Speco DVR-X1 User manual
DVR-X1
Operating Instructions
Single Input DVR System
Speco Technologies
200 New Highway
Amityville. NY 11701
Tel. 631-957-8700
Fax. 631-957-9142
www. specotech.com
DVR-X1 User Manual
Contents
1. Features………………………………………………………. 2
2. Specification…………………………………………………...3
3. Rear Panel Description……………………………………… 4
4. Function Key Description…………………………………….5
5. Playback Mode………………………………………………..6
5.1 Play Mode……………………………………................6
5.2 Search……………………………………..................... 7
6. Recording Mode………………………………………………8
7. Menu Set Up…………………………………………………..9
7.1 Enter Main Menu……………………………………..... 9
7.2 System Status……………………………………..........9
7.3 Date/Time…………………………………………......... 10
7.4 Record Setting………………………………………..... 11
7.5 Record Mode…………………………………………....12
7.6 Alarm Output………………………………………….... 15
7.7 Video Loss Alarm…………………………………….....16
7.8 Engineering Setup……………………………………... 16
7.8.1 Set Password..…………………………………...17
7.8.2 Camera Title Setup………………………………17
7.8.3 Video Quality…………………………………….. 18
7.8.4 Hard Disk Erasing………………………………..18
7.8.5 Color Bar…………………………………………. 19
7.8.6 Load Factory Default…………………………….19
8. System Installation Diagram…………………………………20
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1. Features
Automatically detects NTSC/PAL.
(Please connect the video source before powering the DVR-X1.)
Digital recording replaces conventional time-lapse recorder.
Video compression MJPEG.
Motion detection recording.
Various recording modes - continuous, schedule, motion
detection and external sensor modes.
One external alarm input and one output. Automatic
recording after alarm is triggered.
1 channel audio recording.
Quick and easy search for events by time, date or alarm.
Highly stable non-PC based operating system.
Easy to operate.
DVR can overwrite or notify when the HDD if full.
DVR will automatically return to the original operating state
after a power failure.
Built in buzzer for video loss and alarm sensor input.
Full range of menu functions for ease of operation and
versatility.
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2. Specification
Operation Mode Front panel, OSD
Recording Speed 720 x 240 : 1–10 Frames/sec (adjustable)
360 x 240 : 1–15 Frames/sec (adjustable)
Recording Mode Manual
Schedule
Motion Detection (Sensitivity Adjustable)
External Sensor
Audio Recording /
Live Audio
1 ch
Compression MJPEG
Video Input 1 channel BNC (NTSC/PAL)
Video Output Composite video (BNC) x 2
Playback Function Playback — forward、reverse
Fast forward
Fast reverse
Forward one frame
Zoom in
HDD 40 GB(standard) or 80 GB (optional)
Built-in Buzzer Video loss alarm
Motion Detection
External Sensor
Watch-Dog Function Automatically returns to the original
operation after a power failure.
Search Mode Date, Time, Alarm
Operation Temperature 32 degrees F to 110 degrees F
Power Supply 100V~240V AC, 50/60Hz
DC 12V/4A
Power Consumption 12 W
Dimension 313mm x 255mm x 44mm (W x D x H)
Weight 3.0Kg
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3. Installation
Rear panel
Power Supply：12V DC，4A.
VIDEO IN：Image signal input, connected to the video source.
VIDEO OUT：“VIDEO OUT” is connected to monitor ”VIDEO IN”.
VCR OUT：“VCR OUT” can be connected to the ”VIDEO IN” of a VCR.
AUDIO IN：For a MIC connection.
AUDIO OUT：Line Level for live and Audio playback.
SENSOR/ALARM：There is a DB9 connector on the right side of the rear
panel, which is connected to any external sensors and
alarm output (Relay).
FAN：To radiate hot air
The DVR-X1 automatically detects NTSC/PAL, please connect the
video source before turning on the DVR.
DB9 PIN CONFIGURATION:
3 GND Ground
5 Sensor Trigger Input – 1 External sensor input
7 Relay Out – COM Replay output COM terminal
8 Relay Out – N.O. Replay output normally open
9 Relay Out – N.C. Replay output normally closed
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4. Function Key Description
Front Panel
MENU：Menu set up
ENTER：Enter to sub-menu or editing procedure.
EXIT：Press this function key to return to the previous selection.
←：Move to the left (up) item during editing procedure.
→：Move to the right (down) item during editing procedure.
＋：Next value.
－：Previous value.
SEARCH：Under normal mode, press this key to display log file lists.
REC< >：Under normal mode, press this key to enter record mode.
PLAY<>：Under normal mode, press this key to enter the latest record file.
F.F. < >：Under playback mode, press this key to fast-forward the images.
REW<>：Under playback mode, press this key to fast-reverse the images.
STEP<II`>：Under playback mode, press this key to skip and pause the images.
STOP<>：Under manual recording mode, press this key to stop manual
recording mode and return to monitoring display.
Under playback mode, press this key to stop playback mode and
return to normal mode.
ALARM (ON/OFF)：Alarm switch consists of relay and buzzer.
“ON” ：Triggers the alarm buzzer and relay, LED lights up.
“OFF”：Switches off the alarm buzzer and relay, LED goes off.
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5. Playback Mode
5.1 Play Mode
In normal or sequence mode, press <PLAY> key to enter the playback
mode, or press <SEARCH> key to enter the log files list (including:
date, time), then press <PLAY> key or <ENTER> key to display
image.
Quick Image Search：
Press <F.F.> key, for quick fast forward search image (x2, x4).
Press <REW> key, for quick fast reverse image (x1, x2, x4).
Press <PLAY> key once again to return to normal speed.
Skip Search：
Press <STEP> key, to skip and pause images.
Zoom：
When the resolution is 720x240, press <ENTER> key to enlarge,
press <II`>key and than press <←>、<→>、<＋>、<－> key to
allow the zoom in window to be moved to all directions, press
<ENTER> key again to return to its original size.
When the resolution is 360x240, press <ENTER> key to enlarge,
press <ENTER> again to return to normal image size (360x240).
Stop mode：
Press <STOP> key to stop play mode and return to normal mode.
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5.2 SEARCH
According to date and time to perform searching function, press
<SEARCH> key to display the image below：
Use <←>、<→> key to move the cursor (Highlight) up and down to the
area to be modified, press <＋>、<－>key to make changes.
Year、Month：
Enter the year / month by pressing <＋>or <－>key to select the
year / month.
Day、Hour、Minute：
Enter the above setting by pressing <＋> and <－> key or <``>and
<__> key.
After all selections has been made, press <PLAY> or <ENTER> key to
enter play mode, or <EXIT> key to return to normal mode.
Red：Indicates that the area is under Motion Recording or that the
Sensor has been triggered for Recording.
Blue：Indicates manual recording or schedule recording.
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