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DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
DVTEL INC.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
EN-204 Encoder
User and Installation Guide
The contents of this guide may not be
reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part
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DVTEL, INC.
Rev. A6
April 2014

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  • Page 1 DVTEL INC. Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 65 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 EN-204 Encoder User and Installation Guide The contents of this guide may not be reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part The contents of this guide may...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Resetting the Unit ......................14 4.3.1 Restoring Factory Defaults Using the Reset Button ..........14 4.3.2 Power Reset ......................14 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser ................ 15 Live View ........................18 5.1.1 Using PTZ Controls in Live View ................21 5.1.2 Creating and Retrieving a Preset ................
  • Page 4 EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.1 Local Computer Configuration .................. 32 5.4.2 Encoder Configuration ....................34 5.4.3 Camera Settings ......................36 5.4.4 Network Settings ...................... 59 5.4.5 Serial Port Settings ....................78 5.4.6 Alarm Settings ......................80 5.4.7 Exception ........................86 5.4.8...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel ......................... 3 Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel .......................... 4 Figure 3: Optional Rack-Mount Tray....................... 5 Figure 4: DNA Discovery Window ........................7 Figure 5: EN-204 Login Window ........................8 Figure 6: EN-204 Web Interface ........................
  • Page 6 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Figure 55: Image with Text Overlay ......................56 Figure 56: Holiday Settings Screen ....................... 56 Figure 57: Edit Holiday Dialog Box ....................... 57 Figure 58: Edited Holiday Settings........................ 57 Figure 59: Snapshot Screen ......................... 58 Figure 60: TCP/IP Screen ..........................
  • Page 7 March 30, 2014 Alan Singer Updated EN-204 photos and schematics with product photos April 10, 2014 Alan Singer Changed title from EN-204 User’s Guide to EN-204 User and Installation Guide. Updated EN-204 photos and schematics with product photos. General editing.

  • Page 9: Document Information

    DVTEL, Inc. Trademarks and Copyrights This manual and its contents herein are owned by DVTEL, Inc. All rights reserved. DVTEL, the DVTEL logo, and Latitude are trademarks of DVTEL, Inc. Products and trademarks mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 10 DVTEL, Inc. and its agents make no guarantees or warranties to the suitability for the users’ intended use. DVTEL, Inc. accepts no responsibility for improper use or incomplete security and safety measures.
  • Page 11 Document Information To help ensure safety and to help reduce risk of injury or damage, observe the following: Warning: 1. Only qualified trained personnel should service and repair this equipment. 2. Observe local codes and laws and ensure that installation and operation are in accordance with fire, security and safety standards.
  • Page 12 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Caution: To avoid damage from overheating or unit failure, assure that there is sufficient temperature regulation to support the unit’s requirements. Operating temperature should be kept in the range -10° to 55°C (14° to 131°F), with no more than 90% non- condensing humidity.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    EN-204 encoder Power adaptors (100-240VDC, 50/60Hz, EU and US plugs) Bag containing five spring clamp terminal block connectors and screws to connect to a rack-mount tray Documentation and utilities CD EN-204 Quick Installation Guide Related information:  EN-204 Quick Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Hardware Description This section describes the EN-204 hardware. 3.1 EN-204 Front Panel Following is a description of the connections on the front panel of the unit. Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel Number Marking Description LED indicator that lights in red when the device is powered on and in orange when the SD card is inserted.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 3.2 EN-204 Rear Panel Following is a description of the connections on the rear panel of the unit. Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel Number Marking Description ALARM IN 4 x relay alarm inputs. ALARM OUT 2 x relay alarm outputs.

  • Page 17: Installing And Connecting The Encoder

    Installing and Connecting the Encoder Installing and Connecting the Encoder This section describes how to install and connect the unit. It includes the following topics:  Installing the Unit (page 5)  Connecting the Unit (page 5)  Resetting the Unit (page 13) 4.1 Installing the Unit The unit can be installed and mounted next to the camera (inside the camera enclosure).

  • Page 18: Grounding The Unit

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 4.2.1 Grounding the Unit The unit must be grounded according to local regulations and codes. To ground the unit Loosen the screw of the grounding terminal located on rear panel of the unit. See Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4).

  • Page 19: Connecting The Unit To The Network

    Change the IP address according to your specific requirements. See the next section. 4.2.4 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address Use the DVTEL DNA utility to discover the unit on the network and to set the unit’s initial IP address.

  • Page 20: Figure 5: En-204 Login Window

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click on the unit in DNA’s Discover List. The EN-204 Login window opens. Figure 5: EN-204 Login Window Enter the default User Name (Admin) and Password (1234). Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive.

  • Page 21: Figure 8: Dna Assign Ip - Use Dhcp Screen

    Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click Login. The EN-204 web interface opens. See Figure 6: EN-204 Web Interface (page 8). Click the on-screen message to install the DVTEL plug-in. The DVTEL Plug-in message is displayed. See Figure 7: DVTEL Plug-in Message (page 8).

  • Page 22: Connecting A Camera To The Unit

    To connect a microphone to the unit Connect one lead from the microphone to the AUDIO IN terminal and another lead to the “G” (ground) terminal on the front panel of the unit. See Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel (page 3).

  • Page 23: Connecting Audio Inputs And Output For Two-Way Audio Communication

    To connect a microphone to the encoder for two-way communication Insert the plug on the microphone cable into the LINE IN jack on the front panel of the unit. See Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel (page 3). Note: The microphone must meet the following specifications: ...

  • Page 24: Connecting Alarm Inputs From External Devices

    Using a spring clamp terminal block connector, connect one lead from the external device’s dry contact output to one of four terminals marked ALARM IN on the encoder’s rear panel. See Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block (page 97) and Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4).

  • Page 25: Port

    Use terminal block connectors to attach the TX, RX, and two ground leads from the device to the RS-232 terminal block on the rear panel. See Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4). To configure the RS-232 port settings, see To configure the RS-232 port (page 78).

  • Page 26: Resetting The Unit

    (page 14) 4.3.1 Restoring Factory Defaults Using the Reset Button A reset button is located on the unit’s rear panel. See Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4). To restore factory defaults using the Reset button Disconnect the power supply or Ethernet cable (when using PoE) from the unit.

  • Page 27: Accessing The En-204 Via A Web Browser

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser The EN-204 includes a web interface that enables it to be configured and operated from a web browser (32-bit version of Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9).

  • Page 28: Figure 15: Arielwebcomponents Setup Screen 1

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click Next when the Setup - ArielWebComponents dialog box opens. Figure 15: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 1 The ArielWebComponents plug-in is installed on your PC. Figure 16: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 2...

  • Page 29: Figure 17: Arielwebcomponents Setup Screen 3

    Click Finish when the following screen is displayed after the installation is completed. Figure 17: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 3 Refresh your screen when the web interface reopens. See Figure 6: EN-204 Web Interface (page 8). The following pop-up message s displayed.

  • Page 30: Live View

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide The following information is displayed in the top right corner of the user interface: About – Click About to display the unit’s firmware version and the Web Components  Setup plug-in firmware version.  Language drop-down list – Select one of the following languages for the user interface: English (default), German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.
  • Page 31 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Item Description Navigation bar Tabs for navigating the web interface. Includes the following:  Live View (page 18)  Playback (page 27)  (page 28)  Configuration (page 31) PTZ control pad Buttons for controlling PTZ camera movement...
  • Page 32 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Select a button for the desired action from the Live View toolbar: Icon Description Select the display mode (1x1 or 2x2) Start/stop all Live View cameras Capture pictures in Live View mode Manually start/stop all recording...

  • Page 33: Using Ptz Controls In Live View

    D+ and D- terminals in the RS-485 terminal block on the unit’s rear panel. See Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4). 2. The baud rate, PTZ control and address configured in the encoder’s RS-485 Settings screen must be the same as the parameters of the connected PTZ camera.

  • Page 34: Creating And Retrieving A Preset

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.1.2 Creating and Retrieving a Preset A Preset is a predefined camera view that is composed of the camera's pan, tilt, and zoom settings. Each preset is numbered and enables an operator to quickly jump to that specific position in a live view.

  • Page 35: Configuring Video Parameters

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser A preset can be linked to a PTZ alarm by selecting Configuration > Alarm Settings > Alarm Input > Triggered Actions. See Alarm Input (page 80). 5.1.3 Configuring Video Parameters To configure video parameters Click Video Parameters.

  • Page 36: Recording

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.1.4 Recording Select one of the following recording types:  Manual  Scheduled 5.1.4.1 Manual Recording To record manually Do one of the following:  For an individual camera, select the camera from the device list.

  • Page 37: Viewing Live Video From A Media Player

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.1.6 Viewing Live Video from a Media Player The Live Video main stream and sub-stream can be viewed with a media player, such as VLC. Streams can be viewed for all channels and video encoding formats.

  • Page 38: Figure 26: Vlc Media Player Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Note: Verify that the values entered in URL string agree with the values set in the Video Settings screen. Click Play. The video stream is displayed in the media player. Figure 27: VLC Media Player Screen...

  • Page 39: Playback

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.2 Playback Recorded video files can be played back through the web browser. The Playback screen includes the following control buttons: Icon Description Select the display mode (1x1, 2x2, or 3x3) Stop playing...

  • Page 40: Figure 27: Playback Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide To playback video To enter the Playback screen, click Playback on the menu bar. The Playback screen opens. Figure 28: Playback Screen Select a camera from the device list. To download a file, select one of the following methods: ...

  • Page 41: Figure 30: Playback Screen With Callouts

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser  Select a date and time from the calendar. Figure 30: Playback Screen with Callouts a. Click Search. b. From the calendar, select the date to search. c. At the bottom of the page, enter the time of the event to search.

  • Page 42: Log

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Note: Files stored on the network disk are formatted in a proprietary format. In order to play them on an application other than the encoder’s web interface, click the Download icon to format and save files. These files are saved in the directory defined in the Local Configuration screen.

  • Page 43: Configuration

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Click the Search button to start searching log files. Matched log files are displayed in the Log screen: Figure 33: Log Screen Note: Up to 100 log files can be displayed in the list.

  • Page 44: Local Computer Configuration

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide From the Configuration screen sidebar menu, select the following tabs to configure settings:  Local Computer Configuration (page 32)  Encoder Configuration (page 33) Device Parameters > Time Settings (page 34)   Camera Settings (page 36) ...
  • Page 45 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Set the following parameters:  Protocol – Select TCP or UDP from the drop-down list. UDP provides superior real-time audio and video streams, but the audio or video packets could get lost or corrupted during transmission. TCP ensures complete delivery of the stream, but with a possible delay.

  • Page 46: Encoder Configuration

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.2 Encoder Configuration From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Encoder Configuration to configure the encoder. The Device Information screen within the Device Parameters tab is displayed. Figure 36: Device Information Screen The Device Information screen displays the following details about the encoder: ...

  • Page 47: Figure 36: Time Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.2.1 Time Settings From the Configuration sidebar, select Device Parameters > Time Settings to set the local time. The Time Settings screen is displayed. Figure 37: Time Settings Screen To configure time settings Select the local time zone from the drop-down list.

  • Page 48: Camera Settings

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click Save when finished. Related information:  For information about the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), go to www.ntp.org.  For a list of SNTP time servers on the Internet, go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262680.  For information about enabling a Windows computer to work as a time server, refer to Windows Time Service.

  • Page 49: Figure 37: Display Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.3.1 Display Settings The Display Settings screen is used to configure the On-Screen Display (OSD) settings that are overlaid on the video image. From the Configuration sidebar, select Camera Settings > Display Settings. The Display Settings screen opens.

  • Page 50: Figure 38: Video Settings Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.2 Video Settings The Video Settings screen is used to configure camera video parameters such as resolution, bitrate type, frame rate, video encoding compression type, and more. From the Configuration sidebar, select Camera Settings > Video Settings. The Video Settings screen opens.
  • Page 51 25 (for a PAL system) or 30 (for an NTSC system) to 1/16. The higher the FPS, the smoother the motion in the video. Note: The EN-204 automatically detects whether it is operating on a PAL or NTSC system. In the Max. Bitrate text box, enter the maximum bit rate in Kbps (≤ 8,192 Kbps). The higher the bit rate, the better the image quality.

  • Page 52: Figure 39: Record Schedule Settings Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.3 Schedule Settings The Schedule Settings screen is used to configure recording or capture (snapshot) settings. Caution: Before you start, make sure that: The encoder is connected to a network disk or that a microSD card is installed.

  • Page 53: Figure 40: Recording Edit Schedule Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Figure 41: Recording Edit Schedule Screen Configure the following settings: From the tabs at the top of the screen, select the day of the week or holiday to configure a scheduled recording. Note: The Holiday tab is not displayed by default.

  • Page 54: Figure 41: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click OK to save the settings. The Edit Schedule screen closes. To configure advanced recording settings, click Advanced. The Advanced screen opens. Figure 42: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen Configure the following settings:  Pre-record – Select a time (No Pre-record, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s, 30s, Not Limited) ...

  • Page 55: Figure 42: Capture Schedule Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Figure 43: Capture Schedule Settings Screen From the Channel No. drop-down list, select a camera. Check Enable Capture Schedule.

  • Page 56: Figure 43: Capture Edit Schedule Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click Edit. The Edit Schedule screen opens. Figure 44: Capture Edit Schedule Screen Do the following: From the tabs at the top of the screen, select the day of the week or holiday to configure scheduled recording.

  • Page 57: Figure 44: Motion Detection Area Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Click OK to save the settings. The Edit Schedule window closes. To configure the settings on another camera, do one of the following:  Repeat the above steps for each camera.  Check Select All to copy the settings to all cameras.

  • Page 58: Figure 45: Motion Detection Arming Schedule Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.4.1 Configuring Motion Detection Area Settings The Area Setting tab is used to draw the motion detection area. Note: 1. There is no limit to the number of motion detection areas that can be created.

  • Page 59: Figure 46: Edit Schedule Time Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To set the motion detection arming schedule Click Edit. The Edit Schedule Time screen opens. Figure 47: Edit Schedule Time Screen Do the following: Select the day of the week or holiday to configure scheduled recording.

  • Page 60: Figure 47: Motion Detection Triggered Actions Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.5 Setting the Motion Detection Triggered Actions Select the Triggered Actions tab to set the actions which are taken for the detected motion. The Motion Detection Triggered Actions screen opens. Figure 48: Motion Detection Triggered Actions Screen...

  • Page 61: Figure 48: Video Loss Arming Schedule Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser In the Trigger Channel area, do one of the following when a motion detection event occurs:  Check Select All to trigger to start recording on all cameras. The recording finishes when the movement/alarm stops, or after a configured post-record time period, which is set on the Camera Settings >...

  • Page 62: Figure 49: Video Loss Triggered Actions Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.6.1 Setting the Video Loss Arming Schedule Use the Arming Schedule tab to set the video loss alarm schedule. To create a video loss alarm Click Edit. The Edit Schedule Time screen opens. See Figure 47: Edit Schedule Time Screen (page 47).

  • Page 63: Figure 50: Privacy Mask Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To set the video loss triggered action In the Actions area, check the action:  Notify Surveillance Center – When an event occurs, an ONVIF alarm message is sent to the remote client PC in the Video Management System.

  • Page 64: Figure 51: Tamper-Proof Area Settings Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide To set a privacy mask From the Channel No. drop-down list, select a camera. Check Enable Privacy Mask. To create a privacy mask, click the Draw Area icon. Drag the mouse over a zone in the live video image.

  • Page 65: Figure 52: Tamper-Proof Arming Schedule Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.3.8.1 Configuring Tamper-Proof Area Settings To create a tamper-proof zone In the Area Settings screen, click the Draw Area icon. Drag the mouse over a zone in the live video image. Click again to stop drawing.

  • Page 66: Figure 53: Tamper-Proof Triggered Actions Screen

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide To create a tamper-proof alarm schedule Click Edit. The Edit Schedule Time screen opens. See Figure 47: Edit Schedule Time Screen (page 47). Do the following: Select the day of the week or holiday to schedule the alarm.

  • Page 67: Figure 54: Text Overlay Screen

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.3.9 Text Overlay The Text Overlay function enables you to write text for up to 8 overlays in the On-Screen Display (OSD). To activate the Text Overlay function From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Camera Settings > Text Overlay. The Text Overlay screen opens.
  • Page 68 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click Save. The edited text is displayed in over the image. Figure 56: Image with Text Overlay Move the text location on the screen by dragging the text frame. 5.4.3.10 Holiday Settings Use the Holiday Settings screen to set certain days with a different recording schedule. Up to 32 holidays can be set.
  • Page 69 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Select an item from the list and click to edit the holiday. The Edit Holiday dialog box opens. Figure 58: Edit Holiday Dialog Box Do the following: In the Holiday Name text box, enter the holiday name.
  • Page 70 For PAL systems: 704*576, 352*288 (default), or 176*144   For NTSC systems: 704*480, 352*240 (default), or 176*120 Note: The EN-204 automatically detects whether it is operating on a PAL or NTSC system. From the Quality drop-down list, select one of the following levels:  Medium (default) ...

  • Page 71: Network Settings

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser In the Event-Triggered section, enter the following information: From the Resolution drop-down list, select one of the following resolutions:  For PAL systems: 704*576, 352*288 (default), or 176*144 For NTSC systems: 704*480, 352*240 (default), or 176*120 ...
  • Page 72 EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.4.1 TCP/IP The TCP/IP screen is used to configure the encoder’s network settings. To enter TCP/IP settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > TCP/IP. The TCP/IP screen opens. Figure 61: TCP/IP Screen Configure the following settings: ...
  • Page 73 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser  If your network uses IPv6: IPv6 Address – Enter the unit’s IP address.   IPv6 Default Gateway – If your network uses IPv6, enter the Default Gateway used on the network.
  • Page 74 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Check Enable DDNS to use this service. From the DDNS Type drop-down list, select one of the following:  IPServer  DynDNS  NO-IP For IP Server systems: In the Server Address text box, enter the server address of your ISP (e.g., members.dyndns.org).
  • Page 75 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.4.3 Email The encoder can be configured to send an Email notification if an event triggers an alarm. Refer to the following sections for events that can trigger an alarm:  Setting the Motion Detection Triggered Actions (page 47) ...
  • Page 76 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Do one of the following:  If your mail server requires authentication to login, check Authentication. a. In the User Name text box, enter the user name assigned in the mail server. b. In the Password text box, enter the password assigned in the mail server.
  • Page 77 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To enter SNMP settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > SNMP. The SNMP screen opens. Figure 64: SNMP Screen Select the checkbox for SNMP version used on your network ...
  • Page 78 EN-204 User and Installation Guide  For SNMPv3: a. In the Read UserName text box, verify that the user name is public. b. From the Security Level drop-down list, select one of the following:  auth, priv – Communication with authentication and privacy.
  • Page 79 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.4.5 Port The Port screen is used to set the port numbers used for HTTP, RTSP, and HTTPS. To enter port settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > Port. The Port screen opens.
  • Page 80 EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.4.6 FTP The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) can be used for uploading captured pictures and sending them via the FTP server. To enter FTP settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > FTP. The FTP screen opens.
  • Page 81 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser From the Child Directory drop-down list, select one of the following options:  Use Camera Name  Use Camera Number Select the Upload Picture checkbox to upload a captured picture to the FTP server.
  • Page 82 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Figure 67: NetHDD Screen For each external storage unit, do the following: Enter the server IP address. Enter the file path according to the storage unit type:  NAS: The default file path is /dvr/share, in which the share name is user-defined during creating the DVR of the network storage.
  • Page 83 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser Figure 68: PPPoE Screen Check Enable PPPoE to use this protocol. Enter the following parameters:  In the User Name text box, enter the user name registered with your ISP.  In the Password text box, enter the password registered with your ISP.
  • Page 84 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Check Enable QoS to use this service. In the Audio/Video DSCP field, enter a DSCP value from 0-63. In the Event/Alarm DSCP field, enter a DSCP value from 0-63. In the Management DSCP field, enter a DSCP value from 0-63.
  • Page 85 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser User Name – Enter the user name registered with your ISP. Password – Enter the password registered with your ISP. Confirm – Re-enter the password. Local networks – Define a LAN segment that does not need to use a SOCKS proxy server.
  • Page 86 EN-204 User and Installation Guide Click Save. The device port numbers and IP addresses are displayed in the Port Status area. 5.4.4.12 HTTPS HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures that transferred data between a web server and a web client (the browser) is encrypted using the Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) protocol over HTTP.
  • Page 87 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser If you do not have an installed certificate, click one of the following buttons:  Create Self-signed Certificate – Download the form from a CA to create a digital identity signature which confirms that the private key used by the unit matches the public key used by the CA.
  • Page 88 EN-204 User and Installation Guide If you are creating a certificate request, click Create Certificate Request to download and submit the certificate request to the CA for signature. The following screen is displayed: Figure 74: Create Certificate Request Form ...
  • Page 89 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.4.13 Bonjour The encoder supports Apple’s Bonjour protocol for zero configuration networking (zeroconf) of Apple devices discovered on a network. To configure support for Bonjour From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > Bonjour. The Bonjour screen opens.

  • Page 90: Serial Port Settings

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.5 Serial Port Settings The unit’s RS-232 serial port is used by a technician for troubleshooting. The encoder’s RS-485 serial port is used to control PTZ cameras. To configure the RS-232 port From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Serial Port Settings > 232 Serial Port. The...
  • Page 91 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To configure the RS-485 port From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Serial Port Settings > 485 Serial Port. The 485 Serial Port screen opens: Figure 78: RS-485 Settings Screen From the Channel No. drop-down list, select a camera.

  • Page 92: Alarm Settings

     Alarm Output Settings (page 85) 5.4.6.1 Alarm Input Settings Four alarm inputs can be connected to the encoder’s rear panel. See Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel (page 4). Note: Repeat the procedures below for each alarm. Many actions can be triggered upon receiving an input alarm, as discussed below. For example, an input alarm can trigger recording of the input from a few cameras, enable an alarm output, trigger PTZ camera movement (preset, sequence, pattern, etc.), and more.
  • Page 93 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To configure external alarm input settings From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Alarm Settings > Alarm Input. The Alarm Input Settings screen opens on the Arming Schedule tab: Figure 79: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab From the Alarm lnput No.
  • Page 94 EN-204 User and Installation Guide To configure the alarm schedule settings From the Edit Schedule Time screen, do the following: Select the day of the week or holiday to configure the schedule. Set the Start Time and End Time for each period.
  • Page 95 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To configure the input alarm triggered actions From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Alarm Settings > Alarm Input. The Alarm Input Settings screen opens on the Arming Schedule tab. See Figure 79: Alarm Input Arming Schedule (page 81).
  • Page 96 EN-204 User and Installation Guide In the Trigger Channel area, do one of the following when an event occurs:  Check Select All to trigger recording on all cameras.  Select a camera checkbox to trigger recording on the selected cameras.
  • Page 97 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser 5.4.6.2 Alarm Output Settings Two alarm outputs can be connected to the encoder’s rear panel. See Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel (page 3). Note: Repeat the procedures below for each alarm. To configure the alarm output settings From the sidebar menu, select Configuration >...

  • Page 98: Exception

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide 5.4.7 Exception An exception is an alarm triggered by a certain event or condition. The Exception screen is used to define the actions taken upon the event. To configure exception actions From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Exception. The Exception screen opens:...

  • Page 99: User Management

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser In the Trigger Alarm Output area, do one of the following when an event occurs:  Check Select All to trigger an external alarm output on both alarm outputs.  Check A->1 to trigger an external alarm output on alarm output 1.
  • Page 100 EN-204 User and Installation Guide From the Level drop-down list, select one of the following user roles:  Operator – An Operator has the following permissions:  Local log search in local configuration Remote log search   Two-way Audio in remote configuration ...
  • Page 101 Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To assign camera configuration permissions Select the Camera Configuration tab. The Add user > Camera Configuration screen opens: Figure 84: Add User Camera Configuration Screen For each permission, do one of the following: ...

  • Page 102: Storage Management

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide Change the parameters or permissions as necessary in the Basic Permission and Camera Configuration tabs. Click OK. Note: To modify the admin user, you must use the Admin password. 5.4.8.3 Deleting a User Account To delete a user account From the sidebar menu, select Configuration >...

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser To initialize the storage units From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Storage Management. By default, the device’s microSD card is displayed in the device list. Figure 89: Storage Management Screen If the status of the unit is Uninitialized, select the checkbox next to the storage unit number.
  • Page 104 EN-204 User and Installation Guide To perform maintenance on the unit From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Maintenance. The Maintenance screen opens. Figure 90: Maintenance Screen Choose from the following actions:  Click Reboot to reboot the device. The device reboots after restoring.

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the following sections:  Technical Specifications (page 94)  Network Settings (page 96)  Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block (page 97)  Maximum Video Cable Length (page 98)

  • Page 106: Technical Specifications

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide A.1. Technical Specifications Following are the EN-204 technical specifications: Video Input channels Number of Intelligent Video 4 (independent dual streams: video/audio and video) Analysis Channels Analog Video Inputs Video Signal Composite 1Vp-p (PAL or NTSC) Physical Connector 4 x BNC 75Ω...
  • Page 107 Appendix Data Storage Internal Storage microSD card (≤ 32GB) Network Ethernet 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 interface (IEEE 802.3/802.3u) Services and PPPoE, QoS Layer3 DiffServ, IPv4/v6, TCP, UDP, IGMP, Protocols ICMP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNTP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), UPnP, SOCKS v4/v5, PSIA, Bonjour, ONVIF Video Streaming RTSP/RTP...

  • Page 108: Network Settings

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide A.2. Network Settings The following are the network protocols and ports used by the encoder: Protocol Port Usage Uploading files to the FTP server HTTP Sending commands, requests, replies and notifications HTTPS Using the secure socket protocols SSL/TLS over HTTP...

  • Page 109: Connecting Leads To A Spring Clamp Terminal Block

    Appendix A.3. Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block The unit is delivered with five terminal block connectors. The connectors enable you to connect wires for either the relay output or alarm input and then connect them to the unit. Figure 91: Spring Clamp Terminal Block Connector To connect a wire to the spring clamp terminal block Strip the insulation form the end of each wire that is to be connected to the terminal...

  • Page 110: Maximum Video Cable Length

    EN-204 User and Installation Guide A.4. Maximum Video Cable Length Use the following table to determine maximum length for the 75Ω coaxial cable that connects the camera’s analog video output to the encoder: Maximum Maximum Cable Type Distance (Meters) Distance (Feet)

  • Page 111: Contacting Dvtel

    電郵: info.northasia@dvtel.com info.northasia@dvtel.com To request the latest versions of firmware and software or to download other product-related documents, visit http://www.dvtel.com/support. If you have obtained a login go to our support gateway. For assistance, email us at support@dvtel.com or phone 1-888-DVTEL77.
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