AVer EXR6004 User Manual
July 2010
AVerMedia®
AVerDiGi
EXR6004 WiFi
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 1
1.1 Package Content ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit ................................................................................................. 5
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk .............................................................................................. 5
1.4.2 Connecting Devices ................................................................................................ ... 7
1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device ....................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit ..................................................................... 9
2.1 The Way to Operate DVR ............................................................................................... 9
2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit ........................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera ........................................................................ 10
2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode ............................................................. 10
2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable ............................................ 11
2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk .......................................................................................... 12
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ................................ ................................ ... 13
2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ................................ ................................ ............... 15
2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap ............................................................................................. 15
2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap .................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer ........................................................................................... 16
2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video .................................................................................. 17
2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ................................... 19
2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section .................................................................................. 19
2.4.3 Using the Event Search ........................................................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System ........................................................ 21
3.1 Basic Setup Mode ........................................................................................................ 21
3.2 System Setup ............................................................................................................... 23
3.3 Camera Setup .............................................................................................................. 27
3.3.1 To Setup the Wireless IP Camera ............................................................................ 27
3.3.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ................................................................. 29
3.4 Recording Setup ........................................................................................................... 30
3.5 Network Setup .............................................................................................................. 31
3.6 Schedule Setting .......................................................................................................... 34
3.7 Backup Setup ............................................................................................................... 35
3.7.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ................................................................ 36
3.7.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 38
3.7.3 To Search Using the Visual Search .......................................................................... 38
3.7.4 To Search Using the Event Search .......................................................................... 39
3.7.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search .................................................................... 39
3.8 Sensor Setting .............................................................................................................. 40
3.9 Relay Setting ................................................................................................................ 41
3.10 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................................ 42
3.11 User Setup ................................................................ .................................................... 46
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console .................................................. 48
4.1 Recommended system requirements ........................................................................... 48
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console............................................................................ 48
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ............................................................................ 49
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ................................................ 51
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .......................................................... 51
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ..................................................................................... 52
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File ......................................................................................... 53
Chapter 5 iEnhance .......................................................................................... 54
5.1 To Use iStable ............................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs .......................................................... 56
6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer ....................................................................... 57
6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 59
6.1.1.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 59
6.1.1.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 60
6.1.1.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 63
6.1.1.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 65
6.1.1.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 67
6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console ............................................................... 71
6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ........................................................................... 72
6.3 Using the Remote Playback ......................................................................................... 73
6.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback ............................................................. 74
6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ............................... 76
6.3.1.2 To Search Using the Visual Search ...................................................................... 76
6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback ...................................................... 77
6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback ............................................... 79
Chapter 7 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR Server ................................... 80
7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server ..................................................................... 80
7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ....................................................................... 80
7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ..................................................................... 81
7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 82
7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ....................................................................................... 83
7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server ................................ ..................................... 85
7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server .............................................................. 85
7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer............................................................................................. 85
Chapter 8 Web Tools ........................................................................................ 87
8.1 Dispatch Server ............................................................................................................ 87
8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:........................................................................................ 87
8.2 Remote Setup ............................................................................................................... 88
8.2.1 To Add DVR server ................................................................................................... 88
8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................ 89
8.2.2.1 System Setting ..................................................................................................... 89
8.2.2.2 Camera Setting ..................................................................................................... 90
8.2.2.3 Record Setting ...................................................................................................... 93
8.2.2.4 Network Setting .................................................................................................... 95
8.2.2.5 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................ 97
8.3 Remote Backup .......................................................................................................... 101
8.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server: ............................................... 101
Appendix A Registering Domain Name ............................................................................... 104
Chapter 1 Introduction
AVerdiGi EXR6004 WiFi is the instant video surveillance system that can be fully installed by anyone in
less than 3 minutes. Simply open the box, power on the included wireless megapixel IP camera, plug the
unit in and instantly the monitored area is under the watchful eye of a powerful video surveillance system no appointments, costly cabling or power tools necessary! It’s your best home surveillance choose.
Application Diagram
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi unit
(2) Software CD (User Manual included)
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(5) Power Adapter
(6) Internal HDD holder (8 screws are included)
(7) 2 * Antenna
(8) AVerMedia USB optical mouse
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5) (6)
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The unit of the Wireless IP camera (1 or 4) in
package may vary that depends on the model of
DVR user has purchased
(1) Wireless IP Camera unit
(2) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(3) Software CD (User Manual included)
(4) Antenna
(5) Camera Stand(screws included)
(6) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
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If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact with local
dealer
1.1 Package Content
The package content has two parts – DVR unit and Wireless IP camera.
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Name
Function
(1) DVR Power LED
Light when the unit is power on
(2) HDD LED
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)
(3) IR Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit
(4) USB 2.0 Port
For pen drive/DVD-ROM connection
(5) Network 1 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 1
(6) Network 2 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 2
(7) Wireless Indicator
The indicator will light up when the WPS is enabling.
(8) Wireless Status
Indicator
To indicator the wireless status. When the wireless is working normally, the indicator
will light up and flash in green light.
1.2 Front Panel
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Name
Function
(1) WPS button
Pressing to enable the WPS function.
(2) 2* USB 2.0 ports
For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices connection.
(3) VGA Out
Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(4) Audio In/Out
- Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone
- Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker
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The audio input/output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(5) Sensor In
Support 4 sensor devices
(6) Alarm Out
Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
(7) RS-485
For future function, no support now.
(8) Gigabit LAN port
LAN connection but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can connect
the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.
(9) Gigabit WAN port
For connect with switch or router on your network for internet connection.
(10) e-SATA port
For connecting external RAID
(11) 12V DC
Power cable connection
1.3 Back Panel
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- For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ → AVerDiGi
EXR6004 WiFi → Hardware Recommendations
- The DVR unit may include hard disk that depends on the model user has purchased. If the model
user has purchased is included hard disk, user doesn’t need to install the hard disk by yourself.
- The external USB hard disk only supports on file backup. Please do not install the external USB
hard disk for recording purpose.
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.
1. Loosen all screws
2. Push the cover backward and lift
3. Secure the HDD holder on the hard disk. The
position to screw the HDD holder on hard disk must
same as figure shown. Otherwise, the hard disk
won’t be able to fit into inside the DVR unit.
4. Connect the the SATA cable and the power
connector to the hard disk
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Follow the illustrated instructions below to install 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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The port LAN1 that is located at lower position of the back panel is a DHCP service port in default.
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To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP
function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras
to the switch or hub.
- Port LAN1 that locate at lower position of the back panel only support SF1301(W) IP camera through
Ethernet cable. The DVR system will detect and configure the camera automatically when the
connection is made through the Ethernet cable.
- Port LAN2 is configurable for PPPOE, DHCP, or Fixed IP of the network mode.
1.4.2 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio
input/output device and an external HDD storage device. Through the Gigabit LAN ports can connect with
the IP cameras and allows user to remote access the DVR server. The USB ports can connect the mouse
and keyboard for more easily to operate DVR server.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
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Pin #
Definition
1
Audio input signal
2
Audio Ground signal
3
Audio output signal
4
Audio Ground signal
Pin #
Definition
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Sensor 1 signal
6
Sensor 1 Ground signal
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Sensor 2 signal
8
Sensor 2 Ground signal
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Sensor 3 signal
10
Sensor 3 Ground signal
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Sensor 4 signal
12
Sensor 4 Ground signal
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Relay signal
14
Relay signal
Definition
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RS485 TX+ signal
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RS485 TX- signal
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RS485 RX+ signal
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RS485 RX- signal
1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 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-485 port can be used for POS system connection through an AVerDiGi Data Box.
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:
Sensor and Alarm pinhole:
RS-485 pinhole:
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For get better wireless communication and stability, do not use the DVR unit around following devices.
- Microwave ovens.
- Wireless transmitters (radio transmitters, cellular transmitters, etc.)
- Wireless devices which operate at 2.4 GHz (security equipment, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cordless
telephones, etc.)
Wireless communication range and quality may be affected if the following types of objects are
located between or near the DVR unit and other wireless devices connected to the DVR unit.
- Metal door shutters
- Walls made of concrete, stone, or brick, or walls which contain aluminum based heat insulation
- Multiple walls
- Fire doors and glass
- Steel racks or shelves
Place cameras and the DVR unit at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away from radios. Do not connect cameras
and the DVR unit to a power outlet used by a radio.
Maximum wireless communication range is 30 m in case that there are no obstacles between
camera(s) and AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi
The DVR system starts up will take a while, please be patient and wait.
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit
2.1 The Way to Operate DVR
Using mouse and keyboard
Connecting the mouse and keyboard through USB interface, user can manage the DVR unit easily.
For the first time using DVR unit, mouse and keyboard is the best way to set up all DVR relevant
configurations.
2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit
For the first time using the DVR server, user needs to setup the connection between DVR server
and Wireless IP cameras.
Please confirm the following items before connecting with the DVR server and IP cameras.
Make sure the HDD is installed inside the DVR unit.
Make sure the antennas are installed on the DVR unit.
Make sure all the connecting devices are well connected with the DVR unit and have their
own power supply.
Make sure the DVR unit is connected on your network and power on.
Make sure the IP cameras are power on.
Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.
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EXR6004 WiFi only support SF1301W IP camera.
WPS button
WPS Indicator
WPS button
Power LED
Wireless Status Indicator
2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera
There are two to connect with the IP camera, one is through the WiFi signal and another one is using
Ethernet cable. Refer the following install description to connect the IP camera to the DVR unit.
2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode
1. Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.
2. Press and hold the WPS button of the DVR unit. To release button until hear the beep sound. The
Wireless indicator that is located at front panel of the DVR unit will light up.
3. Press and hold the WPS button of IP camera until the power LED turns off (about 5 seconds), and
then, the LED will start to blink at every 2 seconds. And then, wait about 120 seconds for IP camera
to communicate with the DVR unit.
4. If the DVR unit and IP camera has successful to communicate. The Wireless status indicator that is
located at front panel of the DVR unit will start flashing.
5. And, the surveillance monitor should see the live video from IP camera.
Preview UI
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Set the IP camera to
DHCP
mode or
RESET
the IP camera back to the factory default value, in order to
make connection with DVR unit correctly. To reset the IP camera, press reset button which located at the
back of the IP camera for 3 seconds.
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To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP
function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras to
switch or hub.
LAN1 port
2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable
In such following condition, user can connect the IP camera by using Ethernet cable.
IP camera doesn’t support wireless function.
IP camera and DVR unit is out of wireless communication range.
Location or environment of the IP camera or DVR unit has too many interference for the wireless signal
transmitting.
1. Remove the antenna of the IP camera in case the wireless signals may affect the connection if the IP
camera has an antenna.
2. Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the IP camera.
3. And then, plug another side of the Ethernet cable into the LAN1 port of the DVR unit.
4. Wait for the DVR system to detect the IP camera. When DVR system receives the live video from the
IP camera, it means the connection is successful.
5. The channel is connecting through the Ethernet cable; there is no wireless signal icon display on the
preview screen.
Preview Mode UI
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2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk
The hard disk must be formatted before can be used to record the video.
1. Click Setup and enter the ID and password(Default ID is superuser and password is 111111).
2. Click System. Click Switch to Advance Setup if the setup mode is in Basic Setup mode.
3. Click Add to call out Disk Management window. Select the hard disk and click Format.
4. And then, click Start to format the selected hard disk.
5. When the formatting is done, click Cancel to exit.
6. Now, user can click Record button to start recording.
Preview UI
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Name
Function
(1) Exit
Call up the Logout dialog box. In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
Reboot: To restart the DVR system. It is required to enter the password
Power Off: To shutdown the DVR system.
Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system.
Exit: To close the application.
(2) Split Screen Mode
Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a
single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number. When
user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the area you
want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the normal view.
(3) Record
Start/stop video recording.
(4) EMap
Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the
warning (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
(5) Network
Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server
from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.
(6) Setup
Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)
(7) Preview
Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.
(8) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also
Chapter 2.4)
(9) Status bar
Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of DVR unit.
(10) Camera ID
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen
mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(11) Snapshot
Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
(12) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.3.2)
(13) AutoScan
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode
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Name
Function
(14) Full screen
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the
keyboard or click the arrow icon.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only
display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(15) Alarm
Alert and display warning info.
(16) WiFi Signal
Display the strength of the WiFi signal
(17) Virtual Keyboard
If the keyboard is not available, you may use the Virtual Keyboard.
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2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap
E-Map can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on
the map.
2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap
1. Click Emap.
2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to
insert the map.
3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open dialog box appears, locate and select the
map and click Open.
4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen, click Edit. You may now drag the
camera, sensor, and relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated
anywhere. If you are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the
icon to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where
you want to locate the icon. To bring all the icons back to the black pane at the bottom of the
Emap screen, click Reset Icon.
5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click
Close.
2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap
1. Click E-map.
2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located
on the map and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower
right corner of the Emap screen, it lists all the warning message.
3. To view different Emap, click Emap number button (1 ~ 8).
4. Click Close to exit Emap screen.
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2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer
Show the record of activities that take place in the system.
1. Click the Event Log button on DVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.
2. Select the Date to view.
3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network
or All.
4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page of event list.
5. To find event log by keyword, enter keyword in Find Text column and click Search.
6. The events list which display on the screen can be saved as text file format. To save the events list,
click Save button.
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Name
Function
(1) Split Screen
Mode
Select from 2 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the
camera or one camera on a single screen.
When you are in single screen mode, Right-click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.
Right-click on screen again will back to normal view.
(2) Progress bar
Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location
of the track.
(3) Hour Buttons
Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.
The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates
that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently
viewing the recorded video file.
(4) Playback
Control Buttons
From left to right order:
Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the reduce speed from 64x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x,
1/2x, 1/4x.
Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2X, 4X, or 8X
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video
To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user
interface.
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Name
Function
(5) Date
Select the date on the calendar and the time to start playing the recorded video file.
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 04 represent the
camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time.
While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.
(6) Preview
Switch to Preview mode.
(7) Playback
Switch to Playback mode to view the recorded video file.
(8) Status bar
Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(9) Camera ID
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode,
click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(10) Export
Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.
Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage
device (see also Chapter 2.4.1).
Backup: Save the playback file to USB device or DVD-ROM disk
(11) Segment
Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 2.4.1).
(12) Full screen
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard
or click the arrow icon.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display
one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(13) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and
click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.
(14) Bookmark
Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for
later reference (see also Chapter 2.4.2).
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Name
Function
(15) Find Next
Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when
you are using Event Search function.
(16) Event Search
Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion,
Video Loss)(see also Chapter 2.4.3)
2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video
1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.
2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where
you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation or set the
segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.
3. Click Export > Output Video Clip button to save the wanted portion.
4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select
the video format.
2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section
1. Click Bookmark button
2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:
- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list.
- Edit to change the mark description.
- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.
- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.
- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.
3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.
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The DVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data
are less than 3 days, the DVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.
2.4.3 Using the Event Search
1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.
2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.
3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click
to start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on
searching click
4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time and End Time. Set the
Searching Interval time for in a period of time won’t list out the same events. Then, click OK to start
searching.
5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.
Find Next
( ) button.
OK
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Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System
In the Preview screen mode, click
password to authenticate (default ID is
When the DVR configuration setup selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the
setting.
Setup
( ) button to customize your DVR. Enter the ID and
superuser
and password is
111111
).
3.1 Basic Setup Mode
In default, the setup mode is Advance Setup mode. User can click Switch to Basic setup for a quick
system setup.
The Basic System Setup window will show up as below shown:
(1) General Setting
- System Language: Select the language of the system that will be used on the dialogs and tool
tips.
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- System Date and Time: Click Setup to select the current time and date.
- Server IP: Click Setup to configure the IP mode of the DVR system.
Using the following IP address:
related parameters in
-
Assign a constant IP address which a real IP address gives from ISP to DVR system.
IP:
-
Mask:
host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR
system.
-
Gateway:
IP address
-
DNS:
addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.
-
MAC Address:
manufacturer for identification. User don’t need to fill in, it will generated by system
automatically.
Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):
system.
PPPOE:
frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services. If your network is using
ADSL service connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE mode. Enter
Password
DDNS:
Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their own
domain name on
-
Domain Name
Enter the domain name that user has registered.
-
Password
A password use to access DDNS that user has setup when register the domain name
-
DDNS Server Name
Select your DDNS server. The default only has one DDNS server now. It may provide more
DDNS in future.
-
DDNS Server Port
Fill in the port that connects to DDNS server. Default is 1053.
(2) Camera Setting
Select the camera number you want to configure.
- Display
Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still
It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network and how many bits provide room for
A network device acts as a passageway to internet. Enter the network gateway
Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP
that is given by your ISP for PPPOE connecting authority.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the
IP information
An identifier hardware address of DVR unit that is assigned by the
http://ddns.avers.com.tw
Assigns an IP address for the DVR system. Fill in the IP
section.
Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR
. (See Appendix A)
User ID
and
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(7)
record the video and preview it in playback mode.
- Enable Audio
Enable/disable audio of the camera.
- Show signal strength indicator
To display the Wi-Fi signal strength on surveillance screen.
- Name
Change the camera name
- Description
Add a short comment
(3) Switch to Advance Setup
Click to switch the setup mode to advance mode (see also Chapter 3.2)
3.2 System Setup
In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.
(1) Storage Path
Set the HDD on where to save the data. In case you have more than one storage device, the system
automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click Add and
select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.If the hard disk is the first time for DVR
system, please format the hard disk before starting to use it. To format the hard disk, select the hard disk
and Format Type, and then, click Format button.
(2) Delete recorded data after
If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded
data after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(3) Delete event and alarm log after
If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after a certain days, enable the
Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.
(4) Overwrite Enable
When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the
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oldest data.
(5) Country & Language
Select the location of the DVR unit and customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on
the selected language. Default language is in English.
(6) Configuration
Backup a copy of all the settings and allows you to regain the same settings back. To save the current
settings, click Export. To replace the settings with the one you have saved, click Import.
(7) Touch Monitor
When DVR server is connected with touch monitor, user needs to adjust touch monitor in order to work
normally.
1. Connect the touch monitor with DVR server.
2. Turn on the DVR server and touch monitor power.
3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.
4. The adjusting window will show up.
5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.
6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then, turn off the power of touch
monitor and remove the connection between DVR server and touch monitor.
(8) Miscellaneous
Playback mode: Select the mode of playback the video.
– Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback.
– Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour
– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded
Date Format
Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode
Auto Scan Period
Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to
the next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.
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