Speco N8 User manual

User Guide(Ver. 1.1)
Models: Desktop - N4/8/16NS, N4/8/16NSP
Wall Mount - N4/8/16WNS, N4/8/16WNSP
4/8/16 Channel Network Video Recorder
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 NS 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 NS for examination or attempting to
repair the unit.
For NSP models with the PoE Switch, it is strongly recommended that the 48V
connector is inserted to the PoE Switch before the AC cable is attached to the
adaptor.

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Product Components
Please make sure the following components are included as specified below.
Desktop:
N4NS / N8NS / N16NS
N4NSP / N8NSP / N16NSP
Wall Mount:
N4WNS/ N8WNS / N16WNS
N4WNSP / N8WNSP / N16WNSP
Remote Control
Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2 EA)
Quick Setup Guide &
User Guide
Mouse for NS
Software & Manual CD
Rack mount (x 2EA) &
Screws (x 6EA)
Power Adaptor
(DC12V 5A for NS)
& Power cable (110V or 220V)
Power Adaptor
(DC48V 2A for POE)
& Power cable (110V or 220V)
Audio Cable for NS

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Specifications
MODEL
N4NS
N8NS
N16NS
N4NSP
N8NSP
N16NSP
Video
Input
IP Cameras
4
8
16
4
8
16
Max Bit Rate
20Mbps
40Mbps
20Mbps
40Mbps
Resolution
Max. 1920x1080
Output
Main Monitor
VGA and HDMI
Sub Monitor
CVBS (BNC)
Audio
Input
IP Cam Audio
4
8
16
4
8
16
RCA Input
4
8
16
4
8
16
Output
RCA Output
1
Audio Codec
G.711
Event
Sensor In
IP Cam Sensor
4
8
16
4
8
16
Local Input
4 (Terminal Block)
Local Alarm Output (Terminal Block)
1
IP Camera Motion Detection
Yes
Serial
RS-232C
Yes
RS-485
Yes
Network
Private (IP Camera, Auto Connection)
10/100 Base-T
10/100/1000 Base-T
4 Port PoE
8 Port PoE
LAN (Remote Access, IP Camera)
10/100 Base-T
10/100/1000 Base-T
10/100 Base-T
10/100/1000 Base-T
Protocols
TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, NTP, SMTP, RTP, RTSP, ONVIF
Recording
Compression
H.264 (Baseline, Main, High Profile)
Resolution & Frame
Rate
D1
120fps
240fps
480fps
120fps
240fps
480fps
1280x720
120fps
240fps
400fps
120fps
240fps
400fps
1920x1080
100fps
192fps
192fps
100fps
192fps
192fps
Recording Mode
Continuous / Motion / Sensor / Schedule / Manual
Pre Recording
Max. 20 Minutes
Post Recording
Max. 60 Seconds
Playback
Search
Quick Search, Date/Time, Event, Archive, Log
Multi-Decoding
1, 4
1, 4, 8
1, 4, 8, 16
1, 4
1, 4, 8
1, 4, 8, 16
Playback Speed
x0.25, x0.5, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64
Backup
Media
USB drive, External HDD, Network, DVD-R (via USB)
File Format
BMP, AVI, Proprietary Format
Large Backup
Yes (Max. 24 hours)
Storage
HDD
1 HDD Max Size
3TB
Internal HDDs
3
2
e-SATA
1
USB
Front
2
Rear
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User I/F
Input Method
Front Buttons, IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller
Features
Dynamic DNS
Yes (Free DDNS)
Digital Zoom
Yes
DLS (Day Light Savings)
Yes
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Yes
S.M.A.R.T.
Yes
Internal Beep
Yes
Multi-Language
Yes
e-mail Notification
Yes
Network
Access
3G Mobile
iPad / iPhone / Android
Web Viewer
Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari), MAC(TBD)
PC Client
Single / Multi Client and CMS (64 channels)
Remote Setup and Upgrade
Yes
Power
Power Supply Voltage
DC12V 5A
DC12V 5A & DC48V 2A
Temperature
Operating Temperature
41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~ 40°C)
Storage Temperature
14°F ~ 122°F (-10°C ~ 50°C)
Weight
Desktop Unit Weight (Gross weight)
Approximately 11 lbs
Approximately 12 lbs
Wall Mount (Gross weight)
Approximately 16 lbs
Approximately 17 lbs
Dimension
Unit Dimension (W x D x H)
15”W x 13.4”D x 2.8”H (380mm x 340mm x 72mm)
Wall Mount (W x D x H)
13.5” x 3.5” x 17”
Please note that specifications and unit exterior design 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..........................................................................................11
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)....................................................................................12
2-4. EZ SETUP............................................................................................................................15
2-5. PoE Port SETUP...................................................................................................................18
2-6. Non PoE Port SETUP...........................................................................................................20
2-7. IP Camera SETUP (through Web Viewer page)....................................................................21
2-8. Dual Streaming .....................................................................................................................21
3. Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................................ 22
3-1. Desktop Front Panel .............................................................................................................22
3-2. Connectors ...........................................................................................................................23
3-3. Remote Control.....................................................................................................................24
4. Setting up the NS........................................................................................................................ 25
4-0. Setup –Main Live Screen.....................................................................................................25
4-1. Setup –IP CAMERA.............................................................................................................26
4-1-1. SCAN Menu.................................................................................................................28
4-1-2. ONVIF..........................................................................................................................28
4-2. Setup –SYSTEM..................................................................................................................31
4-3. Setup –RECORD Mode .......................................................................................................34
4-3-1. Recording Schedules...................................................................................................36
4-4. Setup –DEVICE Mode .........................................................................................................37
4-4-1. Alarm-Out.....................................................................................................................38
4-4-2. Digital Deterrent...........................................................................................................39
4-5. Setup –DISPLAY Mode........................................................................................................40
4-6. Setup –NETWORK Mode.....................................................................................................41
4-6-1. Network Types .............................................................................................................42
4-6-2. DDNS...........................................................................................................................42
4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port..........................................................................................43
4-7. Setup –USER MANAGEMENT Mode...................................................................................44
4-8. Setup –STORAGE Mode .....................................................................................................46
4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode..........................................................................................................48
4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................49
5. Live, Search and Playback.......................................................................................................... 50
5-1. Live View ..............................................................................................................................50
5-1-1. PTZ Control..................................................................................................................54
5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen ............................................................................55
5-3. SEARCH Screen...................................................................................................................55

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5-3-1. EZSearch.....................................................................................................................56
5-3-2. Time Line Search.........................................................................................................57
5-3-3. Event Search ...............................................................................................................57
5-3-4. Go To First Time...........................................................................................................58
5-3-5. Go To Last Time...........................................................................................................58
5-3-6. Go To Specific Time .....................................................................................................58
5-3-7. Archive List...................................................................................................................58
5-3-8. Log List........................................................................................................................59
5-4. Play Mode.............................................................................................................................59
6. Back Up........................................................................................................................................... 61
6-1. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback...........................................................61
6-2. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback.............................................62
6-3. Transferring Still Images or Video from the ARCHIVE List.....................................................63
6-4. Playback of Backup Video.....................................................................................................64
6-5-1. AVI Format...................................................................................................................64
6-5-2. NSF Format .................................................................................................................65
7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer .................................................................... 66
7-1. Overview...............................................................................................................................66
7-2. PC Requirements..................................................................................................................66
7-3. Installation of the Program ....................................................................................................67
7-4. Live Window..........................................................................................................................68
7-4-1. Main User Interface......................................................................................................68
7-4-2. Control Buttons ............................................................................................................68
7-5. Search and Playback Window...............................................................................................69
7-5-1. Main User Interface......................................................................................................69
7-5-2. Main Control Panel.......................................................................................................70
7-6. Setup of SpecoTech Multi Client............................................................................................71
7-6-1. General........................................................................................................................71
7-6-2. Event............................................................................................................................72
7-6-3. Record.........................................................................................................................73
7-6-4. Display.........................................................................................................................74
7-6-5. Language.....................................................................................................................75
7-6-6. About............................................................................................................................75
7-7. Remote Setup.......................................................................................................................76
7-7-1. IP Camera....................................................................................................................77
7-7-2. System.........................................................................................................................77
7-7-3. Record.........................................................................................................................78
7-7-4. Device..........................................................................................................................79
7-7-5. Display.........................................................................................................................80
7-7-6. Network........................................................................................................................80
7-7-7. User Management........................................................................................................81

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7-7-8. Storage ........................................................................................................................82
7-7-9. Remote Upgrade..........................................................................................................82
7-7-10. Information.................................................................................................................82
7-8. Operation..............................................................................................................................83
7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of NS Sites......................................................................83
7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect..............................................................................................85
7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live....................................................................................86
7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live....................................................................86
7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback .........................................................................88
7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback.........................................................................................90
8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer.............................................................................. 92
9. Network Access Using the Smart Phone Viewer.............................................................................. 94
9-1. App Viewer for iPhone...........................................................................................................94
9-1-1. Live..............................................................................................................................94
9-1-2.PTZ Control...................................................................................................................96
9-1-3. Playback ......................................................................................................................96
9-2. App Viewer for Android Phone...............................................................................................97
9-2-1. Live..............................................................................................................................97
9-2-2. Playback ......................................................................................................................98
9-2-3. PTZ Control..................................................................................................................99
APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN............................................................................................... 99
APPENDIX: Network Connection –Internet and DDNS..................................................................... 102
APPENDIX: E-SATA CONNECTION.................................................................................................. 105

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1.Main Features
Automatic IP Camera Detection and connection (Plug & Play)
Easy Record, Copy and Setup
Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview
Easy Copy
Easy Network
Easy IP Camera Setup
Individual Channel Operation
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 Scheduler
HDMI Output
VGA Output
Password to secure installation authorization
Network software supports 10/100Mbps
USB 2.0 port for video clip exporting and easy firmware upgrade via USB Flash Drive
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.
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”.

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2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP
3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu.
2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol)
1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON
2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.

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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
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

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NH
New Hampshire
GMT-5
GMT-4
NJ
New Jersey
GMT-5
GMT-4
NM
New Mexico
GMT-7
GMT-6
NY
New York
GMT-5
GMT-4
NC
North Carolina
GMT-5
GMT-4
ND
North Dakota
GMT-6
GMT-5
ND
North Dakota (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
OH
Ohio
GMT-5
GMT-4
OK
Oklahoma
GMT-6
GMT-5
OR
Oregon
GMT-8
GMT-7
OR
Oregon (E)
GMT-7
GMT-6
PA
Pennsylvania
GMT-5
GMT-4
RI
Rhode Island
GMT-5
GMT-4
SC
South Carolina
GMT-5
GMT-4
SD
South Dakota (E)
GMT-6
GMT-5
SD
South Dakota (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
TN
Tennessee (E)
GMT-5
GMT-4
TN
Tennessee (W)
GMT-6
GMT-5
TX
Texas
GMT-6
GMT-5
TX
Texas (W)
GMT-7
GMT-6
UT
Utah
GMT-7
GMT-6
VT
Vermont
GMT-5
GMT-4
VA
Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WA
Washington
GMT-8
GMT-7
WV
West Virginia
GMT-5
GMT-4
WI
Wisconsin
GMT-6
GMT-5
WY
Wyoming
GMT-7
GMT-6
NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the Time Zone
must be properly set according to your local time zone.

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2-4. EZ SETUP
Quick installation Menu for NS 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.
②Description of EZ Camera Setup is displayed, Click NEXT to proceed.
③Set up the Date/Time settings and click NEXT to get to the camera setup.
④Configure individual cameras in the EZ Camera Setup.
Select the Channel to configure.
Select the Camera Manufacturer and then click on the scan button; this will scan the
networks for any cameras from the particular manufacturer.
Select on the desired Camera from the list, and then check on register.
If necessary, click on Preview to Preview the camera, or Setup to change camera settings.
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2
3
4

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2.4.2. EZ NETWORK (Using an internet connection)
Figure 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure
①Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection
②Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
Button. It will automatically setup the network for the system(NS)
③Setup 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.
④Click Finish to save the setup.
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2
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2.4.3. EZ NETWORK setting (Not using internet connection)
Figure 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK Setup –Manual Configuration Screen
①Select NO if the NVR is not using an internet connection.
②Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST
button when ready.
③Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration was selected, and click TEST
④Select OFF for ENABLE DDNS and click NEXT button.
⑤Click Finish to save the setup.
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2-5. PoE Port SETUP
Figure 2.5. PoE Port (N4NSP / N8NSP & N16NSP)
2.5.1 Connecting the Camera(NSP Model)
Figure 2.5.1.1 IP Camera Connection Diagram (N8NSP)
Figure 2.5.1.2 IP Camera Connection Diagram (N16NSP)
Table 2.5.1. Factory Default of the IP Camera
Private Network
- IP Cameras only
WAN
Clients
IP Cameras
Internet
Router
LAN
Switch Hub
Clients

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The following IP Camera settings are recommended for optimal connection with the NS Series
Setup Items
Default
Description
Network Type
DHCP
The IP Camera must act as a DHCP client for the “Plug and Play”.
Encoding Type
CBR
The “CBR” is recommended because of the internal buffer design of the NS Series
Resolution
1280x720
The maximum performance of the N16NS/NSP is 1080p@192fps or 720p@400fps.
To get higher frame rates per channel, 1280x720 is the recommended resolution.
Frame Rate
25fps
The maximum performance of the N16NS/NSP is 720p@400fps.
Therefore 25fps per channel is recommended. (25fps x 16 = 400fps)
Bit Rate
2Mbps
The maximum throughput of the N16NS/NSP is 40Mbps.
Therefore 2Mbps per channel is recommended. (2Mbps x 16 = 32Mbps)
Sub Stream
CIF
512Kbps
For “Dual Streaming”, the sub stream should be turned on.
And for the proper streaming through the WAN connection,
CIF@512Kbps or lower bitrates per channel is recommended.
The NSP Series features a "Plug and Play" function with a PoE Switch.
The “Plug and Play”functionality requires the IP Camera to be in DHCP mode.
The NS automatically assigns an IPAddress to the IP Camera. (10.20.30.11 ~ 10.20.30.254)
The NSP models will automatically map the camera on the PoE Port to the corresponding NVR
channel number.
Figure 2.5.1.2. Incorrect connection with the PoE Ports
With the NSP Models, it is prohibited to connect a router to the POE Ports to connect the IP
Camera, the NSP will not be able to find and connect to the camera. The LAN Port can be
connected to a router, but not the PoE Ports.

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2-6. Non PoE Port SETUP
2.6.1 Connecting the Camera (Non - PoE Model)
Figure 2.6.1.1. Proper connection example of the NS (No PoE Switch).
The NS Series features a "Plug and Play" function (on board PoE Switch not included).
Setting up cameras can be done through the EZ CAMERA menu, refer to Figure 2.4.1.
Figure 2.6.1.2. Improper connection of the NS (No PoE switch).
Private Network
- IP Camera only
- Plug and Play
LAN
Clients
Clients