EverFocus EDR-920, EDR1640 User Manual

INSTALLATION / OPERATION

EDR-920

9-channel Digital Video Recorder

EDR-1640

16-channel Digital Video Recorder

Rev 1.00

Safety warnings

Safety warnings

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

Never place the recorder near to heaters, furnaces, other heat sources or under
direct solar irradiation.
Operate the device only in locations providing the tolerable op erating temperature
range 0°C~40°C.

Make sure that the device‘s ventilation slots are not covered or sheeted.
For cleaning, make sure the device is plugged off and only use a damp cloth without

acid detergent.
Install the device only in dry and dustproof surroundings. Protect the device against

any liquid‘s penetration.

Avoid the penetration of any artefacts, e.g. through ventilation slots.
Do not open the recorder yourself. In case of malfunction, contact your local installer

or dealer. Unauthorized opening of the device will annul the warranty claim!
Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical shock at the

recorder‘s installation location.
Never remove harddisks during playback or recording operation.

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ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio
interference in a domestic environment; in this case, the user may be
urged to take adequate measures.

The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the
right to revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change
without prior notice. Misprints reserved.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy
for later reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 4

1.1 Features 4

1.2 Delivery scope 4

1.3 Technical data 5

1.4 Front panel operating elements 7

1.5 Connections 10

1.6 Screen displays 12

2. Installation 15

2.1 Delivery scope 15

2.2 Video connection installation, DVR cascading 15

2.3 Audio connection installation 17

2.4 RS-485 keyboard installation 18

2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation 18

2.4.2 RS-485 connection assignment 20

2.4.3 EKB-500 connection through network patch cable 20

2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs 21

2.5 Speed dome installation 22

2.6 Installation alarm inputs / outputs 23

2.7 PS2 mouse installation 24

2.8 Installation EDA800s harddisk expansion unit 24

2.9 Network connection 25

2.9.1 Direct PC connection through crossover cable 25

2.9.2 Network connection through patch cable 25

2.9.3 Network system requirements 25

2.10 Harddisks 26

2.11 Power connection 26

2.12 Start-up 26

3. Setup menu 27

3.1 Time / date 28

3.2 Camera 31

3.3 Recording 34

3.4 Alarm 36

3.5 Motion detection 38

3.6 Video loss 41

3.7 Network 42

3.8 Timer 46

3.9 HDD (harddisk) 47

3.10 RS232/RS485 48

3.11 Warning 49

3.12 System 53

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4. Recording 56

4.1 Normal recording 56

4.2 Timer – scheduled recording 56

4.3 Event recording 57

5. Playback 58

5.1 Playback without search function 58

5.2 Recording search 60

6. Video export 62

7. Call- / matrix monitor setup 64

8. Display settings 65

9. Screen display 66

10. EDA 966 infrared remote control (optional) 67

11. Network access 68
Appendix A: EDR viewer software 73
Appendix B: Interface specification 75
Appendix C: Serial remote control protocol 76
Appendix D: Recording times 81

1. INTRODUCTION

The latest EverFocus digital video recorder generation is based on MPEG-4 compression technology,
resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high
image quality.

Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal
application of this DVR series.

1.1 FEATURES

• Duplex operation: simultaneous recording and playback

•MPEG4 compression method with configurable quality

• variable recording rate up to 400/200 images / seco nd (EDR1640/920)

• 4-channel audio recording

• motion detection

• 2 x 3,5“ HDD, expandable to max. 50 HDD with EDA800S (optional)

• network interface for image transmission

• RS232 and RS485 interfaces for remote control

• Jog/shuttle for convenient recording evaluation

• 5 additional monitors

• cascading function for keyboard administration of several EDR on one main monitor

• easy-to-use front panel operation

• multilingual on-screen display

• real-time live display

• facile video export function via USB stick or CF card

1.2 DELIVERY SCOPE

1. Ordered type of EDR 920/1640 digital video recorder

2. 2 x harddisk tray with harddisk according to order

3. 2 x installation frames for 19“ installation

4. 2 x harddisk tray keys

5. Adaptor board for alarm and control contacts

6. Mains supply

7. 120 Ohm termination with RJ-45 plug for RS-485 bus termination

8. Manual and quick reference guide

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1.3 TECHNICAL DATA

Video format PAL/CCIR

Video input

Video output

Video compression MPEG4
Recording resolution 720x288, 720x576 or 360x288

Display modes

Alarm inputs EDR920: 9 x NO/NC, EDR1640: 16 x NO/NC
Alarm outputs 4 x relay contacts 100 VDC max, 0, 3 ADC max, 5 W max.
Harddisk 3,5" IDE harddisk

Recording rate

EDR920: 9 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm
EDR1640: 16 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm
Main monitor: 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm

CALL/MATRIX monitor: 5 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm
9/16 x loop-through outputs 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm

Main monitor: full screen, PiP, 4,7,9,10*,13*,16* , 2 x zoom, sequence
Call/matrix monitor: full screen, sequence (*only EDR1640)

EDR920 EDR1640
360x288: 200 images / second 400 images / second
720x288: 100 images / second 200 images / second
720x576: 50 images / second 100 images / second

Recording modes Continuous recording, schedule or event recording

Playback rate Real-time playback in full screen, PiP and 4x screen
Playback search functions Via time / date or event (alarm / motion)

Motion detection

Video loss detection Adjustable per camera
Event log 10240 entries per harddisk
Setup On-screen di splay
Operation Via front panel or optional IR or RS-485 operation
Real-time clock Internal with network synchronisation option (NTP server)
Watchdog function For processing, ventilation, harddisk, harddisk temperature

Adjustable per channel with 10 sensitivity steps and 20x24 sensor
fields each

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Title generator Max. 12 characters per camera
Network RJ45 socket
Image export USB 2.0 interface
RS-232 9-pin Sub-D socket
RS-485 2 x RJ45

Audio

Power source 100 ~ 240 VAC
Power consumption 185 W max.
Dimensions 430 (W) x 88 (H) x 300 (D) mm
Weight 6,24 KG
Ambient temperature 0oC ~ +40oC

Remote control optional: IR remote control, RS-485 keyboard

4 x input 500 mV max /10KOhm,
1 x output 500 mV max at 10KOhm

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1.4 FRONT PANEL OPERATING ELEMENTS

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Keys

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REC: recording key

STOP: recording / playback stop

PLAY: playback

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PAUSE: image freeze, stops playback for freeze mode

SEARCH: opens on-screen display for playback search

COPY: opens image export menu. In playback mode, the current playback position is

stored as image export start position.

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ENTER: Enter key for input confirmation

DISPLAY: main monitor status display switching:

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SELECT: In multiscreen mode: selection of the camera to be displayed in a partial screen.

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ENTER switches to the following partial screen.
In full screen mode: brightness, contrast and colour adjustment for this video channel.

MODE: Multiscreen display switching, repeated actuation switches between the individual

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displays.
ZOOM: In full screen mode: 2x electronical zoom. Zoom screen can be moved through

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ENTER key changes the direction. Further zoom key actuation switches the electronical zoom
off.

In multiscreen mode: Image orientation adjustment. Use the JOG to adjust the image to the
respective monitor type. ENTER switches between horizontal and vertical adjustment .

Further ZOOM key actuation switches the adjustment off.

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SEQ: Sequence operation, automatic image switching

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CALL: On-screen display start for call and matrix monitor setup

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MENU: Setup menu start

Jog / Shuttle

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JOG

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Shuttle (outward): In playback mode, use the SHUTTLE for fast
forward / reverse playback.

In PAUSE mode, turn the shuttle to the right for slow forward playback
(1/2 up to 1/8).

In SEARCH MENU, use the shuttle to page down the event log list.
JOG: In PAUSE mode, use the jog to switch freeze images forwards /

backwards.
Within menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters.

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System LEDs: Status LEDs for LAN activity, alarm, internal / external HDD access

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Channel keys: Video channel key to select a single camera for full screen display
HDD lock: HDD lock and switch

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Harddisk tray: Trays for 3,5" HDD

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HDD LEDs: LEDs for HDD power (green) and HDD activity (red)

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LCD display: Status, time/date display

IR receiver: Receiver for infrared remote control

USB socket: USB-2.0 port for image export via USB stick resp. external DVD-R EPR200

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1.5 CONNECTIONS

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Main switch: Power switch, below IEC socket for 100~240 VAC power source

Audio inputs: Audio inputs 1 ~ 4

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EDR1640 back panel (EDR920 identical, 9 video inputs)

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Audio output: Audio output

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MAIN monitor: Main monitor for live and playback display and on-screen display
CALL monitor: CALL monitor output. Spotmonitor for full screen live display, sequence

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mode and alarm camera switching

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Video inputs:
EDR920:
VIDEO IN(1~9): BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75 Ohm

termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)

EDR1640:
VIDEO IN (1~16): BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75 Ohm

termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)

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Alarm and control inputs / outp uts (for connection assignment, refer to appendix C)

ALM-INPUT: 9 (EDR920) resp. 16 (EDR1640) alarm inputs for dry contacts,

programmable NO or NC in the menu.

ALM-OUTPUT: 4 x NO/NC alarm output relay
REC-IN: Input contact for recording start, NO, for dry contacts

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LAN: RJ45 network socket

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

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RS485 socket: 2 x RJ45 socket (equal) for remote control via RS-485

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keyboards and telemetry control (network-controlled)
Fan: Fan air outlet, please do not cover

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Matrix monitors 1~4: Matrix monitor outputs 1~4

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SCSI-socket: EDA800s HDD expansion unit connection

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Mouse: PS-2 mouse connection (optional)

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S-Video: Main monitor Y/C output

Cascade IN / OUT: Monitor input / output for EDR cascading. This function allows one

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monitor to be used for MAIN monitor display of several DVRs. Function is only available
upon DVR control through RS-485 keyboards.

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1.6 SCREEN DISPLAYS

Here’s an overview of the screen displays appearing on the MAIN monitor:

1. Channel display

2. Event (here: video loss)

3. Display selection

4. Playback status

5. Recording status

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Channel display: shows the selected video channel’s description

Event: Event display, may be channel-related or global

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Channel-related types of event:

Alarm: Display of an alarm triggered by alarm input contact

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Motion: Motion detection of the respective camera

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Video loss: Video signal loss of the respective camera

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S

Sequence: Sequential operation of the respective video channel

* - In multiscreen display, this icon indicates the channel selected for sequential

display. Selection via SELECT key. Upon sequence activation, the “*” icon is replaced
by

S

Global types of event:

OT

OT - Over Temperature HDD: Alarm message upon HDD over temperature,
displayed in red on all video channels. The device should immediately be switched off.
In case the „FAN“ (fan damage) message occured previously, contact the technical
service for trouble shooting. If the fan works properly, check the device‘s position as
regard to ambient temperature (max. 40°C, fan must not be covered, ensure the
sufficient ventilation if device is installed in cabinet or rack).

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SELECT: Within a multiscreen view, the SELECT key activates the camera selection mode. The

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active camera field shows “S”.
Use the JOG to switch between the camera fields. Use the channel keys 1~9 or 1~16 to switch
the channel..

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PLAYBACK STATUS: The playback-relevant information are displayed in this status bar.

Playback date Playback status Playback position

1. Playback date : Current playback date

2. Playback status: Playback operation mode

“PAUSE”: Freeze image mode
“>”: normal playback speed
“<“ reverse playback, normal speed
“>> x N” : forward playb ack, Nx speed
“<< x N”: reverse playback, Nx speed

"XX%": playback position in XX percent of total HDD capacity

3. Playback position: current playback position, display format depends on

time/date menu settings

RECORDING STATUS: The recording-relevant information are displayed in this status bar.

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Current date Recording status Event Current time

HDD/FAN Alarm

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1. Current date: as set in time/date menu

2. Recording status: In case of activated recording, "R" + current HDD no. is displayed
“R01”: R - RECORD, figure shows the currently recording HDD no., here: No. 1

3. Event: current event display

4. Current time: as set in time/date menu

5. HDD fan message:

“No Disk”: no HDD available or detected
“No Fan”: fan malfunction
"HDD OT": HDD over temperature

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2. INSTALLATION

ATTENTION: The installation should be effected by qualified personnel only.
Connect power source only after having finished the further installation.

2.1 Delivery scope

Check the delivery scope (see 4.) before starting the installation.

2.2 Video connection installation, DVR cascading

Sample installation with maximum camera and monitor configuration:

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

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

All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp PAL/CCIR standard video signal.
When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs,

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

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

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

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

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DVR cascading

The digital video recorders provide "CASCADE IN" and "CASCADE OUT" video connections.
In combination with RS-485 remote control, up to 8 EDR920/1640 can be cascaded and

administrated via one single main monitor. Cascading is effected by connecting the DVRs
„CASCADE OUT“ to the „CASCADE IN“ of the following DVR, while the last „CASCADE OUT“ is
connected to the monitor input.

By means of the RS-485 address sent from the keyboard, the respective DVR is switched on
the monitor.

This function is available for main monitor only.

Installation with 3 cascaded EDR and EKB-500

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2.3 Audio connection installation

Sample installation with audio connection to video cameras pr oviding audio output:

The EDR920/1640 DVRs provide 4 audio inputs and 1 audio output.
The inputs are designed for max. 500 mV to 10 KOhm line audio signals.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a

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

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

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:

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

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

indicated in playback on-screen display).

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2.4 RS-485 keyboard installation

All EDR920/1640 functions can be remote-controlled by the EKB 500 universal keyboard. Using
the EEPbus protocol, digital video recorders, keyboards and speed domes can be installed on
one single RS-485 bus. One system can comprise up to 8 keyboards.

2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation

EKB-500 uses an RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair line.
CAT5 network cable is recommended, UPT version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal
application. A shielded cable should be used if the install ed cables are expected to be highly
susceptible to interferences.
The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32 (expandable through signal
distributors).
Basically, the bus should be created by serial wiring, star wiring is only permitted using signal
distributors.
Maximum RS-485 bus cable length is 1200 m. Both the first and the last device are normally
120 Ohm terminated in order to minimize line reflexions.

RS-485 bus serial wiring

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

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

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A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported; star wiring requires the use of signal
distributors.

Improper RS-485 bus star wiring

If star wiring is inevitable, EDA 997A RS-485 signal distributors may be used. The maximum system
cable length can also be expanded by using these distributors, physically providing a new RS-485
bus with 1200 m cable length each at every distributor output.

Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

In case the maximum number of 32 bus participants is exceeded, the number of connected
devices can be increased by using RS-485 distributors. Each distributor output physically
provides one RS-485 bus which enables the additional connection of 31 further devices (the
distributor output represents one bus participant itself).
The maximum system expandability depends on the RS-485 address range of the installed
devices.

System expansion with RS-485 signal distributor

ATTENTION: The RS-485 signal distributor EDA997A is unidirectional! This means that the

signal only flows from the input towards the outputs. Therefore, e.g. the
interconnection of several keyboards is not possible with this signal distributor!

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2.4.2 RS-485 plug connection assignment

The two RS-485 input RJ-45 plugs are looped through and pin-compatible. The following
RJ-45 plug assignment has to be considered for connection:

Pin 3: RS-485 +
Pin 6: RS-485 -

The following illustration shows the connector box assignment of the optional EDA998
connection kit (connector box, patch cable):

2.4.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable

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

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2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs

For long distance installations connecting several DVRs, the use of the optional EDA998
connection kit is recommended:

EKB 500 installation with several DVRs and EDA998
connection kit

For further details on keyboard connection, please refer to the EKB 500 manual.
RS-485 port communication settings are configured in the RS-232/485 menu.

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2.5 Speed dome installation

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

ATTENTION: The basic RS-485 wiring rules described in chapter 2.3.1. also apply to the
connection of speed domes or telemetry receivers.

Supported protocols: EverFocus, ED2200/2250, Pelco-D, Pelco-P
The optional RS-485 connection kit is recommended for easy installation.
For RS-485 port pin assignment, please refer to chapter 2.3.2.

Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed domes and EDA998

Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed dome, EDA998 and local EKB 500 operation

Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu

RS-485 parameters and protocol in RS232/485 menu

ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / -P protocol dom es and receivers require an address offset of -1,

i.e. the address assigned to the dome / receiver in the DVR camera menu
must be 1 below the address set in the dome / receiver itself!

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2.6 Alarm input / output installation

The EDR920/1640 alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment.
Furthermore, alarm reactions such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, e-mail and network alarm
are available. An alarm output relay can be switched if required.
EDR920 provides 9 alarm inputs, EDR1640 provides 16. All inputs are programmable NO/NC.
Inputs have to be switched through dry contacts.
The 4 output relays provide a dry NO/NC contact.
All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu.
Use either the 37-pin Sub-D plug or the included adaptor board for connection.

Pin assignment Sub-D plug Pin assignment adaptor board

DVR

PIN # NAME PIN # NAME

1 GND 19 GND
2 ALM 1 20 ALM-NC0
3 ALM 2 21 ALM-NO0
4 ALM 3 22 ALM-COM0
5 ALM 4 23 ALM-NC1
6 ALM 5 24 ALM-NO1
7 ALM 6 25 ALM-COM1
8 ALM 7 26 ALM-NC2

9 ALM 8 27 ALM-NO2
10 ALM 9 28 ALM-COM2
11 ALM 10 29 ALM-NC3
12 ALM 11 30 ALM-NO3
13 ALM 12 31 ALM-COM3
14 ALM 13 32 ALMRSTO
15 ALM 14 33 REC
16 ALM 15 34 GIN1O
17 ALM 16 35 DISKFULL
18 GND 36 GO1

Descriptions:

ALMINxx: Alarm input xx (1~16)
GND: common ground for alarm inputs
ALM_COMx: output relay x , contact root
ALM_NOx: output relay x , NO contact
ALM_NCx: output relay x , NC contact
ALMRST: Alarm reset, control input for alarm

reset, for dry NO contact
towards GND

DISKFULL: OC output contact for signal

„HDD full“, switches to GND

REC_IN: Control contact for recording start
SPARE_IN / OUT: reserved

HOST

PIN # NAME PIN # NAME

1 GND 21 GND
2 ALMIN 1 22 ALM_NC1
3 ALMIN 2 23 ALM_NO1
4 ALMIN 3 24 ALM_COM1
5 ALMIN 4 25 ALM_NC2
6 ALMIN 5 26 ALM_NO2
7 GND 27 ALM_COM2
8 ALMIN 6 28 GND

9 ALMIN 7 29 ALM_NC3
10 ALMIN 8 30 ALM_NO3
11 ALMIN 9 31 ALM_COM3
12 ALMIN 10 32 ALM_NC4
13 GND 33 ALM_NO4
14 ALMIN 11 34 ALM_COM4
15 ALMIN 12 35 GND
16 ALMIN 13 36 ALMRST
17 ALMIN 14 37 REC_IN
18 ALMIN 15 38 SPARE_IN
19 ALMIN 16 39 DISK_FULL
20 GND 40 SPARE_OUT

NO contact alarm input connection:

NC contact alarm input connection:

Output relay in id le state:

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2.7 PS/2 mouse installation

EDR920/1640 may optionally be controlled through PS/2 wheelmouse which must
be connected before system start-up.

2.8 Installation EDA800s harddisk expansion unit

The EDR920/1640 image storage capacity can be expanded using EDA800s harddisk expansion
units. Max. 6 EDA800s with 8 harddisks each can be connected via SCSI bus.

For installation details of the EDA-800S harddisk expansion unit, please refer to the EDA800s
manual.

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2.9 Network connection

EDR920/1640 DVRs provide fast MPEG-4 format image transmission and network remote
configuration.

This chapter doesn‘t go into basic network technique details. For further information, especially
about router installation and internet connection, please refer to the publication "EverFocus
network technique".

Physically, two basic types of connection are possible:

2.9.1. Direct PC connection through crossover network cable

The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable.
This type of connection does not allow the connection of several PCs or DVRs.
Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 100 MBit compatible network connection.

2.9.2. Network connection through patch cable

The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (wired 1:1). The
illustration shows the connection to a network switch.

2.9.3. Network system requirements

Connection type: 100Base-T
Max. required network bandwidth: 10 MBit
Protocol types: TCP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, NTP
Required ports: for port configuration, please refer to NETWORK menu

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2.10 Harddisks

Insert the pre-assembled harddisks incl. frames into the HDD tray. Both harddisks must be
jumpered as „CS – Cable Select“.
Make sure that both harddisks have reached the stop position and use the key switch to lock the
harddisk tray.

ATTENTION: Use only harddisks approved for the use with EDR920/1640 DVRs.
ATTENTION: Harddisk shutdown and removal during recording and playback operation

and upon DVR system start is inadmissible!

ATTENTION: Upon harddisk shutdown through key switch, the harddisk is signed off from the

system. Do not remove the harddisk until the green power source LED at the
harddisk tray is extinguished.

2.11 Power connection

Connect the DVR to the power source (100~240 VAC 50/50 Hz) using the included IEC cable.
To ensure the secure DVR operation, the use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in online
version with sufficient operating time is recommended.

2.12 Start-up

After having finished the installation work, switch on the power using the main power switch.
Depending on harddisk type and fill level, the start-up sequence might take up to 2 minutes.
The next step is the system menu setup.

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3. SETUP MENU

All EDR DVR settings are carried out in the on-screen display.

The MENU key starts the main menu.
Press the MENU key again to leave the menu or to change from

MENU

MAIN MENU

TIME/DATE
CAMERA
RECORD
ALARM
MOTION
VLOSS
NETWORK
SCHEDULE
DISK
CONTROL
WARNING
SYSTEM

sub menu to a higher menu level.

Use the JOG to select a menu item.
Use the ENTER key to confirm a selection and to proceed to the

next entry in sub menus.
Use the DISPLAY key to return to the previous entry in sub

menus.

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3.1 TIME / DATE MENU

TIME/DATE

TIME FORMAT 24 HOUR
TIME 12:22:34
DATE FORMAT DD-MM-YYYY
DATE 12-11-2005

DAYLIGHT SAVING ON
START ON MAR LAST SU
FROM 02:00 TO 03:00
END ON OCT LAST SU
FROM 03:00 TO 02:00

TIME SYNCHRONIZE ON
TIME SERVER 64.109.43.141
TIME ZONE GMT+1
TIME UPDATE BY DAY

Define the following settings in the TIME / DATE menu:

(1) TIME FORMAT: Select either 12-hour or 24-hour format for time display
(2) TIME: Current time

Hour: 00 ~ 23 (1 ~ 12 for 12-hour format)
Minute : 00 ~ 59
Second: 00 ~ 59

(3) DATE FORMAT: Select the date display format: YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY

or DD-MM-YYYY

(4) DATE: Current date

Day: 01~31

Month:01~12
Year: 2000 ~ 2099
Weekday (autom.): MO ~ SU

(5) DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ADJUSTMENT: Activate the daylight saving time switching by

selecting “ON".
If daylight saving time adjustment is activated, the next step is the

definition of switching terms.

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(6) START DATE: Start daylight saving time

Select month: Use the JOG to adjust the month:

FEB MARJAN APR MAY JUN

Select week: Use the JOG to adjust the week of the selected month:

DECNOVOCTSEPAUGJUL

1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .

LAST

Select day: Use the JOG to adjust the weekday:

TUMO WE SA

THSU

FR

Adjust switching time: Select the switching time (FROM) and the new time (TO).

(7) END DATE: End of daylight saving time

Select month: Use the JOG to adjust the month:

FEB MARJAN APR MAY JUN

DECNOVOCTSEPAUGJUL

Select week: Use the JOG to adjust the week of the selected month:

1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .

LAST

Select day: Use the JOG to adjust the weekday:

TUMO WE SA

THSU

FR

Adjust switching time: Select the switching time (FROM) and the new time (TO).

Central Europe daylight saving time adjustment:

- Last Sunday of March: Adjustment from 02:00 a.m. to 03:00 a.m.

- Last Sunday of October: Adjustment from 03:00 a.m. to 02:00 a.m.

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(8) TIME SYNCHRONISATION:

The DVR offers time synchronisation via NTP server.
ATTENTION: The synchronisation should be activated by selecting “ON” only after defining
the daylight saving time, time zone and NTP server IP address.

(9) TIME SERVER:

The NTP server time synchronisation requires a TCP/IP connection to this server. For
information about the required settings, please refer to “NETWORK” menu.

NTP server identification:
Time servers available on the internet can be identified as follows:

1. Connect your PC to the internet.

2. Open the “DOS prompt” (directory ACCESSORIES or path START>RUN>command)

3. Enter the command:" ping pool.ntp.org " (see screenshot)

4. If the connection is successful, the server IP address is displayed.

(10) TIME ZONE:

Enter your local time zone (Germany, Austria, Switzerland: GMT+1).

ATTENTION: The correct entry is compulsory for NTP synchronisation.
(11) UPDATE INTERVAL: Time synchronisation interval

DAY MONTHWEEK

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3.2 CAMERA MENU

CAMERA

CAMERA1
CAMERA2
CAMERA3
CAMERA4
CAMERA5
CAMERA6
CAMERA7
CAMERA8
CAMERA9

SUMMARY

Menu display for EDR-920, EDR1640 identical, but with 16 cameras.

TITLE CH1
PTZ ID 01
INSTALL/COVERT ON/OFF
SEQ (MAIN/CALL) 03/03 SECS
REC QUALITY HIGH

REC SPEED ON TIME ZONE
TP NORMAL EVENT SET
1 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
2 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
3 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
4 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
5 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
6 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
7 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
8 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF
N 5 IPS 25 IPS OFF

The most important recording operation settings are defined in the CAMERA menu.
Before changing the settings in this menu, recording has to be stopped.
Each camera is set individually:
(1) NAME: Enter the video channel description with max. 12 characters each.

Available characters are (select with JOG):
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 space

(2) PTZ ID: Enter the RS-485 receiver address of a speed dome or telemetry receiver camera

connected to this video channel.

(3) INSTALL / COVERT:
INSTALL (first position) All connected cameras have to be set to ON,

all not connected cameras are set to OFF.

ATTENTION: The manual setting is compulsory, autodetection for connected cameras is not

available!

COVERT (second position): A camera programmed COVERT “ON” will not be displayed, but

recorded at defined parameters.

(4) SEQ(MAIN/CALL): Camera dwell time in sequence operation (automatic switching) for

main (first position) and call (second position) monitor

ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / -P protocol dom es and receivers require an address offset of -1,

i.e. the address assigned to the dome / receiver in the DVR camera menu
must be 1 below the address set in the dome / receiver itself!

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(5) REC QUALITY: Individual recording quality setting for this camera (within the resolution

defined in RECORDING menu):
SUPERIOR

HIGH
STANDARD
BASIC
LOW
LOWER

Using the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) method, the storage requirement per image
depends on the image’s colour and contrast content and captured motion.
For recording time sample tables, please refer to Appendix D.

(6) REC SPEED ON TIME ZONE:

The EDR DVR offers 8 different timers for scheduled recording. The settings of the last
row “N” (normal) apply to those periods not captured by a timer schedule (setup in
TIMER menu)

For recording rate, the following steps are available: 1;2;3;4;5;6;8;10;12,5;25 images/s.

In case no timer is activated, the DVR only operates according to the settings of row “N”.

TP: Timer program 1~8, schedule setup and activation are defined in the TIMER menu.

N: (Normal) all periods not captured by a timer schedule.

In case no timer is activated, the DVR only operates according to these settings.

NORMAL: IPS recording rate for manual or scheduled recording and recording controlled through

“REC IN” input contact. The maximum image rate is limited to:
Max. image rate per camera = max. DVR recording rate / number of installed cameras.
Max. DVR recording rate depends on recording resolution:
EDR920: 360x288: 200 image / second

720x288: 100 images / second
720x576: 50 images / second

EDR1640: 360x288: 400 images / second

720x288: 200 images / second
720x576: 100 images / secon d

Example: EDR1640 with 12 installed cameras, resolution 720x288:

200 IPS : 12 = 16,6 IPS > maximum adjustable recording rate per camera: 12,5 IPS

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EVENT: IPS recording rate for event recordings (alarm contacts, motion
detection), maximum adjustable recording rate is 25 IPS.

ACT (active): Indication of whether the individual timer is activated. Settings
are carried out in TIMER menu. ON: timer activated; OFF: timer deactivated

(7) SUMMARY:

CAMERA
CAMERA1 ITEM TITLE

CAMERA2 1 CH1______
CAMERA3 2 CH2______
CAMERA4 3 CH3______
CAMERA5 4 CH4______
CAMERA6 5 CH4______
CAMERA7 6 CH4______
CAMERA8 7 CH4______
CAMERA9 8 CH4______
SUMMARY 9 CH4______

Menu display for EDR-920, EDR1640 identical, but with 16 cameras

The SUMMARY menu item gives a summary on the settings for control purpose.
Use the JOG to browse the individual settings.

ATTENTION: This menu does not allow any editing of settings.

(8) COPY function

Besides camera title, PTZ ID and INSTALLED/COVERT, the settings can be copied
from one camera to another.
Select the camera to be copied from the camera list on the left and press the COPY
key. The message “COPIED” appears at the top screen margin.
Select the camera which shall apply the settings from the camera list.
Press the SEARCH key to assign the copied settings to the camera.
The message “PASTED” appears at the top screen margin.

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3.3 RECORDING MENU

RECORDING
RECORD AUDIO YES
TIME STAMP OFF

TIME STAMP POS. BOTTOM
WATERMARK OFF
WATERMARK POS. TOP
RESOLUTION 720X288
RECORD MODE REWRITE

Define the following settings in the recording menu:

(1) RECORD AUDIO:

YES: Audio is recorded together with video. Audio recording is effected independent

of image recording rate.

NO: Audio recording is deactivated.

(2) TIME STAMP:

ON: Recording is overlaid by time and date.
OFF: Recording doesn’t provide time/date stamp.

(3) TIME STAMP POS.:

TOP: Time / date is displayed at the top screen margin.
BOTTOM: Time / date is displayed at the bottom screen margin.

(4) WATERMARK :

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

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(5) RESOLUTION:

DVR PAL recording resolution is adjustable as follows:
720x288 (Half D1), Default setting,

total recording rate 100 IPS for EDR920
total recording rate 200 IPS for EDR1640

720x576 (D1) , total recording rate 50 IPS for EDR920

total recording rate 100 IPS for EDR1640

or 360x288 (CIF) , total recording rate 200 IPS for EDR920

total recording rate 400 IPS for EDR1640

(6) RECORD MODE:

REWRITE: If the harddisk is full, the DVR starts to overwrite the harddisk, previous

recordings are deleted automatically.
STOP: If the harddisk is full, the DVR stops recording (for signalling, refer to

WARNING menu).

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3.4 ALARM MENU

ALARM
ALARM 1 ALARM ENABLE

ALARM 2 ALARM TYPE N.O.
ALARM 3
ALARM 4 ACTIVE CAMERA 01
ALARM 5 DURATION 05 SEC
ALARM 6 ALARM OUTPUT NONE
ALARM 7 ALARM EMAIL NO
ALARM 8 BUZZER OFF
ALARM 9 ALARM NETWORK NO
SUMMARY

Menu display for EDR-920, EDR1640 identical, but with 16 alarm inputs.

Define the dry alarm contacts’ attributes and the alarm reactions in the ALARM menu.
For alarm contact pin assignment, please refer to appendix D.
Each contact is adjusted individually and selected from the list on the left:

(1) ALARM:

ENABLE: Contact is activated.
DISABLE: Contact is deactivated.

(2) ALARM TYPE:

N.O. : Normally open, contact reacts on being connected to ground (GND). Define the

alarm duration within menu item DURATION.

N.C.: Normally closed, contact reacts on being disconnected from ground (GND). Define the

alarm duration within menu item DURATION.

N.O. + Trans.: Transparent mode, similar to normally open but: alarm is active as long as

input contact (but minimal as defined in DURATION)

N.C. + Trans.: Transparent mode, similar to normally closed but: alarm is active as long as

input contact (but minimal as defined in DURATION)

(3) ACTIVE CAMERA:

Alarm camera being recorded and displayed in full screen on the main monitor (see
(10) MAIN MONITOR). Recording is carried out according to the settings defined
for EVENT within the CAMERA menu.

MAIN MON NO CHANGE
CALL MON NO CHANGE
MATRIX 1 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 2 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 3 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 4 NO CHANGE

COPY function

Alarm settings can be copied from one contact to another. Select the contact to be copied from the
contact list on the left and press the COPY key. The message “COPIED” appears at the top screen
margin. Select the contact which shall apply the settings from the contact list. Press the SEARCH key to
assign the copied settings to the contact. The message “PASTED” appears at the top screen margin

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(4) DURATION: Alarm duration for N.O. and N.C. contact types. Duration applies to recording,

screen change, buzzer and output contact and is adjustable from 1~99 seconds.

(5) ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

1: Output relay 1~4 (selection) is switched in case of alarm
NONE: Output relay is deactivated.

(6) ALARM EMAIL: By selecting “ON”, an email is sent in case of alarm, containing the alarm

message, the camera’s alarm image and the DVR IP address as sender.
Define the email recipiant’s details in the NETWORK menu.

(7) BUZZER: Alarm buzzer activation

ENABLE: Alarm buzzer is activated.
DISABLE: Alarm buzzer is deactivated.

(8) ALARM NETWORK: Network alarm function activation. Network alarm reception requires

installation of the optionally availab l e PowerCon software. The network alarm
transmits both the alarm message and the DVR IP address as sender to up to
3 recipiants.

YES: Network alarm is activated.
NO: Network alarm is deactivated.

(10) MAIN MON: Alarm reaction on MAIN monitor in case of alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected main monitor display does not change.
FULL SCREEN: Monitor displays the alarm camera (see (3)) image in full screen.

(11) CALL MON: Alarm reaction on CALL monitor in case of alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected call monitor display does not change.
Camera 1~9 (16): Monitor displays full screen image of the camera defined

within the menu item.

(12) MATRIX 1 ~ 4: Alarm reaction on MATRIX monitor in case of alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected matrix monitor display does not change.
Camera 1~9 (16): Monitor displays full screen image of the camera defined

within the menu item.

(13) SUMMARY

The SUMMARY menu item gives a summary on the settings for control purpose.
Use the JOG to browse the individual settings.

ATTENTION: This menu does not allow any editing of settings.

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3.5 MOTION DETECTION

MOTION SETUP MENU
CAMERA 1 MOTION ENABLE

CAMERA 2 SENSITIVITY 07
CAMERA 3
CAMERA 4 DURATION 05 SEC
CAMERA 5 ALARM OUTPUT 01
CAMERA 6 E-MAIL NO
CAMERA 7 NETWORK NO
CAMERA 8 BUZZER DISABLE
CAMERA 9
SUMMARY MAIN MON NO CHANGE

Menu display for EDR-920, EDR1640 identical, but with 16 cameras.

Define all motion detection settings for the individual cameras in the MOTION DETECTION menu.
Use the JOG to select the cameras from the list on the left.

(1) MOTION:

ENABLE: Motion detection is activated.

DISABLE: Motion detection is deactivated.

CALL MON NO CHANGE
MATRIX 1 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 2 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 3 NO CHANGE
MATRIX 4 NO CHANGE

ATTENTION: Motion detection is automatically deactivated upon opening an on-screen display!

(2) SENSITIVITY:

Define the trigger sensitivity in 10 steps (1 – lowest, 10 – highest). Check the
setting by carrying out a moving test within the zone setting.

(3) DURATION: Alarm duration upon motion detection. Duration applies to rec ording, screen

change, buzzer and output contact and is adjustable from 1~99 seconds.

(4) ALARM OUTPUT:

Output relay activation.
1 ~ 4: Output relay 1~4 (selection) is switched in case of motion detection.
NONE: Output relay is deactivated.

COPY function

Motion detection settings can be copied from one camera to another. The zone
settings cannot be copied.
Select the camera to be copied from the camera list on the left and press the
COPY key.
The message “COPIED” appears at the top screen margin.
Select the camera which shall apply the settings from the camera list.
Press the SEARCH key to assign the copied settings to the camera.
The message “PASTED” appears at the top screen margin.

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(5) EMAIL:

By selecting “ON”, an email is sent in case of motion alarm, containing the alarm
message, the camera’s alarm image and the DVR IP address as sender.
Define the email recipiant’s details in the NETWORK menu.

(6) BUZZER: Alarm buzzer activation

ENABLE: Alarm buzzer is activated.
DISABLE: Alarm buzzer is deactivated.

(7) NETWORK: Network alarm function activation. Network alarm reception requires installation

of the optionally available PowerCon software. The network alarm transmits both
the alarm message and the DVR IP address as sender to up to 3 recipiants.

YES: Network alarm is activated.
NO: Network alarm is deactivated.

(8) MAIN MON: Alarm reaction on MAIN monitor in case of motion alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected main monitor display does not change.
FULL SCREEN: Monitor displays the alarm camera image in full screen.

(9) CALL MON: Alarm reaction on CALL monitor in case of motion alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected call monitor display does not change.
FULL SCREEN: Monitor displays the alarm camera image in full screen.

(10) MATRIX 1 ~4: Alarm reaction on MATRIX monitor in case of motion alarm.

NO CHANGE: The currently selected matrix monitor display does not change.
FULL SCREEN: Monitor displays the alarm camera image in full screen.

(11) SUMMARY: The SUMMARY menu item gives a summary on the settings for control purpose.

Use the JOG to browse the individual settings.
This menu does not allow any editing of settings.

ATTENTION: The DVR’s motion detection has been developed for recording control, not for

use as central alarm station, especially with connection to security services.
The manufacturer is not liable for loss or charges resulting from such

application, e.g. through false alarm triggering.

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(10) AREA SETUP

With activated motion detection, the sub menu for setting up detection areas can be
entered by pressing the SELECT key.

Use the DISPLAY key to show all function keys available for this menu at any time.

Active areas are shown in green.
Press the COPY key to start the selection.

Use the JOG to raise a window and use the
ENTER key to switch the jog direction
between vertical and horizontal .

Having selected the requested window, use
the SEARCH key to activate the selected

DISPLAY KEY FOR HELP

areas.
Use the PAUSE key to deactivate the

selected areas.

If several or combined detection areas are
required, this procedure kann be repeated
as often as necessary.

Press the MENU key to leave this sub menu.

DISPLAY KEY FOR HELP

 Moving test: The triggered areas are shown in red. Adjust the sensitivity settings if required.
 Delete all areas: Press the PLAY key to delete all areas.
 On-screen help menu (start with DISPLAY):

MENU
COPY
ENTER
SEARCH
PAUSE

-EXIT

- SELECT AREAS

- DIRECTION

- ACTIVATE AREAS

- DEACTIVATE AREAS

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3.6 VIDEO LOSS MENU

VLOSS SETUP MENU
CAMERA 1 VLOSS ENABLE

CAMERA 2
CAMERA 3 DURATION 05 SEC
CAMERA 4 ALARM OUTPUT 01
CAMERA 5 ALARM EMAIL NO
CAMERA 6 BUZZER DISABLE
CAMERA 7 ALARM NETWORK NO
CAMERA 8
CAMERA 9
SUMMARY

Menu display for EDR-920, EDR1640 identical, but with 16 cameras.

Define the reaction upon video signal loss for each camera in this menu:

(1) VLOSS:

ENABLE: Video loss detection is activated.

DISABLE: Video loss detection is deactivated.

(2) DURATION: Alarm duration. Duration applies to buzzer and output contact and is adjustable

from 1~99 seconds.

(3) ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

1: Output relay 1 ~ 4 (selection) is switched in case of alarm
NONE: Output relay is deactivated.

(4) ALARM EMAIL: By selecting “ON”, an email is sent in case of alarm, containing the alarm

message and the DVR IP address as sender.
Define the email recipiant’s details in the NETWORK menu.

(5) BUZZER: Alarm buzzer activation

ENABLE: Alarm buzzer is activated.
DISABLE: Alarm buzzer is deactivated.

(6) ALARM NETWORK: Network alarm function activation. Network alarm reception requires

installation of the optionally availab l e PowerCon software. The network alarm
transmits both the alarm message and the DVR IP address as sender to up to
3 recipiants.

YES: Network alarm is activated.
NO: Network alarm is deactivated.

(10) SUMMARY: The SUMMARY menu item gives a summary on the settings for control purpose.

Use the JOG to browse the individual settings.

ATTENTION: This menu does not allow any editing of settings.

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3.7 NETWORK MENU

Define all network-related settings in this menu.
These settings should only be carried out by skilled personnel qualified for network installation; if

the DVR is implemented in existing networks, the network administrator should be consulted.
This chapter doesn‘t go into basic network technique details. For further information, especially

about router installation and internet connection, please refer to the publication "EverFocus
network technique".

3.7.1 NETWORK

NETWORK SETUP MENU
CONFIG DHCP NO

ALARM IP ADDRESS 192.168.001.200
EMAIL SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0
PASSWORD GATEWAY 192.168.001.100

DNS SERVER 192.168.001.110
HTTP PORT 00080

CONTROL PORT 01600
DATA PORT 37260

MAC ADDR 00:11:14:01:83:2A

Define the basic DVR TCP/IP settings in the NETWORK menu:
(1) DHCP: DHCP ( Dynamic Host Communication Protocol), automatic IP number

assignment (if supported by the network).

YES: DHCP activated
NO: DHCP deactivated.

(2) IP ADDRESS: Enter the DVR’s IP address.

If DHCP is activated, IP address is assigned automatically.

(3) SUBNET MASK: Local network subnet mask:

If DHCP is activated, subnet mask is assigned automatically.

(4) GATEWAY: Network gateway IP address for external access.

If DHCP is activated, gateway address is assigned automatically.

(5) DNS SERVER: Local network DNS server IP address.

If DHCP is activated, DNS server address is assigned automatically.

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(6) HTTP PORT: Default setting for this port is: 80. The port can be changed if necessary.
(7) CONTROL PORT: Default setting for this port is: 1600. The port can be changed if necessary.
(8) DATA PORT: Default setting for this port is: 37260. The port can be changed if necessary.
ATTENTION: If several users simultaneously access the DVR via network, each user

requires a DATA PORT (max. 4 users). Upon activating ports, e.g. in firewalls,
the following ports have to be opened additionally:

DATA PORT +1
DATA PORT +2
DATA PORT +3

Example: Dataport 37260 > ports to be opened : 37260, 37261, 37262, 37263

(9) MAC ADDR: Display of network interface MAC address (cannot be changed).

3.7.2 ALARM (Network alarm)

NETWORK SETUP MENU
CONFIG PROTOCOL UDP

ALARM PORT NUMBER 01600
EMAIL UNIQUE ID _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PASSWORD

Having installed the optionally available PowerCon software, the DVR can transmit a network alarm to
up to 3 recipiants in case of event.

(1) PROTOCOL: Network alarm transmission protocol type

(2) PORT : Network port through which the alarm is transmitted. This port must be set

SERVER1 192.168.001.122
SERVER2 192.168.001.123
SERVER3 192.168.001.124

TCP: TCP protocol transmission
UDP: UDP protocol transmission

at the client’s side (recipiant) correspondingly.

(3) UNIQUE ID: DVR ID number, used for identification by the recipiant’s software.

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(4) SERVER 1 : Alarm server 1 IP address (recipiant)

(5) SERVER 2 : Alarm server 2 IP address (recipiant)

(6) SERVER 3 : Alarm server 3 IP address (recipiant)

3.7.3 EMAIL (Email alarm)

NETWORK SETUP MENU
CONFIG SMTP _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ALARM SERVER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
EMAIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PASSWORD PORT NUMBER 00025

AUTHENTICATION NO
USER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

PASSW. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
EMAIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ADR _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Define the recipiant’s email account settings for email alarm in the EMAIL menu item. Email
alarms can be sent upon motion, alarm contact and technical alarms (WARNING menu).

An *.arv file format alarm image is transmitted upon motion and alarm contact alarms. The
visibility of these images requires installation of the EDR viewer software on the recipiant’s PC.
The software may either be copied to USB stick in the COPY menu or be downloaded from the
EDR browser through network connection (mouse click on EverFocus logo).

(1) SMTP SERVER: Email recipiant’s SMTP server
(2) PORT: SMTP server port number
(3) AUTHENTICATION: “YES“ if SMTP server requires login with user name / password.

“NO” if SMTP server doesn’t require login.

(4) USER: SMTP server user name
(5) PASSW: SMTP server password
(6) EMAIL ADDR: Alarm recipiant’s email address

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3.7.4 PASSWORD

NETWORK SETUP MENU
CONFIG NAME PASSWORD LEVEL

ALARM 1 ADMIN___ ********* PLAY
EMAIL 2 USER2___ ********* LIVE
PASSWORD 3 USER3___ ********* LIVE

Define user names, passwords and user rights for network access in the PASSWORD menu
item. Up to 6 different users can be defined:

(1) NAME: User name for network login

(2) PASSWORD: Password for network login

4 USER4___ ********* LIVE
5 USER5___ ********* LIVE
6 USER6___ ********* LIVE

(3) LEVEL: Define the administrative rights for network access.

LIVE: only live view is possible, no playback, no event list retrieval.
PLAY: live and playback view is possible, playback search via event list

or time/date search

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3.8 TIMER MENU

SCHEDULE SETUP MENU
TP DAY START END SET

1 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
2 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
3 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
4 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
5 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
6 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
7 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF
8 DLY 00:00 00:00 OFF

DLY = DAILY
WDAY = MONDAY TO FRIDAY
WEND = SATURDAY + SUNDAY

Define the time frames for scheduled recording in the TIMER menu:

(1) DAY:

MO (Monday), TU (Tuesday), WE (Wednesday), TH (Thursday), FR (Friday),
SA (Saturday), SU (Sunday).
WDAY: Monday to Friday.
WEND: Weekend, Saturday and Sunday.

DLY: Daily.
(2) START: Recording start time
(3) END: Recording end time

ATTENTION: The start time must be before the end time. I.e. if a
recording schedule comprises two consecutive day s, both d ays require

a separate schedule!
Example: Task: Daily recording from 8 pm to 6.30 am the next morning.
WRONG !:

TP DAY START END SET

1 DLY 20:00 06:30 ON

CORRECT:

TP DAY START END SET

1 DLY 20:00 00:00 ON

2 DLY 00:00 06:30 ON

(4) SET (activation) :

ON: Schedule is activated.
OFF: Schedule is deactivated.

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3.9 HDD (harddisk) MENU

DISK SETUP MENU
DISK INFORMATION 1-4

DISK VIDEO DELETE 01
THERMOMETRIC SCALE CELSIUS

NO. SIZE(GB) °C START/END TIME
01 152 42 13.11.2005 14:55:45

02 152 43 15.11.2005 16:59:40
03 NO EXIST

04 NO EXIST
PRESS SELECT/MIDDLE TO START DELETE

Check harddisk status and delete harddisk indexes in the HDD menu.

(1) DISK INFORMATION: Harddisk number in blocks of 4 HDD (more than 2 HDD only in

combination with harddisk expansion EDA800), use the JOG for selection

(2) DISK VIDEO DELETE: After confirmation with SELECT and a further security request, the

harddisk’s index is deleted.

15.11.2005 16:59:40

16.11.2005 09:23:11

ATTENTION: Deleting the index does not comprise the secure erasure of video
data in terms of data protection. The secure erasure is not possible in the DVR,
but on a PC, requiring a specific tool provided by the HDD manufacturer!

(3) THERMOMETRIC SCALE: Select the temperature unit °CELSIUS or °FAHRENHEIT for

display of the current HDD temperature.

(4) TABLE:

SIZE(GB): Total HDD capacity in Gigabyte

°C (or °F): current HDD temperature, readout through the HDD S.M.A.R.T. interface
The temperature is readout cyclically. After restarting the recording, allow some

minutes for initial temperature display.
START/END TIME: Time and date of the first and last recording available on the

HDD.

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3.10 RS232/RS485 MENU

CONTROL SETUP MENU
RS232

BAUD RATE 9600 BPS
STOP BIT 1
PARITY NONE
DATA BIT 8

RS485
BAUD RATE 9600 BPS
STOP BIT 1
PARITY NONE
DATA BIT 8

RS232/RS485 ID 1
PTZ PROTOCOL EVERFOCUS

Define the settings for DVR remote control through serial interface in the RS232/RS485
menu. Pin assignment and remote control protocol are described in appendix B and C.

(1) RS232 BAUD RATE: RS-232 interface transmission speed. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200

and 3840 baud can be selected.
Default setting: 9600 baud

(2) RS232 STOP BIT: Number of stop bits: 1 or 2
(3) RS232 PARITY: Parity mode: NONE / EVEN / ODD
(4) RS232 DATA BIT: Number of data bits: 8 or 7
(5) RS485 BAUD RATE: RS-485 interface transmission speed. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200

and 3840 baud can be selected.
Default setting: 9600 baud

(6) RS485 STOP BIT: Number of stop bits: 1 or 2
(7) RS485 PARITY: Parity mode: NONE / EVEN / ODD
(8) RS485 DATA BIT: Number of data bits: 8 or 7
(9) RS232/RS485 ID: RS232/RS485 address. Addressable range: 1~255.

This address complies with the device number for remote control
through keyboards EKB 500, KS KBK and KS KBJ (DEVICE No.).

(10) PTZ-PROTOCOL: Protocol type setting for network telemetry control, available protocols:

EVERFOCUS1 (EPTZ1800 Dome),
EVERFOCUS2 (EPTZ1000/3000 Dome),
ED2200/2250 (complies with Samsung protocol SCC-641/643),
Pelco-D, Pelco-P

NOTE: Standard setting for EKB500 keyboard connection:

RS-485 Baud Rate: 9600, 1 stop bit, Parity NONE, RS232/RS485 ID = Device/DVR

Nr. at keyboard

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3.11 WARNING MENU

The EDR provides warning functions allowing signalling upon operation failure. Define the
alarm reactions in the WARNING menu.

3.11.1 FAN FAILURE

WARNING SETUP MENU
FAN FAULT BUZZER ENABLE

HDD TEMP. ALARM OUTPUT 1
NO HDD ALARM DURATION PERMANENT
HDD FULL NETWORK ALARM NO

Both fans provide failure detection. Define the alarm reactions upon fan failure in this menu
item:

(1)BUZZER: By selection “ENABLE”, the buzzer is activated upon fan failure.

EMAIL NO

(2)ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

1 – Output relay 1 (for EDR410/810, only one output relay is available)
NONE – no relay reaction upon alarm.

(3) ALARM DURATION: PERMANENT - This value cannot be changed, alarm is

automatically switched off after problem has been solved
(fan replacement).

(4) NETWORK ALARM:

YES: Network alarm activated (for settings refer to NETWORK menu)

Network alarm reception requires optional PowerCon software.

NO: No network alarm transmission

(5) EMAIL:

YES: Alarm email transmission (for settings refer to NETWORK menu).
NO: No email alarm transmission.

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3.11.2 HDD TEMP.

WARNING SETUP MENU
FAN FAULT BUZZER ENA BLE

HDD TEMP. ALARM OUTPUT 1
NO HDD ALARM DURATION PERMANENT
HDD FULL NETWORK ALARM NO

The enduring HDD temperature surveillance guarantees an alarm reaction in case the
threshold value is exceeded.

There may be several reasons for HDD temperature excess:

- Exceedance of the max. tolerable ambient temperature (40°C), e.g. upon installation in
an electrical cabinet with inadequate ventilation

- After-effect upon fan failure

-HDD defect

EMAIL NO
STOP RECORD YES

(1) BUZZER: By selecting “ENABLE”, the buzzer is activated upon HDD temperature excess.
(2) ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

1 – Output relay 1 ~ 4 (selection) switches upon alarm.
NONE – no output relay reaction upon alarm.

(3) ALARM DURATION: PERMANENT - This value cannot be changed, alarm is

automatically switched off after problem has been solved.

(4) NETWORK ALARM:

YES: Network alarm activated (for settings refer to NETWORK menu)

Network alarm reception requires optional PowerCon software.

NO: No network alarm transmission

(5) EMAIL:

YES: Alarm email transmission (for settings refer to NETWORK menu).
NO: No email alarm transmission.

(6) STOP RECORD

YES: Recording process is stopped to avoid further temperature rise

and HDD damage.
NO: Recording process continues.

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3.11.3 NO HDD

WARNING SETUP MENU
FAN FAULT BUZZER ENABLE

HDD TEMP. ALARM OUTPUT 1
NO HDD ALARM DURATION PERMANENT
HDD FULL NETWORK ALARM NO

The DVR detects when both harddisks are removed, switched off or not detected. Define the
alarm reactions in this menu item:

(1) BUZZER: By selecting “ENABLE”, the buzzer is activated.
(2) ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

EMAIL NO

1 – Output relay 1 ~ 4 (selection) switches upon alarm.
NONE – no output relay reaction upon alarm.

(3) ALARM DURATION: Alarm duration adjustment from 1~99 seconds or permanent.

(4) NETWORK ALARM:

YES: Network alarm activated (for settings refer to NETWORK menu)

Network alarm reception requires optional PowerCon software.

NO: No network alarm transmission

(5) EMAIL:

YES: Alarm email transmission (for settings refer to NETWORK menu).
NO: No email alarm transmission.

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3.11.4 HDD FULL

WARNING SETUP MENU
FAN FAULT BUZZER ENABLE

HDD TEMP. ALARM OUTPUT 1
NO HDD ALARM DURATION PERMANENT
HDD FULL NETWORK ALARM NO

In operation mode HDD FULL: STOP (setting in RECORDING menu), the recording
process is stopped if the harddisk is full. Define the alarm reactions in this menu item:

(1)BUZZER: By selecting “ENABLE”, the buzzer is activated.
(2)ALARM OUTPUT: Output relay activation.

EMAIL NO

1 – Output relay 1 ~ 4 (selection) switches upon alarm.
NONE – no output relay reaction upon alarm.

(3) ALARM DURATION: Alarm duration adjustment from 1~99 seconds or permanent

(4) NETWORK ALARM:

YES: Network alarm activated (for settings refer to NETWORK

menu)

Network alarm reception requires optional PowerCon software.

NO: No network alarm transmission

(5) EMAIL:

YES: Alarm email transmission (for settings refer to NETWORK

menu).

NO: No email alarm transmission.

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3.12 SYSTEM MENU

SYSTEM SETUP MENU
SYSTEM VERSION V1.22

SYSTEM VIDEO FORMAT PAL
LOAD/SAVE CONFIGURATION NO

UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE NO
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
QUICK PLAY ON 10 MINUTES AGO

SYSTEM PASSWORD ENABLE NO

LEVEL-3 ************* ADMINISTRATOR
LEVEL-2 ************* OPERATOR
LEVEL-1 ************* GENERAL

PASSWORD RIGHTS

Define the following settings in the SYSTEM menu:

(1) SYSTEM VERSION: Display of the installed firmware version.
(2) SYSTEM VIDEO FORMAT: Display of the detected video system PAL or NTSC. The EDR

automatically detects the video system upon system startup.
ATTENTION: Auto detection checks video input 1 upon system startup.

Therefore, it is compulsory to start the DVR with video signal connected to
channel 1. Otherwise, default setting NTSC is loaded!

(3) SAVE/LOAD CONFIGURATION:

Selecting YES opens a sub menu showing the following items (use the JOG
for selection):

CANCEL: Return to system menu
DEFAULT: Load default setting after security request YES/NO

ATTENTION: The network settings remain stored despite loading default setting!

SAVE: Save the current configuration to CF card / USB stick.
LOAD: Load a configuration from CF card / USB stick.

(4) UPDATE SYSTEM SOFTWARE: DVR update with latest firmware version through USB-stick

or CF card. At first, place the CF card or the USB stick into the respective
interface.

YES: After confirmation with SELECT, the firmware update is run. Update is
carried out in 3 phases (display at bottom screen margin) and can take up to
5 minutes.

ATTENTION: 1. Before starting the update, stop the recording process.

2. Do not switch the DVR off while update is run.

3. Do not remove CF card or USB stick while update is run.
NO: Cancel, return to SYSTEM menu

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ATTENTION: After updating the system, restart, loading of default settings and further restart are

required. Furthermore, HDD should be deleted.

(5) LANGUAGE: System language selection.

(6) QUICK PLAY: The "QuickPlay" function is a convenient playback function allowing the immediate

playback of video recorded 5~60 minutes ago by pressing the PLAY key.

ON: QuickPlay function activated.
OFF: QuickPlay function deactivated. Pressing the PLAY key starts the playback at

the last playback position.

xx MINUTES AGO: Enter the time in minutes, adjustable from 5~60 minutes.

ATTENTION: If the DVR operates with low recording rates, the playback may overlap into the

active (not yet closed) recording segment in case the QuickPlay time is not long enough,
resulting in black images and the message “????” in the status bar.
If this happens, choose a longer QuickPlay time.

(7) SYSTEM PASSWORD:

By selecting “ENABLE”, different EDR operations require password input for local use.
3 different levels of user rights are available. Passwords can be modified in the list.
Default settings are:
Level 1: 111111
Level 2: 222222
Level 3: 333333

ATTENTION: If a password applies to different levels, login is carried out in the higher level.

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LEVEL
RIGHT

DISPLAYOKOKOKOK
MO DE OK OK OK OK
ZOOM OK OK OK OK
FULL OK OK OK OK
SELECT OK OK OK NO
SEQ OKOKOKNO
CALL OK OK NO NO
MENU OK NO NO NO
COPY OK NO NO NO
SEARCH OK NO NO N O
PLAY OK NO NO NO
STOP OK NO NO NO
REV.PLAY OK NO NO NO
REC OKNONONO
PAUSEOKNONONO

LEVEL-3 LEVEL-2 LEVEL-1 WITHOUT

ADMINISTRATOR OPERATOR GENERAL ----

User rights, version 1.22

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4. RECORDING

4.1 RECORDING

ATTENTION: The following instructions as regard to the EDR DVR recording and recording

standby have to be followed thoroughfully. Some of the DVR’s functions
significantly differ from previous models.

Actuate the REC key to switch the DVR to recording resp. recording standby mode.
The red LED within the REC key is illuminated.
Alternatively, the DVR can be switched to recording / recording standby mode

REC

through the REC IN input contact.
ATTENTION: The DVR must be switched to recording standby mode (LED in REC

key ON!), even if only motion- or alarm-triggered recording is selected (no
continuous recording), otherwise no recording will be processed!
This doesn’t apply to scheduled recordings (TIMER) which switch to recording
mode even if recording standby mode is switched off.

Press the STOP key to stop the recording resp. recording standby.

• To stop scheduled recordings, the timer must be deactivated in the
TIMER menu.

STOP

• First STOP key actuation in playback mode stops the playback,
second actuation stops the recording resp. recording standby.

ATTENTION: HDD shutdown and removal is not admissable during recording and playback mode
and upon DVR system startup!

ATTENTION: Switching off the harddisk with the key switch will logoff the harddisk from the system.
Remove the harddisk only after the green power source LED at the harddisk tray is extinguished.

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4.2 TIMER – scheduled recording

Define the scheduled recording settings in the TIMER menu.
With activated timer, recording starts and stops automatically.

4.3 Event recording

If event-triggered recordings are programmed in the ALARM and/or MOTION menu, the
respective cameras are recorded at the “EVENT” recording rate (programming in CAMERA
menu).

ATTENTION:

For this recording mode, the DVR must be in recording standby mode (REC-LED ON).
The DVR can be switched to standby mode either manually (through REC key), via TIMER

configuration or through the REC-IN contact.

ATTENTION: HDD shutdown and removal is not admissable during recording and playback mode
and upon DVR system startup!

ATTENTION: Switching off the harddisk with the key switch will logoff the harddisk from the system.
Remove the harddisk only after the green power source LED at the harddisk tray is extinguished.

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5. PLAYBACK

5.1 PLAYBACK WITHOUT SEARCH FUNCTION

(1) Playback

PLAY

(2) STOP

STOP

(3) Fast forward / reverse

PLAY

Press the PLAY key to switch the DVR to playback mode. Depending on
the “QuickPlay” function settings (see SYSTEM menu), playback starts at
one of the following positions:

QuickPlay OFF: playback starts at the last playback position
QuickPlay ON: playback starts 5 ~ 60 min (definition in SYSTEM menu)

before current recording position

Press the STOP key to stop the playback mode.

Use the JOG/SHUTTLE to control the playback speed in playback mode.

Turn the SHUTTLE clockwise for fast forward playback. Depending on the
shuttle speed, the playback speed increases to 2, 4, 6, 8, 16 or 32x.

Turn the SHUTTLE counter-clockwise for normal or fast reverse playback.
Depending on the shuttle speed, the playback speed increases to 2, 4, 6, 8,
16 or 32x.

Use the ENTER key to lock the fast playback search and the SHUTTLE or
PLAY key to unlock the fast playback search.

ATTENTION: HDD shutdown and removal is not admissable during recording and playback mode
and upon DVR system startup!

ATTENTION: Switching off the harddisk with the key switch will logoff the harddisk from the system.
Remove the harddisk only after the green power source LED at the harddisk tray is extinguished.

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(4) Slow forward playback

Press the PAUSE key during playback to freeze the image at the current
playback position.

PAUSE

Turn the SHUTTLE clockwise for slow forward playback. Depending on the
shuttle speed, the playback speed is reduced to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32 of
the normal speed.

This playback mode is not available for reverse playback.

(4) Single image playback

Press the PAUSE key during playback.
Turn the JOG for single image playback. Increasing the rotational speed will

increase the playback speed.

ATTENTION: Upon simultaneous playback and recording, first actuation of the STOP

key will stop the playback, second actuation will stop the recording.

ATTENTION: HDD shutdown and removal is not admissable during recording and playback mode
and upon DVR system startup!

ATTENTION: Switching off the harddisk with the key switch will logoff the harddisk from the system.
Remove the harddisk only after the green power source LED at the harddisk tray is extinguished.

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5.2 PLAYBACK SEARCH

SEARCH

(1) TIME / DATE SEARCH

Select TIME/DATE in the first row of the search menu to enter the requested playback position
in the following rows.
The period available on the connected harddisks is indicated in the START/END TIME field.
Select the respective harddisk in the DISK NO field.

Press the SEARCH key to enter the search menu.

NAVIGATION:

Use the JOG to select values or entries.
Use the ENTER key to go to the next menu item and the DISPLAY key

to go to the previous menu item.
Press the SELECT key to confirm a selection.
Press the MENU key to leave the search menu.

SEARCH MENU
METHOD TIME / DATE
DATE 11-09-2005 FR

TIME 00:33:23
EVENT A/M/V
DISK NO 01
NO SIZE(GB) °C START / END TIME

01 152 42 10-09-2005 07:33:23

14-09-2005 06:53:11

The values in the EVENT row cannot be changed upon time/date search.
The bottom table further shows the total capacity of the used harddisk, its current

temperature and the timeframe of available recordings.

ATTENTION: When searching for a playback position just before current recording position,
it may occur that this position isn’t available for playback yet (in case the recording segment
hasn’t been closed yet). Playback then starts at the next possible position.

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(2) EVENT SEARCH

Enter EVENT in the first row of the search menu if you search for specific events such as alarm,
motion detection or video loss.

Preselect the type of event to be listed in the EVENT row. The following types of event are
available:

DescriptionDisplay

Alarm events (alarm contacts and system alarms) ALARM
Motion detectionMOTION
Video lossVLOSS

Alarm and motion detectionA / B
Alarm and video lossA / V
Motion detection and video lossB / V
All events (alarm, motion detection, video loss)A / B / V

The TIME and DATE rows are inactive for this search mode.
The period available on the connected harddisks is indicated in the START / END TIME field at the

bottom. Select the requested harddisk in the DISK NO field.
Having selected the type of event, press SELECT to start the event list showing 16 entries per page (640

pages max.).
Use either the Shuttle (clockwise) or the COPY key to browse the pages; use either the SHUTTLE

(counter-clockwise) or the DISPLAY key to browse backwards.
After selecting the type of event with the JOG and having confirmed your selection with the ENTER key,

the DVR switches to playback mode.

SEARCH LIST
00001 M08 10-09-2005 10:11:33

00002 M01 10-09-2005 12:13:34
00003 M08 10-09-2005 12:13:39
00004 M04 10-09-2005 10:14:55
00005 M08 10-09-2005 10:15:33
00006 M03 10-09-2005 10:23:34
00007 V01 10-09-2005 10:22:12
00008 TN 10-09-2005 10:50:45
00009 M01 10-09-2005 10:54:35
00010 M03 10-09-2005 11:13:35
00011 M03 10-09-2005 11:15:24
00012 M04 10-09-2005 11:18:37
00013 M08 10-09-2005 12:11:34
00014 M01 10-09-2005 13:33:25
00015 M01 10-09-2005 14:09:11
00016 M08 10-09-2005 15:11:27

The type of event is indicated next to the
consecutive number:

A: Alarm (Alarm contact) + contact number;
M: Motion detection + camera number;
V: Video loss + camera number;
TN: Start normal recording;
Tn: Scheduled recording, n=1~8;
PL: Power loss;
RTN: Automatic recording restart after power

loss;
RTn: Automatic scheduled recording restart
after power loss, Timer n=1~8.

PH (Physical Head): Physical HDD initial position;
LH (Logical Head): Logical HDD initial position

upon rewriting.

F1, F2: Fan failure fan 1 / 2
OT: HDD overtemperature

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6. VIDEO EXPORT

Video data can be exported as *.arv format movie file to both a USB stick or the external USB
DVD drive EPR200. PC playback requires the dedicated viewer software which may be copied to
USB stick through the COPY menu described below or which can be downloaded via the
browser web applet in case a network connection is provided.

Single *.jpg format images can be created with the EDR viewer software. A direct single image
export from EDR is not supported.

USB socket

Insert the CF card resp. the USB stick.

COPY

COPY MENU
COPY VIDEO

DISK NO 01 CAMERA NO 04
START DATE 10-09-2005 FR

END DATE 10-09-2005 FR

NO SIZE(GB) °C START/END TIME
01 152 42 10-09-2005 07:33:23

PRESS MENU TO EXIT
PRESS SELECT/MIDDLE TO START COPY

Press the COPY key to open the video export menu.

TIME 12:22:34

TIME 12:27:34

14-09-2005 06:53:11

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Define the following settings in the COPY menu:

COPY: Select “VIDEO” to export video data.

Select “VIEWER” to copy the EDR viewer playback software.

DISK NO: Harddisk number; the respective harddisk’s recording timeframes

are indicated in the bottom list.

CAMERA NO: Number of the camera channel from which the video is to be exported.
START DATE / TIME: Video export start position.
END DATE / TIME: Video export final position.

ATTENTION: The video export start position can also be selected by
pressing the COPY key during playback.

The buffered time is automatically transferred as start time in the COPY
menu, the end time is automatically defined as START TIME + 5 minutes.
Both values can be changed manually.

Having selected the camera number and start / end time, start the export by pressing the
SELECT key.

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7. CALL / MATRIX MONITOR SETUP

Enter the call and matrix monitor setup menu by pressing the CALL key:

CALL MENU
MONITOR SEQ OSD CAMERA

CALL MON OFF ON 01
MATRIX MON 1 OFF ON 01
MATRIX MON 2 OFF ON 01
MATRIX MON 3 OFF ON 01
MATRIX MON 4 OFF ON 01

PRESS SEQ/MIDDLE TO ON/OFF SEQ
PRESS DISPLAY TO ON/OFF OSD
PRESS CHANNEL NO/WHEEL TO SET CAMERA

Define the following settings in the CALL menu:

Press ENTER to select the respective monitor and the selection options:

(1) SEQ: “ON" activates the monitor’s sequence mode (automatic sequential switch).
(2) OSD: “ON" activates the monitor’s status display including camera number,

monitor number and active alarms for this monitor.

(3) CAMERA: Select the camera to be displayed with the channel keys 1~9 (EDR920) resp.

1~16 (EDR1640).

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8. DISPLAY SETTINGS

8.1. BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOUR

Press SELECT to adjust brightness, contrast and colour for each video channel in full screen
mode of the respective camera (channel keys 1 ~ 9 resp. 1 ~ 16):

Press ENTER to switch between the settings and use the JOG to adjust the values on the
slidebars.

(1) BRIGHTNESS: Adjust the image brightness from 0 ~ 100%.

(2) CONTRAST: Adjust the image contrast from 0 ~ 100%.

(3) COLOUR: Adjust the colour saturation from 0 ~ 100%.

The current value is indicated both on the slidebar and as percentage.
Press MENU or SELECT to leave the menu.

8.2 IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT ON MONITOR

If the monitor display is not centre positioned, the horizontal and vertical image position can be
adjusted.

Press the ZOOM key in any multiscreen display (not full screen mode).
Use the JOG to horizontally centre the image position and press ENTER to switch to vertical

direction.
Further ZOOM key actuation switches the adjustment off.

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9. SCREEN DISPLAY

Press the MODE key to switch between 4x, 7x, 9x, 10x, 13x, 16x and PiP (Picture-in-Picture)
main monitor display. 10x, 13x and 16x display are available for EDR1640 only.

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10. EDA 966 INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL (optional)

The optional EDA966 IR remote control allows the EDR remote control covering a maximum
distance of 10m.

Basically, the keys comply with the EDR DVR front panel keys.

Key assignment differing to EDR front panel:
JOG : JOG clockwise.
JOG : JOG counter-clockwise.

SHUTTLE
1: 2x fast search or 1/2x slow search (in PAUSE)
2: 4x fast search or 1/4x slow search (in PAUSE)
3: 8x fast search or 1/8x slow search (in PAUSE)
4: 16x fast search or 1/10x slow search (in PAUSE)
5: 32x fast search or 1/16x slow search (in PAUSE) .

SHUTTLE
1: 2x reverse search
2: 4x reverse search
3: 8x reverse search
4: 16x reverse search
5: 32x reverse search

NOTE: Keys 10~16 are active for EDR1640 only.

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11. NETWORK ACCESS

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Operating system Windows XP SP2 / Windows 2000 SP6, DirectX 9.0c, Internet Explorer min. 6.x.
ActiveX applications must be permitted in the Internet Explorer settings.
The loading and installation of ActiveX components during initial installation require local PC
administration rights.

The following elaborations assume the proper DVR network connection installation.

ACCESS VIA INTERNET EXPLORER

Enter the DVR IP address in the Internet Explorer address line:

Enter user name and password in the LOGIN screen.

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SCREEN ELEMENTS

17
7

8

9

16

10

11

12

13

1 2 3 4 5 6

The illustration shows the screen user interface with the following icons and operating elements:

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1. REVERSE PLAYBACK

2. STOP: Stop playback mode and switch to live mode.

3. PLAYBACK

4. SINGLE IMAGE FORWARD: Switch to next image in PAUSE mode.

5. PAUSE: Stop playback, freeze image.

6. SINGLE IMAGE REVERSE: Switch to previous image in PAUSE mode.

7. Playback search, PTZ control

8. Types of event

9. Event list

10. Play start event playback

11. Update start / refresh event list

12. Connection status (PLAY or LIVE), in playback mode: playback position indication

13. Full screen display

14. 4x screen display (quad)

15. 9x screen display

16. Click right into a camera screen to open the context menu showing a list of all

cameras available

17. Download EDR viewer software for export file playback (click in logo)

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PLAYBACK SEARCH

Select search mode either by time/date or by event list.

Event list search mode

Select the types of event to be displayed: ALARM, MOTION (motion detection), VLOSS
(video loss).

Press UPDATE to start / refresh the event list.
The load time depends on both the event list size and the network speed.
Events are displayed with type of event, time and date indication.
The number of pages available (max. 640) is indicated below the list. Use the following keys
to browse the pages:
>> next page,
<< previous page,
>>| last page,
|<< first page.

Alternatively, the page number can also be entered directly, press GO to switch to the
selected page.
Press PLAY to start the playback after selecting an entry.

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TIME / DATE SEARCH

Year
Month
Day

Second
Minute
Hour

Selecting "Search by Time" opens an entry mask for playback position date and time input.
Press the PLAY key to start the playback after data input.

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PTZ CONTROL

The EDR DVR allows the speed dome and PTZ device control via network.
Select “PTZ CONTROL” to activate the telemetry mode.
Select the camera in the PTZ CAM field.

The following control functions are available:

1. Camera selection

2. Key mode: Pan/tilt/zoom key reaction type
Continuous – control command is sent continuously
Step x 10 – 10 single commands per keystroke are sent
Step x 5 - 5 single commands per keystroke are sent
Step x 1 – 1 single command per keystroke is sent

3. Directional arrows: Pan / tilt control keys

4. Z+ / Z-: Zoom function Z+: Tele, Z-: Wide

5. Focus: manual focus
NEAR: near range,
FAR: tele range

6. IRIS: manual iris control
OPEN: open iris
CLOSE: close iris

7. PRESET: Preset selection
SET: Save current PTZ position as selected preset number
CLR: Delete the selected preset position
JUMP: Approach the selected preset position

8. AUTO PAN: Automatic pan function
RUN: start AUTO PAN
STOP: stop AUTO PAN

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APPENDIX A: EDR VIEWER SOFTWARE

APPENDIX A: EDR VIEWER SOFTWARE

EDR video data exported with the COPY function are saved as *.arv files, an MPEG-4 file
format which cannot be run with common software, but requires a special viewer
software.

This „EDR viewer“ software (freeware, no licensing required) is available in the DVR
memory and may be copied anytime by one of the following methods:

1. Export to USB stick: Select „VIEWER“ in the first row of the COPY menu. Press the
SELECT key to copy the software to the inserted USB stick.

2. Download via network: If the DVR is connected to a PC via network, the EDR viewer
software can also bei downloaded via Internet Explorer. Click the EverFocus logo to
start the download.

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APPENDIX A: EDR VIEWER SOFTWARE

EDR VIEWER INSTALLATION

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Operating system Windows XP SP2 / Windows 2000 SP6, DirectX 9.0c (free download on
www.microsoft.com/directx), Internet Explorer min. 6.x, DivX codec (for AVI export, free
download on e.g. www.divx.com).

The EDR viewer consists of one file only: EDRViewer.exe. Save this file to your PC and run
the exe file.

The EDR viewer enables ARV file playback, JPG format single image storage and video file
conversion to AVI format (with DivX codec, see PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS).

ATTENTION: The conversion of video files recorded with 720x288 recording resolution will
result in AVI files with half the image height. For these files, it is recommended to make use of
playback software able to correct the aspect ratio (e.g. MediaPlayer Classic, freeware, download
on www.everfocus.de).

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APPENDIX B: Interface specification

INTERFACE SPECIFICATION

1. RS-232 Pin assignment

EDR1640/920 can be controlled by external devices through RS-232 interface.

Pin assignment 9-pin RS-232 plug

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2

4

8

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9

DVR

HOST

PIN NAME PIN # NAME
1 FREE 1 FREE
2 TXD 2 RXD
3 RXD 3 TXD
4 FREE 4 FREE
5 SIGNAL GROUND 5 SIGNAL GROUND
6 FREE 6 FREE
7 FREE 7 FREE
8 FREE 8 FREE
9 FREE 9 FREE

RS-485 pin assignment

Both RS-485 sockets are equally wired.

Pin 1: GND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Pin 3: RS485 + (A)
Pin 6: RS485 - (B)

Illustration: contact side RJ-45 plug

2. Interface settings

For the RS232/485 port, 6 different speeds are available: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and
38400 baud. Define the port settings in the RS232/RS485 menu.

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APPENDIX C: Remote control pro tocol

3. Remote control protocol

The following remote control protocol applies to RS232 and RS485 remote control. The
EEPBus protocol is a universal control protocol for EDSR and EDR (MPEG4) series’ digital video
recorders. Therefore, it may occur that some of the following commands are not available for
all DVR types.

1-1. Sample control code packets

Example 1 : A packet that sends "REC" key to DVR (ID=5)

0x85 (length)
0x00 (Receiver ID high byte)
0x05 (Receiver ID low byte)
0x4B (OPcode = key )
0x08 (DATA1 = "Rec" keycode )
0x5D (checksum)

Example 2 : A packet that sends "PAUSE" key to DVR (ID=4999)

0x85 (length)
0x27 (Receiver ID high byte)
0x07 (Receiver ID low byte)
0x4B (OPcode = key )
0x0C (DATA1 = "Pause" keycode )
0x0A (checksum)

Example3 : A packet that sends "PLAY" key to all DVR (broadcast)

0x85 (length)
0x7f (Receiver ID high byte)
0x7f (Receiver ID low byte)
0x4B (OPcode = key )
0x0B (DATA1 = "Play" keycode )
0x59 (checksum)

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2-1. The format of message packet is as follows:

Length Byte (Prefix: 0x86, 0x87, or 0x88 ..... )

Receiver ID high byte
Receiver ID low byte
Opcode Byte
Data Byte1
Data Byte2
Data Byte3

Checksum Byte

2-2. Length Byte

This Length Byte is also a prefix. Bit7 must be 1.

EX: 0x87 ==> this packet has 7 bytes length. (not included length byte itself )

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2-3. Receiver ID

1.) Individual receiver ID

Decimal 14bit binary value Hbyte Lbyte Receiver ID (EDSR)

0 0000000 0000000 00 00 ID = 0
1 0000000 0000001 00 01 ID = 1
2 0000000 0000010 00 02 ID = 2

....

126 0000000 1111110 00 7e ID = 126
127 0000000 1111111 00 7f ID = 127
128 0000001 0000000 01 00 ID = 128
129 0000001 0000001 01 01 ID = 129
255 0000001 1111111 01 7f ID = 255
256 0000010 0000000 02 00 ID = 256

....

511 0000011 1111111 03 7f ID = 511

....

16382 1111111 1111110 7f 7e ID = 16382

2.) Broadcast ID

Decimal 14bit binary value Hbyte Lbyte Receiver ID

16383 1111111 1111111 7f 7f all DVR

connect to RS485/RS232

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2-4. Opcode Byte & Data bytes

2-4-1. OPcode

OPcode Data1 Function
0x4B Keycode A remote key pressed
0x4D command Matrix command

2-4-2. Remote keys (OPcode=0x4B)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Data1 Key Data1 Key

0x00 CH1
0x01 CH2
0x02 CH3
0x03 CH4
0x04 MODE
0x05 ZOOM
0x06 SEQ
0x07 MENU
0x08 REC
0x09 REV.PLAY
0x0A STOP
0x0B PLAY
0x0C PAUSE
0x0D SEARCH
0x0E COPY
0x0F DISPALY
0x10 SHUTTLE<<x1
0x11 SHUTTLE<<x2
0x12 SHUTTLE<<x4
0x13 SHUTTLE<<x8
0x14 SHUTTLE<<x16
0x15 SHUTTLE<<x32
0x16 SHUTTLE<<x600
0x17 SHUTTLE>>x1
0x18 SHUTTLE>>x2
0x19 SHUTTLE>>x4
0x1a SHUTTLE>>x8
0x1b SHUTTLE>>x16
0x1c SHUTTLE>>x32
0x1d SHUTTLE>>x600

0x1e JOG<
0x1f JOG>
0x20 CH5
0x21 CH6
0x22 CH7
0x23 CH8
0x24 CH9
0x25 CH10
0x26 CH11
0x27 CH12
0x28 CH13
0x29 CH14
0x2a CH15
0x2b CH16
0x2c SELECT
0x2d CALL
0x2e ENTER

0x2f (reserve)
0x30 (reserve)
0x31 (reserve)
0x32 (reserve)
0x33 (reserve)
0x34 (reserve)

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2-4-3. Matrix command
(OPcode=0x4D)

APPENDIX C: Remote control protocol

Data1 Matrix function

0x00 Matrix monitor0 - ch01 spot
0x01 Matrix monitor0 - ch02 spot
0x02 Matrix monitor0 - ch03 spot
0x03 Matrix monitor0 - ch04 spot
0x04 Matrix monitor0 - ch05 spot
0x05 Matrix monitor0 - ch06 spot
0x06 Matrix monitor0 - ch07 spot
0x07 Matrix monitor0 - ch08 spot
0x08 Matrix monitor0 - ch09 spot
0x09 Matrix monitor0 - ch10 spot
0x0a Matrix monitor0 - ch11 spot
0x0b Matrix monitor0 - ch12 spot
0x0c Matrix monitor0 - ch13 spot
0x0d Matrix monitor0 - ch14 spot
0x0e Matrix monitor0 - ch15 spot
0x0f Matrix monitor0 - ch16 spot
0x10 Matrix monitor1 - ch01 spot
0x11 Matrix monitor1 - ch02 spot
0x12 Matrix monitor1 - ch03 spot
0x13 Matrix monitor1 - ch04 spot
0x14 Matrix monitor1 - ch05 spot
0x15 Matrix monitor1 - ch06 spot
0x16 Matrix monitor1 - ch07 spot
0x17 Matrix monitor1 - ch08 spot
0x18 Matrix monitor1 - ch09 spot
0x19 Matrix monitor1 - ch10 spot
0x1a Matrix monitor1 - ch11 spot
0x1b Matrix monitor1 - ch12 spot
0x1c Matrix monitor1 - ch13 spot
0x1d Matrix monitor1 - ch14 spot
0x1e Matrix monitor1 - ch15 spot
0x1f Matrix monitor1 - ch16 spoz
0x20 Matrix monitor2 - ch01 spot

Data1 Matrix function

0x21 Matrix monitor2 - ch02 spot
0x22 Matrix monitor2 - ch03 spot
0x23 Matrix monitor2 - ch04 spot
0x24 Matrix monitor2 - ch05 spot
0x25 Matrix monitor2 - ch06 spot
0x26 Matrix monitor2 - ch07 spot
0x27 Matrix monitor2 - ch08 spot
0x28 Matrix monitor2 - ch09 spot
0x29 Matrix monitor2 - ch10 spot
0x2a Matrix monitor2 - ch11 spot
0x2b Matrix monitor2 - ch12 spot
0x2c Matrix monitor2 - ch13 spot
0x2d Matrix monitor2 - ch14 spot
0x2e Matrix monitor2 - ch15 spot
0x2f Matrix monitor2 - ch16 spot
0x30 Matrix monitor3 - ch01 spot
0x31 Matrix monitor3 - ch02 spot
0x32 Matrix monitor3 - ch03 spot
0x33 Matrix monitor3 - ch04 spot
0x34 Matrix monitor3 - ch05 spot
0x35 Matrix monitor3 - ch06 spot
0x36 Matrix monitor3 - ch07 spot
0x37 Matrix monitor3 - ch08 spot
0x38 Matrix monitor3 - ch09 spot
0x39 Matrix monitor3 - ch10 spot
0x3a Matrix monitor3 - ch11 spot
0x3b Matrix monitor3 - ch12 spot
0x3c Matrix monitor3 - ch13 spot
0x3d Matrix monitor3 - ch14 spot
0x3e Matrix monitor3 - ch15 spot
0x3f Matrix monitor3 - ch16 spot
0x40 Matrix monitor4 - ch01 spot
0x41 Matrix monitor4 - ch02 spot

Data1 Matrix function

0x42 Matrix monitor4 - ch03 spot
0x43 Matrix monitor4 - ch04 spot
0x44 Matrix monitor4 - ch05 spot
0x45 Matrix monitor4 - ch06 spot
0x46 Matrix monitor4 - ch07 spot
0x47 Matrix monitor4 - ch08 spot
0x48 Matrix monitor4 - ch09 spot
0x49 Matrix monitor4 - ch10 spot
0x4a Matrix monitor4 - ch11 spot
0x4b Matrix monitor4 - ch12 spot
0x4c Matrix monitor4 - ch13 spot
0x4d Matrix monitor4 - ch14 spot
0x4e Matrix monitor4 - ch15 spot
0x4f Matrix monitor4 - ch16 spot
0x50 Matrix monitor0 - sequence
0x51 Matrix monitor1 - sequence
0x52 Matrix monitor2 - sequence
0x53 Matrix monitor3 - sequence
0x54 Matrix monitor4 - sequence
0x60 Matrix monitor0 - turn OSD on
0x61 Matrix monitor1 - turn OSD on
0x62 Matrix monitor2 - turn OSD on
0x63 Matrix monitor3 - turn OSD on
0x64 Matrix monitor4 - turn OSD on
0x70 Matrix monitor0 - turn OSD off
0x71 Matrix monitor1 - turn OSD off
0x72 Matrix monitor2 - turn OSD off
0x73 Matrix monitor3 - turn OSD off
0x74 Matrix monitor4 – turn OSD off

2-5. Checksum Byte

Checksum is computed as the sum of all previous bytes (including the length byte), then
mask with 0x7f.

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APPENDIX D: Recording times

Average recording times, based on 100GB harddisk capacity.
Using the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) method, the storage requirement per image depends on the image’s colour and

contrast content and captured motion.
The following calculations represent sample values for continuous recording. Actually achieved values may differ and
can be calculated by means of test recordings if required.
The value IMAGES/S refers to the total DVR recording rate (all installed cameras).

CALCULATION BASE: 100 GB harddisk capacity

720x288 (Half-D1)RESOLUTION:

IMAGE SIZE (KB)RECORDING

SUPERIORHIGHSTANDARDBASICLOWLOWERRATE

6,45,64,94,23,93,5Images / s

RECORDING TIME (HOURS)
200

100

50
25

8
4
1

720x576 (D1)RESOLUTION:

IMAGE SIZE (KB)RECORDING

RECORDING TIME (HOURS)
100

50
25

8
4

212428333539
434956667179

8799113132142159
174198227265285317
543620709827890992

108512401417165317811984
434049605669661471237937

SUPERIORHIGHSTANDARDBASICLOWLOWERRATE

12,511,2108,587Images / s

222427333439

444955666979

8999111131139159
278310347408434496
556620694817868992

400

100

50
25

2222248027783268347239681

360x288 (CIF)RESOLUTION:

IMAGE SIZE (KB)RECORDING

SUPERIORHIGHSTANDARDBASICLOWLOWERRATE

2Images / s

RECORDING TIME (HOURS)

8

4,64,33,832,3

151718233035

303336466069200

60657393121139
121129146185242278
242258292370483556
755807914115715101736

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