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DVR4TL/8TL/16TL
Version 1.2
Speco Technologies is constantly developing product improvements
We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation
Rev. 5/26/10
Speco Technologies
200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701
1-800-645-5516
www.specotech.com
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- Page 1 ® DVR4TL/8TL/16TL Version 1.2 Speco Technologies is constantly developing product improvements We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation Rev. 5/26/10 Speco Technologies 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701 1-800-645-5516 www.specotech.com...
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- Page 3 Caution and Preventive Tips • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site •...
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Page 4: Important Information
Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
1. Overview ... 11 2. System Setup...12 Position the DVR ...12 Select Video Format ...12 Connect Devices to the DVR ...13 Rear Panel Connections...13 3. General System Setup ...15 Front Panel Introduction ...15 3.1.1 LED Definition ...15 3.1.2 Function Keys...16 Entering OSD Setup Menu ...18 3.2.1 User Management...19... - Page 6 4.4.2 Export Normal Video ...35 4.4.3 Export Event Video...36 Dome Control...36 4.5.1 Dome Connection...36 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...37 4.5.3 RS485 Setup ...37 4.5.4 Dome Controlling Keys...38 4.5.5 Setting Preset Points ...39 4.5.6 Calling Preset Points ...40 5. Advanced System Configuration ...41 Username and Password ...41 Key Usage in OSD setup menu...42 Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard ...42...
- Page 7 5.1.7 Network Setup...50 5.1.7.1 LAN Select ...51 5.1.7.2 LAN Setup...51 5.1.7.3 Trigger Port ...54 5.1.7.4 Email Address ...54 5.1.7.5 SMTP Setup...54 5.1.7.6 DDNS Setup ...56 5.1.7.7 UPnP Setup ...58 5.1.8 RS485 Setup ...59 5.1.8.1 Unit ID...59 5.1.8.2 Baud Rate ...59 5.1.8.3 Bits ...59 5.1.8.4 Stop...59 5.1.8.5 Parity...59...
- Page 8 Monitor Setup ...61 5.2.1 Show Camera Title ...61 5.2.2 Screen Center Adjust ...61 5.2.3 VGA Resolution ...61 5.2.4 Show Color Bar ...62 Camera Setup...62 5.3.1 Analog Camera Select ...62 5.3.2 Dome Protocol...62 5.3.3 Dome ID ...62 5.3.4 Camera Title ...63 5.3.5 Covert...63 5.3.6...
- Page 9 5.4.7.4 Start to Purge ...71 Sequence Setup ...72 5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell...72 5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule...72 Event Setup ...73 5.6.1 Internal Buzzer ...73 5.6.2 Event Icon ...73 5.6.3 Email Notice ...73 5.6.4 Email Attachment ...74 5.6.5 Alert Notification Setup...75 5.6.5.1 5.6.5.2...
- Page 10 Video Export ...83 5.9.1 Select Device ...83 5.9.2 Select Channel ...84 5.9.3 From / To Time ...84 5.9.4 Select Events ...84 5.9.5 Data Type ...85 5.9.6 Export Format...85 5.9.7 Digital Signature ...85 5.9.8 Erase Disc ...86 5.9.9 Begin Export...86 5.10 Shutdown...86 5.10.1 Power Off ...86 5.10.2 Reboot...86 6.
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Page 12: Overview
DVR User’s Manual Overview DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution. Its outstanding variable operation enables users to view live video, search... -
Page 13: System Setup
System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended Position the DVR First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power... -
Page 14: Connect Devices To The Dvr
Connect Devices to the DVR This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connection to the DVR. Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. - Page 15 TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual DVR-4TL Alarm I/O & RS485 A D-Sub connector is provided to offer users the flexibility to connect the DVR to Alarm I/O and RS-485 DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL devices. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions.
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Page 16: General System Setup
General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. -
Page 17: Function Keys
3.1.2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR. Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. CHANNEL • In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. - Page 18 • Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously. • If password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds to lock up functions of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH, DOME and CALL.
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Page 19: Entering Osd Setup Menu
Entering OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid username. -
Page 20: User Management
3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select <System Setup> the menu is as the following: 1. Password Protection 2. -
Page 21: Power Up / Shutdown The Dvr
Power Up / Shutdown the DVR If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot. -
Page 22: System Date / Time Setting
System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select <System Setup>... -
Page 23: Daylight Saving Time
Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. -
Page 24: Network Time Protocol Setup
3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select <Time Zone> to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit figure. NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup>... -
Page 25: Record Schedule / Quality Setting
Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>... -
Page 26: Preset Record Configuration
3.5.2 Preset Record Configuration The <Preset Config> is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as <Best Quality>. Below table shows the PPS and picture size under <Best Quality>... -
Page 27: Record Event Video Only
Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for DVR-16TL) cannot exceed 120 NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS with a correct weighting. -
Page 28: Basic Operation
Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. View Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections. -
Page 29: Digital Zoom
4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera. •... -
Page 30: Capture Snapshots
The general operations in playback mode are described as follows. Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly dif ferent in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback): The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. -
Page 31: Sequence
Sequence This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence;... -
Page 32: Search Recorded Video
Search Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or by events. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted video or enter Calendar Search. To search by event, select channels to display the event list. -
Page 33: Calendar Search
4.3.2 Calendar Search Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search. • Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu. • Move the cursor to <Calendar Search> and press ENTER. A calendar will be shown as below. --------------------- Select: •... -
Page 34: Search By Event
4.3.3 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: First Page The list displays events by date, time, triggered camera and alarm type. As some events are deleted, others are displayed. The latest recorded event video will be listed on the top. -
Page 35: Video Export
Video Export The unit allows users to export wanted video to the built-in DVD+RW or an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be saved as *.drv file. If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. -
Page 36: Export Normal Video
The entire process is described step by step in the following sections. NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and it can only be played using the player software, SpecoPlayer. 4.4.2 Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: •... -
Page 37: Export Event Video
4.4.3 Export Event Video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to section Search Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will display as below figure. -
Page 38: Dome Protocol Setup
4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. 1. Analog Camera Select 2. -
Page 39: Dome Controlling Keys
The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. -
Page 40: Setting Preset Points
Auto / Enter • In OSD setup menu interface, the key is used to make selection. • In Dome Control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far. -
Page 41: Calling Preset Points
• Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. First Page • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set the <Set Preset> of the selected preset number to <Yes>, and press ENTER to save the position. -
Page 42: Advanced System Configuration
Advanced System Configuration The detailed functions and settings of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TLcan be set by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items and options in the OSD setup menu. -
Page 43: Key Usage In Osd Setup Menu
Key Usage in OSD setup menu <Direction Keys> In the OSD setup menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to select menu items. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. <ENTER> In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to select or save settings. -
Page 44: System Setup
<To delete current character> Select <Delete> and press ENTER. <To exit the virtual keyboard> Select <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to exit without saving changes. NOTE: If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the keyboard is pressed, the cursor on the virtual keyboard will be automatically moved to “OK”. -
Page 45: System And Version Information
The first five items show the model name, video system, MAC Address1, and identify the hardware and software version for this unit. 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating software of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL via local device. The menu is displayed as follows. Upgrade Version xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx Connect an USB storage device containing upgrade software to the DVR;... -
Page 46: Language
5.1.2 Language The Language item allows users to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is made. Press UP / DOWN to select from listed languages and press ENTER to confirm. 5.1.3 Date / Time Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu. -
Page 47: Time Zone
5.1.3.2 Time Zone Press ENTER to set users’ local time zone. Please refer to the following figure or visit www.greenwichmeantime.com NOTE: <Time Zone> must be set to users’ local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup> will not be accessible. 5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display The date/time display can be set to be shown in 1 row, 2 rows, or not shown. -
Page 48: Daylight Saving Time Setup
5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup This function is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time. The menu displays as follows: 1. Daylight Saving Time 2. DST Start 3. DST End 4. DST Bias Daylight Saving Time Select <ON>... -
Page 49: Ntp Server
Select <Yes> to sync the time immediately. 5.1.4 Unit Name Users are allowed to assign a unit name, up to 11 characters, to DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. Follow the steps below to edit the unit name. Select <Unit Name> from System Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual •... -
Page 50: Show Unit Name
5.1.5 Show Unit Name This item enables the unit name of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL to be shown on the monitor. Select <Yes> to show or select <No> to hide. 5.1.6 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin”... -
Page 51: Authority Setup
5.1.6.3 Authority Setup Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration and Shutdown. -
Page 52: Lan Select
If the item is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. In this case, users do not need to set a static IP and the Ethernet settings, including IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS settings will be read-only. -
Page 53: Netmask
This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the DVR. The IP address is the identifier for the DVR on a TCP/IP LAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Netmask A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the networks available hosts. -
Page 54: Pppoe Password
To setup the login username, follow the steps: Select <PPPoE Account> from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A • virtual keyboard displays. A B C D E F G H I N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h n o p q r s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . -
Page 55: Trigger Port
5.1.7.3 Trigger Port To avoid the possibility of the default service port (port 100) being blocked, this item enables the user to change port 100 into another port. To change the trigger port, move the cursor over <Trigger Port> and press ENTER, then adjust the setting by UP / DOWN keys. -
Page 56: Smtp Server
SMTP Server This item enables users to set the SMTP server. Contact the network service provider for more specific information. Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server. Select <SMTP Server> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A • virtual keyboard displays. -
Page 57: Smtp Password
SMTP Password The item allows users to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to setup the password. Select <SMTP password> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A • virtual keyboard displays. Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from characters. •... -
Page 58: Host Name
Submit/ Update When the settings are finished, move the cursor to this item and select <Yes> to submit the settings. NOTE: If more than one DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL has the same domain name, only the first one will be submitted successfully. Host Name... -
Page 59: Ezddns
ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for host name automatically. Press ENTER and select <Yes>. The following screen will be displayed: NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique. *A "Real IP"... -
Page 60: Rs485 Setup
5.1.8 RS485 Setup This menu allows the user to setup the parameters of the unit’s RS-485 communications port. From the System Setup menu, select <RS485 Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. 1. Unit ID 2. Baud Rate 3. -
Page 61: Audio Output/Key Beep
5.1.9 Audio Output/Key Beep Enter this menu to setup the audio output or key beep. 1. Audio Output 2. Key Beep 3. Split Mode Audio 5.1.9.1 Audio Output This item is used to set the audio output mode. The available options are as below. -
Page 62: Monitor Setup
Monitor Setup The Monitor Setup menu allows users to adjust the quality of the displayed image. Select <Monitor Setup> from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. 1. Show Camera Title 2. Screen Center Adjust 3. VGA Resolution 4. -
Page 63: Show Color Bar
5.2.4 Show Color Bar Choose this item to display color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar helps to adjust the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options. Press ESC to exit the color bar pattern display and return to the OSD menu. Camera Setup The items in the Camera Setup menu enable users to set camera parameters, including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera. -
Page 64: Camera Title
5.3.4 Camera Title This item allows the users to change the title of each connected camera. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively. The title will be displayed on screen after the changes of the titles are set. Follow these steps to enter a new title for a camera. -
Page 65: Saturation
Select this item to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The range of hue values is from <-128> to <127>. Record Setup The total record time of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL will be effected by HDD capacity, recording rate (Picture per Second), image quality settings, and event settings. -
Page 66: Record Mode Setting
5.4.1 Record Mode Setting Enter this menu to setup record resolution. The relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu is displayed as the following. 1. Record Resolution 2. Record Format 3. Max Rec. PPS 4. -
Page 67: Schedule Setup
VBR, standing for Variable Bit Rate, allocates an appropriate amount of data per second, depending on the complexity of the video file. It is strongly suggested to use VBR encoding when reliable video quality is the top priority. NOTE: Since a VBR file doesn't have a fixed size, the HDD space usage cannot be calculated and thus ezRecord function is not supported for VBR mode. -
Page 68: Weekend Start / End
5.4.2.3 Weekend Start / End <Weekend Start> indicates the specific day and time when weekend schedule should begin, for example, FRI 18:00. <Weekend End> indicates the specific day and time when weekend schedule should end, for example, MON 06:00. Time is indicated in 1-minute increments. Note that the value users have set indicates when the regular Day and Night scheduling ends, and Weekend recording begins. -
Page 69: Per Camera Configuration
Usually, the Event PPS is set equal to or greater than the Normal PPS. The setting is depending on users’ application. If the Event PPS is set to <0>, DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL will not record event video when alarms triggered. Per Camera Config... -
Page 70: Event Qlty
5.4.4.5 Event Qlty This item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The available options are: <Low>, <Fair>, <Mid>, <High> and <Best>. 5.4.4.6 Event Active Users are allowed to choose which alarm type needs to be recorded. The available options are <Alarm>... -
Page 71: Circular Recording
Select <Average Normal PPS> and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN • to choose a desired number of PPS. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically. Select <Average Normal Quality> and press ENTER, then press • UP/DOWN to select a desired quality. The <How Many Days To Record> will be computed automatically. -
Page 72: Purge Data
5.4.8 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event videos. In <Record Setup> menu, move the cursor to <Purge Data> and press ENTER. The <Purge Data> menu is shown as below. 1. Purge All Data 2. Purge All Event Data 3. -
Page 73: Sequence Setup
Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup menu allows the user to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select <Sequence Setup> in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. 1. Main Monitor Dwell 2. -
Page 74: Event Setup
5.6.1 Internal Buzzer This item DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. If <ON> is selected, the buzzer is activated in response to alarm events. If <OFF> is selected, the buzzer is not activated. 5.6.2 Event Icon This item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the display of event icons on the monitor when alarm events occur. -
Page 75: Email Attachment
5.6.4 Email Attachment The function allows the DVR to send out a brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the DVR. For example, if the DVR has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email. -
Page 76: Alert Notification Setup
5.6.5 Alert Notification Setup This function allows users to send alert notifications to the CMS program which had been installed to users’ computer. For detailed setup instruction, please refer to the CMS user’s manual. 1. Alert Configuration Set 2. Alert Notification 3. -
Page 77: Email Full Screen
5.6.6 Email Full Screen This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered. Select <None> to disable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered; select <Call> to display the alarm channel on Call Monitor;... -
Page 78: Motion Detect
Motion Detect This item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL. Select <ON> to enable Motion Detect alarm events, or <OFF> to disable. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings in <Detection Config>. -
Page 79: Sensitivity
Sensitivity This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera. A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value. Move the cursor to <Sensitivity> and press ENTER, and then use UP/ DOWN keys to adjust the value. -
Page 80: Database Setup
Database Setup The menu displays information of internal and external HDDs. In the main menu, select <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. 1. Total Size 2. Free Size 3. Avail. Rec Time 4. Internal Disks NOTE: If the detection of HDDs fails, the message “HDD fail” will be displayed. -
Page 81: Configuration
NOTE: If the file system of the internal HDDs is not compatible for the DVR, the system will format the internal HDDs automatically without notice. <Active> This item indicates if the HDD is added to the database. <Yes> means the HDD has been added to the database. -
Page 82: Import Configuration
5.8.2 Import Configuration This item allows users to load a DVR configuration that was saved in an external drive. To import a configuration that was previously exported, make sure the device with the saved configuration is connected to the DVR. Select <Import Config>... -
Page 83: Copy Destination
5.8.3.1 Copy Destination Enter this item to list available destinations (external storage devices) where the configuration can be exported. Press UP/ DOWN to select a destination. Please note that saving a different configuration to the same destination with the same file name will overwrite the previous configuration file without warning. -
Page 84: Video Export
Video Export The Video Export menu enables the user to export recorded video with or without digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive, or to a DVD+RW drive. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. -
Page 85: Select Channel
DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD format is EXT3 before connecting it with the unit. If not, please format the HDD to EXT3 format first. <Device Name> The item shows the name of the available device. -
Page 86: Data Type
5.9.5 Data Type The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are <Normal> (export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both> (export both normal and event video). NOTE: If users want to export selected event video using the item <Select Event>, users have to set <From>... -
Page 87: Erase Disc
Shutdown This item is used to shut down or reboot the unit. If users must shut down DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL for any reason, please follow the proper shut down and power on procedures to avoid any potential damages to the unit. Select <Shutdown> in Main menu and press ENTER to access the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows. -
Page 88: Remote Monitoring Software
Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software SpecoRemote is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer. The connected PC will automatically download SpecoRemote plug-ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser. -
Page 89: Installation Of Software
Installation of Software Refer to the following description to install SpecoRemote. 6.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with SpecoRemote should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately. • Before operating SpecoRemote, please check the IP address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu. - Page 90 • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. • Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. •...
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Page 91: Install Specoremote
6.2.2 Install SpecoRemote Start the browser to initiate the installation of SpecoRemote on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. • Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it. -
Page 92: Login / Logout
6.2.2.1 Login / Logout Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to two other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin”... -
Page 93: Software Upgrades
6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of SpecoRemote is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. • The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes> to accept version upgrade. -
Page 94: Select Display Mode
6.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button. -
Page 95: Instant Recording
Focus +/− Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on <Focus +> to focus near or <Focus −> to focus far. Iris +/− This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera. -
Page 96: Playback Video
6.3.3 Playback Video SpecoRemote allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC To access the Playback screen, click <Play> button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: <Remote Playback>, <Local Playback>, and <Verify>... -
Page 97: Playback Local *.Drv Files
• The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format. 6.3.3.2 Playback Local *.drv Files The <Local Playback>... -
Page 98: Verify Digital Signature
6.3.4 Verify Digital Signature The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the description to verify the digital signature. • Click <Play> on the main window toolbar. • Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window. •... -
Page 99: Health Status
6.3.7 Health Status This function verifies the HDD status of the DVR. The information items in the status chart are described as below. Device Name This item shows the model name of the HDD. Int./Ext. This item indicates whether the HDD is an internal or external device. Total Size This item indicates the total size of the HDD. -
Page 100: Specoremote Troubleshooting Guide
6.3.9 SpecoRemote Troubleshooting Guide What happened if the server requests to upgrade SpecoRemote every time the DVR is connected? If the following screen displays repeatedly, please follow the steps to delete the temporary internet files. • Select <Tools> from the main menu of the web browser, then <Internet Options>, and then click the <General>... -
Page 101: Iphone And Smart Phone Monitoring
iPhone and Smart Phone Monitoring The DVR also supports iPhone and smart phone monitoring. With the Safari browser on iPhone and any JavaScript-based browsers (Firefox, Opera, or Chrome) on smart phones, users can connect to the DVR via internet to check out the live video of any selected single channel of the DVR at anytime anywhere. - Page 102 • When the DVR is successfully connected, the live video of channel 1 will be displayed, as shown below. • Click on the pull-down menu and change to any other desired channel to view the corresponding live video. • Always remember to logout to make sure that next person can successfully login.
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Page 103: Appendix A: Recommended Hdds
Appendix A: Recommended HDDs Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR. Brand Model Name Pipeline HD.2 Barracuda ES.2 Barracuda 7200.11 Barracuda 7200.12 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 Barracuda 7200.12 Barracuda 7200.11 Barracuda 7200.12 Barracuda 7200.11 DeskStar DeskStar HITACHI... -
Page 104: Appendix B: Remote Controller
TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Appendix B: Remote Controller The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure:... - Page 105 The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR. The remote control can be used to control up to 16 DVRs.
- Page 106 TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission.
- Page 107 Following is an example of how the router should be set. Router (D-Link DI-724P+) WAN IP: 218.160.54.13 LAN IP: 192.168.0.1 • To change the setting of the router, a PC with web browser is required. • Connect to D-Link DI-724P+ from PC via IE. The setup screen will be shown after entering the correct username and password.
- Page 108 A. Select <Enabled> to set up the service. B. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1. C. Enter Private IP: 167 D. Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type. E. Enter Private Port: 80. F. Enter Public Port: 80. G.