Speco OSW8T User manual

User Manual
8 Channel TV/Analog Encoder
OSW8T
Please read this manual carefully before operating the unit and keep it for further reference

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1. Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes.
Use a certified/listed 12VDC Class 2 power supply only.
Please note: Do not connect two power supplying sources to the device at the same time; it may result in device damage! The
product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Improper handling and/or installation could run the risk of fire or electrical shock.
2. Environment
Heavy stress, violent vibration or exposure to water is not allowed during transportation, storage and installation.
This product should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Do not install the product in extreme temperature conditions.
Do not expose the device and the connected camera to electromagnetic radiation.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not allow water and liquid intrusion into the camera and the device.
3. Operation and Daily Maintenance
Please shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you begin any maintenance work.
Always use the dry soft cloth to clean the device. If there is too much dust, use a cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral
detergent. Finally use the dry cloth to clean the device.
The grounding holes of the product are recommended to be grounded to further enhance the reliability of the product.
Important Safeguards and Warnings

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Warning
This device should be installed by qualified personnel only.
All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified personnel.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications could void the warranty.
Statement
This guide is for reference only.
Product, manuals and specifications may be modified without prior notice. Speco Technologies reserves the right to modify these
without notice and without incurring any obligation.
Speco Technologies is not liable for any loss caused by improper operation.
Regulatory Information
1.1 F CC c ond i t i ons ：
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
1.2 F CC c omp li a n c e ：
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Note:
Before installation, check the package and make sure that all components are included.
Contact your rep or Speco customer service department immediately if something is broken or missing in the package.
Accessory Name
Amount
8 Channel Encoder Wall Mount Unit
1
Power Supply
1
CD
1

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Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Welcome ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Web Access and Login.........................................................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 LAN ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Live View .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 Device Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 System Configuration........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 System Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.2 Date and Time.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.3 Local Recording...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1.4 Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Video Configuration.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 Image Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 Video / Audio Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.3 OSD Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.4 Privacy Mask.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.5 Region of Interest Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 PTZ Configuration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.4 Event Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.4.1 Motion Detection ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4.2 Alarm In (Sensor Input)..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.3 Alarm Out ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4.4 Alarm Server..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Analytics Configuration...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5.1 Object Removal................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.5.2 Abnormality...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.3 Line Crossing..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.5.4 Intrusion ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.6 Network Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.1 TCP/IP............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.2 Port...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.6.3 DDNS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.6.4 SNMP................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
4.6.5 RTSP.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.6.6 UPnP................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.6.7 Email.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.6.8 FTP....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.7 Security Configuration ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.7.1 User Admin....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.7.2 Online User....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.7.3 Block and Allow Lists......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.8 Maintenance Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.8.1 Backup and Restore.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.8.2 Reboot.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.8.3 Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.8.4 Log....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
5 Search................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.1 Image Search ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Video Search...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1 Local Video Search............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.2.2 SD Card Video Search........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Appendix 1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Table of Contents

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this device!
Please read this manual carefully before operating the unit and retain it for future reference.
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact Speco Technologies Technical Support.
Main Features
• Built-in PoE (Power over Ethernet)
• Converts HD-TVI cameras (up to 2MP) and analog cameras to IP
• H.265 and H.264 compression
• 12V DC power output for powering cameras (max 500mA)
• UTC control support for accessing camera OSD menus and optical zoom/focus functions
• Remote viewing support via web browser, mobile app, and VMS
Applications
Camera BNC OSW8T Network Web Browser
Camera BNC OSW8T Network NVR
Camera BNC OSW8T Network SecureGuard VMS/CMS
1 Introduction

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The device settings can be accessed via a web browser through the LAN.
2.1 LAN
• Access through IP Scanner
①Make sure that the device and the PC are connected on the same local network. The device is set to DHCP by default and will be assigned an IP
address by the DHCP server. Make sure that the local network has a DHCP server. Routers typically have a DHCP server built in.
②Install IP Scanner from the CD and run it after installation. IP Scanner is the tool for discovering the Speco IP devices on the local network.
③In the device list, the IP address, model number, and MAC address of each device will be listed. Select the applicable device and double click to open
up the web viewer. You can also manually enter the IP address in the address bar of the web browser.
The login interface is shown above. Default user name is admin and password is 1234. After logging in, follow directions to install applicable plug-ins for
viewing video.
2 Web Access and Login

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The window below will be shown after logging in. Note: Make sure that a compatible camera is connected (HD-TVI up to 2MP and all analog cameras
are supported).
The following table describes the icons on the live view interface.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Original size of resolution
Digital zoom in
Fit (correct scale)
Digital zoom out
Auto (fill the window)
PTZ control (for external PTZ
enclosures)
Full screen (show video
only)
UTC control
Start/stop live view
Abnormal color indicator
Start/stop two-way audio
Abnormal clarity indicator
Enable/disable audio
Scene change indicator
Snapshot
Sensor alarm indicator
Start/stop local recording
Motion alarm indicator
• All indicator icons above will flash in live view interface only when the corresponding events are enabled.
• In full screen mode, to exit, double click on the mouse or press the ESC key on the keyboard.
To access the OSD of a camera, click on the UTC control button and press the button to open the OSD menu. Use the directional buttons to
navigate the menu.
3 Live View

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A PTZ camera can be connected through the RS-485 interface. Click the PTZ icon to reveal the PTZ control panel.
The descriptions of the control panel are as follows:
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Move upper left direction
Move upper right direction
Move up
Stop movement
Move left
Move right
Move lower left direction
Move lower right direction
Move down
Speed adjustment
Zoom out
Zoom in
Focus -
Focus +
Iris -
Iris +
Auto scan
Wiper
Light
Random scan
Group scan
Preset
Select preset and click to call the preset. Select and set the preset and then click to save the position of the preset. To delete a preset, select
the preset and click to delete it.

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Press the “Setup” button to go to the configuration interface.
Note: Wherever applicable, press the “Save” button to save the settings.
4.1 System Configuration
4.1.1 System Information
In the “System Information” interface, the system information of the device is listed.
4.1.2 Date and Time
To set the time and date, go to System➔Date and Time. Please refer to the following interface.
Select the applicable time zone and enable/disable DST as needed.
Click the “Date and Time” tab to set the time and date.
4.1.3 Local Recording
Go to System➔Local Recording to set up the storage path of captured images and recorded video on the local PC. There is also an option to enable or
disable the bitrate display in the recorded files.
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4.1.4 Storage
Go to System➔Storage to go to the interface shown below.
• SD Card
When the card is used for the first time, click the “Format” button to format the SD card. All data on the card will be cleared by clicking this button.
Click the “Eject” button to stop writing data to the SD card. Then the SD card can be ejected safely.
• Recording Settings
1. Go to the Record tab to go to the interface shown below.
2. Set record stream and pre-record time.