Speco D8HS User manual

D8HS and D16HS Installation Manual
12/15/2014
V1.0

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................ 3
IMPORTANT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
WORKFLOW ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION WORKSHEET ...................................................................................................................................... 6
CHANGING THE DEFAULT DVR LOGIN ..................................................................................................................... 7
FIRMWARE VERSION...................................................................................................................................................... 9
NETWORK SETUP ..........................................................................................................................................................10
SMTP SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................................11
SETTING UP AN ALARM ...............................................................................................................................................12
SETTING THE TIME .......................................................................................................................................................14
TEST SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................................16
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................................................17
This manual will provide assistance in setting up I-View Video Verification functionality based on sensor events
configured in the Speco HS. It is not a replacement for the excellent Speco manuals for the HS, which can be
downloaded from their hosted site at http://www.specotech.com/products.html.

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Introduction
The Speco HS supports up to 16 analog and IP cameras and can easily accommodate monitoring a building, wide area or
location, where multiple cameras and alarm inputs need to be integrated and reported upstream for central monitoring
by a monitoring station like I-View. I-View’s Video Verification adds value by enabling the customer to quickly focus on
important events and review the conditions surrounding them both before and after.
Once the DVR has been set up it is ready to be tested with I-View. The following illustration shows the path of two
message flows comprising a typical “Video Verification” scenario:
1-3 - An onsite alarm ‘event’ causes an SMTP message to be sent to the I-View Now system. The alarm event is
usually the result of a simple contact closure wired into the back panel of the DVR.
4, 5 - The resulting message path I-View initiates upon receipt of the SMTP message to retrieve the ‘pre’ and
‘post’ alarm video associated with the alarm event. The number of pre and post seconds can vary but it’s usually
not less than 3 and normally about 10 on either side of the alarm condition that initiates the sequence.
The user can view one or more consecutive alarm event ‘clips’ as they arrive from the I-View Now portal via a cell phone,
or a PC or tablet device’s browser. With each clip is the ability to see one or more “Live Views” for various cameras
associated with the DVR that generated the SMTP alarm.
Figure 1
Speco HS Alarm Message to
Speco HS
DVR

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Important Notice
Video verification currently only functions on the 1st four video channels on
the devices. Pin 1 has to be associated with Camera 1, Pin 2 with Camera 2,
etc. The issue is the NVR/DVR does not report which alarm input was
triggered, but the camera(s) associated with those inputs.
Live view operations function normally
Speco is working with their engineers to make the necessary changes for a
full integration without the above limitations
These same limitations also apply to the NS, DS and VS series.

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Workflow
This workflow describes the tasks to prepare the Speco HS to be ready to integrate with I-View Now.
1. User Setup
Change the default administrator password. I-View Now will be using the password on the “Installer Data
worksheet” to log into the device. When a network request is delivered to the Speco HS from the I-View system
this login and password will be used to programmatically authenticate before initiating Live View or retrieving
Clips for Video Verification. If an alternate value is required this information must be put into the i-
viewnow.com system.
2. Network Setup
I-View recommends using a static IP for the DVR onsite and enabling external access via port forwarding for
specific service from the router/firewall facing the Internet for the site.
a. LAN Setup: Static IP addresses are assigned by site IT staff
b. Port Setup: The router for the site should be configured to forward messages intended for the Speco HS
using the ports outlined below.
3. Configure SMTP email:
The SMTP information is used to initiate alerts and alarms to I-View Now. The SMTP server, SMTP ID provided
and Port Id on the “Installer Data” Worksheet will be used here. Setting up these entries is critical for enabling
the Speco HS to communicate an alarm event to I-View.
4. Recording Setup:
The DVR will be set to record by schedule or by events. Event recording will typically occur when an alarm event
is detected; however, concurrent continuous recording is also possible.
5. Alarm Input Setup:
Here the technician will set up alarm inputs on the back of the DVR to perform two actions:
a. Assert an alarm event and trigger recording
b. Send SMTP (email) alerts to I-View Now upon detection of an alarm event. This causes the I-View system
to retrieve the ‘pre’ and ‘post’ alarm video surrounding in time the condition that caused the alarm. This
is a valuable feature as it benefits the user by providing a more complete context of the conditions
leading up to the alarm event as well as what followed immediately thereafter.

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Installation Worksheet
The I-View Now Portal Installation Worksheet is created after entering the DVR make and model into the system. A
portion of an example worksheet is printed below. This sheet should be generated from the system before attempting
to set up the site for integration with I-View as it enables setup of the DVR onsite login and password as well as the
means to send SMTP messages back to the I-View Now server. There is a place on the form for recording the Location IP
Address which is the external IP address used for the router at the site facing the Internet. In addition the ports on the
external router that will be forwarded to the DVR should be noted on this form. This information needs to be input into
the i-viewnow.com system so it will know the external IP address and ports used to communicate from the site through
the router at the site and onto the DVR.
Figure 2
Retrieve the IP address by asking the Customer/IT department for the IP address, or visit http://whatismyip.org while
on-site for a possible correct address; however, verify with the IT department that the IP address discovered is valid to
use as a target from the I-View servers. The IT Site Administration must enable port forwarding from their
router/firewalls to the Speco HS port address.

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Changing the Default DVR Login
To start using the Speco HS first plug a monitor into the VGA output on the DVR and ensure power is provided to both.
Take note that a customer ‘brick’ transformer power supply is used to step down from commercial 120 AC that is
provided along with the Speco HS. An incorrect ‘brick’ that doesn’t match the requisite Voltage or Amps can harm the
unit.
Also, plug the mouse provided with the DVR into the front side USB port of the DVR unit. The default password is
“1111”. If this doesn’t work simply verify the correct login and password from the manual. Be aware that the Menu’s
presented in this manual can vary slightly depending on the exact model and firmware version.
User Name: admin
Password: 1111
After plugging in the power supply on the back of the unit and attaching a VGA monitor and a mouse on the right side as
shown below, press the power button. The unit’s PWR and Hard Drive (HDD) LEDs should light and/or flash. The basic
unit and its connections are shown below:
Figure 3
Once the system initializes, it will show a grid of rectangles with numbers. Some may contain moving video if a camera is
attached. However, the first step in starting to configure the system is to right click on “SETUP” which will then display a
screen as shown below prompting you for a login and password.
Figure 4
VGA on Back Panel
Connector to monitor
USB Mouse
VGA Cable
VGA Port
USB
Ports

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At the time of writing this manual, the Speco HS’s default USER is “ADMIN” and the PASSWORD is “1111”. The Mouse
can be used to input characters or a keyboard can be attached to the other USB port for character input. First change
the USER and PASSWORD to the settings on the form you should’ve received from I-View. As stated above, the
information on the form will be expected to be set when the I-View system attempts to interface with the Speco HS, so
ensure you change the password to that on the form before proceeding.
Note, if, during setup, you need to start over, the machine can be reset to its factory default state by referring to the
User’s Guide.It is the most up to date reference on configuring the unit as it’s continually updated by the manufacturer
and available on the Speco web site.

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Firmware Version
The version of the firmware on the DVR tested with I-View Now is shown below. The DVR should have this version set to
ensure proper interoperation with I-View Now.
On the Speco menu select the and DESCRIPTION which should show a screen similar that below. Note, the
SOFTWARE VERSION of the firmware must match this configuration as this is the specific Speco firmware that has been
integration tested with I-View. Other versions will not work. If you need to download and update the firmware please
refer to the Speco manual and their site to obtain this specific firmware software package and install it into the machine.
Depending on how new the firmware release is you may need to contact the manufacturer directly.
Figure 6

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Figure 6
Network Setup
After logging into the device for the first time and setting the proper login and password, the first setting that should be
changed is the IP address. The DVR requires a static internal IP address at the site behind the router/firewalls. In
addition, one or more communication ports will have to be forwarded to it from the firewall/router on site.
Be sure to write on the installation note on the external IP address representing the Internet facing location where the
Speco DS/NS is installed (Location IP Address). This value is typically the IP address of the router facing the Internet for
the site. In addition, the Device Port Number is vital to enable the router to ‘port forward’ incoming I-View requests to
the Speco DS/NS machine. The IT staff responsible for the site needs to assist you in ensuring these prerequisites are in
effect in their network facilities.
After changing the login and password the next setting changed should be the IP address. The DVR requires a static
internal IP address. Its communication ports will be forwarded from the firewall/router on site to this static IP along
with specific ports for video or control communication. The IP address is set on the NETWORK panel. This menu can be
brought forward by moving the mouse cursor over the icon and clicking on it.
This is what the screen should look like after bringing up the NETWORK panel. Each field has an explanation intending to
describe how to configure the various settings to prepare the system for integration with I-View:
Set the “NETWORK TYPE” to “STATIC”
Set the static “IP” address to the value provided by
your site administrator
Enter the “SUBNET MASK” which is usually
“255.255.255.0” since the far right number
is the only one changing, but this can vary
Enter the “GATEWAY” number provided by
your site Administrator which is typically a router
for the site
Ask the Site’s IT staff for a preferred DNS server
or use the Google public DNS (PRIMARY)
server at 8.8.8.8 and (SECONDARY) at 4.2.2.2
DDNS –stands for DDNS (Dynamic DNS) and is
primarily applicable to Dynamic IP addresses
whereas the I-View setup uses a STATIC IP.
As such the DDNS option can be set OFF.
The NETWORK PORT is used for port forwarding
from the router to the DVR for the IView service. The
Value here: 5445 is the default setting to be used. The
NETWORK AUDIO PORT is not used in this IView
application.
Set the WEB PORT to 80
The NETWORK STREAM values should be H.264, CIF, 10 Frames and LEVEL 2 quality.
Double check your settings before clicking APPLY as some addresses can automatically adjust as values are updated.
Leave Wireless OFF
Note, port 5445 is the default port used by the Speco HS and should be used if possible when setting up the DVR for port
forwarding from the router. These were the values used when testing in the I-View lab environment and should provide
a high degree of confidence in their use at a customer site. It should be noted that the ports used to forward messages
to the Speco HS must be unblocked in any firewall or peripheral devices, which is often simply the router.

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SMTP Settings
The SMTP Settings enable the Speco HS to notify I-View when an alarm event occurs. These are configured from the
main System Panel by selecting the SYSTEM panel, ensuring the SEND EMAIL SETUP value is ON and selecting the
symbol. A screen similar to the following on will appear:
Figure 7
The mail server must match the I-View Now email SMTP server and the mail port as specified in the installation form.
The secure option is NONE and the MAIL TO and MAIL FROM values on the installation form. Click TEST to verify that
the I-View system can receive an email by contacting I-View support when performing this test. Once you’ve verified the
system works click OK to save these parameters in the system.
When an alarm is tripped, the Speco HS will use these parameters to send an SMTP message to the I-View system with
the identifying account and server values specified on the form forwarded to the email server’s port 3480. The time of
the event on the email message will be used to initiate a request back to the Speco 16 DVR for live view and to begin the
downloading a clip of pre and post alarm event video before and after the event of interest. These will be available for
viewing on a standard web browser iPad or a smart phone. This is the heart of the functionality of I-View Video
Verification and these parameters must be configured correctly for proper capture of the important pre and post even
video.

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Setting up an Alarm
A key feature Speco provides when integrating with I-View is the ability to have the DVR continuously record while
simultaneously sending an alarm event with pre and post alarm video which can then be collected and reviewed. This
involves putting the Speco HS into a simultaneous sensing and recording mode. To do this select the RECORD icon
and then the RECORDING MODE arrow to the right of the SENSOR drop down selection. The display should look like
this with CONTINUOUS and SENSOR selected. Note, if alarm sensor mode only is preferred, without continuous
recording, this can also be selected from this menu.
Figure 8
Typically 10 Frames at CIF are sufficient for a good quality continuous and sensor combination. Note, it’s possible to
have pre and post alarm recording based only off of sensor recording if that is desired in addition to simultaneous sensor
and continuous recording.
On this same page, selecting SCHEDULE will bring up a screen as shown below where various combinations of
CONTINUOUS, MOTION, SENSOR and CLEAR settings for alarm events can be set throughout the week. A sample screen
where all days and hours are set for sensor recording is shown below:
Figure 9
Note that neither the
Sensor or Continuous
options are present in the
NS menu. Only the Mode
option is available. Set
the mode to “Continuous
+ Sensor”.

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In order to set up an alarm event to cause I-View to retrieve and store a clip one of the four sensors accessible from the
backplane must be configured. A typical configuration recommended is “NORMAL OPEN” which indicates there is
normally no path from a sensor to ground. By closing this loop either by simple relay, transistor or some similar
mechanical contact an alarm event is sensed within the DVR which then initiates the sending of an email to the I-View
system using the parameters set up on the SMTP email panel above.
An indication on the monitor when the alarm is sensed can be seen by the presence of an “ ” for a few seconds.
Thereafter, a message with the time, camera and date of the alarm relative to the Speco DS/NS will be sent to I-View
using the SMTP setting set above, which will in turn cause processing within I-View to initiate Live View on the camera I-
View receives in its SMTP message for the DVR IP address and port associated with the alarm. Thereafter I-View will
initiate concurrent Live Views of the cameras a clip with pre and post alarm video based on the time of the clip. The clip
can be viewed on a browser or smart phone as the clip is stored on a URL within the I-View system accessible by the
customer. Note up to 4 sensors can be concurrently configured this way.
Figure 10
On the back panel of the Speco HS there are 4 sensors which accept physical wires. Please refer to the Speco manual as
to how to set them up to ‘trip’ an alarm and thus initiate a sensor SMTP message to I-View.

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Setting the Time
Make sure care is taken to set up the time on the Speco DS/NS appropriately. This is accomplished via the main System
menu which can be accessed by clicking on the icon and then clicking on DATE & TIME SETUP. The screen that is
shown looks as follows:
Figure 11
Take care to set the time zone and determine if day light savings is in effect for part of the year where the DVR resides.
If so, set it to the appropriate value, e.g. USA. Some adjustments can be made in retrieving clips depending on how
these parameters are set when retrieving the clips.
In addition, the system should be set to synchronize with the Internet time site so events will closely correlate with
other events. Click on the and set the PRIMARY SNTP SERVER to Pool.ntp.org, the
SECONDARY to Time.nist.gov and set the appropriate time zone, e.g. GMT -8:00 (Los Angeles/Vancouver) if the DVR is on
the West coast. There is also a connection verification time which is usually set to some early time in the morning such
as 3:00 am or during periods of little activity.
Figure 12

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Test Settings
Once the DVR has been properly configured and the necessary settings entered into the i-viewnow.com portal, it is a
good idea to test each alarm input on the DVR by triggering the corresponding device on your alarm panel.
Once the Speco HS has been added to the router at the site and port forwarding enabled, and the SMTP settings for
communication of alarms back to I-View established, then the technician can enable alarm monitoring on one of the
sensors set to a continuous open mode then manually close a sensor to ground. If the time has been set appropriately
the I-View system should receive an appropriate SMTP alarm message and begin a Live View Session and download a
clip associated with the alarm session.
The I-View Events panel should present a Live View display along with a download of the clip from the camera tied to
the sensor in the set up. For more information on configuration of alarms and sensor tripping in the Speco DS/NS in
general see the manual at http://www.specotech.com/index.php/products?format=raw&task=download&fid=15173.
If relay 1, connected to input 1 on the DVR is supposed to trigger when a panic button is pushed, ensure not only that
the DVR has received the signal, but that the i-viewnow.com portal has received the signal and correctly identifies the
type of alarm.

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Troubleshooting
This section is provided to help the technician troubleshoot common problems encountered while configuring the Speco
HS DVR to talk to I-View.
A recommended setting for the cameras is CIF with a frame rate of approximately 6 per second. This provides a good
balance of quality and bandwidth resolution.
Good luck testing with the Speco HS and I-View. The two components together make for a powerful video verification
capability and should provide a significant improvement to the overall security strategy for your company, home or
institution.

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Glossary
This section includes terminology used throughout the manual. For further information on any term, type the name in
Google with “wiki” at the end to see a complete definition.
1. DDNS - Dynamic DNS is a method, protocol, or network service that provides the capability for a networked
device, such as a router or computer system using the Internet Protocol Suite, to notify a domain name server to
change, in real time (ad-hoc) the active DNS configuration of its configured hostnames, addresses or other
information stored in DNS
2. DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network application protocol used by devices (DHCP
clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network.
3. DVR - Digital Video Recorder. This is typically an analog camera based recording system that provides a common
interface into 4 to 16 cameras. In contrast, an NVR (Network Video Recorder) provides an IP based interface to
cameras.
4. IP - Internet Protocol address. IP addresses are used to identify the I-View server, the site containing the DVR
and the DVR itself. The site and I-View IP addresses are Internet routable which means they can be anywhere
on the Internet. The DVR typically has an private address which is specific to the site. This is why the
router/firewall at the site that faces the Internet must contain a port forwarding entry to allow for messages to
be passed to the DVR from I-View as well as the DVR to communicate with the I-View via an SMTP email
message or in response to a request for a clip or live view.
5. MAC Address - A media access control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier assigned to network
interfaces for communications on the physical network segment. MAC addresses are used as a network address
for most IEEE 802 network technologies, including Ethernet. Essentially, the MAC address can be thought of as
one layer above the physical medium, e.g. wire or cable, and one level below the IP address. The MAC address
is often assigned by the manufacturer.
6. Private Network - In the Internet addressing architecture, a private network is a network that uses private IP
address space, following the standards set by RFC 1918 for IPv4 and RFC 4193 for IPv6. These addresses are
commonly used for home, office, and enterprise local area networks (LANs), when globally routable addresses
are not mandatory, or are not available for the intended network applications. Under Internet Protocol IPv4,
private IP address spaces were originally defined in an effort to delay IPv4 address exhaustion, but they are also
a feature of the next generation Internet Protocol, IPv6.
7. SMTP - Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is an Internet standard for electronic mail (e-mail) transmission across
Internet Protocol (IP) networks.