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DVR-PC8/16 Series

User Manual

Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your DVR
©2007 SPECO TECHNOLOGIES
All rights reserved under the copyright laws.
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First Edition MAY. 1
, 2007.
P.O.Box 726, 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701-0726, United States of America
Customer Service: TEL : 631. 957. 8700 FAX : 631. 957. 9142
Important: Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your DVR into a wall socket.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    DVR-PC8/16 Series User Manual Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your DVR ©2007 SPECO TECHNOLOGIES All rights reserved under the copyright laws. First Edition MAY. 1 , 2007. P.O.Box 726, 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701-0726, United States of America Customer Service: TEL : 631.

  • Page 2: Electric Safety

    Warning Electric Safety To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, Do not expose this product to rain or any moisture. Caution Install the battery correctly to avoid risk of an explosion. Align the battery properly and use only the same type of batteries as recommended by manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Cautions Read all of the instructions and safety information before you plug your DVR into a wall socket. Signs of Caution and Warning Warning: This sign indicates that the user could die or wounded seriously if not used or installed properly. Caution: This sign indicates that the user could be wounded or could expect property damage if not used or installed properly.

  • Page 4: Power Management

    3. Do not touch the product or the power plug, when there is thunder. It may become a reason for electric shock. 4. Do not install the product near or on top of heating system. The internal temperature of the product would be more than what is allowed and it may become a reason for malfunction or would generate heat.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SYSTEM STRUCTURE ... 6 DVR-PC8/16 S ... 6 ERIES SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ... 7 DVR-PC8/16 S ERIES RONT DVR-PC8 S ERIES ANEL DVR-PC16 S ERIES INSTALLATION... 9 DVR-PC8 S ERIES NSTALLATION DVR-PC16 S ERIES NSTALLATION BASIC OPERATION ... 12 ...

  • Page 6: System Structure

    1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE Before going any further, be sure that you have received the following items with your DVR. Components may vary according to your model and local area. Your DVR-PC8/16 Series DVR includes the following components. Carefully inspect each component to make sure nothing is missing or damaged.

  • Page 7: System Configuration

    2. System Configuration DVR-PC8/16 Series Front Panel Power Button & Power LED 2.1.1. Power Button To turn your DVR, press the power button shortly (1 second). 2.1.2. HDD LED Shows data is either being read or written in HDD. 2.1.3. Network LED This LED is lit when a network client(RemoteAgent) is connected to the system.

  • Page 8: Dvr-Pc8 Series Back Panel

    DVR-PC8 Series Back Panel Composition may differ according to system model. Note Power Selection Switch Power Connection Circuit Keyboard Port PTZ Controller Port PC Monitor Output DVR-PC16 Series Back Panel Composition differs according to system model. Note Power Selection Switch Power Connection Circuit Keyboard Port PC Monitor Output (VGA)

  • Page 9: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION DVR-PC8 Series Installation This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to DVR-PC8. Connect the peripheral devices by following instruction as below. (The connections might vary according to the components of product model and the chosen specifications of the user) Install DVR-PC8 on flat surface, and use rubber mount if needed.
  • Page 10 3.1.6. PC Monitor Output Connect PC monitor to view the image output. DVR-PC8 series supports both PC monitor and Spot monitor. When the analogue monitor is connected to RCA Jack, the part of analogue image is always outputted except for the various user interface shown in the PC monitor.

  • Page 11: Dvr-Pc16 Series Installation

    DVR-PC16 Series Installation Power Selection Switch Power Connection Circuit Keyboard Port PC Monitor Output (VGA) Functions Mouse Port Printer Port USB Ports LAN Port Ports Functions MIC Input Speaker Output Alarm Input/Output Port/PTZ Port Spot Monitor Output (RCA Jack) Video Input / D-Sub DVR-PC1: 8CH x 2EA...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    4. Basic Operation Power Connection Check the connection of the peripheral devices of the system and connect the power. When the power cord is connected, The system’s program will start. To end the program, wait until the booting is completed and press the power button on the front panel. Start Program 4.2.1.

  • Page 13: To Start Recording

    To Start Recording 4.3.1. Start Recording [ When the power is connected to the system, recording will start automatically after 3secs. But if recording does not start, press the [Start Recording] button. 4.3.2. Stop Recording [ Click [Stop Recording] button if recording is not required. 4.3.3.
  • Page 14 Set the simple recording time schedule from the [Camera] tap. If the time schedule is not set, the recording will be 24hours. Set the motion detection area and tick off [Cover Entire Area] to record the camera images only when there is motion on the selected area.

  • Page 15: Search Recorded Image

    Search Recorded Image Press the [Viewer] button on the main screen, enter a password and a confirm password and then a screen layout as shown below will appear. Recorded images can be played back easily by date, time and camera. 4.4.1.

  • Page 16: Screen Layout

    5. Screen Layout Main Screen Current Recording Screen Camera Channel Split Screen Mode Control (Alarm Output) System Information Date / Time Remote Connection / Transmission Indicator Sensor Event Indicator Recording Status Indicator Name Name Audio Input Indicator Start Recording Stop Recording Search Recorded Image (Viewer) Settings PTZ Settings...
  • Page 17 5.1.1. Current Recording Screen Show the images of the connected cameras. Each channel number of the connected camera and channel name set by the user will be indicated. According to the screen status (security screen mode, watch mode), the image will appear and a mark (M / C / M, S / C, S / S / F/ P, S) will be on the right bottom of each channel image.
  • Page 18 Click the logo on the main screen to view the general information of the system. 5.1.6. Date / Time 5.1.7. Remote Connection / Transmission Status Double click the Speco Technologies logo “e” on the main screen to view the general information of the DVR. The contents may differ depending on the product purchased.
  • Page 19 5.1.8. Sensor Event Indicator 5.1.9. Recording Status Indicator The tape icon flashes to show the recording status and when it does not flash, it has been deactivated to show that it is not recording. When all channels are in “Watch Mode,” they are not recording. Note 5.1.10.
  • Page 20 5.1.14. Preference (Settings) 5.1.15. PTZ Setting Selection screen will appear for setting recording section, image quality, desired recording time, motion sensitivity and etc. Refer to “Setting Customized Functions” section for detail explanations. When the camera controller setting is incorrect or if it’s not installed, it will not activate.
  • Page 21 7) Preset Name Preset Location Name of the preset number set will be indicated. 8) Auto Move the camera image automatically. This function is limited according to the installed PTZ driver. 9) Tour Move according to the route of the preset location set. This function is limited according to the PTZ driver set.
  • Page 22 5.1.16. Tools Press the Tools button and a menu to adjust the picture quality of the screen, remote connection and sensor activating log file and also Log In/Log out will appear. Remote login The remote transmission indicator flashes while it is connected to the Agent Series, remote surveillance program.

  • Page 23: Viewer

    5.1.17. DVR Location Viewer Current Searched Screen Time Position Indication Bar Indicating Date / Time Search Calendar Select Split Screen Adjust Playback Speed Enter the installed DVR location. Will be indicated on the main screen after it is entered. Press the keyboard button to enter the letters. Name Bookmark Playback...
  • Page 24 5.2.1. Searched Screen 5.2.2. Bookmark 5.2.3. Time Position Indication Bar 5.2.4. Indicating Date / Time Displays the images that match the search criteria. Up to maximum of 16 channels can be displayed simultaneously. Change the screen to 1-channel and click [Replay] button to see real-time images while quick search you have seen on TV.
  • Page 25 5.2.5. Search Calendar 5.2.6. Select Split Screen 5.2.7. Playback 5.2.8. Adjust Playback Speed Select the date to search the recorded images. Press arrow button from each category to select the date. Select Yr/Month/Day/Time and press [Search] button. Also, click the below calendar to search the date. The date with recorded images will be indicated in pink color and the present date will be indicated in yellow color.
  • Page 26 5.2.9. Adjust Audio Playback 5.2.10. Tools Adjust the audio volume for audio playback. If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the device administrator after ending the program. Click the Speaker button if the audio is not required and press it again to allow for audio playback.
  • Page 27 5.2.11. Zoom In/Out 5.2.12. Panorama 5.2.13. Sensor Event After clicking the button, select the screen for zoom in/out. Click the left button of the mouse and the screen will enlarge. The screen will diminish when the right side is clicked. The users can Zoom In/Out using wheel mouse if installed.
  • Page 28 5.2.14. Adjust Picture Quality 5.2.15. Deinterlace Click Image Adjust button to adjust the searched screen. Select each functions and it can be seen directly in the searched screen. 1. Grayscale: Make the screen black and white. 2. Equalize Contrast: Equalize the brightness and darkness. 3.

  • Page 29: Search Tools

    Search Tools 5.3.1. SmartSearch How to Use SmartSearch 1. Select the channel desired to search in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. 2. Press the SmartSearch button. 3. The system will require a password if the file you searched for contains a password. 4.
  • Page 30 5.3.1.1. Play-back Window 5.3.1.2. Currently Searched Date and Time 5.3.1.3. Channel Information 5.3.1.4. Search Area Section 5.3.1.5. Search Option The green color represents selected area. You can design searching areas with below buttons to catch up the areas where motion was detected. This playback window is to play recorded images.
  • Page 31 5.3.1.6. Search 5.3.1.7. Search Result Play-back To start, you can select the starting time. When you select the [File Begin] list, it will search for recorded saved file at present regardless the set up time. To view the beginning of an image before searching, set the start time and press [Go to start] button.
  • Page 32 Save Screen [ Save the image on the playback screen as BMP or JPG file. Print [ Print the image of the playback screen by the printer. 5.3.1.8. Search List Search List Shows search result lists. Erase List Erase all the search results. Search Result List When there is a movement from the set up domain, you can add it to the list.
  • Page 33 5.3.2. The Basic Method to Use the APP 1. Select the channel desired to process in APP in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. 2. [APP] button is activated when moving to previous hour range by pressing [Search Previous Hour] button in the Viewer.
  • Page 34 5.3.2.1. Menu 5.3.2.2. Preview 5.3.2.3. Channel Input File 1. Open File ( ): Used to open up the file. (Deactivated) 2. Close File ( ): Close the file that is open. (Deactivated) 3. Save Image ( ): Save the images appeared in the “Post-processed” window as JPG or BMP file.
  • Page 35 5.3.2.4. Post-processed 5.3.2.5. Processing Modules Shows revised image. The image gets updated whenever the filter is opened. These are filters to revise the image. They are used to revise the image to get a neater image. Reset This is to reset the revised image to the original image. The effect of the applied filter will be gone when the Reset button is pressed.
  • Page 36 Note Various filters can be applied together. Example, ① [STAdaptive Denoise] →② [Auto Contrast Enhance] →③ [Sharpen], better picture quality can be get from the revised image. ※ [Edge-Sensitive Deinterlace] filter and [STAdaptive Denoise] filter can not be applied together. Furthermore apply these two filters first before applying other filters when there is a need to apply other filters together with these two filters.
  • Page 37 5.3.3. Backup 5.3.4. Save Searched Image Select the time and save the image in the backup device. These files can be called up in the normal PC (window based). Backup device supported by the viewer are CD-RW and Note DVD-RW, and USB for the interface. To add additional backup device, inquire from the buyer or dealer.
  • Page 38 5.3.5. Printing Video Backup To save image by Partial Image Backup, 1. Search recording image to save. 2. Click [Pause] button after searching recorded image. 3. Select Partial Image Backup tap. 4. Select the camera number of the screen to save. 5.
  • Page 39 5.3.6. Configure Add Printer Click [Add Printer] button to install new printer. Click [Add Printer] button to use the [Add Printer Wizard] to add the new printer. Select printer location. Select local printer when the printer is directly connected to the DVR. Select the manufacturer and model from the menu.

  • Page 40: Setting Customized Functions

    Security Screen Mode When the Security Screen Mode is checked, the selected camera displays Speco Technologies logo on the screen, and the channel title displays “Security Mode” to show that Security Screen Mode is operating. Watch Mode...
  • Page 41 6.1.3. Camera Location 6.1.4. Simple Recording Time Schedule 6.1.5. Current Recording View Enter installing location of the selected camera. Click on the keyboard icon to display virtual keyboard screen. Click the virtual keyboard screen with the mouse to input camera location. Input dot (.) in front of the title.
  • Page 42 6.1.6. Motion Detection Area 6.1.7. Recorded Video Quality 6.1.8. Motion Detection Sensitivity 6.1.9. Motion Recording Motion detection area can be selected on the motion detection area screen after the checkmark on the “All Ranges” selection is turned off. 1. Click the left mouse once: One field box is created. 2.

  • Page 43: Network

    Network In this section, the selections for the Internet, user ID and other options are selected to transmit images using Agent Series remote distance surveillance system. 6.2.1. Enable Network Network Setting Click the [Edit] button and the Internet settings screen will appear. Input required information as requested.
  • Page 44 6.2.2. Remote Connection Time Limit 6.2.3. Additional Network Options 6.2.4. Setup of Port Range Input DNS setting when it is needed. Press [OK] button after completing all the settings to apply. Connection Time Limit Select “Connection Time Limit” to limit the connection time with Agent Series. The time limit can be set up to maximum of 120 minutes.
  • Page 45 6.2.5. Remote Event Notification 6.2.6. Transmission Time Limit Allow notification of events to RemoteAgent. DVR can notify to RemoteAgent even though it is not connected. Following events are notified to the RemoteAgent. Note 1. During sensor event (notifies event or connects channel) 2.

  • Page 46: Sensor/Control

    Sensor/Control In the preference tap, set connecting camera to the Sensor and set the sensor for External Output with various other output. 6.3.1. Enable Sensors and Controls 6.3.2. Sensor Time Select this function to use the sensors and controls. Select desired sensor operating time. The default time is set as 0 to 24 hour. To use this category, turn off “Recording Schedule →...
  • Page 47 6.3.3. Select Sensor 6.3.4. Sensor Type 6.3.5. Sensor Recording Time 6.3.6. Use No.4 sensor for Auto Shutdown Select sensor for setting. Cameras Associated with Selected Sensor Select the camera to be associated to the installed sensor. Multiple cameras can be connected to a single sensor. Activate sensor by clicking the desired sensor with the mouse.
  • Page 48 6.3.7. Recording Mode 6.3.8. Sensor Etc When you want to record only the images on sensor-detected camera in full frame speed instead of the current recording images at the standard frame rate while the sensor is activated, choose “Optimize Frames Per Second”. When you want to record both current images and all images on sensor-detected camera, choose “Normal”.
  • Page 49 6.3.9. Video loss Detection Video loss Detection Select this category and the screen title will appear as “Video loss” when the camera cable is disconnected or cut. The alarm time will follow Sensor Recording Time. Recording Failure Alarm Turn on sensor output Number 7 (located second to the end) from internal system while the recording activity is normal at the system.

  • Page 50: Ptz

    This setting tap is for camera control. The manual may differ because the control functions vary between the manufacturers or by the products used. Note The manual provides the standard model. 6.4.1. Use PTZ 6.4.2. Select Camera 6.4.3. Enable PTZ 6.4.4.
  • Page 51 6.4.5. Add PTZ Protocol 6.4.6. Current View 6.4.7. Camera Address To install new camera protocol, select “Add PTZ Protocol” Port Select the port to install PTZ protocol. Selectable port appears when arrow button is pressed. Show the current viewing screen of the chosen camera. See this screen to control the location of selected camera.
  • Page 52 6.4.8. Pan/Tilt : Click on the up arrow button to Tilt the camera in upward direction until the desired angle is reached. : Click on the down arrow button to Tilt the camera in downward direction until the desired angle is reached. : Click on the left button to Pan the camera left until the desired position is reached.
  • Page 53 6.4.9. Preset 6.4.10. Exterior Equipment Automatically moves the camera to a preset position. The preset position is the combined settings of pan, tilt, zoom and focus Set current camera position in memory. Move Move the camera to the currently selected camera position. Location Enter the installed location of current camera.
  • Page 54 Light The exterior light will be kept on for the duration of entered preset time and automatically shut off when the preset operating time expires. Alarm The alarm will be kept on duration of entered preset time and automatically shut off when the preset operating time expires. Wiper [ To operate an installed wiper, press on the Wiper icon.

  • Page 55: Color

    Color Video Input Signal Adjustment allow users to individually adjust camera’s color brightness, contrast, Chroma U, Chroma V, and Hue for the adjustments. 6.5.1. Select Camera 6.5.2. Current Viewing Screen Displays the screen of the selected camera. 6.5.3. Camera Color Setting Selected camera icon will highlight blue.

  • Page 56: Display

    Display Setting for each recording channel, sequence and password is done in this menu. 6.6.1. Recording Enable/Disable Camera Recording Not all the installed cameras can record. Only the selected cameras can record images. The installed cameras that are either not connected to the system Note or without power are shown grayed out.
  • Page 57 6.6.2. User Management 6.6.3. External Monitor Set up the login and password when logging into the main menu. By clicking [Manage] button, window to set up the user name and password appears. The system users can be managed by selecting [User Management] button. The administrator (admin) set as default can add, edit, remove other users or give authority to functions to each user.
  • Page 58 6.6.4. Recording Resolution 6.6.5. Audio/Graphic Equalizer/Select Language. 6.6.6. Frames Per Second 6.6.7. Compression Type 6.6.8. Data Keeping Data Shows the present recording resolution size set among “320 × 240”, “640 × 240”, “640 × 480” mode. To adjust the recording resolution, stop recording first.
  • Page 59 6.6.9. Display Division Select a screen mode from 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 16-split mode. Camera Sequence Selection Select the order of display cameras. The orders are different according to a recording screen mode selected. To select 4-Split Screen Mode Select 4-screen split mode, decide the sequence to show the camera group.
  • Page 60 6.6.10. Automatic Alternation Mode Select “Display Division Rotation Dwell Time” and select alternation time by sliding the selection bar. Automatic alternation mode displays images from each camera in rotation according to the selected options on the current recording screen. For example, to set Automatic Alternation Mode when 4 cameras from 1 to 4 have been installed, 1.

  • Page 61: Fps/Resolution

    FPS/Resolution Adjust the frame for each channel of the DVR with this menu. (On the DVR-PC8/16 Series, recording frame setting can be adjusted but it does not support resolution setting per camera.) 6.7.1. FPS and Resolution Setting per Camera 6.7.2. System Recording Performance 6.7.3.

  • Page 62: Schedule

    Schedule In this menu, the recorded method per camera can be selected and a schedule may be created for each camera on an hourly basis. To use this category, [Stop Recording] button on the main screen had to be pressed to stop the recordings. 6.8.1.
  • Page 63 Motion Detection(M): Records only when there is movement. Refer to setting value to see motion sensitivity when there is detection of movement. The sensor is not activated. Continuous(C): Ignores images captured by the selected camera and records all the images. The sensor is not activated.
  • Page 64 6.8.3. Add Holiday Edit Adding schedule to all the frames can be accomplished but only frame schedule can be edited for a select day. Click [Edit] button and “FPS Schedule Add” window will appear. The setting method is same with [Add] category. Delete Delete the categories of the selected list.

  • Page 65: System

    System 6.9.1. Upgrade Use CD-R or USB storage device for program upgrade in the DVR. Below is the way to install automatically. 1. Press [Start Upgrade] button. 2. Select a folder that has the programs (Disk1). 3., Insert the disk or the drive and click on the executable file. 4.
  • Page 66 6.9.2. Notify by E-mail When Sensor Event Occurs When this box is chosen, e-mail will be sent to the mailbox when there is sensor event. DVR Location Input the name of the DVR Send To Input the address of the recipient. Then, the e-mail will be sent to the first address and the e-mails from second address will be sent to BCC(Blind Carbon Copy).
  • Page 67 6.9.3. Reset Configuration 6.9.4. Export/Import Click the [Initialization] button and all the setting will go back to default. Export Save setting value of the DVR to a disk. Import Call up the saved setting values and set the value. The system reboots while this functions.

  • Page 68: Digital Deterrent

    6.10 Digital Deterrent You can hear sound of the stored WAV file when ‘ Enable Voice Guard’ is checked and a motion sensor is operating. Import You can also store the WAV file of each channel separately by clicking ‘ Import’ button. Voice Hold Tim: Upon selecting ‘...

  • Page 69: Instant Playback

    7. Instant Playback This is a feature, ideal for users, who are familiar with a VCR. By using VCR buttons, you can quickly and conveniently search and play stored video files. In addition, it provides a feature that enables (file) backup to a preferred media (USB memory stick/ memory card/CD) while searching and playing video files.
  • Page 70 7.1.1. When [ DVR – Playback or Record: In “ VCR Play and Record Mode” , DVR plays back stored video files. If you prefer, you can record currently playing video files to other media. First view being played should be the lowest among recorded channels.

  • Page 71: Vcr Playback And Record Mode

    7.2 VCR Playback and Record Mode 7.2.1. [ ] Rewind If you press [ ] button in playback view, the stored files are played backward at twice the normal speed (2x speed). If you press [ 8x speed, you can select 1/8x speed, previous hours, previous day, previous month, previous year. After 1/8x speed follows 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x speed.
  • Page 72 7.2.3. [ ] Fast Forward Press [ ] button in playback view, and stored video data is played at 2x speed. Press [ more, and video data is played forward at 4x, 8x speed. After 8x speed, you can select 1/8x, next hour, next day, next month, next year.
  • Page 73 7.2.6. [ ] Camera If you press [ ] button in playback view, a window, where you can select [Single screen mode] and [Multi-screen mode], appears. If you select [Single screen mode], you can watch one screen, and if you select [Multi screen mode], you can watch screens in numbers of 4, 9 and 16.
  • Page 74 b) Select multi-channels...

  • Page 75: Vcr Record Mode

    7.3 VCR Record Mode When you press [ DVR. Upon selecting the desirable storage media, the recording begins. b) When the recording begins, a “ REC” sign in red appears in top right corner of the screen. c) If you wish to stop the recording, press a [ buttons don’...

  • Page 76: Vcr Playback Mode

    7.4 VCR Playback Mode In VCR Play Mode, [ ], [ ] buttons cannot be used, and you can only watch one channel. At initial play, a file directory appears for your selection. Afterward, you will need to press [ ] button in order to see a file directory.

  • Page 77: Appendix

    8. APPENDIX Pin Assignment of Alarm Port Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR-PC8 Series) Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR-PC16 Series) Alarm In: 4, Alarm Out: 2 <Pin Assignment>...

  • Page 78: Tcp/Ip Port Setting Method Using The Firewall

    Block Diagram for Alarm Input 1. Sensor Input: Normal Open (N/O), Normal Close (N/C) 2. Line impedance of cables should be less than 20Ω. TCP/IP Port Setting Method using the firewall. There is a firewall between the DVR-PC8/16 Series and remote sites. Remote site computer usually uses internet or private line to connect with the DVR-PC8/16 Series (protected by firewall equipment).

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