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DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
DVTEL INC.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
EN-216 Encoder
User and Installation Guide
The contents of this guide may not be
reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part
without the express written permission of
DVTEL, Inc.
Rev. A4
October 5, 2014

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  • Page 1 DVTEL INC. Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 65 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 EN-216 Encoder User and Installation Guide The contents of this guide may not be reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part without the express written permission of DVTEL, Inc.

  • 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-216 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-216 User and Installation Guide Configuration ........................ 30 5.4.1 Local Computer Configuration ................. 31 5.4.2 Encoder Configuration ..................... 33 5.4.3 Camera Settings ....................... 35 5.4.4 Network Settings ...................... 58 5.4.5 Serial Port Settings ....................77 5.4.6 Alarm Settings ......................79 5.4.7...
  • Page 5 Document Information List of Figures Figure 1: EN-216 Front Panel ........................3 Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel ........................4 Figure 3: DNA Discovery Window ......................7 Figure 4: EN-216 Login Window ........................ 7 Figure 5: EN-216 Web Interface ........................ 8 Figure 6: DVTEL Plug-in Message.......................
  • Page 6 EN-216 User and Installation Guide Figure 55: Holiday Settings Screen ......................55 Figure 56: Edit Holiday Dialog Box ......................56 Figure 57: Edited Holiday Settings ......................56 Figure 58: Snapshot Screen ........................57 Figure 59: TCP/IP Screen ........................59 Figure 60: DDNS Screen .......................... 60 Figure 61: Email Screen ..........................
  • Page 7 Alan Singer Updated DNA Discovery Window image. Apr. 10, 2014 Alan Singer Changed document name from EN-216 User’s Guide to EN-216 User and Installation Guide. Updated DNA Discovery Window image. May 27, 2014 Alan Singer Updated LED status. October 5, 2014 Alan Singer Removed references to PoE.

  • Page 9: Document Information

     This document contains proprietary information belonging to DVTEL, Inc. This information is supplied solely for the purpose of assisting explicitly the licensee of the DVTEL units.  No part of this document contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any third party or reproduced by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the express prior written permission of DVTEL, Inc.
  • 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-216 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

    Introduction Introduction This User’s Guide is intended to help you physically install, configure settings for, and operate the EN-216 encoder. The EN-216 features 16 independent dual streams (video/audio and video-only) at a maximum resolution of D1 up to 25/30 FPS (PAL/NTSC). The encoder supports H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and MJPEG compression.

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description Hardware Description This section describes the EN-216 hardware. 3.1 EN-216 Front Panel Following is a description of the connections on the rear panel of the unit. Figure 1: EN-216 Front Panel Number Marking Description Channel number and corresponding LED status indicator.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 3.2 EN-216 Rear Panel Following is a description of the connections on the front panel of the unit. Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel Number Marking Description VIDEO IN 16 x BNC interfaces for video input.

  • 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 is designed to be installed inside an equipment room on a shelf or in a 19”...

  • Page 18: 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 1: EN-216 Front Panel (page 3). Attach a properly rated ground cable to the grounding terminal. Make sure the ring/spade terminal of the grounding cable is properly connected between the screw and rear panel.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Unit's Initial Ip Address

    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-216 Web Interface

    Enter the default User Name (Admin) and Password (1234). Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click Login. The EN-216 web interface opens. Figure 5: EN-216 Web Interface Click the on-screen message to install the DVTEL plug-in. Follow the instructions. Figure 6: DVTEL Plug-in Message...

  • Page 21: Figure 7: Dna Assign Ip - Use Dhcp Screen

    Note: The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click Login. The EN-216 web interface opens. See Figure 5: EN-216 Web Interface (page 8). Click the on-screen message to install the DVTEL plug-in. The DVTEL Plug-in message is displayed. See Figure 6: 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 rear panel of the unit. See Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel (page 4).

  • 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 rear panel of the unit. See Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel (page 4). Note: The microphone must meet the following specifications: Input impedance: 1k Ω...

  • Page 24: Connecting Relay Outputs To Control An External Device

    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 96) and Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel (page 4).

  • Page 25: Port

    Exceeding this voltage can cause permanent damage to the unit 4.2.11 RS-485 Port The encoder’s RS-485 serial port is used to control PTZ cameras. See Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel (page 4). To connect a PTZ camera to the RS-485 port Using terminal block connectors, attach the PTZ camera’s D+ and D...

  • 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-216 Rear Panel (page 4). To restore factory defaults using the Reset button Disconnect the power supply.

  • Page 27: Accessing The En-216 Via A Web Browser

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser The EN-216 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 14: Arielwebcomponents Setup Screen 1

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide Click Next when the Setup - ArielWebComponents dialog box opens. Figure 14: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 1 The ArielWebComponents plug-in is installed on your PC. Figure 15: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 2...

  • Page 29: Figure 16: Arielwebcomponents Setup Screen 3

    Click Finish when the following screen is displayed after the installation is completed. Figure 16: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 3 Refresh your screen when the web interface reopens. See Figure 5: EN-216 Web Interface (page 8). Click Live View. The Live View window opens with 16 empty tiles.

  • Page 30: Live View

      Logout – Click Logout to exit the web interface. Model number – EN-216 is displayed.  5.1 Live View Live View mode enables you to capture a picture, start or stop recording, enable PTZ control with a PTZ camera connected to the encoder, enable digital zoom, open/close audio, enable two-way audio communication, play back video files, etc.
  • Page 31 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser Item Description Navigation bar Tabs for navigating the web interface. Includes the following:  Live View (page 18)  Playback (page 26)  (page 29)  Configuration (page 30) PTZ control pad Buttons for controlling PTZ camera movement...

  • Page 32: Figure 19: Live View Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To start Live View In the Live View screen, do one of the following:  Select a tile and double-click a camera on the Channel No. drop-down list. The Live View starts to display the camera’s video stream in the tile. You can display video in up to 16 tiles.

  • 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 1: EN-216 Front Panel (page 3). 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-216 User and Installation Guide Select one of the following buttons to control other PTZ movements from the PTZ keypad: Icon Description Zoom in/out Focus near/far Iris open/close Light on/off Wiper on/off Adjust speed of pan/tilt movement 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.

  • Page 35: Configuring Video Parameters

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser To retrieve a preset Select a pre-defined preset from the preset list. Click the icon to retrieve a preset from the Preset drop-down list. The preset is selected. Figure 21: Preset Drop-Down List A preset can be linked to a PTZ alarm by selecting Configuration >...

  • Page 36: Recording

    EN-216 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 one or more cameras: Select a tile. Select a camera from the device list.

  • Page 37: Viewing Live Video From A Media Player

    Accessing the EN-216 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: Playback

    EN-216 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 25: VLC Media Player Screen 5.2 Playback...

  • Page 39: Figure 26: Playback Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser To playback video To enter the Playback screen, click Playback on the menu bar. The Playback screen opens. Figure 26: Playback Screen Select a camera from the device list. To download a file, select one of the following methods: ...

  • Page 40: Figure 28: Playback Screen With Callouts

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide  Select a date and time from the calendar. Figure 28: 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 41: Log

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 42: Configuration

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide Click the Search button to start searching log files. Matched log files are displayed in the Log screen: Figure 31: Log Screen Note: Up to 100 log files can be displayed in the list. Click to save the searched log files to a local directory.

  • Page 43: Local Computer Configuration

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser From the Configuration screen sidebar menu, select the following tabs to configure settings:  Local Computer Configuration (page 31)  Encoder Configuration (page 33) Device Parameters > Time Settings (page 34)  ...
  • Page 44 EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 45: Encoder Configuration

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 34: Device Information Screen The Device Information screen displays the following details about the encoder: ...

  • Page 46: Figure 35: Time Settings Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 35: Time Settings Screen Select whether to set the time from the Internet by using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) or manually.

  • Page 47: Camera Settings

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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.

  • Page 48: Figure 36: Display Settings Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 49: Figure 37: Video Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 50 Note: The EN-216 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. This is especially helpful for allowing high instantaneous bit rates when using VBR.

  • Page 51: Figure 38: Record Schedule Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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. The network disk has been initialized when used for the first time.

  • Page 52: Figure 39: Recording Edit Schedule Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To edit the recording schedule, click Edit. The Edit Schedule screen opens. Figure 39: 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.

  • Page 53: Figure 40: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser Click OK to save the settings. The Edit Schedule screen closes. To configure advanced recording settings, click Advanced. The Advanced screen opens. Figure 40: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen Configure the following settings: ...

  • Page 54: Figure 41: Capture Schedule Settings Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.3.2 Setting a Capture Schedule To set a capture schedule Click the Capture tab in the Schedule Settings screen. The Schedule Settings screen opens with the text of the Capture tab displayed in red. Figure 41: Capture Schedule Settings Screen From the Channel No.
  • Page 55 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser Do the following: From the tabs at the top of the screen, select the day of the week or holiday to configure scheduled recording. Note: The Holiday tab is not displayed by default. To enter a holiday, see Holiday Settings (page 55).

  • Page 56: Figure 43: Motion Detection Area Settings Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To configure motion detection settings From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Camera Settings > Motion Detection. The Motion Detection screen opens on the Area Settings tab. Figure 43: Motion Detection Area Settings Screen From the Channel No. drop-down list, select a camera.

  • Page 57: Figure 44: Motion Detection Arming Schedule Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 5.4.3.4.2 Setting the Motion Detection Arming Schedule Select the Arming Schedule tab to set the schedule for detecting motion in the area. The Motion Detection Arming Schedule screen opens. Figure 44: Motion Detection Arming Schedule Screen To set the motion detection arming schedule Click Edit.

  • Page 58: Figure 46: Motion Detection Triggered Actions Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide Set the time and day: Select the day of the week or holiday to configure scheduled recording. Note: The Holiday tab is not displayed by default. To enter a holiday, see Holiday Settings (page 55).
  • Page 59 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser To set the motion detection 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 60: Figure 47: Video Loss Arming Schedule Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.5 Video Loss The Video Loss function creates an alarm in case the video stream is lost. To create a Video Loss alarm From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Camera Settings > Video Loss. The Video Loss screen opens on the Arming Schedule tab.

  • Page 61: Figure 48: Video Loss Triggered Actions Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 5.4.3.5.1 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 45: Edit Schedule Time Screen (page 45).

  • Page 62: Figure 49: Privacy Mask Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 63: Figure 50: Tamper-Proof Area Settings Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 64: Figure 51: Tamper-Proof Arming Schedule Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.7.1 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 65: Figure 52: Tamper-Proof Triggered Actions Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser To create a tamper-proof alarm schedule Click Edit. The Edit Schedule Time screen opens. See Figure 45: Edit Schedule Time Screen (page 45). Set the day and time: Select the day of the week or holiday to schedule the alarm.

  • Page 66: Figure 53: Text Overlay Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.3.8 Text Overlay The Text Overlay function enables you to write text for up to eight 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 67: Figure 54: Image With Text Overlay

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser Click Save. The edited text is displayed in over the image. Figure 54: Image with Text Overlay Move the text location on the screen by dragging the text frame. 5.4.3.9 Holiday Settings Use the Holiday Settings screen to set certain days with a different recording schedule. Up to 32 holidays can be set.

  • Page 68: Figure 56: Edit Holiday Dialog Box

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide Select an item from the list and click to edit the holiday. The Edit Holiday dialog box opens. Figure 56: Edit Holiday Dialog Box Enter the holiday details: In the Holiday Name text box, enter the holiday name.

  • Page 69: Figure 58: Snapshot Screen

    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-216 automatically detects whether it is operating on a PAL or NTSC system. From the Quality drop-down list, select one of the following levels:  ...

  • Page 70: Network Settings

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 71: Figure 59: Tcp/Ip Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 59: TCP/IP Screen Configure the following settings: ...

  • Page 72: Figure 60: Ddns Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide  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.  MAC Address – This is a read-only field.
  • Page 73 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser For IP Server systems: In the Server Address text box, enter the server address of your ISP (e.g., members.dyndns.org). Click Save. Note: All other fields are disabled. Obtain a static IP address, subnet mask, gateway and primary DNS settings from your ISP.

  • Page 74: Figure 61: Email Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 46) ...
  • Page 75 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 76: Figure 62: Snmp Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To enter SNMP settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > SNMP. The SNMP screen opens. Figure 62: SNMP Screen Select the checkbox for SNMP version used on your network  For SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c: a.
  • Page 77 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser  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 78: Figure 63: Port Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 79: Figure 64: Ftp Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 80: Figure 65: Nethdd Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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. Note: To upload captured pictures to an FTP server, you must enable an Event-Triggered snapshot.

  • Page 81: Figure 66: Pppoe Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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- ...

  • Page 82: Figure 67: Qos Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.4.9 QoS QoS (Quality of Service) helps to solve network delay and network congestion by configuring the priority in which data is sent. A QoS-aware network can thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lower priority.

  • Page 83: Figure 68: Socks Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser a firewall, and you need to send Email notifications, FTP uploads, and alarms to a destination outside the LAN. The encoder supports the SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 protocols. To configure SOCKS settings From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > SOCKS. The SOCKS screen opens.

  • Page 84: Figure 69: Upnp Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.4.11 UPnP The UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) protocol permits devices to automatically discover and establish communication for sharing data with other devices on the network. To configure UPnP From the Configuration sidebar menu, select Network Settings > UPnP. The UPnP screen opens.

  • Page 85: Figure 70: Https Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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. The Secure Socket Layer also authenticates the identity of the client and server.

  • Page 86: Figure 71: Create Self-Signed Certificate Form

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 87: Figure 72: Create Certificate Request Form

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 72: Create Certificate Request Form ...

  • Page 88: Figure 73: Bonjour Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 89: Serial Port Settings

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 5.4.5 Serial Port Settings The unit’s RS-232 serial port is used by a technician for troubleshooting or for use as a transparent channel. The encoder’s RS-485 serial port is used to control PTZ cameras.

  • Page 90: Figure 76: Rs-485 Settings Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 76: RS-485 Settings Screen From the Channel No. drop-down list, select a camera.

  • Page 91: Alarm Settings

     Alarm Output Settings (page 84) 5.4.6.1 Alarm Input Settings Sixteen alarm inputs can be connected to the encoder’s rear panel. See Figure 1: EN-216 Front Panel (page 3). 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 92: Figure 77: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 77: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab From the Alarm lnput No.
  • Page 93 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 94: Figure 78: Alarm Input Triggered Actions Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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 77: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab (page 80).
  • Page 95 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 96: Figure 79: Alarm Output Settings Tab

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.6.2 Alarm Output Settings Four alarm outputs can be connected to the encoder’s rear panel. See Figure 1: EN-216 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 97: Exception

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 98: User Management

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 5.4.8 User Management Users are added, modified and deleted in the User Management screen. Note: The Admin user can create normal users. Up to 31 users can be created. 5.4.8.1 Adding a User Account To add a user account with basic permissions From the sidebar menu, select Configuration >...
  • Page 99 Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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  ...

  • Page 100: Figure 81: Add User Basic Permission Screen

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To assign camera configuration permissions Select the Camera Configuration tab. The Add user > Camera Configuration screen opens: Figure 82: Add User Camera Configuration Screen For each permission, do one of the following:  Check Select All to assign permissions for all cameras.

  • Page 101: Storage Management

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser 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 102: Maintenance

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide To initialize the storage units From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Storage Management. Figure 87: Storage Management Screen If the status of the unit is Uninitialized, select the checkbox next to the storage unit number.

  • Page 103: Figure 88: Maintenance Screen

    Accessing the EN-216 via a Web Browser To perform maintenance on the unit From the sidebar menu, select Configuration > Maintenance. The Maintenance screen opens. Figure 88: Maintenance Screen Choose from the following actions:  Click Reboot to reboot the device. The device reboots after restoring.

  • Page 104: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix The Appendix includes the following sections:  Technical Specifications (page 93)  Network Settings (page 95)  Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block (page 96)  Maximum Video Cable Length (page 97)

  • Page 105: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A.1. Technical Specifications Following are the EN-216 technical specifications: Video Input channels Number of Intelligent Video 16 (independent dual streams: video/audio and video) Analysis Channels Analog Video Inputs Video Signal Composite 1Vp-p (PAL or NTSC) Physical Connector 16 x BNC 75Ω...
  • Page 106 EN-216 User and Installation Guide Network Ethernet 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ45 interface (IEEE 802.3/802.3u) Services and Protocols PPPoE, QoS Layer3 DiffServ, IPv4/v6, TCP, UDP, IGMP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, SNTP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 (MIB-II), UPnP, SOCKS...

  • Page 107: Network Settings

    Appendix 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 Multicast As defined in Video/streaming (multicast).

  • Page 108: Connecting Leads To A Spring Clamp Terminal Block

    EN-216 User and Installation Guide 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.

  • Page 109: Maximum Video Cable Length

    Appendix 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) 3-Core RVVP 7-Core RVVP 1,230 75-2 75-3...

  • Page 110: 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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