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DVR4TL/8TL/16TL
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 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. Doing so may damage the unit as well as cause fire or an electric shock • When cleaning is necessary, shut down the system and unplug t
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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. Rack Mounting Consult with the supplier or manufacture
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Table of Content 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................11 2. System Setup..............................................................................................................12 2.1 Position the DVR ...............................................................................................12 2.2 Select Video Format .............................................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 4.4.2 Export Normal Video ............................................................................35 4.4.3 Export Event Video...............................................................................36 4.5 Dome Control.....................................................................................................36 4.5.1 Dome Connection.................................................................................36 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup ...
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.1.7 Network Setup......................................................................................50 5.1.7.1 LAN Select..............................................................................51 5.1.7.2 LAN Setup...............................................................................51 DHCP......................................................................................51 IP ...............................................................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.2 Monitor Setup ....................................................................................................61 5.2.1 Show Camera Title ...............................................................................61 5.2.2 Screen Center Adjust ...........................................................................61 5.2.3 VGA Resolution....................................................................................61 5.2.4 Show Color Bar ...
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.4.7.4 Start to Purge..........................................................................71 5.5 Sequence Setup ................................................................................................72 5.5.1 Main / Call Monitor Dwell......................................................................72 5.5.2 Main / Call Monitor Schedule................................................................72 5.6 Event Setup .........................
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual 5.9 Video Export ......................................................................................................83 5.9.1 Select Device .......................................................................................83 5.9.2 Select Channel.....................................................................................84 5.9.3 From / To Time .....................................................................................84 5.9.4 Select Ev
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual Appendix C: Setting up a DVR behind a Router .........................................................105 10
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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. DVR
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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 2.1 Position the DVR First, note to position / mount the DVR in a proper place and be sure to power off the unit before
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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. Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as par
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TL H.264 DVR User’s Manual DVR-4TL 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 DVR-8TL & DVR-16TL devices. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions. 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. USB Connector (x1) There is one USB port provided to allow users to c
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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. The current operatin
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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. • In Dome Control mode, the key “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset menu; the key “
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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 protec
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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 E
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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 ON 2. Account Setup 3. Authority Setup 4. Load Default Setting No Password Protection Select to request for username and password for accessing f
