Speco D4VS User manual

User Guide(Ver. 1.1)
Model: D4VS, D8VS, D16VS
4, 8, 16 Channel 960H 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
enclosur
e 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 for D4VS/D8VS/D16VS
Software & Manual CD
Adaptor
(DC12V 3A for D4VS, DC12V 5A
for D8VS/D16VS)& Power cable
(110V or 220V)
Audio Cable for D8VS/D16VS
DIDO Terminal 1EA (Adaptor)

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Specifications
ITEM D4VS D8VS D16VS
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)
HDMI 1 HDMI (1920x1080, 1280x720)
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, Video Loss. HDD temperature
and HDD failure
Record
Compression H.264
Multi-operation QUADPLEX (Playback/Record/Network/Backup)
Resolution
NTSC
960H 120fps 120fps 120fps
D1 120fps 240fps 240fps
CIF 120fps 240fps 480fps
PAL
960H 100fps 100fps 100fps
D1 100fps 200fps 200fps
CIF 100fps 200fps 400fps
Recording quality grade LEVEL1 (L) ~ LEVEL5 (H)
Recording Mode Continuous/Schedule/ Motion/Manual/Sensor/ Continuous +
Motion/ Continuous + Sensor
Motion Detection Motion detection setup by Grid
Recording by channel’s
Resolution Yes
Pre Recording Max. 20 minutes
Post Recording Max. 60 seconds
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 D4VS: Max. 2 TB
D8VS/D16VS: Max. 3 TB

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Internal HDD No. 1 2
USB Port 2 (Front 1, Rear 1)
Backup
USB Flash drive Video & Still Image
Network Video & Still Image
Massive 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 1 RS-485
Network
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free Speco DDNS)
Network Interface 10/100 base-TX
Ethernet (RJ-45) 10/100 TX Ethernet (RJ-45)
Max. Network Live Streaming CIF 60fps/4CH CIF 120fps/8CH CIF 240fps/16CH
Max. Network Playback Streaming CIF 60fps/4CH
CIF 30fps/1CH
CIF 120fps/8CH
CIF 30fps/1CH
CIF 240fps/16CH
CIF 30fps/1CH
Network
Access
PC Web Viewer Live, Search, Backup, Remote Setup, PTZ control
Mobile Viewer Speco Player (Live, Search, PTZ control, 2-Way Audio)
PC Client SecureGuardCMS and SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
Features
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes
EZSearch Thumbnail Preview
Digital Deterrent Yes – Up to 9 Different Audio Messages
Time Stamp over AVI Backup 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
Mac Viewer Yes
Power
Source Power Supply Voltage DC 12V 3A DC 12V 5A
Allowable Operating Temperature 41°F - 104°C, During storage: -14°C - +122°C
Allowable Operating Humidity 20 % - 80 %
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) DxxVS: Around 3.74 lbs ( Around 7 lbs)
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) DxxVS: 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
2-4. EZ SETUP ............................................................................................................................15
3. Name, Function and Connection ................................................................................................. 19
3-1. Front Panel...........................................................................................................................19
3-2. Connectors ...........................................................................................................................19
3-3. Remote Control.....................................................................................................................21
4. Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... 22
4-1. Setup – Main Live Screen.....................................................................................................22
4-2. Setup – SYSTEM Mode........................................................................................................23
4-3. Setup – RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................27
4-3-1. Recording Schedules..................................................................................................29
4-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode .........................................................................................................30
4-4-1. Digital Deterrent..........................................................................................................31
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup...............................................................................32
4-5. Setup – DISPLAY Mode........................................................................................................36
4-6. Setup – NETWORK Mode.....................................................................................................38
4-6-1. Network Types............................................................................................................39
4-6-2. DDNS .........................................................................................................................39
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port ........................................................................................40
4-6-4. Network Stream..........................................................................................................40
4-7. Setup – USER MANAGEMENT Mode...................................................................................41
4-8. Setup – STORAGE Mode .....................................................................................................43
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode..........................................................................................................45
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade......................................................................................................46
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 48
5-1. Live View ..............................................................................................................................48
5-1-1. PTZ Control ................................................................................................................51
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen............................................................................52
5-3. SEARCH Screen...................................................................................................................52
5-3-1. EZSearch....................................................................................................................53
5-3-2. Time Line Search........................................................................................................54
5-3-3. Event Search..............................................................................................................54
5-3-4. Go To First Time..........................................................................................................55
5-3-5. Go To Last Time..........................................................................................................55
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time....................................................................................................55

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5-3-7. Archive List .................................................................................................................55
5-3-8. Log List.......................................................................................................................56
5-4. Play Mode.............................................................................................................................56
6. Export and Back Up..................................................................................................................... 58
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive..............................................................................58
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ...........................................................59
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback.............................................60
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List.....................................................61
6-5. Playback of Backup Video.....................................................................................................62
6-5-1. AVI Format..................................................................................................................62
6-5-2. NSF Format................................................................................................................63
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer................................................................ 64
7-1. Overview...............................................................................................................................64
7-2. PC Requirements..................................................................................................................64
7-3. Installation of the Program ....................................................................................................65
7-4. Live Window..........................................................................................................................66
7-4-1. Main User Interface.....................................................................................................66
7-4-2. Control Buttons...........................................................................................................67
7-5. Search and Playback Window...............................................................................................68
7-5-1. Main User Interface.....................................................................................................68
7-5-2. Main Control Panel .....................................................................................................69
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client............................................................................................71
7-6-1. General.......................................................................................................................71
7-6-2. Event ..........................................................................................................................72
7-6-3. Record........................................................................................................................73
7-6-4. Display........................................................................................................................74
7-6-5. Language....................................................................................................................74
7-6-6. About ..........................................................................................................................75
7-7. Remote Setup.......................................................................................................................76
7-7-1. System........................................................................................................................77
7-7-2. Record........................................................................................................................79
7-7-3. Device.........................................................................................................................80
7-7-4. Display........................................................................................................................81
7-7-5. Network ......................................................................................................................81
7-7-6. User Management ......................................................................................................82
7-7-7. Storage.......................................................................................................................82
7-7-8. Remote Upgrade ........................................................................................................82
7-8. Operation..............................................................................................................................83
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites..................................................................83
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect.............................................................................................85
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live...................................................................................86

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7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live ..................................................................87
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback........................................................................88
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback .......................................................................................90
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer......................................................................... 92
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer.......................................................................... 94
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone...........................................................................................................94
9-1-2.PTZ Control .................................................................................................................95
9-1-3. Playback.....................................................................................................................96
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone...............................................................................................97
9-2-1. Live.............................................................................................................................97
9-2-2. Playback.....................................................................................................................98
9-2-3. PTZ Control ................................................................................................................98
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................. 99
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.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
Password to secure access
Network software supports 10/100Mbps
USB 2.0 port for video clip exporting and easy firmware upgrade via USB Flash Drive
Exclusive File Format Backup and Player
Variety of ways 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 and set date and time as specified below.
(EZ Setup Page Reference / Page.15~18)

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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
3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.

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

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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
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

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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.
2-4. EZ SETUP
VS Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen and click ADVANCE MENU)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen

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2.4.1. Setup DATE & TIME, Recording configurations.
Figure 2.4.1. EZ Record Setup Procedure
①Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Recording Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
②Description of EZ Record Setup is displayed, Click NEXT to proceed.
③Set up the Date/Time settings and click NEXT to get to the recording setup.
④Select the recording mode and click NEXT to get to the recording setup.
⑤Select one of options and click NEXT 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
①Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection.
②Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
Button. It will automatically setup the network for the system.
③Setup DDNS setting. DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name System) allows a DNS name to be
constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. It allows using a dynamic IP address to be
associated with a static domain name.
④Click Finish to save the setup.
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2.4.3. EZ NETWORK setting (Not using internet connection)
Figure 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK Setup – Manual Configuration Screen
①Select NO if the VS is not using an internet connection.
②Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
button when ready.
③Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration(STATIC) was selected, and click TEST
④Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.
⑤Click Finish to save the setup.
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3.Name, Function and Connection
3-1. Front Panel
DxxVS
Figure 3.1.1. Front panel
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Port of DxxVS
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
D4VS
D8VS
D16VS
Figure 3.2.1. Rear Panel Connections
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①VIDEO IN: Video input port.
②VIDEO OUT:
D4VS: Switchable (Composite Video Output or Spot Monitor)
D8VS, D16VS: CVBS – Composite Video Output / SPOT – Spot Monitor
③VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Connects to the PC VGA monitor.
④HD VIDEO OUT: HDMI output port. Connections to the HDMI monitor (1920x1080).
⑤AUDIO IN: D4VS: Four connectors for audio input.
D8VS/D16VS: use the included audio splitter cable
⑥AUDIO OUT: D4VS/D4WVS: One connector for audio output.
D8VS/D16VS: use the included audio splitter cable.
⑦ETHERNET: Network terminal
⑧USB: USB terminal
⑨SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485
for PTZ Camera control
⑩POWER: DC12V input
⑪Ground: Use for ground port