EverFocus PARAGON 264x4-16 Instruction Manual

Download

Page 1

Firmware Version: 2.5.5

Instruction Manual

PARAGON 264x4-16

Digital Video Recorder

Page 2

EVER F O C US ELECTRO N I C S C O RPORATION

PARAGON 264x4-16 DVR

Instruction Manual

 2010 EverFocus Electronics Corp

www.everfocus.com

any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.

Release Date: April 2012

QuickTime is a registered trademark of the Apple Computer, Inc.

Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

DynDNS is a registered trademark of the DynDNS.org Corporation.

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

Page 3

This Product is RoHS compliant.

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.

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.

Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-oflife, 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!

Ihr EverFocus Produkt wurde entwickelt und hergestellt mit qualitativ hochwertigen Materialien und Komponenten, die recycelt und wieder verwendet werden können. Dieses Symbol bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische Geräte am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Gerät bei Ihrer örtlichen kommunalen Sammelstelle oder im Recycling Centre. Helfen Sie uns bitte, die Umwelt zu erhalten, in der wir leben!

Safety Precautions

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

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

• Operate the device only in locations providing the tolerable operating temperature range

0°C~40°C/32°F ~ +104°F.

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

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

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

penetration.

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

• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or

covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.

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

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

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

Page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1.1 FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................... 1

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

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................................................... 5

1.5 REAR PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 7

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

2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 9

2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 10

2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 11

2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.3.2 Control Input Contact ................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.3.3 Alarm Output Relay.................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 13

2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation ................................................................................................................................ 13

2.4.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment .................................................................................................................................. 14

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

2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs ....................................................................................................................... 15

2.4.5 Speed Dome Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 15

2.5 RS-232 CONNECTION ................................................................................................................. 15

2.6 USB-MOUSE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 15

2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION ........................................................................................................... 16

2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ......................................................................................... 16

2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable ................................................................................................................. 16

2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS .......................................................................................................... 17

3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ..................................................................................... 18

3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION ......................................................................................... 18

3.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio ..................................................................................................................... 18

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 18

3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................... 19

3.1.4 Component Options ................................................................................................................................................... 19

3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION ..................................................................................... 21

3.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio ..................................................................................................................... 21

3.2.2 OSD Root Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 21

3.2.3 Front Panel Key Review ............................................................................................................................................ 21

3.2.4 Operation in Configuration Menu ............................................................................................................................... 21

3.2.5 Component Options ................................................................................................................................................... 22

4 GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 24

4.1 RECORD....................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2 LOGIN ........................................................................................................................................... 24

iii

Page 5

4.3 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION .................................................................................................. 25

4.4 CHANGE AUDIO OUTPUT OPERATION ..................................................................................... 26

4.5 PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................................... 26

4.6 PTZ ............................................................................................................................................... 28

4.6.1 General PTZ control................................................................................................................................................... 28

4.6.2 Express control PTZ .................................................................................................................................................. 29

4.7 LAYOUT ........................................................................................................................................ 30

4.7.1 Bring to full screen mode ........................................................................................................................................... 30

4.8 CHANNEL SWITCHING................................................................................................................ 31

4.9 DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................... 31

4.10 SEQUENCE .................................................................................................................................. 32

4.11 MONITOR ..................................................................................................................................... 32

4.12 ZOOM ........................................................................................................................................... 33

4.13 SEARCH ....................................................................................................................................... 34

4.13.1 Time Search ........................................................................................................................................................... 34

4.13.2 Event Search .......................................................................................................................................................... 35

4.13.3 Motion Search ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

4.14 COPY ............................................................................................................................................ 38

4.15 LOGOUT ....................................................................................................................................... 38

5 DVR CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................... 39

5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU ............................................................................................................. 39

5.2 EXPRESS ..................................................................................................................................... 39

5.3 CAMERA SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 42

5.3.1 Basic Setting .............................................................................................................................................................. 42

5.3.2 Camera Priority .......................................................................................................................................................... 44

5.3.3 Video Adjust ............................................................................................................................................................... 45

5.3.4 Motion ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46

5.3.5 Video Loss ................................................................................................................................................................. 49

5.4 RECORD & PLAY SETTING ......................................................................................................... 50

5.4.1 Record ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50

5.4.2 Built-in Calculator ....................................................................................................................................................... 51

5.4.3 Play ............................................................................................................................................................................ 52

5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING ......................................................................................................... 53

5.5.1 Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................................... 53

5.5.2 Event .......................................................................................................................................................................... 55

5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING .................................................................................................................. 64

5.6.1 Express Setup............................................................................................................................................................ 64

5.6.2 Holidays ..................................................................................................................................................................... 65

5.6.3 Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................... 66

5.6.4 Alarm Action............................................................................................................................................................... 71

5.7 NETWORK SETTING ................................................................................................................... 74

5.7.1 LAN ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74

5.7.2 EMAIL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 75

5.7.3 DDNS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 76

5.7.4 Alarm Server .............................................................................................................................................................. 78

5.7.5 Netzwerk Test ............................................................................................................................................................ 79

5.8 DISK SETTING ............................................................................................................................. 80

Page 6

5.8.1 Disk ............................................................................................................................................................................ 80

5.8.2 Lock/Format ............................................................................................................................................................... 81

5.9 DISPLAY SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 82

5.9.1 Monitor OSD .............................................................................................................................................................. 82

5.9.2 VGA SEQ ................................................................................................................................................................... 83

5.9.3 Call SEQ .................................................................................................................................................................... 83

5.9.4 HD SEQ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 84

5.9.5 Setup of the programmable outputs........................................................................................................................... 84

5.10 SYSTEM SETTING ....................................................................................................................... 85

5.10.1 Date/Time ............................................................................................................................................................... 85

5.10.2 Daylight Saving ...................................................................................................................................................... 86

5.10.3 User ........................................................................................................................................................................ 87

5.10.4 I/O Control .............................................................................................................................................................. 89

5.10.5 Misc. ....................................................................................................................................................................... 90

5.10.6 Quick Archive ......................................................................................................................................................... 91

5.11 INFORMATION SETTING ............................................................................................................. 94

5.11.1 System ................................................................................................................................................................... 94

5.11.2 Log ......................................................................................................................................................................... 95

6 NETWORKING OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 97

6.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP ........................................................................................................ 97

6.2 SUBNET MASK ............................................................................................................................ 97

6.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS .................................................................................................................. 97

6.4 VIRTUAL PORTS .......................................................................................................................... 98

6.5 BEFORE THE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 98

6.6 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP? .......................................................................................... 99

6.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION ....................................................................................... 100

6.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION ........................................................................ 104

6.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 106

7 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER ..................................................................................... 109

7.1 CONNECTING TO DVR.............................................................................................................. 109

7.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING ...................................................................................................... 109

7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls ........................................................................................................................................ 109

7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 111

7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW .................................................................................................................. 115

7.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 116

7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................. 118

8 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP ............................................................................................................ 119

9 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 120

APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES ............................................................................................ 121

APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP ..................................................................... 124

APPENDIX C: IR REMOTE CONTROL .................................................................................................... 126

APPENDIX D: MOBILE PHONE VIEWING .............................................................................................. 127

Page 7

Chapter

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The latest EverFocus digital video recorder generation is based on H.264 compression technology, resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high image quality. Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal application of this DVR series.

1.1 FEATURES

 D1 real time recording rate and playback rate for all cameras  HDMI video output with full HD resolution (1080p)  Latest H.264 compression technology  User-friendly graphic user interface (GUI) with easy mouse or front panel operation  Multi-language menu operation  Express setup for quick installation in standard applications  Audio recording for all 16 channels  Separately configured HDMI 1080p and VGA/BNC main monitor outputs and additional call monitor  Individual recording settings for each channel incl. holiday calendar, express schedule and pre-alarm  Pentaplex operation for simultaneous recording, playback, archiving, live view and network access  Data archiving via USB 2.0 port, network or built-in DVDRW drive*  Programmable motion detection area (22 x 16) for each channel  Local (through USB mouse) and network PTZ control  Fast network video transmission with dual stream for mobile phone streaming  Network operation independent from local operation  Event notification incl. e-mail alarm and network alarm with optional PowerCon 4.x software  Watchdog function with notification options  Optional RS-485 remote control (EKB 500)  Free EverFocus DDNS service: DDNS account registration directly from DVR setup

* Feature / function depending on DVR model

Page 8

1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS

 Digital Video Recorder according to order x1  User manual x1  AC power supply and power cord x1  USB mouse x1  IR remote control incl. batteries x1  482mm (19”) mounting bracket (set) x1  SATA cable (FIA/DIA models x4, FRA/DRA models x2)  HDD fixing bracket x4 (FIA/DIA models)  HDD tray x 2 (FRA/DRA models)  Mounting screws

Page 9

Paragon 264x4-16

Video format

PAL / CCIR

Display format main monitor

VGA / BNC: 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 16x multiscreen, PiP // HDMI: 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16x multiscreen

Display format call monitor

Full screen, 4x multiscreen, sequence (live)

Display format HD monitor

1920 x 1080 (Full HD 1080p)

Display format VGA monitor

1024 x 768

Main/call monitor assignment

Option 1: main monitor VGA and BNC (simultaneous view) and call monitor HDMI Option 2: main monitor HDMI and call monitor VGA and BNC (simultaneous view)

Video input

16 inputs 1 Vp-p Composite PAL, BNC, autom. 75 Ohm termination

Video output

16 loop-through outputs, 1 Vp-p at 75 Ohm, BNC 1 main monitor output, 1 Vp-p at 75 Ohm, BNC 1 main monitor output VGA 1024 x 768, 15-pin Sub-D 1 call monitor output, 1 Vp-p at 75 Ohm, BNC 1 HDMI output 1920 x 1080 (1080p)

Video compression

H.264

Harddisk storage

Up to 4x internal 8,9 cm (3,5”) SATA harddisks OR up to 2x removable 8,9 cm (3,5”) SATA harddisks*

Recording resolution

704 x 576, 704 x 288, 352 x 288

Recording rate

1 ~ 400 IPS for all resolutions individual setup per channel for normal and event recording (remaining rate to be distributed among remaining channels)

Recording modes

Continuous, schedule (with holiday calendar) or event recording

Playback search

Via date/time or event / smart search

Video pause

Yes

Video loss detection

Yes

Motion detection

Yes, with configurable detection area (22 x 16) and sensitivity

Event log

Yes

Pre-alarm

Yes

Alarm

16 alarm inputs / 4 relay outputs

Audio

16 line inputs / 1 line output

Setup

On-screen display

Control

USB mouse control, front panel control with jog/shuttle, IR remote control, network; optional: RS-485 keyboard EKB 500

Timer

Built-in real time clock with automatic time synchronisation via global NTP server through Internet

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Page 10

Title

12-characters title generator for each camera

Archive

USB 2.0 interface, internal DVD-RW drive*

Ethernet

RJ45 network connector

Interfaces

1 x RS-232 (9-pin Sub-D) // 1 x RS-485 screw terminal connector

Password protection

3 levels

Watchdog function

For cooler fan, HDD status, HDD temperature, recording and HDD fault

Power source

100 ~ 240 V AC

Power consumption

60 W max.

Ambient temperature

0°C ~ +40°C

Dimenstions (WxHxD)

430 x 95 x 410 mm

Weight

6,8 kg (w/o HDD)

Supported PTZ protocols

EverFocus, Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung Electr., Transparent

* Feature / function depending on DVR model

Page 11

1.4 FRONT PANEL

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

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

remainder of the manual will refer to them often.

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

1) 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive

2) Multiview Keys:

16x 4x 9x 13x 10x PiP

The LED will show the selected screen layout.

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

3) DVD+RW Burner: DVD+RW drive for video data export. (for D model only)

4) Channel keys 1~16 / 1~8 for full screen display of selected channel. The LED will show the active

channel.

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

details please consult chapter 4.9 DISPLAY.

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

7) ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom.

For details please consult chapter 4.12 ZOOM.

Page 12

Jog

Shuttle

NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor.

8) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen

will be Main monitor when LED is in “M”; Call monitor when LED is in “1” and HDMI call monitor when LED is in “2”. For more details, please refer to Chapter 4.11 MONITOR .

9) HDD: Removable SATA HDD (only for HD removable model)

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

10) Record: RECORD key for manual start of recording / recording standby (event recording).

LED will be ON if DVR is recording or in record standby.

11) STOP: STOP key for Playback and Record

12) BACK: Reverse Playback key

13) PAUSE: Image freeze in playback mode

14) PLAY: Playback key

15) SEARCH: The SEARCH key opens the SEARCH menu, details in chapter 4.13 SEARCH.

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

viewing full screen camera. For more details, please refer to Chapter 3.2.1.

17) COPY: The COPY key opens the menu for video data export, details in chapter 4.14 COPY.

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

reverse playback. JOG (inner wheel): In PAUSE mode, use the jog to move frame by frame. Within menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use Jog to highlight individual cameras. Use either Shuttle or Jog to switch between MENU parameters.

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

20) IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote control

21) System LED

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

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

LAN: LED for network traffic

22) ALARM: LED for alarm status

Page 13

○,1

○,2

○,3

○,4

○,5

○,6

○,7

○,8

○,9

○,10

○,11

○,12

○,13

○,14

○,15

○,16

1.5 REAR PANEL

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

through the rear panel.

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel

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

○,2 eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD bay

○,3 Matrix outputs 1~4: BNC connectors for programmable outputs 1~4.

○,4 Video in: BNC video inputs for 1 Vpp Composite video signals, automatic 75 Ohm termination

(high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)

○,5 LAN: RJ45 network socket

○,6 USB: USB port for USB mouse connection.

○,7 Audio out: Audio output

○,8 RS232 socket: 9-pin D-Sub control input for RS-232 (service purpose)

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

Please use HDMI cables with HDMI logo only for connection.

○,10 VGA: Connect to a VGA monitor.

○,11 MAIN: Composite BNC output for main monitor (live / playback / on-screen display)

○,12 CALL: Composite BNC output for call monitor (live display incl. multiscreen, sequence mode

and alarm camera switching)

Page 14

○,13 RS485 socket: Interface for remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control

○,14 Alarm In: Connect up to 16 alarm inputs, programmable NO or NC (dry contacts).

○,15 Alarm Out: 4 x NO/NC alarm output relay.

○,16 Audio In: 16x audio input, RCA socket for line audio signals 1 V max., 10 KOhm impedance

Page 15

Chapter

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION

Cameras have to be cabled with 75 Ohm video cable, e.g. RG-59, RG-12 and suitable BNC plugs.

Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG58), antenna cable and further types of coax cable are not suitable.

All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp PAL/CCIR standard video signal.

When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, make sure all receivers are accurately calibrated.

Use only 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11) with suitable BNC plugs for the connection of cameras and CCTV monitors.

Attention: For automatic detection of the video system (PAL/NTSC), please make sure that video input 1 is switched with a video signal upon power-up of the device!

Page 16

For local DVR operation, MAIN monitor connection ist required. Call monitor connection is optional.

The Main monitor can be connected to BNC, Composite, or VGA monitor output. Note: The connected monitor or other video devices must have a 75 Ohm termination. Connection a BNC video cable to this output switches off the internal 75 Ohm termination!

2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION

The Paragon 264x4-16 DVR provides 16 audio inputs and 1 audio output.

The audio inputs are designed for line audio signals 500 mV at 10 KOhm.

ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone amplifier is required).

The installation has to be effected with audio coaxial cable and RCA plugs

The output provides a max. 500 mV at 10 KOhm line audio signal and may be connected to e.g. a monitor‘s audio input. The direct connection of (passive) speakers is not supported.

Page 17

AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:

The audio channels 1 … 16 are assigned to the video input channels 1 … 16 for recording, playback and network stream.

Audio recording for camera # 1 ~ 16 is activated / deactivated in the RECORD menu (chapter 5.4.1) for all channels.

Audio of all channels is always recorded together with (each) video and is independent of the image recording rate.

During playback/live, use the JOG to select camera and press ENTER to turn audio ON or OFF.

2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION

The alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment. Furthermore, alarm reactions such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, e-mail and network alarm are available. 4 alarm output relays can be switched if required. Additionally the DVR provides 4 x TTL - level control outputs with similar functionality as the relay outputs.

2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts

EPARA8 provides 8 alarm inputs, EPARA16 provides 16. All inputs are programmable N.O. (Normal Open) or N.C. (Normal Closed) Inputs have to be switched by dry contacts.

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

All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu (chapter 5.5.1).

2.3.2 Control Input Contact

The Control Input CTRL IN is a N.O. (Normal Open) contact. Changing to N.C. is not possible.

Control Input relay in idle state

Page 18

CTRL IN

GND

CTRL IN

GND

CTRL IN

GND

CTRL IN

GND

CTRL IN

GND

CTRL IN

GND

The Control Input Contact CTRL IN is defined in I/O Control menu ( chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.) for following possible functions:

1. Playback: Playback is active as long the contact is closed. This function is helpful in

combination with the "Quickplay" function ( chapter 5.4.3)

Idle state Playback

2. Record: The input switches to Record (or Record Standby) as long the contact is closed.

Idle state Record / Record Standby

3. Armed / Disarmed: If the contact is closed, the DVR will switch off alarm (alarm contact and motion

alarm) operation. System alarm events are always active.

DVR armed DVR disarmed

2.3.3 Alarm Output Relay

The relay outputs provide either Normally Open or Normally Closed dry contacts.

Output relay in idle state

Page 19

2.4 RS-485 keyboard / PTZ Installation

All functions can be remote-controlled by the EKB-500 universal keyboard. Using the EEPbus protocol, digital video recorders, keyboards and speed domes can be installed on one single RS-485 bus. One system can comprise up to 8 keyboards.

2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation

The EKB-500 keyboard uses an RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair line. CAT5 network cable is recommended, UPT version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal 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. Both 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 line reflections.

RS-485 bus serial wiring

Cable length from box to device („Stubs“) has to be limited to 2m using connector boxes.

RS-485 bus serial wiring with connector boxes and connection cable

A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using a signal distributor (see below).

Improper RS-485 bus star wiring

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

Page 20

Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

An 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 socket pin assignment

The following RS485 pin assignment as follow:

2.4.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable

For a simple, short distance installation, recorder and keyboard can directly be connected using a standard CAT5 network cable (patch cable, uncrossed!).

Page 21

Function

TXD

RXD

Ground

1 5 3 9 2 8 4

2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs

For long distance installations connecting several DVRs, please use signal distributor to connect

For further details on keyboard connection, please refer to the EKB-500 manual. RS-485 port communication settings are configured in the I/O CONTROL menu ( chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. System Setup: I/O - control).

2.4.5 Speed Dome Installation

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

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

Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu ( chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden..) RS-485 parameters and protocol in the I/O CONTROL menu ( chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden..)

ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / -P protocol domes and receivers require an address offset of -1, i.e. the address assigned to the dome / receiver in the DVR camera menu must be 1 below the address set in the dome / receiver itself!

2.5 RS-232 Connection

2.6 USB-Mouse installation

Connect the USB mouse to one of the 2 USB ports. (This can be done while DVR is powered on)

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

Page 22

2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION

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

2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable

The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection.

Figure 2-1 Direct PC Connection

Pinout 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

Page 23

Pinout of straight patchcable

2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS

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

Page 24

Chapter

3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION

Paragon 264x4 series DVR support multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the front panel, the handheld remote control or the RS-485 keyboard EKB 500 (optional).

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

3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION

3.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio

1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, user can select a channel by clicking once on desired

channel screen. The selected screen will be highlighted by white frame.

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

3. To enable audio out, click audio icon(ex: ) at lower side of the screen. This system can have only

one audio out for one camera at a time. Click this button to select a camera for audio out, or to select none audio-out mode.

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu

1. Right-click the mouse to obtain DVR control bar (see Figure 3-1 OSD Root Menu ). When you move the

mouse over each icon, the appropriate title will be displayed on top of the control bar.

Figure 3-1 OSD Root Menu

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

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

Page 25

○,1

○,3

○,2

3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu

The Main menu (shown in Figure 3-2 OSD Menu) is divided into 3 main sections.

Figure 3-2 OSD Menu

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

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

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

3.1.4 Component Options

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

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

below)

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

directly click on an option to select it.

Check box: Click on the box to enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).

Button: Click the button to execute the function.

Page 26

Space

Enter a space

Caps

Switch to capital letters

Delete last letter

Confirm the selection

Move to the right

Move to the left

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

* Note about on-screen keyboard:

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

Page 27

3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION

3.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio

1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, turning Jog or Shuttle can scroll through each channel

that is displayed. The selected channel will be highlighted by white frame.

2. While one channel is selected, click “Enter” button to turn Audio On/ Off.

3.2.2 OSD Root Menu

1. Press “Menu” key to obtain DVR control bar. Use Jog or Shuttle to scroll over each icon. The title for

each icon will be displayed on top of the control bar.

2. Press “Enter” key on any icon to perform that action. These actions are covered in detail in Chapter 4

3. Press “Menu” to close the DVR control bar.

3.2.3 Front Panel Key Review

The basic principle of front panel operation is to use Jog and Shuttle to navigate among the menu items. Use “Enter” key to confirm a selection or enter the next level menu. Press “Menu” key to enter the Main Menu or exit from the current level of the menu.

3.2.4 Operation in Configuration Menu

Press “Menu” and press “Enter” with “Configuration” icon highlighted to bring up Configuration menu.

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

Page 28

○,1

○,3

○,2

The menu (shown in Figure 3-3 (OSD Menu) ) is divided into 3 main sections.

Figure 3-3 (OSD Menu)

○,1 In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Use Jog or Shuttle to highlight an icon and press “Enter” to select it.

○,2 In section 2, the main options for the selected icon will be displayed. Use Jog to highlight an option and press “Enter” to select it.

○,3 In section 3, all the details for the selected option will be available here. Use Jog to move between items and press “Enter” to make changes.

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

3.2.5 Component Options

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

below)

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

to highlight the desired option and press “Enter” again to select it.

Check box: Press “Enter” key on a setting to enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).

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

Page 29

Space

Enter a space

Caps

Switch to capital letters

Delete last letter

Confirm the selection

Move to the right

Move to the left

Bar: Press “Enter” key to activate the slider, then use Jog to adjust the setting. Press

“Enter” again to finalize the changes.

* Note about on-screen keyboard:

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

Page 30

Chapter

4 GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS

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

4.1 RECORD

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

The exceptions are:

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

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

4.2 LOGIN

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

1. Click (or press “Enter” key) on the Configuration icon to bring up the following screen:

Figure 4-1 Login page

2. Select the user name from the drop-down list and input the password. The defaults are:

User name: admin (lower case)

Password: 11111111

Page 31

(If you operate the device via front panel: Press Enter key to show the dropdown list. Use Jog to highlight the requested name and press Enter key to confirm your selection.)

+ To input password by mouse: click the password field to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see Figure 4-2 On-screen Keyboard). Click on each button to input the desired characters for the password. When finished, click “Done” on the on-screen keyboard to confirm the password.

+ To input password using front panel: press “Enter” key to show the on-screen keyboard (see Figure 4-2 On-screen Keyboard). Use Jog or Shuttle to highlight each character and press “Enter” key on front panel to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight “Done” and press “Enter” key on front panel to confirm the password.

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

Figure 4-2 On-screen Keyboard

4.3 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION

Paragon is a pentaplex DVR, user can control each camera individually. User can control camera which has been selected. For camera selection:

Mouse: Right-click the screen, there will show a white frame on screen if the camera has been selected. When in split display mode, press same layout icon in layout menu to select all.

Front panel: Use Jog to change selection. Turn Jog one more step to select all camera at last turn(EX: when camera16 is selected, turn jog one more step can select all)

Page 32

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

4.4 CHANGE AUDIO OUTPUT OPERATION

Use Jog to select a camera and press “Enter” key to switch audio output to that camera. An audio icon will appear on the screen.

If you want to use the audio function, set the option “audio recording” to “ON” in the camera settings within

the camera menu. Make sure that audio source and/or audio output amplifier are connected correctly to guarantee smooth audio functionality.

Note: The audio streams 1 ~ 16 are assigned to the video channels 1 ~ 16 for playback, network stream and video export.

4.5 PLAYBACK

Playback bar is the fastest way to get exact time which users want to see. Playback bar allows user to see time line and current playback indicator, user can click time line to move the indicator to the position which they want to see. The operation is as follow:

To playback:

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click on to enter Playback Menu.

By front panel: Press key to enter Playback Setup Menu.

A playback bar will show as the figure below:

2009/05/25 09:09:30PM 2009/05/25 09:09:40PM 2009/05/25 09:10:30PM

1. Stop key: press to stop playback

2. Slow Reverse key: press to slow reverse playback

3. Pause key: press to pause playback

4. Slow Forward key: press to slow forward playback

5. Fast Reverse key: press to fast reverse playback

6. Reverse key: press to reverse playback

7. Forward key: press to forward playback

8. Fast Forward key: press to fast forward playback

9. Time bar: Move the cursor on the time bar to select time to playback(The start time and end time of

time bar is showed below)

Page 33

10. “+” and “-“ signs are used to adjust time scale level. Press “+” or “-“ to select between L1 ~ L5. When

change level, the start time and end time of time bar will change)

L1: Whole time bar is 2 days L2: Whole time bar is 30 hours. L3: Whole time bar is 1 hour. L4: Whole time bar is 10 minutes. L5: Whole time bar is 1 minute.

11. Express copy: Press to start express copy when camera is in playback (only one camera)

12. Playback speed

13. Press “X” to close playback bar.

14. Start time of time bar (the most left point of time bar)

15. Current playback time (the time which indicator locate)

16. End time of time bar (the most right point of time bar)

Page 34

Go to Preset Position

PRESET > [number] > GO

Save Preset Position

PRESET > [number] > SET

Delete Preset Position

PRESET > [number] > DELETE

Start Preset Tour

TOUR > [number] > GO

Start Pattern

PATTERN Note: The PATTERN commands vary depending on dome model /manufacturer. Please consult documentation of the speed dome for details.

Start Auto-Pan

AUTO-PAN

Open Setup Menu

PRESET > [95] > SET

Enter in Speed Dome OSD

I+ ((iris open)

ESC / Cancel in Speed Dome OSD

I- (Iris close)

Pan / Tilt direction keys

Zoom in (+), Zoom out (-)

Focus far (+), Focus near (-)

Iris open (+), Iris close (-)

Input field for preset, tour and pattern numbers

Number buttons

Clear numeric input

Start (for preset, tour, pattern) Save preset position Delete preset position Auto-Pan Preset position Preset Tour Pattern

4.6 PTZ

4.6.1 General PTZ control

If the connected camera is defined as a PTZ device, click on the Fehler! Es ist nicht möglich, durch die Bearbeitung von Feldfunktionen Objekte zu erstellen. button to open the PTZ control panel.

Required settings: 1. PTZ is enabled and RS-485 address is entered in CAMERA > BASIC SETTING.

2. RS-485 parameter are adjusted in SYSTEM > I/O CONTROL

Page 35

Zoom +

Zoom -

Focus +

Focus -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

NOTE:

Click “X” at the top-right corner to hide the PTZ menu (see Express control below) Click “Exit” to leave PTZ function. “X” only HIDES the PTZ control panel. “EXIT “ closes the panel and exits PTZ mode!! Other controls will not respond until you EXIT the PTZ panel !

4.6.2 Express control PTZ

When PTZ menu is closed, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen. User can control PTZ direction, zoom, and focus by clicking directly on screen.

Figure 4-3 Express Control PTZ

The screen is divided into a 4x4 grid. The function of each section is defined as below:

 1: PTZ pan/tilt left and up  2, 3: PTZ tilt up  4: PTZ pan/tilt right and up  5, 9: PTZ pan left  8,12: PTZ pan right  13: PTZ pan/tilt left and down  14, 15: PTZ tilt down  16: PTZ pan/tilt right and down  6: Focus closer  10: Focus further  7: Zoom in  11: Zoom out

Page 36

4.7 LAYOUT

The DVR has a total of seven display modes available. The different available layouts are shown below:

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

(10 screens) (13 screens) (16 screens)

NOTE: PIP display is not available in Playback mode

To change layout, follow the steps below:

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to scroll through each display option.

By front panel: Push the appropriate display button on the front of the DVR (see red marker in below

image).

4.7.1 Bring to full screen mode

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

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

Page 37

Recording

Playback

Fast forward

Fast backward

Back

pause

Alarm

Motion

Video loss

Express copy

Audio out

Alarm

Audio 1~16

Control call monitor

Event

Fan failure

HD failure

HD temp. too high

Monitor 1 status

Motion

New firmware

No network

Record in HD1

Record in HD2

Seq.

Video loss

4.8 CHANNEL SWITCHING

Use this function to change channel position

1. Select one camera

2. Press Channel button .

3. Click on the channel number you wish to switch on channel bar. The display of channel will be switched.

EX: Select camera1 and enter Channel menu and choose “2”, than camera1 will show on position of camera2, camera2 will show on position of camera1

4.9 DISPLAY

1. Press Display button on menu by using mouse or press “Display” button on the front panel.

2. Press once to show camera information. Please see the following table for status representation.

3. Press again to show status information. Please see the following table for status representation.

4. Press again to show both status information and camera information.

5. Press again to hide all information.

Page 38

4.10 SEQUENCE

1. By mouse: Click Sequence button to enter the auto sequential switching mode.

2. By front panel: Click Sequence button on front panel to enter the auto sequential switching mode.

4.11 MONITOR

The DVR can connect to main monitor and call monitors simultaneously, but only one of them can be controlled at one time. This feature allows user to switch control between three monitors.

Switch control by using a mouse

Click on “Monitor” button in menu or click global information icon “ ” to switch control to call monitor.

“ “ button means the main monitor is selected. “ “ button means the call monitor 1 is selected.

“ ” means the call monitor 2 (HDMI monitor) is selected.

Switch control from front panel

Click “Monitor” button on front panel to switch control of monitor. The light right next to “Monitor” button indicates which monitor is active: “M” indicates main monitor, “1” indicates call monitor 1, “2” indicates call monitor 2.

Operation of Call Monitor OSD

View: Click this button to view different layouts.

Change: Switch channels.

Display: Turn OSD display on/ off.

Sequence: Turn sequence on/off.

Monitor: Click this button switch control to main monitor.

Page 39

1 2 3

5 6 7

4.12 ZOOM

1. Make sure no cameras are in playback mode

2. Select one camera

3. Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click button, or press ”Zoom” key on front panel.

4. When in ZOOM mode, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen.

User can control PTZ direction, zoom, and focus by clicking directly on screen:

Figure 4-4 Zoom Express Control

The screen is divided into a 4x4 grid. The function of each section is defined as below:

 1: Left and up  2, 3: Up  4: Right and up  5, 9: Left  8,12: Right  13: Left and down  14, 15: Down  16: Right and down  6, 7, 10, 11: Not used

Page 40

4.13 SEARCH

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to enter Search Menu.

By front panel: Press ”Search” key to enter Search Menu directly.

4.13.1 Time Search

Figure 4-5 Search Menu – Time Search

Start Date / Time: Select the time to be searched by choosing the Date and Time.

Click on the “Play” button to start search. The DVR will automatically play the video being searched. DVR will play the nearest time if there is no data in selected time.

In search playback mode, press stop button to come back to search menu.

Page 41

4.13.2 Event Search

From: Select starting date and time

Figure 4-6 Search Menu – Event Search

To: Select ending date and time.

Camera: Select which cameras to search for.

Event: Select which event type(s) to search for. Choose from Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, or Others.

Click on the “Search” button to start searching. The search results will be shown as a list of events.

Page 42

Prev Page: Go to previous page.

Next Page: Go to next page

Unlock: Unlock the item if the item is locked

Lock: Lock the item (After click Lock button, the selected item will show Locked or Partial)

Delete: Delete item if it is not locked

Play: Playback selected item

Copy: Copy selected item

In Lock status, there will show “Partial” in some case, it means there has a time period which has been locked in whole search result time period.

4.13.3 Motion Search

In order to perform a Motion Search, motion must be enabled first (see “Chapter 5.3.4”).

Figure 4-7 Search Menu – Motion Search

From: Select motion search starting date/time. To: Select motion search ending date/time. Camera: Select camera number to be searched.

Page 43

Figure 4-8 Search Menu – Set Grid

Grid Setting:

Choose which areas of the motion grid will be included in the search. The areas you set in motion search must also be active in the motion settings of the Camera Setting Menu. Use the mouse to drag your desired area. Press “Set All” button to select the entire area. Press “Clear All” to deselect the entire area. Press “Save & Back” to save the motion grid setting and go back to Motion Search menu. Press “Cancel” to skip grid setting.

Grid setting by mouse:

1. Click the lower right grid cell.

2. Click the upper left grid cell.

3. The area between the upper left and the lower right grid cells is selected.

Grid setting by front panel:

1. Press Enter key to edit the grid.

2. Use Jog/Shuttle to move to a corner cell of the requested area.

3. Press Enter key.

4. Use Jog/Shuttle to select an area from this starting point.

5. Press Enter key 2x on the last cell of the requested area to select the zone.

Press “Search” button to start searching.

Page 44

4.14 COPY

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click on to enter Copy Menu.

By front panel: Press “Copy” key to enter Copy Menu directly.

Figure 4-9 Copy Menu

Camera: Select which cameras will be archived. Choose “Select All” to select all the cameras.

Player: Check the box to include the ePlayer program as part of the copy.

Start Date/Time: Select the starting date/time to be archived.

End Date/Time: Select the ending date/time to be archived.

Archive To: Select whether you want to copy to USB or DVD.

Data Size: Shows the estimated total size for the selected time period. (Paragon DVR is Linux base DVR,

when you check the space of USB sticker by DVR or PC, the space may have a little bit different between PC and DVR)

Press “Copy” button to start archiving.

4.15 LOGOUT

Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click button to bring up the Logout Confirmation window (see Figure 4-10). Press “Yes” button when you are ready to logout from the system. You will need to login again before accessing any other options.

Figure 4-10 Logout Confirmation window

Page 45

Chapter

5 DVR CONFIGURATION

This chapter will walk you through the DVR Menu Settings step by step and show you how to set the DVR for your specific application.

5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU

Mouse: Click right to open the menu bar and click the “ ” icon to enter configuration menu.

Front panel: Press the “Menu/Esc” key to open the menu bar, use the Jog to move to the icon and press the Enter key to enter configuration menu.

5.2 EXPRESS

Figure 5-1 Express Menu is a screen shot of the EXPRESS SETTING MENU. This menu is used to configure express setting for all 16 cameras. For example, if user selects Event Only in Record Mode and presses Apply button, all 16 cameras will be set to Event only. If user selects Blank in Recording Mode and presses Apply button, 16 cameras will keep their own current record modes without changing.

Figure 5-1 Express Menu

Page 46

Date: Set the current date of DVR.

Time: Set the current time of DVR.

Record Mode:

Normal+Event: Normal recording plus event recording.

Event Only: Event recording only.

Schedule Rec: Schedule recording.

Estimate Event X hour(s) per day: Select from the dropdown list how much motion there will be (estimated hours per day, 0 ~ 24 hours)

Resolution: Select recording resolution.

704x576 / 704x288 / 352x288

Record With:

Blank: No change for Record with

Preset Settings: Select preset setting or recording quality. Available options are Best Quality, Standard and Extended Record in the next column. For more detail, please refer to APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP

Max. Recording Days: Set the maximum recording days. Available selection will be shown in the next column, including 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 day. DVR will auto adjust relative settings for 16 cameras to fit the selected max recording day. For more detail, please refer to APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP

Network Type:

Fixed IP: User can set a fixed IP for network connection.

DHCP: DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign IP for network connection.

PPPoE:

IP Address: This field shows the current IP Address for the DVR. A Fixed IP address must be set manually. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

Page 47

Subnet Mask: This field shows the subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

Gateway: This field shows the gateway for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

DNS Server 1: This field shows the primary DNS server for your network. If DHCP is selected and there is an active internet connection, this value will be assigned automatically. The correct assignment of this

field is vital if you want to make use of the DDNS function (further details: chapter 4.6.3 – DDNS).

DNS Server 2: This field shows the secondary DNS server for your network.

Apply: Press “Apply” button to save and apply Express settings to DVR. The system will automatically

adjust recording frame rate according to settings. The following message will pop up, press YES to change Resolution, Recording frame rate and Quality depending on your express setting.

Note: All parameters adjusted in the EXPRESS menu can be reviewed in the corresponding setting menus (e.g. in the CAMERA menu).

If you close and re-open the EXPRESS menu, please note that the EXPRESS menu doesn’t show the adjusted values, but the default values!

Page 48

5.3 CAMERA SETTING

Figure 5-2 is a screen shot of the CAMERA SETTING MENU. This menu is used to configure individual

camera settings.

Figure 5-2 Camera Menu-Basic Setting

5.3.1 Basic Setting

Camera: Select the camera number.

Title: The title setting allows you to assign a title to selected camera. Each title supports up to 16

characters. The on-screen keyboard will appear when you click the title option.

Install: Check the box to enable the current camera. To take full advantage of the DVR’s recording abilities, any unused cameras should have this option disabled.

Covert: Check the box to hide the camera picture in live and sequence modes. However, the image will still be recorded and can be played back by any user who has playback rights.

Record Mode: 2 record modes are available.

Normal + Event: This recording mode includes continuous and event recording.

Event Only: Video will be recorded only when events occur.

Resolution: Select recording resolution: 704x576 / 704x288 / 352x288

Record Quality: Select an image quality for recording. There are five different qualities available: Superior,

High, Standard, Basic and Low.

Note: A higher image quality requires more HDD space!

Page 49

Normal Speed: Frame rate in images per second (IPS) for continuous recording. The speed is limited to the maximum recording rate of the DVR (displayed in the bottom left corner) divided by the number of installed cameras. If the resolution option is changed, the value (fps) shown next to this field will also change. The number here indicates the remaining recording capacity available for all 16 cameras. When this number is positive, it means there is still recording capacity. If this number is negative, it means the recording capacity has been exceeded, and the user must lower Normal Speed or Resolution. This number must be positive before saving the changes. Otherwise, a pop-up window will display “Total FPS exceed maximum recording rate, discard changes!” and the settings for all cameras will return to previous values.

Hint: If less than 16 cameras are installed, the checkbox “Installed” should be deactivated for the idle input signals, as also idle input signals affect the calculation of the remaining framerate!

Event Speed: Frame rate in images per second (IPS) for event recording, adjustable from 1 to 25 IPS. If more than one camera requires event recording at the same time, the available speed is distributed among the respective number of cameras.

Record audio: Activate the checkbox to enable audio recording for this channel.

PTZ ID: When using a PTZ Camera connected through RS-485 interface, enter the PTZ ID from 001 ~ 255

or OFF (OFF corresponds to 000). This ID must match the ID used by the connected camera in order to control the camera using the DVR.

Apply To: Select this button to copy the recording settings to other cameras. In the following dialogue, activate the checkboxes for all cameras you wish to copy the settings to and click “OK” to copy the settings. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Page 50

5.3.2 Camera Priority

Figure 5-3 Camera Menu – Camera Priority

The 16 cameras are divided in 4 groups with 4 cameras each. Within each group 1~4, one of the 4 cameras can be set to a higher priority than the other 3 cameras. This priority camera will be recorded with a higher bit rate.

HINT: You can use this function to reduce the artefacts within the recorded footage of connected PTZ cameras!

Page 51

5.3.3 Video Adjust

Figure 5-4 Camera Menu – Video Adjust

Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust. “Title” will change to the name of the selected camera.

Brightness: Adjusts how bright/dark the picture appears. If details appear to be lost in the shadows or

darker regions, try increasing the Brightness. If the image appears too saturated or if the colors appear overwhelmed by glare, try decreasing the Brightness.

Contrast: Adjusts the total amount of light output from the display. If details are lost or lines appear distorted, try decreasing the contrast.

Color: Adjusts the amount of color information in the picture.

Apply To: Select this button to copy the recording settings to other cameras. In the following dialogue,

activate the checkboxes for all cameras you wish to copy the settings to and click “OK” to copy the settings. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Page 52

5.3.4 Motion

Figure 5-5 Camera Menu – Motion

Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust. “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera.

Enable: Check box to enable motion detection. Other motion options will not be available unless this

feature is selected.

Log: Check box to record motion events in the log.

Matrix / Monitor: Assign the active camera to one of the programmable monitor outputs (1~4) and define

the reaction on the respective monitor when a motion event occurs:

No change: No change on the additional monitor display.

Spot: A full screen of the active camera will be displayed on the additional monitor.

VGA Monitor: Monitor display options when a motion event occurs.

No change: No change on the main monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on the main monitor.

Call Monitor: Monitor display options when a motion event occurs.

No change: No change on the call monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on the call monitor.

HD Monitor: Monitor display options when a motion event occurs.

No change: No change on the HD monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on the HD monitor.

Page 53

Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to record several moments (approx. 2 ~ 10 seconds) before the motion event. The pre-alarm recording rate follows the “Normal” frame rate setting (Camera Menu).

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a motion event is triggered.

Email Notify: Check box to send email notification when a motion event is detected.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when motion occurs. (This function

requires the optional PowerCon 4.x network management software as well as setting up the alarm server in the Network Setup menu)

Auto Lock: Check the box and the events will be recorded in the write protected segment of the Hard Disk. (DVR will lock a period of time when alarm happen, the length of time will depend on DVR setting)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when motion is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will remain on until user presses “Enter” key on front panel.

Transparent: Alarm output continues as long as there is a motion event.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: Time duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Edit Motion Grid: Press this button to edit the motion grid (See Figure 5-6 Camera Menu – Motion Grid Setting ).

Sensitivity: Set the threshold value for sensitivity. Select from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

Min Area: To avoid false detections by small objects this value defines, how many grids have to be detected for generating a motion event. Select a value between 1 (default) to 5 grids.

Delay: Filter function for avoiding false alarms (set to 1 for the easiest trigger)

Preview: Turn off display for motion grid

Set All: Press this button to select the entire area.

Clear All: Press this button to clear all the grids selected.

Save & Back: Press this button to save the motion grid setting and return to motion setting menu.

Cancel: Press this button to cancel all changes and return to motion setting menu.

Page 54

Grid setting by mouse:

4. Click the lower right grid cell.

5. Click the upper left grid cell.

6. The area between the upper left and the lower right grid cells is selected.

Grid setting by front panel:

6. Press Enter key to edit the grid.

7. Use Jog/Shuttle to move to a corner cell of the requested area.

8. Press Enter key.

9. Use Jog/Shuttle to select an area from this starting point.

10. Press Enter key 2x on the last cell of the requested area to select the zone.

Figure 5-6 Camera Menu – Motion Grid Setting

Apply To: Select this button to copy the recording settings to other cameras. In the following dialogue,

Page 55

5.3.5 Video Loss

Figure 5-7 Camera Menu – Video Loss

Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust, “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera.

Enable: Check box to enable Video Loss.

Log: Check box to record video loss events in the log.

Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to record several moments (approx. 2 ~ 10 seconds) before the video loss event. The pre-alarm recording rate follows the “Normal” frame rate setting (Camera Menu).

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a video loss event occurs.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when a video loss event occurs.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when a video loss event occurs. (This

function requires the optional PowerCon 4.x network management software as well as setting up the alarm server in the Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will remain active until user presses “Enter” key on front panel.

Transparent: Alarm output continues as long as there is a video loss.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Page 56

Timeout Duration: Time duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Apply To: Select this button to copy the recording settings to other cameras. In the following dialogue,

5.4 RECORD & PLAY SETTING

Figure 5-8 is a screen shot of the RECORD & PLAY SETTING MENU. This menu is used to configure basic recording and playback settings.

Figure 5-8 Record & Play Menu

5.4.1 Record

Record Overwrite: Check the box and disk will begin overwriting when full.

Note: If this checkbox is unchecked, the DVR will stop recording as soon as the harddisk is full. The use of

the “Overwrite” function is expressly recommended. In case you do not want to use this function, please make sure that you monitor the total harddisk capacity yourself or that you will be informed as soon as the total harddisk capacity is used.

Schedule Record: Check the box to activate the schedule recording mode.

Note: The only way to stop schedule recording is to turn schedule recording off in this menu by unchecking the box. Pressing any keypad on front panel to change schedule recording will not work during scheduling record mode. When schedule recording is disabled, DVR will automatically switch to continuous recording.

Page 57

”

Record Status Relay Output: The recording status may be permanently monitored through one of the 4

alarm outputs. If you don’t want to use this function, select “NONE” from the dropdown list; if you want to make use of this function, choose one of the 4 relay outputs.

Auto Erase Video: The hard drive will automatically erase after the selected number of days. Choose “Off” to disable this function.

Disable Stop Record: Check the box to prevent the manual recording stop via the front panel. Uncheck the box to allow the manual recording stop via the front panel.

5.4.2 Built-in Calculator

The built-in record period calculator can give a rough estimation of the total recording time of the DVR with current settings.

Figure 5-9 Record & Play Menu-Built-in Cal.

Motion: Enter the expected amount of hours per day using motion record.

Alarm: Enter the expected amount of hours per day using alarm records.

If total amount of Motion and Alarm hour more than 24 hours, it will assume that total motion and alarm hours is 24 hours.

Click on the “ESTIMATE

button to display the result at the bottom of the screen:

"xx days of data can be stored based on current setting"

Page 58

5.4.3 Play

Figure 5-10 Record & Play Menu - Play

Quick Playback: Check the box to enable quick playback function.

Playback From X Seconds ago: When the DVR is put into playback mode, playback starts automatically

from the selected time. Enter a value between 60 and 3600 seconds (1 ~ 60 minutes).

If Quick Playback is disabled, the playback starts from the previously monitored playback position upon pressing of the PLAY key.

Page 59

5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING

Figure 5-11 is a screen shot of the ALARM & EVENT SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through

alarm and event setup.

Figure 5-11 Alarm & Event Menu - Alarm

5.5.1 Alarm

Alarm: Select the alarm number from 1 to 16.

Enable: Check box to enable alarm.

Log: Check box to record alarm events in the log.

Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to record several moments (approx. 2 ~ 10 seconds) before the alarm event. The pre-alarm recording rate follows the “Normal” frame rate setting (Camera Menu).

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when an alarm occurs.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when an alarm occurs.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when an alarm event occurs. (This

function requires the optional PowerCon 4.x network management software as well as setting up the alarm server in the Network Setup menu)

Auto Lock: Check the box and the events will be recorded in the write protected segment of the Hard Disk. (DVR will lock a period of time when an alarm happens; the length of time depends on the DVR settings)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will remain active until user presses “Enter” key.

Page 60

Transparent: Alarm output keeps working according to the signal of alarm input.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: Time duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Matrix: Assign one of the 4 programmable monitor outputs (matrix outputs) to this alarm output (setup in

Monitor menu).

Monitor: Matrix monitor display options when an alarm occurs:

No change: No change on the matrix monitor display.

Spot: A full screen of the active camera will display on matrix monitor.

VGA Monitor: Monitor display options when an alarm occurs.

No change: No change on the main monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on main monitor.

Call Monitor: Monitor display options when an alarm occurs.

No change: No change on the call monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on call monitor.

HD Monitor: Monitor display options when an alarm occurs.

No change: No change on the HD monitor display.

Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on HD monitor.

Recording: Select which cameras will start recording when alarm happens.

Input Type: This field is to change the type of alarm trigger.

N.O.: Normal Open contact.

N.C.: Normal Close contact.

Active Camera: This field is for assigning the alarm to a specific camera. For example if you had an external motion detector on camera one you would set this option to “1”.

PTZ Preset: Select PTZ Preset from “1” to “255”. If the Active Camera is a PTZ speed dome, the alarm will move the camera to the specified preset position for event recording. Click “Done” to confirm selection, “Cancel” to cancel selection.

Apply To: This button can be used to copy the alarm settings to other cameras. Select which cameras you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Page 61

5.5.2 Event

This section covers internal system event warnings.

Figure 5-12 Alarm & Event Menu – Event

Event: Select from the following event types.

Fan Failure: The internal fans are equipped with rotation detection. Any fault of a fan will cause "Fan Failure" event.

HD Temperature: Hard drive is over the safety warning temperature

HD Failure: If DVR fails to detect a HDD on start up, the system will create a HD failure event.

HD Full: If the DVR is not set to Overwrite in the Record Menu, an event will be created when all HDDs are filled.

HD Off: If HDDs are switched off or are removed, the DVR will create a HD OFF event.

Power Loss: The DVR keeps a record of any time the system is powered off. NOTE: When using a contact output for this feature, make sure the control output is 5V effective.

Record Stop: If recording is stopped, the DVR will create an event. If an output is assigned to Record Stopped, any other events assigned for that alarm output will automatically change to “None”.

Network Loss: If connection to network is lost, DVR will create a Network Loss event. NOTE: This function only checks physical connection to the network. Any network behavior that blocks connection (blocked ports, wrong IP setup, etc.) is not detected by this function.

Page 62

Fan Failure:

Figure 5-13 Alarm & Event Menu – Event-Fan Failure

Log: Check box to record events in the log.

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a fan fails to work.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when a fan fails to work.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action is locked to

Transparent: Alarm output keeps working according to the signal of alarm input.

Page 63

HD Temperature:

Figure 5-14 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Temperature

Log: Check box to record events in the log.

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive’s temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Stop Recording: Check box to stop recording when HD’s temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”.

Temp. Warning Limit: Sets the trigger temperature for all other active settings in HD Temperature.

Choose from 55C /131F~85C /185F.

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action is locked to

Transparent: Alarm output keeps working according to the signal of alarm input.

Page 64

HD Failure:

Figure 5-15 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Failure

Log: Check box to record events in the log.

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when no hard drive is detected.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification function when HD fails.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action is locked to

Transparent: Alarm output keeps working according to the signal of alarm input.

Page 65

HD Full:

Figure 5-16 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Full

Note: The settings in this menu only have an effect if the DVR is NOT set to „Overwrite“ (chapter „Recording“).

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is full.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is full.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will be continuously active until user presses “Enter” key.

Transparent: Alarm output remains active until event ends.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: The amount of time the buzzer sounds when the HD is full. Duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Page 66

HD Off:

Figure 5-17 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Off

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is off.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will be continuously active until user presses “Enter” key.

Transparent: Alarm output remains active until event ends.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: The amount of time the buzzer sounds when the HD is off. Duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Page 67

Power Loss:

Figure 5-18 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Power Loss

Log: LOG is permanently checked for this feature. Power Loss events are always recorded by the DVR.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Page 68

Record Stop:

Figure 5-19 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Record Stop

Log: Check box to record events in the log.

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when DVR stops recording.

Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when DVR stops recording.

Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and

setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”. (If an output is assigned to Record Stopped, any other events assigned for that alarm output will automatically change to “None”)

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will be continuously active until user presses “Enter” key.

Transparent: Alarm output remains active until event ends.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: The amount of time the buzzer sounds when DVR stops recording. Duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Page 69

Network Loss:

Figure 5-20 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Network Loss

Log: Check box to record events in the log.

Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when network is lost.

Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

Output Type: Output action when alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

Permanent: Alarm will be continuously active until user presses “Enter” key.

Transparent: Alarm output remains active until event ends.

Trans+Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then lasts for the set time duration.

Timeout Duration: The amount of time the buzzer sounds when DVR stops recording. Duration selectable from 1 to 150 seconds.

Page 70

5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING

Figure 5-21 is a screen shot of the SCHEDULE SETTING MENU. In this menu you can set a unique timer to

start recording during a specified time period. This menu is used to configure Express Setup, Holidays and Schedule settings.

Figure 5-21 Schedule Menu-Express Setup

5.6.1 Express Setup

Weekend Starts: Select day and time when weekend starts.

Weekend End: Select day and time when weekend ends.

Daytime Starts: Select daytime starting time. (Nighttime schedule ends when Daytime begins)

Daytime End: Select daytime ending time. (Nighttime schedule begins when Daytime ends)

Record Type: Select the type of recording for each time period.

Disabled: No recording during scheduled time period

Normal+Event: Continuous and Event recording

Event Only: Event recording only

Normal Frame Rate: Conntinuous FPS recording rate for the scheduled time period. The maximum rate is limited to the DVR’s maximum recording rate divided by the number of active cameras. Selectable frame rate includes 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 7.5fps, 5fps, or 1fps.

Event Action: FPS recording rate for events. Selectable frame rate includes 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 7.5fps, 5fps, or 1fps.

Event Action: Check this box to enable Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail and Network actions when an event occurs on the selected time period.

Page 71

Apply: Press Apply button bring up a confirmation window. Select “Yes” to confirm and apply express schedule settings or “No” to cancel changes.

5.6.2 Holidays

In addition to setting a weekly record schedule, user can also schedule recording for specific days of the year.

Figure 5-22 Schedule Menu-Holidays

Data Type: Select either Holiday or Others. (Holiday and Others means two different group, you can assign special days in these two group)

Recurrent Type: Choose how often each scheduled day should be recorded.

Disable: Recording is disabled.

One time: Records date only once.

Month/date: Repeats recording on the same specific date.

Month/weekday: Repeats recording on a specific day of the month/week.

Details: Specifies the date to be recorded.

Prev: Previous Page (30 Holidays Total)

Next: Next Page (30 Holidays Total)

Page 72

Camera

Select a camera number to change the schedule for that camera.

Each camera can be controlled during a 24 hour time block for Holiday (Hol), Other (Oth), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Mon), Tuesday (Tue), Wednesday (Wed), Thursday (Thu), Friday (Fri), or Saturday (Sat).

Time Bar

The time bar uses three different colors to distinguish each recoding mode.

Gray (No Rec) No recording during this time block.

Orange (E) Only events are recorded during this time block.

Blue (N+E) (Default) Normal and event recording during this time block.

5.6.3 Schedule

Recording mode control via different day schedules for special weekdays and holidays as well as for other individually defined day types.

ATTENTION: All settings defined in this menu are effective only if the checkbox “Schedule Record” in the

Record & Play menu has been checked!

Figure 5-23 Schedule Menu-Schedule

To Set Schedule using Mouse

1. Click on desired start time block (no numbers on it) on a time bar. At this time, the selected block will

be highlighted in blue frame and the selected time bar will be highlighted by red frame.

There are 24 blocks on the time bar representing 24 hours respectively. Set a schedule start time by

clicking on a desired start time block on a time bar and clicking again to confirm it. At this time, the selected block and all following blocks will turn gray, which means this gray timezone has been set to the recording mode of gray (No Rec).

Page 73

2. Click again to confirm, then a new sequence number (for the new section) will show on this block and

current and all following blocks will turn to gray. This means this new gray timezone has a new record mode (No record).

Change the section to different mode (with different color) by clicking on the first (numbered) block of

each section. The color switches from gray -> orange -> blue, every time user clicks the first block of a section.

3. Repeat clicking on the first block (indicated by a sequence number on it) of any timezone, this

timezone will change from one color to another, which means switching the record mode. The color switch sequence is gray->orange->blue.

TIP: Up to 6 sections per day can be defined individually!

TIP: Before editing a schedule, decide whether you want to use the schedule via the Express Setup

function or within the Schedule menu. A schedule created in the Schedule menu will be overwritten upon clicking the “Apply” button in the Express Setup menu!

Schedule Setting from front panel

1. Enter schedule setting mode: press Enter button to enter schedule setting mode. At this time, the

whole editing area at right-down side will be highlighted within a blue frame. See below image.

2. Enter camera selection mode: turn Jog knob to switch to Camera selection mode. When Camera

selection mode is selected, all 16 cameras will be highlighted in a blue frame. See below image.

3. Selecting camera: Turn Shuttle knob to select desired camera to configure. Selected camera number

will be highlighted by a blue frame. See above image.

Page 74

4. Enter time bar editing mode: turn Jog knob to switch to time bar editing mode. When this mode is

selected, all 9 time bars will be highlighted within a blue frame.

5. Select desired time bar for setting: press Enter button, the first time bar will be selected for setting

and highlighted in a red frame. See above image. Press Jog to switch to desired time bar for setting.

6. Editing blocks in a time bar: when a time bar is selected (highlighted in red frame), press Enter

button, then the first block of this bar will be selected (highlighted in blue frame). Turning Jog knob to switch to desired block as starting time, and press Enter button again to confirm. At this time, the current and all following blocks will turn into gray, which means this gray timezone has been set to the recording mode of gray(No Rec). User can also change the timezone to a different record mode (with different color) by following instruction in next step.

7. Changing recording mode (color) of a timezone: Turn Jog knob to switch to the first block (with

number on it) of a timezone. Clicking Enter button and this timezone will switch to another color, which means switching to another record mode. The color switch sequence is gray->orange->blue.

Page 75

From

Displays time zone start time

Displays time zone end time

Record

Displays Record mode

Resolution

Select recording resolution for this timezone: 704x576 / 704x288 / 360x288

Normal

Frame rate in images per second for continuous recording. The speed is limited to the maximum recording rate of the DVR divided by the number of installed cameras.

Event

Frame rate in images per second for event recording. Event record speed can be set from 1 to 30 (25 for PAL). The sum of the normal and event record fps during event recording cannot exceed the maximum record rate of the DVR.

Action

Check this box to enable notifications, enabled elsewhere, Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail, and Network when an event occurs.

Edit Timezone

After having defined the timezones, select “Edit Timezone” to adjust the settings for each timezone.

Front panel: Use the Jog to move to the “Edit Timezone” button and press the ENTER key to adjust the settings.

Figure 5-24 Schedule Menu-Schedule-Edit Timezone

Editing Timezone:

Page 76

Apply to Days

Select the button “Apply to days” to copy a defined timezone to further days.

Select which days you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all days, “Clear All” deselects all days. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Apply to Cameras

Select the button “Apply to cameras” to copy a defined timezone to further cameras.

Page 77

Select which cameras you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Clear All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying.

5.6.4 Alarm Action

Independent from the schedule settings, you can also create a schedule for the 16 available alarm inputs to be activated / deactivated.

Figure 5-24 Schedule Menu-Alarm Action

Alarm: Select a number to change the schedule for that alarm. Each alarm can be set on a 24 hour

time block for Holiday (Hol), Other (Oth), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Mon), Tuesday (Tue), Wednesday (Wed), Thursday (Thu), Friday (Fri), or Saturday (Sat).

Time Bar: The time bar uses two different colors to distinguish each recoding mode.

Grey (Off): No recording during this time block (alarm input deactivated).

Orange (On): Alarm action will be recorded during this time block (alarm input activated).

For further details on timezone setup via mouse and front panel control, please refer to chapter 5.6.3 Schedule.

Page 78

Apply to Days

Select the button “Apply to Days” to copy a defined time zone to other days.

Select which days you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all days, “Clear All” deselects all days. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Page 79

Apply to Cameras

Select the button “Apply to Alarm” to copy a defined time zone to other cameras.

Select which cameras you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Clear All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying.

Page 80

5.7 NETWORK SETTING

Figure 5-25 is a screen shot of the NETWORK SETTING MENU. This menu is for configuring the DVR for a

network connection.

NOTE: Since every Network Configuration is different, please check with your Network Administrator or ISP to see if your DVR requires specific IP addresses and/or port numbers. This chapter is not covering network technique basics. For further information, especially on router installation and internet connection, please contact your network administrator.

Figure 5-25 Network Menu – LAN

5.7.1 LAN

Network Type:

Static IP: User can set a fixed IP for network connection.

DHCP: DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign IP for network connection

PPPoE: For direct connection to DSL ONLY. Verify with your ISP if they use PPPoE.

User name: User name at ISP (only visible if PPPoE is selected)

Password: Password at ISP (only visible if PPPoE is selected).

IP: This field shows the DVR’s current IP Address. A static IP address must be set manually. If DHCP or

PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

Subnet Mask: This field shows the subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

Gateway: This field shows the gateway for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

Page 81

DNS Server 1: This field shows the primary DNS server for your network. If DHCP is selected and an internet connection is available, this value will be assigned automatically. This field must have a valid DNS address in order to use the DDNS feature (see 5.7.3 for more detail).

DNS Server 2: This field shows the secondary DNS server for your network.

HTTP Port: Port number for HTTP/WEB communication.

Bandwidth Limit: Define the maximum bandwidth that may be used by the DVR in the network (possible

settings: Off / 128 K / 256 K / 512 K / 768 K / 1 M /3 M bps). This function is very useful if either the DVR is connected in a network which is already used to capacity, or if you want to access your DVR through WAN.

5.7.2 EMAIL

Figure 5-26 Network Menu – Email

SMTP Server: Assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’s name.

NOTE: For more reliable email service, use the server’s IP address.

SMTP Port: Assign the port number used by the SMTP server.

Authentication: Check this box if the SMTP server requires authentication (user name / password).

SSL: Check the box if mail server needs to be encrypted by SSL.

User name: Input the login user name if the SMTP server requires authentication.

Password: Input the password if the SMTP server requires authentication.

Sender Email: Input the e-mail address of the sender (DVR).

Receiver Email 1: Input the first e-mail address that event messages are sent to.

Receiver Email 2: Input the second e-mail address that event messages are sent to.

Page 82

Receiver Email 3: Input the third e-mail address that event messages are sent to.

Email Subject: Input email subject.

5.7.3 DDNS

DDNS Server: Select either “EverfocusDDNS” or “www.dyndns.org” as the DDNS provider. If DDNS will not be used, simply select “Disable”.

EverfocusDDNS

Figure 5-27 EverfocusDDNS

DVR Name: Input the desired name for the DVR

successful registration, the message “Success” appears on the screen. If you see an error message

instead, please check the network settings and the DDNS name and retry to register until you see the message “Success”. After that, you can connect with the defined host name.

Example: http://hostname.everfocusddns.com

As the EverFocus DDNS server saves the HTTP port number together with the IP address of your DVR, it is not necessary to enter the HTTP port number additionally to the DDNS name.

ATTENTION! The chosen DDNS name must be unique. Please check the availability of the requested DDNS name on the website http://everfocusddns.com!

NOTE: The following characters are not permissible for assigning the DDNS name:

Space, dots and special characters such as: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + < > " ; : . , _

Page 83

www.dyndns.org

Figure 5-28 www.dyndns.org

Host name: Host name created through the dyndns account.

User name: User name of the dyndns account.

Password: Password of the dyndns account.

Confirm: Re-enter password.

Note: For more details on DDNS setup, please see “Chapter 8 - Everfocus DDNS Setup”.

Page 84

5.7.4 Alarm Server

Figure 5-29 Network Menu – Alarm Server

Server IP1~3: IP address of client PC with installed PowerCon Software. The network alarm can be transmitted to up to 3 addresses.

Protocol: Select the protocol type for alarm transmission:

UDP: User Datagram Protocol

TCP: Transmission Control Protocol

Note: Please use UDP for LAN applications only, as this mode is not secure for internet

connections.

Port: Select the transmission port for network alarm messages

Network ID: The network ID is an identifier for the alarm transmitter.

Notes:

1. The network ID must consist of 10 numbers

2. The field is a numeric one; characters are not permissible.

3. Please do not use left-hand zeros.

Page 85

5.7.5 Netzwerk Test

Fig.. 5-30 Network Menu – Network Test

Use this menu to test the accessibility of your DVR. Enter a valid web address into the field and select the

“Ping” button.

If all settings are correct, you’ll receive several confirmation messages.

If you receive an error message, check and correct the settings in the LAN menu and test the network connection again.

Page 86

5.8 DISK SETTING

Figure 5-31 is a screen shot of the DISK SETTING MENU. This menu is used to review and manage the DVR’s hard drive settings. The menu doesn’t allow any modifications.

Figure 5-31 Disk Menu

5.8.1 Disk

Record Time (Start): Shows earliest recorded time on the hard drive.

Record Time (End): Shows latest or most current recorded time on the hard drive.

Disk: Select the disk number.

Health Status: Displays current status of the selected disk.

Disk Temperature: Displays current disk temperature.

Disk Size (Total): Shows total disk size.

Disk Size (Usage): Shows used disk space.

Page 87

5.8.2 Lock/Format

Figure 5-32 Lock/Format Menu

Maximum Lock (%): User can set the maximum lock percentage (write protection) of the HDD volume. After setting lock percentage, it can be enabled/disabled in three places

1. “Camera > Basic Setting > Motion > Auto Lock”

2. “Alarm & Event > Alarm > Auto Lock”.

3. Lock or unlock the file manually in search result list

Current Lock (%): Here displays the current lock percentage of HDD volume.

ATTENTION: If the locked data has reached the maximum lock percentage, no further data will be writeprotected!

Unlock All: Click this button to unlock the locked part of HDD.

Delete All: Click this button to delete all the unlocked data in HDD.

Format: Click this button to format the whole HDD.

TIP: Formatting the HDD will erase also locked (write-protected) data. Therefore, make sure before formatting that no data are available in the locked part of the HDD. Alternatively, export locked data to USB stick or DVD-RW drive before formatting the HDD!

Page 88

5.9 DISPLAY SETTING

Figure 5-33 is a screen shot of the DISPLAY SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through Monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) and Sequential setup.

Figure 5-33 Display Menu – Monitor OSD

5.9.1 Monitor OSD

These are the display options for both Main and Call Monitor.

Main Monitor

Camera Title: Check the box to display camera titles.

Date/Time: Check the box to display current date/time.

Event Status: Check the box to display event status.

HDD Status: Check the box to display hard drive status.

Playback Date/Time: Check the box to display playback date/time.

Playback Status: Check the box to display playback status.

Main Monitor Output: You Paragon DVR offers 2 options for main / call monitor assignment:

Option 1: Main monitor VGA and BNC (simultaneous view) and call monitor HDMI

Option 2: Main monitor HDMI and call monitor VGA and BNC (simultaneous view)

Define whether your main monitor is a VGA or HDMI monitor.

BNC/VGA OSD Mode: Select whether the output shall be optimized for BNC or VGA.

HDMI Mode: Select the aspect ratio of your HDMI monitor: widescreen (16:9) or standard (4:3)

Call Monitor

Camera Title: Check the box to display camera titles.

Date/Time: Check the box to display current date/time.

Page 89

5.9.2 VGA SEQ

Figure 5-34 Display Menu – VGA SEQ

Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed.

Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step.

Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds.

5.9.3 Call SEQ

Figure 5-35 Display Menu – Call SEQ

Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed.

Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step.

Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds.

Page 90

5.9.4 HD SEQ

Figure 5-36 Display Menu – HD SEQ

Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed.

Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step.

Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds.

5.9.5 Setup of the programmable outputs

Figure 5-37 Display Menu – Matrix SEQ

Matrix: Select the programmable output (1~4) you want to set up.

Sequence: Select whether this programmable output shows a sequence (ON) or a single camera in full

screen (OFF).

Camera: If you have chosen “OFF” in the “Sequence” field, define the camera which shall be displayed in full screen through the programmable output.

Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed.

Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step.

Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds.

Page 91

5.10 SYSTEM SETTING

Figure 5-38 is a screen shot of the SYSTEM SETTING MENU. There are 6 submenus available for the

configuration of your DVR: Date/Time, Daylight Saving, User, I/O control, Misc. and Quick Archive.

Figure 5-38 System Menu – Date/Time

5.10.1 Date/Time

Date: Set current Date.

Time: Set current Time.

Date Format: Choose date format from yyyy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yyyy, and mm/dd/yyyy.

Time Format: Change time format between 12H and 24H mode.

Time Zone: Set the time zone that the DVR adjusts to when updating from the time server.

NTP: Select “Enable” or “Disable” NTP time synchronization.

NTP Server: Displays the time server address that the uses for time synchronize. To find a compatible

NTP address, please follow these steps:

a) Go to a PC that is connected to the internet.

b) Click on “START” -> “RUN” -> type “command” and press “OK”.

c) In the DOS Prompt, type “ping pool.ntp.org” to find out the IP address of an NTP Server.

NTP Update Interval: The frequency that the system automatically updates the time. Select Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.

Page 92

5.10.2 Daylight Saving

Figure 5-39 System Menu – Daylight Saving

Daylight Saving: Check the box to enable daylight saving time.

Start Date: Set the start date of daylight saving time.

Start Time (hh:mm): Set the time when daylight saving time begins.

Set To (hh:mm): This is what the time will change to when daylight saving begins. For most regions, this

will be one hour ahead of the “Start Time”.

End Date: Set the end date of daylight saving time.

End Time (hh:mm): Set the time when daylight saving time ends.

Page 93

User name

Password

User rights‘ level

admin

11111111

Admin

user1

22222222

Manager

user2

33333333

Operator

5.10.3 User

The “User” menu offers you to add or delete different users and to assign different user rights to the users.

Figure 5-40 System Menu – User

Default, there are 3 users with different user rights available:

Add

Click the “Add” button to add a new user.

Set the name (case-sensitive) and password. Confirm the password and define the user system rights’ level (Admun / Manager / Operator – system rights are described in the table below). Set the user status (enable / disable) and select “Add” to confirm the new user. Select “Cancel” to exit without making changes.

Figure 5-41 System Menu – User - Add

Page 94

Admin

Manager

Operator

Network operation

Live view



PTZ

 

-

View covert camera

 

-

Playback / search

 

-

Data export

 

-

Information menu

 

Show log list

 

-

Delete log list

 

-

Configuration menu

 

-

Edit own user name / password

 

Edit

Click the “Edit” button to make changes to an existing user account.

Figure 5-42 System Menu – User - Edit

Make the requested changes and select “Save” to confirm the new settings. Select “Cancel” to exit without

making changes.

User Login: Check this box to activate user login.

ATTENTION: If this box is unchecked, any user can access the system without user name and password and has full ADMIN user rights during his access!

Auto Logoff: Check this box to automatically logoff the current user after 3 minutes of inactivity.

User rights for network operation

Page 95

Admin

Manager

Operator

Local operation

Live view



On-screen display on/off



OSD settings



Sequence



PTZ

 

-

View covert camera

 

-

Playback / search

 

-

Information menu

 

Show log list

 

-

Delete log list

 

-

Configuration menu

 

-

Edit own user name / password

 

User rights for local operation

5.10.4 I/O Control

Figure 5-43 is a screen shot of the I/O Control Setting Menu. This menu is used to define the settings for

controlling the DVR through RS232 or RS485.

Figure 5-43 System Menu – I/O Control

RS232

Baud Rate: The speed used to transmit instruction or information through the RS232 port on the DVR.

Choose from the following speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 BPS.

Data Bit: The data bit used for transferring. This can be set to 8 or 7.

Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS232 connection. This can be set to 1 or 2.

Parity: This selects the transmission level of the connection. Choose either None, Odd, or Even.

Page 96

RS485

PTZ Protocol: Select PTZ protocol Choose from the following protocols: Transparent, Pelco D, Pelco P,

Everfocus, or Samsung. (NOTE: all cameras must be on the same protocol)

485 ID: RS-485 address, addressable between 0 and 127. This address is equivalent to the device number if remote control is effected through the RS-485 keyboard EKB 500 (DEVICE No.).

Baud Rate: The speed used to transmit instruction or information through the RS485 port on the DVR. Choose from the following speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 BPS.

Data Bit: The data bit used for transferring. This can be set to 8 or 7.

Stop Bit: This field is to set the stop bit for the RS485 connection. This can be set to 1 or 2.

Parity: This selects the transmission level of the connection. Choose either None, Odd, or Even.

Control

IR Remote ID: ID used by the remote control. This can be set from 1 to 4.

5.10.5 Misc.

Figure 5-44 System Menu – Firmware & Misc.

Firmware

Current Firmware Version: Displays the current version.

Firmware Upgrade: Press “Upgrade” to upgrade the firmware.

NOTE: To perform a Firmware Upgrade, you will need to connect a USB flash device with the latest version of the firmware. Do not disconnect USB device or turn off the power of the unit during the upgrade; this can cause the system to crash.

Page 97

Configurations

Load Factory Default: Click “Load” to restore all menu settings to the default values. User Account,

Network Setting, and Time are not affected.

Load From USB: Click “Load” to upload saved DVR configuration settings from a USB flash device.

Save To USB: Click “’Save” to save the current DVR configuration settings to a USB flash device.

Language: Choose which language the DVR uses. The available languages may vary based on region. If

your language is not available in the dropdown list, please contact your sales partner.

Allowed Remote Reboot: Check the box if you want to allow a remote reboot of the DVR through browser. Uncheck the box if you don’t want to allow this function.

5.10.6 Quick Archive

The new Quick Archive function allows the video export (all cameras inclusive player software) of the last 10~90 minutes by pressing just 1 key at the DVR. Login is not required for Quick Archive.

Archive interval: Select 10, 20, 30, 60 or 90 minutes for the video file lenght. Close the configuation menu.

Attach a media to the DVR (USB-stick or DVD).

Press the COPY key at DVR front and hold the key more than one second (short keypress opens the standard copy menu). The buzzer will beep. The Quick Archive window opens, the DVR checks export file size and available media (first USB, then DVD) automatically. If the free capacity on the media is sufficient for the export file, the DVR will copy the file to the media.

Page 98

After completion the DVR buzzer beeps again. In case of DVD export the DVD drive will eject the media. The screen shows a confirmation message for a few seconds.

Quick Archive - Remote Archive Function

The Quick Archive function allows remote operators starting a video export locally at the DVR. Any login of a user at local site of DVR is not required. For browser login is user right level ADMIN or MANAGER needed.

Note: The Quick archive function always exports all camera channels incl. player software.

In the COPY menu of the web browser, select "QUICK ARCHIVE":

Step 1: Select the export file size (10~90 min.)

Page 99

Step 2: Select the method of export (locally at PC or at DVR). For method "Copy at DVR" make sure, that a medium is available at the DVR (DVD or USB-stick).

Step 3: Click on COPY.

Page 100

Archive Interval

Select a time duration for video export (10~90 min.) The DVR will export data of all cameras. Export file time / Date: Start: current time - selected time duration End: current time

Copy Type

REMOTE: Export of video data to the current client PC Copy at DVR: Export of video data to USB-stick or DVD at DVR.

Data Size

Display of calculated export file size. Please make sure, that the desired media provides sufficient free storage capacity.

Copy to...

This function detects automatically the available media at the DVR. Detection order is : 1. USB 2. DVD Note: For export to DVD make sure that no USB-Stick is plugged in at DVR site.

Start / End Time

Display of selected start and end time of the export file.

Success

Status message after successful video export.

After finishing the exporting appears the message "SUCCESS".

5.11 INFORMATION SETTING

Figure 5-45 is a screen shot of the INFORMATION SETTING MENU. This menu displays important system

information.

Figure 5-45 Information Menu – System

5.11.1 System

System

Version: Displays firmware version number.

Model: Displays DVR model number.

NTSC/PAL: Displays current video format.