Avermedia EH5216 Lite, AVerDiGi EH5216+ User Manual

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AVerMedia

AVerDiGi

EH5216 series

User Manual

EH5216+

EH5216Lite

EH5216

Feb.2009

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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.

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© 2009 by AVerMedia INFORMATION, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of AVerMedia INFORMATION, Inc.

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

REFERENCE ONLY.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Package Content .................................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features and Specifications .................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.3.1 EH5216+ ............................................................................................................................. 3

1.3.2 EH5216 .............................................................................................................................. 6

1.3.3 EH5216 Lite ........................................................................................................................ 6

1.4 Back Panel .............................................................................................................................. 7

1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ......................................................................................................... 8

1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disks ..................................................................................................... 8

1.5.2 Connecting Devices ......................................................................................................... 13

1.6 Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation ........................................................................ 15

1.6.1 Sensor Pin Definition ........................................................................................................ 15

1.6.2 Relay Pin Definition .......................................................................................................... 15

1.6.3 RS485 Pin Definition ........................................................................................................ 15

1.7 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons ............................................................................. 16

Chapter 2 Using the DVR Software .......................................................................... 19

2.1 The Way to Operate DVR ..................................................................................................... 19

2.1.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit .......................................................................................... 19

2.1.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard ............................................................................................... 20

2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode ........................................................................... 21

2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap ....................................................................................... 22

2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................................................ 23

2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer ................................................................................................... 24

2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode ......................................................................... 25

2.3.1 To Bookmark a Video Section .......................................................................................... 27

2.3.2 Using the Event Search .................................................................................................... 27

Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System................................................................. 30

3.1 System Setup ....................................................................................................................... 30

3.2 Camera Setup ....................................................................................................................... 34

3.2.1 To Setup IP Camera ......................................................................................................... 34

3.2.2 To Setup Analog Camera.................................................................................................. 37

3.2.3 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR ......................................................................... 38

3.3 Recording Setup ................................................................................................................... 39

3.3.1 Setup IP Camera Record Setting ..................................................................................... 39

3.3.2 Setup Analog Camera Record Setting .............................................................................. 40

3.4 Network Setup ...................................................................................................................... 42

3.5 Schedule Setting ................................................................................................................... 45

3.6 Backup Setup ....................................................................................................................... 46

3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ........................................................................ 47

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3.6.2 To Search Using the Visual Search .................................................................................. 49

3.6.3 To Search Using the Event Search ................................................................................... 50

3.6.4 To Search Using the Intelligent Search ............................................................................ 50

3.7 Sensor Setting ...................................................................................................................... 51

3.8 Relay Setting ........................................................................................................................ 52

3.9 Alarm Setting ........................................................................................................................ 53

3.10 User Setup ............................................................................................................................ 57

Chapter 4 Using the UPC to Playback Backup File ................................................ 59

4.1 Recommended system requirements ................................................................................... 59

4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console .................................................................................... 59

4.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in USB Playback Console ............................................................. 60

4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ........................................................ 62

4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .................................................................. 62

4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr) ............................................................................................. 63

4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File ................................................................................................. 64

Chapter 5 ImageVerification ..................................................................................... 65

5.1 To Run the ImageVerification ................................................................................................ 65

Chapter 6 iEnhance ................................................................................................... 66

6.1 To Use iStable ....................................................................................................................... 67

Chapter 7 Using the Remote Programs .................................................................. 68

7.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer ................................................................................ 69

7.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ..................................................................................... 71

7.1.1.1 System Setting ........................................................................................................... 71

7.1.1.2 Camera Setting .......................................................................................................... 73

7.1.1.3 Record Setting ........................................................................................................... 77

7.1.1.4 Network Setting .......................................................................................................... 81

7.1.1.5 Alarm Setting .............................................................................................................. 83

7.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer PTZ ........................................................................ 87

7.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console ....................................................................... 88

7.3.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting ................................................................................... 89

7.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller ........................................................ 90

7.4 Using the Remote Playback .................................................................................................. 91

7.4.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback ..................................................................... 92

7.4.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video ..................................... 93

7.4.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback ............................................................... 94

7.4.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback ....................................................... 96

Chapter 8 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR server ........................................... 98

8.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server ............................................................................. 98

8.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync ............................................................................... 98

8.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet ............................................................................. 99

8.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer ................................................................................................... 100

8.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer ............................................................................................. 101

8.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server ........................................................................... 103

8.2.1 To install JAVAViewer from the DVR Server ................................................................... 103

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8.2.2 To Use the JAVAViewer .................................................................................................. 103

Chapter 9 Web Tools ............................................................................................... 105

9.1 Dispatch Server .................................................................................................................. 105

9.1.1 To Run Dispatch program: .............................................................................................. 105

9.2 Remote Setup ..................................................................................................................... 106

9.2.1 To Add DVR server ......................................................................................................... 106

9.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ................................................................................... 107

9.2.2.1 System Setting ......................................................................................................... 107

9.2.2.2 Camera Setting ........................................................................................................ 109

9.2.2.3 Record Setting .......................................................................................................... 113

9.2.2.4 Network Setting ......................................................................................................... 117

9.2.2.5 Alarm Setting ............................................................................................................. 119

9.3 Remote Backup .................................................................................................................. 123

9.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server: ........................................................ 123

Appendix A Registering Domain Name ....................................................................................... 126

Appendix B Network Service Port ............................................................................................... 127

Appendix C Using Functional Keys ......................................................................................... 128

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Package Content

(2)

(1) DVR unit

a. EH5216 b. EH5216

(2) AVerMedia USB optical mouse

(3) Quick Installation Guide

(4) Power adaptor

(5) Power Cord

* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.

(6) 2 * SATA cable

(7) 12 * screws for HDD installation

(8) Software CD (User Manual included)

(6)

(1)

(3)

(7)

(4)

c. EH5216 Lite

(8)

(5)

1.1.1 Optional Accessories

Remote controller

IR extended cable

DVI cable(16CH Loop out)

Rack ears

Audio cable

(Red cable: 16CH audio in

White cable: 1CH audio out

Black cable: 1CH MIC in)

SATA cable for 3

and 4th hard disk

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HDD Holder( for 4th hard disk)

1.2 Features and Specifications

 Key Features

- Embedded Linux

- 16CH IP and Analog camera inputs

- Recording up to 240fps(IP) or 240fps(Analog) at D1 resolution

- Individual adjust channel frame rate and resolution

- Supports all major brands of IP cameras within the industry

- Supports up to 5 Megapixel IP cameras and IP PTZ

- Instinctive and user-friendly Graphic User Interface (GUI)

- Local/server site preview and playback from DVR directly

- Multi-operation interface: mouse, keyboard, remote control, front panel(EH5216 setup

- Supports 1CH VGA, 2 Spot monitors, 16 Loop throughout(Loop through cable is optional)

- Multi-functional LCM display

- Supports up to 4 internal SATA HDD (storage space up to 4TB)

- Support Gigabit LAN to ensure network connection speed

- Supports 16 sensors in / 4 relays out

- On-line live update for DVR system and IP camera firmware upgrade

- Supports AVerDiGi RA4000e (optional)



Resolution

- Analog camera: supports D1, CIF, and Half D1

- IP Camera:

¾ CH1~CH15 supports up to 1900 x 1200 resolution ¾ CH16 supports up to 5 Megapixel resolution



Video Feature

- 16 composite video inputs (BNC Connectors) and/or 16 IP camera (selected IP cameras). Max. of 16 video feed per system

- 16 audio input channels and 1 Audio Out

- Video Format: NTSC/ PAL

- Support static as well as dynamic de-interlacing for smoother graphics

 Display

- IP display rate: 120/100fps at D1 resolution

- Analog display rate: Real-time display

- Auto scan with full screen display under 1, 4, 8, 9, 13, 16-camera display modes

- Digital zoom in for specific area

- Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) cameras supported

 Recording

- Video streaming format: MJPEG and MPEG4

- IP recording rate: 240/200fps at D1 resolution

- Analog recording rate: 240/200fps at D1 resolution

- Recording modes: Motion Detection/Continuous/Smart recording/Schedule recording (weekly based)

 Search & Playback & Backup

- Local playback by channels, date and time

- Powerful search: by date, time, camera, event, and log file

- Time search by the scrolling bar to search according to specific data and efficiently find what you want

- Bookmark: easily save links to particular locations of recorded data

- Advanced Event Log Viewer according to your selection on event, operation, system and network events

only), and remote

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- Direct backup to DVR RW, USB devise and external HDD

Remote Monitoring



- Central Management System (CM3000)

- Remot

e Console

- WebViewer/ JavaViewe/ PDAViewer

- iEnhance is the exclusive video enhancement software can adjust recorded data to the highest quality image

- iStable is the video stabilizer software which can fix shaking and jolts impact on video with just one click

 E-map

- Shows the positions of cameras, sensors, and relays

- Store up to 8 different maps

Alarm notifications



- Single event of multiple events as alarm trigger conditions

- HDD error

- Launch E-map

- Warning sound

- Send Emails

- Send files to FTP

- Send SMS ( requires SMS modem )

- Send video to Central Management System

- PTZ preset point tracking

- Start recording

- Enlarge camera view

Others



- Support direct burn to DVD discs

- Optional for Rack ears

1.3 Front Panel

1.3.1 EH5216+

Name Function

Green: System power status indicators. Indicate running state of system. Lights when the

(1) System indicator

(2) IR Sensor port

(3) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the DVR unit

system is running. Red: When DVR system is recording, the light will keep flashing.

For extended IR sensor cable connection(optional)

(4) Power ON/OFF DVR unit

To backup the recorded file to DVD±R/DVD±RW disk

(5) DVD-ROM

CD-R/RW is not supported.

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Name Function

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10) Control Buttons

To start recording video

To reset alarm status

Switch to playback mode or preview mode

Call out system setup menu on preview mode

Move to left direction on menu control

To move PTZ camera lens to left in PTZ mode

Move to right direction on menu control

To move PTZ camera lens to right in PTZ mode

To move PTZ camera lens to up

Move to up direction on menu control

To move PTZ camera lens to down

Move to down direction on menu control

Confirm or make a selection

Channel camera selection number in playback and preview

mode. For the channel over 10, press , then

(11) Number buttons

press

Press , and then press can switch to

character mode.

Press button can switch to different screen

display modes (

Press and number button, to set the preset

~ ).

position in the PTZ mode.

Switch to character mode.

Press

and , and then press the

character button that user wants to enter.

: comma, semicolon, slash, colon

: 2, ABC and abc

: 3, DEF and def

: 4, GHI and ghi

: 5, JKL and jkl

: 6, MNO and mno

: 7, PQRS and pqrs

: 8, TUV and tuv

: 9, WXYZ and wxyz

: 10 and space

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Name Function

(12)

A functional key for multiple system control. Press

modes and the

To exit multiple function modes, press

+ : Switch to single screen display mode

+ : Switch to QUAD display mode

+ : Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to 16 split screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 7 + 1 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 12+ 1 spilt screen display mode

+ : Enable/disable auto scan

+ : Switch to full screen mode

+ : Switch to characters mode

button will light up blue.

to enable multiple function

again.

(13) USB 2.0 port

(14) Playback buttons

(15)

(16)

(17) Auto Pan

(18) Preset

(19) Speed + / Speed -

3 x USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB device, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk, mouse…and so on.

The USB storage device must be in FAT32 format.

To playback video at faster speed

To start playback To pause playback

To rewind the recorded video

Set a video segment to playback repeat

To backup recorded video file to USB storage device(pen drive or external hard disk) and DVD-ROM.

To enable auto pan function

Adjust the PTZ lens to the position that user wants. And then, press

To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens

To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens

with number button to setup the PTZ camera preset position.

(20) Focus + / Focus -

(21) Zoom + / Zoom -

To focus in PTZ camera lens

To focus out PTZ camera lens

To zoom in view of PTZ camera lens

To zoom out view of PTZ camera lens

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1.3.2 EH5216

Name Function

Green: System power status indicators. Indicate running state of system. Lights when the

(1) System indicator

system is running. Red: When DVR system is recording, the light will keep flashing.

(2) IR Sensor port

(3) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the DVR unit

(4) Power ON/OFF DVR unit

(5) DVD-ROM

(6) USB 2.0 port

For extended IR sensor cable connection(optional)

To backup the recorded file to DVD±R/DVD±RW disk

CD-R/RW is not supported.

3 x USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB device, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk, mouse…and so on.

The USB storage device must be in FAT32 format.

1.3.3 EH5216 Lite

Name Function

(1) System Power

indicator

(2) Record indicator

(3) Power

(4) IR Sensor Receive signal from the remote control to operate the DVR unit

(5) IR Sensor port

(6) USB 2.0 port

System power status indicators. Indicate running state of system. Lights when the system is running.

When DVR system is recording, the light will keep flashing.

ON/OFF DVR unit

For extended IR sensor cable connection(optional)

3 x USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB device, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk, mouse…and so on.

The USB storage device must be in FAT32 format.

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1.4 Back Panel

Name Function

(1) LAN Port For Gigabit Ethernet connection

(2) RS232 port For POS device connection

(3) Audio In/Out/MIC In

The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.

(4) VGA Out Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor

(5) SPOT Monitor 1/2 Output the video signal to SPOT monitor when receive the alarm events

(6) Video Loop Out Output the video signal to a CCTV monitor. Only output one channel signal at a time.

(7) eSATA port For connecting with eSATA RAID

(8) RS485 For analog PTZ camera connection (also see Chapter 1.6)

(9) Sensor In Support up to 16 sensor devices

(10) Relay Out Support 4 relay devices (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)

(11) CH1~ 16 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1~ 16

(12) 19V DC connector Connect the power cord into this port

Output the audio signal to audio output device

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1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit

1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disks

The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk in the removable hard disk drawer.

For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ → Embedded Hybrid DVR/NVR → AVerDiGi EH5216

The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only means that these commercially available hard disks were tested with AVerMedia conditions. AVerMedia to the reliability of the hard disk function or its compatibility. In no event AVerMedia 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 any information attached here with is borne by the recipient.

has expressly advised about the risk of such damages. The entire risk arising out of the use of

does not guarantee or provide warranties, explicitly, implied or statutory with respect

User can install up to 4 SATA hard disks inside the DVR unit if it is necessary. Please follow the below steps to install the hard disk.

/ EH5216/EH5216 Lite → Hardware Recommendations

products and functioned well under normal operation

shall be liable for

Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:

1. Loosen all screws

3. Loosen the screws of holder in order to take out the hard disk rack.

2. Push the cover backward and lift

4. Loosen all the screws of hard disk plate.

5. The hard disk plate can be installed 3 hard disks. User can choose the position and place the hard disk on it.

6. Turn the plate and hard disk over carefully and screwed the hard disk on the plate. If hard disk cannot be fit to the

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screw hole, then, you may adjust the hard disk position to fit the screw hole.

7. The look of three hard disks is installed on hard disk plate.

9. Plug the power cable into hard disk

8. Plug the SATA cable into SATA connector on the PC board. If user installs three hard disks, then plug three SATA cables into each SATA connectors on the PC board.

These 2 SATA connectors are for eSATA connector and DVD-ROM.

10. Plug the SATA cable into hard disk

- User can leave un-plug the SATA cable of the left

side HDD for screwing plate inside the DVR more easily later.

- The 3

SATA cable is an optional accessory.

Please purchase from your dealer.

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11. Screwed the plate within hard disk inside the DVR unit 12. Plug the SATA cable into the left side hard disk.

User can adjust the step 9, 10, and 11 for easily install process if necessary.

13. If user wants to install 4th HDD, then follow the steps to continue. Otherwise, go to the last two steps to complete the installation.

14. Place the 4 side of hard disk is same side of the screw hole of HDD holder.

hard disk on the HDD holder. The head

15. Screwed (6 screws for both side) the hard disk on the HDD holder.

HDD holder is an optional accessory. User need to

purchase from your dealer.

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16. Plug the SATA cable into SATA connector on the PC board.

17. Plug the power cable into the hard disk.

19. Place the HDD holder inside the DVR unit. The screw hole of HDD holder is aligning with screw hole on the DVR unit.

18. Plug the SATA cable into the hard disk.

The SATA cable is an optional accessory. Please

purchase from your dealer.

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20. Push the HDD holder forward and screw hole of HDD holder will match the screw hole on the DVR unit and HDD holder should hook on the stabled hook on the DVR unit.

21. Screwed the HDD holder inside the DVR unit.

22. Screwed the holder on the DVR unit.

23. The look of four hard disks is installed. 24. Push the cover forward and secure the cover

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1.5.2 Connecting Devices

The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 16 cameras in combination of analog and IP camera. The DVR unit also can connect 16 sensor devices, 4 alarm devices, and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Follow the illustration below to make the connection:

For backup recorded video, plugging the pen drive or external hard disk through USB port that are located at front panel of DVR unit, and then, use the bundled software enables user to transfer, playback and segment the video.

Follow the illustration below to make the connection:

EH5216+

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EH5216

EH5216 Lite

Pen drive and external hard disk must be FAT32 format.

– All connected devices have its own power supply is necessary.

– DVR unit can connect 16 cameras in analog and IP cameras combo.

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1.6 Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation

The Sensor and Alarm enable you to connect 16 sensor inputs, 4 relay outputs and 1 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.

1.6.1 Sensor Pin Definition

Sensor Pin # Definition Sensor Pin # Definition

1 Sensor 1 signal 9 Sensor 9 signal 2 Sensor 2 signal 10 Sensor 10 signal 3 Sensor 3 signal 11 Sensor 11 signal 4 Sensor 4 signal 12 Sensor 12 signal

G Sensor ground G Sensor ground

5 Sensor 5 signal 13 Sensor 13 signal 6 Sensor 6 signal 14 Sensor 14 signal 7 Sensor 7 signal 15 Sensor 15 signal 8 Sensor 8 signal 16 Sensor 16 signal

G Sensor ground G Sensor ground

1.6.2 Relay Pin Definition

Relay Pin # Definition

1 Relay signal 2 Relay signal

G Relay ground

3 Relay signal 4 Relay signal

G Relay ground

1.6.3 RS485 Pin Definition

When connect PTZ camera through RS485 interface, please refer to the following pin definition to connect the

DVR and PTZ.

Pin # DVR site PTZ site

TX+ RS485 TX+ signal RS485 RX+ signal TX- RS485 TX- signal RS485 RX- signal RX+ RS485 RX+ signal RS485 TX+ signal RX- RS485 RX- signal RS485 TX- signal

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1.7 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons

Use the Remote control to operate the DVR unit.

Name Function

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

Switch to playback mode

Start recording video

To call out system setup menu

To rewind the recorded video

To start playback

To pause playback

To playback video at faster speed

To select the time and date of playback file

Set a playing recorded video from A point to B point segment and repeat playing on surveillance screen

To backup recorded video file to USB storage device(pen drive or external hard disk) and DVD-ROM.

To reset alarm status

Switch to Emap mode

Switch to PTZ mode. Press + channel number

(

~ ) can switch to PTZ control mode if the

selected camera is a PTZ camera and the PTZ function is enabled.

Name Function

A functional key for multiple system control

Press to enable multiple function modes and the button will turn to

blue light.

To exit multiple function modes, press again.

(13)

+ : Switch to single screen display mode

+ : Switch to QUAD display mode

+ : Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to 16 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 7 + 1 spilt screen display mode

+ : Switch to one single and 12 + 1 spilt screen display mode

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Name Function

+ : Enable/disable auto scan

+ : Switch to full screen

(13)

(14)

date, time, hard disk usage). There are 4 types of on screen information display:

Display all (channel name, date, time hard disk, hard disk usage) No channel name display Display channel name only None

Switch to character mode.

Press

characters, numbers, and symbols.

: comma, semicolon, slash, colon

: 2, ABC and abc

: 3, DEF and def

: 4, GHI and ghi

: 5, JKL and jkl

+ ~ doesn’t have any functions.

Switch the different on screen information display (channel name,

, and then, press the number button (

to enter the

(15)

(16)

(17)

: 6, MNO and mno

: 7, PQRS and pqrs

: 8, TUV and tuv

: 9, WXYZ and wxyz

: 10 and space

To enable auto pan function

To move the PTZ camera to the preset position. Press

)

To move PTZ camera to left

To move PTZ camera to right

+ number button ( ~

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Name Function

To move PTZ camera to up

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

To move PTZ camera to down

Speed + : To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens

Speed - :To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens

Zoom + : To zoom in view of PTZ camera

Zoom - :To zoom out view of PTZ camera

Confirm or make a selection

As a number key for entering password in playback

and preview mode Channel camera selection number in playback and

preview mode

As a preset position with at PTZ control mode

With button can switch to different screen display modes and enable auto scan and full screen. (see also

Chapter 1.7 #(16)

)

(21)

(22)

The

To focus out PTZ camera lens

To focus in PTZ camera lens

button doesn’t support at this version.

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Chapter 2 Using the DVR Software

2.1 The Way to Operate DVR

There are three ways can be managed the DVR unit:

Using mouse and keyboard

Connecting the mouse and keyboard through USB interface, user can manage the DVR unit easily. For the

first time using DVR unit, mouse and keyboard is the best way to set up all DVR relevant configurations.

Using Remote Control(Optional accessory)

After DVR unit has been setup, user can use remote control to preview, playback, backup, reset alarm,

output video and so on functions.

Using Front Panel button(EH5216+ only)

It’s an optional way to operate DVR unit. Front panel button function acts as same as remote control.

For the first time using DVR unit, using mouse and keyboard to setup all configurations

2.1.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit

1. Connect the mouse and keyboard to DVR unit(through USB interface)

2. Power on the DVR unit.

3. For security purpose, the DVR system would require you to enter User ID and Password before it can be

accessed. (If this is the first time, enter the default ID[

superuser

] and password[

111111

]).

4. The hard disk must be formatted before user can use it with DVR unit. Following the below steps to format

the hard disk.

a. Click

b. Click

c. Select the hard disk from device list and select d. Click

e. When formatting is done, click OK.

5. Setup the date and time in order to have correct recording time and date. Following the below steps to setup date and time:

Setup System

Format

and enter the password

→

button to start formatting

Add

Format type

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a. Click b. In

c. Select the date and adjust the time, and then, click OK.

6. Following the below steps to connect the IP and analog camera.

To connect analog camera:

a. Plug the analog camera video cable into DVR video port. b. Click c. Select camera channel and type of camera – Analog Camera d. And then, enable the camera e. Give a name of camera and enter short description. f. Adjust the bright, contrast, hue, and saturation of camera g. Click OK

To connect IP camera:

a. Click b. Select camera channel and type of camera – IP Camera c. And then, enable the camera d. Click IP e. Enable f. Enter g. Enter ID and h. Click OK. i. To connect another IP camera, follow the above steps.

Setup

Time

and enter the password

section, click

Setup

IP address

→

Setting

Protocol

password

Setting

Camera

, and then, select

URL

button of

of IP camera.

if IP camera’s access authority is required.

System Time

protocol, mode, video format

, and

channel

of IP camera.

– DVR unit can connect 16 cameras in analog and IP cameras combo.

– DVR unit doesn’t supply the power to connected external device.

2.1.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard

User can use the Virtual Keyboard when the keyboard is not available. Just click or right-click screen to

call out the virtual keyboard. For uppercase, click

button. To exit, click

Caps

Esc

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2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode

Name Function

(1) Exit

(2) Split Screen

Mode

– When you are in single screen mode, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

– When you are in full screen mode, partial enlarges does not support.

(3) Record Start/stop video recording.

(4) EMap Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the warning (see

(5) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server from a

(6) Setup Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)

(7) PTZ Access PTZ control panel. (see also Chapter 2.2.2)

(8) Preview Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(9) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also Chapter

Reboot: To restart the DVR system. It is required to enter the password Power Off: To shut down the DVR system. It is required to enter the password Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system. Cancel: To return to DVR application.

Select from 6 different split screen types to view all the camera, or one camera over the other or alongside on a single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number.

also Chapter 2.2.1

remote location via internet connection. The default is disableed.

2.3)

(10) Status bar Display the recorded date, time, hard disk space and temperature of unit.

(11) Camera ID

(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.

(13) Event log Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.2.3)

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.

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Name Function

(14) AutoScan Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.

(15) Full screen View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or

click the arrow icon.

Click to exit from full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one

of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.

(16) Alarm Alert and display warning info.

(17) Virtual

Keyboard

Click to enable virtual keyboard.

2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap

E-Map can hold up to 8 maps in *.jpg format. You may locate the camera, sensor and relay on the map.

To Set Up the Emap

1. Click Emap.

2. When the Emap screen appears, click the area

number (1 to 8 buttons) on where you want to insert the map.

3. Click Load Map to insert the map. When the open

dialog box appears, locate and select the map and

click Open.

4. When the inserted map appears on the Emap screen,

click Edit. You may now drag the camera, sensor, and

relay icons to its place on the map. Icons on the map can be relocated anywhere. If you are going to locate the icon on the map to other area, you need to drag the icon to the black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen and then switch to the area on where you want to locate the icon. To bring all the icons back to the

black pane at the bottom of the Emap screen, click Reset Icon.

5. When you are done, click Save button to save the new setting. To exit Emap screen, click Close.

To Use the Emap

1. Click E-map.

2. In the Emap screen, click the camera icon to switch on the area where the camera is located on the map

and to display the video at the upper right corner of the Emap screen. At the lower right corner of the Emap screen, it lists all the warning message.

3. Click Close to exit Emap screen.

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2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller

(2)(3)(4)(5)

(1)

(6)

(7)

(8) (9) (10)

Name Function

(1) Close Exit PTZ camera controller. (2) Setup Configure PTZ cameras. (3) AutoPan

(4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

(5) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.

(6) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. (7) Camera ID pane Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated. (8) Save Camera

preset position

(9) Camera lens

speed controller

(10) Camera preset

position number

(11) Group AutoPan Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset position number and save it.

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

(11)

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2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer

Show the record of activities that take place in the system.

1. Click the Event Log button on DVR system main interface. The Event log viewer window will show up.

2. Select the Date to view.

3. To filter the records, select and click the select button to display Event, System, Operation, Network or All.

4. Use the scroll button to go next, previous, first, or last page of event list. Also, user can enter the page

number in Page column to go to the page.

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2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode

To switch in Playback mode, click Playback button at the lower right corner of Preview mode user interface.

Name Function

(1) Split Screen

Mode

– When you are in single screen mode, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge.

– When you are in full screen mode, partial enlarges does not support.

(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 indicates that there

is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the

(4) Playback

(5) Date

(6) Preview Switch to Preview mode.

recorded video file.

Control Buttons

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the

camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.

Select from 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.

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, or 1/4X. Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file. Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file. Play: Play the recorded video file. Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x ,32x, or 64x. 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.

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Name Function

(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

(10) Export

(11) Segment

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.

Export includes Snapshot, Output Video Clip, and Backup function.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format to external USB storage device.

Backup: Save the playback file to USB device or DVD-ROM disk(see also Chapter 3.6)

Keep a 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.

(12) Full screen

(13) Event log

(14) Bookmark

(15) Visual Search

(16) Find Next

3. Click Export button → Output Video Clip to save the video segment to the USB storage

device.

View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or click

the arrow icon.

Click to exit from full screen mode

When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only display one of

the video in the multiple-screen mode or all. Show the record of activities that take place in the system. To filter the records, select and click the

option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or All. Mark a reference point when reviewing the recorded video file to which you may return for later

reference (see also Chapter 2.3.1

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, 10 Seconds and Second(also see Chapter

2.3.2)

Search for the next event. You can use this when you are using Event Search function.

(17) Event Search

(18) De-interlace

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video

. (see also Chapter 2.3.3)

Loss)

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

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2.3.1 To Bookmark a Video Section

1. Click Bookmark button

2. In the Bookmark dialog box, you may do the following:

- Add to create the new reference mark in the bookmark list.

- Edit to change the mark description.

- Delete to remove the selected reference mark in the list.

- Delete All to remove all the reference marks in the list.

- Exit to close Bookmark dialog box.

3. Select and click one in the bookmark list to review the file.

2.3.2 Using Visual Search

1. Click Visual Search.

2. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK.

3. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and search by every

Hour of that date, every Minutes of that hour, and every Seconds of that minute. Using

last page of time page. To go back last time selection (hour, minute, or second), click

click

. Click to select different date of video for visual search.

and to go next and

. To close event search,

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4. On the time second screen, click the channel and playback button will appear. Click playback button to playback the

selected channel video frame.

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2.3.3 Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search Setting dialog box would appear on the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. Then, click

start searching. The video search would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time, time of End Time, and Searching

Interval. Then, click OK to start searching.

The DVR system will set the date of End Time at 3 days later of Begin Time automatically. If event data are less

than 3 days, the DVR system will set End Time at current date. Time of End Time is adjustable.

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

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Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System

In the Preview screen mode, click button to customize your DVR. When the DVR configuration setup

selection appears, select and click the buttons you want to change the setting.

3.1 System Setup

In the System Setting dialog box, click OK to accept the new settings, click Cancel to exit without saving.

(1)

(2) (3) (4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(1) Storage Path

Set the HDD on where to save the data. In case you have more than one storage device, the system

automatically saves the data to the next storage device. To insert another storage device, click Add and select the storage path. To remove the selected path, click Delete.If the hard disk is the first time for DVR system, please format the hard disk before starting to use it. To format the hard disk, select the hard disk and Format Type, and then, click Format button.

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(2) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded data

after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box. (3) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log after a certain days, enable the Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the number of days in Days text box.

(4) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest

data.

(5) Language

Customize the system to display the tool tips and dialogs based on the selected language. Default language is

in English.

(6) Video Standard

Change and select the proper video system according to your camera video system. If the video system setting

is wrong, the video would appear abnormal.

(7) Configuration

Backup a copy of all the settings and allows you to regain the same settings back. To save the current settings,

click Export. To replace the settings with the one you have saved, click Import.

(8) Touch Monitor

When DVR server is connected with touch monitor, user needs to adjust touch monitor in order to work

normally.

1. Connect the touch monitor with DVR server.

2. Turn on the DVR server and touch monitor power.

3. Select Setup → System → Touch Monitor → Adjust.

4. The adjusting window will show up.

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5. Click + one by one to complete the adjustment.

6. To disconnect touch monitor, click Disconnect button first, and then, turn off the power of touch monitor

and remove the connection between DVR server and touch monitor.

(9) Miscellaneous

Playback mode: Select the mode of playback the video.

– Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback. – Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour

– Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

Date Format

Select the date format which wants to display in select date and time playback mode

Auto Scan Period

Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the

next video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(10) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto Login after system boot up

Execute the DVR when the operating system is started.

- Auto Record after system boot up

Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.

- Auto start Network after system boot up

Automatically start network connection when the DVR is executed.

- Default user

Automatically log in to the selected default user when the DVR is executed.

(11) Date and Time Setting

Adjust the DVR system time and date. Click Setting to select the month, date, hour, and minute. Mark Daylight saving check box to enable daylight saving function. And then, select the St art and End Date/Time by click Setting.

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Daylight Bias: 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.

(12) Firmware

 Product Version Update: Upgrading the firmware of DVR system.

1. Click Update button, a Firmware Upgrade windows will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into DVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The DVR unit will auto

detects the firmware.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

 IPCam Module Firmware Update: Update firmware of IP camera.

1. Click Update button, a Firmware Upgrade windows will show up.

2. Save the firmware on root directory of USB disk. And then, plug USB disk into DVR unit.

3. Select the USB disk if there is more than one USB disk from drop down list. The DVR unit will auto

detects the firmware.

4. Click OK to start upgrading.

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3.2 Camera Setup

The DVR system supports 16 cameras in combination of analog and IP cameras, only analog cameras, or only

IP cameras.

3.2.1 To Setup IP Camera

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as IP Camera.

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record

the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

To setup IP camera and display current IP camera information.

IP Setting: Click IP setting to add the IP camera.

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1. Click the radio button of Protocol to start setup IP camera.

2. Select the Protocol, Model, Video Format, and Channel of the IP camera.

3. Enter IP address and connecting port in IP Camera Site column.

4. Also, user can enter URL of IP camera instead of IP address.

5. If the IP camera has authority request, please enable Authentication and enter ID and Password.

6. Click OK to connect with the IP camera.

Detail: To adjust IP camera parameters, click Detail. Click Default will back to the factory default value.

User can select Video size, Frame r ate, Bitrate mode and Quality of camera. Also, user can adjust Bright, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and I/O Control of the camera.

The selection and adjustment items may vary by the camera supported.

I/O Control: Setup the sensor and relay that is embedded on the IP camera.

 Sensor Setting

1. Click Sensor button.

2. Click the drop-down list and select the sensor ID number.

3. Enter sensor name in Name column

4. The system automatically detects the camera and input relates information. In the Content section,

enter sensor Description.

5. In the test section, click Test to check the sensor status. Red is high and Green is low.

6. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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 Relay Setting

1. Click Relay button.

2. Click the drop-down list and select the relay ID number.

3. Enter relay name in Name column

4. The system automatically detects the camera and input relates information. In the Content section,

enter relay Description.

5. In the test section, click Test to check the relay status. Red is high and Green is low.

6. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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3.2.2 To Setup Analog Camera

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling

it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Analog Camera.

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record

the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description

Add a short comment

(5) Video Adjustment

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Sharpness, and Saturation of the camera.

(6) Enable Deinterlace

Enhance the video quality. Set the Enable Deinterlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and

#2, if it captures lots of movement.

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3.2.3 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR

User can add the camera from another DVR through the network.

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling

it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input Select the camera type as Remote DVR.

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record

the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP

Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port

The port for connection

- User ID

Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password

Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel

Select the channel of connected camera

- Connect

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Click to connect the camera when all configurations are set.

3.3 Recording Setup

3.3.1 Setup IP Camera Record Setting

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to set the recording setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left

click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected. (2) Recording Mode

The horizontal blocks from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock and the vertical block 1 to 7 represent

the day in the week block (Sunday to Saturday). To record in full 24 hours and 7 days a week, select the

recording mode and click the ~ button. If you want to only record at a particular time or day, click Schedule button and select the Recording Mode , and then click on the time or day blocks. When the system starts

recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen. The recording modes are

listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage device

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion

is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is

no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it

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detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

3.3.2 Setup Analog Camera Record Setting

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(8)

(6)

(7)

(1) Camera Icons

click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected. (2) Recording Mode

The horizontal blocks from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock and the vertical block 1 to 7 represent the day in the week block (Sunday to Saturday). To record in full 24 hours and 7 days a week, select the

recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen. The recording modes are

listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage device

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion

is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to record at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and recording

time will be based on Stop Record After setting; if there is no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting. Set the frame rate in (5) Frame Rate.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it

detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

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(4) Quality

Adjust the video quality. The higher the value, the lower the compression level and uses more hard disk space.

(5) Frame Rate

Set the maximum and minimum number of frames to be recorded during motion and motionless state. The frame rate ranges from 01 to 30 for NTSC and 01 to 25 for PAL. The higher the frame rate, it uses more hard

disk space.

Always recoding frame rate is depending on max frame rate value.

(6) Video Size

Select the size of the video and click the ~ button. The higher the size, the larger the file it create.

(7) Individual Adjustment Each camera can adjust video size and frame rate individually. Click Default will back to the factory default value. The frame rate usage is shown in Used and Unused columns by CIF mode.

Only analog camera can adjust video size and frame rate by channel.

(8) Mask

Mark an area on the screen to disregards the motion in the marked area and to only monitor outside the marked

area. Enable the Enable Mask and click-and-drag an area on screen that user wants to mask. To clear all mask area, click Clear button. To inverse the mask area, click Invert button. The original selected area will exchanged with un-selected area. To show the mask area on preview screen, enable Show Mask. The mask is

able to see on the screen only when preview screen is in single screen mode

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3.4 Network Setup

Click Default will back to the factory default value.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the DVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

Select and click on the camera number in the Transmitting Camera section you want to make it accessible via internet using WebViewer, Remote Console, PDA Viewer and JAVAViewer (still image). To select all the

cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(3) Main Configuration

Set the DVR IP address and Remote Console Port. You need this when accessing DVR server from the remote location via internet. Click Setting to setup DVR IP.



Using the following IP address:

parameters in

Assign a constant IP address which a real IP address gives from ISP to DVR system.

IP:

Mask:

addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to DVR system.

Gateway:

DNS:

Enter the IP address of DNS if it is available.

IP information

It is a bitmask used to identify the sub network and how many bits provide room for host

A network device acts as a passageway to internet. Enter the network gateway IP address

Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP addresses.

Assigns an IP address for the DVR system. Fill in the IP related

section.

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MAC Address:

identification. User don’t need to fill in, it will generated by system automatically.

An identifier hardware address of DVR unit that is assigned by the manufacturer for



Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP):



PPPOE:

Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services. If your network is using ADSL service connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE mode. Enter connecting authority.



DDNS:

translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can register their own domain name on

http://ddns.avers.com.tw

Domain Name

Enter the domain name that user has registered.

Password

A password use to access DDNS that user has setup when register the domain name

DDNS Server Name

Select your DDNS server. The default only has one DDNS server now. It may provide more DDNS in future.

DDNS Server Port

Fill in the port that connects to DDNS server. Default is 1053.

(4) Remote Upgrade Configuration

A port is using for the remote firmware upgrade through network.

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames in

DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the Internet for

. (See Appendix A

Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR system.

User ID

)

and

Password

that is given by your ISP for PPPOE

(5) WebViewer Configuration

Activate Enable Anonymous Login to remotely access the DVR server without the need of password. Fill in the WebViewer PORT for remote accessing connection.

(6) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the DVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name and select the Time Zone. User can enable Automatic Synchronize at to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis. Or, user can click Synchronize Time Right Now to adjust time right away.

(7) Other Configuration

- Enable White List An access permit list for the remote accessing of DVR server. Enter the IP address and click Add. Or, enter a range of IP address and click Add. To delete the IP from the list, select the IP and click Delete button. To reset the input, click Clear button.

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- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

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3.5 Schedule Setting

Schedule to record, enable network, reboot and disable alarm of all the cameras either weekly or one time. The number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The left most column display the days in a week.

To Set the Schedule Setting:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use

2. Select the condition you want to schedule in the drop down list.

- Record Activate all the cameras to start video recording at the set time based on the Recording setting

- Enable Network

Activate DVR remote system to access at the set time. After the appointed time, the Network function will be disabled. If the Network function is already enabled, the Network function will not be disabled when the appointed time has ended.

- Reboot

Restart the PC at the appointed time.

- Disable Alarm

Deactivate the alarm at the set time temporarily.

3. Set the schedule as weekly or one time. Click ~ to make a selection.

4. Click on the blocks to set the schedule or click All to select all. To un-select the specific schedule blocks, click the Remove and click blocks to un-select. To store the setting, click Save. To remove the settings, click Clear.

5. To end Schedule Setting, click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

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3.6 Backup Setup

In the Backup Setting dialog box, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers

from 01 to 16 represent the camera number. When you back up the file, you may find Qplayer application

included in the backup folder. User need to execute the Qplayer installation on PC for playback.(see also

Chapter 3.6.1

)

1. Select the date of the recorded file in the calendar you want to backup. Use and buttons to shift the

calendar to the left or right.

2. In the table below, click on the blue block to select the recorded file or click camera (01~16) or time (00~23)

to select the whole row or column. The blue block turns red when it is selected. The block that appears in white doesn’t have data. If you want to set the specific time, right-click on the selected block. Then, set the

time to start and end.

3. Check the space need for backup beside the calendar. Click Rescan Device to calculate the space for

backup.

– Require Space: Show the total size of the backup file. – Free Space: Show the available storage space

4. If you do

box.

5. Select the backup device – USB disk or DVD-ROM device.

6. DVR system will give

7. Click

want to keep the recorded file in the storage folder, enable

NOT

Folder Name

to start archiving the selected file.

automatically.

Delete files after Backup

check

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3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video

You can playback the backup files using QPlayer applications on the PC. When you back up the recorded file,

QPlayer applications are automatically included in the backup folder. With QPlayer, it is the same as in Playback mode and supports different split screen types to view all the video at the same time. The only

difference is that there are no Preview and Playback buttons.

To run the application, go to backup folder and double-click install_player to intall QPlayer. After installation, double-click QPlayer icon on the PC desktop.

Name Function

(1) Split Screen

Mode

- If there are only 8 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 16, and 13 split screen mode.

- 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 indicates that there

is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the

(4) Playback

recorded video file.

Control Buttons

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.

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, 1/8X, 1/16X, or 1/32X. 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, 16x, or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.

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Name Function

(5) Archive

Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the recorded video file.

– OPEN FILE: user can open the recorded file from HDD – Channel 01~ 16&Channel 17 ~ 32: Switch to different channel group of playback calendar. – Day Light Saving: the playback calendar will show the available video records during day light

saving time period.

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the

camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the

(6) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed. (7) Camera ID

(8) Language Switch to different UI language (9) Export Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip function.

(10) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video.

red colored column indicates on 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.

Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg format. Print: Print the screen shot. Output Video Clip: Save the segmented file in *.dvr format.

Following the below steps to Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video

1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause

on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the begin mark.

2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause

on where you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the end mark. To cancel

segmentation or set the segment marks from the start, click Segment button again.

3. Click Export button → Output Video Clip 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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Name Function

(11) Full screen

(12) Visual

(13) Find Next

(14) Event

(15) Intelligent

(16) Audio

View in full screen mode. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the keyboard or

click the arrow icon.

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.

Search from a specific camera by Date, Hour, Minute, and Second( See also Chapter 3.6.2

Search for the next event or changes in the motion detector frame. You can use this when you are using Intelligent Search or Event Search function.

Search from the recorded activities that were recorded in event log (i.e., Sensor, Motion, Video Loss). (See also Chapter 3.6.3

Search the changes in the motion detector frame (See also Chapter 3.6.4

Enable/disable volume

)

Click to exit from full screen mode

(17) De-interlace

To enhance the video quality. Set the de-interlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and #2, if it captures lots of movement.

3.6.2 To Search Using the Visual Search

5. Click Visual Search.

6. In the Visual Search Setting dialog box, select the Camera number and the date. Then click OK.

7. When a series of frames appear by date, click on the frame to display another series of frames and search

by every Hour of that date, every 3Minutes of that hour, every 10 Seconds of that minute, every Second of that 10 seconds. To go back, click click

. To view from the selected frame and close event search,

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3.6.3 To Search Using the Event Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Event Search. The Event Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the screen.

3. In the Event Search Setting dialog box, check the type of condition you want to search. The video search

would stop at the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click

4. You may also set to search and list all the result. Set the Begin Time, End Time and Searching Interval.

Then, click OK to start searching.

5. When the Event list appear, click and select the item you want to view.

3.6.4 To Search Using the Intelligent Search

1. Click on the video screen on where you want to search.

2. Click Intelligent Search. The Intelligent Search text (red) would appear at the lower left corner of the

screen. When the Intelligent Search Setting dialog box and motion detector frame appear, you may adjust the

sensitivity bar and the motion detector frame size and location. To set motion detector frame size and

location, left click and drag on the screen. Then, click OK to start searching. The video search would stop at

the frame that matches the condition. To keep on searching click all the result. Just check the

Searching Interval

. Then, click

box. In the Search Duration section, set the

List

to start searching.

. You may also set to search and list

Begin Time, End Time

and

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3.7 Sensor Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. Click the drop-down list and select the sensor ID number.

2. Enter sensor name in Name column.

3. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter Description of

sensor.

4. In the test section, click Test to check the sensor status. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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3.8 Relay Setting

The I/O device must be installed to use this function.

1. Click the drop-down list and select the relay ID number.

2. Enter relay name in Name column.

3. The system automatically detects the card and input number. In the Content section, enter Description of

relay.

4. In the test section, click Test to trigger relay. Red is high and Green is low.

5. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

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3.9 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click OK to exit and save the setting, Cancel to exit without saving. Click Default will

back to factory default value.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(8)

(6)

(7)

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to

modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by DVR

system.

3. In (2) Enable Time, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. Select the time and click

the block you want to activate or deactivate the alarm function. When it is deactivated the color of the block turns white.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “Trigger if any” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all”

to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 16) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the

sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to alarm.

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 Reboot: when the DVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out the

alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the DVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out the

alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of DVR system is lost, the system will

send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the alarm

message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the same

status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

7. In (6) Alarm Reset, click the camera number to set the reset condition of alarm. Once alarm is reset, all

alarm action will stop at the moment. If the sensor normal status is high, set the alarm reset condition to low.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is

activated.

- Enlarge Camera View

Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated. a. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen when

the alarm is triggered.

b. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode. If the

retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode

manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

- Relay Output

Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay operation.

1. Beside the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available

relay list and in the ON column, set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

3. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to

extend the relay operation time and set the duration in second.

4. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit

without saving the setting.

- Send E-mail

Send an electronic text message. Beside the Send Email

check box, click Detail.

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In the E-mail Setting dialog box, click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving

the setting.

(1)

(2)

(1) Mail Server

Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

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- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Beside the Start Recording check box, click

Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select

the camera to enable/disable video recording.

Enable All to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to

record the number of frames based on the Recording Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set

the number in second for the program to begin recording after the alarm has been trigger. The

time range is 1~10 seconds.

5. In the Stop Record after text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to continue

recording after the alarm has ended. The time range is 1~999 seconds. If user doesn’t mark and set

the time, the alarm recording will continue recording until alarm is reset.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- PTZ preset point

Position the PTZ camera based on the preset point setting. Beside

the PTZ preset point check box, click Detail. In the Trigger PTZ

Preset Setting dialog box, select the PTZ camera number then

select the Enable check box. Select the position of the PTZ

camera when the alarm is activated and ended. For the PTZ

camera end point, user can also select on preset position or Auto Pan between preset position groups.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System)

Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated.

Beside the Send to CMS check box, click Detail. In the

CMS Setting, select the camera to enable/disable sending

the video to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit

without saving.

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3.10 User Setup

Only administrator level authority can access User Setting. The maximum user accounts are 32.

In the User Setting dialog box, click Add to insert a new user, Delete to remove the selected user, Edit to modify the user control right, OK to exit and accept the setting, and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

To Add a User Account:

7. In the User Setting dialog box, click Add.

8. Select and fill in the following information.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Authorization level

Select the status of the user.

(2) Control Right

(4)

(5)

(6)

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Enable the items that would allow the user to access.

(3) Web Viewer

Enable/disable Web Viewer control right that allow the user to operate from a remote location using

internet explorer.

- Remote Console

Allow the user to remote modify DVR system setting.

- Remote LogViewer

Allow the user to view the event log from remote site.

- IP Camera

Enable/disable user to add new IP camera when using the Web Viewer.

- Remote Access Time Enable Infinite check box to access DVR without time limit. If you want to set time limit, enter the number of minutes in Minute text box.

(4) Visible Camera

Select the camera number that would allow the user to access or view. To select all the cameras,

enable the ALL check box.

(5) Time Span

Set the user account a specific time period that user only can use given account to login DVR program

in that specific period. Mark Enable check box and select the Activation Date and Expiry Date.

(6) Name

Enter the user name.

Description

Enter the user description.

Password

Enter the user password.

Confirm Password

Enter the same user password for confirmation.

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Chapter 4

Using the UPC to Playback Backup File

4.1 Recommended system requirements

Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above

Windows®2000/ XP/Vista

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.

5. You may now connect the external USB storage device that has saved recorded files to PC.

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4.3

To run the application, click the icon on the PC desktop

Familiarizing the Buttons in USB Playback Console

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.

(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.

(5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where to start playing the

recorded video file.

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Name Function

(6) Open File To select the video file source for playing.

- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from the hard disk which

was recording video on the DVR system. (see also Chapter 4.3.2

- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file format. (see also Chapter

4.3.3)

(7) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.

(8) 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.

(9) Language To switch DVR application UI language.

(10) Adv. Function Advanced function is including :

HDD Backup: to call out HDD Backup application. (see also Chapter 4.3.4) iEnhance: to call out iEnhance application. ( see also Chapter 5)

(11) Export Export includes Snapshot, Print, and Output Video Clip 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 *.avi format

(12) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also Chapter 4.3.1)

(13) 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.

)

(14) Event Log

(15) Sound /Sound bar

When playback .*dvr file from hard disk, the event log button will be enabled. The system event logs will be included when backup. Using event log viewer to view all

logs. To filter the records, select and click the option button to only display Event, System, Operation, Network or POS.

Turn on and off the sound Increase and decrease the volume

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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, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time 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.

4. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and time and click OK.

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4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File

HDD backup function allows user to backup recorded file from hard disk.

1. Click Adv. Function → HDD Backup on USB Playback Console UI.

2. Select the source hard disk.

In Backup date/time selection windows, select the date and time. 00-24 represents hours and 01-16

represents channels. Blue block means there has recorded file. Red block means the block has been selected. Click-and-drag can select multiple block at once.

4. Click Backup to start backup file.

5. When backup complete, the complete information windows will display.

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Chapter 5 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.

5.1 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 6 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)

(15)

(14)

(13) (12)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(1) (2) (4)(3) (5) (6)

Name Function

(1) Open File Access *.dvr and .*avf video file.

(2) Save Image Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(3) Playback Control

Buttons

(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

(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.

Begin: Move at the beginning of the video file. Previous: Go back to previous frame. Pause: Briefly stop playing the video file. Play: Play the video file. Faster: Play the video file at the faster speed. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the video file.

appear on the slider. To cancel video segmentation, click this button again.

(8)(7)

(10) History Box List all the actions.

(11) Undo Delete the last action.

(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.

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Name Function

(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 any location of

(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.

the track.

6.1 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. The original video on the right side of window and the stabilized video on the

left side of window.

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Chapter 7 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 your PC and DVR server 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 accont ID

(superuser / user) and password (111111/111111) and select the type of network. Superuser has the authority to remote setup the DVR system configuration on WebViewer. User only can preview the video on WebViewer

and Remote Console.

Changing account password is strongly recommended.

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7.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer

Right-clicking on the WebViewer video screen, enables you to start video recording, change video quality,

switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.

(14)

(13)

(11)

(10)

(9)

(8)

(1)

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Name Function

(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.

(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 switch to

(5) Split screen view To view all cameras on screen simultaneously.

(6) Audio Enable/disable remote sound.

(7) Record Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format. Directly click screen to select

(8) Remote Console Initiate Remote Console. It allows you to control DVR server (see also Chapter 7.3).

Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you cannot see the screen display correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.

different camera view.

the channel that user wants to record and press Record button.

(7)

(9) Event Log Viewer Display the Event logs, Operation logs, System logs, and Network logs.

(10) Remote setup Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 7.1.1)

(11) PTZ Control Initiate PTZ camera controller(see also Chapter 7.2)

(12) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.

(13) 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.

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Name Function

(14) 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.

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7.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting

The setting here applies to Remote DVR only.

7.1.1.1 System Setting

In the System Setting windows, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(4)

(1) (2) (3)

(5)

(1) Delete recorded data after If you want the system to automatically erase the data after a certain days, enable the Delete recorded data after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (2) Delete event and alarm log after

If you want the system to automatically erase the event and alarm log files after a certain days, enable the

Delete event and alarm log after check box and enter the numbers of days in Days text box. (3) Overwrite Enable

When there is not enough free space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest

data.

(4) Miscellaneous

Enable the conditions in Miscellaneous section you want the system to perform.

- Playback Mode

Select the mode of playback the video.

Select date and time: Select the date and time which user wants to playback. Play the last file: Automatically playback the video from the last hour Instant Playback: Automatically playback the video which has just recorded

- Date Format Select the date format which wants to display in Select date and time playback mode

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- Auto Scan Period

Set the time gap of the Auto Scan function from 3 to 10 seconds. This automatically switches to the next

video in cycle depending on the set time gap.

(5) Login

Enable the conditions in Login section you want the system to automatically carry out.

- Auto record when login

Automatically start video recording when the DVR is executed.

- Auto start Network when login

Automatically connect to network when the DVR is executed.

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7.1.1.2 Camera Setting

Select the camera from remote DVR servers to modify settings. In the Camera Setting windows, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

IP Camera Setting

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Camera Icons

Select the camera number you want to adjust the video setting. To select all the cameras, enable the ALL

check box. To select more than one camera, Right click on the camera icon. To select one camera only, Left click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns red when it is selected.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the type of camera as IP camera. For General camera setting, see Analog Camera Setting camera of remote DVR, see Remote DVR Camera Setting

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record

the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

(5) IP Camera Information

To setup IP camera and display current IP camera information.

. To modify

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IP Setting: Click IP setting to add the IP camera.

1. Click the radio button of Protocol to start setup IP camera.

2. Select the Protocol, Model, Video Format, and Channel of the IP camera.

3. Enter IP address and connecting port in IP Camera Site column.

4. Also, user can enter URL of IP camera instead of IP address.

5. If the IP camera has authority request, please enable Authentication and enter ID and Password.

6. Click OK to connect with the IP camera.

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Analog Camera Setting

Select the camera from remote DVR servers to modify settings. In the Camera Setting windows, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box. (2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling

it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the camera type as General Camera. For IP camera setting, see IP Camera Setting

of remote DVR, see Remote DVR Camera Setting

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description

Add a short comment

(5) Video Adjustment

Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of the camera.

(6) Enable Deinterlace

Enhance the video quality. Set the Enable Deinterlace mode to #1, if you are capturing motionless picture and

#2, if it captures lots of movement.

. To modify camera

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Remote DVR Camera Setting

Select the camera to modify settings. In the Camera Setting windows, click Update to save and apply the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving.

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Camera Icons Select the camera number you want to view. To enable/disable all cameras, click ALL check box.

(2) Enable

Set to enable/disable the selected camera. When there is no video source on the camera, we suggest disabling it so that the system won’t detect it as video loss error.

(3) Input

Select the camera type as Remote DVR. For IP camera setting, see IP Camera Setting

camera setting, see Analog Camera Setting

(4) Camera

- Display

Enable/disable to show the video. Even if the video of the selected camera is hidden you can still record the video and preview it in playback mode.

- Enable Audio

Enable/disable audio of the camera.

- Name

Change the camera name

- Description Add a short comment

- IP

Enter the IP address of the camera

- Port

The port for connection

- User ID

Enter the user id that for connecting authority

- Password

. To modify analog

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Enter the password that is for connecting authority

- Channel

Select the channel of connected camera

7.1.1.3 Record Setting

In the Recording setup windows, click OK to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting.

Record Setting of IP Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Camera Icons

click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected. (2) Recording Mode

The horizontal blocks from 00 to 23

represent the time in 24-hour clock and the vertical block 1 to 7 represent the day in

the week block (Sunday to Saturday). To

record in full 24 hours and 7 days a week, select the recording mode and click the ~

button. If you want to only record at a

particular time or day, click Schedule button and select the Recording Mode ,

and then click on the time or day blocks.

When the system starts recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper

left corner of the screen.

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The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage path

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion

is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is

no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it

detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

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Record Setting of Analog Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(1) Camera Icons

click on the camera icon. The camera icon turns purple when it is selected. (2) Recording Mode

recording a red triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

The recording modes are listed below:

- Always Recording

Record the video from the selected camera and save it to the designated storage path

- Motion Recording

Start recording the video from the selected camera only when the system detects movement. Once a motion

is detected, the system automatically saves the previous frames and stop based on the Start Record Prior and Stop Record After settings.

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- Smart Recording

Automatically switch to recorded at the maximum frame rate setting once a motion is detected and if there is

no motion, it records at the minimum frame rate setting.

- No Recording The system won’t do any recording.

(3) Motion Detection

Adjust the sensitivity of the motion detection. The higher the value, the finer the sensitivity is detected. When it detects a motion, a green triangle mark would appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

(4) Quality

Adjust the video quality. The higher the value, the lower the compression level and uses more hard disk space.

(5) Frame Rate

Set the maximum and minimum number of frames to be recorded during motion and motionless state. The

frame rate ranges from 01 to 30 for NTSC and 01 to 25 for PAL. The higher the frame rate, it uses more hard disk space.

Always recoding frame rate is depending on max frame rate value.

(6) Video Size

Select the size of the video and click the ~ button. The higher the size, the larger the file it create.

Only analog camera can adjust video size and frame rate by channel.

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7.1.1.4 Network Setting

In the Network Setting dialog box, click Update to accept the new settings, click Exit to exit without saving, and click Default to revert back to original factory setting. For the network service ports that use by DVR server,

please see Appendix A

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Server Name

Assign a name for the DVR unit. Alphabet letters and numbers only.

(2) Transmitting Cameras

cameras, enable the ALL check box.

(3) Network Time Synchronization

Adjust the DVR system time same as network time server. Fill in the Time Server IP address or domain name. Select the Time Zone that DVR is located. And then, mark the Automatic

Synchronize time to set automatic synchronize time on a daily basis.

(4) Other Configuration

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- Network Bandwidth Limit

By Channel: Set the network bandwidth by each channel. All: Set the total network bandwidth consumption limit.

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7.1.1.5 Alarm Setting

In the Alarm Setting dialog box, click Add to insert and set new alarm setting, click Delete to remove the selected alarm setting, click Update to save the setting, Exit to exit without saving, and Default to revert back to original factory setting.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(8)

(6)

(7)

1. Click Add to insert and set a new alarm setting. Click the items in the (8) Alarm Setting List if you want to

modify the alarm setting.

2. In (1) No./Name/Description enter alarm name and description. Alarm No. will be created by DVR

system.

3. In (2) Enable Time, the number from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. Select the time and click

the block you want to activate or deactivate the alarm function. When it is deactivated the color of the block turns white.

4. In (3) Conditions, you can set “T rigger if any ” to activate if it falls to one of the conditions or “Trigger if all”

to activate if it falls to all conditions.

5. In (4) Camera section, select and click on the camera number (01 to 16) in Motion Detected and Video Loss to set the condition for the system to alarm.

6. In (5) Sensor, select and click on the sensor number to set the condition for the system to alarm. If the

sensor normal status is high, set the sensor condition to low.

- Enable/disable the Abnormal Event check box, to set the condition of the event for system to alarm.

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 Reboot: when the DVR system reboot without abnormal condition, the system will send out the

alarm message.

 Abnormal Reboot: when the DVR system reboot in irregular condition, the system will send out

the alarm message.

 Recording is switched off: when the recording has been stopped, the system will send out the

alarm message.

 Network is switched off: when the network connection of DVR system is lost, the system will

send out the alarm message.

 Hard Disk failed: when the hard disk doesn’t work normally, the system will send out the alarm

message.

- Continue trigger duration: Set a time period that when sensor has been trigger and stay in the same

status for that period, then the alarm will be sent out.

7. In (6) Alarm Reset, click the camera number to set the reset condition of alarm. Once alarm is reset, all

alarm action will stop at the moment. If the sensor normal status is high, set the alarm reset condition to low.

8. In (7) Action, you may now set the alarm action for the system to perform when the alarm condition is

activated.

- Enlarge Camera View

Switch to only display video in Preview mode from where the alarm is activated.

c. Select the camera from drop down list to specify which camera video to be enlarged on screen when

the alarm is triggered.

d. Retrieve time: set the waiting duration before system switching back to original Preview mode. If the

retrieve time is un-mark, the alarm video will keep enlarging until user switch back to Preview mode

manually. The retrieve time range is 0~ 600 seconds.

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- Relay Output

Set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated

and to extend additional time in second before it stops the relay

operation.

5. Beside the Relay Output check box, click Detail.

6. In the Alarm Relay dialog box, select from the available relay list and

in the ON column, set to enable/disable the relay operation when the alarm is activated.

7. In the Retrieve time check box, you may enable/disable to extend

the relay operation time and set the duration in second.

8. Click OK to exit and accept the setting and Cancel to exit without

saving the setting.

- Send E-mail Send an electronic text message. Beside the Send Email check box, click Detail. In the E-mail Setting dialog box, click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving

the setting.

(1)

(2)

(1) Mail Server

Enter the SMTP Server and port. If your e-mail system requires user identification, enable Authentication check box and enter ID and Password.

(2) Mail

Fill the mailing information.

From: Enter the sender e-mail address. To and CC: Enter the recipient email address and separate it with comma or a semicolon (;). Subject: Enter the message title. Message: Type the message.

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- Start Recording

Record the video from the selected camera.

1. Beside the Start Recording check box, click Detail.

2. In the Alarm Recording Setting dialog box, select the

camera to enable/disable video recording. Enable All

to select all cameras.

3. In the Frame Rate selection, select As Setting to

record the number of frames based on the Recording

Setting.

4. In the Start Record prior text box, mark and set the

number in second for the program to begin recording

after the alarm has been trigger. The time range is

1~10 seconds.

5. In the Stop Record after text box, mark and set the number in second for the program to continue

recording after the alarm has ended. The time range is 1~999 seconds. If user doesn’t mark and set

the time, the alarm recording will continue recording until alarm is reset.

6. Click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit without saving.

- PTZ preset point

Position the PTZ camera based on the preset point setting. Beside

the PTZ preset point check box, click Detail. In the Trigger PTZ

Preset Setting dialog box, select the PTZ camera number then select

the Enable check box. Select the position of the PTZ camera when

the alarm is activated and ended. For the PTZ camera end point, user

can also select on preset position or Auto Pan between preset

position groups.

- Send to CMS (Central Management System)

Enable/disable the selected camera to send video to CMS when the alarm is activated. Beside the Send to

CMS check box, click Detail. In the CMS Setting,

select the camera to enable/disable sending the video

to CMS. Enable All to select all cameras. Then, click OK to accept the new settings and Cancel to exit

without saving.

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7.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer PTZ

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Name Function

(1) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. Click the center to pan automatically.

(2) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.

(3) Select PTZ

(4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image. (5) AutoPan Groups

(6) Camera preset

position number

Choose to enable/disable the PTZ camera. In the Select PTZ dialog box, Select column, click to enable/disable viewing and controlling the PTZ camera.

Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point. The reset point (1~9) is based on the user has setup by remote control at local site.

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7.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console

(16)

(15)

(14)

(13)

(12)

(1)

(2)

(3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Name Function

(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.

Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please contact your VGA card

vendor.

(2) Exit Close the Remote Console.

(3) Audio button Enable/disable the sound.

(4) Split Screen Mode Select from 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.

(5) Record Start/stop video recording.

(6) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server from

a remote location via internet connection.

(7) Setup Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 7.3.1)

(8) PTZ Access PTZ control panel. EH supports IP camera PTZ function.(see Chapter 7.3.2)

(8) (9)

(11)

(10)

(9) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode. This allows you to view live camera display.

(10) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also

Chapter 7.4

(11) Status Bar Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.

(12) 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.

(13) Event Log Display the Event logs, Operation logs, System logs, and Network logs.

(14) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

(15) 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.

(16) Alarm Alert and display warning info. Superuser and user both can reset the alarm.

)

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7.3.1 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)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(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 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 8 represent the camera ID. In Transmitting

Channels section, enable the camera number to receive the camera signal from the server. In Visible 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.

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7.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller

(2)(3)(4)(5)

(1)

(6)

(7)

(8) (9) (10)

Name Function

(1) Close Exit PTZ camera controller. (2) Setup Configure PTZ cameras. (3) AutoPan

(4) Focus +/- Adjust the focus manually to produce clear image.

(5) Zoom +/- Zoom in and out the image.

(6) Direction buttons Adjust and position the focal point of the PTZ camera. (7) Camera ID pane Display the PTZ camera number that is being operated. (8) Save Camera

preset position

(9) Camera lens

speed controller

(10) Camera preset

position number

(11) Group AutoPan Select to automatically operate PTZ camera in group.

Operate the PTZ cameras automatically based on the selected camera group preset position number.

Save the PTZ camera preset position number. Select the camera and click the preset position number and save it.

Adjust the moving speed of the PTZ camera lens.

Move the PTZ camera to the preset point.

(11)

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7.4 Using the Remote Playback

To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. 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 RealTime Playback if your internet bandwidth is fast and big enough, otherwise choose 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 8 represent the camera number.

To Make a Selection:

1. Select the date in the calendar. Use

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. 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 5.4.3

and buttons to shift the calendar to the left or right.

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7.4.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback

(13) (12) (11) (10)

(9)

(8)

(7)

(2) (4)(3) (5) (6)

(1)

Name Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

- If there are only 8 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 16, and 13 split screen mode.

- To zoom in an area on the screen, Right click and Drag a square on the area you want to enlarge. To back to

(2) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to seek at any location

normal view, right click the channel screen again.

Select from 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.

of the track.

(3) Hour Buttons Select and click to playback the recorded video file on the specific time frame.

The Hour buttons represent the time in 24-hour clock. The blue bar on top of the hour button indicates that

there is a recorded video file on that period of time. 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 playing the

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 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.

(6) Preview Switch to Preview 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 in playback

(9) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen mode,

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 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, 16x or 32x. Next: Go to the next frame. End: Go to the end of the video file.

recorded video file.

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 7.4.1.1).

(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter 7.4.1.1).

(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.

7.4.1.1 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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Name Function

(1) Split Screen Mode

- If there are only 8 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 16, and 13 split screen mode.

- 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 indicates that there

is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red bar indicates that you are currently viewing the

(4) Playback Control

(5) Date

(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

(10) Export Snapshot: Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.

recorded video file.

Buttons

The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the

camera ID. The blue colored column indicates that there is a recorded video file on that period of time. While the red colored column indicates on where to start playing the recorded video file.

Select from 6 different split screen type to playback the recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera.

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.

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