Speco D16DS User manual

User’s Guide(Ver. 1.6)
Models: Desktop - D8DS/D16DS
Wall Mount - D8WDS/D16WDS
8/16 Channel Digital Video Recorder with 960H Resolution
About This User’s Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this user‟s guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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Cautions
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 approved by the manufacture will void the warranty of the product.
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to 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 “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.

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These precautions MUST be followed for safety reasons
Warning
Do not use if the unit emits smoke.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Do not place any heavy or sharp objects on the unit.
Do not place on uneven surface.
Do not expose to shock or vibration.
Do not move the unit when the unit is powered on.
Do not block, and allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
Do not restrict airflow of the unit; doing so can damage the unit.
Only qualified and experienced personnel should perform installation and
servicing.
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
repair the unit.

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Unit
Desktop: D8DS / D16DS
Wall Mount: D8WDS / D16WDS
Remote Control
Battery 1.5V (AAA x2)
Quick Setup Guide
Quick User Guide
USB Mouse
Software & Manual CD
Rack mount (x 2) & Screw (x 6)
Adaptor
(DC12V 5A)
& AC Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable

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Specifications
ITEM
D16DS/D16WDS
D8DS/D8WDS
Video
Input
Channel, Input Level
16CH Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
8CH Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Signal Format
NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check
Yes
Output
HDMI
1 HDMI (1280x720, 1920x1080)
VGA
1 VGA (1024x768, 1280x1024)
CVBS
1 BNC
SPOT
1 BNC
Audio
Input & Output
16 CH input & 1 CH output
8 CH input & 1 CH output
Audio Codec
G.711
Sensor/
Alarm
Sensor Input
4 (NC / NO Selectable)
Alarm Out
1 Alarm Out by Sensor, Motion and Video Loss
Record
Compression
H.264
Multi-operation
QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
Resolution
NTSC
960H
480fps
240fps
D1
480fps
240fps
CIF
480fps
240fps
PAL
960H
400fps
240fps
D1
400fps
240fps
CIF
400fps
240fps
Recording quality grade
LEVEL1 (L) ~ LEVEL5 (H)
Recording Mode
Continuous/Schedule/Motion/Manual/Sensor
Motion Detection
Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by individual
channel’s Resolution
Yes
Pre Recording
1 fps for up to 20minutes before an event
Post Recording
10 seconds to 3 minutes after an event
Display
Frame Rate (/Sec)
NTSC: 30fps/CH, 60 fields / PAL: 25fps/CH, 50 fields
Playback
Multi-Decoding
1, 4, 9, 16
1, 4, 8
Playback
Speed
Single channel
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Multi-channels
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Search Mode
Timeline, Event, Archive, EZ Search, Log
Storage
HDD
Interface Type
Serial ATA
Max Capacity of
1 HDD
3 TB
Internal HDD
No.
2 (3: w/o DVDRW)

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eSATA port
(Storage Extension)
1
USB Port
3 (Front - 2, Rear - 1)
3 (IR Board - 2, Main Board - 1)
Backup
USB Flash
Video & Still Image
Network
Video & Still Image
Huge Backup
Yes (up to 24 hours at a time)
User I/F
Menu Display
GUI
Input Method
Front buttons, Remote control, Mouse
RS-485
PTZ control
1 RS-485
Network
Dynamic DNS
Yes (Free DDNS)
Network Interface
10/100/1000 base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
Max. Network Streaming
CIF 480fps/16CH
QCIF 480fps/16CH
CIF 240fps/8CH
QCIF 240fps/8CH
Network
Access
Web Viewer (1:1)
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control
Mobile Phone Viewer (1:1)
Live, Search, PTZ control
Multi-sites Monitoring SW
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving)
Yes
EZSearch
Thumbnail Preview
Time Stamp over AVI Backup
Yes
EZRecord
Yes
EZSetup
Yes
EZNetwork
Yes
S.M.A.R.T
Yes
Digital Deterrent
Yes
Internal Beep
By Video Loss, HDD Error, S.M.A.R.T
Multi-Language
Yes
S/W Upgrade
USB Flash drive, Remote S/W Upgrade
NTP
Yes
Mac Viewer
Yes
Power Source
Power Supply Voltage
DC 12V 5A
Allowable operating temperature
5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Allowable operation humidity
20 % - 80 %
Weight
Desktop Unit (Gross weight)
Approximately 11 lbs
Wall Mount (Gross Weight)
Approximately 16 lbs
Dimension
Desktop Unit (W x H x D)
14.90”x 13.38”x 2.83”
Wall Mount Unit (W x H x D)
13.5” x 17” x 3.5”
Please note that specifications and unit exterior designs are subject to change without notification.

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Table of Contents
1. Main Features ............................................................................................................................. 10
2. Initial Boot-up Process..................................................................................................................11
2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup........................................................................................11
2-2. Setting Daylight Saving Time ...................................................................................................11
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol).......................................................................................12
3. Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ 15
3-1. Front Panel..............................................................................................................................15
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................................16
3-3. Remote Control........................................................................................................................17
4. Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... 18
4-1. Setup –Main Live Screen........................................................................................................18
4-2. Setup –SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 EZ SETUP .............................................................................................................................22
4-3. Setup –RECORD Mode..........................................................................................................26
4-3-1. Recording Schedules......................................................................................................28
4-4. Setup –DEVICE Mode ............................................................................................................29
4-4-1. Alarm-Out........................................................................................................................30
4-4-2. Digital Deterrent..............................................................................................................30
4-4-3. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup...................................................................................32
4-4-4. Spot Out..........................................................................................................................33
4-4-5. Motion Zone Setup..........................................................................................................34
4-5. Setup –DISPLAY Mode...........................................................................................................35
4-6. Setup –NETWORK Mode .......................................................................................................36
4-6-1. Network Types................................................................................................................37
4-6-2. DDNS .............................................................................................................................37
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port.............................................................................................38
4-6-4. Network Stream ..............................................................................................................38
4-7. Setup –USER MANAGEMENT Mode .....................................................................................39
4-8. Setup –STORAGE Mode ........................................................................................................41
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.............................................................................................................42
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................................43
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 44
5-1. Live View .................................................................................................................................44
5-1-1. PTZ Control ....................................................................................................................49
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen...............................................................................49
5-3. SEARCH Screen......................................................................................................................50
5-3-1. EZSearch........................................................................................................................51
5-3-2. Time Line Search............................................................................................................52
5-3-3. Event Search..................................................................................................................52

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5-3-4. Go To First Time..............................................................................................................53
5-3-5. Go To Last Time..............................................................................................................53
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time ........................................................................................................53
5-3-7. Archive List .....................................................................................................................53
5-3-8. Log List...........................................................................................................................54
5-4. Play Mode................................................................................................................................54
6. Back Up.......................................................................................................................................... 55
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ................................................................................55
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback..............................................................56
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ...............................................57
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List........................................................58
6-5. Playback of Backup Video .......................................................................................................59
6-5-1. AVI Format......................................................................................................................59
6-5-2. NSF Format ....................................................................................................................60
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer................................................................... 61
7-1. Overview..................................................................................................................................61
7-2. PC Requirements.....................................................................................................................61
7-3. Installation of the Program .......................................................................................................62
7-4. Live Window ............................................................................................................................63
7-4-1. Main User Interface.........................................................................................................63
7-4-2. Control Buttons...............................................................................................................63
7-5. Search and Playback Window..................................................................................................64
7-5-1. Main User Interface.........................................................................................................64
7-5-2. Main Control Panel..........................................................................................................65
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client...............................................................................................66
7-6-1. General...........................................................................................................................66
7-6-2. Event ..............................................................................................................................67
7-6-3. Record............................................................................................................................68
7-6-4. Display............................................................................................................................69
7-6-5. Language........................................................................................................................70
7-6-6. About ..............................................................................................................................70
7-7. Remote Setup..........................................................................................................................71
7-7-1. System............................................................................................................................72
7-7-2. Record............................................................................................................................73
7-7-3. Device.............................................................................................................................74
7-7-4. Display............................................................................................................................75
7-7-5. Network...........................................................................................................................76
7-7-6. User Management ..........................................................................................................77
7-7-7. Storage...........................................................................................................................77
7-7-8. Remote Upgrade.............................................................................................................78
7-8. Operation.................................................................................................................................79

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7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites ......................................................................79
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect.................................................................................................81
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live.......................................................................................82
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live ......................................................................82
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback ............................................................................83
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback ...........................................................................................85
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer............................................................................. 87
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer............................................................................. 89
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone..............................................................................................................89
9-1-1. Live.................................................................................................................................90
9-1-2.PTZ Control .....................................................................................................................91
9-1-3. Playback.........................................................................................................................91
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone .................................................................................................92
9-2-1. Live.................................................................................................................................93
9-2-2. Playback.........................................................................................................................93
9-2-3.PTZ Control .....................................................................................................................94
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................. 95
APPENDIX: Network Connection –Internet and DDNS...................................................................... 97
APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION ................................................................................................ 100

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1.Main Features
Easy Record, Copy and Setup
Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
Easy Copy
Easy Network
Recording Rate: D16DS: 480fps @ 960H, D8DS: 240fps @ 960H
Digital Deterrent, audio message output upon event
H.264 High Profile compression saves HDD space
Simultaneous live view/playback while continuing to record/network transfer or backup
Remote monitoring/recording/playback/configuration and control via internet
Wi-Fi access point for remote viewing and configuration
Audio Recording: D16DS/D16WDS:16 Channels; D8DS/D8WDS:8 Channels
Individual Channel Operation
Automatic camera detection (Plug & Play)
Covert camera operation provides enhanced security and administrator control
Dynamically programmable recording priority, motion detection, alarms and scheduling
Simple and Easy Graphic User Interface
Simple Schedule Recording
HDMI Output
VGA Output
Password to secure installation authorization
Network software supports 10/100Mbps
USB 2.0 port for video clip exporting and easy firmware upgrade via USB Flash Drive
Exclusive File Format Backup and Player
Variety of Ways Network Access via CMS Network Client Software, Web-Viewer, and Mobile Viewer
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology for HDD)
NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Title III of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (18
U.S.C. § 2510, et seq.), and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.)
permit government agents, acting with the consent of a party to a communication, to engage in warrantless
interceptions of telephone communications, as well as oral and electronic communications.

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2.Initial Boot-up Process
2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup
1. During the first boot up, the following logo will be displayed.
2. After the logo, select the language and set date and time as specified below.
2-2. Setting Daylight Saving Time
To enable Daylight Saving feature/NTP synchronization, take the following steps.
1. Enter the SETUP mode. The default Username is “ADMIN”and Password is “1111”.

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2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP
3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON

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2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.
Table2.3.1. GMT Time Zone
State
Standard Time
Daylight-Saving Time
AL
Alabama
GMT-6
GMT-5
AK
Alaska
GMT-9
GMT-8
AK
Alaska (Aleutian Islands)
GMT-10
NA
AZ
Arizona
GMT-7
NA
AZ
Arizona (Navajo)
GMT-7
GMT-6
AR
Arkansas
GMT-6
GMT-5
CA
California
GMT-8
GMT-7
CO
Colorado
GMT-7
GMT-6
CT
Connecticut
GMT-5
GMT-4
DC
District of Columbia
GMT-5
GMT-4
DE
Delaware
GMT-5
GMT-4
FL
Florida
GMT-5
GMT-4
FL
Florida (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5
GA
Georgia
GMT-5
GMT-4
HI
Hawaii
GMT-10
NA
ID
Idaho (N)
GMT-8
GMT-7
ID
Idaho (S)
GMT-7
GMT-6
IL
Illinois
GMT-6
GMT-5
IN
Indiana
GMT-5
GMT-4
IN
Indiana (SW / NW)
GMT-6
GMT-5
IA
Iowa
GMT-6
GMT-5
KS
Kansas
GMT-6
GMT-5
KS
Kansas (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
KY
Kentucky (E)
GMT-5
GMT-4
KY
Kentucky (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5
LA
Louisiana
GMT-6
GMT-5
ME
Maine
GMT-5
GMT-4
MD
Maryland
GMT-5
GMT-4
MA
Massachusetts
GMT-5
GMT-4
MI
Michigan
GMT-5
GMT-4

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MI
Michigan (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5
MN
Minnesota
GMT-6
GMT-5
MS
Mississippi
GMT-6
GMT-5
MO
Missouri
GMT-6
GMT-5
MT
Montana
GMT-7
GMT-6
NE
Nebraska
GMT-6
GMT-5
NE
Nebraska (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
NV
Nevada
GMT-8
GMT-7
NH
New Hampshire
GMT-5
GMT-4
NJ
New Jersey
GMT-5
GMT-4
NM
New Mexico
GMT-7
GMT-6
NY
New York
GMT-5
GMT-4
NC
North Carolina
GMT-5
GMT-4
ND
North Dakota
GMT-6
GMT-5
ND
North Dakota (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
OH
Ohio
GMT-5
GMT-4
OK
Oklahoma
GMT-6
GMT-5
OR
Oregon
GMT-8
GMT-7
OR
Oregon (E)
GMT-7
GMT-6
PA
Pennsylvania
GMT-5
GMT-4
RI
Rhode Island
GMT-5
GMT-4
SC
South Carolina
GMT-5
GMT-4
SD
South Dakota (E)
GMT-6
GMT-5
SD
South Dakota (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
TN
Tennessee (E)
GMT-5
GMT-4
TN
Tennessee (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5
TX
Texas
GMT-6
GMT-5
TX
Texas (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
UT
Utah
GMT-7
GMT-6
VT
Vermont
GMT-5
GMT-4
VA
Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WA
Washington
GMT-8
GMT-7
WV
West Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WI
Wisconsin
GMT-6
GMT-5
WY
Wyoming
GMT-7
GMT-6
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone
must be properly set according to your local time zone.

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3.Front and Rear Panels
3-1. Front Panel
DS Desktop Front
DS Wall Mount Front
Figure 3.1.1. DVR Front panels
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Ports of Desktop Models (D16DS/D8DS)
Name
Description
POWER
LED light is on when power is applied to the system.
HDD
LED light is on when the system is recording video data.
USB Port
This USB port for archiving footage into a USB device. (USB 2.0 connector)
Table 3.1.2. Front Buttons (D16DS/D8DS)
Name
Description
Buttons 1~16
Select a channel from CH1 to CH16
Buttons from 9 to 16 is used as function keys on PTZ control mode
To escape out of PTZ mode, press the ESC button.
MENU
Goes into the Setup window
COPY
Takes a Screenshot on Live View and Goes into Backup during Playback
ALARM
Activates the external alarm device
SEQ
Enables the sequence mode on Live
ESC
Exit the current mode or cancels current operation
PLAYBACK
Goes into search mode
PTZ
Activates the Pan, Tilt and Zoom menu
MODE
Toggles between the available display modes (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
POWER
Will initiate system shut down

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LIVE mode –Moves Up
SEARCH mode –Skips 1min ahead on playback and 1 frame ahead on pause
LIVE mode –Moves Right
SEARCH mode - Control the play speed (Fast Forward)
LIVE mode –Moves Down
SEARCH mode - Skips 1min back on playback and 1 frame back on pause
LIVE mode –Moves Left
SEARCH mode- Select the play speed (Rewind)
LIVE mode –Select (Center)
SEARCH mode - Play & Pause
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors
D16DS
D8DS
Figure 3.2.1. Connectors
①Ground: Use for ground port.
②VIDEO IN: Video input port.(For Analog & 960H cameras)
③VIDEO OUT: MAIN –Composite Video Output / SPOT –Spot Monitor
④AUDIO IN & OUT: Four connectors for audio input and one connector for audio output.
⑤RS-232C: For engineering use only.
⑥HDMI: HDMI output port. Connectors to the HDMI Monitor
⑦VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
⑧E-SATA: External SATA port for extension storage.
⑨AUDIO IN:Audio inputs connections for channels 5-8 or 5-16 through external cable
⑩USB: USB terminal for video export or firmware upgrade
Do not power this system on before all the connections are attached.
Make sure all the connections are properly secured. Faulty connection may result in
the system being damaged.

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⑪ETHERNET: Network terminal
⑫SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑬POWER: DC12V input
3-3. Remote Control
①ID: To set the remote control ID.
②REC: To start and stop manual recording
③SEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
④F/ADV:
During playback –To move the playback position 60 seconds forward .
During Pause –To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
⑤F/REW:
During playback –To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
During Pause –To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
⑥FF: To fast forward the recording.
⑦PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode
⑧REW: To rewind the recording.
⑨ESC:
During setup –To retun to the preivous menu screen.
During Playback –To exit playback mode
System lock –To lock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
System unlock –To unlock a system when pressing ESC button for 5 seconds.
⑩SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
⑪Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
⑫SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
⑬BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
⑭0~9: To select channel (1,2,3,..) or to enter a DVR ID number or use as number key.

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4.Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the DVR.
Menu screen will close if user response is not received in 5 minutes.
4-1. Setup –Main Live Screen
To enter the setup menu, right click on the mouse and select setup from the submenu or press the setup
button on the remote control.
Table 4.1.1. Live Screen and Quick Operation Window
When the DVR prompts the LOG-IN window, enter the PASSWORD using the virtual keyboard, or the front
panel, or the remote control. The factory default password is 1111. It is highly recommended to assign a
new password to protect the system. User can assign a new password in SECURITY setup menu.

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4-2. Setup –SYSTEM
In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab. Then, the SYSTEM menu is displayed as pictured below.
Navigate through the menu items using the mouse or the remote control and change the value of the menu.
Figure 4.2.1. SYSTEM Setup Screen
Table 4.2.1. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup Screen
Item
Description
DESCRIPTION
Press the button to view the system information. (Software Version, Storage Size, IP
Address, MAC Address and DDNS Status)
LANGUAGE
Select the display language using the mouse or the remote control. Once a language is
selected, the display language will change.
DATE DISPLAY
FORMAT
Select the date display format using the mouse or the remote control. Options are:
MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY
DATE&TIME
SETUP
Select the display date and time using the mouse or the remote control and press OK
button to set the present date and time.

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Select DAYLIGHT SAVING using the mouse or the remote control and select the
appropriate daylight saving time zone. The available options are:
OFF: Daylight saving is turned off.
USA: Applies the USA daylight saving time.
EU: Applies the EU daylight saving time.
- Select the GMTAREA using the mouse or the remote control.
- Set the time difference with the standard time using the mouse or the button.
OTHERS: If the time zone is neither USA nor EU, set the date and time of the daylight
saving period.
- Select BEGIN or END using the remote and press the SEL button.
Caution
- Do not set the start time to 23:00 for DLS.
- DLS cannot be applied if the date of BEGIN and END is the same.
CLIENT
ACCESS
Enable/Disable remote access through the network.
NTP
SETUP
NTP (Network Time Protocol) which synchronizes the time of the computer systems over
variable-latency data networks.
PRIMARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the primary NTP time-server.
SECONDARY SNTP SERVER: Input the address of the secondary NTP time-server.
TIME ZONE: NTP synchronizes with GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) regardless of
geography, user must set their own time difference.
CONNECTON MODE: Select the NTP time-server connection mode from TIME,
INTERVAL, and ONCE.
CONNECTION PERIOD
- TIME –Refresh the time at the designated time (e.g. 1AM)
- INTERVAL –Every 1 hour ~ 24 hours
- ONCE –Synchronizes time only once. NTP will not synchronize unless the
Connection Mode is changed.