Speco D4VN User manual

User Guide (VN Ver. 0.91)
Model: D4VN, D8VN, D16VN
4, 8 & 16 Channel HD TVI Digital Video Recorder
About the 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 Graphic 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 manufacturer 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 manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates the presence of “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock, property damage, personal injury, or death.

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These Precautions must be followed for Safety Reasons
Warning
 Do not use if the unit emits smoke.
 Do not disassemble the unit.
 Do not place any heavy or sharp objects on the unit.
 Do not place on uneven surface.
 Do not expose to shock or vibration.
 Do not move the unit when the unit is powered on.
 Do not block, and allow dust to accumulate in the air vents.
 Do not restrict airflow of the unit; doing so can damage the unit.
 Only qualified and experienced personnel should perform installation and
servicing.
 Turn off the power of the DVR when connecting Cameras, Audio or Sensor
Cables.
 The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use
of the product or failure to follow instructions for the product.
 The manufacturer is not responsible for any problems caused by or resulting
from the user physically opening the DVR for examination or attempting to
repair the unit.
 The manufacturer 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
Remote Control
Battery1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
Quick Start Guide &
Quick User Guide
Mouse
Software & Manual CD
Adaptor (DC12V 3A) & Power
cable (110V)

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Specifications
MODEL NAME D4VN D8VN D16VN
Video Input Number of Channels 4 8 16
Camera Types 960H, HD-TVI 1/2/3/4/5/8MP
Output Main Monitor VGA and HDMI
(Max. 1920x1080)
VGA and HDMI
(Max. 3840x2160)
Sub Monitor CVBS or SPOT (Selectable) N/A
Audio Input Local Input 4
Output Local Output 1
Audio Codec G.711
Alarm Sensor In 4 4 4
Alarm Output 1
Serial RS-232C None
RS-485 1
Recording Compression H.265 / H.264
Local Resolution &
Frame Rate
8MP@15fps 1920x2160 7fps 1920x2160 7fps 1920x1080 15fps
5MP@20fps 1280x1944 10fps
1280x1944 10fps 1280x1944 10fps
QHD@30fps 1280x1440 15fps
1280x1440 15fps 1280x1440 15fps
QHD@15fps 2560x1440 10fps
2560x1440 10fps 2560x1440 10fps
3MP@18fps 2048x1535 13fps
2048x1535 13fps 2048x1535 13fps
2MP@30fps 1920x1080 15fps
1920x1080 15fps 1920x1080 15fps
Recording Quality Grade 5 Levels
Recording Mode Smart / Continuous / Motion / Sensor / Schedule /Manual
Pre Recording Max. 20 Minutes
Post Recording Max. 60 Seconds
Playback Search EZ Search, Date/Time, Event, Log
Multi-Decoding 1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 9, 16
Playback Speed x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
Backup Media USB drive, External HDD, Network
File Format JPEG, AVI, Proprietary Format and EXE
Huge Backup Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Storage HDD Capacity of 1 HDD 10TB
Internal HDDs 1
e-SATA N/A
USB Front 1
Rear 1
User I/F Input Method IR Remote Control, Mouse, Keyboard Controller
Network Interface 100Mbps 1Gbps
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free Speco DDNS)

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Dual Streaming Yes
Features Camera Control OSD and PTZF Control via UTC
Digital Zoom Yes
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Yes
S.M.A.R.T Yes
Internal Beep Yes
Multi-Language Yes
System Event Notification Health, Restart, Shutdown, Panic Recording, Alarm,
Motion, HDD Alert and email
Network
Access
3G/4G Mobile Viewer Speco Player (iPad / iPhone / Android))
PC Web Viewer Windows (IE, Edge, Chrome and Firefox)
PC Client SecureGuard CMS and SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
Remote Setup and Upgrade Yes
Power Power Supply Voltage DC 12V3A
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 4.35 lbs
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 11.8"x 2.0"x 9.9" (300 x 53 x 252mm)
Please note that specifications and unit exterior design 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 Daylight Saving Time ................................................................................................ 11
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) .................................................................................... 12
2-4. EZ Setup ............................................................................................................................... 15
3. Name, Function and Connection ................................................................................................. 16
3-1. Front Panel ........................................................................................................................... 16
3-2. Connectors ........................................................................................................................... 17
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 ........................................................................................................... 24
4-4. Setup – Device Mode ............................................................................................................ 27
4-4-1. Digital Deterrent ............................................................................................................. 28
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup .................................................................................. 29
4-5. Setup – Display Mode ........................................................................................................... 33
4-6. Setup – Network Mode .......................................................................................................... 34
4-6-1. Network Types ................................................................................................................ 35
4-6-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................. 35
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port ............................................................................................ 36
4-6-4. Network Stream .............................................................................................................. 36
4-7. Setup – User Management Mode .......................................................................................... 38
4-8. Setup – Storage Mode .......................................................................................................... 41
4-9. Setup - Config Mode ............................................................................................................. 42
4-9-1. Software Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 43
5. Live, Search and Playback .......................................................................................................... 45
5-1. Live View .............................................................................................................................. 45
5-1-1. PTZ Control .................................................................................................................... 48
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen ............................................................................ 49
5-3. Search Screen ...................................................................................................................... 49
5-3-1. EZSearch ....................................................................................................................... 50
5-3-2. Time Line Search ........................................................................................................... 51
5-3-3. Event Search .................................................................................................................. 51
5-3-4. Go To First Time ............................................................................................................. 52
5-3-5. Go To Last Time ............................................................................................................. 52
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time ........................................................................................................ 52
5-3-7. Archive List ..................................................................................................................... 52

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5-3-8. Log List .............................................................................................................................. 53
5-4. Playback Mode ..................................................................................................................... 53
6. Export and Back Up..................................................................................................................... 55
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive .............................................................................. 55
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ........................................................... 56
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback............................................. 57
6-5. Playback of Backup Video ..................................................................................................... 58
6-5-1. AVI Format ..................................................................................................................... 58
6-5-2. NSF Format .................................................................................................................... 59
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ................................................................ 60
7-1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 60
7-2. PC Requirements .................................................................................................................. 60
7-3. Installation of the Program .................................................................................................... 61
7-4. Live Window.......................................................................................................................... 62
7-4-1. Main User Interface ........................................................................................................ 62
7-4-2. Control Buttons............................................................................................................... 63
7-5. Search and Playback Window ............................................................................................... 64
7-5-1. Main User Interface ........................................................................................................ 64
7-5-2. Main Control Panel ......................................................................................................... 65
7-5-3. SMART SEARCH ........................................................................................................... 67
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client ............................................................................................ 69
7-6-1. General .......................................................................................................................... 69
7-6-2. Event .............................................................................................................................. 70
7-6-3. Record ........................................................................................................................... 71
7-6-4. Display ........................................................................................................................... 72
7-6-5. Language ....................................................................................................................... 72
7-6-6. About .............................................................................................................................. 73
7-7. Remote Setup ....................................................................................................................... 74
7-8. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 81
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer ......................................................................... 90
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer .......................................................................... 92
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone ........................................................................................................... 92
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone............................................................................................... 95
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................. 98
APPENDIX: Network Connection – Internet and DDNS .................................................................... 100

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1. Main Features
 Easy Record, Copy and Setup
 Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
 Easy Copy
 Digital Deterrent function
 H.265 & H.264 high quality 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
 4 Channel Audio Recording
 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
 HDMI Output (Up to 3840 x 2160, 16Ch model)
 Password to secure access
 Network software supports 10/100/1000Mbps
 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 to Remote access via SecureGuard® CMS, SpecoTech Multi-Client Software, Web-
Viewer, and Mobile App
 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 logo, select the language 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 16 ~ 17)

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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 enter a password set on the initial
boot-up process.
2. Go to Setup > System > Date & Time Setup

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3. Select ‘ok” from the Daylight Saving dropdown menu.
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. Setup > System > NTP Setup > On > Select
2. Select the proper GMT Time Zone.

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Table 2.3.1. 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

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NV Nevada GMT-8 GMT-7
NH New Hampshire GMT-5 GMT-4
NJ New Jersey GMT-5 GMT-4
NM New Mexico GMT-7 GMT-6
NY New York GMT-5 GMT-4
NC North Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
ND North Dakota GMT-6 GMT-5
ND North Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
OH Ohio GMT-5 GMT-4
OK Oklahoma GMT-6 GMT-5
OR Oregon GMT-8 GMT-7
OR Oregon (E) GMT-7 GMT-6
PA Pennsylvania GMT-5 GMT-4
RI Rhode Island GMT-5 GMT-4
SC South Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
SD South Dakota (E) GMT-6 GMT-5
SD South Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
TN Tennessee (E) GMT-5 GMT-4
TN Tennessee (W) GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas GMT-6 GMT-5
TX Texas (W) GMT-7 GMT-6
UT Utah GMT-7 GMT-6
VX 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 must be properly set according to your local time zone.

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2-4. EZ Setup
VN Easy Setup(Click the right button on mouse > Advanced Menu > EZ Setup)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen
2.4.1. Setup Date/Time and Record configuration
Figure 2.4.1. EZ Record Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Record Setup, 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 recording setup.
⑤ Select one of options and click “finish” to finish the setup.
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2.4.2. EZ Network (Using an internet connection)
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.
3. Name, Function and Connection
3-1. Front Panel
Figure 3.1.1. Front panel
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Port of VN model
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)
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3-2. Connectors
D4VN
D8VN
D16VN
Figure 3.2.1. Rear Panel Connections
① VIDEO IN: Video input port.
② VIDEO OUT: CVBS – Composite Video Output / SPOT (D16VN does not have this port.)
③ VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
④ HDMI VIDEO OUT: HDMI Video Output, Connections to the HDMI monitor
(D4VN & D8VN: Max.1920x1080, D16VN: Max.3840x2160).
⑤ AUDIO IN: Four connectors for audio input.
⑥ AUDIO OUT: One connector for audio output.
⑦ ETHERNET: Network terminal
⑧ USB: USB terminal
⑨ SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑩ POWER: DC12V input
⑪ Ground: Use for ground port
⑫ Power Switch: Power On / Off
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3-3. Remote Control
① ID: To set the remote control ID.
② REC: To start and stop manual recording
③ SEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
④ F/ADV:
 During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds forward .
 During Pause – To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
⑤ F/REW:
 During playback – To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
 During Pause – To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
⑥ FF: To fast forward the recording.
⑦ PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode
⑧ REW: To rewind the recording.
⑨ ESC:
 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.
⑩ SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
⑪ Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
⑫ SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
⑬ BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
⑭ 0~9: To select channel (1,2,3,..) or to enter a DVR ID number or use as number key.

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4. Setting up the DVR
The following sections detail the initial setup of the DVR.
Menu screen will close if user 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.
Figure 4.1.1. Live Screen and Quick Operation Window
When the DVR prompts the Login window, the default User ID is “admin” and enter the password set on the
initial boot-up procedure by a virtual keyboard, or a remote control. It is highly recommended to assign a
new password to protect the system frequently. New passwords can be set up in the 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.
Figure 4.2.1. System Setup Screen
Table 4.2.1. Menu Items in System Setup Screen
Item Description
Description Press “select” to view the system information. (Software Version, Storage Size, IP
Address, MAC Address and DDNS Status)
Language Select the display language using the mouse or the remote control. Once a language is
selected, the display language will change. (English, Spanish and French)
Date Display
Format
Select the date display format using the mouse or the remote control. Options are:
MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY
Date & Time
Setup
Select the display date and time using the mouse or the remote control and press “ok”
button to set the present date and time.