Speco D16HU User manual

User’s Guide (Ver. 1.0)
Models: D8HU/D16HU
8/16 Channel Higher MP HD-TVI & IP Full Hybrid DVR
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 HU 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 HU 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: D8HU / D16HU
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 or DC12V 6.67A)
& AC Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable (for D16HU)

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Specifications
MODEL NAME D8HU D16HU
Operational Mode (HD-TVI, Analog, IP) Flexible for all channels
Video Input HD-TVI Up to 8 Up to 16
Analog Up to 8 Up to 16
IP Camera Highest
Resolution
Max. 3840x2160 (8MP) Max. 3840x2160 (8MP)
Output Main Monitor VGA(Max. 1920x1080) and HDMI (Max. 3840x2160)
Sub Monitor CVBS or SPOT
HD-TVI, Analog Loop Output 8 16
Audio Input Local Input 8 16
Remote Input from IP
Camera
8 16
Output Local Output (RCA) 1 1
Audio Codec G.711
I/O Sensor
In
Local Input (Terminal Block) 8 16
Remote Input from IP
Camera
8 16
Alarm Output 2 4
Serial RS-232C None
RS-485 1
Recording Compression H.264
Local Resolution &
Frame Rate
3840x2160 80fps 112fps(Ch1~8),
160fps@QHD (Ch9~16)
2560x1440 160fps 400fps
1920x1080 240fps 480fps
1920x540 240fps 480fps
1280x720 240fps 480fps
640x360 240fps 480fps
960H 240fps 480fps
IP Resolution & Frame
Rate
3840x2160 240fps 480fps
Recording Quality Grade 5 Levels
Recording Mode Continuous / Motion / Sensor / Schedule /
Manual/Continuous + Sensor/ Continuous + Motion
Pre Recording Max. 20 Minutes
Post Recording Max. 60 Seconds
Playback Search EZ Search, Smart, Date/Time, Event, Archive, Log
Multi-Decoding 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 9, 16

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Playback Speed x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
Backup Media USB drive, External HDD, Network
File Format BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format
Huge Backup Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Storage HDD Capacity of 1 HDD 8TB
Internal HDDs 4
e-SATA 1
USB Front 2
Rear 1
User I/F Input Method Front Buttons, IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller
Network Private (IP Camera, Auto Connection) 10/100/1000 Base-TX
LAN (IP Camera or Remote Access) 10/100/1000 Base-TX
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free Speco DDNS)
Dual Encoding for Network Yes
Features Digital Zoom Yes
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Yes
S.M.A.R.T Yes
EZNetwork / EZRecord / EZSearch /
EZCopy / EZCamera
Yes
Internal Beep Yes
e-mail Notification Yes
Cloud Archiving Yes
Twitter Mass Alert Yes
HTTPS Yes
Network
Access
Mobile Viewer Speco Player (Live, Search, PTZ, 2-Way Audio)
PC Web Viewer Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
PC Client SecureGuard CMS and SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
Remote Setup and Upgrade Yes
Streaming Analog Channel 640x360@30fps/channel, 320x180@30fps/channel
IP Channel Relay of the IP Camera's Sub-stream
Power Power Supply Voltage 12V 5A 12V 6.67A
Temperature Operation 41° F ~ 104° F (5°C ~ 40°C)
Storage 14° F ~ 122° F (-10°C ~ 50°C)
Humidity Operation 20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) Approximately 12 lbs.
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 15"(W) x 2.83"(H) x 13.4"(D)
Please note that specifications and unit exterior designs are subject to change without notification.

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Table of Contents
1. Main Features ............................................................................................................................... 9
2. Initial Boot-up Process ................................................................................................................. 10
2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup ........................................................................................ 10
2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time ............................................................................................. 11
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) ....................................................................................... 12
2-4. EZ Setup .................................................................................................................................. 15
2-5 . IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer) ............................................................. 18
2-6 . Dual Streaming ........................................................................................................................ 18
3. Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ 19
3-1. Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 19
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................................................................ 20
3-3. Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 21
4. Setting up the DVR ...................................................................................................................... 22
4-0. Setup – Main Live Screen ........................................................................................................ 22
4-1. Setup – IP CAMERA ................................................................................................................ 23
4-2. Setup – SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 28
4-3. Setup – RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................... 35
4-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode ............................................................................................................ 37
4-5. Setup – DISPLAY Mode ........................................................................................................... 43
4-6. Setup – NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................................... 45
4-7. Setup – USER MANAGEMENT Mode ..................................................................................... 48
4-8. Setup – STORAGE Mode ........................................................................................................ 51
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode............................................................................................................. 53
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 54
5. Live, Search and Playback .......................................................................................................... 55
5-1. Live View ................................................................................................................................. 55
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen .......................................................................... 58
5-3. Search Screen ....................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-1. EZSearch ............................................................................................................................. 59
5-3-2. Smart Search ....................................................................................................................... 60
5-3-3. Time Line Search ................................................................................................................ 62
5-3-4. Event Search....................................................................................................................... 63
5-3-5. Go To First Time ................................................................................................................ 64
5-3-6. Go To Last Time ................................................................................................................ 64
5-3-7. Go To Specific Time ........................................................................................................... 64
5-3-8. Archive List ......................................................................................................................... 64
5-3-9. Log List ............................................................................................................................... 65
5-4. Play Mode .............................................................................................................................. 65
6. Export and Back Up .................................................................................................................. 67

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6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ........................................................................... 67
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ......................................................... 68
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ........................................... 69
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ................................................ 70
6-5. Playback of Backup Video .................................................................................................... 71
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ........................................................... 72
7-1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 72
7-2. PC Requirements ................................................................................................................... 72
7-3. Installation of the Program .................................................................................................... 73
7-4. Live Window ........................................................................................................................... 74
7-5. Search and Playback Window .............................................................................................. 76
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client ........................................................................................... 81
7-7. Remote Setup ........................................................................................................................ 86
7-8. Operation ................................................................................................................................ 93
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer ................................................................... 102
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer ................................................................... 104
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone ........................................................................................................ 104
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone ........................................................................................... 107
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ......................................................................................... 110
APPENDIX: Network Connection – Internet and DDNS ................................................................ 112

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1. Main Features
 Easy Record, Copy and Setup
 Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
 Easy Network
 Easy IP Camera Setup
 Recording Rate: D16HU: 400fps @ QHD, D8HU: 160fps @ QHD
 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
 Audio Recording: D16HU:16 Channels, D8HU:8 Channels
 Switch between low and high quality stream during simultaneous Continuous + Motion or
Continuous + Sensor recording modes for storage optimization
 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
 LOOP Out
 Password to secure installation authorization
 Network software supports 10/100/1000Base-T
 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 SecureGuard® CMS, SpecoTech Multi-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.
1) User has to set a password before using.
Can not use ‘1111’ when the initial boot up password set.
But user can set ‘1111’ as a password through [Setup > User Management > Password Setup]
2) DVR will not proceed when user put the password ‘1111’.
(EZ Setup Page Reference / Page: 15 ~ 17)

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2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time
To enable Daylight Saving feature/NTP synchronization, take the following steps.
1. Enter the Setup mode. The default Username is “admin” and enter a password set on the initial
boot-up process.
2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP

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3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON
2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.

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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
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

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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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2-4. EZ Setup
Quick installation Menu for HU and IP Camera Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen
2.4.1. Setup EZ Record, Date & Time, and IP Camera configurations.
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Figure 2.4.1. EZ Record Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Recording Setup, and click “next” to proceed.
② When the description of EZ Record Setup is displayed, click “next” to proceed.
③ Set up the Date/Time settings and click “next” to get to the recording setup.
④ Select the recording mode and click “next” to get to the record video quality setup.
⑤ After setup the Record Video Quality, click “next” to to proceed.
⑥ To close the setup page click “finish” or “go to ez camera” to set up IP Camera.
⑦ Configure individual cameras in the EZ Camera Setup.
 Select the Channel to configure.
 Select the Camera Protocol, and then click “select” on Scan menu. (This will scan the
network for any IP cameras using the specified protocol.)
 Select the desired IP camera from the list, and then click on “register”.
 If necessary, click on “Preview” to preview the camera, or Setup to change camera settings.
2.4.2. EZ Network (Using an internet connection)
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Figure 2.4.2. EZ Network Setup Procedure
① DVR automatically checking the network and configuration by scanning in few seconds.
② DVR will show the DDNS host name when configuration is finished automatically.
③ If you need to edit the host name please select ‘edit’ button.
④ Everything is OK, then select ‘finish’. Host name and status pop-up screen will be showed.

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2-5 . IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer)
HU Series allows remote access to the IP Cameras through "IP Camera Setup" menu in SpecoTech Web Viewer.
① Click the mouse right button
② Select “IP Camera Setup”.
③ Select Channel Number.
④ It launches the camera’s web setup page.
In order for the web pages to launch from the “IP Camera Setup” menu when accessed from the WAN, Ports 59011 to
59254 on the router must be port forwarded to the HU. The local address of the HU can be found in the system
information.
2-6 . Dual Streaming
 High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream is used for both Recording and Live Display.
 High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream can be viewed through the network, when selected.
 Normal (Secondary) Quality Video Stream is used by default when viewing through the network.

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3. Front and Rear Panels
3-1. Front Panel
Figure 3.1.1. DVR Front panels
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Ports of Desktop Models (D16HU/D8HU)
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 (D16HU/D8HU)
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
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

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3-2. Rear Panel Connectors
D16HU
D8HU
Figure 3.2.1. Connectors
① Ground: Use for ground port.
② VIDEO IN: Video input port.(For HD TVI & Analog 960H cameras)
③ VIDEO OUT: MAIN – Composite Video Output / SPOT – Spot Monitor
④ AUDIO IN & OUT: Connectors for audio input and one connector for audio output.
⑤ HDMI: HDMI output port. Connector to the HDMI Monitor
⑥ VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
⑦ E-SATA: External SATA port for extension storage.
⑧ AUDIO IN: Audio inputs connections for channels 5~16 through external cable (only D16HU)
⑨ USB: USB terminal for video export or firmware upgrade
⑩ IP CAM: Network Second Terminal. No Internet access.
⑪ ETHERNET: RJ-45 Connector for LAN Connection, used for Internet Connection
⑫ SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑬ POWER: DC12V input
 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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