EverFocus Paragon960X4-32R-4T User Manual

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PARAGON960 x4 32CH

32CH, H.264, 960H

User’s Manual

Release Date: May, 2014

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E V E RFOCUS E LE C T RO N IC S C O R P O R A T I O N

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

User’s Manual

 1995-2014 EverFocus Electronics Corp

www.everfocus.com

or by any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.

Release Date: May, 2014

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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.

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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.

 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.

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This Product is RoHS compliant.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users’ authority to operate this equipment.

WEEE

The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Manufacturer is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors. Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

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-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

This product complies with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Specification Adopter Agreement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

1.3 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................... 9

2. Installation .................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Hard Disk Installation ................................................................................................... 10

2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ........................................................................... 18

2.2 Rack Mount .................................................................................................................. 19

2.3 Basic Connection .......................................................................................................... 20

2.3.1 Monitor Connection ....................................................................................... 21

2.3.2 Display Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................... 22

2.3.3 Alarm I / O ...................................................................................................... 23

2.3.4 RS-485 Port ..................................................................................................... 24

2.3.5 RS-232 Port ..................................................................................................... 24

2.4 Turning On / Off the Power .......................................................................................... 24

2.5 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................ 25

2.6 Connecting the DVR to the Network ............................................................................ 28

2.6.1 Router or LAN Connection ............................................................................. 28

2.6.2 Direct High-Speed Connection ....................................................................... 31

2.6.3 One-to-One Connection ................................................................................. 32

3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation ...................................................................... 36

3.1 USB Mouse Operation .................................................................................................. 36

3.1.1 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 36

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu .............................................................................................. 36

3.1.3 Field Input Options ......................................................................................... 37

3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation .................................................................................... 38

3.2.1 Front Panel Review ........................................................................................ 38

3.2.2 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio........................................................ 38

3.2.3 OSD Root Menu .............................................................................................. 38

3.2.4 Field Input Options ......................................................................................... 39

3.3 General Operation ........................................................................................................ 40

3.3.1 Login ............................................................................................................... 40

3.3.2 Forget Your Password .................................................................................... 41

3.3.3 Camera Selection ........................................................................................... 41

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3.3.4 Audio Selection .............................................................................................. 42

4. OSD Root Menu ............................................................................................................. 44

4.1 PTZ ................................................................................................................................ 46

4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ ................................................................................... 48

4.2 Layout Switching .......................................................................................................... 49

4.3 Channel Switching ........................................................................................................ 49

4.4 Display .......................................................................................................................... 50

4.5 Sequence ...................................................................................................................... 51

4.6 Monitor Switching ........................................................................................................ 51

4.7 Zoom ............................................................................................................................. 52

4.8 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD ........................................... 53

4.9 Logout ........................................................................................................................... 56

4.9.1 Temporarily Logout ........................................................................................ 57

5. Search and Playback ...................................................................................................... 58

5.1 Quick Playback .............................................................................................................. 58

5.2 Playback Bar ................................................................................................................. 59

5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back .................................................................. 61

5.3.1 Time Search .................................................................................................... 61

5.3.2 Event Search ................................................................................................... 62

5.3.3 Smart Search .................................................................................................. 63

5.3.4 Snapshot Search ............................................................................................. 65

6. Configuration ................................................................................................................. 67

6.1 Express .......................................................................................................................... 69

6.2 Camera ......................................................................................................................... 71

6.2.1 Basic Setting ................................................................................................... 71

6.2.2 Adjust Setting ................................................................................................. 73

6.2.3 eZ Hopper ....................................................................................................... 74

6.3 Record........................................................................................................................... 77

6.4 Event ............................................................................................................................. 78

6.4.1 Alarm .......................................................................................................... 7978

6.4.2 Video Loss ................................................................................................... 8180

6.4.3 Motion ........................................................................................................ 8382

6.4.4 Other .......................................................................................................... 8685

6.5 Hard Disk .................................................................................................................. 9392

6.5.1 Disk ............................................................................................................. 9392

6.5.2 Lock/Format ............................................................................................... 9493

6.5.3 RAID ............................................................................................................ 9594

6.6 Display Setting .......................................................................................................... 9796

6.6.1 Monitor OSD ............................................................................................... 9796

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6.6.2 M/T SEQ ..................................................................................................... 9897

6.6.3 Matrix ......................................................................................................... 9998

6.7 Network Settings .................................................................................................... 10099

6.7.1 LAN ........................................................................................................... 10099

6.7.2 Email ....................................................................................................... 103102

6.7.3 DDNS ...................................................................................................... 104103

6.7.4 FTP .......................................................................................................... 107106

6.7.5 Alarm Server ........................................................................................... 108107

6.7.6 Remote / Mobile .................................................................................... 109108

6.7.7 Network Testing ..................................................................................... 110109

6.8 Schedule Setting ................................................................................................... 111110

6.8.1 Express Setup ......................................................................................... 111110

6.8.2 Holidays .................................................................................................. 112111

6.8.3 Schedule ................................................................................................. 113112

6.9 System Setting ...................................................................................................... 116115

6.9.1 Date / Time ............................................................................................. 116115

6.9.2 Daylight Saving ....................................................................................... 118117

6.9.3 User Group ............................................................................................. 119118

6.9.4 User Management.................................................................................. 120119

6.9.5 I/O Control .............................................................................................. 123122

6.9.6 EKB200 Setting ....................................................................................... 125124

6.9.7 Miscellaneous ......................................................................................... 127126

6.10 Information ........................................................................................................... 129128

6.10.1 System .................................................................................................... 129128

6.10.2 Log .......................................................................................................... 131130

7. Remote Access to the DVR ...................................................................................... 132131

7.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network ...................................................................... 132131

7.2 Install JAVA Runtime ............................................................................................ 134133

7.3 Browser Security Setting ...................................................................................... 136135

7.3.1 Installing ActiveX Controls...................................................................... 136135

7.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls ...................................................................... 137136

7.4 Remote Live View ................................................................................................. 140139

7.5 Menu Bar .............................................................................................................. 142141

7.6 Remote Playback .................................................................................................. 143142

8. Specifications ........................................................................................................ 144143

9. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 147146

Appendix A: Network Overview .................................................................................... 148147

Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding .............................................................. 152151

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Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes ............................................................................. 156155

Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules ......................................... 159158

Appendix E: IR Remote Control ..................................................................................... 161160

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PARAGON960 x4 32CH

Chapter

1. Introduction

EverFocus brings you the next generation of analog recording. The new PARAGON960 x4 32CH 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 32CH also supports real time (960FPS total) recording over 32-channels at WD1 (960x480 / 960x576) resolution, providing the ability to capture even fast moving objects at enhanced detail levels.

The PARAGON960 x4 32CH 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 32CH 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 32CH can be used in complex multi-site installations, with centralized management. The PARAGON960 x4 32CH 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 32CH DVR, can support cameras with resolution up to700TVL and you can use the existing coaxial infrastructure without the need of re-cabling.

EverFocus also introduces an innovative function, eZ Hopper, for our new series of DVRs / NVRs, allowing users to control up to 16 connected DVRs / NVRs with just one single mouse. This breakthrough feature brings great benefits to the traditional small and medium-sized surveillance system, not only eliminating the expense of the central monitoring software, but also saving the setup cost and time.

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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 1~16

Analog Camera 1~32

Power

Supply

Mouse USB Memory Stick

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

Network

Call Monitor

(BNC)

Audio Cable

* Hot-swap model can only install three 3.5” HDDs.

Figure 1-1

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1.1 Features

 32CH 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

 eZ Hopper: Only one mouse to control up to 16 connected EverFocus DVRs/NVRs  Raid 5  Multiple Main Monitors: Separately configured HDMI or VGA (1080p) Main monitor outputs  Call Monitor: Sequenced view through composite BNC output with multiplex and sequencing  Free EverFocus DDNS Service – static IP address is not required for reliable remote access  Supports live monitoring and playback of video from mobile devices via MobileFocus /

MobileFocus Plus applications

 Multiple Control Inputs: Mouse / front panel / remote controller / EKB500 keyboard  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 (PowerVideo Plus)  Multi-language support  19” rack mountable – rack ears included

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 DVR x 1

 User’s Manual x 1

 Power Cord x 1

 Rack Ear x 2

 Mouse x 1

 Audio Cable 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.

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

( )

Note:

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.

1.2 Packing List

Not Hot-Swap Model:

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Hot-Swap Model:

 DVR x 1

 User’s Manual x 1

 Power Cord x 1

 Rack Ear x 2

 Mouse x 1

 Audio Cable x 1

 Internal HDD Bracket x 2 (with 4 Rubber Spacers, 4 Black Long Screws and 4 Silver Screws)

( )

 Key x 2 (for locking the Hot-swap HDD Trays) and Screw x 14 (for screwing HDDs on the

Hot-swap HDD Trays) *Please see Note 3.

 SATA Cable x 1 (for connecting the fixed internal HDD)

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

( )

Note:

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. The Keys and the Screws are contained in the Hot-swap HDD Tray.

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.

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423mm / 16.65"

1.3 Dimensions

Front View

Side View

Figure 1-2

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1 2

8 9

No.

Name

Description

Screen Layout

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

: Press to display quad-screen division. : Press to display

9-screen division. : Press to display 16-screen division; press again to switch between channel 1~16 and 17~32. : Press to display

32-screen division; press again to display 32 channels in different

layouts. : Press to display 10-screen division. : Press to switch different layouts.

Channel 1~32

Press to display the channel in full screen. Use these buttons in conjunction with the Channel Switch button (3). For example, press the Channel Switch button first, and then press the 1/17 channel button. If the 1/17 channel button LED is red, it means CH1 is displayed in full screen; if it is green, it means CH17 is displayed in full screen.

Channel Switch 1~16 / 17~32

Press to switch channel buttons between Channel 1~16 and Channel 17~32. If the LED light is red, the the Channel buttons (2) are switched to CH1~16. If the LED light is green, the Channel buttons (2) are switched to CH17~32.

Stop

Press to stop either the Back, Play, or Pause functions, if that function is active. This button stops all Play functions, but no Recording functions.

Back

Press to play the recorded data in reverse at normal speed. Press the

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

Pause

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

Play

Press to play the recorded data forward. Press the Stop button to stop all playback actions and exit the playback area.

1.4 Front Panel

Figure 1-3

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Enter

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

Menu/Esc

Press to enter/exit the Main Setup Menu.

Jog / Shuttle Wheel

Jog

Shuttle

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.

USB2.0 Ports

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

DVD Burner (Optional)

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.

Display

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

Sequence

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

Zoom

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.

Press to enter the Search Setup menu.

Copy

Press to enter the Copy Menu.

IR Receiver

Receiver for signals from the IR remote control.

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7 8 9

11 12

No.

Name

Description

Power Port

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

Power Switch

Press to switch on or off the DVR. Please see 2.4 Turn On / Off the Power.

eSATA Port

Connects to an external eSATA storage device. (EDA450)

Matrix (Video Output)

Connects to monitors. Each of the outputs only supports single-screen-division display with sequence function.

Video Input

Connects up to 32 cameras to the Video In connectors.

RS-232 Port

This port is currently reserved. Connects to the RS-232 device. Please refer to 2.3.5 RS-232 Port.

RS-485 Port

Connects to the RS-485 device, such as EverFocus’ EKB-500 keyboard. Please refer to 2.3.4 RS-485 Port.

Main Monitor Port (HDMI)

Connects to the Main monitor using a HDMI cable. Please refer to 2.3.1 Monitor Connection.

Main Monitor Port (VGA)

Connects to the Main monitor using a VGA cable. Please refer to 2.3.1 Monitor Connection.

Call Monitor Port (BNC)

Connects to the Call monitor using a BNC cable. Please refer to 2.3.1 Monitor Connection.

LAN 1 / LAN 2

Connects to the Network. Please refer to 2.5 Connecting the DVR to the Network.

Alarm Input

Connects up to 16 alarm inputs. Please refer to 2.3.3 Alarm IO.

Audio Output (RCA)

Connects to 2 audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that the speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

Alarm Output

Connects to 4 alarm output device. Please refer to 2.3.3 Alarm IO.

Audio Input

Connects to 16 audio input devices using the supplied Audio Cable. Note that the microphone with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply is required.

1.5 Rear Panel

Figure 1-4

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Chapter

2. Installation

2.1 Hard Disk Installation

Not Hot-swap DVR:

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.

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

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Bracket

Rubber Spacer

Black Long

Screw

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

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

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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.

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Cover

Hot-swap DVR:

You can optionally install three 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos. The DVR supports two hot-swap SATA HDDs and one fixed internal SATA HDD.

1. Make sure the DVR is power-off.

2. If you want to use three HDDs, you have to open the hosing of the NVR. If you want to use

two HDDs only, please see step 5 ~ 8 and 15 for installing instructions.

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

Figure 2-11

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

Figure 2-12

5. Open the cover by pushing it.

Figure 2-13

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Release LatchLocking Arm

Locking Arm

Hot-swap HDD Tray

Hot-swap

HDD Bracket

6. Press to Release Latch to the left and the Locking Arm will pop up.

Figure 2-14

7. Gently pull the Locking Arm to take out the Hot-swap HDD Tray.

Figure 2-15

8. Follow the step 6 and 7 to take out the other Hot-swap HDD Tray.

9. Unscrew eight screws on the two Hot-swap HDD Brackets.

Figure 2-16

10. Unplug the SATA and the power cables on the Hot-swap HDD Brackets and take both

brackets out.

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HDD Tray

Bracket

Rubber Spacer

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

Figure 2-17

12. To screw the fixed internal HDD at the bottom of the DVR as in Figure 2-8, please see the

steps below:

Figure 2-18

a. Fix the two HDD Brackets on both side of the HDD using the Silver Screws.

Figure 2-19

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

Figure 2-20

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Black Long

Screw

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

SATA and Power Cables

Hot-swap HDD Bracket

HDD Tray

c. Insert Black Long Screws into the Rubber Spacers, and screw the HDD at the bottom of the

DVR.

Figure 2-21

d. Use the supplied 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 2-22

e. Connect the internal power cable to the HDD.

Figure 2-23

13. Screw back the HDD Tray, the two Hot-swap HDD Brackets and connect the SATA and the

power cables to the two Hot-swap HDD Brackets.

Figure 2-24

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14. Screw back the housing of the DVR.

15. To install two HDDs in the two Hot-swap HDD Trays, please see the steps below:

a. Insert a HDD in the tray and screw the HDD with the supplied 4 screws to the tray.

Figure 2-25

b. Push the Hot-swap HDD Tray into the drive bay of the DVR with the Locking Arm

unlatched.

Figure 2-26 c. Close the Locking Arm until you hear a click, and close the cover of the DVR.

Figure 2-27

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SATA Hard Disk

Model

Capacity

Seagate

SV35.5 SATA2 / ST3500410SV

500GB

SV35.5 SATA2 / ST31000525SV

1TB

SV35.5 SATA3 / ST3500411SV

500GB

SV35.5 SATA3 / ST31000526SV

1TB

SV35 SATA3 / ST2000VX002

2TB

SV35 SATA3 / ST3000VX000

3TB

Barracuda SATA3 / ST500DM002

500GB

Barracuda SATA3 / ST1000DM003

1TB

Constellation SATA3 / ST3000NC000

3TB

CE-Video SATA3 / ST3500312CS

500GB

CE-Video SATA3 / ST1000VM002

1TB

CE-Video SATA3 / ST2000VM003

2TB

CE-Video SATA3 / ST3000VM002

3TB

CE-Video SATA3 / ST4000VM000

4TB

Western Digital

WD10EVDS SATA2

1TB

WD10EURS SATA2

1TB

WD20EVDS SATA2

2TB

WD20EURS SATA2

2TB

WD5000AVVS SATA

500GB

WD7500AVVS SATA

750GB

WD10EVVS SATA

1TB

WD20EFRX

2TB

WD30EFRX

3TB

WD4001FAEX

4TB

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

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.

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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 2-28

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Web Remote

Client

PowerVideo Plus

(CMS)

Main Monitor

(VGA)

Main Monitor

(HDMI)

Call Monitor

(BNC)

Line Level

Audio Out

Line Level

Audio In 1~16

Analog Camera 1~32

Power Supply

Mouse

Front View

Rear View

Network

Audio Cable

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

2.3 Basic Connection

The instructions below the figure describe the basic connection for the PARAGON960 x4 32CH.

Figure 2-29

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, and then turn on the power switch.

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

4. 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.

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

6. To listen to audio of video source, connect a speaker to the Audio-out RCA socket. Note that

the speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power is required.

7. Connect the line level audio input devices (microphones) to the Audio-in of the DVR using the

supplied Audio Cable. Note that the microphone with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply is required.

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BNC Cable

HDMI Cable / VGA Cable

Call MonitorMain Monitor

Rear View

Note:

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.

2.3.1 Monitor Connection

You can connect the monitor to the HDMI, VGA or BNC port on the rear panel of the DVR. The DVR provides 2 main monitor outputs with identical functionality - VGA and HDMI.

Both of the VGA and HDMI video outputs can be used simultaneously and deliver full HD resolution (1920 x 1080, progressive, 60 Hz. Vert., 68 KHz hor.).

Make sure that the connected monitor's specifications comply with these resolution requirements.

Figure 2-30

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Screen Mode: 720x480 / 1920x1080

Camera Ratio: 16:9

Camera Ratio: 4:3

Screen Mode: 800x600 / 1024x768 /1280x1024

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 720x480, 1920x1080 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).

Figure 2-31

If selecting 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024 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 2-32

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Alarm in Alarm out

No.

Description

1-16

ALM_IN1 – ALM_IN16

GND

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 2-33

Alarm Input

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.

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Rear View

RS-485 Port

EKB500

RS-485

RJ-45 Cable

Connector Box

PTZ Camera 1~32

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 2-34

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 32CH 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.

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.

To turn on the power, connect the supplied Power Cord to the power outlet and turn on the Power Switch. 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, please go to OSD Root Menu > System Setting > Miscellaneous setting page, and click Shutdown (refer to 6.9.7 Miscellaneous). After the message pops up as below, you can now turn the Power Switch to the "Off" position.

Figure 2-35

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Note:

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

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

be able to log in several DVRs at once.

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/HQ/Support/DownloadCenter_p1.aspx. 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 2-36

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 optionally configure the Machine Name, IP Address, IP Type or Port Number using the IPU: a. Log in the DVR by checking the desired model and then click the Log in icon. The Log

in dialog box appears.

Figure 2-37

b. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the status of the selected camera

will display Login.

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

c. Right click the column to configure the setting. Click Apply Changes button to apply

and save the settings.

Figure 2-38

4. To access to the Live View window, double click the IP address of the desired device, the login

window pops up. Type the user ID and password to log in. By default, the user ID is admin and the password is 11111111.

Figure 2-39

5. 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 2-40

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6. 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 7.3.1 Installing ActiveX Controls.

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

8. 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.

Figure 2-41

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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.

Figure 2-42

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Connection Procedure:

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

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

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

the recorder and the other into the router.

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

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

Gateway.

 Exit from the Menu to save settings.

To manually assign an address:

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

If using Windows Vista, choose Search instead.

 Type “command” and click on OK.

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

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

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

Figure 2-43

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

Note: If you changed to a different port other than 80, you will need to include this at the end of the IP address: http:// (the IP address given by your internet service provider):port number

 Take the values for Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and input them into the DVR;

these values should be exactly the same in both devices. However, you should change the last number of the IP address. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.2.101, the DVR’s IP address should be 192.168.2.50.

 To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address

bar type:

http:// (IP address of the DVR)

To set the DVR for Internet Connection through router:

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

open the following ports.

 Ports to open: 80  If your Internet service provider blocks port 80, you can change it to a different port

in the DVR’s Network Menu Setup; open/forward that port instead.

 If you are using a Linksys or D-Link router, see Chapter 8 for basic support on

setting up ports. For any other router, you will need to contact the manufacturer for support.

 To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address

bar type:

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

 If you have a WAN Dynamic IP address and have opened the ports, go to 6.7.3 DDNS

Setup to configure the DDNS settings.

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

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

2.6.2 Direct High-Speed Connection

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

Figure 2-44

Connection Procedure:

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

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

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

the recorder and the other into the high speed modem.

 Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.  Input the Static IP address, the Subnet Mask, and the Gateway that you obtained from

the internet service provider.

 Exit from the DVR’s Menu to save the settings.  To access the DVR from a computer, open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type:

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

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Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.

2.6.3 One-to-One Connection

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

Figure 2-45

Connection Procedure:

 The First step is to purchase or make a cross-over cable. We recommend purchasing one

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

 Once you have a cross-over cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the

DVR and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.

 Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.  You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection.  Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway of

192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server.

 The next step is to set the computer’s network settings to match those of the DVR. You

will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this.

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

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 Go to Start. Double-click on Control Panel.

Figure 2-46

 Click Network and Sharing Center.

Figure 2-47

 Click Local Area Connection.

Figure 2-48

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 Click Properties.

Figure 2-49

 Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties.

Figure 2-50

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 Select Use the following IP address. Assign an IP address of 192.168.1.2, a Subnet

Mask of 255.255.255.0, and a Default Gateway of 192.168.1.1 and then click OK.

Figure 2-51

 Restart both of the computer and the DVR.  To access the DVR from the computer, simply open Internet Explorer and in the

address bar type: http://192.168.1.3.

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3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation

There are four ways to control the OSD menu of the PARAGON960 x4 32CH: with a Mouse, the Front Panel Buttons, the supplied handheld IR Remote Control or the optional device EKB500 keyboard. For details on the IR remote control, please refer to Appendix E, IR Remote Control. This

chapter will discuss the basic operations using the mouse and the front panel buttons.

3.1 USB Mouse Operation

3.1.1 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio

1. In the Live View window, you can select a channel by clicking once on the desired

channel screen. The selected screen will be highlighted by a red frame.

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

3. To enable audio out, click the Audio Icon at lower-left side of the screen to switch

the Audio Output function to the desired channel or disable the Audio Output function.

3.1.2 OSD Root Menu

1. Right-click the mouse, the OSD Root Menu appears.

Figure 3-1

2. Click on any icon to enter to the setup menus.

3. Click the button on the top-right corner or right-click to close the OSD Root Menu.

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Caps

Switch to capital letters

←

Delete the letter backwards

Confirm the selection

Move to left

Move to right

Space

Enter a space

3.1.3 Field Input Options

You may found the following fields in the Configuration menu. Follow the instructions below to configure the settings.

Text Box: Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear.

On-Screen Keyboard: Click on a button to input that character. The buttons on the right and

bottom have the following functions:

Drop-Down Box: Click on the down arrow to see all selections, then directly click on an option to select it.

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

Button: Click the button to execute the function.

Bar: Slide the bar to the left or right for adjusting the set point.

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3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation

3.2.1 Front Panel Review

The basic principle of front panel operation is to use the Jog / Shuttle to navigate among the

menu items. Press the Enter button to confirm a selection or enter the submenu. Press the

Menu button to enter the OSD Root Menu or exit from the current menu.

3.2.2 How to Select a Channel / Enable Audio

1. In the Live View window, you can select a channel by turning the Jog / Shuttle wheel

clockwise or counterclockwise. The selected channel will be highlighted with a red frame.

2. After selecting a channel, press the Enter button to turn On / Off the Audio function. An

Audio icon will be displayed on the upper-right corner on the selected channel. To display function icons on the Live View window, please refer to 4.4 Display.

3.2.3 OSD Root Menu

1. Press the Menu button, the OSD Root Menu appears. Turn the Shuttle / Jog wheel

clockwise or counterclockwise to move through each icon.

Figure 3-2

2. Press the Enter button to enter to the setup menus.

3. Press the Menu button to close the OSD Root Menu Bar.

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Caps

Switch to capital letters

←

Delete the letter backwards

Confirm the selection

Move to left

Move to right

Space

Enter a space

3.2.4 Field Input Options

You may found the following fields in the Configuration menu. Follow the instructions below to configure the settings.

Text Box: Press the Enter button and an on-screen keyboard will appear.

On-Screen Keyboard: Turn the Jog / Shuttle wheel to highlight each character and then press the Enter button to input the selected characters. After inputting the characters, highlight Enter on the On-Screen Keyboard, and then press the Enter button to confirm.

Drop-Down Box: Press the Enter button to see all selections, turn the Jog / Shuttle wheel to highlight the desired option, and then press the Enter button again to select it.

Check Box: Press the Enter button to enable it (checked) or disable it (unchecked).

Button: Press the Enter button to execute the function.

Bar: Press the Enter button to activate the slider, turn the Jog / Shuttle wheel to adjust the setting, and then press the Enter button again to finalize the changes.

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Note: For details on setting up multiple user accounts, please refer to 6.9.4 User Management.

3.3 General Operation

3.3.1 Login

In order to access PARAGON960 x4 32CH again after logging out, you may be prompted to log in for authority identification. To log in, follow the steps below.

1. Right-click on the screen, press any button or turn the Jog / Shuttle on the front panel,

the Login window appears.

Figure 3-3

2. The default user name and password are:

User: admin

Password: 11111111

To input the User Name and Password by:

Using a mouse: Select a user name from the drop-down list. Click the Password field to

bring up the on-screen keyboard. Click the buttons and then click to confirm the User Name / Password.

Figure 3-4

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Note: This verification code is effective within 24 hours only, so please set up a new password in the System Setting page (refer to 6.9.4 User Management).

Using the front panel buttons: Use the Jog / Shuttle to select a user name form the User drop-down list and press Enter. Use the Jog / Shuttle to select Password field and then press the Enter button to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Use the Jog / Shuttle to highlight each character and then press the Enter button to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight Enter on the On-Screen Keyboard, and press the Enter button to confirm the User Name / Password.

3. Click Login or use the Jog / Shuttle to select Login and press Enter button on the front

panel to log in the DVR.

3.3.2 Forget Your Password

1. If you forget your password, please email the Serial Number of the DVR to

techsupport@everfocus.com, and then EverFocus will send you a verification code.

2. Input this verification code in the Password field of the Login window within 24 hours,

and check the Verification Mode box.

Figure 3-5

3. Click Login to log in the DVR.

3.3.3 Camera Selection

You can control each camera individually by selecting that camera. To select a camera, follow the instructions below.

Using a mouse: Click a camera on the screen, and the selected camera will be highlighted with a red frame. All cameras will be selected when you scrolling the mouse up / down between the first and the last channel.

Using the front panel buttons: Turn the Jog / Shuttle wheel clockwise or counterclockwise to select through the camera. The selected camera will be highlighted with a red frame. All cameras will be selected when you turn the Shuttle wheel between the first and the last cameras.

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Note: The Audio function is unavailable for Germany.

3.3.4 Audio Selection

In order to utilize the audio function, please follow the instructions below before switching on the audio function.

1. Connect the audio source and/or audio output amplifier to the DVR.

2. Go to Camera setting menu (OSD Root Menu > System > Camera > Basic).

3. Select a camera in the drop down list.

4. Enable the Record Audio option and select an audio input device. You can select multiple

cameras to one single audio input device (there are 16 audio input devices).

Note that the DVR only provide one channel audio output. You can switch the Audio Output function to either one from the 32 cameras. To switch the Audio Output function to the desired camera by:

Using a mouse: On the bottom of the screen, click the Audio icon to switch the Audio Output function to the desired camera or disable the Audio Output function.

Figure 3-6

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Using the front panel buttons:

1. Turn the Jog / Shuttle wheel to the desired camera.

2. Press the Enter button. An Audio icon will be displayed on the upper-right corner on

the selected camera. To display function icons on the Live View window, please refer to 4.4 Display.

3. If you want to disable the Audio Output function on the selected camera, press the Enter

button again, the Audio icon will disappear.

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1 2 3 4 5 6

Name

Description

Playback

Click to display the Playback Bar for viewing the recording videos. For details, please refer to 5. Search and Playback.

PTZ

Click to display the PTZ Control Panel for controlling the connected PTZ cameras. For details, please refer to 4.1 PTZ.

Layout

Click to display the Layout Bar as shown below. Select a layout type for the live view display on the Main Monitor. For details, please refer to 4.2

Layout Switching.

Chapter

4. OSD Root Menu

Figure 4-1

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Channel

Click to display the Channel Changing Bar as show below. To switch the selected camera to a specific channel, please refer to 4.3 Channel Switching.

Display

Click to display system information icons or status icons on the live view screen. For details, please refer to 4.4 Display.

Sequence

Click to enter the auto sequential switching mode. Click again to disable. For setting up the sequencing order, please refer to 6.6.2 M/T SEQ.

Monitor

Click to switch to the call monitor settings. For details, please refer to 4.6 Monitor Switching.

Zoom

Click to enter the Zoom mode. You can zoom in the camera view up to x4 and navigate the camera view. For details, please refer to 4.7 Zoom.

Click to display the Search menu for setting up the Search mode for playing back. For details, please refer to 5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playback Back.

Copy

Click to display the Copy menu for archiving the recordings or log data to the USB storage device or DVD. For details, please refer to 4.8 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD.

Configuration

Click to enter the Configuration menu. Please refer to 6. Configuration.

Logout

Click to bring up the Logout Confirmation window and then click Yes to log out the system (see 4.9 Logout). To log in, please refer to 3.3.1 Login.

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The following actions can be performed using the PTZ Control Panel:

1. To move the camera to the desired direction and angle,

click the Direction buttons.

2. To zoom in / out the camera view, click the Zoom buttons.

3. To adjust the camera focus, click the Focus buttons.

4. To adjust the Iris open to increase / decrease the amount of

light in, click the Iris buttons.

5. To program a Preset Position (if supported by the camera): a. Move the PTZ camera to the desired position. b. Click the Preset button. c. Set up a preset number for the current position by

clicking the number buttons. The number will be displayed in the number box.

d. Click the Set button to save the settings.

6. To jump to a Preset Position: a. Click the Preset button. b. Click the desired Preset number. c. Click the Go button.

7. Shortcut for Preset 1 ~ 9: a. Click digit 1 ~ 9 button without clicking any other

buttons.

b. The camera will seek that Preset Position.

8. To delete a Preset Position (if supported by the camera): a. Click the Preset button. b. Click the desired Preset number. c. Click the Delete button.

Figure 4-2

4.1 PTZ

You can use the PTZ Control Panel to control the connected PTZ cameras. To bring up the PTZ

control panel, on the OSD Root Menu, click the PTZ button .

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Note: Before start using the Auto Pan, Pattern and Tour functions, you have to configure the related settings for the connected PTZ cameras. Please refer to the User’s Manual of your PTZ cameras.

9. To operate the Auto Pan function, click the Auto Pan button.

10. To operate the Pattern function, click the Pattern button. The Pattern is the “0” Tour in

Everfocus and Pelco PTZ cameras.

11. To operate the Tour function: a. Click the Tour button. b. Click the desired Tour number. c. Click the Go button.

12. To remove a pre-configured Tour (if supported by the camera): a. Click the Tour button. b. Click the desired Tour number. c. Click the Delete button.

Click C to clear the entered number in the Number Box.

Click at the top-right corner to hide the PTZ Control Panel (see 4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ). To display the PTZ Control Panel, right-click on the screen.

Click Logout to close the PTZ Control Panel and exit the PTZ mode.

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4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ

If the PTZ Control Panel has first been opened and then hidden, the mouse can be used to control basic PTZ functions. Move your mouse cursor on the screen, the mouse cursor will turn into a control icon (direction, focus or zoom) in different areas of the screen. You can control PTZ direction, focus and zoom by clicking directly on the screen.

Figure 4-3

Direction Controls: When your mouse cursor turns into a direction icon, click on the screen will force the camera to turn in that direction.

Focus Controls: When your mouse cursor turns into , click on the screen will focus closer the image. When your mouse cursor turns into , click on the screen will focus farther the

image.

Zoom Controls: When your mouse cursor turns into , click on the screen will zoom in the

image. When your mouse cursor turns into , click on the screen will zoom out the image.

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4.2 Layout Switching

The PARAGON960 x4 32CH DVR have 12 screen division types available. The 12 layouts are shown as below:

Figure 4-4

To change layout, follow the steps below:

By mouse: Right-click to bring up the OSD Root Menu and click the Layout icon. Click on the desired layout. Click the same layout again to select all the channels.

By front panel: Press a desired Screen Layout button on the front panel of the DVR. To display a channel in full-screen, press the channel buttons on the front panel, please refer to 1.5 Rear Panel.

4.3 Channel Switching

You can switch the selected camera to a specific channel. Follow the steps below:

1. On the live view screen, select a camera, the selected camera will be highlighted with a red

frame.

2. Right-click to display the OSD Root Menu.

3. Click the Channel icon , the Channel Bar appears.

Figure 4-5

4. Select a channel, the selected camera will be switched to that channel.

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Recording

Playback

Fast forward

Fast backward

Back

pause

Alarm

Motion

Video loss

Uninstall

Audio On

Audio Off

Alarm

Motion

Video loss

No network 1

No Network 2

Main

Call

Sequence

HDD failure

HD temp. too

high

Event

4.4 Display

You can display system and camera status on the live view screen. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the Display button on the OSD Root Menu or press the Display button on the

front panel to display the system and camera status. Click the button to choose the desired display mode:

2. The following icons will be displayed at the top-left side of each camera stream to show each

camera’s status.

3. The following icons will be displayed at the bottom of the monitor to show the system

status.

4. There are four display modes, and you can click the Display button to change the display

mode: (1) Display both the camera and system status icons. (2) Display only the camera status icons. (3) Display only the system status icons. (4) Hide both the camera and system status icons.

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4.5 Sequence

The sequence function is used to display each channel in sequence mode. To enable this function:

By Mouse: Click the Sequence button to enter the sequential switching mode. The DVR will display one channel at a time in full screen. The channels will be displayed in the sequence and for the amount of time as configured in the System > Display Setting > M/T SEQ submenu. The default setting is channels 1~32 with a dwell time of 3 seconds each – repeated. Please refer to 6.6.2 M/T SEQ for detailed information.

By Front Panel: Press the “Seq” button on the front panel to enter the sequential switching mode. The DVR will display one channel at a time in full screen. The channels will be displayed in the sequence and for the amount of time as configured in the System > Display Setting > M/T SEQ submenu. Please refer to 6.6.2 M/T SEQ for detailed information.

4.6 Monitor Switching

You can simultaneously connect Main and Call monitors to the DVR.

By Mouse: On the OSD Root Menu, click the Monitor button to switch to the Call monitor. On the OSD Root Menu, the Playback, PTZ, Zoom, Search, Copy, System and Exit icons will gray out. You can only configure the Layout, Channel, Display and Sequence settings for the

Call Monitor. To switch to the Main Monitor, click the button.

By Front Panel: Press the Monitor button on the front panel to switch between Main and Call Monitors.

Note that the Call Monitor can only be used to display camera views. The functions including the layout, channel switching, icon display, sequencing mode of the Call Monitor can only be configured on the Main Monitor.

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4.7 Zoom

You can zoom in the camera view up to 4X and navigate the camera view using the mouse.

Figure 4-6

To enter the Zoom mode:

1. Select a camera and then click the Zoom button on the OSD Root Menu to zoom in

the camera view to 2X. The ZOOM 2X stamp will be displayed on the top screen.

2. Navigate the camera view to the desired position by moving your mouse cursor over the

camera view. The mouse cursor will turn into a direction icon when you move your mouse cursor to different portion on the camera view. Click directly on the screen can move to that direction.

Figure 4-7

3. Right-click the screen, the Zoom Bar appears in the middle of the screen.

4. Click to zoom in the camera view up to 4X.

5. Click the Logout button to log out the Zoom mode.

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Note: It's highly recommended to use a DVD+R/+RW with 4x or higher speed disc for recording.

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

You can archive the recordings or log data (event and motion) to the USB storage device or the

DVD. On the OSD Root Menu, click the Copy icon , the following menu appears.

Figure 4-8

Camera: Select the desired cameras. Please note that you can only select up to 16 cameras at a time for archiving a recording file to the USB or DVD.

Data Type: You can copy the recordings of selected cameras from main stream or sub stream.

Player: Check the box to include the EFPlayer program in the copy. You can use the

EFPlayer on a computer to play back the recordings. Please see the instruction the next page.

Start Date / Time: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard / clock to select the start date / time.

End Date / Time: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard / clock to select the end date / time.

Copy To: Select whether you want to copy to USB or DVD. The log data can only be archived to

the USB storage device. Note that the DVD burner is optional for Germany.

Copy: Click to start archiving.

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6 7 8 9 1210 11 13

No.

Name

Function Description

Information

Shows the recording information of the device, including model of the recorder, recording start time / date, current playback time, recording end time / date.

Load

Click to select a recording file and open it.

Save as AVI

Click to archive the recording file of 1 channel and save as AVI format.

Time Search

Click to search a recording from a selected time.

Channel Switch

Click to switch channel bar between CH1~16 and CH17~32.

Time Bar

Move the time bar to a desired time to play back the recording from that time.

Playback Controls

: Click to fast reverse / fast forward.

EFPlayer:

Unzip the EFPlayer file and double-click to open it as below. The EFPlayer can only display up to 16 channels at one time.

Figure 4-9

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: Click to reverse play /play.

: Click to pause play backing.

Snapshot

Click to take a snapshot of the channels displayed on the UI. You can save the snapshot file to a desired location.

Mute

Click to mute; click again to turn off the mute function.

Volume

Drag to increase or lower the volume.

Scale Out / In

Click to adjust time scale.

Screen Division

: Click to display the channels to fit the screen.

: Click to select a desired screen division display mode (1, 4, 9, 16 screen division display modes). If the channels are more than the screen divisions, you can select the same screen division display mode to change the channels on the screen.

Speed

Shows the fast reverse / forward speed (up to 64X).

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4.9 Logout

You can log out the DVR by clicking the Logout icon on the OSD Root Menu to bring up the Logout Confirmation window as Figure 4-9. Press “Yes” when you are ready to logout of the system. You will need to login again before accessing the OSD Root Menu.

Figure 4-10

If you do not need the Login / Logout step before entering the Root Menu, please uncheck the

Figure 4-11

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4.9.1 Temporarily Logout

You can temporarily log out the DVR by clicking the Logout icon on the OSD Root Menu.

This function is designed for use in conjunction with the Covert Camera function. Once you click the Logout icon, the camera streams will be hidden on the Live View / Sequence Mode. However, the DVR will still record the videos and the recordings can be played back. To enable the Temporarily Logout function, follow the steps below:

Ensure the User Login box is Unchecked (Figure 4-10).

1. Select the cameras to be hidden once enabling the Temporarily Logout function and then

check the Covert box (Camera Setting > Basic Setting).

Figure 4-12

2. Click the Logout icon on the OSD Root Menu, the Logout menu appears.

Figure 4-13

3. Click the Yes button and the selected camera streams will be hidden on the Live View /

Sequence Mode.

4. To disable the Temporarily Logout function, simply right-click the screen to bring up the

OSD Root Menu, and then you can start controlling the DVR.

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5. Search and Playback

You can use the Quick Playback function to play back the recordings start from the pre-configured time or use the Search functions to search for the desired recordings for playing back.

5.1 Quick Playback

To start using the Quick Playback function, follow the steps below:

1. To set up the start time of the playback recording, check the Quick Playback box in the

Express setting page (OSD Root Menu > System > Express) to enable the configured time in the field below.

2. Enter the desired time for playing back the recording. Take 60 seconds for example, if the

current system clock time is 17:35:00, the start time for the playback recording will start from 17:34:00 (60 seconds ago from 17:35:00).

Figure 5-1

3. On the Live View Window, select a desired camera, right-click to bring up the OSD Root

Menu and then click the Playback button .

4. The recording has been playing back and the Playback Bar appears on the bottom of the

screen.

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8 9

2013/01/01 00:00:00 2013/01/01 00:15:00 2013/01/01 00:30:00

13 14

15 16

No.

Name

Description

Date/Time

Click to set up the start time of playback recording.

Time Bar

Move the slider to the left / right on the Time Bar to select the time for playing back. The status of each camera is presented by different colors on the Time Bar. GreenNormal, OrangeMotion, BlueVideo Loss, RedAlarm Event.

Playback Speed

Indicates the current Playback Speed.

Express Copy

Click to bring up the Copy menu for archiving the recordings / log data to the USB storage device or DVD burner. For details, please refer to 4.8 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD.

Click to hide the Playback Bar. To bring up the Playback Bar again, move your cursor to the lower side of the screen.

Main /Sub Stream

Click to select the recorded data from main or sub stream

Fast Reverse

Click to play the recorded data in fast reverse.

Reverse Play/Pause

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

Stop

Click to stop either the Reverse, Fast Reverse, Play, and Fast Forward functions, if that function is active. This button stops all Play functions, but no Recording functions.

5.2 Playback Bar

The playback bar is the fastest way to show video from the exact time which users want to see. The playback bar allows users to see both a timeline and the current playback indicator. Users can then click the timeline to move the indicator to the desired position.

Figure 5-2

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No.

Name

Description

Play/Pause

Click to play the recorded data forward. Click this button again to Pause the playback. Click the Stop button to stop all playback actions and exit the playback area.

Fast Forward

Click to play the recorded data in fast forward.

Time Scale

L1: Entire Time Bar scale is 30 days. L2: Entire Time Bar scale is 2 weeks. L3: Entire Time Bar scale is 1 week. L4: Entire Time Bar scale is 1 day. L5: Entire Time Bar scale is 1 hour. L6: entire Time Bar scale is 30 minutes.

Time Bar Scale

Use the + and - buttons to adjust the time scale range for the bar. The scale range includes 6 options (levels). When changing the level, the Start Time and End Time will change.

Start Time

Indicates the playback start time.

Current Playback Time

Indicates the current playback time.

End time

Indicates the playback end time.

To playback all the channels:

1. Select all the channels first by scrolling the mouse up / down between the first and the last

channels, turning the Shuttle wheel between the first and the last channels, or entering the

Layout sub-menu to click again on the same layout.

2. Click the Playback icon on the OSD root menu or press the Play button on the front

panel to playback all channels.

3. The DVR can only play back 16 channels at one time, so if the layout type displays more than

16 channels, the DVR will playback the first 16 channels on the screen.

4. To playback the rest of the channels, click the Play/Pause button on the playback bar twice or

press the Play button on the front panel twice to switch channels for playback.

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5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back

You can search the recordings for playing back by using the Search menu. On the left side of the Search menu, select Time Search, Event Search, Smart Search, or Snapshot Search to enter to the setup menu.

To bring up the Search menu:

By Mouse: Right-click to bring up the OSD Root Menu, and then click the Search button .

By Front Panel: Press the Search button.

Figure 5-3

5.3.1 Time Search

Figure 5-4

Start Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the date.

Start Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select the time.

Play: Click to start playing back. Please note that the DVR can only play back 16 channels at

one time, so the DVR will play back the first 16 channels. To playback channel 17~32, please click Stop on the Playback Bar and return to Time Search page, and then click Play again to start play back channel 17~32.

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5.3.2 Event Search

Figure 5-5

Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the start / end date.

Start Time / End Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select the start / end time.

Camera: Select the desired cameras to be searched.

Event: Select an event type to be searched.

Search: Click to start searching. The search results will be listed in the Event List menu as

shown below.

Figure 5-6

Previous / Next: Click to go to the previous / next page.

Play: Click to playback the selected items.

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5.3.3 Smart Search

The Smart Search function allows users to search for the motion event recordings. You can

set up the motion areas in this setup menu and then search for the motion events within the specified time.

Figure 5-7

Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the start / end date.

Start Time / End Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select the start / end time.

Camera: Select a desired camera to be searched.

Grid Setting: Click to set up the motion areas. The Motion Grid Setup menu appears.

Search: Click to start searching. The search results will be listed in the Event List menu (see

Figure 5-6).

To set up the Motion Grid:

1. Click on the image and the grid will be displayed.

2. To set up a motion area, drag a rectangle with your mouse (from top to bottom /

upper-left to lower-right). The selected areas will be highlighted in green (see image below).

3. To delete a motion area, drag a rectangle with your mouse (from bottom to top /

lower-right to upper-left).

4. Follow Step 2 to set up multiple motion areas if necessary.

5. Click the Save & Back button to save the settings and then return to the Smart Search

menu.

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Figure 5-8

Set All: Click to select the entire area.

Clear All: Click to clear all the selected areas.

Save and Back: Click to save the configured motion areas and return to the Smart

Search menu.

Cancel: Click to cancel all changes and return to the Smart Search menu.

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5.3.4 Snapshot Search

You can display video frames in snapshot and resume a video from where the snapshot has

been set up.

Figure 5-9

Search Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the date.

Search Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select time.

Search Direction: Click to search forward / backward based on the setup time above.

Search Camera: Select a desired camera to be searched.

Result Interval: Click to set up the interval for the snapshots of the video frame. For example,

if you select 5 minutes, the video frame will be snapshotted with 5-minute interval (see image below).

Search: Click to start searching. The search results will be displayed in 16 screen division (see image below).

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Previous Play Close Next

To resume the video:

1. Click the Search button, the search results are displayed in 16 screen division. In this

picture, you can see the time layouts on the upper-left corner of each snapshot, which are set up with 5-minute interval.

Figure 5-10

2. Right-click on the screen, the Resume Playback Bar appears in the middle of the screen.

Figure 5-11

3. Click the Previous or Next buttons to display the previous / next snapshots.

4. Select a snapshot by clicking on the snapshot, the selected snapshot will be highlighted

with a white frame.

5. Click the Play button to resume the video.

6. Click the Close button to close the Resume Playback Bar and then return to the Snapshot

Search menu.

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6. Configuration

The PARAGON960 x4 can be configured through a series of menus on screen by using a Mouse, front panel buttons, the supplied IR Remote Control, or the optional device EKB500 keyboard.

The following operations are examples of using a Mouse. This chapter describes the functions and options of the Configuration Setting in the on-screen display (OSD) menus. Right-click the mouse,

the OSD Root Menu appears. Click the System button , the following Configuration Menu displayed with 10 setup options appears.

Figure 6-1

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6.1 Express

6.2 Camera

6.2.1 Basic

6.2.2 Adjust

6.2.3 eZ Hopper

6.3 Record

6.4 Event

6.4.1 Alarm

6.4.2 Video Loss

6.4.3 Motion

6.4.4 Other

6.5 Hard Disk

6.5.1 Disk

6.5.2 Lock/Format

6.5.3 RAID

6.6 Display Setting

6.6.1 Monitor OSD

6.6.2 M/T SEQ

6.6.3 Matrix

6.7 Network

6.7.1 LAN

6.7.2 Email

6.7.3 DDNS

6.7.4 FTP

6.7.5 Alarm Server

6.7.6 Remote/Mobile

6.7.7 Network Test

6.8 Schedule

6.8.1 Express Setup

6.8.2 Holidays

6.8.3 Schedule

6.9 System Setting

6.9.1 Date / Time

6.9.2 Daylight Saving Time

6.9.3 User Group

6.9.4 User Management

6.9.5 I/O Control

6.9.6 EKB200 Setting

6.9.7 Miscellaneous

6.10 System Information

6.10.1 System

6.10.2 Log

List of Configuration Options:

Please find the topic of interest by referring to the section prefixed to each option.

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6.1 Express

This menu is used to configure global express settings for all cameras.

Figure 6-2

Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to set up the system date.

Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to set up the system clock.

Record Dual Stream: Click to enable / disable the dual streams recording function.

Record Mode: Select a recording mode from the drop-down list.

Blank: Select this option for all cameras to keep the current individual record settings

without any changes. Please refer to 6.8.1 Express Setup for more details.

Normal+Event: Set all cameras to the Continuous and Event recording mode. Set up the

estimated number of hours per day for event recording.

Event Only: Set all cameras to the Event only recording mode. Set up the estimated

number of hours per day for event recording.

Schedule Record: Set all cameras to the Schedule recording mode.

Main Resolution: Select a recording resolution for the main stream.

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Note: If both of the USB storage device and the DVD disc have been equipped on the DVR, the copies will be assigned to the USB storage device. If the space of the storage is insufficient, the copies will end at the time when the storage space is full. Note that the DVD burner is optional for Germany.

Sub Resolution: Select a recording resolution for the sub stream. The sub stream is designed for remote operation, such as remote live view and remote playback. Please refer to 7.4 Remote Live View for more details.

Record With: Select a record method.

Blank: Select this option for all cameras to keep the current individual record method

without any changes.

Preset Settings: Select this option and further set up the recording quality. For details,

please refer to Appendix D. Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules.

Recording Days: This option is not available for Schedule Record. Set up the maximum

recording days. For details, please refer to Appendix D. Express Setup Recording Value

Selection Rules.

Miscellaneous:

Quick Archive Interval: You can quickly archive all the recordings to the USB storage device or a

DVD disc on the DVR by pressing the Copy button on the front panel of the DVR.

1. Plug an USB storage device or insert a DVD disc before quick archiving (it's highly recommended to use a DVD+R/+RW with 4x or higher speed disc for recording).

2. Click the Archive Interval drop-down list and select an interval time (1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes). For example, if you set up 60 minutes for the Archive Interval, the DVR will

archive the recordings 60 minutes ago from the current time to the storage device on the DVR.

3. Press and hold the Copy button on the front-panel of the DVR, and the Quick Archive process

begins. When the process is complete, the DVD disc (if it is inserted) will be ejected. The Player software will also be copied to the storage device automatically.

Quick Playback: Check the box to enable the Quick Playback function as described below.

Playback From X Seconds ago: When the DVR is put into playback mode, it will begin playing

from the selected time. Choose from 60 to 3600 seconds prior to the present time.

Apply: Click to save and apply the settings to the DVR. The system will automatically adjust the recording frame rate according to your settings.

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6.2 Camera

You can configure the settings for individual camera. The setting options include Basic and Adjust Settings.

6.2.1 Basic Setting

Figure 6-3

Camera: Select a camera to be configured.

Title: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard for assigning a title for the selected camera.

Each title supports up to 16 characters.

Install: Check the box to enable the selected camera.

Covert: Check the box to hide the camera stream in Live View and Sequence modes. However,

the DVR will still record the videos and the recordings can be played back by users who have the privilege to playback. For details on enabling the Covert function, please refer to 4.9.1 Temporarily Logout.

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Record Mode: Select a record mode from the drop-down list.

Normal+Event: Continuous and Event recordings.

Event Only: Event recordings only.

Record Dual Stream: Click to enable / disable the dual stream recording function. And then configure the following settings for the Main Stream and Sub Stream.

Resolution: Select a recording resolution for the Main Stream and Sub Stream.

Record Quality: Select a recording quality for the Main Stream and Sub Stream. The options

include Low, Basic, Standard, High and Superior. The higher the quality, the more the HDD space is used.

Normal Speed: Select a frame rate per second (FPS) for continuous recording. The speed is limited by the maximum total recording capacity of the DVR as allocated across all the installed cameras, with upper limit of 30 FPS (NTSC) / 25 FPS (PAL) per individual camera respectively(real time recording).

Event Speed: Select a frame rate per second (FPS) for event recording.

Ratio: Select 4:3 or 16:9 display aspect ratio of a camera, and its video will be displayed in 4:3

or 16:9 format on that channel screen. Please refer to 2.3.2 Display Aspect Ratio.

Record Audio: Check the box to enable audio recording on the DVR, and then select an audio input device. Note that the Audio function is unavailable for Germany.

PTZ ID: To allow the DVR to recognize and then control the connected PTZ camera, you have to set up an ID for the PTZ camera. Select On and then enter an ID for the camera. This ID must match the ID address set up on the PTZ camera. For setting up the ID address on the PTZ camera, please refer to the User’s Manual of your PTZ camera.

PTZ Speed: Select a PTZ speed from the PTZ Speed drop-down list for the camera to move to the directions when you use the direction buttons during the configuration period.

Apply To: Click the button to apply the same settings to the desired cameras.

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6.2.2 Adjust Setting

You can adjust the Brightness, Contrast and Color of the selected camera.

Figure 6-4

Camera: Select a camera to adjust the following settings.

Brightness: Move the bar to adjust the brightness.

Contrast: Move the bar to adjust the contrast.

Color: Move the bar to adjust the color.

Apply To: Click the button to apply the same settings to the desired cameras.

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Note: Before using this function, you need to set up all the monitors to be the same resolution, please refer to 6.6.1 Monitor OSD.

Main Server

Sub Server 1

Sub Server 15

One Mouse Control All DVRs and NVRs

Applies for 960 series / ENVR8304 series / EPHD08+

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Monitor 16

6.2.3 eZ Hopper

You can just use one mouse to control up to 16 DVRs/NVRs in the same LAN network by enabling the eZ Hopper function.

Figure 6-5

Set up one DVR or NVR to be the Main Server, and the rest to be the Sub Servers. Then, you just need to connect a mouse to the Main Server, and you will be able to move its cursor across all the connected monitors of the Main and Sub Servers and to control their OSD menus respectively.

Follow the steps below to set up the eZ Hopper function:

For the Main Server:

1. Select Main Server in the Mode drop-down list, and check the Enable box.

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Main Server

Monitor

Sub Server

Monitor

Figure 6-6

2. The position of each device on the OSD layout represents the physical positions of your monitors which you should arrange and place in the setup environment.

Figure 6-7

3. Click an IP address field to enter the IP address of a Sub Server and the first Sub Server must be adjacent to Main Server on the OSD layout (DVR 2 or DVR 5), or it won’t work.

Figure 6-8

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4. Set up the rest of the Sub Servers by entering their IP addresses, and please note that the Sub Servers must be adjacent to one another on the layout, or it won’t work.

Figure 6-9

5. Click Save to save the setting.

For the Sub Server:

1. Select Sub Server in the Mode drop-down list, and check the Enable box.

Figure 6-10

2. Enter the IP address of the Main Server, and click Save.

3. When the message pops up as below, the eZ Hopper function is enabled. So, you can now use the mouse connected to the Main Server to control this Sub Server’s OSD.

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Figure 6-11

4. Follow the above 3 steps to set up the rest Sub Servers.

6.3 Record

You can configure the basic recording settings on the hard disk.

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Figure 6-12

Record Overwrite: Check the box to overwrite the hard disk when it is full. Note that unless this box is checked, or the DVR will stop recording when the hard disk is full. The use of record overwrite is strongly recommended. If you do not use this feature, please be sure to enable the Event setting for Disk Full for notification (see 6.4.4 Other).

Schedule Record: Check the box to record by the schedule. Please see 6.8 Schedule Setting for more details.

Time Stamp: Select Bottom or Top to record the system date and time on the bottom / top of the image. Select off will not record the system date and time in the recordings.

Record Status Relay Output: Select a number to monitor the recording status of the selected alarm relay. The recording status of the selected alarm relay will be transmitted to the alarm output device.

Auto Erase Video: The hard disk will automatically erase video after it has been on the hard drive for the selected number of days. To use the maximum hard drive space, choose “OFF”. (See Record Overwrite and notes above.) This feature is useful if local rules and regulations require recorded video to be discarded after a specific number of days, or to limit the retention of older recorded video to clear space in anticipation of event recording.

Estimation Result: Shows the remaining storage space.

6.4 Event

You can configure the Alarm, Video Loss, Motion and Other settings in this menu.

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Figure 6-13

Alarm: Select an Alarm input number from 1 to 16. Enable: Check the box to enable the Alarm trigger function for the selected alarm input. Log: Check the box to record alarm events to log data. Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to start copying the recordings to the hard disk from 5

seconds before the alarm event occurs. Note that the pre-alarm recording rate will follow the

Normal Speed configured in the earlier section (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting). Buzzer: Check the box to enable the buzzer when an alarm event is triggered. Email Notify: Check the box to send email notification with a snapshot file when an alarm

event is detected. Email operation requires valid email entered in the Email setup menu (see

6.7.2 Email).

Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when an alarm event occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).

Auto Lock: Check the box and the events will be recorded in a write protected segment of the hard disk (will not be overwritten). The DVR will lock a period of time when the alarm occurs. The length of the time depends on DVR setting (see 6.5.2 Lock / Format).

FTP Upload: Check the box to enable uploading recordings to the FTP server function. To setup the FTP server, please refer to 6.7.4 FTP.

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FTP Upload File Type: Select MP4 file type to upload videos to FTP server; select JPEG file type to upload snapshots to the FTP server.

Alarm Output: Select an alarm output number. When an alarm is triggered, the signal will be transmitted through the selected alarm output relay.

Output Type: Select an output type when an alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Select this option and then set up the Timeout Duration in the field below, the alarm output will last for the setup duration time (10 ~ 150 seconds).

Permanent: Alarm will remain active until the user presses the “Enter” key on the IR Remote Control or resets the alarm remotely.

Transparent: Alarm output remains as long as the alarm input is active. Trans + Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then continues for the setup

duration time (10 ~ 150 seconds).

Timeout Duration: This function only appears when you select Timeout or Trans + Timeout options in the Output Type drop-down list. Select a duration time for the motion event. The alarm output will last for the setup duration time between 1 and 150 seconds.

Matrix: Select the Matrix number which you want to configure. Monitor: Matrix monitor display options when an alarm event occurs.

No change: No change on the matrix monitor display. Spot: A full screen of the event camera will display on the matrix monitor. If the sequence

function is on, the matrix monitor will display alarm image of the selected camera according to the Output Type time and then return to sequence process.

Main Monitor: Select Full Screen to force the camera associated with the selected alarm number to display full screen on the Main Monitor. The full screen camera view will last according to the Output Type selected in the field above.

Call Monitor: Select Full Screen to force the camera associated with the selected alarm number to display full screen on the Call Monitor. The full screen camera view will last according to the Output Type selected in the field above.

Record: Select a camera to start recording when the associated alarm number is triggered. Input Type: Select an input type when the selected alarm number is triggered. The options

include N.O. and N.C. Active Camera: This function is for associating an alarm trigger with a specific camera. For

example, if you set up an external motion detector near Camera 2, you can select Camera 2 in this field. The alarm will be associated with this camera for full screen display, event logging and PTZ actions.

PTZ: If the Active Camera selected above is a PTZ camera, you can further set up the PTZ actions in this field.

Apply To: Click the button to apply the same settings to the desired cameras.

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6.4.2 Video Loss

You can enable the Video Loss Event function and configured the video loss event notifications in this menu.

Figure 6-14

Camera: Select a camera to be configured.

Enable: Check the box to enable the Video Loss event settings for the selected camera.

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

Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to start copying the recordings to the hard disk from 5

seconds before the video loss event occurs. Note that the pre-alarm recording rate will follow the Normal Speed configured in the above section (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting).

Buzzer: Check the box to enable the buzzer when a video loss event is triggered.

Email Notify: Check the box to send email notification when a video loss event is detected.

Email operation requires valid email entered in the Email setup menu (see 6.7.2 Email).

Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when video loss event occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).

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Alarm Output: Select an alarm output number. When an alarm is triggered, the signal will be transmitted through the alarm output relay.

Output Type: Select an output type when an alarm is triggered.

Timeout: Select this option and then set up the Timeout Duration in the field below, the alarm output will last for the setup duration time (10 ~ 150 seconds).

Permanent: Alarm will remain active until the user presses the “Enter” key on the IR Remote Control or resets the alarm remotely.

Transparent: Alarm output remains as long as the alarm input is active.

Trans + Timeout: Alarm output continues until event ends, then continues for the setup duration time (10 ~ 150 seconds).

Apply To: Click the button to apply the same settings to the desired cameras.

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6.4.3 Motion

You can enable the Motion Event function and configured the related settings including motion event notifications and motion areas in this menu.

Figure 6-15

Camera: Select a camera to be configured.

Enable: Check the box to enable the Motion Event settings for the selected camera.

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

Pre-alarm Record: Check the box to start copying the recordings to the hard disk from 5

seconds before the motion event occurs. Note that the pre-alarm recording rate will follow the Normal Speed configured in the above section (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting).

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

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

operation requires valid email entered in the Email setup menu (see 6.7.2 Email).

Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when motion occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).

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FTP Upload: Check the box to enable uploading recordings to the FTP server function. To setup the FTP server, please refer to 6.7.4 FTP.

FTP Upload File Type: Select MP4 file type to upload videos to FTP server; select JPEG file type to upload snapshots to the FTP server.

Alarm Output: Select an alarm output relay. When an alarm is triggered, the signal will be transmitted through the selected alarm output relay.