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AVerMedia®
AVerDiGi EB1304 NET
Operation Manual
www.avermedia.com
www.averdigi.com
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FCC NOTICE (Class B)
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 B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must
be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B 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.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement (Class B)
This product is conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directives 89/336/EEC
amended by 92/31/EEC on the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Warning - This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to correct this interference.
DISCLAIMER
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the contents of this
documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Information
presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
In no event will AVerMedia be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out
of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
TRADEMARKS
AVerMedia is registered trademarks of AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. IBM PC is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other products or
corporate names mentioned in this documentation are for identification and explanation purposes only, and
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COPYRIGHT
© 2006 by AVerMedia TECHNOLOGIES, 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 TECHNOLOGIES, 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 ba tteries 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 batte ry termina ls.
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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
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................1
1.1 Package Content........................................................................................ 1
1.2 Features and Specifications....................................................................... 1
1.3 Front Panel ................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Back Panel................................................................................................. 2
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ............................................................................ 3
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk.......................................................................... 3
1.5.2 Connecting Devices............................................................................... 5
1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device.....................................................5
Chapter 2 Operating the EB1304 NET..............................................7
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons.................................................. 7
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function.....................................................................8
2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button..................................................................... 9
2.2 Using the EB1304 NET for the First Time .................................................. 9
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time......................................................... 9
2.3 Surveillance Screen .................................................................................10
2.4 Playback the Video .................................................................................. 10
Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree......................................................12
3.1 Menu Function ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console.................................23
4.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 23
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ....................................................... 23
4.3 Running the USB Playback Application....................................................24
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ........................... 26
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk .....................................26
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr).................................................................22
Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File.........................................28
5.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 28
5.2 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application.............................................. 28
5.3 To Backup Recorded Video File ...............................................................29
Chapter 6 ImageVerification ...........................................................31
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification ................................................................... 31
Chapter 7 Video Enhancer..............................................................32
Chapter 8 Using the Remote Programs .........................................34
8.1 Familiarizing the WebCam Buttons .......................................................... 35
8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting........................................................36
8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons .............................................. 43
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8.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting....................................................... 44
8.3 Using the Remote Playback..................................................................... 45
8.3.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons ............................................46
8.3.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons .............................. 48
Appendix A Registering Domain Names.............................................................49
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
(1) AVerDiGi EB1304 NET unit
(2) Remote Control (batteries included)
(3) Quick Installation Guide
(4) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of
the country where it is sold.
(5) Power Adapter
(6) DVR accessories (including 4 screws)
(7) Software CD (User Manual included)
1.2 Features and Specifications
Non-PC stand-alone network digital video recorder
4 composite video inputs and 1 composite output
VGA output for LCD or CRT monitor display
On Screen Display(OSD) control menu
MPEG4 video compression
Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system
Support Web viewer on Internet Explorer
Support Central Management System(CMS)
Support remote console
Support USB backup to pen drive and external hard disk
Support network playback and recording simultaneously
Supports 1 hard disk drive (not included)
Full-screen resolution:
Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording frame rate:
D1 mode: 60fps(NTSC) / 50fps (PAL)
CIF mode: 120 fps (NTSC) / 100fps (PAL)
Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )
Search for recorded video files by date/time/event
Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay output control
Multiple language operation screens
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1.3 Front Panel
(1)(2) (3) (4)
Name Function
(1) DVR Power LED
(2) HDD LED
(3) IR Sensor
(4) USB 2.0 Port
: Light when the unit is power on
: Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is
:
:
1.4 Back Panel
(1) (2) (4) (6) (8) (9) (11) (12)
Name Function
running (Read/Write)
Receive the signal from the remote control to operate the unit
Connect to pen drive / external hard disk for backup
(3) (5) (7) (10)
(1) RJ-45 port : Ethernet connection port
(2) Audio In : Input the audio signal from audio output device which it has a
power supply by itself. The audio is embedded with channel 1
(3) Audio Out : Output the audio signal to a audio out device which it has a power
supply by itself
(4) CH1 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1
(5) CH2 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 2
(6) CH3 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 3
(7) CH4 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 4
(8) Video Out :
(9) VGA OUT : Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(10) Sensor In &
Alarm Out
(11) TV-VGA Switch : Switch to select the video output. Make sure to set the video output
Output the video signal to other vedio output device through BNC
port
The DVR unit support 2 video output ports and you can
only select to output the video either from the VGA OUT or
VIDEO OUT
: Support up to 4 sensor device and 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @
125V AC/30V DC)
before turning on the unit
(12) 12V DC : Connect the power adapter into this port
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1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Before installing the hard disk,
make sure to set the hard disk master jumper setting. Adjust the jumper setting
according to the instructions on the hard disk label.
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Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:
1. Loosen all screws
3. Loosen the hard disk rack 4 screws 4. Secure the brackets on the hard disk
Use 40GB/ 7200RPM IDE interface hard disk or larger is recommended
2. Push the cover backward and lift
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You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power
5. Connect the end of the IDE cable
and the power connector to the hard
disk
7. Push the cover forward
6. Secure the hard disk inside the unit
then replace unit cover
8. Secure the cover
9.
LED light
turns on
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1.5.2 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4 sensor
devices, 1 alarm device and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Connecting
the unit to a PC, through USB connection, the bundled software enables user to
transfer, playback and segment the video.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
Each time user changes the video display output, the power must be
UNPLUGGED and PLUGGED to reset
1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device
The Sensor and Alarm ports enable you to connect (4) sensor inputs and (1) relay
outputs. Just connect the external sensor and relay pin directly to the pinhole.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and
relay output.
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1.5.3.1 I/O Card Sensor and Relay pinhole allocation:
The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity
sensors, door sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the
system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e., alarm, telephone etc).
Pin # Definition
1 Sensor 1 positive pole signal
2 Sensor 1 negative pole signal
3 Sensor 2 positive pole signal
4 Sensor 2 negative pole signal
5 Sensor 3 positive pole signal
6 Sensor 3 negative pole signal
7 Sensor 4 positive pole signal
8 Sensor 4 negative pole signal
9 Relay negative pole signal
10 Relay positive pole signal
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Chapter 2 Operating the EB1304 NET
2.1 Familiarizing the Remote Control Buttons
Use the Remote control to operate the OSD menu on surveillance screen.
(6)
Button Function
(1)
FN
A functional key for multiple DVR system remote control
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
1
3
7
9
5
Switch to Channel 1
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 2
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 3
As a number key for entering password
Switch to Channel 4
As a number key for entering password
Switch to CIF mode
As a number key for entering password
(10)
(11)
(18)
(17)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(9)
FN
EB DVR
2 3
1
5 6
4
8 97
0
A-B
▲
▼
▼
REC
▼
FOCUS
▼
▼
MENUSELECT
RIGHTUPLEFT
▲
▼
+
+
ZOOM
DOWNFOCUS
▼
-
-
ZOOM
PTZ
+
-
SPEED
SPEED
RM-H6
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
2
4
As a number key for entering password
A-B
6
8
0
Set a playing recorded video from A point to B point segment
and repeat playing on surve ill ance screen(See 2.1.1)
Pause the playing
▲
To pla y the video
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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Button Function
▼
▼
(
(
11)
12)
▼
▼
Decrease the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
Fast play th e video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x 8x or 16x
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
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▼
▼
▲
▼
REC
The lower parts of buttons are not functional for the DVR system.
Stop playing / Stop recording
USB backup(see 2.1.2)
To move the selection to the left and right
To go up and down and select the items in the menu list or
change the settings
To enter the OSD Main menu / Exit from the main menu or sub-menu
display
Make a selection
Enter sub-menu
Start video recording
2.1.1 Using AB Repeat Function
AB Repeat function allow user to set a video segment from A to B point and play on
the surveillance screen until user stop. User also can backup AB Repeat file to pen
drive or external hard disk (See 2.1.2).
1. Press
SEARCH MODE
▲
(play button) to call out the
menu to find the
recorded video that user wants to
playback.
2. Select
-
TIME SEARCH
TIME SEARCH
(search by date and
or
EVENT LIST
A-B
A-B
.
A-B
A-B
time): select the date and time from
where you want to begin the video
playback.
-
EVENT LIST
3. During the playback, press
press
A-B
again to set the B point of video segment. On the surveillance
screen will display “
(search by condition): select from the list.
A-B
to set the A point of video segment. And then,
” and repeat playing the AB point video segment which
A-B
user has set. To cancel AB repeat, press
A-B
again.
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2.1.2 Using USB Backup Button
User can press button to backup the AB Repeat video file.
1. Set the AB Repeat file (see 2.1.1).
2. Plug in pen drive or external hard disk to DVR
system.
3. During the AB Repeat playback, press
button.
4. And then, press (YES) to start backup file or
USB BAKCUP
YES(SELECT) / NO(MENU)
press (NO) to exit backup mode.
The DVR system doesn’t support the power for external hard disk.
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Therefore, the external hard disk need has power supply by itself.
2.2 Using the EB1304 NET for the First Time
Upon connecting the power, the unit automatically detects the status of the hard
disk. The hard disk must be formatted before user can use it with EB1304 NET. If
you are prompt to format the hard disk, press (select) for
hard disk and (menu) for NO to remain unchanged.
HARD DISKS INFORMATION
VERSION 1 . 3. 03
HDD CHECKING . . .
MASTER HDD
SIZE 76GB 509MB
HDD FORMAT YES (SELECT) / NO (MENU)
to format the
YES
2.2.1 Set up the System Date and Time
Before starting record video, adjust the date and time first.
1. Press to call up the OSD menu and then use
▲
and
and down and select Submenu. And then, press to confirm the selection.
2. In Submenu, select the Date and press again to make a selection. And
then, use
▲
and
▼
o to adjust the date and use
▼
and
to move the selection to the left and right.
3. To adjust Time, follow the above step 2 and 3.
4. Press to go back to main menu after adjustment.
9
▼
to go up
▼
buttons
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2.3 Surveillance Screen
To know if the channel is being recorded, the “” record symbol would appear
beside the channel number. The (microphone) and (speaker) indicate that
the audio is available. The information below the screen shows the current date
and time, recording mode (record schedule setting), and the percentage of the
used hard disk space.
D1 (A) HDD 29%
D1 mode Screen Preview
CIF(A) HDD 29%
CIF model Preview
When you are in full screen preview, press the following buttons on the remote
control to switch to different channel, or preview all 4 channels:
1
CH1: Camera1
CH2: Camera 2
3
7
CH3: Camera 3
9
CH4: Camera 4
QUAD: 4-Channel
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2.4 Playback the Video
The DVR system can record and playback video simultaneously. Therefore, user
don’t need to stop recording while playback the video.
1. Press
2. Use the
▼
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and
down and select TIME SEARCH or EVENT LIST.
Then, press or
to make a selection.
▼
SEARCH METHOD
TIME SEARCH
EVENT LIST
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TIME SEARCH (search by date and time):
1. Use the
SEARCH TIME
▲
and
. Then press or
▼
buttons and select
TIME SEARCH
HARD DISK :
START TIME
END TIME : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
▼
again to make the selection.
2. In the
SEARCH TIME
, user may now select the
date and time from where you want to begin the
video playback.
Use the
and
▼
and
▼
buttons to select the date and time. Then press or
buttons to move the selection to the left and right. Use the
▼
the selection.
3. To start video playback, the time in second must be set. Use the
selection to the right most. Use the
Then press or
EVENT LIST (search by event):
1. Use the
▲
and
▼
the list. Press or
selection. User and
or back to previous page.
▲
and
.
▼
buttons to select from
again to make the
▼
to go next page
▼
buttons and select the time in second.
EVENT LIST
SA2006 / 05 / 03
2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03 12 : 00 : 01 13 : 00 : 01
B 2006 / 05 / 03
A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 30 : 23 11 : 31 : 18
A 2006 / 05 / 03
B 2006 / 05 / 03
S 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 28 : 33 11 : 28 : 55
A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 25 : 41 11 : 28 : 32
A 2006 / 05 / 03 11 : 23 : 26 11 : 23 : 30
Listed below are the following recording
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01SEARCH TIME
again to make
▼
buttons to move the
▼
13 : 26 : 34
13 : 00 : 01
11 : 48 : 37 12 : 00 : 00
11 : 29 : 47 11 : 30 : 13
11 : 28 : 55 11 : 28 : 58
13 : 26 : 50
13 : 16 : 46
▲
conditions:
A – Always Recording
It records non-stop and automatically continue recording when interrupted
S – Sensor Recording
It records when the sensor has triggered
M – Motion Recording
It records when any movement has detected
B – Button Recording
It records when the
REC
record button is pressed
2. The “” play symbol would appear beside the channel number when you are previewing in
playback mode.
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Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree
The follow figure is an OSD menu tree map. To call out the OSD menu, press
on the remote control.
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SELECT
RECORD SELECT
RECORD MODE
VIDEO FORMAT
RECORD FRAMERATE
VIDEO QUALITY
RECORD SCHEDULE
SUBMENU
HARD DRIVE SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
MOTION SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
USB BACKUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
1 2 3 41 2 3 4
1 2 3 41 2 3 4
D1D
MPEG4
60
GOOD
ENGLISH
RECORD SCHEDULE
00 : 00 - 01 : 00
01 : 00 - 02 : 00
02 : 00 - 03 : 00
03 : 00 - 04 : 00
04 : 00 - 05 : 00
05 : 00 - 06 : 00
06 : 00 - 07 : 00
07 : 00 - 08 : 00
08 : 00 - 09 : 00
09 : 00 - 10 : 00
10 : 00 - 11 : 00
11 : 00 - 12 : 00
12 : 00 - 13 : 00
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
RECORD SCHEDULE
13 : 00 - 14 : 00
14 : 00 - 15 : 00
15 : 00 - 16 : 00
16 : 00 - 17 : 00
17 : 00 - 18 : 00
18 : 00 - 19 : 00
19 : 00 - 20 : 00
20 : 00 - 21 : 00
21 : 00 - 22 : 00
22 : 00 - 23 : 00
23 : 00 - 00 : 00
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
ALWAYS RECALWAYS REC
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
PASSWORD SETUP
SUBMENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
DATE
TIME
AUTO RECORD
AUTO SCAN
PASSWORD SETUP
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
VIDEO SYSTEM
MULTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED
HD1 SIZE 37 GB 78MB
HD1 USED 16 GB 219MB 21%
HD1 FORMAT
SENSOR SETUP
SENSOR REC TIME
ALARM OUT TIME
CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2
CHANNEL - 3
CHANNEL - 4
MOTION SETUP
MOTION CAMERA
SENSITIVITIY
MOTION RECORD TIME
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ON
NO
ON
OFF
NTSC
OFF
1
NO
010 SEC
010 SEC
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
1 2 3 4
HI
010 SEC
SUPERUSER
USER(NETWORK)
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
RESET TO DEFAULT VALUE
AUTO SCAN
AUTO
CHANNEL-1
CHANNEL-2
CHANNEL-3
CHANNEL-4
PASSWORD SETUP
1
050
050
000
024
OFF
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
SET NW PASSWORD
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGRADE PORT
USER
SET NW PASSWORD
ISB BACKUP
TIME SET
START :
END :
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
STATIC
1 2 3 4
5001
5005
1
2006/09/23 17:00:02
2006/09/26 18:00:00
1 2 3 4
73G 89MB
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3.1 Menu Function
If the unit is currently recording the video, user may have to stop video recording to
change the settings. Use remote control to navigate in the OSD menu. The red
frame turns yellow when you are making a selection.
OSD MENU Description
MAIN MENU
CAMERA SELECT
RECORD SELECT
RECORD MODE
VIDEO FORMAT
RECORD FRAMERATE
VIDEO QUALITY
RECORD SCHEDULE
SUBMENU
HARD DRIVE SETUP
SENSOR SETUP
MOTION SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
USB BACKUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
D1
MPEG4
60
GOOD
ENGLISH
CAMERA SELECT :
Enable/disable the channel number to display the video
on the surveillance screen
RECORD SELECT :
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
The channels which could be recorded
should be enabled in the CAMERA SELECT
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first.
RECORD MODE :
Select D1/CIF recording mode
Under D1 mode, the video recording is in full screen
resolution and takes turns from one channel to the next
one when Auto Scan enables. Each channel is
recorded only at a maximum frame rate of 15fps. User
can switch to view the video in single full screen or
QUAD screen
Whereas in CIF mode, video recording is at a lower
resolution, but each video is recorded in 30fps/25fps
(NTSC/PAL). User can switch to view the video in
single full screen or QUAD screen
VIDEO FORMAT :
The recorded video is in MPEG4 format
RECORD FRAME RATE :
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded.
Refer to the table below for the available record frame
rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses more
hard disk space
Video Standard
Record Mode
NTSC PAL
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
VIDEO QUALITY :
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH,
MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL or LOW.
BEST – best record quality but less record hours
LOW – longest record hour but quality is ordinary
NORMAL – allows you to record more hours but the
quality of the recorded video is moderate.
LANGUAGE SETUP :
Select from the available languages
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OSD MENU Description
RECORD SCHEDULE
00 : 00 - 01 : 00
01 : 00 - 02 : 00
02 : 00 - 03 : 00
03 : 00 - 04 : 00
04 : 00 - 05 : 00
05 : 00 - 06 : 00
06 : 00 - 07 : 00
07 : 00 - 08 : 00
08 : 00 - 09 : 00
09 : 00 - 10 : 00
10 : 00 - 11 : 00
11 : 00 - 12 : 00
12 : 00 - 13 : 00
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
ALWAYS REC
RECORD SCHEDULE:
By default, in 24 hours, the recording schedule is set to
always record every hour. Refer to the table below to
customize the recoding condition
Condition Description
NO REC Disable video recording
ALWAYS REC Record non-stop
SUBMENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
DATE
TIME
AUTO RECORD
AUTO SCAN
PASSWORD SETUP
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
VIDEO SYSTEM
MUTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
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ON
ON
NO
ON
OFF
NTSC
OFF
1
MOTION REC
SENSOR REC
BUTTON REC
Start recording when any movement is
detected
Start recording when the sensor has
triggered
Start recording
pressed
when the record button is
PASSWORD CHANGE :
Set a security combination number. There are two type
of user password – SUPERUSER and USER.
PASSWORD CHANG
SUPERUSER
USER(NETWORK)
Use the number button on the remote control to enter
the password. Or use
▲
and
▼
button to the
select the security combination number. Press
or
button to confirm.
▼
SUPERUSER:
Superuser has the authority of formatting hard disk,
changing system settings, remote monitor the DVR
system and changes the system settings. The factory
default password is 111111.
PASSWORD SETUP
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
USER(NETWORK):
The login account for remote connection through the
internet. User account only can view and playback
recorded video by W eb viewer (ex: Internet Explorer),
but no authority to change the DVR system’s setting.
The factory default password is 111111.
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SET NW PASSWORD
CURRENT
NEW
CONFIRM
SUBMENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
DATE
TIME
AUTO RECORD
AUTO SCAN
PASSWORD SETUP
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
VIDEO SYSTEM
MUTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
2006 / 04 / 20
17 : 54 : 50
ON
ON
NO
ON
OFF
NTSC
OFF
1
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT :
Select the camera number and set to adjust the video
brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation value
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
CAMERA
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
HUE
SATURATION
COLOR PHASE
RESET TO DEFAULT VALUE
1
050
050
000
024
MODE 1
NO
DATE :
Set the current date
TIME :
Set the current time
AUTO RECORD :
Enable/disable auto continue recording when
interrupted (i.e., power breakdown, video playback or
configuration setup). It continue recording after 10
second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record
mode
AUTO SCAN :
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next
channel when in full screen preview. User can set
different switch time for each channel. The time range
is from 5 ~30 seconds.
AUTO SCAN
AUTO SCAN
CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2
CHANNEL - 3
CHANNEL - 4
OFF
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
10 SEC
PASSWORD SETUP :
Enable/disable full system password protection. This
would prevent unauthorized user to stop video
recording, change system settings and formatting the
hard disk
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AUDIO RECORD :
Enable/disable audio recording. To record sound,
make sure the audio input device(ex: microphone) is
connected to the unit
AUDIO MUTE :
Enable/disable to hear audio sound. To hear sound,
make sure the unit is connected to a audio output
device (ex: speaker). If user recorded video in audio
mute status, there is no sound when playback
The audio input and output device must be
power supplied by self. The DVR system
i
doesn’t supply the power to those devices.
VIDEO SYSTEM:
DVR system will auto detect the video system and
display
SUBMENU
PASSWORD CHANGE
VIDEO ADJUSTMENT
DATE
TIME
AUTO RECORD
AUTO SCAN
PASSWORD SETUP
AUDIO RECORD
AUDIO MUTE
VIDEO SYSTEM
MUTIPLE REMOTE
REMOTE ID
2006 / 04 / 20
17 : 54 : 50
ON
ON
NO
ON
OFF
NTSC
OFF
1
MUTLIPLE REMOTE:
Enable/disable multiple DVR system remote control.
When user has more than one DVR system, user can
use MULTIPLE REMOTE function to control all DVR
system by single remote control.
REMOTE ID:
Assign the ID number for multiple DVR system remote
controls. When there are more than one DVR systems,
user can enable
then assign
REMOTE ID
MULTIPLE REMOTE
to each DVR system. Then,
function, and
user can just use one remote control to control all DVR
system by pressing
REMOTE ID
multiple DVR systems, press
(remote ID number) on the remote control.
. To remote control
FN
and number key
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HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED
HDD SIZE 37 GB 78MB
HDD USED 0 GB 232MB 0%
HDD FORMAT
YES
OVERWRITE ENABLED :
Enable/disable overwriting the earliest record when the
hard disk space runs out. By default, the HDD overwrite
setting is enabled
HDD FORMAT :
For security purpose, you may have to enter the
password to format hard disk
To format hard disk:
* HDD SIZE shows the total capacity
of the hard disk.
* HDD USED shows the amount of
space that has been used.
1. Use the
down and select
or
2. In the
or
to select the security combination number. Repeat
till you key in the last number. Also, user can use
the number button on the remote control to enter
the password. Press or
to make the selection. To move the selection to the
left and right, use
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and
HDD FORMAT
▼
CHECK PASSWORD
▲
▲
and
. Then use the
▼
. Then press
screen, press
and
▼
button again
▼
▼
buttons
buttons
CHECK PASSWORD
ENTER PASSWORD
3. After entering the last number, the system will
format the hard disk
4. It is done when the “HDD FORMAT COMPLETED”
appears
HARD DRIVE SETUP
OVERWRITE ENABLED
HDD SIZE 37 GB 78MB
HDD USED 0 GB 0MB 0%
HDD FORMAT
HDD FORMAT COMPLETED
YES
Formatting the hard disk will permanently
delete all the records and can no longer be
retrieved
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SENSOR SETUP
SENSOR REC TIME
ALARM OUT TIME
CHANNEL - 1
CHANNEL - 2
CHANNEL - 3
CHANNEL - 4
010 SEC
010 SEC
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
NOT INSTALLED
SENSOR REC TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to start record when
the sensor has triggered
ALARM OUT TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending
the alarm once triggered
CHANNEL 1~4 :
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor. Refer
to the table below to customize the sensor state
Condition Description
NOT INSTALLED Indicates that there is no sensor connected
NORMAL OPEN Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is
NORMAL CLOSE Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is
normal open. Video recording initiates when
there is a changes in the sensor state
normal close. Video recording initiates when
there is a changes in the sensor state
MOTION SETUP
MOTION CAMERA
SENSITIVITIY
MOTION RECORD TIME
NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
1 2 3 4
L
010 SEC
STATIC
1 2 3 4
5001
5005
MOTION CAMERA :
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
SENSITIVITY :
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from H (High),
9~ 2 and L (Low).
MOTION RECORD TIME :
Set the amount of time (in second) to record when
motion is detected.
NETWORK SETUP:
Setup the network parameters for the internet or
intranet remote monitor or playback.
IP MODE:
The system provides 3 types of IP setup mode – Static,
DHCP, and PPPOE.
Use
select
▲
and
IP MODE
▼
buttons to change the selections and press
or
STATIC:
DVR system. Use
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press . Use
to make a selection.
▼
▲
Assigns a constant IP address for the
▲
and
▼
buttons to go
and
up and down and select items, and then press
or
to make selection. Use
▼
▼
and
▼
to move left and right to select or enter the
configuration value.
-
IP ADDRESS:
Assign a constant IP address
which a real IP addresses give from ISP to DVR
system.
-
SUBNET:
It is a bitmask used to identify the sub
network and how many bits provide room for
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NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
1 2 3 4
5001
5005
host addresses. Enter the subnet mask of the IP
address which user has assigned to DVR
system.
-
GATEWAY:
passageway to internet. Enter the network
gateway IP address
-
DNS:
names (such as www.abb.com.tw) to IP
addresses. Enter the IP address of DNS if it is
available.
MAC ADDRESS:
-
need to enter the MAC address.
-
When all parameters are set, select the
CHANGE
DHCP:
server to DVR system. Use
buttons to go up and down and select
then press or
i
The DVR system will try to get an IP address from
the DHCP server. A message window will show up
as below:
A network device act as a
Domain Name Server translates domain
Only for user information. Don’t
to confirm the configuration.
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
CHANGE
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
Assign the IP address by local DHCP
▲
and
DHCP
to make selection.
▼
▼
, and
The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) is a set of rules used by a
communications device (such as a
computer, router or networking adaptor) to
allow the device to request and get an
Internet address from a server which has
a list of addresses available for
assignment
GET IP NOW! WAITING...
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NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
STATIC
1 2 3 4
5001
5005
When DVR system gets an IP address from DHCP
server, the information will display as below:
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
192.168.153.100
255.255.255.255
192.168.153.254
192.168.153.1
00.00.00.00.00.00
PPPOE:
network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames in
Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL
services. If your network is using ADSL service
connecting to internet, and then, select PPPOE
mode. Use
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and
down and select
PPPOE
, and then press or
to make selection. A message window will
▼
show up as below:
GET IP NOW! WAITING...
When DVR system get an IP address, the
information will display as below:
NETWORK INFORMATION
IP ADDRESS
SUB NET
GATEWAY
DNS
MAC ADDRESS
CHANGE
000.000.000.000
000.000.000.000
192.168.153.254
192.095.000.001
00.00.00.00.00.00
NW ENABLE:
Allow internet remote user to playback or monitor the
channels. Without enabling the network function, the
channels cannot be playback or monitor from remote
site.
1 is Channel 1 2 is Channel 2
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3 is Channel 3 4 is Channel 4
Use
select
press
Use
▲
and
NW ENABLE
or
▲
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and
(network enable), and then
▼
and
▼
buttons to change the selections
to move to the selection
▼
.
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NETWORK SETUP
IP MODE
NW ENABLE
VIDEO PORT
UPGARDE PORT
USER
SET NW PASSWORD
STATIC
1 2 3 4
5001
5005
1
values and press
VIDEO PORT:
A port for the remote connection. Any port can be
assigned as a video port, except the ports already used
by the network services. The default video port is 5001.
Use
select
▲
VIDEO PORT
to move to the selection
▼
buttons to change the selections values and press
or
UPGRADE PORT:
A port for the remote update DVR system firmware.
Any port can be assigned as an upgrade port, except
the ports are already used by the network services. The
default upgrade port is 5001. For Upgrading DVR
firmware, please contact your local dealer.
and
to confirm.
▼
or
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press
to confirm.
▼
. Use
or
▲
and
▼
and
▼
USB BAKCUP
TIME SET
START TIME
END TIME : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
1 2 3 4
73GB 89MB
Please DO NOT cut off the power of the
i
DVR system while the firmware is
upgrading. Power failure will cause the
permanent damage of the DVR system.
Use
select
and
▲
UPGRADE PORT
to move to the selection
▼
and
▼
buttons to go up and down and
▲
or
and
, and then press
. Use
▼
▼
buttons to change the selections values and press
or
to confirm.
▼
USB BACKUP:
Using USB device (ex. Pen drive or External Hard disk)
to backup partial recorded video and playback on PC.
Use
select
Use
▲
USB BACKUP
▼
▲
and
and
and
press
1. Select the
▼
buttons to go up and down and
, and then press
to move left and right. And, use
▼
▼
buttons to change the value and
or
to confirm.
▼
START TIME
and
END TIME
or
.
▼
2. Select the channels which user wants to backup.
3. The DVR system will display the system hard disk
space and backup file size.
.
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USB BAKCUP
TIME SET
START TIME
END TIME : 2006 / 05 / 05 13 : 08 : 13
BACKUP CHANNEL
BACKUP SIZE
BACKUP EXECUTE
: 2006 / 05 / 04 10 : 00 : 01
1 2 3 4
73GB 89MB
4. And then, select
backup video to the USB device.
5. When backup is done, press any key to back to
main menu.
BACKUP EXECUTE
USER REMAINDER
0GB 820MB
to start
80%
USB BACKUP SUCCESS
PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT
6. To view the backup file, using USB Playback
Application(see 4.3)
-
Remember to plug in the USB device
i
before starting to backup.
-
The DVR system doesn’t supply the
power to external hard disk. Therefore,
the external hard disk must be power
supplied by self.
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Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console
4.1 Recommended system requirements
Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above
Windows®2000/ XP
DDR 256 MB
Graphic function must support DirectDraw
Audio card or built-in
Speaker
1 available USB2.0 port
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console
To install the USB Playback Console:
1. Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. When the installation main
screen appears, click Install USB Playback Console and then follow the on
screen instructions
2. Select the language you prefer
3. Click OK to install the application
4. Click Exit to close the installation main screen. You may plug in the pen drive
or external hard disk now.
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(
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console
To run the application, click the r icon on the PC desktop
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
17)
(16) (15) (14)
Name Function
(1) Video playback screen
To select the video file for playing. The playback application
supports *.dvr and *.avf file type.
(2) Open File
- DVR Recorded File (HD): To playback the recorded video from
the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system.
(Also see 4.3.2)
- Backup File(.dvr): The file is backup and save in *.dvr file
format. (Also see 4.3.3)
- Backup File(.avf): The file is backup and save in *.avf file format.
The recorded video backup to pen drive is in *.avf.
(12)
(13)
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Name Function
Select the event you want to playback. The event list only available
when user select to playback in DVR Recorded File(HD).
(3) Event List
(4) 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.
(5) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video (see also 4.3.1)
(6) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg or *.avi format (see also 4.3.1).
(7) Snapshot Capture and save the image either in *.jpg or *.bmp format
(8) Print Print the image
(9) HDD Backup To call out HDD Backup application. (See Chapter 5)
(10) Video Enhancer To call out Video Enhancer application. ( See Chapter 6)
(11) Watermark To call out ImageVerification application. (See Chapter 7)
(12) Status bar Display the recorded date, time and play speed.
(13) Progress bar 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 by frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 1/2X, 1/4X, or
1/8X.
(14) Playback
Controller
Rewind: Wind back the recorded video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.
Next: Go to the next frame by frame.
End: Go to the end of the recorded video file.
(15) Split Screen Mode
(16) Exit
Select from different screen view to playback the recorded video file
of the entire camera or one camera on screen.
Exit/ Minimize the application or chose Cancel to go back to the
application
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Name Function
(17) Sound /Sound bar
Turn on and off the sound
Increase and decrease the volume
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video
1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar
and pause on where you want to start the cut. Then, click Segment to set the
begin mark.
2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar
and pause on where you want to end the cut. Then, click Segment to set the
end mark. To cancel segmentation, click Segment button again.
3. Click Output button to save the wanted portion.
4. In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the
filename, and select the video format.
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk
1. Please have the hard disk which containing of recorded video data install on
your PC or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.
2. Click Open File button
3. Select DVR Recorded File(HD) and click OK.
4. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk window and click OK.
5. And then, the Event List window appears. Select the event that user wants to
play and click OK.
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4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)
1. Click Open File button.
2. Select Backup File(*.dvr) and click OK.
3. Locate the backup file folder and click OK.
When open the backup video file, just locate the where backup file
i
folder is.
4. And then, Playback Date/Time Selection window appears. Select the date and
time and click OK.
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Chapter 5 Backup Recorded Video File
5.1 Recommended system requirements
Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above
Windows®2000/ XP
DDR 256 MB
Graphic function must support DirectDraw
Audio card or built-in
Speaker
1 available USB2.0 port
5.2 Familiarizing with HDD Backup Application
(2)
(1)
Name Function
All recorded video events list
No.: the list order number
(1)
(2)
(3) Progress bar
Record: the record type(see also Chapter 2.3.1)
Begin Time: the beginning of record time
End Time: the end of record time
Display first frame of each recorded channel video which user had
selected.
Show the progress of the event being played. User may move the
bar to seek at any location of the track
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)(10)
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Name Function
To select the hard disk drive
(4) Source Disk
(5) Target Path To locate on where user want to save the file
(6) Event (%) Display the backup progress rate of event in percentage
(7) Total (%) Display the total backup progress rate in percentage
(8) Stop Stop backup progress
(9) Start Start backup progress
(10) Select All
Select all listed recorded video events. Click the check box again to
cancel for selecting all events.
5.3 To Backup Recorded Video File
1. Please have the hard disk which was recording video on the DVR system
install on your PC or using external USB enclosure to connect to your PC.
2. To run the HDD Backup application, click the HDD Backup button on USB
Playback Application main interface.
3. Click Browse in Source Disk to locate the recorded video file.
4. And then, the Select Disk windows will appear as below:
5. Select the hard disk drive from Select Disk windows. All available hard disk
will list on the Select Disk windows with size and name
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6. Select the hard disk drive and click OK
7. And then, all the recorded video files will list out.
8. Select the event which user wants to backup. Or mark the Select All to select
all listed recorded video event
9. Locate on where user wants to save the backup file
10. Click Start to process backup
11. To stop the backup progress, click Stop
12. To play the backup file, see 4.3.3.
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Chapter 6 ImageVerification
Image Verification is a watermark-checking program to identify the authenticity of a
saved image (e.g. by snapshot). This program can only verify uncompressed bmp
image files.
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification
1. To run the ImageVerification application, click the
Playback 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
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Chapter 7 Video Enhancer
The bundled Video Enhancer 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
wanted 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 the Video Enhancer application, click the Video Enhancer button on USB
Playback Application main interface.
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(1) (2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
Name Function
(1) Open File Open *.dvr video file.
(2) Save Image Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.
(3) Playback Control
Buttons
Begin: Move at the beginning of the video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame
Rewind: Wind back the video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the video file.
Play: Play the video file.
Faster: Play the video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the video file.
(8)(7)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(4) Save Video Save the edited or segmented video in *.avi format.
(5) Print Print the screen shot.
(6) Segment Mark the beginning and the end of the wanted portion of the video.
Two triangle marks will appear on the slider. To cancel video
segmentation, click this button again.
(7) Zoom Buttons Enlarge, reduce, and set the image back to normal size.
(8) Full Screen Use the entire screen to only display the video.
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Name Function
(9) Default Set the video back to original state and delete all the changes in the
history box.
(10) History Box List all the actions.
(11) Undo Delete the last action.
(12) Noise Reduce Adjust the softness and repair the damaged colours.
(13) Sharpness Improve the overall image by enhancing edges. This gives the
image more depth.
(14) Effects Gray Scale: convert the image into black and white (monochrome).
Normalize: adjust the brightness intensity.
Equalize: automatically adjust the images that are too dark.
De-interlace: smooth out the overlying frames.
Static: de-interlace for motionless scene.
Dynamic: de-interlace for moving scene.
(15) Picture
Adjustment
(16) Original Screen Display the original state of the image.
(17) Temporary
Setting Block
(18) Status Bar Display the date, and time of the video.
(19) Progress Bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar
(20) Add Setting Include the new setting to the temporary setting block.
(21) Rename Change the name of the selected setting in the temporary setting
(22) Delete Permanently remove the selected setting in the temporary setting
(23) Load Setting Call the saved settings.
(24) 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.
to seek at any location of the track.
block.
block.
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password is strongly
Chapter 8 Using the Remote Programs
User can use Microsoft Internet Explorer to access DVR system by entering the IP
address. To use this feature, make sure that you PC and EB 1304 NET both are
connected to the internet and the Network feature is enabled.
Accessing this feature for the first time you will be prompted by your browser to
install WebCamX.cab, allow the installation and you should be able to connect and
login afterwards.
For Windows 2000, click Yes when the Security Warning dialog box appears.
For Windows XP, click Install when the Internet Explorer - Security Warning dialog
box appears.
After installing the WebCamX.cab and when connecting to the DVR system, you
are required to enter User ID (Superuser or User) and password (default password
is 111111)and select the type of network. Superuser has the authority to remote
setup the DVR system configuration on WebCam viewer.
Changing the Superuser and User default
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8.1 Familiarizing the WebCam Buttons
Right-clicking on the webcam video screen, enables you to start video recording,
change video quality, switch camera and enable/disable DirectDraw.
Name Function
(1) DirectDraw Enhance the video quality.
i
(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
(5) Split screen view To view 4 camera on screen simultaneously.
(6) Record Start to record the video of the selected camera in AVI format.
(7) Remote Console Initiate Remote Console. It allows you to control DVR server (see
(8) Remote setup Change the DVR server settings (see also Chapter 8.1.1).
Not all graphic cards can support this function. If you can not see the screen display
correctly or screen is messed, please check with VGA card vendor.
screen to switch to different camera view.
Directly click screen to select the channel that user wants to record
and press Record button.
also Chapter 8.2).
i
(9) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot in *.bmp format.
(10) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.
Only Superuser has the authority to remote setup DVR system.
To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.
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changed the DVR system setting, refresh your web browser in
Name Function
(11) Select cameras to
view
Select to the view camera from different server. In Select Camera
dialog box, Display column, click to enable/disable viewing the
camera.
Click Add Server and select the server type between DVR and IP
Cam to add.
Click Delete Server to delete the selected item.
Click Import to load the previous saved list.
Click Export to save the list.
Click Apply All to change all the camera video quality based on the
selected setting.
Click OK to exit.
8.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting
Click OK to exit and save the setting and Cancel to exit without saving the setting.
The setting here applies to Remote DVR only.
After
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order to apply the new setting to the DVR system.
8.1.1.1 Camera Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(1) Camera Select:
Enable/disable the channel number to display the video on the surveillance
screen
(2) Auto Scan
Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next channel when in full screen
preview.
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(3) Video Adjustment
Select the camera and adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation of
the selected camera.
(4) Default Value
Set the video value back to default
8.1.1.2 Record Setup
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Record Select
Enable/disable the channel number to record video
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The channels which could be recorded should be enabled in the
CAMERA SELECT first.
(2) Record Mode
Select D1/CIF recording mode. Under D1 mode, the video recording is in full
screen resolution. Each channel is recorded at a maximum frame rate of 15fps.
You can switch to view the video in single full screen or 4 split screen. Whereas
in CIF mode, video recording is at a lower resolution, but each video is recorded
in 30fps/25fps (NTSC/PAL).
(3) Record Frame Rate
Set the number of frames per second to be recorded. Refer to the table below
for the available record frame rate settings. The higher the frame rate is, it uses
more hard disk space
Video Standard
Record Mode
NTSC PAL
D1 60, 20, 4 48, 20, 4
CIF 120, 60, 40, 20, 4 100, 48, 20, 4
(4) Video Quality
Select the video quality setting from BEST, HIGH, MEDIUM, GOOD, NORMAL
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or LOW.
(5) Auto Record
Enable/disable auto continue recording when interrupted (i.e., power
breakdown, video playback or configuration setup). It continue recording after
10 second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record mode under
schedule setting.
(6) Audio Record
Enable/disable audio recording. To record sound, make sure the microphone is
connected to the unit
(7) Disk Overwrite Enable
Enable/disable replacing the earliest record when the hard disk space runs out.
By default, the HDD overwrite setting is enabled
(8) Motion Detection
- Motion Camera
Enable/disable the channel number to detect motion.
- Motion Record Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to record when a motion has detected.
- Sensitivity
Set the sensitivity level. The sensitivity is from high, 9~ 2 and low.
8.1.1.3 Alarm/Sensor Setup
(3)
(1)
(2)
(1) Alarm Setup
- Mail Alarm Enable
Enable/disable alarm sending mail when alarm has triggered or motion has
detected.
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The Motion Detection must be enabled first, the alarm sending
mail will send out the mail when detect motion.
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- Alarm Out Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to continue sending the alarm once
activated
(2) Sensor Setup
- Sensor Status
Customize the initial state of the attached sensor for every camera. Refer to
the table below to customize the sensor state.
Not installed: Indicates that there is no sensor connected
Normal open: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal open.
Video recording initiate when there is a changes in the sensor
state
Normal close: Indicates that the initial state of the sensor is normal close.
Video recording initiate when there is a changes in the sensor
state
- Sensor Record Time
Set the amount of time (in second) to record after the sensor has been
triggered
(3) E-Mail Setup
- SMTP
Enter the SMTP server
- User ID & Password
Enter User ID and Password for e-mail server user identification
- From
Enter the sender e-mail address
- To
The recipient e-mail address and separate it with a semicolon
- Subject
Enter the message title
- Message
Type the message
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8.1.1.4 Network Setup
(1)
(1) IP Mode
- Static IP
Assign a fixed and global IP address for the DVR system
IP: Assign a constant IP address which real IP addresses give from ISP.
Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the IP address which user has assigned to
DVR system.
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It is a bitmask used to tell how many bits in an octet(s) identify the
subnetwork, and how many bits provide room for host addresses.
(2)
(3)
Gateway: Enter the network gateway IP address
DNS: Domain Name Server translates domain names (such as
www.abb.com.tw) to IP addresses. It will translate the domain name into IP
address when DVR system request.
- DHCP
Assign the IP address by local DHCP server to DVR system.
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The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a set of rules
used by a communications device (such as a computer, router or
networking adaptor) to allow the device to request and get an
Internet address from a server which has a list of addresses
available for assignment.
- PPPOE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet is a network protocol for encapsulating
PPP frames in Ethernet frames. It is used mainly with ADSL services.
(2) Server Port
A port is using for the remote connection. Any port can be assigned as a server
port, except the ports already used by the network services.
(3) DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on
the Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. Users can
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register their own domain name on
http://www.ddns.avers.com.tw. (See
Appendix A)
- Domain Name
Enter the domain name that user wanted.
- Auth Key
A password use to access DDNS to register the domain name. MAC address
of the DVR system is the key for user to register the domain name on
AVerMedia DDNS web site. To find MAC address of your DVR system, follow
the steps below:
1. In OSD menu, select NETWORK SETUP
2. Select any one of IP mode
3. A NETWORK INFORMATION windows will show up
4. MAC address of DVR system is display as shown
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8.1.1.5 Password Change
Click Remote setup button on WebCam main interface, and then, click User
button to call out the Password Change interface.
(1)
(2)
(1) Superuser
Change the remote accessing password of super user. Superuser has the
authority to remote setup the DVR system configuration on WebCam viewer.
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
(2) User
Change the remote accessing password of user
- Password
Enter the new password
- Password Confirm
Re-enter password to confirm
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8.2 Familiarizing the Remote Console Buttons
(12)
(11)
(10)
(13)
(1) (3) (7)(6)(5)(4)
(2)
Name Function
(9)
(8)
(1) Exit Close the Remote Console.
(2) Audio button Enable/disable the sound.
(3) Split Screen Mode Select from six (6) different split screen type to playback the
recorded video file of all the camera, or one camera over the
other or alongside on a single screen.
- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split
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(4) Record Start/stop video recording.
(5) Network Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to
(6) Setup Configure the Remote Console setting. (see also Chapter 8.2.1)
(7) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode. This allows you to view live
(8) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded
(9) Status Bar Display the current date, time and hard disk free space.
screen mode.
- To change the video quality, right-click on the screen and select between High,
Normal or Low.
access EB DVR server from a remote location via internet
connection.
camera display.
video file. (see Chapter 8.3)
(10) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you
are in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch
and view other camera.
(11) Snapshot Capture and save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format.
(12) Full screen Use the entire area of the screen to only display the video.
To return, Right click the mouse or press ESC on the keyboard.
(13) DirectDraw Enable/disable DirectDraw function
Direct Draw function supports for certain VGA card. For more information, please
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contact your VGA card vendor.
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8.2.1 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)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1) Storage Path
Set the directory on where to save the data. When there is not enough free
space to record one hour data, the system automatically replaces the oldest
data. In case you have more than one storage path, the system automatically
saves the data to the next storage path. By default the data is stored in
C:\RemoteData, to insert another storage path, click Add. To remove the
selected path, click Delete.
- Enable network storage
Select the Enable network storage check box to send the recorded video in
network-attached storage.
To add network storage, the Internet storage drive/folder must be
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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 4 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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8.3 Using the Remote Playback
To use this feature, first you need to select the source of the file. Click the Playback
button. And then, in the Select Playback Mode dialog box, choose Local Playback
to open the file that is recorded in the Remote Console, and Remote Playback to
open the file that is recorded in the DVR server. When you choose Remote
Playback, select Download and Playback.
Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.
In the Video Playback Date/Time Selection, the number from 00 to 23 represent the
time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from 01 to 16 represent the camera number.
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To Make a Selection:
1. Select the date in the calendar. Use and
buttons to shift the calendar to the left or
right.
2. In the table below, click on the blue block to
select and open the recorded file. The blue
block turns red when it is selected. The
block that appears in white doesn’t have
data. You can only select one block when
you choose Download and Playback.
3. Click OK to proceed and Cancel to void this operation.
4. If you select Download Playback and after making the selection, the system
divides the selected hour into 16 video thumbnails. In the Time Selection screen,
click on the video thumbnail you want to download (see also Chapter 8.3.2).
8.3.1 Familiarizing the Local Playback Buttons
(2) (4)(3) (5) (6)
(1)
Name Function
(13)
(12)
(11)
(10)
(9)
(8)
(7)
(1) Split Screen Mode
- If there are only 4 cameras, you won’t be able to switch to 9, 16, and 13 split screen
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(2) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar
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 normal view, right click the channel screen again.
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.
to seek at any location of the track.
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Name Function
(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
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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.
(4) Playback Control
Buttons
(5) Date Select the date on the calendar and the time from 00 to 23 to where
The numbers from 00 to 23 represent the time in 24-hour clock. The numbers from
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(6) Preview Switch to Preview/Playback mode.
(7) Playback Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded
(8) Status bar Display the record date, time, HDD capacity in preview mode and
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.
Begin: Move at the beginning of the recorded video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x.
Rewind: Wind back the video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the video file.
to start playing the recorded video file.
video file.
play speed in playback mode.
(9) Camera ID Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are
in single screen mode, click the camera ID number to switch and
view other camera.
(10) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, *.avi, or *.dvr format (see also
Chapter 4.8).
(11) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want (see also Chapter
4.8).
(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.
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(8)
(7)
(4)
(6)
(5)
8.3.2 Familiarizing the Download and Playback Buttons
(1) (3)
Name Function
(1) Progress bar Show the progress of the file being played. You may move the bar to
seek at any location of the track.
(2) Playback
Control Buttons
(3) Date Open other file.
(4) Output Save the segmented file in *.mpg, or *.avi, format.
(5) Print Print the screen shot.
(6) Save Save the screen shot either in *.jpg or *.bmp format and video in *.dvr
(7) Segment Keep a portion of the recorded video you want. You may follow the
Begin: Move at the beginning of the video file.
Previous: Go back to the previous frame.
Slower: Play the recorded video file at the speed of ½x, ¼x, or ⅛x.
Rewind: Wind back the video file.
Pause: Briefly stop playing the recorded video file.
Play: Play the recorded video file.
Faster: Play the recorded video file at the speed of 2x, 4x, or 8x.
Next: Go to the next frame.
End: Go to the end of the video file.
format.
instruction in Chapter 4.8.
(2)
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Appendix A Registering Domain Names
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a data query service mainly used on the
Internet for translating domain names into Internet addresses. It allows remote
clients to intelligently search dynamic servers without any previous enquiring for
servers’ Internet addresses.
In order to take advantage of this intelligent service, first register your domain name
on the following Web site http://ddns.avers.com.tw
1. User Login
Browse the website ddns.avers.com.tw with Microsoft IE or Netscape
Navigator to access the following dialog.
First input the MAC address of your DVR system and select the product name.
Then click OK to login or Reset to clear the previous input.
2. Password
Set a password to secure your identification.
3. User Information
Please provide the following user information, Host Name(user can choose any
name he/she likes except the one violence with other users), Password, E-mail,
Company, and Country to complete the registration process.
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