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DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL

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Summary of content (102 pages)

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® DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL Version 1.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Caution and Preventive Tips • Handle with care, do not drop the unit • Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface • Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site • Do not place it in an area with poor ventilation or in an area close to fire or other sources of heat.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items. If any item is missing, or if damage is evident, DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT. Contact your dealer for assistance.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Table of Content 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................10 2. System Setup.............................................................................................................. 11 2.1 Position the DVR ............................................................................................... 11 2.2 Select Video Format ..............................................................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.5 4.4.3 Export Event Video...............................................................................35 Dome Control.....................................................................................................35 4.5.1 Dome Connection.................................................................................35 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...........................................................................36 4.5.3 RS485 Setup ..............................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.2 5.3 6 5.1.6.2 LAN Setup...............................................................................50 DHCP......................................................................................50 IP ............................................................................................51 Netmask..................................................................................51 Gateway..................................................................................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.3.1 Analog Camera Select .........................................................................60 5.3.2 Dome Protocol......................................................................................60 5.3.3 Dome ID ...............................................................................................60 5.3.4 Camera Title .........................................................................................61 5.3.5 Covert.......................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.6.4 5.6.5 5.6.6 5.6.7 Event Icon ............................................................................................71 Email Notice .........................................................................................71 Email Notice .........................................................................................72 Email Full Screen .................................................................................72 Event Duration...............
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.1 6.2 6.3 System Requirements........................................................................................83 Installation of Software.......................................................................................84 6.2.1 Change Internet Settings......................................................................84 6.2.2 Install SpecoRemote ............................................................................86 6.2.2.1 Login / Logout ...............
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 1. Overview DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution. Its outstanding variable operation enables users to view live video, search and playback any recorded video by date/time or event, and remotely monitor the unit via internet on PC, MEANWHILE the recording of the DVR unit is ongoing simultaneously.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 2. System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended 2.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 2.3 Connect Devices to the DVR This section lists some important notices that should be read before making any connection to the DVR. Connecting Required Devices Before power up the unit, cameras and a monitor should be connected to the unit for basic operation. If needed, connect a call monitor for displaying full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Alarm I/O & RS485 A D-Sub connector is provided to offer users the flexibility to connect the DVR to Alarm I/O and RS-485 devices. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. DVR-4TL DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL LAN Connector (RJ-45) The DVR is capable of networking. Once the unit is connected to the LAN network, users can remotely access the unit through SpecoRemote on a PC.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3. General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure. Title of the channel will be displayed on the top-left corner of the window, either in full screen mode or in multiple channel mode.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.1.2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR. Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. 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.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual ESC • Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD setup menu without changing the settings made previously. • If password protection has been enabled, press ESC for five seconds to lock up functions of certain keys, including PLAY, MENU, SEARCH, DOME and CALL. Once users lock up the functions of these keys, enter proper username and password to unlock. NOTE: Please go to the menu to enable or disable the password protection.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.2 Entering OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. Press MENU and input a valid username. There are two preset accounts: “admin” and “user”. “admin” can be inputted via pressing the hot key MENU, while “user” can be inputted via pressing the hot key SEARCH. Move to and press ENTER to proceed.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.2.1 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. From the Main Menu, select and the menu is as the following: User Management 1. Password Protection 2. Account Setup 3. Authority Setup 4.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.3 Power Up / Shutdown the DVR If the DVR must be shutdown for any reason, please use the proper shut down and power up procedures to avoid damaging the DVR. Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.4 System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu. In OSD setup menu, select and press ENTER, then select to access the Date/Time menu; the menu displays as follows. Date/Time 1. Date 2. Time 3. Time Zone 4. Date/Time Display 5. Date Display Mode 6. Time Display Mode 7. Date/Time Order 8.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: , or . “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D” represents “Day”. Move to the item and press ENTER, the option starts blinking. Use UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. Time Display Mode Users can set the time format to <12 hour> or <24 hour>. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the format.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select to enter the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to the following figure. NOTE: The must be set to the correct local time zone or the will not be accessible. Network Time Protocol Setup After entering the time zone, the option will appear.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.5 Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Record Setup 1. Record Mode Setup 2. Schedule Setup 3. Preset Config 4. Per Camera Config 5.ezRecord Setup 6. Data Lifetime 7. Circular Recording 8. Audio Recording 9.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 3.5.2 Preset Record Configuration The is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. In normal circumstances, it is strongly recommended to set the preset configuration as . Below table shows the PPS and picture size under in Half-D1 mode for DVR-16TL. Please refer to the section Preset Record Configuration under Advanced System Configuration for more detailed information.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Please note that the total normal PPS for all channels (for DVR-16TL) cannot exceed 120 NTSC (720×240@120PPS) / 100 PAL (720×288@100PPS). To increase one channel’s PPS, you may have to reduce others’ first. Event PPS is not restricted to this rule, since a smart event scheduler will handle the total PPS with a correct weighting. 3.5.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4. Basic Operation The DVR allows users to access some general operations through the front panel easily. The following sections introduce the general operations of the unit. 4.1 View Live / Playback Video The general functions in live and playback mode are described in the following sections. 4.1.1 Viewing Modes The DVR provides users versatile ways of viewing both live and recorded video. Following presents these view formats.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.1.2 Digital Zoom Users are able to view a 2× full screen in live mode. To view the 2× full screen, follow the steps. • Press any CHANNEL key to view the corresponding camera in full screen. • Press ENTER to view 2× zoomed screen of the selected camera. • To view a specific area in 2× zoomed screen, use Direction keys to pan / tilt the zoomed screen. • Either press ENTER again or ESC to leave the Zoom mode. 4.1.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual The general operations in playback mode are described as follows. Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback) The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back. Press the key repeatedly to increase the speed of reverse playback by 1×, 2×, 4×, 8×, 16×, or 32×. RIGHT (Forward Playback) The key is used to play the recorded video fast forward.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.2 Sequence This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode. Select certain view format and press SEQ to toggle the automatic sequence; press ESC to stop sequencing.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.3 Search Recorded Video The DVR is capable of searching and playing back recorded video by time or by events. To search by time, select a specific date and time of the wanted video or enter Calendar Search. To search by event, select channels to display the event list. In live or playback mode, press SEARCH to enter the Search menu, shown as below.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.3.2 Calendar Search Follow the steps below to search recorded video via Calendar Search. • Press SEARCH button to enter the Search menu. • Move the cursor to and press ENTER. A calendar will be shown as below.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.3.3 Search by Event “Event List” allows users to search wanted video by event. The Event List is displayed as below figure: Event List First Page Date 2008/03/17 2008/03/17 2008/03/16 2008/03/15 2008/03/12 2008/03/12 2008/03/11 2008/03/10 2008/03/08 2008/03/08 2008/03/08 Time 11:26:50 09:53:03 16:14:42 03:45:31 22:27:56 10:09:29 12:18:20 05:16:00 17:11:37 16:29:10 03:22:17 Ch.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.4 Video Export The unit allows users to export wanted video to the built-in DVD+RW or an external device, such as a USB ThumbDrive, and the exported video will be saved as *.drv file. If the video is to be exported to an external device, make sure the device is connected to the DVR unit and the port has been set appropriately for video export. NOTE: Once an external device is connected to the DVR unit, the device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual The entire process is described step by step in the following sections. NOTE: The file exported using ezBurn will be in .drv file format, and it can only be played using the player software, SpecoPlayer. 4.4.2 Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: • Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time, or via calendar search .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.4.3 Export Event Video To export event video, follow these steps: • Press SEARCH and play wanted event video. To play event video, refer to section Search Recorded Video. • After entering the playback mode, press COPY. The “ezBurn” window will display as below figure. The information shown is “read only”. ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: Built-in-DVD+RW All data on the disc will be erased.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup The Dome Protocol item lists the available dome protocols for communicating with dome cameras connected to the DVR. From the Main menu, select and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Analog Camera 1. Analog Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4. Camera Title 5. Covert 6. Brightness 7. Contrast 8. Saturation 9. Hue 10.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual The ID number must match the ID address set by the dome. The Unit ID is in the range of 1 to 255. Note that there cannot be any two devices on the same bus given the same ID address, or a conflict may occur. NOTE: The settings become effective after saving the changes and exiting from the menu. 4.5.4 Dome Controlling Keys The functions of some keys in Dome Control mode are totally different from normal status function.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Auto / Enter • In OSD setup menu interface, the key is used to make selection. • In Dome Control mode, this key is used to activate automatic focus and iris function. Iris Close Use to close the Iris on the dome camera. Focus Far Use to focus the selected dome camera far. Zoom Out Use to zoom out the dome camera. This function enables users to shrink the current image and view a larger area. Pan / Tilt Use to pan and tilt dome camera. 4.5.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual • Press 1 to access the Set/Go Preset function. The Dome Preset menu is displayed. Dome Preset First Page Index 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set Preset No No No No No No No Go Preset No No No No No No No • Use UP / DOWN keys to select the desired preset number from the menu. • Set the of the selected preset number to , and press ENTER to save the position. Now the preset is set and ready to be called. 4.5.6 Calling Preset Points Follow the steps to call preset points.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5. Advanced System Configuration The detailed functions and settings of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TLcan be set by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC. This chapter particularizes the items and options in the OSD setup menu. Username and Password Press MENU and input a valid username. There are two preset accounts: “admin” and “user”.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Key Usage in OSD setup menu In the OSD setup menu, Direction keys are used to move the cursor to select menu items. UP / DOWN are used to change the value in the selected field. In OSD setup menu or selection interface, press this key to select or save settings. Press to cancel or exit from certain OSD setup menu without saving any changes.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Select and press ENTER. Select 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”. 5.1 System Setup Select from the Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the System Setup menu.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.1.1 System and Version Information The first five items show the model name, video system, MAC Address1, and identify the hardware and software version for this unit. 5.1.1.2 Software Upgrade via Local Device This item is used for updating software of DVR-4TL/8TL/16TLvia local device. The menu is displayed as follows.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.2 Language The Language item allows users to select the language for the OSD menu and screen messages. Language selection takes effect immediately when the selection is made. Press UP / DOWN to select from listed languages and press ENTER to confirm. 5.1.3 Date / Time Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in this menu. Login using account with proper privilege to enter the submenu. In System Setup menu, select and press ENTER.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.3.2 Time Zone Press ENTER to set users’ local time zone. Please refer to the following figure or visit www.greenwichmeantime.com to find out users’ local time zone. NOTE: must be set to users’ local time zone or the will not be accessible. 5.1.3.3 Date / Time Display The date/time display can be set to be shown in 1 row, 2 rows, or not shown. Use the UP / DOWN keys to change the setting. 5.1.3.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.3.7 Daylight Saving Time Setup This function is for people who live in certain regions to observe Daylight Saving Time. The menu displays as follows: Daylight Saving Time Setup 1. Daylight Saving Time OFF 2. DST Start Apr. 1st Sun, 02:00 Oct. Last Sun, 02:00 3. DST End 4. DST Bias 60 Min Daylight Saving Time Select to enable, or 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.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual NTP Server Enter this item to setup a feasible time server. The default time server is time.nist.gov. Users can change it to any other time server if desired. IP addresses of other time servers are listed below for reference. 129.6.15.28 132.163.4.102 192.43.244.18 206.246.118.250 207.200.81.113 129.6.15.29 132.163.4.103 131.107.1.10 208.184.49.9 64.236.96.53 132.163.4.101 128.138.140.44 69.25.96.13 64.125.78.85 68.216.79.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.5 User Management The DVR provides the option to create up to seven sets of usernames and passwords with customized authority, excluding the preset “admin” account. The menu is as the following. User Management 1. Password Protection 2. Account Setup 3. Authority Setup 4. Load Default Setting 5.1.5.1 ON No Password Protection Select to request for username and password for accessing functions listed in Authority Setup menu, or select to allow free access. 5.1.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.5.3 Authority Setup Setup permitted authority level for accessing the functions listed in this menu. The functions include: Playback/Search, Dome Control, Call Control, Export Data, Menu Access, System Setup, Monitor Setup, Camera Setup, Record Setup, Sequence Setup, Event Setup, Database Setup, Configuration and Shutdown. Press Direction keys and ENTER to select from items. The authority level ranks from level 1~8, and level 8 has highest authority.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.6.1 LAN Select This item allows users to select the network type among , , and . If the internet connection is a local area network communication, please select . If the internet connection is a broadband medium, such as DSL Line or cable modem, please select . PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. It is a specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet through a common broadband medium.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual IP This item is used to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the DVR. The IP address is the identifier for the DVR on a TCP/IP LAN. Please note that to set a static IP address, DHCP must be set to . 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 the network administrator. It takes the form as ***.***.***.***, for example, 255.255.255.0.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual To setup the login username, follow the steps: • Select from LAN Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. PPPoE Account A N a n 0 # • • • B O b o 1 − C D E P Q R c d e p q r 2 3 4 _ , “ ◄ ► Cancel F G H I S T U V f g h i s t u v 5 6 7 8 + = * Backspace OK J W j w 9 K X k x . L Y l y ! M Z m z @ Delete Use Direction keys to move the cursor to the desired character. Press ENTER to add the character to the entry field.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.6.3 Trigger Port To avoid the possibility of the default service port (port 100) being blocked, this item enables the user to change port 100 into another port. To change the trigger port, move the cursor over and press ENTER, then adjust the setting by UP / DOWN keys. 5.1.6.4 Email Address This item is used to edit the e-mail address where alarm event information will be sent. Follow these steps to setup the e-mail address.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual SMTP Server This item enables users to set the SMTP server. Contact the network service provider for more specific information. Follow these steps to setup the SMTP Server. • Select from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. SMTP Server A N a n 0 # • • • B O b o 1 − C D E P Q R c d e p q r 2 3 4 _ , “ ◄ ► Cancel F G H I S T U V f g h i s t u v 5 6 7 8 + = * Backspace OK J W j w 9 K X k x .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual SMTP Password The item allows users to setup the SMTP password. Follow these steps to setup the password. • Select from SMTP Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays. • Use Direction keys to move the cursor for selecting from characters. • Press ENTER to add the selected character to the entry field. • When it’s done, move the cursor to and press ENTER to save the settings and exit. 5.1.6.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Host Name The item allows users to setup a domain name, which is used for entering DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL through internet on the remote PC. To setup the host name of the DVR, follow the steps. • Select from DDNS Setup menu and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard displays as below. Host Name A N a n 0 # • • • B O b o 1 − C D E P Q R c d e p q r 2 3 4 _ , “ ◄ ► Cancel F G H I S T U V f g h i s t u v 5 6 7 8 + = * Backspace OK J W j w 9 K X k x .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual ezDDNS ezDDNS enables the users to register for host name automatically. ENTER and select . The following screen will be displayed: Press 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 by users’ ISP. **A "Virtual IP" is the IP address assigned either manually or through DHCP.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.7.4 Stop Users can specify the stop bit associated with this protocol. Options are <1> and <2> stop bits. 5.1.7.5 Parity This item is used to specify the parity associated with this protocol. Options are , and . 5.1.8 Audio Output/Key Beep Enter this menu to setup the audio output or key beep. Audio Output/Key Beep 1. Audio Output 2. Key Beep 5.1.8.1 Live/PB ON Audio Output This item is used to set the audio output mode.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.2 Monitor Setup The Monitor Setup menu allows users to adjust the quality of the displayed image. Select from the Main menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Monitor Setup 1. Show Camera Title 2. Screen Center Adjust 3. VGA Resolution 4. Show Color Bar 5.2.1 Yes 800x600 Execute Show Camera Title This item allows users to choose whether to display the camera title on the screen or not.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.2.4 Show Color Bar Choose this item to display color bar pattern on the screen. The color bar helps to adjust the monitor hue, saturation, text color, and display options. Press ESC to exit the color bar pattern display and return to the OSD menu. 5.3 Camera Setup The items in the Camera Setup menu enable users to set camera parameters, including camera title, dome protocol and ID for each connected camera. Analog Camera 1. Analog Camera Select 2. Dome Protocol 3. Dome ID 4.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.3.4 Camera Title This item allows the users to change the title of each connected camera. By default, the titles of cameras are numbered from 1 through 16 respectively. The title will be displayed on screen after the changes of the titles are set. Follow these steps to enter a new title for a camera. • Move the cursor to and press ENTER. A virtual keyboard with alphanumeric characters is displayed as below. Camera Title A N A n 0 # • • • 5.3.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.3.8 Saturation Select this item 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>. 5.3.9 Hue Select this item to adjust the hue of the camera. Use UP / DOWN keys to adjust the value. The range of hue values is from <-128> to <127>. 5.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.1 Record Mode Setting Enter this menu to setup record resolution. The relative record settings, such as preset configuration, will follow the record mode setting. The menu is displayed as the following. Record Mode Setup 1. Record Resolution 2. Record Format 3. Max Rec. PPS 5.4.1.1 720*240 H264 120 Record Resolution Select resolution of the recorded video. If the recording is set to NTSC system, the selections are 720*480, 720*240, and 352*240.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.2 Schedule Setup This submenu is used to set the day and night time, or weekend recording schedule. The Day and Night schedules are for defining day time and night time; the Weekend schedule can be modified for weekends and holidays. Select from the Record Setup menu and press ENTER; the following menu is displayed. Schedule Setup 1. Day Time Start 2. Day Time End 3. Night Time Start 4. Night Time End 5. Weekend Schedule 6. Weekend Start 7. Weekend End 5.4.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.3 Preset Record Configuration The is used to select the preset recording quality and frame rate. Different preset recording quality levels are offered for users to choose: , , , , , <512Kbps DSL>, <256Kbps DSL>, <128Kbps DSL>, and .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.4 Per Camera Configuration This sub-menu is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS and recording quality for each individual channel. must be set to in order to access these related settings. The menu is displayed as below in Record mode: 720×240@120PPS in NTSC / 720×288@100PPS in PAL (for DVR-16TL). Per Camera Config Cameral Select Normal PPS Normal Qlty Event Max PPS Event Qlty Event Act 5.4.4.1 Day 7.5 Mid 30 Best Both Night 7.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.4.5 Event Qlty This item is used to set the picture size for event status recording. The available options are: , , , and . 5.4.4.6 Event Active Users are allowed to choose which alarm type needs to be recorded. The available options are (alarm events only), (motion detection events only) and (alarm event + motion detection), and . The default setting is , which includes Alarm and Motion events recording. 5.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual • • Select and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to choose a desired number of PPS. The will be computed automatically. Select and press ENTER, then press UP/DOWN to select a desired quality. The will be computed automatically. NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality automatically calculated by the .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.8 Audio Recording This item allows users to enable / disable Audio recording function of the DVR. When it’s set to , audio input is recorded and saved with the video. When it’s set to , audio is ignored. 5.4.9 Purge Data This item is used to delete the Normal or Event videos. In menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER. The menu is shown as below. Purge Data 1. Purge All Data 2. Purge All Event Data 3. Purge Event Before 4.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.5 Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup menu allows the user to set the camera sequence schedule and dwell time for main and call monitor. Select in Main menu and press ENTER; the menu displays as follows. Sequence Setup 1. Main Monitor Dwell 2. Main Monitor Schedule 3. Call Monitor Dwell 4. Call Monitor Schedule 5.5.1 5 Sec 5 Sec Main / Call Monitor Dwell The main/ call monitor can be set to display full screen video of all installed cameras in sequence.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6 Event Setup This menu allows users to determine DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL behavior in response to alarm events. In the Main menu, move the cursor to and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in the Event Setup menu are described in the following subsections. 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 5.6.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6.4 Email Notice The function allows the DVR to send out a brief AVI video regarding the event. The number of the attached AVI video will be equivalent to the number of cameras connected to the DVR. For example, if the DVR has been connected with 8 cameras, then 8 videos will be attached to the notice email. The total size of the video will be about 2 MB. Select to enable this function; or to disable it.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6.7 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 1. Channel Select 2. Video Loss Detect 3. Motion Detect 4. Motion Detect Indicator 5. Detection Config 6. Alarm In 7. Alarm Out 5.6.7.1 CH1 OFF OFF ON OFF None Channel Select The item is used to select a desired channel for setting the parameters.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6.7.5 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 and press ENTER. The Detection Configuration menu displays as follows. Detection Config 1. Detected Area Setup 2. Sensitivity 3.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.6.7.6 Alarm In This item allows users to enable/ disable alarm input detection. According to users’ application, select (Normal Open) or (Normal Close) to enable the alarm input detection, or select to disable the detection. If is selected without installing any device, an alarm will be triggered and the Event Icon will always display on the monitor until the selection is changed to or , or when a device is installed. 5.6.7.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.7.3 Internal Disks Select to see information of the built-in HDDs. The menu is displayed as below. Internal Disks Device Name xxx xxxxxxx-xxxxxx Active Yes Action None The information of the built-in HDDs will be listed by model name and status. If no storage device is connected to the DVR, the message “No Available Items!” will be displayed.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.8.1 Load Factory Default This item is used to load the factory default setting. Select to restore the factory default setting from the read-only memory, or select to cancel. 5.8.2 Import Configuration This item allows users to load a DVR configuration that was saved in an external drive. To import a configuration that was previously exported, make sure the device with the saved configuration is connected to the DVR.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.8.3 Export Configuration Users are allowed to save a DVR configuration by exporting it to an external drive, such as an USB Flash Drive. Before exporting the configuration, make sure the device in which the configuration will be saved is attached to the DVR appropriately. Select from the Configuration menu and press ENTER. The following menu is displayed. Items in this menu are described in the following sections. Export Config 1. Copy Destination 2.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.9 Video Export The Video Export menu enables the user to export recorded video with or without digital signature to a USB ThumbDrive, or to a DVD+RW drive. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. If the function is enabled, the event video will be exported into two files, including pre-alarm video and video recorded after the alarm is triggered.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual DVR-4TL/8TL/16TL only supports EXT3 file system. Make sure the HDD format is EXT3 before connecting it with the unit. If not, please format the HDD to EXT3 format first. The item shows the name of the available device. The item shows the free space of the available device. Set the item to to set it as an exporting destination; or to cancel.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.9.5 Data Type The item is used to select exporting video type. The options are (export normal video only), (export event video only) and (export both normal and event video).
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.9.8 Erase Disc This function is used to remove information found on a DVD+RW disk prior to exporting new information to the drive. Select and press ENTER to start deleting data. NOTE: This item will be grayed out when the selected device is not a DVD recorder or when the device is not selected yet. 5.9.9 Begin Export Select and press ENTER to start exporting. 5.10 Shutdown This item is used to shut down or reboot the unit.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6. Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software SpecoRemote is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer. The connected PC will automatically download SpecoRemote plug-ins from the DVR when the DVR is connected by entering its IP address in the address bar on the browser.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.2 Installation of Software Refer to the following description to install SpecoRemote. 6.2.1 Change Internet Settings The PC operating with SpecoRemote should be set to accept ActiveX plug-ins. Please follow the steps to set the Internet security settings appropriately. • Before operating SpecoRemote, please check the IP address of the DVR. To check the IP address, press MENU key on the unit and enter password to access OSD setup menu.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual • Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click to add this web site to the zone. • Click to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog. • In the Security Level area, click . The Security Settings screen is displayed. • Under , set all items to or .
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.2.2 Install SpecoRemote Start the browser to initiate the installation of SpecoRemote on the PC. The IP address of the DVR can be saved as a Favorites item in the web browser to enable easy access in the future. • Start the IE; it can be started either by clicking on the desktop icon, or by using the Start menu to access it. • Enter the IP address of the DVR in the address bar at the top of the browser.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.2.2.1 Login / Logout Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to four other accounts can access a DVR at the same time. Nevertheless, if the “admin” account is currently accessing the unit’s OSD setup menu via front panel of the unit, then the “admin” account at the remote monitoring site cannot change the settings at the same time. The “admin” account of the DVR has priority.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of SpecoRemote is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. • The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click to accept version upgrade. • Start the IE again and enter the IP address of the DVR in the Address bar of the browser; or if the unit address is set as a Favorite site, click the Favorites entry for the unit.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window. Click one of the display buttons in MODE section. Available selections are 4, 9 and 16 camera displays. To view certain window in full screen, either double-click on the wanted window, or click on the corresponding CAMERA button. 6.3.1.2 Operating Cameras with Dome Control SpecoRemote allows users to control and configure a dome camera remotely.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Focus +/− Use to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view. Click on to focus near or to focus far. Iris +/− This item is used to open and close the iris to let more or less light into the camera. Click on to open iris or to close iris. Zoom +/− Users are allowed to zoom-in or zoom-out using the adjusting buttons. Zoom-in to enlarge a certain area and zoom-out to view more area.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 6.3.3 Playback Video SpecoRemote allows users to view recorded video either from the DVR, or from the hard disk drive of the PC To access the Playback screen, click button on the main window toolbar. There are three tabs in the Playback screen: , , and tabs. allows users to play back from the DVR. enables users to playback a recorded video file stored on the hard disk drive of the PC.
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual • The other option in