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ECOR HD 16X1
16CH, HD, Real-time DVR
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Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,
Release Date: March, 2015
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  • Page 1 ECOR HD 16X1 16CH, HD, Real-time DVR User’s Manual Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp, Release Date: March, 2015 Notice: This content is subject to be changed without notice.
  • Page 2 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. Release Date: March, 2015 QuickTime is a registered trademark of the Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions  Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or system installers.  Do not block the ventilation openings or slots on the cover.  Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance. Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
  • Page 4  Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.  Cleaning Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning  Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  • Page 5 This Product is RoHS compliant. Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........................1 Features .......................... 3 Packing List ........................4 Optional Accessories ...................... 5 Dimensions ........................5 Front Panel ........................6 Rear Panel ........................8 Installation........................10 Hard Disk Installation ....................10 2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ................12 Rack Mount ........................
  • Page 7 OSD Root Menu ......................38 PTZ ..........................40 4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ ................... 42 Layout Switching ......................43 Channel Switching ......................43 Display .......................... 44 Sequence ........................44 Zoom ..........................45 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD ........... 46 Logout ...........................
  • Page 8 6.6.1 Monitor OSD ....................91 6.6.2 M/T SEQ ......................92 Network Settings ......................93 6.7.1 LAN ......................... 93 6.7.2 Email ....................... 96 6.7.3 DDNS ......................97 6.7.4 FTP ........................ 100 6.7.5 Alarm Server ....................101 6.7.6 Remote / Mobile ..................102 6.7.7 Network Testing ...................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter Introduction EverFocus ECOR HD 16X1 is our new eZ.HD series DVR, which adopts the latest Analog HD technology, permitting it to deliver excellent high quality images of up to HD resolution that is far superior to traditional analog CCTV. The eZ.HD series is easy to install and can integrate with the existing CCTV systems without re-cabling, so this new eZ.HD video surveillance system will...
  • Page 10 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR ECOR HD 16X1 System Diagram IR Remote *Currently Control Reserved Mouse / USB / EKB200 Keyboard Internal 3.5" HDDs (Optional) DVD Burner Alarm In / Out EKB500 Keyboard Line Level eZ.HD Camera Power eSATA HDD Expansion or Radio Clock / PTZ Camera Audio Out...

  • Page 11: Features

     Remote configuration support from built-in web interface  Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and control  eZ Hopper: Only one mouse to control up to 16 connected EverFocus DVRs/NVRs  Support radio-controlled clock for time synchronization  Integration with Genie XMS CMS ...

  • Page 12: Packing List

    Note: 1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible future use. 2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 1.3 Optional Accessories  EDA450 (eSATA Storage Device: connect to the eSATA port).  EKB200 (USB controller keyboard: connect to the PC or DVR to control the PTZ cameras connected to the DVR). Please refer to 6.9.6 EKB200 Setting and the User Manual of the EKB200 Keyboard.

  • Page 14: Dimensions

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 1.4 Dimensions Front View Side View 1.5 Front Panel 10 11 12 13 14 No. Name Description The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse, external storage device or USB2.0 Ports EKB200 keyboard. (The upper USB port is currently reserved.) : In Playback mode, press to play in fast reverse.
  • Page 15 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Use the DVD Burner for archiving the recordings from the DVR. It’s DVD Burner highly recommended to use a DVD+R with 4x or higher speed disc for (optional) recording. Arrow Button Use these arrow buttons to change the Menu settings. Enter Press to enter.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    (NTSC or PAL). 2. The ECOR HD 16X1 DVR has 16 video inputs which are all compatible with both HD (EverFocus eZ.HD series camera) and SD Video Input cameras*; however, the 16 video inputs are divided into 8 pairs as the figure above.
  • Page 17 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Main Monitor Connects to the Main monitor using a VGA cable. Please refer to 2.3.1 Port (VGA) Monitor Connection. The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse, external storage device or USB2.0 Port EKB200 keyboard. Power Port Connects to the 12 VDC 6A power using the supplied Power adaptor.

  • Page 18: Installation

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter Installation 2.1 Hard Disk Installation You can optionally install four 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos. Make sure the DVR is power-off. Unscrew the two housing screws on the back panel of the DVR. Screw two HDD brackets on both sides of the HDDs using the Sliver Screws.
  • Page 19 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Connect the internal power cable to the HDD. Note: The internal power cable is connected to the Main board inside the DVR. The power cable features two connectors, which can be used to connect to two HDDs. Screw the HDDs with the brackets inside the DVR using the Washer Head Screws.

  • Page 20: Hard Disk Compatibility List

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2.1.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List Please use the hard disk models recommended in the list below to ensure your hard disks will be compatible. SATA Hard Disk Model Capacity Constellation ES.3 SATA3 ST4000NM0033 Constellation CS SED SATA3 T3000NC000 CE-Video SATA3 / ST3500312CS 500GB CE-Video SATA3 / ST1000VM002...

  • Page 21: Rack Mount

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR DT01ABA200V DT01ABA300V MG03ACA100 MG03ACA200 MG03ACA300 Note: If using two or more hard disks, please choose the hard disks with the same capacity. 2.2 Rack Mount To install rack ears on the DVR: 1. Unscrew the four M3 (φ6.8) screws on both side of the DVR. 2.

  • Page 22: Basic Connection

    5. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the DVR to the network for remote viewing or using EverFocus surveillance system (Genie XMS). 6. To view videos, connect a monitor to the HDMI or VGA port using the HDMI or VGA cable supplied by the monitor manufacturer.

  • Page 23: Monitor Connection

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2.3.1 Monitor Connection Connect the monitor to the CVBS, HDMI or VGA port on the rear panel of the DVR. The ECOR HD 16X1 eZ.DVR provides 2 main monitor outputs with identical functionality - VGA and HDMI, and one call monitor output - CVBS.

  • Page 24: Alarm I / O

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2.3.2 Alarm I / O The DVR provides 16 alarm inputs and 2 alarm outputs. You can also connect the radio-controlled clock to the alarm input of the DVR for the time synchronization. The DVR supports the radio-controlled clock which will automatically synchronize to the time standard so that you won’t need to reset the time manually.

  • Page 25: Port

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2.3.3 RS-485 Port The RS-485 port, located on the rear panel of the DVR, can be used to connect to an RS-485 keyboard for controlling PTZ cameras or simply connect to a PTZ camera or connect to a POS device.

  • Page 26: Checking The Dynamic Ip Address

    Checking the Dynamic IP Address You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the DVR using the IP Utility (IPU) program, which can be downloaded from EverFocus’ Website: http://www.everfocus.com/HQ/Support/DownloadCenter_p1.aspx. Please connect the DVR in the same LAN of your computer.
  • Page 27 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR b. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the status of the selected camera will display Login. Note: 1. The default user ID is admin and the default password is 11111111. If you select more than one DVRs that have the same user ID / password, you will be able to log in several DVRs at once.
  • Page 28 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR If you log in for the first time, follow the instruction steps on the interface to update the latest Plugin version (ePlayer). After reloading the webpage, the login window pops up again. Type the user ID and password to log in again. By default, the user ID is admin and the password is 11111111.
  • Page 29 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR If you encounter the following problem or still can’t access the remote Web interface, please see below:  If the Error window appears, please be sure to close ALL the Web browser windows first then click Retry. When the Completing the ePlayer Setup Wizard window shows up, click Finish.
  • Page 30 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR  You may need to turn User Account Control off if you still can’t see the Remote Live View. On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Dvr To The Network

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Connecting the DVR to the Network There are three methods to connect the DVR to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct High‐Speed Connection and One‐to‐One Connection. For more information of the network, please refer to Appendix A. Network Overview. 2.6.1 Router or LAN Connection This is the most common connection in which the DVR is connected to a router and allows...
  • Page 32 Once you have a straight through cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the recorder and the other into the router.  Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.  To let the router automatically assign an address: Set the Network Type to DHCP.
  • Page 33 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Take the values for Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and input them into the DVR;  these values should be exactly the same in both devices. However, you should change the last number of the IP address. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.2.101, the DVR’s IP address should be 192.168.2.50.

  • Page 34: Direct High-Speed Connection

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

  • Page 35: One-To-One Connection

    DVR and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.  Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.  You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection.
  • Page 36 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Go to Start. Double-click on Control Panel.  Click Network and Sharing Center.  Click Local Area Connection. ...
  • Page 37 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Click Properties.  Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties. ...
  • Page 38 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Select Use the following IP address. Assign an IP address of 192.168.1.2, a Subnet  Mask of 255.255.255.0, and a Default Gateway of 192.168.1.1 and then click OK. Restart both of the computer and the DVR. ...

  • Page 39: Mouse And Front Panel Button Operation

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter 3. Mouse and Front Panel Button Operation There are four ways to control the OSD menu of the ECOR HD 16X1 DVR: with a Mouse, the Front Panel Buttons, the supplied handheld IR Remote Control or the optional device EKB500 keyboard and EKB200 keyboard. For details on the IR remote control, please refer to Appendix E, IR Remote Control.

  • Page 40: Field Input Options

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 3.1.3 Field Input Options You may found the following fields in the Configuration menu. Follow the instructions below to configure the settings. Text Box: Click on the box and an on-screen keyboard will appear. On-Screen Keyboard: Click on a button to input that character. The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions: Caps Switch to capital letters...

  • Page 41: Front Panel Buttons Operation

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 3.2 Front Panel Buttons Operation 3.2.1 Front Panel Review The basic principle of front panel operation is to use the Arrow Keys (Up / Down / Right / Left) to navigate among the menu items. Press the Enter button to confirm a selection or enter the submenu. Press the Menu button to enter the OSD Root Menu or exit from the current menu.

  • Page 42: Field Input Options

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 3.2.4 Field Input Options You may found the following fields in the Configuration menu. Follow the instructions below to configure the settings. Text Box: Press the Enter button and an on-screen keyboard will appear. Drop-Down Box: Press the Enter button to see all selections, press the up and down arrow keys to highlight the desired option, and then press the Enter button again to select it.

  • Page 43: General Operation

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 3.3 General Operation 3.3.1 Login In order to access ECOR HD 16X1 again after logging out, you may be prompted to log in for authority identification. To log in, follow the steps below. Right-click on the screen, the Login window appears. The default user name and password are: User: admin Password: 11111111...

  • Page 44: Forget Your Password

    3.3.2 Forget Your Password If you forget your password, please email the Serial Number of the DVR to techsupport@everfocus.com, and then EverFocus will send you a verification code. Input this verification code in the Password field of the Login window within 24 hours, and check the Verification Mode box.
  • Page 45 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4. Enable the Record Audio option and select an audio input device. You can select multiple cameras to one single audio input device (there are 16 audio input devices). Note that the DVR only provide one channel audio output. You can switch the Audio Output function to either one from the cameras.

  • Page 46: Osd Root Menu

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter 4. OSD Root Menu Name Description Click to display the Playback Bar for viewing the recording videos. For Playback details, please refer to 5. Search and Playback. Click to display the PTZ Control Panel for controlling the connected PTZ cameras.
  • Page 47 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Click to display the Channel Changing Bar as show below. To switch the selected camera to a specific channel, please refer to 4.3 Channel Switching. Channel Click to display system information icons or status icons on the live view Display screen.

  • Page 48: Ptz

    Click the desired Preset number. c. Click the Delete button. 9. To operate the Auto Pan function, click the Auto Pan button. 10. To operate the Pattern function, click the Pattern button. The Pattern is the “0” Tour in Everfocus and Pelco PTZ cameras.
  • Page 49 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 11. To operate the Tour function: a. Click the Tour button. b. Click the desired Tour number. c. Click the Go button. 12. To remove a pre-configured Tour (if supported by the camera): a. Click the Tour button. b.

  • Page 50: Express Control Of Ptz

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.1.1 Express Control of PTZ If the PTZ Control Panel has first been opened and then hidden, the mouse can be used to control basic PTZ functions. Move your mouse cursor on the screen, the mouse cursor will turn into a control icon (direction, focus or zoom) in different areas of the screen.

  • Page 51: Layout Switching

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.2 Layout Switching The DVR have 7 screen division types available. The four layouts are shown as below: To change layout, follow the steps below: By mouse: Right-click to bring up the OSD Root Menu and click the Layout icon. Click on the desired layout. By front panel: Press the View button on the front panel of the DVR to switch to a desired layout.

  • Page 52: Display

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.4 Display You can display system and camera status on the live view screen. Follow the steps below: 1. Click the Display button on the OSD Root Menu to display the system and camera status. Click the button to choose the desired display mode: 2.

  • Page 53: Zoom

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.6 Zoom You can zoom in the camera view up to 4X and navigate the camera view using the mouse. To enter the Zoom mode: Select a camera and then click the Zoom button on the OSD Root Menu to zoom in the camera view to 2X.

  • Page 54: Archiving The Recordings Or Log Data To The Usb Or Dvd

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.7 Archiving the Recordings or Log Data to the USB or DVD You can archive the recordings or log data (event and motion) to the USB storage device or the DVD. On the OSD Root Menu, click the Copy icon , the following menu appears.
  • Page 55 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR EFPlayer: Unzip the EFPlayer file and double-click to open it as below. The EFPlayer can only display up to 16 channels at one time. No. Name Function Description Shows the recording information of the device, including Information model of the recorder, recording start time / date, current playback time, recording end time / date.
  • Page 56 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR : Click to reverse play /play. : Click to pause play backing. Click to take a snapshot of the channels displayed on the UI. Snapshot You can save the snapshot file to a desired location. Mute Click to mute;...

  • Page 57: Logout

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.8 Logout You can log out the DVR by clicking the Logout icon on the OSD Root Menu to bring up the Logout Confirmation window as below. Press “Yes” when you are ready to logout of the system. You will need to login again before accessing the OSD Root Menu.

  • Page 58: Temporarily Logout

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 4.8.1 Temporarily Logout You can temporarily log out the DVR by clicking the Logout icon on the OSD Root Menu. This function is designed for use in conjunction with the Covert Camera function. Once you click the Logout icon, the camera streams will be hidden on the Live View / Sequence Mode.

  • Page 59: Search And Playback

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter 5. Search and Playback You can use the Quick Playback function to play back the recordings start from the pre-configured time or use the Search functions to search for the desired recordings for playing back. 5.1 Quick Playback To start using the Quick Playback function, follow the steps below: To set up the start time of the playback recording, check the Quick Playback box in the Express setting page...

  • Page 60: Playback Bar

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.2 Playback Bar The playback bar is the fastest way to show video from the exact time which users want to see. The playback bar allows users to see both a timeline and the current playback indicator. Users can then click the timeline to move the indicator to the desired position.
  • Page 61 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR No. Name Description Click to play the recorded data forward. Click this button again to Play/Pause Pause the playback. Click the Stop button to stop all playback actions and exit the playback area. Fast Forward Click to play the recorded data in fast forward. L1: Entire Time Bar scale is 30 days.

  • Page 62: Searching The Recordings For Playing Back

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back You can search the recordings for playing back by using the Search menu. On the left side of the Search menu, select Time Search, Event Search, Smart Search, Snapshot Search or POS Search to enter to the setup menu. To bring up the Search menu: By Mouse: Right-click to bring up the OSD Root Menu, and then click the Search button By Front Panel: Press the Search button.

  • Page 63: Event Search

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.3.2 Event Search Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the start / end date. Start Time / End Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select the start / end time. Camera: Select the desired cameras to be searched.

  • Page 64: Smart Search

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.3.3 Smart Search The Smart Search function allows users to search for the motion event recordings. You can set up the motion areas in this setup menu and then search for the motion events within the specified time. Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the start / end date.
  • Page 65 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Set All: Click to select the entire area. Clear All: Click to clear all the selected areas. Save and Back: Click to save the configured motion areas and return to the Smart Search menu. Cancel: Click to cancel all changes and return to the Smart Search menu.

  • Page 66: Snapshot Search

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.3.4 Snapshot Search You can display video frames in snapshot and resume a video from where the snapshot has been set up (Snapshot Search only supported by local site). Search Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the date. Search Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select time.
  • Page 67 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR To resume the video: 1. Click the Search button, the search results are displayed in 16 screen division. In this picture, you can see the time layouts on the upper-left corner of each snapshot, which are set up with 5-minute interval.

  • Page 68: Pos Search

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 5.3.5 POS Search The POS Search function allows users to search and play back the recordings with the POS transaction data within a specific time. Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to select the start / end date. Start Time / End Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to select the start / end time.
  • Page 69 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR You need to set up the POS settings before searching the video with POS transaction data. Please follow the steps below: Connect the POS system to the RS-485 port at the rear panel of the DVR. Make sure the RS-485 settings of the DVR are the same as those of the POS system.

  • Page 70: Configuration

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter 6. Configuration The DVR can be configured through a series of menus on screen by using a Mouse, front panel buttons, the supplied IR Remote Control, or the optional device EKB500 keyboard and EKB200 keyboard. The following operations are examples of using a Mouse.
  • Page 71 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR List of Configuration Options: Please find the topic of interest by referring to the section prefixed to each option. 6.1 Express 6.2.1 Basic 6.2 Camera 6.2.2 Adjust 6.2.3 eZ Hopper 6.3 Record 6.4.1 Alarm 6.4.2 Video Loss 6.4 Event 6.4.3 Motion 6.4.4 Other...

  • Page 72: Express

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.1 Express This menu is used to configure global express settings for all cameras. Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to set up the system date. Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to set up the system clock. Record Dual Stream: Click to enable / disable the dual streams recording function.
  • Page 73 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Main / Sub Resolution: Select the most suitable resolution for the Main Stream and Sub Stream. If you connect eZ.HD cameras to the DVR, the main stream resolution option will display 1280x720 only. The Sub Stream is designed for remote operation, such as remote live view and remote playback.

  • Page 74: Camera

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.2 Camera You can configure the settings for individual camera. The setting options include Basic, Adjust Settings and eZ Hopper. 6.2.1 Basic Setting Camera: Select a camera to be configured. Title: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard for assigning a title for the selected camera. Each title supports up to 16 characters.
  • Page 75 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Main / Sub Resolution: Select the most suitable resolution for the Main Stream and Sub Stream. If you connect eZ.HD cameras to the DVR, the main stream resolution option will display 1280x720 only. The Sub Stream is designed for remote operation, such as remote live view and remote playback.

  • Page 76: Display Aspect Ratio

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.2.1.1 Display Aspect Ratio It is recommended to select the same ratio of the screen resolution and the camera live view display to avoid black bars showing on the live view screen as the images below. If you select 1920x1080 (16:9) screen resolution in the Screen Mode drop-down list (see 6.6.1 Monitor OSD), it is recommended to also change the camera live view display to 16:9 aspect ratio in the Ratio drop-down list (see 6.2.1 Basic Setting).

  • Page 77: Adjust Setting

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.2.2 Adjust Setting You can adjust the Brightness, Contrast and Color of the selected camera. Camera: Select a camera to adjust the following settings. Brightness: Move the bar to adjust the brightness. Contrast: Move the bar to adjust the contrast. Color: Move the bar to adjust the color.

  • Page 78: Ez Controller (Control Camera Osd Setting From Dvr End)

    Diagram A below. It will take extra effort, time and people to adjust the camera. Now, EverFocus’ eZ.Controller allows users to control the camera OSD simply on the monitor at the DVR end as illustrated in Diagram Use eZ.Controller to Control Camera OSD...

  • Page 79: Ez Hopper

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.2.3 eZ Hopper You can just use one mouse to control up to 16 DVRs/NVRs in the same LAN network by enabling the eZ Hopper function. Note: Before using this function, you need to set up all the monitors to be the same resolution, please refer to 6.6.1 Monitor OSD.
  • Page 80 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2. The position of each device on the OSD layout represents the physical positions of your monitors which you should arrange and place in the setup environment. Main Server Sub Server Monitor Monitor 3. Click an IP address field to enter the IP address of a Sub Server and the first Sub Server must be adjacent to Main Server on the OSD layout (DVR 2 or DVR 5), or it won’t work.
  • Page 81 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR For the Sub Server: 1. Select Sub Server in the Mode drop-down list, and check the Enable box. 2. Enter the IP address of the Main Server, and click Save. 3. When the message pops up as below, the eZ Hopper function is enabled. So, you can now use the mouse connected to the Main Server to control this Sub Server’s OSD.

  • Page 82: Record

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.3 Record You can configure the basic recording settings on the hard disk. Record Overwrite: Check the box to overwrite the hard disk when it is full. Note that unless this box is checked, or the DVR will stop recording when the hard disk is full. The use of record overwrite is strongly recommended. If you do not use this feature, please be sure to enable the Event setting for Disk Full for notification (see 6.4.4 Other).

  • Page 83: Event

    Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when an alarm event occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send...
  • Page 84 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Auto Lock: Check the box and the events will be recorded in a write protected segment of the hard disk (will not be overwritten). The DVR will lock a period of time when the alarm occurs. The length of the time depends on DVR setting (see 6.5.2 Lock / Format).

  • Page 85: Connect A Radio Clock To The Dvr

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Time Sync Range: The time sync range means the allowed time difference between the DVR and the radio clock. If the time difference exceeds the entered time sync range (by second), the DVR cannot be synchronized unless you manually set up the exact same time as the clock or within the time sync range.

  • Page 86: Video Loss

    Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when video loss event occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 87 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Output Type: Select an output type when an alarm is triggered. Timeout: Select this option and then set up the Timeout Duration in the field below, the alarm output will last for the setup duration time (10 ~ 150 seconds). Permanent: Alarm will remain active until the user presses the “Enter”...

  • Page 88: Motion

    Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when motion occurs. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 89 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR FTP Upload File Type: Select MP4 file type to upload videos to FTP server; select JPEG file type to upload snapshots to the FTP server. Alarm Output: Select an alarm output relay. When an alarm is triggered, the signal will be transmitted through the selected alarm output relay.
  • Page 90 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR To Edit the Motion Grids: Click the Edit Motion Grid button, the Motion Setting menu appears. Click on the image and the grid will be displayed. To set up a motion area, drag a rectangle with your mouse (from top to bottom / upper- left to lower-right). The selected areas will be highlighted in green (see image below).

  • Page 91: Other

    Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 92 Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when HD fails. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 93 Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when HD is full. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software, including PowerCom and PowerVideo Plus. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 94 Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when HD is off. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 95 Network Alarm: Check the box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when power has been restored. This feature works with EverFocus’ CMS software. You will need to configure the Alarm Server for the DVR to send network alarms to the client PC (see 6.7.5 Alarm Server).
  • Page 96 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.4.4.6 Network Loss Log: Check the box to record alarm events to log data. Buzzer: Check the box to enable buzzer when network is lost. Alarm Output: Select an alarm output number. When an alarm is triggered, the signal will be transmitted through the selected alarm output relay.

  • Page 97: Hard Disk

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.5 Hard Disk The Disk menu is used to review the DVR’s hard drive settings and status. No value in this menu can be configured by the operator. 6.5.1 Disk Record Time (Start): Shows the earliest recording time of the DVR. Record Time (End): Shows the latest or most current time on the DVR.

  • Page 98: Lock/Format

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.5.2 Lock/Format You can control the percentage of the hard disk space reserved for Locked Event Recordings. You can also format the hard disk if necessary. Maximum Lock (%): Sets the maximum percentage of the hard disk space reserved for Locked Event Recordings.

  • Page 99: Display Setting

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.6 Display Setting You can configure the settings for displaying the camera / DVR information on the live view image. You can also set up the sequencing order for the Main monitor. 6.6.1 Monitor OSD Check the boxes under the Main Monitor field. The selected items will be displayed on the live view image. Main Monitor / Call Monitor Title: Check the box to display camera titles.

  • Page 100: M/T Seq

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.6.2 M/T SEQ You can configure up to 20 steps of the sequencing order for the Main monitor. The Sequence will repeat continuously from step 1 to step 20 until interrupted. Main Monitor/ Call Monitor: Select Main or Call Monitor for the following settings. Step: The sequencing order.

  • Page 101: Network Settings

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7 Network Settings The DVR allows you to use a Web browser to remotely view and manage the system. You can also receive live video streaming from the DVR using your smartphone. Note: Since every Network Configuration is different, please check with your Network Administrator or ISP to see if your DVR should use specific IP addresses and/or port numbers.
  • Page 102 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Subnet Mask: Displays the subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Gateway: Displays the gateway on your network for the DVR to use when communicating with any devices not on the local network.
  • Page 103 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 2. If you are connecting through a router, make sure that you have ‘opened up’ all the required network ports in the port forwarding section of your router’s setup options. That is, you have directed the router to send any incoming traffic using those IP ports to the LAN IP address of the DVR.

  • Page 104: Email

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.2 Email You can configure the Email settings for DVR to send Email alert when an event occurs. SMTP Server: Assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’s name. Note that for more reliable email service, use the server’s IP address. SMTP Port: Assign the port number used by the SMTP server.

  • Page 105: Ddns

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.3 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a service used to map a domain name to the dynamic IP address of a network device. You can set up the DDNS service for remote access to the DVR.
  • Page 106 ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) + < > " ; : . , Note: 1. It is not necessary to append the HTTP port number to the DDNS name. The EverFocus DDNS server not only keeps track of your DVR’s IP address, but also keeps track of the ports.
  • Page 107 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.3.2 www.dyndns.org DDNS Service: Select www.dyndns.org from the drop-down list. Host name: Host name created through the dyndns account. User name: User name of the dyndns account. Password: Password of the dyndns account. Confirm: Input the password again to confirm. Setup Steps: 1.

  • Page 108: Ftp

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.4 Set up the FTP server settings to enable the FTP function. The function is for users to upload the alarm / motion recordings or snapshots from sub stream to the FTP server. You can choose to upload either the recordings or snapshots, please see 6.4.1 Alarm and 6.4.3 Motion.

  • Page 109: Alarm Server

    6.7.5 Alarm Server You can send out the alarm notifications to EverFocus’s CMS software. Please also consult the CMS’s user manual for network alarm settings. Server IP1~3: IP address of client PC. The network alarm can be transmitted to up to 3 addresses.

  • Page 110: Remote / Mobile

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.6 Remote / Mobile You can configure the compression format for the sub-stream for mobile phone access. Select H.264 or MJPEG codec to enable the mobile phone access function. Note that if you also want to use the FTP function for uploading the recordings (MP4 video format), please select the H.264 codec.

  • Page 111: Network Testing

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.7.7 Network Testing The Ping utility is useful in diagnosing connectivity problems by obtaining responses from nodes progressively farther along the network. DNS functionality can also be confirmed by entering a valid DNS name instead of an IP address. To verify basic network connectivity between the DVR and other LAN or WAN nodes, click the Ping button.

  • Page 112: Schedule Setting

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.8 Schedule Setting You can set up the recording schedule with the desired time, event types or FPS. 6.8.1 Express Setup You can set up a weekly recording schedule for the DVR to automatically record videos. Weekend Start: Select a start date and time for the weekend.

  • Page 113: Holidays

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.8.2 Holidays In addition to set up a weekly recording schedule, you can also set up a holiday recording schedule to automatically record videos on a specific day of the year. Date Type: Select Holiday or Others if you have configured the settings in 6.8.1 Express Setup. The Holiday and Others are two different groups designed for you to assign special days independently.

  • Page 114: Schedule

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.8.3 Schedule You can set up the camera recording mode by time of day on specific days of the week and/or holidays and other days. Please note that after the configuration, you have to check the Schedule Record box in the Record setting page to enable the schedule recording mode.
  • Page 115 The speed is limited by the maximum total recording capacity of the DVR as allocated across TV standard in global setting, all the installed cameras. Since EverFocus DVRs have the capability to change the FPS rate in response to events, it may be advisable to reserve some recording capacity for event response.
  • Page 116 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Action: Check this box to enable notifications enabled elsewhere (Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail, and Network Alarm) when an event occurs. Apply to Days: This button can be used to copy schedules to other days. Select which days you wish to copy to. "Select All"...

  • Page 117: System Setting

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.9 System Setting You can configure the general settings for the DVR in this menu. 6.9.1 Date / Time You can set up the date and time for the DVR. Note: Clicking Save at this page will disable the Daylight Saving function if this function has been enabled and a notice message will pop up as “Please enable the Daylight Saving Time again if the function is needed”.
  • Page 118 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR NTP Update Interval: The frequency that the system automatically updates the time via the NTP server. Select Hourly, Daily, Weekly or Monthly. Daylight Saving: This Auto daylight saving function is used for the system to automatically set up the daylight saving time but it is currently reserved for the users in the United States.

  • Page 119: Daylight Saving

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.9.2 Daylight Saving You can configure the settings for DVR to automatically adjust to daylight saving time. Note: If this page is grayed out, it means that you have enabled the Auto daylight saving function, please refer to 6.9.1 Date/Time. If you need to use the Daylight Saving function, you must set up the Date / Time first in Date/Time setting page.

  • Page 120: User Group

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.9.3 User Group This setting page is used for configuring the privilege of the three access levels: Administrator, Manager and Operator. Check the boxes under an access level to enable the privileges of that access level. For example, if you check the Clear Log box under the Operator access level, only the Operator has the privilege to clear log.

  • Page 121: User Management

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.9.4 User Management You can create multiple user accounts (max: 20 user accounts) with different privileges. The DVR has default user accounts which you can choose to copy, edit, add or delete, and the default password is 11111111. Copy: Click the button to copy the settings of an existing user account to a new user account.
  • Page 122 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Password renewal: The password will expire after the specified days. When it’s expired, a password renewal reminder will show up as below for you to change your password. If you don’t want to renew the password periodically, just enter “0”.
  • Page 123 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR User Group: Select a user group (access level). Status: Select to enable or disable the user account. Password: Input the password. Confirm: Enter the same password again to confirm. Camera Access: Click to bring up a new setting page (figure 6-49), and check the boxes to enable the live, playback or PTZ functions of the cameras for local or remote access.

  • Page 124: I/O Control

    PTZ Protocol: Select PTZ protocol, choose from the following protocols: Transparent, Pelco_D, Pelco_P, Everfocus or Samsung. (Note: All cameras on the RS-485 bus must use the same protocol) 485 ID: This is the ID used by the EKB500 to send commands to the DVR. On an RS-485 connection, every device (PTZ, DVR and controller) must be assigned an unique ID number between 0 and 127.

  • Page 125: Ekb200 Setting

    EKB200 Setting You can connect an EKB200, which is EverFocus’ USB keyboard, to the USB port on the DVR to 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, including Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern, please refer to 4.1 PTZ Camera.
  • Page 126 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Set Preset: You can use the joystick on the keyboard to select a position and then press  this key to save the position as the Preset Position. Go to Preset: Press this key to let the camera go to the Preset Position number specified in ...

  • Page 127: Miscellaneous

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.9.7 Miscellaneous You can upgrade the latest firmware, restore the factory default settings to the DVR, upload / save the DVR configuration settings from / to the USB or change the language in this setup menu. Note: Whether you want to the USB memory stick to upgrade firmware or to save/load configurations, it’s recommended to connect it to the USB port on the REAR panel of the DVR.
  • Page 128 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Configurations Load Factory Default: Click to restore the DVR to factory default settings. The User Account, Network IP Settings, and Time settings will not be affected. Load From USB: Click to upload the DVR configurations restored in the USB flash device. Save To USB: Click to save the DVR configurations to the USB flash device.

  • Page 129: Information

    MAC 1: Displays the MAC address of LAN 1. This option cannot be changed. DVR Name: Displays the DDNS name if configured. Network ID: The ID number for EverFocus’ CMS as set up in the Alarm Server menu. 【Status】 Disk: Displays the status of the internal hard disks. Normal hard disk operation is indicated by “OK”.

  • Page 130: Log

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 6.10.2 Log You can choose, display or export log data using this menu. Start Date / End Date: Click to bring up the on-screen keyboard to set up the start / end date. Start Time / End Time: Click to bring up the on-screen clock to set up the start / end time. Log Type: Select the desired log types.

  • Page 131: Remote Access To The Dvr

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter Remote Access to the DVR 7.1 Accessing the DVR on the Network Follow the steps below to access the DVR from a computer. Open an Internet Explorer window and in the address bar type the IP address. Local connection: http:// (IP address from the DVR’s Network Menu): IP port used e.g.
  • Page 132 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR If you log in for the first time, follow the instruction steps on the interface to update the latest Plugin version Type the user ID and password (ePlayer). After reloading the webpage, the login window pops up again. to log in again.
  • Page 133 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR If you encounter the following problem or still can’t access the remote Web interface, please see below:  If the Error window appears, please be sure to close ALL the Web browser windows first then click Retry. When the Completing the ePlayer Setup Wizard window shows up, click Finish.
  • Page 134 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR  You may need to turn User Account Control off if you still can’t see the Remote Live View. On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK.

  • Page 135: Remote Live View

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 7.2 Remote Live View No. Name Description Menu Bar For configuring the DVR. Please refer to 4. OSD Root Menu. Layout Click a desired layout. Sub / Main Click to switch between the Main stream and Sub stream. Click the Speaker button to transfer audio to the client side from DVR if there is a speaker on the PC and a microphone and preamp attached to the DVR, and audio recording is enabled on the DVR.
  • Page 136 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Black Circle: Indicates the DVR is recording in sub-stream. Red Circle: Indicates the DVR is recording in main-stream. White: Indicates the live view is in a normal status. Status Highlight Orange: Indicates a motion is being detected. Blue: Indicates video loss.

  • Page 137: Menu Bar

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 7.3 Menu Bar No. Name Description Live View Click to display the live view window. Click to configure the global express settings for all cameras. Please refer Express to 6.1 Express. Camera Click to configure the camera settings. Please refer to 6.2 Camera. Record Click to configure the record settings.

  • Page 138: Remote Playback

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR 7.4 Remote Playback To playback the recordings remotely, click the Search button on the Menu Bar. Click Time Search, Event Search, Smart Search or POS Search and then set up the settings. For more details about Search setting, please refer to 5.3 Searching the Recordings for Playing Back.

  • Page 139: Specifications

    Optional; no eSATA if DVD burner required System Control Front Panel Buttons, Mouse, IR Remote Control Simultaneous Live, Recording, Playback, Archive and Remote Pentaplex Operation Viewing PTZ Protocol Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung, EverFocus Transparent Supported Video Video Compression H.264 Format Video Format...
  • Page 140 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps (RJ45) Web Browser Windows (IE 8, 9, 10, Chrome, Firefox, Safari), MAC (TBD) 1. EverFocus’ CMS: Genie XMS Other Remote 2. EverFocus’ mobile app: MobileFocus for iOS and Android devices Application MobileFocusHD for iPad...

  • Page 141: Troubleshooting

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Chapter 9. Troubleshooting If you have problems with the system, run through the following checklist to see if you can solve the problem. The DVR will not go into record mode.   Bring up the DVR’s Menu and check under the Camera Menu. Verify that all connected cameras are checked as “Installed”...

  • Page 142: Appendix A: Network Overview

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Appendix Appendix A: Network Overview This chapter will give you a basic instruction on how to set up the DVR for network connection. It is highly recommended that you have a working knowledge of what a network is and how it works. This will be helpful in completing the networking process.

  • Page 143: Virtual Ports

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Gateway Address Addressees are either local or remote. A gateway address is composed of four octets separated by decimal points. The gateway address is used to uniquely identify the device on the LAN that has access to the communications links connecting to other LANs, WANs and/or the Internet (access to the ‘remote’...
  • Page 144 This makes it much simpler to host a website, email server, or other type of server connection. Everfocus suggests using a static IP address. If this is not available, you will need to use a dynamic IP address. This is explained below.
  • Page 145 If the ports were changed in the Network Setup, use those port numbers. Pre-Installation Everfocus’ DVR can operate using one of three types of networking connections. Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the simplest type of network connection.

  • Page 146: Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Appendix Appendix B: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding Typical Linksys Port Forwarding This section will cover a few simple configurations for the Linksys router. This chapter is only to offer some help to the installer and end user. Please understand we DO NOT support this product and will not give tech support on it.
  • Page 147 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Click on the “Applications & Gaming” tab. Applications and Gaming allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding) To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required.
  • Page 148 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Typical D-Link Port Forwarding This section will cover a few simple configurations for the D-Link router. This chapter is only to offer some help to the installer and end user. Please understand we DO NOT support this product and will not give tech support on it.
  • Page 149 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Click Virtual Servers on the left to bring up the following screen. Virtual Servers allows users who are connecting remotely to access services on the router’s Local Network. The functions of each field are described below. Virtual Server - Select Enabled or Disabled Name - Enter the name referencing the virtual service Private IP - The IP address of the device running the local services.

  • Page 150: Appendix C: Timing Of Alarm Modes

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Appendix Appendix C: Timing of Alarm Modes Transparent Mode Input Event Alarm Duration Event = Reaction Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event : Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD reaction message, buzzer Timeout + Transparent Mode...
  • Page 151 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Timeout Mode Input Event Alarm Duration Event Duration = Reaction Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event : Alarm duration for timeout, defined in the event setup menus Duration : Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD reaction message, buzzer Permanent Mode...
  • Page 152 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Timeout Mode: Retrigger of Alarms Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event : Alarm duration for timeout, defined in the event setup menus Duration : Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD reaction message, buzzer Timeout+Transparent Mode: Retrigger of Alarms...

  • Page 153: Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Appendix Appendix D: Express Setup Recording Value Selection Rules Case 1: Record Mode: Normal + Event Record With: Recording days The DVR will Auto adjust image Quality and Event frame rate to match the number of Recording days which user selected: According to resolution, event hours and other assumptions above, the DVR will attempt to select one set of suitable quality and event frame rate by checking if set 1 meets the requirements, and...
  • Page 154 ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Case 3: Record Mode: Normal + Event or Event Only Record With: Preset Setting DVR will apply the settings in the table below to all cameras according to the Preset Settings. Preset Setting Option Camera Item Apply value Quality Superior...

  • Page 155: Appendix E: Ir Remote Control

    ECOR HD 16X1 DVR Appendix Appendix E: IR Remote Control The IR remote control is an accessory to enhance the convenient operation of the DVR. You can perform all the settings and operations from the remote control. The effective distance is up to 33 feet line of sight.
  • Page 156 TEL: +91 22 6726 4500 FAX: +91 22 6726 4518 www.everfocus.in sales@everfocus.in Ihr EverFocus Produkt wurde entwickelt Your EverFocus product is designed and und hergestellt mit qualitativ manufactured with high quality materials hochwertigen Materialien und and components which can be recycled Komponenten, die recycelt und wieder and reused.

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