EverFocus RS232, ECOR, ECOR 4, EDVR 16D1, EDVR 9D1 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

ECOR Series DVR

Instruction Manual

 2008 EverFocus Electronics Corp

www.everfocus.com

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

any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.

Release Date: Dec. 2008

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

ATTENTION!

This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment; in

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not operate appliance with other than specified power supplies. The input power source of the power
supply is 12 VDC with external power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC.

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

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

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

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures :

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to

revise and improve his products.

WEEE

This Product is RoHS compliant.

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1.1 F

1.2 P

1.3 S

1.4 F

1.5 B

EATURES
ACKAGE CONTENTS
PECIFICATIONS
RONT PANEL

ACK PANEL

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2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 V

2.2 A

2.3 A

2.4 N

2.4.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ...................................................................11

2.4.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable............................................................................................11

2.4.3 Network System Requirements ..............................................................................................................12

2.5 S

2.6 F

IDEO CONNECTIONS
UDIO CONNECTION INSTALLATION

LARM INPUT / OUTPUT INSTALLATION

ETWORK CONNECTION

PEED DOME INSTALLATION
INAL INSTALL PROCESS

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3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................... 14

3.1 G

3.1.1 OSD Root Menu ....................................................................................................................................14

3.1.2 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................15

3.1.3 Component Options...............................................................................................................................15

3.2 G

3.2.1 Front Panel Key Review........................................................................................................................17

3.2.2 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................17

3.2.3 Component Options...............................................................................................................................18

ENERAL

ENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION

USB M

OUSE OPERATION

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4 GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 19

4.1 R

4.2 L

4.3 P

4.3.1 Playback................................................................................................................................................21

4.3.2 Reverse playback...................................................................................................................................21

4.3.3 Pause.....................................................................................................................................................21

4.3.4 Fast forward..........................................................................................................................................21

4.3.5 Fast backward.......................................................................................................................................22

4.3.6 Step forward..........................................................................................................................................22

4.3.7 Step backward .......................................................................................................................................22

4.3.8 Stop playback ........................................................................................................................................22

4.4 S

4.5 L

ECORD
OGIN
LAYBACK OPERATION

TART SEQUENCE
AYOUT CHANGE

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4.5.1 Layout Change ......................................................................................................................................23

4.5.2 Bring to Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................23

4.6 Q

4.6.1 Triplex Operation..................................................................................................................................24

4.6.2 Change Camera Order..........................................................................................................................24

4.7 A

4.7.1 Standard Archive...................................................................................................................................25

4.7.2 Quick Archive........................................................................................................................................26

4.8 S

4.8.1 Time Search...........................................................................................................................................27

4.8.2 Event Search..........................................................................................................................................27

4.8.3 Smart Motion Search.............................................................................................................................28

4.8.4 Search Result.........................................................................................................................................29

4.9 L

UICK MENU

RCHIVE

EARCH

OGOUT

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5 DVR CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 32

5.1 OSD S

5.2 R

5.2.1 Record ...................................................................................................................................................32

5.2.2 Play .......................................................................................................................................................33

5.3 C

5.3.1 Basic Setting..........................................................................................................................................34

5.3.2 Video Adjust ..........................................................................................................................................36

5.3.3 Motion ...................................................................................................................................................37

5.3.4 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................39

5.4 S

5.5 A

5.5.1 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................................42

5.5.2 Event......................................................................................................................................................43

5.6 N

5.6.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................48

5.6.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................................49

5.6.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................50

5.7 D

5.8 D

5.8.1 Monitor OSD.........................................................................................................................................52

5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................................53

5.9 S

5.9.1 Date/Time..............................................................................................................................................54

5.9.2 Daylight Saving.....................................................................................................................................55

5.9.3 User.......................................................................................................................................................56

5.9.4 Security..................................................................................................................................................57

5.9.5 I/O Control............................................................................................................................................58

5.9.6 Firmware & Misc..................................................................................................................................59

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5.10.1 System....................................................................................................................................................60

5.10.2 Log.........................................................................................................................................................61

ETTING MENU

ECORD & PLAY SETTING

AMERA SETTING

CHEDULE SETTING

LARM & EVENT SETTING

ETWORK SETTING

ISK SETTING

ISPLAY SETTING

YSTEM SETTING

NFORMATION SETTING

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6 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER................................................................. 63

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6.1 C

6.2 IE B

6.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls ....................................................................................................................64

6.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls....................................................................................................................66

6.3 R

6.4 R

6.5 R

ONNECTING TO

ROWSER SETTING & ACTIVE X CONTROL INSTALLATION

EMOTE LIVE VIEW

EMOTE

EMOTE PLAYBACK

PTZ C

ECOR.................................................................................................... 63

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ONTROL

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7 NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 72

7.1 I

7.2 S

7.3 G

7.4 V

7.5 PRE-I

7.6 W

7.7 S

7.8 D

7.9 R

NTRODUCTION TO

UBNET MASKS

ATEWAY ADDRESS

IRTUAL PORTS

NSTALLATION

HAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP

IMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION

IRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION

OUTER OR

LAN C

TCP/IP............................................................................................... 72

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?.................................................................................... 74

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ONNECTION

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8 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP............................................................................................ 85

9 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............................................................... 86

9.1 L

9.2 D-L

INKSYS PORT FORWARDING

INK PORT FORWARDING

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10 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 91

APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES...................................................................... 92

APPENDIX B: DATA LOST TIME FOR VIDEO LOSS ...................................................... 96

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1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The ECOR series DVR 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 most universal application of this DVR series.

1.1 FEATURES

• Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneously live, recording, playback, archive, and remote viewing)

• User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators

• Multiple Control Inputs: mouse/front panel/remote control/EKB500

• Free EverFocus DDNS service

• Remote configuration support from built-in web interface

• Smart Motion Search function

• Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and controlling

• Real-time live display for all cameras

• Individual channel control on schedule recording

• USB 2.0 ports for video archive and mouse usage

• Multi-language support

• Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications of recorded data

• Simultaneous VGA and composite output*

• Built-in DVD burner*

• Audio recording capabilities*

*Functions not available in all models

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1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

Digital Video Recorder x1

User’s Manual x1

AC Adapter and Power Cord x1

Handheld Remote Control (batteries included) x 1

Hard Drive Rack Mount x1 *

SATA Connection Cable x1 *

Pack of screws x 1 *

* marked accessories not included in some models

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Video Format NTSC / PAL (auto detected by system)

Operating System Embedded Linux

Video Input

Video Output

ECOR4: 4 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm
ECOR8: 8 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm

Main monitor: 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm
1 x VGA ( res. 800x600@60 Hz)

Video Compression MPEG-4

Video Display

Recording Resolution

Full screen, Picture In Picture (Live only), 4-channel, 9-channel (for 8
CH model only)

NTSC: 704 x 480, 704 x 240 or 352 x 240
PAL: 704 x 576, 704 x 288 or 352 x 288

Input: 1 x Line In, 1 Vpp @ 20 KOhm (RCA)

Audio*

Output: 1 x Line out 1 Vpp @ 20 KOhm (RCA)
(* audio models only)

Alarm Inputs

ECOR4: 4
ECOR8: 8

Alarm Output 1 Alarm Output (N.C/COM/N.O)

Hard Disk 1 x 3.5” SATA hard disk

Recording Rate

NTSC
352 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 240: 120 IPS
704 x 480: 60 IPS

PAL
352 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 288: 100 IPS
704 x 576: 50 IPS

Recording Modes Continuous, schedule, or event recording

Playback Rate

NTSC
352 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 240: 120 IPS
704 x 480: 60 IPS

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PAL
352 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 288: 100 IPS
704 x 576: 50 IPS

Playback Search Function By time / date; by event (alarm / motion); Smart Motion Grid Search

Motion Detection

Adjustable by channel , 22x15 sensor fields each with 10 levels
sensitivity

Video Loss Detection Yes

Event Log Up to 10000 events

Event Alarm Fan failure, hard disk failure, hard disk temperature over, hard disk full

Setup Graphical On-Screen-Display

Operation

Via front panel, USB optical mouse, or IR remote control
RS-485 operation from EKB500

Real-time Clock Internal with optional network synchronization (NTP server)

Watchdog Function Yes

Network 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ45 connection

File Export

USB 2.0 interface
Built-in DVD+RW (D models only)

RS-232 9-pin D-Sub socket

RS-485 Terminal connector

Power Source 12 VDC with external power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC

Power Consumption 60 W max

Dimensions 320 (W) x 208.9 (D) x 54.3 (H) mm ; 12.8” (W) x 8.35” (D) x 2.17” (H)

Weight

DVD model: 1.9 kg (4.2LBS);
No DVD model: 1.65 kg (3.6LBS)

Ambient Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C ; 32°F ~ 104°F

Remote Control Handheld IR remote control; RS-485 keyboard EKB-500 (optional)

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1.4 FRONT PANEL

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

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

remainder of the manual will refer to them often.

1. USB 2.0 (front)

For connecting USB mouse or USB flash memory.

2. DVD+RW Burner

DVD+RW burner (D models only)

3. Channel Key (1~4)/(1~8)
Press channel key (CH1~CH4) / (CH1~CH8) to display that channel in full screen view.

4. Live

Press this key to show live view. Press to exit from playback mode.

5. View

Press this key to switch between 4-screen, 9-screen, Picture In Picture, and Full-screen displays in
live and playback mode.

Note1: PIP display is not available in playback mode.

Note2: 9-screen display available in 8 Channel model only.

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6. SEQ

Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode. The sequence dwell time can be set in
“Display Setting” tab of the Menu. For more detail about SEQ, please see “5.8.2 Display Setting­Main M/T SEQ”.

7. Search

Press this key to enter Search Menu. For more detail about Search function, please see “4.8
Search ”.

8. Fast reverse playback or step reverse playback depending on playback mode

9. Reverse playback or pause

10. Forward playback or pause

11. Fast Forward playback or step forward playback depending on playback mode

12. Enter and Arrow buttons

If you do not use a mouse, you can use these keys to change the Menu settings.

13. Copy

Press this key to enter Archive Menu. For more detail about Copy function, please see “4.7
Archive”.

14. Menu

Press this key to enter/exit MAIN SETUP MENU.

15. System LEDs

LED displays for Power, Alarm, HDD and Net active.

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1.5 BACK PANEL

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

through the back panel.

1. Power
Plug the DC 12V power source into the power socket.

2. Alarm In
Connect up to 4 / 8 alarm inputs, selectable between dry contact or TTL/CMOS signal polarity.

3. RS485

Terminal Connector for RS485 control.

4. Alarm Out
N.C or N.O type alarm signal out.

5. Audio Output
Connect a speaker or other audio listening devices to the audio output connection on the back of the digital
video recorder.

6. Audio Input
Connect a microphone or camera audio output to the audio input connection

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7. Video In

Connect camera’s video output or other composite video source to the video input connection.

8. Video Out

Connect a CCTV monitor to the video output connection.

9. VGA
Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output connection.

10. RS232
For DVR serial command control

11. USB 2.0 (back)

USB port allows you to archive video files to USB flash memory device or to connect the mouse.

12. LAN

RJ-45 network connection

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Camera and CCTV monitor must use 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11) with BNC
connectors.

Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG-58), antenna cable and other types of
coaxial cable are not compatible.

All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC or PAL standard video signal.

When converting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, be sure to verify
accurate receiver calibration.

ATTENTION: In order for the system to auto-detect the appropriate video format (NTSC or PAL), make
sure that there is a video signal on video input 1 upon power-up.

2.2 AUDIO CONNECTION INSTALLATION

The ECOR DVR provides 1 audio input and 1 audio output.

The input is 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 must be done 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 a monitor‘s
audio input. The direct connection of passive speakers is not supported.

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:

Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the RECORD menu.

Audio channel is always recorded together with video and is independent of the image recording rate.
There is no specific camera allocation.

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2.3 ALARM INPUT / OUTPUT INSTALLATION

ECOR DVR provides 4 / 8 alarm inputs.

Inputs have to be switched through dry contacts. The output relays provide a dry N.O. / N.C. contact..

All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu.

Pin assignment:

Group PIN label Description

Alarm in 1 Alarm input 1

G Common ground for alarm inputs

2 Alarm input 2

3 Alarm input 3

G Common ground for alarm inputs

4 Alarm input 4

Alarm out NC Output relay, N.C. contact

COM Output relay, common PIN

NO Output relay, N.O. contact

RS485 - RS485- (A)

+ RS485+ (B)

GND RS485 GND

Default output relay state: NO contact alarm input: NC contact alarm input:

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2.4 NETWORK CONNECTION

ECOR DVR provides fast MPEG-4 format image transmission and network remote configuration.

ATTENTION: A monitor is required for initial network configuration. For more information about
network setup, please refer to Chapter 7.

Physically, two basic types of connection are possible:

2.4.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable

Figure 2.1

The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of
connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC.

Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection.

2.4.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable

Figure 2.2

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

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2.4.3 Network System Requirements

Connection type: 100Base-T

Min recommended network bandwidth: 256 K

Max. required network bandwidth: 3 M

Protocol types used: TCP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, NTP

Required ports: 80, 1600; for port information, please refer to “5.6, Network Setting”.

2.5 SPEED DOME INSTALLATION

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

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

Termination Resistor ON at last dome

Figure 2.3

Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed domes and EKB500

Required DVR configuration: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu; RS-485 parameters and
protocol in I/O CONTROL menu

ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / P protocol domes and receivers may require an address offset of -1. In other
words, the address in the DVR’s Camera Menu must be 1 below the address set in the actual dome /
receiver. (example: ID in Device = 3, ID in DVR = 2)

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2.6 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS

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

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Chapter

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3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION

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

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

3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION

3.1.1 OSD Root Menu

1. Right-click the mouse to obtain DVR control bar (see Figure 3.1). When you move the mouse over each
icon, the appropriate title will be displayed on top of the control bar.

Figure 3.1

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

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

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3.1.2 Operation in Configuration Menu

The Main menu (shown in Figure 3.2) is divided into 3 main sections.

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Figure 3.2 (OSD Menu)

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

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

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

3.1.3 Component Options

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

Textbox: Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear below it.

(For more details about on-screen keyboard, please see “*Note about on-screen keyboard”).

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

directly click on an option to select it.

Check box: Click on the box to check or uncheck it. Checked will enable the function,

unchecked will disable the function.

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Button: Click the button to execute the function.

Selection box: Click Up/Down arrow to increase or decrease the value.

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

* Note about on-screen keyboard:

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

← BS Delete the previous letter
Delete Delete the next letter

Clear Clear box
Enter Confirm the selection
Caps Switch to capital letters

Space Enter a space

← Move to left
→ Move to right

Cancel Cancel and exit from the keyboard

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3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION

3.2.1 Front Panel Key Review

The basic principle of front panel operation is to use navigation keys (up, down, left and right) to navigate
among the menu items. Use “Enter” key to confirm a selection or enter the next level menu. Press “Menu”
key to enter the Main Menu or exit from the current level of the menu.

3.2.2 Operation in Configuration Menu

Press “Menu” button to enter the Main Menu.

NOTE: If password is active, you will need to log in first. Refer to “4.2 Login” for information on logging in.

The menu (shown in Figure 3.3) is divided into 3 main sections.

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Figure 3.3 (OSD Menu)

○1 In section 1, there are twelve setup options available. Use the arrow keys to highlight an icon and press

“Enter” to select it.

○2 In section 2, the main options for the selected icon will be displayed. Use the arrow keys to highlight an

option and press “Enter” to select it.

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○3 In section 3, all the details for the selected option will be available here. Use the arrow keys to move

between items and press “Enter” to make changes.

Note: press “Menu” button to go back to the previous menu section.

3.2.3 Component Options

Textbox: Press Enter key and an on-screen keyboard will appear below.

(For more details about on-screen keyboard, please see *Note about on-screen keyboard).

Dropdown box: Press “Enter” key to show the available options. Use the

Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the desired option and press “Enter” again to select it.

Check box: Press “Enter” key to enable or disable the setting.

Button: Press “Enter” key to execute the function.

Selection box: Press “Enter” key to select the field, then use the Up/Down arrow keys to

scroll through the desired options. Press “Enter” again to choose it.

Bar: Press “Enter” key to activate the slider, then use the Left/Right arrow keys

to adjust the setting. Press “Enter” again to finalize the changes.

* Note about on-screen keyboard:

Use the arrow keys to highlight a button and press “Enter” to input that character.
The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions:

← BS Delete the previous letter
Delete Delete the next letter

Clear Clear box
Enter Confirm the selection
Caps Switch to capital letters

Space Enter a space

← Move to left
→ Move to right

Cancel Cancel and exit from the keyboard

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Chapter

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4 GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS

This chapter introduces the operations on major functions including playback, layout change, sequence,
triplex operations, archive, and search.

4.1 RECORD

By default, the ECOR series DVR will always be in record mode. When the DVR is turned on, it will start to
record.

The exceptions are:

1. ECOR will not record any disabled cameras (Refer to section 5.3.1 for more detail)

2. If a schedule is active, ECOR will follow the record settings of the schedule.

4.2 LOGIN

In order to access ECOR options, users will be asked to log in for authority identification. To log in, follow
these steps.

1. Click on the Menu icon or press “Menu” button to bring up the following screen:

Figure 4.1 (Login page)

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2. Input the desired user name and password. The defaults are:

User name: admin

Password: 11111111

+ To select a user name: click the drop down button to show the list of the users, then click the desired
user from the list.

(Using front panel: press “Enter” key to show the drop-down list. Use “Up” and “Down” key to select the
desired name, and press “Enter” key to confirm the selection.)

+ To input the password by mouse: click the password field to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see Figure

4.2). Click on each button to input the desired characters for the password. When finished, click “Enter” on
the on-screen keyboard to confirm the password.

(Using front panel: press “Enter” key to show the on-screen keyboard. Use the arrow keys to highlight each
character and press “Enter” key on front panel to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight
“Enter” on the on-screen keyboard and press “Enter” key on front panel to confirm the password input.

+ Click (or press “Enter” key) on “Login” button to log in to the system.

Figure 4.2 (on-screen keyboard)

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4.3 PLAYBACK OPERATION

4.3.1 Playback

Mouse: Right-click while viewing cameras to bring up menu bar and click to start playback.

Front panel: Press button while viewing cameras to directly start playback.

4.3.2 Reverse playback

Mouse: Right-click while viewing cameras to bring up menu bar and click to start rewind.

Front panel: Press button while viewing cameras to directly start rewind.

4.3.3 Pause

Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click either or to pause
the video.

Front panel: While in playback mode, press either

or

keys to pause the video.

4.3.4 Fast forward

Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click

to start fast forward. Click

the button again to increase playback speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).

Front panel: While in playback mode, press key to start fast forward. Press the key again to increase
speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).

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4.3.5 Fast backward

Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click

to start fast rewind. Click

the button again to increase speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).

Front panel: While in playback mode, press

key to start fast rewind. Press the button again to

increase speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).

4.3.6 Step forward

Mouse: While in pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click

Front panel: While in pause mode, press

key to step forward once.

to step forward once.

4.3.7 Step backward

Mouse: While in pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to step backward once.

Front panel: While in pause mode, press key to step backward once.

4.3.8 Stop playback

Mouse: While in playback or pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to go back to
live mode.

Front panel: While in playback or pause mode, press key to go back to live mode.

4.4 START SEQUENCE

In sequencing mode, DVR will show each channel in full screen based on the configuration. For more detail
about sequence setting, please refer to “5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ”.

Mouse: Right-click to bring up menu bar and click to start sequence

Front panel: Press key to start sequence.

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4.5 LAYOUT CHANGE

4.5.1 Layout Change

The 4 CH ECOR DVR has a total of three display modes available, and the 8 CH ECOR has four. The
different available layouts are shown below:

(9 screens) (4 screens) (PIP) (Full)

To change layout, follow the steps below:

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to switch between 9, 4, PIP and full
displays.

By front panel: Press key to switch between 9, 4, PIP and full displays.

Notes ○1 9 screen display is only available for 8 CH model

○2 PIP display is not available in Playback mode

4.5.2 Bring to Full Screen Mode

By mouse: Left-click on the selected channel to put that camera in full screen mode.

By front panel: Press any channel key to bring that channel to full screen mode.

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