EverFocus EPHD04+ User Manual

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EPHD04+ HDcctv DVR

Slimline, 4CH, 1080p, Real Time

User’s Manual

Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,

Release Date: November, 2012

E V E RF O CU S E LE CT RO N I C S CO RP O RA T I ON

EPHD04H+ HDcctv DVR

User’s Manual

2012 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: November, 2012

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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 DVR at temperatures within 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (Storage). The input power source is 12V DC / 60W.

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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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.

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

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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:

•Reorientor relocatethereceiving antenna.

•Increasetheseparation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect theequipment into anoutleton a circuit different from thatto whichthe receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealeror anexperiencedradio/TVtechnician 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.

This Product is RoHS compliant.

Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and WEEE components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your

household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

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. 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 ........................................................................................................................

2

 

1.2

Packing ....................................................................................................................List

2

 

1.3

Front Panel....................................................................................................................

3

 

1.4

Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................

5

 

1.5

Optional ...........................................................................................................Devices

6

2.

Installation.....................................................................................................................

 

7

 

2.1

Coaxial .............................................................................................Cable Preparation

7

 

2.2

Hard Disk ....................................................................................................Installation

8

 

2.3

Basic Connection.........................................................................................................

11

 

 

2.3.1 ...................................................................................

Cable Length Extension

12

 

 

2.3.2 ........................................................................................

Monitor Connection

13

 

 

2.3.3 .........................................................................................................

Alarm I/O

14

 

 

2.3.4 ......................................................................................................

RS - 485 Port

15

 

2.4

Turning .........................................................................................On / Off the Power

15

 

2.5

Accessing .......................................................................................................the DVR

16

 

2.6

Connecting ..........................................................................the DVR to the Network

18

 

 

2.6.1 ..............................................................................Router or LAN Connection

18

 

 

2.6.2 ........................................................................

Direct High - Speed Connection

21

 

 

2.6.3 ..................................................................................

One - to - One Connection

22

3. Mouse and Front ....................................................................Panel Button Operation

25

 

3.1

USB Mouse .................................................................................................Operation

25

 

 

3.1.1 ..........................................................How to Select a Channel /Enable Audio

25

 

 

3.1.2 ...............................................................................................

OSD Root Menu

25

 

 

3.1.3 ..........................................................................................

Field Input Options

26

 

3.2

Front Panel ...................................................................................Buttons Operation

27

 

 

3.2.1 ..........................................................................................

Front Panel Review

27

 

 

3.2.2 .........................................................How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio

27

 

 

3.2.3 ...............................................................................................

OSD Root Menu

27

 

 

3.2.4 ..........................................................................................

Field Input Options

28

 

3.3

General ......................................................................................................Operation

29

 

 

3.3.1 ................................................................................................................

Login

29

 

 

3.3.2 .............................................................................................

Camera Selection

30

 

 

3.3.3 ...............................................................................................

Audio Selection

31

4.

OSD Root Menu ...........................................................................................................

32

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4.1

PTZ...............................................................................................................................

 

34

 

 

4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ.....................................................................................

36

 

4.2

Channel Switching.......................................................................................................

37

 

4.3

Display

.........................................................................................................................

37

 

4.4

Monitor Switching.......................................................................................................

38

 

4.5

Zoom ...........................................................................................................................

 

38

 

4.6

Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD ..........................................

40

 

4.7

Logout

.........................................................................................................................

41

 

 

4.7.1

Temporarily Logout .........................................................................................

42

5.

Playback ......................................................................................................................

 

43

 

5.1

Quick Playback ............................................................................................................

43

 

5.2

Playback Bar ................................................................................................................

44

 

5.3

Searching the Recordings for Playing Back .................................................................

46

 

 

5.3.1

Time Search.....................................................................................................

47

 

 

5.3.2

Event Search ....................................................................................................

48

 

 

5.3.3

Smart Search ...................................................................................................

49

 

 

5.3.4

Snapshot Search ..............................................................................................

51

6.

Configuration...............................................................................................................

53

 

6.1

Express ........................................................................................................................

55

 

6.2

Camera Settings ..........................................................................................................

57

 

 

6.2.1

Basic Setting ....................................................................................................

57

 

 

6.2.2

Motion.............................................................................................................

59

 

 

6.2.3

Video Loss .......................................................................................................

62

 

6.3

Record Settings ...........................................................................................................

64

 

 

6.3.1

Record .............................................................................................................

64

 

 

6.3.2

Built-in Calculator............................................................................................

65

 

 

6.3.3

Play ..................................................................................................................

66

 

6.4

Alarm & Event .............................................................................................................

67

 

 

6.4.1

Alarm ...............................................................................................................

67

 

 

6.4.2

Event................................................................................................................

69

 

6.5

Schedule Setting..........................................................................................................

76

 

 

6.5.1

Express Setup ..................................................................................................

76

 

 

6.5.2

Holidays ...........................................................................................................

77

 

 

6.5.3

Schedule ..........................................................................................................

78

 

 

6.5.4

Alarm Action....................................................................................................

83

 

6.6

Network Settings.........................................................................................................

87

 

 

6.6.1

LAN ..................................................................................................................

87

 

 

6.6.2

Email................................................................................................................

90

 

 

6.6.3

DDNS ...............................................................................................................

91

 

 

6.6.4

Alarm Server....................................................................................................

93

vi

 

 

6.6.5

Remote / Mobile .............................................................................................

94

 

 

6.6.6

Network Testing...............................................................................................

94

 

6.7

Disk..............................................................................................................................

 

95

 

 

6.7.1

Disk ..................................................................................................................

95

 

 

6.7.2

Lock/Format ....................................................................................................

96

 

 

6.7.3

RAID.................................................................................................................

97

 

6.8

Display Setting.............................................................................................................

99

 

 

6.8.1

Monitor OSD....................................................................................................

99

 

 

6.8.2

Main M/T SEQ .................................................................................................

99

 

 

6.8.3

Call M/T SEQ..................................................................................................

100

 

6.9

System Setting...........................................................................................................

101

 

 

6.9.1

Date / Time....................................................................................................

101

 

 

6.9.2

Daylight Saving Time .....................................................................................

102

 

 

6.9.3

User ...............................................................................................................

103

 

 

6.9.4

I/O Control.....................................................................................................

105

 

 

6.9.5

Misc. ..............................................................................................................

107

 

 

6.9.6

Quick Archive.................................................................................................

108

 

6.10

Information ...............................................................................................................

109

 

 

6.10.1

System ..........................................................................................................

109

 

 

6.10.2

Log ................................................................................................................

110

7. Remote Access to the DVR .........................................................................................

111

 

7.1

Accessing the DVR on the Network ..........................................................................

111

 

7.2

Browser Security Setting...........................................................................................

112

 

 

7.2.1

Installing ActiveX Controls.............................................................................

112

 

 

7.2.2

Enabling ActiveX Controls .............................................................................

115

 

7.3

Remote Live View .....................................................................................................

118

 

7.4

Menu Bar...................................................................................................................

119

 

7.5

Remote Playback.......................................................................................................

120

8.

Specifications.............................................................................................................

121

9.

Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................

123

Appendix A: Network Overview.........................................................................................

124

Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding ...................................................................

128

Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes ..................................................................................

132

Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules ..............................................

135

Appendix E: IR Remote Control..........................................................................................

137

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EPHD04+ HDcctv DVR

Chapter

1

1. Introduction

The EPHD04+ is a 4-channel HDcctv DVR providing 1080p real-time recording per channel. The model features dual streams from H.264 and MJPEG. The recording frame rate and resolution can be independently configured for each channel. You can output the videos either from the HDMI or VGA port.

The EPHD04+ supports two internal 3.5” HDDs installation for extending the storage capacity. You can also connect a storage device via the eSATA interface for backing up recordings. Multiple interfaces including 2 Ethernet ports, 2 USB ports, RS-485, RS-232, 4 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs are provided. These features, merged into a quiet, compact chassis, make the EPHD04+ ideal for customers whose space is at a premium, but are not willing to sacrifice functionality.

You can easily configure the DVR settings through the on-screen display (OSD) menu using a mouse, IR remote control or the control keys on the front panel; or through the Web interface by connecting the DVR to the network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal 3.5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB Memory Stick

HDDs (Optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD Burner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear View

 

 

 

 

IR Remote Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eSATA HDD Expansion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(EDA450)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDcctv Camera 1 ~ 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Level Audio Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RS-232 Data Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Level Audio In 1 ~ 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call Monitor Main Monitor

Alarm In / Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Client (LAN1)

 

 

 

PowerVideo Plus (VGA)

(HDMI)

 

 

 

RS-485 Device

Multiple Site Client (LAN2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1-1

1

EPHD04+ HDcctv DVR

1.1 Features

Full HD real-time recording & playback

Compact form factor fits easily where space is limited

Quiet operation

Embedded Linux for reliability and efficiency

HDMI 1080p main monitor

Multiplex VGA call monitor

H.264 video compression for efficient transmission and storage

eSATA interface for optional storage

2 x 3.5” HDD supported for internal storage capacity

Slimline DVD burner*

Protect critical data with HW RAID 1, or choose RAID 0 for fast I/O speeds**

2 x gigabit Ethernet ports

Multiple serial interfaces

Integration with PowerVideo Plus to view multiple DVRs / IP cameras / sites on a single monitor

*DVD burner and Audio functions are unavailable for Germany

**Depends on configuration (see 6.7.3 RAID)

1.2 Packing List

EPHD04+ Digital Video Recorder x 1

Internal HDD Bracket (with screws) x 2

IR Remote Control (with two AAA batteries) x 1

Power Cord x 1

Adapter (RS-485, Alarm Input and Alarm Output) x 3

SATA Cable x 2 (for connecting the internal HDD)

User’s Manual x 1

Note: Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process. If any items are missing, notify your EverFocus Electronics Corp. Sales Representative or Customer Service Branch. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use.

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EPHD04+ HDcctv DVR

1.3 Front Panel

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Figure 1-2

 

 

 

No.

Name

 

Description

1

Record

 

This button is currently reserved. Press to start recording. The LED will

 

turn ON when the DVR is recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Stop

 

Press to stop recording / playing back or exit from the Playback mode.

 

 

 

 

3

Back

 

Press to reverse playing back.

 

 

 

 

4

Pause

 

Press to pause playing back.

 

 

 

 

5

Play

 

Press to play back the recordings.

 

 

 

 

6

Search

 

Press to enter the Search Setup menu. Please refer to 5.3 Searching

 

the Recordings for Playing Back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press the button to:

7

Enter

 

• Enter the OSD sub-menus or confirm the menu operation.

 

 

 

• Turn camera audio On / Off when viewing camera in full screen.

 

 

 

 

8

Menu / Esc

 

Press to display the OSD Root Menu or exit from the current sub-

 

menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPHD04+ HDcctv DVR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the Shuttle (outer wheel) to:

 

 

Jog / Shuttle

• In Playback mode, use the Shuttle wheel for fast forward / fast

 

 

Wheel

 

reverse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Switch between Menu options / parameters.

 

9

Shuttle

 

 

 

Highlight individual cameras.

 

 

 

 

Jog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the Jog (inner wheel) to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• In Pause mode, use the Jog to move frame by frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Switch between Menu options / parameters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highlight individual cameras.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Status LED

 

: Indicates the power is on.

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

HDD: Indicates the HDD is activating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN: Indicates the DVR is connected to the network.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm: Indicates an alarm input is triggered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11

Channel 1 ~ 4

Press to display the channel in full screen. The LED indicates the

 

channel is displayed in full screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the DVD+RW Burner for archiving the recordings from the DVR. It’s

 

12

DVD+RW Burner

highly recommended to use a DVD+R/+RW with 4x or higher speed disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for recording. This function is unavailable for Germany.

 

 

 

 

 

13

Mode

Press to switch the display layout between 1-division and 4-division.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

Display

Press to display the system information and status on the screen.

 

Please refer to 4.3 Display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to start / stop the Sequence mode. The Sequence mode can be

 

15

Sequence

set up in the OSD menu. Please refer to 6.8.2 Main Monitor Sequence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and 6.8.3 Call Monitor Sequence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to zoom in the selected camera in 2X or 4X. Press the Menu/Esc

 

16

Zoom

button to exit the zoom mode. Note that the Zoom mode can only be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

activated in full screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main / Call

Press to switch between the Main and Call monitors. When the LED on

 

 

the right side of the button turns on, it indicates the camera views are

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

on the Main monitor. Press the button again to switch to the Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor, the LED on the button will blink once, and the LED on the right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

side of the button will turn off.

 

18

Copy

Press to archive the recordings. Please refer to 4.6 Archiving the

 

Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD / 6.9.6 Quick Archive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USB2.0 Ports

Two USB2.0 ports for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.

 

 

 

 

 

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IR Receiver

Receiver for IR Remote Control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1.4 Rear Panel

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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No.

Name

Description

1

eSATA Port

Connects to an external eSATA storage device.

 

 

 

2

Audio Output

Connects to the audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that the

speakers with amplifier are required.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Video Input

Connects to the HD cameras using the coaxial cables. For coaxial cable

requirements, please refer to 2.1 Coaxial Cable Preparation.

 

 

 

 

 

4

Audio Input

Connects to the audio input devices.

 

 

 

5

Power Port

Connects to the DC 12V power using the supplied Power Cord.

 

 

 

6

RS-485 Port

Connects to the RS-485 device, such as EverFocus’ EKB-500 keyboard.

Please refer to 2.3.4 RS-485 Port for more details.

 

 

 

 

 

7

LAN 1 / LAN 2

Connects to the Network. Please refer to 2.6 Connecting the DVR to

the Network.

 

 

 

 

 

8

RS-232 Port

This port is currently reserved. Connects to the RS-232 device.

 

 

 

9

Call Monitor Port

Connects to the Call monitor using a VGA cable. Please refer to 2.3

(VGA)

Monitor Connection.

 

 

 

 

10

Main Monitor

Connects to the Main monitor using a HDMI cable. Please refer to 2.3

Port (HDMI)

Monitor Connection.

 

 

 

 

11

Alarm Input

Connects up to 4 alarm inputs. Please refer to 2.3.3 Alarm IO.

 

 

 

12

Alarm Output

Connects to one alarm output device. Please refer to 2.3.3 Alarm IO.

 

 

 

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1.5 Optional Devices

Used to control the PTZ cameras connected to the DVR. Please refer to 2.3.4 RS-485 Port.

EKB500 (RS-485 Keyboard)

The following items can be used to extend the cable length between the DVR and the camera. Please refer to 2.3.1 Cable Length Extension.

EHA-RPT Repeater

EHA-SRX Converter

EHA-FRX Optical Fiber Receiver

EHA-FTX Optical Fiber Transmitter

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Chapter

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2.Installation

2.1Coaxial Cable Preparation

EverFocus HDcctv technology is mostly based on the SMPTE-292M standard, which defines HDSDI (High Definition – Serial Digital Interface) video transmission. The HDcctv technology requires higher frequency than traditional CCTV technology. The table below listed the supported coaxial cable types for EverFocus’ HDcctv DVR.

Coaxial Cable Requirement

Attenuation at 1 GHz: < 32 dB per 100 m (328 ft)

Return Loss attenuation: > 20 dB

Impedance: 75 Ω

Coaxial Cable Type

Attenuation in dB at 1 GHz

 

Max. Cable Distance

per 100 m / 328 ft

 

 

 

 

 

RG-59

24 ~ 40 dB

 

70 ~ 160 m / 230 ~ 520 ft

 

 

 

 

 

RG-6

15 ~ 35 dB

 

100

~ 190 m / 330 ~ 620 ft

 

 

 

 

 

RG-11,

8 ~ 16 dB

 

180

~ <250 m / 590 ~ <820 ft

CATV-Lowloss Cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Low quality cable may produce higher attenuation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The standard RG-59 cables are originally designed for lower frequencies. However, with EverFocus’ HDcctv technology, you can still use the standard RG-59 cable for distances over 100 m / 330 ft. The RG-59 cables with high quality and low loss allow distances up to 160 m / 520 ft. The RG-6 or RG-11 cables are the best use for longer distance connection.

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2.2 Hard Disk Installation

You can optionally install two 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos.

1.Make sure the DVR is power-off.

2.Unscrew the four housing screws on both sides of the DVR and then remove the housing.

Figure 2-1

3. Find the four copper pillars for screwing the HDD brackets.

Figure 2-2

4. Fix the HDD brackets to the copper pillars on both sides using the screws.

Figure 2-3

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5. Screw the HDD to the HDD brackets on both sides.

Figure 2-4

6. Follow Step 5 to screw another HDD to the HDD brackets if necessary.

Figure 2-5

7.Use the supplied SATA cable, connect one end to the SATA port on the small PCB inside the DVR, and the other end to the SATA port on the HDD.

Figure 2-6

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Note: The small PCB provides 4 SATA ports. Please refer to the image below for the two spare SATA ports for HDDs.

8. Connect the internal power cable to the HDD.

Figure 2-7

Note: The internal power cable is connected to the Main board inside the DVR. The power cable features two connectors, which can be used to connect to two HDDs.

9.Follow Step 7 and 8 to connect the power cable and SATA cable to the other HDD if necessary.

10.Screw back the housing to the DVR.

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2.3 Basic Connection

The instructions below describe the basic connection for the EPHD04+. For details on cable connections, please refer to the following sections.

Front View

 

 

 

Rear View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2

3

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mouse

 

 

DC 12V

 

 

 

WAN

 

 

 

HDcctv Camera

 

 

Web Remote

 

 

Call Monitor Main Monitor

 

 

Line Level Audio Out

 

 

1 ~ 4

 

 

Client (LAN1)

 

 

(VGA)

(HDMI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Level Audio In 1 ~ 4

PowerVideo Plus Multiple Site Client (LAN2)

Figure 2-8

1.Optionally connect a mouse to the DVR to control the system. You can also control the system using the supplied IR Remote Control or the control keys on the front panel.

2.To listen to audio of video source, connect speakers to the Audio Out port. Note that speakers with amplifier are required.

3.Using the supplied Power Cord, connect one end to the DC 12V port on the DVR and the other end to the DC 12V power outlet.

Note: Please ensure to connect the internal power cables to the internal HDDs before powering on the DVR. Please refer to 2.2 Hard Disk Installation.

4.To manage the DVR over network, use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the DVR to the network.

5.To view videos, connect a monitor to the HDMI or VGA port using the HDMI or VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer. You can connect two monitors simultaneously. The monitor connected to the HDMI port will be the Main monitor.

6.Connect the line level audio input devices to the DVR.

7.Connect the cameras to the DVR using the coaxial cables. For details on coaxial cable requirements, please refer to 2.1 Coaxial Cable Preparation.

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2.3.1Cable Length Extension

You can optionally use EverFocus’ EHA-RPT repeater, EHA-SRX converter or EHA-FTX/FRX HDcctv to fiber converter to extend the cable length between the DVR and camera.

Using the EHA-RPT Repeater / EHA-SRX Converter

The maximum distance between camera and DVR can be doubled by using an EHA-RPT repeater or EHA-SRX converter.

 

Coaxial Cable

 

Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Length

 

Max. Length

 

HD Camera

EHA-RPT Repeater

EPHD04+

 

Coaxial Cable

 

Coaxial Cable

 

 

Max. Length

 

Max. Length

 

HD Camera

EHA-SRX Converter

EPHD04+

Figure 2-9

Using the EHA-FTX/FRX HDcctv to Optical Fiber Converter

The maximum distance between camera and DVR can be extended by using optical fiber cable. You can optionally use EverFocus’ optical fiber transmitter / receiver, EHA-FTX and EHA-FRX, to extend the distance. Two modes are available for EverFocus’ transmitters and receivers: multi-mode and single-mode.

EHA-FTX-MM: Multi-mode optical fiber transmitter, max. transmission distance 500 m EHA-FTX-SM: Single-mode optical fiber transmitter, max. transmission distance 21 Km EHA-RTX-MM: Multi-mode optical fiber receiver, max. transmission distance 500 m EHA-RTX-SM: Single-mode optical fiber receiver, max. transmission distance 21 Km

 

Coaxial Cable

Optical Fiber Cable

 

Coaxial Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. Length

 

 

 

 

Max. Length

 

HD Camera

EHA-FTX

EHA-FRX

 

EPHD04+

 

 

Transmitter

Receiver

 

 

Figure 2-10

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2.3.2Monitor Connection

You can connect the monitor to the VGA or HDMI port on the rear panel of the DVR. Both of the VGA and HDMI video outputs can be used simultaneously and deliver full HD resolution (1920 x 1080, progressive, 60 Hz. Vert., 68 KHz hor.). The monitor connected to the HDMI port is the Main monitor; while the monitor connected to the VGA port is the Call monitor.

Please make sure the resolution of all cameras are the same as the DVR’s setting. Otherwise, the DVR cannot display video correctly. The default resolution of the DVR is 1920 x 1080. Please change the camera’s setting to 1920 x 1080 before connecting to the DVR. Or change the desired resolution both on the DVR and camera.

Rear View

VGA Cable

 

HDMI Cable

 

 

 

 

 

Call Monitor

Main Monitor

Figure 2-11

Note:

1.The connected monitors’ specifications must comply with the resolution requirements.

2.Do not exceed the max. HDMI cable length of 15 meters.

3.The standard HDMI cables can support cable length up to 3 meters. For longer distances, such as 15 meters, it is highly recommended to use high quality HDMI cables.

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2.3.3Alarm I/O

The DVR provides four alarm inputs and two alarm outputs. Please refer to the table below for PIN assignment.

 

 

Alarm In

 

Alarm Out

 

 

Figure 2-12

 

 

Alarm Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

Description

 

No.

 

Description

1

 

ALM_IN1

 

2

 

ALM_IN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

ALM_IN3

 

4

 

ALM_IN4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm Input Contacts

This DVR provides one alarm input per camera. All inputs are programmable N.O. (Normal Open) or N.C. (Normal Closed). All settings are programmed in the ALARM / Event menu.

ALMIN

ALMIN

GND

GND

Alarm Input with N.O. contact in idle state

Alarm Input with N.C. contact in idle state

Alarm Output Contacts

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

ALMOUT +

ALMOUT +

ALMOUT -

ALMOUT -

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2.3.4RS-485 Port

The RS-485 port, located on the rear panel of the DVR, can be used to connect to an RS-485 keyboard, such as EverFocus’ EKB500, for controlling HD PTZ cameras. For details on the RS485 configurations on the DVR, please refer to 6.9.4 I/O Control.

Rear View

RS-485 Port

EKB500

 

 

 

RS-485

RS-485

RJ-45 Cable

 

 

Connector Box

HD PTZ

HD PTZ

 

Camera 1

Camera 4

Figure 2-13

2.4 Turning On / Off the Power

Before powering on the DVR, please make sure the internal HDDs have been installed properly. Once you have completed the basic cable connections, you are ready to turn on the DVR.

Simply connect the supplied Power Cord to the power outlet. All of the LED indicators on the front panel will light up. The DVR will automatically run an internal process, when the process is complete, the LED indicators will turn off, and the POWER LED will remain light up in green. And then you can start operating the DVR. To turn off the power, simply unplug the Power Cord from the power outlet.

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2.5Accessing the DVR

You have to assign an IP address for your DVR to be accessible. To assign an IP address, you can

use the IP Utility (IPU) program, which can be downloaded from EverFocus’ Website: http://www.everfocus.com/tools.cfm. Please connect the DVR in the same LAN of your computer.

1. Install and then start the IPU program

. The following dialog box appears.

Figure 2-14

2.Click Find Devices to search the IP devices connected in the LAN. The default network values of the IP devices will be displayed. By default, the network protocol of the IP device is DHCP.

3.To configure the network settings, select an IP device and then click Login/Multi Login.

Figure 2-15 4. Type the user ID and password. Click OK.

Note:

1.The default user ID is admin and the default password is 11111111.

2.If you select more than one DVRs that have the same user ID / password, you will be able to log in several DVRs at once.

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5.To change the IP address, double-click the IP Address of the DVR. Type a new IP address and then click Set IP Address to save the settings.

Figure 2-16

You can also change the other settings by double-clicking the values. After configuring the values, click Save Configuration.

Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your network settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration details.

6.To access the DVR, highlight the DVR and click Connect to Selected IP. The Internet Explorer window pops up.

7.Type the user ID and password to log in. The Live View window of the DVR appears.

Note:

1.You might be required to download ActiveX for viewing the camera feed. If asked, click Yes.

2.For details on the Live View window, please refer to 7. Remote Access to the DVR.

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2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network

There are three methods to connect the DVR to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct High Speed Connection and One to One Connection. For more information of the network, please refer to Appendix A. Network Overview.

2.6.1Router or LAN Connection

This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows multiple users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN/WAN (Internet). The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the router, you can remotely access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet. To remotely access the Web interface, please refer to 6. Remote Access to the DVR. To set up port forwarding, please consult the manual of the router or refer to Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding.

Straight-through LAN patch cable

Right: Pinout of a straight-through cable.

Figure 2-17

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Connection Procedure:

The First step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. Please remember you can not use a cross-over network cable for this application.

Once you have a straight through cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the recorder and the other into the router.

Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.

To let the router automatically assign an address:

Set the Network Type to DHCP. Make sure to write down the IP address and the Gateway.

Exit from the Menu to save settings.

To manually assign an address:

Go to a computer connected on the same network as the DVR.

Click on the Start button and choose Run.

If using Windows Vista, choose Search instead.

Type “command” and click on OK.

In Vista, you will need to double-click on the “Command Prompt” file to open it.

In the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.

The network information will be displayed on a screen similar to the one below. In Windows Vista, look for the information that says “IP v4”.

Figure 2-18

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Take the values for Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and input them into the DVR; these values should be exactly the same in both devices. However, you should change the last number of the IP address. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.2.101, the DVR’s IP address should be 192.168.2.50.

To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type:

http:// (IP address of the DVR)

Note: The DVR’s IP address will only work at the location of the DVR. To connect from a different location over the Internet, see below.

To set the DVR for Internet Connection through router:

The next step is to open ports within your router. Log into the router using a PC and open the following ports.

Ports to open: 80

If your Internet service provider blocks port 80, you can change it to a different port in the DVR’s Network Menu Setup; open/forward that port instead.

If you are using a Linksys or D-Link router, see Chapter 8 for basic support on setting up ports. For any other router, you will need to contact the manufacturer for support.

To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type:

http:// (the IP address given by your internet service provider)

Note: If you changed to a different port other than 80, you will need to include this at the end of the IP address:

http:// (the IP address given by your internet service provider):port number

If you have a WAN Dynamic IP address and have opened the ports, go to 6.6.3 DDNS Setup to configure the DDNS settings.

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2.6.2Direct High-Speed Connection

In a Direct High Speed Connection, the camera connects directly to a modem without the need for a router. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) in the camera’s configuration web pages. To access the camera, just type “http://xxx”, where xxx is the IP address given by your ISP. If you have a dynamic IP address, this connection may require that you use DDNS for a reliable connection.

Connection Procedure:

The first step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. Please remember you can not use a cross-over network cable for this application

Once you have a straight through cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the recorder and the other into the high speed modem.

Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.

Input the Static IP address, the Subnet Mask, and the Gateway that you obtained from the internet service provider.

Note: If you have a dynamic IP address, you can set the DVR to DHCP to automatically detect the network settings. Therefore, it can use a dynamic IP address.

Exit from the DVR’s Menu to save the settings.

To access the DVR from a computer, open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type: http:// (IP address given by your internet service provider)

Note: When using this type of connection, only one device can be connected to the modem at a time. You will need to use a computer at a different location to test the connection s.

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2.6.3One-to-One Connection

You can connect directly without using a switch, router or modem. However, only the PC connected to the camera will be able to view the IP camera. You will also have to manually assign a compatible IP address to both the computer and the IP camera. Unless the PC has another network connection, the IP camera will be the only network device visible to the PC. See the diagram below:

Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.

Connection Procedure:

The First step is to purchase or make a cross-over cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a cross-over cable. Please remember you can not use a straight through network cable for this application.

Once you have a cross-over cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the DVR and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.

Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.

You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection.

Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway of 192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server.

The next step is to set the computer’s network settings to match those of the DVR. You will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this.

To assign a fixed IP address in Windows 2000/XP, follow the instructions below:

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