Avermedia AVerDiGi EB1304NET SATA+, EB1304NET SATA User Manual

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AVerMedia
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AVerDiGi
EB1304NET SATA
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EB1304NET SATA
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FCC NOTICE (Class A)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 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 A 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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.
Class A ITE
Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the class A ITE limits but not the class B ITE limits. Such equipment should not be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the instructions for use:
Warning --This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
European Community Compliance Statement (Cl ass A)
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/EEC.
Warning - This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.
DISCLAIMER
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. In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
TRADEMARKS
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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 equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. 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 cool dry place.
- Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or return 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 remote control, dispose of batteries safely.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
- Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
- Never short circuit the battery terminals.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................ 1
1.1 Package Content.................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Features and Specifications ................................................................................. 1
1.3 Front Panel........................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 EB1304NET SATA ........................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 EB1304NET SATA+.......................................................................................... 3
1.4 Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit....................................................................................... 5
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk .................................................................................... 5
1.5.2 Adjust Fan Speed............................................................................................. 6
1.5.3 Connecting Devices ......................................................................................... 7
1.5.4 Connecting the Sensor device/Relay device /PTZ Camera ............................. 8
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit............................................................. 9
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons ............................................................ 9
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function............................................................................. 10
2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button ..............................................................................11
2.2 Using the DVR for the First Time.........................................................................11
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time ..................................................................11
2.3 Surveillance Screen ........................................................................................... 12
2.4 Playback the Video............................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree............................................................... 14
3.1 Menu Function.................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console.......................................... 26
4.1 Recommended system requirements................................................................. 26
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ................................................................. 26
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console .................................................................. 27
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video...................................... 29
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk................................................ 29
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ........................................................................... 30
4.3.4 Playback Backup File (*.avf) .......................................................................... 30
Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File.................................................. 31
5.1 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application........................................................ 31
5.2 To Backup Recorded Video File ......................................................................... 32
Chapter 6 ImageVerification..................................................................... 34
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification.............................................................................. 34
Chapter 7 iEnhance................................................................................... 35
7.1 To Use iStable .................................................................................................... 36
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Chapter 8 Using the Remote Programs .................................................. 37
8.1 Familiarizing the Web Viewer Buttons................................................................ 38
8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting .................................................................. 39
8.1.1.1 Camera Setup ............................................................................................ 39
8.1.1.2 Record Setup ............................................................................................. 40
8.1.1.3 Alarm/Sensor Setup ................................................................................... 42
8.1.1.4 Network Setup............................................................................................ 43
8.1.1.5 Password Change ...................................................................................... 45
8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons......................................................... 46
To Setup Remote Console Setting............................................................................. 47
8.3 Using the Remote Playback ............................................................................... 48
8.3.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons....................................................... 49
8.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video..................... 50
8.3.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons ........................................ 51
Chapter 9 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR server........................... 53
9.1 Using PDA Viewer to Access DVR Server .......................................................... 53
9.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ............................................................ 53
9.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet........................................................... 54
9.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer................................................................................... 55
9.1.4 To Playback in PDA Viewer............................................................................ 56
9.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server .......................................................... 57
9.2.1 To Use the JAVAViewer.................................................................................. 58
Appendix A Registering Domain Name ...................................................................... 59
Appendix B Network Service Port .............................................................................. 60
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
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The model of DVR unit is depending on your purchase.
(2) Remote Control (batteries included) (3) Quick Installation 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 inculded) (7) Software CD (User Manual included)
1.2 Features and Specifications
Fire resistance material
Non-PC stand-alone network digital video recorder  4 composite video inputs and 1 composite output
VGA output for LCD or CRT monitor display
On Screen Display(OSD) control menu  MPEG4 video compression
Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system
Support Web viewer on Internet Explorer  Support Central Management System(CMS)
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Support remote console
Support USB backup to pen drive and external hard disk
Support network, playback, and recording simultaneously  Supports 1 hard disk drive (not included)
Full-screen resolution:
Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording frame rate:
D1 mode: 60fps(NTSC) / 50fps (PAL) CIF mode: 120 fps (NTSC) / 100fps (PAL)
Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )
Search for recorded video files by date/time/event  Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output control
If you need CMS application, please contact your local sales dealer for forwarder
information.
1.3 Front Panel

1.3.1 EB1304NET SATA

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
(5) USB 2.0 Port
Light when the unit is power on
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)
Connect to pen drive / external hard disk for backup
- If the external hard disk is first time using, please format to FAT32
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format.
- The DVR system supports external hard disk capacity up to
32GB.
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1.3.2 EB1304NET SATA+
(6)
(10)
(1)(2)(3) (4) (5) (7) (8) (9)
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
(5) USB 2.0 Port
Light when the unit is power on
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)
Connect to pen drive / external hard disk for backup
- If the external hard disk is first time using, please format to
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FAT32 format.
- The DVR system supports external hard disk capacity up to
32GB.
(6) 1/2/3/4/Quad
Use these buttons in playback mode to switch to display each channel in full screen or view all channels at the same time
Use the buttons in setting password of OSD menu to:
For ”1”
For “2”
For “3”
For “4”
For “0”
(7) Record
(8) Menu
(9) UP/DOWN/SELECT
(10) Playback/OSD Menu
Control Buttons
REC
Start video recording. To stop recording, press
Call up and exit the OSD main and sub menu
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change setting and move to the left and right, and SELECT to enter or make a selection
Use the buttons in playback mode to:
Display the play list and play the recorded video
Wind back the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x
Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x
Temporarily freeze the video playback
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Name Function
(10) Playback/OSD Menu
Control Buttons
Use the buttons in navigating OSD menu to :
Stop video playback
1.4 Back Panel
Move to the left and right
Change the setting
Make a selection
Name Function
(1) RJ-45 port : Ethernet connection port
(2) CH1/CH2/CH3/CH4 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1/2/3/4
Output the video signal to other video output device through BNC port (3) TV Out :
The DVR unit support 2 video output ports and you can only select to output the video either from the VGA OUT or VIDEO OUT
(4) VGA OUT : Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(5) Audio Out/In :
(6) Sensor In & Alarm
Out
(7) RS485 For PTZ camera connection
(8) TV-VGA Switch : Switch to select the video output. Make sure to set the video output before
: Support up to 4 sensor device and 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V
- Input the audio signal from audio output device which it has a power
supply by itself. The audio is embedded with channel 1
- Output the audio signal to a audio out device which it has a power
supply by itself
The audio input/output device needs to be powered by external
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power.
AC/30V DC)
turning on the unit
(9) 12V DC : Connect the power adapter into this port
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1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Before installing the hard disk, make sure to set the hard disk master jumper setting. Adjust the jumper setting according to the instructions on the hard disk label.
For hard disk spec, please referring to
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http://www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom_eb_c.asp
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.
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 cable and the power connector to the hard disk
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5. Secure the hard disk inside the unit then replace unit cover
7. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light
6. Push the cover forward and secure the cover
1.5.2 Adjust Fan Speed
The DVR provides 3 speed of fan for user to adjust by actual condition.
turns on
1. Loosen all screws
3. Move the pin cover to the pin. 3x is maximum, 2x
is medium and 1x is low.
2. Push the cover backward and lift
4. Push the cover forward and secure the cover after adjust the fan speed.
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1.5.3 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 a pen drive or external hard disk through USB interface for backup, 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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1.5.4 Connecting the Sensor device/Relay device /PTZ Camera
The Sensor, Alarm, and RS485 port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and
PTZ camera. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and PTZ camera pin directly to the pinhole.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and relay output.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1G2G3G4GOUT
Sensor Alarm
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).
Pin # Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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
TX+TX-RX+RX
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RS485
10 11 12 13 14
Relay signal
RS485 TX+
RS485 TX-
RS485 RX+
RS485 RX-
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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.
(9)
(10)
(11)
(18) (17)
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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REC
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SPEED
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(15)
(16)
Button Function
A functional key for multiple DVR system
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
FN
remote control
Switch to Channel 1
1
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 2
3
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 3
7
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 4
(5)
9
As a number key for entering password
Switch to CIF mode
(6)
5
As a number key for entering password
RM-H6
Button Function
2
4
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(8)
(9)
(10)
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A-B
As a number key for entering password
Set a playing recorded video from A point to B point segment and repeat playing on surveillance screen(See 2.1.1
Pause the playing
To play the video
Decrease the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
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(12)
(13)
(14)
Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
Stop playing / Stop recording
USB backup(see 2.1.2)
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Button Function
To move the selection to the left and right
To go up and down and select the items in the menu list or change the settings
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(16)
(17)
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The buttons which list below are not functional for the EB1304NET SATA
FOCUS +
To enter the OSD Main menu / Exit from the main menu or sub-menu display
Make a selection
Enter sub-menu
Start video recording
FOCUS -
ZOOM-
ZOOM+
SPEED-
SPEED+
PTZ
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function
AB Repeat function allow user to set a video segment from A to B point and play on the
surveillance screen until user stop. User also can backup AB Repeat file to pen drive or
external hard disk (See 2.1.2).
1. Press
out the
find the recorded video that user
wants to playback.
(play button) to call
SEARCH MODE
menu to
2. Select
.
LIST
-
TIME SEARCH
TIME SEARCH
or
EVENT
(search by
date and time): select the date
and time from where you want
to begin the video playback.
-
EVENT LIST
(search by
condition): select from the list.
3. During the playback, press
A-B
again to set the B point of video segment. On the surveillance screen will display
” and repeat playing the AB point video segment which user has set. To cancel AB
A-B
repeat, press
A-B
again.
A-B A-B
A-B
to set the A point of video segment. And then, press
A-B A-B
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2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button
User can press button to backup the AB Repeat video
file.
1. Set the AB Repeat file (see 2.1.1).
USB BAKCUP YES(SELE CT) / NO (MENU)
2. Plug in pen drive or external hard disk to DVR system.
3. During the AB Repeat playback, press button.
4. And then, press (YES) to start backup file or press
(NO) to exit backup mode.
If the external hard disk is first time using, please format to FAT32 format.
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The external hard disk needs to be powered by external power.
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2.2 Using the DVR for the First Time
Upon connecting the power, the unit automatically detects the status of the hard disk. The
hard disk must be formatted before user can use it with EB1304NET SATA. If you are prompt to format the hard disk, press
(select) for
to format the hard disk and
YES
(menu) for NO to remain unchanged.
HARD DI SKS INFORMATION VERSION S3 . 01. 01. 00. 03 HDD CHECKING . . . MASTER HDD
SIZE 76GB 509MB
HDD FORMAT YES (SELECT) / NO (MENU)
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time
Before starting record video, adjust the date and time first.
and
and
TIME SETUP DATE
TIME AUTO SYNC TIME TIME ZONE LAST SYNC TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING DELETE RECORDED FILES OLDER THAN
1. Press to call up the OSD menu and then use and to go up and down
and select
Submenu
2. In Submenu, use
. And then, press
and
to go up and down and select the
or to confirm the selection.
press again to make a selection. And then, use
and press or
3. To adjust the date, use
buttons to move the selection to the left and right.
to confirm the selection.
and
or
Time Setup
to select the Date
2007 / 03 / 12 15 : 45 : 57
OFF GMT 2007 / 03 / 12 12 : 00 : 00
and
10 DA YS
4. To adjust Time, follow the above step 2 and 3.
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5. Press
to go back to main menu after adjustment.
2.3 Surveillance Screen
To know if the channel is being recorded, the “ ” record symbol would appear beside the
channel number. The (microphone) and (speaker) indicate that the audio is available.
The information below the screen shows the current date and time, recording mode (record
schedule setting), and the percentage of the used hard disk space.
D1 (A) HDD 29%
D1 mode Screen Preview
CIF(A) HDD 29%
CIF mode Preview
When you are in full screen preview, press the following buttons on the remote control to switch to different channel, or preview all 4 channels:
1
CH1: Camera1
CH2: Camera 2
3
7
CH3: Camera 3
9
CH4: Camera 4
QUAD: 4-Channel
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2.4 Playback the Video
The DVR system can record and playback video simultaneously. Therefore, user don’t
need to stop recording while playback the video.
1. Press ▼
2. Use the
and
buttons to go up and down and
select TIME SEARCH or EVENT LIST. Then, press
or
to make a selection.
SEARCH METHOD TIME SEARCH EVENT LIST
TIME SEARCH (search by date and time):
1. Use the
. Then press
TIME
and
buttons and select
or
again to make the
selection.
2. In the
SEARCH TIME
, user may now select the date and
time from where you want to begin the video playback.
SEARCH
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TIME SEARCH HARD DISK :
START TIME END TIME : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
SEARCH TIME
MASTER
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
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Use the
buttons to select the date and time. Then press or
3. To start video playback, the time in second must be set. Use the
to the right most. Use the
or
and
.
buttons to move the selection to the left and right. Use the
again to make the selection.
and
buttons and select the time in second. Then press
EVENT LIST (search by event):
1. Use the
Press
or
and
buttons to select from the list.
again to make the selection. User
and to go next page or back to
previous page.
2. Listed below are the following recording conditions:
A – Always Recording It records non-stop and automatically continue recording when interrupted S – Sensor Recording
It records when the sensor has triggered
M – Motion Recording
It records when any movement has detected
B – Button Recording
REC
It records when the
record button is pressed
EVENT LIST HARD DISK : MASTER
SA2006 / 05 / 03
2006 / 05 / 03 A 2006 / 05 / 03 12 : 00 : 01 13 : 00 : 01 B 2006 / 05 / 03 A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 30 : 23 11 : 31 : 18 A 2006 / 05 / 03 S 2006 / 05 / 03 B 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 28 : 33 11 : 28 : 55 A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 25 : 41 11 : 28 : 32 A 2006 / 05 / 03
and
buttons to move the selection
13 : 26 : 34 13 : 00 : 01
11 : 48 : 37 12 : 00 : 00 11 : 29 : 47 11 : 30 : 13
11 : 28 : 55 11 : 28 : 58
11 : 23 : 26 11 : 23 : 30
13 : 26 : 50 13 : 16 : 46
3. The “” play symbol would appear beside the channel number when you are previewing in
playback mode.
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Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree
The follow figure is an OSD menu tree map. To call out the OSD menu, press on the remote control.
MAIN MENU CAMERA SELECT RECORD SELECT RECORD MODE VIDEO FORMAT RECORD FRAMERATE VIDEO QUALITY RECORD SCHEDULE SUBMENU HARD DRIVE SETUP SENSOR SETUP MOTION SETUP NETWORK SETUP USB BACKUP LANGUAGE SETUP
123 4123 4 123 4
123 4 D1D MPEG4 60 GOOD
ENGLISH
RECORD SCHEDULE 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 02 : 00 - 03 : 00 03 : 00 - 04 : 00 04 : 00 - 05 : 00 05 : 00 - 06 : 00 06 : 00 - 07 : 00 07 : 00 - 08 : 00 08 : 00 - 09 : 00 09 : 00 - 10 : 00 10 : 00 - 11 : 00 11 : 00 - 12 : 00 12 : 00 - 13 : 00
ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC
RECORD SCHEDULE 13 : 00 - 14 : 00
14 : 00 - 15 : 00 15 : 00 - 16 : 00 16 : 00 - 17 : 00 17 : 00 - 18 : 00 18 : 00 - 19 : 00 19 : 00 - 20 : 00 20 : 00 - 21 : 00 21 : 00 - 22 : 00 22 : 00 - 23 : 00 23 : 00 - 00 : 00
ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
CURRENT NEW CONFIRM
PASSWORD SETUP
SUBMENU PASSWORD CHANGE VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
TIME SETUP AUTO RECORD AUTO SCAN PASSWORD SETUP AUDIO RECORD AUDIO MUTE VIDEO SYSTEM MULTIPLE R EMOTE REMOTE ID PTZ SETUP CHANNEL NAME SETTING
HARD DRIVE SETUP OVERWRITE ENABLED HD1 SIZE 37 GB 78MB HD1 USED 16 GB 219MB 21% HD1 FORMAT
SENSOR SETUP SENSOR REC TIME ALARM OUT TIME CHANNEL - 1 CHANNEL - 2 CHANNEL - 3 CHANNEL - 4 VIDEO LOSS ALARM
MOTION SETUP MOTION CAMERA SENSITIV ITIY MOTION RECORD TIME
ON NO
ON OFF NTSC OFF 1
S3. 01. 01. 00. 03
NO
010 SEC 010 SEC NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED 123 4
123 4
123 4 HI 010 SEC
SUPERUSER USER(NETWORK)
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT CAMERA BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION RESET TO DEFAULT VALUE
AUTO SCAN AUTO CHANNEL-1
CHANNEL-2 CHANNEL-3 CHANNEL-4
PTZ SETUP
CAMER A PTZ CONTRO L PTZ ID PRO TOCOL BAUD R ATE AUTO PAN DWEL L TIME
PASSWORD SETUP
1 OFF 000 PELCO-D 2400 1-1 05 SEC
1 050 050 000 024
OFF 10 SEC
10 SEC 10 SEC 10 SEC
CURRENT NEW CONFIRM
SET NW PASSWO RD
NETWORK SETUP IP MODE NW ENABLE VIDEO P ORT UPGRADE PORT USER SET NW PASSWO RD
USB BACKUP TIME SET START : END : BACKUP CHANNEL BACKUP SIZE BACKUP EXECUTE
STATIC
123 4 5001 5005 1
2006/09/23 17:00:02 2006/09/26 18:00:00
123 4 73G 89MB
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CHANNEL NAME SETTING CHANNEL 1 NAME CHANNEL 2 NAME CHANNEL 3 NAME CHANNEL 4 NAME
CH01 CH02 CH03 CH04
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3.1 Menu Function
If the unit is currently recording the video, user may have to stop video recording to change
the settings. Use remote control to navigate in the OSD menu. The red frame turns yellow
when you are making a selection.
OSD MENU Description
MAIN ME N U CAMER A SELECT RECORD SELECT
RECORD MODE VIDE O FORMAT RECORD FRAMERATE VIDE O QUALITY RECORD SCHEDULE SUBMENU HAR D DR IVE SE T UP SENSOR SETUP MOTION SETUP NETWORK SETUP US B B A CKUP LANGUAGE S ETUP
12 3 4
12 3 4 D1 MP EG4
60
GOOD
ENGLISH
CAMERA SELECT
Enable/disable the channel number to display the video on the surveillance screen
RECORD SELECT
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
The channels which could be recorded should be
i
enabled in the CAMERA SELECT first.
RECORD MODE
Select D1/CIF recording mode Under D1 mode, the video recording is in full screen resolution
and takes turns from one channel to the next one when Auto Scan enables. Each channel is recorded only at a maximum frame rate of 15fps. User can switch to view the video in single full screen or QUAD screen
Whereas in CIF mode, video recording is at a lower resolution, but each video is recorded in 30fps/25fps (NTSC/PAL). User can switch to view the video in single full screen or QUAD screen
VIDEO FORMAT
The recorded video is in MPEG4 format
RECORD FRAME RATE
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded. Refer to the table below for the available record frame rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses more hard disk space
Video Standard
Record Mode
NTSC PAL
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
VIDEO QUALITY
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH, MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL or LOW.
BEST – best record quality but less record hours LOW – longest record hour but quality is ordinary NORMAL – allows you to record more hours but the quality of
the recorded video is moderate.
LANGUAGE SETUP
Select from the available languages
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OSD MENU Description
RECORD SCHEDULE 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 01 : 00 - 02 : 00
02 : 00 - 03 : 00 03 : 00 - 04 : 00 04 : 00 - 05 : 00 05 : 00 - 06 : 00 06 : 00 - 07 : 00 07 : 00 - 08 : 00 08 : 00 - 09 : 00 09 : 00 - 10 : 00 10 : 00 - 11 : 00 11 : 00 - 12 : 00 12 : 00 - 13 : 00
ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C ALWAYS R E C
RECORD SCHEDULE
By default, in 24 hours, the recording schedule is set to always record every hour. Refer to the table below to customize the recoding condition
Condition Description
NO REC Disable video recording
ALWAYS REC Record non-stop
MOTION REC Start recording when any movement is detected
SENSOR REC Start recording when the sensor has triggered
BUTTON REC Start recording when the record button is pressed
SUBMENU PASSWORD CHANGE VIDE O A DJUS TME NT TIME SETUP
AUTO R E C ORD AUTO S CAN PASSWORD SE TUP AUDIO R E COR D AUDIO MUTE
VIDE O SYS TEM MUT IPLE RE MOT E REMOTE ID PTZ SETUP CHANNEL NAME SETTING
ON NO
ON OFF NTS C OFF 1
S3. 01. 01. 00. 03
PASSWORD CHANGE
Set a security combination number. There are two type of user password – SUPERUSER and USER.
PASSWORD SETUP
SUPERUSER USER(NETWORK)
Use the number button on the remote control to enter the
password. Or use
and
security combination number. Press
button to the select the
or
button to
confirm.
SUPERUSER
Superuser has the authority of formatting hard disk, changing system settings, remote monitor the DVR system and changes the system settings. The factory default password is 111111.
PASSWORD SETUP
CURRENT NE W CONFIRM
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SUBMENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
VIDE O A DJUS TME NT
TIME SETUP
AUTO R E C ORD
AUTO S CAN
PASSWORD SE TUP
AUDIO R E COR D
AUDIO MUTE
VIDE O SYS TEM MUT IPLE RE MOT E REMOTE ID PTZ SETUP CHANNEL NAME SETTING
ON NO
ON OFF NTS C OFF 1
S3. 01. 01. 00. 03
USER(NETWORK)
The login account for remote connection through the internet. User account only can view and playback recorded video by Web viewer (ex: Internet Explorer), but no authority to change the DVR system’s setting. The factory default password is
111111.
PASSWORD SETUP
CURRENT NE W CONFIRM
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
Select the camera number and set to adjust the video brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation value
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT CAMERA BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HUE SATURATION RESET TO DEFAULT VALUE
1 083 142 130 130 NO
TIME SETUP
DATE
TIME AUTO SYNC TIME TIME ZONE LAST SYNC TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING DELETE RECORDED FILES OLDER THAN
2007 / 03 / 12 15 : 45 : 57
OFF GMT
2007 / 03 / 12 12 : 00 : 00
10 DAYS
TIME SETUP
Setup system date, time, daylight saving, and enable auto synchronize time through network.
DATE
Set the current date
TIME
Set the current time
AUTO SYNC TIME
Enable/disable time synchronization automatically through network. The DVR system will auto synchronize time from NTP servers. The first time synchronize will be 6 hours later after system power up. When the daylight saving is enabling, the auto time synchronization will be stopped.
- User need to setup the NTP server’s URL or IP address.
i
- If the NTP server doesn’t setup, the auto synchronize
TIME ZONE
Select the time synchronization time zone. The time zone will base on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) time zone.
Please go to
Setting
to setup the NTP server.
time function will not work correctly.
8.1.1.1 System Setting #(3) NTP
LAST SYNC TIME
Display the latest time synchronization date and time.
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A
Y
A
VING
OSD MENU Description
TIME SETUP DATE
TIME
AUTO SYNC TIME TIME ZONE LAST SYNC TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING DELETE RECORDED FILES OLDER THAN
D
LIGHT S
DAYLIGHT SAVING
START
END TIME OFFSET
2007 / 03 / 12 15 : 45 : 57
OFF GMT
2007 / 03 / 12 12 : 00 : 00
OFF 2008 / 01 /01 00 : 00 2008 / 06 /30 00 : 00
00 : 00
10 DAYS
DELETE RECORDED FILES OLDER THAN 0 DAYS
Set a period of time to delete recorded files that save on hard
disk.
DAYLIGHT SAVING
To enable/disable daylight saving function.
START
Setup daylight start up date and time.
END
Setup daylight stop date and time.
TIME OFFSET
Assign a time that it is for daylight saving time offset in your time zone. For example: if the time zone is in U.S. Eastern, the time offset is 1 hour.
SUBMENU PASSWORD CHANGE VIDE O A DJUS TME NT TIME SETUP
AUTO R E C ORD AUTO S CAN PASSWORD SE TUP AUDIO R E COR D AUDIO MUTE
VIDE O SYS TEM
MUT IPLE RE MOT E REMOTE ID PTZ SETUP CHANNEL NAME SETTING
ON NO
ON OFF NTS C OFF 1
S3. 01. 01. 00. 03
AUTO RECORD
Enable/disable auto continue recording when interrupted (i.e., power breakdown, video playback or configuration setup). It continue recording after 10 second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record mode
AUTO SCAN
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next channel when in full screen preview. User can set different switch time for each channel. The time range is from 5 ~30 seconds.
AUTO SCAN AUTO SCAN CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2 CHANNEL - 3 CHANNEL - 4
OFF 10 SEC 10 SEC
10 SEC 10 SEC
PASSWORD SETUP
Enable/disable full system password protection. This would prevent unauthorized user to stop video recording, change system settings and formatting the hard disk
AUDIO RECORD
Enable/disable audio recording. To record sound, make sure the audio input device(ex: microphone) is connected to the unit
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SUBMENU PASSWORD CHANGE VIDE O A DJUS TME NT TIME SETUP
AUTO R E C ORD AUTO S CAN PASSWORD SE TUP AUDIO R E COR D AUDIO MUTE
VIDE O SYS TEM
MUT IPLE RE MOT E REMOTE ID PTZ SETUP CHANNEL NAME SETTING
ON NO
ON OFF NTS C OFF 1
S3. 01. 01. 00. 03
AUDIO MUTE
Enable/disable to hear audio sound. To hear sound, make sure the unit is connected to an audio output device (ex: speaker). If user recorded video in audio mute status, there is no sound when playback
The audio input and output device need to be
i
powered by external power.
VIDEO SYSTEM DVR system will auto detect the video system and display
MUTLIPLE REMOTE
Enable/disable multiple DVR system remote control. When user
has more than one DVR system, user can use MULTIPLE REMOTE function to control all DVR system by single remote
control.
REMOTE ID
Assign the ID number for multiple DVR system remote controls. When there are more than one DVR systems, user can enable
MULT IPLE REMOTE
function, and then assign
REMOTE ID
each DVR system. Then, user can just use one remote control to control all DVR system by pressing
control multiple DVR systems, press
REMOTE ID
FN
and number key
. To remote
to
PTZ SETUP CAMERA PTZ CONTROL PTZ ID PROTOCOL BAUD RATE
AUTO PAN DWELL TIME
1 OFF
000 PELCO-D 2400 1-1 05 SEC
(remote ID number) on the remote control.
PTZ SETUP
To enable PTZ camera control by remote control and setup PTZ camera parameters.
1. Press
2. Use the
and select
and
SUBMENU
to go up and down to select the
PTZ SETUP
.
item and change the parameter value.
3. Use
Press
or
or
button to enter the configure mode.
button to confirm the selection.
CAMERA
Select the channel of PTZ camera. If the PTZ camera is connecting on channel 1, then select the camera 1 for PTZ video to be display on channel 1.
PTZ CONTROL
To enable/disable PTZ camera can be controlled by remote
control at local site. PTZ ID
Assign an ID to PTZ camera. The ID range is from 001 to 255 but is limiting by protocol of PTZ camera. Please refer to your PTZ camera user’s manual for more detail of PTZ ID assignment.
We suggest assigning PTZ camera ID start from 5 to avoid
i
conflict with ID of camera channels.
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OSD MENU Description
PTZ SETUP CAMERA
PTZ CONTROL PTZ ID PROTOCOL BAUD RATE
AUTO PAN DWELL TI ME
CHANNEL NAME SETT ING CHANNEL 1 NAME CHANNEL 2 NAME
CHANNEL 3 NAME CHANNEL 4 NAME
1
OFF 000 PELCO-D 2400 1-1 05 SEC
CH01 CH02
CH03 CH04
PROTOCOL
Select the protocol of PTZ camera. The protocol will be differenced that depends on the brand of PTZ camera. The DVR system currently supports 2 protocols PELCO-D and
PELCO-P. Please refer to your PTZ camera user manual to make sure which protocol is using for.
BAUD RATE
To setup the baud rate of PTZ camera. For more detail, please refer to your PTZ camera’s user manual.
AUTO PAN
Select the preset number to assign an auto move direction for the PTZ camera. For example: 1-3 means the PTZ camera will auto move from preset position 1, 2 and 3.
DWELL TIME
Set a time that how long the IP PTZ camera stays in that
position before it moves to the next one.
CHANNEL NAME SETTING
User can define name of each channel. Channel name can be 7 digit long that include A~Z, 0~9, space, and dash (-).
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HARD DRIVE SETUP OVERWRITE ENABLED
HDD SIZE 1560,12MB HDD USED 250MB 1% HDD FORMAT
YES
OVERWRITE ENABLED
Enable/disable overwriting the earliest record when the hard disk space runs out. By default, the HDD overwrite setting is enabled
HDD FORMAT
For security purpose, you may have to enter the password to format hard disk
To format hard disk:
1. Use the
* HDD SIZE shows the total capacity
of the hard disk.
* HDD USED shows the amount of
space that has been used.
select
2. In the
Then use the
security combination number. Repeat till you key in the last number. Also, user can use the number button on the
remote control to enter the password. Press
button again to make the selection. To move the selection
to the left and right, use
CHECK PASSWORD ENTER PASSWORD
and
HDD FORMAT
buttons to go up and down and
. Then press
CHECK PASSWORD
and
or
screen, press
buttons to select the
and
buttons
or
or
.
3. After entering the last number, the system will format the hard disk
4. It is done when the “HDD FORMAT COMPLETED” appears
HARD DR IVE SETUP OVERWRITE ENAB LED HDD SIZE 156,012MB HDD USED 0MB 0% HDD FOR MAT
HDD FORMAT COMPLETED
Formatting the hard disk will permanently delete all the records and can no long r be retrieved e
YES
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OSD MENU Description
SENSOR SETUP SENSOR REC TIME ALARM OUT TIME CHANNEL - 1 CHANNEL - 2 CHANNEL - 3 CHANNEL - 4
VIDEO LOSS ALARM
010 SEC 010 SEC NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED
123 4
SENSOR REC TIME
Set the amount of time (in second) to start record when the sensor has triggered
ALARM OUT TIME
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending the alarm once triggered
CHANNEL 1~4
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor. Refer to the table below to customize the sensor state
Condition Description
NOT INSTALLED Indicates that there is no sensor connected
NORMAL OPEN Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is
NORMAL CLOSE Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is
normal open. Video recording initiates when there is a changes in the sensor state
normal close. Video recording initiates when there is a changes in the sensor state
MOTION SETUP MOTION CAMERA SENSITIVITIY MOTION RECORD TIME
NETWORK SETUP IP MODE NW ENABLE VIDEO PORT UPGARDE PORT
1 2 3 4 MEDIUM 010 SEC
STATIC
123 4 0080 5005
VIDEO LOSS ALARM
Select the channel when the video loss that the DVR system will send out a alarm
MOTION CAMERA
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
SENSITIVITY
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from H (High), 9~ 2 and L (Low).
MOTION RECORD TIME
Set the amount of time (in second) to record when motion is detected.
NETWORK SETUP
Setup the network parameters for the internet or intranet remote monitor or playback.
IP MODE
The system provides 3 types of IP setup mode – Static, DHCP, and PPPOE.
Use
MODE
change the selections and press
selection.
and
, and then press
STATIC:
system. Use
and select items, and then press
selection. Use
select or enter the configuration value.
-
IP ADDRESS:
buttons to go up and down and select
. Use
and
or
buttons to
to make a
Assigns a constant IP address for the DVR
and
and
buttons to go up and down
or
to move left and right to
to make
Assign a constant IP address which a real
IP addresses give from ISP to DVR system.
IP
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OSD MENU Description
-
NETWORK SETUP IP MODE NW ENABLE VIDEO PORT UPGARDE PORT
DHCP
123 4 0080 5005
SUBNET:
and how many bits provide room for host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR system.
-
GATEWAY:
internet. Enter the network gateway IP address
-
DNS:
(such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.
MAC ADDRESS:
-
enter the MAC address.
-
When all parameters are set, select the
confirm the configuration
NETWOR K INFOR MATION IP A DDR E S S SUB NET GATEWAY DNS MAC A DDR E S S
CHANGE
DHCP:
DVR system. Use
down and select
make selection.
i
The DVR system will try to get an IP address from the DHCP server. A message window will show up as below:
GE T IP NOW! WAITING...
When DVR system gets an IP address from DHCP server, the information will display as below:
NETWOR K INFOR MATION IP A DDR E S S SUB NET GATEWAY DNS MAC A DDR E S S
It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network
A network device act as a passageway to
Domain Name Server translates domain names
Only for user information. Don’t need to
to
.
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
CHANGE
Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to
and
, and then press
DHCP
The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a set of rules used by a communications device (such as a computer, router or networking adaptor) to allow the device to request and get an Internet address from a server which has a list of addresses available for
assignment
buttons to go up and
or
to
192.168.153.10
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
0
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NETWORK SETUP IP MODE NW ENABLE VIDEO PORT UPGARDE PORT
PPPOE
123 4 0080 5005
PPPOE:
protocol for encapsulating PPP 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. Use
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network
and
buttons to go up and
down and select
PPPOE
, and then press
or
to
make selection. A message window will show up as below:
GE T IP NOW! WAITING...
When DVR system get an IP address, the information will display as below:
NETWOR K INFOR MATION IP A DDR E S S SUB NET GATEWAY DNS MAC A DDR E S S
CHANGE
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
NW ENABLE
Allow internet remote user to playback or monitor the channels. Without enabling the network function, the channels cannot be playback or monitor from remote site.
F 1 is Channel 1 F 2 is Channel 2
i
F 3 is Channel 3 F 4 is Channel 4
Use
and
NW ENABLE
and
to move to the selection
buttons to go up and down and select
(network enable), and then press
. Use
to change the selections values and press
confirm.
VIDEO PORT
A port for the remote connection. Any port can be assigned as a video port, except the ports already used by the network services. The default video port is 80.
Use
and
VIDEO PORT
to the selection
buttons to go up and down and select
, and then press
. Use and
selections values and press
and
or and
buttons to change the
or
to confirm.
or
or
buttons
to move
to
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NETWORK SETUP IP MODE NW ENABLE VIDEO PORT UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
123 4 0080 5005
UPGRADE PORT
A port for the remote update DVR system firmware. Any port can be assigned as an upgrade port, except the ports are already used by the network services. The default upgrade port is 5005. For Upgrading DVR firmware, please contact your local dealer.
i
Please DO NOT cut off the power of the DVR system
while the firmware is upgrading. Power failure will cause the permanent damage of the DVR system.
USB BAKCUP TIME SET
START END : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL BACKUP SIZE BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
123 4
89MB
Use and
UPGRADE PORT
move to the selection
the selections values and press
buttons to go up and down and select
, and then press
. Use and
or and
buttons to change
or
to confirm.
USB BACKUP
Using USB device (ex. Pen drive or External Hard disk) to backup partial recorded video and playback on PC.
Use
and
USB BACKUP
to move left and right. And, use
to change the value and press
- Remember to plug in the USB device before
i
starting to backup.
buttons to go up and down and select
or
or
and
. Use
to confirm.
, and then press
buttons
and
- If the external hard disk is first time using, please
format to FAT32 format.
- The DVR system supports external hard disk
capacity up to 32GB.
- The external hard disk needs to be power by
external power.
1. Select the
START TIME
and
END TIME
.
2. Select the channels which user wants to backup.
3. The DVR system will display the system hard disk space and backup file size.
4. And then, select video to the USB device.
BACKUP EXECUTE
to start backup
5. When backup is done, press any key to back to main menu.
to
USB BACKUP !
USAGE OF USB WIL L STOP NET WORK FUNCTIONS!
YES(SELECT) / NO(MENU)
6. To view the backup file, using USB Playback Application(see 4.3
)
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Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console
4.1 Recommended system requirements
Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above
Windows®2000/ XP
DDR 256 MB
Graphic function must support DirectDraw
Audio card or built-in
Speaker
1 available USB2.0 port
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console
To install the USB Playback Console:
1. Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the installation main screen
appears, click Install USB Playback Console and then follow the on screen
instructions
2. Select the language you prefer
3. Click OK to install the application
4. Click Exit to close the installation main screen. You may plug in the pen drive or
external hard disk now.
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4.3 Running the USB Playback Console
To run the application, click the icon on the PC desktop
(13) (12) (11) (10) (9) (8)
(14) (15)
(1)
(2) (3) (4) (5)
Name Function
(1) Exit Exit/ Minimize the application or chose Cancel to go back to the
application.
About: shows DVR application version information.
(2) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek
at any location of the track.
(7)
(6)
(3) Split Screen Mode Select from different screen view to playback the recorded video file of the
entire camera or one camera on screen.
(4) Playback
Controller
Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame by frame. Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x. 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, 8x, or 16x Next: Go to the next frame by frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
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Name Function
(5) Open File To select the video file for playing. The playback application supports *.dvr
and *.avf file type.
- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from the hard
disk which was recording video on the DVR system. (see aslo Chapter
4.3.2)
- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file format. (see
also Chapter 4.3.3
- Backup File(.avf): The file is backup and save in *.avf file format. The
recorded video backup to pen drive is in *.avf (see also 4.3.4
(6) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(7) 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.
(8) Language To switch DVR application UI language.
(9) Adv. Function Advanced function is including :
HDD Backup: to call out HDD Backup application. (see also Chapter 5 iEnhance: to call out iEnhance application. ( see also Chapter 6
(10) Export
(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 4.3.1)
Export includes Snapshot, Print, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.
Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp
format.
Print: Print the screen shot.
Output to AVI: Save the segmented file in *.mpg or *.avi format
)
)
)
)
(12) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video. To return, press
the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.
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 List Select the event you want to playback. The event list only available when
user select to playback in DVR Recorded File(HD).
(14) Sound /Sound bar
Turn on and off the sound Increase and decrease the volume
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Name Function
(15) Watermark To call out Image Verification application. (see also Chapter 7
)
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the 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, click Segment button again.
3. Click Output 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.
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk
1. Please have the hard disk which containing of recorded video data install on your PC
or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.
2. Click Open File button
3. Select DVR Recorded File(HD) and click OK.
4. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk window and click OK.
5. And then, the Event List window appears. Select the event that user wants to play and click OK.
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4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)
1. Click Open File button.
2. Select Backup File(*.dvr) and click OK.
3. Locate the backup file folder and click OK.
When open the backup video file, just locate the where backup file folder is.
i
4. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time
and click OK.
4.3.4 Playback Backup File (*.avf)
To playback backup file in *.avf format, user can use the AVFPlayback application that included in backup folder when backup into USB storage device. Also, user can use USB Playback Console to playback backup file (see also Chapter 4.3
1. Plug the USB storage device into PC USB port.
2. Run AVFPlayback from USB storage device
3. Click Open in AVFPlayback UI
4. Click Select Folder to locate the backup files
5. And then, select the backup file and click OK
).
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Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File
HDD Backup application provides user a interface to view recorded video from hard disk.
5.1 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application
(3)
(1)
(4) (5) (6)
(7)
(2)
Name Function
(1) Date Select the date for events
(2) Hour and Channel User can select the hour and channel for events.
: All events in this hour and channel have been selected. : In this hour and channel has events : Partial of events in this hour and channel has been selected.
(3) Event list All recorded video events list
No.: the list order number Record: the record type(see also Chapter 2.4 Begin Time: the beginning of record time End Time: the end of record time
)
(8) (9)
(10) (11) (12)
(13)(14)
(4) Set Marked File Use Ctrl and mouse to select the multiple events from event list, and then
click Set Marked File to mark multiple events. When click Set M arked File
button, the marked event will turn to un-mark and un-mark event will turn to marked.
Pre: go back last page
(5) Page Switch
(6) Select All Select all listed recorded video events. Click the check box again to cancel
Next: go to next page Page column: enter the page number and click Go button to go to the
page
for selecting all events.
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Name Function
(7) Video display Display first frame of each recorded video channel from 4 selected.
(8) Progress bar
(9) Source Disk
(10) Target Path
(11) Event (%) Display the backup progress rate of event in percentage
(12) Total (%) Display the total backup progress rate in percentage
(13) Stop Stop backup progress
(14) Start Start backup progress
Show the progress of the event being played. User may move the bar to seek at any location of the track
To select the hard disk drive
To locate on where user wants to save the file
5.2 To Backup Recorded Video File
1. Please have the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system install on
your PC or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.
2. To run the HDD Backup application, click the HDD Backup button on USB Playback
Application main interface.
3. Click Browse in Source Disk to locate the recorded video file.
4. And then, the Select Disk windows will appear as below:
5. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk windows. All available hard disk will list on the Select Disk windows with size and name
6. Select the hard disk drive and click OK
7. And then, all the recorded video files will list out.
8. Select the event which user wants to backup. Or mark the Select All to select all listed
recorded video event
9. Locate on where user wants to save the backup file
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10. Click Start to process backup
11. To stop the backup progress, click Stop
12. To play the backup file, see 4.3.3.
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Chapter 6 ImageVerification
Image Verification is a watermark-checking program to identify the authenticity of a saved
image (e.g. by snapshot). This program can only verify uncompressed bmp image files.
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification
1. To run the ImageVerification application, click the
Application main interface.
2. In the ImageVerification screen, click Load Source Image and locate the image
source.
3. Click Verify Image to begin the process.
4. Check the result in the Processed Image screen. If the picture is unmodified, the image in the Source Image and Processed Image screen would be exactly the same.
If the picture is being modified, a warning dialog box would prompt and the modified
area is highlighted.
Watermark
button on USB Playback
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Chapter 7 iEnhance
The bundled iEnhance is a video editing tool and can only be used with *.dvr video file. It
allows you to adjust the video picture quality, segment and save the selected portion of the
video, zoom in and out the image, and print or save the screen shot. You can also save the
setting and apply it on other files.
To run iEnhance application, click iEnhance button on USB Playback Console interface.
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22) (23)
(24) (25)
(1) (2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
(8)(7)
Name Function
(1) Open File Access *.dvr video file.
(2) Save Image Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.
(3) Playback Control
Buttons
Begin: Move at the beginning of the video file. Previous: Go back to the previous frame. Rewind: Wind back the video file. Pause: Temporary stop playing the video file. Play: Play the video file. Faster: Play the video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the video file.
(15)
(14)
(13) (12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(4) Save Video Save the edited or segmented video in *.avi format.
(5) Print Print the screen shot.
(6) Segment Mark the beginning and the end of the selected portion of the video. Two
triangle marks will appear on the slider. To cancel video segmentation, click this button again.
(7) Zoom Buttons Enlarge, reduce, and set the image back to normal size.
(8) Full Screen Use the entire screen to only display the video.
(9) Default Set the video back to original state and delete all the changes in the history
box.
(10) History Box List all the actions.
(11) Undo Delete the last action.
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Name Function
(12) Noise Reduce Adjust the softness and repair the damaged colours.
(13) Sharpness Improve the overall image by enhancing edges. This gives the image more
depth.
(14) Effects Gray Scale: convert the image into black and white (monochrome).
Normalize: adjust the brightness intensity. Equalize: automatically adjust the images that are too dark. De-interlace: smooth out the overlying frames.
Static: de-interlace for motionless scene.  Dynamic: de-interlace for moving scene.
(15) Picture
Adjustment
(16) Original Screen Display the original state of the image.
(17) Temporary
Setting Block
(18) Status Bar Display the date, and time of the video.
(19) Progress Bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at
(20) iStable To reduce the jolt in the recorded video.(also see Chapter 7.1)
(21) Add Setting Include the new setting to the temporary setting block.
(22) Rename Change the name of the selected setting in the temporary setting block.
(23) Delete Permanently remove the selected setting in the temporary setting block.
(24) Load Setting Call the saved settings.
(25) Save Setting Store the settings in the temporary setting block.
Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue and Gamma.
Display the sample settings. Click the sample to apply the setting on the current video.
any location of the track.

7.1 To Use iStable

The iStable function can reduce the jolt in the recorded video.
1. Click Open File button and select the recorded video.
2. And then, click iStable button.
3. iStable windows will show up.
4. Select the smoothness level – 1(Low),
2, 3, 4, and 5(High). The default value is 3.
5. Click Play button, and then iStable
function will start to initial the recorded video.
6. When the initialize is done, user will
see the original and stabilized recorded video play in two windows.
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Chapter 8 Using the Remote Programs
User can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access DVR system by entering the IP address. To use this feature, make sure that you PC and EB 1304 NET both are connected to the internet and the Network feature is enabled.
Accessing this feature for the first time you will be prompted by your browser to install
WebCamX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and login
afterwards. For Windows 2000, click Yes when the Security Warning dialog box appears.
For Windows XP, click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog box appears.
After installing the WebCamX.cab and when connecting to the DVR system, you are required to enter User ID (Superuser or User) and password (default password is 111111) and select the type of network. Superuser has the authority to remote setup the DVR system configuration on Web Viewer.
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If user can not connect to DVR server, it might be the IP address of DVR
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server is conflict with IP address of any PC at network. Please contact the manager of DVR server to reconfigure IP address of DVR server. Please reconnect with DVR server again when the IP address conflict is solved
- Changing the Superuser and User default password is strongly
recommended.
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8.1 Familiarizing the Web Viewer Buttons
Right-clicking on the Web Viewer video screen, enables you to start video recording,
change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.
Name Function
(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.
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(2) Received file size Indicate the size of the data being sent per second.
(3) Camera frames Indicate the number of frames per second.
(4) One screen view To view single camera view on screen. User can right click on the screen to
(5) Split screen view To view 4 camera on screen simultaneously.
(6) Record Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format. Directly click
(7) Remote Console Initiate Remote Console. It allows you to control DVR server (see also
(8) Remote setup Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 8.1.1).
Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you can not see the screen display correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.
switch to different camera view.
screen to select the channel that user wants to record and press Record
button.
Chapter 8.2
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(9) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.
(10) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.
Only Superuser has the authority to remote setup DVR system.
To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.
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Name Function
(11) Select cameras to
view
Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera dialog box, Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the camera.
Click Add Server and select the server type between DVR and IP Cam to add.
Click Delete Server to delete the selected item. Click Import to load the previous saved list. Click Export to save the list. Click Apply All to change all the camera video quality based on the selected
setting. Click OK to exit.
8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting
Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting. The
setting here applies to Remote DVR only.
After changed the DVR system setting, refresh your web browser in order to apply the
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new setting to the DVR system.
8.1.1.1 Camera Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Camera Select:
Enable/disable the channel number to display the video on the surveillance screen
(2) Auto Scan
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next channel when in full screen preview.
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(3) Video Adjustment
Select the camera and adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of the
selected camera.
(4) Default Value
Set the video value back to default
8.1.1.2 Record Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Record Select
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
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The channels which could be recorded should be enabled in the CAMERA SELECT first.
(2) Record Mode
Select D1/CIF recording mode. Under D1 mode, the video recording is in full screen
resolution. Each channel is recorded at a maximum frame rate of 15fps. You can switch
to view the video in single full screen or 4 split screen. Whereas in CIF mode, video
recording is at a lower resolution, but each video is recorded in 30fps/25fps
(NTSC/PAL).
(3) Record Frame Rate
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded. Refer to the table below for the
available record frame rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses more hard disk
space
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Video Standard
NTSC PAL
Record Mode
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
(4) Video Quality
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH, MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL or LOW.
(5) Auto Record
Enable/disable auto continue recording when interrupted (i.e., power breakdown, video
playback or configuration setup). It continue recording after 10 second of idleness. This
is applicable in Always Record mode under schedule setting.
(6) Audio Record
Enable/disable audio recording. To record sound, make sure the microphone is
connected to the unit
(7) Disk Overwrite Enable
Enable/disable replacing the earliest record when the hard disk space runs out. By
default, the HDD overwrite setting is enabled
(8) Motion Detection
- Motion Camera
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
- Motion Record Time Set the amount of time (in second) to record when a motion has detected.
- Sensitivity
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from high, 9~ 2 and low.
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8.1.1.3 Alarm/Sensor Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Alarm Setup
- Mail Alarm Enable
Enable/disable alarm sending mail when alarm has triggered or motion has detected.
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The Motion Detection must be enabled first, the alarm sending mail will send out the mail
when detect motion.
- Alarm Out Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending the alarm once activated
(2) Sensor Setup
- Sensor Status
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor for every camera. Refer to the table
below to customize the sensor state.
Not installed: Indicates that there is no sensor connected Normal open: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal open. Video
recording initiate when there is a changes in the sensor state
Normal close: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal close. Video
recording initiate when there is a changes in the sensor state
- Sensor Record Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to record after the sensor has been triggered
(3) E-Mail Setup
- SMTP
Enter the SMTP server
- User ID & Password
Enter User ID and Password for e-mail server user identification
- From
Enter the sender e-mail address
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- To
The recipient e-mail address and separate it with a semicolon
- Subject
Enter the message title
- Message
Type the message
8.1.1.4 Network Setup
(1)
(1) IP Mode
- Static IP
Assign a fixed and global IP address for the DVR system
IP: Assign a constant IP address which real IP addresses give from ISP. Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR
system.
It is a bitmask used to tell how many bits in an octet(s) identify the subnetwork,
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and how many bits provide room for host addresses.
(2)
(3)
Gateway: Enter the network gateway IP address DNS: Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to
IP addresses. It will translate the domain name into IP address when DVR system
request.
- DHCP
Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR system.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a set of rules used by a
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communications device (such as a computer, router or networking adaptor) to allow the device to request and get an Internet address from a server which has a list of
addresses available for assignment.
- PPPOE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP
frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services.
(2) Server Port
A port is using for the remote connection. Any port can be assigned as a server port,
except the ports already used by the network services.
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(3) DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the
Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their
own domain name on http://ddns.avers.com.tw. (See Appendix A)
- Domain Name
Enter the domain name that user has registered.
- Auth Key
A password use to access DDNS that user has setup when register the domain name.
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- Please restart DVR system in order to active DDNS service.
- To register a domain name, please refer to Appendix A.
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8.1.1.5 Password Change

Click Remote setup button on Web Viewer main interface, and then, click User button to call out the Password Change interface.
(1)
(2)
(1) Superuser
Change the remote accessing password of super user. Superuser has the authority to
remote setup the DVR system configuration on Web Viewer.
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
(2) User
Change the remote accessing password of user
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
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8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons
(12) (11)
(10)
(13)
(1) (3) (7)(6)(5)(4)
(2)
Name Function
(9)
(8)
(1) Exit Close the Remote Console.
(2) Audio button Enable/disable the sound.
(3) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video
file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.
- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen mode.
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(4) Record Start/stop video recording.
(5) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access EB
(6) Setup Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 8.2.1)
(7) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode. This allows you to view live camera
(8) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.
(9) Status Bar Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.
(10) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single
- To change the video quality, right-click on the screen and select between High, Normal or
Low.
DVR server from a remote location via internet connection.
display.
(see Chapter 8.
screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
3)
(11) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(12) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.
To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.
(13) DirectDraw Enable/disable DirectDraw function
Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please contact your
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VGA card vendor.
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To Setup Remote Console Setting
Click Setup button to call out the System Setting windows. Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) Storage Path
Set the directory on where to save the data. When there is not enough free space to
record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest data. In case you
have more than one storage path, the system automatically saves the data to the next
storage path. By default the data is stored in C:\RemoteData, to insert another storage
path, click Add. To remove the selected path, click Delete.
- Enable network storage
Select the Enable network storage check box to send the recorded video in
network-attached storage.
To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be mapped as
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Network Driver in DVR server. To know how to assign or connect to a network drive,
please refer to your Windows help file and search “Map Network drive”.
(2) Language
Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected
language. By default the language is in English.
(3) Remote Server
Enter the DVR Server IP and Server Port number.
(4) Channel Settings
The numbers from 1 to 4 represent the camera ID. In
Transmitting Channels section, enable the camera number
to receive the camera signal from the server. In Visible
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Channels section, enable the camera number to view the camera signal on Remote
Console screen. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box.
8.3 Using the Remote Playback
To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. Click the Playback button. And then, in the Select Playback Mode dialog box, choose Local Playback to open the file that is recorded in the Remote Console, and Remote Playback to open the file that is recorded in the DVR server. When you choose Remote Playback, select Download and Playback.
Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.
In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in
24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera number.
To Make a Selection:
1. Select the date in the calendar. Use
or right.
2. In the table below, click on the blue block to select and open the recorded file. The blue
block turns red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data.
and buttons to shift the calendar to the left
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You can only select one block when you
choose Download and Playback.
3. Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void
this operation.
4. If you select Download Playback and
after making the selection, the system
divides the selected hour into 16 video
thumbnails. In the Time Selection
screen, click on the video thumbnail you
want to download (see also Chapter
8.3.2).
8.3.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons
(13) (12) (11) (10)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
(1)
Name Function
(1) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the recorded video
file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.
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If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen mode.
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(2) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at
- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to
enlarge. To back to normal view, right click the channel screen again.
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
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indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. If there is no recorded data within the hour, there will be no color bar on top of the hour button. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the recorded video file.
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Name Function
(4) Playback Control
Buttons
(5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16
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(6) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode.
(7) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file.
(8) Status bar Display the record date, time, HDD capacity in preview mode and play speed
represent the camera ID. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file. If there is no any video data, it will be no color bar on top of the date button.
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 speed of ½x, ¼x, or x. Rewind: Wind back the 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 video file.
playing the recorded video file.
in playback mode.
(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) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also Chapter
8.3.1.1).
(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 8.3.1.1).
(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(13) Full screen View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the
mouse or ESC on the keyboard.
8.3.1.1 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 Output button to save the wanted clip.
4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where you want to save
the file, type the filename, and select the video format.
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8.3.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons
(11)
(10)
(9)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Name Function
(1) Split Screen
Mode
- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen mode.
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To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to
enlarge.
(2) Progress bar
(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
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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
(5) Date
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16
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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
(6) Preview Switch to Preview/Advanced mode. (7) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (8) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed. (9) Camera ID
video file.
Select from six (6) different split screen types to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen.
Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location of the track.
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 speed of 1/2x, 1/4x, or 1/8x. 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, 16x or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the
recorded video file.
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.
(5) (6)
(4)
(8)
(7)
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Name Function
(10) Export Export includes Snapshot, Print, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.
Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format. Follow
the below steps to output a video clip:
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 Output button to save the wanted clip.
4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where you want to save the file, type the
filename, and select the video format.
(11) Full screen
View in Playback-compact mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard.
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.
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Chapter 9 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR
server
Users can use a mobile phone to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To access the DVR server, open IE browser and enter http://enter server IP or domain name here/mobile. You can see the
latest screen shot. Click << >> to change the channel or camera and Refresh to reload
new screen shot.

9.1 Using PDA Viewer to Access DVR Server

Users can also use a PDA to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your PDA support IE browser and is connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the PDAViewer software either thru ActiveSync connection or download it from the internet. Please check if your PDA meets the 2 requirements below.
OS: MS Windows CE 4.0, PocketPC 2002/2003, Mobile 5 PDA
version
CPU: ARM architecture

9.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync

1. Connect your PDA to your PC. Place the CD into the
CD-ROM drive then click Install PDAViewer. And follow the on screen instructions.
2. Click Next to continue.
3. Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept all
the terms. The system will then automatically install the application.
4. When you are prompted, click Yes to install the
application using the default directory.
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5. When done, click OK.

9.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet

Make sure you are connected to the internet.
1. Open the web browser and enter the server IP. Then click
the hyperlink Download PDA-Viewer.
2. When the Download dialog box appears, enable Open file after download and click Yes.
After the installation, the PDAViewer icon will appear in the Programs list.
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9.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer

1. Run the PDAViewer in the Programs.
2. Familiarizing the PDAViewer buttons.
(2) (1)
(10)
(3) (4)
(5)
(9) (8)
Name Function
(1) Connect Hook up to the DVR server. Make sure you are connected to internet.
When the iView screen appears, click Add to add DVR server.
Enter the server IP, port, user ID, password and select the connection type.
Then, click OK.
(6) (7)
User can playback the recorded video from remote DVR server in PDAviewer.(see Chapter 9.1.4
(2) Split Screen Mode
(3) About Display the PDA-Viewer software version. (4) Minimize Reduce the size to taskbar. (5) Exit Close the PDA-Viewer. (6) Focus Adjust the focus of PTZ camera to produce clear image. (7) Full Screen Use the entire screen to only display the video. (8) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format. (9) Zoom Zoom in and out the PTZ camera image. (10) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera.
Select between 2 screen display types. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number or channels.
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3. To change the video quality, enable/disable audio, and select to display different camera, tap on the video screen longer the pop up menu will appear.
9.1.4 To Playback in PDA Viewer
1. Run the PDA-Viewer in the Programs.
2. Hook up to the DVR server.
3. Click Connect icon and select the DVR server
4. Click Playback to enter playback option screen
5. Select the camera, data, and time
6. Click Playback to start playing the recorded video
7. While playback, user can view and change status of I/O devices
8. On the playback screen, tap on video screen longer the pop up menu will appear
9. Select the Remote IO
10. The sensor and relay devices will list as below:
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11. User can change the relay status. Select the relay and tap on video screen longer the
pop up menu will appear, and then, select the status (ON, OFF, Trigger)

9.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server

Using the mobile phone within Symbian Smart Phone OS to access the DVR through Internet. Make sure your mobile phone supports Symbian Smart Phone OS and can be connected to the internet. To use this feature, you need to install the JAVAViewer program that it can be downloading it from the DVR server through the internet.
To install JAVAViewer from the DVR Server
1. Open the web browser and enter the DVR server IP (http://DVR server IP:
port/JAVA-Viewer.html). Then click Connect.
2. When the Download screen appears, select JAVA-Viewer.jad and download it to your
mobile phone.
3. After the installation, the JAVAViewer will be in your mobile phone system. To find the
JAVAViewer program where is located, please refer to your mobile phone user’s
manual.
- DVR server only provides one channel video at time and transmits one frame per
second to JAVAViewer.
- When there is a multiple JAVAViewer connection, DVR server will transmit the last
JAVAViewer’ request to all JAVAViewe rs .
- Please assign the port that besides port 80 as JAVAViewer video port.
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9.2.1 To Use the JAVAViewer

1. Run the JAVAViewer program.
2. Enter the DVR IP address, port number, user ID, and
password. Please refer to your DVR server setting for that information.
3. And then, select the Connect to connect to DVR server.
4. Click Yes to accept the data from DVR server.
5. When connection is success, you will see the camera
video on the screen.
6. To switch to different camera view, select menu and
select the channel.
7. The JAVAViewer support PTZ control function, you can
refer to Help file for detail function control key. Select menu and go the way down to select the Help file.
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Appendix A Registering Domain Name
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. It allows remote clients to intelligently search dynamic servers without any previous enquiring for servers’ Internet addresses.
In order to take advantage of this intelligent service, first register your domain name on the
following Web site http://ddns.avers.com.tw
1. User Login
- Browse the website ddns.avers.com.tw with Microsoft IE or Netscape Navigator to
access the following dialog.
- First input the MAC address of your DVR system as CD-Key number and select the
product name. The CD-Key of MAC address input format shall be 12 digits without
colon (:) or hyphen (-).To find MAC address of your DVR system, follow the steps
below:
In OSD menu, select NETWORK SETUP
Select any one of IP mode
A NETWORK INFORMATION windows will show up
MAC address of DVR system is display as shown
- Then click OK to login or Reset to clear the previous input.
2. User Information
Please provide the following user information, Host Name (user can choose any name he/she likes except the one violence with other users), Password, E-mail, Company, and Country. And then, click OK to complete the domain name registration.
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Appendix B Network Service Port
The following table shows the ports that DVR server uses for certain network service.
Remote Console (CM
3000) WebCam 2-way audio Remote Control (CM3000/RC1000) DVR POS DVR DDNS (Upload / Download)
Port # Variable
5550 Y
80 Y 9999 Y 5555 Y
5150 Y
53 / 1053 N
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