Product Application Diagram
According to system demand, connect the unit with selective devices as shown in the system diagram below to complete a video surveillance solution. The figure also displays the expandability and flexibility of this digital recording system.

System Setup

Prior notices and an introduction on system installation will be described in this chapter. Please follow the instructions to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss or system damage that might result from a sudden power fluctuation, the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

Position the Unit

Position/ mount the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit in an appropriate, steady location and make sure the power is off before making any connections. The area should avoid hindering or blocking the unit from airflow. Sufficient airflow is required to protect the unit from overheating. The tolerable high temperature of the operating environment is 104F/ 40C. The unit utilizes heat-conducting techniques to transfer internal heat to the case, especially to the bottom side of the unit. NOTE: Be sure not to remove the rubber feet, and always leave a space for air ventilation on the bottom side of the unit.

Selecting Video Format

The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit is designed to operate under either NTSC or PAL video formats. Please contact a qualified service person to perform the installation procedure.
Connecting Devices to the Unit
This section lists some important notices that should be read BEFORE making any connections to the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. NOTE: Be sure to connect short-term external devices, such as USB ThumbDrive, USB DVD+RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc., ONLY AFTER the unit is successfully powered on.
Connecting Required Devices Before powering up, you should connect cameras and a main monitor to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. Connecting Short-term Device If you plan to install any short-term external devices, such as USB DVD+RW, USB Hard Disk Drive, etc, to the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series and want to use them as part of the unit system, make sure those devices are connected only after the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH is powered up. The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit can only recognize the external devices after the power-up process is completed.

Rear Panel Connections

There are several connectors on the rear panel of the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit available for installations. The following figure shows the connectors by name and a detailed description of each connector follows.
There are two differences on the rear panels of different models: 1. The BNC channel connectors are provided according to the supported number of channels, respectively 4-ch, 8-ch, and 16-ch. 2. The terminal blocks of audio in/out and alarm I/O for DVR-4TH/ 8TH is smaller whereas the terminal blocks of audio in/out and alarm I/O for DVR-16TH is larger. The detail description of each connector is as the followings.
Main Monitor (S-Video/ BNC/ VGA) S-Video, BNC, and VGA output connectors are available for connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or multiple window format. Digital Output (Main Monitor) A digital output connector is provided for connection to a displaying device that transfers data digitally to show the best video quality. Call Monitor (BNC) The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows the user to connect an optional call monitor to the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. Reference to dual monitor support in section Dual Main Output. Video Input A group of BNC connectors is provided for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors equals to the number of channels. The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit has 4/ 8/ 16 BNC connectors on the rear panel, respectively. Video Looping The other group of BNC connectors positioned on the rear panel is for looping out video input. RS-232C The unit provides a RS-232C communication port for sending and receiving signals. Alarm I/O & RS-485 Ports The unit provides Alarm I/O and RS-485 ports that offer users the flexibility required to connect the unit to other devices. Refer to appendix Alarm I/O Pin Definition for detailed pin definition on the Alarm I/O for the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. NAS The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit can connect to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device through this connector to increase storage space and allow vast recording.
Audio In The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit provides 4/ 8/ 16 channels of audio recording accordingly. The Audio In connectors are offered for connecting audio source devices (e.g. external amplified microphone) to the unit. The PIN of upper row is for input of each channel while the lower row is for ground. Main Audio Out One RCA connector is provided for audio output of main monitor. Audio Out In addition to the RCA connector, the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit provides 4/ 8/ 16 channels of audio exporting accordingly. The Audio Out connectors are provided for connecting audio output devices (e.g. amplified speakers) to the unit. The PIN of upper row is for output of each channel while the lower row is for ground. USB 2.0 (x4) There are two USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel and two on the front panel to allow users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as a ThumbDrive, DVD+RW, or a USB mouse. The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit allows users to preset the OSD settings using a USB mouse or a USB keyboard. LAN (RJ-45) The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the LAN network, the users can remotely access the unit through SpecoRemote on a PC. Power Switch The power switch is used to power up or shut down the unit. Power Supply Connect the power supply cord shipped with the unit to the power supply jack to provide power to operate the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. NOTE: Use of other power supply cord may cause overloading.

Power On/ Off the Unit

If the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit must be shutdown for any reason, always remember to follow proper shutdown and power on procedures in order to avoid damage to the unit. To Power On the Unit First check if the type of power source available is compatible before plugging into the unit. Then turn on the unit using the power switch on the rear panel. The system checking information and color bar will be shown on the monitor. It will disappear when the unit has been properly powered on.
To Restart/ Shutdown the Unit Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main menu and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.
Shutdown Power Off Reboot Auto Rebooting Rebooting Time
<Power Off> Select this item to shutdown the unit. DO NOT disconnect the power during shutdown until the message You can safely turn off DVR now! displays. <Reboot> Select this item to restart the unit. The system checking information and color bar will be displayed on the monitor until the unit is properly restarted. NOTE: While the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit is shutting down or rebooting, the recoding and playback of videos will stop to avoid abnormal images. <Auto Rebooting> The DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit can be set to reboot automatically once a day/week at predetermined time in order to keep the DVR system more stable. Select <Off> to disable the auto rebooting function. <Rebooting Time> If the auto rebooting function is enabled, select a desired time to perform the auto rebooting function.
System Date/ Time Setting
The user can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in the Date/ Time menu. The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In the OSD Main menu, select <System Setup> and press ENTER, then select <Date/ Time> to access the Date/ Time menu; the menu displays as follows.
Date/Time Date Time Time Zone Date/Time Display Date Display Mode Time Display Mode Daylight Saving Time Setup Network Time Protocol Setup 2009/02/21 PM10:39:26 OFF 1 Row Y/M/D 24 HR

Set Date/ Time

Set Date/ Time Select <Date>/ <Time> and press ENTER to adjust the settings. LEFT/ RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next field, ENTER is for selecting, and UP/ DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. NOTE: The reset date/ time setting applies for recording new video, the date and time of previously recorded video will not be changed. NOTE: To avoid record database corruption, after changing the date/ time setting, it is recommended to clear the database. Date/ Time Display Users are allowed to choose to set the date/ time OSD displays in 1 or 2 rows. Use the UP/ DOWN keys to change the setting. The default is to display the date/ time OSD in one row. Date Display Mode This function allows user to set the OSD display type of the date/ time. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. Y represents Year, M represents Month and D represents Day.

Move to the desired item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. The default setting is <Y/M/D> in both NTSC/ PAL formats. Time Display Mode The user can choose to set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP/ DOWN keys to change the format. The default setting is <12 hour>.
Daylight Saving Time Setup
The items in this sub-menu are for those people whom live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time Select <ON> to enable, or <OFF> to disable the function. If the function is disabled, the DST Start/ End time and DST Bias will be grayed out and cannot be accessed. NOTE: If this function is enabled, the date/ time information will be shown on the screen with a DST icon when playing back recorded video or searching video in the event list. S indicates summer time and W indicates wintertime. DST Start/ End This is used to program the daylight saving duration. Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the next or previous field, use UP/ DOWN to change the settings in the selected field. DST Bias <DST Bias> allows the user to set the amount of time to move forward from the standard time for daylight saving time. The available options are <30>, <60>, <90> and <120> minutes.
Network Time Protocol Setup
This section guides you to synchronize your unit to fit the local time. Go the <System Setup> <Date/ Time> <Time Zone>. Refer to below figure and select your time zone from the options.
Then go to <System Setup> <Date/ Time> <Network Time Protocol Setup> and select <ON> for the item <Automatically Time Sync>. When this function is ON, time sync will be performed every hour in order to observe correct time of your local zone. NOTE: If you want the unit to automatically synchronize the local time, the <Time Zone> item MUST NOT be set to <OFF>, or the function cannot be activated.

IP Camera Setting

The distinctive hybrid solution of the DVR enables users to connect IP camera(s) while others are analog cameras. First enter the OSD setup menu with a proper account and access <System Setup> <IP Camera Support> to select the number of IP cameras to be connected. The supported channels of IP cameras will be from the largest numbers, for example CH16 for 16ch models.

Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard A virtual keyboard shows in some setting items, such as camera title, e-mail address, etc. The virtual keyboard displays as follows.
! @ # 3 A B C N O P a b c n o p <<
* D E Q R d e q r >>

_ 6 F S f s

+ = ,. G H I J T U V W g h i j t u v w Space Cancel

/ K X k x

Back Del L M Y Z l m y z OK
<To input characters> Move the cursor by pressing Direction keys and press ENTER to select characters. Alternatively, press channel keys 1~9 to directly enter number 1~9, press channel key 10 to directly enter number 0, or press CALL key to directly enter a period mark. The hot keys are for speeding up inputs of IP addresses or etc. <To move the cursor in title entry> Select << / >> and press ENTER, or press MODE and << / >> simultaneously to move the cursor to left / right in the title entry field. <To delete previous character> Select Back and press ENTER, or press DOME. <To delete current character> Select Delete and press ENTER. <To exit the virtual keyboard> Select OK and press ENTER to save the settings and exit, or press ESC to exit without saving changes. NOTE: If a USB keyboard is connected and when any key on the keyboard is pressed, the cursor on the virtual keyboard will be automatically moved to OK.
Select <System Setup> from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the System Setup menu.
System Setup System/Version Info Language Date/Time Unit Name Show Camera Title User Management Network Setup RS485 Setup Audio Output/Key Beep User Graphic Interface IP Camera Support

English DVR Yes

Graphic 0
The items found in the System Setup menu are described in the following sections.

System/Version Info

The System/Version Info menu allows the user to view system information such as hardware and software versions. From the System Setup menu, select <System/Version Info> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
System/Version Info xxxxxxx Model Name NTSC Video System xx-xx-xx Hardware xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx Software xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx DSP xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Mac Address1 xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx Mac Address2 Software Upgrade via Local Device Software Upgrade via Internet
The items in this menu are described in the following subsections.

5.1.1.1

DVR System Information & Version Numbers
The first seven items listed DVR system information and version numbers of hardware and software. These information is read only.

5.1.1.2

Software Upgrade via Local Device
This item is used for updating the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit software by local device. The menu is displayed as follows.

From the System Setup menu, select <Network Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu displays. Items in this menu are described in the following sections.
Network Setup LAN Select LAN Setup Modem Setup Trigger Port Email Address SMTP Setup DDNS Setup UPnP Setup LAN 100

5.1.7.1

LAN Select
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, which is a specification for connecting the users by Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium. This item allows you to select your service type between <LAN>, <PPPoE> or <None>; if you are using an intranet for communication, please select <LAN>, if you are using a broadband medium, such as DSL Line or cable modem, please select <PPPoE>. If <None> is selected, then there is no need to set further LAN setting, therefore, the second item <LAN Setup> will not be accessible.

5.1.7.2

LAN Setup
The network related settings in the LAN Setup menu should be associated with the network service type. If you select <LAN> for <LAN Select>, then 6th to 8th item will not be available. Select <LAN Setup> in Network Setup menu and press ENTER for setting the parameters; the menu displays as follows.
LAN Setup DHCP IP Netmask Gateway DNS PPPoE Account PPPoE Password PPPoE Max Idle Connect At Booting Network Restart OFF 192.168.1.150 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 35min Yes No
DHCP This item allows the user to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server while the unit boots up. When using DHCP, the settings are dynamic and they will change every time you power up and power off the unit, depending on your network's setup. If the DHCP is enabled (ON), a dynamic IP will be assigned to the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit. In this case, the user does not need to configure a static IP or the Ethernet settings including IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS settings will be read only. The default setting is <ON>. If you are using permanent addressing, set DHCP to <OFF> for setting the IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. See your network system administrator or IT personnel for appropriate values for these setting. IP This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the unit. The IP address is the identifier for your computer or device on a TCP/IP LAN or WAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Netmask A netmask is a 32-bit mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the networks available hosts. Its value is defined by your network administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example, 255.255.255.255. This item allows the user to enter the value of the Netmask for the unit. Please note that to configure the item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>. Gateway A Gateway is a node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. Users are allowed to specify the IP address of the gateway or router associated with this unit. To configure this item, DHCP must be set to <OFF>.

SMTP Server ! @ # 3 A B C N O P a b c n o p << * D E Q R d e q r >> _ 6 F S f s + = ,. G H I J T U V W g h i j t u v w Space Cancel / K X k x Back Del L M Y Z l m y z OK
Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field. When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. SMTP Port This item is used to change the SMTP port to another port, if necessary. SMTP is usually assigned to operate over Internet port 25. To change the SMTP port, move the cursor to <SMTP Port> in SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the values in the selected field. SMTP Account This item allows user to setup the SMTP username. Follow these steps to setup the login password. Select <SMTP Account> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field. When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit.
SMTP Password This item allows the user to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to setup the password. Select <SMTP password> from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting a character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field. When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit.

5.1.7.7

DDNS Setup
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a DNS name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated with a static domain name so others can connect to it by the static name. Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be: http://yourhostname.ddns.specoddns.net Fore example, if the chosen Host name is SPECO, then the address will be: http://speco.ddns.specoddns.net Select <DDNS Setup> from Network Setup and press ENTER. The menu displays as below figure.
DDNS Setup Enable DDNS Host Name DDNS Port Submit/Update ezDDNS On XXXXXX 80 No No
Enable DDNS This item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name Service. Select <On> to enable the service, or <Off> to disable. Host Name This item allows the user to setup a domain name, which is used when entering the DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series unit through the Internet on your remote PC.
To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps. Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays as shown.
Host Name ! @ # 3 A B C N O P a b c n o p << * D E Q R d e q r >> _ 6 F S f s + = ,. G H I J T U V W g h i j t u v w Space Cancel / K X k x Back Del L M Y Z l m y z OK
Use Direction keys to select a character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field. When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. NOTE: No any two DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series units should be set to the same Host Name. DDNS Port This item allows the user to setup the port for DDNS. Press UP / DOWN Direction keys to change the port. Submit/ Update When done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to submit the settings. NOTE: If there are two DVR-4TH/ 8TH/ 16TH series units set with the same domain name, the later setting will not be submit successfully. ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically. Press ENTER and select YES. The following screen will be displayed:

Covert This function allows the user to set the selected camera to be covert when the unit still continues to record video. Choose <Yes> to covert the selected camera. Alternatively, select <No> to allow the selected camera remains non-covert.
Privacy Mask The privacy mask function allows the user to block selected regions that might involve privacy issue. Select <On> to enable the function, or select <Off> to disable the function. Privacy Mask Select Enter this menu to setup privacy mask regions. Use Direction keys to select any grid and press ENTER to select or deselect the grid. If a mouse is connected, follow the special operation described in appendix USB Mouse Operation for faster setup steps.

5.3.1.6

Termination
This item is used to enable / disable the 75-termination resistor inside the unit that adjusts the image quality of each camera. <Yes> = termination resistor enabled (default), <No> = termination resistor disabled. NOTE: If the camera loop-out connectors have not been used, the termination resistor should be enabled for appropriate signal termination.

5.3.1.7

Brightness
Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the brightness of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of brightness values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>.

5.3.1.8

Contrast
Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the contrast of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

5.3.1.9

Saturation
Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>.

5.3.1.10

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

5.3.1.11

Audio Association
This item is used to establish the connection between the selected camera and the its audio-in channel. Move the cursor to <Audio Association> and press ENTER, then select <Yes> to set up the connection. Alternatively, select <No> to disable the connection.

5.3.1.12

5.6.5.3

Alert IP
The Alert IP must match the IP address of the computer.

5.6.5.4

Alert Port
The ports for both DVR and the CMS Alert must be the same.

5.6.5.5

Alert Interval
To define the time interval (1 to 255 seconds) between each alive message.

Event Full Screen

This function allows the unit to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered. Select <None> to enable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered; select <Call> to display the alarm channel on Call Monitor; and select <Both> to display the alarm channel on both Main Monitor and Call Monitor.

Event Duration

This item determines the duration of the buzzer and Alarm Out relay function after an alarm is triggered. The available event duration range is from 5 second to 999 seconds.

Per Channel Config

This menu is used to set the Video Loss Detect, Motion Detect and Alarm In / Out function for each channel. The menu is displayed as below.
Per Channel Config Channel Select Video Loss Detect Motion Detect Detection Config Alarm In Alarm Out Digital Deterrent-Day Digital Deterrent-Night Digital Deterrent-Weekend CH01 OFF OFF OFF None OFF OFF OFF

5.6.8.1

Channel Select
This item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters. Move the cursor to <Channel Select> and press ENTER, then select a channel using UP / DOWN keys. Press ENTER again to confirm the setting.

5.6.8.2

Video Loss Detect
This item allows the user to enable / disable Video Loss as an alarm event. Select <ON> to enable Video Loss alarm events, <OFF> to disable. The default setting is <OFF>.

5.6.8.3

Motion Detect
To detect motions, the users can choose from these options: <OFF>, <ALL>, <Night & Weekend>, <Day & Weekend>, <Weekend>, <Day & Night>, <Night>, and <Day>. The Day, Night, and Weekend is defined in section Schedule Setup. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings.

5.6.8.4

Detection Config
If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define the motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings. Select a channel for setting the parameters, move the cursor to <Detection Config>, and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows.
Detection Config Detected Area Setup Sensitivity Area Threshold

92% 4%

Detected Area Setup The Detect Area is displayed as follows after selecting this item. The detection area consists of 165 (1511) detection grids.
Use the Direction keys to move the cursor and press ENTER to enable or disable a grid. Press MODE to select all of the grids for detection; press MODE again to de-select all of the grids. Sensitivity This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera. A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will be triggered, once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value Move the cursor to <Sensitivity> and press ENTER, and then use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is indicated in 4% increment. Area Threshold <Area Threshold> means the motion alarm triggered level; if the percentage of triggered grids to total detection area is greater than the set value, the motion alarm will be triggered. For example, if 10 grids are selected and the < Area Threshold > value is 70%, the motion alarm will be triggered when 7 grids are motion detected. Move the cursor to < Area Threshold > and press ENTER, then use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The value is indicated in 1% increments.

5.6.8.5

Alarm In
This item allows the user to enable / disable alarm input detection. According to your application, select <N/O> (Normal Open) or <N/C> (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection or select <OFF> to disable detection. The default setting is <OFF>. NOTE: If you set this item to <N/C> but did not install any device to the unit, the alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon will be displayed continually until this item is changed to <N/O>, <OFF> or, install a device to the unit.

5.6.8.6

Alarm Out
This item allows the user to assign an alarm on a certain channel to activate the relays. These signals can be used to drive a light or siren to caution an alarm event.
Select from the options: <A Only> indicates Alarm Out A, <B Only> indicates Alarm Out B, <A+B> indicates A and B Alarm Out and <None> indicates No Alarm Out. The default setting is <None>.

5.6.8.7

Digital Deterrent Day/ Night/ Weekend
If an alarm is triggered while Digital Deterrent is enabled, a pre-recorded audio warning will be sent to the speaker installed nearby the location where the alarm was triggered. For instance, if the alarm of Channel 2 is triggered and there is a speaker installed to the DVR nearby, the speaker will play the audio warning. The available options are <OFF>, <Default>, and <Sound_1> ~ <Sound_50>. Select <OFF> to disable this function. Selecting <Default> will apply audio warning pre-stored in the DVR. <Sound_1> ~ <Sound_50> allows the user to apply user-defined audio warning from 1 to 50. Note that the user-defined audio has to be set before choosing <Sound_1> ~ <Sound_50> option, or the following message will be shown.

Warning!! No user-defined file is in the DVR! Please create customized file first! The steps are similar to ezBurn Note: Cannot exceed 10 seconds Press any key to return
Only sound files 1 to 16 can be recorded via the following steps. The other way to define sound files 1 to 50 is to import manually. Refer to the section Import Deterrent for more details about importing sound files. Use any camera to record the preferred audio. Please note that <Audio Recording> under <Record Setting> menu should be set to <ON>. Press SEARCH and play the normal video of the recorded date and time. View full screen of the channel that the preferred audio was recorded. Press COPY at the point you want to set as the start point of the audio. The playback continues. Press COPY again at the point you want to set the end point of the audio. Now, the ezBurn Confirmation window displays as follows. The information shown on the window is read only.
ezBurn Confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-DVD+RW All data on the disc will be erased. Exported Required Size = 11 MB Real Export Range: From: 2008/11/07 AM10:41:13 To: 2008/11/07 AM10:41:21 Enter: YES ESC: NO or Press CHN to assign Digital Deterrent File Sound_N
If there is no exportable external device connected to the DVR unit, then a warning message will be shown on the screen, as the following.
No exportable device detected. Please install the target device/media to the DVR. Enter: Retry ESC: Exit or Press CHN to assign Digital Deterrent File Sound_N
Press channel keys 1 to 16 to set the audio of the selected time as the Digital Deterrent files 1 to 16. If the duration exceeds 10 seconds, the following warning message will be shown:
Warning!! Exceed the limitation (10 seconds)! Only the first 10 seconds data is used to create sound file ENTER: Yes ESC: No
Press ENTER to set the first 10 seconds audio as the Digital Deterrent file; or press ESC to abort.

Database Setup

The menu displays information regarding internal and external disks. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Database Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Database Setup Total Size Free Size Avail. Rec Time Est. Rec Period Internal Disks External Disks NAS Device xxx GB xxx GB 3Days 7Hrs 5Days 7Hrs
NOTE: If the hard disk detected has failed, the message HDD fail will be displayed. NOTE: The information of the internal / external HDD can be retrieved with the <Health> function when the DVR is monitored via the Central Management System (CMS) software. Please refer to the CMS users manual for more details.

Total / Free Size of HDD

The Total Size of HDD shows the total capacity of the HDD that has been added into database. The Free Size of HDD indicates the free space left for recording onto the HDD in database. The information is read-only.

<Less Equal Than>: That the value of transaction is less than or equal to certain value will be marked as an exception. That specific value need to be configured through the following sub-setting <Value>. <Inside The Range>: That the price of transaction is within certain range will be marked as an exception. The range need to be configured through the following sub-settings <Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>. <Outside the Range>: That the price of transaction is outside certain range, will be marked as an exception. The range need to be configured through the following sub-settings <Value> and <Value (Upper Limit)>. NOTE: Only transactions (1) after Exception Strings and By Numerals are set and (2) after Trigger is <ON> will be marked as exceptions in text database. The data stored before won't be marked as exceptions.

5.10.4

Input Setup
This item is used to choose the connection method that is between your Text Device and DVR, and setup some relative settings of the connection method.
Input Setup Port Selection Input Source Camera Selection Text Filter Manual Filter Setup Input Process Text Baud Rate Text Bits Text Stop Text Parity Serial Port Direct Connected 1 ASCII Canonical 1 None

5.10.4.1

Port Selection
It is essential to select a port for either the POS/cash register or modem when the POS function is set on. Meanwhile, also check whether the device is connected to the port selected.
Port Selection Serial Port USB Port-Front USB Port-Rear Top USB Port-Rear Bottom Text None None None

5.10.4.2

Input source
Select whether the input source is direct connected or connected with the Data Converter. If the input source is direct connected, users may need to go to the next item: Camera Selection to select a corresponding camera number.

5.10.4.3

Camera Selection
Select a camera to display the POS overlay.

5.10.4.4

Text Filter
This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole display and printer are listed below.
Pole Display Cache Technology VFD-202T Citizen C2202 Digipos CD5220 Emax Pole Display Epson DM-D Series Logic Controls LD9000 Logic Controls PD3000 Logic Controls PD6000 Logic Controls TD3000 Magellan Partnertech CD5220 Posiflex ICD-2002 Posiflex PD 302 Posiflex PD 303 Posiflex PD-2100 Posiflex PD-2200 POS-X Xp8000 Scales Sibnet STAR SCD400-PD Soteke VFD2025 Soteke VFD2029 TEC Toledo 8217 TYSSO VFD Series Ultimate Technology PD1100XL Wedderburn DS-770 Printer Citizen CBM-1000 II Citizen CT-S300 Dell T200 Epson TM-T88II/ TM-T88III/ TM-T88IV Epson TM-T90 Epson TM-930 II Epson RP-U420 IBM SureMark TF6 IBM SureMark TM6 Ithaca iTherm 280 Ithaca POSJet 1000 POS-X Xr500 Samsung SRP350 Sensor TP-288 Star TSP100 futurePRNT Star TSP600 Star TSP700 Star TSP800 TPG (Axiohm) A794 WP-520(ESC/POS) POS Machine Acula AQ-812 IBM SurePOS 700 Samsung ER-380M Samsung ER-655 Senor POS

The other way to select date and time is by moving the blue sliding bar. Click <OK> to start the playback, or click <Close> to abort.
The other option <Download (.DRV)> in <Select> field enables users to download the video segment of selected date and time to the PC. The selection of time duration is the same as described above. Files downloaded will be in *.drv format.

6.3.3.2

Playback Local *.drv Files
The <Local Playback> tab allows users to playback *.drv video files stored in the PC's hard drive. Follow below steps to playback a downloaded *.drv file with the remote monitoring software. Click <Open> and the file selection screen is displayed. Select the *.drv video file for playback and click <OK>. Click <OK> in the <Local Playback> Screen to start the playback, or click <Cancel> to abort. View the video playback using the Playback controls. To end the playback, click <Live> to return to live video.

6.3.3.3

Playback Controls
When the local or remote video is being played, the remote monitoring software is in Playback Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on the main window toolbar. The Playback controls and indicators are described as below. Icon Name Description
1. Click to play the recorded video in backward direction. Click repeatedly to select the backward Fast Backward playback speed: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32. / Step Backward 2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to move backward step-by-step. / Play / Pause 1. While playing, click to pause the playback. 2. When paused, click to resume the playback. 1. Click to play the recorded video in forward direction. Click repeatedly to select the forward playback speed: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32. 2. When playback is paused, click repeatedly to move forward step-by-step.
Fast Forward / Step Forward

Verify Digital Signature

The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the description to verify the digital signature. Click <Play> on the main window toolbar. Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window. Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.avi, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video to be authenticated. Click <Verify> to start verifying digital signature. The result of verify shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has not been altered.

5. Advanced System Configuration...51 Key Usage in OSD Menu....51 Key Usage in Virtual Keyboard...52 5.1 System Setup....53 5.1.1 Version....53 5.1.1.1 Model Name & Version...53 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device..54 5.1.1.3 Software Upgrade via Internet..54 5.1.2 Language...55 5.1.3 Date / Time....55 5.1.3.1 Date / Time Setting(s)...55 5.1.3.2 Time Zone...56
Date / Time Display...56 Date Display Mode...56 Time Display Mode...57 Date/Time Order...57 Daylight Saving Time Setup..57 Daylight Saving Time..57 DST Start / End...57 DST Bias...57 5.1.3.8 Network Time Protocol Setup..57 NTP Server....58 Automatically Time Sync..58 Manually Time Sync...58 5.1.4 Unit Name....58 5.1.5 Password...59 5.1.5.1 Admin / User Password(s)..59 5.1.5.2 Enable Password...59 5.1.5.3 Load Factory Password...60 5.1.6 Network Setup...60 5.1.6.1 LAN Select...61 5.1.6.2 LAN Setup...61 DHCP...61 IP....62 Netmask....62 Gateway....62 DNS...62 PPPoE Account...63 PPPoE Password...63 PPPoE Max Idle...64 Router Setting...64 Connect At Booting...65 Network Restart...65 5.1.6.3 Dial-in Setup...67 Dial-in Service...68 Dial-in Account..68 Dial-in Password...69 Server IP...69 Client IP....69 Dial-in Idle Time...70 Dial-in Max Time...70 5.1.6.4 Dial-out Setup...70
5.1.3.3 5.1.3.4 5.1.3.5 5.1.3.6 5.1.3.7
Dial-out DHCP..71 Dial-out DHCP..71 Dial-out IP...71 Dial-out Netmask...71 Dial-out Gateway...71 Dial-out DNS...71 Phone Number..72 Dial-out Account...72 Dial-out Password..73 Dial-out Idle Time...73 Dial-out Max Time..73 Connect....73 5.1.6.5 Trigger Port....73 5.1.6.6 Email Address...74 5.1.6.7 SMTP Setup...74 Email via SMTP...74 SMTP Server...75 SMTP Port...75 SMTP Account..75 SMTP Password...76 5.1.6.8 DDNS Setup...76 Enable DDNS...76 Host Name...77 DDNS Port...77 Submit/ Update...77 ezDDNS....78 5.1.7 RS485 Setup...78 5.1.7.1 Unit ID...78 5.1.7.2 Baud Rate...78 5.1.7.3 Bits...78 5.1.7.4 Stop....79 5.1.7.5 Parity....79 5.1.8 Audio Output...79 5.1.9 Key Beep...79 Monitor Setup....80 5.2.1 Show Camera Title....80 5.2.2 Title Position....80 5.2.3 Monitor Brightness....81 5.2.4 Monitor Contrast...81 5.2.5 Monitor Chrominance...81

Rear Panel Connections

There are several connectors on the rear panel of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit available for installations. The following figure shows the connectors by name and a detailed description of each connector follows. There is one difference between the rear panels of different models; DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN has two IEEE 1394 connectors and DVR-16TS/ TT has one 1000M LAN Port instead, shown as below figures. Rear Panel of DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN:
Rear panel of DVR-16TS/ 16-TT:
Main Monitor (S-Video/ BNC/ VGA) S-Video, BNC and VGA output connectors are available for connecting to a main monitor. The main monitor displays live image and playback recorded video in full-screen or multiple window format. Call Monitor (BNC) The call monitor is used to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence. The BNC call monitor connector allows the user to connect an optional call monitor to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. Reference to dual monitor support on TS/TT (refer to section 4.1.5) Video Input A group of BNC connectors is available for video input streams from installed cameras. The number of connectors is equal to the number of channels; the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit has 4/ 8/ 16 BNC connectors on the rear panel, respectively. Video Looping The other group of BNC connectors positioned on the rear panel is for looping out video input. RS-232C The unit provides a RS-232C communication port for sending and receiving signals. Alarm I/O & RS485 Port The unit provides an Alarm I/O and RS485 port that offers user the flexibility required to connect the unit to other devices.
Refer to Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition for detailed pin information on the Alarm I/O for the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT. IEEE1394 (for DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN only) DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN series unit is equipped with two IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports for extended connections. LAN 1000M (for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT only) This port is for DVR-16TS/ 16-TT to connect to a NAS device. Audio In/ Out The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit provides two channels of audio recording and playback. The Audio In RCA connector is offered for connecting an audio source device (e.g. external amplified microphone) to the unit. The Audio Out RCA connector is available for connecting an audio output device (e.g. amplified speakers) to the unit. USB 2.0 (x4) There are two USB2.0 ports in the rear panel and two in the front panel to allow users to connect external USB devices to the unit, such as a ThumbDrive. The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit allows the user to preset the OSD settings using a USB mouse. LAN (RJ-45) The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit is capable of networking. The LAN port allows the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit to access the network/ Internet through an Ethernet connection. Power Supply The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit includes an AC power connection jack. Please use the power supply cord that ships with the unit. NOTE: Use of other power supply may cause overloading.

MODE Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are four view modes available: full screen, 4-window (22), 9-window (33), and 16-window (44). Refer to section 4.1.1 Viewing Modes for more detailed information. PLAY/ STOP Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: Video taken within the latest 5 ~ 10 minutes cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer. SEQ (Sequence) Press to start automatic sequencing of the video coming in from the installed cameras. FREEZE Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen, but the date/ time information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press FREEZE again to return to live mode. Press FREEZE while playing recorded video, the playback video will be paused. Press LEFT/ RIGHT to move the recorded video reverse/ forward by a single step. Press FREEZE again to continue playing video. MENU Press this key to call up the OSD setup menu. SEARCH In both Playback and Live mode, the user can press SEARCH to call up the Search menu for searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events. ZOOM/ ENTER In OSD menu or selection interface, press this key to make the selection or save settings. In live full screen view mode, press this key to view a 2 zoom image; press it again to return.
CHANNEL In both Live and Playback modes, press the CHANNEL key to view the corresponding video in full screen. The number of the CHANNEL keys corresponds to the number of cameras supported by the unit. In dome control mode, the key 1 is used to access the Set/ Go preset menu; the key 2 is used to hide or display the dome setting parameters. JOG/ SHUTTLE The jog/ shuttle knob, shown in the figure below, is a combination of a shuttle ring with an embedded jog disk, which is used to provide wide range in playback control. Note that the jog/ shuttle knob is active only when the DVR unit is in Playback mode.
While playing back video, you can use the shuttle ring to select different speeds of forward and backward playing. Rotating the shuttle ring causes the unit to playback in fast forward/ backward playing speed. According to the angle you rotate the shuttle ring, you can choose the playing speed from 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32, in both forward and reverse directions, shown in the figure below:

Dome Protocol Setup

The Dome Protocol item lists the dome protocols available for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. From the Main menu, select <Camera Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Camera Setup 1. Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera Title 5. Covert 6. Termination 7. Brightness 8. Contrast 9. Saturation 10. Hue 11. Audio Association CH1 None 0 NO NO Both
To configure dome protocol, first select a camera then set the communications protocol associated with that dome camera using the Direction keys and press ENTER. The available protocols include <DynaColor>, <Pelco D>, <Pelco P>, <AD422>, <Fastrax 2> and <None> (default). NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.

RS485 Setup

The DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit controls the domes via RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 parameters in the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit must be set to the same parameters as the protocol used in the RS-422 setup for the dome. Users are allowed to change the RS-485 settings of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. Select <System Setup> in the Main menu, then select <RS485 Setup> from the System Setup menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
RS485 Setup 1 Unit ID 2 Baud Rate 3 Bits 4 Stop 5 Parity None
The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is within the range of 1 to 255. The default ID is 224. Note that no two devices on the same bus should be given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur.
The default DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series RS-485 settings are 9600 Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit and No Parity. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu.

Dome Controlling Key

The function keys used in Dome Control are illustrated below.
Set / Go Preset This key is used to enter the Dome Preset menu to enable the set up of a specific position as a preset and to go to the predetermined preset positions. Toggle Hint Screen This function is used to avoid viewing the dome parameter information while controlling the dome camera. Press this key to hide the screen. Press it again to redisplay the screen. Iris Open Use this function to open the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Near Use this function to focus the dome camera near. Zoom In Use this function to zoom the dome camera in. This enables the user to move closer to the viewing area. ESC Use this function to leave dome control mode and return to live and full screen viewing mode.

5.1.6.8

DDNS Setup
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a DNS name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated with a static domain name so others can connect to it by the static name. Once the setting is completed, the DDNS address will be: http://yourhostname.ddns.specoddns.net Fore example, if the chosen Host name is SPECO, then the address will be: http://speco.ddns.specoddns.net Select <DDNS Setup> from Network Setup and press ENTER. The menu displays as below figure.
DDNS Setup 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enable DDNS Host Name DDNS Port Submit/Update ezDDNS ON XXXX_XXXXXX 80 No No
Enable DDNS This item is used to enable or disable the Dynamic Domain Name Service. Select <YES> to enable the service, or <NO> to disable.
Host Name This item allows the user to setup a domain name, which is used when entering the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit through the Internet on your remote PC. To setup the Host Name of the unit, follow the steps. Select <Host Name> from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays as shown.

Host Name

F S F S 5
Use Direction keys to select a character. Press ENTER to add the selected character to the Host Name entry field. When done, move the cursor to <OK> and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. NOTE: No any two DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series units should be set to the same Host Name.
DDNS Port This item allows the user to setup the port for DDNS. Press UP / DOWN Direction keys to change the port. Submit/ Update When done, move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to submit the settings. NOTE: If there are two DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series units set with the same domain name, the later setting will not be submit successfully.
ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for the host name automatically. Press ENTER and select YES. The following screen will be displayed:
ezDDNS Submit/update ok! Host name is XXXX_XXXXXX Press any key to return
NOTE: The DVR must be connected to the *Real IP address, or be assigned a specific port using **Port Forwarding technique. *A "Real IP" is the IP address that is assigned to you by your ISP. **A "Virtual IP" is the IP address assigned either manually or through DHCP. When the user is assigned a Virtual IP, the user must use Port Forwarding technique to assign a specific port to the DVR.

Termination

This item is used to enable / disable the 75-termination resistor inside the unit.that adjusts the image quality of each camera. <YES>= termination resistor enabled (default), <NO> = termination resistor disabled. NOTE: If the camera loop-out connectors have not been used, the termination resistor should be enabled for appropriate signal termination.

Brightness

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the brightness of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the numeric value. The range of brightness values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>.

Contrast

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the contrast of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

Saturation

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the color saturation of the camera using UP / DOWN keys. This value will be ignored on monochrome monitors. The range of saturation values is <-128> to <127>. The default setting is <0>.

5.3.10

Move the cursor to this item and press ENTER to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value.

5.3.11

Audio Association
This item is used to establish the connection between the selected camera and the two audio-in channels. Move the cursor to <Audio Association> in the Camera Setup menu and press ENTER, then select <Both>, <Left Only>, <Right Only> or <None> by UP / DOWN keys to set up the connection.

Record Setup

The following three factors will effect the total record time of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit: HDD capacity Recording rate (Picture per Second) Image quality settings The greater the recording rate and the higher the quality setting, the shorter the recording time. Most of the related factors can be set here in this submenu. The Record Setup menu allows user to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Administrator's password is required to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.

Main Monitor Schedule _________ _______ Press 1-16 Key To Select Channel Press To Delete
Follow these steps to set a sequence: Press LEFT direction key to delete the original setting. Press the desired Channel keys to assign a camera to that location in the sequence. Continue the steps until the sequence is completed.
A sequence can have up to 16 entries. The user can select fewer than 16 entries for a camera sequence and leave the remaining entries blank. The sequence can include a specific camera or cameras multiple times.

Event Setup

This menu allows the user to determine DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series behavior in response to an alarm event. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Event Setup> and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed.
Event Setup 1. Internal Buzzer 2. Event Icon 3. Email Notice 4. Email Attachment 5. Event Full Screen 6. Event Duration 7. Per Channel Config ON ON OFF OFF
Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections.

Internal Buzzer

This item allows user to enable / disable the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series internal buzzer. If set to <ON>, the buzzer is activated in response to an alarm. If set to <OFF>, the buzzer is not activated. The default setting is <ON>.

Event Icon

This item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the display of an Event Icon on the main monitor when an alarm event occurs. The default setting is <ON> (enable). The event types are represented by a character respectively; the descriptions are listed in the table below.
Event type A M L Description Alarm in event Motion detection event Video loss event

Email Notice

The item enables (ON) / disables (OFF) the Email notification of an event. When an alarm event is triggered and <Email Notice> is enabled, an e-mail concerning the alarm event will be sent. The default setting is <OFF>. NOTE: In order to send an event notification e-mail successfully, ensure that the unit connects to the Internet.

5.6.7.6

Alarm Out
This item allows the user to assign an alarm on a certain channel to activate the relays. These signals can be used to drive a light or siren to caution an alarm event. Select from the options: <A Only> indicates Alarm Out A, <B Only> indicates Alarm Out B, <A+B> indicates A and B Alarm Out and <None> indicates No Alarm Out. The default setting is <None>.

5.6.7.7

Digital Deterrent
If an alarm is triggered while Digital Deterrent is enabled, a pre-recorded audio warning will be sent to the speaker installed nearby the location where the alarm was triggered. For instance, if the alarm of Channel 2 is triggered and there is a speaker installed to the DVR nearby, the speaker will play the audio warning.
The available options are <OFF>, <Default>, and <UserDefined>. Select <OFF> to disable this function. Selecting <Default> will apply audio warning pre-stored in the DVR. <UserDefined> allows the user to apply user-defined audio warning. Note that the user-defined audio has to be set before choose <UserDefined> option, or the following message will be shown:
Warning!! No user-defined file is in the DVR! Please create customized file first! The steps are similar to ezBurn Note: Cannot exceed 5 seconds Press any key to return
Follow the steps below to record your own audio warning. Use any camera to record the preferred audio. Please note that <Audio Recording> under <Record Setting> menu should be set to <ON>. Press SEARCH and play the normal video of the recorded date and time. View full screen of the channel that the preferred audio was recorded. Press COPY at the point you want to set as the start point of the audio. The playback continues. Press COPY again at the point you want to set the end point of the audio. Now, the ezBurn Confirmation window displays as shown below. The information shown on the window is for read only.
ezBurn Confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-CD-RW All data on the disc will be erased. Exported Required Size = 11 MB Real Export Range: From: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:13 To: 2005/11/07 AM10:41:21 Enter: YES ESC: NO or CH1: Define Digital Deterrent File

From / To Time

The items are used to set the time which data export begins and ends. Move the cursor using Direction keys, and press ENTER to select the date / time items; adjust the selected date and time value by UP / DOWN keys. NOTE: When the Start / End Time are set, remember to select the exporting Data Type.

Select Events

Select this item to display the available event video list for exporting. Move the cursor to scroll down the event list and press ENTER to select the event you want to export.

Data Type

The item is used to select export video type. The options are <Normal> (export normal video only), <Event> (export event video only) and <Both> (export both normal and event video). NOTE: If you want to export selected event video using the item <Select Event>, you have to set <From> and <To> for the same day and time; otherwise, not only the selected event video will be exported to the selected destination, but also any other event video recorded during the period between <From> and <To>. NOTE: You will not be allowed to access the <Select Events> if the Data Type is set to <Normal>.
The Digital Signature function enables the user to export a video clip with the units unique signature key. It aims to authenticate a video clip exported from the unit and prove it has not been modified. The user can export a video clip with or without a digital signature file (*.sig). Set the item to <YES> to export with the signature file, or <NO> to export without the signature file. Make sure that you have an external storage device, such as a USB Hard Drive or USB ThumbDrive, available and connected to the appropriate port for export. For more information on verifying digital signature, see Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature.
This function is used to remove information found on a CD-RW or DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select <YES> and press ENTER to start deleting data. NOTE: This menu item will be grayed out when selected device is not a CD/ DVD recorder or not select yet.
Select <YES> and press ENTER to start exporting.

Text Setup

The <Text Setup> function provides a connection between the DVR and one Point-of-Sale device such as cash registers. With this function, the financial transaction data can be linked to specific camera images and recorded to your DVR. If there is need to connect two or more Point-of-Sale devices, Data Converter is required. For detailed information about how Data Converter works, please refer to POS Solution Guide provided within the Data Converter package. To enable this function, enter OSD Setup menu with correct administrator password, and then select <Text Setup>. Press Enter and the following OSD setup menu will show up. Text Setup

5.10.4

Input Setup
This item is used to choose the connection method that is between your Text Device and DVR, and setup some relative settings of the connection method.
Input Setup 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Port Selection Input Source Camera Selection Text Filter Manual Filter Setup Input Process Text Baud Rate Text Bits Text Stop Text Parity Serial Port Direct Connected 1 ASCII Canonical 1 None

5.10.4.1

Port Selection
It is essential to select a port for either the POS/cash register or modem when the text function is set on. Meanwhile, also check whether the device is connected to the port selected.
Port Selection 1. Serial Port 2. USB Port-Front 3. USB Port-Rear Top 4. USB Port-Rear Bottom

Text None None None

5.10.4.2

Input source

Select whether the input source is direct connected or connected with the Data Converter. If the input source is direct connected, users may need to go to the next item: Camera Selection to select a corresponding camera number.

5.10.4.3

Camera Selection
Select a camera to display the text overlay.

5.10.4.4

Text Filter
This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole display and printer are listed below.
Pole Display Cache Technology VFD-202T Citizen C2202 Digipos CD5220 Emax Pole Display Epson DM-D Series Logic Controls LD9000 Logic Controls PD3000 Logic Controls PD6000 Logic Controls TD3000 Magellan Partnertech CD5220 Posiflex ICD-2002 Posiflex PD 302 Posiflex PD 303 Posiflex PD-2100 Posiflex PD-2200 POS-X Xp8000 Scales Sibnet STAR SCD400-PD Soteke VFD2025 Soteke VFD2029 TEC Toledo 8217 TYSSO VFD Series Ultimate Technology PD1100XL Wedderburn DS-770 Printer Citizen CBM-1000 II Citizen CT-S300 Dell T200 Epson TM-T88II/ TM-T88III/ TM-T88IV Epson TM-T90 Epson TM-930 II Epson RP-U420 IBM SureMark TF6 IBM SureMark TM6 Ithaca iTherm 280 Ithaca POSJet 1000 POS-X Xr500 Samsung SRP350 Sensor TP-288 Star TSP100 futurePRNT Star TSP600 Star TSP700 Star TSP800 TPG (Axiohm) A794 WP-520(ESC/POS)

5.10.4.5

Manual Filter Setup
Once enter the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows.

Manual Filter Setup 1.

Header 1 Header 2

5.10.4.6

Input Process
If you will be using a Pole Display from a PC based POS, select <Canonical>. <Non-Canonical> is to be selected when using a Pole Display from a Standalone POS.

5.10.4.7

Text Baud Rate
To setup the baud rate of RS232 via which to connect your Text Device and DVR.

5.10.4.8

Text Bit
To setup the bits of RS232.

5.10.4.9

Text Stop
To setup the stop of RS232.

5.10.4.10 Text Parity

To setup the parity of RS232

Record Mode: Half-D1 mode (NTSC: 720240@240PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 720288@200PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size Event Active NTSC:15 NTSC:30 Both (Alarm + Best 16ch 10 / 15 KB 10 / 15 KB PAL:12.5 PAL:25 Motion) Quality NTSC:15 NTSC:30 16ch 6 / 9 KB 10 / 15 KB Both Standard PAL:12.5 PAL:25 NTSC:15 NTSC:30 Extended 16ch 2 / 3 KB 10 / 15 KB Both PAL:12.5 PAL:25 Record NTSC:0 NTSC:30 _ 10 / 15 KB Both Event Only PAL:0 PAl:25 User selected User selected User selected User selected User selected OFF
Record Mode: CIF mode (NTSC: 360240@480PPS / JPEG) (PAL: 360288@400PPS / JPEG) Preset Item Best Quality Standard Extended Record Event Only OFF Normal PPS NTSC:30 16ch PAL:25 NTSC:30 16ch PAL:25 NTSC:30 16ch PAL:25 NTSC:0 PAL:0 User selected Normal Size 5 / 10 KB 3 / 6 KB 1 / 2 KB _ User selected Event PPS NTSC:30 PAL:25 NTSC:30 PAL:25 NTSC:30 PAL:25 NTSC:30 PAL:25 User selected Event Size 5 / 10 KB 5 / 10 KB 5 / 10 KB 5 / 10 KB User selected Event Active Both (Alarm + Motion) Both Both Both User selected
Appendix C: Record Duration
The record duration relates to recording rate, image quality and HDD capacity. Refer to the following table. NOTE: Record duration times are based on actual tests and represent average file sizes. Performance may vary depending on specific installations and use. Audio recording requires 8 KB per second (or 0.7 GB per day) for data storage. Please refer to our recording time calculator on the Speco website for other possible calculations. http://www.Specotech.com Support Tools
Number of Days of Recording 720 x 480 @ 30PPS (without Audio)
Recording Rate Recording Quality Mode Total Total Low Fair Mid High Best Images Per Images Per NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Second Second (8 KB) (8 KB) (11 KB) (11 KB) (14 KB) (14 KB) (17 KB) (17 KB) (20 KB) (20 KB) NTSC PAL 160 GB Internal Storage 7.15 7.15 7.12.5 6.12.5 6.12.5 6.25 7.5 15.0 29.9 14.0 28.1 56.1 28.1 56.1 112.2 9.0 18.0 35.9 16.8 33.7 67.3 33.7 67.3 134.7 5.5 11.0 21.9 10.3 20.6 41.2 20.6 41.2 82.3 6.6 13.2 26.3 12.3 24.7 49.4 24.7 49.4 98.8 4.3 8.7 17.3 8.1 16.2 32.5 16.2 32.5 65.0 5.2 10.4 20.8 9.7 19.5 39.0 19.5 39.0 78.0 3.6 7.2 14.3 6.7 13.4 26.8 13.4 26.8 53.7 4.3 8.6 17.2 8.1 16.1 32.2 16.1 32.2 64.4 3.0 6.1 12.2 5.7 11.4 22.9 11.4 22.9 45.7 3.7 7.3 14.6 6.9 13.7 27.4 13.7 27.4 54.9

300 GB Internal Storage

600 GB Internal Storage
Number of Days of Recording 720 X 240 @ 60PPS (without Audio)
Recording Rate Total Total Low Images Per Images Per NTSC PAL Second Second (5 KB) (5 KB) NTSC PAL 160 GB Internal Storage 15 7.7.7.25 12.5 6.25 12.5 6.25 12.5 6.25 5.9 11.8 23.5 47.0 11.0 22.0 44.1 88.2 22.0 44.1 88.2 176.4 7.1 14.1 28.2 56.4 13.2 26.5 52.9 105.8 26.5 52.9 105.8 211.6 3.7 7.5 15.0 29.9 7.0 14.0 28.1 56.1 14.0 28.1 56.1 112.2 4.5 9.0 18.0 35.9 8.4 16.8 33.7 67.3 16.8 33.7 67.3 134.7 2.7 5.5 11.0 21.9 5.1 10.3 20.6 41.2 10.3 20.6 41.2 82.3 3.3 6.6 13.2 26.3 6.2 12.3 24.7 49.4 12.3 24.7 49.4 98.8 2.2 4.3 8.7 17.3 4.1 8.1 16.2 32.5 8.1 16.2 32.5 65.0 2.6 5.2 10.4 20.8 4.9 9.7 19.5 39.0 9.7 19.5 39.0 78.0 1.8 3.6 7.2 14.3 3.4 6.7 13.4 26.8 6.7 13.4 26.8 53.7 2.1 4.3 8.6 17.2 4.0 8.1 16.1 32.2 8.1 16.1 32.2 64.4 Recording Picture Quality Mode Fair NTSC (8 KB) Mid High Best

In Networking Software menu, select <TCP/IP> and click on <Properties>.
In TCP/IP address assignment, if the PC has DHCP server, then choose <Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP>, or choose <Specify TCP/IP addresses> and enter the range of IP addresses that you wish to use. Once done, click <OK> to confirm then back to Networking Software menu. Click on <Next> to continue.
Click <Finish> to complete the process.
The Incoming connection is established.
Appendix E: Verifying Digital Signature
The digital signature aims to authenticate a video file exported from the unit. Follow the instructions to export video with a digital signature and to verify the digital signature. To export recorded video with digital signature: To export recorded video with a digital signature to a USB hard drive or CD-RW drive / DVD+RW drive, follow these steps. In <Video Export> menu, select copy device, data type, expected channel and start/end time, or event video clips. Set the <Digital Signature> function to <YES>. Start the exporting process by setting <Begin Export> to <YES>.
Video Export 1. Select Device 2. Select Ch: 3. Start Time 4. End Time 5. Select Events 6. Data Type 7. Digital Signature 8. Erase Disc 9. Begin Export CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 2005/03/19 AM 07:50:05 2005/03/28 PM 03:09:18 Normal NO NO NO
Each recorded video will be exported into four files with different filenames, including *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig and readme.txt. To verify the exported recorded video: Following are the procedures for digital signature verification. Start your SpecoRemote and click <Play> on the main window tool bar. Click <Verify> tab to display the Verify window.
Click <Browse> to select the *.gpg, *.drv, *.sig files respectively, which belong to the exported video you want to authenticate.
Click <Verify> to start verifying the digital signature.
The result of verification shows in the <Status Log> field. It returns a GOOD or BAD signature result. A GOOD signature indicates the exported clip has not been altered.

<GOOD> Signature

<BAD> Signature
Appendix F: Alarm I/O Pin Definition
The tables below list the pin definitions of alarm I/O located on the rear panel of the DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series unit. DVR-4TN Alarm I/O
Definition RS485 D+ RS485 DGround Normal Close A Common Node A Normal Open A Ground

Pin 14

Definition Normal Close B Common Node B Normal Open B Alarm In 1 Alarm In 2 Alarm In 3 Alarm In 4

Pin 19 20

Definition Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved

DVR-8TN Alarm I/O

Definition Alarm In 5 Alarm In 6 Alarm In 7 Alarm In 8 Reserved Reserved
DVR-16TN/16TS/16TT Alarm I/O

Pin 11

Definition RS485 D+ RS485 DGround Normal Close A Common Node A Normal Open A Ground Normal Close B Common Node B Normal Open B Ground

Pin 22

Definition N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Alarm In 1 Alarm In 2 Alarm In 3 Alarm In 4 Alarm In 5 Alarm In 6

Pin 31 32

Definition Alarm In 7 Alarm In 8 Alarm In 9 Alarm In 10 Alarm In 11 Alarm In 12 Alarm In 13 Alarm In 14 Alarm In 15 Alarm In 16
Appendix G: HDD PC Player Tool Introduction
For some specific reasons, users may need to view the stored data in the HDD on Personal Computer; this document guides you how to do that step by step.

Using EXT2IFS on Your PC

EXT2IFS, an installed File System Driver, allows you to run a Linux System on Windows System. If you are a Windows user, then you need to install EXT2IFS to your PC before you start using SpecoPlayer to see the *drv file. To get the software EXT2IFS, you can visit http://uranus.it.swin.edu.au/~jn/linux/ext2ifs.htm and download EXT2IFS. A detailed description about the software also can be found on the website. The following steps guide you how to use the EXT2IFS software. Step 1. Download EXT2IFS to your PC through above website address. Step 2. Remove the HDD from your DVR-4TN/ 8TN/ 16TN/ 16TS/ 16TT series and install the removed HDD into your PC. When done, reboot the PC. Step 3. Extract and Launch EXT2IFS Setup Wizard.
Step 4. Click <Step1> sheet, and then choose <Install to System Root> and <Start drive on boot> options. When done, click <Install Drive> button.
Step 5. Click <Step2b> sheet. Click <Drive> to assign each partition a drive.
Step 6. Click <Step1> sheet, and then choose <Install to System Root> and <Start drive on boot> options. When done, click <Install Drive> button. After the assignments are made, click <Save Assignments> button. Step 7. Click <Step1> sheet, and then choose <Install to System Root> and <Start drive on boot> options. When done, click <Install Drive> button. Click <Step3> sheet. Then click <Start Drive> button.