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Front Panel & Functions

The unit’s front panel controls enable the user to control the unit and preset
programmable functions.

LED Definition

The DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN series LEDs on the front panel are described as follows:

Power LED (Green)

The LED should be lit when the power is connected.

HDD LED (Yellow)

The LED should be lit while the HDD is processing data.

Alarm LED (Red)

The LED should be lit when an alarm is triggered.

Network LED (Green)

The LED should be lit when the DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN series unit is connected to a network and
blink when any data is being transferred.

REC LED (Green)

The LED should blink while the DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN series unit is recording.

Function Keys

The DVR-4TN/8TN/16TN series unit function keys on the front panel are described to the right for
normal operation.

JOG SHUTTLE:

Operation instructions on back page.

COPY

Used to quick export video to an external device, including USB CD-RW and ThumbDrive,
etc. For more detailed operation instructions refer to Section 4.7.1 To Export Video.

CALL

Press to enter call monitor control mode.

Direction Keys

* In Zoom mode, these keys function as Direction keys.
* In the OSD setup menu, the Direction keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next 

fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP / DOWN keys.

DOME

Press this key to enter dome control mode. Please refer to Section 4.6 Dome Control for more
details about controlling operation.

ESC

Press to cancel or exit from certain mode or OSD menu without changing the settings.

MODE

Press repeatedly to select desired main monitor display format. There are three view modes
available: full screen, 4-window (2x2) and 16-window (4x4). Refer to Section 4.1.1 Viewing Modes
for more detailed information.

PLAY/STOP

Press this key to switch between live image and playback video.

FREEZE

• Press FREEZE while viewing live image, the live video will be frozen, but the date / time

information shown on the monitor will continue updating. Press FREEZE again to return to
live mode.

• Press FREEZE while playing recorded video, the playback video will be paused. Press LEFT / RIGHT 

to move the recorded video reverse / forward by a single step. Press FREEZE again to continue 
playing video.

SEQ (Sequence)

Press to start automatic sequencing of the video coming in from the installed cameras.

SEARCH

In both Playback and Live mode, the user can press SEARCH to call up the Search menu for
searching and playing back recorded video by date and time or events.

MENU

Press this key to call up the OSD setup menu.

ZOOM/ENTER

• In OSD menu or selection interface, press this key to make the selection or save settings.
• In live full screen view mode, press to view a 2x zoom image; press key again to return.

CHANNEL

•  When in both Live and Playback mode, 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.

•  When in dome control mode, the key named “1” is used to access the Set/Go preset menu; the 

key named “2” is used to hide or display the dome setting parameters.

READ THIS FIRST!

This document is intended to serve as a quick reference page for

initial set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire   
instruction manual  before beginning. Basic programming can be  
accomplished by simply reading the appropriate instructions first,
then scroll through the easy to operate “On Screen Display” and  
make changes.

The following list represents features that most users will need to
be familiar with. Please review the list and refer to the specific
pages listed in the manual. Please read the appropriate section of
the manual thoroughly and perform the function on the DVR before
attempting to contact technical support.

Please note that numbers 1 & 2 MUST be performed before
making your first recordings.

1  

Set Time/Date:

Please refer to page 23 of the User Manual.

2  

Format HDD:

Please refer to page 91 of the User Manual

3  

Scheduled Recording:

Please refer to page 26 of the

User Manual.

4  

Motion Detect Recording:

Please refer to page 88 of

the User Manual. (Additional section below)  

5  

FPS settings:

Please refer to page 27 of the User Manual. User

may also refer to the supplied HDD Calulator located on the
Speco CD-Rom.

6  

Playback:

Please refer to page 29 of the User Manual.

7  

Video Backup:

Please refer to page 38 of the User Manual for

EZburn instructions. For exporting turn to page 94.

8  

Network Setup:

Please refer to page 54 of the User Manual.

Do not block the fan on the unit -

enough airflow is needed to
protect the unit from over heating.

Please note that the Accessory Kit and Shipping Box contain the
following items:

• 1 - Quick Set-Up Guide

• 1 - Manual for SpecoRemote™ &

• 1 - Digital Video Recorder

SpecoPlayer™

• 1 - User’s Manual

• 1 - IR Remote Controller

• 1 - Power cord

• 2 - Rack mount ears

• 1 - CD-Rom (includes manuals, HDD storage calculator and

player software)

Passwords:

Local DVR Password (Admin) = 1234
Local DVR Password (User) = 4321
SpecoRemote™ Password = Same as local password

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