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
1

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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.