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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual...
  • 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: October 2009 QuickTime is a registered trademark of the Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures. This Product is RoHS compliant. Ihr EverFocus Produkt wurde Your EverFocus product is designed entwickelt und hergestellt mit qualitativ and manufactured with high quality hochwertigen Materialien und...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................... 1 FEATURES............................1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................2 SPECIFICATIONS..........................3 FRONT PANEL..........................5 REAR PANEL............................ 8 INSTALLATION ............................ 10 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION.................. 10 AUDIO INSTALLATION........................11 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION................ 12 2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ..............................12 2.3.2 Alarm Output Relay ..............................
  • Page 5 PLAYBACK............................27 PTZ ..............................28 4.4.1 General PTZ control ..............................28 4.4.2 Express control PTZ ..............................29 LAYOUT ............................31 4.5.1 Bring to full screen mode ............................31 CHANNEL SWITCHING........................32 DISPLAY............................32 SEQUENCE............................. 33 MONITOR............................33 4.10 ZOOM .............................. 34 4.11 SEARCH............................
  • Page 6 Enabling ActiveX Controls ............................108 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ........................111 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL......................112 REMOTE PLAYBACK ........................114 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP......................115 TROUBLESHOOTING........................116 APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES ....................117 APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP ..............120...

  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal application of this DVR series. The Paragon Series DVR comes with multiple control inputs. These inputs include mouse control, front panel control, IR remote control and EverFocus keyboard (EKB500) control.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    • Audio recording capabilities* • 2 Hot Swappable HDD or 4 internal HDD • Built-in DVD burner* • Support eSATA • 2 USB 2.0 ports (located on front panel) for video archive and mouse usage • Multi-language support • Simultaneous VGA, composite and S-Video output •...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1.3 SPECIFICATIONS Video Format NTSC / PAL (auto detected by system) Operating System Embedded Linux Video Input 16 x 1 V FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm 16 x loop-through outputs 1 V at 75 Ohm, BNC 1x main monitor output 1 V at 75 Ohm, BNC Video Output 1x main monitor output VGA, 800x600, 15-pin D-sub...
  • Page 10 352 x 288: 400 IPS Playback Rate 704 x 288: 200 IPS 704 x 576: 100 IPS Playback Search Function By time / date; by event (alarm / motion); Smart Motion Grid Search yes, with configurable detection area (22x15) and adjustable sensitivity Motion Detection (10 steps) Video Loss Detection...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    1.4 FRONT PANEL Your primary interaction with your new DVR will be through the Front Panel buttons and their corresponding buttons on the included Remote Control. Take a moment to learn where the keys are as the remainder of the manual will refer to them often. Figure 1-1 Front Panel 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive Multiview Keys:...
  • Page 12 SEQ: Sequence key for automatic switching of a defined camera sequence ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom. For details please consult chapter 4.10 ZOOM. NOTE: The ZOOM key is active in full screen at main monitor only. 8/9) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen will be main monitor when LED is in “M”...
  • Page 13 JOG/SHUTTLE: Shuttle (outer wheel): In playback mode, use the SHUTTLE for fast forward / fast reverse playback. JOG (inner wheel): In PAUSE mode, use the jog to move frame by frame. Within menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use Jog to highlight individual cameras.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    1.5 REAR PANEL During initial setup you will be connecting your DVR to multiple input and output devices. This is done through the rear panel. ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, ○, Figure 1-2 Rear Panel ○, POWER: Power socket for external power supply, 100~240VAC power source...
  • Page 15 ○, LAN: RJ45 network socket ○, RS232 socket: 9-pin D-Sub control input for RS-232 ○, RS485 socket: For remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control ○, eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD (function reserved)

  • Page 16: Installation

    Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION Cameras have to be cabled with 75 Ohm video cable, e.g. RG-59, RG-12 and suitable BNC plugs. Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG58), antenna cable and further types of coax cable are not suitable.

  • Page 17: Audio Installation

    2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION The Paragon series’ audio models (FIA/DIA/FRA/DRA models) provide 16 audio inputs and 1 audio output. The audio inputs are designed for max. 1 @ 20 KOhm line audio signals. ATTENTION: Direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (microphone amplifier required).

  • Page 18: Alarm / Control Contacts Installation

    2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION The Paragon alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment. Furthermore, alarm reactions such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, e-mail and network alarm are available. 4 alarm output relays can be switched if required. 2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts Paragon 16 provides 16 alarm inputs.
  • Page 19 Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance in order to minimize line reflections. RS-485 bus serial wiring Cable length from box to device („Stubs“) has to be limited to 2m using connector boxes. RS-485 bus serial wiring with connector boxes and connection cable A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using a signal distributor (see below).

  • Page 20: Socket Pin Assignment

    System expansion with RS-485 signal distributor ATTENTION: Most signal distributors are unidirectional! This means that the signal only flows from the input towards the outputs. Therefore, e.g. the interconnection of several keyboards is not possible with these types of signal distributor! 2.4.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment The two RS-485 input RJ-45 sockets are looped through and pin-compatible.

  • Page 21: Connection To Several Dvrs

    PowerCon software if the DVR is connected to a network. Local telemetry control is provided by USB - mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard. Supported protocols: EverFocus, ED2200/2250, Pelco-D, Pelco-P Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu chapter 5.10.4.)

  • Page 22: Usb-Mouse Installation

    DVR’s can connect to the network. This chapter doesn’t contain network basic details. For further information, especially as regard to router installation and internet connection, please refer to the publication “EverFocus network technique”. Physically, there are two basic types of connection: 2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable...

  • Page 23: Network Connection Through Patch Cable

    Pinout of crossover-cable 2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (straight-through). The illustration shows the connection to a network switch, router, or modem. Figure 2-2 Network Connection through Patch Cable Pinout of straight patchcable...

  • Page 24: Final Install Process

    2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug in the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the system has finished loading, you can begin to set up the menu options for the DVR.

  • Page 25: Mouse And Front Panel Operation

    Chapter 3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION Paragon series DVR supports multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the front panel, an EKB500, the handheld remote control, or serial command from RS232 port. This chapter will cover the basic operation using mouse and front panel.

  • Page 26: Operation In Configuration Menu

    3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu The Main menu (shown in ) is divided into 3 main sections. Figure 3-2 OSD Menu ○, 1 ○, 2 ○, 3 Figure 3-2 OSD Menu ○, 1 In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Move the mouse over an icon and click to select it. ○, 2 In section 2, the categories for the selected icon will be displayed.
  • Page 27 Bar: Click and hold on the bar to adjust the cursor Left or Right. * Note about on-screen keyboard: Click on a button to input that character. The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions: Delete Delete the letter Done Confirm the selection All Caps...

  • Page 28: General Front Panel Operation

    3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio 1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, turning Jog or Shuttle can scroll through each channel that is displayed. The selected channel will be highlighted by white frame. 2.

  • Page 29: Component Options

    ○, 1 ○, 2 ○, 3 Figure 3-3 (OSD Menu) ○, 1 In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Use Jog or Shuttle to highlight an icon and press “Enter” to select it. ○, 2 In section 2, the main options for the selected icon will be displayed. Use Jog to highlight an option and press “Enter”...
  • Page 30 Bar: Press “Enter” key to activate the slider, then use Jog to adjust the setting. Press “Enter” again to finalize the changes. * Note about on-screen keyboard: Click on a button to input that character. The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions: Delete Delete the letter Done...

  • Page 31: General Dvr Operations

    This chapter introduces the operations on major functions including playback, layout change, sequence, triplex operations, copy, and search. 4.1 RECORD By default, the Paragon series DVR will always be in record mode. When the DVR is turned on, it will start to record. The exceptions are: 1.
  • Page 32 + To input password by mouse: click the password field to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see Figure 4-2 On-screen Keyboard). Click on each button to input the desired characters for the password. When finished, click “Done” on the on-screen keyboard to confirm the password. + To input password using front panel: press “Enter”...

  • Page 33: Playback

    4.3 PLAYBACK To playback: By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click on to enter Playback Menu. By front panel: Press key to enter Playback Setup Menu. A playback bar will show as the figure below: 1 2 3 4 10 11 13 12 10 10 5 6 7 8...

  • Page 34: Ptz

    Click the number of the desired position c. Click “Delete” button 9. Steps to run Auto Pan a. Click “Auto Pan” button 10. Pattern Operation (Pattern is the “0” Tour in Everfocus and Pelco PTZ cameras) a. Click “Pattern” button 11. Steps to run a tour...

  • Page 35: Express Control Ptz

    a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c. Click “Go” button 12. Steps to remove a tour a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c. Click “Delete” button Click “C” to clear the digit in cell Click “X”...
  • Page 36 • 13: PTZ pan/tilt left and down • 14, 15: PTZ tilt down • 16: PTZ pan/tilt right and down • 6: Focus closer • 10: Focus further • 7: Zoom in • 11: Zoom out...

  • Page 37: Layout

    4.5 LAYOUT Paragon has a total of seven display modes available. The different available layouts are shown below: (Full screen) (PIP) (4 screens) (9 screens) (10 screens) (13 screens) (16 screens) NOTE: PIP display is not available in Playback mode To change layout, follow the steps below: By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to scroll through each display option.

  • Page 38: Channel Switching

    4.6 CHANNEL SWITCHING Use this function to change channel position 1. Select one camera 2. Press Channel button 3. Click on the channel number you wish to switch on channel bar. The display of channel will be switched. EX: Select camera1 and enter Channel menu and choose “2”, than camera1 will show on position of camera2, camera2 will show on position of camera1 4.7 DISPLAY 1.

  • Page 39: Sequence

    4.8 SEQUENCE 1. By mouse: Click Sequence button to enter the auto sequential switching mode. 2. By front panel: Click Sequence button on front panel to enter the auto sequential switching mode. 4.9 MONITOR The DVR can connect to main monitor and call monitor simultaneously, but only one of them can be controlled at one time.

  • Page 40: Zoom

    4.10 ZOOM 1. Make sure no cameras are in playback mode 2. Select one camera 3. Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click button, or press ”Zoom” key on front panel. 4. When in ZOOM mode, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen. User can control PTZ direction, zoom, and focus by clicking directly on screen: Figure 4-4 Zoom Express Control The screen is divided into a 4x4 grid.

  • Page 41: Search

    4.11 SEARCH By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to enter Search Menu. By front panel: Press ”Search” key to enter Search Menu directly. 4.11.1 Time Search Figure 4-5 Search Menu – Time Search Play From: Select the time to be searched by choosing the Date and Time. Click on the “Play”...

  • Page 42: Event Search

    4.11.2 Event Search Figure 4-6 Search Menu – Event Search From: Select starting date and time To: Select ending date and time. Camera: Select which cameras to search for. Event: Select which event type(s) to search for. Choose from Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, or Others. Click on the “Search”...

  • Page 43: Motion Search

    Prev Page: Go to previous page. Next Page: Go to next page Unlock: Unlock a locked entry (recording will be overwritten) Lock: Lock the entry (The selected entry will be marked as “Locked” or “Partial”) in order to protect this entry ( entry will be permanently stored on the HDD and will be skipped during HDD overwriting process).

  • Page 44: Copy

    Figure 4-8 Search Menu – Set Grid Grid Setting: Choose which areas of the motion grid will be included in the search. The areas you set in motion search must also be active in the motion settings of the Camera Setting Menu. Use the mouse to select the desired area.

  • Page 45: Logout

    Figure 4-9 Copy Menu Camera: Select which cameras will be archived. Choose “Select All” to select all the cameras. Player: Check the box to include the ePlayer program as part of the copy. Start Date/Time: Select the starting date/time to be archived. End Date/Time: Select the ending date/time to be archived.

  • Page 46: Dvr Configuration

    Chapter 5 DVR CONFIGURATION This chapter will walk you through the DVR Menu Settings step by step and show you how to set the DVR for your specific application. 5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU 1. To bring up the Main Menu, press the “Menu/Esc” key on the front panel or right-click with the USB mouse to bring up the OSD menu bar.
  • Page 47 Date: Set the current date of DVR. Time: Set the current time of DVR. Resolution: Select the recording resolution from the dropdown menu. 704x576 / 704x288 / 352x288 Record Mode: Blank: No change Normal+Event: Normal recording plus event recording. Event Only: Event recording only. Schedule Rec: Scheduled recording.

  • Page 48: Camera Setting

    IP Address: This field shows the current IP Address for the DVR. A Fixed IP address must be set manually. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Subnet Mask: This field shows the subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network.

  • Page 49: Basic Setting

    5.3.1 Basic Setting Camera: Select the camera number. Title: The title setting allows you to assign a title to selected camera. Each title supports up to 16 characters. The on-screen keyboard will appear when you click the title option. Install: Check the box to enable the current camera. To take full advantage of the DVR’s recording abilities, any unused cameras should have this option disabled.

  • Page 50: Video Adjust

    5.3.2 Video Adjust Figure 5-3 Camera Menu – Video Adjust Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust. “Title” will change to the name of the selected camera. Brightness: Adjust the image brightness. Increase the brightness in case some image details appear too dark and reduce the brightness in order to decrease the saturation or in case the colours are displayed too glaringly.

  • Page 51: Motion

    5.3.3 Motion Figure 5-4 Camera Menu – Motion Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust. “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera. Enable: Check box to enable motion detection. Other motion options will not be available unless this box is checked.
  • Page 52 Pre-alarm Record: Check the box if you’d like to use the pre-alarm recording for motion events. The recorded pre-alarm time of approx. 2 ~ 10 seconds depends on the settings in the “Normal frame rate” field (Menu “Camera – Basic Setting). Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a motion event is triggered.
  • Page 53 Figure 5-5 Camera Menu – Motion Grid Setting Apply To: This button can be used to copy the recording settings to other cameras. Check the box for all cameras the settings shall be transferred to and confirm your selection with “OK”. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All”...

  • Page 54: Video Loss

    5.3.4 Video Loss Figure 5-6 Camera Menu – Video Loss Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust, “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera. Enable: Check box to enable Video Loss. Log: Check box to record video loss events in the log. Pre-alarm Record: Check the box if you’d like to use the pre-alarm recording for motion events.

  • Page 55: Record & Play Setting

    Apply To: This button can be used to copy the recording settings to other cameras. Check the box for all cameras the settings shall be transferred to and confirm your selection with “OK”. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying. 5.4 RECORD &...

  • Page 56: Built-In Cal

    Auto Erase Video: The harddisk will automatically be erased after the selected number of days. Select “OFF” from the dropdown list to disable this function. 5.4.2 Built-in Cal. The built-in record period calculator can give a rough estimation of the total recording time of the DVR with current settings.

  • Page 57: Play

    5.4.3 Play Figure 5-9 Record & Play Menu - Play Quick Playback: Check the box to enable quick playback function. Playback From X Seconds ago: If the DVR is switched to playback mode, playback starts with the lead time entered in this field. Enter a value between 60 and 3600 seconds (1 ~ 60 minutes).

  • Page 58: Alarm & Event Setting

    5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING is a screen shot of the ALARM & EVENT SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through Figure 5-10 alarm and event setup. Figure 5-10 Alarm & Event Menu - Alarm 5.5.1 Alarm Alarm: Select the alarm input number from 1 to 16. Enable: Check box to enable alarm.
  • Page 59 Recording: Select the cameras to be recorded when alarm happens. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification in case of an alarm event. Input Type: This field is to change the type of alarm trigger. N.O.: Normal Open contact. N.C.: Normal Close contact.

  • Page 60: Event

    5.5.2 Event This section covers internal system event warnings. Figure 5-11 Alarm & Event Menu – Event Event: Select from the following event types. Fan Failure: The internal fans are equipped with rotation detection. Any fault of a fan will cause "Fan Failure"...
  • Page 61 Fan Failure: Figure 5-12 Alarm & Event Menu – Event-Fan Failure Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a fan fails to work. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when a fan fails to work. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 62 HD Temperature: Figure 5-13 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Temperature Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive’s temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 63 HD Failure: Figure 5-14 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Failure Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when no hard drive is detected. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification function when HD fails. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 64 HD Full: Figure 5-15 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Full Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is full. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is full. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output: Select from the dropdown menu whether or not an alarm signal shall be transmitted through one of the alarm outputs to another device.
  • Page 65 HD Off: Figure 5-16 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Off Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is off. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output: Select from the dropdown menu whether or not an alarm signal shall be transmitted through one of the alarm outputs to another device.
  • Page 66 Power Loss: Figure 5-17 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Power Loss Log: LOG is permanently checked for this feature. Power Loss events are always recorded by the DVR. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 67 Record Stop: Figure 5-18 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Record Stop Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when DVR stops recording. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when DVR stops recording. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 68 Network Loss: Figure 5-19 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Network Loss Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when network is lost. Alarm Output: Select from the dropdown menu whether or not an alarm signal shall be transmitted through one of the alarm outputs to another device.

  • Page 69: Schedule Setting

    5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING is a screen shot of the SCHEDULE SETTING MENU. In this menu you can set a unique timer to Figure 5-20 start recording during a specified time period. This menu is used to configure Express Setup, Holidays and Schedule settings.

  • Page 70: Holidays

    Event Action: Check this box to enable Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail and Network actions in case an event occurs on the selected time period. Apply: Press Apply button bring up a confirmation window. Select “Yes” to confirm and apply express schedule settings or “No”...

  • Page 71: Schedule

    Prev: Previous page (up to 30 holidays can be defined) Next: Next page (up to 30 holidays can be defined) 5.6.3 Schedule Figure 5-22 Schedule Menu-Schedule Camera: Select a number to change the schedule for that camera. Each camera can be set on a 24 hour time block (in 1 hour time slots) with up to 6 timer zones per day for Holiday (Hol), Other (Oth), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Mon), Tuesday (Tue), Wednesday (Wed), Thursday (Thu), Friday (Fri), or Saturday (Sat).
  • Page 72 3. Repeated clicking on the first time block of the defined time zone switches the recording mode. Switching is effected in the following order: grey (no recording) orange (event recording) blue (normal + event recording). TIP: Up to 6 timer zones per day can be defined individually! TIP: Before creating a schedule, decide whether you want to use either the Express Setup function or the Schedule menu.
  • Page 73 3. Selecting camera: Turn the Shuttle to select the requested camera. The selected camera number will be highlighted by a dark-blue frame (see above image). 4. Enter time bar editing mode: turn the Jog once clockwise to switch to time bar editing mode. You can start editing when all 9 time bars are highlighted by a blue frame (see below image).
  • Page 74 7. Changing recording mode of a time block: Use the Jog to navigate to the start time block of a defined time zone. Press the ENTER key to display the selected and all following blocks in orange colour; this means that event recording is active during this period. By repeatedly pressing the ENTER key on the first time block of the defined time zone, the recording mode is switched.
  • Page 75 To: Displays the defined end time of this time zone Record: Displays the defined recording mode Resolution: Select the recording resolution for this time zone: 704 x 576, 704 x 288, 352 x 288 Normal: Frame rate in images per second for continuous recording. The speed is limited to the maximum recording rate of the DVR (Paragon 16: 400 IPS) divided by the number of installed cameras.
  • Page 76 Apply to Cameras Select the “Apply to Cameras” button to to copy a defined schedule to further cameras. Check the box for all cameras the settings shall be transferred to and confirm your selection with “OK”. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying.

  • Page 77: Alarm Action

    5.6.4 Alarm Action Independently from the timer settings, you can also create a schedule to enable / disable the 16 available alarm inputs. Abb. 5-24 Schedule Menu – Alarm Action Alarm: Select the alarm input for which you want to define the schedule. Each alarm input can be set on a 24 hour time block (in 1 hour time slots) with up to 6 enabled / disabled timer zones per day for Holiday (Hol), Other (Oth), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Mon), Tuesday (Tue), Wednesday (Wed), Thursday (Thu), Friday (Fri), or Saturday (Sat).
  • Page 78 Apply to Days Select the “Apply to Days” button to to copy a defined schedule to further days. Check the box for all days the settings shall be transferred to and confirm your selection with “OK”. "Select All" selects all days, “Unselect All” deselects all days. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying.
  • Page 79 Apply to Cameras Select the “Apply to Alarms” button to to copy a defined schedule to further cameras. Check the box for all cameras the settings shall be transferred to and confirm your selection with “OK”. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click "Cancel" to exit without copying.

  • Page 80: Network Setting

    DVR requires specific IP addresses and/or port numbers. This chapter doesn’t contain network basic details. For further information, especially as regard to router installation and internet connection, please refer to the publication “EverFocus network technique”. Figure 5-25 Network Menu – LAN 5.7.1 LAN...

  • Page 81: Email

    Subnet Mask: This field shows the subnet mask for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Gateway: This field shows the gateway for your network so the DVR will be recognized within the network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically.

  • Page 82: Ddns

    DDNS Server: Select either “EverfocusDDNS” or “www.dyndns.org” as DDNS provider. If you don’t use DDNS, select “Disable”. EverfocusDDNS Figure 5-27 EverfocusDDNS DVR Name: Enter the desired name for the DVR Register/Update: Click the button to submit and register the name to the Everfocus server.
  • Page 83 Host name: Host name created through the dyndns account. User name: User name of the dyndns account. Password: Password of the dyndns account. Confirm: Re-enter the password for confirmation. Note: For more details on DDNS setup, please see “Chapter 8 - Everfocus DDNS Setup”.

  • Page 84: Alarm Server

    5.7.4 Alarm Server Figure 5-29 Network Menu – Alarm Server Server IP1~3: IP address of client PC with installed PowerCon Software. The network alarm can be transmitted to up to 3 addresses. Protocol: Select the protocol type for alarm transmission: UDP: User Datagram Protocol TCP: Transmission Control Protocol Port: Select the transmission port for network alarm messages...

  • Page 85: Disk Setting

    5.8 DISK SETTING is a screen shot of the DISK SETTING MENU. This menu is used to review and manage the Figure 5-30 DVR’s harddisk settings. Figure 5-30 Disk Menu 5.8.1 Disk Record Time (Start): Shows earliest recorded time on the hard drive. Record Time (End): Shows latest or most current recorded time on the hard drive.

  • Page 86: Lock/Format

    5.8.2 Lock/Format Figure 5-31 Lock/Format Menu Maximum Lock (%): User can set the maximum lock percentage of the HDD volume (overwrite protection). If you enter any percentage, overwrite protection can be enabled / disabled in the following menus: 1. “Menu Camera > Motion > Auto Lock” 2.

  • Page 87: Display Setting

    5.9 DISPLAY SETTING is a screen shot of the DISPLAY SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through Monitor On- Figure 5-32 Screen Display (OSD) and Sequential setup. Figure 5-32 Display Menu – Monitor OSD 5.9.1 Monitor OSD These are the display options for the main and call monitor: Main Monitor Camera Title: Check the box to display camera titles.

  • Page 88: Main M/T Seq

    5.9.2 Main M/T SEQ Figure 5-33 Display Menu – Main M/T SEQ Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed. Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step. Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds. 5.9.3 Call M/T SEQ Figure 5-34 Display Menu –...

  • Page 89: System Setting

    5.10 SYSTEM SETTING is a screen shot of the SYSTEM SETTING MENU. This menu is for setting up the system Figure 5-35 configurations of the DVR. Figure 5-35 System Menu – Date/Time 5.10.1 Date/Time Date: Set the current Date. Time: Set the current Time. Date Format: Choose a date format: yyyy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yyyy, or mm/dd/yyyy.

  • Page 90: Daylight Saving

    5.10.2 Daylight Saving Figure 5-36 System Menu – Daylight Saving Daylight Saving: Check the box to enable daylight saving time. Start Date: Set the start date of daylight saving time. Start Time (hh:mm): Set the start time of daylight saving time. Set To (hh:mm): Select what the time will change to when daylight saving begins.

  • Page 91: User

    5.10.3 User In the user menu, you can add new users, delete existing users and set different user rights. Figure 5-37 System Menu – User Click the “Add” button to add a new user. Figure 5-38 System Menu – User - Add Assign a user name and password.
  • Page 92 Edit Select an existing user account and click the “Edit” button to modify this account. Figure 5-39 System Menu – User - Edit Make the requested adjustments and click the “Save” button to save the changes. Click “Cancel” to return to the user menu without making any changes.

  • Page 93: I/O Control

    Parity: Parity mode: none / odd / even. RS-485 PTZ Protocol: Select the PTZ protocol from the dropdown list: Transparent, Pelco D, Pelco P, Everfocus or Samsung. (NOTE: all cameras must be on the same protocol) 485 ID: RS-485 address, addressable area: 0 ~ 127. This address is equivalent to the unique ID number when controlling the DVR through the RS-485 keyboard EKB 500 (DEVICE no.).

  • Page 94: Misc

    5.10.5 Misc. Figure 5-41 System Menu –Misc. Firmware Current Firmware Version: Displays the current version. Firmware Upgrade: Press “Upgrade” to upgrade the firmware. NOTE: To perform a Firmware Upgrade, you will need to connect a USB flash device with the latest version of the firmware. Do not disconnect USB device or turn off the power of the unit during the upgrade;...

  • Page 95: Information Setting

    5.11 INFORMATION SETTING is a screen shot of the INFORMATION SETTING MENU. This menu displays important system Figure 5-42 information. Figure 5-42 Information Menu – System 5.11.1 System System Version: Displays the firmware version number. Model: Displays the DVR model number. NTSC/PAL: Displays the current video format.

  • Page 96: Log

    5.11.2 Log Figure 5-43 Information Menu – Log From (Date/Time): Select the start time for log display. To (Date/Time): Select the end time for log display. Log Type: Configurations: check the box to display a list of effected system modifications within the selected period.
  • Page 97 Figure 5-44 Log List Prev Page: Go to the previous page of log. Next Page: Go to the next page of log. Close: Close the log list...

  • Page 98: Networking Overview

    Chapter 6 Networking 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 99: Virtual Ports

    There are many types of high speed Internet available. The most common ones are T1, Cable, and DSL (in order of speed). The DVR is not compatible with a dial-up connection. Note: EverFocus suggests having a minimum upload speed of 256KBps. This can be addressed by your Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 100: What Is Your Network Setup

    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 101: Simple One To One Connection

    Once you have a cross-over cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the 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 102 Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway of 192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server. The next step is to set the computer’s network settings to match those of the DVR. You will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this. To assign a fixed IP address in Windows 2000/XP.
  • Page 105 Click on the option that says “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, then click OK. Restart both the computer and the DVR. To access the DVR from the computer, simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type: http://192.168.1.3...

  • Page 106: Direct High Speed Modem Connection

    6.8 Direct High Speed Modem Connection Straight Through Ethernet Cable Pin outs: The Figure below shows the pin configurations for a straight cable. Connection Procedure: The first step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable.
  • Page 107 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 high speed modem. 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 108: Router Or Lan Connection

    6.9 Router or LAN Connection Straight Through Ethernet Cable Pin outs: The Figure below shows the pin configurations for a straight cable. Connection Procedure: The First step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable.
  • Page 109 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 110 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 192.168.002.050. To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type: http:// (IP address of the DVR) Note: The DVR’s IP address will only work at the location of the DVR.

  • Page 111: Remote Operation From Browser

    Chapter 7 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER 7.1 CONNECTING TO PARAGON To access the DVR from a computer, open an Internet Explorer window and in the address bar type: Local connection: http:// (IP address from the DVR’s Network Menu) Internet connection: http:// (IP address given by your Internet Service Provider) The login page will appear on the screen similar to the one shown above.

  • Page 112: Browser Security Setting

    7.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING 7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls When you first connect to the DVR’s IP address, you should see a screen like the one below. If you do not see a yellow bar like the one the arrow is pointing at, your security settings may be too high. If so, go to “Section 7.2.2 - Enabling ActiveX Controls.”...
  • Page 113 Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, the following screen appears:...

  • Page 114: Enabling Activex Controls

    7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls Note: This section is only necessary if you DO NOT see the yellow ActiveX bar at the top of your browser screen when you first connect to the DVR. At the top of the Internet Explorer Window, click on Tools, then select Internet Options. Click the Security tab at the top of the window, then choose Custom Level near the bottom.
  • Page 115 In the Security Settings window, scroll to “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” Set the controls as follows: “Enable”: Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt (Internet Explorer 7 only) Allow scriptlets (IE7 only) Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls Binary and script behaviors Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player (IE7 only) Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting...
  • Page 116 Close the window so you are back at the login screen. Click the Refresh button to reload the page. Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, the following screen appears:...

  • Page 117: Remote Live View

    7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW 1. In the main page, you will see live images in a 16-screen display. 2. The status of each camera is represented by different colors on the left side of the screen: Green = normal Orange = motion event Blue = video loss event Red = alarm event Grey = camera is disabled...

  • Page 118: Remote Ptz Control

    7.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL 1. Select a PTZ camera from the dropdown list. 2. Use Direction Arrows (up, down, left, right) to move the camera to the desired direction and angle. 3. In Zoom option, Click “Z+” to zoom closer or “Z-” to zoom farther away. 4.
  • Page 119 11. Pattern Operation (Pattern is the “0” Tour in Everfocus and Pelco PTZ cameras) a. Click “Pattern” button 12. Steps to run a tour a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c. Click “Go” button 13.

  • Page 120: Remote Playback

    7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK To playback the video, press “Search” button. Select from “Time Search”, “Event Search”, or “Smart Search”. For more details about Search setting, please refer to “4.11 Search Setting”. “Event Search” and “Motion Search” will show maximum 400 search result items(near start time) Playback Control Keys Playback Control Keys: Fast rewind the video.

  • Page 121: Everfocus Ddns Setup

    Chapter 8 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP Setup Steps: Step 1. Set up the Network Menu according to the instructions detailed in the Networking chapter. (Make sure that DNS Server 1 is set correctly or DDNS will not work) Step 2. Go to the website http://everfocusddns.com...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    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 123: Appendix A: Timing Of Alarm Modes

    Appendix APPENDIX A: 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 message, reaction buzzer Timeout + Transparent Mode...
  • Page 124 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 message, reaction buzzer Permanent Mode...
  • Page 125 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 message, reaction buzzer Timeout+Transparent Mode: Retrigger of Alarms...

  • Page 126: Appendix B: Changing Rule For Express Setup

    Appendix APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP Case 1: Record Mode: Normal + Event Record With: Recording days DVR will Auto adjust Quality and Event frame rate to match the Recording days which user selected: According to resolution, event hours and assumption above, DVR will select one set of suitable quality and event frame rate from Changing Order 1 to 8.
  • Page 127 Case 3: Record Mode: Normal + Event or Event Only Record With: Preset Setting DVR will apply setting in below table to all cameras according to different Preset Setting. Preset Setting Option Camera Item Apply value Quality Superior Best Quality Normal Frame Rate Max recording frame rate of DVR Event Frame Rate 25 IPS...
  • Page 128 Headquarter Office Beijing office 12F, No.79 Sec.1 Shin-Tai Wu Road, Room 609,Technology Trade Building. Hsi-Chi, Taipei, Taiwan Shangdi Information Industry Base, Tel: +886-2-26982334 Haidian District,Beijing China Fax: +886-2-26982380 Tel: +86-10-62971096 Fax: +86-10-62971423 European Office Japan Office Albert-Einstein-Strasse 1, 1809 WBG Marive East 18F, D-46446 Emmerich, Germany 2-6 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Tel: +49-2822-9394-0...

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