Speco Technologies DVR-PC8 Series, DVR-PC16 Series manual

DVR-PC8/16 Series User Manual Includes setup, usage, and troubleshooting information for your DV R © 2007 SPECO TECHNOLOGIES All rights reserved under the copyright laws. First Edition MAY. 1 st , 2007. P.O.Box 726, 200 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701-0726, United States of America Customer Service: TEL : 631. 957. 8700 FA X : 631. 957. 9142 Imp[...]

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

3 Cautions Read all of the instructions and safety informati on before you p lug your DVR into a wall socket. Signs of Caution and Warning W arning: This sign indica tes that the user could die or wounded seriousl y if not used or installed properl y . Caution: This sign i ndicates that the user co uld be wounded or could expect propert y damage if[...]

4 3. Do not touch the product or the power plug, whe n there is thunder. It may become a reason for electric shock. 4. Do not install the product near or on top of heating s ystem. The internal temperature of the product would be more than what is allowed and it may become a reason for malfunction or would generate heat. 5. Do not install the produ[...]

5 T able of Content s 1. SYSTEM ST RUCTURE ............................................................................................................... ................................................ 6 1.1 DVR-PC8/16 S ERIES .........................................................................................................................[...]

6 1. SYSTEM STRUCTURE Before going any further, be sure that you have rec eived the following items with your DVR. Components may vary according to your model and local area. Your DVR-PC8/16 Series DVR includes the following co mponents. Carefully inspect each component to make sure nothing is missing or damaged. If any of these items ar e missing [...]

7 2. System Configuration 2.1 DVR-PC8/16 Series Front Panel DVR-PC8/16 No. Functions No. Functions 1 Power Button & Power LED 5 SD/MMC Port 2 HDD LED 6 USB Port 3 Network LED 7 CD-RW / DVD-RW (Option) 4 Instant Playback 8 Eject Button 2.1.1. Power Button To turn your DVR, press the power button sho rtly (1 second). 2.1.2. HDD LED Shows data is [...]

8 2.2 DVR-PC8 Series Back Panel Note Composition may differ according to system model. No. Functions No. Functions 1 Power Selection Switch 8 USB Ports 2 Power Connection Circuit 9 LAN Port 3 Mouse Port 10 MIC 4 Keyboard Port 1 1 S peaker Output 5 PTZ Controller Port 12 S pot Monitor Output (BNC Jack) 6 Printer Port 13 Image Input/D-Sub DVR-PC8: 8C[...]

9 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 DVR-PC8 Series Installation This section describes how to connect peripheral devices to DVR-PC8. Connec t the peripheral devi ces by following instruction as below . (The connections might vary according to the components of product model and the c hosen spec ifications of the user) Install DVR-PC8 on flat surface, and use rub[...]

10 3.1.6. PC Monitor Outpu t Connect PC monitor to view the image output. DVR-PC8 seri es supports both PC monitor and Spot monitor. When the analogue monitor is connected to RCA Jack, the part of analogue im age is always outputted except f or the various user interface shown in the PC monitor. The screen mode of the spot monitor output is always [...]

11 3.2 DVR-PC16 Series Installation USB Ports No. Functions No. Functions 1 Power Selection Switch 9 MIC Input 2 Power Connection Circuit 10 S peaker Output 3 Mouse Port 1 1 Alarm Input/Output Port/PTZ Port 4 Keyboard Port 12 S pot Monitor Output (RCA Jack) 5 Printer Port 6 PC Monitor Output (VGA ) 7 USB Ports 8 LAN Port 13 Video Input / D-Sub DVR-[...]

12 4. Basic Operation 4.1 Power Connection Check the connection of the peripheral devices of the system and connect the power . When the power cord is connected, The system’s program will st art. T o end the program, wait until the booting is completed and press the power button on the front panel. 4.2 S tart Program 1 2 3 4.2.1. Login To use any[...]

13 4.3 To Start Recording 1 2 3 4.3.1. Start Recording [ ] When the power is connected to the s ystem, recording will start automatically afte r 3secs. But if recording does not start, press the [St art Recording] b utton. 4.3.2. Stop Re cording [ ] Click [S top Recording] button if recordin g is not required. 4.3.3. Recordi ng Setup [ ] 1) Basical[...]

14 2) Set the simple recording ti me schedule from the [Camera] tap. If the time schedule is not s et, the recording will be 24hours. 3) Set the moti on detecti on area and t ick off [Cover Entire Area] to record the camera im ages only when there is motion on the selected area . When [Cover Entire Area] is selected, t he whole imag e is active Not[...]

15 4.4 Search Recorded Image Press the [Viewer] button on the main screen, enter a pass word and a confirm password and then a screen layout as shown below will appear. Recorded images can be played back easily by date, time and camera. 4.4.1. Search record ed ima ge by Date 1) Select the year/ month/ day/ time from upper right categor y of the scr[...]

16 5. Screen Layout 5.1 Main Screen 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 9 10 15 16 4 12 17 14 11 13 No. Name No. Name 1 Current Recording Screen 10 Audio Input Indicator 2 Camera Channel 11 Start Recording 3 Split Screen Mode 12 Stop Recording 4 Control (Alarm Output) 13 Search Recorded Image (Viewer) 5 System Information 14 Settings 6 Date / Time 15 PTZ Settings 7 Remo[...]

17 5.1.1. Current R ecording Screen Show the images of the connected cameras. Each channel number of the connected camera and channel name set by the user will be indicated. According to the screen status (security screen mode, watch mode), the im age will appear and a mark (M / C / M, S / C, S / S / F/ P, S) will be on the right bottom of each cha[...]

18 5.1.5. System I nfo Click the logo on the main screen to view the general information of the system. Double click the Speco Technologies l ogo “e” on the main screen to view the general information of the DVR. Note The contents may differ depending on the product purchased. The S/W, H/W versions may differ depending on the product model and [...]

19 5.1.8. Sensor E vent Indicator The indicator flashes when the alarm sensor is operating. Note Double click the sensor indicator with the left mouse button to start the Log Viewer. The log viewer shows the list of occurred events by date and type of the event. This information can be printed or sent in files that can be displayed in Microsoft exc[...]

20 5.1.14. Preference (Settings) Selection screen will appear for setting recording section, image quality, desired recording time, motion sensitivity and etc. Refer to “Setting Customized Functions” section for detail explanations. 5.1.15. PTZ Setting 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 When the camera controller setting is incorrect or if it’s no[...]

21 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7) Preset Name Preset Location Name of the preset number set will be indicated. 8) Auto Move the camera image automatically. This function is limited according to the installed PTZ driver. 9) Tour Move according to the route of the preset location set. This function is limited accord ing to the PTZ driver set. 10) W[...]

22 5.1.16. Tools Press the Tools button and a menu to adjust the picture quality of the screen, remote connection and sensor activating log file and also Log In/Log out will appear. Remote login The remote transmission indicator flashes while it is connected to the Agent Series, remote surveillance program. It is the same screen that appears when [[...]

23 5.1.17. DVR Location Enter the installed DVR location. Will be indicated on the main screen af ter it is entered. Press the keyboard button to enter the letters. 5.2 Viewer NO. Name NO. Name 1 Current Searched Screen 9 Adjust Audio for Playback 2 Bookmark 10 Tools 3 Time Position Indication Bar 11 Screen Zoom In/Out 4 Indicating Date / Time 12 P[...]

24 5.2.1. Searched Screen Displays the images that match the search criteria. Up to maximum of 16 channels can be displayed simultaneous ly. Change the screen to 1-channel and click [Replay] button to see real-t ime images while quick search you have seen on TV. OSD indicated on the screen is as below. 1. Camera Name: Camera 1 -16 2. Audio Connecti[...]

25 5.2.5. Search Calend ar Select the date to search the recorded images. Press arrow button from each category to select the date. Select Yr/Month/Day/Time and press [Search] button. Also, click the below calendar to search the date. The date with recorded images will be indicated in pink color and the present date will be indicated in yellow colo[...]

26 5.2.9. Adjust Audio Pla yback Adjust the audio volume for audio playback. If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the device administrator after ending the program. Click the Speaker button if the audio is not required and press it again to allow for audio playback. The recorded audio can be heard for a screen, 1X mode. That is to hear the recor[...]

27 5.2.11. Zoo m In/Out After clicking the button, select the screen for zoom in/out. Click the lef t button of the mouse and the screen will enlarge. The screen will diminish when the right side is clicked. The users can Zoom In/Out using wheel mouse if installed . 5.2.12. Panorama This function enables the user to s ee the selected image by split[...]

28 5.2.14. Adjust Picture Quality Click Image Adjust button to adjust the searched screen. Select each functions and it can be seen directly in the searched screen. 1. Grayscale: Make the screen black and white. 2. Equalize Contrast: Equalize the brightness and darkness. 3. Lowpass Filter: Delete high frequency of signal. 4. Highpass Filter: Delete[...]

29 5.3 Search Tools 5.3.1. SmartSearch How to Use SmartSearch 1. Select the channel desired to search in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. 2. Press the SmartSearch button. 3. The system will require a password if the file you searched for contains a password. 4. Set the time you require. The image for time that you s earch for will appear if you press [...]

30 5.3.1.1. Play-back Window The green color represents selected ar ea. Y ou can design searching areas with below buttons to catch up the areas where motion was detected. This playback window is to play recorded images. You can select either “Search All” or “Search Next Movement” to playbac k record motion pictures. When playback by select[...]

31 5.3.1.6. Search To start, you can select the starting time . When you select the [File Begin] list, it will search for recorded saved file at present regardless the set up time. To view the beginning of an image before searching, set the start time and press [Go to start] button. Then, the image will appear. End Time Select the image files by pa[...]

32 Save Screen [ ] Save the image on the playback screen as BMP or JPG file. Print [ ] Print the image of the playback screen by the printer. 5.3.1.8. Search List Search List Shows search result lists. Erase List Erase all the search results. Search Result List When there is a movement from the set up domain, you can add it to the list. From the li[...]

33 5.3.2. APP The Basic Method to Use the APP 1. Select the channel desired to process in APP in the Viewer to 1-channel mode. 2. [APP] button is activated when moving to previous hour range by pressing [Search Previous Hour] button in the Viewer. 3. Click the [APP] button. 4. It will ask for file password when the required file has a password. 5. [...]

34 5.3.2.1. Menu File 1. Open File ( ): Used to open up the file. (Deactivated) 2. Close File ( ): Close the file that is open. (Deactivated) 3. Save Image ( ): Save the images appeared in the “Post-processed” window as JPG or BMP file. 4. Prin t Image ( ): Pri nt out the ima ge appeared i n the “Post -processed” window. 5. Close: End APP p[...]

35 5.3.2.4. Post-processed Shows revised image. The image gets updated whenever the filter is opened. 5.3.2.5. Processing Modules These are filters to revise the image. They are used to revise the image to get a neater image. Reset This is to reset the revised image to the original image. The effect of the applied filter will be gone when the Reset[...]

36 Auto Contrast Enha nce Increase the color and light intensity of the screen automatically to increase the screen’s resolution. Sharpen Convolution Increase the resolution by effective to use on images with non-clear objects. The disadvantage is that the picture decreases when it is used excessively. As the setting value increase, the object di[...]

37 5.3.3. Backup Select the time and save the image in the backup device. These files can be called up in the normal PC (window based). Note Backup device supported by the viewer are CD-RW and DVD-RW, and USB for the interface. To add additi onal backup device, inquire from the buyer or dealer. To backup the recorded file, 1. Click the ‘CD backup[...]

38 Video Backup To save image by Partial Image Backup, 1. Search recording image to save. 2. Click [Pause] button after searching recorded image. 3. Select Partial Image Backup tap. 4. Select the camera number of the screen to save. 5. Choose a saving method (DSF, MPEG). 6. Select the path to save the file. You can save data by selecting FDD, remov[...]

39 5.3.6. Configure Add Print er Click [Add Printer] button to install new printer. 1. Click [Add Printer] button to use the [Add Printer Wizard] to add the new printer. 2. Select printer location. Select loca l printer when the printer is directly connected to the DVR. 3. Select the manufacturer and model from the menu. If your printer came with a[...]

40 6. Setting Cus tomized Functions Press the [Setup] button on the system’s main screen and vari ous functions for the s ystem can be set on the Preference Window comprised with 9 tabs. 6.1 Camera Setting 6.1.1. Selecting Camera Select a camera for desired time, motion detection range, image quality, resolution, motion sensitivity, etc. 6.1.2. S[...]

41 6.1.3. Camera Locat ion Enter installing location of the selected camera. Click on the keyboard icon to display virtual keyboard screen. Click the virtual keyboard screen with the mouse to input camera location. Input dot (.) in front of the title. Then, the channel number of the title will not be seen in the main screen. For example, input “.[...]

42 6.1.6. Motion Detection Area Motion detection area can be selected on the motion detection area screen after the checkmark on the “All Ranges” selection is turned off. 1. Click the left mouse once: One field box is created. 2. Click left mouse and drag: Field box is created following the direction of the drag. 3. Click the left mouse twice: [...]

43 6.2 Network In this section, the selections for the Internet, user ID and other options are selected to transmit images using Agent Series remote distance surveillance system. 6.2.1. Enable Netw ork Network Setting Click the [Edit] button and the Internet settings screen will appear. Input required information as requested. Dynami c IP IP Addres[...]

44 DNS Input DNS setting when it is needed. Press [OK] bu tton after co mpleting all the s ettings to a pply. 6.2.2. Remote Connection Time Li mit Connection Time Limit Select “Connection Time Limit” to limit the connection time with Agent Series. The time limit can be set up to maximum of 120 minutes. For example, to connect and transmit image[...]

45 6.2.5. Remote E vent Noti fication Allow notification of events to RemoteAgent. DVR can notify to RemoteAgent even though it is not connected. Note Following events are notified to the RemoteAgent. 1. During sensor event (notif ies event or connects channel) 2. Stop/start recording 3. Abnormal camera input 4. Turn off or Shutdown(Power Off) 5. R[...]

46 6.3 Sensor/Control In the preference tap, set connecting camera to the Sensor and set the sensor for E xternal Output with various other output. 6.3.1. Enable Sensors and Controls Select this function to use the sensors and controls . 6.3.2. Sensor Ti me Select desired sensor operating time. T he default time is set as 0 to 24 hour. To use this [...]

47 6.3.3. Select Sensor Select sensor for setting. Cameras A ssociated w ith Selected Sensor Select the camera to be associated to the installed sensor. Multiple cameras can be connected to a single sensor. Activate sensor by clicking the desired sensor with the mouse. Then, select the camera number for the co nnecting sensor. PTZ Preset To set the[...]

48 6.3.7. Recording Mo de When you want to record only the images on sensor-detected cam era in full frame speed instead of the current recording images at the standard frame rate while the sensor is activated, choose “Optimize Frames Per Second”. When you want to record both current images and all images on sensor-detected camera, choose “No[...]

49 6.3.9. Video loss Detecti on Video loss Detection Select this category and the screen title will appear as “Video loss” when the camera cable is disconnected or cut. The alarm time will follow Sensor Recording Time. Recording Failure Alarm Turn on sensor output Number 7 (located second to the end) f rom internal system while the recording ac[...]

50 6.4 PTZ This setting tap is for camera control. Note The manual may differ because the contro l functions vary between the manufacturers or by the products used. The manual provides the standard model. 6.4.1. Use PTZ Select this category to use the camera controller for Pan (left right) / Tilt (up down). To activate the installed PTZ, select thi[...]

51 6.4.5. Add PTZ Protocol To install new camera protocol, select “Add PTZ Protocol” Port Select the port to install PTZ protocol. Selectable port appears when arrow button is pressed. 6.4.6. Current View Show the current viewing screen of the chosen camera. See this screen to control the location of selected camera. 6.4.7. Camera Address Click[...]

52 6.4.8. Pan/Tilt : Click on the up arrow button to Tilt the camera in upw ard direction until the desired angle is reached. : Click on the down arrow button to Tilt the camera in downward direction until the desired angle is reached. : Click on the left button to Pan the camera left until the desired position is reached. : Click on the right butt[...]

53 6.4.9. Preset Automatically moves the camera to a preset position. The preset position is the combined settings of pan, tilt, zoom and focus Set Set current camera position in memory. Move Move the camera to the currently selected camera position. Location Enter the installed location of current camera. To input camera position in memory, 1. Use[...]

54 Light The exterior light will be kept on for the duration of entered preset time and automatically shut off when the preset operating time expires. Ala rm The alarm will be kept on duration of entered preset time and autom atically shut off when the preset operating time expires. Wiper [ ] T o operate an installed wiper , press on the Wiper icon[...]

55 6.5 Color Video Input Signal Adjustment allow users to individually adjust camera’s color brightness, contrast, Chroma U, Chroma V, and Hue for the adjustments. 6.5.1. Select Camer a Selected camera icon will highlight blue. 6.5.2. Current View ing Screen Displays the screen of the selected camera. 6.5.3. Camera Col or Setting Setting value is[...]

56 6.6 Display Setting for each recording channel, sequenc e and password is done in this menu. 6.6.1. Recording Enable/Disable Camera Recording Not all the installed cameras can record. Only the selected cameras can record images. Note The installed cameras that are either not connect ed to the system or without power are shown graye d out. Passwo[...]

57 6.6.2. User Manage ment Set up the login and password when logging into the main menu. By clicking [Manage] button, window to set up the user name and password appears. The system users can be managed by selecting [User Management] button. The administrator (admin) set as defaul t can add, edit, remove other users or give authority to functions [...]

58 6.6.4. Recording Re solution Shows the present recording resolution size set among “320 × 240”, “640 × 240”, “640 × 480” mode. To adjust the recording resolution, stop recording first. 6.6.5. Audio/Graphic Equalizer/Select La nguage. Use Audio User can On/Off the audio recording. Use Graphic Equalizer User can Enable/Disable the M[...]

59 6.6.9. Display Di vision Select a screen mode from 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 16-split mode. Camera Sequence Selection Select the order of display cameras. T he orders are different according to a recording screen mode selected. To select 4-Split Screen Mode Select 4-screen split mode, decide the sequence to show the camera group. For example, 8 cameras a[...]

60 6.6.10. Auto matic Alternati on Mode Select “Display Division Rotation Dwell Time” and select alternation time by sliding the selection bar. Automatic al ternation mode displa ys images from each camera in rotation according to the selected options on t he current recording screen. For example, to set Automatic Alternation Mode when 4 camera[...]

61 6.7 FPS/Resolution Adjust the frame for each channel of the DVR with this m enu. (On t he DVR-PC8/16 Series, recording f rame setting can be adjusted but it does not support resolution setting per camera.) 6.7.1. FPS and Resolution Setting per Camera To use this setting, the recording should be stopped. FPS Setting per Camera The setting cannot [...]

62 6.8 Schedule In this menu, the recorded method per camera can be selected and a schedule ma y be created for each camera on an hourly basis. To use this category, [Stop Recording] button on th e main screen had to be pressed to stop the recordings. 6.8.1. Use Schedule Stop the recording by pressing [Stop Recording] in the main frame to change th[...]

63 Motion Detection(M) : Records only when there is movement. Refer to setting value to see motion sensitivity when there is detection of mo vement. The sensor is not activated. Continuous(C): Ignores images captured by the selected camera and records all the images. The sensor is not activated. M, S: Similar to Motion Detection and the sensor is a[...]

64 Edit Adding schedule to all the frames can be accomplished but only frame schedule can be edited for a select day . Click [Edit] button and “FPS Schedule Add” window will appear . The setting method is same with [Add] category . Delete Delete the categories of the selected list. Default Set the frame schedule of days the users have selected [...]

65 6.9 System 6.9.1. Upgrade Use CD-R or USB storage device for program upg rade in the DVR. Below is the way to install automatically. 1. Press [Start Upgrade] button. 2. Select a folder that has the programs (Disk1). 3., Insert the disk or the drive and click on the executable file. 4. When the installation is finished, the system will automatica[...]

66 6.9.2. Notify by E-mail When Sensor E vent Occurs When this box is chosen, e-mail will be sent to the mailbox when there is sensor event. DVR Location Input the name of the DVR Send T o Input the address of the recipient. Then, the e-mail will be sent to the first address and the e-mails from second address will be sent to BCC(Blind Carbon Copy)[...]

67 6.9.3. Reset Confi guration Click the [Initialization] button and all the setting will go back to default. 6.9.4. Export/Import Export Save setting value of the DVR to a disk. Import Call up the saved setting values and set the value. The system reboot s while this functions.[...]

68 6.10 Digital Deterrent Y ou can hear sound of the store d WA V file when ‘ Enable V oice Guard ’ is checked and a motion sensor is operating. Import Y ou can also store the W A V file of each channel separately by clicking ‘ Import ’ button. V oice Hold T im : Upon selecting ‘ voice hold time ’ , you can only hear the sound of fi rst[...]

69 7. Instant Playback This is a feature, ideal for users, who are fam iliar with a VCR . By using V CR buttons, you can quick ly and conveniently search and play stored video files. In addition, i t provides a feature that enables ( file) backup to a preferred m edia (USB m emory stick/ m emory card/C D) while search ing and playing video files. I[...]

70 7.1.1. When [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons are pressed. 1) DVR – Playback or Record: In “ VCR Play and Record Mode ” , DVR plays back stored video files. If you prefer , you can record currently playing video files to other media. First view being played should be the lowest among recorded channels. 2) CD-ROM – playback only: enters “ VCR pla[...]

71 7.2 VCR Playback and Record Mode 7.2.1. [ ] Rewind If you press [ ] button in playback view , the stored files are played backward at twice the normal speed (2x speed). If you press [ ] again, it will play backward four times (4x) to eight times (8x) the normal speed. Af ter 8x speed, you can select 1/8x speed, pr evious hours, previous day , pr[...]

72 7.2.3. [ ] Fast Forw ard Press [ ] button in playback view , and stored video data is play ed at 2x speed. Press [ ] button once more, and video data is played forward at 4x, 8x speed. After 8x speed, you can select 1/8x, next hour , next day , next month, next year . The selection AFTER 1/8x is 1/4x, 1/2x, 1x, 2x SPEED. 7.2.4. [ ] Stop a) In pl[...]

73 7.2.6. [ ] Camera If you press [ ] button in playback view , a window , where you can select [Single screen mode] and [Multi-screen mode], appears. If you select [Single scr een mode], you can watch one screen, and if you select [Multi screen mode], you can watch screens in numbers of 4, 9 and 16. a) Select single channel[...]

74 b) Select multi-chan nels[...]

75 7.3 VCR Record Mode a) When you press [ ] button, a list appears for the possible storage media you can record in current DVR. Upon selecting the desirable storage media, the recording begins. b) When the recording begins, a “ REC ” sign in red appea rs in top right corner of the screen. c) If you wish to stop the recording, press a [ ] butt[...]

76 7.4 VCR Playback Mode In VCR Play Mode, [ ], [ ] buttons cannot be used, and you can onl y watch one channel. At initial play , a file directory appears for your selecti on. Afterward, you will need to press [ ] button in order to see a file directory . When you press [ ] button, [OPEN FILELIST] and [EXIT VIEWR] appears. When you select [EXIT VI[...]

77 8. APPENDIX 8.1 Pin Assignment of Alarm Port Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR-PC8 Series) Refer to the pictures for connecting the pin assignment of alarm port. (DVR -PC16 Series) Alarm In: 4, Alarm Out: 2 < P i n A s s i g n m e n t > < P i n D e s c r i p t i o n > <Caution> D ※ -S[...]

78 Block Diagram for Alarm Input 1. Sensor Input: Normal Open (N/ O), Normal Close (N/C) 2. Line impedance of cables should be less than 20 Ω . Block Diagram for Alarm Out 1. Alarm Out: Normal Open (N/O) 2. Maximum should be under DC24V 2A. 8.2 TCP/IP Port Setting Method using the firewall. There is a firewall between the DVR-PC8/16 Series and re[...]