EverFocus 264x2, 264x4 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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EVERFOCUS ELECTRO N I C S CORPORA T I O N

PARAGON264x4/264x2 Series DVR

Instruction Manual

 2010 EverFocus Electronics Corp

www.everfocus.com

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by

any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.

Release Date: Mar. 2010

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Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

ATTENTION!

This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domes

tic environment; in

this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.

Safety Precautions

• To avoid any damage, please consider the following safety warnings:

• Never place the recorder near to heaters, furnaces, other heat sources or under direct solar irradiation.

• Operate the device only in locations providing the tolerable operating temperature range
0°C~40°C/32°F ~ +104°F.

• Make sure that the device‘s ventilation slots are not covered or sheeted.

• For cleaning, make sure the device is plugged off and only use a damp cloth without acid detergent.

• Install the device only in dry and dustproof surroundings. Protect the device against any liquid‘s
penetration.

• Avoid the penetration of any artifacts, e.g. through ventilation slots.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance.
Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.

• Do not operate appliance with other than specified power supplies. The input power source of the power
supply is 100 ~ 240 VAC.

• Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical shock at the recorder‘s installation
location.

• Avoid to power off DVR during playback or recording operation.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the users’ authority to operate this equipment.

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The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products.

Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

WEEE

This Product is RoHS compliant.

Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Misprints reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 1

1.1 FEATURES....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 2

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 4

1.4 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................ 5

1.5 REAR PANEL................................................................................................................... 8

1.6 HDD INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 10

2 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................ 11

2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION............................................................. 11

2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 13

2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION ................................................. 14

2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ............................................................................................................................14

2.3.2 Control Input Contact ...........................................................................................................................14

2.3.3 Alarm Output Relay...............................................................................................................................15

2.4 RS-485

2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation ...........................................................................................................16

2.4.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment...............................................................................................................17

2.4.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable.....................................................................................17

2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs...................................................................................................17

2.4.5 Speed Dome Installation .......................................................................................................................18

2.5 RS-232 C

2.6 USB-M

2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION .......................................................................................... 19

2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ...................................................................19

2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable............................................................................................19

2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS.......................................................................................... 20

KEYBOARD /

ONNECTION

OUSE INSTALLATION

PTZ I

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NSTALLATION

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3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................... 21

3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION....................................................................... 21

3.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio ................................................................................................21

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu ....................................................................................................................................21

3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................21

3.1.4 Component Options...............................................................................................................................22

3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION................................................................... 24

3.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio ................................................................................................24

3.2.2 OSD Root Menu ....................................................................................................................................24

3.2.3 Front Panel Key Review........................................................................................................................24

3.2.4 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................24

3.2.5 Component Options...............................................................................................................................25

4 GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 27

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4.1 RECORD......................................................................................................................... 27

4.2 LOGIN............................................................................................................................. 27

4.3 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION................................................................................. 28

4.4 CHANGE AUDIO OUTPUT OPERATION .................................................................. 28

4.5 PLAYBACK.................................................................................................................... 28

4.6 PTZ.................................................................................................................................. 30

4.6.1 General PTZ control .............................................................................................................................30

4.6.2 Express control PTZ..............................................................................................................................31

4.7 LAYOUT......................................................................................................................... 32

4.7.1 Bring to full screen mode ......................................................................................................................32

4.8 CHANNEL SWITCHING............................................................................................... 33

4.9 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 33

4.10 SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................. 34

4.11 MONITOR.................................................................................................................... 34

4.12 ZOOM........................................................................................................................... 35

4.13 SEARCH....................................................................................................................... 36

4.13.1 Time Search...........................................................................................................................................36

4.13.2 Event Search..........................................................................................................................................37

4.13.3 Motion Search .......................................................................................................................................38

4.14 COPY............................................................................................................................ 40

4.15 LOGOUT...................................................................................................................... 41

5 DVR CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 42

5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU............................................................................................ 42

5.2 EXPRESS........................................................................................................................ 42

5.3 CAMERA SETTING ...................................................................................................... 45

5.3.1 Basic Setting..........................................................................................................................................45

5.3.2 Video Adjust ..........................................................................................................................................47

5.3.3 Motion ...................................................................................................................................................48

5.3.4 Video Loss .............................................................................................................................................51

5.4 RECORD & PLAY SETTING........................................................................................ 52

5.4.1 Record ...................................................................................................................................................52

5.4.2 Built-in Cal............................................................................................................................................53

5.4.3 Play .......................................................................................................................................................54

5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING....................................................................................... 55

5.5.1 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................................55

5.5.2 Event......................................................................................................................................................57

5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING................................................................................................... 66

5.6.1 Express Setup ........................................................................................................................................66

5.6.2 Holidays ................................................................................................................................................67

5.6.3 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................68

5.7 NETWORK SETTING.................................................................................................... 73

5.7.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................73

5.7.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................................74

5.7.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................75

5.7.4 Alarm Server .........................................................................................................................................77

5.8 DISPLAY SETTING....................................................................................................... 78

5.8.1 Monitor OSD.........................................................................................................................................78

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5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................................79

5.8.3 Call M/T SEQ........................................................................................................................................79

5.9 DISK SETTING .............................................................................................................. 80

5.9.1 Disk .......................................................................................................................................................80

5.9.2 Lock/Format..........................................................................................................................................81

5.10 SYSTEM SETTING..................................................................................................... 83

5.10.1 Date/Time..............................................................................................................................................83

5.10.2 Daylight Saving.....................................................................................................................................84

5.10.3 User.......................................................................................................................................................85

5.10.4 I/O Control............................................................................................................................................87

5.10.5 Misc.......................................................................................................................................................88

5.11 INFORMATION SETTING......................................................................................... 89

5.11.1 System....................................................................................................................................................89

5.11.2 Log.........................................................................................................................................................90

6 NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 92

6.1 I

6.2 S

6.3 G

6.4 V

6.5 PRE-I

6.6 W

6.7 S

6.8 D

6.9 R

NTRODUCTION TO

UBNET MASKS

ATEWAY ADDRESS
IRTUAL PORTS

NSTALLATION

HAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP

IMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION

IRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION
OUTER OR

LAN C

TCP/IP ............................................................................................... 92

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?.................................................................................... 94

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ONNECTION

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7 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER............................................................... 105

7.1 CONNECTING TO DVR ............................................................................................. 105

7.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING.................................................................................. 106

7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls..................................................................................................................106

7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls..................................................................................................................108

7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ................................................................................................. 111

7.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL........................................................................................... 112

7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK ................................................................................................ 114

8 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP.......................................................................................... 115

9 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............................................................. 116

9.1 LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING............................................................................... 116

9.2 D-LINK PORT FORWARDING.................................................................................. 118

10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 121

APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES.................................................................... 122

APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP............................................. 125

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Chapter

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The latest EverFocus digital video recorder generation is based on H.264 compression technology,
resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high image
quality. Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal
application of this DVR series. The Paragon264x4/264x2 Series DVR comes with multiple control inputs.
These inputs include mouse control, front panel control, IR remote control and EverFocus keyboard
(EKB500) control. Mouse control is supported with the simple Graphical User Interface (GUI), offering
experienced PC users the similarity of interactive command of a computer-controlled device. With the GUI,
users can command specific actions on the Paragon Series DVR through graphical icons and visual
indicators. Simply point, click and drag the playback bar on the screen to playback our recordings in any
time slot. All GUI functions can be operated via front panel, IR remote and keyboard as well. Hop on the
Express Lane! The Paragon series DVR is engineered for express operations. Setup, copy, search and
playback recordings in seconds with a simple “point and click” on the command icons.

1.1 FEATURES

 H.264 Compression format
 D1 real time recording rate and playback rate for all cameras
 HDMI video output(1080p)
 Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneous live, recording, playback, archiving and remote viewing)
 User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators
 Free EverFocus DDNS Service
 Support eSATA
 Multiple Control Inputs: mouse/front panel/remote control/EKB500 keyboard
 Built-in DVR calculator for fast recording estimation
 Express Setup: Located in menu option for quick & easy installation
 Express Archive: Record video instantly while playing back (USB)

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 Express Playback: Simply point, click and drag the playback bar to view previous recordings
 Express Search: Use intuitive playback bar with a simple drag & drop operation
 Remote configuration support from built-in web interface
 Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and controlling
 On-screen PTZ control via mouse or front panel
 Audio recording capabilities
 2 Hot Swappable HDD or 4 internal HDD
 Built-in DVD burner
 3 USB 2.0 ports (2 located on front panel, 1 located on back panel) for video archive and mouse usage
 Multi-language support
 Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications of recorded data
 Rack mountable

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

 HDD fixing bracket x 4 (Internal HDD model)
 HDD tray x 2 (Removable HDD model)
 DVR fixing bracket x 2
 Remote controller x 1
 Battery x 2
 Shockproof rubber x 16(Internal HDD model)
 Screws x 16(Internal HDD model)
 Expanding screws x 16(Internal HDD model)
 SATA cable(Internal HDD model x4, Removable HDD model x 2)
 Power cord x 1

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 Mouse x 1
 DVR x 1
 User manual x 1

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Paragon264x4 Paragon264x2
Channel Number 16 8 16
Compression Format H.264
HDMI Video Output
(1080p)
Recording Rate/Resolution 480 NTSC /400 PAL (D1) 240 NTSC / 200 PAL

240 NTSC /200 PAL

Playback

480 NTSC /400 PAL (D1) 240 NTSC / 200 PAL

Rate/Resolution

240 NTSC /200 PAL

3GPP Yes
Pentaplex Operation Simultaneous Live, Recording, Playback, Archive and Remote Viewing

Video Input/ Loop/Output 16/16/Main, Call, VGA,

HDMI
Matrix Output 4 Outputs (optional)
Audio Input/Output (RCA)

16 Inputs / 1 Output 8 or 16 Inputs / 1 Output
Recording Mode Manual, Schedule and Event
Playback Search By Date/Time and Event
Alarm In Same as Video Input
Alarm Out 4 Alarm Outputs
Video Pause Yes
Video Loss Detection Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Event Log Yes
Watch Dog Timer Yes
Internal HDD 2 Hot swappable / 4 Internal HDD
External HDD 1 eSATA (Hot-swappable model does not support eSATA)
Built-in DVD Burner Slim Type DVD Burner(Optional)
User Interface GUI(Graphical User Interface)
OS Embedded Linux
Network/Protocol Gigabit Ethernet; TCP-IP / DHCP/ PPPoE / DDNS
Control PTZ via OSD Yes
USB 3 USB 2.0 ports(2 on Front Panel, 1 on Back Panel)
Schedule Setting Support Express and Advanced Schedule Setting
User Access 3 Levels of User Access Support
RS-232 9-pin D-Sub socket (male)

Yes

480 NTSC / 400 PAL

(Half D1)

(Half D1)

240 NTSC /200 PAL (D1)

(D1)

480 NTSC / 400 PAL

(Half D1)

(Half D1)

240 NTSC /200 PAL (D1)

(D1)

8 or 16/8 or 16/Main, Call, VGA, HDMI

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RS-485 1 RS485 (3 Terminal connector)
Power Source 100VAC~240VAC
Dimensions (L x W x H) 410 x 430 x 88 mm / 16.2" x 16.9" x 3.5"
Temperature 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (20~80% humidity)
Certificates CE, FCC, UL
Support PTZ Protocol EverFocus, Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung, Transparent

1.4 FRONT PANEL

Your primary interaction with your new DVR will be through the Front Panel buttons and their

corresponding buttons on the included Remote Control. Take a moment to learn where the keys are as the

remainder of the manual will refer to them often.

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

1) 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive

2) Multiview Keys:

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16x 4x 9x 13x 10x PiP

The LED will show the selected screen layout.
NOTE: The Multiview keys are only active in Main monitor - operation.

3) DVD+RW Burner: DVD+RW drive for video data export. (for D model only)

4) Channel keys 1~16 / 1~8 for full screen display of selected channel. The LED will show the active

channel.

5) DISPLAY: The DISPLAY key switches titles and status messages on the Screen in 4 steps. For

details please consult chapter 4.9 DISPLAY.

6) SEQ: Sequence key for automatic switching of a defined camera sequence

7) ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom.

For details please consult chapter 4.12 ZOOM.
NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor.

8) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen

will be Main monitor when LED is in “M”; Call monitor when LED is in “1” and HDMI call monitor
when LED is in “2”. For more details, please refer to Chapter 4.11 MONITOR .

9) HDD: Removable SATA HDD (only for HD removable model)

NOTE: To open the HDD cover at front panel, please slightly push the cover, and it will open

automatically.

10) Record: RECORD key for manual start of recording / recording standby (event recording).
LED will be ON if DVR is recording or in record standby.

11) STOP: STOP key for Playback and Record

12) BACK: Reverse Playback key

13) PAUSE: Image freeze in playback mode

14) PLAY: Playback key

15) SEARCH: The SEARCH key opens the SEARCH menu, details in chapter 4.13 SEARCH.

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16) ENTER: Enter Key for menu operation and alarm acknowledge Turn camera audio ON/OFF when

viewing full screen camera. For more details, please refer to Chapter 3.2.1.

17) COPY: The COPY key opens the menu for video data export, details in chapter 4.14 COPY.

18) JOG/SHUTTLE: Shuttle (outer wheel): In playback mode, use the SHUTTLE for fast forward / fast

reverse playback.
JOG (inner wheel): In PAUSE mode, use the jog to move frame by frame. Within
menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use Jog to highlight
individual cameras.
Use either Shuttle or Jog to switch between MENU parameters.

19) MENU/ESC: Used to bring up Main Menu or exit from sub-Menus.

20) IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote control

21) System LED
POWER: LED indicating power on.
HDD1/2: LED indicating HDD1 / HDD2 active

HDD1: Internal/Removable HDDs in DVR
HDD2: External HDDs connected by eSATA port

LAN: LED for network traffic

22) ALARM: LED for alarm status

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1.5 REAR PANEL

During initial setup you will be connecting your DVR to multiple input and output devices. This is done

through the rear panel.

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○7 ○8 ○9

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Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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○15 ○16

○○○○1 POWER: Power socket for external power supply, 100~240VAC power source

○○○○2 eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD bay

○○○○3 Matrix outputs 1~4 (Optional): BNC connectors for Matrix monitor outputs 1~4.

○○○○4 Video inputs: EPARA8:

VIDEO IN (1~8): BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75
Ohm termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)

EPARA16:
VIDEO IN (1~16): BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75
Ohm termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)

○○○○5 LAN: RJ45 network socket

○○○○6 USB: For connecting USB mouse.

○○○○7 Audio output: Audio output

○○○○8 RS232 socket: 9-pin D-Sub control input for RS-232

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○○○○9 HDMI: Connect to an HDMI-compatible unit. This HDMI-compatible unit will be treated as another call

monitor. Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo.

○○○○10 VGA: Connect to the monitor that has VGA input.

○○○○11 MAIN monitor: Main monitor for live and playback display and on-screen display

○○○○12 CALL monitor: CALL monitor output. Spot monitor for full screen live display, sequence mode and

alarm camera switching

○○○○13 RS485 socket: For remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control

○○○○14 Alarm inputs: 8 (EPARA8) resp. 16 (EPARA16) alarm inputs for dry contacts, programmable NO or

NC in alarm menu.

○○○○15 Alarm outputs: 4 x NO/NC alarm output relay.

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Audio inputs: Audio inputs 1~16(1~8 for EPARA8)

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1.6 HDD INSTALLATION

Before installing the HDDs, please check the location to install HDDs. The following picture shows the
location of built-in HDDs. All other screw holes are reserved for hot-swappable HDDs.

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION

Cameras have to be cabled with 75 Ohm video cable, e.g. RG-59, RG-12 and suitable BNC plugs.

Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG58), antenna cable and further types of
coax cable are not suitable.

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All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR standard video signal
(depending on DVR version PAL / NTSC).

When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, make sure all
receivers are accurately calibrated.

The Main monitor can be connected to BNC, Composite, or VGA monitor output.

NOTE: VGA monitor must support 800x600@60Hz resolution.

For local DVR operation, MAIN monitor connection is required. Call monitor connection is optional.

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2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION

The DVRs provide 16/8 audio inputs and 1 audio output.
The inputs are designed for max. 1

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@ 20 KOhm input.

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The installation has to be effected with audio coax cable and RCA plugs.
The output provides a max. 1

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@ 20 KOhm output line audio signal and may be connected to e.g. a

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monitor‘s audio input. The direct connection of (passive) speakers is not supported.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone
amplifier is required).

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:

Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the RECORD menu (chapter 5.4.1) for all channels.
Audio of all channels is always recorded together with (each) video and is independent of the image
recording rate.
During playback/live, use the JOG to select camera and press ENTER to turn audio ON or OFF.

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2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION

The alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment. Furthermore, alarm reactions
such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, e-mail and network alarm are available. 4 alarm output
relays can be switched if required.
Additionally the DVR provides 4 x TTL - level control outputs with similar functionality as the relay outputs.

2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts

EPARA8 provides 8 alarm inputs, EPARA16 provides 16. All inputs are programmable N.O. (Normal Open)
or N.C. (Normal Closed)
Inputs have to be switched by dry contacts.

Alarm input with N.O. (Normal Open) contact Alarm input with N.C. (Normal Closed) contact
in idle state in idle state

All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu (chapter 5.5.1).

2.3.2 Control Input Contact

The Control Input CTRL IN is a N.O. (Normal Open) contact. Changing to N.C. is not possible.

Control Input relay in idle state

The Control Input Contact CTRL IN is defined in I/O Control menu ( chapter 5.10.4) for following
possible functions:

1. Playback: Playback is active as long the contact is closed. This function is helpful in
combination with the "Quickplay" function ( chapter 5.4.3)

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CTRL IN

GND

Idle state Playback

CTRL IN

GND

2. Record: The input switches to Record (or Record Standby) as long the contact is closed.

CTRL IN

GND

Idle state Record / Record Standby

CTRL IN

GND

3. Armed / Disarmed: If the contact is closed, the DVR will switch off alarm (alarm contact and motion
alarm) operation. System alarm events are always active.

CTRL IN

GND

DVR armed DVR disarmed

CTRL IN

GND

2.3.3 Alarm Output Relay

The relay outputs provide either Normally Open or Normally Closed dry contacts.

Output relay in idle state

2.4 RS-485 keyboard / PTZ Installation

All functions can be remote-controlled by the EKB-500 universal keyboard. Using the EEPbus protocol,
digital video recorders, keyboards and speed domes can be installed on one single RS-485 bus. One
system can comprise up to 8 keyboards.

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2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation

The EKB-500 keyboard uses an RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair
line. CAT5 network cable is recommended, UPT version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal application. A
shielded cable should be used if the installed cables are expected to be highly susceptible to interferences.
The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32, and the maximum cable length is 1200m. Both
of these can be expanded using a signal distributor (see below).

Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance in order to
minimize line reflections.

RS-485 bus serial wiring

Cable length from box to device („Stubs“) has to be limited to 2m using connector boxes.

RS-485 bus serial wiring with connector boxes and connection cable

A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using a signal distributor (see below).

Improper RS-485 bus star wiring

An RS-485 signal distributor may be used to use a star wiring configuration.

Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

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An RS-485 distributor can also be used to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as
the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS-485 bus. This allows each output to extend an
additional 1200m, and it also enables the additional connection of 31 further devices to each output (the
output itself represents one device).
The maximum system expandability depends on the RS-485 address range of the installed devices.

System expansion with RS-485 signal distributor

ATTENTION: Most signal distributors are unidirectional! This means that the signal only flows from the
input towards the outputs. Therefore, e.g. the interconnection of several keyboards is not possible with
these types of signal distributor!

2.4.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment

The following RS485 pin assignment as follow:

2.4.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable

For a simple, short distance installation, recorder and keyboard can directly be connected using a standard
CAT5 network cable (patch cable, uncrossed!).

2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs

For long distance installations connecting several DVRs, please use signal distributor to connect

For further details on keyboard connection, please refer to the EKB-500 manual.
RS-485 port communication settings are configured in the I/O CONTROL menu ( chapter 5.10.4
System Setup: I/O - control).

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2.4.5 Speed Dome Installation

Speed dome or telemetry receiver pan/tilt/zoom control is available through web browser or the optional
PowerCon software if the DVR is connected to a network. Local telemetry control is provided by USB ­mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard.

Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung, Transparent

Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu
( chapter 5.10.4.)
RS-485 parameters and protocol in the I/O CONTROL menu
( chapter 5.10.4.)

ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / -P protocol domes and receivers require an address offset of -1, i.e. the
address assigned to the dome / receiver in the DVR camera menu must be 1 below the address set in the
dome / receiver itself!

2.5 RS-232 Connection

Pin Function

2 TXD
3 RXD
5 Ground

2.6 USB-Mouse installation

Connect the USB mouse to one of the 2 USB ports. (This can be done while DVR is powered on)

NOTE: Recommended mouse types are Logitech® and Microsoft® wired USB wheel-mouse. Wireless
USB mouse is not supported.

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2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION

This section only describes physical connection to an Ethernet network. This step must be completed
before the DVR’s can connect to the network. There are two basic types of connection:

2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable

The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of
connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a
10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection.

Figure 2-1 Direct PC Connection

Pinout of crossover-cable

2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable

The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (straight-through). The illustration
shows the connection to a network switch, router, or modem.

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Figure 2-2 Network Connection through Patch Cable

Pinout of straight patchcable

2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS

Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug in
the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the system has finished loading,
you can begin to set up the menu options for the DVR.

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3

3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION

Paragon 264x4/264x2 series DVR supports multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a
mouse, the front panel, an EKB500, the handheld remote control, or serial command from RS232 port.

This chapter will cover the basic operation using mouse and front panel.

3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION

3.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio

1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, user can select a channel by clicking once on desired

channel screen. The selected screen will be highlighted by white frame.

2. Double clicking on a channel screen will display full screen of this channel.

3. To enable audio out, click audio icon(ex: ) at lower side of the screen. This system can have only

one audio out for one camera at a time. Click this button to select a camera for audio out, or to select
none audio-out mode.

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu

1. Right-click the mouse to obtain DVR control bar (see Figure 3-1 OSD Root Menu ). When you move the
mouse over each icon, the appropriate title will be displayed on top of the control bar.

Figure 3-1 OSD Root Menu

2. Click on any icon to perform that action. These actions are covered in detail in Chapter 4.

3. Click the “X” in the top-right corner to close the DVR control bar.

3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu

The Main menu (shown in

Figure 3-2 OSD Menu

) is divided into 3 main sections.

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1

○

2

○

3

○

Figure 3-2 OSD Menu

○1 In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Move the mouse over an icon and click to select it.

○2 In section 2, the categories for the selected icon will be displayed. Click on a word to select it.

○3 In section 3, all the details for the selected option will be available. Click on a field to make changes.

3.1.4 Component Options

The following are examples of different fields available in the Configuration menu.

Textbox: Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear. (see

below)

Dropdown box: Click on the down arrow to see all selections, then

directly click on an option to select it.

Check box: Click on the box to enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).

Button: Click the button to execute the function.

Bar: Click and hold on the bar to adjust the cursor Left or Right.

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* Note about on-screen keyboard:

Click on a button to input that character.
The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions:

Delete Delete the letter

Done Confirm the selection

All Caps Switch to capital letters

Space Enter a space

← Move to left
→ Move to right

Cancel Cancel and exit from the keyboard

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