OpenEye OE2-E120 User Manual

E-Series

Digital Video Recorder

User Manual

model no.model no.

OE2-E12016
OE2-E12008
OE2-E12004

Please carefully read these instructions before using this product.

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OpenEye® E120 DVR

User Guide

Manual Edition 27717AP – FEBRUARY 2013

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read Owner’s Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating

and other instructions.

2. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If not sure

of the type of power supply to your home or business, consult product dealer or local power company.

3. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or OpenEye’s
instructions have been adhered to.

4. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products that produce heat.

5. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water. Do not exceed the humidity specifications for the product as

detailed in the Appendix section in this manual.

6. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use

a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should not be routed so that they are likely to be walked on or pinched

by items placed against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit
the product.

8. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a

risk of fire or electrical shock.

9. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the DVR, other than the media types approved by

OpenEye, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,

causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.

11. Disc Tray – Keep fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. Neglecting to do so may cause serious personal

injury.

12. Burden – Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury

and serious damage to the product.

13. Disc – Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are easily broken and may cause serious

personal injury and product malfunction.

14. Fuses – CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

15. Replaceable Batteries – CAUTION: Risk of Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of

Used Batteries According to the Instructions

16. Grounded Outlet – This equipment shall be connected to a properly grounded outlet.

17. Outlet Location – This equipment must be installed within six feet of an easily accessible outlet.

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18. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under

the following conditions:
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

If the unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged.
When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

19. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product unless instructed to by an OpenEye engineer. Opening or removing

covers may expose the user to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

20. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by OpenEye or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

NOTES ON HANDLING

Please retain the original shipping carton and/or packing materials supplied with this product. To ensure the integrity of this
product when shipping or moving, repackage the unit as it was originally received from OpenEye.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as aerosol spray, near this product. Do not leave rubber or plastic objects in contact with this
product for long periods of time. They will leave marks on the finish.

The top and rear panels of the unit may become warm after long periods of use. This is not a malfunction.

NOTES ON LOCATING

Place the unit on a level surface. Do not use it on a shaky or unstable surface such as a wobbling table or inclined stand.
If this unit is placed next to a TV, radio, or VCR, the playback picture may become poor and the sound may be distorted. If this

happens, place the DVR away from the TV, radio, or VCR.

NOTES ON CLEANING

Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do not use any

type of solvent, such as thinner and benzene, as they may damage the surface of the DVR.
If using a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, follow that product’s instructions.

NOTES ON MAINTENANCE

This DVR is designed to last for long periods of time. To keep the DVR always operational we recommend regular inspection
maintenance (cleaning parts or replacement). For details contact the nearest dealer.

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NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICI NG TO QUA LIF IED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Moisture condensation could damage the DVR. Read the following information carefully.
Moisture condensation might occur under the following circumstances:

• When this product is brought directly from a cool location to a warm location.

• When this product is moved to a hot and humid location from a cool location.

• When this product is moved to a cool and humid location from a warm location.

• When this product is used in a room where the temperature fluctuates.

• When this product is used near an air-conditioning unit vent

• When this product is used in a humid place.

Do not use the DVR whe n moisture condensation may occur.

If the DVR is used in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts. Remove any CD discs, connect the power cord of
the DVR to the wall outlet, turn on the DVR, and leave it for two to three hours. After two to three hours, the DVR will warm up
and evaporate any moisture. Keep the DVR connected to the wall outlet and moisture will seldom occur.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

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EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on agains t harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

EN 55022 Class A Notice

WARNING
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be

required to take adequate measures.

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Standard Warranty

OpenEye warrants all new products to be free from defects i n workmanship and materi al under normal use for a period of two
years after the date of purchase. A n y defective product that fall s under t h i s warranty will, at OpenEye's discretion, be repaired or

replaced at no additional charge. OpenEye may el ect t o replac e defec ti ve prod uc ts wi th new or fact ory recon di ti oned p roducts o f
equal or greater value. Repai rs mad e nec ess ary by reason of mi sus e, al teration, normal wear, or accident are not c overed u nde r
this warranty.

Exceptions to this are listed below:

• Three Years on all Digital Recorders

• Three years on all fixed cameras

All products shall be covered by a one year advance replacement warranty*.
OpenEye will warrant all otherwise out of warranty replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of OpenEye

shipment.
The above warranty is the sole warranty made by OpenEye and is in lieu of all other warranties by OpenEye express and

implied, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances
will OpenEye be liable for any consequential, incidental, special or exemplary damages arising out of or connected with the sale,
delivery, use or performance of the product, even if OpenEye is apprised of the likelihood of such damages occurring. In no
event shall OpenEye liability exceed the purchase price of the product.

This warranty gives you spec ific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state t o state or country to
country.

*Requires corresponding security deposit. Advanced Replacement limited to components only outside of the USA and Canada.

For the most up to date information visit www.openeye.net

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Product Description ................................................................................................................................ 13

Features ................................................................................................................................................. 14

USB Flash Drive Approved List .............................................................................................................. 14

Quick Start Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 15

INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................... 17

Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 18

4 Channel........................................................................................................................................... 18

8 Channel........................................................................................................................................... 19

16 Channel......................................................................................................................................... 19

Remote Control ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Connection Guide ................................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting the Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 21

Video Inputs and Looping Outputs ..................................................................................................... 21

Connecting to a Network .................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting Audio ............................................................................................................................... 21

Connecting a PTZ Camera ................................................................................................................ 21

Connecting to a Sensor Input............................................................................................................. 22

Connecting to a Relay Output ............................................................................................................ 22

Turning on the DVR ................................................................................................................................ 22

Setting the Remote Controller ID ............................................................................................................ 22

SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

Setup Menus .......................................................................................................................................... 23

System ................................................................................................................................................... 24

System Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Disk Management .............................................................................................................................. 25

Format ........................................................................................................................................... 25

Overwrite ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Check ............................................................................................................................................ 25

SMART Check .............................................................................................................................. 27

User Management ............................................................................................................................. 27

Server ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Client ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................... 28

Camera ................................................................................................................................................... 29

Camera Setup .................................................................................................................................... 29

Color Setup (Adjust) ...................................................................................................................... 29

PTZ Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 29

Spot /Sequence Setup ....................................................................................................................... 30

Monitor Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 30

Record .................................................................................................................................................... 31

Record Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Frame Setup ................................................................................................................................. 31

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Schedule Setup ............................................................................................................................. 31

Audio Setup .................................................................................................................................. 32

Enabling Audio for Recording and Live Video .......................................................................... 32

Mapping Audio to Video ........................................................................................................... 32

Instant Recording Setup ................................................................................................................ 33

Instant Recording ..................................................................................................................... 33

Quick Record Setup ........................................................................................................................... 33

Motion/Event SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 34

Input Setup .................................................................................................................................... 34

Sensor Setup ................................................................................................................................ 34

Action Setup .................................................................................................................................. 35

EA (Emergency Agent) ................................................................................................................. 35

Motion Detection Recording ................................................................................................................... 36

Network .................................................................................................................................................. 37

Network Setup ................................................................................................................................... 37

Enabling Free DDNS ..................................................................................................................... 38

Serial Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 38

Client Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 38

E-mail Set up ...................................................................................................................................... 39

Information.............................................................................................................................................. 40

System Log View ............................................................................................................................... 40

Status View ........................................................................................................................................ 40

Version View ...................................................................................................................................... 40

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 42

INSTANT Recording ............................................................................................................................... 42

Search .................................................................................................................................................... 42

Searching Recorded Data .................................................................................................................. 42

Search Methods ................................................................................................................................. 43

Quick Search................................................................................................................................. 43

Event Search................................................................................................................................. 43

Daylight Savings Search ............................................................................................................... 43

Go To First .................................................................................................................................... 43

Go To Last .................................................................................................................................... 43

Go To Jump .................................................................................................................................. 43

Search Details .................................................................................................................................... 44

Search Popup Menu .......................................................................................................................... 44

Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................... 45

Select Channel ................................................................................................................................... 45

Live Popup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 45

Backup ................................................................................................................................................... 46

Manual Backup .................................................................................................................................. 46

Auto Backup ....................................................................................................................................... 46

Using the Backup Viewer ....................................................................................................................... 47

Controlling Backup Viewer ................................................................................................................. 47

Viewing Backed Up Video .................................................................................................................. 48

Screen Division Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 48

Upgrade Firmware AT the DVR .............................................................................................................. 48

Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 49

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Export Settings ................................................................................................................................... 49

Import Settings ................................................................................................................................... 49

PTZ Camera Control .............................................................................................................................. 50

Create PTZ Preset Position ............................................................................................................... 50

Access Camera Menu for Pelco P & D Protocols .............................................................................. 50

PTZ Compatibility List ............................................................................................................................. 51

REMOTE SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................ 52

Setup Remote Connection ..................................................................................................................... 52

Configuring the DVR .......................................................................................................................... 52

Configuring a Remote PC .................................................................................................................. 52

Access Remote E-Series DVR ............................................................................................................... 54

Connecting to Multiple DVRs ............................................................................................................. 54

Using the Remote Software .................................................................................................................... 54

Setting the Time and Date ................................................................................................................. 54

Display Screen ................................................................................................................................... 55

Camera View................................................................................................................................. 56

Screen Division Buttons ................................................................................................................ 57

Setup Overview .................................................................................................................................. 58

Setup Screen Overview ................................................................................................................ 58

Camera Setup ............................................................................................................................... 58

Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 58

PanTilt Setup ............................................................................................................................ 58

Sequence Setup ....................................................................................................................... 58

SPOT Setup ............................................................................................................................. 59

Record Setup ................................................................................................................................ 59

Frame Setup............................................................................................................................. 59

Schedule Setup ........................................................................................................................ 59

Audio Setup .............................................................................................................................. 59

Motion / Event Input ................................................................................................................. 60

HDD Setup ............................................................................................................................... 60

Sensor Setup ................................................................................................................................ 60

Sensor ...................................................................................................................................... 60

System Setup ................................................................................................................................ 61

User Management .................................................................................................................... 61

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................... 61

Search Overview ................................................................................................................................ 62

Play Controls ................................................................................................................................. 62

Performing a Basic Search ........................................................................................................... 63

Adjust the Brightness of an Image ................................................................................................ 63

Zooming in on an Image ............................................................................................................... 63

Zooming in on a Portion of an Image ............................................................................................ 63

Time Sync ..................................................................................................................................... 63

Clean Image .................................................................................................................................. 63

Save Clip ....................................................................................................................................... 64

Saving a Single Image or Video Clip ........................................................................................ 64

Printing an Image .......................................................................................................................... 65

Status Search .................................................................................................................................... 65

Performing a Status Search .......................................................................................................... 65

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PTZ Overview .................................................................................................................................... 66

Accessing PTZ Menus .................................................................................................................. 66

Controlling a PTZ Camera ............................................................................................................ 66

Using the Graphical PTZ Controller .......................................................................................... 67

Using the On-screen Compass ................................................................................................ 67

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................. 69

DVR FAQ................................................................................................................................................ 69

TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................................... 70

Environmental Specifications.................................................................................................................. 70

Screen Icon Index ................................................................................................................................... 71

Recording Icons ................................................................................................................................. 71

Status Icons ....................................................................................................................................... 71

Search Icons ...................................................................................................................................... 71

Specifications (E120) .............................................................................................................................. 72

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INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

OpenEye’s E-Series DVR is a powerful, yet affordable, video management solution designed for easy installation and
operation. Preconfigured for continuous recording and DDNS, with no additional setup required, the E-Series DVR offers
quick search, setup, and backup features. The E-Series DVR runs on an embedded Linux operating system which
provides stability and protection from viruses.

The OpenEye E-Series server comes ready for fast and seamless integration within your existing IT infrastructure.
Designed around Linux Embedded, the E-Series server offers unparalleled stability, security, and ease of use in a 2U
chassis. Accordingly, your security investment has never been easier to maintain. Multiple users may connect through any
network for simultaneous live viewing, and digital search. This powerful software enables users to establish recording
schedules, create motion detection zones, and use PTZ controls on available attached video input devices. With the latest
advancements in the E-Series server software, searching and indexing your video archive has never been easier.

All OpenEye DVRs come with free RADIUS remote management and viewing software allowing you to connect to any
number of DVRs from virtually anywhere using your PC or laptop. OpenEye’s suite of applications allow you to remotely
manage DVR settings and permissions, view live virtual multiplexed video from multiple DVRs on multiple displays, monitor
alarm and sensor events remotely, create custom maps of facilities, and search or backup recorded video.

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FEATURES

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The OpenEye E-Series DVRs include the following features:

Up to 16 Composite Video Input Connectors
Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W Video Sources
Multiple Search Methods (Date/Time, Calendar, Event)
Records 120 NTSC Pictures Per Second (100 PAL Pictures Per Second)
Live Real Time Video Display (480 NTSC Pictures Per Second (400 PAL Pictures Per Second))
Up to 16 Looping Video Outputs
Auto Termination (75Ohm) on Looping Outputs
Continuous Recording with Disk Overwrite Mode
Continuous Recording on Archiving, Transmitting to Remote, and Playback
Motion Based Recording Uniquely Configurable for Each Channel
Customizable Motion Detection Grids Uniquely Configurable for Each Channel
Multiple Recording Modes (Manual / Schedule / Event)
Audio (Mono) Recording and Playback
Up to16 Built in Sensor Input (Normally Open or Normally Closed)
Up to 4 Built in Relay Output (Normally Open or Normally Closed)
Built-in Alarm Buzzer
Remote Access via Ethernet and/or Modem
PTZ Camera Control
Supports CD-RW & DVD±RW

USB FLASH DRIVE APPROVED LIST

These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the E-Series DVR. Other USB flash drives may also

work with the E-Series DVR but have not yet been tested.

Manufacturer Model

SanDisk Cruzer

Talent Flash

Corsair Voyager

Lexar JumpDrive

Kingston Traveler

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QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

1. Turn on the DVR.
Note See the Turning on the DVR section for more details.

2. Log in -- Use the number buttons to enter the password when prompted – By default the password is <none> – Press

the ENT Button.

3. Complete System Setup to set up the date, time and system ID.
Note See the System Startup section for more details.

Complete Sensor Setup to enable any external devices connected to sensor inputs or relay outputs.

Note See the Motion/Event Setup section for more details.

4. Complete Disk Management Setup to set overwrite options and enable SMART Check.
Note See the Disk Management section for more details.

5. Complete User Management Setup to change the Admin password and add additional users.
Note See the User Management section for more details.

6. Complete Camera Setup for all attached cameras.
Note See the Camera Setup section for more detail.

7. Complete PTZ Setup for any attached Pan / Tilt / Zoom cameras.
Note See the PTZ Setup section for more details.

8. Create a recording schedule.
Note See the Record section for more details.

9. Complete Input Setup to trigger recording on an event: motion, sensor, video loss.
Note See the Motion/Event Setup section for more details.

10. The DVR is now configured to record, search and playback video.
Note See the Operations section in this manual for more information on using the DVR.

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NOTES:

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INSTALLATION

Live Display

Setup Menu

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

DVD Drive

USB Ports LED Lights

• Power

• HDD

• Record

• Network

• Fan

Numeric Keypad*

Lock (logout)

*The numeric keypad layout differs on the 4 and 8 Channel models

Arrow Buttons

Rotate

Backup Menu

Search Mode

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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PTZ Connecti on

The rear panel of the DVR contains virtually all of the connectors you will be using. The diagram below outlines the location

and description of each connector:

4 CHANNEL

Relay Output

Audio In (CH 2-4)*

Sensor Input

Video Out Por ts

Video In Ports

AC Power Input

Power Switch

Network Port

VGA Output

RS-232 Input

Spot Monitor Outputs

Audio Input (CH1) / Output

* Audio In (CH 2-4) only available on Rev B models.
(see serial number label on DVR for Rev B indication)

Models earlier than Rev B support 1 CH of Audio In

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8 CHANNEL

/ Input

Video In Ports

Video Out Por ts

PTZ Connecti on

Video In Ports

Video Out Por ts

PTZ Connection

Audio In (CH 2-4)*

AC Power Input

Power Switch

16 CHANNEL

Network Port

Relay Output

VGA Output

RS-232 Input

Sensor Input

Spot Monitor Outputs

Audio Input / Output

* Audio In (CH 2-4) only available on Rev B models.
(see serial number label on DVR for Rev B indication)

Models earlier than Rev B support 1 CH of Audio In

Primary and Spot
Monitor Outputs

AC Power Input

Power Switch

Network Port

Audio Input (CH 2-4)*

Audio Output
(CH1)

VGA Output

RS-232 Input

S-Video Output

Relay Output

* Audio In (CH 2-4) only available on Rev B models.
(see serial number label on DVR for Rev B indication)

Models earlier than Rev B support 1 CH of Audio In

Sensor Input

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REMOTE CONTROL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

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ID

ID Select*

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Record Toggl e

PTZ Controls

 Arrow / Panorama

Log Off (Lock)

 Arrow

 Arrow

 Arrow / SMART

Fast Forward

Play

Rewind

Pause

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*The ID Selec t Button allows the user to use
one remote co ntrol for several DVRs.

CONNECTION GUIDE

CONNECTING THE MONITOR

There are three available monitor outputs on the E-Series DVR.

• Composite Monitor output for CCTV monitor – BNC (Marked MAIN)

• VGA output for VGA monitor – Mini-Sub D15

• S-Video output – Mini-Din 4 (16 Channel only)

VIDEO INPUTS AND LOOPING OUTPUTS

The E-Series DVR comes with up to 16 BNC video inputs on the rear of its chassis. Each video input has a corresponding
looping BNC output beneath it for passing the video signal to another monitoring/recording device.

CONNECTING TO A NETWORK

Use the RJ45 jack on the rear of the DVR when connecting to a network.

CONNECTING AUDIO

To record audio on the DVR connect the audio source to the Audio In Port (White) on the back of the chassis.
To listen to live or recorded audio connect the Audio Out Port (Red) to an amplified speaker system.
Note The DVR audio output is a line level source which requires an amplified speaker system. The audio input can be from

an amplified source or directly from a microphone.

CONNECTING A PTZ CAMERA

The RS485 connector can be used to control Pan / Tilt / Zoom (PTZ) cameras. See the PTZ camera manufacturer’s manual for
configuring the RS485 connection.

Note Use the RS485 connector for external control systems such as a control keyboard. Connect RX-/TX- and RX+/TX+ of

the control system to the TX-/RX- and TX+/RX+ (respectively) of the DVR.

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CONNECTING TO A SENSOR INPUT

Note The SYSTEM ID must be input as two numbers on the remote controller. Therefore you should input 00 for the

system ID 0 and input 01 for 1.

To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip: Remove the Alarm In block from the DVR for easy access. Use a small
screw driver to open the connection and insert the wire into the hole. To disconnect the wire loosen the connection with the
screw driver and pull the wire out.

Alarm In

Use external devices to send a signal to the DVR when an event occurs. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to
the Alarm In and Ground (GND) connectors.

Note All connectors marked GND are common. Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the

GND connector.

CONNECTING TO A RELAY OUTPUT

To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip: Remove the Alarm Out block from the DVR for easy access. Use a small
screw driver to open the connection and insert the wire into the hole. To disconnect the wire loosen the connection with the
screw driver and pull the wire out.

Alarm Out

The DVR can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the external device to the Alarm Out and Ground
(GND) connectors. See Alarm Setup in the manual for more details.

TURNING ON THE DVR

1. Connect the power cable.

(See the Connection Guide section for more details) 2. Connect camera cables.

3. Connect a network cable and a monitor cable.

4. Flip the power switch on the back of the DVR and wait until the main screen is displayed on the connected monitor;

this process several minutes to complete.

SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ID

When more than one E-Series DVR is installed in the same location, you can use one remote controller to control multiple

DVRs – up to 20 DVRs. To control multiple DVRs, you must change the remote controller ID to the SYSTEM ID of the
DVR.

To change the remote controller ID:

1. On the DVR, go to SYSTEM > SYSTEM SETUP.

2. Enter the desired SYSTEM ID number.

3. On the remote controller, press and hold the ID button and enter the desired SYSTEM ID number to operate the

corresponding DVR.

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SETUP

SYSTEM

SYSTEM SETUP
DISK MANAGEMENT
USER MANAGEMENT
CONFIGURATION
SHUTDOWN

SETUP MENUS

Use the setup menus to configure all of the DVR settings, schedule recording, networking and shutdown.
Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control to enter the setup menus and log in. See the Quick Start Guide section if

entering setup for the first time. Use the  and  keys on the front of the DVR or remote control to navigate individual menus,
and use the  and  keys to select a new setup menu.

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SYSTEM

SYSTEM SETUP

VIDEO FORMAT
LANGUAGE
SYSTEM ID

DATE FORMAT
DATE
TIME
TIME ZONE
USE DST
NTP

KEYPAD BEEP
AUTO LOG OFF

NTSC
ENGLISH
0

MM-DD-YYYY
11/06/2006
10:44:48
GMT-08:00..
OFF
OFF

OFF
OFF

SAVE CANCEL

SYSTEM SETUP

To enter System Setup, press SETUP on the front of the DVR and press ENT to select System Setup. Use the arrow buttons on
the front panel of the DVR or the remote control to navigate the display. Select Save and press ENT to update settings.

VIDEO FORMAT – AUTO > NTSC > PAL.
LANGUAGE – ENGLISH > KOREA > SPANISH > PORTUGUESE > RUSSIAN > [User Selectable].
SYSTEM ID – 0 -19. [Required for the operation of multiple units using the supplied IR remote control. Each system must

have a unique ID to function properly.]

DATE FORMAT – US (MM-DD-YYYY) > EURO (DD-MM-YYYY) > ASIA (YYYY-MM-DD) – [User Selectable].
DATE – Press ENT to select the Date and use the number keys and/or arrow buttons to set the date. Press ENT again to

deselect.

TIME – Press ENT to select the Time and use the number keys and/or arrow buttons to set the time. Press ENT again to

deselect.

TIME ZONE – Press ENT to open the Time Zone window. Use the arrow keys to navigate the list and press ENT to make

selection. Select Exit and press ENT to close the window.

Note The date and time must be set manually; changing the time zone will not automatically change the Time/Date

USE DST – After completing the Time Zone setup, highlight USE DST and press ENT to turn Daylight Saving

Time ON / OFF.

NTP – Highlight NTP (Network Time Protocol) and press ENT to SYNC the DVR with the Network Time.
KEYPAD BEEP – ON > OFF [Enables / Disables Audible keypad touch confirmation].
AUTO LOG OFF – OFF or 1-10 Minutes [This feature will close the Setup Menu after XX minutes of inactivity. This is a

security feature.]

display.

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DISK MANAGEMENT

Format

FORMAT – Shows installed Hard Disk Drives and the status
of other attached storage devices.

To format a Hard Drive use the arrow keys to select the

appropriate device and press ENT. Select OK to confirm
formatting and press ENT.

To format a USB device use the arrow keys to select

USB FORMAT and press ENT. Select the USB target
and select FAT32. Press OK to format.

Tip Refer to the list of Approved USB Flash

Drives in the Introduction chapter.

To refresh the list of connected USB devices select USB

RESET and press ENT.

Caution All USB devices must be formatted as FAT32 before they can be used with the DVR.

Overwrite

Sets options for overwriting data when the Hard Disk Drive
becomes full.

Enable HDD OVERWRITE to allow the DVR to write

over previously recorded data, starting with the oldest
date, when the HDD is full. If set to Off the DVR will not
record any new data once the HDD becomes full.

Enable DISK FULL WARNING for notification when the

HDD becomes full and HDD OVERWRITE is disabled.

Check

Manually check the HDD for failure or errors.

1. Select START CHECK and press ENT set to ON

or OFF.

2. The DVR will check the system HDD for errors.

Note If there are any HDD errors, the system will

display a pop-up detailing the problem.

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SMART Check

SMART CHECK – (Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) Enable SMART Check to detect signs of HDD
failure.

1. Select SMART ENABLE and press ENT to

ENABLE or DISABLE.

2. Set a check interval between 1 and 24 HOURS.

3. Define a temperature threshold and select Celsius

or Fahrenheit.

Note The recommended upper optimum operating

temperature for the HDD is between 40C and
50C (or 104F to 122F).

4. Select a warning to be activated when the HDD

reaches the defined threshold.

5. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings.

Tip Select HDD INFORMATION and press the ENT button to view the current HDD, DVD, and USB drive information.

USER MANAGEMENT

Use the User Management Setup to Add or Delete user accounts on the DVR and accounts for remote access.

Server

Use the SERVER menu to manage users that access the E120 locally. There are three user levels available (Admin,
SuperUser, User).

Export Viewer – Allow the user to include a copy of the Backup Viewer application when a local backup is made. This is a
Server side feature only.
Use CD/DVD - Allow the user to use the DVD Drive. This is a Server side feature only.

To add a new user:

1. Select the authorization level to display the names of

the users in that level (ADMIN, SUPERUSER, USER)
by selecting the user type at the top of the screen and
pressing ENT to cycle to the next level.

2. Select ADD/CHANGE on an unused row and press

ENT.

3. Use the on-screen keyboard to input the user name.

4. Select OK.

5. Set the user password using the onscreen keypad or

the key buttons on the front panel or remote control.
Repeat the password to confirm.

6. Repeat the above steps to set up more users at

appropriate authorization levels.

7. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings.

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Client

USER MANAGEMENT - CLIENT

SAVE CANCEL

SERVER CLIENT

ADMIN1
ADMIN2
USER1
USER2
USER3
USER4
USER5
USER6
USER7
USER8

LOGIN ID

admin1
admin2
user1
user2
user3
user4
user5
user6
user7
user8

PERMISSIONS












P ASS WORD
****
****
****
****
****
****
****
****
****
****

PAGE1 PAGE2

Use the Client menu to manage users that access the E120 remotely. Remote users must be defined on this page. Only the
users defined here can access the DVR remotely. Add up to 18 users in addition to the two Admin users.

To add a new user:

1. Select a LOGIN ID and press ENT.

2. Use the on-screen keyboard to input the user name.

3. Set the user password using the onscreen keypad or

the number buttons on the front panel or remote
control. Repeat the password to confirm.

4. Set the user permissions.

Playback – ON/OFF

Backup – ON/OFF
Health Check –

Live View – 1~16, ALL, OFF
PTZ Control – 1~16, ALL,

OFF

ON/OFF

5. Repeat the above steps to set up additional users.

6. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings.

CONFIGURATION

Import and Export current settings. See details in the Save Settings Section.

SHUTDOWN

Use SHUTDOWN to safely shutdown the system.

1. Select SYSTEM > SHUTDOWN.

2. Select OK to confirm and press ENT to safely shutdown the system.

3. Turn the power off when shutdown is complete using the toggle switch on the back of the DVR.

Note Improperly shutting down the system can cause data loss and system corruption.

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CAMERA

CAMERA SETUP - CAMERA

CH

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

NAME
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

ENABLE
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

HIDDEN
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

SAVE CANCEL

ADJUST










CAMERA PTZ SPOT/SEQUENCE MONITOR

9CH-16CH

COLOR SETUP - LIVE

CAMERA
SCREEN MODE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SATURATION
HUE
POSITION
APPLY ALL

1
LIVE
0
0
0
0

   

SAVE CANCEL

CAMERA SETUP - PTZ

CH

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PORT
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1
4800-8N1

ID

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

PROTOCOL
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE

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CAMERA PTZ SPOT/SEQUENCE MONITOR

9CH-16CH

CAMERA SETUP

CH –Camera Channels (on 16 channels DVRs, select

9CH-16CH to display additional channels)

NAME – Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a camera

name [user defined]

ENABLE – ON/OFF
HIDDEN – ON/OFF
ADJUST –Detailed camera display settings

Color Setup (Adjust)

CAMERA – 1 ~ 16 [camera to apply color settings to]
SCREEN MODE – Live / Record
BRIGHT – -25 ~ 25
CONTRAST – -25 ~ 25
SATURATION – -25 ~ 25
HUE – -25 ~ 25
POSITION –     [position of camera on the screen]
APPLY ALL – Apply current color settings to all cameras

PTZ SETUP

Set PTZ details for each channel.
PORT – Sets the port information for the connected camera.

[Consult the documentation provided by the camera

manufacturer to obtain this information.]
ID – Sets the PTZ ID from 1 ~ 255
PROTOCOL – Select a PTZ protocol

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SPOT /SEQUENCE SETUP

CAMERA SETUP - SPOT / SE QUENCE

NO.

1
2
3

SEQUENCE

OFF
OFF
OFF

CAMERA

ALL
ALL
ALL

INTERVAL

2 SEC
2 SEC
2 SEC

SAVE CANCEL

CAMERA PTZ SPOT/SEQUENCE MONITOR

SPOT

SEQUENCE

CURRENT

CAM 1
CAM 1
CAM 1

PAGE DWELL TIME 2 SEC

CAMERA DWELLTIME
CUSTOM SELECT

2 SEC
ALL

CAMERA SETUP - MONITOR SETUP

DATE/TIME
CAMERA LABEL OPTIONS
BORDER COLOR
TRANSPARENCY SETUP
PRIMARY DISPLAY TYPE
VGA RESOLUTION
SCREEN POSITION

VGA ADJUSTMENT

ON
ALL
BLACK
0
VGA
1024X768 75Hz

   

SAVE CANCEL

CAMERA PTZ SPOT/SEQUENCE MONITOR

SPOT SETUP

SEQUENCE – ON/OFF [sequences through selected

cameras].
CAMERA – Select cameras to include in sequence.
INTERVAL – 1 ~ 256 seconds [Set the sequence interval

time].
CURRENT – 1 ~ 16 [Set the current camera].

SEQUENCE SETUP

PAGE DWELL TIME – 1 ~ 99 seconds [Set the sequence

interval time for full screen on Main Display].
CAMERA DWELL TIME – 1 ~ 99 seconds [Set the

sequence interval time for individual cameras on Main

Display].
CUSTOM SELECT – 1 ~ 8/16 ~ All [Select cameras to

display in Main Display].

MONITOR SETUP

DATE/TIME – ON/OFF [On-screen Date/Time display].
CAMERA LABEL OPTIONS – All / Name / Number / Off.
BORDER COLOR – Black / White / Grey [Set the border

color of the grid for the main channel display].
TRANSPARENCY SETUP – 0 / 20 [Set the transparency of

the setup windows].
PRIMARY DISPLAY TYPE– VGA/Analog [Set the Display

Monitor type].
VGA RESOLUTION – Set monitor resolution.
SCREEN POSITION – Adjust the screen position of the main

channel display.
VGA ADJUSTMENT – Set brightness, contrast, saturation

and position.

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RECORD

FRAME AUDIO INSTANTSCHEDULE

RECORD SETUP - SCHEDULE

SAVE CANCEL

FROM

00:00:00

N/A

TO

00:00:00

N/A

NIGHT
WEEKEND

N OTE : This D VR is set to record 24 hours
a d ay / 7 d a ys a week by default . To specify
a different frame rate and/or resolution for
nighttime or wee k end s , adjust the NIGHT and
WEEKEND schedule option s .

RECORD SETUP

Use RECORD SETUP to configure the recording schedule and frame capture rate. In SCHEDULE SETUP, users can define the
recording schedules:

• DAY

• NIGHT

• WEEKEND

Frame Setup

Configure the PPS for each schedule – Day > Night >

Weekend.

1. Select the recording schedule time (DAY, NIGHT,

WEEKEND).

2. Set the SIZE/Resolution (352 × 24 0, 704 × 240,
704 × 480).

3. Set the RECORDING MODE (C / M / C+M / N/A).

4. Set the PPS for Continuous and Motion/Event
recording (1~30).

5. Set the recording image QUALITY (Low, Normal, Fine,
S. Fine).

6. Set the POST ALARM time (5~100 sec - the amount of
time the DVR records after a motion/event alarm).

Schedule Setup

NIGHT – Set nighttime (ex. If 18:00 to 6:00 is defined as

nighttime, 6:00 to 18:00 is defined as daytime).

WEEKEND – Define weekend.

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Audio Setup

Specify volume level and enable Audio for recording according to preset schedules (DAY, NIGHT, WEEKEND) and Live or
mapped to the video channel you are viewing.

Enabling Audio for Recording and Live Video

Mapping Audio to Video

Search mode. When you select the AUTO setting for Live and Search mode, the DVR will automatically play the audio channel

Tip If Audio is set to OFF for Live mode, it will not be available for remote monitoring.

1. Select the desired Audio channel (1~4CH, ALL, OFF) to enable for each schedule mode (DAY, NIGHT, WEEKEND).

2. Select the desired Audio channel (1~4CH, AUTO, OFF) to enable for Live and Search modes.

3. Set the audio Volume (1~14).

Map the Audio channels to the Video channels. The selected Audio channel will be recorded with the associated video.

1. Associate AUDIO 1CH with the desired VIDEO channel (1~4).

2. Repeat for AUDIO channels 2~4.

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Instant Recording Setup

Instant Recording

Configure the recording settings for Instant Recording to use when
it is activated.

Tip Instant Recording settings apply to all channels.
PPS – Set the Pictures Per Second to record.
QUALITY – Set the picture quality (affects file size).
SIZE – Set the resolution of the video image.

Note Instant Recording is only available to Administrator users.
To activate Instant Recording on the DVR:

1. Press the button with the red dot on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.

2. Select OK to Force Continuous Recording.

3. Press ENT. The screen will display the Instant Record message.

To cancel Instant Recording on the DVR:

1. Press the button with the red dot on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.

2. Select OK Resume Scheduled Recording.

3. Press ENT.

QUICK RECORD SETUP

Quick Record Setup allows you to define global recording

settings for an easy and custom recording schedule on the
DVR.

GLOBAL RESOLUTION – 352 x240 / 704 × 240 / 704 ×

480.
MOTION/CONTINUOUS – Motion / Continuous.
AVERAGE DAYS TO RECORD – The estimated days of

recording determined by resolution, PPS (Pictures Per

Second), Picture Quality, and available storage size.
AVERAGE PPS – 1~8 [Maximum varies with resolution.]
AVERAGE PICTURE QUALITY – Low / Normal / High /

Ultra.

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MOTION/EVENT SETUP

NO.

1
2
3
4

SIGNAL
ON
ON
ON
ON

SET CLEAR

NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

TYPE
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O
N/O

MOTION/EVENT SETUP - SENSOR

SAVE CANCEL

INPUT EASENSOR ACTION

9CH-16CH

Motion / Event Setup has four sections; Input, Sensor, Action, and EA (Emergency Agent). When and event comes in (Input) the
DVR records the image according to its settings (Camera Setup) and triggers an alarm (Action).

Input Setup

CH –  Channels 1~8 /  Channels 9~16
MOTION – ON/OFF [Specify whether to use motion input or

not.]

LEVEL – Low / Normal / High / Highest [Sensitivity]
AREA – Define the motion detection area.
SENSOR/VIDEO LOSS – Specify ON/OFF for each type of

event.

Note For Motion Area settings see Motion Detection

Recording later in this manual.

Sensor Setup

Sensor Setup

1. Use the arrow buttons to select Sensor 1 and press
ENT to change to N/O (Normally Open) or N/C
(Normally Closed).

2. Repeat for all sensors.

3. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings and exit
SENSOR SETUP.

Relay Setup

1. Use the arrow buttons to select Relay 1 and press ENT
to turn OFF and ON.

2. Repeat for all relays.

3. Select SET and press ENT.

4. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings exit
SENSOR SETUP.

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Action Setup

MOTION/EVENT SETUP - ACTION

SAVE CANCEL

ALARM

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

PRESET

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

CH

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

DELAY

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

DURATION

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF

INPUT EASENSOR ACTION

EVENT POPUP

9CH-16CH

CH –  Channels 1~8 /  Channels 9~16
ALARM – 1~4 / OFF [Associate an alarm relay with the

camera].

DELAY – 0~100 Seconds [The number of seconds after an

event before the image popup displays].

DURATION – 0~100 Seconds [The number of seconds the

image popup displays before reverting to regular camera
view].

PRESET – 0~100 [Enable camera to move to a preset

position when an event occurs. See PTZ Control for more
information.]

EVENT POPUP – Select / Clear

EA (Emergency Agent)

The Emergency Agent is a utility that streams video across a Local Area Network to a Client PC when an alarm is detected on
the DVR unit. The streaming video can be stopped, played forward, backwards, in slow motion or real time.

Send event information to a remote client.

1. Select ENABLE and press the ENT button to select
ON.

2. Enter the IP ADDRESS of the remote client.

3. Enter the PORT NUMBER.

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MOTION DETECTION RECORDING

To record data only when motion is detected:

1. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control

and log in.

2. Select RECORD > EVENT SETUP.

3. Set MOTION to ON.

4. Set the motion Level. [NORMAL > HIGH > HIGHEST >

LOW].

5. Select AREA and press ENT to set a motion area

(global setting; each channel can be configured
individually).

6. Select USER SET to define a specific motion area.

7. Use the arrow buttons and the number buttons 1, 2 and

3 to navigate the motion area grid. (Selected motion

areas are highlighted green on the grid.)
1 = Set Mode 2 = Clear Mode 3 = Move Mode
a. Press 3 on the front of the DVR or remote control.
b. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the

desired location on the screen.
c. Press 1 on the front of the DVR or remote control.
d. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired

motion detection area.
e. Repeat the steps above to create additional motion

detection areas.

8. When finished selecting motion areas press ENT on

the front of the DVR or remote control to save changes.

9. Repeat as necessary for each channel.

10. When motion area setup is complete select SAVE to

save settings and exit setup.

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NETWORK

NETWORK SETUP

Configure network settings.
DHCP Select – System gets IP address from DHCP

server.

Clear – User must manually define a static IP

address. Contact the network administrator for

this information.
HOST NAME – Name current network host.
IP ADDRESS – Manually define IP address, Subnet Mask,

Gateway and DNS Server. Contact the network administrator
for this information.

Note This option is only enabled when the DHCP check

box is cleared.
DDNS SETUP
DDNS service enables the DVR to connect to a server that does not have a fixed IP address. Register a User Name a

Password on a DDNS server and it will connect to the DVR system (dynamic IP or private IP) when requested.
After DDNS is configured, the router to which the DVR is connected needs to be configured to forward ports 80 and 2000 to

the IP address of the DVR. For further information on this process, please consult the router manual or contact the router
manufacturer’s technical support, Internet service provider or OpenEye. You may also visit portforward.com for assistance.

If multiple DVRs exist on the same network, the ports must be set to a unique value for each DVR. The ports can be
changed in CLIENT under NETWORK SETUP on the DVR. Modified ports should be reflected in the port forwarding
settings on the router.

Once DDNS and port forwarding have been configured, the DVR will be accessible from any remote site by entering the
HOSTNAME into the address bar of Internet Explorer or the IP address field in Remote Center and Radius .

rd

Note This feature may require an outside service contract with a 3

Note See the included DDNS information sheet for the username and password provided with your Free DDNS

service.
DDNS SERVER – Select available DDNS server.
HOST NAME – Enter host name.
USER NAME – Enter User Name registered to the DDNS server (not always available).
PASSWORD – Enter the Password registered to the DDNS server.
ROUTER IP – Select the check box for a broadband connection. Clear for an internal connection.
STATUS CHECK – Check the connection status of the DDNS server using the current configuration.

party provider.

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Enabling Free DDNS

2000

80

ENABLE

100 Mbps

NETWORK SETUP - CLIENT

SAVE CANCEL

NETWORK SERIAL CLIENT E-MAIL

REMOTE PORT
WEB PORT
REMOTE CONFIG
MAX TRANSFER SPEED

Your E-Series DVR comes with a free five-year DDNS service, pre-configured using OpenEyeDVR.com. DDNS service enables
the DVR to connect remotely to a server that does not have a fixed IP address.

Note You must contact your network administrator to complete router configurations for the DDNS service to work.

1. Select NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK.

2. Select DDNS SERVER under DDNS and press ENT.

3. Select openeyedvr.com.
Note The DVR is preconfigured with the appropriate password and settings for the free DDNS service. If you load the

default network system settings refer to the DDNS information sheet for your DDNS settings. Please contact

Technical Support if assistance is required.

SERIAL SETUP

Configure connected serial devices.
SERIAL TYPE – Set External Controller or None.
MODEL – If External Controller is enabled, select the model

from the list.

PORT – Define port setting.

CLIENT SETUP

Configure general remote access
REMOTE PORT – Use this port number when configuring

remote access software. The default port is 2000 but can be
reconfigured.

WEB PORT – Used for remote connections using a web

browser. This port should be left open on the router. Default
web port is 80.

REMOTE CONFIGURATION – Enable to allow a remote

user to change configurations.

MAX TRANSFER SPEED – Set network bandwidth. If the

network is low speed, set this value as the network (aka.
Bandwidth Throttling).

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E-MAIL SETUP

SMTP SERVER
userName
[e-mail]
ddnsdvr.com
25
userId
****

EMAIL SERVER SETUP

SAVE CANCEL

MAIL SERVER
USER NAME
USER E-MAIL
SERVER
PORT
ID
PASSWORD

The DVR can send an email notification to up to six defined e-mail addresses when an event occurs.
E-MAIL SERVER – DVR/SMTP [Configure the DVR to use

selected e-mail server.]

SCHEDULE – ON/OFF [Enable to send e-mail notifications

only for events that occur within a specified range of time.]

TIME – Define the time of day to send e-mail notification of

events (example: 19:00-6:00 – after business hours).

OPTION –Define the type of event that will trigger an e-mail

notification.
PIC – Enable to send a picture of the event.
E-MAIL ADDRESS – Enter the e-mail address.

Select options to have an e-mail message sent:
MOTION – after a motion alarm is triggered.
SENSOR – after a sensor alarm is triggered.
VIDEO LOSS – after video loss on a camera
POWER – when the DVR is shutdown and restarted.
SETUP – when a user accesses Setup.
LOGIN FAIL – after one failed login attempt.
DISK FULL – when the HDD reaches the user-defined

SMART – when the HDD reaches the user-defined

E-MAIL OPTIONS

maximum disk full percentage. See D ISK
MANAGEMENT – OVERWRITE.

maximum temperature. See DISK MANAGEMENT –
SMART.

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INFORMATION

STATUSVIE W

STATUS DISK

CONTENT

RECORDING START
RECORDING END
DISK CAPACITY
USED SPACE
AVAILABLE SPACE
HDD OVERWRITE

STATUS

07/06/07 12:55:47

07/11/06 13:05:00

249GB

533MB (0%)

249GB (100%)

ENABLE

EXIT

STATUSVIE W

STATUS AUDIO

NO.

1

RECORD

OFF

EXIT

VERSION VIEW

VIDEO FORMAT
DVR PROGRAM
PTZ MODULE
DRIVER MODULE
FIRMWARE
MAC ADDRESS
VIDEO MUX
VIDEO CODEC
VIDEO I/O

NTSC

2.5.1.10

2.0

4.06-16-N

6.02.21
00:19:19:01:04:8D

51005.0

60115.0

40618.0

EXIT

SYSTEM LOG VIEW

Displays system log information.

STATUS VIEW

Displays status screens for:

VERSION VIEW

Displays system information and software version information for the DVR.

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Disk

Record

Audio

Notes:

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OPERATION

SEARCH

QUICK SEARCH
EVENT SEARCH
GO TO FIRST RECORDED DATA
GO TO LAST RECORDED DATA

DAYLIGHT S AVINGS SEARCH

EXIT

TARGET HDD

INSTANT RECORDING

To activate Instant Recording on the DVR:

1. Press the button with the red dot on the front panel of the DVR or remote control.

2. Select OK using the arrow buttons.

3. Press the ENT button.

4. Near the top of the screen the words ‘INSTANT RECORD’ will be visible. Press EXIT or the Instant Record button

again to disable Instant Recording.

Note See the RECORD section for details on setting up a recording schedule and event recording.

SEARCH

SEARCHING RECORDED DATA

Search recorded video on the DVR to find a specific time or
event.

1. Press SEARCH on the front of the DVR or the remote

control to enter Search Mode.

2. Select TARGET media (HDD, DVD-RW, USB)

3. Select the desired search method.

4. Select EXIT to return to Live Mode.

Tip Press PLAY on the front of the DVR or remote control to start playback at any point

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SEARCH METHODS

RECORD LIST SEARCH

NO.
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4

PREV NEXT

EXIT

DATE
2007 / 7 / 17
2007 / 7 / 16
2007 / 7 / 15
2007 / 7 / 14
2007 / 7 / 13
2007 / 7 / 12
2007 / 7 / 11
2007 / 7 / 10
2007 / 7 / 09
2007 / 7 / 08

Note When DVD-RW is selected as the target media, only Quick Search, Go To First Recorded Data and Go To Last

Recorded Data Search options are available.

Quick Search

Users can select a specific date and time of recorded data to
search.

1. Select QUICK SEARCH.

2. Select a DATE from the list.

3. Define time by using the arrow buttons to move the bar

across the grid (Highlighted time blocks represent
recorded data).

4. Select PLAY.

5. Use the play controls on the front of the DVR or remote

control to search video.

Event Search

Define a search based on event recorded data.

1. Select EVENT SEARCH.

2. Define the date and time to search.

3. Define the type of event occurrences to include in search.

4. Define cameras to include in search or select ALL CAMERAS.

Daylight Savings Search

Daylight Savings Search is used to find recorded data after switching the time at the end of Daylight Savings Period. The

System will record data with the same time stamp for two hours when they are repeated. If any overlapped time data exists

the system will display the times on this page.

Go To First

View the earliest recorded data.

Go To Last

View the most recent recorded data.

Go To Jump

View video from a 24 hour period.

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SEARCH DETAILS

POPUP MENU 1:1

TIME SELECTION
LIVE CAM CHANGE
PLAY CAM CHANGE
SAVE JPEG
EXIT

In Search Mode users can access the Popup Menu for extended options; see the Popup Menu section.

SEARCH POPUP MENU

Use to access display options in Search Mode.

1. Press ENTER to highlight a channel box.

2. Use the arrow keys to select the desired channel.

3. Press ENTER again to open the POPUP MENU.
TIME SELECTION – Change the Date/Time to search.
LIVE CAM CHANGE – Change the channel box to display

the selected live channel.
PLAY CAM CHANGE – Change the channel box to display

the selected playback channel.
SAVE JPEG – Save a JPEG still image of the current frame.

Note SAVE JPEG is only available when a single

camera is selected. To activate, select a single
channel (full screen), pause playback, and press
ENT twice to open the popup menu.

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MONITORING

POPUP MENU 1:1

LIVE HIDDEN ON
RECORD CHANGE
SEQUENCE
EXIT

SELECT CHANNEL

• Use the number keys on the front of the DVR or remote control to select specific channels for full screen display.
(ex. Press 1 to display channel 1)

• Press the LIVE key to change the display mode. Display switches in the following order when the LIVE key is pressed
successively.

• Press the ROTATE key to rotate through to the remaining channels within the display mode or rotate the display
configuration.

LIVE POPUP MENU

Use to access display options in both Live Mode.

1. Press ENT to highlight a channel box.

2. Use the arrow keys to select the desired channel.

3. Press ENT again to open the POPUP MENU.
LIVE HIDDEN – ON/OFF [Hide live display of the selected

camera]

RECORD CHANGE – Change the record settings for that

channel including PPS, quality, and resolution.

SEQUENCE – Start/Cancel camera sequence.

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BACKUP

BACKUP

TYPE
TARGET
FROM
TO
CHANNEL

RECORDING START TIME
2007/07/05 10:00:00

RECORDING ENDT IME
2007/07/17 09:59:59

REQUIRED SPACE
FREE SPACE

EXIT

MANUAL BACKUP
USB USB FORMAT
07/05/2007 12:55:47
07/17/2007 13:30:03
ALL

0.00MB
NONE

ESTIMATE WRITE HELP

BACKUP

TYPE AUTO BACKUP
USB TARGET
OPTION
TITLE
CHANNEL

FREE SPACE

STATUS

EXIT

NONE
OVERWRITE OFF
dvr
ALL

NONE

NOT RUNNING. . .

START STOP

MANUAL BACKUP

Back up recorded data on a CD-RW, DVD-RW or connected USB device.
Tip Refer to the list of Approved USB Flash Drives in the Introduction chapter.

1. Press BACKUP on the front panel or remote control
and log in.

2. Insert media.

3. Select TARGET media.

Caution If you are using a new USB device to back up your

data, you must format it first as FAT32.

4. Set FROM and TO date and time.

5. Select CHANNELS to include in backup.

6. Select ESTIMATE to display estimated data size and
free space available.

Note ESTIMATE must be selected before selecting the WRITE function. If any backup parameters are changed (Date,

Time, Channels) you must select ESTIMATE again.

7. Select WRITE to start backup.

Caution Do not shutdown the system during the backup process.

AUTO BACKUP

Create a mirrored backup of recorded data on a connected USB external hard drive.
Caution OpenEye recommends the use of hard drives only; the use of flash drives is not recommended for auto backup.

1. Press BACKUP on the front panel or remote control
and log in.

2. Select TYPE and press ENT to select AUTO BACKUP.

3. Connect a USB drive to the DVR.

4. Select USB TARGET.

5. Set OVERWRITE ON if you want to write over previous
data on the USB device.

6. Enter a TITLE for the backup file.

7. Select CHANNELS to include in backup.

8. Select START to start backup.

Caution Do not shutdown the system during the backup process.

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USING THE BACKUP VIEWER

Play recorded video on a PC using Backup Viewer, the proprietary media player included with every backup file.

CONTROLLING BACKUP VIEWER

Back Play

Previous Frame

Speed

Zoom

Brightness

Contrast

Stop

Forward Play

Next Frame

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VIEWING BACKED UP VIDEO

1. Insert CD, DVD or connect an external USB device to the PC.

2. Navigate to the files on the CD, DVD, or USB drive.

3. Double-click the DvrPlay application.

4. Click Open to locate the desired backup file saved by Date.

5. Use the play controls to play back the saved file.

6. Use the slider bar on the bottom to go to a specific time.

SCREEN DIVISION BUTTONS

The Screen Division buttons allows you to view cameras in groups such as two by two, three by three and four by four. The
button options are shown below.

1st Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-4 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division button.

2nd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 5-8 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division button.

3rd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 9-12 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division button.

4th Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 13-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi­Camera View, select a different Screen Division button.

1st Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-9 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division button.

2nd Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 8-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

16 Camera View – Displays cameras 1-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera View,
select a different Screen Division button.

UPGRADE FIRMWARE AT THE DVR

Firmware is released occasionally that may contain new features and/or updates. Download the latest firmware and extract the
ZIP file contents to a CD, DVD or USB Device. Visit openeye.net or contact Tech Support for the latest firmware.

Tip The E-Series firmware can also be upgraded using the remote software. See the remote software section.

1. Insert a CD/DVD or USB Drive containing the update files.

2. Select SYSTEM > SHUTDOWN and select RESTART.

3. Select OK to confirm Restart. The DVR will restart and automatically find the update files.

4. Select START when the upgrade window appears.

5. Remove the upgrade media and select OK when the UPGRADE SUCCESS window appears.

The DVR will automatically restart.

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SAVE SETTINGS

Use the System Configuration setup menu to export and import saved or factory default system profiles.

EXPORT SETTINGS

1. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control to log in.

2. Select SYSTEM > CONFIGURATION.

3. Select EXPORT and press ENT on the front of the DVR.

4. Select TARGET to define the type of media (DVD-RW, USB).

5. Select NAME and press ENT on the front of the DVR to define a name for the settings configuration.

6. Select OK and confirm to continue the export process.

7. Insert a DVD-RW or appropriate media to complete the export process.

IMPORT SETTINGS

1. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control.

2. Select SYSTEM > CONFIGURATION and log in.

3. Select IMPORT and press ENT on the front of the DVR.

4. Select TARGET to define the medium that previously exported settings are saved on.

5. Select OK and press ENT on the front of the DVR to complete the import process.

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PTZ CAMERA CONTROL

PTZ SETUP CH1

SPEED SETUP

PRESET SETUP

PRESET TOUR

PATTERN SETUP

PATTERN TOUR

AUTO FOCUS

POWER

LIGHT

EXIT SETUP

SPEED SETUP – 1~8 [Set the speed that PTZ cameras move.]
PRESET SETUP – Move/Set [Create preset PTZ camera

positions.]
PRESET TOUR – [Create a tour of preset PTZ camera positions.]
PATTERN SETUP – [Create a custom PTZ Pattern]
PATTERN TOUR – [Create a Pattern (mimic) tour]
AUTO FOCUS – [Modify Auto Focus settings]
POWER – ON/OFF
LIGHT – ON/OFF

CREATE PTZ PRESET POSITION

1. Set up a PTZ camera in CAMERA > PTZ SETUP.

2. Press EXIT to exit Setup.

3. Press PTZ to enter PTZ Mode.

4. Select a PTZ enabled camera.

5. Press SETUP to display the PTZ setup menu.

6. Select PRESET SETUP.

7. Select MOVE to move the camera to the preset position.

8. Select a PTZ PRESET ID number and select OK to save.

ACCESS CAMERA MENU FOR PELCO P & D PROTOCOLS

To access the menu of a PTZ camera running the Pelco P or D protocols on an E-Series DVR:

1. Press the PTZ key on the remote or the front of the DVR.

2. Press the Setup Key on the remote or the front of the DVR.

3. Select PRESET SETUP and press ENT.

4. Select SET.

5. Go to preset 95 and select OK. The menu should now appear.

Use the arrow keys to navigate through the menu.

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PTZ COMPATIBILITY LIST

The OpenEye E-Series DVRs are compatible with the following PTZ camera protocols:
OpenEye Optix 500

OpenEye Optix 510

OpenEye Optix – Pelco D

360 Vision

AcutVista

AlphaVision

American Dynamics

Cynix Speed Dome

CoVi EVQ-1000

CRR – 1600I

DMP23-H2

Dongyang

DRX-500

DRX-502A

DS120

DSC-230/240

DY-255RXB

DynaColor

ERNA Tech

Eyeview Dome

FastraxII

FilTech (DSC-230/PT201)

Focvision

Ganz-PT

Honeywell Max PRO

Honeywell VCL

Honeywell(GC-655P)

Honeywell(HSD-250)

Honeywell(HSD-251)

HMC-250

HSCP

Inter-M(VRX-2101)
Inter-M(VSD-640)
KalatelDome
LG(LPT-A100L)
LG(LVC-A70x s)
LG (Multix)
LG SpeedDome
Merit Li-Lin
Merit Li-Lin V6
NVCC-Z42N
NICE CAM
NIKO
Pelco-D
Pelco-P
PIH-7600
SAE
Samsung(SCC-C420X)
Samsung(DRX-502A)
Samsung(MRX-1000)
Samsung(SCC-641)
Samsung(SPD-1600)
Samsung Techwin
Sensormatic
Sungjin
Tamron
Toshiba
ViconSpeedDome
Visiontech
WONWOO
WSD-7425D

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REMOTE SOFTWARE

SETUP REMOTE CONNECTION

The administrator and up to five additional users can access the DVR remotely using software installed on a computer running
Windows XP or Windows Vista.

CONFIGURING THE DVR

1. Press SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control to log in.

2. Select NETWORK > CLIENT SETUP (See the Client Setup section of this manual for more details).

3. Change port settings or write down current port settings.

4. Select SAVE to save current settings.

5. Go to SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT > CLIENT to add remote users.
Note Only users defined in SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT > CLIENT will be able to access the system remotely.

6. Select SAVE to save current settings.

7. Select NETWORK SETUP (see the NETWORK SETUP section of this manual for more details).

8. Enable or clear DHCP depending on the network (Ask the network administrator for assistance).

9. If DHCP is cleared – define the IP address and additional network information.

10. If DHCP is enabled – write down the IP address supplied by the DVR system.
Note If the DVR does not display the IP Address after setting DHCP to ON, Select Save to change the network and

open Network Setup again.

11. Select SAVE to save current settings.

CONFIGURING A REMOTE PC

1. Install the Remote Software on a PC using the software disc provided with your DVR.

2. Open the Remote Software. The Local Setup window will open automatically.

3. Click New.

4. Select OpenEye E-120 as the Site Type.

5. Enter a name for the system in the Site Name Field.

6. Enter the IP address of the DVR – found in Network Setup on the E120 system.

7. Enter the Port number found in Client Setup on the E120 system (default is 2000).

8. Click OK.

9. Enter the user name and password of an authorized remote user as defined in Network > Client Setup > User on the

E120 system.

Note User Name and Password are both case sensitive.

10. Click Connect.

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ACCESS REMOTE E-SERIES DVR

1. Open the Remote Software.

2. Click the icon of the server as defined previously.

3. Enter the user name and password of an authorized remote user as defined in the Network > Client Setup > User

Menu on the E120 system.

Note User Name and Password are both case sensitive.

4. Click Connect.

CONNECTING TO MULTIPLE DVRS

Connect up to 4 E-Series DVRs using the Remote Software and easily switch between DVRs.

1. Configure all DVR connections as described above in Configuring a Remote PC.

2. After connecting to the first DVR, click CONNECT on the Display screen to open the Local Setup window.

3. Select a second pre-configured DVR and click Connect.

4. Use the drop-down menu in the lower left corner of the display screen to switch between the connected DVRs.

USING THE REMOTE SOFTWARE

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

1. Exit to Windows by clicking EXIT on the Main Display Screen and selecting Restart in Windows Mode.

2. Open Windows Explorer. Do this by right-clicking on the My Computer Icon (located on the top left hand corner of the

Desktop) and select Explore.

3. Click Control Panel to open it. If you do not see Control Panel listed, Click My Computer to expand the folder tree.

4. Double Click on Date and Time inside Control Panel.

5. Adjust the Date and Time.

6. When finished, close all open windows and restart the PC. Do this by clicking the Start button (located on the lower

left hand side of the Desktop) and selecting Shut Down.

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DISPLAY SCREEN

Screen Divisi on Butt o ns

Live Audio Site List

The following diagram outlines the buttons and features used on the Display screen of the Remote software.

Current Date / Time

Connection Status

Opens:

• Search Display

• Setup Display

• Connection Set up

• PTZ Controller

Camera Butt ons

Live Video Site List

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Camera View

Recording Status

Camera No. and Name

The Recording Status is displayed on the upper-right corner of each channel in the Video Display Area.

Recording Status Indicator

The following are the different states for each camera:

Recording Displayed when the camera is currently being recorded to the DVR.
Motion Detection Displayed when a camera (set up for motion detection) detects motion.
Display Displayed when the camera is currently not being recorded to the DVR.

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Screen Division Buttons

The Screen Division buttons allows you to view cameras in groups such as two by two, three by three and four by four. The
button options are shown below.

1st Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-4 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

2nd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 5-8 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

3rd Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 9-12 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

4th Four Cameras View – Displays cameras 13-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi­Camera View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

1st Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 1-9 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

2nd Nine Cameras View – Displays cameras 8-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera
View, select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

16 Camera View – Displays cameras 1-16 in the Video Display Area. To return to a different Multi-Camera View,
select a different Screen Division option from the Screen Division Menu.

Full Screen – The Full Screen Option allows you to view the Video Display Area using the entire viewable area on
the monitor. When this is selected, no menu options are visible. You can activate the Full Screen Option by clicking
on the Full Screen button within the Screen Division Menu. You can deactivate Full Screen mode by right clicking
on the screen.

Auto Sequence – Sequences through the Screen Divisions sets. For example, selecting the 1A and then the Loop
button will sequence through 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and then repeat.

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SETUP OVERVIEW

Camera Setup

PanTilt Setup

Sequence Setup

Setup Screen Overview

Ensure the tree is expanded on the left menu to display Camera, Record and Sensor Setup options. Most of the setup options
are the same in both the remote software and in the E120 system. Click Apply after changing any settings.

Camera Setup

The Camera Setup display allows the user to define camera names, power on and off cameras and define specific cameras as
hidden.

Title – Enter camera name – up to seven characters.
Enable – ON/OFF. Enable individual cameras.
Hidden –ON/OFF – ON will hide the camera from users who are not logged in or users who do not specifically have

permission to view it.

The PanTilt (PTZ) Setup display allows the user to define the appropriate protocol for connected cameras with PTZ capabilities.
Since setup varies between different PTZ cameras; refer to the instructions supplied by the camera’s manufacturer to complete
the configuration.

ID – 1 ~ 255 [Set the PTZ ID]
PROTOCOL –Select a PTZ protocol

The Sequence Setup display allows the user to set the parameters for:
Page Dwell Time – 1 ~ 100 seconds [Set the sequence interval time for full screen on Main Display]
Camera Dwell Time – 1 ~ 100 seconds [Set the sequence interval time for individual cameras on Main Display]
Channel – 1 ~ 16 / All [Select cameras to display in Main Display]

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SPOT Setup

The SPOT Setup display allows the user to define the sequence display for individual Spot Monitors. This allows users to use

Frame Setup

Schedule Setup

Audio Setup

different Spot Monitors to display only the video necessary for the person watching the Spot Monitor.
Sequence – ON/OFF [sequences through selected cameras.]
Interval – 1 ~ 60 seconds [Set the sequence interval time.]
Channel – Select cameras to include in sequence.

Record Setup

Day/Night/Weekend – Adjust the PPS and picture quality for each schedule individually.
[C] PPS – 0 ~25 [Define a global PPS setting for continuous recording or set individually for each channel.]
[M] PPS – 0 ~25 [Define a global PPS setting for motion/event recording or set individually for each channel.]
Record Mode – Continuous / Motion Event / C/M/E[ALL] /N/A
Quality – Low / Normal / High / Ultra [Define a global quality setting or set individually for each channel.]
Post Recording – 0 99 seconds [Recording time after event.]
Continuous Frame –Displays the actual PPS / maximum PPS for continuous recording
Event Frame – Displays the actual PPS / maximum PPS for event recording.

Night – Set night time (ex. If 18:00 to 6:00 is defined as night time, 6:00 to 18:00 is defined as day time)
Weekend –Define weekend days

Specify volume level and audio settings for recording according to preset schedules and live or playback mode.
Audio Day – Enable/Disable
Audio Night – Enable/Disable
Audio Weekend – Enable/Disable
Audio Live – Enable/Disable
Audio Playback – Enable/Disable
Volume – 0 ~14

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Motion / Event Input

Motion / Event Setup allows you to enable recording or relay response on Motion, Sensor Event, and Video Loss

HDD Setup

Sensor

Motion
Enable– ON/OFF [Enable Event Input.]
Sensitivity – 1~5 [Define Motion sensitivity level. 1=least sensitive.]
Area – Red=selected, White=clear. Click to select/clear boxes.[Create or clear the motion area on the camera.]
Sensor
Sensor – ON/OFF [Enable recording on sensor event.]
Sensor Detail – All / 1~16 / All Channel [Associate sensors with channels. Select the All check box to associate all sensors

used to activate recording for that channel; Select the All Channel check box to associate the selected sensors with all

channels.]
Video Loss
VideoLoss – ON/OFF [Enable event on video loss.]
Video Loss Detail – All / 1~16 / All Channel [Associate video loss “V” alert with specific viewed channels. Select the All

check box to prompt all channels with video loss to provide a “V” alert to the viewed channel; Select the All Channel check

box to associate the selected channels to report a “V” alert when video loss occurs.]

Disk Overwrite – Enable / Disable [Select the check box to enable the DVR to write over old data when the hard drive is

full.]
Disk Full Warning – Enable/Disable [Enable Disk Full Warning for notification when the HDD becomes full and HDD

Overwrite is disabled.]
Remain Time – 0~60 [Define the amount of remaining recording time to trigger the Disk Full Warning.]
Used Space – 80~99 [Define the percentage HDD used that triggers the Disk Full Warning.]
Disk Full Alarm – 0~8 [Define the relay that will trigger when the HDD is full.]
Disk Full Buzzer – Enable/Disable [Enable a continuous buzzer to sound for Disk Full Warning.]
Disk Full Message– Enable/Disable [Enable a popup message to display for Disk Full Warning.]

Sensor Setup

Sensor – NO/NC [Set sensors to Normally Open or Normally Closed.]
Alarm Out – ON/OFF [Set Relay switches to Off or On.]
Note This section located in the Record > Event Setup section on the E120 server.

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System Setup

User Management

Firmware Upgrade

ID – Type a new user name. (Available for user1 through user18.)
Password – Type a password for each user.
Permissions – Enable / Disable
Live

PTZ

Playback

Live Authorization – Enable live access for specific channels.
PTZ Authorization – Enable PTZ control for specific channels.

The E- Series DVR can be remotely upgraded with the latest firmware found on www.openeye.net.

1. Download the firmware file to your PC.

2. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click Browse to locate the file.

3. Click Upgrade to update the E-Series DVR.
Note The Embedded DVR will stop recording and then restart once the update has completed.

Note The Remote software will disconnect from the Embedded DVR as it reboots. You may need to manually

reconnect after several minutes.

Backup
Health

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SEARCH OVERVIEW

Audio Channels

Hour/Minute Co nt rol Bar

Current Date/Time

Screen Divisi on Butt o ns

Camera Select Buttons

Note Audio Channel buttons are only viewable when one camera is selected.

Play Controls

Rewind

Back Frame

Stop

Play

Forward Fram e

Back Frame Moves video back one frame
Rewind Rewinds video
Stop Stops video playback
Play Plays video
Forward Frame Moves video forward one frame

Play Controls

Playback Date/Time

Calendar Butto n

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Performing a Basic Search

1. Select a date using the Calendar button in the Date Display

2. Select a time using the hour and minute control bars

3. Select one or more cameras

4. Click Play (Video can be played forwards, backwards, or frame-by-frame.)

Adjust the Brightness of an Image

1. Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time.

2. Move the Bright slide bar to the right or left to adjust the brightness.

3. Reset the Brightness by moving the slider back to the center of the bar.

Zooming in on an Image

1. Select an image to adjust by double-clicking on the desired image. Multiple images cannot be adjusted at one time.

2. Move the Zoom slide bar to the right or left to zoom in or out of an image.

3. Reset the Zoom by moving the slider back to its original position on the bar.

Zooming in on a Portion of an Image

1. Using the mouse pointer, point to the area of interest on the image and click the right mouse button.

2. Keep clicking the right mouse button to zoom in further.

3. Continue clicking the right mouse button and the image zoom will cycle back to the original size.

Time Sync

The Time Sync option synchronizes a single channel of video to playback in real time. Ordinarily the video may play slower or
faster depending on several factors, including how many PPS are recorded and number of cameras playing at the same time.

1. Select a single image to synchronize by double-clicking on an image.

2. Click the Time Sync button. The video will now playback in real time.

Clean Image

The DVR is capable of recording video using one of three different resolutions. When using the 720 x 480 resolution, two fields
are mixed. Because of the timing gap between the two fields, according to the standardized image rules, after image might occur
to high speed moving images. The remote software allows the user to remove this by clicking the Clean Image button.

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Save Clip

Saving a Single Image or Video Clip

The DVR can export single images in the JPG file format, save video clips in the AVI format, or output to a VCR using the

s-video port. The JPG and AVI file formats are extremely common with universal computer support making them ideal

formats to use. A digital signature is also attached to every JPG and AVI file exported by the DVR for use with the bundled

Digital Verifier application. This function is unique to the DVR and its verification software and should not interfere with

viewing the files using other applications.

JPG:

AVI:

1. Perform a basic search to locate the desired clip.

2. Click Save to open the Export Wizard.

3. Click JPEG or AVI to select the desired file type.
AVI File
a. Select Mark Digital Signature.
b. Select an Audio Channel if available.
c. Select a Compression Codec. Each codec provides

different levels of quality, compatibility and file-size.
d. Enter the duration (seconds) to record. Although 50 is

the longest time displayed, a longer recording may be

entered manually.

e. Select Quality – 50>100. When size is not an issue, set

quality to 100.

JPEG File
a. Select Mark Digital Signature.

4. Click Next.

5. Define the file name in the Export Name box.

6. Define the location to save the file by using menu tree

7. Click Next.

8. A message displays to confirm that the save was

9. Click OK. The Export Wizard will display the name,

10. Click Finish.

The format (JPG) is optimized for compressing full-color or grayscale photographic images. JPG images are
24-bit (16.7 million color) graphics. JPG is used to export a single image or frame.

AVI image data can be stored uncompressed, but it is typically compressed using a Windows-supplied or
third party compression and decompression module called a codec. AVI files save a video clip.

below Export Path.

successful.

location and size of the file.

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Printing an Image

Cameras

24 Hours (0-23) AM & PM

Recorded video displaye d in Orange

1. Using the Search screen, locate an image to print and double-click the image

Note Only one camera can be selected at a time for this function to work.

2. Click the Print button. A Print Preview window appears. De pendi ng on the printer being used, there may be several

printing options available. Refer to your printer manual for specific options your printer may support.

3. Click the Page Option button to add a memo to the printout and set the paper size and orientation

4. Click the Print button to print the selected images
Note The message “NO DEFAULT PRINTERS INSTALLED” will display if there is no printer is installed.

STATUS SEARCH

The Status Search option displays a timeline in graph format. Scroll through multiple cameras and easily locate hours with

recorded video.

Performing a Status Search

1. In Search mode, click Status.

2. Click the Date button to open the calendar and select a date.

3. Click along the orange recorded video block to select a desired camera or time frame.

4. After locating the desired video, close the Status Search window and use the playback controls to play forward,

reverse or frame-by-frame.

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PTZ OVERVIEW

Open PTZ Camera Menu

Close PTZ Camera Menu

Accessing PTZ Menus

Some protocols support the ability to access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu. Click PTZ on the remote software Display screen
to open the graphical PTZ controller.

Note Use the arrow buttons on the PTZ controller move through the PTZ Menu options and/or highlight options.
Some protocols support the ability to

access the Internal PTZ Onscreen Menu.

Since every PTZ camera is different, the

functions of these options can vary
slightly.

The OpenEye DVR provides an easy way

to access the cameras options. For
explanations of what those options are
please refer to the manual that came with
the camera.

Arrow Buttons

Select Item on Menu

Controlling a PTZ Camera

• The first method is to use the Graphical PTZ Controller that appears when PTZ is clicked on the main screen.

• The second method is to use the mouse to control the camera directly from the live video display.

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Using the Graphical PTZ Controller

Note Eight directions are available only for select protocols. Only four of the PTZ Control buttons work for all protocols

•

•

Using the On-screen Compass

Activate Corresponding

Displays Current

(UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT).

Use the Arrow buttons to control the

direction of the PTZ camera

To select a new camera, click the video

display of a different camera on the Main
Screen Display

Camera

Arrow Buttons

Preset Position

1. Click PTZ on the main screen.

2. Control the PTZ by dragging the mouse on the screen

in the desired direction.
(A green line will appear to show the direction the

PTZ will move. The shorter the line the less the PTZ
will move. The longer the line the more the PTZ will
travel in the specified direction.)

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NOTES:

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APPENDIX

DVR FAQ

General

Q. What does Embedded Linux mean?

A. Embedded Linux means that the operating system of the DVR has been imprinted on a memory chip on the DVR.

This means that the system response time is faster, more stable, and that the core of the DVR is rarely affected
by external factors, such as virus, hacking, and system failure due to hard drive abnormalities.

Q. Is the DVR upgradeable by CD or network?

A. Yes. The DVR can be upgraded either way.

Q. How can I reset the DVR to the factory default settings?

A. Easily load the factory default settings from the System Configuration Menu.

Live Monitoring

Q. Is it possible to monitor the live video of specific cameras?

A. You can set the camera sequence through Sequence Setup or by connecting to one of the 3 spot monitor outputs

on the rear of the DVR unit.

Recording

Q. How do you record?

A. For information on this topic view the Recording Setup section of this manual.

Q. What is Time Recording?

A. Time recording is recording scheduled to occur regardless of whether a motion or alarm event occurs.

Q. What is Event Recording?

A. Event Recording is recording which is activated when an event oc curs (motion, sensor or video loss).

Searching and Playing Video

Q. How do I playback recorded video?

A. For more information on this topic view the Search section of this manual.

Q. Is it possible to backup recorded video?

A. Yes, for more information on this topic view the Backup section of this manual.

Backup

Q. Is it possible to backup to DVD media?

A. Yes, a DVD-RW drive is standard on every E-Series DVR.

Q. Can I backup to a USB memory stick?

A. Yes, for more information on this topic view the Backup section of this manual.

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Network

Q. Does the E-Series support dynamic IP?

A. Yes. Enable DHCP in Network Setup

Q. E-Mail is not being sent.

A. Please check all the setting in the Network E-Mail Setup.

Miscellaneous

Q. What types of cameras can be used?

A. The OpenEye E120 DVR supports either NTSC or PAL analog cameras. Both standards may not be used

simultaneously.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Solutions

Check the power cord connections

No Power

No Live Video

Live Video Too Bright If a cable is attached to the video channels looping output, make sure that it is properly terminated
DVR has stopped

recording

Check power at the outlet
Ensure the power switch on the rear of the DVR is turned on.

Check camera video cable and connections
Check monitor video cable and connections
Check camera power
Check camera lens setting

The HDD is full , delete video or set the DVR Overwrite Mode to On in HDD Management

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Temperature 0 – 40C
Storage Temperature 0 – 40C
Operating Relative Humidity 0 – 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Relative Humidity 0 – 90% (non-condensing)

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SCREEN ICON INDEX

RECORDING ICONS

Recording icons appear in the up-right corner of each channel display.

V

Motion Icon Motion Recording

Sensor Icon Sensor (Alarm) Recording

Continuous

Recording Icon Recording

Video Loss Video Loss detected

Continuous Recording

Icon

Tip This icon always appears in conjunction with the motion

or continuous recording icons.

F
P

Freeze Pause Live View

PTZ PTZ Camera channel

STATUS ICONS

Status icons appear in the up left corner of each channel display.

1:

C1

Channel Channel number

Channel Name User defined channel name

SEARCH ICONS

Search icons appear in the up right of each channel display.

S
P

Play Playback mode

Pause Pause search video
Smart Smart search mode

Panorama Panorama search mode

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SPECIFICATIONS (E120)

Specification

4 Channel

8 Channel

16 Channel

Compression

Storage

Remote Monitoring S/W

Camera Control

Video

Monitoring

Recording

Recording

Playback

Inputs

Outputs

Display

• 4 Channel Composite • 8 Channel Composite

• CCTV Monitor

(NTSC/PAL),

• CRT(VGA) Monitor

• 4 CH Looping

Composite

• 1 Spot CCTV Monitor
(NTSC/PAL)

• NTSC : 120fps

• PAL : 100fps

• CCTV Monitor

(NTSC/PAL),

• CRT(VGA) Monitor

• 8 CH Looping

Composite

• 1 Spot CCTV Monitor
(NTSC/PAL)

• NTSC : 480fps

• PAL : 400fps

• 16 Channel

Composite

• CCTV Monitor
(NTSC/PAL),

• CRT(VGA) Monitor

• S-Video (NTSC/PAL)

• 16 CH Looping

Composite

• 3 Spot CCTV Monitor
(NTSC/PAL)

Screen split • 1/4 • 1/4/7/9 • 1/4/7/9/10/13/16
Performance

Resolution

Mode

media

• NTSC: CIF(120fps), 2CIF(60fps), 4CIF (30fps)

• PAL : CIF(100fps), 2CIF (50fps), 4CIF(25fps)

• NTSC: CIF(352x240), 2CIF(704x240), 4CIF (704x480)

• PAL : CIF(352x288), 2CIF (704x288), 4CIF(704x576)

• Enhanced MPEG-4

• Motion detection, Sensor, Schedule

• Variable compression rates, recording frame, motion sensitivity

• Internal 2 x HDD (Option) • USB

Audio • 4 Channel, G.726 Compression
Mode

Searching

• Multi-channel playback (Max 16ch), Simultaneous/Panorama/Smart
playback

• By Channel, Time, Date, Motion Detection, Sensor Events

Alarm
Sensor

Back-up • DVD-RW • USB

Hardware
Spec.

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• Remote Software / Web based viewer

• 1 • 1 • 4

• 4 • 8 • 16

• Pan/Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris

Size(mm)

• 380(W) x 380(D) x 88(H) : 2U Rack Mount Kit

Weight • 6.5kg (W/O Packing)
Power • Input Voltage is 110-230V ~ 47/63Hz 1.75-.85A
UPS

• External UPS (Option)

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