EverFocus 920, EDR 410, EDR 810, EDSR 110 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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EVERF O C U S E L E C T R O N ICS CO RP O R A T I O N

EDR1640 / 1620 / 920

Instruction Guide

 2005 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: August 2008

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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 andreceiver.

• 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 approvedby the party responsible for compliance could void the
users’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

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Non-LPS or TNV output connectors identify the type of circuit, intended cable
type or relevant circuit characteristics. (Marking or Instruction)

“ CATUION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.
Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................2

1.3 FRONT PANEL KEYPADS.....................................................................................................4

1.4 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................7

1.5 MONITOR DISPLAY...........................................................................................................10

2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................13

2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS, DVR CASCADING..........................................................................14

2.2 AUDIO CONNECTION INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 16

2.3 SPEED DOME INSTALLATION ............................................................................................17

2.4 ALARM INPUT / OUTPUT INSTALLATION...........................................................................18

2.5 EDA800S INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)..............................................................................21

2.6 NETWORK CONNECTION................................................................................................... 21

2.6.1. Direct PC connection through crossover network cable..................................................................... 21

2.6.2. Network connection through patch cable............................................................................................ 22

2.6.3. Network system requirements............................................................................................................... 22

2.7 HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION....................................................................................22

2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS .................................................................................................. 23

3. DVR MENU SETUP........................................................................................................... 24

3.1 TIME/DATE SETUP MENU................................................................................................. 25

3.2 CAMERA SETUP MENU .....................................................................................................29

3.3 RECORD SETUP MENU ...................................................................................................... 33

3.4 ALARM SETUP MENU .......................................................................................................35

3.5 MOTION SETUP MENU ...................................................................................................... 38

3.6 VIDEOLOSSSETUP MENU ............................................................................................. 41

3.7 NETWORK SETUP MENU................................................................................................... 43

3.7.1 CONFIG............................................................................................................................................... 43

3.7.2 ALARM (NETWORK)........................................................................................................................... 45

3.7.3 EMAIL.................................................................................................................................................. 46

3.7.4 PASSWORD.......................................................................................................................................... 47

3.7.5 PPPOE ................................................................................................................................................. 48

3.7.6 DDNS ................................................................................................................................................... 49

3.8 SCHEDULE SETUP MENU ..................................................................................................51

3.9 DISK SETUP MENU ...........................................................................................................53

3.10 CONTROL SETUP MENU ................................................................................................. 55

3.11 WARNING SETUP MENU.................................................................................................57

3.11.1 FAN FAULT ......................................................................................................................................... 57

3.11.2 HDD TEMP.......................................................................................................................................... 58

3.11.3 NO HDD............................................................................................................................................... 60

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3.11.4 HDD FULL........................................................................................................................................... 61

3.12 SYSTEM SETUP MENU.................................................................................................... 63

4. RECORDING OVERVIEW..............................................................................................66

4.1 INSTANT (N) RECORDING SETUP ......................................................................................66

4.2 SCHEDULE RECORDING SETUP .........................................................................................67

4.3 EVENT RECORDING SETUP................................................................................................67

4.4 ALARM INPUT RECORDING (INPUT TRIGGER) ..........................................................69

5. PLAYBACK OVERVIEW................................................................................................70

5.1 BASIC PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................70

5.2 SEARCH PLAYBACK..........................................................................................................71

6. COPYING VIDEO.............................................................................................................. 75

6.1 VIEWING A COPIED FILE........................................................................................................77

7. CALL OVERVIEW............................................................................................................ 78

8. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING & MODE.......................................................................80

8.1 MODE BUTTON.................................................................................................................82

9. FIRMWARE UPGRADE...................................................................................................83

10. NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................84

10.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP ............................................................................................ 84

10.2 SUBNET MASKS ............................................................................................................. 84

10.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS ...................................................................................................... 84

10.4 VIRTUAL PORTS.............................................................................................................85

10.5 PRE-INSTALLATION........................................................................................................85

10.6 WHAT TYPE OF NETWORK CONNECTION DO YOU HAVE?............................................... 87

10.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION ................................................................................ 87

10.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION..................................................................96

10.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION ..................................................................................... 98

11. LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING ..............................................................................101

12. D-LINK PORT FORWARDING..................................................................................105

13. EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP .......................................................................................108

14. VIEWING THROUGH INTERNET EXPLORER.................................................... 110

14.1 SEARCH........................................................................................................................119

14.1.1 Search by TIME....................................................................................................................................... 119

14.1.2 Search by EVENT.................................................................................................................................... 120

14.2 PTZ CONTROL.............................................................................................................. 121

14.3 REMOTE ARCHIVE .......................................................................................................122

14.4 REMOTE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................126

15. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................133

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15.1 TRANSMISSION SETTING ..............................................................................................133

15.2 REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL..................................................................................... 134

APPENDIX A: REMOTE CONTROL...................................................................................139

APPENDIX B: MOUSE INSTALLATION ...........................................................................140

APPENDIX C: ALARM BOARD CONFIGURATION....................................................... 143

APPENDIX D: LAPSE MODE RECORDING TABLE.......................................................144

TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................151

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Safety Warning

Notice:

The information in this manual was current when published.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products.
All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.

WARNING

TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Note:

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.

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Safety Precautions (1)

 Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or

system installers.

 Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover.

 Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. If

this does happen, turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for
service.

 Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To

prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. If service is required, contact
qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or
shake, as this may damage the appliance.

 Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Take

immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. If this does happen, turn the power off and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also
cause electric shock.

 Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth

to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.

 Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric

shock.

 Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source

ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or high
humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within indoor type DVR for 32oF ~ 104oF
and a humidity below 90%. The input power source for this appliance is AC100~240V.

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Safety Precautions (2)

Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.

Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions — All operating and user instructions should be followed.

Cleaning — Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning

Water and Moisture — Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected
outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Power Cord Protection — Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords
and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

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1. Product Overview

The EDR1640/1620/920 DVR’s are the industry’s first full-featured digital video recorder designed
specifically for use within the CCTV security industry. EDR1640/1620/920 DVR’s incorporates all

the benefits of digital video recording, is simple to install, and operates just like a VCR. Highly
efficient compression technology and superior resolution of recorded images make the Digital Video
Recorder stand out from the competition as the best choice for security surveillance.

1.1 Features

 Multiplex Operation (Recording, Playback, Archiving, Remote Viewing)
 Built-in MPEG4 Codec with Configurable Quality
 Embedded Linux OS
 Variable Recording Speeds Up to 480 (EDR1640)/240 (EDR1620, 920)images per second
 4-channel Audio Recording Capabilities (local)
 Motion Detection Capabilities
 Two 3.5” Hot-Swap Hard Disks, expendable to max. 50 Hard Disks with EDA800S

(optional)

 SCSI Interface for External Expanded Storage
 Ethernet Interface for Remote Network Viewing and Controlling
 RS232/RS485 for Remote Control
 Shuttle/Jog Dial for Picture-by-Picture or Fast/Slow Viewing
 Easy-to-use User Friendly Control via front panel keypad, Shuttle/Jog, Mouse and Control

Keyboard (optional)

 On-Screen Menus Operations with Multi-Language Support
 Real-Time Live Display for all Cameras
 USB 2.0 Interface for Archiving
 Support external USB DVD+RW forarchiving (optional)

 Water Mark Capabilities
 Remote configuration function
 Remote Firmware Upgrade function
 Motion detection function can be scheduled according to user’s setting

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1.2 Specifications

Video Format

NTSC or PAL

Video Input

16 / 9 BNC camera inputs (1Vp-p/75ohm)
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) and S-Video out for Main

Monitor
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Call Monitor

Video Output

16 / 9 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Looping

Video Compression

MPEG4

EDR1640 Recording
Resolution

720x480 (NTSC:120IPS) / 720x576 (PAL:100IPS)
720x240 (NTSC:240IPS) / 720x288 (PAL:200IPS)
360x240 (NTSC:480IPS) / 360x288 (PAL:400IPS)

EDR1620 Recording
Resolution

720x480 (NTSC: 60 IPS) / 720x576 (PAL: 50IPS)
720x240 (NTSC:120IPS) / 720x288 (PAL:100IPS)
360x240 (NTSC:240IPS) / 360x288 (PAL: 200IPS)

EDR920 Recording
Resolution

720x480 (NTSC: 60 IPS) / 720x576 (PAL: 50IPS)
720x240 (NTSC:120IPS) / 720x288 (PAL:100IPS)
360x240 (NTSC:240IPS) / 360x288 (PAL: 200IPS)

Video Display

Full, PIP (Live only), 4, 7, 8/9, 10, 13, 16, and 2x2 Zoom for
Live and Playback

Video Pause

Yes

Alarm Inputs

16/9 Alarm Inputs

Alarm Outputs

4 Alarm Outputs

Hard Disk Storage

Two Hot-Swappable 3.5” IDE Hard Disk

Recording Rate

1640: Up to 480 IPS for NTSC (400 IPS forPAL)
1620/920: Up to 240 IPS for NTSC (200 IPS for PAL)

Recording Mode

Continuous, Schedule, Event (Motion and Alarm) recording

Playback Rate

Up to 60/50 Images per second for NTSC/PAL

Playback Search

By Date/Time or Event (Motion, Video Loss, Alarm)

Motion Detection

Yes, with configurable detection areas & sensitivity

Video Loss Detection

Yes

Event Log

Yes

Setup

Menu Driven On Screen Display setup

User Input Device

Front panel keypad with Shuttle/Jog Wheel, IR Remote Control,
PS/2 Mouse (optional), EKB500 (optional)

Timer

Built-in real time clock with time synchronization
through NTP Server

Watch Dog Timer

Yes

Title

12-character title for each camera

Ethernet

RJ45 connector for 10/100 Mbps network communication

Archive

USB 2.0 Interface Device for archiving

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RS-232

9-pin female connector for testing purposes

RS-485

For Keyboard and PTZ connection

Audio

4 mono inputs, 1 mono (SPEAKER) outputs

Power Source

AC100~240

Power Consumption

60W

Dimension

430 (W) x 88 (H) x 300 (D) mm / 17” (W) x 3.5” (H) x 12” (D)

Weight

6.24 kg (approx. 13.7 lbs)

Operating Temperature

0oC ~ +40oC / 32℉ ~104℉

Recording Rate

NTSC

PAL

1640 model

D1 720x480 : 120 IPS
Half D1 720x240 : 240 IPS
CIF 360x240 : 480 IPS

D1 720x576 : 100 IPS
Half D1 720x288 : 200 IPS
CIF 360x288 : 400 IPS

1620 model

D1 720x480 : 60 IPS
Half D1 720x240 : 120 IPS
CIF 360x240 : 240 IPS

D1 720x576 : 50 IPS
Half D1 720x288 : 100 IPS
CIF 360x288 : 200 IPS

920 model

D1 720x480 : 60 IPS
Half D1 720x240 : 120 IPS
CIF 360x240 : 240 IPS

D1 720x576 : 50 IPS
Half D1 720x288 : 100 IPS
CIF 360x288 : 200 IPS

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1.3 Front Panel Keypads

Keys:

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6

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89101112

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1. REC: Press this key to start instant recording.

2. STOP: Press this key to stop recording and playing back.

3. PLAY: Press this key to start playing back.

4. PAUSE: Press this key to pause the playback picture.

5. SEARCH: Press this key to enter the SEARCH MENU.

7. ENTER: Press this key to enter items or jump to next subentry in the menu setting.

8. DISPLAY: Press this key to cycle through the display of channels and/or status bar.

6. COPY: Press this key to enter the Copy Menu.

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12. SEQ: Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode.

13. CALL: Press this key to enter and set upCALL MENU.

14. MENU: Press this key to enter/exit the Main Menu or to exit from any submenu.

10. MODE: Switch PIP, 4, 7, 9, 10, 13 and 16 displays inLive and Playback

11. ZOOM: In full screen mode, 2x electronic zoom. Zoom screen can be moved through
JOG. ENTER key changes the scroll direction between horizontal and vertical. Pressing

the zoom key again switches the electronic zoom off.
In multiscreen mode: Image orientation adjustment. Use theJOG to adjust the image to
the monitor type. ENTER switches between horizontal and vertical adjustment. Press the
zoom key again to exit screen adjustment.

9. SELECT: On live view, press this key to assign a camera to a multi-screen or to adjust
single screen display properties. In menus, press this key to select certain features.

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. Shuttle and Jog Dial

Shuttle:

In the Playback mode, turn the Shuttle dial to fast forward/rewind
the video.
In the Pause mode, turn the Shuttle dial to slow forward/rewind
the video.
In the event list, turn the Shuttle to change pages.

Jog Dial:

In the Pause mode, turn the Jog dial to forward/rewind the video
frame by frame. In the Menu mode, turn the Jog dial to change
settings and values in subentries.

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. System LEDs

LEDs for system active HDD, ALARM and LAN display.

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. Channel Key (1~16)

Press channel key (CH1~CH16) to display that channel in full screen view.

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. HDD LOCK

Turn on HDD power and prevent HDD theft.

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. Hard Disk Tray

Hard Disk holder for HDD.

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. HDD LED’s

LED’s for HDD active power (GREEN) and data reading/writing (RED).

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. LCD Panel

To display Date and Time, and other system information.

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. IR receiver

Receiver for optional infrared remote control.

23. USB slot

USB port allows you to archive video files to USB device.

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1.4 BackPanel Connections

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4

5

6

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8

9

10

11

12

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Audio IN: Audio inputs 1~4 for recording, and it can be set to “YES” or “NO”
in the RECORD SETUP MENU.
Audio OUT: Connect an audio output to a monitor or other device.

AUDIO

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2

Main Power plug: power source to AC 100~ 240V.

POWER

MAIN MONITOR: This connector is used for the main monitor display, a
number of different display modes may be selected for viewing.

CALL MONITOR: This connector is used for the call monitor. This monitor
can only display a full screen.

MONITOR

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4

For EDR1640/1620 Series:
VIDEO OUT(1~16): Top row BNC connectors for video looping out 1~16.

VIDEO IN(1~16): Bottom row BNC connectors for video input 1~16 .

VIDEO IN

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LAN Connector: The RJ-45 network connection.

LAN

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RS232

RS232 connector: D-Sub 9 pin connector for testing purposes only.

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RS485

RS485 connector: RJ 45 Connector for RS485 control (via EKB500 controller)
and for multi Digital Video Recorder cascade.

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For EDR920 Series:
VIDEO OUT(1~9): Top row BNC connectors for video looping out 1~9.

VIDEO IN(1~9): Bottom row BNC connectors for video input 1~9 .

ALM-INPUT: Normal open or normal close type alarm signal inputs.

The Alarm Input can be selected as normal open (N.O.) or normal close
(N.C.) input in the ALARM SETUP MENU. When an alarm occurs,
alarm recording will automatically start.

ALM-OUTPUT: A built-in relay offers 3 nodes which areALM-COM (common),

ALM-NO (normal open) and ALM-NC (normal close) for external use.

Note: Please check Chapter 3.4 and APPENDIX C to see other available alarm

input/output functions.

Alarm Input/Output

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Alarm Input

FAN

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FAN: Cooling FAN.

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Matrix outputs 1~4: BNC connectors for Matrix monitor outputs 1~4.

Matrix Outputs

SCSI Connector: For connecting the optional EDA800 storage expansion.

SCSI Connector

Mouse: PS/2 connector for mouse input.

Mouse

S-Video: PS/2 connector for S-Video monitor output.

S-Video

Cascade

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Cascade is designed for connecting a number of DVRs to one monitor.
You will be allowed to view and to control as many DVRs as you prefer from the
same monitor simply switching the screen using a multi-function keyboard controller.

Connect from Cascade out of the DVR to Cascade In of another with BNC
connectors. Repeat the same step for all your DVRs until you connect the last Cascade
Out to the original DVR’s Cascade In.

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1.5 Monitor Display

1. Channel tag

2. Event sign

3. Select sign

4. Play status bar

5. Record status bar

The status information of the cameras or machine will show up, and be located at
different places on the screen.

2. Event sign: Event signals which are small icons with a capital letter and red

background show the events on each screen.There are a total of 6 different signals:

Alarm event. In order to show the camera video to a corresponding alarm,

setting a FOCUS CAMERA in ALARM SETUP MENU is necessary.

Motion event. Motion event only shows up when the camera’sMOTION is

enabled in MOTION SETUP MENU, and the camera detects a motion.

Video loss event. Video loss event only shows when the camera’s

VIDEOLOSS is enabled in VIDEOLOSS SETUP MENU, and the
camera signal is lost.

Sequence sign. Sequence sign shows up when the display is in the sequence

mode. The last display on the screen has a “*” sign in the top-middle. The

sign will replace the “*” in the display when sequence occurs.

Note: Sequence is invalid when all cameras are showing.

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V

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1. Channel tag: A channel tag indicates the channel name of the screen.

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Temperature indication.This shows if the hard drive’s temperature is overheated.
Overheat is determined in HDD TEMPERATURE of WARNING SETUP
MENU.

Fan fail indication. This shows when the fan fails to work normally. If you get this
warning, contact technical support for assistance.

3. Select sign: You can assign a camera to a display by pressing SELECT key in live mode.
Dial Jog to move the select sign to the display you would like to change camera, and then press
channel key on the front panel to choose that channel. PressSELECT again to exit from this
mode.

4. Play status bar: The play status bar appears in play back mode if you enable a status bar on
the screen (Please see DISPLAY, 8th item of Front Panel Keypads). There are three parts that
will be shown: play date, play status, and play time.

Play date

The date on which the video was recorded.

Play status

“PAUSE”, when the video playback is paused.
“P## >” means normal play speed on the displayed disk number;
“P## <“ means normal reverse play speed on the displayed disk number;
“>> x N” means N time fast play speed;
“<< x N” means N time fast reverse play speed.

Play time

The play time at which the video is recorded. The time format depends on the time
format setting in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

5. Record status bar

The record status bar appears when you enable a status bar on the screen.

Play Date Play Status Play Time

Current Date Record Status Event Current Time Audio Ch

HDD/Fan Status

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1. Current date
The current date which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

2. Record status
Displays current Hard Drive and record position.

R01: currently recording on Disk 1
16%: currently recording at 16% of total HD position

NOTE: Percentage only indicates the physical point of recording on the Hard

Drive, not the total disk space used. To review the total amount of recording
time, please refer to the Disk Menu (Chapter 3.9)

3. Event
The current/last event that occurred.

4. Current time

The current time which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

5. Audio Ch
Displays which audio channel is currently active. This can be changed by turning the
Jog wheel in the live camera mode.

6. HDD/Fan status

“No Disk”: only shows when no disk is installed or detected.
“No Fan”: only shows when internal fan stops working.
“HDD OT”: only shows if hard drive is over temperature.

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2. Installation

The installations described below should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers.
Please check accessories in the packaging before beginning installation.Please refer to the following
diagram for the basic wiring connections.

Note: Monitors and Cameras must be purchased separately.

Diagram 2.1

Diagram 2.2

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2.1 Video Connections, DVR cascading

Sample installation with maximum camera and monitor configuration:

Diagram 2.3

Cameras and monitors have to be cabled with 75 Ohm video cable, e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11 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.

All connected videosources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC standard video signal.
When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, ensure

the accurate receiver calibration.
The MAIN monitor may optionally be connected through a Y-C (S-Video) cable to achieve an

improved image quality.
For local DVR operation, MAIN monitor connection is compulsory. Call and matrix monitors can be

connected optionally.
ATTENTION: Make sure that there is a video signal on video input 1 upon start-up, as this input is

required for video system auto detection (NTSC/PAL)!

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DVR Cascading

The digital video recorders provide "CASCADE IN" and "CASCADE OUT" video connections.
In combination with EKB500 keyboard, up to 255 EDR1640/1620/920 can be cascaded and

administrated via one single main monitor. Cascading is effected by connecting the DVRs

“CASCADE OUT” to the “CASCADE IN” of the following DVR, while the last “CASCADE OUT”

is connected to the monitor input.

Diagram 2.4

Installation with 3 cascaded EDR and EKB-500

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2.2 Audio Connection Installation

Sample installation with audio connection to video cameras providing audio output:

Diagram 2.5
The EDR1640/1620/920 DVRs provide 4 audio inputs and 1 audio output.
The inputs are designed for max. 500 mV to 10 KOhm line audio signals.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone

amplifier is required).
The installation has to be effected with audio coax cable and RCA plugs.
The output provides a max. 500 mV to 10 KOhm line audio signal and may be connected to e.g. a

monitor‘s audio input. The direct connection of (passive) speakers is not supported.

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:

Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the RECORD menu for all channels.
Audio of all channels is always recorded together with (each) video and is independent of the image

recording rate. There is no specific camera allocation.
During playback, use the JOG to select the requested playback channel 1~4 (active channel is

indicated in playback on-screen display).

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2.3 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 the optional EKB 500 keyboard.

Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, ED2200/2250

Diagram 2.6

Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed domesand EDA998

Diagram 2.7

Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed dome, EDA998 and local EKB 500 operation
Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address inCAMERAmenu; RS-485 parameters and

protocol inCONTROLmenu

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ATTENTION:Some Pelco-D /-P protocol domes and receivers require an address offset of-1. In
other words, the address assigned to the dome / receiver in the DVR camera menu must be 1 below
the address set in the dome / receiver itself! (i.e. DVR ID: 2, PTZ ID: 3)

2.4 Alarm Input / Output Installation

The EDR1640/1620/920 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. An alarm output relay can be switched if required.

EDR920 provides 9 alarm inputs, EDR1640/1620 provides 16. All inputs are programmable NO/NC.
Inputs have to be switched through dry contacts.
The 4 output relays provide a dry NO/NC contact.
All settings are programmed in theALARMmenu.
Use either the 37-pin Sub-D plug or the included adaptor board for connection.
Pin assignment adaptor board Pin assignment sub-d board

HOST

PIN #

NAME

PIN #

NAME

1

GND21GND

2

ALMIN 1

22

ALM_NC1

3

ALMIN 2

23

ALM_NO1

4

ALMIN 3

24

ALM_COM1

5

ALMIN 4

25

ALM_NC2

6

ALMIN 5

26

ALM_NO2

7

GND

27

ALM_COM2

8

ALMIN 628GND

9

ALMIN 7

29

ALM_NC3

10

ALMIN 8

30

ALM_NO3

11

ALMIN 9

31

ALM_COM3

12

ALMIN 10

32

ALM_NC4

13

GND33ALM_NO4

14

ALMIN 11

34

ALM_COM4

15

ALMIN 1235GND

16

ALMIN 13

36

ALMRST
17

ALMIN 14

37

REC_IN

18

ALMIN 15

38

SPARE_IN

19

ALMIN 16

39

DISK_FULL

20

GND

40

SPARE_OUT

DVR

PIN

NAM

PIN

NAM

1GN19

GN

2

ALM 1

20

ALM-NC03ALM 2

21

ALM-NO

4

ALM 3

22

ALM-COM0

5

ALM 4

23

ALM-NC1

6

ALM 5

24

ALM-NO

7

ALM 6

25

ALM-COM1

8

ALM 7

26

ALM-NC2

9

ALM 8

27

ALM-NO

10

ALM 9

28

ALM-COM2

11

ALM 10

29

ALM-NC3

12

ALM 1

130ALM-NO

13

ALM 12

31

ALM-COM3

14

ALM 13

32

ALMRSTO

15

ALM 14

33

REC16ALM 15

34

GIN1

17

ALM 16

35

DISKFULL

18GN36

GO

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Descriptions:
ALMINxx: Alarm input xx (1~16)
GND: common ground for alarm inputs
ALM_COMx: output relay x , contact root
ALM_NOx: output relay x , NO contact
ALM_NCx: output relay x , NC contact
ALMRST: Alarm reset, control input for alarm reset, for dry NO contact towards GND
DISKFULL: OC output contact for signal HDD full, switches to GND
REC_IN: Control contact for recording start
SPARE_IN / OUT:System error output. TTL-level 5VDC indicates "System Okay" status. The

contact will switch to open state, if one (ore more) of below listed events appears:

a) HDD full (If overwrite mode in RECORD menu is set to STOP)
b) No HDD
c) Over-temperature HDD
d) Power Loss
e) Cooler fan fault
f) Video Loss
g) Record off

Output level:
HIGH (5 V DC): System okay
Open state: System error

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SPARE_IN: N.O. Control input for playback function, playback is active as long contact is
closed.

NO contact alarm input connection:

NC contact alarm input connection:

Output relay in idle state: