AVerMedia Technologies EB1504 MPEG4 User Manual
AVerMedia®
AVerDiGi EB1504 MPEG4
Real-time Security DVR
Operation Manual
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 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 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.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement (Class A)
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 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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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 batteri es in a cool dry pl ace.
- 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 sho rt c ircu it t he b atte ry term inals .
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................1
1.1 Package Content........................................................................................ 2
1.2 Features and Specifications....................................................................... 2
1.3 Front & Side Panel ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Back Panel................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit ............................................................................ 5
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk.......................................................................... 5
1.5.2 Connecting Devices............................................................................... 8
1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device..................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Operating the EB1504 MPEG4.......................................10
2.1 Using the EB1504 MPEG4 for the First Time........................................... 10
2.2 Surveillance Screen ................................................................................. 10
2.3 Playback the Video .................................................................................. 11
2.3.1 To Playback Video ............................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree......................................................13
3.1 Menu Function ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Using the USB Player ....................................................19
4.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 19
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Application................................................... 19
4.3 Running the USB Playback Application.................................................... 20
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ........................... 21
Chapter 5 Backup and View Recorded Video File.........................22
5.1 Recommended system requirements....................................................... 22
5.2 To Backup Recorded Video File............................................................... 22
5.3 To View the Backup File........................................................................... 24
5.3.1 To Cut and Save the Recorded Video.................................................. 25
Chapter 6 Image Verification ..........................................................27
6.1 To Run the ImageVerification program..................................................... 27
Chapter 7 Warranty Notice..............................................................28
Chapter 1 Introduction
AverDiGi EB1504 MPEG4 is a 4-channel stand-alone 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 also
provides one audio input and output channel.
Surveillance, digital recording and playback are controlled through the front panel
buttons. With the On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu, user can customize video
recording setting, sensor and alarm settings, password protection, hard drive
recycling, and more. Through USB connection, user can playback the video with
the bundled software, segment the video to keep the wanted portion exclusive and
save it in MPG/AVI format. At the same time, also capture still image and save it in
BMP format or print it.
Surveillance video is recorded in high-quality MPEG4 format. Two recording modes
are supported; D1 Mode can record video from each video camera in higher
resolution (720 x 480 / 720 x 576) at 60/50 fps and CIF Mode can record video in
lower resolution (360 x 240 / 360 x 288) and up to 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL).
Connecting cameras, sensors, alarm, audio, and display device
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(1) AVerMedia® AVerDiGi EB1504 MPEG4 unit
(2) Remote Control (batteries included)
(3) Quick Installation Guide
(4) Software CD (User Manual included)
(5) DVR accessories (including 4 screws and 1 Ω hook)
(6) Removable hard disk drawer accessories (with spare screws)
(7) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of
the country where it is sold.
(8) Power Adapter
(9) USB Cable
1.2 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
MPEG4 video compression
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Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system
Supports 2 hard drives (not included)
Full-screen resolution:
Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)
Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)
Display frame rate:
Total of 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)
Recording frame rate:
CIF mode: Total 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL)
D1 mode: Total 60/50fps(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
Removable hard disk bay
One USB 2.0 Port
Multiple language operation screens
Software CD with USB playback application for Windows 2000/XP
1.3 Front & Side Panel
(2)
(10)
(11)
Name Function
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(1) Record
(2) Menu
Start video recording. To stop recording, press
: Call up and exit the OSD main and sub menu
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(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(9)
(6)
(7)
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(3) UP/DOWN/SELECT
(4) 1/2/3/4/Quad
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to change setting and move
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to the left and right, and SELECT to enter or make a selection
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Use these buttons in playback mode to switch to display each
channel in full screen or view all channels at the same time
Use the buttons in setting password of OSD menu to:
: For ”1”
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Name Function
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(5) Playback/OSD Menu
Control Buttons
Use the buttons in playback mode to:
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: Display the play list and play the recorded video
: Wind back the video playback at the speed of 2x,
: Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x,
: Temporarily freeze the video playback
: Stop video playback
Use the buttons in navigating OSD menu to :
: For “2”
: For “3”
: For “4”
: For “0”
If in QUAD record mode, user would not be able to
view single channel in full screen
4x, 8x or 16x
8x or 16x
Move to the left and right
Change the setting
: Make a selection
(6) HDD LED
: Indicate running state of the hard disk. Lights when the HDD is
running
(7) DVR Power LED : Lights when the unit is on
(8) USB 2.0 Port :
Connect to PC for video transfer or playback
Video recording must be STOPPED and press MENU,
before making the connection. Make sure to connect it
to USB 2.0 port
Make sure to TURN OFF the unit BEFORE removing
the hard disk
(9) IR Sensor
:
:
Keylock
(11) Removable HDD
: Indicate running state of the removable hard disk. Lights when
LED
(12) Removable HDD
: Indicate power of the removable hard disk. Lights when the
Power LED
Receive the signal from the remote control to operate the unit
Lock/unlock the hard disk rack (10) Removable HDD
the HDD is running
HDD power is connected
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1.4 Back Panel
Name Function
(1) Audio Out : Output the audio signal to a speaker
(2) Audio In : Input the audio signal from a mic or audio output device. The audio
is embedded with channel 1
(3) VGA OUT : Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
Output the video signal to a TV (4) Video Out
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(BNC)
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
(5) CH1 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1
(6) CH2 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 2
(7) CH3 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 3
(8) CH4 : Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 4
(9) Sensor In &
Alarm Out
(10) TV-VGA : Switch to select the video output. Make sure to set the video output
(11) 12V DC : Connect the power adapter into this port
(12) Ω Hook : Fix the hook after connecting the power adapter
: Support up to 4 sensor device and 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @
125V AC/30V DC)
before turning on the unit
1.5 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk
The DVR unit allows you to install up to two hard disks. Before installing the hard
disk, make sure to set the hard disk master/slave jumper setting. Adjust the jumper
setting according to the instructions on the hard disk label. Please set the jumper of
hard disk as Master while there is only one hard disk inside the DVR.
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- Use 40GB/ 7200RPM IDE hard disk or larger is recommended.
- Use hard disk of the same brand to avoid compatibility issue due to
different hard disk models.
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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
2. Push the cover backward and lift
(slave)
5. Connect the end of the IDE cable
and the power connector to the hard
disk (slave)
7. Unlock the removable hard disk
drawer then pull it out
6. Secure the hard disk inside the unit
then replace unit cover
8. Remove the removable rack cover
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