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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Caution and Preventive Tips Handle with care, do not drop the unit Mount the unit in an equipment rack or place it on a solid, stable surface Indoor use only. Do not place the unit in a humid, dusty, oily, or smoky site ...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Important Information Before proceeding, please read and observe all instructions and warnings in this manual. Retain this manual with the original bill of sale for future reference and, if necessary, warranty service. When unpacking your unit, check for missing or damaged items.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Table of Content 1. Overview ........................6 2. System Setup ........................ 7 Position the DVR ....................7 Connect Devices to the DVR ................7 Rear Panel Connections ..................9 3. General System Setup ....................
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.6.5.3 Alert IP .................. 40 3.6.5.4 Alert Port ................40 3.6.5.5 Alert Interval ................40 3.6.6 Event Full Screen ................. 41 3.6.7 Event Duration ..................41 3.6.8 Per Channel Config ................41 3.6.8.1 Channel Select ..............
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.4.2.1 ezBurn Introduction ..............61 4.4.2 Export Normal Video ................62 4.4.3 Export Event Video ................62 Dome Control ..................... 63 4.5.1 Dome Connection ................. 63 4.5.2 Dome Protocol Setup ................63 4.5.3 RS485 Setup ..................
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Overview EDNS V2000 DVR is an integrated digital video recorder that combines the features of a time-lapse audio / video recorder, a multiplexer, and a video server to create a single security solution.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual System Setup The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Connecting Short-term Device If any short-term devices shall be installed to the DVR as parts of the unit system, such as USB ThumbDrive® or any USB devices, etc, make sure those devices are connected only after the unit is powered up.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Rear Panel Connections There are various connectors on the rear panel for the DVR installations. For different models, the connectors vary accordingly. Refer to Setup Guide for actual provided connectors. The following shows the detailed description of each connector.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Video Out (selected models only) Video out connectors are provided for looping out the video sources of the connected cameras. Audio Out – Main & Call (selected models only) Main & Call Audio Out RCA connectors are provided for connecting the DVR to audio output devices (e.g.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual for detailed pin definitions for different models. Alarm Out (selected models only) Some models provide a terminal block for connection to alarm output devices. Refer to Setup Guide for detailed pin definitions for different models.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Power Jack (selected models only) Connect the power cord shipped with the unit. Use of other power supply cords may cause overloading. www.ernitec.com V 2.2.082012...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual General System Setup Before operating the DVR, some general configuration should be setup first. The following subsections will introduce function keys on the front panel and general configuration of the DVR. The regular displayed OSD information and its displayed positions are shown as following figure.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Network LED The LED lights up when the DVR is connected to a network and blinks when the data is being transferred. www.ernitec.com V 2.2.082012...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.1.2 Function Keys This section describes the functional keys on the front panel of the DVR. Refer to the Setup Guide for the graphical illustration of functional keys. Power Key When the quick shutdown function is enabled, press and hold this key to quick shutdown the DVR.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual COPY In Playback mode, press COPY to select the start and end time of the export video. Refer to section Video Export for detailed information. CALL (Spot) In Live mode, press this button to enter call monitor control mode.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual PLAY/STOP Press this key to switch between live image and playback video. NOTE: According to record setting, part of the latest video cannot be played back because the video is still saved in the buffer.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Direction Keys In Zoom mode, press these keys to move to desired directions. In the OSD setup menu, the LEFT/ RIGHT keys are used to move the cursor to previous or next fields. To change the value in the selected field, press UP/ DOWN keys.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Enter OSD Setup Menu The configuration of the DVR can be customized by entering the intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) OSD setup menu. Collaborating with a USB mouse, setting up the DVR can be easy as operating on a PC.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Password Protection Select <On> to request for username and password for accessing functions listed in Authority Setup menu, or select <Off> to allow free access. V 2.2.082012 www.ernitec.com...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Account Setup Setup customized account, password, and privilege level in this menu. Note that the account is case sensitive, and password cannot contain the number “0”. The privilege level rank from levels 1~8, which level 8 has the highest privilege. Alternatively, select <Disable>...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Power Up the Unit Simply plug in the power adapter that came with the package and the DVR will start to boot. The color bar and system checking information will be shown on the monitor and then disappear when the unit has been completely powered up.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Restart / Shutdown the Unit Press MENU and input the username and password that has sufficient authority to access the OSD setup menu. Select <Shutdown> in Main Menu and press ENTER to enter the Shutdown menu, which displays as follows.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Direct: For users who wish to enable the quick shutdown function without any confirmation or login process, select this option and the DVR will automatically shutdown after long pressed the Power Key.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.3.1 HDD Auto Scan When the DVR is powering on, HDD auto scan will be initiated if there was previously an unusual power loss or file system error. If by any chance auto scan failed, the HDD will need to be formatted.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual System Date / Time Setting Users can set the current date, time and other OSD parameters in Date/Time menu (under System Setup menu). The login account should have authority to access the System Setup menu.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Date Display Mode This function allows users to set the OSD display type of the date. There are three options to select from: <Y/M/D>, <M/D/Y> or <D/M/Y>. “Y” represents “Year”, “M” represents “Month” and “D”...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.4.3 Network Time Protocol Setup Time Zone Select <Time Zone> to setup the time zone. To find out the correct local time zone, please visit www.greenwichmeantime.com or refer to below figure. NOTE: The <Time Zone> must be set to the correct local time zone or the <Network Time Protocol Setup>...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Record Schedule / Quality Setting The Record Setup menu allows users to set recording quality, recording schedules, and other recording parameters. Login with a proper account to access Record Setup menu. In the Main menu, move the cursor to <Record Setup>...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual NOTE: Since a VBR file does not have a fixed size, the HDD space usage cannot be calculated and thus ezRecord function is not supported for VBR mode. Therefore, if ezRecord is selected as the preset record...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Halfl-D1 mode (NTSC: 720*240@240PPS; PAL: 720*288@200PPS) Normal PPS Normal Size Event PPS Event Size 15 NTSC 30 NTSC 10 KB / PIC 10 KB / PIC (12.5 PAL) (25 PAL) V 2.2.082012 www.ernitec.com...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.5.4 Per Camera Configuration This function is used to set the Day / Night / Weekend PPS (Picture per Second) and Quality for each channel. The Preset Configuration must be set to <OFF> for accessing these schedules.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.5.6 ezRecord Setup This item aims to ease the complicated record settings, and to make the setup much easier. Note that the item can be reached only when <ezRecord> is selected as the option for <Preset Config>.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual NOTE: The current number of connected cameras will affect the recording quality automatically calculated through the <ezRecord Setup>. Therefore, once the number of connected cameras is changed, the <ezRecord Setup> should be reset.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.5.7 Data Lifetime Setup Data Lifetime indicates the duration that a video is saved and recallable in the HDD. Only those video recorded within Data Lifetime can be displayed on the screen and played back. The video exceeded Data Lifetime will be hidden and cannot be retrieved for playback.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual be accessible. Enter this menu and users can setup data lifetime of each channel independently. The value ranges from <1> to <365> days. Alternatively, select <0> to disable this function. 3.5.8 Circular Recording Users can choose to record video in circular mode or in linear mode.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Purge All Data The item is used to delete all recorded video from the database. Set this item to <Yes using UP / DOWN keys, and start the deletion by setting <Start To Purge> to <Yes>.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Purge Event Before The item is used to delete event video before a specific date. Use LEFT / RIGHT keys to move the cursor to next or previous field, ENTER to select the item and UP / DOWN to adjust the value.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.6.2 Event Icon This item enables (On) / disables (Off) the display of event icons on the monitor when alarm events occur. The event icons are represented by a character according to the event types respectively.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual manual. Alert Notification Setup Alert Configuration Set Alert Notification Alert IP 0.0.0.0 NUM Alert Port 9999 Alive Interval 120 Sec 3.6.5.1 Alert Configuration Set <Alert Configuration Set> provides 3 combinations of Alert Notification, IP, Port, and Interval.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.6.6 Event Full Screen This function allows the DVR to display the alarm channel in full screen size when an alarm is triggered. Select <None> to disable this function; select <Main> to display the alarm channel on Main Monitor when an alarm is triggered;...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.6.8.3 Motion Detect This item allows users to enable or disable motion detection function of the DVR. Select <On> to enable Motion Detect alarm events, or <Off> to disable. If motion detection function is enabled, it is required to define motion detection parameters such as detection area and sensitivity settings in <Detection...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Sensitivity This item is used to set the sensitivity of detection grids for the camera. A greater value indicates more sensitive motion detection. A motion alarm will be triggered once the amount of motion detected exceeds the Threshold value.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.6.8.6 Alarm Out This item allows users to enable/ disable the alarm output on the selected channel to activate the relay. The signal can be a light or siren to caution an alarm event. Select <ON> to enable the alarm output, or <OFF>...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 3.7.3 Exception POS Setup This sub-menu is used to define the conditions that are to be treated as an “Exception” and thus trigger an action (the function will be implemented later). Exception POS Setup Exception No.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual <Greater Equal Than>: When the value of a transaction is greater then or equal to a certain value, it will be marked as an exception. That specific value need to be defined in the following sub-setting <Value>.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Input Source Select the input source of the POS device, either direct connected or connected with the Data Converter. Camera Selection Select a camera to display the text overlay. Text Filter This item is used to choose the text filter. The supported models for pole display and printer are listed as below.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Manual Filter Setup Once enter the Manual Filter Setup menu, users should key in hexadecimal digits. The menu of the item is shown as follows. Manual Filter Setup Header 1 Header 2 Input Process If a pole display from a PC based POS device will be used, select <Canonical>.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Various multi-window view formats are offered for selection. To switch between available viewing formats, press MODE repeatedly. The available view formats are illustrated as the following figure. NOTE: 3x3 viewing mode is only available in 8CH and 16CH models, whereas 4x4 viewing mode is only available in 16CH models.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.1.3 View Live Cameras Users are allowed to view live camera in versatile viewing modes, including full-screen, 2×2, 3x3 and 4×4. The general operation under live mode is described as follows. Freeze Live Image...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Key Usage in Playback The key usage is slightly different in playback mode. Following is the key usage found in playback mode. LEFT (Reverse Playback): The key is used to reverse the recorded video while the unit is playing back.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Sequence This section introduces the way to view sequence mode with both Main Monitor and Call Monitor, if connected. Sequence function can avoid manual backtracking and provides more flexibility while monitoring surveillance. 4.2.1 Sequence with Main Monitor Automatic sequence function can be observed in any view mode.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Press CHANNEL key to display the associated camera on call monitor. Alternatively, press SEQ repeatedly to display the sequence of cameras previously programmed in Call Monitor Schedule menu. Press ESC to return the front panel to Main Monitor Control mode.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Move the cursor to “Select” and press LEFT/RIGHT keys to choose date/ time. Press ENTER and adjust the values by UP/DOWN keys. Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC to abort.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Move the cursor to year/ month and press ENTER. Then press UP/DOWN keys to adjust the value and press ENTER again to confirm. Move the cursor and press ENTER to select any date shown in bold and underlined font.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Press SEARCH to enter the Search menu. To search event video that has been recorded on a specific camera, use LEFT / RIGHT to move the cursor and press ENTER to select or de-select a channel.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual data containing EITHER ONE of the word strings. AND: Enter two sets of word strings. Search for videos with data containing BOTH of the word strings. Specific: Specify one set of word string. Search for videos with data containing the specific word string.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual *.gpg, *.avi (or *.drv), *.sig and readme.txt. Make sure an external storage device is available and connected to the appropriate port for video export. From the Main menu, select <Export> and press ENTER. The menu is displayed as below.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.4.1.2 Select Video for Exporting Select video from desired channel(s) with specific date / time and/or event(s), and set the item <Begin Export> to <Yes> to start exporting. Following are the items for selecting video.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual multiple channels are exported for AVI files, each channel is exported to a separate file. 4.4.1.3 Digital Signature Users can export video clip with or without a digital signature. Set this item to <Yes> to export with the signature file, or <No> to export without it.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual NOTE: Once an external device has been connected to the DVR, the device has priority over the built-in DVD+RW. That means the video will be exported to the external device instead of the built-in DVD+RW.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.4.2 Export Normal Video To Export normal video to external device, follow these step: Press SEARCH and play wanted normal video by entering date and time. Note if the screen is showing in multiple channel mode, please make sure there is no window displaying in Live mode, or the export will not work.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual ezBurn confirmation Selected Device: USB Storage Device Exported Required Size = 11 MB Export Event Info: Data Time Type 2011/05/07 AM10:42:35 Motion ENTER: YES ESC: NO If there is no any exportable device connected to the DVR unit, a warning message will be shown on the screen ...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Camera Setup Analog Camera Select CH01 Dome Protocol None Dome ID Camera Name Hidden Brightness Contrast Saturation To configure dome protocol, select a camera first and set the communications protocol associated with dome camera using the Direction keys and ENTER.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.5.4 Dome Controlling Buttons After pressed DOME to enter Dome Control mode, a dome control panel will be displayed. The controlling buttons are: Iris Close/Open, Focus Far/Near, Zoom Out/In, Preset, Live, Pan/Tilt Speed, Direction buttons, and Auto Focus. The functions are described as below.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Live Click on it to exit Dome Control mode and return to live full-screen viewing mode. Pan/Tilt Speed Users can select preferred pan/tilt speed. Direction Buttons Click on the buttons to pan and tilt the lens of selected dome camera.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Set Preset Go Preset Exit Clear Run Tour Input a desired preset number. Click on the <Set Preset> button to save the position. Now the preset position is set and ready to be called.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 4.5.7 Run Dome Camera Tour Users can also display dome camera tour setup at the dome camera side. Follow the steps to run display of dome camera tour. Press a Channel key to view the corresponding camera in full-screen.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Remote Monitoring Software The remote monitoring software is a remote browser-based software application designed to operate with the DVR products. Using the software, users are allowed to view live and recorded video, and configure the DVRs remotely via a LAN, WAN or Internet on a personal computer.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Hard Disk Drive Requires 20 MB for software installation Operating Windows Windows Vista, System Windows 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Web Browser above Monitor Minimum 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Uncheck “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone”. Type the IP address of the unit in field and click <Add> to add this web site to the zone. Click <OK> to confirm the setting and close Trusted sites dialog.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set all items to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Click <OK> to apply the setting and close the <Security Settings> screen. Click <OK> to close Internet Options dialog.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual NOTE: Do not enter any leading “0” characters in the address, for example, “192.068.080.006” should be entered as “192.68.80.6”. If the default trigger port 80 is changed into another one, take port 81 for example, the IP address should be entered as “192.68.80.6:81”.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 5.2.2.1 Login / Logout Login using the same accounts setup in the DVR. The authority is also the same as setup in the DVR. One preset account “admin” and up to two other accounts can access a DVR at the same time.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 5.2.2.2 Software Upgrades If a new version of the remote monitoring software is available on the DVR, upgrade will be prompted while accessing the unit. Follow the steps to upgrade the software. The message as the above figure will be prompted. Click <Yes>...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual operation can be accessed. To choose desired display mode and to operate dome camera control, refer to the following sections. 5.3.1.1 Select Display Mode Choose the number of windows to be displayed on the main window.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Dome ID (ID) Click for changing the dome ID and protocol. Proper authority is required to access this function. Focus +/− Use these buttons to adjust the camera lens to focus on objects for a clear view.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual NOTE: The instant recording video will be saved as *.drv file. 5.3.2.2 Playback Instant Recorded Video Follow the steps to playback a video recorded by “Instant Recording”. Click <Play> on main window toolbar and click <Local Playback>...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual To playback remote video segments, follow these steps: Choose <Playback> in <Select> field for playback recorded video. In <Start> field, users can change the date and time either by typing desired numbers directly or using the arrow buttons.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 5.3.3.3 Playback Controls When the local or remote video is being played, the remote monitoring software is in Playback Mode. The playback controls toolbar will emerge on the main window toolbar. The Playback controls and indicators are described as below.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual 5.3.5 Search from Event List Click SEARCH, the Event List appears. The List contains information about the alarm events that the unit recorded and saved. Up to 1024 events can be listed in the Event List.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Total Size This item indicates the total size of the HDD. State This item indicates whether the HDD is active or non-active. Temperature This item indicates the current temperature of the HDD in Celsius degree.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Click the <Delete Files> button in the <Temporary Internet Files> field; the <Delete Files> screen displays as below. Check the <Delete all offline content> box and click <OK>. Now, enter the IP address of the DVR to make the connection again.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Appendix A: Recommended HDDs Refer to the following list for some recommended HDDs to be used in the DVR. Brand Model Name Model Number Size Pipeline HD.2 ST3500312CS 500G Barracuda ES.2 ST3500320NS 500G Barracuda 7200.11...
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Appendix B: Remote Controller The operational function keys on the remote control are listed as below figure: V 2.2.082012 www.ernitec.com...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual The keys of the remote control function as the keys of the front panel of the DVR. The only difference between the remote control and the front panel keys is the “DVR SEL” key. The DVR Selection key is used to switch control between each DVR.
Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Appendix C: Setup a DVR behind a Router This appendix describes how to set up a router if the DVR connects to the internet via a router. To properly operate a web server, e.g. a DVR, users have to set up both the IP and port of the DVR, which are essential for data and command transmission.
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Following is an example of how the router should be set. Router DVR 1 DVR 2 (D-Link DI-724P+) IP: 192.168.0.100 IP: 192.168.0.167 IP: 192.168.0.200 WAN IP: Trigger port: 80 Trigger port: 81 218.160.54.13 LAN IP: 192.168.0.1...
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Ernitec EDNS V2000 series – user manual Select <Enabled> to set up the service. Enter the name of the setting in the Name field: DVR 1. Enter Private IP: 167 Choose <TCP> as the Protocol Type. Enter Private Port: 80.
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