EverFocus Paragon960X4-32R-4T User Manual

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

32CH, H.264, 960H

User’s Manual

Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,

Release Date: May, 2014

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

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

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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
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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

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Chapter

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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.

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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.

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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423mm / 16.65"

1.3 Dimensions

Front View

Side View

Figure 1-2

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17

18

19

20

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1 2

3

4

5

6

7

8 9

10

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No.

Name

Description

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

Pause

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

7

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

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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8

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.

9

Menu/Esc

Press to enter/exit the Main Setup Menu.

10

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.

11

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.

12

Alarm

Indicates an alarm input is triggered.

13

USB2.0 Ports

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

14

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.

15

Display

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

16

Sequence

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

17

Zoom

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

18

Monitor

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

19

Search

Press to enter the Search Setup menu.

20

Copy

Press to enter the Copy Menu.

21

IR Receiver

Receiver for signals from the IR remote control.

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5

6

7 8 9

10

11 12

13

14

15

No.

Name

Description

1

Power Port

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

2

Power Switch

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

3

eSATA Port

Connects to an external eSATA storage device. (EDA450)

4

Matrix (Video
Output)

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

5

Video Input

Connects up to 32 cameras to the Video In connectors.

6

RS-232 Port

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

7

RS-485 Port

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

8

Main Monitor
Port (HDMI)

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

9

Main Monitor
Port (VGA)

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

10

Call Monitor
Port (BNC)

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

11

LAN 1 / LAN 2

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

12

Alarm Input

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

13

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.

14

Alarm Output

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

15

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

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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Chapter

2

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

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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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

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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HDD Tray

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

PARAGON960 x4 32CH

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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

2

5

3

7

4

6

1

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