Speco N8NU User Manual

8/16/32 channel h.265 network video recorder
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User Guide
(Ver. 1.0)
Models:
Desktop - N8NU, N16NU, N32NS
Wall Mount - N8WNU, N16WNU
8/16/32 Channel H.265 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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  • Page 1 User Guide (Ver. 1.0) Models: Desktop - N8NU, N16NU, N32NS Wall Mount - N8WNU, N16WNU 8/16/32 Channel H.265 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.
  • Page 2 Cautions Explanation of Graphical Symbols 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.
  • Page 3 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. ...
  • Page 4 Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2 EA) Quick Setup Guide & User Guide Mouse Software & Manual CD Rack mount (x 2EA) & Screws (x 6EA) Power Adaptor (DC12V 6.67A for N32NS) & Power cable (110V), Only power cable for N8NU & N16NU (AC 110V~240V)
  • Page 5 Specifications for N8NU & N16NU MODEL N8NU N16NU Description H.265 4K PoE NVR Network Throughput for Recording 64Mbps 128Mbps Number of Channels Input Camera H.265 / H.264 Auto Detection (Max 4K) Video Main Monitor HDMI (Max. 4K) and VGA (Max. Full HD)
  • Page 6 Digital Zoom Free Size on Live & Playback mode DLS (Day Light Saving) USA and EU NTP (Network Time Protocol) Once, Time and Periodic Features S.M.A.R.T Temperature, Power on Time, Bad Sector and Health Multi-Language Support System Event Notification Health, Restart, Shutdown, Panic, Alarm, Motion, HDD, Fan 3G/4G Mobile iPad / iPhone / Android Network...
  • Page 7 Specification for N32NS MODEL N32NS IP Cameras 32 (H.264/265 Auto detection) Input Max Bit Rate 210Mbps Video Resolution Max.4K(3840x2160) Main Monitor VGA(Max 1080p) & HDMI (Max 4K) Output Sub Monitor CVBS or BNC (Selectable) IP Cam Audio Input RCA Input Audio Output RCA Output...
  • Page 8 Front Rear User I/F Input Method Front Buttons, IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller Dynamic DNU Yes (Free DDNS) Digital Zoom DLS (Day Light Savings) NTP (Network Time Protocol) Features S.M.A.R.T. Internal Beep Multi-Language e-mail Notification 3G/4G Mobile iPad / iPhone / Android Web Viewer Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) Network...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Main Features ..........................12 Initial Boot-up Process ......................... 13 2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup ..................13 2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time ..................14 2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) ..................14 2-4. EZ Setup ..........................17 2-5.
  • Page 10 5-3. Search Screen ........................60 5-3-1. EZSearch ........................... 61 5-3-2. Smart Search ........................62 5-3-3. Time Line Search ....................... 63 5-3-4. Event Search ........................63 5-3-5. Go To First Time ......................... 64 5-3-6. Go To Last Time ......................... 64 5-3-7. Go To Specific Time ......................64 5-3-8.
  • Page 11 7-7-5. Display ..........................87 7-7-6. Network ..........................87 7-7-7. User Management ......................88 7-7-8. Storage ..........................89 7-7-9. Remote Upgrade........................ 89 7-7-10. Information ........................89 7-8. Operation ..........................90 7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of NVR Sites ................. 90 7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ....................91 7-8-3.
  • Page 12: Main Features

    1. Main Features  H.265 & H.264 Video Compression  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 NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S.
  • Page 13: Initial Boot-Up Process

    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. 1) User has to set a password before using. Cannot use “1111”...
  • Page 14: Setting Up Daylight Savings Time

    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 User ID is “admin”, and enter Password set on initial booting. 2. Go to Setup > System > Date & Time Setup 3.
  • Page 15 2. Select the proper Time Zone time. Table2.3.1. GMT Time Zone State Standard Time Daylight-Saving Time Alabama GMT-6 GMT-5 Alaska GMT-9 GMT-8 Alaska (Aleutian Islands) GMT-10 Arizona GMT-7 Arizona (Navajo) GMT-7 GMT-6 Arkansas GMT-6 GMT-5 California GMT-8 GMT-7 Colorado GMT-7 GMT-6 Connecticut GMT-5...
  • Page 16 Massachusetts GMT-5 GMT-4 Michigan GMT-5 GMT-4 Michigan (W) GMT-6 GMT-5 Minnesota GMT-6 GMT-5 Mississippi GMT-6 GMT-5 Missouri GMT-6 GMT-5 Montana GMT-7 GMT-6 Nebraska GMT-6 GMT-5 Nebraska (W) GMT-7 GMT-6 Nevada GMT-8 GMT-7 New Hampshire GMT-5 GMT-4 New Jersey GMT-5 GMT-4 New Mexico GMT-7 GMT-6...
  • Page 17: Ez Setup

    2-4. EZ Setup Quick installation menu for NU/N32NS and IP Camera Easy installation(Right-Click on the main screen) Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen 2.4.1. Setup IP Camera configurations Figure 2.4.1. EZ Camera Setup Procedure ① Select EZ Camera for Date/Time and Camera Setup, Click “next” to proceed. ②...
  • Page 18 2.4.2 EZ Network (Using an internet connection) Figure 2.4.2. EZ Network setup procedure ① Select EZ Network for Network Setup. ② NVR automatically trying to find an IP address. ③ Found address and user can edit the address. ④ Click “finish” to save the setup. 2.4.3.
  • Page 19: Poe Port Setup

    ③ Input the Network Settings if Manual Configuration(STATIC) was selected, and click “test” ④ Click “finish” to save the setup. 2-5. PoE Port SETUP Figure 2.5.1 PoE Port (N8NU) Figure 2.5.2 PoE Port (N16NU) Figure 2.5.1.1 IP Camera Connection Diagram (N8NU) Private Network - IP Cameras Clients Internet Router...
  • Page 20 The NU automatically assigns an IP Address to the IP Camera. (10.20.30.11 ~ 10.20.30.254)  The NU models will automatically map the camera on the PoE Port to the corresponding NVR channel number.  The NU PoE Port maximum power consumption [N8NU – 110Watt, N16NU – 185W] Power over Ethernet Power N16NU N8NU Number of 802.3af PD Class 2...
  • Page 21: Non Poe Port Setup

    2-6 . Non PoE Port SETUP 2.6.1 Connecting the Camera (N32NS) Figure 2.6.1.1. Proper connection example of the N32NS (Non 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. Private Network - IP Camera only...
  • Page 22: Ip Camera Setup (Through Web Viewer Page)

    2-7 . IP Camera SETUP (through Web Viewer page) NU / NS Series allow remote access to the IP Cameras through an "IP Camera Setup" menu. The PC Web Client features the "IP Camera Setup" menu that can be accessed remotely. ①...
  • Page 23: Front And Rear Panels

    3. Front and Rear Panels 3-1. Desktop Front Panel Figure 3.1.1. Desktop NU/N32NS Front panel Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Front Port of NU/NS Name Description POWER LED light is on when power is applied to the system. LED light is on when the system is recording video data. USB Port This USB port for archiving footage into a USB device.
  • Page 24: Connectors

    ⑧ USB PORT: Connector for USB Mouse or USB flash memory. ⑨ IP CAMERA: RJ-45 Connector for IP CAMERA through Network switch. (Not for Internet connection) ⑩ SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: 4 sensor inputs, 1 alarm output and RS-485 for PTZ ⑪ POWER: DC12V 6.67A input [N8NU]...
  • Page 25: Remote Control

    [N16NU] Figure 3.2.2. Connectors for NU Series ① GROUND: Use for grounding. ② POWER: Power Input (AC 100~240) ③ PoE PORT: 8/16 Port PoE ④ AUDIO IN/OUT: 8 & 16 Connectors for Audio Input / 1 Connector for Audio Output ⑤...
  • Page 26 ⑤ F/REW:  During playback – Moves the playback backward by 60 seconds.  During Pause – Moves the playback backwards by 1 frame. ⑥ FF: Increases playback speed (fast fowards). ⑦ PLAY/PAUSE: To play or to pause the recording in playback mode ⑧...
  • Page 27: Setup Nu & N32Ns Series

    4. Setup NU & N32NS Series The following sections detail the initial setup of NU & N32NS series. Menu screen will close if user input is not received within 5 minutes. 4-0. Setup – Main Live Screen To enter the setup menu, right click on the mouse and select setup from the submenu or press the setup button on the remote control.
  • Page 28: Setup - Ip Camera

    4-1. Setup – IP Camera Press the Setup button and enter the password. The IP Camera setup menu is displayed below. Figure 4.1.1. IP Camera mode setup screen Table 4.1.1. Menu items in IP Camera mode setup Item Description CHANNEL To manually connect each camera, click on the “select”...
  • Page 29 IP Address: Enter the address of IP camera to connect, or select from scanned list. Stream Port: Enter the port number of IP camera to connect Web Port: Enter the web port number of IP camera to connect Others: Change the IP camera setting. Double click the empty box and then Log-In box will be pop-up.
  • Page 30: Scan Menu

    ④ IP cameras using ONVIF protocol require ID, Password and Profile to be correctly entered for proper operation. ⑤ SPECO protocols only require ID and Password to be correctly entered for proper operation. IP cameras using ONVIF protocol can have their Video, Network and System settings accessed and updated using the ONVIF setup menu.
  • Page 31: Onvif Setup Menu

    4-1-2. ONVIF Setup Menu Figure 4.1.2 IP Camera Setup Screen (ONVIF) The NU Series can search for IP Cameras that are conformant to ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum). In order to search for ONVIF Cameras, the field associated with VENDOR has to be set to ONVIF. Click on the Box associated with Scan to scan the networks for ONVIF Conformance cameras.
  • Page 32 ④ Double click the listed profile to apply. ⑤ Enter ID and PASSWORD of IP CAM. Registration is .completed. Figure 4.1.6 ONVIF Setup Window Under ONVIF Setup, the following can be viewed and changed: VIDEO, NETWORK, SYSTEM settings. Menu Item Description Video, Encoder to view and change to audio settings.
  • Page 33: Setup - System

    4-2. Setup – System In the SETUP menu, select the System tab. Then, the System menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.2.1. System Setup Screen Table 4.2.1.
  • Page 34 OFF: Daylight saving is turned off. USA: Applies the USA daylight saving time. EU: Applies the EU daylight saving time. - Select the GMT AREA using the mouse or the remote control. - Set the time difference with the standard time using the mouse or the button. OTHERS: If the time zone is neither USA nor EU, set the date and time of the daylight saving period.
  • Page 35 Email Setup SERVER TYPE: Select GMAIL, HOTMAIL, AOL, YAHOO or MANUAL) MAIL SERVER: Enter the appropriate mail server information. MAIL PORT: Assign Mail Port number. SECURE OPTION: Select the secure mail server connection method. (SSL or TLS) ID: Enter the appropriate mail server ID. PASSWORD: Enter the appropriate mail server PASSWORD MAIL TO: Enter the appropriate email address to enable sending e-mail reports using a virtual keyboard.
  • Page 36 System Event Notification Health Check – OFF, ON (Allows the user to set MAIL STATUS periodically) : Daily or Weekly or Monthly Video Clip Setup: Setup the duration of video clip for Pre Record and Post Record. Event And Notification – yes, no (Allows the user to set Event Notification “yes”...
  • Page 37 1) How to set (Setup – System – System Event Notification – Cloud) 1-1) Click “select” button beside of Cloud. 1-2) Select Google Drive Cloud Archiving to ‘Yes’ 1-3) Video clip will be save at Google Drive when ‘Alarm-In’ and ‘Motion’ triggered.
  • Page 38 : Log in Google Drive and select a file and playback 2-2) Playback through Mobile device : Use ‘SpecoPlayer’ Notice – Support iOS from ‘1.5.8_150316’, Android from 3.2.2.7_150316’ How to use ‘SNS’ Notice : User have to make an Twitter account for NVR in order to follow the Twitter followers.
  • Page 39: Setup - Record Mode

    4-3. Setup – Record Mode In the SETUP menu, select the Record tab. Then, the Record menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.3.1. Record Setup Screen Table 4.3.1.
  • Page 40: Recording Schedule

    4-3-1. Recording Schedule To setup a recording schedule, select Schedule in the Record menu. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Select Channel > select None, Continuous or Motion > Highlight area To copy a schedule to a different channel, select the channel from the Copy Schedule menu.
  • Page 41: Setup - Device Mode

    4-4. Setup – Device Mode In the Setup menu, select the Device tab. Then, the device menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.4.1. Device Setup Screen Table 4.4.1.
  • Page 42 Site Select the Audio Source and Motion Zone setup. (Full Zone or Partial) Key Tone Enable/disable key tone from front panel usage. Set the remote control ID. Remote Control ID 1. Select ID. 2. Input the remote control ID number. 3.
  • Page 43: Digital Deterrent

    4-4-1. Digital Deterrent Trigger audio message via motion detection or sensor. Figure 4.4.2. Digital Deterrent setup screen Table 4.4.2. Item for Digital Deterrent Setup Screen Item Description Import From USB Import up to 8 sound files from USB. Export To USB Export the sound file to USB Record Select a channel and set up the date and the duration.
  • Page 44: Alarm Box And Keyboard Controller Setup

    4-4-2. Alarm Box and Keyboard Controller Setup To use Alarm box, user has to set “on” the below screen menu and in case of “on” on this menu, the alarm ports of NVR does not work. Figure 4.4.2.1. Alarm Box Setup Screen Connect the Keyboard controller to the RS-485 port on the back of the chassis with CAT5 (or equivalent) cable.
  • Page 45: Setup - Display Mode

    If Full Zone is selected, the motion zone grid screen is not displayed. Only set the level of Sensitivity for Motion Sensitivity. FULL ZONE: The motion sensor is active on the whole screen. PARTIAL ZONE: The motion sensor is active in the set detection frame. Select the motion detection position using the mouse or the remote control.
  • Page 46: Setup - Network Mode

    Table 4.5.1. Menu Items in Display Setup Screen Item Description Enable/Disable on-screen-display. (Channel Name, Video Loss, Status Bar / Icon) Set the visibility level of the On Screen Display (OSD) (0~100) OSD Contrast Enable/Disable sequential display of video in full screen mode. Main Monitor Sequence Sequence Dwell...
  • Page 47: Network Types

    Table 4.6.1. Menu Items in Network Setup Screen Item Description Network Type DHCP: NU will automatically retrieve an IP address. STATIC: Network information must be manually configured. Enter IP address that is assigned for the NVR Enter Subnet Mask that is assigned for the NVR Subnet Mask Gateway Enter Gateway that is assigned for the NVR...
  • Page 48: Network Port And Web Port

    Figure 4.6.2. Network Setup Screen – DDNS Table 4.6.2. DDNS Item Description Turn DDNS on/off Enable DDNS This item allows the user to setup a domain name manually, Host Name using virtual keyboard displays as shown. When manual host name input is done, move the cursor to this Submit/Update item and select ON to submit the settings.
  • Page 49 Figure 4.7.1. User Management Setup Screen Table 4.7.1. Menu Items in User Management Setup Screen Item Description Authority Only the Admin will have access to the menu. Setup PASSWORD CHECK: Select the Checkbox to enable the functions or leave the Checkbox blank to disable the functions.
  • Page 50 ADMIN, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5, USER6, USER7, USER8, USER9: Selected Checkbox: The user can access the function. Blank Checkbox: The user cannot access the function. User Name Change the name of USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5, USER6, USER7, Setup USER8, and USER9.
  • Page 51: Setup - Storage Mode

    Network Shows the current network connection status (User, IP Address, Date / Time). Connection And do disconnect the user’s network connection to click ‘disconnect’ button. Status Network User Select 4 users or 12 user to connect NVR simultaneously. Limits If user change this setting, NVR will restart. 4-8.
  • Page 52 Figure 4.8.1. Storage Setup Screen Table 4.8.1. Menu Items in Storage Setup Screen Item Description When enabled, the NU will continue recording and overwrite the oldest existing recorded Overwrite data once the hard drive is full. When disabled, recording will stop once the hard drive is full.
  • Page 53: Setup - Config Mode

    Recording Set the recording limit days. (1- 90 days) Limit Days If the Recording Limit Days are set to 1, the data will be overwritten after 24 hours. RAID Setup To setup RAID function user has to install more than 2 HDDs. *Please refer to the detail explanation of RAID setup on appendix.
  • Page 54: Firmware Upgrade

    4-9-1. Firmware Upgrade 1. Create a new folder named “upgrade” in the USB flash drive root directory. 2. Create sub-folder for each model under “upgrade” folder and copy each firmware.  “N8NU” for N8NU: “main_n8nu_speco_*.*.*_201****”  “N16NU” for N16NU: “main_n16nu_speco_*.*.*_201****” ...
  • Page 55: Live, Search And Playback

    Figure 4.9.4 NOTICE If selecting “restart now” when the USB flash drive is plugged, the following message will pop up: Remove the USB flash drive and select OK. 5. Live, Search and Playback 5-1. Live View In the Live screen, video inputs from the cameras are displayed as they are configured in the Display Setup screen.
  • Page 56 mouse. Toggle from Audio 1 to 4, mute in order. Indicates that alarm is set. To set the alarm function, press the Alarm button on the front panel. Indicates that alarm output is activated. Event indicator. When there is an event (motion recording, video loss, HDD fail, S.M.A.R.T), this icon will be highlighted.
  • Page 57 Table 5.1.2. Menu Items in Quick Operation Window Icon Description Search Search button. Click this button to enter the search menu. Setup Select this option to enter the Setup menu. Display Select between different multi-view display formats. (4CH: 1x1, 2x2, 8CH: 3x3, 16CH: 4x4, 32CH: 6x6) Snapshot Capture pictures and store as BMP files Super EZ Copy...
  • Page 58 System Information Press the button to view the system information. Export Help Displays window with instructions for exporting video. System Locks the system from unauthorized user access. Lock System Shutdown Select this option to shutdown system.
  • Page 59: Ptz Control

    5-1-1. PTZ Control Table 5.1.3. Menu Items in PTZ Control Window Image Item Description INITIALIZE Initialize the PTZ settings of the selected camera PAN/TILT Select PAN/TILT using the ▲▼◀ and ▶button, then press SEL. Adjust the tilt (UP/DOWN)/pan (LEFT/RIGHT) position using the ▲▼◀and ▶ buttons.
  • Page 60: Digital Zoom In Live And Playback Screen

    5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen NU series supports Digital Zoom feature during live and playback mode. 1. Double click the target channel. 2. Click the left button of the mouse and drag to make rectangular shape. 5-3. Search Screen To enter the search screen menu, select Search menu on the screen using the mouse or press Search icon on live screen.
  • Page 61: Ezsearch

    5-3-1. EZSearch The EZSearch window is used to find stored video with ease using the thumbnail playback screen. Figure 5.3.1.1. Calendar Screen Figure 5.3.1.2. Channel Selection Screen Figure 5.3.1.3. 24 Hourly Thumbnail Screen Figure 5.3.1.4. Minute Thumbnail Screen Figure 5.3.1.5. Playback Mode Screen 1.
  • Page 62: Smart Search

    5-3-2. Smart Search The Smart Search window is used to find stored video with motion detected screen. Figure 5.3.2.1. Calendar Screen Figure 5.3.2.2. Channel Selection Screen Figure 5.3.2.3 Full Zone Screen Figure 5.3.2.4. Partial Zone Screen Figure 5.3.2.5. Event Searched Screen [Search] –...
  • Page 63: Time Line Search

    5-3-3. Time Line Search The Calendar Search window is used to find the stored video by using the time line bar. Figure 5.3.3.1. Calendar Screen Figure 5.3.3.2. Time-Line Search Screen When the Timeline menu is selected, the user can see a calendar, which displays recorded dates with highlights.
  • Page 64: Go To First Time

    Figure 5.3.4.2. Event Search Screen – Channel & Event Select 5-3-5. Go To First Time User can access from the oldest recorded data on the DVR hard drive by selecting Go To First Time on the Search window. 5-3-6. Go To Last Time User can access from the last minute recorded data on the DVR hard drive by selecting Go To Last Time on the Search window.
  • Page 65: Log

    5-3-9. Log User can access the Log list search screen by selecting Log on the Search window. Figure 5.3.9. Log List Screen When the Log menu is selected, the user can see a calendar, which has a log data. Select a specific date and press NEXT button, and then the log data will be displayed.
  • Page 66 Table 5.4.1. Button Functions in PLAY Mode Button Description  2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x speeds at 4 split screen  2x, 4x, 8x,16x at 9 split screen  2x, 4x, 8x at 16 split screen  Single Channel backward playback speed 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x Jump/Step backward.
  • Page 67: Back Up

    6. Back Up 6-1. Still Image Backup onto USB Flash Drive Still images can be captured and archived onto a USB flash drive or an USB external hard drive in live mode or while playing back recorded video. 1. Select a specific channel, which wants to back up on live screen. 2.
  • Page 68 3. Once you select the channel and duration, the system will start to archive the data to the USB drive. 4. The following image shows the progress of archiving the data. 5. The following shows the image to complete the backup. Select lose to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 69: Ezcopy: Video Backup Onto Usb Flash Drive During Playback

    6-3. EZCopy: Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback Using EZCopy feature, Video can be easily archived onto the USB flash drive or a hard drive. In playback mode, press the “EZCopy” button to launch the backup function. 1. Press EZCopy button on the selected channel or all channels. 2.
  • Page 70: Transferring Still Images Or Video From The Archive List

    6-4. Transferring Still Images or Video from the Archive List The stored data in the hard drive can be found in the Archive list in the Search window. User can back up still images or video into the storage device from the Archive list. 1.
  • Page 71: Playback Of Backup Video

    6-5. Playback of Backup Video 6-5-1. AVI Format AVI format: AVI format video can be played back by Window Media Player™ or other media player that is compatible with AVI format video. 1. Please install the HS copies “HDPlayer” folder on USB flash drive with the video. 2.
  • Page 72: Network Access Using The Multi-Sites Network Viewer

    7. Network Access Using the Multi-Sites Network Viewer 7-1. Overview The SpecoTech Multi Client is a multiple site monitoring client software with; video, audio, and alarm signals from the NVR over the network. The SpecoTech Multi Client does not limit the number of NVR units to register.
  • Page 73: Installation Of The Program

    7-3. Installation of the Program 1. Insert the provided CD in the CD drive and double-click “SpecoTech Multi Client (XXXX).exe” 2. Select a destination folder and click “Next”. 3. Select the program folder and click “Next”. 4. The installation status screen is displayed. 5.
  • Page 74: Live Window

    7-4. Live Window When installation is completed, double click the “SpecoTech Multi Client” icon on your desktop to start the program. 7-4-1. Main User Interface 7-4-2. Control Buttons Button Description Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play videos that are recorded in the local PC.
  • Page 75: Search And Playback Window

    Click this icon to setup configuration of MULTI CLIENT. SETUP Click this icon to capture a still image. CAPTURE Opens list of events logged by Multi Client. EVENT LIST Click this icon to play/pause live video. PAUSE Click this icon to turn on/off alarm outputs. ALARM ON Enable or disable recording of live video to local disk, which has set in RECORD ON...
  • Page 76: Main Control Panel

    7-5-2. Main Control Panel Button Description Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play videos that LOCAL PLAYBACK are recorded in the local PC. Click this icon to run a playback window to search and play videos that REMOTE PLAYBACK are recorded in the remote NU.
  • Page 77: Setup Of Specotech Multi Client

    To select the channel to playback. The calendar shows dates with recorded video in color. To display the recorded data of selected channel or all channels on a time line scale. To change a timeline scale from 24 hours to 60 minutes. The timeline shows recorded data in color on the bar.
  • Page 78: Event

    7-6-2. Event Event log can be archived and searched. Event Log: Specify the location to save event logs and select event to archive.
  • Page 79: Record

    Event Search: Event log can be searched from the selected time. 7-6-3. Record Record Setup: You can set the recording conditions as the following; Always, Event, or Auto record. And you can also select target NU/NUs and channel/channels. When you set the recording condition to event, you can set event for motion or alarm with duration.
  • Page 80: Display

    Record Local Storage Setup: You can select the local disk to record and the amount of disk space you want to allow the program to use for recording. You can also select the option to overwrite data or stop recording when the maximum amount of disk space is full. 7-6-4.
  • Page 81: Language

    7-6-5. Language English, French and Spanish is selectable. 7-6-6. About “About” provides network client version information.
  • Page 82: Remote Setup

    7-7. Remote Setup The menu settings for the NVR unit can be set over network. Put the cursor of the mouse on the channel, which is connected to the site and right click on the mouse to open the submenu. Then the following window is displayed as below. Select the Remote Setup. Then the setup window is displayed.
  • Page 83: Ip Camera

    7-7-1. IP Camera Select IP Camera to set system and time settings 7-7-2. System Select System to set system and time settings.  DATE DISPLAY FORMAT: Select the date display format.  TIME DISPLAY FORMAT: Select the time display format. ...
  • Page 84  CLIENT ACCCESS: Enable/Disable remote access through network client software.  NTP SETUP: Sets whether to synchronize the time using NTP server or not. o Primary SNTP Server: Input the NTP primary server address. o Secondary SNTP Server: Input the NTP secondary server address. o Time Zone: Select the time zone.
  • Page 85: Record

    HDD BAD SECTOR HDD ALMOST FULL o VIDEO CLIP SETUP: Setting the duration for pre and post recording. o EVENTS AND NOTIFICATION HEALTH CHECK / RESTART / SHUTDOWN / PANIC RECORD: Enable Email Notification in the event a problem occurs with the NU. ALARM-IN : Enable Email Notification when the camera detects sensor MOTION DETECTION : Enable Email Notification when the camera detects motion NO CONNECTION: Enable Email, Beep and Alarm output Notification when the...
  • Page 86: Device

    7-7-4. Device Select Device to set device settings of the NVR  ALARM OUT: Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for triggering alarm relay. HDD Error and Video Loss can be set for triggering a beeping sound The following settings can be changed to trigger an alarm output. o ALARM DURATION ...
  • Page 87: Display

     REMOTE CONTROLLER ID: Sets an ID number of which remote control to receive commands.  SENSOR: Select the type of sensor.  IEEE 802.3af PSE Status: Table showing the status of all PoE devices connected to the NVR. 7-7-5. Display Select the DISPLAY tab to set the DISPLAY conditions.
  • Page 88: User Management

     DDNS: Set whether to use DDNS service or not llows the user to setup a domain name manually o HOST NAME: A Select ON to submit the settings o SUMBIT/UPDATE: Enable ezDDNS to register the host name automatically o ezDDNS: ...
  • Page 89: Storage

    7-7-8. Storage Select Storage to configure recording settings such as overwriting the hard disk and the setting a storage period for the recording data.  OVERWRITE: Select on to continue recording by overwriting when the hard disk becomes full.  RECORD LIMIT: Sets whether to limit or not the recording data storage period.
  • Page 90: Operation

    7-8. Operation 7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of NVR Sites 7-8-1-1. Addition of Sites 1. Click “Site Addition” button. And then the following window will be displayed as below. o Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site. o IP Address: Input IP address (Public IP address of a router that NVR is connected.) or Domain name o Port Number: Default Port Number is “5445”.
  • Page 91: Connect And Disconnect

    3. Click “Modify” button. And then the modified information is displayed as below. 7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect 7-8-2-1. Connect 1. Select site/sites to connect from the directory window. 2. Click “Connect” button and then site/sites displays/display as connected.
  • Page 92: Still-Image Capture During Live

    7-8-2-2. Disconnect 1. Select site/sites to disconnect from the directory window. 2. Click “Disconnect” button, and then selected site/sites disconnected. 7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live 1. Double-click a channel to capture from the display screen. (Otherwise all channels will be captured.). 2.
  • Page 93: Recording Video On Local Pc During Live

    3. Set Save Path, File Name, and File Format. And then click “OK” button. 4. Still image is saved as set in Capture window. 7-8-4. Recording Video on Local PC During Live 1. Click “Setup” button. And then a setup window will be displayed as below. 2.
  • Page 94: Local Playback And Remote Playback

    5. Live video data is recorded as set in Record and Disk setup. These video data can be searched and play-backed with Local Playback. 7-8-5. Local Playback and Remote Playback 7-8-5-1. Playback of Recorded Video on a Local PC 1. Click “Local Playback”.
  • Page 95 8. Use the mouse scroll to digitally zoom in and out from a single channel display. 7-8-5-2. Playback of Recorded Video on Remote NVR 1. Click “Remote Playback”. And then Playback Window will be displayed over the Live Window. 2. Select the site to connect from the directory window. 3.
  • Page 96: Avi Backup During Playback

    7-8-6. AVI Backup during Playback You can back up the recorded videos in AVI format during playback. 1. Double-click the target channel to backup. 2. Select the beginning time by using the search calendar and timeline scale bar. 3. Click “EZCopy Start”...
  • Page 97 6. You can also set the beginning time and ending time on this window. After selecting a channel for backup, click the “OK” button. The backup will begin. 7. AVI video data is recorded as set in AVI Backup window. AVI format video can be played back by using Window Media Player™...
  • Page 98: Network Access Using The Web-Browser Viewer

    8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer The NU provides a live remote monitoring feature by web-browser viewer. (NOTE: Web-Brower is only available for Internet Explorer) 1. Check the IP address of the NU from SETUP>SYSTEM>DESCRIPTION>IP ADDRESS or 2. Input the IP address or Domain name address that you pre-registered. 3.
  • Page 99  Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site.  IP Address: Input IP address (Public IP address of a router that NU is connected.) or Domain name  Port Number: Default Port Number is “5445”.  ID: Input ID of NU. Default ID is “admin”. ...
  • Page 100: Network Access Using The Smart Phone Viewer

    2. Search “Speco Player” in the App Store. Notice SPECO Player is for the NU, NS, NSL, HS, HT, VT, VX and HU series. SPECO Player is not compatible with the T Series (TH, TN or TL) or the PC Series.
  • Page 101 4. The app will display the selected channel(s). Double tap the channel screen to switch 1 channel display to 4, 8, 10, 16 channels split display depending on the NVR. 5. To select the display mode(1, 4, 9, 10 or 16 split display), tap the arrow menus button 6.
  • Page 102: Ptz Control

    9-1-2. PTZ Control To control the PTZ functions of the camera, tap the menu button. Then PTZ menu icons will display. Using the PTZ icon on the screen, can control PTZF functions. 9-1-3. Playback 1. Select mode as ‘Playback’ and click ‘Connect’ button. Then select Date & Time and click ‘Connect’ button.
  • Page 103: App Viewer For Android Phone

    T Series (TH, TN or TL) or the PC Series. 9-2-1. Live 1. Open the installed “Speco Player” App and select the “Live view / Playback”. Then click the menu button of the phone to add a remote device.
  • Page 104: Playback

    3. The app will display the selected channel(s). Double tap the channel screen to switch 1 channel display to 4 channels split display. 9-2-2. Playback 1. Select the registered device and select ‘Play back’ and select up to 4 channels to search. Then click ‘Start’ button.
  • Page 105: Ptz Control

    2. The app will display the selected channel(s). Double tap the channel screen to switch 1 channel display to 4 channels split display. 9-2-3. PTZ Control To control the PTZ function of the camera, tap the channel screen, and then the channel name will be highlighted in Light Green.
  • Page 106: Appendix: Network Connection - Lan

    APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN 1. Install the network client software from the supplied CD. 2. Check the IP address from SETUP > SYSTEM > DESCRIPTION or SETUP > NETWORK of NU. 3. Run the network client software.
  • Page 107 4. Input Site Name, Site Address (IP address), Port Number, and Password on the connect window.  Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site.  IP Address: Input IP address  Port Number: Default Port Number is “5445”. ...
  • Page 108: Appendix: Network Connection - Internet And Ddns

    2. Go to Setup>Network>DDNS>Host Name. Manually enter a domain name using the virtual keyboard and click “Enter” button. 3. When a manual host name is completed, Go to Setup>Network>DDNS>Submit/Update and select ON to submit the settings on the SPECO DDNS. Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be: http://hostname.ddns.specoddns.net For example, if you enter the host name as “nu”, then the address will be:...
  • Page 109 4. When DDNS setting is done, click the “Apply” button. Otherwise DDNS setting will not be applied. 5. When you exit Setup menu, DDNS NOTIFIY window will pop up. 6. DDNS registration status can be checked from System Information or Setup>System>Description>DDNS Status 7.
  • Page 110 10. Input Site name, Site address (IP address), Port No., ID and Password on the connect window.  Site name: Input a name that properly describes a site.  Site address: Domain name or Public IP address of a router that NVR is connected. ...
  • Page 111: Appendix: E-Sata Connection

    Please read the following instructions before using the E-SATA port. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the recorded video. SPECO is not responsible for data loss caused by improper usage.  Use ONLY a new HDD or a HDD that is approved for the unit.
  • Page 112: Appendix: Raid Installation

    APPENDIX: RAID Installation 1. SATA Port vs. HDD number Ex) D16HU SATA Port 2. Supported RAID Levels 2-1 . RAID1 (Mirroring): 2 HDDs are required. Ex) HDD0+1, HDD1+3, HDD2+3, and so on. 2-2. RAID10 (Mirroring + Stripping): 4 HDDs are required. 2-3.
  • Page 113 4. RAID Removal Procedure ① Enter the menu of “Setup  Storage  RAID Setup” ② Select “OFF” ③ All subsequent steps are performed automatically. 5. RAID States  Normal State • RAID configuration is in a healthy state.  Degrade State •...
  • Page 114 6. RAID State Flow 7. RAID Status Check  Setup  Storage  Disk Info  Setup  Storage  Disk Info *Open the top cover of the DVR and replace the HDD except HDD0 with a new one.
  • Page 115  Setup  Storage  Disk Info 8. RAID Fault Notification When a RAID fault occurs, the following notifications occur within 30 minutes  Message Box Pop-up (unconditional)  System Log (unconditional)  Alarm Output (conditional) It can be enabled or disabled through “HDD Failure” item on the “System Event Notification”...
  • Page 116 ⑤ Replace the failed HDD with a new one and Power on. ⑥ Format new HDD on the format menu. ⑦ In the “Setup  Storage  RAID Setup  Rebuild” menu, ⑧ Select the HDD number which is replaced newly. ⑨...
  • Page 117  When a RAID configuration is in progress  When there is no RAID:  When the user selects HDD incorrectly:  Final confirmation for RAID rebuild:  When RAID rebuild is in progress: -End -...

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