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WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEM IN THE PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER. WARRANTY VOID UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..............1 Package Content..................2 Features and Specifications ............... 2 Front Panel ....................3 Back Panel....................4 Setting Up the DVR Unit ................4 1.5.1 Installing the Hard Disk................4 1.5.2 Connecting Devices................7 1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device.............
Chapter 1 Introduction EB1304 MPEG4 is a 4-channel stand-alone DVR unit that provides real-time monitoring and digital recording of surveillance video. Up to four video cameras and four sensor devices can be hooked up to this DVR unit. It is also equipped with an output relay that allows connection of an alarm device.
Package Content (1) AVerDiGi EB1304 MPEG4 unit (2) Remote Control (batteries included) (3) Quick Installation Guide (4) Power Cord * The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold. (5) Power Adapter (6) DVR accessories (including 4 screws) (7) Software CD (User Manual included) (8) USB Cable...
MPEG4 video compression Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system Supports 1 hard disk drive (not included) Full-screen resolution: Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Display and recording frame rate: D1 mode: 60/50fps(NTSC/PAL) CIF mode: 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL) Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour )
Back Panel Name Function Audio Out Output the audio signal to a speaker Audio In Input the audio signal from a microphone or audio output device. The audio is embedded with channel 1 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 2 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 3 Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 4...
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Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk: 1. Loosen all screws 2. Push the cover backward and lift 3. Loosen the hard disk rack 4 screws 4. Secure the brackets on the hard disk 5. Connect the end of the IDE cable 6.
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7. Push the cover forward Secure the cover 9. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on...
1.5.2 Connecting Devices The back panel of the DVR unit, you can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Connecting the unit to a PC, through USB connection, the bundled software enables you to transfer, playback and segment the video.
1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device The Sensor and Alarm ports enable you to connect (4) sensor inputs and (1) relay outputs. Just connect the external sensor and relay pin directly to the pinhole. Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and relay output.
Chapter 2 Operating the EB1304 MPEG4 Using the EB1304 MPEG4 for the First Time Upon connecting the power, the unit automatically detects the status of the hard disk. The hard disk must be formatted before you can use it with EB1304 MPEG4 If you are prompt to format the hard disk, press (select) for YES to format the hard disk and...
Full Screen Preview 4-Channel Preview When you are in full screen preview, press the following buttons on the remote control to switch to different channel, or preview all 4 channels: CH1: Camera1 CH4: Camera 4 QUAD: 4-Channel CH2: Camera 2 CH3: Camera 3 Playback the Video If the unit is recording the video, you may have to stop video recording in order to...
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time. Then press again to make the selection. To start video playback, the time in second must be set. Use the buttons to move the selection to the left most. Use the buttons and select the time in second. Then press EVENT LIST (search by condition): EVENT LIST 2006 / 05 / 03...
Remote Control Function Use the Remote control to operate the OSD menu on surveillance screen. (11) (12) (15) (13) (14) (10) Button Function To enter the OSD Main menu / Exit from the main menu or sub-menu display To go up and down and select the items in the menu list or change the settings Make a selection / Enter sub-menu To go up and down and select the items in the menu list or...
Menu Function If the unit is currently recording the video, user may have to stop video recording to change the settings. Use remote control to navigate in the OSD menu. The red frame turns yellow when you are making a selection. OSD MENU Description MAIN MENU...
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OSD MENU Description RECORD SCHEDULE RECORD SCHEDULE: 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 ALWAYS REC By default, in 24 hours, the recording schedule is set to 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 ALWAYS REC 02 : 00 - 03 : 00 ALWAYS REC always record every hour.
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OSD MENU Description SUBMENU PASSWORD SETUP : PASSWORD CHANGE VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Enable/disable full system password protection. This DATE 2006 / 04 / 20 would prevent unauthorized user to stop video TIME 17 : 54 : 50 AUTO RECORD recording, change system settings and formatting the AUTO SCAN hard disk PASSWORD SETUP...
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OSD MENU Description HARD DRIVE SETUP OVERWRITE ENABLED : OVERWRITE ENABLED HDD SIZE 78MB Enable/disable replacing the earliest record when the HDD USED 232MB hard disk space runs out. By default, the HDD overwrite HDD FORMAT setting is enabled HDD FORMAT : For security purpose, you may have to enter the password to format hard disk To format hard disk:...
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OSD MENU Description SENSOR SETUP SENSOR REC TIME : SENSOR REC TIME 010 SEC ALARM OUT TIME 010 SEC Set the amount of time (in second) to record when the CHANNEL - 1 NOT INSTALLED CHANNEL - 2 NOT INSTALLED sensor has been triggered CHANNEL - 3 NOT INSTALLED...
Chapter 4 Using the USB Player Recommended system requirements Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above Windows®2000/ XP DDR 256 MB Graphic function must support DirectDraw Audio card or built-in Speaker 1 available USB2.0 port Installing the USB Playback Application To install the USB Playback Application: Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Running the USB Playback Application To run the application, click the USB Player icon on the PC desktop (10) (14) (13) (12) (11) Name Function Minimize Reduce the application to a button on the taskbar Exit Close the application Snapshot Capture and save the image either in *.jpg or *.bmp format Print Print the image...
Name Function Quad Display all 4 channels in one screen Channel number Switch and display one channel (10) Speed up/down Increase and decrease video playback Backward one frame: Go back one frame Backward Play: Play the video file in reverse (11) Playback Pause: Briefly stop playing the video file Controller...
Chapter 5 Backup and View Recorded Video File Recommended system requirements Pentium®4 2.4GHZ or above Windows®2000/ XP DDR 256 MB Graphic function must support DirectDraw Audio card or built-in Speaker 1 available USB2.0 port To Backup Recorded Video File Connect PC with EB 1304 MPEG 4 through the USB cable Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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(10) Name Function All recorded video events list No.: the list order number Record: the record type(see also Chapter 2.3.1) Begin Time: the beginning of record time End Time: the end of record time Display first frame of each recorded channel video which user had selected.
Select the event which user wants to backup. Or mark the Select All to select all listed recorded video event Locate on where user want to save the backup file 10. Click Start to process backup 11. To stop the backup progress, click Stop To View the Backup File QLog Viewer is used to view the backup file of recorded video.
Name Function Show the progress of the file being played. User may move the bar Progress bar to seek at any location of the track Save the screen shot Save a portion of the video in *.mpg or *.avi format Select a portion of the video and it will repeat playing(see also Chapter 5.3.1 : Go to the beginning of the video...
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The marked portion will repeat to playback until press button Click button to save the portion In the Save As dialog box, locate on where user wants to save the file, type the filename, and select the video format...
Chapter 6 ImageVerification Image Verification is a watermark-checking program to identify the authenticity of a saved image (e.g. by snapshot). This program can only verify uncompressed bmp image files. To Run the ImageVerification Place Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse the CD-ROM and look for Utility →...
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