AVerMedia Technologies EB1004 User Manual

AVerMedia

EB1004 BAK

Real-time Security DVR

Operation Manual

FCC NOTICE

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial, industrial or business environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS

To comply with the limits for the Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class A limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

CE NOTICE

This is a Class A product.

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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WARNING

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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS PRODUCT.PLEASE REFER TO YOUR

LOCAL DEALER IF THERE IS A PROBLEM.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................3

1.1 Features and Specifications ........................................................................3

1.2 Front Panel .................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Back Panel ..................................................................................................6

1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit.............................................................................. 7

1.4.1 Installing Hard Drives............................................................................. 7

1.4.2 Install the Hard Drive in a Removable Case .......................................... 8

1.4.3 Install a Removable Hard Drive Case in a PC (Optional) ......................9

1.4.4 Connecting Devices............................................................................... 9

1.4.4.1 Basic Devices ................................................................................... 10

1.4.4.2 Optional Devices .............................................................................. 10

Chapter 2 Operating the DVR Unit ......................................................12

2.1 First Time Use ...........................................................................................12

2.2 Surveillance Screen................................................................................... 13

2.3 Video Recording and Playback.................................................................. 14

2.3.1 To record surveillance video ................................................................ 14

2.3.2 To play back the recorded video .......................................................... 15

Chapter 3 Setup Menu ........................................................................16

3.1 CAMERA SELECT .................................................................................... 17

3.2 RECORD SELECT .................................................................................... 18

3.3 RECORD MODE ....................................................................................... 18

3.4 RECORD FRAME RATE ........................................................................... 19

3.5 VIDEO QUALITY ....................................................................................... 19

3.6 RECORD SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 20

3.7 SUB MENU................................................................................................ 20

3.7.1 PASSWORD CHANGE..................................................................... 21

3.7.2 TIME SET ......................................................................................... 22

3.7.3 VGA SETUP ..................................................................................... 22

3.7.4 MOTION SETUP .............................................................................. 23

3.7.5 PASSWORD SETUP ........................................................................ 24

3.8 HARD DRIVE SETUP ............................................................................... 25

3.8.1 OVERWRITE ENABLED .................................................................. 25

3.8.2 MASTER HDD SIZE and MASTER HDD USED .............................. 25

3.8.3 MASTER HDD FORMAT .................................................................. 25

3.8.4 SLAVE HDD SIZE and SLAVE HDD USED...................................... 25

3.8.5 SLAVE HDD FORMAT...................................................................... 25

3.9 SENSOR SETUP ......................................................................................26

3.9.1 SENSOR RECORD TIME ................................................................ 26

3.9.2 ALARM OUT TIME ........................................................................... 26

3.9.3 CHANNEL-1 ~ CHANNEL-4 ............................................................. 26

Chapter 4 Connect to a PC .................................................................27

4.1 First Time Use ...........................................................................................27

4.2 Operating EB-DVR Playback Application .................................................. 30

4.2.1 Channel Selection ............................................................................... 34

4.2.2 Video Playback List ............................................................................. 34

4.2.3 Catch Images and Video .....................................................................36

4.2.3.1 Snapshot ..........................................................................................36

4.2.3.2 Print .................................................................................................. 36

4.2.3.3 Save as AVI Files.............................................................................. 36

Warranty Notice...................................................................................37

Chapter 1 Introduction

EB1004 BAK is a stand-alone, non-PC based DVR unit that provides real-time

monitoring and digital recording of surveillance video. Up to four video cameras and

four sensor devices can be hooked up to this DVR unit. It is also equipped with an

output relay that allows connection of an alarm device.

Surveillance, digital recording and playback are controlled through the front panel

buttons. Users can connect EB-1004 BAK to a PC to trace back video files, and even

save image as both BMP and AVI files. With the on-screen-display (OSD) menu, you

can customize video recording settings, sensor and alarm settings, password

protection, hard drive recycling, and more.

Surveillance video is recorded in high-quality Motion-JPEG format. Two recording

modes are available. EACH mode records video from each video camera in 640 x 224

resolution at 7.5 fps. QUAD mode records video in 320 x 112 resolution and up to 30

fps/25 fps (NTSC/PAL).

EB1004 BAK provides a removable hard disk bay for installing one hard drive and

an internal slot for installing a second hard drive.

1.1 Features and Specifications

• Non-PC stand-alone security digital video recorder

• 4 composite video inputs and 1 composite output

• VGA output for LCD monitor display

• Front panel buttons and OSD control

• Motion-JPEG video compression

• Factory defaulted to NTSC or PAL

• Supports 2 hard drives (not included)

• Full-screen resolution:

Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)

Recording: 640 x 224 (NTSC), 640 x 272 (PAL)

• Display and recording frame rate:

Quad mode: 30/25 fps (NTSC/PAL) per channel, total of 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)

• Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )

• Search for recorded videos by date/time/event

• Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output control

• Motion detection recording.

• Removable HDD bay

• 1 USB 2.0 Port

• Application CD (for Windows 2000/XP)

1.2 Front Panel

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1. REC : Start video recording.

2. MENU : Open/Close the OSD main menu or subsequent submenus.

3. : Go up one item.

4. : Go down one item.

5. SELECT :

(a) Cycle through various options in a selected menu item.

(b) Open a submenu

6. :

(a) Display Channel 1 in full-screen.

(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "1" when in the OSD

menu.

7. :

(a) Display Channel 2 in full-screen.

(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "2" when in the OSD

menu.

8. :

(a) Display Channel 3 in full-screen.

(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "3" when in the OSD

menu.

9. :

(a) Display Channel 4 in full-screen.

(b) Pressing this button is equivalent to entering the number "4" when in the OSD

menu.

10. :

Display cameras in quad screen.

11. ►:

(a) Display the Playlist. (b) Play back a recording.

12. / ▓:

(a) Pause playback. (b) Pause/Stop recording.

13.  : Fast reverse during playback.

14.  :

(a) Fast forward during playback.

(b) Switch between the play list and the date/time search controls.

15. Removable hard disk rack with lock

CAUTION

BEFORE REMOVING THE REMOVABLE OR INTERNAL HARD DISK, POWER OFF THE DVR UNIT FIRST.

16. Removable Hard disk LED

17. Removable Power LED

18. Internal Hard Disk LED

19. DVR Power LED

20. USB2.0 Socket

1.3 Back Panel

1. VGA OUT (15-pin D-Sub): VGA output for connection to a VGA monitor.

2. VIDEO OUT (BNC): Composite video output for connection to a television

monitor.

3. CH1 ~ CH4 (BNC) : Composite video input for connection of up to four video

cameras. (Video input : V = 1 Vp-p)

4. Sensor Inputs and Relay Output: For connection of up to 4 sensor devices and

3 1 2 5 4 6

1 alarm device. (Relay : 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)

5. Power Socket: For connecting the power adapter. (12V @ 4.2A)

6. Ω Hook: Fix the power adapter after it is plugged into Power Socket.

7. NTSC/PAL Switch: Switch to your local video system.

1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit

1.4.1 Installing Hard Drives

Before you install hard drives, please adjust the jumpers’ setting according to the

instructions on your hard disk label.

The DVR unit allows you to install up to two hard drives (a master and slave drive).

Install one hard disk in a removable hard disk drawer as HDD A and the other hard disk inside DVR unit as HDD B. Fix the hard disks as the right picture shows.

The minimum hard disks capacity should be 40GB/ 7200RPM.

When you only install ONE hard disk in your DVR, Western Digital (WD), Hitachi and Seagate hard disks are recommended. When you install 2 hard disks, please use 2 WD or 2 Hitachi hard disks inside the DVR. A hard disk compatibility issue may occur due to different hard disk models.

For more information of the recommended hard disk list, please go to http://www.avermedia.com/nvd/hardware-recom.htm

1.4.2 Install the Hard Drive in a Removable Case

1. After unlock the removable hard disk drawer,

remove the removable hard drive drawer

from the case.

2. Remove the upper cover of the drawer.

3. Connect the power connector to the hard

drive as the right picture shows.

4. Connect the hard disk connector into the

inner tray’s slot.

5. Close the upper cover. Slide the drawer into

the removable hard drive case, and lock the

drawer.

6. Power on the unit to see the LED indicators on the front side of the removable

hard disk holder. If the LED indicators light up, you may use the hard disk.

1.4.3 Install a Removable Hard Drive Case in a PC (Optional)

For users who purchase an optional hard drive case, please follow the steps to install the case in a PC.

1. Power off your PC and remove the cover of your PC.

2. Remove a front cover and free a 5 1/4” drive bay. Insert the hard disk holder.

Mount the hard disk holder, screw up the holder, and connect the IDE slot and

power connector from PC’s motherboard.

3. Remove the drawer of the removable hard disk case. Please refer to 1.4.2 Install

the Hard Drive in a Removable Case to install the hard drive.

4. Slide the drawer into the removable hard disk case, power on the PC and check

the LED indicators. If the LED indicators light up, it is ok to use the hard drive in

the removable case.

1.4.4 Connecting Devices

At the back panel of the DVR unit, you can connect up to four video cameras, four

sensor devices, and one alarm device. You can connect a VGA monitor or a television

monitor as a display device. Use a USB cable to connect to a PC if it is necessary.

Connecting cameras, sensors, alarm, and display device

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