Speco D16RS User manual

User Guide(Ver. 2.4)
Model: D4RS, D8RS, D16RS, D4WRS, D8WRS, D16WRS
4, 8, 16 Channel Digital Video Recorder
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 manufacture is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use
of the product or failure to follow instructions for the product.
The manufacture 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.
The manufacture may not be held liable for any issues with the unit if the
warranty seal is removed.

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Unit
(D4WRS/D8WRS/D16WRS or
D4RS/D8RS/D16RS)
Remote Control
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Start Guide
Mouse for D4RS/D8RS/D16RS
Software & Manual CD
Adaptor
(DC12V 3A for D4RS/D4WRS,
DC12V 5A for D8RS/D16RS/
D8WRS/D16WRS)
& Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable for
D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS/D16WRS

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Specifications
ITEM
D4RS/D4WRS
D8RS/D8WRS
16RS/D16WRS
Video
Input
Channel, Input Level
4CH / 8CH / 16CH Composite, 1.0Vp-p, 75ohm
Signal Format
NTSC/PAL
Video Loss Check
Yes
Output
VGA
1 VGA (1024x768, 1280x1024)
CVBS
1 BNC
1 BNC
1 BNC
SPOT
-
1 BNC
1 BNC
Audio
Input & Output
4 CH Line input & 1 CH Line 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
D1
120fps
120fps
120fps
Half D1
120fps
240fps
240fps
CIF
120fps
240fps
480fps
PAL
D1
100fps
100fps
100fps
Half D1
100fps
200fps
200fps
CIF
100fps
200fps
400fps
Recording quality grade
LEVEL1 (L) ~ LEVEL5 (H)
Recording Mode
Continuous/Schedule/ Motion/Manual/Sensor
Motion Detection
Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by 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
1, 4, 8
1, 4, 9, 16
Playback
Speed
Single channel
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
Multi-channels
×2, 4, 8, 16, 32
×2, 4, 8, 16
×2, 4, 8
Search Mode
Timeline, Event, Archive, Log
Storage
HDD
Interface Type
Serial ATA
Capacity of 1 HDD
D4RS/D4WRS: Max. 1 TB
D8RS/D8WRS/D16RS/D16WRS: Max. 2 TB
Internal HDD No.
1
File system
NaFS

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USB Port
2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
Backup
USB Flash drive
Video & Still Image
Network
Video & Still Image
Huge Backup
Yes (up to 24 hours)
User I/F
Menu Display
GUI
Input Method
Remote control, Mouse
RS-485
PTZ control
-
1 RS-485
1 RS-485
Network
Dynamic DNS
Yes (Free DDNS)
Network Interface
10/100 base-TX
Ethernet (RJ-45)
10/100/ 1000 base-TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
Dual Encoding for Network
Streaming
CIF 60fps/50fps
CIF 120fps/100fps
Network
Access
Web Viewer (1:1)
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control
Mobile View Software (1:1)
Live, Search, PTZ control
Multi-sites Monitoring System
(1:n)
Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving)
Yes
EZRecord
Yes
S.M.A.R.T
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
Mobile Phone Viewer
Yes
Power
Source
Power Supply Voltage
DC 12V 3A
DC 12V 5A
Allowable operation temperature During
operation
5°C - 40°C, During storage: -10°C - +50°C
Allowable operation humidity
20 % - 80 %
Weight
Unit Weight (Gross weight)
DxxRS: Around 3.74 lbs ( Around 7 lbs)
Dimension
Unit Dimension (W x H x D)
DxxRS: 13.6”x 2.56”x 10.48”
Please note that specifications and unit exterior design 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........................................................................................................12
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)...........................................................................................13
3. Name, Function and Connection ................................................................................................. 16
3-1. Front Panel...................................................................................................................................16
3-2. Connectors...................................................................................................................................16
3-3. Remote Control............................................................................................................................18
4. Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... 19
4-1. Setup –Main Live Screen.............................................................................................................19
4-2. Setup –SYSTEM Mode ...............................................................................................................20
4-3. Setup –RECORD Mode...............................................................................................................23
4-3-1. Recording Schedules................................................................................................................25
4-4. Setup –DEVICE Mode.................................................................................................................26
4-4-1. Alarm-Out..................................................................................................................................27
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup.............................................................................................28
4-4-3. Spot Out....................................................................................................................................29
4-4-4. Motion Zone Setup....................................................................................................................30
4-5. Setup –DISPLAY Mode ...............................................................................................................31
4-6. Setup –NETWORK Mode............................................................................................................32
4-6-1. Network Types ..........................................................................................................................33
4-6-2. DDNS........................................................................................................................................33
4-6-3. Network Stream.........................................................................................................................34
4-7. Setup –USER MANAGEMENT Mode..........................................................................................35
4-8. Setup –STORAGE Mode.............................................................................................................37
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.................................................................................................................39
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade.....................................................................................................................41
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 43
5-1. Live View......................................................................................................................................43
5-1-1. PTZ Control...............................................................................................................................46
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen....................................................................................47
5-3. SEARCH Screen..........................................................................................................................47
5-3-1. Time Line Search ......................................................................................................................48
5-3-2. Event Search.............................................................................................................................49
5-3-3. Go To First Time........................................................................................................................49
5-3-4. Go To Last Time........................................................................................................................49
5-3-5. Go To Specific Time...................................................................................................................49
5-3-6. Archive List................................................................................................................................50

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5-3-7. Log List .....................................................................................................................................50
5-4. Play Mode....................................................................................................................................51
6. Back Up.......................................................................................................................................... 52
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive.....................................................................................52
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................52
6-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List............................................................54
6-4. Playback of Backup Video............................................................................................................55
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer................................................................... 56
7-1. Overview......................................................................................................................................56
7-2. PC Requirements.........................................................................................................................56
7-3. Installation of the Program............................................................................................................57
7-4. Live Window.................................................................................................................................58
7-4-1. Main User Interface...................................................................................................................58
7-4-2. Control Buttons .........................................................................................................................58
7-5. Search and Playback Window......................................................................................................60
7-5-1. Main User Interface...................................................................................................................60
7-5-2. Main Control Panel....................................................................................................................60
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client...................................................................................................62
7-6-1. General.....................................................................................................................................62
7-6-2. Event.........................................................................................................................................63
7-6-3. Record ......................................................................................................................................64
7-6-4. Display......................................................................................................................................65
7-6-5. About.........................................................................................................................................65
7-7. Remote Setup ..............................................................................................................................66
7-7-1. System......................................................................................................................................67
7-7-2. Record ......................................................................................................................................68
7-7-3. Device.......................................................................................................................................69
7-7-4. Display......................................................................................................................................70
7-7-5. Network.....................................................................................................................................71
7-7-6. Storage......................................................................................................................................72
7-7-7. Remote Upgrade.......................................................................................................................72
7-8. Operation .....................................................................................................................................73
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites.................................................................................73
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ...........................................................................................................75
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live.................................................................................................76
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live.................................................................................77
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback.......................................................................................78
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback......................................................................................................80
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer............................................................................. 82
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer............................................................................. 84
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone..................................................................................................................84

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10-2. App Viewer for Android Phone....................................................................................................86
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................. 88
APPENDIX: Network Connection –Internet and DDNS...................................................................... 90
APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION .................................................................................................. 94

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1.Main Features
H.264 Video Compression
Reliable File System
4 Channel Audio Recording
Individual Channel Operation
Automatic Video Input, Video Loss, and HDD Error Detection
Covert Camera Operation Provides Enhanced Security.
Motion Detection
Simple and Easy Graphic User Interface
Easy Record Setup Feature: EZRecord
Simple Scheduler
Firmware Upgrade by USB port or Network.
Instant and Convenient Backup via USB Flash Drive or Network.
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 and message will be displayed.
2. After the system initializing is completed, select the language and set date and time as specified
below.

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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”.
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.
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

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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
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

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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.Name, Function and Connection
3-1. Front Panel
DxxRS DxxWRS
Figure 3.1.1. Front panel
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Port of DxxRS
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)
3-2. Connectors
D4RS
D4WRS
Do not power this system on before all the connections are completed.
Make sure all the connections are properly secured. Faulty connection may result in
the system being damaged.

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D8RS/D8WRS
D16RS/D16WRS
Figure 3.2.1. Connectors
①VIDEO IN: Video input port.
②VIDEO OUT:
D4RS: Switchable (Composite Video Output or Spot Monitor)
D8RS, D16RS: CVBS1 –Composite Video Output / CVBS2 –Spot Monitor
③VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
④RS-232C (for D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS/D16WRS only): For engineering use only, the function is used
by a gender through the VGA output.
⑤AUDIO IN: Four connectors for audio input. D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS/D16WRS use an audio cable
⑥AUDIO OUT: One connector for audio output. D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS/D16WRS use an audio cable.
⑦ETHERNET: Network terminal
⑧USB: USB terminal
⑨E-SATA: External SATA port for extension storage.
⑩SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑪POWER: DC12V input
⑫Cooling fan

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3-3. Remote Control
①ID: To set the remote control ID.
②REC: To start and stop manual recording
③0~9: To select channel (1,2,3,..) or to enter a DVR ID number or use as number key.
④F/REW:
During playback –To move the playback position 60seconds back.
During Pause –To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
⑤F/ADV:
During playback –To move the playback position 60seconds forward .
During Pause –To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
⑥REW: To rewind the recording.
⑦PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode
⑧FF: To fast forward the recording.
⑨Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
⑩SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
⑪SEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
⑫ESC:
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.
⑬BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
⑭SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)

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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 input 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 Mode
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
item.
Figure 4.2.1. SYSTEM Setup Screen
Table 4.2.1. Menu Items in SYSTEM Setup Screen
Item
Description
DESCRIPTIO
N
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 control button on the remote control.
Once a language is selected, the display language will change.