EverFocus EPARA264-32X4R-4 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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P ARAGON264x4-32CH Series D VR

Instruction Manual

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Release Date: June 2011

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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 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.

"Rack Mount Instructions - The following or similar rack-mount instructions are included with the installation instructions:

A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.

B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

C) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

D) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

E) Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips)."

ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment; in this case, the user ma

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.

be urged to take adequate measures.

WEEE

This Product is RoHS compliant.

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 carefull

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 FEATURES....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 2

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 4

1.4 FRONT

1.5 REAR

1.6 MONITOR INSTALLATION......................................................................................... 10

1.7 AUDIO INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 11

1.8 ALARM CONTACTS INSTALLATION....................................................................... 11

1.8.1 Alarm Input Contacts............................................................................................................................11

1.8.2 Alarm Output Relay...............................................................................................................................11

1.9 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION......................................................................... 12

1.9.1 General RS-485 bus installation ...........................................................................................................12

1.9.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment...............................................................................................................13

1.9.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable.....................................................................................14

1.9.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs...................................................................................................14

1.9.5 Speed Dome Installation .......................................................................................................................14

1.10 USB-MOUSE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 14

1.11 NETWORK CONNECTION........................................................................................ 14

1.11.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ...................................................................15

1.11.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable............................................................................................15

1.12 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS....................................................................................... 16

PANEL ................................................................................................................ 5

PANEL................................................................................................................... 8

2 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................... 17

2.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION....................................................................... 17

2.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio................................................................................................17

2.1.2 OSD Root Menu.....................................................................................................................................17

2.1.3 Operation in the Configuration Menus.................................................................................................18

2.1.4 Field Input Options ...............................................................................................................................18

2.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................................... 20

2.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio................................................................................................20

2.2.2 OSD Root Menu.....................................................................................................................................20

2.2.3 Front Panel Key Review........................................................................................................................20

2.2.4 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................20

2.2.5 Field Input Options ...............................................................................................................................21

3. GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 23

3.1 R

ECORD............................................................................................................................ 23

3.2 LOGIN............................................................................................................................... 23

3.3 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION................................................................................. 24

3.4 CHANGE AUDIO OUTPUT OPERATION................................................................... 24

3.5 PLAYBACK.................................................................................................................... 24

3.6 PTZ.................................................................................................................................. 26

3.6.1 General PTZ control (if PTZ cameras are installed)......................................................................................26

3.6.2 Express Control of PTZ.............................................................................................................................27

3.7 LAYOUT............................................................................................................................ 29

3.7.1 Bring a camera to full screen mode.......................................................................................................29

3.8 CHANNEL

SWITCHING............................................................................................... 29

3.9 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 30

3.10 SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................. 30

3.11 ZOOM........................................................................................................................... 30

3.12 SEARCH....................................................................................................................... 32

3.12.1 Time Search...........................................................................................................................................32

3.12.2 Event Search..........................................................................................................................................33

3.12.3 Smart Search.........................................................................................................................................34

3.12.4 Snapshot Search....................................................................................................................................36

3.13 COPY............................................................................................................................ 37

3.14 LOGOUT...................................................................................................................... 38

4 DVR CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 39

4.1 CONFIGURATION MENU............................................................................................ 39

4.2 EXPRESS........................................................................................................................ 39

4.3 CAMERA SETTING ...................................................................................................... 42

4.3.1 Basic Setting..........................................................................................................................................42

4.3.2 Video Adjust ..........................................................................................................................................45

4.3.3 Motion ...................................................................................................................................................46

4.3.4 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................49

4.4 RECORD & PLAY SETTING........................................................................................ 50

4.4.1 Record...................................................................................................................................................51

4.4.2 Built-in Calculator ................................................................................................................................52

4.4.3 Play .......................................................................................................................................................53

4.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING....................................................................................... 54

4.5.1 Alarm .....................................................................................................................................................54

4.5.2 Event......................................................................................................................................................56

4.6 SCHEDULE

4.6.1 Express Setup .......................................................................................................................................64

4.6.2 Holidays ................................................................................................................................................65

4.6.3 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................66

4.6.4 Alarm Action .........................................................................................................................................72

SETTING................................................................................................... 64

4.7 NETWORK SETTING.................................................................................................... 76

4.7.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................76

4.7.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................................78

4.7.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................79

4.7.4 Alarm Server .........................................................................................................................................81

4.7.5 Network Test..........................................................................................................................................82

4.8 DISK

4.8.1 Disk .......................................................................................................................................................83

4.8.2 Lock/Format..........................................................................................................................................84

INFORMATION................................................................................................... 83

4.9 DISPLAY SETTING....................................................................................................... 85

4.9.1 Monitor OSD.........................................................................................................................................85

4.9.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................................86

4.9.3 Call M/T SEQ........................................................................................................................................87

4.9.4 Matrix Seq.............................................................................................................................................88

4.10 SYSTEM SETTING..................................................................................................... 89

4.10.1 Date/Time..............................................................................................................................................89

4.10.2 Daylight Saving.....................................................................................................................................90

4.10.3 User.......................................................................................................................................................91

4.10.4 I/O Control............................................................................................................................................94

4.10.5 Misc.......................................................................................................................................................95

4.10.6 Quick Archive........................................................................................................................................96

4.11 INFORMATION........................................................................................................... 97

4.11.1 System....................................................................................................................................................97

4.11.2 Log.........................................................................................................................................................98

5 NETWORKING OVERVIEW........................................................................................ 100

5.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP............................................................................................. 100

5.2 SUBNET MASKS.............................................................................................................. 100

5.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS....................................................................................................... 100

5.4 VIRTUAL PORTS.............................................................................................................. 101

5.5 PRE-INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 101

5.6 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP?.................................................................................. 102

5.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION................................................................................. 103

5.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION ................................................................... 108

5.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION...................................................................................... 110

6 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER............................................................... 113

6.1 CONNECTING TO PARAGON 264X4....................................................................... 113

6.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING .................................................................................. 114

6.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls..................................................................................................................114

6.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls..................................................................................................................117

6.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW................................................................................................. 120

6.4 REMOTE PLAYBACK................................................................................................ 122

7 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP.......................................................................................... 123

8 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............................................................. 125

8.1 TYPICAL LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING............................................................. 125

8.2 TYPICAL D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ................................................................ 127

9 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 130

APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES.................................................................... 131

APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP............................................. 134

Chapter

1 PRODUCT O VERVIEW

The introduction of the PARAGON264X4 32CH DVR adds the advantages of H.264 compression to the power and flexibility of the already popular PARAGON DVR. State of the art H.264 compression techniques enhance recorded video storage capacity and conserve network transmission bandwidth while maintaining high image quality. This powerful DVR is capable of real time recording at Half D1 resolution on all 32 channels. “Plus, the ability to independently configure image resolution and frame rate for individual cameras allows some cameras to be recorded at 4CIFwhile others are set at CIF or 2CIF to optimize the recording parameters for each application.” Viewing live or recorded video, the full HD 1080p display proves superior clarity on a massive scale, allocating two megapixels of resolution to the main monitor display. HDMI digital output renders stunning images from any source, and enhances motion reproduction to deliver smoother and crisper looking video.

The new enhanced color Graphical User Interface (GUI) makes configuration over the network, from the front panel or with the included mouse fast and easy. An Express Setup option allows rapid configuration of time & date, global recording settings and network configuration from a single screen. Choose from continuous, event or schedule recording, or pick the number of days you want to record and the Express Setup does the rest. View live, play back recorded video and configure the DVR remotely over a LAN or WAN with the included web browser interface; check your home or business on the go from a cell phone or PDA – the PARAGON264 supports multiple remote access methods.

On playback, in addition to traditional date/time and event searches PARAGON DVR also provides powerful Smart and Snapshot Search functions. Review recorded video and let the DVR identify motion in area(s) of interest during playback, or choose a starting date/time, an interval and direction and view a series of snapshots extracted from recorded video to quickly isolate and play back relevant video for efficient review of significant activities.

1.1 FEA TU RES

- 2CIF real time recording rate for all cameras

- HDMI video output (1080p) plus VGA 1280x1024

-Simultaneous main streaming (400 PAL/480 NTSC (4CIF)) for remote viewing

-H.264 Compression format for efficient disk utilization and network bandwidth conservation

-Normal and event recording frame rate can be set independently for each camera

-Recording resolution can be changed at different times of the day via schedule

-Supports eSATA

-Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and control

-Audio recording capabilities on 16 channels

-Supports up to 4 fixed internal HDD or 2 removable HDD

-Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneous live, recording, playback, archiving and remote viewing)

-Free EverFocus DDNS Service - static IP address is not required for reliable remote access

-User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators

-Supports mobile monitoring of live video on PDA and Smart Phone browsers, other browsers, and via

Mobile Focus app

-Multiple Control Inputs: mouse/front panel/IR remote controller (included)/EKB500 keyboard/web interface

-Built-in record time calculator for fast recording estimation

-Express Setup: A unique menu option for quick & easy installation

-Express Archive: Archive video instantly (to USB) while playing back

-Express Playback: Simply point, click and drag the playback bar to view desired recordings

-Express Search: Use the intuitive playback bar with simple drag & drop operations

-Smart Search: Directly catch the movement in the specified area

-Snapshot search: Show snapshots from recorded video at a specified interval to quickly locate significant

events

-Remote configuration support from the built-in web interface

-On-screen PTZ control via mouse, front panel or web interface

-Built-in DVD burner

-2 USB 2.0 ports (located on front panel) for video archive and mouse usage

-Support 4 matrix video outputs

-Multi-language support

-Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications to exported data

-USB Mouse, rack mount ears and IR remote control included

1.2 PA CKA GE CONTENTS

 HDD fixing bracket x 4 (Internal HDD model)  HDD tray x 2 (Removable HDD model)  DVR fixing bracket x 2  Remote controller x 1  Battery x 2  Shockproof rubber x 16(Internal HDD model)  Screws x 16(Internal HDD model)  Expanding screws x 16(Internal HDD model)  SATA cable(Internal HDD model x4, Removable HDD model x 2)

 Power cord x 1  Mouse x 1  DVR x 1  User manual x 1

1.3 SPECIFICA TIO NS

PARAGON264X4 32CH Number of Channels 32 Compression Format H.264

Recording Rate/Resolution (Max)

480 NTSC /400 PAL (4CIF) --16CH, 4CIF 15 NTSC/12.5 PAL

Playback Rate/Resolution

Live view on PDA or smart phone browsers, plus various web

Mobile View Support

Pentaplex Operation Video Inputs 32 BNC (NTSC/PAL automatic selection)

Main Monitor Outputs HDMI/VGA (1080p) Call Monitor Output BNC (NTSC/PAL; follows input type) Video Matrix Monitor Output BNC x 4 Audio Inputs 16 inputs: 16 on RCA socket (supplied); Line level

Simultaneous Live, Recording, Playback, Archive and Remote

480 NTSC /400 PAL (4CIF) 960 NTSC /800 PAL (2CIF)

960 NTSC /800 PAL (CIF)

per Channel

480 NTSC /400 PAL (2CIF) ---16CH, 2CIF real-time

480 NTSC /400 PAL (CIF)---16CH, CIF real-time

browsers

Mobile Focus apps for iPhone, Android and others

Viewing

Audio Outputs 2 x RCA socket; Line level Recording Modes Manual, Schedule and Event; or, choose Number of Days

Playback Search

Date/Time, Event, Motion in Recorded Video, snapshot by

Interval Alarm Inputs 16 inputs Alarm Out 4 form “C” (SPDT) relays; 30VDC@1A rating Video Pause Yes Video Loss Detection Yes Motion Detection Yes Event Log Yes Watch Dog Timer Yes Internal HDD 4 Internal SATA HDD External HDD 1 eSATA Built-in DVD Burner Slim Type DVD Burner Hot-swappable HDD 2 (optional) User Interface GUI(Graphical User Interface) OS Embedded Linux Network/Protocol Gigabit Ethernet; TCP-IP / DHCP/ PPPoE / DDNS Control PTZ via OSD Yes (via both local and remote interfaces)

USB 2 USB 2.0 port (on Front Panel) Schedule Setting Supports Express and Advanced Schedule Setting User Access 3 Levels of User Access Defined RS-232 9-pin D-Sub socket (male)

RS-485

RJ45x2 for DVR control input and PTZ control output; data

loops through Power Source 100~240VAC ,110W max Dimensions (L x W x H) 430 x 423 x 72 mm / 16.93" x 16.65" x 3.13" Temperature 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (20~80% humidity) Certificates CE, FCC, UL Supported PTZ Protocols EverFocus, Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung, Transparent

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.

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Figure 1-1 Front Panel

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1) Multiview Keys:

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4 8 16 32

4x 9x 16x 32x 6/8/13x 10x The LED will show the selected screen layout.

NOTE: The Multiview keys are only active in Main monitor - operation.

2) HDD: Removable SATA HDD.

NOTE: To open the HDD cover at front panel, please slightly push the cover, and it will open automatically.

3) CH Switching key: Switch from CH1~16 to CH17~32 or vice versa.

4) STOP: STOP key for Playback and Record

5) BACK: Reverse Playback key

6) PAUSE: Image freeze in playback mode

7) PLAY: Playback key

8) ENTER: Enter Key for menu operation and alarm acknowledge Turn camera audio ON/OFF when

viewing full screen camera.

9) MENU/ESC: Used to bring up Main Menu or exit from sub-Menus.

10) System LED POWER: LED indicating power on. HDD1/2: LED indicating HDD1 / HDD2 active

HDD1: Internal/Removable HDDs in DVR HDD2: External HDDs connected by eSATA port

LAN: LED for network traffic

11) ALARM: LED for alarm status

12) JOG/SHUTTLE: Shuttle (outer wheel): In playback mode, use the SHUTTLE for fast forward / fast

reverse playback. JOG (inner wheel): In PAUSE mode, use the jog to move frame by frame. Within menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use Jog to highlight

Jog

Shuttle

individual cameras. Use either Shuttle or Jog to switch between MENU parameters.

13) IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote control

14) COPY: The COPY key opens the menu for video data export, details in chapter 3.13 COPY.

15) SEARCH: The SEARCH k

ey opens the SEARCH menu, details in chapter 3.12 SEARCH.

16) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen will be Main monitor when LED is in “M” and Call monitor when LED is in “1”.

17) ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom.

For details please consult chapter 3.11 ZOOM. NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor.

18) SEQ: Sequence key for automatic switching of a defined camera sequence

19) DISPLAY: The DISPLAY key switches titles and status messages on the Screen in 4 steps. For

details please consult chapter 3.9 DISPLAY.

20) Channel keys: 1~16 / 17~32 for full screen display of selected channel. The LED will show the

active channel.

21) DVD+RW Burner: DVD+RW drive for video data export.

22) 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive

1.5 REAR PANEL

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

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Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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POWER: Power socket for external power supply, 100~240VAC power source

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eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD bay

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Matrix outputs 1~4 (Optional): BNC connectors for Matrix monitor outputs 1~4.

Video inputs: VIDEO IN (1~32): BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75

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

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LAN: RJ45 network socket

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

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RS485 socket: For remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control

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VGA: Connect to the monitor that has VGA input.

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HDMI: Connect to an HDMI-compatible unit. This HDMI-compatible unit will be treated as another call

monitor. Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo.

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CALL monitor: CALL monitor output. Spot monitor for full screen live display, sequence mode and

alarm camera switching

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Alarm inputs: Alarm inputs for dry contacts, programmable NO or NC in alarm menu.

Audio output: 2 x Audio output

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Alarm outputs: 2 x NO/NC alarm output relay.

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Audio inputs: Audio inputs 1~16.

1.6 MONITOR INSTALLA TION

The Paragon264X4 32CH DVR provides 2 main monitor outputs with identical functionality - VGA and HDMI. Both outputs can be used simultaneously and deliver full HD output resolution (1920x1080, progressive, 60 Hz. vert., 68 KHz hor.). Make sure that the connected monitor's specifications comply with these resolution requirements.

Please do not exceed the max. HDMI cable length of 15 m. For cable length up to 3 m standard HDMI cables mostly work well, for longer distances (especially in the 15m range) please use only high quality HDMI cable.

1.7 AUDIO INSTALLA TION

This DVR provides 16 line level audio inputs and 2 line level audio output. ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone

amplifier is required). The audio output requires an amplifier to drive a speaker or headphones. The installation must be connected with audio coax cable and RCA plugs.

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY: Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the Camera Menu for Camera #1~16 respectively. Please

check and always comply with local laws and regulations when using audio recording. The audio channel is always recorded together with video and is independent of the image recording rate.

Though the audio record control is done in the Camera #1~16 screen, there is no specific camera allocation.

1.8 ALARM CONT A CTS INSTALLA TION

The alarm inputs can be used to start recording or for recording rate adjustment. In addition, alarm reactions such as camera display on the monitor, buzzer, e-mail and network alarm are available. The alarm output relay can be switched if required. Alarm input response actions can be controlled according to a flexible schedule.

1.8.1 Alarm Input Contacts

This DVR provides 16 alarm inputs. All inputs are programmable N.O. (Normal Open) or N.C. (Normal Closed) Inputs have to be switched by dry contacts.

Alarm input with N.O. (Normal Open) contact Alarm input with N.C. (Normal Closed) contact in idle state in idle state

All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu (Section 0).

1.8.2 Alarm Output Relay

The relay output provides either Normally Open or Normally Closed dry contacts.

Output relay in idle state

1.9 RS-485 keyboard / PTZ Installation

All 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.

1.9.1 General RS-485 bus installation

The EKB-500 keyboard uses a RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair line. CAT5 network cable is recommended, UTP version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal applications. A shielded cable should be used if the installed cables are expected to be highly susceptible to interference. The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32, and the maximum cable length is 3,900 feet. Both of these can be expanded using a signal distributor EverFocus Model EDA997A (see below).

Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance in order to minimize line reflections.

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

Direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using an EverFocus Model EDA997A (see below).

Improper RS-485 bus star wiring

An EDA997A RS-485 signal distributor may be used to use a star wiring configuration.

Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

A RS-485 distributor can also be used to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS-485 bus. This allows each output to extend an additional 1200m, and it also enables the additional connection of 31 further devices to each output (the output itself represents one device). The maximum system expandability depends on the RS-485 address range of the installed devices.

System expansion with RS-485 signal distributor

ATTENTION: EDA997A signal distributors are unidirec t ional! 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 these types of signal distributor!

1.9.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment

The RS485 pin assignment is as follows:

1.9.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable

For a simple, short distance installation, recorder and keyboard can be connected directly using a standard CAT5 network cable with an 8-pin connector at only one end, and at the other end the Pin 3 wire connected to RS485 “+” (plus) and the pin 6 wire connected to RS-485 “-“ (minus).

1.9.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs

For long distance installations connecting several DVRs, please use an EDA997A signal distributor to connect. For further details on keyboard connection, please refer to the EKB-500 manual. RS-485 port communication settings are configured in the I/O CONTROL menu (Section 5.10.4 System Setup: I/O - control).

1.9.5 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 USB mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard.

Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung, Transparent Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu

(Section 4.3) RS-485 parameters and protocol in the I/O CONTROL menu (Section 5.10.4)

ATTENTION: Some Pelco- D / -P protocol domes 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!

1.10 USB-Mouse installation

Connect the USB mouse to one of the 2 USB ports. (This can be done while DVR is powered on) The rear USB V1.0 port is recommended to reserve the higher speed front USB V2.0 port for video copy/export.

NOTE: Recommended mouse types are Logitech® and Microsoft® wired USB wheel-mouse. Wireless USB mouse is not supported.

1.11 NETWORK CONNECTION

This section only describes physical connection to an Ethernet network. This step must be completed before the DVR can connect to the network. There are two basic types of connection:

1.11.1 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 is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100Mbps compatible network connection.

Figure 1-3 Direct PC Connection

Pinout of crossover-cable

1.11.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable

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

Figure 1-4 Network Connection through Patch Cable

Pinout of straight patch cable

1.12 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.

Chapter

2 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERA TION

PARAGON 264X4 32CH DVRs support multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the front panel, an EKB500, and the handheld IR remote control.

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

2.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERA TION

2.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio

1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, users can select a channel by clicking once on the desired channel screen. The selected screen will be highlighted by a white frame.

2. Double clicking on a channel screen will display full screen for this channel.

3. To enable audio out, click the audio icon (ex: ) at lower side of the screen. This system has only one audio out. Click this button to enable or disable the audio-out mode.

2.1.2 OSD Root Menu

1. Right-click the mouse to obtain the DVR menu bar (see Figure 2-1 OSD Root Menu ). When you move the mouse over each icon, its title will be displayed at the top of the control bar.

Figure 2-1 OSD Root Menu

2. Click on any icon to perform that action. These actions are covered in detail in Chapter 3.

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

2.1.3 Operation in the Configuration Menus

Click on the icon to access the Configuration Menu. The Configuration menu screens (shown in Figure 2-2 OSD Menu) are divided into 3 main sections.

Figure 2-2 OSD Menu

1. In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Move the mouse over an icon and click to select it.

2. In section 2, the choices for the selected icon will be displayed. Click on a choice to select it.

3. In section 3, all the options for the selected choice will be available. Click on a field to make changes.

2.1.4 Field Input Opti

ons

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

Textbox: Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear*. (see

note about the on-screen keyboard below)

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 enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).

Button: Click the button to execute the function.

Bar: Click and hold on the bar to adjust the set point 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:

Space Enter a space Caps Switch to capital letters

Delete the letter Confirm the selection Move to right Move to left

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