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EPN Series IP Speed Dome
EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi
User's Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,
Release Date: November, 2013

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  • Page 1 EPN Series IP Speed Dome EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi User’s Manual Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp, Release Date: November, 2013...
  • Page 2 Copyright  2013 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: Regulatory Notices

    - 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 ............................3 Packing List ..........................3 Optional Accessories ........................ 4 Cable Descriptions ........................5 I/O Terminal Block ........................6 Basic Installation for Outdoor Models ..................7 3.5.1 Installation Requirements .................... 7 3.5.2 Important Note for Installation ..................8 3.5.2.1 Replacing the Desiccant Bags ................
  • Page 6 7.9.2 Daylight Saving ......................92 7.9.3 SD Card ........................93 7.9.4 Maintenance ......................94 7.10 EKB200 ..........................96 Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility ..................98 Specifications ..........................100 10. Troubleshooting ......................... 103 Appendix ............................... 105 A.Working in Conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 Keyboard ............105...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The EPN series is a high-performance IP speed dome supporting up to 22x optical-zoom and dual streams from H.264 and MJPEG. The series comes in two types: outdoor (EPN4122 / 4220 / 4220p), indoor (EPN4122i / 4220i / 4220pi). Equipped with a weather-proof (IP66) and vandal-proof (IK10) housing, the outdoor models meet a wide variety of needs for outdoor surveillance.

  • Page 8: Features

    Digital flip function  One-click easy installation  Multi-languages on Web interface  ONVIF / PSIA compliant  Supports EverFocus CMS and Mobile applications (iOS / Android)  ** These three features vary among models. Please refer to 9. Specifications for details.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Optional Accessories

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.)

  • Page 11: Cable Descriptions

    Audio In (Green) power supplies are required. Audio Out (Blue) Connects to a speaker. RJ-45 Cable Connects to the network. Connects to a PoE switch. Note: For details on working in conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard, please refer to Appendix A.

  • Page 12: I/O Terminal Block

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...

  • Page 13: Basic Installation For Outdoor Models

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 14: Important Note For Installation

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...

  • Page 15: Inserting A Micro Sd Card

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 16: Optionally Setting Up The Dip Switch

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 17 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 18 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi Switch Address Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Switch Switch Switch Switch Address Address Address Address Switch Address...
  • Page 19 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 20: Wall-Mount Installation

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 21 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 22 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 8. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. 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. Push the main body upward into the top housing until the orange catches on both sides click into position.

  • Page 23: Ceiling Mount Installation

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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. Make sure the ceiling is strong enough to easily support the weight of the bracket and the camera.
  • Page 24 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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. Use a cable or other mechanism to hang the indoor recessed mount bracket on the ceiling.
  • Page 25 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 7. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. 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. Push the main body upward into the top housing until the orange catches on both sides click into position.
  • Page 26 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 8. Screw the housing cover to the top housing slowly by twisting it clockwise. 9. 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...

  • Page 27: Accessing The User Interface

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 4. Accessing the User Interface This section explains how to access the Web interface of the camera for configuration. 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, which is included in the software CD.
  • Page 28 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi To optionally configure the Machine Name, IP Address, IP Type or Port Number using the IPU: Log in the camera by checking the desired model and then click the Log in icon. The Log in dialog box appears. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the status of the selected camera will display Login.

  • Page 29: Settings For Microsoft Internet Explorer

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 30 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Camera To The Network

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 32 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 33: Live View Window

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 34 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi Video Stream Select the Video Stream (Stream 1 or Stream 2) that will be displayed in the live view window on the right. Stream 2 is only selectable if you have enabled the stream (see 7.4.1 Multi Streaming). The default setting is Stream 1 only.
  • Page 35 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi There are two kinds of direction control icons: triangle + circle and triangle + rectangle . When your mouse cursor turns into , click and hold the Direction mouse will force the camera to turn in that direction at a faster speed. When...
  • Page 36 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 12. Status Display (info line that can be placed above video box or at bottom of page) This shows the name of the camera that is currently active or being configured, current date/time and current frame rate. You can activate these info displays in the Settings > User Config page (see 7.2.1 Live View Config).

  • Page 37: Ptz Control Window

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...
  • Page 38 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi To move the camera in a preconfigured sequence consists of a selection of Patterns and Preset Positions, click the Tour button, select a tour number and then click the Go button. Note: To use this function, you have to set up at least one tour on the PTZ Settings page.

  • Page 39: Playback

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 40: Recording List

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 41: Setting Up The Playback Function

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 42: Testing The Playback Function

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Using Arv Viewer

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 44: Settings

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 45: Log

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...

  • Page 46: User Config

     RTP over HTTP: The RTSP protocol uses HTTP for camera data stream transmission.  Nevio CGI: This is EverFocus’ protocol designed for EverFocus’ IP devices. Select this protocol for  camera data stream transmission. 【Text Settings】 Check the box of each option (Machine name, Date/Time, Frame Rate) to display this info on the Live View Page.
  • Page 47 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 【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.

  • Page 48: Network

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 49 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 50: 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 51 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 52: Smtp / Ftp

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...
  • Page 53 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the SMTP server used to send e-mails. SMTP Port: Enter the port number for SMTP. The default is 25. Authentication: Check this box if the SMTP server requires authentication (user/password).
  • Page 54 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 55: Https

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 56 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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...
  • Page 57 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Video

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 60 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 【Video Recording Settings】Select the stream you want to configure and then select whether you want the recording files of that stream to be saved in AVI or ARV format. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

  • Page 61: Camera

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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】...
  • Page 62 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi ON (HLC): Only EPN4122/4122i supports this function. The Highlight Compensation (HLC) is used  to reduce the brightness of light sources in a specific area. It is activated only in a low illumination environment to minimize the effects of glare from bright lights such as spotlights, street lights or headlights in the field of view.

  • Page 63: Advanced

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 7.4.3 Advanced EPN4122/4122i...
  • Page 64 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 65 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi AGC Limit: Set up the AGC limit level. This option is not available when you select Fix for AE Mode setting. Brightness: Set up the brightness value. Flickerless: Select On / Off to enable / disable the flickerless function to the camera view. Enable the function can reduce the flicker on camera view when installing the camera into different frequencies (NTSC or PAL).
  • Page 66 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi Mode: Auto: Select to let the camera automatically adjust the White Balance. In the Auto mode the  camera computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen. It outputs the proper value using the color temperature radiating from a black subject based on a range of value from 3000 to 7500K.
  • Page 67 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi EPN4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi:...
  • Page 68 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 69 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 70 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 71: Roi (Region Of Interest)

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 72: 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. Up to four (EPN4122 / 4122i) / eight (EPN4220 / 4220i) Privacy Masks can be configured.
  • Page 73 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 74: Ptz

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 75 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 76 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 77 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 78 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 79 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 80: Ptz Osd / Area

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 81 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 82: Auto Tracking

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 83 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 84 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 85 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 86: Audio

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi Audio You can transmit audio to your computer if you have connected an external microphone to its audio Input cable. 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.

  • Page 87: User

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 88 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 89: Ip Address Filter

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 90: Event

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.
  • Page 91 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 92 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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).
  • Page 93 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 94: Motion Detection

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 95: Tamper Detection

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 7.8.3 Tamper Detection Use this page to set the number of seconds that an alarm signal will be active if the device is physically tampered (moved, covered up, or out of focus. 7.8.4 Alarm I/O Use this page to set the type of trigger input and the type of output contact for each of the camera’s...

  • Page 96: Schedule

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 97: System

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 98: Daylight Saving

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 99: Sd Card

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 101 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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.

  • Page 102: 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 103 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 104: Upgrading Firmware Using Ip Utility

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 8. Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility You can upgrade the Firmware using the IP Utility software included in the software CD. 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 105 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 106: Specifications

    1920 x 1080, 1280 x 1024 (only for EPN4220 / 4220i / 4220p / 4220pi) Picture Resolution 1280 x 960 (only for EPN4122 / 4122i) 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768, 720 x 480, 704 x 480, 640 x 480, 352 x 240, 320 x 240...
  • Page 107 Auto Gain Control Yes (Auto / Manual) Backlight Compensation Yes (OFF / ON) Highlight Compensation Yes (OFF / ON) * only for EPN4122/4122i Wide Dynamic Range Yes (OFF / ON) Dynamic Noise Reduction Yes (OFF / Low / Mid / Hi)
  • Page 108 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi General 24 VAC~ (EPN4220/4220i) Power Source 24 VAC~ PoE IEEE802.3at Class 4 (EPN4220p / 4220pi) 30W Max (EPN4220/4220i) Power Consumption 30W Max 25W Max (EPN4220p / 4220pi) -40°C ~ +50°C ≦ 95% / -40°F ~ +122°F ≦ 95% (outdoor) Operating Temperature -5°C ~ +50°C ≦...

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 10. Troubleshooting Error messages pop up 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.
  • Page 110 EPN4122/4122i/4220/4220i/4220p/4220pi 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 111: 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 112 EverFocus USA - California: EverFocus USA - New York: 1801 Highland Avenue, Unit A, Duarte, CA 91010, USA 415 Oser Avenue, Unit S, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA TEL: +1 626 844 8888 TEL: +1 631 436 5070...

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