Avermedia EB1104 NET Operation Manual
AVerMedia
®
EB1104 NET
Real-time Security DVR
Operation Manual
FCC NOTICE
This device 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 commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment
can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction, 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 turning 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/TV technician for help.
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.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this
device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class A limits. All cables
used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with
non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television
reception.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR
IMAPPROPRIATE ITEM IN THE PACKAGE, PLEASE
CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER. WARRANTY
VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT
MODIFICATION.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features and Specifications.......................................................................3
1.2 Package Content........................................................................................ 5
1.3 Front Panel ................................................................................................6
1.4 Back Panel.................................................................................................7
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ............................................................................8
1.5.1 Installing Hard Drives............................................................................. 8
1.5.2 Installing a Removable Hard Drive Case in a PC (Optional)................ 13
1.5.3 Connecting Devices............................................................................. 13
1.5.3.1 Basic Devices .................................................................................. 14
1.5.3.2 Optional Devices.............................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR Unit .....................................................................16
2.1 First Time Use.......................................................................................... 16
2.2 Surveillance Screen ................................................................................. 17
2.2.1 Setting the Video Quality...................................................................... 18
2.3 Video Recording and Playback ................................................................ 19
2.3.1 Recording surveillance video............................................................... 19
2.3.2 Playing back the recorded video.......................................................... 20
Chapter 3 Setup Menu......................................................................................... 23
3.1 CAMERA SELECT ................................................................................... 24
3.2 RECORD SELECT................................................................................... 25
3.3 RECORD MODE...................................................................................... 25
3.4 RECORD FRAME RATE.......................................................................... 26
3.5 VIDEO QUALITY...................................................................................... 26
3.6 RECORD SCHEDULE ............................................................................. 26
3.7 SUB MENU .............................................................................................. 28
3.7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE........................................................................ 28
3.7.2 TIME SET ............................................................................................ 29
3.7.3 VGA SETUP ........................................................................................ 29
3.7.4 MOTION SETUP ................................................................................. 30
3.7.5 AUTO RECORD ..................................................................................31
3.7.6 AUTO SCAN........................................................................................ 32
3.7.7 PASSWORD SETUP........................................................................... 32
3.7.8 AUDIO RECORD................................................................................. 33
3.7.9 AUDIO MUTE ...................................................................................... 34
3.8 HARD DRIVE SETUP .............................................................................. 35
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3.8.1 OVERWRITE ENABLED ..................................................................... 35
3.8.2 MASTER HDD SIZE and MASTER HDD USED ................................. 35
3.8.3 MASTER HDD FORMAT ..................................................................... 35
3.8.4 SLAVE HDD SIZE and SLAVE HDD USED......................................... 35
3.8.5 SLAVE HDD FORMAT......................................................................... 35
3.9 SENSOR SETUP ..................................................................................... 36
3.9.1 SENSOR RECORD TIME ................................................................... 36
3.9.2 ALARM OUT TIME .............................................................................. 36
3.9.3 CHANNEL-1 ~ CHANNEL-4 ................................................................ 36
3.10 LANGEUAGE SETUP.............................................................................. 37
3.11 NETWORK SETUP.................................................................................. 37
3.11.1 ACCEPT CLIENT............................................................................... 37
3.11.2 MAC ADDRESS ................................................................................. 37
3.11.3 IP ADDRESS ....................................................................................... 37
3.11.4 SUBMASK........................................................................................... 38
3.11.5 GATEWAY ........................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4 Connect to a PC ................................................................................. 39
4.1 First Time Use.......................................................................................... 39
4.2 Operating EB-DVR Playback Application ................................................. 41
4.2.1 Channel Selection ............................................................................... 43
4.2.2 Video Playback List .............................................................................43
4.2.3 Snapshot .............................................................................................45
4.2.4 Print .....................................................................................................45
4.2.5 Save as AVI Files................................................................................. 45
4.3 Real-Time Monitoring from a Remote Computer...................................... 45
4.3.1 Status of Functional Buttons and Icons ..................................................47
4.4 Using the 4-CH Remote Center ............................................................... 50
4.5 Using Dual DVR Remote Center.............................................................. 53
4.5.1 Setting DVR Control from Remote Center ........................................... 60
4.5.2 Playback DVR Events Files from Remote Center ................................ 61
4.5.3 Local Recording ................................................................................... 62
4.5.4 Local Playback Recording Files ...........................................................63
4.5.5 Full Screen Display .............................................................................. 63
Warranty Notice................................................................................................... 65
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Chapter 1 Introduction
EB1104 NET is a 4-channel video and 1-channel audio stand-alone network DVR
unit that provides real-time monitoring and digital recording of surveillance video.
Up to four video cameras and four sensor devices can be hooked up to this DVR
unit. It is also equipped with an output relay that allows connection of an alarm
device. The DVR system provides remote real-time monitoring that facilitates a
remote user to monitor the screens anytime as long as Internet is available.
Surveillance, digital recording and playback are controlled through the front panel
buttons. Users can connect EB1104 NET to a PC to trace back video files, and
even save image as both BMP and AVI files. With the On-Screen-Display (OSD)
menu, you can customize video recording settings, sensor and alarm settings,
password protection, hard drive recycling, and more.
Surveillance video is recorded in high-quality Motion-JPEG format. Two recording
modes, Each Mode and Quad Mode, are supported. EACH Mode can record video
from each video camera in 640 x 480 resolution at 7.5 fps. QUAD Mode can record
video in 640 x 480 resolution and up to 30 fps/25 fps (NTSC/PAL).
Connecting cameras, sensors, microphone, speaker, alarm, and display device
1.1 Features and Specifications
• Non-PC stand-alone security network digital video recorder
• 4 composite video inputs and 1 composite output
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• 1 audio input and 1 audio output
• VGA output for LCD monitor display
• Front panel buttons and OSD control
• Motion-JPEG video compression
• Default factory setting to NTSC or PAL
• Supports 2 hard drives (not included)
• Full-screen resolution:
Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording: 640 x 224 (NTSC), 640 x 272 (PAL)
• Display and recording frame rate:
Quad mode: 30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL) per channel, total of 120/100 fps
(NTSC/PAL)
• Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )
• Search for recorded videos by date/time/event
• Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output control
• Motion detection recording.
• Removable hard disk bay
• 1 USB 2.0 Port
• Software CD with USB playback application for Windows 2000/XP
• Real-time remote monitoring the cameras
• Remote control multiple DVR servers through browser
• Remote preview DVR cameras through browser
• Flexible recording data storage path: Data can be saved on both server side and
client side
• Adjustable audio volume via browser
• Multiple language operation screens
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1.2 Package Content
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AVerMedia® EB1104NET Unit
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Remote Control & Batteries (Optional)
3
Power Cord (*The power cord may vary according to the local electricity
system.)
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Power Adaptor
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DVR accessories (including 4 screws and 1 Ω hook)
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Quick Install Guide
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USB Cable
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Software CD (Manual is included)
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Removable hard disk drawer accessories (with spare screws)
If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the
package contents, please contact with your local dealer.
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1.3 Front Panel
1. REC : Start video recording.
2. MENU : Open/Close the OSD main menu or subsequent submenus.
3. : Go up one item.
4. : Go down one item.
5. SELECT :
(a) Cycle through various options in a selected menu item.
(b) Open a submenu
6. :
(a) Display Channel 1 in full-screen.
(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "1" when in the
OSD menu.
7. :
(a) Display Channel 2 in full-screen.
(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "2" when in the
OSD menu.
8. :
(a) Display Channel 3 in full-screen.
(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "3" when in the
OSD menu.
9.
10.
11. ►:
:
(a) Display Channel 4 in full-screen.
(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "4" when in the
OSD menu.
:
Display cameras in quad screen.
(a) Display the Playlist. (b) Play back a recording.
12. : Pause playback/recording.
13. ▓: Stop playback/recording
14. : Fast reverse during playback.
15. :
(a) Fast forward during playback.
(b) Switch between the play list and the date/time search controls.
16. Removable hard disk rack with lock
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CAUTION
BEFORE REMOVING THE REMOVABLE OR INTERNAL HARD DISK
POWER OFF THE DVR UNIT FIRST.
17. Removable Hard disk LED
18. Removable Power LED
19. Internal Hard Disk LED
20. DVR Power LED
21. USB2.0 Socket
1.4 Back Panel
1 LAN Socket: Connect a PC and DVR with a RJ-45 cable to allow remote
real-time surveillance for both intranet and Internet.
2 Audio IN Slot: Input audio signals from an assigned device.
3 Audio OUT Slot: Connect to a speaker to output the audio.
4 VGA OUT (15-pin D-Sub): VGA output for connection to a VGA monitor.
5 VIDEO OUT(BNC): Composite video output for connection to a television
monitor.
6 CH1 ~ CH4(BNC) : Composite video input for connection of up to four video
cameras. (Video input : V = 1 Vp-p)
7 Sensor Inputs and Relay Output: For connection of up to 4 sensor devices
and 1 alarm device. (Relay : 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
8 NTSC/PAL Switch: Switch to your local video system.
9 Power Socket: For connecting the power adapter. (12V @ 4.2A)
10 Ω Hook: Fix the power adapter after it is plugged into Power Socket.
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1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing Hard Drives
The DVR unit allows you to install up to two hard drives (a master and slave drive).
Before you install hard drives, please decide the priorities of your hard disks. Adjust
the jumpers’ settings according to the instructions on your hard disk label before
you fix the hard disks.
The minimum hard disks capacity should be 40GB/ 7200RPM.
Hard disks of the same brand are recommended when you install th
hard disks in the DVR. A hard disk compatibility issue may occur du
to different hard disk models.
For more information of the recommended hard disk list, please go t
http://www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom.htm
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Follow the steps to install hard disks inside DVR. The DVR provides a flexible
choice to fix either the master hard disk or the slave hard disk inside the DVR.
1. Loosen screws.
2. Remote the upper cover backward and
lift the cover.
3. Loosen 4 screws on the hard disk rack.
4. Tighten screws at sides of the hard disk.
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5. Connect the gray IDE cable connector to
the hard disk IDE slot, and then connect
the power connect to the hard disk
power slot.
6. Tighten the 4 screws to fix the hard disk.
7. Tighten the screws.
8. Unlock the removable hard disk drawer
before you pull out the removable
drawer.
9. To install a hard disk in the removable
hard disk drawer,remove the removable
hard drive drawer from the case.
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10. Remove the upper cover of the drawer
and take the hard disk accessories
package out.
11. Connect the power connector to the hard
drive as the right picture shows.
12. Connect the hard disk connector into the
inner tray’s slot.
13. Close the upper cover of the drawer.
Slide the drawer into the removable hard
drive case, and lock the drawer.
14. Lock the drawer before you start to use
EB1104 NET DVR system.
15. Power on the unit to see the LED indicators on the front side of the removable
hard disk holder. If the LED indicators light up, you may use the hard disk.
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In the situation you want to remove the hard disk from the removable hard
disk drawer, power off the DVR. Unlock the removable hard disk drawer
first.
The following chapters will describe the hard disk in a removable hard disk
drawer as HDD A and the other hard disk inside DVR unit as HDD B to
differentiate the hard disks in the following content.
HDD A
B
D
D
H
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1.5.2 Installing a Removable Hard Drive Case in a PC (Optional)
For users who purchase an optional hard drive case, please follow the steps to
install the case in a PC.
1. Power off your PC and remove the cover of your PC.
2. Remove a front cover and free a 5 1/4” drive bay. Insert the hard disk holder.
Mount the hard disk holder, screw up the holder, and connect the IDE slot and
power connector from PC’s motherboard.
3. Remove the drawer of the removable hard disk case. Please refer to 1.5.1
Installing Hard Drives to install the hard drive.
4. Slide the drawer into the removable hard disk case, power on the PC and
check the LED indicators. If the LED indicators light up, it is ok to use the hard
drive in the removable case.
1.5.3 Connecting Devices
At the back panel of the DVR unit, you can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4
sensor devices, 1 audio input and 1 alarm device. Please follow the illustration to
connect devices. To listen to a real-time audio channel, you can connect 1 PC
speaker to DVR. Use a USB cable to connect to a PC if it is necessary.
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1.5.3.1 Basic Devices
• Cameras
Connect the video output of each video camera or composite video source to
the CH1 ~ CH4 connectors.
• VGA monitor
Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA OUT connector of the DVR unit to use as a
display for video surveillance and playback.
• Power adapter
Plug the provided 110V AC or 220V power adapter into the DVR unit's power
socket.
• Microphone and speaker
Plug a microphone in DVR unit’s audio input socket. Connect a speaker with
amplifier to the audio output socket to play the audio for real-time surveillance.
An AV-jack may be necessary depending on the speaker.
To avoid echoes, please turn off the speaker when DVR is recording. Keep it
away from microphones to avoid unnecessary echoes and interruptions when
DVR is recording.
• Internet devices
Plug a RJ-45 connector into the LAN socket for intranet or Internet.
1.5.3.2 Optional Devices
• Television monitor
Use a BNC-to-RCA adapter to connect a regular TV monitor to the DVR unit's
VIDEO OUT connector.
• Sensors and alarm device
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Connect up to four sensor devices to the terminals that are numbered 1 to 8 at
the back panel. Each pair of terminals is for the ground (-) and positive (+) input
voltage. For instance:
Terminal 1 : Connect to the ground (-) wire of Sensor 1
Terminal 2 : Connect to the positive (+) wire of Sensor 1
....
....
Terminal 7 : Connect to the ground (-) wire of Sensor 4
Terminal 8 : Connect to the positive (+) wire of Sensor 4
Connect an alarm device to the terminals that are numbered 9 and 10:
Terminal 9 : Connect to the positive (+) wire of the alarm device
Terminal 10 : Connect to the ground (-) wire of the alarm device
• Desktop/Laptop computer
Connect EB1104 NET DVR and PC with the USB cable in the package before
you execute the playback application.
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Chapter 2 Operating the DVR Unit
2.1 First Time Use
Connecting the DVR unit to a power outlet automatically turns on its power. When
you install new hard disks in your DVR, the system will detect hard disks status and
show “HDD FORMAT SELECT(YES) /MENU(NO)”. Press to format hard
disks.
V2-0-04
HDD Checking …
MASTER
123593 MB
SLAVE
123593 MB
HDD FORMAT
(SELECT) YES/(MENU) NO
The system will show “ARE YOU SURE PLAY(FORMAT)/STOP(NOT FORMAT)” to
confirm again. Press ► to format hard disks and you will see “HDD FORMATTING”
on the DVR screen.
V2-0-04
HDD Checking …
MASTER
123593 MB
SLAVE
123593 MB
HDD FORMAT
(SELECT) YES/(MENU) NO
ARE YOU SURE
(PLAY) FORMAT/(STOP) NOT FORMAT
When the DVR screen shows “NEW HDD Format completed”, the formatting is
completed.
V2-0-04
HDD Checking …
MASTER
123593 MB
SLAVE
123593 MB
HDD FORMATTING
NEW HDD Format completed
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Sometimes the system has trouble detecting the hard disks, it
shows “Turn off and on the DVR” on the screen.
Turn off and on the DVR
Follow the instruction to unplug DVR. Reboot and the system will
show the normal first time use screen.
After you format the hard drive(s), please enter the default password before you
enter the main menu. The factory default password is "111111". Use the following
front panel buttons to input a numeric password:
For "1"
For "2"
For "3"
For "4"
You can go to SUBMENU to change the password, and enable the
PASSWORD SETUP function. The default PASSWORD SETUP
setting is NO.
2.2 Surveillance Screen
Surveillance video can be viewed and recorded in two screen modes: EACH mode
and QUAD mode.
Under the EACH mode, video from the video cameras is recorded in full-screen
resolution, but each video takes turns in being recorded (from one camera to the
next). Each of the surveillance videos is recorded only at a maximum frame rate of
7.5fps. When viewing live video using EACH mode, you can switch between full
screen and quad screen.
Whereas in QUAD mode, video from the video cameras is recorded at a lower
resolution, yet each video is recorded in full frame rate, full motion. Videos recorded
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