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Speco N8 User Manual

4/8/16 channel network video recorder
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User Guide
(Ver. 1.1)
Models:
Desktop - N4/8/16NS, N4/8/16NSP
Wall Mount - N4/8/16WNS, N4/8/16WNSP
4/8/16 Channel Network Video Recorder
About This User's Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this user‟s guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 User Guide (Ver. 1.1) Models: Desktop - N4/8/16NS, N4/8/16NSP Wall Mount - N4/8/16WNS, N4/8/16WNSP 4/8/16 Channel Network Video Recorder About This User’s Guide Before operating the unit, please read this user‟s guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
  • 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: Product Components

    Product Components Please make sure the following components are included as specified below. Desktop: N4NS / N8NS / N16NS N4NSP / N8NSP / N16NSP Wall Mount: N4WNS/ N8WNS / N16WNS N4WNSP / N8WNSP / N16WNSP Remote Control Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2 EA) Quick Setup Guide &...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications MODEL N4NS N8NS N16NS N4NSP N8NSP N16NSP IP Cameras Input Max Bit Rate 20Mbps 40Mbps 20Mbps 40Mbps Video Resolution Max. 1920x1080 Main Monitor VGA and HDMI Output Sub Monitor CVBS (BNC) IP Cam Audio Input RCA Input Audio Output RCA Output Audio Codec G.711...
  • Page 6 User I/F Input Method Front Buttons, IR, Mouse, Keyboard Controller Dynamic DNS 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 Mobile iPad / iPhone / Android Network Web Viewer Windows (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari), MAC(TBD) Access...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Main Features ..........................10 Initial Boot-up Process ........................11 2-1. Initial Boot up and Basic Time Setup ..................11 2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time ..................11 2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) ..................12 2-4. EZ SETUP ..........................15 2-5.
  • Page 8 5-3-1. EZSearch ........................56 5-3-2. Time Line Search ......................57 5-3-3. Event Search ....................... 57 5-3-4. Go To First Time ......................58 5-3-5. Go To Last Time ......................58 5-3-6. Go To Specific Time ..................... 58 5-3-7. Archive List ........................58 5-3-8.
  • Page 9 7-7-8. Storage ........................82 7-7-9. Remote Upgrade ......................82 7-7-10. Information ......................... 82 7-8. Operation ..........................83 7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of NS Sites ..............83 7-8-2. Connect and Disconnect ....................85 7-8-3. Still-image Capture During Live ..................86 7-8-4.

  • Page 10: Main Features

    1. Main Features  Automatic IP Camera Detection and connection (Plug & Play)  Easy Record, Copy and Setup  Easy Search by Thumbnail Preview  Easy Copy  Easy Network  Easy IP Camera Setup NOTE: Under federal law, The Fourth Amendment to the U.S.

  • Page 11: 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. 2-2. Setting up Daylight Savings Time To enable Daylight Saving feature/NTP synchronization, take the following steps.

  • Page 12: Setting Ntp (Network Time Protocol)

    2. Go to SETUP > SYSTEM > DATE & TIME SETUP 3. Select ON from the DAYLIGHT SAVING dropdown menu. 2-3. Setting NTP (Network Time Protocol) 1. SETUP > SYSTEM > NTP SETUP > ON 2. Select the proper TIME ZONE time.
  • Page 13 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 GMT-4 District of Columbia GMT-5 GMT-4 Delaware...
  • Page 14 New Hampshire GMT-5 GMT-4 New Jersey GMT-5 GMT-4 New Mexico GMT-7 GMT-6 New York GMT-5 GMT-4 North Carolina GMT-5 GMT-4 North Dakota GMT-6 GMT-5 North Dakota (W) GMT-7 GMT-6 Ohio GMT-5 GMT-4 Oklahoma GMT-6 GMT-5 Oregon GMT-8 GMT-7 Oregon (E) GMT-7 GMT-6 Pennsylvania...

  • Page 15: Ez Setup

    2-4. EZ SETUP Quick installation Menu for NS and IP Camera Easy installation(Right-Click on the Main Screen) Figure 2.4. EZ Setup Screen 2.4.1. Setup DATE & TIME, IP CAMERA configurations. Figure 2.4.1. EZ CAMERA Setup Procedure ① Select EZ Camera for Date/Time and Camera Setup, Click NEXT to proceed. ②...
  • Page 16 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK (Using an internet connection) Figure 2.4.2. EZ NETWORK Setup Procedure ① Select YES in case of setting the network using an internet connection ② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST Button. It will automatically setup the network for the system(NS) ③...
  • Page 17 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK setting (Not using internet connection) Figure 2.4.3. EZ NETWORK Setup – Manual Configuration Screen ① Select NO if the NVR is not using an internet connection. ② Select Auto Configuration(DHCP) or Manual Configuration(STATIC) and then click TEST button when ready.

  • Page 18: Poe Port Setup

    2-5. PoE Port SETUP Figure 2.5. PoE Port (N4NSP / N8NSP & N16NSP) 2.5.1 Connecting the Camera(NSP Model) Figure 2.5.1.1 IP Camera Connection Diagram (N8NSP) Private Network - IP Cameras only Clients IP Cameras Switch Hub Internet Router Clients Figure 2.5.1.2 IP Camera Connection Diagram (N16NSP) Table 2.5.1.
  • Page 19 The following IP Camera settings are recommended for optimal connection with the NS Series Setup Items Default Description The IP Camera must act as a DHCP client for the “Plug and Play”. Network Type DHCP The “CBR” is recommended because of the internal buffer design of the NS Series Encoding Type Resolution 1280x720...

  • Page 20: Non Poe Port Setup

    2-6 . Non PoE Port SETUP 2.6.1 Connecting the Camera (Non - PoE Model) Figure 2.6.1.1. Proper connection example of the NS (No PoE Switch).  The NS Series features a "Plug and Play" function (on board PoE Switch not included). ...

  • Page 21: Ip Camera Setup (Through Web Viewer Page)

    2-7 . IP Camera SETUP (through Web Viewer page) NS / NSP 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 22: Front And Rear Panels

    3. Front and Rear Panels 3-1. Desktop Front Panel Figure 3.1.1. Desktop NS Front panel Table 3.1.1. Front LED and Port of 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 23: Connectors

    Make sure all the connections are properly secured. Faulty connection may result in the system being damaged. N4/8/16NS N4NSP N8/16NSP Figure 3.2.1. Connectors ① Ground: Use for grounding. ② PoE POWER: DC48V input.(NSP Models) ③ PoE PORT: N4NSP (4 Port PoE), N8NSP/N16NSP(8 Port PoE) ④...

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    3-3. Remote Control ① ID: Used to set up the remote control ID. ② REC: To enable or disable manual recording mode. ③ SEARCH: Goes to SEARCH menu for playback options. ④ F/ADV:  During Playback – Moves the playback forward by 60 seconds. ...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Ns

    4. Setting up the NS The following sections detail the initial setup of the NS. 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 26: 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 to get this window: Under the column labeled Type, Select IP Camera Manufacturer.
  • Page 27 SCAN: Double click the empty box to search IP camera on the local network. IP: Enter the address of IP camera to connect, or select from scanned list. PORT: Enter the port number of IP camera to connect WEB PORT: Enter the web port number of IP camera to connect PROTOCOL: TCP Only SETUP: Change the IP camera setting.

  • Page 28: Scan Menu

    4-1-1. SCAN Menu Figure 4.1.3 IP CAMERA Setup Screen Figure 4.1.4 Search IP Camera Screen ① Select the specific manufacturer of IP Camera and then on click the scan button ② Select the camera on the list and then click the register button. ③...
  • Page 29 Figure 4.1.4 ONVIF Camera Scan Window Figure 4.1.5 ONVIF Profile Scan Window ① Select ONVIF for Vendor and click the SCAN button. ② Select the camera on the list and then click the register button. ③ Then, PROFILE and ONVIF setting button will be displayed on the menu. Click PROFILE button and then the detail information of ONVIF will be searched and listed.
  • Page 30 Table 4.1.2. Menu Items in ONVIF Setup Screen Menu Item Description Under ONVIF system setup, the following can be viewed and/or changed. VIDEO Video: Resolution, Framerate, and Bitrate. Encoder: I-Frame Interval, H.264 Profile Audio Encoder. NETWORK View and change Network settings. SYSTEM Device information can be viewed, passwords can be changed.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Select DAYLIGHT SAVINGS using the mouse or the remote control and select the appropriate daylight savings time zone. The options are: 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.
  • Page 33 NS sends E-MAIL Notification when the NTP server time is faster than the system time with below message. “NTP server time is faster than the system time. In this case, NTP server time is ignored to protect the user data. User must set the time manually.

  • Page 34: Setup - Record Mode

    SERVER TYPE: Select GMAIL, HOTMAIL, AOL, YAHOO or MANUAL MAIL SERVER: Enter the appropriate mail server information. MAIL PORT: Assign Mail Port number. SEURE 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 35 Table 4.3.1. Menu Items in RECORD Setup Screen Menu Item Description Select a channel for applying the following settings using the mouse or the remote SITE control. To change the values of all channels, take the following steps. Select the button to change the values of all channels.

  • Page 36: Recording Schedules

    4-3-1. Recording Schedules 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 37: 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 38: Alarm-Out

    4-4-1. Alarm-Out Figure 4.4.2. ALARM-OUT Setup Screen Table 4.4.2. Item for ALARM-OUT Setup Screen Item Description ALARM OUT Only one Alarm-out is available. SENSOR IN(LOCAL) Local Sensor input from 1 to 4. SENSOR IN(IP CAM) IP Cam Sensor input MOTION ON Camera motion detection from 1 to 4.

  • Page 39: Digital Deterrent

    4-4-2. Digital Deterrent Trigger audio message via motion detection or sensor. Figure 4.4.3. Digital Deterrent setup screen Table 4.4.3. 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 40: Setup - Display Mode

    4-5. Setup – DISPLAY Mode In the SETUP menu, select the DISPLAY tab. Then, the DISPLAY menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. To return to the previous setup menu screen, press the ESC button.

  • Page 41: Setup - Network Mode

    4-6. Setup – NETWORK Mode Select the NETWORK tab. Then, the network menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.6.1. NETWORK Setup Screen Table 4.6.1. Menu Items in NETWORK Setup Screen Item Description NETWORK TYPE...

  • Page 42: Network Types

    4-6-1. Network Types 4-6-1-1. DHCP An IP address is automatically assigned by the DHCP server, which automatically assigns the IP address and other parameters to new devices. 4-6-1-2. STATIC IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS are manually assigned by the user. ...

  • Page 43: Network Port And Web Port

    4-6-3. Network Port and Web Port Connecting NS/NSP through a common IP sharing device, each NS must be assigned a unique TCP port number for access from outside the LAN. This port number is displayed on NETWORK>NETWORK PORT Setup MENU. NOTE: If you access the NS only within the same LAN, the TCP port number does not need to be changed.

  • Page 44: Setup - User Management Mode

    4-7. Setup – USER MANAGEMENT Mode In the SETUP menu, select the USER MANAGEMENT tab. Then, the USER MANAGEMENT menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.7.1.
  • Page 45 ADMIN, USER1, USER2, USER3: Selected Checkbox: The user can access the function. Blank Checkbox: The user can not access the function. USER NAME Change the name of USER1, USER2 and USER3.  Click “ENTER” after naming. SETUP Passwords can be changed for ADMIN, USER1, USER2 and USER3. PASSWORD SETUP Select USER PASSWORD using the mouse or the remote control.

  • Page 46: Setup - Storage Mode

    4-8. Setup – STORAGE Mode In the SETUP menu, select the STORAGE tab. Then, the STORAGE menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.8.1. STORAGE Setup Screen Table 4.8.1.
  • Page 47 RECORDING Enable/disable a recording limit. LIMIT RECORDING Set the recording limit days. (1- 90 days) If the RECORDING LIMIT DAYS are set to 1, the data will be overwritten after 24 LIMIT DAYS hours. S.M.A.R.T Set the alarm and beep by setting the HDD temperature limit. Alarm will trigger alarm output.

  • Page 48: Setup - Config Mode

    4-9. Setup - CONFIG Mode In the SETUP menu, select the CONFIG tab. Then, the configuration menu is displayed as pictured below. Navigate through the menu items or change the settings using the mouse or the remote control. Figure 4.9.1. CONFIGURATION Setup Screen Table 4.9.1.

  • Page 49: 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.  “n4ns” for N4NS and N4NSP: “main_n4ns_speco_*.*.*_201****”  “n8ns” for N8NS and N8NSP: “main_n8ns_speco_*.*.*_201****” 3.

  • Page 50: Live, Search And Playback

    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. Various On-Screen Display (OSD) symbols, which indicate the status of the NS, are described in Table 5.1.1.
  • Page 51 Indicates that sequencing mode is enabled. Displays the current date and time. Remote control ID display. If a remote ID is not set, the message “ALL” is RC: ALL displayed. Displays the amount of recording on the hard disk from 0-99%. Indicates that HDD is recycled.
  • Page 52 Table 5.1.2. Menu Items in Quick Operation Window Icon Description EZ SETUP Select this option to start EZ Setup Wizard. DISCONNECT Select this option to disconnect/connect from IP Camera. SETUP Select this option to enter the Setup menu. AUDIO MUTE Select this option to set an audio channel to output.
  • Page 53 EXPORT HELP Displays window with instructions for exporting video. SYSTEM Locks the NVR from unauthorized user access. LOCK SYSTEM Select this option to shutdown system. SHUTDOWN...

  • Page 54: Ptz Control

    5-1-1. PTZ Control Table 5.1.3. Menu Items in PTZ Control Window Item Description INITIALIZE Initialize the PTZ settings of the selected camera Select PAN/TILT using the ▲▼◀ and ▶button, then PAN/TILT press SEL. Adjust the tilt (UP/DOWN) & pan (LEFT/RIGHT) position using the ▲▼◀and ▶buttons.

  • Page 55: Digital Zoom In Live And Playback Screen

    5-2. Digital Zoom in Live and Playback Screen NS 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 56: Ezsearch

    5-3-1. EZSearch The EZSearch window is used to find stored video with ease using the thumb nail playback screen. Figure 5.3.2. Calendar Screen Figure 5.3.3. Channel Selection Screen Figure 5.3.4. 24 Hourly Thumbnail Screen Figure 5.3.5. Minute Thumbnail Screen Figure 5.3.6. Play Mode Screen 1.

  • Page 57: Time Line Search

    5-3-2. Time Line Search The CALENDAR Search window is used to find the stored video by using the time line bar. Figure 5.3.7. Calendar Screen Figure 5.3.8. Time-Line Search Screen When the Timeline menu is selected, the user can see a calendar, which displays recorded dates with highlights.

  • Page 58: Go To First Time

    Figure 5.3.10. Event Search Screen 5-3-4. Go To First Time User can access from the oldest recorded data on the NS hard drive by selecting GO TO FIRST TIME on the SEARCH window. Press the PREV to return to the SEARCH window. 5-3-5.

  • Page 59: Log List

    5-3-8. Log List You can access the LOG list search screen by selecting LOG on the SEARCH window. Figure 5.3.12. 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 60 Table 5.4.1. Button Functions in PLAY Mode Button Description  2x, 4x, 8x,16x, 32x speeds at 2x2 screen display mode.  2x, 4x, 8x,16x speeds at 3x3 screen display mode.  2x, 4x, 8x speeds at the 4x4 screen display mode. ...

  • Page 61: Back Up

    6. Back Up 6-1. Video Backup onto USB Flash Drive during playback Video can be captured and archived onto the USB flash drive or a hard drive while playing back the recorded video. In playback mode, press the BACKUP button to launch the backup function. 1.

  • Page 62: Ezcopy: Video Backup Onto Usb Flash Drive During Playback

    5. The following shows the image to complete the backup. Select close to return to the previous screen. 6-2. 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.

  • Page 63: Transferring Still Images Or Video From The Archive List

    5. After backup format is selected, also select media type and channel(s) to archive the data to the media. 6-3. 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.

  • Page 64: Playback Of Backup Video

    Figure 6.3.1. Archive Search Screen 6-4. 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 UMSDecoderFilter that the NS copies “NSPlayer” folder on USB flash drive with the video.

  • Page 65: Nsf Format

    6-5-2. NSF Format NSF format: NSF format video can be played back using the HDplayer that the NS copies to “NSPlayer” folder on USB flash drive with video. Use the mouse scroll to use digital zoom in and out feature.

  • Page 66: 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 NS over the network. The SpecoTech Multi Client does not limit the number of NS units to register. The program displays up to 16 NS units and supports dual monitors.

  • Page 67: 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” 1. Select a destination folder and click “Next”. 2. Select the program folder and click “Next”. 4. The installation status screen is displayed. 5.

  • Page 68: 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 69: Search And Playback Window

    Click this icon to setup configuration of UMS MULTI CLIENT. SETUP Click this icon to capture a still image. CAPTURE Opens list of events logged by the UMS Multi Client. EVENT LIST Click this icon to play/pause live video. PAUSE Click this icon to turn on/off alarm outputs.

  • Page 70: 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 NS.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 NS/NSs and channel/channels. When you set the recording condition to event, you can set event for motion or alarm with duration.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Language

    7-6-5. Language English, French and Spanish is selectable. 7-6-6. About “About” provides network client version information.

  • Page 76: Remote Setup

    7-7. Remote Setup The menu settings for the NS 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 77: 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.  CLIENT ACCCESS: Enable/Disable remote access through network client software. ...

  • Page 78: Record

    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. o Connection Mode: Select the connection mode to NTP time server.  SEND E-Mail SETUP: Sets whether to enable/disable e-mail sending function. o TRANSMISSION MODE: Select the mail transmission mode (TEXT or VIDEO).

  • Page 79: Device

    o AUDIO: Sets whether to perform or not audio recording. o SCHEDULE: Sets the schedule recording. 7-7-4. Device Select Device to set device settings of the NS  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.

  • Page 80: Display

     CHANNEL: Select the Channel to configure audio input AUDIO SOURCE: Local Audio (RCA) or IP CAM Audio  KEYTONE: Sets On or Off of Key Tone.  REMOTE CONTROLLER ID: Sets an ID number of which remote control to receive commands. ...

  • Page 81: User Management

     NETWORK TYPE ( Cannot be altered remotely ) o STATIC: The address setting mode is manual. Input IP, Gateway, Subnet Mask, and DNS IP. o DHCP: The address setting mode is automatic.  DDNS: Set whether to use DDNS service or not o HOST NAME: A llows the user to setup a domain name manually o SUMBIT/UPDATE:...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Operation

    7-8. Operation 7-8-1. Addition, Delete, and Modify of NS 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 NS is connected.) or Domain name o Port Number: Default Port Number is “5445”.
  • Page 84 7-8-1-3. Modify of Sites 1. Select the site/sites to modify from the directory window. 2. Click NET FINDER button. And then the following window will be displayed as below. 3. Click MODIFY button. And then the modified information is displayed as below.

  • Page 85: Connect And Disconnect

    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. 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.

  • Page 86: Still-Image Capture During Live

    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. Click CAPTURE button. And then a Capture window will be displayed as below. 3. Set Save Path, File Name, and File Format. And then click OK button. 4.
  • Page 87 3. Select Disk and set the values. 4. Click RECORD ON button. And the color of button is changed. 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.

  • Page 88: Local Playback And Remote 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. And then Playback Window will be displayed over the Live Window. 2. Select site/sites to connect from the directory window. 3. Click CONNECT button.
  • Page 89 7-8-5-2. Playback of Recorded Video on Remote NS 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. Click CONNECT. And then Green bar displays on Search calendar and timeline scale window.

  • Page 90: 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 button on the timeline scale to select the beginning point of the backup.
  • Page 91 7. AVI video data is recorded as set in AVI Backup window. AVI format video can be played back by using Window Media Player™ or other media player that is compatible with AVI format video.

  • Page 92: Network Access Using The Web-Browser Viewer

    8. Network Access Using the Web-Browser Viewer The NS 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 NS from SETUP>SYSTEM>DESCRIPTION>IP ADDRESS or 2. Input the IP address or Domain name address that you pre-registered. 3.
  • Page 93  Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site.  IP Address: Input IP address (Public IP address of a router that NS is connected.) or Domain name  Port Number: Default Port Number is “5445”.  ID: Input ID of NS. Default ID is “admin”. ...

  • Page 94: Network Access Using The Smart Phone Viewer

    2. Search “Speco Player” in the App Store. Notice SPECO Player is for the NS, DS, RS, their Wall Mount versions and HD series. SPECO Player is not compatible with the CS/LS/PS/GS Models, the T Series (TH, TN or TL) or the PC Series.
  • Page 95 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 NS. 5. To select the display mode(1, 4, 9, 10 or 16 split display), tap the arrow menus button 6.

  • Page 96: 9-1-2.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, control PTZF control. 9-1-3. Playback 1. Select Mode as ‘Playback’ and click ‘CONNECT’ button. Then select Date & Time and click PLAY button. 2.

  • Page 97: App Viewer For Android Phone

    T Series NS‟s (TH, TN or TL) or the PC Series NS‟s. 9-2-1. Live 1. Open the installed “Speco Player” App and select the Live Preview. Then click the menu button of the phone to add a remote device.

  • Page 98: Playback

    9-2-2. Playback 1. Select the registered device and select PLAYBACK and select up to 4 channels to search. Then click START button. 2. The app will display the selected channel(s). Double tap the channel screen to switch 1 channel display to 4 channels split display.

  • Page 99: Ptz Control

    9-2-3. PTZ Control To control the PTZ function of the camera, tap the channel screen, then the channel name will be highlighted in Yellow. Using the PTZ menu icons on the screen, control PTZF. APPENDIX: Network Connection - LAN 1. Install the network client software from the supplied CD. 2.
  • Page 100 3. Run the network client software. 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 102: 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 “NS”, then the address will be:...
  • Page 103 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 104 6. Run the network client software. 7. Input Site Name, Site Address (IP address), Port No., and Password on the connect window.  Site Name: Input a name that properly describes a site.  IP Address: Domain name or Public IP address of a router that NS is connected. ...

  • Page 105: 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.

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