AVer EB3004-MD User Manual
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AVerMedia
AVerDiGi
EB3004 MD
User Manual
Dec. 2009
FCC NOTICE (Class B)
This device complies with Pwart 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjec t to the following t wo conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this dev ice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio freq uency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenc e to radio communic ations. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
European Community Compliance Statement (Cl ass B)
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the
Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC.
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No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this documentation, its
quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information presented in this documentation has
been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in
this documentation is subject to change without notice.
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or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means without the prior written
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their characteristics, specifications, accessories and any other information stated herein without notice. The official
printout of any information shall prevail should there be any discrepancy between the information contained herein and the
information contained in that printout.
The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipm ent by hand ing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equip ment. For more information about
where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Battery Safety Information
- Store the batteries in a c ool dry place.
- Do not dispose of used batteries in domes tic waste. Dis pose of batteries at s pecial c ollectio n point s or retur n to
point of sale if applies.
- Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the remote
control. Battery leakage and corrosion can damage this r emote control, dispose of batterie s safely.
- Do not mix old and ne w batteries.
- Do not mix different types of batteri es: alkaline, standar d (carbon-z inc) or rechargeab le (nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fir e. The batteries m ay explode or le ak.
- Never short circuit the battery terminals.
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
CAUTION
IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEM IN THE
PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER. WARRANTY
VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION
NOTICE
- INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
- THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
REFERENCT ONLY.
LIGHTNING WARNING
− TO AVOID THE LIGHTNING STRIKE, STRONGLY SUGGEST INSTALLING
THE LIGHTNING ROD AT LIGHTNING FREQUENTLY AREA.
− FOR ADDED PROTECTION, UNPLUG THE DVR UNIT DURING THE
LIGHTNING STORM. THIS MAY PREVENT TO DAMAGE THE DVR UNIT
DUE TO THE LIGHTNING.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Content .................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 Optional Accessory .......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ....................................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk .................................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Connecting Devices ......................................................................................... 6
1.5.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device ............................................. 7
1.5.4 Connect the PTZ Camera through the RS232 Interface .................................. 9
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit ........................................................... 12
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons .......................................................... 12
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function ............................................................................. 14
2.1.2 Controlling PTZ Camera ................................................................................ 15
2.1.2.1 To Enter the PTZ Mode .............................................................................. 15
2.1.2.2 To Set Preset Position ................................................................................ 16
2.1.2.3 To Control PTZ Camera ............................................................................. 16
2.2 Using the DVR for the First Time ........................................................................ 17
2.3 Surveillance Screen ........................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Setup the Time Stamp .................................................................................... 20
2.4 Playback the Video ............................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree ............................................................... 23
3.1 Menu Function .................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console .......................................... 37
4.1 Recommended System Requirements ............................................................... 37
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ................................................................. 37
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console .................................................................. 38
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ...................................... 40
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk ................................................ 41
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ........................................................................... 42
Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File .................................................. 43
5.1 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application ........................................................ 43
5.2 To Backup Recorded Video File ......................................................................... 44
Chapter 6 iEnhance ................................................................................... 45
6.1 To Use iSt able .................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) AVerDiGi EB3004 MD unit
(2) Remote Control (batteries included)
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the st andard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(5) Power Adapter
(6) Internal HDD holder (8 screws are included)
(7) Software CD (User Manual included)
(8) USB Cable
(6)
1.1.1 Optional Accessory
RS232 extension cable
(**
firmware update and connect with PTZ camera)
(7)
(8)
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1.2 Features
Key Features
- Embedded Linux
- Individually adjust channel frame rate and video quality for each of cameras
- 3 different combinations of simultaneous VGA and CCTV outputs
- Motion recording supported and smart search by target motion events
- Schedule recording (00:00~24:00 set by hour)
- Motion Detection mask (30x20/30x24 blocks per channel)
- Support PTZ cameras
- Smart alarm triggered by motion detection/video loss/HDD fail/sensor
- 3 different mechanisms to ensure image and privacy protection : Encryption/ Time Stamp/
Shield
- Lightweight and Compact size
- Supports standard 3.5” SATA HDD
- Auto-scan on full channel screen
- Intelligent auto-skip bad HDD sectors technology
- iEnhance to adjust image and provide highest-level video quality
- Supports USB for PC/NB backup
Video Features
- 4 composite video inputs (BNC connector)
- 1 Composite & 1 VGA outputs
- Video Format: NTSC and PAL
- 4 channel audio inputs and 1 channel audio output
- Display frame rate: Total 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)
- Hue/Brightness/contrast/Saturation adjustable
- Auto scan by channel
Recording resolution
- D1: 720 x 480/720 x 576 (NTSC/PAL)
- CIF: 360 x 240/360 x288 (NTSC/PAL)
Recording frame rate
- CIF: 120/100fps (NTSC/PAL)
- D1: 60/ 50fps (NTSC/PAL)
- D1 Enhance: 30/25fps (NTSC/PAL)
Recording mode
- Schedule recording (00:00~24:00 set by hour and per day of week)
- Always/Sensor/Alarm/Smart recording
- Auto recycle recording
- Auto record enabling
- Password authentication mechanism
Playback Mode
- Video search by date/time/file/motion
- Infinite event list for easy search
- A-B video repeat playback
Free Playback Application Software
- Instant access playback
- Playback and backup on any PC with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7
- Converting files to AVI format enabling to playback on Windows Media Player
- Video segment selectable for repeating payback and backup
- Enabling quick HDD to HDD backup
- A-B video repeat playback
I/O
- 4 Sensor inputs
- 1 Relay output controlling alarm, lock, light, or other devices
- Operating Temperature: 0~40℃
- Dimension: (L)160mm x (M)235mm x (H) 50mm
- Net Weight: 0.565Kgs
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1.3 Front Panel
Name Function
(1) DVR Power LED
(2) HDD LED
(3) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit
(4) IR Sensor Port To connect extended IR sensor cable(optional)
(5) USB 2.0 Port Connect to PC for video transfer or playback
Light when the unit is power on
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running
(Read/Write)
1.4 Back Panel
Name Function
(1) CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1/2/3/4
(2) TV Out Output the video signal to other video output device through BNC port
When only connect one output device, please must set TV-VGA
output order to MAIN-MAIN in DISPLAY SETUP (see also VGA-TV
SELECTION in Chapter 3.1).
(3) VGA OUT Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
When only connect one output device, please must set TV-VGA
output order to MAIN-MAIN in DISPLAY SETUP (see also VGA-TV
SELECTION in Chapter 3.1).
(4) Sensor In Support 4 sensor devices
(5) Alarm Out Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
(6) RS-232 For PTZ camera connection and firmware update
(7) FAN speed Switch Adjust fan speed(High/Low) according to the actual environment situation
We do strong recommend that adjust the fan speed to High when the
operating environment is over 30 ℃.
(8) 12V DC Power cable connection
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1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk
For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ →
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AverDiGi EB3004 MD → Hardware Recommendations
The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only means that these
commercially available hard disks were tested with AVerMedia products and functioned well
under normal operation conditions. AVerMedia does not guarantee or provide warranties,
explicitly, implied or statutory with respect to the reliability of the hard disk function or its
compatibility. In no event AVerMedia shall be liable for damages, with respect to any business
interruption of clients, lost profits, loss of programs or other data on your information handling
system or otherwise. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential
damages, resulting from the incompatibility caused by the usage of these hard disks, even if
AVerMedia has expressly advised about the risk of such damages. The entire risk arising out of
the use of any information attached here with is borne by the recipient.
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Follow the illustrated instructions below to
install the hard disk:
1. Loosen all screws
2. Push the cover backward and lift
3. Secure the brackets on the hard disk 4. Connect the the SATA cabl e and the power
connector to the hard disk
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5. Secure the hard disk inside the unit then place
unit cover
6. Push the cover forward and secure the cover
7. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on
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1.5.2 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4 sensor devices,
1 alarm device and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Connecting the unit to the
PC, then use the bundled software enables user to transfer, playback and segment the
video. Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
Each time you change the video display output or video system (NTSC/PAL), the power
must be turned off and on to reset the DVR unit.
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1.5.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs,
and 4 audio in and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio
in/out device pin directly to the pinhole. The RS-232 port can be used for PTZ camera
connection through a RS-232 to RS-485 converter.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output,
and audio in/out.
The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door
sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and
send signal to relay device (i.e., alarm, telephone etc).
Audio in and out pinhole:
Pin # Definition
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Audio input signal
Audio Ground signal
Audio input signal
Audio Ground signal
Audio input signal
Audio Ground signal
Audio input signal
Audio Ground signal
Audio output signal
Audio Ground signal
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Sensor in and Alarm pinhole:
Pin # Definition
RS-232 pinhole:
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Sensor 1 signal
Sensor 1 Ground signal
Sensor 2 signal
Sensor 2 Ground signal
Sensor 3 signal
Sensor 3 Ground signal
Sensor 4 signal
Sensor 4 Ground signal
Relay signal
Relay signal
Pin # Definition
21
22
23
24
RS-232 TX signal
RS-232 RX signal
RS-232 Ground signal
N/A
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1.5.4 Connect the PTZ Camera through the RS232 Interface
For connecting PTZ camera through the RS232 interface, user needs to purchase a RS232
extension cable in order to connect with RS232 cable of the PTZ camera.
RS232 extension cable
**Please contact your local dealer for purchasing of RS232 extension ca ble.
Connecting the PTZ Camera:
PTZ camera may have the RS232 or RS485 connecting interface that depends on user has
purchased. Please check the interface type of PTZ camera and refer to the below steps to
install the PTZ camera.
RS232 Interface
Please follow the below steps to connect the DVR and PTZ camera.
1. Using the screwdriver to press down the orange tenon and insert the wire cable of the
RS232 extension cable into the pin hole of the I/O terminal on the DVR. When the wire
cable is inserted in the end of the pin hole, release the orange tenon to fix the wire
cable.
RS232 extension cable DVR RS232 Pin holes
Red line TX
Green line RX
Black line G
2. Connect the RS232 extension cable with the RS232 cable of the PTZ camera.
RS232 cable connector
of PTZ camera
RS232 extension cable
3. And connect the video signal cable of the PTZ camera to BNC connector of the DVR.
Remember to connect all necessary power cables.
4. Please go to OSD menu to setup the PTZ camera. For configure detail, please refer to
PTZ Setup of Chapter 3.1.
5. After PTZ camera has been setup, user should be able to see the live video on the
surveillance screen. To operate the PTZ camera on the surveillance screen, please
refer to Chapter 2.1.2
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RS485 Interface
To connect the RS485 PTZ camera, user needs to use a RS485 to RS232 converter
(optical accessory). The RS485 to RS232 might look similar as below shown.
RS232
Connector
RS485
Interface
To purchase the RS232 to RS485 converter, please contact your local sales dealer.
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1. Using the screwdriver to press down the orange tenon and insert the wire cable of the
RS232 extension cable into the pin hole of the I/O terminal on the DVR. When the wire
cable is inserted in the end of the pin hole, release the orange tenon to fix the wire
cable.
RS232 extension cable DVR RS232 Pin holes
Red line TX
Green line RX
Black line G
2. Set the DIP switch of the RS232 to RS485 converter at 2-wire RS485 setting.
3. Connect the RS232 extension cable with the RS232 connector of the RS232 to RS485
converter.
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4. And then, insert the wire cable of the PTZ camera into the R+ and R- pin hole of the
RS232 to RS485 converter. Using the screwdriver to screw tight the wire cable.
6. And connect the video signal cable of the PTZ camera to BNC connector of the DVR.
Remember to connect all necessary power cables.
7. Please go to OSD menu to setup the PTZ camera. For configure detail, please refer to
PTZ Setup of Chapter 3.1.
5. After PTZ camera has been setup, user should be able to see the live video on the
surveillance screen. To operate the PTZ camera on the surveillance screen, please
refer to Chapter 2.1.2.
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Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons
Use the Remote control to operate the OSD menu on surveillance screen.
Button Function
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
-
Press
instantly playback the recorded file that is
recorded 60 seconds before.
-
In multiple DVR mode, press
number button(
the selected DVR.
As a Channel 1 in preview and playback mode
As a channel 1 and preset position in PTZ mode
As a Channel 2 in preview and playback mode
As a channel 3 and preset position in PTZ mode
As a Channel 3 in preview and playback mode
As a preset position in PTZ mode
As a Channel 4 in preview and playback mode
As a preset position in PTZ mode
Switch to QUAD mode in preview and playback
mode
As a preset position in PTZ mode
As a channel 2 in PTZ mode
+
, the DVR system will
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~ ) can switch to
+
Button Function
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
To move up the selection and select the items in the menu list or change the settings.
Make a selection To play the video
Enter sub-menu
To move the selection to the left
To move the selection to the right
As a preset position in PTZ mode
A s a channel 4 in PTZ mode
(7)
(8)
As a preset position in PTZ mode
As a preset position in PTZ mode
As a preset position in PTZ mode
To enter the OSD Main menu
Exit from the main menu or sub-menu display
To move down the selection and select the items in the menu list or change the
(13)
(14)
settings
Start video recording
.
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