecord  
>, <512Kbps DSL>, <256Kbps DSL>, <128Kbps DSL>, and <OFF>.  
According to various Record modes, the preset configuration options for  
normal and event status are described in terms of relative recording rate PPS  
(Picture Per Second) and recording size for each channel in the table below.  
These preset conditions <Best Quality>, <Standard>, <Extended Record>,  
<Event Only>, <ezRecord >, <512Kbps DSL>, <256Kbps DSL>, and <  
selected, the channels not connected to cameras will not be recorded.  
In128Kbps DSL> override any other quality and rate settings. Refer to the  
table below for file sizes of different preset conditions for DVR-16TL. Note  
that <Event Only> and <ezRecord> are not included in the table because  
there are further details for these two settings. <Event Only> will be described  
in <Event Setup> section. <ezRecord> will be explained in <ezRecord Setup>  
section.  
NTSC  
PAL  
720 X 480 @ 60PPS 720 X 240 @ 120PPS 360 X 240 @ 240PPS  
720 X 576 @ 50PPS 720 X 288 @ 100PPS 360 X 288 @ 200PPS  
Best  
22 KB/Pic  
14 KB/Pic  
6 KB/Pic  
12 KB/Pic  
8 KB/Pic  
4 KB/Pic  
4 KB/Pic  
3 KB/Pic  
2 KB/Pic  
6 KB/Pic  
4 KB/Pic  
2 KB/Pic  
Standard  
Extended  
512Kbps DSL  
256Kbps DSL  
128Kbps DSL  
NOTE: The total PPS is equally shared by all channels, which means,  
even if one channel has not been connected with a camera, the  
channel still reserves its share of PPS. However, if <ezRecord> is  
other words, the total PPS will be shared by channels with cameras  
connected only.  
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5.4.4  
Per Camera Configuration  
This sub-menu is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS and recording  
quality for each individual channel. <Preset Configuration> must be set to  
<OFF> in order to access these related settings. The menu is displayed as  
below in Record mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in  
PAL (for DVR-16TL).  
Per Camera Config  
Cameral Select  
CH1  
Weekend  
7.5  
Day  
7.5  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Night  
7.5  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Normal PPS  
Normal Qlty  
Event Max PPS  
Event Qlty  
Mid  
30  
Best  
Both  
Event Act  
5.4.4.1  
5.4.4.2  
Camera Select  
The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move  
the cursor to <Camera Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel  
using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the selection.  
Normal PPS  
Normal PPS is used to set the recording rate for normal status.  
Please note that the total normal PPS of all channels cannot exceed the  
maximum PPS of each Record mode. To increase one channel’s PPS, others’  
may have to be reduced first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a  
smart event scheduler will handle to the total PPS with a correct weighting.  
For example, if channel 1 is set to event mode with 30PPS, the remaining 30  
PPS will be equally distributed to other 15 channels, which means each  
channel will be set to 2 PPS.  
5.4.4.3  
5.4.4.4  
Normal Qlty  
This item is used to set the picture size for normal status recording. The  
available options are: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>.  
Event Max PPS  
<Event Max PPS> is used to set the event recording rate for Event status.  
Usually, the Event PPS is set equal to or greater than the Normal PPS. The  
setting is depending on users’ application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>,  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL will not record event video when alarms triggered.  
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5.4.4.5  
5.4.4.6  
Event Qlty  
This item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The  
available options are: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>.  
Event Active  
Users are allowed to choose which alarm type needs to be recorded. The  
available options are <Alarm> (alarm events only), <Motion> (motion  
detection events only) and <Both> (alarm event + motion detection), and  
<None>. The default setting is <Both>, which includes Alarm and Motion  
events recording.  
5.4.5  
ezRecord Setup  
This item aims to ease the complicated record settings, and to make the  
setup much easier. Note that this item can be accessed only when  
<ezRecord> is selected as the option for <Preset Config>.  
Select <ezRecord Setup> from <Record Setup> and press ENTER, the menu  
is displayed as below:  
ezRecord Setup  
How Many Days To Record  
Daytime Record  
2 Days  
Yes  
Night Record  
Yes  
Weekend Record  
Yes  
Record Info  
Average Normal PPS  
7.5  
Average Normal Quality  
Best  
Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord:  
•
Select <How Many Days To Record> and press ENTER, then press  
UP/DOWN to select a desired number of days. The average normal PPS  
& quality will be adjusted automatically. The maximum recording days  
depends on the storage size of the HDD. In other words, the larger the  
storage size, the more days the DVR can record.  
•
•
Move to <Daytime Record> and press ENTER. This item is for users to  
select whether the DVR will record during daytime. If yes, use UP/DOWN  
to select <Yes> to enable daytime recording; or select <No> to disable.  
Repeat the same procedures for <Night Record> and <Weekend Record>,  
respectively. Note that <Weekend Record> will be inaccessible if  
<Weekend Schedule> in <Schedule Setup> is set to <OFF>.  
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•
•
Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN  
to choose a desired number of PPS. The <How Many Days To Record>  
will be computed automatically.  
Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press  
UP/DOWN to select a desired quality. The <How Many Days To Record>  
will be computed automatically.  
NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the  
recording quality automatically calculated by the <ezRecord  
Setup>. Therefore, when there are cameras disconnected or  
connected, the <ezRecord Setup> should be reset.  
5.4.6  
Data Lifetime  
Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the  
HDD. Only those video recorded during Data Lifetime can be retrieved for  
playback. The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be  
retrieved for playback. 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 users want to playback a video which is beyond the data  
lifetime, please extend the duration till the recording data/time of the  
video is included.  
5.4.7  
Circular Recording  
Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode. If  
circular mode (set to <ON>) is selected, the DVR will store new video data to  
overwrite the oldest recorded video. If linear mode (set to <OFF>) is selected  
instead, the DVR will stop recording when HDD capacity is full, and the  
internal buzzer will start beeping.  
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 users to enable / disable Audio recording function of the DVR.  
When it’s set to <ON>, audio input is recorded and saved with the video.  
When it’s set to <OFF>, audio is ignored.  
Purge Data  
This item is used to delete the Normal or Event videos. In <Record Setup>  
menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER. The <Purge  
Data> menu is shown as below.  
Purge Data  
1. Purge All Data  
No  
No  
2008/01/01  
No  
2. Purge All Event Data  
3. Purge Event Before  
4. Start to Purge  
5.4.7.1  
5.4.7.2  
5.4.7.3  
Purge All Data  
This item is used to delete all videos from the database. Use UP / DOWN  
keys to select <Yes> and start the deletion by setting <Start to Purge> to  
<Yes>.  
Purge All Event Data  
This item is used to delete all event videos from the database. Use UP /  
DOWN keys to select <Yes> and start the deletion by setting <Start to Purge>  
to <Yes>.  
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. Start the deletion by setting <Start to  
Purge> to <Yes>.  
5.4.7.4  
Start to Purge  
After selected the videos to be deleted or chosen the date for deletion, set this  
item to <Yes> to start the deletion, or select <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  
5 Sec  
5 Sec  
4. Call Monitor Schedule  
5.5.1  
5.5.2  
Main / Call Monitor Dwell  
The main/ call monitor can be set to display full screen video of all installed  
cameras in sequence. This item is used to set the Main/ Call Monitor dwell  
time, which is the duration of time elapsed before switching to the next  
channel. The dwell time is in the range of 1 to 120 seconds.  
Main / Call Monitor Schedule  
This item is used to set displaying sequence of connected cameras to be  
displayed on the main/ call monitor in full-screen format. Move the cursor to  
<Main Monitor Schedule> and press ENTER. The menu is displayed as  
follows.  
Main Monitor Schedule  
_►_►_►_►_►_►_►_►  
_►_►_►_►_►_►_►_  
Press Channel Keys To Select Channel  
Press ◄ Key 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 the camera to the position  
where the cursor stops.  
•
Continue the steps until the sequence is completed.  
The maximum number of entries in a sequence equals to the number of  
channels. Users can select fewer than the maximum entries for camera  
sequence and leave the remaining entries blank. The sequence can include a  
specific camera or cameras multiple times.  
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5.6  
Event Setup  
This menu allows users to determine DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL behavior in  
response to alarm events. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Event  
Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in the  
Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections.  
Event Setup  
1. Internal Buzzer  
2. Event Icon  
ON  
ON  
3. Email Notice  
OFF  
4. Email Attachment  
5. Event Full Screen  
6. Event Duration  
7. Per Channel Config  
OFF  
None  
20 Sec  
5.6.1  
5.6.2  
Internal Buzzer  
This item allows users to enable / disable internal buzzer of  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. If <ON> is selected, the buzzer is activated in response  
to alarm events. If <OFF> is selected, the buzzer is not activated.  
Event Icon  
This item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the display of event icons on the  
monitor when alarm events occur. The event icons are represented by a  
character according to the event types respectively. Refer to the following  
table for association of event icons and event types.  
Event Icon  
Event Type  
A
M
L
Alarm in event  
Motion detection event  
Video loss event  
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.  
NOTE: In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully,  
ensure that the DVR is connecting to the internet.  
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Email Notice  
The function allows the DVR to send out a brief AVI video regarding the event.  
The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of  
cameras connected to the DVR. For example, if the DVR has been connected  
with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email. The total  
size of the video will be about 2 MB.  
Select <ON> to enable this function; or <OFF> to disable it.  
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  
Email Full Screen  
This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size  
when an alarm is triggered.  
Select <None> to disable 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.  
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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. Motion Detect Indicator  
5. Detection Config  
6. Alarm In  
CH1  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
7. Alarm Out  
None  
5.6.7.1  
Channel Select  
The 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  
using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the selection.  
5.6.7.2  
5.6.7.3  
Video Loss Detect  
This item allows users to enable or disable Video Loss as an alarm event.  
Select <ON> to enable Video Loss alarm events, or <OFF> to disable.  
Motion Detect  
This item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. Select <ON> to enable Motion Detect alarm events, or  
<OFF> to disable. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to  
define motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity  
settings in <Detection Config>.  
5.6.7.4  
Motion Detect Indicator  
This item allows users to display/ hide the motion detection indicators. Select  
<ON> to display the indicators, or <OFF> to hide them.  
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5.6.7.5  
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. Block Threshold  
88%  
4
Detected Area Setup  
After selected this item, the detected area is displayed as follows. The  
detection area consists of 192 (16×12) detection grids.  
Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or  
de-select 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 increased by 4% increment.  
Block Threshold  
<Block Threshold> indicates the motion alarm triggered level; select from <1>  
to <16>. Selecting <1> means the DVR will trigger the alarm when one grid is  
detected; and selecting <16> means the DVR will trigger the alarm when 16  
grids are detected. Move the cursor to <Block Threshold> and press ENTER,  
and then use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.  
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5.6.7.6  
Alarm In  
This item allows users to enable/ disable alarm input detection. According to  
users’ application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to  
enable the alarm input detection, or select <OFF> to disable the detection.  
If <N/C> is selected without installing any device, an alarm will be triggered  
and the Event Icon will always display on the monitor until the selection is  
changed to <N/O> or <OFF>, or when a device is installed.  
5.6.7.7  
Alarm Out  
This item allows users to enable/ disable the alarm output on the selected  
channel to activate the relay. The signal can be a light or siren to caution an  
alarm event. Select <ON> to enable the alarm output, or <OFF> to disable.  
5.7  
Database Setup  
The menu displays information of internal and external HDDs. In the main  
menu, select <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is  
displayed.  
Database Setup  
1. Total Size  
2. Free Size  
3. Avail. Rec Time  
4. Internal Disks  
xxx GB  
(Circular)  
(Circular)  
NOTE: If the detection of HDDs fails, the message “HDD fail” will be  
displayed.  
5.7.1  
5.7.2  
Total / Free Size of HDD  
Total Size shows the total storage capacity of HDDs that have been added to  
the database. Free Size indicates free storage space available for recording  
in the database, or “Circular” will be shown if the DVR is set to record in  
circular mode. Both of them are “read only”.  
Available Recording Time  
The Avail Rec. Time indicates the available time duration for recording. If the  
DVR is set to record in circular mode, the item will show “Circular”. The  
information is “read only”.  
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5.7.3  
Internal Disks  
Select <Internal Disks> to see information of the built-in HDDs. The menu is  
displayed as below.  
Internal Disks  
Device Name  
xxx xxxxxxx-xxxxxx  
Active  
Yes  
Action  
None  
The information of the built-in HDDs will be listed by model name and status.  
If no storage device is connected to the DVR, the message “No Available  
Items!” will be displayed.  
NOTE: If the file system of the internal HDDs is not compatible for the  
DVR, the system will format the internal HDDs automatically without  
notice.  
<Active>  
This item indicates if the HDD is added to the database. <Yes> means the  
HDD has been added to the database.  
<Action>  
This item allows users to add the HDD to the database or remove it from the  
database. The options are <None> (no action), <Add> (add the selected HDD  
to the database), <Remove> (remove the selected HDD from the database),  
<Format> (format the selected HDD).  
NOTE: Before disconnecting an external HDD from the DVR,  
ALWAYS remember to remove it from the database first.  
5.8  
Configuration  
Users can restore factory default setting, import/ export configuration in the  
Configuration menu. Select <Configuration> from the main menu and press  
ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are described in  
the following subsections.  
Configuration  
1. Load Factory Default  
2. Import Config  
No  
3. Export Config  
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5.8.1  
5.8.2  
Load Factory Default  
This item is used to load the factory default setting. Select <Yes> to restore  
the factory default setting from the read-only memory, or select <No> to  
cancel.  
Import Configuration  
This item allows users to load a DVR configuration that was saved in an  
external drive. To import a configuration that was previously exported, make  
sure the device with the saved configuration is connected to the DVR. Select  
<Import Config> from the Configuration menu and press ENTER. The  
following menu is displayed.  
Import Config  
Config Name  
xxxx-xxxx  
xxx-xx  
Select  
No  
No  
Press UP/ DOWN to select one of the available configuration files, and  
choose <Yes> to start importing the configuration.  
NOTE: If the record mode and/or number of IP cameras of the imported  
configuration are different from the DVR’s configuration, the following  
message will be displayed.  
Warning!! System will reboot if  
record mode and/or IP camera number  
differ.  
ENTER: Yes  
ESC: No  
NOTE: DO NOT remove the external device before the DVR  
completely reboots, otherwise it will be formatted.  
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5.8.3  
Export Configuration  
Users are allowed to save a DVR configuration by exporting it to an external  
drive, such as an USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make  
sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is attached to the  
DVR appropriately. Select <Export Config> from the Configuration menu and  
press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are  
described in the following sections.  
Export Config  
1. Copy Destination  
2. Config Name  
3. Begin Export  
No  
5.8.3.1  
Copy Destination  
Enter this item to list available destinations (external storage devices) where  
the configuration can be exported. Press UP/ DOWN to select a destination.  
Please note that saving a different configuration to the same destination with  
the same file name will overwrite the previous configuration file without  
warning.  
Copy Destination  
Device Name  
xxxx-xxxx  
Select  
No  
NOTE: It is not allowed to select the built-in DVD+RW as a copy  
destination.  
5.8.3.2  
5.8.3.3  
Configuration Name  
This item allows users to assign a name to the exported configuration file.  
Use the virtual keyboard to enter the configuration file name. Note that the file  
name can only contain up to 15 characters, with no spaces.  
Begin Export  
Select <Yes> to begin exporting the configuration file, or select <No> to exit.  
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to export configuration before  
upgrading the DVR system. Also, backup the configuration routinely is  
recommended as well, just in case for unexpected situation.  
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5.9  
Video Export  
The Video Export menu enables the user to export recorded video with or  
without digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive, or to a DVD+RW drive. Make  
sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate  
port for video export.  
If the <Pre-Alarm Recording> function is enabled, the event video will be  
exported into two files, including pre-alarm video and video recorded after the  
alarm is triggered.  
When recorded video is exported with digital signature, the output will be four  
files, including *.gpg, *.avi (*.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. Exporting a file whose  
size is 1GB with digital signature may take about 30 minutes.  
From the Main menu, select <Video Export> and press ENTER. The following  
menu is displayed. Items in the menu will be described in the following section  
NOTE: The inserted CD/DVD will be ejected when its capacity is 99%  
full.  
Video Export  
1. Select Device  
2. Select Ch:  
3. From  
4. To  
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4  
2008/03/19 AM 07:50:05  
2008/03/28 PM 03:09:18  
5. Select Events  
6. Data Type  
7. Export Format  
8. Digital Signature  
9. Erase Disc  
10. Begin Export  
Normal  
DRV  
No  
No  
No  
5.9.1  
Select 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.  
Select Device  
Device Name  
xxx-xxx-x-x-xx  
xx-xxx-xx-xxxx  
Available  
256 MB  
1.5 GB  
Sel  
No  
No  
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DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD  
format is EXT3 before connecting it with the unit. If not, please format the  
HDD to EXT3 format first.  
<Device Name>  
The item shows the name of the available device.  
<Available>  
The item shows the free space of the available device.  
<Sel>  
Set the item to <Yes> to set it as an exporting destination; or <No> to cancel.  
NOTE: The item <Erase Disk> from Video Export menu will be grayed  
out when the selected device is not a DVD+RW or when the device is  
not selected yet.  
5.9.2  
5.9.3  
Select Channel  
The item is used to select channels for 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 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: When the Start / End Time are set, remember to select the  
exporting Data Type.  
5.9.4  
Select Events  
Select the item to display the event list for exporting event video. Move the  
cursor to scroll the event list and press ENTER to select the events users  
want to export.  
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5.9.5  
Data Type  
The item is used to select exporting 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 users want to export selected event video using the item  
<Select Event>, users have to set <From> and <To> to the same day  
and time; otherwise, not only the selected event video will be exported  
to the selected destination, but also other event video recorded during  
the period between <From> and <To>.  
NOTE: Users will not be allowed to access the <Select Events> if the  
Data Type is set to <Normal>.  
5.9.6  
Export Format  
This item is for selecting exporting video format. The options are <DRV> and  
<AVI>.  
The *.drv file can only be played back with SpecoRemote and SpecoPlayer,  
and multiple camera video can be played from one file. The *.avi file can be  
played back with Windows Media Player. Note that if multiple channels are  
exported, each channel is exported to a separate file.  
5.9.7  
Digital Signature  
The Digital Signature function enables users to export video clip with the  
unit’s unique signature key. It aims to authenticate that a video clip was  
exported from the unit and it has not been modified. Users can export video  
clip with or without a digital signature file (*.sig). Set the item to <Yes> to  
export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.  
Make sure there is 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 on verifying digital signature, see section Verify Digital  
Signature.  
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Erase Disc  
This function is used to remove information found on a DVD+RW disk prior to  
exporting new information to the drive. Select <Yes> and press ENTER to  
start deleting data.  
NOTE: This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a  
DVD recorder or when the device is not selected yet.  
5.9.9  
Begin Export  
Select <Yes> and press ENTER to start exporting.  
5.10  
Shutdown  
This item is used to shut down or reboot the unit. If users must shut down  
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL for any reason, please follow the proper shut down and  
power on procedures to avoid any potential damages to the unit.  
Select <Shutdown> in Main menu and press ENTER to access the Shutdown  
menu, which displays as follows.  
Shutdown  
1. Power Off  
2. Reboot  
Execute  
Execute  
5.10.1  
5.10.2  
Power Off  
Press ENTER on this item to shut down the unit. Do not remove the power  
during shut down until the message “You can safely turn off DVR now!”  
displays.  
Reboot  
Press ENTER on 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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6.  
Remote Monitoring Software  
The remote monitoring software SpecoRemote is a remote browser-based  
software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the  
software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the  
DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.  
The connected PC will automatically download SpecoRemote plug-ins from  
the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address  
bar on the browser.  
Due to the setting items are similar to those listed in the DVR’s OSD setup  
menu, please refer to the chapter Advanced System Configuration for  
setting configuration of SpecoRemote.  
The tasks can be performed with SpecoRemote are listed below:  
• Remote viewing of live/ recorded video  
• Remote setup of the DVR  
• Remote control of dome cameras  
• Alarm notification from the DVR  
• Up to five connections to one DVR using SpecoRemote, including the  
preset “admin” and four other accounts  
6.1  
System Requirements  
Items  
Minimum Requirements  
Minimum:  
Intel® Pentium® M CPU 1.40GHz  
RAM 512 MB  
Recommended:  
Personal Computer  
Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.4GHZ  
RAM 2 GB  
Hard Disk Drive  
Operating System  
Web Browser  
Requires 20 MB for software installation  
Windows XP, Windows Vista  
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above  
Monitor Resolution Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color  
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps)  
operation; must match the network configuration  
Network Card  
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6.2  
Installation of Software  
Refer to the following description to install SpecoRemote.  
6.2.1  
Change Internet Settings  
The PC operating with SpecoRemote should be set to accept ActiveX  
plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings  
appropriately.  
• Before operating SpecoRemote, please check the IP address of the DVR.  
To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter password  
to access OSD setup menu. Select <System Setup>, <Network Setup>,  
then <LAN Setup> to check the IP.  
• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by  
using the Start menu to access it.  
NOTE: Windows IE provides the ActiveX component that is  
required when using SpecoRemote.  
• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser, then <Internet  
Options>, and then click the <Security> tab.  
• Select <Trusted sites> and click <Sites> to specify its security setting.  
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• Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”.  
Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site  
to the zone.  
• Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.  
• In the Security Level area, click <Custom Level>. The Security Settings  
screen is displayed.  
• Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set all items to <Enable> or  
<Prompt>.  
• Click <OK> to apply the setting and close the <Security Settings> screen.  
• Click <OK> to close Internet Options dialog.  
Now the installation can continue to the next step.  
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6.2.2  
Install SpecoRemote  
Start the browser to initiate the installation of SpecoRemote on the PC. The  
IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser  
to enable easy access in the future.  
• Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by  
using the Start menu to access it.  
• Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the  
browser.  
• The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will show twice for confirmation;  
click <Yes> to accept ActiveX plug-ins. SpecoRemote plug-ins will be  
downloaded and installed on the PC automatically when the connection is  
successfully made.  
NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for  
example, “192.068.080.006” should be entered as “192.68.80.6”.  
If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, take port  
81 for example, the IP address should be entered as  
“192.68.80.6:81”.  
• A version check starts to verify whether SpecoRemote was installed  
already, and also check if the version is the same as that stored in that  
particular DVR. This process may take up to 30 seconds.  
• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login  
Screen is now displayed.  
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6.2.2.1  
Login / Logout  
Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the  
same as setup in the DVR.  
One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR  
at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing  
the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin”  
account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same  
time. The “admin” account of the DVR has priority.  
The following steps demonstrate procedures to view video from remote unit:  
• Start SpecoRemote by entering the IP Address of the DVR in the Address  
bar of the browser. Alternatively, click on the Favorite entry for the unit (if  
the IP address of the unit has been set).  
• Enter the Username and password. The login username and password  
can be saved to ease future login. The default username and password is  
admin / 1234.  
• Click <OK> to login to the DVR. The process may take a few seconds.  
• If the connection is made successfully, the main window will display live  
video of the attached cameras.  
If the IE browser is closed, the remote system is logout and disconnected  
from the DVR at the same time.  
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6.2.2.2  
Software Upgrades  
If a new version of SpecoRemote is available on the DVR, upgrade will be  
prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software.  
• The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept  
version upgrade.  
• Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar  
of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the  
Favorites entry for the unit.  
• When the software is completely downloaded and installed, the Login  
Screen will be displayed.  
6.3  
Basic Operation  
When a DVR is successfully connected, the main window of SpecoRemote  
will be displayed. Please refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical  
illustration of functional items.  
The functions on SpecoRemote will be described in the following sections.  
6.3.1  
View Live Video  
View live video from the cameras attached to the DVR by clicking <Live>  
button on the main window toolbar. Choose desired display mode –  
full-screen, 2x2 windows, 3x3 windows, and 4x4 windows – after the live  
images of the DVR are displayed on the main window. When a dome camera  
is connected and viewed in single channel full-screen mode, the dome  
camera control operation can be accessed. To choose desired display mode  
and to operate dome camera control, refer to the following sections.  
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6.3.1.1  
6.3.1.2  
Select Display Mode  
Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click  
one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and  
16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click  
on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button.  
Operating Cameras with Dome Control  
SpecoRemote allows users to control and configure a dome camera  
remotely.  
Click on any CAMERA button displayed with a dome icon to view the camera  
in full screen. The Dome Control Panel will be displayed on the main window.  
The items on the dome control panel are described as follows.  
Set Preset (•)  
Set Preset is used to set up preset positions. SpecoRemote allows its user to  
set up to 255 preset positions with Speco, DSCP, American Dynamics,  
Fastrax, JVC, Panasonic (C & N), and Pelco (Pelco P & Pelco D) domes.  
Use Direction buttons to move dome camera to an appropriate position, and  
then click the button and choose wanted number from the pull-down list. The  
preset position is named as the selected number.  
Go Preset (•ꢀ)  
Go Preset is used to call the camera preset point, which was set up with the  
set preset point function. Click and choose a number to call the preset point  
for viewing.  
Auto Focus (A.F.)  
Click on it and the focus of the camera will be automatically adjusted to show  
a clearer image.  
Dome ID (ID)  
Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to  
access this function.  
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Focus +/−  
Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on  
<Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far.  
Iris +/−  
This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the  
camera. Click on <Iris +> to open iris or <Iris −> to close iris.  
Zoom +/−  
Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons.  
Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.  
Direction Button  
This button is used to pan and/or tilt the dome camera. Click the arrows in the  
directions to be viewed.  
6.3.2  
Instant Recording  
The Instant Recording function allows users to record video quickly to the PC.  
NOTE: The Audio function is set to OFF as the default setting.  
6.3.2.1  
Record Video Instantly  
Follow the steps to start recording instantly:  
• Click on the <Instant Recording> button.  
• Select the destination folder to save the video.  
• Click on the button again to stop recording.  
NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file.  
6.3.2.2  
Playback Instant Recorded Video  
Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by “Instant Recording”.  
• Click <Play> on main window toolbar and click <Local Playback> tab.  
• Click <Open> to choose a recorded file.  
• Click <OK> to start playing the recorded video.  
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6.3.3  
Playback Video  
SpecoRemote allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or  
from the hard disk drive of the PC  
To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window  
toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>,  
<Local Playback>, and <Verify> tabs. <Remote Playback> allows users to  
play back from the DVR. <Local Playback> enables users to playback a  
recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC. <Verify> is  
provided for users to authenticate if the exported video is altered.  
The DVR continues recording while playing back recorded video on the PC,  
either remote playback or local playback.  
6.3.3.1  
Playback Remote Video  
To view remote video, click <Play> on the main window toolbar, and then  
<Remote Playback> tab. The <Remote Playback> screen will be displayed.  
The <From> and <To> in the <Available Record Video> display the date and  
time from which recorded video is available for playback.  
To playback remote video segments, follow these steps:  
• Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video.  
• In <Start> field, users can change the date and time either by typing  
desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.  
To type directly:  
Click on day, month and year of date field respectively, and type the  
desired numbers directly. Follow above steps to adjust the hour, minute  
and second of time field.  
To use the arrow buttons:  
Click on the arrow button next to the date field to display the calendar; then  
click the left and right arrow at the top of the calendar to change the date.  
Use up and down arrow next to the time field to change to the wanted time.  
• The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar.  
• Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.  
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• The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to  
download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The  
selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files  
downloaded will be in *.drv format.  
6.3.3.2  
Playback Local *.drv Files  
The <Local Playback> tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in  
the PC's hard drive.  
Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with SpecoRemote.  
• Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed.  
• Select the *.drv video file for playback and click <OK>.  
• Click <OK> in the <Local Playback> Screen to start the playback, or click  
<Cancel> to abort.  
• View the video playback using the Playback controls.  
• To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.  
6.3.3.3  
Playback Controls  
When the local or remote video is being played, SpecoRemote is in Playback  
Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on the main window toolbar.  
The Playback controls and indicators are described as below.  
Icon  
Name  
Description  
1. Click to play the recorded video in backward  
direction. Click repeatedly to select the  
backward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×,  
or 32×.  
Fast Backward /  
Step Backward  
⊲⊲  
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to  
move backward step-by-step.  
1. While playing, click to pause the playback.  
2. When paused, click to resume the playback.  
1. Click to play the recorded video in forward  
direction. Click repeatedly to select the  
forward playback speed: 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×,  
or 32×.  
Play / Pause  
⊳ / ⌷⌷  
Fast Forward /  
Step Forward  
⊳⊳  
2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to  
move forward step-by-step.  
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6.3.4  
Verify Digital Signature  
The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit.  
Follow the description to verify the digital signature.  
• Click <Play> on the main window toolbar.  
• Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window.  
• Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which  
belong to the exported video to be authenticated.  
• Click <Verify> to start verifying digital signature.  
• The result of verify shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or  
BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has  
not been altered.  
6.3.5  
Search from Event List  
Click SEARCH, the Event List appears. The List contains information about  
the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to 1024 events can be  
listed in the Event List.  
The Event List displays each event by its number, the date and time of the  
event, the type of the event (including Alarm In, Motion Detection, Video Loss,  
and Over Speed), and the camera channel where the event occurred.  
To view an event video, follow these steps:  
• Click SEARCH button positioned in the main window toolbar. The Event  
List appears.  
• Scroll through the Event List and highlight the interested events.  
• Double-click on the desired event to view the event video.  
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6.3.6  
6.3.7  
Take a Snapshot  
Snapshot is a simple screen capture tool. When users click on the  
SNAPSHOT button, it will capture the screenshot of the window that is  
currently showing on the screen. Each click captures one screenshot to be  
saved as a JPEG file on the desktop. The snapshot file will be named as  
“Snapshot-*”.  
Health Status  
This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR. The information items in the  
status chart are described as below.  
Device Name  
This item shows the model name of the HDD.  
Int./Ext.  
This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device.  
Total Size  
This item indicates the total size of the HDD.  
State  
This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active.  
Temperature  
This item indicates the current temperature of the HDD in Celsius degree.  
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6.3.8  
Remote Monitoring Software Trouble Shooting Guide  
What happened if the server requests to upgrade the software every time the  
DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow  
the steps to delete the temporary internet files.  
• Select <Tools> from the main menu of the web browser, then <Internet  
Options>, and then click the <General> tab.  
• Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the  
<Delete Files> screen displays as below.  
• Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>.  
• Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.  
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Appendix A: Recommended HDDs  
Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR.  
Brand  
Model Name  
Barracuda ES.2  
Barracuda 7200.11  
Barracuda 7200.11  
Barracuda 7200.11  
DeskStar  
Model Number  
ST3500320NS  
Size  
500G  
500G  
750G  
1000G  
320G  
500G  
500G  
160G  
250G  
320G  
500G  
750G  
ST3500320AS  
ST3750330AS  
ST31000340AS  
HDP725032GLA360  
HDP725050GLA360  
STM3500320AS  
WD1600AVJS  
Seagate  
HITACHI  
Maxtor  
DeskStar  
DiamondMax 22  
WD AV  
WD AV  
WD2500AVJS  
Western Digital  
WD AV  
WD3200AVJS  
WD AV  
WD5000AVJS  
WD AV  
WD7500AVVS  
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Appendix B: Remote Controller  
The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:  
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The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only  
difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The  
DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR.  
The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs. To setup the remote control, the  
first thing is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to each DVR.  
Use the front panel of the DVR, and follow this path to change the DVR Unit ID, <Main  
Menu> ꢀ <System Setup> ꢀ <RS485 Setup> ꢀ <Unit ID>. Change the DVR Unit ID to  
any number between 224 and 239, and exit the menu.  
The ID Table is listed below for reference.  
DVR Unit ID  
224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231  
Remote Control #  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DVR Unit ID  
232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239  
10 11 12 13 14 15 16  
Remote Control #  
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After the DVR Unit ID is changed, setup the “DVR SEL” of the remote control. Press “DVR  
SEL”, and then press the Remote Control # immediately to select the DVR. For example,  
assuming the DVR Unit ID is set to 225, press “DVR SEL” and then press “2” immediately.  
Now, the remote control will only be able to control the specified DVR. Press “DVR SEL”,  
and then press the Remote control # to switch between DVRs.  
To exit the single DVR Control mode, press “DVR SEL”, and then press “ESC” to do so.  
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Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router  
This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a  
router.  
To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of  
the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission. The port setting is  
adjustable in OSD setup menu of the DVR and only one port is needed to do remote  
operation. Typically and by the default, the DVR operates on port 80, which is well known  
as the http port. Please make sure that port 80 is not blocked by the ISP. Otherwise, a  
different available port shall be reset and the setting of the DVR shall be changed.  
In case a router or sometimes a DSL modem is in place, the real IP is now assigned to the  
router instead of the DVR. The DVR is located behind the wall (router) and operates on  
virtual IP. In most cases, virtual IP starts with 192.168.x.x. The router has two IP: one is real  
IP (WAN IP); the other is virtual IP (LAN IP). The virtual IP would be 192.168.x.1. When the  
remote users want to operate the DVR, they will have to send command to the real IP, i.e.  
the router. Then the router has to map (forward) the command to the DVR. Thus, it is  
required to set up the router for port mapping (forwarding) before images from the DVR can  
be remotely viewed on a PC.  
See the router manufacturer's websites for more instructions on port mapping.  
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Following is an example of how the router should be set.  
Router  
PC  
DVR 1  
DVR 2  
(D-Link DI-724P+)  
WAN IP: 218.160.54.13  
LAN IP: 192.168.0.1  
IP: 192.168.0.100  
IP: 192.168.0.167  
Trigger port: 80  
IP: 192.168.0.200  
Trigger port: 81  
• To change the setting of the router, a PC with web browser is required.  
• Connect to D-Link DI-724P+ from PC via IE. The setup screen will be shown after  
entering the correct username and password.  
• Click the <Advanced> tab and follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 1.  
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A. Select <Enabled> to set up the service.  
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1.  
C. Enter Private IP: 167  
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.  
E. Enter Private Port: 80.  
F. Enter Public Port: 80.  
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.  
H. Click <Apply>.  
• Click <Continue> to go on when the following screen displays.  
• Follow the steps to set up web port forward to DVR 2.  
A. Click <Enabled> to set up the service.  
B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 2.  
C. Enter Private IP: 200  
D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type.  
E. Enter Private Port: 81.  
F. Enter Public Port: 81.  
G. Click <Always> for the Schedule setting.  
H. Click <Apply>.  
• Now DVR 1 can be connected via http://218.160.54.13:80 and DVR 2 can be  
connected via http://218.160.54.13:81.  
• If there are more than one DVR behind the router, repeat the steps for port mapping  
setting.  
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