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EPN Series IP Speed Dome
EPN4220d/4220di
User's Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: January, 2016

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  • Page 1 EPN Series IP Speed Dome EPN4220d/4220di User’s Manual Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp. Release Date: January, 2016...
  • Page 2 Copyright  1995-2016 EverFocus Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the EverFocus Electronics Corporation. EverFocus 12F, No.79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Road,...
  • Page 3 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by EverFocus or parties authorized by EverFocus could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 Precautions 1. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields. Install the camera away from TV/radio transmitters, magnets, electric motors, transformers and audio speakers since the electromagnetic fields generated from these devices may distort the video image or otherwise interfere with camera operation. 2.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction............................. 1 Features ............................2 Installation ............................4 Packing List ..........................4 Optional Accessories ........................ 5 Cable Descriptions ........................6 I/O Terminal Block ........................7 Basic Installation for Outdoor Models ..................8 3.5.1 Installation Requirements ..................8 3.5.2 Important Note for Installation ................. 9 3.5.2.1 Replacing the Desiccant Bags ..............
  • Page 6 EKB200 ..........................94 Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility ..................96 Specifications ..........................98 Troubleshooting........................101 Appendix ............................... 104 A.Working in Conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 Keyboard ............104 B. Tested Card Brands ........................105 C. Enabling the Multicast Function ....................105...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    A built-in micro SDHC card slot is also provided. You can power the camera by connecting the camera to a 24 VAC power supply or a PoE switch. Since the EPN series IP speed dome conforms to ONVIF / PSIA for compatibility with other network video devices, it interoperates with a wide variety of hardware and software systems.

  • Page 8: Features

    Multi-languages on Web interface  ONVIF / PSIA compliant  Supports EverFocus CMS and Mobile applications (iOS / Android)  Supports eZ Tracker function: combining a fisheye and speed dome cameras for easy tracking and  smooth PTZ with 360° surround view*...
  • Page 9 EPN4220d/4220di * The eZ Tracker is a cutting-edge technology that realizes the synergy of EverFocus network fisheye and speed dome cameras. With eZ Tracker, users can control the speed dome camera through fisheye camera Web UI. This technology not only obtains advantages from both types of cameras but also creates new value for wide-area surveillance without compromising the optimal image quality.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Note: Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use. 2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    EPN4220d/4220di Optional Accessories • EPTZ- PBOX (External power connection box) • Corner mount adapter (Used for fixing a wall-mount bracket to a 90° wall corner, indoors or outdoors.) • Pole mount adapter • Indoor ceiling pendant mount bracket (Used for installing a wall-mount bracket to a (Used for installing a speed dome against pole, indoors or outdoors.) a ceiling.)

  • Page 12: Cable Descriptions

    LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE. Note: For details on working in conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard, please refer to Appendix A. Note that the audio in/out cables feature line 3.5mm jack (TRS). Be sure to prepare speakers / microphones with TRS connector (see TRS Connector image below).

  • Page 13: I/O Terminal Block

    EPN4220d/4220di I/O Terminal Block The I/O terminal block, located on the rear panel of the Base Board, can be used to develop applications for alarm input and output, motion detection, PTZ control or a variety of other functions. CON3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pin Assignment...

  • Page 14: Basic Installation For Outdoor Models

    EPN4220d/4220di Basic Installation for Outdoor Models There are two ways to install the outdoor models of EPN series IP Speed Dome: Wall Mount and Ceiling Mount. 3.5.1 Installation Requirements The installation should be handled by a qualified service agent and should be complied with all ...

  • Page 15: Important Note For Installation

    EPN4220d/4220di 3.5.2 Important Note for Installation Before installing, insert a micro SD card into the main body and replace the 3 desiccant bags inside the top housing. The desiccant bag loses its effectiveness after you open the camera. To keep the camera’s interior dry, it is highly recommended to replace the desiccant bags every time when you open the camera.

  • Page 16: Inserting A Micro Sd Card

    EPN4220d/4220di 3.5.2.2 Inserting a Micro SD Card Unscrew the four screws on the camera main body to remove the black housing. Micro SD Card Slot Insert the micro SD card to the micro SD card slot. Screw back the black housing. 3.5.2.3 Restoring to Factory Default There are two ways to restore all of the camera’s settings to factory default values: 1.

  • Page 17: Optionally Setting Up The Dip Switch

    EPN4220d/4220di 3.5.2.4 Optionally Setting Up the DIP Switch To allow the control device, such as a keyboard, to recognize and then control multiple cameras, you need to set up the ID address for the cameras using the DIP switch on the Camera Main Body. You can also set up the Protocol and Baud Rate for the cameras.
  • Page 18 EPN4220d/4220di Switch Address Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Address...
  • Page 19 EPN4220d/4220di Switch Address Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Address...
  • Page 20 EPN4220d/4220di Protocol The first, second and the third switches on the left are used to set the communication protocol. Please refer to the sticker on the camera main body for setting up the protocol. The supported protocols are listed on the sticker, including EVF, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, A-Type and Panasonic. The default protocol is EVF.

  • Page 21: Wall-Mount Installation

    EPN4220d/4220di 3.5.3 Wall-Mount Installation 1. Replace the desiccant bags inside the top housing. See 3.5.2.1 Replacing the Desiccant Bags. 2. Drill 4 screw-depth holes for mounting the bracket base plate and then drill a through-wall hole for inserting the camera cables. You can optionally drill a second through-wall hole to separate cable feeding (see Step 4).
  • Page 22 EPN4220d/4220di 5. Connect the camera’s cables to the related devices such as a speaker. Feed the cables of the related devices through the wall and then through the holes of the bracket base plate. Note: 1. Related connectors may be required and prepared on your own for using the extension cables of the related devices.
  • Page 23 EPN4220d/4220di 8. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. Draw out the provided rope from the housing and hook it on the rope attachment hook of the main body 9. Make sure the red triangle on the inside of the top housing lines up with the red triangle on the outside of the main body.

  • Page 24: Ceiling Mount Installation

    EPN4220d/4220di 10. Screw the housing cover to the top housing slowly by twisting it clockwise. Note: When you turn on the power, the camera will enter self-inspection mode and run a self-testing program. Once this is complete, you will be able to operate it via any IP network. 3.5.4 Ceiling Mount Installation It is required to use the optional Indoor Recessed Mount Bracket and Surface Ring to attach the camera to the ceiling for supporting the camera’s weight.
  • Page 25 EPN4220d/4220di 3. Slightly turn the surface ring and remove it from the indoor recessed mount bracket. 4. Place and then screw the camera’s top housing on the top disk of the indoor recessed mount bracket by using the 3 short screws. Top Disk 5.
  • Page 26 EPN4220d/4220di 6. Screw the 3 rotation clips of the indoor recessed mount bracket on the ceiling using a screwdriver. 7. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. Draw out the provided rope from the housing and hook it on the rope attachment hook of the main body.
  • Page 27 EPN4220d/4220di 9. Screw the housing cover to the top housing slowly by twisting it clockwise. 10. Slide the surface ring to the fillister and slightly turn it until it is firmly fixed. Note: When you turn on the power, the camera will enter self-inspection mode and run a self-testing program.

  • Page 28: Accessing The User Interface

    Checking the Dynamic IP Address You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the camera using the IP Utility (IPU) software included in the software CD or from the Website of EverFocus (click here to download). Please connect the IP camera in the same LAN of your computer.
  • Page 29 EPN4220d/4220di To access to the Live View window, double click the IP address of the desired device, the login window pops up. Type the user ID and password to log in. By default, the user ID is user1 and the password is 11111111.
  • Page 30 EPN4220d/4220di Right click the column to configure the settings. Click the Apply Changes button to apply and save the settings. Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your network settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration details. To set up a static IP: Select Static from IP Type drop-down list and set up the desired IP Address, for example, 172.17.0.145.

  • Page 31: Settings For Microsoft Internet Explorer

    EPN4220d/4220di Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer To enable Remove Live View, Firmware Upgrade and ActiveX Prompt on Internet Explorer, some settings have to be complete. Please follow the steps below: On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears.
  • Page 32 EPN4220d/4220di In the Download unsigned ActiveX controls field, select Prompt. In the Include local directory path when uploading files to a server field, select Enable. Click OK. In the Internet Options window, click the Advanced tab and then disable Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Camera To The Network

    EPN4220d/4220di Connecting the Camera to the Network There are three methods to connect the IP camera to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct High-Speed Connection and One-to-One Connection. Router or LAN connection This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows multiple users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN/WAN (Internet).
  • Page 34 EPN4220d/4220di Direct High-Speed Connection In a Direct High-Speed Connection, the camera connects directly to a modem without the need for a router. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) in the camera’s configuration web pages. To access the camera, just type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address given by your ISP.

  • Page 35: Live View Window

    EPN4220d/4220di 5. Live View Window Click the button to display the "Live View" window. Double-click on the image to show a full-screen display, double-click again or press ESC to return to the normal display. If you experience video feed lag time (if connected via Internet), you can reduce the resolution or limit the number of streams.
  • Page 36 Click the Record button to start / stop recording the current video stream. By default, this icon is only for one-minute video recording and the recordings will be saved at C:\EverFocus\. To change the recording time, see File Size in 7.2 User Config. To change the location, see Export Folder in 7.2 User Config.
  • Page 37 EPN4220d/4220di 10. PTZ Control Click the button to open the PTZ Control window. The PTZ Control window will be displayed on the left side of the Live View window. Click the button to hide the PTZ control window. For details on the PTZ Control window, please refer to 5.1 PTZ Control Window. Navigation Mode: Select this to navigate the camera view with your mouse.
  • Page 38 EPN4220d/4220di 11. Manual Control – Trigger Event Click the “Trigger Event” button to trigger an event directly from the Live View window. If you have configured an event (in the Event submenu) that will trigger a reaction (like a recording) when a Manual Trigger event occurs, clicking this button will trigger that reaction.

  • Page 39: Ptz Control Window

    EPN4220d/4220di PTZ Control Window Click to Zoom In / Zoom Out Click to Focus Near / Focus Far Click to widen / narrow down the IRIS opening Click the direction buttons to force the camera to turn into that direction Click to stop the current action, such as Auto Pan, Tour or Pattern Select a speed for Pan and Tilt...
  • Page 40 EPN4220d/4220di To force the camera to pan automatically, click the Auto Pan button, select 1 or 2 (1 for the preconfigured point-to-point pan; 2 for endless 360°pan) and then click the Go button. Only one preset Auto Pan can be configured. The endless pan will rotate horizontally around the currently selected vertical camera axis.

  • Page 41: Playback

    EPN4220d/4220di 6. Playback You can remotely play back the recordings stored in the on-camera micro SD card on the Web interface, or play back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the software CD. Playback is designed as a quick way to check recent recordings that were triggered by Events that were configured to “Record to SD Card”...
  • Page 42 EPN4220d/4220di Search by File: Click the Search button to search for all recording files on the on-camera SD card. Search results will be displayed in the Filename area. Search by Time: Click the calendar icon and select the date and time from which you want to search until the present moment.

  • Page 43: Setting Up The Playback Function

    EPN4220d/4220di Setting Up the Playback Function Note that the Playback function will not be active until the user has inserted a micro SD card in the camera’s micro SD card slot. The card may also have to be formatted in the Settings submenu. For the tested card brands, please refer to Appendix B.

  • Page 44: Testing The Playback Function

    EPN4220d/4220di 6.2.2 Testing the Playback Function Once the micro SD card is detected by the system, the button (inactive) will turn to (active). To test the Playback function (this is not required), set up a “Manual Trigger” Recording Event by clicking Settings > Event > Event Settings. Click the “Add”...

  • Page 45: Playing Back Using Arv Viewer

    EPN4220d/4220di Playing Back Using ARV Viewer You can play back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the software CD. To store the recordings in the computer, please refer to Recording List > Copy in 6.1 Remote Playback using Playback Page.

  • Page 46: Settings

    EPN4220d/4220di 7. Settings Click the Settings button on the Live View Window to enter the settings submenu. There are nine buttons on the left-side of the submenu: Live, System Info, User Config, Network, Video, Audio, User, Event and System. Click the Live button can go back to the Live View Window. System Info The System Information and System Log can be checked on this page.

  • Page 47: Log

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.1.2 Click the Log tab, the following dialog box appears. The sequence number, date, time and event messages of the log event will be displayed in the System Log field. The log will display the last 256 log events. Click the Export button to export the system log event list into a “.txt” file and select the location where the exported log file will be saved to.

  • Page 48: User Config

    EPN4220d/4220di User Config Each user can set a different configuration for his/her Live page here. These settings will be applied to the logged-in user’s Live page every time he/she logs in. 【Video/Audio Connection Protocol Setting】You can transmit the data stream from the IP cameras using the RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) on the network.
  • Page 49 EPN4220d/4220di 【Date/Time Format Used in Text】Click the dropdown menu to select date/time format from the listed options. Click on the desired hour format. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings. To enable displaying the date and time information on the Live View Window, you have to check the Date/Time box in the Text Settings field above.

  • Page 50: Network

    EPN4220d/4220di Network This page covers network-related settings, including Network, DDNS, SMTP/FTP, HTTPS, SNMP, and Network Alarm. 7.3.1 Network The following information is required to configure the network settings. Contact your network administrator or your internet service provider to get the info. 【IP Settings】...
  • Page 51 EPN4220d/4220di IP address: When DHCP is not used, the user needs to manually enter the IP address of the camera. Do not enter an IP address that is already used for your computer or other network cameras. Subnet Mask: This field is used to set the subnet mask for your network, so that the IP camera will be recognized within the network.

  • Page 52: Ddns

    Enable: Check this box to enable the DDNS function. Service ISP: You can either apply for a host name from EverFocus or other DDNS server providers. If you choose the EverFocus DDNS server, you can obtain a free host name from EverFocus by...
  • Page 53 2. In certain router models, it is possible that you will not be able to access the camera using DDNS while inside the router’s network. Please try using a PC located outside of your router’s network. Default Ports on All EverFocus IP Cameras: HTTP: 80 RTSP: 554...

  • Page 54: Smtp / Ftp

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.3.3 SMTP / FTP 【Set SMTP Server (email)】This area is for configuring the mail server that is used to send e-mail text notifications and one image file from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP. Note that to enable e-mail notification function, you have to check the Send Mail Notification item on the Event dialog box (see 7.8.1 Event Settings).
  • Page 55 EPN4220d/4220di User name: Input the user’s login ID if the SMTP server requires authentication. Password: Input the user’s login password if the SMTP server requires authentication. Receiver Address: Input the e-mail addresses for receiving an e-mail message when an EVENT is enabled and triggered.
  • Page 56 EPN4220d/4220di FTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the FTP server. FTP Port: Enter the port number for the FTP server. Default is 21. Recording Path: Assign the recording path. User Name: Set FTP User’s name. Password: Set FTP password.

  • Page 57: Https

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.3.4 HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol and the SSL/TLS protocol and provides encrypted communication and secure identification of a network web server. Before using the HTTPS function for communication with the IP camera, a Certificate must be created first.
  • Page 58 EPN4220d/4220di 3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate. 4. To optionally create and install other certificates, remove the existing one by clicking the Remove button to erase the certificate. 5. On the Web page, change the address from “http://” to https:// in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard.
  • Page 59 EPN4220d/4220di 3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate. 4. To optionally create and install other certificates or request, remove the existing one by clicking the Remove button to erase the certificate or request. 5.

  • Page 60: Snmp

    Make your changes as desired. Click on the Trap Address field to enter the digits, if required. 7.3.6 Network Alarm This function works with EverFocus’s CMS software, e.g. the Power Video Plus. For the setting details, please refer to the CMS network alarm protocol.

  • Page 61: Video

    EPN4220d/4220di Video The settings relating to video such as streaming, camera OSD can be configured on this page. The "Video" page has five tabs: Multi-streaming, Camera, Advanced, ROI and Privacy Mask. 7.4.1 Multi Streaming 【Stream Settings】This IP camera can output two video streams simultaneously. For each of these streams, the user can set the compression format, resolution, bit rate, and frame rate individually.
  • Page 62 EPN4220d/4220di 【Video Recording Settings】Select the desired video stream and recording format to record the videos to SD card. Before using this function, you have to configure the stream settings in the Stream Settings field above. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 63: Camera

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.4.2 Camera 【Image Settings】 Use the slider to adjust the value for Brightness, Saturation, Sharpness or Hue of the image. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings. 【Camera Settings】 AE: The options vary among models: Auto: Select this option to automatically apply the optimal iris value and shutter speed.
  • Page 64 EPN4220d/4220di WDR: The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function provides clearer images when both of the very bright and dark areas simultaneously appear on the camera view. Note that when WDR is ON, some parts of the image may appear solarized. This is normal for WDR, and is not a camera malfunction. OFF: Select to disable the WDR function.

  • Page 65: Advanced

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.4.3 Advanced...
  • Page 66 EPN4220d/4220di Lens Settings: Focus Mode: Select one from the three modes. You can click the Push button on the right side to instruct the camera to the selected mode. This is like a “semi-automatic” way to adjust the focus mode to suit the user. One Push: Selecting this option will enable the one-push-trigger focus mode.
  • Page 67 EPN4220d/4220di BLC Settings: Back Light Compensation (BLC) is used to make the subject appear clearer when it is set against a bright background. This option is not available when you select Auto for Focus Mode setting. Select On or Off to enable or disable the BLC function. Noise Reduction: This limits the amount of digital “video noise”...
  • Page 68 EPN4220d/4220di Sodium Lamp Auto: Select to let the camera automatically adjust the White Balance in the  environment with sodium vapor lamps. Sodium Lamp: Select to apply a fixed White Balance for the camera in the environment with  sodium vapor lamps. Note: High-pressure sodium lamps are supported.

  • Page 69: Roi (Region Of Interest)

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.4.4 ROI (Region of Interest) The Region of Interest (ROI) function allows users to set up multiple regions within an image with better quality and less distortion than the rest of the image. You can also use this function together with the Digital Zoom function on the Live View Page to get a better image result.

  • Page 70: Privacy Mask

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.4.5 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with colored or black and white boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is useful when users’ don’t want the sensitive information visible.
  • Page 71 EPN4220d/4220di 2. To set up a Privacy Mask, select a Privacy Mask number from the Privacy drop-down list. Click enable to enable the Privacy Mask function. 3. Click the Add button, a Privacy Mask (rectangle) appears in the middle of the image. And the Adjust Height / Adjust Width buttons will be activated.

  • Page 72: Ptz

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.5.1 PTZ Control You can set up the Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern functions to force the camera to move to a certain position or to move in a setup sequence. 【Position Settings】 Set Preset: You can configure up to 192 preset positions in this field. Click the Program button to bring up the Preset panel (see steps below).
  • Page 73 EPN4220d/4220di Adjust the camera view to a desired position using the direction button. You can select the pan / tilt speed from the PT Speed drop-down list for controlling the direction buttons. Adjust zoom, focus and Iris if necessary. To set up the current camera view as a preset position, select a preset number from the Preset No drop-down list for the current camera view.
  • Page 74 EPN4220d/4220di To set up an Auto Pan Sequence: 1. Click the Program button next to Set Auto Pan, the following Preset panel appears. 2. Using the direction buttons to adjust the camera view to a desired position where you want to set up the position as the Left Position.
  • Page 75 EPN4220d/4220di Tour: You can combine up to 16 preconfigured camera positions and patterns into one long sequence. Up to 16 Tour sequences can be set up. To set up a Tour Sequence: 1. Click the Program button next to Set Tour, the following Tour panel appears. 2.
  • Page 76 EPN4220d/4220di Pattern: You are given 90 seconds to move the camera (via the PTZ buttons) to different positions (and different zoom / focus / Iris positions). The camera then saves that sequence under the Pattern No. you’ve selected. Up to 4 Patterns can be configured. To set up a Pattern Sequence: 1.
  • Page 77 EPN4220d/4220di Power Up Func.: Select the mode that the system will revert to when a power failure occurs. Available options of this field are OFF, POS.1 (H) (the Preset position “1”), TOUR1, PAT.1 (Pattern “1”), AUTOPAN and PREV.MODE. Auto Flip: Select ON to tilt the camera by 180° using the direction controls on the PTZ Control window. Owing to the mechanical design, the camera will tilt 90°...

  • Page 78: Ptz Osd / Area

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.5.2 PTZ OSD / Area You can set up the Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern functions to force the camera to move to a certain position or to move in a setup sequence. 【Area Setting】You can configure up to eight zones on the camera view. To set up a zone: 1.
  • Page 79 EPN4220d/4220di 4. To set up the Left / Right positions for the area, use the direction buttons to move to a desired position and then click the Set button. Optionally use the Zoom / Focus / Iris buttons if necessary. You can select a pan and tilt speed from the PT Speed drop-down list for the camera to move to the directions when you use the direction buttons during the configuration period.

  • Page 80: Auto Tracking

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.5.3 Auto Tracking The camera can detect movement in the camera’s field of view, for example a moving vehicle or person. If auto tracking is enabled, the camera will automatically pan and tilt to follow the moving object or, in case there is lots of simultaneous movement, the area with the most movement. Auto tracking continues until the moving object stops or disappears from the monitored area.
  • Page 81 EPN4220d/4220di Note: 1. To best perform the Auto Tracking function, it is recommended to mount the PTZ camera over 4 meters above the ground and to install it with a certain degree of depression angle. 2. Before enabling the Auto Tracking function, please keep the moving objects out of the screen.
  • Page 82 EPN4220d/4220di To set up the Tracking Mask: 1. Click the Set button to bring up the window as below. 2. Select a Tracking Mask number from the Tracking Mask drop-down list. 3. Click Add and the Tracking Mask with white frame will appear at the center of the screen. 4.
  • Page 83 EPN4220d/4220di Keep tracking: T he camera will stop at the current position and wait for another moving object in the camera's field of view. Then, the camera will track the new object without changing zoom ratio. Zoom out and look for a new object: The camera will zoom out at the current position immediately for expanded FOV and restart tracking a new moving object appearing in the camera's field of view.

  • Page 84: Audio

    EPN4220d/4220di Audio The camera can transmit audio to your computer if you have connected an external microphone / line-in (TRS) audio device to its audio Input. It can also receive audio input from you and transmit it via an external speaker, if you have connected such a speaker to its audio output cable. Check the Enable Audio box to enable the camera’s audio function and then adjust the audio input volume.

  • Page 85: User

    EPN4220d/4220di User 7.7.1 User Information The system administrator can create up to ten user accounts on this page. To set up a user account: Highlight a user account and click the Modify button. The following dialog box appears. Type the account name, account description and password for the account. Type the password again in the Confirm field.
  • Page 86 EPN4220d/4220di User: A user can view the Live View page and view the system, network, video, and audio information. A user can only adjust the User Config page settings. The user does not have access to the User, Event and System pages. Guest: The lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the Live View page.

  • Page 87: Ip Address Filter

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.7.2 IP Address Filter Use this page to specify IP addresses that are not allowed to access this camera. By default, any IP address can access the camera. Up to 10 items can be configured. Note: The Allowed List addresses only become relevant when the Denied List contains a network or range, and the supervisor wants to allow one or more IP addresses within that excluded range or network.

  • Page 88: Event

    EPN4220d/4220di Event You can set up the Motion Detection event, Tamper Detection event or the Alarm I/O to automatically notify the users when an event occurs or an alarm is triggered. You can also set up a schedule to automatically record the videos when an event occurs or an alarm is triggered. 7.8.1 Event Settings You can create a total of ten event or alarm settings page in the Event List.
  • Page 89 EPN4220d/4220di Enter Event Name: Type an event name. Event Triggered by: Select an event or alarm type for the to-be-specified-below reaction/s. Alarm Input: Select this if you want a reaction trigger coming from any external, connected sensor to activate a to-be-specified-below reaction/s via the camera system. Make sure that a suitable device is actually connected to the alarm input relay.
  • Page 90 EPN4220d/4220di Send Mail Notification: Click if you want the camera to send an email text notification and  one image file to the email address entered in the Set SMTP Server(email) field of the Network > SMTP/FTP page, if the Event occurs (see 7.3.3 SMTP / FTP). Upload to FTP: Click if you want the camera to upload the recordings to the FTP server ...
  • Page 91 EPN4220d/4220di Post-trigger Buffer: Select the duration for the buffer. This will determine the amount of footage (length of time) after the event trigger moment that will be included in an event-triggered video recording, if that buffer and video recording has been enabled in the Event Configuration Window. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 92: Motion Detection

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.8.2 Motion Detection Use this page to configure up to four areas in which motion will be detected. When a motion is detected by the camera, the motion detection icon will appear at the top right of the Live page to alert the user. This function can also be linked with correctly configured Events to trigger Event reactions like the activation of video recording periods, snapshots, alarms, etc.

  • Page 93: Tamper Detection

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.8.3 Tamper Detection Set up a duration time between 10 and 120 seconds. When a tampering event (moved, covered up, or out of focus) has been detected and the duration reached the setup time, the camera will trigger the event.

  • Page 94: Schedule

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.8.5 Schedule Use this page to configure a schedule for periods during which the camera should deactivate all user-activated Events (gray Deselect periods), or when the camera should deactivate all user-activated Events, except Schedule Recording (SR) events (blue Schedule Recording-only periods), or when the camera should deactivate only SR events (red Event Recording-only periods), or when it should enable all activated Events (yellow periods).

  • Page 95: System

    EPN4220d/4220di System You can set up the system’s time and SD card settings, and to do maintenance and reset actions like reboots and upgrades. 7.9.1 Date/Time 【Machine Name Settings】If required, enter a new name for the machine. This name will be visible in the Machine Name field of the IP Utility software, which is included in the software CD.

  • Page 96: Daylight Saving

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.9.2 Daylight Saving Click Enable Daylight Saving to enable this schedule, and select the dates when the region’s daylight saving period begins and ends. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 97: Sd Card

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.9.3 SD Card Use this page to prepare the system for safely removing the SD Card from its slot. 【Setup SD Card】 Notification: Select the percentage of storage space that should be left on the card before the camera notifies you of the impending storage shortage or overwrite. Event Recording: Select the location where you want the camera to send the impending storage shortage text notification to.

  • Page 98: Maintenance

    EPN4220d/4220di 7.9.4 Maintenance 【Maintenance Server】 Reboot: Click this button to reboot the unit without changing any of the settings. Use this function if the unit is not behaving as expected. Restore: Click this button to restart and reset most of the current settings to their factory default values.
  • Page 99 EPN4220d/4220di Load: To load a previously saved video configuration, press the Browse button to locate the saved config. file (see above) and then click the Load button. The system’s settings will be restored to the saved video configuration. 【Video Format】Select NTSC or PAL for your local scanning system. Click Apply to save the setting. 【Upgrade Firmware】Click the Browse button to find a previously prepared firmware upgrade file.

  • Page 100: Ekb200

    7.10 EKB200 You can connect an EKB200, which is EverFocus’ USB keyboard, to the USB port on the computer to remotely control the Iris, focus or the pre-configured PTZ control functions of the connected cameras. For details on how to configure the PTZ control functions on the Web interface, including Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern, please refer to 7.5.1 PTZ Control.
  • Page 101 EPN4220d/4220di Set Auto Tracking: This function is not available. Press this key to switch On / Off the Auto-Tracking  function. Select Tracking Object: This function is not available. Press the key to display the tracking crosshairs  on the screen. Use the joystick on the keyboard to select the desired tracking object and press this key again to save the selection.

  • Page 102: Upgrading Firmware Using Ip Utility

    EPN4220d/4220di 8. Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility You can upgrade the Firmware using the IP Utility software included in the software CD or from the Website of Everfocus (click here to download). Install and then start the IPU program , the following IPU window appears. The IPU will automatically search the IP devices connected in the LAN.
  • Page 103 EPN4220d/4220di Click the Upgrade Firmware button , a browsing window appears. Select the firmware file (.evb) and then click Open. The IPU will automatically upgrade the firmware. The camera will reboot once the upgrade process is complete.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    EPN4220d/4220di 9. Specifications Model EPN4220d (Outdoor) EPN4220di (Indoor) Camera 1/3” Progressive CMOS Image Sensor Megapixel 2 MP Scanning System NTSC / PAL 0.3 lux at F1.6, color Min. Illumination 0.1 lux at F1.6, B/W > 50 dB S/N Ratio (AGC OFF) Electronic Shutter 1 ~ 1/10,000 sec One micro SD / SDHC card slot (see Appendix for tested card brands)
  • Page 105 EPN4220d/4220di Tilt Rotation Range 90° pendulum motion Auto Speed Control Control speed auto-adjusted according to zoom length changing Auto Pan, 2 Points Can set freely Auto Pan Speed 1 ~ 255 grade available, 0.01°/s ~ 360°/s Dwell Time (2 points) 1 ~ 99 second available Preset Positions 192 positions...
  • Page 106 EPN4220d/4220di Weather-Resistant IP66 for outdoor models 180 x 280 mm / 7.1 x 11 in (outdoor) Dimensions (W x H) 159 x 230 mm / 6.3 x 9.1 in (indoor) Weight Approx. 3.0 kg / 6.62 lbs...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    EPN4220d/4220di 10. Troubleshooting Error messages pop up A. When these error messages pop up, follow the steps below to fix the problem. To enter the Registry Editor of your computer: Click Start and type “regedit” in the Search Program and Files field. Click the Enter button, the Registry Editor window appears.
  • Page 108 EPN4220d/4220di Find the KeepAlive Timeout Dword by following the path: \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Sofware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Double-click KeepAlive Timeout and this window appears. Change the Value data to 480000 and click OK.
  • Page 109 EPN4220d/4220di B. Snapshot / Record error message. For Microsoft IE10 and above users, you may have the above error message pop up when you click the Snapshot or Record buttons on the Live View window. You can simply solve this problem by setting up your Microsoft Internet Explorer to Run as administrator.

  • Page 110: Appendix

    Appendix Working in Conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 Keyboard You can control multiple EPN Series cameras using an EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard. For details on how to connect the keyboard to the EPN Series camera, please refer to EKB500 Universal Keyboard User’s Manual.

  • Page 111: Tested Card Brands

    Tested Card Brands This IP Camera supports SD / SDHC card up to 64 GB. The following brands of the SD / Micro SD cards have been tested by EverFocus and are recommended to work with EverFocus IP camera. Brand...

  • Page 112: Enabling The Multicast Function

    EPN4220d/4220di Enabling the Multicast Function The Multicast Function is a technique for one-to-many communication over an IP infrastructure in a network that is designed to share IP camera loading and reduce network bandwidth. Note that for this function to work, the router / switch must support multicast function. IP Camera Multicast Streaming...
  • Page 113 EPN4220d/4220di 4. Go to the setting page of the router/switch to enable the Multicast function. Here we use a D-Link DIR655 router and EverFocus 24-port switch for example. 5. The Multicast function setup is now complete.
  • Page 114 FAX: +1 626 844 8838 www.everfocus.com FAX: +81 3 5625 8189 sales@everfocus.com www.everfocus.co.jp info@everfocus.co.jp Ihr EverFocus Produkt wurde entwickelt Your EverFocus product is designed und hergestellt mit qualitativ and manufactured with high quality hochwertigen Materialien und materials and components which can Komponenten, die recycelt und wieder be recycled and reused.

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