Speco D4VT User manual

User Guide(Ver. 1.1)
Model: D4VT, D8VT, D16VT
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 for D4VT/D8VT/D16VT
Software & Manual CD
Adaptor
(DC12V 3A for D4VT, DC12V 5A
for D8VT/D16VT)
& Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable for D16VT

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Specifications
D4VT D8VT D16VT
4 8 16
Serial
H.264 (Main Profile)
1920x1080
1920x540
1280x720
640x360
1280x720
640x360
960H
D1
CIF
1, 4 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 9, 16
2 2 2
None None None
User I/F
10/100/1000 Base-TX
Power DC 12V 3A DC 12V 5A DC 12V 5A
Humidity
Weight
Dimension
Operation
20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
Unit Weight (Gross weight)
Unit Dimension (W x H x D)
PC Client
Single / Multi Client and CMS (64 channels)
Remote Setup and Upgrade
Yes
Power Supply Voltage
1.5Kgs (3.0Kgs)
340mm(13.4") x 262mm(10.31") x 63mm(2.48")
Temperature
Operation
5°C ~ 40°C
Storage
-10°C ~ 50°C
Yes
Multi-Language
Yes
e-mail Notification
Yes
Network
Access
3G Mobile
iPad / iPhone / Android
Web Viewer
Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Features
Digital Zoom
Yes
DLS (Day Light Saving)
Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Yes
S.M.A.R.T
Yes
Internal Beep
1
Input Method
IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller
Network
Inteface
Dynamic DNS
Yes (Free DDNS)
Dual Encoding for Network
Yes
Storage
HDD
Capacity of 1 HDD
Up to 4TB
Internal HDDs
e-SATA
USB
Front
1
Rear
10/100 Base-T
Backup
Media
USB drive, External HDD, Network
Format
BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format
Huge Backup
Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Post Recording
Max. 60 Seconds
Playback
Search
Date/Time, Event, Archive, Log
Multi-Decoding
Playback Speed
x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
RS-485
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Recording
Compression
H.264 (High Profile)
1920x1080 Camera Input
15fps/ch
15fps/ch
15fps/ch
15fps/ch
Recording Quality Grade
5 Levels
Recording Mode
Continuous / Motion / Sensor / Schedule / Manual
Pre Recording
Max. 20 Minutes
1280x720 Camera Input
25/30fps/ch
25/30fps/ch
Analog Camera Input
25/30fps/ch
25/30fps/ch
25/30fps/ch
Audio
Input / Output (HDMI support)
4 / 1
Audio Codec
G.711
Alarm
Sensor Input
4
Alarm Output
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ITEM
Description
960H and HD-TVI Hybrid DVR with UTC (Coaxtron)
Video
Input
Number of Channels
Camera
720p25/30/50/60, 1080p25/30 or NTSC/PAL
Output
Main Monitor
HDMI and VGA (1920x1080)
Sub Monitor(option)
CVBS or SPOT
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 ................................................................................................. 17
3-1. Front Panel...........................................................................................................................17
3-2. Connectors ...........................................................................................................................17
3-3. Remote Control.....................................................................................................................19
4. Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... 20
4-1. Setup –Main Live Screen.....................................................................................................20
4-2. Setup –SYSTEM Mode........................................................................................................20
4-2-1. How to use ‘Cloud’ .........................................................................................25
4-3. Setup –RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................26
4-3-1. Recording Schedules.........................................................................................................28
4-4. Setup –DEVICE Mode .........................................................................................................29
4-4-1. Digital Deterrent.................................................................................................................30
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup......................................................................................31
4-5. Setup –DISPLAY Mode........................................................................................................35
4-6. Setup –NETWORK Mode.....................................................................................................36
4-6-1. Network Types...................................................................................................................37
4-6-2. DDNS ................................................................................................................................37
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port................................................................................................38
4-6-4. Network Stream.................................................................................................................38
4-7. Setup –USER MANAGEMENT Mode...................................................................................40
4-8. Setup –STORAGE Mode .....................................................................................................42
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode..........................................................................................................44
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................45
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 46
5-1. Live View ..............................................................................................................................46
5-1-1. PTZ Control .......................................................................................................................49
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen............................................................................50
5-3. SEARCH Screen...................................................................................................................50
5-3-1. EZSearch...........................................................................................................................51
5-3-2. Smart Search.....................................................................................................................52
5-3-3. Time Line Search...............................................................................................................54
5-3-4. Event Search.....................................................................................................................55
5-3-5. Go To First Time.................................................................................................................56

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5-3-6. Go To Last Time.................................................................................................................56
5-3-7. Go To Specific Time ...........................................................................................................56
5-3-8. Archive List ........................................................................................................................56
5-3-9. Log List..............................................................................................................................57
5-4. Play Mode.............................................................................................................................57
6. Export and Back Up..................................................................................................................... 59
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive..............................................................................59
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ...........................................................60
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback.............................................61
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List.....................................................62
6-5. Playback of Backup Video.....................................................................................................63
6-5-1. AVI Format.........................................................................................................................63
6-5-2. NSF Format.......................................................................................................................64
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer................................................................ 65
7-1. Overview...............................................................................................................................65
7-2. PC Requirements..................................................................................................................65
7-3. Installation of the Program ....................................................................................................66
7-4. Live Window..........................................................................................................................67
7-4-1. Main User Interface............................................................................................................67
7-4-2. Control Buttons..................................................................................................................68
7-5. Search and Playback Window...............................................................................................69
7-5-1. Main User Interface............................................................................................................69
7-5-2. Main Control Panel ............................................................................................................70
7-5-3. SMART SEARCH ..............................................................................................................72
Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client...................................................................................................74
7-6-1. General..............................................................................................................................74
7-6-2. Event .................................................................................................................................75
7-6-3. Record...............................................................................................................................76
7-6-4. Display...............................................................................................................................77
7-6-5. Language...........................................................................................................................77
7-6-6. About .................................................................................................................................78
7-7. Remote Setup.......................................................................................................................79
7-7-1. System...............................................................................................................................80
7-7-2. Record...............................................................................................................................82
7-7-3. Device................................................................................................................................83
7-7-4. Display...............................................................................................................................84
7-7-5. Network .............................................................................................................................84
7-7-6. User Management .............................................................................................................85
7-7-7. Storage..............................................................................................................................85
7-7-8. Remote Upgrade................................................................................................................85
7-8. Operation..............................................................................................................................86

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7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites .........................................................................86
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect....................................................................................................88
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live..........................................................................................89
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live .........................................................................90
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback...............................................................................91
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback ..............................................................................................93
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer......................................................................... 95
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer.......................................................................... 97
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone...........................................................................................................97
9-1-2.PTZ Control ........................................................................................................................98
9-1-3. Playback............................................................................................................................99
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone.............................................................................................100
9-2-1. Live..................................................................................................................................100
9-2-2. Playback..........................................................................................................................101
9-2-3.PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................101
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ........................................................................................... 102
APPENDIX: Network Connection –Internet and DDNS.................................................................... 103

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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.
1) User have 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 set]
2) DVR will not proceed when user put the password ‘1111’.

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(EZ Setup Page Reference, Page 15-16)
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.

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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
VT
Vermont
GMT-5
GMT-4
VA
Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WA
Washington
GMT-8
GMT-7
WV
West Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WI
Wisconsin
GMT-6
GMT-5
WY
Wyoming
GMT-7
GMT-6
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone
must be properly set according to your local time zone.

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2-4. EZ SETUP
VT Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen and click ADVANCE MENU)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen
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.
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4
5

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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.
2.4.2. EZ NETWORK (Using an internet connection)
Figure 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure
①DVR automatically checking the network and configuration by scanning in few seconds.
②DVR will show the DDNS host name when configuration is finished automatically.
③If you need to edit the host name please select ‘EDIT’button.
④Everything is OK then select ‘Finish’
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3.Name, Function and Connection
3-1. Front Panel
DxxVT
Figure 3.1.1. Front panel
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Port of DxxVT
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
D4VT
D8VT
D16VT
Figure 3.2.1. Rear Panel Connections

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①VIDEO IN: Video input port.
②VIDEO OUT:
Switchable (Composite Video Output or 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: D4VT/ D8VT: Four connectors for audio input.
D16VT: use the included audio splitter cable
⑥AUDIO OUT: D4VT/ D8VT: One connector for audio output.
D16VT: 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

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3-3. Remote Control
①ID: To set the remote control ID.
②REC: To start and stop manual recording
③SEARCH: To go to SEARCH menu.
④F/ADV:
During playback –To move the playback position 60 seconds forward .
During Pause –To move the playback position moves 1 frame forward
⑤F/REW:
During playback –To move the playback position 60 seconds back.
During Pause –To move the playback postion 1 frame back.
⑥FF: To fast forward the recording.
⑦PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode
⑧REW: To rewind the recording.
⑨ESC:
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.
⑩SETUP: To open the SETUP menu.
⑪Direction buttons: To move menu items or select a channel.
⑫SEQ: To start auto sequencing the screen in full screen mode. (Toggle)
⑬BACKUP: To start a backup operations in live or playback mode
⑭0~9: 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 LOG-IN window, enter the PASSWORD using the virtual keyboard, or the
remote control. The factory default password is 1111. It is highly recommended to assign a new password
to protect the system. New passwords can be set up in the SECURITY setup menu.
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.