Speco D8HT User manual

User’s Guide(Ver. 1.0)
Models: D8HT/D16HT
8/16 Channel 1080p HD-TVI & IP Full 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
(D8HT : DC12V 5A,
D16HT : DC12V 6.67A)
& AC Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable

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Specifications
MODEL NAME
D8HT
D16HT
Operational Mode (HD-TVI, Analog, IP)
Flexible for all channels
Video
Input
HD-TVI
Up to 8
Up to 16
Analog
Up to 8
Up to 16
IP Camera (Throughput)
8 (40Mbps)
16 (40Mbps)
IP Camera Highest
Resolution
Max. 2592x1944 (5MP)
Max. 2592x1944 (5MP)
Output
Main Monitor
VGA and HDMI (Max. 1920x1080)
Sub Monitor
CVBS or SPOT
HD-TVI, Analog Loop Output
8
16
Audio
Input
Local Input
8
16
Remote Input from IP
Camera
8
16
Output
Local Output (RCA)
1
1
Audio Codec
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
None
RS-485
1
Recording
Compression
H.264
Local Resolution &
Frame Rate
1920x1080
240fps
480fps
1920x540
240fps
480fps
1280x720
240fps
480fps
640x360
240fps
480fps
960H
240fps
480fps
D1
240fps
480fps
CIF
240fps
480fps
IP Resolution & Frame
Rate
2592x1944
240fps
480fps
Recording Quality Grade
5 Levels
Recording Mode
Continuous / Motion / Sensor / Schedule /
Manual/Continuous + Sensor/ Continuous + Motion
Pre Recording
Max. 20 Minutes
Post Recording
Max. 60 Seconds
Playback
Search
EZ Search, Smart, Date/Time, Event, Archive, Log

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Multi-Decoding
1, 4, 8
1, 4, 9, 16
Playback Speed
x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
Backup
Media
USB drive, External HDD, Network
File Format
BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format
Huge Backup
Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Storage
HDD
Capacity of 1 HDD
4TB
Internal HDDs
3
e-SATA
1
USB
Front
2
Rear
1
User I/F
Input Method
Front Buttons, IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller
Network
Private (IP Camera, Auto Connection)
10/100/1000 Base-TX
LAN (IP Camera or Remote Access)
10/100/1000 Base-TX
Dynamic DNS
Yes (Free Speco DDNS)
Dual Encoding for Network
Yes
Features
Digital Zoom
Yes
DLS (Day Light Saving)
Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Yes
S.M.A.R.T
Yes
EZNetwork / EZRecord / EZSearch /
EZCopy / EZCamera
Yes
Internal Beep
Yes
e-mail Notification
Yes
Cloud Archiving
Yes
Twitter Mass Alert
Yes
HTTPS
Yes
Network
Access
Mobile Viewer
Speco Player (Live, Search, PTZ, 2-Way Audio)
PC Web Viewer
Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
PC Client
SecureGuard CMS and SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer
Remote Setup and Upgrade
Yes
Streaming
Analog Channel
640x360@15fps/channel, 320x180@15fps/channel
IP Channel
Relay of the IP Camera's Sub-stream
Power
Power Supply Voltage
12V 5A
12V 6.67A
Temperature
Operation
41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C)
Storage
14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C)
Humidity
Operation
20% ~ 80% (Non-condensing)
Weight
Unit Weight (Gross weight)
Approximately 12 lbs
Dimension
Unit Dimension (W x H x 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
2-5. IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer).............................................................19
2-6. Dual Streaming........................................................................................................................19
3. Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ 20
3-1. Front Panel..............................................................................................................................20
3-2. Rear Panel Connectors............................................................................................................21
3-3. Remote Control........................................................................................................................22
4. Setting up the DVR...................................................................................................................... 23
4-0. Setup –Main Live Screen........................................................................................................23
4-1. Setup –IP CAMERA................................................................................................................24
4-1-1. SCAN Menu..........................................................................................................................25
4-1-2. ONVIF SETUP Menu............................................................................................................27
4-1-3. SCAN Menu..........................................................................................................................29
4-2. Setup –SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................29
How to use ‘Cloud’ ...................................................................................................33
How to use ‘SNS’......................................................................................................34
4-3. Setup –RECORD Mode..........................................................................................................36
4-4. Setup –DEVICE Mode ............................................................................................................38
4-4-1. Digital Deterrent....................................................................................................................39
4-4-2. Keyboard Controller & PTZ Setup.........................................................................................41
4-4-3. Spot Out................................................................................................................................42
4-4-4. Motion Zone Setup ...............................................................................................................42
4-5. Setup –DISPLAY Mode...........................................................................................................44
4-6. Setup –NETWORK Mode .......................................................................................................45
4-6-1. Network Types......................................................................................................................47
4-6-2. DDNS...................................................................................................................................47
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port ..................................................................................................48
4-6-4. Network Stream....................................................................................................................48
4-7. Setup –USER MANAGEMENT Mode .....................................................................................49
4-8. Setup –STORAGE Mode ........................................................................................................51
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode.............................................................................................................53
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................54
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 55
5-1. Live View .................................................................................................................................55

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5-1-1. PTZ Control..........................................................................................................................58
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen...............................................................................59
5-3. SEARCH Screen......................................................................................................................59
5-3-1. EZSearch..............................................................................................................................60
5-3-2. SMART Search.....................................................................................................................61
5-3-3. Time Line Search..................................................................................................................62
5-3-4. Event Search........................................................................................................................62
5-3-5. Go To First Time ...................................................................................................................63
5-3-6. Go To Last Time....................................................................................................................63
5-3-7. Go To Specific Time..............................................................................................................63
5-3-8. Archive List...........................................................................................................................63
5-3-9. Log List.................................................................................................................................64
5-4. Play Mode................................................................................................................................64
6. Back Up.......................................................................................................................................... 65
6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive ................................................................................65
6-2. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback..............................................................66
6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback ...............................................67
6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List........................................................68
6-5. Playback of Backup Video .......................................................................................................69
6-5-1. AVI Format............................................................................................................................69
6-5-2. NSF Format..........................................................................................................................70
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer................................................................... 71
7-1. Overview..................................................................................................................................71
7-2. PC Requirements.....................................................................................................................71
7-3. Installation of the Program .......................................................................................................72
7-4. Live Window ............................................................................................................................73
7-4-1. Main User Interface ..............................................................................................................73
7-4-2. Control Buttons.....................................................................................................................73
7-5. Search and Playback Window..................................................................................................75
7-5-1. Main User Interface ..............................................................................................................75
7-5-2. Main Control Panel ...............................................................................................................75
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client...............................................................................................77
7-6-1. General.................................................................................................................................77
7-6-2. Event....................................................................................................................................78
7-6-3. Record..................................................................................................................................79
7-6-4. Display..................................................................................................................................80
7-6-5. Language..............................................................................................................................80
7-6-6. About....................................................................................................................................81
7-7. Remote Setup..........................................................................................................................81
7-7-1. IP Camera ............................................................................................................................82
7-7-2. System .................................................................................................................................83

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7-7-3. Record..................................................................................................................................85
7-7-4. Device ..................................................................................................................................86
7-7-5. Display..................................................................................................................................87
7-7-6. Network ................................................................................................................................87
7-7-7. User Management................................................................................................................88
7-7-8. Storage.................................................................................................................................88
7-7-9. Remote Upgrade ..................................................................................................................89
7-7-10. Information..........................................................................................................................89
7-8. Operation.................................................................................................................................90
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of DVR Sites............................................................................90
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect.......................................................................................................91
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live.............................................................................................92
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live............................................................................92
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback..................................................................................94
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback .................................................................................................96
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer............................................................................. 99
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer........................................................................... 101
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone............................................................................................................101
9-1-1. Live.....................................................................................................................................101
9-1-2.PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................102
9-1-3. Playback.............................................................................................................................103
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone ...............................................................................................104
9-2-1. Live.....................................................................................................................................104
9-2-2. Playback.............................................................................................................................105
9-2-3.PTZ Control.........................................................................................................................105
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN ........................................................................................... 106
APPENDIX: Network Connection –Internet and DDNS.................................................................... 108
APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION .................................................................................................110

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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 NetworkAccess 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
HI
Hawaii
GMT-10
NA
ID
Idaho (N)
GMT-8
GMT-7

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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
TN
Tennessee (E)
GMT-5
GMT-4
TN
Tennessee (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5

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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
①Select EZ Camera for Date/Time and Camera Setup, Click NEXT to proceed.
②Configure 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
①Select EZ Network for Network Setup.
②DVR automatically trying to find an IP address.
③Found address and user can edit the address.
④Click Finish to save the setup.
2.4.3. EZ NETWORK setting (Not using internet connection)
Figure 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK Setup –Manual Configuration Screen
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①Select EZ Network for Network Setup.
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
④Click Finish to save the setup.
2.4.4. EZ Record setting
Figure 4.2.4. EZ RECORD Setup Procedure
①Select EZ Record for Date/Time and Record 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 record setup.
④Select Recording mode setup for Continuous/Motion and Setup, click NEXT button.
⑤Select Record video quality setup for Resolution and Setup, click NEXT button.
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2-5. IP Camera SETUP (through SpecoTech Web Viewer)
HT Series allows remote access to the IP Cameras through "IP Camera Setup" menu in SpecoTech Web Viewer.
①Click the mouse right button
②Select “IP Camera Setup”.
③Select Channel Number.
④It 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.

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3.Front and Rear Panels
3-1. Front Panel
HT Desktop Front
Figure 3.1.1. DVR Front panels
Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Ports of Desktop Models (D16HS/D8HS)
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)
Table 3.1.2. Front Buttons (D16HS/D8HS)
Name
Description
Buttons 1~16
Select a channel from CH1 to CH16
Buttons from 9 to 16 is used as function keys on PTZ control mode
To escape out of PTZ mode, press the ESC button.
MENU
Goes into the Setup window
COPY
Takes a Screenshot on Live View and Goes into Backup during Playback
ALARM
Activates the external alarm device
SEQ
Enables the sequence mode on Live
ESC
Exit the current mode or cancels current operation
PLAYBACK
Goes into search mode
PTZ
Activates the Pan, Tilt and Zoom menu
MODE
Toggles between the available display modes (1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4)
POWER
Will initiate system shut down
LIVE mode –Moves Up
SEARCH mode –Skips 1min ahead on playback and 1 frame ahead on pause
LIVE mode –Moves Right
SEARCH mode - Control the play speed (Fast Forward)
LIVE mode –Moves Down
SEARCH mode - Skips 1min back on playback and 1 frame back on pause
LIVE mode –Moves Left
SEARCH mode- Select the play speed (Rewind)
LIVE mode –Select (Center)
SEARCH mode - Play & Pause