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    Speco D12LX / D20LX — LX Hybrid DVR Specifications

    September 08, 2026 3 min read

    Full technical specifications for the Speco Technologies D12LX (8-channel) and D20LX (16-channel) LX Hybrid Digital Video Recorders with Looping Outputs — 960H analog + IP hybrid recording for home and business security.

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    Specifications for the Speco Technologies D12LX / D20LX LX Hybrid Digital Video Recorder with Looping Outputs — an 8 or 16-channel 960H analog + 4-channel IP hybrid DVR for home and business security systems.

    Models & Storage

    • D12LX — 8 Ch. 960H Analog + 4 Ch. IP Hybrid DVR
    • D20LX — 16 Ch. 960H Analog + 4 Ch. IP Hybrid DVR
    • Storage options: 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB (D12LX only up to 4TB), 6TB, 9TB — sold as D12LX1TB through D12LX9TB and D20LX1TB through D20LX9TB

    Key Features

    • 8 or 16 analog channels (960H) + 4 IP channels (1080p)
    • EZ Set-Up Wizard: one-click guided setup for date/time, recording method, video quality, network, and port forwarding
    • EZ Search: quickly search events from thumbnails
    • EZ Record: quick setup of recording resolutions and recording type, per-channel or global
    • EZ Copy: auto-copies what you're playing onto a USB flash drive
    • ONVIF support (check specotech.com/onvif.html for latest compatibility)
    • Video Out: 1 HDMI, Loop Out, 1 Spot, 1 VGA
    • Multiple search engines: date/time, calendar, record table, event, motion, museum
    • Auto port forwarding and SSL encryption
    • 2-way audio communication
    • Digital Deterrent — triggers an audio message via motion detection or sensor
    • Built-in DVD RW drive; built-in S.M.A.R.T. HDD monitoring
    • Free Speco DDNS service for dynamic IP addresses
    • Mac & PC compatible software included; free mobile apps for smart devices
    • SNS communication alert via Twitter
    • Remote monitoring, recording, playback, settings change, and dome camera control via network
    • Up to 30 minutes pre-alarm and 30 minutes post-alarm recording
    • Covert camera operation; password-secured with configurable user authentication levels
    • Rack mountable (hardware included); IR remote control included, individually controls up to 16 DVRs
    • 3 year warranty

    Technical Specifications

    Item D12LX D20LX
    Channels 8 analog + 4 IP 16 analog + 4 IP
    Video Input Level / Format Composite 1.0Vp-p / 75 ohms; NTSC / PAL; Video Loss Check: Yes
    HDMI / VGA Output 1 HDMI (1280x1024 / 1440x900 / 1920x1080); 1 VGA (same resolutions)
    BNC Spot / Loopout 1 channel sequence / 8 analog 1 channel sequence / 16 analog
    Audio (In/Out/Codec) 4 line in / 1 line out / G.711
    Alarm Serial Input (NC/NO) 8 16
    Alarm Output 2 alarm out by sensor, motion, and video loss
    Serial (RS-232 / RS-485) RS-232 for POS (1); RS-485 for PTZ/POS (1)
    Compression / Multi-Op H.264; Quadplex (play, record, network, backup)
    Recording Rate — 960H / D1 / CIF 240fps / 240fps / 480fps 288fps / 480fps / 480fps
    Recording Rate — 720p / 1080p (IP) 120fps / 70fps
    Recording Modes Continuous / Schedule / Motion / Sensor / Panic
    Pre/Post Recording 5 seconds to 30 minutes before/after an event
    Multi-Decoding 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, PIP 1, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 20, PIP
    HDD Interface / Capacity / Internal Bays SATA 2.0; up to 3TB per drive; 3 internal HDD bays
    Network Interface 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet; IP Camera Throughput 24 Mbps
    Client Software Speco Mobile, PC Web Viewer (IE), Speco Central II / SecureGuard Plus, Speco Remote for MAC / SecureGuard
    Concurrent Users Admin (2), Watch (10), Search (2)
    Multi-Language English, French, Spanish
    Power Supply 12VDC, 5A
    Operating Temp / Humidity 41°F–104°F / 0%–90% RH
    Storage Temp 14°F–122°F
    Weight 17.9 lbs. (Gross Weight)
    Dimensions (W x H x D) 17" x 3.5" x 15.7"

    Optional Accessories

    • LSPSWMKIT — Wall Mounting Kit
    • IRRPTKIT — IR Repeater Kit

    Specifications and unit exterior design are subject to change without notification. Spec Rev. 1/21/15. Speco Technologies, 800-645-5516.