Quick Setup Guide

Speco Technologies RS Series DVRs

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Congratulations on purchasing your new RS DVR. Internal Connections OSD Main Menu Date / Time Setting
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and configure your new Speco Technologies DVR.
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on the remote control or right click on the mouse and • Select Date & Time Setup.
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Thank you! select SETUP from the submenu. • Adjust the date & time settings.
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Product Components • Enter username and password. The default username is

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admin and password is 1111. settings are saved and the unit reboots.
DVR Unit
• It is strongly suggested to change the password to prevent
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unauthorized access.
Recording Setup
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1. VIDEO IN: Video input port.

Remote Battery 1.5V (AAA x 2EA)
2. VIDEO OUT: D4RS / D4WRS*: Switchable
(Composite Video Output or Spot Monitor) Option Description • To setup a recording schedule, select SCHEDULE in the
D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*:
SETUP Select this option to enter the SETUP menu. RECORD menu. Navigate through the items using the
CVBS1 – Composite Video Output
Quick Setup Guide mouse or the remote control.
CVBS2 – Spot Monitor Select this option to set an audio channel to
AUDIO
output. (Channel 1 through 4, Audio Mute) • Select CHANNEL > select NONE, CONTINUOUS,
3. VGA: VGA (Video Graphics Array) output port. Select this option to enter SENSOR or MOTION > highlight area.
SEARCH
Connects to the PC VGA monitor. the SEARCH menu. • To copy a schedule to a different channel, select the
4. RS-232C (for D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS* SNAPSHOT
Select this option to create a JPEG snapshot channel from the COPY SCHEDULE menu & click COPY.
of the selected channel.
Quick User Guide only): For engineering use only.
CAMERA PTZ Select this option to access the PTZ interface. Pin Definition of Alarm I/O & RS-485
5. AUDIO IN: Four connectors for audio input.
D8RS/D16RS/D8WRS*/D16WRS* use an audio cable. ENABLE MAIN Select this option to enable/disable video
6. AUDIO OUT: One connector for audio output. MONITOR SEQUENCE sequence function.
Mouse for D4RS / D8RS / D16RS D8RS/D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS* use an
Select this option to enable/disable manual
audio cable. ENABLE MANUAL
recording. Also known as Panic Record.
RECORD
Default is set to continuous recording.
7. ETHERNET: Network terminal.
Select this option to enable/    
8. USB: USB terminal. DISABLE ALARM OUT
disable Alarm outputs. (D4RS / D4WRS*) (D8/16RS, D8/16WRS*)
Software & Manual CD 9. SENSOR IN, ALARM OUT, RS-485: External sensor MANUAL
Displays a window where the user can
manually trigger the Digital Deterrent™
terminal, External alarm out terminal & RS-485 DIGITAL DETERRENT™
audio message.
for PTZ Camera control. Select between different multi-view
DISPLAY
10. POWER: DC12V input. display formats.
Adaptor
(DC12V 3A for D4RS/D4WRS*, DC12V 5A SITE Displays a window with the recording
INFORMATION settings of a selected channel.
for D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*) Power on the DVR
& Power cable (110V or 220V) SYSTEM Displays a window with the
• Please follow the proper power on procedures to avoid INFORMATION system information.
damaging the DVR.
Alarm I/O Setup
Displays window with instructions for
Audio Cable for EXPORT HELP
• Connect all necessary components, e.g. monitor and exporting video.
• In the SETUP menu, select the DEVICE tab and click on
D8RS / D16RS / D8WRS* / D16WRS*
cameras, before powering the DVR. SYSTEM Locks the DVR from unauthorized user ALARM-OUT.
LOCK access.
• Check the type of power source before connecting the • Set the sensor, motion, and video loss for triggering
*References to D4WRS also apply to D4WRSP, D4WRSM, D4WRSPM power adaptor to the DVR. Only use the power supply SYSTEM SHUTDOWN Select this option to shutdown system. alarm relay output.
References to D8WRS also apply to D8WRSP, D8WRSM, D8WRSPM
References to D16WRS also apply to D16WRSM that is included with the unit. • HDD Error and Video Loss can also trigger beeping.
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Speco Technologies RS Series DVRs

PTZ Camera Setup Connect the DVR via Web-Browser Viewer Mobile View Software Connect the DVR via SpecoTech
Setup Requirements Multi-Client Viewer Software
• Connect the RS-485 cables of PTZ camera • Make sure PC is connected to the Internet. The RS provides mobile surveillance software for the
to the RS-485 port on the rear panel. • Make sure DVR is already setup following the Network iPhone® , iPad® and the Android™.
Setup steps.
iPhone® / iPad®
Internet Settings
• Search for ‘Speco Player’ in the Apple App Store
• Start Internet Explorer; go to ‘Tools’ → ‘Internet
and install the app.
Options’ → ‘Security’ tab.
• Select ‘Trusted sites’ and click ‘Sites’ to specify its
security setting.
• Uncheck ‘Require server verification (https:) for all sizes
in this zone”. Enter the IP address of the DVR in this
field and click ‘Add’ to add this website to the zone.
• In the Security Level area, click ‘Custom Level’. Under
‘ActiveX controls and plug-ins’, set all items to ‘Enable’
• In the SETUP menu, select the DEVICE tab and click
or ‘Prompt’.
on CONTROLLER & PTZ.  
• Click ‘OK’ to accept the settings and close the ‘Security
• Set the channel, name, speed and ID on the PTZ setup
Settings’ screen.
screen. SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer Software is a multiple
• Right click on the PTZ channel and click on PTZ from Obtain Network Information of the DVR site monitoring client software that allows streaming of
the Sub Menu. video and audio, and transmission of alarm signals from
the DVRs over the network. The SpecoTech Multi-Client
can display up to 16 DVRs and supports dual monitors.
Network Setup PTZ camera control is also supported by this software.

• Press (+) on the upper right and enter site information.
• Click SAVE to save the site information.
• Select the saved site from “Devices”
• Select a channel(s) to view.
• Select Playback/Live then click CONNECT
By attaching a microphone and speaker system to
devices on site, the user may make bi-directional audio
communication over the network.
Refer to the complete manual for more information.

Android™ The SpecoTech Multi-Client Viewer Software and

• Obtain IP address from System Information in the • Search for ‘Speco Player’ in the Android Market and manual are included on the CD.
Sub Menu. install the app.
• In the SETUP menu, select the SYSTEM tab and enable
CLIENT ACCESS.
• In the SETUP menu, select the NETWORK tab and
• Select the NETWORK tab. click on NETWORK PORT. Obtain the network and
• For DHCP, set the Network Type for DHCP and exit web port number.
from the menu. The IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway • Start Internet Explorer and enter the IP address and port
and DNS settings are retrieved from network servers. of the DVR.
DHCP is dynamic and the settings will change from - For example: http:// [ip address] : [port] →
time to time. http://192.168.80.6:80 200 New Highway
 
• For Static, set the Network Type for Static. Enter the • The ActiveX controls and plug-ins dialog will be Amityville, NY 11701
IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS. Obtain this prompted for installation. • Select the ADD menu and enter site information. 1-800-645-5516
information from the network service provider. • Install the plug-ins. • Click ADD to save the site information. www.specotech.com
• The Client Access must be ON for the DVR to be • Click on ‘Connect’ and enter the username and • Select the saved site from “Devices” for network
accessed remotely. password of the DVR. connection. Select which channels to view and press
• Enable/disable DDNS for free DDNS name server. - The default usernames and passwords are Live View Speco Technologies is constantly developing and improving products.
We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without
admin / 1111 and user1 / 1111. • The app will now display the live streaming video. notice and without incurring any obligation. Rev. 12.26.12

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