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User’s Manual DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN/16TS/16TT Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 01/08 1
User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Take care not to drop the unit or subject the unit to major shocks or jolts. • Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, bracket or mount. • This unit is designed for indoor use only. Do not place the unit near water or in other extremely humid conditions. • This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. • Please check the type of power source available before you plug and operate the unit.
User’s Manual 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.
User’s Manual Table of Contents 1. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 11 1.1 Product Key Features ........................................................................................12 1.2 Product Application Diagram..............................................................................13 2. System Setup.......................................................................................................
User’s Manual 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Key Usage in Playback ...........................................................................35 Pause Playback and Single Step Forward ..............................................35 Viewing Live Image in Playback Mode....................................................36 4.1.5 Dual Main Output (For DVR-16TT Only) .................................................36 Sequence Setup .....................................................................................
User’s Manual 5.1.3.3 5.1.3.4 5.1.3.5 5.1.3.6 5.1.3.7 Date / Time Display.................................................................56 Date Display Mode..................................................................56 Time Display Mode .................................................................57 Date/Time Order .....................................................................57 Daylight Saving Time Setup ....................................................57 Daylight Saving Time ......
User’s Manual 5.2 Dial-out DHCP ........................................................................71 Dial-out DHCP ........................................................................71 Dial-out IP ...............................................................................71 Dial-out Netmask ....................................................................71 Dial-out Gateway ....................................................................71 Dial-out DNS ...............................
User’s Manual 5.3 5.4 5.5 8 5.2.6 Screen Center Adjust ..............................................................................81 5.2.7 Show Color Bar.......................................................................................82 5.2.8 VGA Resolution.......................................................................................82 Camera Setup....................................................................................................82 5.3.1 Camera Select .................
User’s Manual 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell ........................................................................93 5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule ..................................................................93 Event Setup .......................................................................................................94 5.6.1 Internal Buzzer........................................................................................94 5.6.2 Event Icon ...................
User’s Manual 5.9.8 Begin Export .........................................................................................107 5.10 Text Setup........................................................................................................107 5.10.1 Text Function.......................................................................................107 5.10.2 Text Overlay ........................................................................................108 5.10.3 Exception Text Setup............
User’s Manual 1. Overview The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio/ video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security CCTV solution.
User’s Manual DVR-16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT 1.1 Product Key Features The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series offers advanced features not typically found in standard multiplexers; it integrates the full features of a DVR, multiplexer and video server (by using the software SpecoRemote™). The key features of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series are listed as follows.
User’s Manual 1.2 • Powerful alarm processor allows flexible alarm trigger and responses, including alarm, motion, and camera failure • • Dome control protocols: Speco, Pelco D, Pelco P, Fastrax 2 and AD422 Two levels of password security Product Application Diagram Connect the unit with other devices as shown in the system diagram below to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure also displays the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system. 2.
User’s Manual 2.1 Position the Unit Position/ mount the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit in an appropriate, steady location and make sure the power is off before making any connections. The area should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Enough airflow is needed to protect the unit from overheating. The maximum allowable temperature of operating environment is 104°F/ 40°C.
User’s Manual Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term external devices, such as USB CD-RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series and want to use them as part of the unit system, make sure those devices are connected only after the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT is powered up. The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit can only recognize the external devices after the power-up process is completed. 2.
User’s Manual Rear panel of DVR-16TS/ 16-TT: Main Monitor (S-Video/ BNC/ VGA) S-Video, BNC and VGA output connectors are available for connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or multiple window format. Call Monitor (BNC) The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
User’s Manual Refer to Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition for detailed pin information on the Alarm I/O for the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT. IEEE1394 (for DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN only) DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN series unit is equipped with two IEEE1394 (FireWire®) ports for extended connections. LAN 1000M (for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT only) This port is for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT to connect to a NAS device. Audio In/ Out The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit provides two channels of audio recording and playback.
User’s Manual 3. General System Setup The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series DVR allows the user to easily access some general operations through the front panel. The following subsections introduce general operation of the unit. The regularly displayed OSD information and its positions are shown in the following figure. The channel title is displayed on the top-left side of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode.
User’s Manual 3.1 Front Panel Introduction The unit’s front panel controls enable the user to control the unit and preset programmable functions. 3.1.1 LED Definition The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit’s LEDs on the front panel are described as follows. Power LED (Green) The LED should be lit when the power is connected. HDD LED (Green) The LED will be lit while the HDD is processing data to or from the connected HDD(s). Alarm LED (Red) The LED should be lit when an alarm is triggered.
User’s Manual 3.1.2 Functional Keys The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit’s function keys on the front panel are described below for normal operation. COPY This is used to quick export video to an external device, including USB CD-RW and ThumbDrive®, etc. For more detailed operating instructions, refer to section 4.4.2 Quick Video Export through Front Panel CALL Press to enter call monitor control mode; press ESC to exit. NOTE: TS/TT supports Dual Monitor (refer to section 4.1.5).
User’s Manual MODE Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four view modes available: full screen, 4-window (2×2), 9-window (3×3), and 16-window (4×4). Refer to section 4.1.1 Viewing Modes for more detailed information. PLAY/ STOP Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: Video taken within the latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.
User’s Manual CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit. • In dome control mode, the key “1” is used to access the Set/ Go preset menu; the key “2” is used to hide or display the dome setting parameters.
User’s Manual • Inside the shuttle ring is the jog disk, shown in the illustration below, it can be turned completely in either direction. Once you freeze the video, you can use the jog disk to go to single-step play back. Clockwise rotation causes forward one-step playback; and counterclockwise rotation causes backward one-step playback. This is for JPEG recoding only. 3.
User’s Manual 3.3 Power Up/ Down the Unit If you must shut down the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit for any reason, use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damage to your DVR unit.. To Power Up the Unit First check if the type of power source available is compatible before plugging in your DVR. Then turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor.
User’s Manual 3.4 Entering OSD Setup Menu The OSD Main menu contains a list of items that are used to configure the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. To enter the Main menu, correct Administrator or User password is required. Three sets of passwords are offered for different Administrators and Users – if there is more than one. To enter OSD Main menu, press MENU and then enter either Administrator or User password. The Password Verification screen will display as follows.
User’s Manual Move the cursor up/ down over the OSD items using the Direction keys and press ENTER to enter the selected sub-menu. 3.5 System Date/ Time Setting The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in the Date/ Time menu. The administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu. In the OSD Main menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/ Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/ Time 1. Date 2. Time 3. Time Zone 4.
User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date/ time. There are three options to select from: , or . “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the desired item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is in both NTSC/ PAL formats. Time Display Mode The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>.
User’s Manual DST Bias allows the user to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are <30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes. 3.6 Network Time Protocol Setup This section guides you to synchronize your unit to fit the local time. Go the Æ Æ
User’s Manual 3.7 Record Schedule/ Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows the user to set recording quality, recording schedules and other recording parameters. This menu will not be able to access if you enter the OSD Setup Menu with User’s password. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Record Setup 1. Record Mode 2. Schedule Setup 3. Preset Config 4. Per Camera Config 5. ezRecord Setup 6. Data Lifetime 7. Pre-Alarm Recording 8.
User’s Manual 3.6.2 Schedule Setup This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and nighttime; the Weekend schedule is tailored for weekends and holidays. Select 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.
User’s Manual Weekend Start/ End The Weekend Start Time indicates the specific day and time that a weekend begins, for example, FRI 18:00. The Weekend End Time indicates the specific time and day that a weekend ends, for example, MON 06:00. Time is indicated in 1-minute increments. Note that the value you have set indicates when the regular Day and Night scheduling ends, and when the Weekend recording begins. 3.6.
User’s Manual 3.6.4 Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day/ Night/ Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to for accessing these schedules. The menu displays as follows: (Record Mode: 720×240@60PPS in NTSC/ 720×288@50PPS in PAL). Per Camera Config Cameral Select Normal PPS Normal Qlty Event Max PPS Event Qlty Event Act Day 7.5 Best 30 Best Both Night 7.5 Best 30 Best Both CH1 Weekend 7.
User’s Manual 4. Basic Operation The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series allows the user to easily access some general operations through the front panel. The following sections introduce the general operation of the unit. 4.1 Viewing Live/ Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the sections that follow. 4.1.1 Viewing Modes The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit supplies the user several ways of viewing both live and recorded video.
User’s Manual 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow these steps: • Press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ZOOM to enter a 2× full screen zoom mode of the selected camera. • If you need to view a specific area of the 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan/ tilt the zoomed area around the original image. • Either press ZOOM again or ESC to leave the zoom mode. 4.1.
User’s Manual Key Usage in Playback Key usage changes slightly in playback mode as follows. (Reverse Playback) This key is used to reverse recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. (Forward Playback) This key is used to play recorded video on fast forward. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of forward playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×.
User’s Manual Viewing Live Image in Playback Mode Press the MODE key repeatedly in playback mode, the 16-window viewing mode contains both live and playback image views. This view mode is illustrated below. The eight windows on the top side of the screen play back the Live video from channel 1 to channel 8 respectively. The other windows allow the user to view Playback images from channel 1 to channel 8. 4.1.
User’s Manual 4.2 Sequence Setup This section introduce you how to view in sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manually backtracking and give more flexibility while surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence on Main Monitor The automatic sequence function can be used in any view mode. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequential sequence, press ESC to stop sequencing.
User’s Manual 4.3 Searching Recorded Video The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. By entering the specific date and time of the desired video, the unit will then search for the matched video and play it on the monitor. Alternatively, a user can search event video by selecting the channel as well. In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, which is shown as follows.
User’s Manual 4.3.2 Searching by Event “Event List” allows you to search for desired video by event. The Event List is displayed below: Event List Date 2005/03/17 2005/03/17 2005/03/16 2005/03/15 2005/03/12 2005/03/12 2005/03/11 2005/03/10 2005/03/08 2005/03/08 2005/03/08 Time 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 Ch.
User’s Manual 4.4 Video Export The following sections will guide you how to export video through the OSD Setup menu and through the hot keys positioned on the front panel, respectively. NOTE: The Central Management System (CMS) software can also remotely execute video export function. Please refer to the CMS user’s manual for more details. 4.4.
User’s Manual Select Device Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx Available 256 MB 1.5 GB Sel NO NO The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit only supports EXT3 file system. If you connect an external HDD to the unit, make sure the format of the HDD is EXT3. If not, please format this HDD to EXT3 first. This item shows the name of the available device. This item shows the free space of the available device.
User’s Manual Data Type This item is used to select export video type. The options are (export normal video only), (export event video only) and (export both normal and event video). NOTE: If you want to export event video only, then set the “From” and “To” items at the same date and time. Otherwise, not only the event video but also the normal video included between the “From” date/ time and “To” date/time will be exported. The *.
User’s Manual If you want to export video to an external device, make sure the external storage unit has been connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR unit, the device has priority over the built-in CD-RW; which means that the desired video will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in CD-RW. Export may take you about 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on the file size of the video. 4.4.2.
User’s Manual 4.4.2.2 To Export Normal Video To Export normal video to an external device, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play desired normal video by entering date and time. Note: if you are viewing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode. Otherwise, the export will not work. • After entering playback mode, play the video and press COPY on the point that you want to set the start point of the export. The playback continues.
User’s Manual Data 205/11/07 ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW All data on the disc will be erased. Exported Required Size = 11 MB Export Event Info: Time Ch AM10:42:35 13 Enter: YES ESC: NO Type Motion • If there is not any exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen • Press ENTER to start to export the event video to the connected external device; or, press ESC to abort.
User’s Manual 4.6 Dome Control The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit allows the user to control a dome camera at the front panel. In Live mode, the user can press the CHANNEL key to display the appropriate dome camera in full view. To enter Dome Control mode, press the DOME key and press channel key 2 to display the hint screen. To exit the Dome Control mode and go back to live mode, press ESC or DOME. To configure the dome control settings, see the following sections. 4.6.
User’s Manual Camera Setup CH1 None 0 1. Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera Title 5. Covert 6. Termination 7. Brightness 8. Contrast 9. Saturation 10. Hue 11. Audio Association NO NO 0 0 0 0 Both To configure dome protocol, first select a camera then set the communications protocol associated with that dome camera using the Direction keys and press ENTER. The available protocols include , , , , and (default).
User’s Manual The default DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.6.4 Dome Controlling Key The function keys used in Dome Control are illustrated below. Set / Go Preset This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to enable the set up of a specific position as a preset and to go to the predetermined preset positions.
User’s Manual Auto / Enter • In OSD Menu mode, this key is used to make selection. • In dome control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use this function to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use this function to focus the selected dome camera far. Zoom Out Use this function to zoom the dome camera out. This enables the user to move away from the viewing area Pan / Tilt Use this function to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.6.
User’s Manual • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is then displayed. Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dome Preset Set Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Go Preset NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Change the of the selected preset number to , and press ENTER to save the position. Now the preset is set and ready to call. 4.6.6 Calling Preset Points Follow these steps to call preset points.
User’s Manual 5. Advanced System Configuration The detailed functions and settings of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series can be set by using the hierarchical OSD menu. This chapter describes the menu items and options in the OSD menu. To enter the Main menu, press MENU and then enter Administrator or User password. The default passwords are shown in the following table. The same default passwords are used for entering the remote viewing software SpecoRemote™.
User’s Manual Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard A virtual keyboard shows when edit the settings, such as camera title, e-mail address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as follows. A B C D E F G H I 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 .
User’s Manual 5.1 System Setup Select from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the System Setup menu. System Setup 1. Version 2. Language 3. Date/Time 4. Unit Name 5. Password 6. Network Setup 7. RS485 Setup 8. Audio Output 9. Key Beep English DVR Live/Playback YES The items found in the System Setup menu are described in the following sections. 5.1.1 Version The Version menu allows the user to view system information such as hardware and software versions.
User’s Manual 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit software by local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Software Upgrade via Local Device Upgrade Version xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx Select NO Connect a USB drive that contains the upgrade software to the unit; the upgrade files that are available will then be listed in the menu. To update the system, select a file and use UP / DOWN keys to choose .
User’s Manual 5.1.2 Language The Language item allows the user to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is done. Press UP / DOWN to select from languages listed and press ENTER to confirm. 5.1.3 Date / Time The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu. The Administrator’s privileges are required for entering the submenu.
User’s Manual 5.1.3.2 Time Zone You can adjust the unit to the local time either by manually setting the date/ time and day light saving time, or by setting this item and let unit automatically adjusts the two items mentioned above according to the time zone you select. The default time zone is set to the “+8” area, please refer to the figure below and select you local time zone.
User’s Manual 5.1.3.5 Time Display Mode The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format. The default setting is <12 hour>. 5.1.3.6 Date/Time Order This item is used to set the order of Date/Time display to or
User’s Manual NTP Server The item shows IP address of the NTP server. If you want to change to another NTP server, press ENTER and fix it through a virtual keyboard. Automatically Time Sync Select to synchronize the local time automatically every hour. NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the
User’s Manual 5.1.5 Password The Password menu allows administrator to change the password settings for accessing the unit. Select in the System Setup menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Three account/password are offered for setting. Password 1. Admin1 Password 2. User1 Password 3. Admin2 Password 4. User2 Password 5. Adimin3 Password 6. User3 Password 7. Enable Password 8. Load Factory Password 5.1.5.
User’s Manual 5.1.5.3 Load Factory Password This item allows the administrator to reload the factory password incase the administrator cannot remember the password. There are three options to select from: (reload the Admin password only), (reload the User password only), and (reload the Admin and User passwords). The factory password is 1234 for administrator and 4321 for user. 5.1.
User’s Manual 5.1.6.1 LAN Select PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, which is a specification for connecting the users by Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium. This item allows you to select your service type between , or ; if you are using an intranet for communication, please select , if you are using a broadband medium, such as DSL Line or cable modem, please select .
User’s Manual If you are using permanent addressing, set DHCP to for setting the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. See your network system administrator or IT personnel for appropriate values for these setting. IP This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the unit. The IP address is the identifier for your computer or device on a TCP/IP LAN or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to .
User’s Manual PPPoE Account This item allows the user to setup the PPPoE login username. NOTE: For accessing the PPPoE settings, select as the Network Type in Network Setup menu. To setup the login username, follow the steps below: • Select from the LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays.
User’s Manual PPPoE Max Idle This item indicates the time that the modem connection remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote PC. You can select the idle time from 0 to 600 minutes. The default is 35 minutes. Router Setting The ezRouter function saves the user time and trouble to go through the complex router settings. What you need to know in advance in order to setup the router are the name, username, password, and management port of the router. Router Setting 1. Enable Router 2.
User’s Manual : The management port is the default port of the router, different routers may have different management ports. Please contact the manufacturer of your router for assistance if you cannot find the information of default port for your router. : After you have filled in the items above, enter “Yes” to update the Router. After pressing ENTER, a message “Router port updating! Please stand by” will be shown on the screen.
User’s Manual : This message shows the user if the DVR 1 was able or NOT able to: 1. Either use the IP address that the user entered manually 2. Or to see if the DVR 1 can be assigned a dynamic IP address from the router using DHCP The flowchart is illustrated in Fig. 5.1. Figure 5.
User’s Manual : This message tells the user if the DVR 1 has registered for the host name successfully or unsuccessfully (illustrated in Fig. 5.2). Figure 5.2 The DVR 1 connects to the DDNS server through the router, modem, and the Internet to check if the host name of the DDNS can be registered in your DDNS server. : This message shows the user if the DVR 1 is connected to the WAN (Wide Area Network) or the Internet (illustrated in Fig. 5.2).
User’s Manual In Network Setup menu, select and press ENTER to enter the Dial-in menu. The menu displays as follows. Dial-in Setup 1. Dial-in Service 2. Dial-in Account 3. Dial-in Password 4. Server IP 5. Client IP 6. Dial-in Idle Time 7. Dial-in Max Time 192. 192. OFF User XXXX 168. 0. 1 168. 0. 2 0 Min 0 Min Dial-in Service If the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit does not connect to the Internet, the user can communicate to the unit from a remote PC through a modem as well.
User’s Manual NOTE: The Server IP and the Client IP must not be identified as the same IP address; but they have to be set in the same domain. For example: Server IP: 192.168.0.1 Client IP: 192.168.0.2 Dial-in Password This item allows the user to setup the Dial-in password. Follow these steps to setup the login password. • Select from Dial-in Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • • • Use Direction keys to select character.
User’s Manual Dial-in Idle Time This item indicates the longest amount of time that the modem connection remains active if there is no acknowledgement from the remote pc. The value can be set from 0 min to 600 min. Dial-in Max Time The item indicates the longest amount of time that the connection via modem remains active. The value can be set from 0 min to 600 min. 5.1.6.
User’s Manual Dial-out DHCP This item allows the user to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server over a modem connection. If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. In this case, the user does not need to configure a static IP and the following settings will be “read only.” Select to enable the DHCP function, or to set the dial-out IP address, Netmask, Gateway and DNS manually.
User’s Manual Phone Number This item is used to set the dial-out phone number. Follow these steps to setup the phone number. • Select from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • • • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a number. Press ENTER to add the selected number to the phone number entry field. When done, press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
User’s Manual Dial-out Password This item allows user to setup the Dial-out password. Follow these steps to setup the login password. • Select from Dial-out Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • • • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field. When done, move the cursor to and press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
User’s Manual When the trigger port that you have just modified can be allocated, the 1st item “Port allocated” will be followed by a “√” symbol indicating that the designated port is allocated. “X” indicates that the port cannot be allocated. Note that the DDNS port will be automatically changed to the same port as the trigger port. For instance, when you have set the trigger to 123, the DDNS port will be automatically changed to port 123.
User’s Manual SMTP Server This item enables the user to set the SMTP server. Contact your network service provider for more specific information. Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server. • Select from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. SMTP Server A B C D E F G H I 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 .
User’s Manual • When done, move the cursor to and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. SMTP Password This item allows the user to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to setup the password. 5.1.6.8 • Select from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • • • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the password entry field.
User’s Manual Host Name This item allows the user to setup a domain name, which is used when entering the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit through the Internet on your remote PC. To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps. • Select from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays as shown.
User’s Manual ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for the 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 to you by your ISP. **A "Virtual IP" is the IP address assigned either manually or through DHCP.
User’s Manual 5.1.7.4 Stop The user can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are <1> and <2> stop bits. The default is <1> stop bit. 5.1.7.5 Parity This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options are , , and . The default is . 5.1.8 Audio Output The item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as listed as follows.
User’s Manual 5.2 Monitor Setup The Monitor Setup menu allows user to set the quality of the displayed image. Select from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Monitor Setup YES Fit VGA 0 0 0 1. Show Camera Title 2. Title Position 3. Monitor Brightness 4. Monitor Contrast 5. Monitor Chrominance 6. Screen Center Adjust 7. Show Color Bar 8. VGA Resolution Execute 800x600 The following sections describe the items found in the Monitor Setup menu. 5.2.
User’s Manual PC Monitor was used in the example above. In the , the Title Position was set to , which was supposed to be set to . Since it was not the right setting, the titles of CH1, CH5, CH9, and CH13 were shifted slightly toward the middle of each channel. After switching to , the titles have been shifted back to the proper position as shown in the . 5.2.
User’s Manual 5.2.7 Show Color Bar Choose this item to display a color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar helps to adjust the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options. Press ESC to exit the color bar pattern and return to the OSD menu. 5.2.8 VGA Resolution This item allows the user to select appropriate VGA resolution for the VGA monitor connected to the unit. The options are <800×600> (default), <1024×768> and <1280× 1024>.
User’s Manual 5.3.1 Camera Select This item is used to select a camera for setting parameters. The settings can then be set for the related camera, such as dome protocol and camera title. Move the cursor to and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. 5.3.2 Dome Protocol Select the communications protocol associated with your dome camera using the ENTER and Direction keys.
User’s Manual • Use Direction keys to position the cursor in the title entry field above the virtual keyboard. • Use Direction keys to move the cursor through the lists of characters to the one you need. Press ENTER to select a character. Continue until the name is established. Each title can contain up to 11 characters in it. • After the title entry is finished, move the cursor to and press ENTER; otherwise, either press ESC, or move the cursor to and press ENTER to abort. 5.3.
User’s Manual 5.3.8 Contrast Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the contrast of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. 5.3.9 Saturation Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>. 5.3.10 Hue Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the hue of the camera.
User’s Manual Record Setup 1. Record Mode 2. Schedule Setup 3. Preset Config 4. Per Camera Config 5. ezRecord Setup 6. Data Lifetime 7. Pre-Alarm Recording 8. Circular Recording 9. Audio Recording 10. Purge Data 5.4.1 720×240@60PPS Standard 0 Days 15 Sec ON ON Record Mode This item is for you to preset the resolution and recording rate of normal record and event record. The relative record settings, such as duration, will follow the record mode setting.
User’s Manual 5.4.2 Schedule Setup This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The Night and Day schedules are used to define daytime and nighttime; the Weekend schedule is tailored for weekends and holidays. Select 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.
User’s Manual 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration The is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. Different default recording quality levels are offered for the user to choose: , , , , and .
User’s Manual 5.4.4.2 Normal PPS Normal PPS (Picture per Second) is used to set the recording rate for normal status. Please note that the total normal pps for all channels is limited under the maximum PPS for each Record mode. To increase one channel’s pps, you may have to reduce other’s first. Event pps is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total pps automatically. 5.4.4.3 Normal Qlty This item is used to set the picture size for normal status recording.
User’s Manual Select from and press ENTER, the sub-menu appears as shown below: ezRecord Setup How Many Days To Record Daytime Record Night Record Weekend Record Record Info Average Normal PPS Average Normal Quality 2 Days Yes Yes Yes 3.75 Best Follow these steps to Setup ezRecord: • Select and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to choose an option. The average normal PPS & Quality will be adjusted automatically.
User’s Manual 5.4.6 Data Lifetime Data Lifetime indicates the time that a recording is saved and remains in the HDD, between the creation and deletion of a record. Only those video files recorded during Data Lifetime will be displayed on the screen and can be played back; those video files recorded outside the duration time will be hidden. Press ENTER to select this item in Record Setup menu, and then use UP / DOWN keys to set the data lifetime.
User’s Manual 5.4.9 Audio Recording This item allows the user to enable / disable the Audio recording function of the unit. When set to , audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When set to , audio is ignored. The default setting is . 5.4.10 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event recording video. In Record Setup menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER; the Purge Data menu is displayed. Purge Data 1. Purge All Data 2. Purge All Event Data 3.
User’s Manual 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 in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Sequence Setup 1. Main Monitor Dwell 2. Main Monitor Schedule 3. Call Monitor Dwell 4. Call Monitor Schedule 5 Sec 5 Sec Items in the Sequence Setup menu are described in the following subsections. 5.5.
User’s Manual A sequence can have up to 16 entries. The user can select fewer than 16 entries for a camera sequence and leave the remaining entries blank. The sequence can include a specific camera or cameras multiple times. 5.6 Event Setup This menu allows the user to determine DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series behavior in response to an alarm event. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Event Setup ON ON OFF OFF 1. Internal Buzzer 2.
User’s Manual 5.6.3 Email Notice The item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the Email notification of an event. When an alarm event is triggered and is enabled, an e-mail concerning the alarm event will be sent. The default setting is . NOTE: In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully, ensure that the unit connects to the Internet. 5.6.4 Email Attachment The function allows the unit to send out brief AVI video regarding the event.
User’s Manual 5.6.7 Per Channel Config This menu is used to set the Video Loss Detect, Motion Detect and Alarm In / Out function for each channel. The menu is displayed as below. Per Channel Config 1. Channel Select 2. Video Loss Detect 3. Motion Detect 4. Detection Config 5. Alarm In 6. Alarm Out 7. Digital Deterrent 5.6.7.1 CH1 OFF OFF OFF None OFF Channel Select This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters.
User’s Manual 5.6.7.4 Detection Config If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to , and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows. Detection Config 1. Detected Area Setup 2. Sensitivity 3.
User’s Manual Area Threshold means the motion alarm triggered level; if the percentage of triggered grids to total detection area is greater than the set value, the motion alarm will be triggered. For example, if 10 grids are selected and the < Area Threshold > value is 70%, the motion alarm will be triggered when 7 grids are motion detected. Move the cursor to < Area Threshold > and press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is indicated in 4% increments.
User’s Manual The available options are , , and . Select to disable this function. Selecting will apply audio warning pre-stored in the DVR. allows the user to apply user-defined audio warning.
User’s Manual • Press channel key 1 to set the audio of the selected time as the Digital Deterrent file. • If the duration exceeds 5 seconds, the following warning message will be shown: Warning!! Exceed the limitation (5 seconds)! Only the first 5 seconds data is used to create digital deterrent file ENTER: Yes ESC: No • Press ENTER to set the first 5 seconds audio as the Digital Deterrent file; or press ESC to abort. 5.
User’s Manual 5.7.2 Avail. REC Time The Avail REC Time indicates the available duration for recording. If the unit is set to record in circular mode, the item will show “Circular”. The information is read-only. 5.7.3 Internal / External Disks Select or to see information about the storage devices connected to the unit. The submenu is displayed as below.
User’s Manual 5.8 Configuration The Configuration menu can be used to restore the default factory settings, import and export configurations. Select from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Configuration 1. Load Factory Default 2. Import Config 3. Export Config NO Items in this menu are described in the following subsections. 5.8.
User’s Manual 5.8.3 Export Configuration The Administrator is allowed to save a unit configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as a USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is attached to the unit properly. Select from the Configuration menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Export Config 1. Copy Destination 2. Config Name 3.
User’s Manual 5.9 Video Export The Video Export menu enables the administrator to export recorded video with a digital signature to a USB Thumb drive, a CD-RW or to DVD+RW drive. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. The Administrator's password is required to export video.
User’s Manual Select Device Device Name xxx-xxx-x-x-xx xx-xxx-xx-xxxx Available 256 MB 1.5 GB Sel NO NO The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit only supports EXT3 file system. If you connect an external HDD to the unit, ensure that the format of HDD is EXT3. This item shows the name of the available device. This item shows how much free space is available on the device. Set this item to to set it as an exporting destination; or to cancel.
User’s Manual 5.9.4 Select Events Select this item to display the available event video list for exporting. Move the cursor to scroll down the event list and press ENTER to select the event you want to export. 5.9.5 Data Type The item is used to select export video type. The options are (export normal video only), (export event video only) and (export both normal and event video).
User’s Manual 5.9.7 Erase Disc This function is used to remove information found on a CD-RW or DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select and press ENTER to start deleting data. NOTE: This menu item will be grayed out when selected device is not a CD/ DVD recorder or not select yet. 5.9.8 Begin Export Select and press ENTER to start exporting. 5.
User’s Manual 5.10.2 Text Overlay This item is for you to choose which mode you want to display the text overlay on the monitor. Select to display the text overlay in Live mode; select to display the text overlay in Playback mode; and select to display in both modes. NOTE: Text overlay only shown in full screen mode. NOTE: PB overlay is available only under x1 PB speed. 5.10.
User’s Manual You can select from below options: : The function is disabled. : That the value of transaction meets a specific value will be marked as an exception. That specific value need to be configured through the following sub-setting , : That the value of transaction is greater then or equal to certain value will be marked as an exception.
User’s Manual 5.10.4.1 Port Selection It is essential to select a port for either the POS/cash register or modem when the text function is set on. Meanwhile, also check whether the device is connected to the port selected. Port Selection 1. Serial Port 2. USB Port-Front 3. USB Port-Rear Top 4. USB Port-Rear Bottom 5.10.4.2 Text None None None Input source Select whether the input source is direct connected or connected with the Data Converter.
User’s Manual 5.10.4.5 Manual Filter Setup Once enter the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows. Manual Filter Setup 1. 2. 5.10.4.6 Header 1 Header 2 30 30 Input Process If you will be using a Pole Display from a PC based POS, select . is to be selected when using a Pole Display from a Standalone POS. 5.10.4.7 Text Baud Rate To setup the baud rate of RS232 via which to connect your Text Device and DVR.
User’s Manual 5.11 Shutdown This item is used to shut down or reboot the unit. If you must shut down the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damage to your unit. Select in Main menu and press ENTER to access 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.
User’s Manual Appendix A: Technical Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice.
User’s Manual Network Connectivity Remote Control Software Access Control Communication Remote Operation RS232C RS485 Dome Control Protocol 114 Ethernet RJ-45 connector, 10/100Mbps, supports DHCP/PPPoE/DDNS SpecoRemote™ 2 Level Password Monitoring, Playback, Recording, System Setup, Dome Camera Control D-sub 9 pin female Terminal Block DynaColor, Pelco P, Pelco D, AD422 DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN/16TS/16TT Series SPECO TECHNOLOGIES 01/08
User’s Manual Appendix B: Record Configuration 1. The following three tables are offered for users who use DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN unit. Record Mode: Full-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×480@30PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 720×576@25PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Event Active NTSC:7.5 4ch PAL:6.25 28 / 36 KB 28 / 36 KB NTSC:3.75 8ch PAL:3.12 Both NTSC:30 Best 1~8ch (Alarm + PAL:25 Quality NTSC:2.75 Motion) PAL:2.12 16ch 30 / 38 KB 30 / 38 KB 9~16ch NTSC:1 PAL:1 NTSC:7.5 4ch PAL:6.
User’s Manual Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×240@60PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 720×288@50PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Event Active NTSC:15 4ch PAL:12.5 20 / 28 KB 20 / 28 KB 30 NTSC Both (Alarm + Best NTSC:7.5 8ch 25 PAL Motion) Quality PAL:6.25 NTSC:3.75 16ch 25 / 33 KB 25 / 33 KB PAL:3.12 NTSC:15 4ch PAL:12.5 12 / 18 KB 20 / 28 KB 30 NTSC NTSC:7.5 Both Standard 8ch 25 PAL PAL:6.25 NTSC:3.75 16ch 15 / 21 KB 25 / 33 KB PAL:3.12 NTSC:15 4ch PAL:12.
User’s Manual 2. The following three tables are offered for users who use DVR-16TS unit. Record Mode: Full-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×480@60PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 720×576@50PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Event Active NTSC:3.75 NTSC:30 Both (Alarm + Best 16ch 28 / 36 K 28 / 36 KB PAL:3.12 PAL:25 Motion) Quality NTSC:3.75 NTSC:30 16ch 16 / 22 K 28 / 36 KB Both Standard PAL:3.12 PAL:25 NTSC:3.75 NTSC:30 Extended 16ch 4/8K 28 / 36 KB Both PAL:3.
User’s Manual Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720×240@240PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 720×288@200PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Event Active NTSC:15 NTSC:30 Both (Alarm + Best 16ch 10 / 15 KB 10 / 15 KB PAL:12.5 PAL:25 Motion) Quality NTSC:15 NTSC:30 16ch 6 / 9 KB 10 / 15 KB Both Standard PAL:12.5 PAL:25 NTSC:15 NTSC:30 Extended 16ch 2 / 3 KB 10 / 15 KB Both PAL:12.
User’s Manual Appendix C: Record Duration The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage. Please refer to our recording time calculator on the Speco website for other possible calculations. http://www.Specotech.
User’s Manual Number of Days of Recording 720 X 240 @ 60PPS (without Audio) Recording Rate Recording Picture Quality Mode Total Total Low Images Per Images Per NTSC PAL Second Second (5 KB) (5 KB) NTSC PAL Fair NTSC (8 KB) Mid High Best PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL (8 KB) (11 KB) (11 KB) (14 KB) (14 KB) (17 KB) (17 KB) 160 GB Internal Storage 60 50 5.9 7.1 3.7 4.5 2.7 3.3 2.2 2.6 1.8 2.1 30 25 11.8 14.1 7.5 9.0 5.5 6.6 4.3 5.2 3.6 4.3 15 12.5 23.5 28.2 15.0 18.0 11.
User’s Manual 600 GB Internal Storage 120 100 27.9 33.5 11.2 13.4 7.0 8.4 5.1 6.1 4.0 4.8 60 50 51.4 61.7 22.0 26.5 14.0 16.8 10.3 12.3 8.1 9.7 30 25 102.9 123.5 44.1 52.9 28.1 33.7 20.6 24.7 16.2 19.5 15 12.5 205.8 246.9 88.2 105.8 56.1 67.3 41.2 49.4 32.5 39.0 7.5 6.25 411.5 493.8 176.4 211.6 112.2 134.7 82.3 98.8 65.0 78.
User’s Manual Appendix D: Dial-up Connections via Modem A dial-up modem connection allows the user to use the remote software and receive alarm notice without a direct Internet connection. Following are the steps for establishing the connection between a DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit and a PC. Establishing Dial-in Connection The Dial-in function enables the user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit for the remote software use.
User’s Manual • Set up the network connection type. Select and click to continue. • Select and click to continue.
User’s Manual 124 • Select to connect to the Internet through a phone line and a modem. Click to continue. • Type the name of the connection you are creating. • Enter the phone number of the modem that is connected to the unit.
User’s Manual • Enter the Username and Password that is set up in the Dial-in Setup menu. • Click to complete the dial-in connection.
User’s Manual • Now the dial-in connection is established. Establishing Dial-out Connection The Dial-out function enables the user to establish dial-up modem communication to and from the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit for remote notification use. Follow the instructions that follow to set up your DVR and PC. DVR Configuration: 126 • Connect a USB modem to the USB port and connect a working phone line to the modem.
User’s Manual PC Configuration: • Click , , and then select . The New Connection Wizard is displayed. Click to continue. • Set up the network connection type. Select and then . Click to continue.
User’s Manual 128 • Choose the modem device that will be used by the PC and click . • In Incoming VPN Connection menu, choose and click on .
User’s Manual • In User Permission menu, select the users that will be using this connection. If needed, add a new user with the same user password that is set up in the Dial-out Setup menu in local DVR. When done, click to continue. • In Networking Software menu, select and click on .
User’s Manual • • 130 In TCP/IP address assignment, if the PC has DHCP server, then choose , or choose and enter the range of IP addresses that you wish to use. Once done, click to confirm then back to Networking Software menu. Click on to continue. Click to complete the process.
User’s Manual • The Incoming connection is established.
User’s Manual Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the instructions to export video with a digital signature and to verify the digital signature. To export recorded video with digital signature: To export recorded video with a digital signature to a USB hard drive or CD-RW drive / DVD+RW drive, follow these steps.
User’s Manual • Click to select the *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video you want to authenticate. • Click to start verifying the digital signature.
User’s Manual • The result of verification shows in the field. It returns a GOOD or BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has not been altered.
User’s Manual Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition The tables below list the pin definitions of alarm I/O located on the rear panel of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit.
User’s Manual DVR-16TN/16TS/16TT Alarm I/O Pin Definition Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 RS485 D+ 12 N/A 23 Alarm In 7 2 RS485 D- 13 N/A 24 Alarm In 8 3 Ground 14 N/A 25 Alarm In 9 4 Normal Close A 15 N/A 26 Alarm In 10 5 Common Node A 16 N/A 27 Alarm In 11 6 Normal Open A 17 Alarm In 1 28 Alarm In 12 7 Ground 18 Alarm In 2 29 Alarm In 13 8 Normal Close B 19 Alarm In 3 30 Alarm In 14 9 Common Node B 20 Alarm In 4 31 Alarm In 15 10 Normal Open B
User’s Manual Appendix G: HDD PC Player Tool Introduction For some specific reasons, users may need to view the stored data in the HDD on Personal Computer; this document guides you how to do that step by step. Using EXT2IFS on Your PC EXT2IFS, an installed File System Driver, allows you to run a Linux System on Windows System. If you are a Windows user, then you need to install EXT2IFS to your PC before you start using SpecoPlayer to see the *drv file .
User’s Manual Step 4. Click sheet, and then choose and options. When done, click button. Step 5. Click sheet. Click to assign each partition a drive. Step 6. Click sheet, and then choose and options. When done, click button. After the assignments are made, click button. Step 7.
User’s Manual Step 8. Click sheet, and then choose and options. When done, click button. After last step is done, reboot the PC for the changes to take effect. The HDD will be added into your PC’s database after rebooting. Start Playing the *.drv file After the HDD being added into your PC’s database , you can now use the SpecoPlayer to play the *drv file in your HDD. Please referring to the steps below: Step 1.
User’s Manual Step 4. Click the “Playback” to play the video directly or “Export” if you want to save the *drv file into your PC.
User’s Manual Appendix H: IR Remote An IR Remote will be included in the content box and deliver to you with your DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit.
User’s Manual 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 you need to do is to assign a unique DVR Unit ID to each DVR.
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User’s Manual Appendix J: Connect to External Storage Device DVR-DS4TST, with the JBOD (Linear) functionality built-in, is a Network Attached Storage System (NAS) which is specially designed for DVR-16TS/TT. You SHOULD NOT remove DVR’s internal HDD or shut down the DVR-DS4TST while the connection is working. Below lists situations that may happen and the consequences if you do so. 1. Situation: Remove the DVR’s internal HDD while the DVR is currently saving image data to the DVR-DS4TST.
User’s Manual Appendix K: Recording in MPEG-4/ MJPEG Format The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series DVR provides Dual-Codec function that allows users to select MPEG-4 or MJPEG compression for their specific applications. To choose recording in MPEG-4 format or MJPEG format, go to Æ , and select from the options.
