Speco 4HD User manual

User Guide(Ver. 1.3)
Model: DVR4HD
4 Channel HDcctv Digital Video Recorder
About This User Guide
Prior to installation, carefully read the user guide.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

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Safety Precautions
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
WARNING
To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user‟s authority to
operate this equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer‟s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product‟s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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These Precautions Must Be Followed For Safety Reasons.
Warning
Do not use if the unit emits smoke, strange sounds are heard, or odor is emitted.
Make sure the power cable is not damaged.
Make sure there is no dust accumulation on the power plug or the outlet.
Disassembly prohibited.
Do not place any foreign objects inside the unit.
Do note place a container holding liquids on the unit.
Do not allow the unit to get wet.
Do not use during thunder/thunder storms.
Do not place on uneven surface.
Do not expose to shock or vibration.
Do not use this unit in areas where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.
Caution
Do not pull on the power cable when removing the power plug from the outlet.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Do not sit on.
Make sure the cables are connected properly.
Do not place heavy objects on connected units.
Never move this unit while the power is turned on.
Remove the power plug from the outlet when the unit is going to remain unused for long periods of
time.
Do not block the cooling fans or air ducts.
Do not expose to extreme temperatures or humidity changes.
The Socket Outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

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Warning
Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified and experienced personnel.
Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting cameras, audio or sensor cables.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use of the product or failure to
follow instructions for the product.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting from the user physically
opening the DVR for examination or attempting to fix the unit. The manufacturer may not be held liable for
any issues with the unit if the warranty seal is removed.
Product Components
The package contains the main unit and its components as specified below. When you purchase the unit,
Please check to ensure the components specified below are included.
DVR Set
Client Software CD
Remote Control and Battery (Option)
Mouse
User Guide
HDD Data Cable
HDD Mounting Brackets & Screws
HDD Fixing Screws
Items
Quantity
HDD Data Cable
4 EA
HDD Mounting Bracket
4 EA
HDD Mounting Bracket Screw
4 EA
HDD/DVD+RW Fixing Screw
16 EA

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Basic Function of the MOUSE
①: Left button: SELECT function
②Right button: Go to Sub Menu
①:Double click: Change Full Screen or Split Screen
Mounting the Hard Disk
1. Unfasten the cover of the unit.

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2. Fix the supplied HDD mounting bracket to the hard disk using the supplied mounting bracket screws.
3. Insert the HDD bracket to the hole and fix the screw.
4. Connect the supplied SATA cable and power cable to the hard disk.
NOTE) HDD should be connected in the following order; HDD1/ODD, HDD3, HDD4, HDD5, HDD6,
HDD7, HDD8. The DVR may malfunction if not connected in the following order.

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Specification
ITEM
Specification
Video
Input
Channel Input Level
4 Channel HDcctv 720p
Video Loss Check
YES
Output
Main Monitor Output
HDMI
Sub Monitor Output
VGA
Spot
1 Channel Spot
Audio
Input
4 RCA
Output
1 RCA
Audio Codec
G.726 (ADPCM)
Alarm
Sensor Input
4CH, NC/NO Selectable
Alarm Out
1CH out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss
Serial
PTZ
RS-485
Controller
RS-485
Network
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Base TX Ethernet (RJ45 1 EA)
Operation
QUADPLEX
Live or Playback / Record / Backup / Network
Live
Digital Zoom
Selected Area Maximize
Channel Sequence
3 ~ 60 seconds Auto
Recording
Compression
H.264
Resolution
1280x720 / 640x360 selectable per channel
Recoding Quality Grade
4 Levels
Recording Mode
Continuous, Schedule, Motion, Sensor, Manual
Motion Detection
Setup by Grid
Pre Recording
Min. 15 seconds and Max. 20 minutes
Post Recording
10 ~ 30 seconds
Playback
Digital Zoom
Zoom-in of specific area
Speed
FF
x1/4, x1/2, x2, x4, x16 and x32
FR
x2, x4, x16 and x32
Search Mode
Timeline, Event,Archive, Log, Specific Time
Backup
File Format
JPEG / Proprietary Format
Media
USB / External HDD / Network
Built-in Viewer
Yes
Network
Dual Streaming for Live
H.264 CIF 120fps
Playback
H.264 HD 30fps
Streaming
RTP/RTSP/RTCP
Protocols
HTTP, DDNS, NTP, SMTP
Storage
HDD
Interface
SATA, e-SATA
Max. Capacity of HDD
2TB
Max. Internal HDDs
4EA

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Specifications are subject to change without notice
External Storage
1 e-SATA
SMART
HDD Error Check and Reporting
User Interface
Menu Display
Graphic User Interface
Input Method
Mouse, Remote Controller (Option) and Keypad
Network Access
PC Client
Live, Search / Playback, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
Web Viewer
Live, Search / Playback, Backup, PTZF Camera Control
Features
DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Yes
Internal Beep
By Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, HDD Error
Multi Language
Yes
Software Upgrade
By USB, Network Remote Upgrade (TBD)
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Yes
Watermarking
Yes (TBD)
3G Mobile Phone Viewer
iPhone, Android
Remote Setup
Yes
General
Operation Condition
0~40C, Humidity 20~80%
Power
AC 100~127V/200~240V, 5~60Hz, 280W
Net Weight (Gross Weight)
6KGS (9.5KGS) / 13.2LBS (20.9LBS)
Unit Dimension (W x D x H)
417mm x 432mm x 99mm / 16.4" x 17" x 3.9"

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Table of Contents
1. Name and Function ........................................................................................................... 11
1-1. Front Panel...................................................................................................................................11
2. Connection ........................................................................................................................13
3. Setting Up the DVR ...........................................................................................................14
3-1. Setup –Main Screen....................................................................................................................14
3-2. Setup –Display Mode ..................................................................................................................17
3-3. Setup –Recording Mode..............................................................................................................17
3-3-1. Recording Schedules................................................................................................................19
3-4. Setup –Device Mode...................................................................................................................20
3-4-1. Alarm-Out..................................................................................................................................21
3-4-2 PTZ Setup..................................................................................................................................21
3-4-3. Motion Zone Setup....................................................................................................................22
3-5. Setup –Storage Mode..................................................................................................................23
3-6. Setup –System Mode..................................................................................................................25
3-7. Setup –Security Mode.................................................................................................................27
3-8. Setup –Network Mode.................................................................................................................28
3-8-1. Ports..........................................................................................................................................29
3-8-2. Network Types ..........................................................................................................................29
3-8-2-1.STATIC....................................................................................................................................29
3-8-2-2. DHCP.....................................................................................................................................30
3-8-2-3. DDNS.....................................................................................................................................30
3-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.................................................................................................................31
3-10. Setup –QUICK SETUP Mode.....................................................................................................32
4. Saving Setup.....................................................................................................................32
5. Live, Search, and Playback ...............................................................................................33
5-1. Live Viewing Screen.....................................................................................................................33
5-2. Search Screen..............................................................................................................................34
5-2-1. Time-Line Search......................................................................................................................35
5-2-2. Event Search.............................................................................................................................36
5-2-3. Go To First Time........................................................................................................................37
5-2-4. Go To Last Time........................................................................................................................37
5-2-5. Go To Specific Time...................................................................................................................37
5-2-6. Log Search................................................................................................................................37
5-2-7. Archive Search..........................................................................................................................37
5-3. Play mode....................................................................................................................................38
6. PTZ Control.......................................................................................................................39
7. Back Up.............................................................................................................................41
7-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive.....................................................................................41
7-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................41

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7-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ............................................................42
7-4. Playback of Backup Video............................................................................................................42
8. Upgrading Firmware..........................................................................................................44
9. Network Access Using the Single-Site Network Viewer......................................................45
9-1. PC Requirements.........................................................................................................................45
9-2. Installing the Network Software ....................................................................................................45
9-3. Live Monitoring Mode and Functions............................................................................................46
9-4. Bi-Directional Audio......................................................................................................................49
9-5. Remote Search Mode and Functions ...........................................................................................49
9-6. PC System Configuration .............................................................................................................52
10. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer......................................................55
10-1. Installing the Network Software ..................................................................................................55
10-2. Live Window...............................................................................................................................56
10-2-1. Main user interface.........................................................................................56
10-2-2. Control buttons...............................................................................................56
10-3. Search and Playback Window....................................................................................................58
10-3-1. Main user interface.........................................................................................58
10-3-2. Main control panel..........................................................................................59
10-4. Setup..........................................................................................................................................61
10-4-1. General..........................................................................................................62
10-4-2. Event..............................................................................................................63
10-4-3. Record ...........................................................................................................64
10-4-4. OSD...............................................................................................................65
10-4-5. About..............................................................................................................65
10-5. Remote Setup ............................................................................................................................66
10-5-1. Setting the Display .........................................................................................67
10-5-2. Record ...........................................................................................................68
10-5-3. Device............................................................................................................69
10-5-4. Storage...........................................................................................................72
10-5-5. System...........................................................................................................73
10-5-6. Security..........................................................................................................77
10-5-7.Network...........................................................................................................78
10-5-8. Network –Dual Stream ..................................................................................79
10-6. Operation ...................................................................................................................................80
10-6-1. Addition, Delete, and modify of DVR sites......................................................80
10-6-2. Connect and Disconnect ................................................................................82
10-6-3. Still-image capture during Live .......................................................................84
10-6-4. Recording video on local PC during Live........................................................85
10-6-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback............................................................86
10-6-6. AVI Backup during playback...........................................................................89
11. Network Access Using the 3G App Viewer.........................................................................91

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1. Name and Function
1-1. Front Panel
The following information will help you to operate the front panel controls.
Figure 1.1.1. Front panel
Table2.1.1. Indication lamps
Name
Description
POWER
LED light is on when power is applied to the system.
Green –Power On, Orange –Power Off
HDD
LED light is on when the system is recording video data.
ALARM
LED light is on when alarm sensor(s) is/are triggered or motion is detected.
NETWORK
LED light is on when client is connected to the system through the network.
CH1, 2, 3, 4
LED light is on when the channel is recorded.
Table 2.1.2. Front panel buttons
Name
Description
DISPLAY
Press to toggle the screen mode. (Full or Quad)
SEQ
Press to start auto sequencing of the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
AUDIO
Press to set the audio output mode. (Mute, 1CH to 4CH)
PTZ
Press to control PTZ operation
SETUP
Press to launch SETUP menu.
ALARM
Press to set the alarm output mode. (On or Off)
BACKUP
Press to start operations involving archiving in live or playback mode.
SEARCH
Press to go to the search menu.
Event search /Time line search /Log /Archive search
ESC
Press for temporal storage of the changed value or to return to previous menu
screen.
Press to move up the menu items in setup mode and to select camera 1 in live
mode. It is also used as the number 1 when entering password.

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Press to move right in the menu or to change the values in setup mode and to
select.
camera 2 in live mode. It is also used as the number 2 when entering
password.
Press to move down the menu items in setup mode and to select camera 3 in
live mode. It is also used as the number 3 when entering password.
Press to move left in the menu or to change the values in setup mode and to
select camera 4 in live mode. It is also used as the number 4 when entering
password.
Press to select full screen or quad view in live display mode.
It is also used to select desired menu item or to store the setup value in the
menu.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or to pause the footage in playback mode
Press to rewind the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speed in playback
mode.
Jump/Step backward. –In playback mode, the playback position moves 60
seconds backward.
Jump/Step forward –In playback mode, the playback position moves 60
seconds forward.
Press to fast forward the footage at 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x and 32x speeds in
playback mode.
Press to start MANUAL RECORDING
USB port
There is a USB port located on the left side of the front panel. This USB port is
used to archive footage into a USB storage device or mouse control. (USB 2.0
connector)
NUM KEY
CH1, 2, 3, 4 Channel selection button.

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2. Connection
Figure 2.1.1. Rear Panel
Table 2.1.1. Rear Panel Connections
NO
Connection
Purpose
1
VIDEO IN
4 BNC connectors for video input. (HDcctv / HD-SDI)
2
AUDIO IN
4 connectors for audio input.
3
AUDIO OUT
1 connector for audio output.
4
VIDEO OUT
Spot output
5
VGA
Connector for VGA monitor.
6
RS-232
POS Interface
7
HDMI OUT
Main video output
8
USB Port
Connector for mouse or backup
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RSV
Reserved PIN for additional feature
D1+
1st RS-485 port
D2+
2nd RS-485 port
A1, B1
Alarm output connector for alarm device
SENSOR IN
4 connectors for sensor device connection. (S1 ~ S4)
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TERMINATE
RS-485 termination switch for 1st and 2nd

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UNIT ID
Reserve PIN for additional feature
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ETHERNET
RJ-45 connector for network function
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E-SATA
To archive still-image or video into an external storage HDD.
Raid nits to be available in the future.
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Input Voltage
Select input voltage according to local electricity standard
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POWER SOCKET
Connect for AC110V~250V
3. Setting Up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of a DVR.
3-1. Setup –Main Screen
To enter the setup menu, select MENU and SETUP on the screen using the mouse or press the SETUP
button on the front panel. Then select a user type. User can select one of user types (ADMIN, USER1,
USER2, USER3) using the control button (◀▲▶▼) on the front panel and press SEL button.
Input the password by front key panel, mouse or remote controller.
Use the Virtual Keyboard when you use front key and mouse. The factory default password is 1111.
It is highly recommended to assign a new password to protect the system. User can assign a new
password in SECURITY setup menu.

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Table 3.1.1. Setup Menu Tree
DISPLAY
–OSD
–OSD CONTRAST
–SEQUENCE
–SEQ-DWELL TIME
–CHANNEL
- NAME
RECORD
–CHANNEL
- RESOLUTION
- FRAME RATE
- QUALITY
- RECORDING
- SENSOR RECORDING
- PRE RECORD
- POST EVENT RECORD
- AUDIO
- SCHEDULE
DEVICE
–ALARM OUT
–PTZ
–CHANNEL
- MOTION ZONE
- MOTION SENSITIVITY
–KEY TONE
–REMOTE CONTROL ID
–SENSOR
- TYPE
STORAGE
–OVERWRITE
–DISK FORMAT
–DISK INFO
–RECORDING LIMIT
–S.M.A.R.T.
SYSTEM
–DVR-ID
–DESCRIPTION
–LANGUAGE
–DATE FORMAT

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–SET DATE & TIME
–NTP
–SEND EMAIL
SECURITY
–USER AUTHENTICATION
–USER PASSOWRD
NETWORK
–PORT
–WEB PORT
–NETWORK TYPE (DHCP, STATIC)
–DNS
–DDNS
–CLIENT ACCESS
–NETWORK STREAM
CONFIG
SAVE SETUP TO A USB
LOAD SETUP FROM A USB
LOAD DEFAULT
LOAD FACTORY DEFAULT
QUICK SETUP
INPUT DESIRED DAYS

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3-2. Setup –Display Mode
Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
DISPLAY icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀▲▶▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button
(◀▲▶▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.
Figure 3.2.1. Display Mode Setup Screen
Table 3.2.1. Menu Items in DISPLAY Mode Setup
Item
Description
OSD
Enable/disable on-screen-display.
Select ON: show it on the screen, Select OFF: Disappear on the screen.
SEQUENCE
Enable/disable sequential display of video in full screen mode.
SEQ-DWELL TIME
Set the dwell time of each,
single channel display in sequential display mode (3~60seconds)
Quad or 9 channels display in sequential display mode (1-60seconds)
OSD CONTRAST
Set the visibility level of the On Screen Display (OSD).(0-100)
CHANNEL
Select a channel for applying the following settings using the control
button (◀▲▶▼). Press SEL button to change the channel.
NAME
Set the channel name. Press SEL button and set the channel name
and select OK using the control button (◀▲▶▼).
3-3. Setup –Recording Mode
Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
RECORD icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀▲▶▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀▲▶
▼). To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

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Figure 3.3.1. Recording Mode Setup Screen
Table 3.3.1. Menu Items in Recording Mode Setup
Menu item
Description
CHANNEL
Select a channel for applying the following settings using the control
button (◀▲▶▼). Press SEL button to change the setting value of
all channels at once. Once you select an item, then press SEL to set
value for all channels.
Use virtual keyboard for all setting on one screen as you want as
bellow picture.
FRAME RATE
Set the frame rate for the specified channel. The sum of the frame
rate values from each channel cannot exceed the maximum frame
rates for a specific recording resolution.
Typical values of the maximum frame rate for video are
120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)
QUALITY
Select the recording quality for the specified channel. Options are:
Economy, Standard, High and Super.

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RECORDING
Assign the recording mode for each channel. Options are:
Continuous, By Motion, By Sensor, By Schedule or Disable.
SENSOR
RECORDING
Enable setting up to 4 sensors for the specified channel using the
control button (◀▲▶▼).
PRE RECORD
Enable/disable pre-event recording. Pre-event recording time is 15
seconds to 20 minutes(Selectable)
POST EVENT
RECORD
Set the post event recording time duration for the specified channel.
(10-30 seconds)
AUDIO
Enable/disable audio recording for the specified channel.
Fixed-available on only from channel 1 to channel 4.
SCHEDULE
Set the recording schedule. Press SEL to go to schedule setup
screen.
RESOLUTION
Set the resolution to 1280X720, 640X360
3-3-1. Recording Schedules
To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the RECORD menu. Navigate through the items using
the control button (◀▲▶▼).
Once the channel 1 is selected, SCHEDULE-CH1 screen is displayed. Select ALL or each day using the
control button (◀▲▶▼) and set the recording mode using the SEL button repeatedly
.
Figure 3.3.2. Schedule Recording Setup Screen
C: CONTINUOUS recording, When selected the color will change to Blue
M: MOTION recording, When selected the color will change to Yellow
S: SENSOR recording, When selected the color will change to Red
-: Does not record
[ALL]: Move the cursor to ALL and select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button to set the same

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setting for every day.
[SUN to SAT]: Move the cursor to SUN to SAT and select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button
to set the same setting for the whole day.
[Vertical Bar “ |“]: Move the cursor to ALL and move the cursor to the specific time using the control button
(◀▲▶▼). And select a recording mode C,M or S using the SEL button to set the same setting.
[SEL]: The recording mode can be selected by pressing repeatedly the SEL button.
[COPY FROM] [COPY TO]: Set the channel 1 schedule and select COPY TO using the control button (◀
▲▶▼), select CH2 using the control button (◀▲▶▼) and press the SEL button. Then the CH1
schedule is copied to CH2.
To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.
3-4. Setup –Device Mode
Press the SETUP button and enter the password. The setup menu is displayed as picture below. Select
DEVICE icon and press SEL button to enter the setup menu item. Navigate through the menu items using
the control button (◀▲▶▼) and change the value of the menu item using the control button (◀▲▶
▼).To return to setup menu screen, press the ESC button.
Figure 3.4.1. Device Mode Setup Screen
Table 3.4.1. Menu Items in Device Setup Screen
Item
Description
ALARM OUT
Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for each alarm.
PTZ
Set the PTZ camera speed, number, type and ID.
CHANNEL
Select specified channel for motion zone setup.
MOTION ZONE
Select either Full Zone or Partial Zone for motion sensing.
MOTION SENSITIVITY
Set the motion sensitivity for the specified channel.