Speco D24GS Technical manual

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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC:
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN
A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO
FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS. OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, IN WHICH CASE
USERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
WARNING: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
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problems resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions
or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.
The software included in this product contains some Open Sources. You may obtain the complete corresponding source
code from us. See the Open Source Guide on the software CD (OpenSourceGuide\OpenSourceGuide.pdf) or as a printed
document included along with the Operation Instruction.

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Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Cleaning
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not
use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp soft cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the approval of
the manufacturer as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and/or Moisture
Do not use this equipment near water or in contact with water.
6. Ventilation
Place this equipment only in an upright position. This equipment has an
open-frame Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS), which can cause a
fire or electric shock if anything is inserted through the ventilation holes
on the side of the equipment.
7. Accessories
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting should follow
the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved
by the manufacturer.
This equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment
and cart combination to overturn.
8. Power Sources
This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power,
please consult your equipment dealer or local power company.
9. Power Cords
Operator or installer must remove power and TNT connections before
handling the equipment.
10. Lightning
For added protection for this equipment during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
11. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the
risk of fire or electric shock.
12. Objects and Liquids
Never push objects of any kind through openings of this equipment as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the equipment.
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this equipment yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring Service
Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. If liquid is spilled, or objects have fallen into the equipment.
C. If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the equipment to its normal operation.
E. If the equipment has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
F. When the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ─this
indicates a need for service.
15. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
16. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in
proper operating condition.
17. Field Installation
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
18. Correct Batteries
Warning: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
19. Tmra
A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient temperature (Tmra)
for the equipment must be specified so that the customer and installer may
determine a suitable maximum operating environment for the equipment.
20. Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).
21. Reduced Air Flow
Installation of the equipment in the rack should be such that the amount
of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
22. Mechanical Loading
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not caused by uneven mechanical loading.
23. Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to supply
circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits might have on over current
protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment
nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
24. Reliable Earthing (Grounding)
Reliable grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained.
Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the
end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Feature................................................................................................................................... 1
Technical Overview................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 — Installation............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3
Required Installation Tools .................................................................................................... 3
Video Input......................................................................................................................... 3
Video Loop Through .......................................................................................................... 4
Factory Reset Switch......................................................................................................... 4
HD/SD Out Selector .......................................................................................................... 4
Network Port...................................................................................................................... 4
iSCSI Port.......................................................................................................................... 4
eSATA Port........................................................................................................................ 5
RS232C Port ..................................................................................................................... 5
RS485 Port ........................................................................................................................ 5
Alarm Input/Output ............................................................................................................ 5
Audio In/Out....................................................................................................................... 6
Video Out........................................................................................................................... 6
Power Cord Connector ...................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 — Configuration ........................................................................................................ 9
Front Panel Controls .............................................................................................................. 9
Power LED......................................................................................................................... 9
HDD LED ........................................................................................................................... 9
Camera Buttons................................................................................................................. 9
Menu Button .................................................................................................................... 10
Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 10
Esc Button ....................................................................................................................... 10
Play/Stop Button.............................................................................................................. 10
Alarm Button.................................................................................................................... 10
Sequence Button ............................................................................................................. 10
PTZ Button....................................................................................................................... 10
Mode Button .................................................................................................................... 10
Arrow Buttons .................................................................................................................. 10
Enter Button..................................................................................................................... 10
Jog Dial............................................................................................................................ 11
Shuttle Ring ..................................................................................................................... 11
USB Port.......................................................................................................................... 11
Remote Control Buttons....................................................................................................... 11
ID Button.......................................................................................................................... 12
Camera Buttons............................................................................................................... 12
Sequence Button ............................................................................................................. 12
Login/Logout Button ........................................................................................................ 12
Arrow Buttons .................................................................................................................. 12
Menu Button .................................................................................................................... 12
Playback Buttons............................................................................................................. 12
Alarm Button.................................................................................................................... 12

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Layout Button .................................................................................................................. 12
Zoom Button .................................................................................................................... 13
PTZ Button....................................................................................................................... 13
Enter Button..................................................................................................................... 13
Esc Button ....................................................................................................................... 13
PTZ Control Buttons ........................................................................................................ 13
Copy Button..................................................................................................................... 13
Play/Stop Button.............................................................................................................. 13
Turning on the Power........................................................................................................... 13
Initial Unit Setup................................................................................................................... 13
Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................... 14
System Setup....................................................................................................................... 15
General ............................................................................................................................ 15
Date/Time ........................................................................................................................ 22
User ................................................................................................................................. 23
Storage ............................................................................................................................ 25
Monitoring........................................................................................................................ 26
Recording Setup .................................................................................................................. 27
General ............................................................................................................................ 27
Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 29
Pre-Event......................................................................................................................... 31
Archive............................................................................................................................. 32
Event Setup ......................................................................................................................... 33
Motion .............................................................................................................................. 33
Alarm-In ........................................................................................................................... 34
Video Loss....................................................................................................................... 35
Video Blind....................................................................................................................... 35
Text-In.............................................................................................................................. 36
Network............................................................................................................................ 38
Network Setup ..................................................................................................................... 38
General ............................................................................................................................ 38
IP Address ....................................................................................................................... 40
DVRNS ............................................................................................................................ 42
RTSP ............................................................................................................................... 43
Notification ....................................................................................................................... 44
iSCSI................................................................................................................................ 46
Device Setup........................................................................................................................ 48
Local Audio...................................................................................................................... 48
Network Audio ................................................................................................................. 48
Digital Deterrent............................................................................................................... 49
Alarm-Out ........................................................................................................................ 51
Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 52
Display Setup....................................................................................................................... 52
OSD ................................................................................................................................. 52
Primary Monitor ............................................................................................................... 53
Secondary Monitor .......................................................................................................... 55
Spot Monitor .................................................................................................................... 55
Status Setup ........................................................................................................................ 56
Event................................................................................................................................ 56
Storage ............................................................................................................................ 57
Camera Setup...................................................................................................................... 58

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General ............................................................................................................................ 58
PTZ .................................................................................................................................. 59
Network Camera.............................................................................................................. 60
Chapter 4 — Operation ............................................................................................................ 63
Turning on the Power........................................................................................................... 63
Live Monitoring..................................................................................................................... 63
Live Monitoring Menu ...................................................................................................... 64
Active Cameo Mode ........................................................................................................ 66
Zoom Mode...................................................................................................................... 66
PTZ Mode........................................................................................................................ 66
Event Monitoring.............................................................................................................. 68
Covert Camera ................................................................................................................ 68
Spot Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 68
Recording Video .................................................................................................................. 69
Panic Recording .............................................................................................................. 69
Recording Audio .................................................................................................................. 69
Playing Recorded Video ...................................................................................................... 69
Searching Video................................................................................................................... 71
Search Menu ................................................................................................................... 71
Event Log Search ............................................................................................................ 73
Record Table Search....................................................................................................... 75
Motion Search ................................................................................................................. 77
Text-In Search ................................................................................................................. 78
Bookmarks....................................................................................................................... 79
Clip-Copy......................................................................................................................... 80
Print ................................................................................................................................. 82
Disk Mirroring....................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 85
USB Hard Disk Drive Preparation........................................................................................ 85
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 2000 ..................................................... 85
Preparing the USB hard disk drive in Windows 98.......................................................... 85
Text-In Search Examples..................................................................................................... 86
Search Example I ............................................................................................................ 86
Search Example II ........................................................................................................... 86
Speco Remote ..................................................................................................................... 87
Web Monitoring Mode ..................................................................................................... 88
Web Search Mode........................................................................................................... 89
Time Overlap ....................................................................................................................... 91
Remote Setup of Network Devices...................................................................................... 92
Map of Screens.................................................................................................................... 95
Connector Pin Outs.............................................................................................................. 96
RS485 Connector Pin Outs ............................................................................................. 96
I/O Connector Pin Outs ................................................................................................... 96
System Log Notices ............................................................................................................. 96
Error Code Notices .............................................................................................................. 97
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 98
Specifications....................................................................................................................... 98

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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 : Typical DVR installation. ...........................................................................................................2
Figure 2 : 16-Channel DVR rear panel......................................................................................................3
Figure 3 : 16-Channel DVR front panel. ....................................................................................................9
Figure 4 : Infrared remote control............................................................................................................11
Figure 5 : Login screen. ..........................................................................................................................14
Figure 6 : Logout screen. ........................................................................................................................14
Figure 7 : Setup screen...........................................................................................................................14
Figure 8 : System – General setup screen..............................................................................................15
Figure 9 : System – Date/Time setup screen. .........................................................................................22
Figure 10 : System – User setup screen. ................................................................................................24
Figure 11 : System – Storage setup screen. ...........................................................................................25
Figure 12 : System – Monitoring setup screen........................................................................................26
Figure 13 : Record – General setup screen. ...........................................................................................28
Figure 14 : Record – Schedule setup screen. .........................................................................................29
Figure 15 : Schedule – Settings (Advanced Mode) setup screen. ..........................................................30
Figure 16 : Record – Pre-Event setup screen. ........................................................................................31
Figure 17 : Record – Archive setup screen. ............................................................................................32
Figure 18 : Event – Motion setup screen.................................................................................................33
Figure 19 : Event – Alarm-In setup screen..............................................................................................34
Figure 20 : Event – Video Loss setup screen..........................................................................................35
Figure 21 : Event – Video Blind setup screen. ........................................................................................35
Figure 22 : Event – Text-In setup screen. ...............................................................................................36
Figure 23 : Text-In Device screen. ..........................................................................................................37
Figure 24 : Event – Network setup screen. .............................................................................................38
Figure 25 : Network – General setup screen...........................................................................................39
Figure 26 : Network – IP Address (Manual) setup screen.......................................................................40
Figure 27 : Network – DVRNS setup screen...........................................................................................42
Figure 28 : Network – RTSP setup screen..............................................................................................43
Figure 29 : Network – Notification setup screen......................................................................................44
Figure 30 : Network – iSCSI setup screen. .............................................................................................46
Figure 31 : Device – Local Audio setup screen.......................................................................................48
Figure 32 : Device – Network Audio setup screen. .................................................................................48
Figure 33 : Device – Digital Deterrent setup screen................................................................................49
Figure 34 : Device – Alarm-Out setup screen. ........................................................................................51
Figure 35 : Device – Remote Control setup screen. ...............................................................................52
Figure 36 : Display – OSD setup screen.................................................................................................52
Figure 37 : Display – Primary Monitor setup screen. ..............................................................................53
Figure 38 : Display – Secondary Monitor setup screen...........................................................................55
Figure 39 : Display – Spot Monitor setup screen. ...................................................................................56
Figure 40 : Status – Event setup screen. ................................................................................................57
Figure 41 : Status – Storage setup screen..............................................................................................58
Figure 42 : Camera – General setup screen. ..........................................................................................59
Figure 43 : Camera – PTZ setup screen. ................................................................................................59
Figure 44 : Camera – Network Camera setup screen.............................................................................60
Figure 45 : Live Monitoring menu............................................................................................................63
Figure 46 : PTZ Select Camera menu. ...................................................................................................67
Figure 47 : PTZ Preset menu..................................................................................................................67
Figure 48 : Select Playback Camera menu.............................................................................................
70
Figure 49 : Search menu.........................................................................................................................71
Figure 50 : Event Log Search screen......................................................................................................73
Figure 51 : Record Table Search screen. ...............................................................................................75
Figure 52 : Motion Search screen. ..........................................................................................................77
Figure 53 : Text-In Search screen...........................................................................................................78
Figure 54 : Bookmarks screen. ...............................................................................................................79

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Figure 55 : Clip-Copy screen. .................................................................................................................80
Figure 56 : Print screen...........................................................................................................................82
Figure 57 : System – Storage setup screen. ...........................................................................................82

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Feature
Your color digital video recorder (DVR) provides recording capabilities for eight or 16 camera inputs. It provides
exceptional picture quality in both live and playback modes, and offers the following features:
NOTE: Your DVR can record both analog CCTV video input and network video input. For a list of supported
network devices (network cameras and network video transmitters), contact your installer or distributer.
8 or 16 Composite Video Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W (CCIR and EIA-170) Video Sources
Auto Detection for NTSC and PAL
H.264 Codec
Multiple Monitor Connectors: 1 HDMI, 2 VGA, 2 BNC Video Out, 1 Spot
Multiple Search Engines (Date/Time, Record Table, Event)
Real-time Recording (480/400 Images per Second (NTSC/PAL) with Very High (D1) Resolution)
“Loop-Through” Video Connectors
Continuous Recording in Disk Overwrite Mode
Pentaplex Functionality (Monitoring, Recording, Playback, Archiving and Transmission at the same time)
Video Archiving via eSATA Interface
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Continues Recording while Archiving, Transmitting to Remote Site and during Playback
User-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu System
Multiple Recording Modes (Time-lapse, Pre-event, Event and Panic)
Two-way Audio Communication
8- or 16-Channel Audio Recording and 1-Channel Audio Playback
Text Input for ATM and POS
Alarm Connections Include: Input, Output and Reset Input
Built-in Alarm Buzzer
Live or Recorded Video Access via Ethernet
Time Synchronization using industry standard protocol
Built-in DVD RW Drive
IR Remote Control
Self-diagnostics with automatic notification including hard disk drive S.M.A.R.T. protocol
Technical Overview
In addition to replacing both a time-lapse VCR and a multiplexer in a security installation, your DVR has many features
that make it much more powerful and easier to use than even the most advanced VCR.
The DVR converts analog NTSC or PAL video to digital images and records them on a hard disk drive. Using a hard
disk drive allows you to access recorded video almost instantaneously; there is no need to rewind tape. The technology
also allows you to view recorded video while the DVR continues recording video.
Digitally recorded video has several advantages over analog video recorded on tape. There is no need to adjust tracking.
You can freeze frames, fast forward, fast reverse, slow forward and slow reverse without image streaking or tearing.
Digital video can be indexed by time or events, and you can instantly view video after selecting the time or event.
Your DVR can be set up for event or time-lapse recording. You can define times to record, and the schedule can change
for different days of the week and user defined holidays.
The DVR can be set up to alert you when the hard disk drive is full, or it can be set to record over the oldest video once
the disk is full.

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Your DVR supports disk mirroring functions to prevent any unexpected loss of recorded video data that might be caused
by disk damage or corruption.
Your DVR uses a proprietary encryption scheme making it nearly impossible to alter video.
Your DVR can be used to monitor video from network video transmitters and/or network cameras, record monitored
video and play back recorded video.
You can view video and control your DVR remotely by connecting via Ethernet. There are eSATA and iSCSI ports
that can be used to record or archive video to external hard disk drives, and there are two USB ports that can be used
to upgrade the system or copy video clips to external hard disk and flash drives.
Figure 1 : Typical DVR installation.
NOTE: This manual covers the 8- and 16-channel digital video recorders. The DVRs are identical except for the
number of cameras and alarms that can be connected and the number of cameras that can be displayed.
For simplicity, the illustrations and descriptions in this manual refer to the 16-camera model.

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Chapter 2 — Installation
Package Contents
The package contains the following:
Digital Video Recorder
Power Cord
Operation Instruction (This Document)
Speco Central Software CD and Operation Instruction
Rack-mount Kit
Assembly Screws for Adding Hard Disk Drives
SATA Cables
Audio Extension Cable
Infrared Remote Control
Required Installation Tools
No special tools are required to install the DVR. Refer to the installation manuals for the other items that make up part
of your system.
Figure 2 : 16-Channel DVR rear panel.
Video Input Video Loop Through Factory Reset Switch
HD/SD Out Selector Network Port iSCSI Port
eSATA Port RS232C Port RS485 Port
Alarm Input/Output Audio In/Out Video Out
Power Cord Connector
Your DVR can be used with either NTSC or PAL equipment.
NOTE: You cannot mix NTSC and PAL equipment. For example you cannot use a PAL camera and an NTSC
monitor.
Video Input
Connect the coaxial cables from the video sources to the BNC Video In connectors.

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Video Loop Through
If you would like to connect your video source to another device, you can use the Loop BNC connectors.
NOTE: The Loop BNC connectors are auto terminated. Do NOT connect a cable to the Loop BNC unless it is
connected to a terminated device because it will cause poor quality video.
Factory Reset Switch
The DVR has a Factory Reset switch to the right of the HD/SD Out selector on the rear panel. This
switch will only be used on the rare occasions that you want to return all the settings to the original
factory settings.
CAUTION: When using the Factory Reset, you will lose any settings you have saved.
To reset the unit, you will need a straightened paperclip:
1. Turn the DVR off.
2. Turn it on again.
3. While the DVR is initializing, the front panel LEDs will blink. When the front panel LEDs blink, poke the
straightened paperclip into the unlabeled hole to the right of the HD/SD Out selector.
4. Hold the switch until all the LEDs on the front panel are lit.
NOTE: When the DVR successfully resets to factory defaults all the LEDs on the front panel flash five times.
5. Release the reset switch. All of the DVR’s settings are now at the original settings it had when it left the factory.
HD/SD Out Selector
An HD/SD Out selector is provided to select the monitor display mode between HD (High Definition) and
SD (Standard Definition). Setting the selector to the HD OUT position sends HD video to the connected
HDMI and VGA monitors, and setting to the SD OUT position sends SD video to the connected composite
BNC monitor.
Network Port
The DVR can be networked using the 10Mb/1Gb Ethernet connector. Connect a Cat5 cable with an RJ-45
jack to the DVR connector. The DVR can be networked with network cameras or video transmitters for remote
monitoring and recording, and can also be networked with a computer for remote monitoring, searching,
configuration and software upgrades. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration for configuring the Ethernet connections.
CAUTION: The network connector is not designed to be connected directly with cable or wire
intended for outdoor use.
iSCSI Port
An iSCSI port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video. Connect
the external iSCSI hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the RJ-45 Ethernet port.
NOTE: Up to eight iSCSI volumes (or nodes) can be connected to the DVR.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect iSCSI devices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must
be powered down to connect or disconnect iSCSI devices. Power up iSCSI devices so
they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down iSCSI devices
after powering down the DVR and then disconnect iSCSI devices.

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CAUTION: When recording video on the iSCSI device, the recoding speed might decrease and the
DVR system performance might be affected if the network devices (network cameras
and network video transmitters) are connected.
eSATA Port
An eSATA port is provided to connect external storage devices for recording or archiving video. Connect
the external eSATA hard disk drive (RAID) cable to the eSATA port.
CAUTION: Do NOT connect or disconnect eSAT
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devices while the DVR power is on. The DVR must
be powered down to connect or disconnect eSATA devices. Power up eSATA devices
so they are ready for operation before powering up the DVR. Power down eSATA devices
after powering down the DVR and then disconnect eSATA devices.
RS232C Port
RS485 Port
The DVR can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard,
using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. The RS485 connector can also be used to control
PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. Connect RX+/TX+ and RX-/TX- of the control system to the +and –
(respectively) of the DVR. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration and the PTZ camera or remote controller
manufacturer’s manual for configuring the RS485 connection.
Alarm Input/Output
NOTE: To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, press and hold the button and insert the wire in the
hole below the button. After releasing the button, tug gently on the wire to make certain it is connected.
To disconnect a wire, press and hold the button above the wire and pull out the wire.
AI 1 to 16 (Alarm-In): You can use external devices to signal the DVR to react to events. Mechanical or electrical
switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm-In) and GND (Ground) connectors. The threshold voltage of electrical switches
for NC (Normally Closed) is above 2.4V and for NO (Normally Open) is below 0.3V, and should be stable at least 0.5
seconds to be detected. The voltage range of alarm input is from 0V to 5V. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration for configuring
alarm input.
GND (Ground): Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.
NOTE: All the connectors marked GND are common.
NC/NO (Relay Alarm Outputs): The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the C(Common) and NC (Normally Closed) or Cand NO (Normally Open) connectors. NC/NO is a relay output
which sinks 2A@125VAC and 1A@30VDC. See Chapter 3 ─Configuration for configuring alarm output.
ARI (Alarm Reset In): An external signal to the Alarm Reset In can be used to reset both the Alarm Out signal and
the DVR’s internal buzzer. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the ARI (Alarm Reset In) and GND (Ground)
connectors. The threshold voltage is below 0.3V and should be stable at least 0.5 seconds to be detected. Connect the
wires to the ARI and GND connectors.
An RS232 port is provided to connect a remote control keyboard.

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Audio In/Out
NOTE: It is the user’s responsibility to determine if local laws and regulations permit recording audio.
The DVR does not have amplified audio output, so you will need a speaker with an amplifier. The DVR
does not have a pre-amplifier for audio input, so the audio input should be from an amplified source, not
directly from a microphone.
Video Out
NOTE: When using HDMI monitors, change the monitor display mode to HD mode by setting the HD/SD Out
selector on the rear panel to the HD OUT position. HDMI video out will only be enabled in the HD display
mode.
VGA video out on the primary monitor will be disabled in the SD display mode.
Composite (BNC) video out on the primary monitor will be disabled in the HD display mode.
Monitor Connection Examples:
< HD Display Mode > < SD Display Mode >
NOTE: Connect the monitor before the DVR boots so that video can be displayed on the monitor with the resolution
you have set during system setup. If you want to use both the HDMI and VGA Primary Monitor connectors,
one of the monitors should be connected before the DVR boots, and the other monitor should be connected
after the DVR boots.
Your DVR can record audio from up to 16 sources. Connect the audio
sources to Audio In 1 to Audio In 16 as needed using RCA jacks. Connect
Audio Out to your amplifier. Use the provided audio extension cable to
connect the audio sources to Audio In 5 to 16.
An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector is provided so that you can
use an HDMI monitor as your primary monitor when in the HD (High Definition) display
mode, and a VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer
monitor as your primary monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect
it to the DVR.
When in the SD (Standard Definition) display mode, connect the primary monitor to the
Video Out connector. It is best to use the monitor as a subsidiary of the HD display output
otherwise the monitor might have display limitations.
A VGA connector is provided so that you can use a standard, multi-sync computer monitor as
your secondary monitor. Use the cable supplied with your monitor to connect it to the DVR.
Connect the secondary monitor to the Video Out connector.
Connect the spot monitor to the SPOT connector as needed.

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Power Cord Connector
WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE
CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.
THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN. IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT
HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.
Your DVR is now ready to operate. Refer to Chapter 3 ─Configuration and Chapter 4 ─Operation.
Connect the AC power cord to the DVR and then to a wall outlet.

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Chapter 3 — Configuration
NOTE: Your DVR should be completely installed before proceeding. Refer to Chapter 2 — Installation.
Front Panel Controls
Figure 3 : 16-Channel DVR front panel.
Power LED HDD LED Camera Buttons Menu Button
Copy Button Esc Button Play/Stop Button Alarm Button
Sequence Button PTZ Button Mode Button Arrow Buttons
Enter Button Jog Dial Shuttle Ring USB Port
The front panel looks and operates much like a VCR combined with a multiplexer. The following describes each button
and control. Take a few minutes to review the descriptions. You will use these to initially set up your DVR and for
daily operations.
NOTE: The infrared sensor on the DVR is just to the left of the Jog Dial. Make certain that nothing blocks the
sensor, or the remote control will not function properly.
When you use wireless communication devices (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) near the DVR, the remote
control might not function properly.
You can also use a USB mouse (not supplied) to navigate through the screens and menus much like you
would on a computer.
Power LED
The POWER LED is lit when the unit is On.
HDD LED
The HDD LED flickers when the DVR is recording or searching video on the hard disk drive.
Camera Buttons
Pressing the individual camera buttons will cause the selected camera to display full screen. Buttons 1 to 9 are also
used to enter passwords.
NOTE: When selecting the camera channel from 10 to 16, press the 10+ and then 0 to 6.
In the PTZ mode, pressing the button 1 zooms in the screen and the button 4 zooms out the screen, pressing the button
2 focuses near and button 5 focuses far, and pressing the button 3 moves to the preset and button 6 saves the preset.

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Menu Button
In the Live Monitoring mode and Search mode, pressing the MENU button displays the menu icons at the top of the screen.
Copy Button
Pressing the COPY button allows you to copy video clips.
Esc Button
During menu setup, pressing the ESC button closes the current menu or setup dialog box.
Play/Stop Button
Pressing the PLAY/STOP button enters the playback mode, and pressing the button again exits the playback mode. When
entering the playback mode, video is paused.
When in one of the multi-view formats, pressing this button enters the Triplex mode. The DVR supports the Triplex
function: monitoring, recording and playing back at the same time.
Alarm Button
The ALARM button has two functions. First, it will reset the DVR’s outputs including the internal buzzer during an
alarm. Second, it will display the event log when you are in the live monitoring mode unless there is an active alarm.
This operation can be user password protected.
Sequence Button
When in the live mode, pressing the SEQ button displays live channels sequentially.
PTZ Button
Pressing the PTZ button enters the PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) mode and the PTZ icon flickers. Pressing the button again
exits the PTZ mode. Pressing the arrow buttons or MENU button allows you to control properly configured cameras.
Mode Button
Pressing the MODE button toggles between different display formats. The available formats are: 2x2, 3x2, 3x3, 4x3
or 4x4 (2x2 or 4x4 on a Spot Monitor). Pressing the button while in the 4x4 display format of local cameras enters the
display mode of network devices, and pressing the button while in the 4x4 display format of network devices enters
the display mode of local cameras.
Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to navigate through menus and GUI. You can also use them to change numbers by highlighting
a number in the menu and using the Up and Down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the number’s value.
These buttons are also used to control Pan and Tilt when in the PTZ mode.
Enter Button
The (Enter) button selects a highlighted item or completes an entry that you have made during system setup.