OpenEye OE2-E480 User Manual

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E-Series
Digital Video Recorder
User Manual
model no.model no.
OE2-E48016
Please carefully read these instructions before using this product.
Save this manual for future use.
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OpenEye® E480 DVR

User Manual

Manual Edition 29081AD – FEBRUARY 2013

©2000-2013, OpenEye

All Rights Reserved.

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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.
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NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICIN G TO QUALI FIED SER VI CE PER SON NEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
NOTES ON MOISTURE CONDENSATION
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 protection agai nst harmful inte rfe rence 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 material under normal us e 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 to repl ace def ecti ve products with new or factory 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 Guide ................................................................................................................................... 15
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Front Panel Controls ............................................................................................................................... 17
Rear Panel Connectors .......................................................................................................................... 18
16 Channel ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Remote Control ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Connection Guide ................................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting the Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 20
Video Inputs and Looping Outputs ..................................................................................................... 20
Connecting to a Network .................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting Audio............................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting a PTZ Camera ................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting to a Sensor Input ............................................................................................................ 21
Connecting to a Relay Output ............................................................................................................ 21
Turning on the DVR ................................................................................................................................ 21
Setting the Remote Controller ID ............................................................................................................ 21
SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
System .................................................................................................................................................... 23
System Setup .................................................................................................................................... 23
Disk Management .............................................................................................................................. 24
Format ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Overwrite ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Check ............................................................................................................................................ 25
SMART Check .............................................................................................................................. 25
User Management ............................................................................................................................. 26
Server ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Client ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Camera ................................................................................................................................................... 28
Camera Setup .................................................................................................................................... 28
Adjust Camera Settings ................................................................................................................ 28
PTZ Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 28
Spot/Sequence Setup ........................................................................................................................ 29
Monitor / OSD Setup .......................................................................................................................... 29
Record .................................................................................................................................................... 30
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Schedule/Time Setup ......................................................................................................................... 30
Frame Setup ................................................................................................................................. 30
Schedule Setup ............................................................................................................................. 30
Audio Setup .................................................................................................................................. 31
Instant Recording Setup ................................................................................................................ 31
Instant Recording ..................................................................................................................... 31
Quick Record Setup ........................................................................................................................... 32
Motion/Event Setup............................................................................................................................ 32
Input Setup .................................................................................................................................... 32
Sensor Setup ................................................................................................................................ 33
Action Setup .................................................................................................................................. 33
EA (Emergency Agent) ................................................................................................................. 33
Motion Detection Recording .......................................................................................................... 34
Network .................................................................................................................................................. 35
Network Setup ................................................................................................................................... 35
Enabling Free DDNS ..................................................................................................................... 35
Serial Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 36
CLIENT Setup .................................................................................................................................... 36
Email Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Information .............................................................................................................................................. 38
System Log View ............................................................................................................................... 38
Status View ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Version View ...................................................................................................................................... 38
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Instant Recording ................................................................................................................................... 39
Search .................................................................................................................................................... 39
Searching Recorded Data .................................................................................................................. 39
Search Methods ................................................................................................................................. 40
Quick Search................................................................................................................................. 40
Event Search................................................................................................................................. 40
Calendar Search ........................................................................................................................... 41
Go to First ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Go to Last ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Daylight Savings Search ............................................................................................................... 41
After Image Removal .................................................................................................................... 41
Search Popup Menu .......................................................................................................................... 42
Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................... 43
Select Channel .................................................................................................................................. 43
Live Popup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 43
Backup .................................................................................................................................................... 44
Manual Backup .................................................................................................................................. 44
Auto Backup ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Using the Backup Viewer ........................................................................................................................ 45
Controlling Backup Viewer ................................................................................................................. 45
Viewing Backed Up Video .................................................................................................................. 46
Screen Division Buttons ..................................................................................................................... 46
Upgrade Firmware at the DVR ............................................................................................................... 46
Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 47
Export Settings .................................................................................................................................. 47
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Import Settings ................................................................................................................................... 47
PTZ Camera Control............................................................................................................................... 48
Create PTZ Preset Position ............................................................................................................... 48
PTZ Compatibility List ............................................................................................................................. 49
REMOTE SOFTWARE................................................................................................................................ 51
Setup Remote Connection ...................................................................................................................... 51
Configuring the Embedded DVR ........................................................................................................ 51
Configuring a Remote PC .................................................................................................................. 51
Access Remote E-Series DVR ............................................................................................................... 52
Connecting TO Multiple DVRs ........................................................................................................... 52
Using the Remote Software .................................................................................................................... 52
Setting the Time and Date ................................................................................................................. 52
Display Screen ................................................................................................................................... 53
Camera View................................................................................................................................. 54
Screen Division Buttons ................................................................................................................ 55
Setup Overview.................................................................................................................................. 56
Setup Screen Overview ................................................................................................................ 56
Camera Setup ............................................................................................................................... 56
Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... 56
PanTilt Setup ............................................................................................................................ 56
Sequence Setup ....................................................................................................................... 56
SPOT Setup ............................................................................................................................. 57
Record Setup ................................................................................................................................ 57
Frame Setup............................................................................................................................. 57
Schedule Setup ........................................................................................................................ 57
Audio Setup .............................................................................................................................. 57
Motion / Event Input ................................................................................................................. 58
HDD Setup ............................................................................................................................... 58
Sensor Setup ................................................................................................................................ 58
Sensor ...................................................................................................................................... 58
System Setup ................................................................................................................................ 59
User Management .................................................................................................................... 59
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................................... 59
Search Overview................................................................................................................................ 60
Play Controls ................................................................................................................................. 60
Performing a Basic Search ........................................................................................................... 61
Adjust the Brightness of an Image ................................................................................................ 61
Zooming in on an Image ............................................................................................................... 61
Zooming in on a Portion of an Image ............................................................................................ 61
Time Sync ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Clean Image .................................................................................................................................. 61
Save Clip ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Saving a Single Image or Video Clip ........................................................................................ 62
Printing an Image .......................................................................................................................... 63
Status Search .................................................................................................................................... 63
Performing a Status Search .......................................................................................................... 63
PTZ Overview .................................................................................................................................... 64
Accessing PTZ Menus .................................................................................................................. 64
Controlling a PTZ Camera ............................................................................................................ 64
Using the Graphical PTZ Controller .......................................................................................... 65
Using the On-screen Compass ................................................................................................ 65
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APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................. 67
DVR FAQ ................................................................................................................................................ 67
TroubleShooting ..................................................................................................................................... 68
Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................. 68
Screen Icon Index ................................................................................................................................... 69
Recording Icons ................................................................................................................................. 69
Status Icons ....................................................................................................................................... 69
Search Icons ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Specifications (E480) .............................................................................................................................. 70
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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

The OpenEye E-Series DVRs include the following features:
16 Composite Video Input Connectors Compatible with Color (NTSC or PAL) and B&W Video Sources Multiple Search Methods (Date/Time, Calendar, Event) Records 480 NTSC Frames Per Second (400 PAL Frames Per Second) Live Real Time Video Display (480 NTSC Frames Per Second (400 PAL Frames Per Second)) 16 Looping Video Outputs Auto Termination (75Ohm) on Looping Outputs Continuous Recording with Disc 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) 16 Channels of Audio (Mono) Recording and Playback 16 Built in Sensor Input (Normally Open or Normally Closed) 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
Lexar Voyager
Kingston Traveler
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QUICK START GUIDE

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
ENT.
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)
Arrow Buttons
Rotate
Backup Menu
Search Mode
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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

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:

16 CHANNEL

Video Out Por ts
Primary and S pot Monitor O utputs
AC Power Input
Power Switch
Sensor Input
RS485 (PTZ) Connection
Relay Output
Video In Ports
Audio Adapter
Network Port
S-Video Output
VGA Output
RS-232 Input
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REMOTE CONTROL

ID Select*
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
+
10 0
ID
Record Toggl e
PTZ Controls
Arrow / Panorama Search
Arrow
Rewind
Pause
Log Off (Lock)
Arrow
Arrow / SMART Search
Fast Forward
Play
*The ID Selec t Button allows the user to use one remote co ntrol for several E480 DVRs.
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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

VIDEO INPUTS AND LOOPING OUTPUTS

The E-Series DVR comes with 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

To make connections on the Alarm Connector Strip, remove the connector and use a mini flat-head screwdriver (to open the connection. Insert the wire into the hole and tighten with the screwdriver. To disconnect the wire loosen the screw (counter­clockwise) 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 connector and use a mini flat-head screwdriver (to open the connection. Insert the wire into the hole and tighten with the screwdriver. To disconnect the wire loosen the screw (counter­clockwise) 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 may take 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.
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.
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SETUP

SYSTEM

SYSTEM SETUP

To enter System Setup, press ENT on the front of the DVR. 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 [ User Selectable ]. LANGUAGE – ENGLISH / KOREAN / JAPANESE / GERMAN / TURKISH / SPANISH / PORTUGUESE / RUSSIAN /
HEBREW [User Selectable].
SYSTEM ID – 0~19. [Required for operation of multiple units using the supplied IR remote control. Each system must
have a unique ID to function properly.]
DATE FORMAT – ASIA (YYYY/MM/DD) / US (MM/DD/YYYY) / EURO (DD/MM/YYYY) – [User Selectable]. TIME ZONE – press ENT to open the GMT Time Zone Window. Use the arrow keys to navigate the list and press ENT
to make selection. Select Save 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
display.
DATE/TIME – Press ENT to open the Date Window and use the arrow keys to set the date. Press ENT to close the
window. Repeat to set the time.
NTP – ON/OFF (Network Time Protocol) [Synchronize the DVR with the network time]. KEYPAD BEEP – ON/OFF [Enables / Disables audible keypad touch confirmation]. AUTO LOG OFF – OFF ~ 10 minutes [This feature logs off users after XX minutes of inactivity. This is a security feature].
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DISK MANAGEMENT

The Disk Management Setup menu has four pages. Use the arrow keys and press ENT to select each page individually.

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

Set 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.
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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.

SMART Check

SMART – (Self Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) Enable SMART to detect signs of HDD failure.
1. Select SMART ENABLE and press ENT set to ON or
OFF.
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.
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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 DVR locally. There are three user levels available (Admin, SuperUser, User).
To add a new user:
1. Select the authorization level from the GROUP list.
2. Select ADD on an unused row and press ENT.
3. Select OK to confirm.
4. Use the on-screen keyboard to input the user name.
5. Set the user password using the onscreen keypad,
front panel buttons, remote controller or mouse.
6. Repeat to set up more users with appropriate
authorization levels.
7. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings.

Client

Use the Client menu to manage users that access the DVR remotely. Remote users must be defined on this page. Only the users defined here can access the DVR remotely. Add up to 19 users in addition to the Admin user.
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 –
ON/OFF
5. Repeat the above steps to set up additional users.
6. Select SAVE and press ENT to save settings.
Live View – 1~16, ALL, OFF PTZ Control – 1~16, ALL,
OFF
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CONFIGURATION

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

SHUTDOWN

Use the Shutdown Menu to safely shutdown or restart the system.
1. Open the SHUTDOWN Menu under SYSTEM in the Main Setup Menu.
2. Select SHUTDOWN 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

CH –Camera Channels (select the arrow 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

Adjust Camera Settings

CAMERA – 1 ~ 16 [camera to apply color settings to] SCREEN MO DE – 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 –Set the port information for the camera being
connected to. Consult the documentation provided by the
camera manufacturer to obtain this information. PTZ ID – Set the PTZ ID from 1-256. PROTOCOL –Select a PTZ protocol.
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SPOT/SEQUENCE SETUP

SPOT SETUP
SEQUENCE – ON/OFF [sequences through selected
cameras]. POPUP – ON/OFF [on screen popup on an alarm event]. CAMERA – Select cameras to include in sequence. INTERVAL – 1 ~ 256 seconds [Set the sequence interval
time].
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]. CHANNEL SELECT – 1 ~ 8/16 ~ All [Select cameras to
display in Main Display].

MONITOR / OSD SETUP

DATE/TIME – ON/OFF [Enables / Disables Date Display in
Live view]. CAMERA LABEL OPTIONS – ALL / NUMBER / OFF
[Select camera labels displayed in Live view]. BORDER COLOR – BLACK / WHITE / GREY [Set the
border color of the grid for the main channel display]. TRANSPARENCY SETUP – 1 ~ 20 [Set the transparency
of the setup windows]. SCREEN POSITION – Set screen position of the main
channel display. DISPLAY OUT MODE – VGA ONLY / VGA + BNC OUT VGA RESOLUTION – 800x600 / 1024x768 / 1280x1024 /
1360x768 / 1152x864 VGA ADJUSTMENT – BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
SHARPNESS and SATURATION can be adjusted.
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RECORD

Use Recording Setup to configure the recording schedule and frame capture rate. In Schedule Setup, users can define the recording schedules:
Day
Night
Weekend

SCHEDULE/TIME SETUP

Frame Setup

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 / NA).
4. Set the PPS for Continuous and Motion/Event recording.
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 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.
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Audio Setup

Instant Recording
Specify recording volume levels and audio settings
according to preset schedules and live or search mode.
1. Select ON/OFF for each schedule mode.
2. Select ON/OFF for live/search mode.
3. Set Audio VOLUME.

Instant Recording Setup

Configure the recording settings used when Instant Recording 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). RESOLUTION – Set the resolution of the video image.
Note Instant Recording is only availabl e to Admini strator us ers. 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.
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QUICK RECORD SETUP

Quick Record Setup allows you to define global recording
settings for an easy and custom recording schedule on the DVR.
Global Resolut ion – 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.

MOTION/EVENT SETUP

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 EVENT – ON/OFF [Specify whether to use motion input].
LEVEL – LOW / NORMAL / HIGH / HIGHEST
[Adjust motion area sensitivity]. AREA – Create motion 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.
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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.

Action Setup

CH – Channels 1~8 / Channels 9~16 RELAY – Assign a relay to each camera channel and define
delay and duration times. IMAGE – Enable popup image in remote software. PRESET – Enable camera to move to a preset position
when an event occurs. DISPLAY – Set number of seconds to display image when
an event occurs [0-100 sec]. Check to enable: EVENT MESSAGE – ON/OFF EVENT POPUP – ON/OFF EVENT BEEP – ON/OFF

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 > MOTION/EVENT SETUP.
3. Under MOTION set EVENT to ON.
4. Select AREA+ and press ENT to set a motion area
(global setting; each channel can be configured individually).
5. Press ENT to change the cursor from a Red Dot to
a Blue Dot.
a) Use the red dot to select a square on the grid
(selected areas highlighted green). Use the arrow keys to expand the selected area.
b) Press ENT again to change to a blue dot and move
the cursor to a new area on the screen.
6. When finished selecting motion areas press
SETUP on the front of the DVR or remote control to display the menu window.
SELECT ALL – Select the entire screen as a motion
area. CLEAR ALL – Clear all selected areas. REVERSE – Reverse the selected area. SAVE – Save current settings. CLOSE – Close the menu window. EXIT – Exit the motion area setting window without
saving changes.
7. Repeat as necessary for all channels.
8. 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 Selected – System gets an IP address
from DHCP server.
Cleared – User must manually define 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.
Note This feature may require an outside service contract with a 3rd party provider. 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.

Enabling Free DDNS

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.
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SERIAL SETUP

It is necessary to define the type of external device connected to the serial ports on the rear of the DVR in order for it to function properly.
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

Set up 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.
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EMAIL SETUP

The DVR can send an email notification to up to six defined email addresses when an event occurs. SMTP / DVR SERVER – Select and set up the desired
e-mail server.
SEND EMAIL – Enable to send email notifications only
within a specified range of time.
OPTION – Press ENT to define the type of event that
will trigger an email notification.
CAMERA – Define the specific cameras on which an
event will trigger an email to that address.
RETRY – Set the number of times to retry the email
when it fails. PIC – Enable to send a picture of the event. EMAIL ADDRESS – Define the email 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
LOG IN – when a user successfully logs in.. SMART – when the HDD reaches the user-defined
E-MAIL OPTIONS
maximum disk full percentage. See DISK MANAGEMENT – OVERWRITE.
maximum temperature. See DISK MANAGEMENT – SMART.
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INFORMATION

SYSTEM LOG VIEW

Displays system log information.

STATUS VIEW

Displays status screens for:
RECORD EVENT NETWORK
SENSOR/ALARM DISK KEY

VERSION VIEW

Displays system and software version information for the DVR.
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OPERATION

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 the OK button using the arrow buttons.
3. Press ENT.
4. The screen will display the “Instant Record” at the top. Press EXIT or the Instant Recording 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 login to 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

Note When DVD-RW is selected as the target media only GO TO FIRST, CALENDAR and QUICK SEARCH are
available.
Note Users can play a previously defined search by viewing the Search Log and selecting a predefined event
search.

Quick Search

Select a specific date and time of recorded data to search.
1. Select QUICK SEARCH.
2. Select a DATE from the list and press ENT.
3. Define time by using the arrow keys to move the bar across the grid. Highlighted time blocks represent recorded
data.
Timeline Colors:
Dark Blue = Recorded Video Light Blue = Recorded Audio Red = Event Video (Motion, Sensor, V-loss, Text-in)
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 recorded event data.
1. Select EVENT SEARCH.
2. Define the date to search.
3. Define the type of event occurrences to include in search.
4. Define cameras to include in search or SELECT ALL cameras (default).
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Calendar Search

Select a specific date and time of recorded data to search.
1. Select CALENDAR SEARCH.
2. Define date and time.
3. Select PLAY.
Timeline Colors:
Dark Blue = Recorded Video Light Blue = Recorded Audio Red = Event Video (Motion, Sensor, V-loss, Text-
in)

Go to First

View the earliest recorded data.

Go to Last

View the most recent recorded data.

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.

After Image Removal

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 OpenEye DV R al l ows the user to remove this by selecting After Image.
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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. FULL SCREEN – Display the selected channel full screen. FREEZE – Pause the current channel. CLIP BACKUP – Export a small segment of video. PANORAMA – Start Panorama Search. AUDIO ON – ON/OFF. 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

SELECT CHANNEL

Use the number keys to select specific channels for full screen display (Example: Press 1 to display channel 1).
Press the LIVE button to change the display mode. Display switches in the following order when the LIVE button is
pressed again.
Press the ROTATE button to rotate through to the remaining channels within the display mode.

LIVE POPUP MENU

Use to access display options in both Live Mode and Search 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. CAMERA CHANGE – Change the position of the channels as displayed on-screen. RECORD CHANGE – Change the recording settings for that channel including
PPS, quality, resolution and event response. FREEZE – Pause the current channel. FREEZE ALL – Pause all channels displayed on-screen.
CAMERA SEQUENCE – Change camera sequence. PAGE SEQUENCE – Change page sequence in current display mode. SPOT – Configure up to 3 additional spot monitors. PTZ – Change PTZ settings. AUDIO ON – ON/OFF.
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BACKUP

MANUAL BACKUP

Backup recorded data on a 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.
2. Insert media.
3. Select TARGET media. Caution If you are using a USB device to back up your
data, you must format it as FAT32.
4. Set FROM and TO date and time.
5. Select CHANNELS to include in backup.
6. Select ESTIMATE to display the 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 the 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 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

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.
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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 three additional users can access the DVR remotely using software installed on a computer running Windows XP or Windows Vista.

CONFIGURING THE EMBEDDED 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. Select CONNECT to view the port settings. Change settings or write down current port settings.
4. Select NETWORK SETUP. See the Network Setup section of this manual for more details.
5. Set DHCP to ON or OFF depending on the network. Ask the network administrator for assistance.
6. If DHCP is OFF, define the IP address and additional network information.
7. If DHCP is ON, write down the IP address supplied by the DVR system.
8. Select SAVE to save current settings and return to the System Menu.
9. Select SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT. See the User Management section of this manual for more details.
10. Select CLIENT to add remote users. Note Only users defined in SYSTEM > USER MANAGEMENT > CLIENT will be able to access the system
remotely.
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 menu will open automatically.
3. Click New
4. Select OpenEye E480 as the Site Type.
5. Enter a name for the system in the Site Name box.
6. Enter the IP address of the DVR unit – found in NETWORK SETUP on the E-Series system.
7. Enter the Port number found in CLIENT SETUP on the E-Series 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 ACCOUNT on the E-Series system.
Note The 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 on the icon of the server as defined previously.
3. Enter the user name and password of an authorized remote user as defined in Network > Client Setup > User
Account on the Embedded system.
Note The User Name and Password are both case sensitive.
4. Click the Connect button.

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. See the
Display Screen section later in this chapter.
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 on 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 DVR unit. 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 display 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 the Camera, Record and Sensor Setup options. Most of the setup options are the same in both the remote software and in the E480 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 have the permissions 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 – OFF/ON [Set Relay switches to Off or On.] Note This section located in the RECORD > EVENT SETUP section on the E-Series 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

Stop
Rewind
Back Frame
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. Depending 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.
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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APPENDIX

DVR FAQ

General
Q. What does Embedded Linux mean?
A. Embedded Linux means that the operating system of the DVR has been imprinted into a memory chip in 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 POPUP swap 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 occ urs (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, every E-Series DVR comes standard with a DVD-RW drive
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 DVR support dynamic IP?
A. Yes. Enable DHCP in Network Setup
Q. Mail is not being sent out.
A. Please check all the settings in the Network Mail Setup.
Miscellaneous
Q. What types of cameras can be used?
A. The Embedded 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 Disk 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 (E480)

Specification
16 Channel
Storage Audio
Remote Monitoring S/W
Camera Control
Back-up
Video
Monitoring
Recording
Recording
Playback
Inputs
Outputs
Display
16 Channel Composite
CCTV Monitor (NTSC/PAL),
CRT(VGA) Monitor
S-Video (NTSC/PAL)
16 CH Looping Composite
3 Spot CCTV Monitor (NTSC/PAL)
NTSC : 480fps
PAL : 400fps
Screen split • 1/4/7/9/10/13/16 Performance
Resolution
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)
Compression • Enhanced MPEG-4 Mode
media
Mode Searching
Motion detection, Sensor, Schedule
Variable compression rates, recording frame, motion sensitivity
Internal 2 x HDD (Option) USB
1 Channel, G.726 Compression
Multi-channel playback (Max 16ch), Simultaneous/Panorama/Smart
playback
By Channel, Time, Date, Motion Detection, Sensor Events
Alarm Sensor
Hardware Spec.
70
Remote Software / Web based viewer
4
16
Pan/Tilt, Zoom, Focus, Iris
DVD-RW USB
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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