EverFocus ERS4 User Manual
Instruction Manual
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Safety Precautions
• To avoid any damage, please consider the following safety warnings:
• Never place the device 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 artefacts, 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 userserviceable 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.
• Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical shock at the recorder‘s installation location.
• Avoid to power off the device during playback or recording operation.
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.
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, th ere is no guarantee that interference will not oc cur 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.
This Product is RoHS compliant.
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our EverFocus product is designed
and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can
be recycled and reused.
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from your household waste.
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The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products.
Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Misprints reserved.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................. .... ........ .... ..... .... ........ ..... .... .... ........ ..... .... ........ .....1
1.1 FEATURES.................................. ......................................................................................................1
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................................1
1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES......................................... ....................................................................1
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................2
1.5 FRONT PANEL................................................................................................................................. .3
1.6 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS................................................................................... ......................4
2 INSTALLATION......................................... .............................................................................................5
2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION....................................................................................5
2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................6
2.3 ALARM CONTACTS INSTALLATION ............................................................................ ..................7
2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts................. ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .........7
2.3.2 Alarm Output Relay..................................................... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .........7
2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION.....................................................................................8
2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation........................................................................ ..........................8
2.4.2 RS-485 terminal pin assignment............................................................... ..................................9
2.4.3 Speed Dome Installation.............................................................................................................9
2.5 USB-MOUSE INSTALLATION......................................................................................... ...............10
2.6 MO N I T O R C O N N EC T I O N........................................................................ .............................................11
2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION.................................................................... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .......11
2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable........................................................11
2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable..................................................................... ...........12
2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS............................................................................................................12
3 CONFIGURATION VIA NETWORK................................................ .....................................................13
3.1 IP-SETUP VIA NETWORK WITH IP-UTILITY..................................................................... ...........13
3.2 CONNECTING TO ERS-4...............................................................................................................14
3.3 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING..................................................................................................15
3.3.1 Installing ActiveX controls............................................................. .... ......... .... .... .... ......... .... .... ...15
3.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls.........................................................................................................17
3.4 REMOTE LIVE SCREEN........................................................... ........ .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .......20
3.5 REMOTE SETUP - EXPRESS.................................................................... ....................................22
3.6 REMOTE SETUP - CAMERA.........................................................................................................25
3.6.1 Camera: Basic settings......................................................... .....................................................25
3.6.2 Camera: Video Adjust.............................................. ................................................... ...............27
3.6.3 Camera: Motion....................................................... ................................................... ...............28
3.6.4 Camera: Video Loss..................................................................................................................30
3.7 REMOTE SETUP: RECORD ..........................................................................................................32
3.7.1 Record: Record............................................................ ......... .... ........ .... ..... ........ .... ..... ...............32
3.8 REMOTE SETUP: ALARM.......................................................................... ....................................33
3.8.1 Alarm: Alarm................................................................................. .............................................33
3.8.2 Alarm: Event.......................... ....................................................................................................35
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3.8.2.1 Event: Fan failure......................................................................................................................35
3.8.2.2 Event: HD Temperature............................................................................................................36
3.8.2.3 Event: HD failure.......................................................................................................................37
3.8.2.4 Event: HDD Full.........................................................................................................................38
3.8.2.5 Event: HD Off............................................................................................................................39
3.8.2.6 Event: Power Loss ....................................................................................................................40
3.8.2.7 Event: Network Loss ......................................................................................... ........................41
3.9 REMOTE SETUP: SCHEDULE............................................................. .........................................42
3.9.1 Schedule: Express Setup............................................................. .............................................42
3.9.2 Schedule: Holidays....................................................................................................................44
3.9.3 Schedule: Schedule...................................................................................................................45
3.9.4 Schedule: Alarm Action.............................................................................................................48
3.10 REMOTE SETUP: NETWORK........................................................................................................50
3.10.1 Network: LAN............................................................................ .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... ...........50
3.10.2 Network: Email...................................................................... .... ........ .... ..... ........ .... ..... ...............52
3.10.3 Network: DDNS........................................................................ .... ......... .... .... ........ ..... .... .... .......53
3.10.3.1 EverFocus DDNS......................... .... .... ......... .... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .... ......... .... ...........53
3.10.3.2 Dyndns DDNS.............................. .... .... ......... .... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... ........ ..... ...............55
3.10.4 Network: Alarm Server ........................................ ........ .... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .... .... ......... .... .... ...56
3.11 REMOTE SETUP: DISK..................................................................................................................57
3.12 REMOTE SETUP: DISPLAY...................................................................... .....................................58
3.12.1 Monitor OSD.......................................................................................................... ....................58
3.12.2 Main M/T SEQ: Sequence............................................................................. .... ......... .... .... .......59
3.13 REMOTE SETUP: SYSTEM...........................................................................................................60
3.13.1
System: Date / Time......................................................... .................................................. .......60
3.13.2 System: Daylight Saving............................................................................................................61
3.13.3 System: User.................................. ...........................................................................................62
3.13.3.1 User right definition .................................................................................................................62
3.13.3.2 Edit user account..................................................................................... ........ .... ....................63
3.13.3.3 Add user account ........................................................................... .........................................64
3.13.3.4 Delete user account................................................................................................................64
3.13.4 System: I/O Control...................................................................................................................65
3.13.5 System: Miscellaneous....................................................................................................... .......66
4 NETWORK OPERATION .....................................................................................................................67
4.1 LIVE SCREEN CONTROLS................................................................... .........................................67
4.2 VIEW MODES.................................................................................................................................68
4.2.1 Full Screen.................................................................................................................................68
4.2.2 4 x Screen..................................................................................................................................68
4.2.3 Frameless Video Screen...........................................................................................................68
4.3 BIDIRECTIONAL AUDIO................................................... ..............................................................68
4.4 PLAYBACK SEARCH......................................................................................................................69
4.4.1 Event Search.............................................................................................................................69
4.4.2 Time / Date Search....................................................................................................................72
4.5 VIDEO COPY / EXPORT..................... .... ........ ..... .... .... .... ......... .... .... .... .... ......... .... .... ..... .... ....... . ...73
4.5.1 Export File Evaluation with EFPlayer Software.........................................................................74
4.6 PTZ CONTROL................................ ...............................................................................................75
4.7
INFO............................................................................................................................................. ...76
4.7.1 Info: System.......................................................................................... ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .......76
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4.7.2 Info: Log........................................................... .... .... ........ ..... ........ .... ..... ........ .... .... ....................77
4.7.2.1 View Log.................................................................. ................................................... ...............78
4.7.2.2 Delete Log.......................................... .......................................................................................78
4.7.2.3 Export LOG............................................................................... .................................................78
5 APPENDIX A: HDD ASSEMBLING .....................................................................................................79
5.1 OPEN ERS-4 HOUSING.................................................................... .............................................80
5.2 MOUNTING HDD BRACKETS........................................................................................................81
5.3 ASSEMBLING COOLER FAN.........................................................................................................82
5.4 SATA AND POWER CABLE INSTALLATION................................................................................83
5.5 HDD MOUNTING IN HOUSING......................................................................................................84
5.6 CLOSING ERS-4 HOUSING.................................................................. .........................................85
6 APPENDIX B: 3GPP MOBILE PHONE STREAMING.........................................................................86
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS....................................... ..................................................................86
6.2 APPLE IPHONE..............................................................................................................................86
6.3 OTHER MOBILE PHONES.............................................................................................................87
7 APPENDIX C: NETWORKING............................................................ .................................................88
7.1 NETWORKING OVERVIEW...................................................... .... .... ........ ..... .... ........ .... ..... ........ ...88
7.1.1 Introduction to TCP/IP................................ ...............................................................................88
7.1.2 Subnet Masks....................................................................... .....................................................88
7.1.3 Gateway Address............................................ ........ .... ..... ........ .... .... .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .......88
7.1.4 Virtual Ports.................................... .... .... ......... .... .... ........ ..... .... ........ .... ......... .... .... ....................88
7.2 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP?...........................................................................................90
7.2.1 Simple One to One Connection...................................................................................... ...........90
7.2.2 Direct High Speed Modem Connection.............................................................................. .......95
7.2.3 Router or LAN Connection........................................................... ......... .... .... ........ ..... .... .... .......97
7.3 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING....................................................................................99
7.3.1 Linksys Port Forwarding............................................................................................................99
7.3.2 D-Link Port Forwarding............................................................................................................102
8 APPENDIX D: TIMING OF ALARM MODES.....................................................................................104
9 APPENDIX E: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP..............................................................107
10 APPENDIX E: LOCAL SETUP AT ERS-4 ................................................................................ .........109
10.1 OPEN CONFIGURATION MENU.................................................................................................109
10.2 EXPRESS.......................................................................................................................................109
10.3 CA M E R A S E T TI N G............ .............................................. .......................................... ......................112
10.3.1 Basic Setting........................................................ ....................................................................112
10.3.2 Video Adjust.............................................................................................................................114
10.3.3 Motion......................................................................................................................................115
10.3.4 Video Loss...............................................................................................................................117
10.4 RECORD SETTING .................................................................................... ..................................118
10.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING............................. ............................................................................119
10.5.1 Alarm........................................................... .............................................................................119
10.5.2 Event........................................................................................................................................121
10.6 SC H E D U L E SE T T I N G.......................................................... .......................................... ..................128
10.6.1 Express Setup.......................................................................... .............................................. .128
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10.6.2 Holidays....................................................................... ....................................................... .....129
10.6.3 Schedule..................................................................................................................................130
10.6.4 Alarm Action ..................................................................................... ..... ........ .... .... ..................134
10.7 NETWORK....................................................................................................................................138
10.7.1 LAN..........................................................................................................................................138
10.7.2 EMAIL........................ ..............................................................................................................139
10.7.3 DDNS.......................................................................................................................................139
10.7.4 Alarm Server......................................................................... .... .... ......... .... .... ........ ..... .............142
10.8 DISK SETTING..............................................................................................................................143
10.9 DISPLAY SETTING.................................................................... ........ .... ......... .... .... ......... .... .... .....144
10.9.1 Monitor OSD..... .......................................................................................................................144
10.9.2 Main M/T SEQ................................................. ........ .... .... ......... .... ........ ..... .... ........ ..... .... .........145
10.10 SYSTEM SETTING....................................................................................................................146
10.10.1 Date/Time.............................................................................................................................146
10.10.2 Daylight Saving................................................................................................... ..................147
10.10.3 User.............................................................. ........................................................................148
10.10.4 I/O Control.............................................................................................................................150
10.10.5 Misc.......................................................................................................................................151
10.11 INFORMATION....................................................... ....................................................................152
10.11.1 System..................................................................................................................................152
10.11.2
Log........................................................................................................................................153
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ERS-4 Instruction Manual
1 PRODUCT O VERVIEW
The ERS-4 is a 4 channel video server with local recording function for CCTV applications.
With the optional build-in HDD the ERS-4 is the ideal device for network operated CCTV systems with local
recording and low usage of systems network bandwidth.
The efficient H.264 compression with newest codec - technology allows fast network video streaming in
excellent quality, furthermore an efficient usage of Hard Disk capacity at local recording.
The ERS-4 provides live and playback evaluation via network. Live view and setup menu are also
accessible at local monitor, operated by mouse.
1.1 FEATURES
• H.264 Compression format
• User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual ind i cators
• Setup menu local (mouse, local monitor) or via network (Browser, CMS)
• Express Setup: by entering key parameters in EXPRESS menu the ERS-4 is ready for operatio n
within a minute
• Audio recording capabilities
• Optional 1 inter nal SATA HDD
• Multi-language support
1.2 P ACKAGE CONTENTS
ERS-4 video server x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
User’s Manual Disk x1
AC Adapter and Power Cord x1
1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ERS-HDMK: ERS-4 Hard Disk mounting kit for installing 3.5" SATA HDD to ERS-4-NH
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1.4 SPECIFICA TIONS
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Physical
352x288: 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC
Recording Rate/Resolution
Playback and Streaming
Rate/Resolution
Video Input
Monitor output
Audio Input/Output
Alarm In 4 x N.O./N.C. , screw terminal connector
Alarm Out 1 x relay out N.O./N.C. , screw terminal connector
RS-485 1 x, screw terminal connector
Network interface
USB
Status LED Power, Alarm, HDD activity, Network traffic
Clock Internal Real Time Clock, NTP synchronisation option
Power Source 12VDC with external power supply 100~240 VAC / 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) 320 x 208.9 x 54.3 mm / 12.6" x 8.2" x 2.1"
Temperature 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (20~80% humidity)
Functional
OS Embedded Linux
704x288: 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC
704x576: 50 IPS PAL / 60 IPS NTSC
352x288: up to 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC
704x288: up to 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC
704x576: up to 50 IPS PAL / 60 IPS NTSC
depending on network conditions
4 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm termination
1 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm
1 x VGA ( resolution 800x600@60 Hz)
Input: 1 x Line In, 1 V max. / 1 KOhm, RCA socket
Output: 1 x Line Out 1 V max. at 1 KOhm, RCA socket
100 BASE-T, 8P8C / RJ45 socket
1x USB 2.0 on Back Panel (for USB - Mouse)
1x USB 2.0 on Front Panel (for service purpose)
Video Compression H.264
User Interface GUI(Graphical User Interface)
Operation Simultaneous network Live/Playback operation and local Recording
Recording Mode Manual, Schedule and Event
Playback Search By Date/Time or Event
Video Pause Yes
Video Loss Detection Yes
Motion Detection Yes
Event Log Yes
Schedule Setting Support Express and Advanced Schedule Setting
User Access 3 Levels of User Access Supp ort
PTZ Protocols EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung El., Transparent
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1.5 FRONT PANEL
The front panel provides 1 USB port and the status LEDs.
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USB-port
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
USB port: USB 2.0 interface PC - mouse or service purpose .
Status LED: POWER: LED ON indicates Power ON.
ALARM: LED ON indicates Alarm active.
HDD: LED flashes in case of HDD activity.
Net: LED flashes in case of Network activity.
Status - LED
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1.6 REAR P A NEL CONNECT ORS
3 5 7 8 9 10 11
1 2 4 6
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
1. Power: Power in socket DC 12V
2. Alarm In: 4 alarm inputs for dry contacts in mode N.O. / N.C. , screw terminal connector
3. Alarm Out: Relay output N.C. / N.O. , screw terminal connector
4. RS485: RS-485 interface, screw terminal connector for PTZ devices and control keyboard
5. Audio In: Audio input, RCA socket for line audio s ignals 1V max., 10 KOhm impedance
6. Audio Out: Audio output, RCA socket, line audio signal 1V max at 10 KOhm
.
7. Video In: Video input for composite signals 1 V
pp
, BNC, 75 Ohm terminated
8. Video Out: Video monitor output composite signal 1 V
pp
at 75 Ohm termination, BNC
9. VGA: Video monitor output VGA 800x600 @ 60 Hz, 15 pin VGA socket
10. USB: USB 2.0 port for USB mouse
11. LAN: 100Base-T network interface , 8P8C / RJ-45 socket
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2 INST ALLA TION
2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION
Camera and CCTV monitor must use 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11) with BNC
connectors .
Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG-58), antenna cable and other types of
coaxial cable are not comp atible.
All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC or PAL standard video signal.
When converting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, be sure to verify
accurate receiver calibration.
All 4 video inputs are terminated with 75 Ohm.
ATTENTION: In order for the system to auto-detect the appropriate video format (NTSC or PAL), make
sure that there is a video signal on video input 1 upon power-up.
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2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION
The ERS-4 provides 1 audio input and 1 aud io output.
The input is designed for 500 mV (max. 1 V) to 10 KOhm line audio signals.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone
amplifier is required).
The installation must be done with audio coax cable and RCA plugs.
The output provides a typ. 500 mV /max. 1V to 10 KOhm line audio signal and may be connected to a
monitor‘s audio input or active speaker. The direct connection of passive speakers is not supported.
AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:
The audio channel is assigned to video channel 1.
Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the camera menu, camera 1.
Audio channel is always recorded together with camera 1 and is independent of the image recording rate.
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2.3 ALARM CONT ACTS INSTALLATION
The ERS-4 alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment. Furthermore, alarm
reactions such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, Email and network alarm are available.
2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts
ERS-4 provides 4 alarm inputs. All inputs are programmable N.O. (N ormal Open) or N.C. (Normal Closed)
Inputs have to be switched by dry contacts, default setting is N.O..
Alarm input with N.O. (Normal Open) contact Alarm input with N.C. (Normal Closed) contact
in idle state in idle state
Alarm inputs 1~4 of ERS-4
All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu.
2.3.2 Alarm Output Relay
The relay output provides either Normally Open or Normally Closed dry contacts.
NC
COM
NO
Output relay in idle state
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2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION
The ERS-4 provides an RS-485 interface for PTZ control of speed domes and other PTZ devices.
Furthermore the ERS-4 can be remote-controlled by the EKB-500 universal keyboard. Keyboards and
speed domes can be installed on one single RS-485 bus. One system can comprise up to 8 keyboards.
2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation
The ERS-4 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 nor mal application. A shielded
cable should be used if the installed cables are expected to be highly susceptible to interferences.
The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32, and the maximum cable length is 1200m. Bot h
of these can be expanded using a signal distributor (see below).
Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance in order to
minimize l ine 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
A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using a signal distributor (see below).
Improper RS-485 bus star wiring
A RS-485 signal distributor may be used to use a star wiring configuration.
Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor
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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: Most signal distributors are unidirectional! This means that the signal only flows from the
input towards the outputs. Therefore, e.g. the interconnection of several keyboards is not possible with
these types of signal distributor!
2.4.2 RS-485 terminal pin assignment
The following RS485 pin assignment as follow:
2.4.3 Speed Dome Installation
Speed dome or telemetry receiver pan/tilt/zoom control is available through web browser or the optional
PowerCon software if the ERS-4 is connected to a n e twork. Local tele metry control is provided by USB -
mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard.
Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung, Transparent
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Required ERS-4 settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu
RS-485 parameters and protocol in the I/O CONTROL menu
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 ERS-4 camera menu must be 1 below the address set in the
dome / receiver itself!
2.5 USB-MOUSE INSTALLA TIO N
For service and installation the ERS-4 can be operated by mouse at a local connected monitor.
All functions except playback and export are available at local operation.
Connect the USB mouse to the back panel USB port.
NOTE: Recommended mouse types are Logitech® and Microsoft® wired USB wheel-mouse. Wireless
USB mouse is no t supported.
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2.6 Monitor connection
For service and installation the ERS-4 can be operated by mouse at a local connected monitor.
All functions except playback and export are available at local operation.
The ERS-4 provides a composite Video output (BNC) and a VGA output (resolution 800x600 @ 60Hz) with
similar functionality. Depending on monitor type select one of these video outputs for monitor installation.
2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION
This section only describes physical connection to an Ethernet network. This step must be completed
before the ERS-4’s can connect to the network. Appendix C describes more Details for network
installations.
There are two basic types of connection:
2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable
The point-to-point connection of ERS-4 and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of
connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a
10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection.
Figure 2-1 Direct PC Connection
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Pin out of crossover-cable
2.7.2 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, router, or modem.
Figure 2-2 Network Connection through Patch Cable
Pin out of straight patch cable
2.8 Final Install Process
Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the ERS-4. Plug in the
power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. The system start-up will take ~ 1 minute
time.
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3 CONFIGURA TION VIA NETWORK
3.1 IP-SETUP VIA NETWORK WITH IP-UTILITY
The ERS-4 configuration can be done via network or locally at the device, if USB - mouse and monitor are
connected.
This chapter describes the remote network setup the ERS-4 Menu Settings step by step.
Start the application „IPUtility.exe“ from the application CD-ROM.
Click on „Find Devices“.
If connected to the network, the ERS-4 will be listed.
Select the ERS-4 and click on „Login“:
Enter user name and password.
Defaults: User name: user1
Password: 11111111
After successful login the „set configuration“ button is activated (not greyed).
Enter the new IP—parameters, then click on „Set Configuration“.
After ~ 30 seconds check by clicking on „Find Devices“, if the new settings were taken over.
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3.2 CONNECTING TO ERS-4
To access the ERS-4 from a computer, click on "Connect to selected IP" in the IPUtility tool window.
Alternative you can open Internet Explorer window and in the address bar type:
Local connection: http:// (IP address from the ERS-4’s Network Menu)
Internet connection: http:// (IP address given by your Internet Service Provider)
The login page will appear on the screen similar to the one shown above.
Enter a user name and password to access the recorder. These can be changed in the System section of
the Main Menu.
Default login data:
User name:
Password:
Click on the Login button and you will log in to the recorder’s Network Viewer.
user1
11111111
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3.3 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING
3.3.1 Installing ActiveX controls
When you first connect to the ERS-4’s IP address, you should see a screen like the one below. If you do
not see a yellow bar like the one the arrow is pointing at, your security settings may be too high. If so, go to
next chapter: "Enabling ActiveX Controls.”
Right click on the yellow bar and select “Install ActiveX Control…”
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Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so.
Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the same login page as before.
Type in the username and password and click Login to view the cameras.
Default username:
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Default password:
11111111
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3.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls
Note: This section is only necessary if you DO NOT see the yellow ActiveX bar at the top
of your browser screen when you first connect to the ERS-4.
At the top of the Internet Explorer Window, click on Tools, then select Internet Options.
Click the Security tab at the top of the window, then choose Custom Level near the bottom.
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In the Security Settings window, scroll to “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”
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Set the controls as follows:
“Enable”:
9 Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt (Internet Explorer 7 only)
9 Allow scriptlets (IE7 only)
9 Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
9 Binary and script behaviours
9 Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player (IE7 only)
9 Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
9 Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting
“Prompt”:
9 Download signed ActiveX controls
9 Download unsigned ActiveX controls
“Disable”:
9 Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Click OK and then choose Yes to change the security settings.
Close the window so you are back at the login screen.
Click the Refresh button to reload the page.
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Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so.
Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the same login page as before.
Type in the user name and password and clic k Login to view the cameras.
Default user name:
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Default password:
After correct login the browser will show the ERS-4 live screen.
11111111
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3.4 REMOTE LIVE SCREEN
After successful login the screen will show live view with all connected cameras.
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1 4 x Screen Switches the video window to 4 x view of all cameras
2 Audio This button toggles audio transmission direction:
Listen mode (ERS-4 > PC)
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Speak mode (PC > ERS-4)
3 Audio ON/OFF
Audio at PC enabled
Audio at PC disabled
4 Camera
channels
Clicking on the camera buttons switches to full screen mode of selected
camera.
The color of the button represents current status of the camera (#5)
5 Status Description of the status colors for camera buttons (#4)
6 Menu bar Menu buttons for setup, search and export, details are explained in following
chapters.
Live View
Express setup
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Camera setup
Record setup / recording time calculator
Alarm setup
Schedule setup
Network setup
Hard disk status / setup
System setup (date, time, user, interfaces, misc.)
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Display setup (for local monitor output)
Info, system status informations
Video export
Playback search
PTZ control
7 Video window Area for live or playback view of the video channels
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3.5 REMOTE SETUP - EXPRESS
The EXPRESS menu allows a fast configuration of all basic parameters without going through all other
menus. This allows configuring an ERS-4 for installations with simple requirements (no alarm, no enhanced
schedule setting, no advanced network settings...) within a few minutes at one menu page only.
Click on
to open the EXPRESS setup menu:
Date Click on the calendar icon.
Click on current date, ERS-4 will take over this date.
Time Select hour, minutes and seconds and adjust time with the up/down arrows.
Record mode 3 recording modes are available in EXPRESS menu:
Normal+Event: ERS-4 will record continuously with 1 IPS and with full frame
rate at motion event.
Enter the estimated total duration of motion (per day) in hours.
Event only: ERS-4 will only record, if motion appears.
Enter the estimated total duration of motion (per day) in hours.
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Scheduled Record: ERS-4 will work with following schedule setting:
Friday 18:00 to Monday 6:00:
only event record for all cameras 25/30 IPS
Monday to Friday 6:00 till 18:00:
continuous record 1 IPS and event record 25/30 IPS
Monday to Friday 0:00 till 6:00 and till 18:00 till 0:00:
only event record for all cameras 25/30 IPS
Resolution Select recording resolution based on video format.
PAL: 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288
NTSC: 720x480 / 720x240 / 360x240
Record with The available selection in this menu item depends on selected record mode.
Modes "Event only " and "Normal+Event":
Preset settings:
Preset Setting Option Camera Item Apply value
Best Quality Quality Superior
Normal Frame Rate Max recording frame rate of ERS-4
Event Frame Rate 25 (PAL) / 30 (NTSC)
Standard Quality Quality Standard
Normal Frame Rate Half of max recording frame rate of ERS-4
Event Frame Rate 25 (PAL) / 30 (NTSC)
Extended Quality Quality Basic
Normal Frame Rate 1
Event Frame Rate 8 (PAL) / 10 (NTSC)
Recording days:
Case 1:
Record Mode: Normal + Event
Record With: Recording days
ERS-4 will Auto adjust Quality and Event frame rate to match the Recording days which
user selected:
According to resolution, event hours and assumption above, ERS-4 will select one set of
suitable quality and event frame rate from Changing Order 1 to 8. If ERS-4 can’t match
require record days from 8 sets of Change Order, it will just use the set of Changing Order
8.
Changing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Normal Frame Rate 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Quality Superior Standard Low Low Low Low Low Low
Event Frame Rate
(PAL/NTSC) 25/30 25/30 25/30 12,5/15 8/10 6,25/7.5 5 1
Case 2:
Record Mode: Event Only
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