HD VIDEO RECORDER SERIES User Manual alarm shop Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference. Online manual download: www.surveillance-download.com/user/h0401.swf 0401_304_304a_416a_manual_V1.1...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous substances cited in the directive. The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the product end-of-life.
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MPEG4 Licensing THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG4 VIDEO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW ........................1 1.1 Front Panel..............................1 1.2 Rear Panel ..............................1 2. CONNECTION............................ 3 2.1 Hard Disk Installation ..........................3 2.2 Camera IP Configurations by LAN ......................5 2.2.1 AUTO Mode..............................5 2.2.2 Static / DHCP Mode ............................8 2.3 Manual Connection Setup .........................
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5.4.7 RECORD................................29 5.4.8 NOTIFY ................................30 5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING .......................... 33 5.5.1 RECORD................................33 5.5.2 EVENT ................................33 APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST ................ 34 APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST ..................35 APPENDIX 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT .................... 36 APPENDIX 4 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES ..............37 A4.1 Prerequisites ............................
HARDWARE OVERVIEW 1. HARDWARE OVERVIEW 1.1 Front Panel Note: The functions on the front panel and rear panel may vary, depending on the mode you have. 1) LED indicators An alarm event occurs. Alarm or The device is connected to Internet. Internet or e-SATA An external disk array is connected.
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HARDWARE OVERVIEW 8) Video Input (w/PoE) (for selected models only) They are used to connect IP cameras locally. This device supports PoE (power-over-ethernet), which could provide power to all connected cameras. No power adapters are needed for cameras. 9) EXTERNAL I/O (for selected models only) Insert the supplied external I/O block, and users are able to connect external devices.
CONNECTION 2. CONNECTION 2.1 Hard Disk Installation A hard disk is necessary for the recorder to save video footage, and firmware upgrade might be failed if there’s no hard disk installed in this recorder. Note: Here takes a 16CH model as an example of how to connect a hard disk to your device. Step1: Remove the top cover, and find the hard disk connector and bracket in the device.
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CONNECTION Step3: Fasten the hard disk to the bracket by securing the screws on the bracket. CR2032 Hard Screws Disk Secured Note: For the 16CH model, you may purchase a bracket accessory separately to install two more hard disks in this device. Step4: Replace the top cover and fasten the screws you loosened in Step1.
CONNECTION 2.2 Camera IP Configurations by LAN 2.2.1 AUTO Mode Auto mode is to simplify the complicated network settings within three minutes. The connection mode of the LAN port is “AUTO” by default. This mode is suitable when the LAN port of the device is connected to a hub. Note: SETTING Path: ADVANCED CONFIG) ...
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CONNECTION Type 2 IP camera Laptop iPhone Internet iPad Android Devices Rear Panel Please install a HDD into this recorder before connecting it to IP cameras for video recording. High Definition eSATA port Display Inter face POWER NVR / CAM Router RJ45 network...
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CONNECTION To solve this, use our brand’s IP camera, and reconfigure its IP address to 10.1.1.xx (xx ranges from 11 ~ 253), in the same network segment as the recorder. a) Move your mouse to the left to call the quick bar, and select “ ”.
CONNECTION 2.2.2 Static / DHCP Mode Note: SETTING Path: ADVANCED CONFIG) NETWORK LAN MODE. When the LAN port of the recorder is connected to a router (not a hub), you can: Choose “Static” when you know the network segment of your router. For example, the IP address of your router of 192.168.0.1, and the network segment of your router will be 192.168.0.xx (xx is ranged from 2 ~ 254).
USER INTERFACE 3. USER INTERFACE 3.1 Local Access Connect your USB mouse to one of the USB ports on the front panel, and check if there’s a mouse icon ( ) on the screen, indicating the USB mouse is detected properly. Move your mouse to enter the password with the password keypad.
USER INTERFACE 3.2.3 Quick Operation Move to the arrow mark to extend the quick menu bar and show the five functions as follows: Click to show the channel switch panel and select the channel you want. Click to display the playback control panel, and click to play the latest recorded video clip, or click to enter the search list.
You’ll see the list of every connected IP camera with its connection status to this recorder and MAC address. IP SEARCH alarm shop PORT PROTOCOL STATUS 10.1.1.12 00:0e:53:e5:9a:f1 AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH1 10.1.1.13 00:0e:53:a6:91:18 AVTECH CONNECTED TO CH2 10.1.1.14 00:0e:53:a5:9f:a2...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS To connect to another IP camera, select the unused IP camera from the IP search list, and select “CONNECT”. Select the channel you want to display the camera images, and click “SAVE” to start connection. CONNECT 10.1.1.14 PORT CHANNEL USER NAME admin...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS Function User Level SUPERVISOR POWER NORMAL GUEST Quick operation Channel Switch Playback IP Search Power Main menu Quick Start System Event Information Advanced Config. ...
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS How to set a preset point: Step1: Step2: Click to the proper ratio you need, and click to move to the point you want to configure as a preset point. Step3: Click the numbering you want to configure for this point, and wait till you see (command sending) appearing and disappearing on the device status bar.
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 4.6 Video Backup Note: This function is available for “SUPERVISOR”. For details, please refer to “4.3 User Level Creation” at page 12. Note: Before using the USB flash drive, please use your PC to format the USB flash drive to FAT32 format first.
FREQUENTLY-USED FUNCTIONS 4.7.1 Convert the file format to AVI To convert the video file format to AVI, click “AVI” from the playback panel to start file conversion. Note: The recorded audio (if any) will be removed when the file format is converted to AVI. Note: If the backup video includes data for multiple channels, click to a specific channel for this function to work properly.
MAIN MENU 5. MAIN MENU Note: This menu is available only for “SUPERVISOR”. To know more details, please refer to “4.3 User Level Creation” at page 12. Note: The menu shown here takes a 4CH model as an example. The actual display may vary. 5.1 QUICK START 5.1.1 GENERAL QUICK START...
MAIN MENU EVENT QUICK START MANUAL EVENT TIMER CHANNEL IMAGE SIZE QUALITY I.P.S. EVENT 720 X 480 MOTION 1280 x 1024 MOTION / ALARM 1280 x 1024 MOTION / ALARM 1280 x 1024 MOTION EXIT 5.1.2 TIME SETUP QUICK START GENERAL DATE 2009 / NOV / 17...
MAIN MENU 5.1.3 SIMULATION “SIMULATION” is where you can see CPU loading and performance when certain functions are enabled and how the number of online users affects the performance of the device. QUICK START GENERAL LIVE PARAMETER SETUP SETUP TIME SETUP MANUAL RECORD SETUP SETUP SIMULATION...
MAIN MENU 5.2.2 TOOLS SYSTEM ACCOUNT LANGUAGE ENGLISH TOOLS UPGRADE SUBMIT SYSTEM INFO NETWORK UPGRADE SUBMIT BACKUP SCHEDULE BACKUP CONFIG SUBMIT RESTORE CONFIG SUBMIT EXIT 1) LANGUAGE Select the language of the OSD. 2) UPGRADE Save the upgrade files obtained from your installer or distributor in a compatible USB flash drive, and insert it into the USB port at the front panel.
MAIN MENU 5.2.3 SYSTEM INFO SYSTEM ACCOUNT AUTO KEY LOCK NEVER TOOLS CLEAR HDD HDD-0 SYSTEM INFO RESET DEFAULT SUBMIT BACKUP SCHEDULE REMOTE CONTROL ID DEVICE TITLE HOME EXIT VERSION 1001-1000-1001-1001 1) AUTO KEY LOCK Set the time-out in second after which the key lock function is activated (NEVER / 30 / 60 / 120). 2) CLEAR HDD Select the hard disk you want to clear, and click “YES”...
MAIN MENU To add a backup event Step1: Select “ADD” to show the backup page. BACKUP BACKUP TYPE DATA START DATE 2013/JAN/04 START TIME 15:36:32 END DATE 2013/JAN/04 END TIME 15:40:32 CHANNEL Select All HARD DISK All HDD BACKUP SUBMIT Step2: In the backup page, select "DATA"...
MAIN MENU 5.3.2 EVENT SEARCH EVENT INFORMATION QUICK SEARCH DATE 2009/NOV/19 EVENT SEARCH TIME 16:13:16 HDD INFO CHANNEL EVENT LOG HARD DISK ALL HDD EVENT TYPE MOTION SEARCH START EXIT 1) DATE / TIME Select the specific time period that you want to search. 2) CHANNEL Select the video channel you want to search.
MAIN MENU 5.4 ADVANCED CONFIG 5.4.1 CONNECTION To manually assign the address of your camera connected locally, click “URI” to modify. ADVANCED CONFIG CONNECTION CHANNEL CONFIG CAMERA AVTECH://ip_office.ddns.eagleeyes.tw:80 SETUP DETECTION ONVIF://10.1.1.14:88 SETUP ALERT AVTECH://10.1.1.30:88 SETUP NETWORK AVTECH://10.1.1.12:88 SETUP DISPLAY RECORD EXIT Then, click “SETUP”...
MAIN MENU 5.4.2 CAMERA ADVANCED CONFIG CONNECTION CAMERA BRIGHTNESS DETECTION CONTRAST ALERT SATURATION NETWORK DISPLAY COV. RECORD NOTIFY REC AUDIO CHANNEL TITLE EDIT PORT FORWARD ENABLE PORT FORWARD EXIT 1) BRIGHTNESS / CONTRAST / SATURATION / HUE Click the current value to manually adjust the brightness/contrast/saturation/hue of each channel here. 2) COV.
MAIN MENU 5.4.3 DETECTION ADVANCED CONFIG CONNECTION CAMERA ALARM DETECTION SENSITIVITY ALERT MOTION NETWORK AREA EDIT DISPLAY INTERNAL ALARM RECORD NOTIFY EXIT 1) ALARM Select N.C./ N.O depending on your installation need. The default alarm value is OFF. 2) SENSITIVITY Select the detection sensitivity of the selected channel, the lower the value, the higher the sensitivity.
MAIN MENU 4) VLOSS BUZZER Select to enable or disable the sound when video loss happened (ON / OFF). 5) MOTION BUZZER Select to enable or disable the sound when any motion alarm is triggered (ON / OFF). 6) ALARM BUZZER Select to enable or disable the sound when any internal alarm is triggered (ON / OFF).
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MAIN MENU E-MAIL Configure your E-mail account here to send event notifications to the E-mail address(es) specified in “NOTIFY”. Note: To know the SMTP server and port number you should use, please check with your E-mail service provider. ADVANCED CONFIG CONNECTION WAN LAN E-MAIL DDNS NETWORK MONITOR CAMERA...
MAIN MENU 4) PRE-ALARM RECORD Select to enable or disable the pre-alarm function (ON / OFF). When pre-alarm and event recording functions are both activated, the recorder will record 8MB data before an alarm / motion event is triggered. 5) OVERWRITE Select “ON”...
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MAIN MENU PUSH MESSAGE (for selected models only) Before using this function, make sure: ® ® You have iPhone , iPad , or Android™ mobile phone or tablet. You have subscribed the mobile network service from your mobile service provider. ...
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MAIN MENU VIDEO MAIL Note: For E-mail notifications, make sure you have configured an E-mail account in “NETWORK” “E-MAIL” to send the notifications. Enable this function in “E-MAIL ALERT”, and add the E-mail address(es) to which you want to send notifications in “RECEIVER”.
MAIN MENU 5.5 SCHEDULE SETTING 5.5.1 RECORD Select “ON” to enable record timer, and select the day and time for this function. SCHEDULE SETTING RECORD RECORD TIMER EVENT EXIT X axis: 0 ~ 24 hours. Each time bar is 30 minutes. Y axis: Monday ~ Sunday.
APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST APPENDIX 1 COMPATIBLE USB FLASH DRIVE LIST Please upgrade the firmware of the recorder to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. If the USB flash drive is not supported by the recorder, you will see on the screen.
APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST APPENDIX 2 COMPATIBLE HARD DISK LIST Please upgrade the firmware of the device to the latest version to ensure the accuracy of the following table. MANUFACTURER MODEL CAPACITY ROTATION Seagate ST250DN000 250GB 7200 rpm ST3320613AS 320GB 7200 rpm...
APPENDIX 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT APPENDIX 3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The time reset after power failure, for example, caused by a power outage, will cause the disorder of the recorded data, and users may have problems in searching the event clip they want. To keep the device time from resetting, a non-chargeable lithium battery, CR2032, is installed in the device.
APPENDIX 4 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES APPENDIX 4 MOBILE SURVEILLANCE VIA EAGLEEYES EagleEyes is a mobile phone program used with our surveillance system for remote surveillance. It has several advantages: ® ® It’s free (Except EagleEyes Plus for iPhone , and EagleEyesHD Plus for iPad ®...
APPENDIX 5 SET PUSH VIDEO APPENDIX 5 SET PUSH VIDEO Note: Available only when your recorder supports Push Video. ® This series supports instant event notifications to your iOS / Android™ mobile device with our self-developed program, “EagleEyes”, installed when it's used with the ETS IP camera series. A5.1 Prerequisite alarm shop Before setting this function, make sure you have checked the following:...
APPENDIX 5 SET PUSH VIDEO A5.2 Enable Push Video A5.2.1 From iOS ® Mobile Device (iPhone ® / iPad ® ® ® main menu, select “Settings” “Notifications”. Select “EagleEyes”, and make sure Step1: In the iPhone / iPad "Notification Center” is set to “ON”. Step2: Open “EagleEyes”, and switch the Push Video button to “ON”.
APPENDIX 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4CH Model 1 Model 2 Hardware Video Input 4 LAN ports Video Output HDMI Video Output Resolution 1920 x 1080 HDD Storage** One 3TB HDDs eSATA (support up to 4-bay disk array with RAID 0 and 1) Two on the front panel: USB Ports one for video backup to USB flash drive, and another for NVR control via a USB...
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