EverFocus EMV1601-500M, EMV1601, EMV801, EMV401-500M, EMV401 User Manual

EMV401 / 801 / 1601 Hybrid Mobile DVR
4 / 8 / 16CH, H.264, Real Time at D1/WD1/1080P
User’s Manual
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Release Date: October, 2014
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Safety Precautions
Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Do not block the ventilation openings or slots on the cover.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance.
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove
screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do
take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also may cause electric shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth
to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source
ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. Use the hybrid mobile DVR at temperatures within -40°C~55°C / ­40°F~131°F (Storage). The input power source is between 10V DC and 35V DC.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.
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WEEE
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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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revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Manufacturer is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors. 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. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Packing List ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Installation ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Mounting ............................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ..................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Vehicle Connection ....................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Connecting to a Truck with 24 VDC ................................................................... 11
2.3.2 Connecting to a Car with 12 VDC ...................................................................... 12
2.4 Basic Connection .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Power Harness Cable ......................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Video Cable ........................................................................................................ 15
2.4.3 Audio Cable ........................................................................................................ 16
2.4.4 Alarm Cable ....................................................................................................... 17
2.4.5 RS-232 / RS485 Cable ........................................................................................ 18
2.5 Monitor Connection ..................................................................................................... 19
2.6 Turning On / Off the Power .......................................................................................... 19
2.7 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................ 20
2.8 Connecting the Hybrid Mobile DVR to the Network .................................................... 23
2.8.1 Router or LAN Connection ................................................................................. 23
2.8.2 Direct High-Speed Connection .......................................................................... 26
2.8.3 One-to-One Connection .................................................................................... 27
3. General Operation ....................................................................................................... 31
3.1 USB Mouse Operation .................................................................................................. 31
3.1.1 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio Out .................................................... 31
3.1.2 OSD Root Menu ................................................................................................. 31
3.1.3 Field Input Options ............................................................................................ 32
3.2 General Operation ........................................................................................................ 33
3.2.1 Login .................................................................................................................. 33
3.2.2 Forget Your Password ........................................................................................ 34
3.2.3 Camera Selection ............................................................................................... 34
3.2.4 Audio Selection .................................................................................................. 35
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4. OSD Root Menu ............................................................................................................. 36
4.1 PTZ ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ ....................................................................................... 40
4.2 Layout Switching .......................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Channel Switching ........................................................................................................ 41
4.4 Display .......................................................................................................................... 42
4.5 Sequence ...................................................................................................................... 43
4.6 Monitor Switching ........................................................................................................ 43
4.7 Zoom ............................................................................................................................. 43
4.8 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB ........................................................ 45
4.9 Logout ........................................................................................................................... 48
4.9.1 Temporarily Logout ........................................................................................... 49
5. Search and Playback ..................................................................................................... 51
5.1 Quick Playback .............................................................................................................. 51
5.2 Playback Bar ................................................................................................................. 52
5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back .................................................................. 54
5.3.1 Time Search ....................................................................................................... 54
5.3.2 Event Search ...................................................................................................... 55
5.3.3 Snapshot Search ................................................................................................ 56
6. Configuration ............................................................................................................... 58
6.1 Camera ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.1.1 Camera Status .................................................................................................... 61
6.1.1.1 Manually Add an IP Camera: ................................................................... 62
6.1.1.2 Add and Configure the Analog Camera: ................................................. 65
6.1.2 Auto Search ....................................................................................................... 68
6.1.3 PTZ ..................................................................................................................... 71
6.1.4 Tracking.............................................................................................................. 74
6.1.5 Pattern Tour ....................................................................................................... 76
6.1.6 Adjust Setting .................................................................................................... 78
6.2 Record & Playback ........................................................................................................ 80
6.2.1 Alarm ................................................................................................................. 80
6.2.2 Playback ............................................................................................................. 81
6.3 Event ............................................................................................................................. 82
6.3.1 Alarm ................................................................................................................. 82
6.3.2 Video Loss .......................................................................................................... 84
6.3.3 Motion ............................................................................................................... 86
6.3.4 GPS Event ........................................................................................................... 89
6.3.5 G-Sensor Event .................................................................................................. 91
6.3.6 Other .................................................................................................................. 93
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6.4 Hard Disk .................................................................................................................... 102
6.4.1 Disk .................................................................................................................. 102
6.4.2 Lock/Format ..................................................................................................... 103
6.5 Display Setting ............................................................................................................ 104
6.5.1 Monitor OSD .................................................................................................... 104
6.5.2 M/T SEQ ........................................................................................................... 105
6.6 Network Settings ........................................................................................................ 106
6.6.1 LAN ................................................................................................................... 106
6.6.2 Wireless ........................................................................................................... 110
6.6.3 Mobile .............................................................................................................. 112
6.6.4 Email ................................................................................................................ 113
6.6.5 DDNS ................................................................................................................ 114
6.6.6 FTP ................................................................................................................... 117
6.6.7 Alarm Server .................................................................................................... 118
6.6.8 Network Testing .............................................................................................. 119
6.7 Schedule Setting ......................................................................................................... 120
6.7.1 Express Setup ................................................................................................... 120
6.7.2 Holidays ........................................................................................................... 121
6.7.3 Schedule .......................................................................................................... 122
6.8 System Setting ............................................................................................................ 125
6.8.1 Date / Time ...................................................................................................... 125
6.8.2 Daylight Saving ................................................................................................ 127
6.8.3 User Group....................................................................................................... 128
6.8.4 User Management ........................................................................................... 129
6.8.5 I/O Control ....................................................................................................... 132
6.8.6 EKB200 Setting ................................................................................................. 134
6.8.7 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................. 136
6.9 Information ................................................................................................................. 138
6.9.1 System ............................................................................................................. 138
6.9.2 Log.................................................................................................................... 140
7. Remote Access to the Mobile DVR ............................................................................... 141
7.1 Accessing the Mobile DVR on the Network ............................................................... 141
7.2 Install JAVA Runtime .................................................................................................. 143
7.3 Browser Security Setting ............................................................................................ 145
7.3.1 Installing ActiveX Controls ............................................................................... 145
7.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls ................................................................................ 146
7.4 Remote Live View ....................................................................................................... 149
7.5 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................... 151
7.6 How to Add Camera from Remote Side ..................................................................... 152
7.6.1 Camera Status .................................................................................................. 152
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7.6.1.1 Manually Add an IP Camera from Remote Side ................................. 153
7.6.1.2 Add an Configure an Analog Camera from Remote Side ................... 155
7.6.2 Auto Search ..................................................................................................... 158
7.7 PTZ .............................................................................................................................. 160
7.8 Remote Playback ........................................................................................................ 162
8. Specifications ............................................................................................................... 163
9. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 166
Appendix A: Network Overview ......................................................................................... 167
Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding ................................................................... 171
Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes .................................................................................. 175
Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules .............................................. 178
Appendix E: IR Remote Control .......................................................................................... 180
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Chapter

1. Introduction

The latest EverFocus hybrid digital video recorder generation is based on H.264 compression
technology, resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission
speed with high image quality.
The hybrid mobile DVR EMV401 / 801 / 1601 can support 4 / 8 / 16 channels in combination of
analog and IP cameras, (EMV1601 supports maximum 8 channels of IP cameras). EMV401 / 801 /
1601 can deliver and record at real-time WD1 resolution of each analog camera and real-time
1080p resolution of each IP camera.
Its comprehensive features along with the embedded 3-axis g-sensor function enable the almost
universal application of this mobile DVR series. With EMV401 / 801 / 1601, you can install either
one 3.5”hard disk or one 2.5” hard disk as an option. It supports various interfaces such as three
USB ports / RS-485 / RS-232 / Panic Button / CAN bus / GPS, 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi Antenna. The design
of RCA video/audio outputs at front panel makes your installation easy. The User Interface has
been specially designed to fit mobile small-sized monitor.
EMV401 / 801 / 1601 are anti-shock and vibration due to the Molex connectors equipped. The
power supply supports voltage regulator, and delay on/off. In addition, EMV401 / 801 / 1601 can
be equipped with an explosion-proof black box to keep the last minute recording clip for
testimony.
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Mouse
Speaker
Main Monitor
(RCA)
HDD Key Lock
Power Supply
*Audio Input
Panic
Button
2.5" or 3.5" HDD x 1
3G USB Dongle
USB Storage Device
RS-232 CAN bus
(optional)
Call Monitor
WAN
CMS (Client PC)
Notebook / PC
(PoE) Hub / Switch
IP Cameras (Optional)
SD Card (TBD)
*Analog Camera
Analog PTZ
Camera
Main
Monitor
(VGA)
Mouse
3G USB Dongle
USB Storage Device
Main Monitor
(BNC)
3G /4G LTE GPS
Wi-Fi
System Diagram
* This diagram uses EMV1601 as an example. The EMV401 / EMV801 have 4 / 8 video inputs and 4 / 8 audio inputs respectively.
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1.1 Features

4 / 8 / 16-Ch hybrid mobile DVR with independent audio-in per channel
Support 4 / 8 / 16 channels in combination of analog and IP cameras, (EMV1601 supports
maximum 8 channels of IP cameras)
Recording Resolution:
- Analog: D1/WD1 resolution
- IP: Up to 1080p resolution (depend on IP Camera)
H.264 video compression format for better transmission and efficient storage
Supports HDD up to 4TB
Multiple serial interfaces
Two 1Gb Ethernet ports
3-Axis G-Sensor embedded
Internal temperature control
- Built-in two heaters (heater on: below 0°C / heater off: above 7°C)
Shock and vibration resistant audio, video, alarm and power socket connectors
Linux-based system
Archives recordings to the USB storage device
Supports multi-languages
Supports EverFocus’ CMS and Mobile Applications (MobileFocus)
IR Remote Control
Certificates: CE, FCC, EN50155, E-Mark
Supports 3G USB dongle (Optional) *
3G, 4G LTE function / GPS function / Wi-Fi function (Optional) **
* 3G USB dongles tested by EverFocus include Huawei E161 / E173 / E180 / E220.
** Requires an external 3G / 4G / GPS / Wi-Fi antenna, please refer to 1.3 Optional Accessories.
For using 3G function, you can either use a 3G dongle or our 3G Receiver.
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Note:

1.2 Packing List

EMV401 / 801 / 1601 Hybrid Digital Video Recorder x 1
HDD Tray (with 2 keys and 8 screws for 3.5” HDD, 6 screws for 2.5” HDD) x 1
Z-Type Bracket x 2
Long Screw (with 4 washers) x 4
Short Screw (with 4 washers) x 4
IR Remote Control (with two AAA batteries) x 1
Power Harness Cable x 1
Video Cable x 4 (EMV1601); x2 (EMV801); x1 (EMV401)
Audio Cable x 4 (EMV1601); x2 (EMV801); x1 (EMV401)
Alarm Cable x 1
RS232/485 Cable x 1
CD x 1 (Please see Note 3.)
Quick Installation Guide x 1
1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use.
2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.
3. The CD contains the IP Utility software, User Manual and Quick Installation Guide.
4. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries. b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

1.3 Optional Accessories

3G Receiver: For using 3G network function.
4G Receiver: For using 4G LTE network function.
GPS Receiver: For using GPS function.
Wi-Fi Antenna: For using Wi-Fi function.
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2
3
4
6
7
8
9
5
Two USB2.0 ports for connecting to the 3G USB dongle, USB

1.4 Front Panel

No. Name Description
1 USB2.0 Port
2 Audio Out
storage device or mouse.
RCA audio output for connecting to the speakers. The audio output only works during playback.
RCA video output for connecting to a monitor for live view, playback and displaying OSD.
3 Main Monitor
Note this mobile DVR has two Main Monitor outputs (one on the
front panel and the other on the rear panel). All of the Main Monitor ports can be connected simultaneously.
4 IR Receiver Receives data from the infrared remote control. 5 SD Card (TBD) Insert a SD card for data storage. It is currently reserved. 6 HDD Drive Tray Installs a 3.5” or 2.5” HDD for recording. 7 HDD Key Lock Locks and unlocks the HDD tray.
Two RJ-45 ports for connecting to the network.
8 Ethernet Port
It’s recommended to use LAN 1 for connecting to the IP cameras via a hub or switch, and use LAN 2 for WAN connection.
GPS LED: Turns on when the mobile DVR is receiving the GPS data.
Power LED: Turns on when the power is supplied.
Copy LED: Turns on when the mobile DVR is archiving data to
8 System LEDs
the USB storage device.
HDD R/W LED: Turns on when the HDD is reading or writing.
System Fail LED: Turns on when these events occur: HDD Full /
Fan Fail / HD Temperature.
Heater LED: Turns on when the mobile DVR is overheating.
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10
9 11 12
8
1 2
3
4 5
6

1.5 Rear Panel

No. Name Description
1 Antenna 1 (3G/4G) Connects to the 3G or 4G Receiver for using 3G / 4G LTE function.
2 DC Power Input
Power harness cable for connecting to 12 VDC ~ 24 VDC power source. For details, please refer to 2.4.1 Power Harness Cable.
3 Antenna 2 (GPS) Connects to the GPS Receiver for using GPS function.
4 RS-232/485
Main Monitor
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(VGA)
Connects to RS-232 (CAN bus) or RS-485 device (such as analog PTZ cameras), please refer to 2.4.5 RS-232 /RS-485 Cable.
VGA video output for connecting to the main monitor for live view, playback and displaying OSD.
6 Antenna 3 (Wi-Fi) Connects to the Wi-Fi antenna for using Wi-Fi function.
BNC video output for connecting to the main monitor for live view,
Main Monitor
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(BNC)
playback and displaying OSD. Note this mobile DVR has 3 Main Monitor outputs (one on the front panel and the other 2 on the rear panel). All of the Main Monitor ports can be connected simultaneously.
Call Monitor
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(BNC)
9 Alarm In / Out
10 USB2.0 Port
BNC video output for connecting to the call monitor for displaying the live view.
D-Sub connector for connecting to the supplied Alarm Cable. For details, please refer to 2.4.4 Alarm Cable.
USB2.0 ports for connecting to the 3G USB dongle, USB storage device or mouse.
11 Video Input
12 Audio Input
M12 connector for connecting to the supplied Video Cable. For details, please refer to 2.4.2 Video Cable.
M12 connector for connecting to the supplied Audio Cable. For details, please refer to 2.4.3 Audio Cable.
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Bottom of glove box- horizontal mount
Bottom of passenger seat next to the driver
Underneath bulkhead-horizontal mount
Beside deriver seat-horizontal mount
Note: Do not install the hybrid mobile DVR on the floor or on the transmission access hatch.
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Chapter

2. Getting Started

2.1 Installation

Before installation, choose a location in the vehicle where it can:
Provide convenient access for installing or removing the hard disk
Allow air to flow around the fan vents. Inadequate or improper air flow can impede proper
operation of the hybrid mobile DVR
Please avoid installing the hybrid mobile DVR to the following locations in the vehicle:
That is subject to high vibration / sunlight levels
That is subject to be drenched of the rain
Where passengers can interfere with the hybrid mobile DVR
Next to a heater duct
The following table lists the recommended location options in the vehicle:
Location
Front of bulkhead-horizontal mount Yes Yes Yes Yes
Convenient Operation
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes No Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Easy to Install
Low Vibration
Good Air Flow
These locations have the highest levels of vibration and may be subject to water damage.
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Support-Mount
Suspend-Mount
L-Type Bracket
Fixing Bracket

2.1.1 Mounting

The EMV401 / 801 /1601 can be mounted horizontally. Two mounting types are available: Support-Mount and Suspend-Mount.
To install the L-type brackets to the hybrid mobile DVR for mounting:
1. Attach the supplied two L-Type Brackets to the Fixing Bracket on the hybrid mobile DVR. Use the supplied four short screws with washers to screw the L-Type Brackets to the Fixing Bracket.
2. Screw the hybrid mobile DVR to the interface using the supplied four Long Screws with washers.
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Note:

2.2 Hard Disk Installation

The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 supply with a 3.5” HDD tray for inserting a Hard Disk for video recordings. Please follow the steps below to install the Hard Disk.
1. If you want to use a 2.5” HDD, make sure to use the supplied 2.5” HDD tray screws to secure the HDD to the HDD tray.
2. The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 does not support hot swap for the hard disk. Ensure to power off the hybrid mobile DVR before removing the hard disk. Also ensure to remove the hard disk only after the power was completely shut off. This would protect and extend the operating life of the hard disk.
1. Make sure the hybrid mobile DVR is power-off.
2. Place the hard disk in the HDD tray, secure the HDD with the supplied HDD Screws (8 for 3.5” HDD and 6 for 2.5” HDD) on the bottom of the HDD tray.
3. Insert the HDD tray to the hybrid mobile DVR.
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Locked
Unlocked
Lock ClipLatch
Hard Disk Tray
4. Push the Latch to fasten it to the HDD tray.
5. Lock the HDD tray using the supplied key.
6. To remove the HDD tray, slightly push the Lock Clip to loosen the Latch of the HDD tray.
7. Pull out the HDD tray.
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24V+ (Red)
IGN (Yellow)
Relay (24V)
EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
GND (Black)
Vehicle Battery
+
-
24V
Power Harness Cable
Fuse (15A)
Lock
ACC
On
Power
ACC
Note:

2.3 Vehicle Connection

The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 supports input power voltage between 10 VDC ~ 32 VDC. You can install the hybrid mobile DVR in all kinds of vehicles support the above power voltage. The diagrams below are examples to illustrate the connection inside car / truck with 12 VDC / 24 VDC. * The following figures are using EMV1601 for example; the differences among the three models are the video / audio / alarm inputs numbers.

2.3.1 Connecting to a Truck with 24 VDC

Glove box (inside or underneath)
Driver’s seat (between the seat and the back panel) or underneath the Passenger seat
1. If the car is without an ignition key, please connect the IGN (yellow) wire directly or
via a switch to the vehicle battery.
2. It is suggested to use a relay in the installation. Otherwise, the mobile DVR will always
draw the power from the vehicle battery.
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12V+ (Red)
IGN (Yellow)
Relay (12V)
EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
GND (Black)
Vehicle Battery
+
-
12V
Power Harness Cable
Fuse (15A)
Lock
ACC
On
Power
ACC
Note:
Trunk
Passenger seat (underneath)
Glove box (inside or underneath) Driver seat (between the seat and side panel)

2.3.2 Connecting to a Car with 12 VDC

1. If the car is without an ignition key, please connect the IGN (yellow) wire directly or
via a switch to the vehicle battery.
2. It is suggested to use a relay in the installation. Otherwise, the mobile DVR will always
draw the power from the vehicle battery.
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Front View
Rear View
Mouse
Speaker
Main Monitor
Notebook / PC
Power Supply
Analog Camera
Audio Input
2.5"or
3.5" HDD
WAN
CMS (Client PC)
1
2
3
4
7 8
9
5
3G USB Dongle
5 6
(PoE) Hub / SwitchIP Cameras
Audio Cable
Video Cable
Power Harness Cable

2.4 Basic Connection

After installing the EMV401 / 801 / 1601 in the vehicle, you can start connecting the hybrid mobile DVR to the external devices. The instructions below describe the basic connection to the EMV401 / 801 / 1601. For details on cable connections, please refer to the following sections.
1. To record videos, insert a 2.5” or 3.5” HDD to the HDD tray. Remember to lock the HDD Key Lock after inserting the HDD or the recording will not start (see 2.2 Hard Disk Installation).
2. To control the system, connect a mouse to the hybrid mobile DVR or use the supplied IR Remote Control.
3. To listen to audio of video source, connect a speaker to the Audio-out RCA socket. Note that the speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power is required.
4. To view videos, connect a monitor to the RCA port using the RCA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. You can also connect other video out ports, please refer to 2.5 Monitor Connection.
5. To manage the hybrid mobile DVR over network: a. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the hybrid mobile DVR to the network.
b. Connect a 3G USB dongle to the USB port on the hybrid mobile DVR. For details on 3G
wireless network settings, please refer to 6.6.3 Mobile.
6. You can optionally connect a (PoE) switch / hub to the LAN1 port of the hybrid mobile DVR
using a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting the IP cameras.
7. Connect the supplied Power Harness Cable to the power supply in the vehicle for powering
the hybrid mobile DVR and the connected cameras. For details on vehicle connection, please refer to 2.3 Vehicle Connection.
8. Connect the cameras to the hybrid mobile DVR using the supplied Video Cable.
9. Connect the audio input devices to the hybrid mobile DVR using the supplied Audio Cable.
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IGN (Yellow)
DC Power In (Red)
GND (Black)
10 VDC ~ 32 VDC
Pins on Power Cable
Power Input
EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
Power Harness Cable

2.4.1 Power Harness Cable

You can connect the mobile DVR to a power source between 10 VDC ~ 32 VDC.
Pin Assignment
No. Color Description No. Color Description
1 Red DC Power Input 5 Black GND 2 Red DC Power Input 6 Black GND 3 Red DC Power Input 7 Yellow IGN 4 Red DC Power Input
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EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
Video Input
Camera 1
Camera 16
Video Cable x 4

2.4.2 Video Cable

The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 have 1 / 2 / 4 Video In ports for connecting 4 / 8 / 16 analog cameras using the supplied Video Cables.
The Video Cables are all labeled with VIN 1~ VIN 4, and you can connect any Video Cable to any of the Video In ports on the mobile DVR. If the Video Cable connects to 5-8 CH Video In port, the cable labeled as VIN 1 will be channel 5 and so forth.
(The following figure uses EMV1601 as an example).
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EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
Audio Input
Audio Input 1 Audio Input 16
Audio Cable

2.4.3 Audio Cable

The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 have 1 / 2 / 4 Audio In ports for connecting 4 / 8 / 16 microphones using the supplied Audio Cables.
The Audio Cables are all labeled with AIN 1~ AIN 4, and you can connect any Audio Cable to any of the Audio In ports on the mobile DVR. If the Audio Cable connects to 5-8 CH Audio In port, the cable labeled as AIN 1 will be channel 5 and so forth.
(The following figure uses EMV1601 as an example).
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EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
Alarm In / Out
Alarm Cable
Alarm Output
Alarm Input
Pins on Alarm Cable
1 10 19
9 18 26

2.4.4 Alarm Cable

You can connect the hybrid mobile DVR to 16 / 8 / 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs.
Alarm Input
No. Color Description No. Color Description
1 Blue ALM_IN1 10 Black GND 2 Purple ALM_IN2 11 Purple ALM_IN9 3 Orange ALM_IN3 12 Green ALM_IN10 4 Gray ALM_IN4 13 Red ALM_IN11 5 Brown ALM_IN5 14 Brown ALM_IN12 6 Red ALM_IN6 15 Blue ALM_IN13 7 Yellow ALM_IN7 16 Yellow ALM_IN14 8 White ALM_IN8 17 Black ALM_IN15 9 Black GND 18 Orange ALM_IN16
Alarm Output
No. Color Description No. Color Description
19 Black GND 23 Red ALM1-NC 20 Black GND 24 Blue ALM2-NO 21 Orange ALM1-COM 25 Brown ALM2-NC 22 Yellow ALM2-COM 26 Purple ALM1-NO
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EMV1601 (Rear Panel)
Audio Input
RS-232 / 485 Cable
Analog PTZ Camera
RS-232
CAN Bus
1 - - 6 -
4 - 9 Black
GND

2.4.5 RS-232 / RS485 Cable

You can connect the I/O devices such as a CAN Bus / analog PTZ cameras using the RS-232 / RS­485 Cable.
RS-232 / RS-485
No. Color Description No. Color Description
2 Blue RS-232_RX 7 Purple RS-485B (-) 3 Yellow RS-232_TX 8 Gray RS-485A (+)
5 Red GND
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Main Monitor
Call Monitor
BNC Cable
VGA Cable
BNC Cable
RCA Cable
Main Monitor
Main Monitor
Front Panel
Rear Panel

2.5 Monitor Connection

The EMV401 / 801 / 1601 have 3 Main Monitor ports and 1 Call Monitor port. You can connect the monitors to the BNC, VGA or RCA Main Monitor and BNC Call Monitor ports of the hybrid mobile DVR. All of the Main and Call Monitor ports can be used simultaneously.
The configuration can only be operated on the Main Monitors, and the 3 Main Monitor outputs
have the identical functionality.
Make sure that the connected monitor's specifications comply with these resolution requirements. (This figure uses EMV1601
hybrid mobile DVR as an example).

2.6 Turning On / Off the Power

Before powering on the hybrid mobile DVR, please make sure the internal HDD have been installed properly. Once you have completed the basic cable connections, you are ready to turn on the hybrid mobile 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 hybrid mobile DVR.
To turn off the power, please go to OSD Root Menu > System Setting > Miscellaneous setting page,
click Shutdown (refer to 6.8.7 Miscellaneous). After the message pops up as below, you can now
and turn off the power source.
Note that when the hybrid mobile DVR is placed in an environment where the temperature is very low (for example, -40°C, the hybrid mobile DVR will NOT turn on immediately.)
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2.7 Checking the Dynamic IP Address

You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the hybrid mobile DVR using the IP Utility (IPU) program, which can be downloaded from EverFocus’ Website:
http://www.everfocus.com/HQ/Support/DownloadCenter_p1.aspx. Please connect the hybrid
mobile DVR in the same LAN of your computer.
1. Save IP Utility Setup AutoRun.exe in your computer. Double click the .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions. Check Run IPUtility.exe and click the Finish button, the IP Utility will be launched to search the IP devices connected in the same LAN automatically.
2. To optionally configure the Machine Name, IP Address, IP Type or Port Number using the IPU:
a. Log in the hybrid mobile DVR by checking the desired model and then click the Log in
icon. The Log in dialog box appears.
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Note:
Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your network
b. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the status of the selected camera
will display Login.
1. The default user ID is admin and the default password is 11111111.
2. If you select more than one hybrid mobile DVRs that have the same user ID /
password, you will be able to log in several hybrid mobile DVRs at once.
c. Right click the column to configure the setting. Click Apply Changes button to apply
and save the settings.
settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration details.
3. To access to the Live View window, double click the IP address of the desired device, the login window pops up. Type the user ID and password to log in. By default, the user ID is admin and the password is 11111111.
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