EverFocus Paragon960-X4-2 User Manual

PARAGON960 X4

16CH, H.264, 960H

User’s Manual

Release Date: June, 2013

Notice: This content is subject to be changed without notice.

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

PARAGON960 X4

User’s Manual

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Release Date: June, 2013

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Safety Precautions

 Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or

system installers.

 Do not block the ventilation openings or slots on the cover.  Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance.

Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.

 Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove

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

 Do not expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do

take immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also may cause electric shock.

 Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth

to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.

 Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric

shock.

 Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source

ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or high humidity exists. Use the DVR at temperatures within 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (Storage). The input power source is 100-240 VAC~.

 Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

 Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

 Heed Warnings

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a

 Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

 Cleaning

Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning

 Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

 Water and Moisture

Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location.

 Servicing

Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

 Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

 Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

 Battery

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries. b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

domestic environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.

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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................1

1.1 Features .....................................................................................................................3

1.2 Packing List ................................................................................................................4

1.3 Dimensions ................................................................................................................4

1.4 Front Panel ................................................................................................................6

1.5 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................8

2. Installation ..........................................................................................................................9

2.1 Hard Disk Installation .................................................................................................9

2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ........................................................................................ 12

2.2 Rack Mount ..............................................................................................................12

2.3 Basic Connection ......................................................................................................13

2.3.1 Monitor Connection ...................................................................................................... 14

2.3.2 Display Aspect Ratio...................................................................................................... 15

2.3.3 Alarm I / O ....................................................................................................................... 16

2.3.4 RS-485 Port ..................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.5 RS-232 Port ..................................................................................................................... 17

2.4 Turning On / Off the Power ......................................................................................17

2.5 Checking the Dynamic IP Address .............................................................................18

2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network ........................................................................21

2.5.1 Router or LAN Connection ........................................................................................... 21

2.5.2 Direct High-Speed Connection.................................................................................... 24

2.5.3 One-to-One Connection ............................................................................................... 25

3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation ........................................................................29

3.1 USB Mouse Operation ..............................................................................................29

3.1.1 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio .................................................................. 29

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu ............................................................................................................. 29

3.1.3 Field Input Options ........................................................................................................ 30

3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation .................................................................................31

3.2.1 Front Panel Review ....................................................................................................... 31

3.2.2 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio .................................................................. 31

3.2.3 OSD Root Menu ............................................................................................................. 31

3.2.4 Field Input Options ........................................................................................................ 32

3.3 General Operation ...................................................................................................33

3.3.1 Login ................................................................................................................................. 33

3.3.2 Camera Selection ........................................................................................................... 34

3.3.3 Audio Selection .............................................................................................................. 34

4. OSD Root Menu ................................................................................................................36

4.1 PTZ ...........................................................................................................................38

4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ .................................................................................................. 40

4.2 Layout Switching ......................................................................................................41

4.3 Channel Switching ....................................................................................................41

4.4 Display .....................................................................................................................42

4.5 Sequence .................................................................................................................43

4.6 Monitor Switching ....................................................................................................43

4.7 Zoom........................................................................................................................44

4.8 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD .........................................45

4.9 Logout ......................................................................................................................46

4.9.1 Temporarily Logout ....................................................................................................... 47

5. Search and Playback .........................................................................................................48

5.1 Quick Playback .........................................................................................................48

5.2 Playback Bar .............................................................................................................49

5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back ...............................................................51

5.3.1 Time Search .................................................................................................................... 51

5.3.2 Event Search ................................................................................................................... 52

5.3.3 Smart Search................................................................................................................... 53

5.3.4 Snapshot Search ............................................................................................................ 55

5.3.5 POS Search ...................................................................................................................... 57

6. Configuration ....................................................................................................................59

6.1 Express .....................................................................................................................61

6.2 Camera ....................................................................................................................63

6.2.1 Basic Setting .................................................................................................................... 63

6.2.2 Adjust Setting ................................................................................................................. 65

6.3 Record .....................................................................................................................66

6.4 Event ........................................................................................................................67

6.4.1 Alarm ................................................................................................................................ 67

6.4.2 Video Loss ....................................................................................................................... 69

6.4.3 Motion ............................................................................................................................. 71

6.4.4 Other ................................................................................................................................ 74

6.5 Hard Disk .................................................................................................................81

6.5.1 Disk ................................................................................................................................... 81

6.5.2 Lock/Format.................................................................................................................... 82

6.5.3 RAID .................................................................................................................................. 83

6.6 Display Setting .........................................................................................................85

6.6.1 Monitor OSD ................................................................................................................... 85

6.6.2 M/T SEQ ........................................................................................................................... 86

6.7 Network Settings......................................................................................................87

6.7.1 LAN.................................................................................................................................... 87

6.7.2 Email ................................................................................................................................. 90

6.7.3 DDNS ................................................................................................................................ 91

6.7.4 FTP .................................................................................................................................... 94

6.7.5 Alarm Server ................................................................................................................... 95

6.7.6 Remote / Mobile ............................................................................................................ 96

6.7.7 Network Testing ............................................................................................................. 97

6.8 Schedule Setting ......................................................................................................98

6.8.1 Express Setup ................................................................................................................. 98

6.8.2 Holidays ........................................................................................................................... 99

6.8.3 Schedule ........................................................................................................................ 100

6.9 System Setting ....................................................................................................... 105

6.9.1 Date / Time ................................................................................................................... 105

6.9.2 Daylight Saving ............................................................................................................. 106

6.9.3 User Group .................................................................................................................... 107

6.9.4 User Management ....................................................................................................... 108

6.9.5 I/O Control .................................................................................................................... 111

6.9.6 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................... 113

6.10 Information ............................................................................................................. 114

6.10.1 System ......................................................................................................................... 114

6.10.2 Log ................................................................................................................................ 116

7. Remote Access to the DVR .............................................................................................. 117

7.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network ........................................................................ 117

7.2 Browser Security Setting ........................................................................................ 118

7.2.1 Installing ActiveX Controls ......................................................................................... 118

7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls .......................................................................................... 120

7.3 Remote Live View................................................................................................... 123

7.4 Menu Bar ............................................................................................................... 125

7.5 Remote Playback .................................................................................................... 126

8. Specifications .................................................................................................................. 127

9. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 129

Appendix A: Network Overview ............................................................................................. 130

Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding ....................................................................... 134

Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes ...................................................................................... 138

Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules ................................................. 141

Appendix E: IR Remote Control .............................................................................................. 143

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PARAGON960 X4

Chapter

1. Introduction

EverFocus brings you the next generation of analog recording. The new PARAGON960 X4 digital video recorder benefits users by digitizing the highest quality, state of the art 960H cameras for live and remote monitoring, surveillance review, and archival. The PARAGON960 X4 also supports real time (480FPS total) recording over 16-channels at WD1 (960x480 / 960x576) resolution, providing the ability to capture even fast moving objects at enhanced detail levels.

The PARAGON960 X4 DVR also supports convenient video export operations to USB & DVD (Optional). Its dual streams H.264 encoder provides users smooth remote viewing experience in low bandwidth networks while simultaneously preserving a high quality recording in the DVR hard disk. The PARAGON960 X4 can provide clear 1080p Full HD Video output to both HDMI and VGA monitors with an intuitive onscreen user interface for efficient operation. User can also easily operate the machine using a USB mouse or via the front panel buttons and jog-dial/shuttle wheel.

When paired with our powerful EverFocus PowerVideo Plus (CMS), the PARAGON960 X4 can be used in complex multi-site installations, with centralized management. The PARAGON960 X4 is also fully supported by the EverFocus MobileFocus remote viewer on iOS and Android devices, which help extend video surveillance from fix location to mobile environments.

960H is the highest resolution for analog CCTV, increasing resolution by 30% compared to D1. With the better resolution benefited by 960H, the definition of video image will certainly be higher. Moreover, the 960H CCD sensor performs greater image clarity in low-light environment than IP and HD-SDI CMOS sensors. A 960H DVR, like our new PARAGON960 X4 DVR, can support cameras with resolution up to700TVL and you can use the existing coaxial infrastructure without the need of re-cabling.

PARAGON960 X4

RS-232 Data Input

RS-485 Device

Web Remote

Client

PowerVideo Plus

(CMS)

Main Monitor

(VGA)*

Main Monitor

(HDMI)*

Call Monitor

(BNC)

Alarm In /

Out

Line Level

Audio Out

eSATA HDD Expansion

(EDA450)

Line Level Audio In 1~4

Analog Camera 1~16

Power Supply

Mouse

USB Memory Stick

DVD Burner Internal 3.5" HDDs (Optional) IR Remote Control

Network

Figure 1-1

*Either HDMI or VGA port can be used as the Main monitor output. You can set up either one of

them to be the Main monitor output in the OSD settings, and the other one will be the Call monitor output. Main/Call can work simultaneously. To configure the settings, please refer to

6.6.1 Monitor OSD.

PARAGON960 X4

1.1 Features

• 16CH WD1 real time recording and playback

• WD1 capability provides higher resolution (960x576 / 960x480) compared to D1

• H.264 compression format for enhancing recording capacity and improving network image

transmission speed

• Raid 1 – for full data redundancy

• Multiple Main Monitors: Separately configured HDMI or VGA Main monitor outputs

• Call Monitor: Sequenced view through composite BNC and HDMI or VGA output with

multiplex and sequencing

• High bandwidth WD1 recording (400/480 FPS) with recordable reduced bandwidth stream

for mobile or multiplexed viewing applications

• Free Everfocus DDNS Service – static IP address is not required for reliable remote access

• Supports four SATA ports for internal HDDs

• Supports one eSATA port for external HDD (EDA450)

• Supports live monitoring and playback of video from mobile devices via Mobile applications

• Multiple Control Inputs: Mouse / front panel / remote controller / EKB500 keyboard

• Build-in record time calculator for fast recording estimation

• Multiple intelligent video query functionality, including snapshot and smart search

• Powerful archive functionality from both remote and DVR sites

• Simplified access to common features such as setup, archival, playback and search functions

through OSD root menu

• Remote configuration support from built-in web interface

• Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for remote network viewing and control

• On-screen PTZ control via mouse, front panel, remote controller or EKB500 keyboard

• Built-in DVD burner (Optional)

• Dual USB 2.0 ports for video archive and mouse control

• Integration with EverFocus’ CMS

• Multi-language support

• 19” rack mountable – rack ears included

PARAGON960 X4

•

• Mouse x 1

•

• IR Remote Control x 1 (with two AAA batteries) *Please see Note 4.

Note:

1.2 Packing List

DVR x 1 Power Cord x 1

Internal HDD Bracket x 8 (with 16 Rubber Spacers, 16 Black Long Screws and 16 Silver Screws)

( )

SATA Cable x 4 (for connecting the internal HDD) *Please see Note 3.

User’s Manual x 1 Rack Ear x 2

( )

1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local

EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use.

2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

3. Four SATA cables will be supplied for DVRs without HDDs installed. If the order contains one,

two or three HDDs installation, the rest of the SATA cables will not be supplied (i.e. If one HDD is installed, the rest of the three SATA cables will not be contained in the package).

4. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions. a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries. b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

PARAGON960 X4

423mm / 16.65"

1.3 Dimensions

Front View

Side View

Figure 1-2

PARAGON960 X4

1 2 6

8 9

Channel

Fast Forward

Press to play the recorded data in fast forward.

1.4 Front Panel

No. Name Description

Figure 1-3

1 Screen Layout Press the type of layout you want for displaying your channel feeds.

1~16

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

3 Fast Reverse Press to play the recorded data in fast reverse.

Press to play the recorded data in reverse at normal speed. Press this button again to Pause the reverse playback. Press the Stop button to stop all playback actions and exit the playback area.

Reverse Play/Pause

Press to stop either the Reverse, Fast Reverse, Play, and Fast Forward

5 Stop

functions, if that function is active. This button stops all Play functions, but no Recording functions.

Press to play the recorded data forward. Press this button again to

6 Play/Pause

Pause the playback. Press the Stop button to stop all playback actions and exit the playback area.

Use this button in conjunction with the Menu/Esc button (9) and the

8 Enter

Jog / Shuttle Wheel (10) to select menu values or to scroll between menu categories. You can also use it in conjunction with a mouse or you can use only a mouse to do these functions.

9 Menu/Esc Press to enter/exit the Main Setup Menu.

Jog

Shuttle

Jog / Shuttle Wheel

PARAGON960 X4

Use the Shuttle (outer wheel) to:

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

reverse.

• Switch between Menu options / parameters.

• Highlight individual cameras.

Use the Jog (inner wheel) to:

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

• Switch between Menu options / parameters.

• Highlight individual cameras.

Status LED

: Indicates the power is on.

HD1: Indicates the internal Hard Disk is activating. HD2: Indicates the external Hard Disk is activating. LAN: Indicates the DVR is connected to the network.

Alarm

Indicates an alarm input is triggered.

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

DVD Burner

(Optional)

15 Display

16 Sequence

17 Zoom

Use the DVD Burner for archiving the recordings from the DVR. It’s highly recommended to use a DVD with 4x or higher speed disc for recording.

Press to cycle between the info display types (channel and status bar info).

Press to enter the automatic sequence mode. This will show each channel feed in sequence.

Press repeatedly to toggle between 2x and 4x zoom. Press the Menu/Esc button to switch zoom off.

Monitor

Press to switch between the Main and Call monitors. Just remember to exit out of the setup menus before doing so.

19 Search Press to enter the Search Setup menu.

20 Copy Press to enter the Copy Menu.

21 IR Receiver Receiver for signals from the IR remote control.

PARAGON960 X4

7 8 9

11 12 13

Connect up to 16 cameras to the Video IN connectors Connects to the Main monitor using a HDMI cable. You can

1.5 Rear Panel

Figure 1-4

No. Name Description

1 Power Port

Connects to the 100-240 VAC~ power using the supplied Power Cord.

2 eSATA Port Connects to an external eSATA storage device. (EDA450)

Video IN / OUT (Looping)

connectors

(bottom layer). You can also connect equipment like monitors to the Video OUT connectors (top layer).

4 Audio Input Connects to the audio input devices.

5 Audio Output

6 RS-232 Port

7 RS-485 Port

8 Main Monitor Port (HDMI)

9 Main Monitor Port (VGA)

Connects to the audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that the speakers with amplifier are required.

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

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

set up the HDMI port to be the Main or Call monitor port.

Connects to the Main monitor using a VGA cable. You can set up the VGA port to be the Main or Call monitor port.

10 Call Monitor Port (BNC) Connects to the Call monitor using a BNC cable. 11 LAN 1 / LAN 2 Connects to the Network. 12 Alarm Input Connects up to 16 alarm inputs. 13 Alarm Output Connects to 4 alarm output device.

PARAGON960 X4

2. Installation

2.1 Hard Disk Installation

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

1. Make sure the DVR is power-off.

2. Unscrew the two housing screws on the back panel of the DVR.

Chapter

Figure 2-1

3. Push the housing to the back and open it.

Figure 2-2

4. Fix the two HDD brackets on both side of the HDD using the Silver Screws.

Figure 2-3

PARAGON960 X4

Bracket

Rubber Spacer

Black Long

Screw

Note: The internal power cable is connected to the Main board inside the DVR. The power cable

5. Push the Rubber Spacer into the bottom slot of Bracket.

Figure 2-4

6. Insert Black Long Screws into the Rubber Spacers.

Figure 2-5

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

Figure 2-6

8. Connect the internal power cable to the HDD.

Figure 2-7

features two connectors, which can be used to connect to two HDDs.

PARAGON960 X4

HDD Tray

9. Screw the HDD with brackets inside the DVR (You can screw up to 4 HDDs).

• If you only need to use one to three HDDs, just screw them on the HDD tray.

Figure 2-8

• If you need to use four HDDs, you have to screw one HDD under the HDD tray.

a. Unscrew eight screws on the HDD tray first and take the tray out.

Figure 2-9

b. Screw one HDD at the bottom of the DVR, and screw back the HDD tray.

Figure 2-10

c. Screw the rest HDDs on the HDD tray.

10. Screw back the housing to the DVR.

PARAGON960 X4

SATA Hard Disk

Model

Capacity

SV35.5 SATA2 / ST31000525SV

1TB

SV35.5 SATA3 / ST3500411SV

500GB

SV35.5 SATA3 / ST31000526SV

1TB

SV35 SATA3 / ST2000VX002

2TB

Constellation ES.3 SATA 3

4TB

Barracuda SATA3 / ST500DM002

500GB

Barracuda SATA3 / ST1000DM003

1TB

WD10EVDS SATA2

1TB

WD10EURS SATA2

1TB

WD20EVDS SATA2

2TB

WD20EURS SATA2

2TB

WD30EURS SATA3

3TB

WD1600AVVS SATA

160GB

WD3200AVVS SATA

320GB

WD5000AVVS SATA

500GB

WD7500AVVS SATA

750GB

WD10EVVS SATA

1TB

2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List

Please use the hard disk models recommended in the list below to ensure your hard disks will be compatible.

SV35.5 SATA2 / ST3500410SV 500GB

Seagate

Western Digital

Note: If using two or more hard disks, please choose the hard disks with the same capacity.

2.2 Rack Mount

To install rack ears on the DVR:

1. Unscrew the four M3 (φ6.8) screws on both side of the DVR.

2. Use the supplied two rack ears and the above screws for rack mount installation on both side.

Figure 2-11

PARAGON960 X4

Web Remote

Client

PowerVideo

Plus

(CMS)

Main Monitor

(VGA)

Main Monitor

(HDMI)

Call Monitor

(BNC)

Line Level Audio Out

Line Level Audio In 1~4Analog Camera 1~16

Power Supply

Mouse

Front View

Rear View

Network

2.3 Basic Connection

The instructions below the figure describe the basic connection for the PARAGON960 X4.

Figure 2-12

1. Optionally connect a mouse to the DVR to control the system. You can also control the

system using the supplied IR Remote Control or the control keys on the front panel.

2. Using the supplied Power Cord, connect one end to the 100-240 VAC~ port on the DVR and

the other end to the 100-240 VAC~ power outlet.

Note: Please ensure to connect the internal power cables to the internal HDDs before powering on the DVR.

3. Connect the cameras to the DVR using the coaxial cables. 700TVL cameras are recommended.

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

5. To view videos, connect a monitor to the HDMI, VGA or BNC port using the HDMI, VGA or

BNC cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer.

6. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the DVR to the network for using EverFocus’ CMS.

7. To listen to audio of video source, connect speakers to the Audio Out port. Note that

speakers with amplifier are required.

PARAGON960 X4

BNC CableHDMI Cable / VGA Cable

Call MonitorMain Monitor

Rear View

Note:

2.3.1 Monitor Connection

Connect the monitor to the HDMI, VGA or BNC port on the rear panel of the DVR. You can set up either HDMI port or the VGA port to be the Main monitor output in the OSD settings (see 6.6.1 Monitor OSD). If you set the HDMI port to be the Main monitor output, the VGA port will be the Call monitor output, and vice versa. The BNC port will always be the Call monitor. Only the HDMI video output can deliver full HD resolution (1920 x 1080, progressive, 60 Hz. Vert., 68 KHz hor.), so if you select VGA output device, resolution selected should be supported by the monitor. Resolution selected higher than the monitor can support may cause the screen to black out after rebooting the DVR. Please refer to 6.6.1 Monitor OSD.

Figure 2-13

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

2. Do not exceed the max. HDMI cable length of 15 meters. The standard HDMI cables can

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

PARAGON960 X4

Screen Mode:

1920x

1080

(16

)

Camera Ratio:

Camera Ratio

: 4

Screen Mode: 800x600

/ 1024

x768

/1280x

1024 (4

:3)

Camera Ratio:

16:9

Camera Ratio:

4:3

2.3.2 Display Aspect Ratio

It is recommended to select the same ratio of the screen resolution and the camera live view display to avoid black bars showing on the live view screen as the images below.

If you select 1920x1080 (16:9) screen resolution in the Screen Mode drop-down list (see 6.6.1 Monitor OSD), it is recommended to also change the camera live view display to 16:9 aspect ratio in the Ratio drop-down list (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting).

If selecting 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024 (4:3) screen resolution in the Screen Mode drop-down list (see 6.6.1 Monitor OSD), it is recommended to also change the camera live view display to 4:3 aspect ratio in the Ratio drop-down list (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting).

Figure 2-14

Figure 2-15

PARAGON960 X4

Alarm in Alarm out

Description

ALM_IN1 – ALM_IN16

ALMIN

GND

ALMIN

GND

Alarm Input with N.O. contact in idle state Alarm Input with N.C. contact in idle state

ALMOUT +

ALMOUT -

ALMOUT +

ALMOUT

2.3.3 Alarm I / O

The DVR provides 16 alarm inputs and 4 alarm outputs. Please refer to the table below for PIN assignment.

Figure 2-16

Alarm Input

No.

1-16 G GND

Alarm Input Contacts

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

Alarm Output Contacts

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

PARAGON960 X4

Rear View

RS-485 Port

EKB

500

RS-

485

RJ-45 Cable

Connector Box

PTZ Camera 1~16

PARAGON960 X4

2.3.4 RS-485 Port

The RS-485 port, located on the rear panel of the DVR, can be used to connect to an RS-485 keyboard, such as EverFocus’ EKB500, for controlling PTZ cameras. For details on the RS-485 configurations on the DVR, please refer to 6.9.5 I/O Control.

Figure 2-17

2.3.5 RS-232 Port

The RS-232 port, located on the rear panel of the DVR, can be used to connect to an RS-232 data input device such as POS system. The RS-232 port of the PARAGON960 X4 is a 9 pin D-Sub socket. For details on the RS-232 configurations on the DVR, please refer to 6.9.5 I/O Control.

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2.4 Turning On / Off the Power

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

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

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2.5 Checking the Dynamic IP Address

You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the DVR using the IP Utility (IPU)

program, which can be downloaded from EverFocus’ Website: http://www.everfocus.com/tools.cfm.

Please connect the DVR in the same LAN of your computer.

1. Install and then start the IPU program . The following dialog box appears.

Figure 2-19

2. IPU will automatically search the IP devices connected in the LAN. The default network values

of the IP devices will be displayed. By default, the network protocol of the IP device is DHCP.

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

Figure 2-20

4. Type the user ID and password. Click OK.

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Note:

Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your network

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

2. If you select more than one DVRs that have the same user ID / password, you will

be able to log in several DVRs at once.

5. To change the IP address, double-click the values in the column and type the numbers or

select an option. Click Set IP Address to save the settings.

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settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration details.

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

window pops up.

7. Type the user ID and password to log in.

8. When first connecting to the DVR’s IP address, the following dialog will appear. Please

check the box and click the Run button to run the EverFocus Viewer application.

Figure 2-21

9. You might be required to download ActiveX and JAVA software for viewing the camera feed. If

asked, click Yes. For more details, please refer to 7.2.1 Installing ActiveX Controls.

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10. You may need to turn User Account Control off if you still can’t see the Remote Live View.

11. On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click

Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK. Restart your computer if requested.

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Straight-through LAN patch cable

Right: Pinout of a straight-through cable.

2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network

There are three methods to connect the DVR to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct High‐Speed Connection and One‐to‐One Connection. For more information of the network,

please refer to Appendix A. Network Overview.

2.6.1 Router or LAN Connection

This is the most common connection in which the DVR is connected to a router and allows multiple users on and off site to see the DVR on a LAN/WAN (Internet). The DVR must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the router, you can remotely access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet. To remotely access the Web interface, please refer to 7. Remote Access to the DVR. To set up port forwarding, please consult the manual of the router or refer to Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding.

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Connection Procedure:

 The First step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend

purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. Please remember you can not use a cross-over network cable for this application.

 Once you have a straight through cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of

the recorder and the other into the router.

 Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.  To let the router automatically assign an address:

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

Gateway.

 Exit from the Menu to save settings.

To manually assign an address:

 Go to a computer connected on the same network as the DVR.  Click on the Start button and choose Run.

If using Windows Vista, choose Search instead.

 Type “command” and click on OK.

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

 In the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.  The network information will be displayed on a screen similar to the one below.

In Windows Vista, look for the information that says “IP v4”.

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