EverFocus EDR410H, EDR410M, EDR810H, EDR810M User 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

EDR 810H/810M/410H/410M

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: April 2009

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

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’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 devicemay 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................... 12

1.1 FEATURES ............................................................................................................................12

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................... 13

1.3 FRONT PANELKEYPADS.......................................................................................................14

1.4 BACK PANEL CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 17

1.5 MONITOR DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................20

2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................... 24

2.1 BASIC WIRING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................25

2.2 HARD DISK DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................27

2.3 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS...................................................................................................... 27

2.4 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR EDR810M & EDR410M ONLY......................... 28

3. DVR MENU SETUP..............................................................................................................33

3.1 TIME/DATE SETUP MENU..................................................................................................... 34

3.2 CAMERA SETUP MENU......................................................................................................... 38

3.3 RECORD SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................... 42

3.4ALARM SETUP MENU...........................................................................................................44

3.5 MOTION SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................... 47

3.6 VIDEOLOSSSETUP MENU.................................................................................................50

3.7 NETWORK SETUP MENU ...................................................................................................... 52

3.7.1 CONFIG ..............................................................................................................................52

3.7.2ALARM NETWORK ..........................................................................................................55

3.7.3 EMAIL................................................................................................................................. 56

3.7.4 PASSWORD........................................................................................................................ 57

3.7.5WIRELESS.......................................................................................................................... 58

3.7.6 PPPOE.................................................................................................................................. 60

3.7.7 DDNS .................................................................................................................................. 61

3.7.8 GPS......................................................................................................................................63

3.8 SCHEDULE SETUP MENU...................................................................................................... 64

3.9 DISK SETUP MENU............................................................................................................... 66

3.10 CONTROL SETUP MENU ..................................................................................................... 68

3.11WARNING SETUP MENU ..................................................................................................... 70

3.11.1FANFAULT.......................................................................................................................70

3.11.2HDD TEMP ....................................................................................................................... 71

3.11.3NO HDD............................................................................................................................. 73

3.11.4HDD FULL........................................................................................................................74

3.12 SYSTEM SETUP MENU........................................................................................................ 76

4. RECORDING OVERVIEW..................................................................................................79

4.1 INSTANT (N) RECORDING SETUP.......................................................................................... 79

4.2 SCHEDULE RECORDING SETUP............................................................................................. 80

4.3 EVENT RECORDING SETUP................................................................................................... 81

5. PLAYBACK OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................84

5.1 BASIC PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................ 84

5.2 SEARCH PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................87

6. COPYING VIDEO................................................................................................................. 90

6.1 VIEWING ACOPIED FILE ...................................................................................................... 92

7. CALL OVERVIEW................................................................................................................93

8. SCREEN DISPLAY SETTING & MODE ........................................................................... 94

8.1 MODE BUTTON ....................................................................................................................95

9. UPGRADE FIRMWARE.......................................................................................................96

10. NETWORKING OVERVIEW............................................................................................97

10.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP................................................................................................. 97

10.2 SUBNET MASKS ................................................................................................................. 97

10.3 GATEWAYADDRESS ........................................................................................................... 98

10.4 VIRTUALPORTS ................................................................................................................. 98

10.5 PRE-INSTALLATION............................................................................................................98

10.6 WHATTYPE OF NETWORK CONNECTION DO YOU HAVE?.................................................. 100

10.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION ..................................................................................101

10.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION..................................................................... 107

10.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION ....................................................................................... 109

11. LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING.....................................................................................112

12. D-LINK PORT FORWARDING........................................................................................116

13. EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP............................................................................................ 120

14. VIEWING THROUGHINTERNET EXPLORER......................................................... 122

14.1 SEARCH......................................................................................................................... 128

14.1.1 SEARCH BY TIME .............................................................................................................. 128

14.1.2 SEARCH BY EVENT .........................................................................................................129

14.2 PTZ CONTROL.................................................................................................................. 130

14.3 REMOTEARCHIVE...................................................................................................... 131

14.4 REMOTE CONFIGURATION................................................................................................ 136

15. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................143

15.1 TRANSMISSION SETTING.................................................................................................. 143

15.2 REMOTE CONTROL PROTOCOL......................................................................................... 144

APPENDIX A: REMOTE CONTROL..................................................................................147

APPENDIX B: ALARM BOARD CONFIGURATION........................................................148

TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................150

Safety Warning

WARNING

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

CAUTION

DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device,
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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.

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.

Safety Precautions

 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. Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service
personnel for service.

 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 expose the appliance to water or moisture, not try to operate it in wet

areas. Do take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. 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.

Safety Precautions

 Read Instruction

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.

 Heed Warnings

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

 Follow Instructions

All operating and use 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

 Attachments

Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

 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.

1. Product Overview

EDR810/410DVRs are the industry’s first full-featured digital video recorder designed specifically for
use within the security industry. EDR810/410 DVRs 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.

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 Duplex Operation for Recording & Playback
 Built-in MPEG4 Codec with Configurable Quality
 Variable Recording Speeds up to 60/50 Images per second for NTSC/PAL
 Audio Recording Capabilities
 Motion Detection Capabilities
 One 3.5” Hard Disk with Hot-Swap Tray for Internal Storage
 Ethernet Interface for Remote Network Viewing
 Optional Wireless LAN Interface for Data Transmission
 RS485 for Remote Control
 Shuttle/Jog Dial for Picture-by-Picture or Fast/Slow Viewing
 Easy-to-use Control Panel with Common VCR and Multiplexer Functions
 On-Screen Menus Operations with Multi-Language Support
 Real-Time Live Display for all Cameras
 Easy archiving of video and Remote Viewer through USB port
 Remote configuration function
 Remote Firmware Upgrade function
 Motion detection function can be scheduled according to user’s setting
 For mobile models (ED810M/410M),GPS data can be sent out to receiver, for user to orientate

the exact position

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Video format

NTSC or PAL

Video input

4/8 camera inputs (BNC), 1Vp-p/75ohm
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Main Monitor
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Call Monitor

Video output

4 BNC outputs (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Looping (4 Channels only)

Video compression

MPEG4

Recording resolution

720x240, 720x480 or 360x240 for NTSC
720x288, 720x576 or 360x288 for PAL

Video display

Full, 4, 7, and 9 screen view for Live and Playback
PIP and 2x2 Zoom for Playback only

Alarm inputs

4/8 Alarm Inputs

Alarm outputs

1 Alarm Output

Hard disk storage

One Hot-Swappable 3.5” IDE or SATA Hard Disk
(2.5” hard disk available for mobile models)

Recording rate

Up to 120/100 Images per second for NTSC/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)

Playback options

Play, Pause, Stop, Fast Fwd, Fast Rev, Slow Fwd, Slow Rev

Motion detection

Yes, with configurable detection grid & sensitivity per camera

Video Loss detection

Yes

Event Log

Yes

Setup

Menu Driven On Screen Display

User input device

Front panel keypad with Shuttle/Jog, IR Remote Control,
EKB500 Keyboard (optional)

Timer

Built-in real time clock with Watch Dog function and Auto Time
Synchronization through NTP server

Title

12-characters title for each camera

Ethernet

RJ45 connectors for network communication

Archive

USB port for flash memory or external DVD drive

RS-232

9-pin female connector for testing purpose only

RS-485

for Keyboard or PTZ connection

Audio

1 set of stereo inputs, 1 set of stereo outputs

Power rate

12~24 VDC

Dimensions

Inches: 11.7 (L) x 8.3 (W) x 3.5 (H)
Millimeters: 296.9 (L) x 211.1 (W) x 88.9 (H)

Weight

4 kg (approximately 8.8 lbs)

Operating
temperature

0oC ~ 40oC (32 ℉~104℉ )

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Keys:

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~ ○8Channel Key: Press FULL+Channel Key (CH1~CH8) to display video image in the full

screen format; the picture of the correspondingchannel will fill the whole screen.

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CH1 / REC: Press this key to start instant recording.

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CH2 / REV. PLAY: Reverse Play Back.

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3

CH3 / STOP: Press this key to stop recording and playing back.

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4

CH4 / PLAY:Play Back.

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5

CH5 / PAUSE: Press this key to pause the playback picture.

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CH6 / SEARCH: Press this key to enter the SEARCH MENU.

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CH 7 / COPY: Press this key to enter the COPY MENU.If pressed while in playback mode, it

is also used to bookmark copy time.

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8

CH8 / ENTER: Press this key to enter items, or jump to next subentry in the menu setting.

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9

FULL: Press this key and channel Key at the same time to switch to full screen in both live

mode and play back mode. Press “MODE” to exit full screen.

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10

MODE: Switch PIP (Live only), 4, 7 and 9 displays in Live and Playback modes.

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11

ZOOM: In full screen mode, 2x electronic zoom. Zoom screen can be moved throughJOG.

ENTER key changes the direction. Press the zoom key again to switch the electronic zoom off.

In multiscreen mode: Screen adjustment. Use the JOG to adjust the image to the fit the monitor.
ENTER switches between horizontal and vertical adjustment. Press the zoom key again to switch

the screen adjustment off.

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

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SELECT: In multi-screen, press this key to assign cameras to different screens; in single

screen, use it to adjust display properties. In menus, press thiskey to select certain features.

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CALL: Press this key to enter and set up CALL MENU.

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DISPLAY: Press this key to switch display of channels and/or status bar.

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MENU: Press this key to enter or exit MAIN SETUP MENUor to exit from any submenu.

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HDD Lock: Keeps HDD in place and turns on HDD power.

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18

Hard Disk Tray: Hard Disk holder for HDD.

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Shuttle and Jog Dial

Shuttle:

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

Jog Dial:

In theMenu mode, turn theJog dial to changesettings and values in
subentries. In the Pause mode, turn the Jog dial to forward/rewind
the video frame by frame.

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USB Slot: USB port allows you to archive video files or upgrade the DVR software.

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HDD LEDs: LEDs for HDD active power (GREEN) and data reading /writing (YELLOW).

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Remote Control:Receiver for IR remote control.

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System LEDs: LEDs for system active LAN, ALARMand POWER display.

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Back panel of 810H Back panel of 810M

Back panel of 410H Back panel of 410M

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Main Power plug: Connect the DC 12~ 24V power source to adapter for AC 100~ 240V.

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2

Audio IN: Audio input for recording, and it can be set to “YES” or “NO” in the RECORD
SETUPMENU.

Audio OUT: Connect an audio output to a monitor or other device.

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3

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

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

VIDEOCONNECTIONS

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For EDR810 Series:

VIDEO IN(1~8): BNC video inputs.

For EDR410 Series:

VIDEO IN(1~4): BNC video inputs
VIDEO OUT(1~4): BNC loop-through outputs

ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT

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

The Alarm Input can be selected as Normal Open (N.O.), NormalClose (N.C.), N.C. TRANS.,

or N.O, TRANS 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 APPENDIX

C to see other available alarm input/output functions.

POWER

MONITOR

LAN

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LAN Connector: RJ-45 network connection.

RS232

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RS232 connector: D-Sub 9-pin connector to RS232 ports for testing purpose ONLY.

RS485

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RS485 connector: RJ 45 Connector to cascade/control multi Digital Video Recorders.

Remote

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10

Remote Control: Remote control portallows for an extension wire with an IR receiver instead

of the IR receiver on the front panel.

Note: The IR receiver extension line (10m) must be purchased separately.

Wireless LAN

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Antenna: Integrated IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN capabilities. The antenna port is for

wireless network antenna use (For EDR 410M and 810M only).

Fan

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Fan: Cooling fan.

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

For mobile model only:

1. Channel tag

2. Event sign

3. Select sign

4. Play status bar

5. Record status bar

6. GPS
orientation

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

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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.
Alarm event shows on a channel if an ALARM is enabled for that camera in the ALARM
SETUP MENU and an alarm is triggered.

Motion event.

Motion event only shows up when the camera’s MOTION is enabled in MOTION SETUP
MENU and the camera detects movement.

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 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 cannot be activated when the multi-screen display is showing all cameras.

Temperature indication.

This shows if the hard drive’s temperature is overheated.
Overheat temperature 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.

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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, and then pressthe desired
channel key from the front panel to move that channel to that screen. Press SELECT again to exit
from this mode.

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Play status bar: The play status bar appears in play back mode if the status bar is enabled (see

DISPLAY, 8th item ofFront Panel Keypads). There are three parts that will be shown:play date,
play status, and play time.

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1. Play date

The date on which the video was recorded.

2. 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;
“##%” shows the position on the Hard Drive;
“>> x N” means N time fast play speed;
“<< x N” means N time fast reverse play speed.

3. Play time

The play time at which the video is recorded. The time format depends on the setting in the

TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

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Record status bar

The record status bar appears when you enable a status bar on the screen.
There are four parts: current date, record status, event, and current time.

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)

Play Date Play Status Play Time

Current Date Record Status Event Current Time

HDD/Fan Status

3. Event

The current/last event that occurred.

4. Current time

The current time, which can be set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.

5. 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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6

GPS orientation

When GPS data is sent out to receiver, the exact position will be located by showing vehicle’s
longitude and latitude.

2. Installation

The installations described below should be done by qualified service personnel or system
installers.

I) PACKING

Please check accessories in the packing before the installation.

II) SYSTEM FLOORPLAN

Please refer to the following diagrams for the system connections.

Note: Monitor and Camera must be purchased separately.

Diagram 2.1

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Please refer to diagram 2.1 to assist you with this portion of the installation.

1. Power

Connect the power source or adapter into the power socket.

2. Cameras

Connect each cameras video output to the video inputs on the digital video recorder.

Note: At least one camera must be connected before the system is running for the auto detection of
video standard to take effect.

3. Audio Input

The camera audio output or Microphone is connected to the audio input terminal at the rear panel.

4. Audio Output

Connect the speaker or other audio listening devices to the audio output terminal on the back of the
digital video recorder.

5. Ethernet

The digital video recorder may be viewed from a PC via the LAN connector using a RJ45 Ethernet
cable.

6. RS485

The digital video recorder can be controlled from an EKB500 keyboard via RS485.

Note: This can be done using aRJ45-to-serial cable.

7. Main Monitor

Connect a monitor to the main monitor output connector. The main monitor displays live or
recorded cameras in any available format.

Note:The main monitor must be connected in order to make configuration changes, enter the main
menu, or do a playback at the machine.

8. Call Monitors

Connect the call monitor output connectors to a call monitor. The call monitor display selected live
cameras in full screen format.

Note: The call monitor will only display one full screen camera at a time.

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The first step in installing the hard drive is to insert the hard drive sleeve into the machine. The hard
disk drive default setting is initially set to master. The second step is to insert the key provided and turn
the tray key to the lock position. If this process is ignored the hard disk drive will not be detected.

 Note:If the Hard Disk Drive is not locked in with the key, HDD LED will not light

up and the DVR will not go into record mode. This is because the Hard Drive is
not being recognized.

 Note: After powering on the DVR, it will start to load system. It takes a while to

complete loading system, duringthis time, please do not install or remove the hard
disk. No action is recommended while the machine is loading system.

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Once you have completed the basic wiring installation and the hard disk drive installation you are ready
to turn on the DVR. Simply plug the power source you installed earlier. The POWER LED lights will
light up if power is normal. The next step is to set up the menu options for the DVR.

Diagram 2.2 shows 3.5“ Hard Drive

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The EDR810M & EDR410M are the full-featured digital video recorders designed specifically
for use in mobile applications. Please refer to the following Quick Installation Guide for installing
EDR810M or EDR410M into mobile applications such as buses, cars and police cruisers.

 The DVR can be mounted horizontally (suspend or support mounted).

 Show all the possible ways to mount the DVR.

Use the two Z-brackets supplied to mount it in any ways shown.

Quick Installation Guide

Support

Interface

EDR410M

Suspend

Interface

EDR410M

Support

Suspend

 Unpack Everything

Make sure you have everything you need before you begin the installation.

 Equipment Required

The following tools may help you to complete the installation:

• Drill

• Screwdrivers

• Wire cutters

 Choosing the Location Choose a location for installation that:

• Provides convenient access for installing or removing the hard drive

• Allows air to flow around the fan vents. Inadequate or improper air flow can impede proper

operation of the unit

Avoid any location for installation:

• That is subject to high vibration

• That is subject to high sunlight levels

• That is subject to drenched of the rain

• Where passengers can interfere with unit

• Next to a heater duct

The following table lists the recommended location options.

Caution: Do not install the DVR on the floor or on the transmission access hatch. These
locations have the highest levels of vibration and may be subject to water damage.

Location Convenient operation Easy to install Low vibration Good air flow

Bottom of glove box- horizontal mount

Bottom of passenger seat next to the driver

Underneath bulkhead-horizontal mount

Front of bulkhead-horizontal mount

Beside deriver seat-horizontal mount

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NO

NO

 Possible Installation Locations Inside the Automobile Vehicle: Truck

Glove box (inside or underneath)

Drive seat (between seat and wall) or Passenger seat (underneath)

(Users are suggested to use “support” for mounting option)

 Show the wiring on the wiring harness that connects to the electrical system.

(24 V)

(5 A)

 Possible Installation Locations Inside the Automobile Vehicle: TOYOTA CAMRY

 Show the wiring on the wiring harness that connects to the electrical system.

Drive seat (between seat and wall)

Trunk (Users are suggested to use
“suspend” for mounting option)

Glove box (inside or underneath)

Passenger seat (underneath)

 Installing the Camera(s) and Monitor

The DVR is typically connected to one camera installed inside the car. Other camera(s) can also
be installed in different locations (for example, use the waterproof camera to the outside of
vehicle). For installation procedure, please refer to the guide that came with the camera(s) you
purchased.
The Monitor power supply connects from the Automotive adapter (cigarette plug)
Monitor and cameras must be purchased separately.

 Connect the Camera(s)Connect the power connector from the camera(s) harness into the

CAMERA POWER OUT jack on the back panel of the DVR.
Connect the primary camera(s) video connector to the CAMERA INPUT and the audio connector
to the AUDIO INPUT in the back panel.
Adjust the camera(s). After the camera is installed, connect a monitor directly to the camera and
observe the image.
Make any adjustment if necessary.

LCD Monitor

LCD Monitor

3. DVR Menu Setup

Assuming you have completed the first two chapters of this manual, you are now ready to begin setting
up the digital video recorder. The following chapter will walk you through the detailed DVR Menu step
by step and how to set the DVR for your specific application. To begin this process, press theMENU
key. Once inside the MainMenu you will find there are 12 setup option pages as follows.

Press the MENU key to enter or exit theMAIN SETUP MENU.
Press the MENU key in any sub-menu to go back to previous screen.

Dial theJog clockwise or counterclockwise to scroll through theMAINMENU
options or to change subentry values.
Press theENTER key to go to the next subentry in a menu setting.
Press theDISPLAY key to go to the previous subentry in a menu setting.

Diagram 3.1

Chapter

3

MENU

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Diagram 3.2

Diagram 3.2 is a screenshot of the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU. This menu is used to set up the
correct time and date for your region of the world. You are able to setup daylight savings as well as
synch it with an internet based time server. In theTIME/DATE SETUP MENU the following fields
are defined as follows:

1. TIME FORMAT:This field represents the time format on the DVR. You can select between12
HOUR and24 HOUR format.

2. TIME: This field represents the current time on the DVR. To change this,turn the Jog Dial on the
DVR.

The Time is represented as follows:
Hour: 00~23 (1 ~ 12 if TIME FORMAT is 12 HOUR): Minute: 00~59: Second: 00~59

3. DATE FORMAT: This field represents the date format on the DVR. To change this, simply use
the Jog Dial on the DVR. There are three date formats to select from: YYYY-MM-DD,
MM-DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY.

4. DATE: This field represents the date on the DVR. To change this,turn the Jog Dial on the DVR.
The day of the week automatically adjusts according to the other settings.

By default, the date is represented as follows:
Year: 2000~2037 / Month: 01~12 / Date: 01~31 (Day of Week)

5. DAYLIGHT SAVING: This field represents the daylight savings on the DVR. To change this,
simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. Select “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable daylight saving
time function. This feature must be disabled in order to make any changes to the start and end
times.

6. STARTTIME:To set the beginning of daylight saving time.

To set the start month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start month.

To set the start week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start week.

To set the start date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the start date.

To set the starting time change of daylight saving time: Choose the “FROM” time and
“TO” time when daylight savings starts.

7. END TIME: To set the end of daylight saving.

To set the end month of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end month.

To set the end week of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end week.

To set the end date of daylight saving time: Dial the jog to set the end date.

To set the ending time change of daylight saving time: Choose the “FROM” time and “TO”

time when daylight saving time ends

LAST

1 ST

2 ND

3 RD

4 TH

FEB

MAR

JAN

APR

MAY

JUN

DEC

NOV

OCT

SEP

AUG

JUL
LAST

1 ST

2 ND

3 RD

4 TH

THU

SUN

TUE

MON

WED

SAT

FRI

THU

SUN

TUE

MON

WED

SAT

FRI

FEB

MAR

JAN

APR

MAY

JUN
DEC

NOV

OCT

SEP

AUG

JUL

8. TIME SYNCHRONIZE: Select “ON” or “OFF” to enable or disable time synchronize which
will automatically update theDVR’s time whenconnected to anetwork. To change this, simply use
the Jog Dial on the DVR.

9. TIME SERVER: You can set the time server address that the DVR connects to for time

synchronize. To determine the IP address of NTP Server, please follow these steps:

a) Go to a PC that is connected to the internet.

b) Click on “START” -> “RUN”-> type “cmd” and press “OK”.

c) In the Dos Prompt, type “ping pool.ntp.org” to find out the IP address of an NTP Server.

Diagram 3.3

9. TIME ZONE: You can set the time zone that the DVR adjusts to when updating from the time
server.

Atlantic Daylight Time subtract 3 hours from GMT
Atlantic Standard Time subtract 4 hours from GMT
Eastern Daylight Time subtract 4 hours from GMT
Eastern Standard Time subtract 5 hours from GMT
Central Daylight Time subtract 5 hours from GMT
Central Standard Time subtract 6 hours from GMT
Mountain Daylight Time subtract 6 hours from GMT
Mountain Standard Time subtract 7 hours from GMT
Pacific Daylight Time subtract 7 hours from GMT
Pacific Standard Time subtract 8 hours from GMT
Alaska Daylight Time subtract 8 hours from GMT

Alaska Standard Time subtract 9 hours from GMT
Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time subtract 9 hours from GMT
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time subtract 10 hours from GMT

11. TIME UPDATE BY: Once you enable theTIME SYNCHRONIZE, you can select the

synchronization frequency by:

DAY

MONTH

WEEK

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Diagram 3.4

Diagram 3.4 is a screen shot of theCAMERA SETUP MENU. This menu will walk you through
setting up the Camera Recording Speeds,Camera Titles, PTZ ID, covert modes, and recording quality.
In theCAMERA SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as:

1. TITLE:The title setting allows you to assign a title to each camera input. Each channel supports a
title with up to 12 characters. Press Enter to move to each character and use the Jog Dial to change
the value. The available alphanumeric characters are:

0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z,
( ) . , +- / and an empty space.

2. PTZ ID: Select PTZ ID/Address from 001~255 or OFF.OFF is the same as 000.Thedefault value

is 10+N where N is camera’s number. This ID must be the same as the ID used in PTZ Dip Switch.

To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

3. INSTALL/COVERT: Select “ON” to enable a camera, and “OFF” to disable it. All recording
must be stopped before making changes to INSTALL. To take full advantage of the DVR’s
recording ability, switch any unused Camera Ports to OFF in this section. For COVERT, select
“ON” to cover a camera, and disable the screen in live mode. However, the image is still recorded,
and can be played back by any user that has playback right. The covert channels will not show up
in the sequence mode. Tomake changes, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

4. SEQ (MAIN/CALL): Set the number of seconds a camera is displayed in sequence. The first
number is for sequence on the Main Monitor, the second number is for sequence on Call Monitor.

5. REC QUALITY: Select an image quality for recording. There are six different qualities available.
A higher image quality uses more HDD space. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the
DVR. Theapproximate space needed per secondis listed below:

720x480

Video Source

Simple:

Complex:

LOWER:

8.04KB

12.33KB

LOW:

8.42KB

13.7KB

BASIC:

10.15KB

16.72KB

STANDARD:

11.86KB

19.56KB

HIGH:

14.72KB

24.63KB

Average size

per image

SUPERIOR:

18.60KB

30.05KB

720x240

Video Source

Simple:

Complex:

LOWER:

3.53KB

7.82KB

LOW:

3.87KB

8.36KB

BASIC:

4.21KB

8.9KB

STANDARD:

4.92KB

9.54KB

HIGH:

5.62KB

10.17KB

Average size

per image

SUPERIOR:

6.41KB

12.89KB

360x240

Video Source

Simple:

Complex:

LOWER:

1.76KB

4.56KB

LOW:

1.87KB

4.87KB

BASIC:

1.97KB

5.46KB

STANDARD:

2.38KB

6.51KB

HIGH:

2.67KB

7.08KB

Average size

per image

SUPERIOR:

3.63KB

9.02KB

Note:“Simple” refers to very few changes occurring during recording; “Complex” means the
whole image is constantly changing.Sincethe compression ratio of MPEG4 fully depends on the
variation and complexity of the recorded video, the table above is for reference only.

6. REC SPEED& ACTION:
TP:Scheduled recording time 1~8 which can be set in the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU. “N” is

the normal recording time, which is activated by pressing the Record button.If you have set a Time
Period in Schedule Setup Menu, then there will be a star sign (*) beside that TP in Camera Setup
Menu.

NORMAL: Normal record speed up to 15 IPS (images per second). The default normal record
speed is 1 IPS. EDR810/410 will adjust to the maximum recording speed by calculating the total
installed cameras that havebeen enabled in theCAMERA SETUP MENU.

EVENT: Event record speed (Images per second) up to 30 IPS or “OFF”.

Note: In order toactivate a new record speed, you need to disable all current record actions and
then turn them back on.

ACTION

Set “ON” to activatemotion action on a selected Time Period.
Set “OFF” to disablemotion action on a selected Time Period.

This setting correlates closely with Motion Setup. If motion setting is disabled, motion detection
will not function regardless if TP (Time Period) Action in Camera Setup Menu is ON or OFF.

However, if Motion setting is enabled, then motion detection function works depending on
Action setting in Camera Setup Menu. All motion actions (including buzzer, relay, network alarm,
e-mail and log) will be triggered if they are enabled in Motion Setup Menu as long as Action is

“ON” for the TP (Time Period) you have set. If you do not wish to have motion detected for a
specific time, set Action “OFF” for that Time Period. This function gives you flexibility to set the

motion detection feature ON or OFF for different Time Periods.

7. SUMMARY:

Diagram 3.5

Dial Jog to change items in theSUMMARY table.
All cameras’ statuses are shown in the SUMMARY table. The table is for checking camera overall

statuses only, not forchanging them.

Note: The SUMMARY table also exists in ALARM, MOTION and VLOSS SETUP MENU. All of these
SUMMARY tables are also for checking particular overall statuses, not forchanging them.

8. Copy camera’s setting from a camera to other cameras: In order to copy the setting from a

camera to other cameras, we provide a setting copy function. PressMENU when you finish setting up a
camera, and then press COPY. The word “COPIED” will show up in the top right corner of the
screen, and it means the settings have been copied. Dial the Jog to the camera you would like to copy
to, and then press SEARCH. The settings of the first camera will be copied to the next one, and
“PASTED” will show up in the top right corner.

NOTE: TITLE, PTZ ID, and INSTALL/COVERT cannot be copied. These 3 options need to be set
independently.

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Diagram 3.6

Diagram 3.6 is a screen shot of the RECORD SETUP MENU. This menu is for setting up the
options for recording. In the RECORD SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as
follows:

1. RECORD AUDIO:

YES: Audio will be recorded when machine is recordingand a microphone isconnected.
NO: Audio will not be recorded when machine is recording.

2. TIME STAMP:
ON: The time stamp will show onboththe live and recorded video.

OFF: The time stamp will not show on thelive or recordedvideo.

3. TIME STAMP POSITION:

BOTTOM:The time stamp will show on the bottom.
TOP: The time stamp will show on the top.

4. WATER MARK:

ON:Recording is overlaid by a visible watermark (“W”).
OFF:No watermark.

5. RESOLUTION: The resolutions for NTSC are 720x480, 720x240 and 360x240; the default

value is 720x240. The resolutions for PAL are 720x576, 720x288 and 360x288; the default value
is 720x288.

NOTE:The resolution determines themaximum record speed supported by the DVR.
NTSC
720x480 = 30 IPS(this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras installed)
720x240 = 60 IPS(this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras installed)
360x240 = 120 IPS(this IPS value is divided by the amount of cameras installed)

6. RECORD MODE:

REWRITE:Continue recording. Disk will begin overwriting if it is full.
STOP: Stop recording when disk is full.

7. AUTOWRITE WITHIN: You can set DVR to automatically overwrite after the selected

number of days. If you do not wish to use this function,simply select “0”.

8. PRE-ALARM RECORDING

Select “YES” to enable pre-alarm recording function. Select “NO” to disable pre-alarm recording
function.

9. RELAY OUT

By selecting “1”, user can easily identify whether DVR is recording or not if relay output is
connected to a signaling device. Select “NONE” if you do not wish to identify recording status.

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Diagram 3.7

Diagram 3.7 is a screen shot of theALARM SETUP MENU. An alarm is defined as an electrical,
electronic, or mechanical device that sends an alert by means of a signal. In this case the signal
triggers the recorder to start recording the alarmed event. This menu contains all the alarm operations
and options needed to successfully set up an alarm recording. In the ALARM SETUP MENU the
following fields are defined as:

1. ALARM: This field is to turn alarm recording on or off. The Default from the factory is set to

Enable. To change this, simply use the JogDial on the DVR.

ENABLE: Enable alarm detection.
DISABLE: Disable alarm detection.

2. ALARM TYPE:This field is toset the type of alarm connection. The Default from the factory is

set toN.O. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

N. O.:Normal Open alarm.
N. C.: Normal Close alarm.
N.O. Trans.:When the alarm is triggered, buzzer starts to function no matter how long the alarm

duration is set until you set it back to N.O.
N.C. Trans.:When the alarm is triggered, buzzer starts to function no matter how long the alarm

duration is set until you set it back to N.C.

3. LOG:

ON:Select ON if you wish to record Alarm Events in the Log.
OFF: SelectOFF if you do not wish to record Alarm Events in the Log.

4. ACTIVE CAMERA: This field is to activate camera you want to have the alarm enabled too.

For example if you had an external motion detector on camera one you would set this option to
camera one. The Default from the factory is set to on. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on
the DVR.

Active camera setting, from camera 01~08. You can set the camera which corresponds to
the place where the alarm is located.

Note: The recording camera number in an event depends on the alarm number, and the active
camera images will not be recorded. Example: You assign camera 3 as the active camera to
alarm 1. When the alarm 1 is triggered, camera 3 will be displayed and camera 1 will be
recorded.

5. PTZ PRESET: Select PTZ PRESET from “001” to “255”, so that when Alarm occurs, speed

dome will turn to this preset position for event recording. This function improves surveillance
quality of an alarm event. If you wish to disable this function, please simply select “OFF”.

6. DURATION:
1~99 SEC: The amount of time alarm recording, screen change, buzzer and output contact will

last. Adjustable from 1~ 99 seconds.
TRANSPARENT: Continuous recording, screen change, buzzer, and output contact for an alarm
event.

7. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are

NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted.

8. ALARM EMAIL:

YES: Send an email when an alarm occurs.
NO: Do not send an email when an alarm occurs.

The email address and e-mail server can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

9. BUZZER:Audible alarm buzzer.

ENABLE: To enable an alarm buzzer.
DISABLE: To disable an alarm buzzer.

10. ALARM NETWORK:

YES: Enable alarm network.
NO:Disable alarm network.

11. MAIN MON:Display on a main monitor when an alarm occurs.

NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when an alarm occurs.
FULLSCREEN: A full screen of the active camera will display when an alarm occurs.

12. CALL MON:Display on a call monitor when an alarm occurs.

NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when an alarm occurs.
CAMERA 1~8: Display the active camera in full screen mode to the call monitor.

13. SUMMARY:DialJog to change items in theSUMMARY table. All alarm’s statuses are shown

inSUMMARY tables. These tables are for checking alarm overall statuses, but not forchanging
them.

Note: Please check APPENDIX B to see other available alarm input / output functions.

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Diagram 3.8

Diagram 3.8 is a screen shot of the MOTION SETUP MENU. We define motion as a change of
pixilation in the field of view, which is detected by the digital video recorder, and triggering the
recorder to start recording. Motion is also considered an event. This menu is for setting up the digital
recorder for motion recording on a per camera basis. In theMOTION SETUP MENU the following
fields are defined as follows:

1. MOTION: This field is to turn motion recording on or off. The Default from the factory is set to

off or disabled. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

ENABLE: Enable motion detection.
DISABLE: Disable motion detection.

Note: Motion only works in live and playback modes. It is invalidwhile in menus.

2. SENSITIVITY: The sensitivity allows users to adjust to a suitable motion detection sensitivity.

There are 10 sensitivities available; level 1 is the lowest, and level 10 isthe highest.The default is 7.
To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

3. LOG:

ON:Select ON if you wish to record Motion Events in the Log.
OFF: SelectOFF if you do not wish to record Motion Events in the Log.

4. DURATION: The amount of time a motion event will record - from 1 sec to 99 seconds. The

default value is 5 seconds. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

5. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial
on the DVR.

6. ALARMEMAIL:

YES: Send an email when motion occurs.
NO: Do not send an email when motion occurs.

The email address and e-mail server can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

7. ALARMNETWORK:

YES: Enable alarm network when motion occurs.
NO: Disable alarm network when motion occurs.

8. BUZZER: Audible buzzer when motion is detected.

ENABLE: To enable a motion buzzer.
DISABLE: To disable a motion buzzer.

9. MOTION DELAY:

Select motion delay time from 0~7 level.

10. MAIN MON:Display on a main monitor when an alarm occurs.

NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when a motion occurs.

FULLSCREEN: A full screen of the active camera will display when motion occurs.

11. CALL MON:Display on a call monitor when motion occurs.

NO CHANGE: No change on the display in the main monitor when motion occurs.
CAMERA 1~8: Display the active camera in full screen mode to the call monitor.

12. SUMMARY: Dial Jog to scroll through options in the SUMMARY table. All alarm’s statuses
are shown in SUMMARY tables. These tables are for checking alarm overall statuses, but not
for changing them.

To edit a MOTION AREA, enter a desired channel and press SELECT. Motion must be set to
“Enable”in order to editthe motion detection area.

To quit the motion area edit, press MENU.

 To test a motion area: Grids will turn into light red from light green when a motion is

detected.

 To clear the motion entire area: Press PLAY to clear the entire motion area.
 If you forget the motion grid commands: Press DISPLAY to get a hint window

(shows below) in motion edit mode.

In the motion edit mode:

The default motion area of each camera is entire
screen which displays in light green.

Press COPY to start setting an area.

Use the JOG Dial to move the cursor. Press
ENTER to switch between vertical and
horizontal movement.

Press SEARCH to end and enable the selected
area, or press PAUSE to end and disable the
area.

MENU
COPY
ENTER
SEARCH
PAUSE

- EXIT

- SELECT AREA

- CHANGE DIR

- ON AREA

- OFF AREA

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Diagram 3.9

Diagram 3.9 is a screen shot of theVIDEOLOSS SETUP MENU. VIDEOLOSS event is caused
when no video signal input is detected on a channel. Usually it happens when the camera loses
power or the camera fails. In the VIDEOLOSS SETUP MENU the following fields are defined
as follows:

1. VIDEOLOSS:

ENABLE: Enable video loss detection.
DISABLE: Disable video loss detection.

2. LOG:
ON:Select ON if you wish to record Video Loss Events in the Log.
OFF: SelectOFF if you do not wish to record Video Loss Events in theLog.

3. DURATION: The amount of time a Videoloss event will record- from 1 sec to 99 seconds. The
default value is 5 seconds. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

4. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial
on the DVR.

5. ALARM EMAIL: Select “YES” for sending an email when videoloss occurs. The email address
can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

6. BUZZER:Audible alarm buzzer.

ENABLE: To enable a videoloss buzzer.
DISABLE: To disable a videoloss buzzer.

7. ALARM NETWORK:
YES: Enable alarm network.

NO:Disable alarm network.

8. SUMMARY: All video loss’s statuses are shown in SUMMARY tables. These tables are for
checking video loss overall statuses, but not forchanging them.

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Diagram 3.10

Diagram 3.10 is a screen shot of the NETWORK SETUP MENU. This menu is for setting up the
configurations for networking to the DVR. There are 6 subentries that are CONFIG, ALARM,
EMAIL, PASSWORD, PPPoE and DDNS in the NETWORK SETUP MENU. Mobile units will
also have theWIRELESS and GPS features available. Please refer to the Networking Chapter of this
manual to fully understand how to setup your network for this DVR. In the Network Setting Menu the
following fields are defined as follows:

Note: Since every Network Configuration is different, please contact your Network Administrator
or ISP for details on how to assign those IP addresses and port numbers.

3.7.1 CONFIG

In the CONFIGof the NETWORK SETUP MENU,we define:

1. IP CONFIG:

FIXED IP:User can manuallyset the IP address for network connection.
DHCP:DHCP server in LAN willautomaticallyprovide the IP address for network connection.

When you choose this option, the numbers will be faded out.
PPPoE: This is a DSL connection application. ISP will ask user to input user name and

password. When you choose this option, pleaseconfigure settings in the PPPoEoptions first.

2. IP Address

This field shows the current IP Address for the DVR. A Fixed IP address does not change and
must be set manually. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. When DHCP is
selected, DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

Note:The addressesin the machine are for our own testing youshould apply your own addresses
to comply with your network. Refer to Networking Chapter for more details.

3. SUBNET MASK

This field is to set the subnet mask for your network so as the DVR will be recognized within the
network. Example: 255.255.255.000. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. When
DHCP is selected, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

4. GATEWAY

This field is to set the gateway for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the
network. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. When DHCP is selected, the
DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

5. DNS SERVER

This field is to set the DNS server for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the
network. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR. When DHCP is selected, the
DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

6. REMOTE RELAY CONTROL:

YES: By selectingYES, system will accept remote command of relay control.
NO:By selectingNO, system will refuse remote command of relay control.

7. HTTP PORT

The default port number is 80. User can change it to different port number for HTTP/WEB
communication between DVR and client PC.

8. CONTROL PORT

The default port number is 1600. User can change it to different port number for controllinglogin
between DVR and client PC.

9. DATA PORT

The default data transmitting port number is 37260. User can change it to different port number
for data transfer between DVR and client PC.

Note: If you wish to have multiple users log into the DVR, please open a range of ports on your
router. For example if you want to allow 4 clients to login through the default port 37260, you
should open the port range 37260-37263 on your router.

10. BW CONTROL

This configuration allows user to control the bandwidth of DVR.

11. MAC ADDR

This field is for those Internet service providers or Network administrators who require a MAC
address of the network card of the DVR. This option cannot be changed.

3.7.2ALARM NETWORK

DVR can send out Alarm message to an Alarm Server. This function is reserved to work with our
Control Management System – PowerCon 4. In the ALARM of the NETWORK SETUP MENU,
we define:

Diagram 3.11

1. PROTOCOL: Select which communication protocol with Alarm servers or Alarm receiving
clients.

TCP:communicate with client via TCP protocol.
UDP: communicate with client via UDP protocol

2. PORT NUMBER:setting the communication port with Alarm server. The default is 1600.

3. UNIQUE ID:setting the ID number of your DVR to Alarm server.

4. SERVER 1:assign the IP address of Alarm server 1.

5. SERVER 2:assign the IP address of Alarm server 2.

6. SERVER 3: assign the IP address of Alarm server 3.

3.7.3 EMAIL

In the EMAIL of the NETWORK SETUPMENU,we define:

Diagram 3.12

1. SMTP SERVER
Assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’sname.

Note: For more reliable email service, use the server’s IP address.

2. PORT NUMBER
Assign the port number for SMTP server. The default port is 25.

3. AUTHENTICATION
Select “YES”, if the SMTP server requires Authentication (user name / password)

4. USER
Input the login user ID if the SMTP server requires Authentication.

5. PASSWD
Input the password if the SMTP server requires Authentication.

6. RECEIV. EMAIL ADDR
Input the e-mailaddress for receiving e-mail messages when the EVENT is enabled and triggered.

Example: In Motion Setup Menu, if the “EMAIL/NETWORK” is set to “YES”, this e-mail address
will receive a message and a still image (in “ARV” format) from the DVR when Motion is
triggered. This “ARV” file can be played back by opening “DVRViewer.exe” which can be
downloaded from the DVR’s Network Viewer or from the Copy Menu.

7. SENDEREMAIL ADDR
Input sender’s e-mail address, so that receiver can recognize the sender when an event message is
sent out.

3.7.4 PASSWORD

In the PASSWORDof the NETWORK SETUP MENU,we define:

Diagram 3.13

Name/Password/Level: This category is to set up the users that will log into the network. Please
remember that this portion of the Network setting menu is set up in column format.

The default User Name = admin
The default Password = 11111111 (only numeric)

There are3 level types:

1. Admin: User has all the rights including viewing live video, performing a search, playback,
archiving video, controlling the PTZ camera (if one is connected), and remote configuration.

2. Play: Usercan view live video, playback, and archive, but does not have access toPTZ control
or remote configuration.

3. Live: Allows user only to view live video.

3.7.5 WIRELESS

In theWIRELESSof the NETWORK SETUP MENU,we define:

Diagram 3.14

1. DHCP: Enable or disable the Dynamic Host Communication Protocol.

YES: Enable DHCP service.

NO: Disable DHCP service.

2. IP ADDRESS: Assign an IP address for this unit, for example: 192.168.010.200

When DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

3. SUBNET MASK: Assign a subnet mask of the network for this unit, for example:

255.255.255.0. When DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

4. GATEWAY: Assign a default gateway for this unit, for example: 192.168.010.001

When DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

5. DNS SERVER: Assign a DNS server for this unit, for example: 168.195.001.001

When DHCP is YES, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.

6. MODE: STA stands for Station (cannot be changed)

7. AUTHENTIFICATION:

Select from OPEN/NONE, OPEN/WEP, SHARED/NONE, SHARED/WEPor

WPAPSK/TKIP.
Open: no need of shared key.

Shared: need shared key.
WEP: uses encrypted data transmission. Wireless networks broadcast messages using radio and

are thus more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks.

WPAPSK: Each user must enter a passphrase to access the network.
TKIP: Randomizes the key used for each packet. The key is created by mixing together a base

key, the MAC address of the transmitting station, and the serial number for the packet. The
mixing operation is designed to put a minimum demand on the stations and access points, yet
have enough strength so that it cannot easily be broken.

8. AP ESSIP: Enter the SSIP of Access Point to be connected.

9. KEY: Password of the Access Point.

10. NETWORK TYPE:
Select from INFRA (infrastructure) and ADHOC for network type.

3.7.6 PPPoE

In the PPPoE of the NETWORK SETUP MENU,we define:

Diagram 3.15

1. USER:User name that is provided by ISP for PPPoE connection

2. PASSWD:Password that is provided by ISP for PPPoE connection

3. PRIMARY DNS: IP address of DNS server that is provided by ISP.

4. SECONDARY DNS: If your ISP provides a secondary DNS address, please set it here.

NOTE:

If you change IP CONFIG to PPPoE before completingall settings in the PPPoE Setup Menu,
then the PPPoE function will not work. Make sure you configure the PPPoE settings completely
before making this change.

3.7.7 DDNS

In DDNS of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define:

Diagram 3.16

1. SERVER: DDNS provider.

2. USER: User name of the account.

3. PASSWD: Password of the account.

4. RECORD ID: Record ID.

5. FQDN: The domain name of this account.

For example: A user had applied for a DDNS account fromHttp://www.dyndns.org.

User name: TEST

Password: TEST

Domain name ethne.dyndns.org.

Users can connect to DVR that uses dynamic IP address by entering the domain name

“ethin.dyndns.org” in IE browser.
They don’t have to know the IP address.

NOTE: This domain name is only an example. The DDNS account that the user applies will
differ from this example.

EVERFOCUS DDNS

If you are using software 1.6.2 or higher, you can use the EverFocus DDNS server.

1. First, go to the website http://everfocusddns.com and check for an available name

2. In the DDNS Menu, choose “EverFocus DDNS” for Server

3. For Hostname, put the name you chose from the DDNS website.

4. Press the SELECT button to synchronize with the server. You should see the word

“Success” at the bottom of the screen. If you get a message saying “Could Not Find
Server”, double-check your network settings and try again.

5. You should now be able to connect by typing in the host name you created.
Example: http://hostname.everfocusddns.com

3.7.8 GPS

In GPS of the NETWORK SETUP MENU, we define:

Diagram 3.17

1. AUTOMATIC GPS

2. TRANSMISSION:
YES: select YES to enable transmission
NO: select NO to disable transmission

3. UNIQUE ID: Input GPS Unique ID.

4. GPS TRANSMISSION CYCLE TIME IN SECONDS:
Enter GPS transmission cycle time in seconds.

5. GPS RECEIVER IP ADDRESS
Set GPS receiver’s IP address.

6. PROTOCOL:
Select protocol from TCP and UDP.

7. PORT NUMBER: GPS port number.

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Diagram 3.17

Diagram 3.17 is a screen shot of theSCHEDULE SETUP MENU. In this menu you can set a unique
timer any day of the week to start recording from a specified start time to an end time.You will notice
TP (time period) 1~8, which is also seen in the Camera Menu. In the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU
the following fields are defined as:

1. DAY: This field represents the day of the week you wish to set the timer record for. It is set to

DLY as default. You may choose from Mon-Sun as well as WDAY (weekday), WEND
(weekend), or DLY (daily). To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thursday), FRI (Friday), SAT
(Saturday), SUN(Sunday).

WDAY:Weekday, from Monday to Friday.
WEND:Weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
DLY: Daily, everyday of the week.

2. START: This field is used to set the time you wish to start the timer recording. To change this,

simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

Hour: 0 ~ 23in 24 hour time format; 1~12in 12 hour time format.
Minutes: 00 ~ 59

3. END: This field is used to set the time you wish to stop the timer recording. To change this, simply

use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

Hour: 0 ~ 23in 24 hour time format; 1~12in 12 hour time format.
Minutes: 00 ~ 59

Note: To record all day long, use 12:00am~12:00 am for 12-hour-format or 00:00~00:00 for
24-hour-format.

4. SET: This field is used to turn the timer recording on or off. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial

on the DVR.

ON:Enable a scheduled record time period.
OFF: Disable a scheduled record time period.

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Diagram 3.18

Diagram 3.18 is a screen shot of the DISK SETUP MENU. This menu is for viewing Disk
information and formatting the disks. For every configuration change or initial setup we recommend
formatting the Hard Disk. In theDISK SETUP MENU the following fields are defined as follows:

1. DISK INFORMATION: Select disks, there are 4 disks in each table.Only one disk is available

for this model.

2. DISK VIDEO DELETE: Press SELECT to start delete.

A delete disk confirmation window will show up after pressingSELECT
button.

Dial the Jog to move highlighter to YES, and then press SELECT button; a
deleting indicator will show up.

If you do not want to delete the disk after the delete disk confirmation window
shows up, you can move highlighter to NO, and then press SELECT to quit.

An indicator of success will show up when delete is completed.

Note: System will ask you to stop recording if you delete the disk when system is in the
recording mode.

DELETE DISK ?

NO YES

SELECT TO

START

2. THERMOMETRIC SCALE:SelectCELSIUS orFAHRENHEITfor thermometric scale of

the disk.

3. NO/SIZE/C or F/Start/End Time: Show the number of drives, the size of each drive, the

temperature, and the range of days and times stored on the hard drive.

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Diagram 3.19

Diagram 3.19 is a screen shot of the Control Setting Menu. This menu is for setting up a connection
from the digital recorder to a computer to transfer instructions or information using a keyboard or
software. In the Control Setting Menu the following fields are defined as follows:

RS232:

1. RS232 Baud Rate: This field is to set the speed at which is used to transmit instruction or

information through RS232 on the DVR. There are six different speeds, 1200 BPS, 2400 BPS,
4800 BPS, 9600 BPS, 19200 BPS, and 38400 BPS. The default setting from the factory is 9600
BPS. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

2. RS232 Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS232 connection. There are two

different stop bits, 1 or 2. The default in the DVR is set to 1. To change this, simply use the Jog
Dial on the DVR.

3. RS232 Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be connected. You can

choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels. Default is set to none. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

4. RS232 Data Bit: This field is the data bit at which you will be transferring. There are two

settings for this option: 8 or 7. The default is set to 8. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on
the DVR.

RS485:

5. RS485 Baud Rate: This field is to set the speed at which is used to transmit instruction or

information through RS485 on the DVR. There are six different speeds, 2400, 4800, 9600,
19200, 38400 and 57600BPS. The default setting from the factory is 9600 BPS. To change
this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

6. RS485 Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bitfor the RS485 connection. There are two different

stop bits, 1 or 2. The default in the DVR is set to 1. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the
DVR.

7. RS485 Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be connected. You can

choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels. Default is set to none. To change this, simply
use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

8. RS485 Data Bit: This field is the data bit at which you will be transferring. There are two

settings for this option: 8 or 7. The default is set to 8. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on
the DVR.

9. RS232/RS485 ID: This entry is used to assign individual ID codes if more than one unit is used

through the RS232/RS485 connection. The ID code for the DVR can be set from 001-255. The
default is set to 001. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

10. PTZ PROTOCOL: Select PTZ protocol from EVERFOCUS, PELCO-D, PELCO-P and

ED2200/2250.

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Diagram 3.20

Diagram 3.20 is a screen shot of the Warning Setup Menu. This menu is to set the warning system
settings. If any critical errors arise, this portion of the menuis used for handling them. In theWarning

Setup Menu the following fields are defined as:

3.11.1 FAN FAULT

In FAN FAULT, we define:

1. BUZZER:Fan buzzer. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial on the DVR.

ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when the fan does not work.
DISABLE: To disable fan buzzer.

2. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE =not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial

on the DVR.

3. ALARM DURATION:Permanent, this setting cannot be changed.

4. NETWORK ALARM:

YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.

5. SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when the fan does not work.

NO:Do not send an email when the fan does not work.
The email address can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

3.11.2 HDD TEMP

InHDD TEMP, we define:

Diagram 3.21

1. BUZZER: HDD TEMPERATURE buzzer.

ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when HDD’s temperature is higher than the temperature set in
“SET TEMPERATURE”.

DISABLE: To disable HDD TEMP.buzzer.

2. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial
on the DVR.

3. ALARM DURATION:Permanent, this setting cannot be changed.

4. NETWORK ALARM:

YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.

5. SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when HDD’s temperature is overheated.

NO:Will not send an email when HDD’s temperature is overheated.

The email address can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

6. STOP RECORD:

YES: Stop recording when HDD’s temperature is overheated.
NO: Will not stop recording even when HDD’s temperature is overheated.

7. SETTEMPERATURE:

It is possible to set temperature. When HDD’s temperature is higher than the degree you set, then
all other settings in HDD TEMP. will take effect (BUZZER, ALARM OUTPUT, ALARM
DURATION, NETWORK ALARM, SEND EMAIL, STOP RECORD).

3.11.3NO HDD

InNO HDD, we define:

Diagram 3.22

1. BUZZER: NO HDD buzzer.

ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when no HDD has been found.
DISABLE: To disable NO HDD buzzer.

2. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial

on the DVR.

3. ALARM DURATION: Buzzer noise and event record duration of an alarm, from 1 sec to 99
seconds or permanent. Thedefault value is 5 seconds.

4. NETWORK ALARM:

YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.

5. SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when no HDD has been found.

NO:Will not send an email when no HDD has been found.
The email address can be set in the NETWORK SETUP MENU.

3.11.4 HDD FULL

InHDD FULL, we define:

Diagram 3.23

1. BUZZER: HDD FULL buzzer.

ENABLE: To enable a buzzer when HDD is full.
DISABLE: To disable HDD Full buzzer.

2. ALARM OUTPUT: This will transmit a signal to another device. The setting of alarms are
NONE = not activated, 1 = output signal1 transmitted. To change this, simply use the Jog Dial

on the DVR.

3. ALARM DURATION: Buzzer noise and event record duration of an alarm, from 1 sec to 99
seconds or permanent. The default valueis 5 seconds.

4. NETWORK ALARM:

YES: To enable network alarm.
NO: To disable network alarm.

5. SEND EMAIL:
YES: Send an email when HDDis full.

NO:Will not send an email when HDDis full.
The email address can be set in theNETWORK SETUP MENU.

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Diagram 3.24

Diagram 3.24 is a screen shot of the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. This menu is for setting up any
additional options and restoring defaults to the digital recorder. In theSYSTEM SETUP MENU the
following fields are defined as follows:

1. SYSTEM VERSION:Current system firmware version.

2. SYSTEM VIDEO FORMAT: NTSC or PAL. System can detect the input signal type
automatically from camera 1 while system is booting up. Users do not need to set it up.

Note:Camera 1 inputmustbe connected in order to auto-detect video format.

3. LOAD/SAVE CONFIGURATION:

YES: Turn the jog to enter the selection window, there are 4 options available: CANCEL,
DEFAULT,LOAD, andSAVE. Select “CANCEL”to exit the window. Select “DEFAULT” to

load factory default values. Select “LOAD” to upload DVR configuration settings from USB.
Select “SAVE” to save existing DVR configuration settings to USB device. Press “SELECT”

button from the front panel to confirm once the selection is made. Note that a USB device has to

be inserted properly before choosing “LOAD” or “SAVE” options. System will ask you to stop

recording before you can loaddefaults, load saved settings, or save existing settings.

NO:Press“ENTER”to move past “LOAD/SAVE CONFIGURATION”.

4. UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE: Turn the jog to enter the selection window.

YES: SelectYES to update system software from USBand pressSELECT to start.
NO: Select NO andpressSELECTto cancel update.

Note:

- System will ask you to stop recordingbefore you can updatethe system.

-USB device must be inserted properly before updating system software.

-Do not remove USB device when you are updating system software as this can causethe machine

to crash.

-Power failure or machine being turned off during updating process may result an abnormal start
up of the machine.

-After upgrading system software, please do the following actions before recording:

1)Load System Default inSystem Setup Menu.

2)Delete disk inDisk Setup Menu.

5. LANGUAGE:System language can be setin different languages. The available languages depend
on the country or area. Subject to change without further notice. Please consult your sales
representative for the most up todate information.

6. QUICK PLAY: Allows the user to press the play button and playback video from the time
indicated from this field (0 ~ 59 Min).

ON: Enable quick play.Videos will begin playing back from the indicated time previous to current

recording.

OFF: Disable quick play. Videos willbegin playing back from the end pointof the last playback.
TIME:Quick play time, from 1 ~ 59 min. The default value is 10 minutes.

Note: The minimum recommended quick play time is 10 minutes. If you set a quick play time
less than this, the video may not be played because it is still in HDD temporary storage.

7. SYSTEM PASSWORD ENABLE:

YES: SelectYES to enable the password function.
NO: Select NO to disable the password function.

8. PASSWORDandRIGHTS:The login passwordsin this menu are used to operate and set up the

machine locally, not from the remote TCP/IP connection. The different passwords indicate the
different level of users, and no login name is necessary. The digit will appear instead of a “*” sign
when the cursor is moved on it.PressENTER to go to next digit,DISPLAY to goto the previous
digit, and turn the Jog Dial to change the highlighted digit.
The available digits are1, 2, 3,and4 (also 5, 6, 7, and8 in 8 channel version).

There are three system access levels and the default “none” access level. The following chart shows
the rights of each level.

User Level and Right

LEVEL-3

LEVEL-2

LEVEL-1

NONE ACCESS
ADMINISTRATOR

OPERATOR

GENERAL

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DISPLAYOKOKOKOK
MODEOKOKOKOK
ZOOMOKOKOKOK
SELECTOKOKOKNO
SEQOKOKOKNO
CALLOKOKOKNO
MENUOKNONONO
COPYOKOKNONO
SEARCHOKOKNONO
PLAYOKOKNONO
STOPOKOKNONO
RECOKOKNONO
PAUSEOKOKNONO
ALARM RESET

OK

OKNONO

Note:

1. If the passwords of different levels are set the same, you will enter a higher level when you
login. For example, you will login to ADMINISTRATOR level if the password of
ADMINISTRATOR and GENERAL levels are the same.

2. After exiting to the live camera view and waiting 60 seconds, the system will automatically
log out to the None Access level.

LEVEL

RIGHT

REC

4. Recording Overview

Before continuing with the Recording Overview please be sure to have reviewed DVR Menu Setup
(Chapter 3), specifically the Camera & Schedule Menus. You are now ready to begin setting up the
machine for recording. This chapter will show you how to setup the recorder for three basic types of
recording: Instant recording, scheduled recording, and event recording. Instant recording (N) is
simple; just press theRecord button to start recording, much like pressing the record button on a VCR.

Scheduled recording (1~8) is based upon a set time period of when to begin & end the recording.
Event recording consists of an alarm, motion, or video losstriggering the DVR to record that event.

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Press the Record key to start recording immediately.

When REC is pressed, the pictures being monitored will be recorded in the HDD.

The recording quality and recording speed can be set in theCAMERA SETUP
MENU. To set the target camera for a particular recording speed (IPS) when using
the instant record method, apply the changes to the last Time Period (TP) row
labeled N.

A “R##” sign appears in the record status bar. The number following R signifieswhich
HDDis being recorded to.

PressSTOP key to stop instant recording.
The STOP key can only be used for instant recording mode. Schedule or event

recording mode must be turned off in their respective menus.

When the HDD is full, the machine will stop recording automatically or overwrite
from the beginning of the HDD, depending on the setting in theRECORD SETUP
MENU.

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STOP

Note:

1. In order to start or stop Instant Recording, you must exit completely from all menus.

2. If STOP is pressed while machine is recording and playing video, the playing function
will be disabled first. If STOP is pressed twice the DVR will come out of record mode
completely.

3. We suggest not to remove the Hot-Swappable Drive while the machine is recording or in
playback. Please stop any type of recording or playback first before removing the
Hot-Swappable Drive.

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Set up the DAY, START time, END time and then turn SET to ON in the SCHEDULE SETUP
MENU in order to start Schedule Recording.

Diagram 4.1

Please refer to SCHEDULE SETUP MENU to see setting procedure and more details.

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We will define two event recording types ALARM and MOTION. After the event recording is
enabled, the DVR will start an event recording when an event occurs. For instance when motion
activity is detected by the DVR it will begin recording at the specific IPS set under event column. Or
when an alarm is detected by the DVR it will begin recording at the specific IPS set under event
column.

In order to start an event recording, you willNEED to perform the following:

1. Enable the event in each setting(Alarm or Motion Menu) first. For example, enable Camera1 in

the MOTION SETUP MENU (as shown below). You can enable multiple alarm or motion
triggers.

Diagram 4.2

2. When the event is set, enter theCAMERA SETUP MENU to set the event recording speed (IPS)
of the camera for TP N (Instant Recording) or TP 1~8 (Schedule Recording).

Diagram 4.3

3. Once the event and record and speed are set, you need to activateInstant Recording or set a time

period in the SCHEDULE SETUP MENU.Refer to the previous sections for details on setting
up these configurations.

Diagram 4.4

Note:

1. If you only want to record event(motion or alarm)activity ONLY, set the normal record speed as 0

IPS in the CAMERA SETUP MENU.

2. If the recording speed is changed while the machine is recording, the new recording speed will not

take effect until recording iscompletelystopped and then reactivated.

DVRprovides a record function which is triggered by external signal via the 19th pin of the ALARM
INPUT / OUTPUT port. When the record input signal is triggered constantly,DVR will start to record
according to the speeds set on Time Period (TP) N. The system will stop recording when the record
input signal is no longer triggered.

Note:Please check APPENDIXB to see other available alarm input/outputdetails.

5. Playback Overview

Before continuing please be sure to have reviewed DVR Menu Setup (Chapter 3). This chapter will
show you how to setup the recorder for playback.

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(1) Playback

Press thePLAY key to start playing back the stored image/audio. The video
start time depends on the quick play setting in the SYSTEM SETUP
MENU. The DVR is duplex, which means you can record and playback the
same time.

Press theREV. PLAY key and the DVR will rewind while displaying video
in reverse.

(2) STOP

Press theSTOP key to stop playing back.

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REV.PLAY

PLAY

STOP

(3) Fast Forward/Reverse Playback

While in playback, turn the Shuttle dial clockwise to begin fast forward
playback.

Turn the Shuttle dial counterclockwise to begin fast reverse playback.

The speed will be shown on the status bar of the bottom screen.

The available speeds are 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32,and 600. You can either manually
hold the shuttle dial in the position or pressENTER while holding the dial
to lock the speed that is desired.

Press PLAY again to return normal play speed.

(4) Slow Forward/Reverse Playback

During playback mode, press PAUSE key to freeze the playing back
picture.

Turn the Shuttle dial clockwise to begin slow forward playback.

Turn the Shuttle dial counterclockwise to begin slow reverse playback.

The speed will show on the status bar of the bottom screen.
The available speeds are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, and 1/32. You can either

manually hold the shuttle dial in the position or press ENTER while
holding the dial to lock the speed that is desired.

PLAY

PAUSE

(5) Image advance Forward/Reverse

Press PAUSE key to freeze the picture.

Turn the Jog dial clockwise to advance the still video image by image.
Turn the Jog dial counterclockwise to rewind the still video image by image.

The field feed speed will increase if theJog dial is turned quickly.

PAUSE

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Press the SEARCH key to enter the SEARCH MENU.

In the SEARCH MENU,

Press the ENTER key to go to the next subentry.
Press the DISPLAY key to go to the previous subentry.
Dial the Jog clockwise or counterclockwise to change subentry values.

Press MENU key to exit.
Press SELECT key to start search.

Diagram 5.1

(1) TIME / DATE Search Playback

A SEARCH MENU will show up after pressingSEARCH key. Select “BY TIME / DATE”,
and then select the start date/time you want to search. Then, select the camera number and
Disk Number to be searched. Lastly, press SELECT to start search.

Note:

If there is no video stored in the date/time specified, then the image will show the end of
the last play, and the display time on the status bar will show “??:??”.

SEARCH

(2) EVENT Search Playback

To search by “EVENT”, select “BY EVENT” for Method. Set the Start and End Date/Time
limits for the events to be searched. Only events within the selected Date and Time will be
displayed
7 filters (ALARM, MOTION, VLOSS, A/M, A/V, M/V and A/M/V) can be selected.
The indications of events show as below.

Then select Camera number and Disk number for the events to be searched.
Lastly, press SELECT to start search.

(3) The search list shows up when SELECT is pressed. There are 16 events in one page, and

“current page / total pages” shows in the top-right corner. Dial Shuttle clockwise or press
COPY to move to the next page; dial Shuttle counterclockwise or press CALL to move to

the previous page. If you would like to jump to a specific page directly, you can pressSearch,
then dial Jog to the page, and press Enter. Dial the Jog to scroll through events on the list.
When the desired item is highlighted, pressENTER to play the selected event.

Search all events (ALARM, MOTION and video loss)

A / M / V

Search MOTION and video loss events

M / V

Search ALARM and video loss events

A / V

Search ALARM and MOTION events

A / M

Search video loss events

VLOSS

Search MOTION events

MOTION

Search ALARM events

ALARM

Indication

EVENT

The event types and number show on the second column of the search list.

An: an Alarm event, n = input number
Dn: HDD overheated, overheat temperature is

based on HDD temperature set in Warning Setup
Menu. n = disk number

Fn: Fan fail, n = 1~3 fan number.
LH: (Logical Head): Earliest recorded date & time

right on HDD.
LUn: Local User login, n = access level; where 1
is Administrator, 2 is Operator and 3 is General.

Mn: a Motion event. n = channel number.
PH: (Physical Head): beginning point of HDD’s

physical space.

PL: a Power Loss event.
RTn: a power Return event in a schedule

recording mode, n = TP 1~8.
RTN: a power ReTurn event in Normal/instant
recording mode.
RUn: Remote User login (using Internet
Explorer), n = 1~6, user number.
Tn: a schedule Time period recording event,
n = Time Period 1~8.

TN: a Normal/instant Time recording event.
Vn: a Video loss event. n = channel number.
DLB: Begin Daylight saving time.
DLE: End Daylight saving time.

The last two columns are the date and time of event.

6. Copying Video

Before continuing please be sure to have reviewed the preceding chapters. You are now ready to copy
an image or video from the DVR. This chapter will show you how to copy a still image or movie from
the recorder.

Insert the USB pocket driver into theUSB slot on the front panel of the DVR to copy.

USB slot:

Digital Video Recorder allows users to select the camera for copying image (video) to movie file or
copying EDR Viewer, which is the video player. The camera title will be displaying at the top of the
screen.

Press COPY key and then the copy menu appears.

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COPY

Diagram 6.1

In theCOPY MENU, we define:

1. COPY: SelectImagefor copying images (video) to movie file.
SelectViewer for copying EDR Viewer player.

2. DISK NO: Disk number. It is fixed as “01” in this series.

3. CAMERA NO: Camera channel number. You can select the video of camera you would

like to copy.

4. START DATE & TIME: The start time of video you want to copy.
END DATE& TIME: The end time of video you want to copy.

5. SIZE OF SELECTED IMAGE: __ MB (PRESS PLAY TO ESTIMATE)

The system can estimate the file size of the selected image you wish to copy. Simply press
PLAY key after you have selected start date/time and end date/time. If file size is large,
estimate time may take a while.

6. DEVICE

The media you want to store the file to.It is fixed as “USB” in this series.
After choosing copy settings, pressSELECTto begin copy.

a. If a file size exceeds 2GB, the DVR will automatically split it into smaller video clips that
will be copied individually. The current segment and completion percentage are displayed at
the bottom of the screen.

b.While in playback, pressingCOPY button will set a start and end time in the Copy Menu for
span of 1 minute. (For example, Start copy point is 10-10-2005 10:00:00 and end copy point
will be 10-10-2005 10:01:00) You can change either value to suit your needs.

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1. In order to view video copied from the DVR, you will also need to download the DVR Viewer file.

Insert a USBpocket drive into the DVR. PressCOPY button to enter the Copy Menu. In the Copy
Menu choose “Viewer” at the top of the screen. Then pressSELECT button to copy the viewer to
the USB.

2. When you see “Success” at the bottom of the screen, remove the USB and insert it into your
computer.

3. Go to My Computer in Windows and open the Removable Drive. You will see the files you
archived as well as the DVR Viewer you just downloaded.

4. Open the DVRViewer.exe and click on “Load File.”

5. Choose from one of the archived video files (.arv) that you copied from the DVR and click Open.

6. The video will begin playing back. To save it as a Windows compatible video file, click on “Save
to Avi…”, choose the location you want to save it in, and click Save.

7. Call Overview

This chapter will give you basic details on how to setup the CALL MENU on the DVR. Press the
CALL key and the CALL MENU will pop up as below.

Diagram 7.1

In CALL MENU, you can change the following settings for the call monitor:

1. SEQ: Sequence display on the call monitor. Press SEQ key to switch the sequence status
“ON” or “OFF”.

2. OSD: Channel name display on the call monitor. Press DISPLAY key to switch the OSD
status “ON” or “OFF”.

3. CAMERA: The current display camera in the call monitor. Press Channel NO to set display
camera.

4. QUAD DISPLAY
YES (CAMERA: 01~04): select YES to enable quad display of call monitor. For 8 CHmodel

DVR, press CH 2 button to show camera 05~08 in quad display.

NO: Select NO to disable quad display of call monitor.

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8. Screen Display Setting & Mode

In a full screen display, press SELECT key to pop up the display adjustment window as below:

Diagram 8.1

In the screen display setting menu, we define:

1. CAMERA: The current camera.

2. BRIGHTNESS: The bright percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.

3. CONTRAST: The contrast percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.

4. COLOR: The color percentage of the current camera; from 0% to 100%.

5. SHARPNESS:

By turning SHARPNESSON, the image will become sharper and clearer in live mode. This option is
recommended for indoor use.

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When turning SHARPNESS OFF, the image becomes slightly blurred in an indoor environment.
However, this option is suitable for outdoor use. If image flickers under a bright, outdoor environment,
then the image can become mild by turning SHARPNESS OFF.

The selected item will show in red color bar. UseJog to increase or decrease the value. PressENTER
to confirm the setting value and move to next item. After finished setting, pressSELECT or MENU
key to save and exit the dialog.

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PressMODE to switch 4,7, 9 and PIP (picture in picture) displays for Live and Playback mode.

9. Upgrade Firmware

This chapter will give you basic instructions on how to upgrade the DVR’s software. This will be a
helpful in completing the upgrading process.

 Go to http://www.everfocus.com/support_bulletins.asp and find the DVR you have. Click on

the link to save the upgrade file to your computer.

 Copy the .ETW to your USB memory stick from your computer

 Insert the USB in tothe USB slot on the front panel of the DVR. When inserting the USB, make

sure the direction of insertion is correct.

 Stop all recording on the DVR.
 If record does not stop when you press the stop button, this usually means you have the DVR in

Schedule record. Log into the DVR menu by pressing the Menu button. Go toSchedule Setting
Menu and turnall schedulesOFF.

 Press the Menu button and use the Jog Dial to go to “System” menu.

 Press the Enter button tohighlight “System Upgrade”. Turn NO to YES using theJog wheel.

 Highlight “YES” again and press “Select”.

 You will see a message at the bottom of the screen that says “Updating, Phase 1/3”.

Eventually this will change to “Phase 2/3” and then “Phase 3/3”. When it finishes, it will say
“Success, Please Reboot”.

 Once you have read “Success”, press the Menu button until you log out of the menu

completely. Then turn the power off on the DVR and turn it back on to reboot.

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10. Networking Overview

This chapter will try to give you a detailed instruction on how to network the DVR. Before we
begin the process of networking your digital recorder we should have a working knowledge of
what a network is and how it works. This will be a helpful in completing the networking process.

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TCP/IP is the suite of protocols used by the Internet and most LANs (Local Area Networks)
throughout the world. In TCP/IP, every host (computer or other communications device) that is
connected to the network has a unique IP address. By doing this you are giving your device a
unique address similar to the address of your house. An IP address is composed of four octets
(numbers in the range of 0 to 255) separated by decimal points. The IP address is used to uniquely
identify a host or computer on the LAN. For example, a computer with the hostname Workstation
could have an IP address of 192.168.1.127.

You should avoid giving two or more computers the same IP address by using the range of IP
addresses that are reserved for private, local area networks; this range of IP addresses usually
begins with the octets 192.168. The first three octets of an IP address should be the same for all
computers in the local area network. For example, if a total of 253 computers exist in a single LAN,
the IP addresses could be assigned starting with 192.168.1.x, where x represents a number in the
range of 2 to 254.

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Each host in a LAN has a subnet mask. The subnet mask is an octet that uses the number 255 to
represent the network address portion of the IP address and a zero to identify the host portion of the
address. For example, the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is used by each host to determine which LAN or
class it belongs to. The zero at the end of the subnet mask represents a unique host within that network.
Basically the subnet mask represents the city you live in for your home address, but in this case you are
stating the network you belong too.

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Each host in a LAN has a gateway. A gateway address is composed of four octets (numbers in the
range of 0 to 255) separated by decimal points. The gateway address is used to uniquely identify a
host or computer on the LAN which assigns the IP addresses to your network. For example, a
Linksys router has an IP address of 192.168.1.1. If you were using this type of router within your
LAN, then your gateway would be the IP address of the Linksys router. The reason this would be
your gateway is because the Linksys is assigning the IP addresses for your network therefore the
Linksys would be the gateway to your network. This is similar to the zip code of your address.

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A port number represents an endpoint or "channel" for network communications. Port numbers
allow different applications on the same computer to utilize network resources without interfering
with each other. Port numbers most commonly appear in network programming, particularly
socket programming. Sometimes, though, port numbers are made visible to the casual user. For
example, some Web sites a person visits on the Internet use a URL like the following:

http://www.everfocus.com:8100/

In this example, the number 8100 refers to the port number used by the Web browser to connect to
the Web server. Normally, a Web site uses port number 80 and this number need not be included
with the URL (although it can be). In IP networking, port numbers can theoretically range from 0
to 65535. Most popular network applications, though, use port numbers at the low end of the range
(such as 80 for HTTP). This could be similarto the front door of your house. Without the door to
the house being open you could not enter it. This is the same case with ports on a network. If the
ports for a specific IP address are not open then you could not gain access to that IP address or what
it is addressing.

Note: The term port also refers to several other aspects of network technology. A port
can refer to a physical connection point for peripheral devices such as serial, parallel,
and USB ports. The term port also refers to certain Ethernet connection points, such as
those on a hub, switch, or router.

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Before we begin with the installation we must ask ourselves a few questions in order to figure out

where to begin with networking our DVR’s.

Do you have Hi-speed Internet? ______________

There are many types of high speed Internet available. Three commonly used ones are T1,
Cable, and DSL (in order of speed).

 Note: Everfocus suggests having a minimum upload speed of256KBps. This can

be addressed by the Internet Service Provider.

Who is your Internet provider? ______________

 Please confirm that your internet service provider that our upload speed is at

least 256KBps.

What type of modem/router do you have? ______________

Modem/router model name/ #

The modem/router was either installed by your Internet service provider or purchased by
you to establish a connection to the Internet. A router is installed to allow multiple
computers to access the Internet through the same external IP address. It in turn assigns
different internal IP addresses to local computers for this specific purpose.

Do you have a static IP address? ______________

A Static IP address means youuse the same IP address every time you log on to the Internet.
With a static IP address, other Internet users always know the identity of your computer
and can easily connect with it. That way, you can host a website, email server, or other type
of server connection. Everfocus suggest using a static IP address. If your Internet provider
does not offer a static IP address you have the option to use a dynamic IP address. This will
be explained in more detail later on in the chapter.

Do you have a dynamic IP address? ______________

A Dynamic IP address means your IP address changes each time you make a connection to
the Internet. We recommend asking your Internet service provider for a Static IP address. If
this is not a possibility, you may purchase a router (we suggest a Linksys or D-link router)
which supports DDNS. DDNS is a Dynamic Domain Name Server, a service that provides
a central (public) database where DNS information can be stored and retrieved. It allows
those using a dynamic IP address to be registered centrally so users can connect to it by
name.

What type of DVR are you installing? ______________

Everfocus EDR series: EDR 410, 810, 920, 1620, 1640, or 1680
Everfocus EDSR series: EDSR 110, 400H, 400M, 400, 900, or 1600

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Everfocus DVR’s can operate using three distinct types of networking connections.

1. Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the most simple
network connection. Basically it is a connection between a Computer and Another
Computer or in this case a DVR using a cross-over cable.

2. Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct high speed modem connection is a

network connection from the modem directly to a computer or in this case the DVR.

3. Router or LAN Connection – A local area network connection either requires a router or a
pre-existing LAN connection. Typically this type of connection is the most commonly
used application. A router allows multiple computers and DVR’s to access each other as
well as the Internet. It assigns different internal IP addresses to the computers.

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Crossover Ethernet Cable Pin outs:

The Diagram below shows the pin configurations for a cross over cable.

Diagram 10.1

Connection Procedure:

 The First step is to purchase or make a cross over cable. We recommend purchasing one if

you have never made a cross over cable. Please remember you can not use a straight through
network cable for this application

 Once you have a cross over cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the recorder

and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.

 Now Log into the Everfocus DVR menu and using the jog dial from the previous chapter go

to the Network Setting Menu. (Please see Network Setting Menu for more instructions)

 Assign an IP address of 192.168.001.003 to the DVR, a Subnet mask of 255.255.255.000,

and a default gateway of 192.168.001.001.

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