Speco D8HS2TB User manual

User’s Guide (Ver. 1.0)
Models: D8HS/D16HS
8/16 Channel IP & Analog 960H Hybrid DVR
About This 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 Graphical 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 manufacture 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 manufacture.
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 HS 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 HS for examination or attempting to
repair the unit.

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
DVR Unit
Desktop: D8HS / D16HS
Remote Control
Battery 1.5V (AAA x2)
Quick Setup Guide
Quick User Guide
USB Mouse
Software & Manual CD
Rack mount (x 2) & Screw (x 6)
Adaptor
(DC12V 5A)
& AC Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable

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Specifications
MODEL D8HS D16HS
Operational Mode (Analog + IP) Flexible for all channels Flexible for all channels
Video Input IP Channels Up to 8 Up to 16
Analog Channels Up to 8 Up to 16
Output Main Monitor VGA and HDMI VGA and HDMI
Sub Monitor CVBS and SPOT CVBS and SPOT
Loop Out 8 16
Audio Input Local Input (RCA) 8 16
Remote Input from
IP Camera
8 16
Output Local Output (RCA) 1 1
Audio Codec G.711 G.711
I/O Sensor
In
Local Input
(Terminal Block)
4 4
Remote Input from
IP Camera
8 16
Alarm Output 1 1
Serial RS-232C 1 1
RS-485 1 1
Recording Compression H.264 H.264
IP Resolution &
Frame Rate
1920x1080 240/200fps 480/400fps
Local Resolution &
Frame Rate
960H 240/200fps 480/400fps
D1 240/200fps 480/400fps
CIF 240/200fps 480/400fps
Recording Quality Grade 5 Levels 5 Levels
Recording Mode Continuous / Motion / Sensor /
Schedule / Manual/ Continuous
+ Sensor/ Continuous + Motion
Continuous / Motion / Sensor /
Schedule / Manual/Continuous
+ Sensor/ Continuous + Motion
Pre Recording Max. 20 Minutes Max. 20 Minutes
Post Recording Max. 60 Seconds Max. 60 Seconds
Playback Search Quick Search, Date/Time,
Event, Archive, Log
Quick Search, Date/Time,
Event, Archive, Log
Multi-Decoding 1, 4, 8 1, 4, 9, 16
Playback Speed x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16,
x32, x64
x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16,
x32, x64
Backup Media USB drive, External HDD, USB drive, External HDD,

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Network Network
File Format BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format
Huge Backup Yes (Max. 24 hours) Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Storage HDD Capacity of 1
HDD
3TB 3TB
Internal HDDs 3 3
e-SATA 1 1
USB Front 2 2
Rear 1 1
User I/F Input Method Front Buttons, IR, Mouse,
Keyboard Controller
Front Buttons, IR, Mouse,
Keyboard Controller
Network Interface 10/100/1000 Base-T 10/100/1000 Base-T
Dynamic DNS Yes (Free Speco DDNS) Yes (Free Speco DDNS)
Dual Encoding for Network Yes Yes
Max. Throughput 40Mbps 40 Mbps
Features Digital Zoom Yes Yes
DLS (Day Light Saving) Yes Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Yes Yes
S.M.A.R.T Yes Yes
Internal Beep Yes Yes
Multi-Language Yes Yes
e-mail Notification Yes Yes
Network
Access
Mobile viewer Speco Player (Live, Search,
PTZ, 2-Way Audio)
Speco Player (Live, Search,
PTZ, 2-Way Audio)
PC Web Viewer Windows
(IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Windows
(IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
PC Client SecureGuard CMS and
SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
SecureGuard CMS and
SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
Remote Setup and Upgrade Yes Yes
Power Power Supply Voltage 12V 5A 12V 5A
Temperature Operation Temperature 41F – 104F,
During storage: 14F – 122F
41F – 104F,
During storage: 14F – 122F
Weight Unit Weight (Gross weight) Approximately 11 lbs Approximately 12 lbs
Dimension Unit Dimension (W x H x D) 15"(W) x 2.83"(H) x 13.4"(D) 15"(W) x 2.83"(H) x 13.4"(D)
Please note that specifications and unit exterior designs 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 up Daylight Savings Time ............................................................................................. 12
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) ....................................................................................... 13
2-4. EZ SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 16
3. Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ 21
3-1. Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 21
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors ............................................................................................................ 22
3-3. Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 23
4. Setting up the DVR ...................................................................................................................... 24
4-0. Setup – Main Live Screen ........................................................................................................ 24
4-1. Setup – IP CAMERA ................................................................................................................ 25
4-1-1. SCAN Menu .......................................................................................................................... 26
4-1-2. ONVIF SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................ 27
4-1-3. SCAN Menu .......................................................................................................................... 29
4-2. Setup – SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................... 29
4-3. Setup – RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................... 34
4-4. Setup – DEVICE Mode ............................................................................................................ 36
4-4-1. Digital Deterrent .................................................................................................................... 37
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup ......................................................................................... 39
4-4-3. Spot Out................................................................................................................................ 40
4-4-4. Motion Zone Setup ............................................................................................................... 41
4-5. Setup – DISPLAY Mode ........................................................................................................... 42
4-6. Setup – NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................................... 43
4-6-1. Network Types ...................................................................................................................... 44
4-6-2. DDNS ................................................................................................................................... 45
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port .................................................................................................. 45
4-6-4. Network Stream .................................................................................................................... 46
4-7. Setup – USER MANAGEMENT Mode...................................................................................... 47
4-8. Setup – STORAGE Mode ........................................................................................................ 48
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode............................................................................................................. 50
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 51
5. Live, Search and Playback .......................................................................................................... 52
5-1. Live View ................................................................................................................................. 52
5-1-1. PTZ Control .......................................................................................................................... 55
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen ............................................................................... 56
5-3. SEARCH Screen...................................................................................................................... 56
5-3-1. EZSearch .............................................................................................................................. 57

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5-3-2. Time Line Search .................................................................................................................. 58
5-3-3. Event Search ........................................................................................................................ 58
5-3-4. Go To First Time ................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-5. Go To Last Time .................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time .............................................................................................................. 59
5-3-7. Archive List ........................................................................................................................... 59
5-3-8. Log List ................................................................................................................................. 60
5-4. Play Mode ................................................................................................................................ 60
6. Back Up .......................................................................................................................................... 61
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive................................................................................. 61
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback .............................................................. 62
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ............................................... 63
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List ........................................................ 65
6-5. Playback of Backup Video........................................................................................................ 65
6-5-1. AVI Format ............................................................................................................................ 65
6-5-2. NSF Format .......................................................................................................................... 66
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer ................................................................... 67
7-1. Overview .................................................................................................................................. 67
7-2. PC Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 67
7-3. Installation of the Program ....................................................................................................... 68
7-4. Live Window ............................................................................................................................ 69
7-4-1. Main User Interface............................................................................................................... 69
7-4-2. Control Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 69
7-5. Search and Playback Window .................................................................................................. 71
7-5-1. Main User Interface............................................................................................................... 71
7-5-2. Main Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 71
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client ............................................................................................... 73
7-6-1. General ................................................................................................................................. 73
7-6-2. Event .................................................................................................................................... 74
7-6-3. Record .................................................................................................................................. 75
7-6-4. Display .................................................................................................................................. 76
7-6-5. Language .............................................................................................................................. 76
7-6-6. About .................................................................................................................................... 77
7-7. Remote Setup .......................................................................................................................... 77
7-7-1. IP Camera ............................................................................................................................ 78
7-7-2. System.................................................................................................................................. 79
7-7-3. Record .................................................................................................................................. 81
7-7-4. Device .................................................................................................................................. 82
7-7-5. Display .................................................................................................................................. 83
7-7-6. Network ................................................................................................................................ 84
7-7-7. User Management ................................................................................................................ 85

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7-7-8. Storage ................................................................................................................................. 86
7-7-9. Remote Upgrade .................................................................................................................. 86
7-7-10. Information .......................................................................................................................... 86
7-8. Operation ................................................................................................................................. 87
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites ............................................................................ 87
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ....................................................................................................... 89
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............................................................................. 96
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer ............................................................................. 98
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone .............................................................................................................. 98
9-1-1. Live ....................................................................................................................................... 98
9-1-2.PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................... 102
9-1-3. Playback ............................................................................................................................. 102
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone ............................................................................................... 102
9-2-1. Live ..................................................................................................................................... 102
9-2-2. Playback ............................................................................................................................. 102
9-2-3.PTZ Control ......................................................................................................................... 102
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ............................................................................................103
APPENDIX: Network Connection – Internet and DDNS .....................................................................105
APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION .................................................................................................107

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1. Main Features
 Easy Record, Copy and Setup
 Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
 Easy Network
 Easy IP Camera Setup
 Recording Rate: D16HS: 480fps @ 960H, D8HS: 240fps @ 960H
 Digital Deterrent, audio message output upon event
 H.264 High Profile 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
 Wi-Fi access point for remote viewing and configuration
 Audio Recording: D16HS:16 Channels; D8HS:8 Channels
 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
 Simple Schedule Recording
 HDMI Output
 VGA Output
 LOOP Out
 Password to secure installation authorization
 Network software supports 10/100/1000Base-T
 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 Network Access via SecureGuard® CMS, SpecoTech Multi-Client Software , Web-
Viewer, and Mobile Viewer
 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 will be displayed.
2. After the logo, select the language and set date and time as specified below.
(EZ Setup Page Reference / Page: 16 ~ 19)

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2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings 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.
Table2.3.1. 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

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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
SC South Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4
SD South Dakota (E) GMT-6 GMT-5
SD South Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6

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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
Quick installation Menu for HS and IP Camera Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen)
Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen
2.4.1. Setup DATE & TIME, IP CAMERA configurations.
Figure 2.4.1. EZ CAMERA Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Camera for Date/Time and Camera Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
② Configure individual cameras in the EZ Camera Setup.
 Select the Channel to configure.
 Select the Camera Protocol and then click on the scan button; this will scan the network for
any ip cameras using the specified protocol.
 Select the desired Camera from the list, and then click on register.
 If necessary, click on Preview to Preview the camera, or Setup to change camera settings.
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2.4.2. EZ NETWORK (Using an internet connection)
Figure 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure
① Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection.
② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
Button. It will automatically setup the network for the system.
③ Setup 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. Refer to the full version manual for more information.
④ Click 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
① Select NO if the HS is not using an internet connection.
② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
button when ready.
③ Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration(STATIC) was selected, and click TEST
④ Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.
⑤ Click Finish to save the setup.
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2.4.4. EZ Record setting
Figure 4.2.4. EZ RECORD Setup Procedure
① Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Record Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
② 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 record setup.
④ Select Recording mode setup for Continuous/Motion and Setup, click NEXT button.
⑤ Select Record video quality setup for Resolution and Setup, click NEXT button.
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2-5 . IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer)
HS Series allows remote access to the IP Cameras through "IP Camera Setup" menu in SpecoTech Web Viewer.
① Click the mouse right button
② Select “IP Camera Setup”.
③ Select Channel Number.
④ It launches the camera’s web setup page.
In order for the web pages to launch from the “IP Camera Setup” menu when accessed from the WAN, Ports 59011 to
59254 on the router must be port forwarded to the HS. The local address of the HS can be found in the system
information.
2-6 . Dual Streaming
 High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream is used for both Recording and Live Display.
 High Quality (Main Profile) Video Stream can be viewed through the network, when selected.
 Normal (Secondary) Quality Video Stream is used by default when viewing through the network.