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- Page 1 Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation. Release Date: June 2011 QuickTime is a registered trademark of the Apple Computer, Inc.
- Page 3 Safety Precautions • To avoid any damage, please consider the following safety warnings: • Never place the recorder near to heaters, furnaces, other heat sources or under direct solar irradiation. • Operate the device only in locations providing the tolerable operating temperature range 0°C~40°C/32°F ~ +104°F.
- Page 4 ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment; in this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................... 1 FEATURES ........................1 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................2 SPECIFICATIONS ......................4 FRONT PANEL ........................ 5 REAR PANEL........................8 MONITOR INSTALLATION..................10 AUDIO INSTALLATION ....................11 ALARM CONTACTS INSTALLATION ............... 11 1.8.1 Alarm Input Contacts ..........................11 1.8.2 Alarm Output Relay..........................11 RS-485... - Page 6 PTZ ..........................26 3.6.1 General PTZ control (if PTZ cameras are installed)..................26 3.6.2 Express Control of PTZ..........................27 3.7 LAYOUT ..........................29 3.7.1 Bring a camera to full screen mode.......................29 CHANNEL SWITCHING....................29 DISPLAY ........................30 3.10 SEQUENCE........................30 3.11 ZOOM........................... 30 3.12 SEARCH........................
- Page 7 6.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls ........................117 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ....................120 REMOTE PLAYBACK ....................122 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP ..................123 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............. 125 TYPICAL LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING ............. 125 TYPICAL D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ..............127 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................130 APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES..............
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Page 8: Product Overview
Chapter 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The introduction of the PARAGON264X4 32CH DVR adds the advantages of H.264 compression to the power and flexibility of the already popular PARAGON DVR. State of the art H.264 compression techniques enhance recorded video storage capacity and conserve network transmission bandwidth while maintaining high image quality. -
Page 9: Package Contents
-Supports up to 4 fixed internal HDD or 2 removable HDD -Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneous live, recording, playback, archiving and remote viewing) -Free EverFocus DDNS Service - static IP address is not required for reliable remote access -User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators... - Page 10 Power cord x 1 Mouse x 1 DVR x 1 User manual x 1...
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Page 11: Specifications
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS PARAGON264X4 32CH Number of Channels Compression Format H.264 480 NTSC /400 PAL (4CIF) Recording Rate/Resolution 960 NTSC /800 PAL (2CIF) (Max) 960 NTSC /800 PAL (CIF) 480 NTSC /400 PAL (4CIF) --16CH, 4CIF 15 NTSC/12.5 PAL per Channel Playback Rate/Resolution 480 NTSC /400 PAL (2CIF) ---16CH, 2CIF real-time 480 NTSC /400 PAL (CIF)---16CH, CIF real-time... -
Page 12: Front Panel
Certificates CE, FCC, UL Supported PTZ Protocols EverFocus, Pelco D, Pelco P, Samsung, Transparent 1.4 FRONT PANEL Your primary interaction with your new DVR will be through the Front Panel buttons and their corresponding buttons on the included Remote Control. Take a moment to learn where the keys are as the remainder of the manual will refer to them often. - Page 13 NOTE: The Multiview keys are only active in Main monitor - operation. HDD: Removable SATA HDD. NOTE: To open the HDD cover at front panel, please slightly push the cover, and it will open automatically. CH Switching key: Switch from CH1~16 to CH17~32 or vice versa. STOP: STOP key for Playback and Record BACK: Reverse Playback key...
- Page 14 16) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen will be Main monitor when LED is in “M” and Call monitor when LED is in “1”. ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom. For details please consult chapter 3.11 ZOOM. NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor.
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Page 15: Rear Panel
1.5 REAR PANEL During initial setup you will be connecting your DVR to multiple input and output devices. This is done through the rear panel. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Figure 1-2 Rear Panel POWER: Power socket for external power supply, 100~240VAC power source ○... - Page 16 CALL monitor: CALL monitor output. Spot monitor for full screen live display, sequence mode and ○ alarm camera switching Alarm inputs: Alarm inputs for dry contacts, programmable NO or NC in alarm menu. ○ Audio output: 2 x Audio output ○...
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Page 17: Monitor Installation
1.6 MONITOR INSTALLATION The Paragon264X4 32CH DVR provides 2 main monitor outputs with identical functionality - VGA and HDMI. Both outputs can be used simultaneously and deliver full HD output resolution (1920x1080, progressive, 60 Hz. vert., 68 KHz hor.). Make sure that the connected monitor's specifications comply with these resolution requirements. Please do not exceed the max. -
Page 18: Audio Installation
1.7 AUDIO INSTALLATION This DVR provides 16 line level audio inputs and 2 line level audio output. ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone amplifier is required). The audio output requires an amplifier to drive a speaker or headphones. The installation must be connected with audio coax cable and RCA plugs. -
Page 19: Keyboard / Ptz Installation
Cable length from box to device („Stubs“) has to be limited to 2m using connector boxes. RS-485 bus serial wiring with connector boxes and connection cable Direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using an EverFocus Model EDA997A (see below). Improper RS-485 bus star wiring... -
Page 20: Socket Pin Assignment
An EDA997A RS-485 signal distributor may be used to use a star wiring configuration. Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor A RS-485 distributor can also be used to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. -
Page 21: Connection With Network Patch Cable
PowerCon software if the DVR is connected to a network. Local telemetry control is provided by USB - mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard. Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung, Transparent Required DVR settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu (Section 4.3) -
Page 22: Direct Pc Connection Through Crossover Network Cable
1.11.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100Mbps compatible network connection. -
Page 23: Final Install Process
Pinout of straight patch cable 1.12 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug in the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the system has finished loading, you can begin to set up the menu options for the DVR. -
Page 24: Mouse And Front Panel Operation
Chapter 2 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION PARAGON 264X4 32CH DVRs support multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the front panel, an EKB500, and the handheld IR remote control. This chapter will cover the basic operation using the mouse and the front panel buttons. 2.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION 2.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio 1. -
Page 25: Operation In The Configuration Menus
2.1.3 Operation in the Configuration Menus Click on the icon to access the Configuration Menu. The Configuration menu screens (shown in Figure 2-2 OSD Menu) are divided into 3 main sections. Figure 2-2 OSD Menu 1. In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Move the mouse over an icon and click to select it. 2. - Page 26 Bar: Click and hold on the bar to adjust the set point Left or Right. * Note about on-screen keyboard: Click on a button to input that character. The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions: Space Enter a space Caps Switch to capital letters...
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Page 27: General Front Panel Operation
2.2 General Front Panel Operation 2.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio 1. In a view consisting of more than one channel, turning Jog or Shuttle can scroll through each channel that is displayed. The selected channel will be highlighted by white frame. 2. -
Page 28: Field Input Options
Figure 2-3 OSD Menu 1. In section 1, there are ten setup options available. Use Jog or Shuttle to highlight an icon and press “Enter” to select it. 2. In section 2, the main options for the selected icon will be displayed. Use Jog to highlight an option and press “Enter”... - Page 29 * Note about on-screen keyboard: Use Jog to move up/down, use Shuttle to move left/right between the characters, press the “Enter” key on the front panel to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight “ ” and press the “Enter” key on the front panel to confirm.
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Page 30: General Dvr Operations
Chapter 3. GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS This chapter introduces the operations on major functions including playback, layout change, sequence, triplex operations, copy, and search. 3.1 Record By default, the DVR will always be in record mode. When the DVR is turned on, it will start to record. The exceptions are: 1. -
Page 31: Select Camera Operation
+ To input password using front panel: press “Enter” key to show the on-screen keyboard (see Figure 3-2 On-screen Keyboard). Use Jog to move up/down, use Shuttle to move left/right between the characters, press the “Enter” key on the front panel to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight “ ”... - Page 32 By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click on to enter Playback Menu. By front panel: Press key to enter Playback Menu. The playback bar will show (see figure below): 1 2 3 4 10 11 13 5 6 7 8 12 10 10 2009/05/25 09:09:30PM...
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Page 33: Ptz
Click “Delete” button 9. For Auto Pan a. Click “Auto Pan” button 10. Pattern Operation (Pattern is the “0” Tour in Everfocus and Pelco PTZ cameras) a. Click “Pattern” button 11. Steps to run a tour a. Click “Tour” button b. -
Page 34: Express Control Of Ptz
12. Steps to remove a tour (if supported by the camera) a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c. Click “Delete” button Click “C” to clear the digit in the number display Click “X” at the top-right corner to hide the PTZ menu (see Express control below) Click “Exit”... - Page 35 2, 3: PTZ tilt up 4: PTZ pan/tilt right and up 5, 9: PTZ pan left 8,12: PTZ pan right 13: PTZ pan/tilt left and down 14, 15: PTZ tilt down 16: PTZ pan/tilt right and down ...
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Page 36: Layout
3.7 LAYOUT The PARAGON 264X4 32CH DVR has a total of eleven display modes available. The different available layouts are shown below: NOTE: PIP display is not available in Playback mode To change layout, follow the steps below: By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click then click on the desired layout choice. -
Page 37: Display
selected is already displayed on screen, then the camera positions will be exchanged. If the new camera being selected does not already appear, it will replace the previously displayed camera. 3.9 DISPLAY Press the Display button on the menu by using the mouse or press the Display button on front panel . Pressing/clicking cycles through the four OSD formats: 1. - Page 38 3. Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click button. Or, press the ZOOM button on the front panel. 4. When in ZOOM mode, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen. Or, use the arrow keys to bring a different portion of the magnified image into view.
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Page 39: Search
3.12 SEARCH By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to enter Search Menu. By front panel: Press ”Search” key to enter Search Menu directly. 3.12.1 Time Search Figure 3-5 Search Menu – Time Search Play From: Select the time to begin the search by choosing the Date and Time. Click on the “Play”... -
Page 40: Event Search
3.12.2 Event Search Figure 3-6 Search Menu – Event Search From: Select starting date and time To: Select ending date and time. Camera: Select which cameras to include in the search. Event: Select which event type(s) to search for. Choose from Alarm, Motion or Video Loss. Click on the “Search”... -
Page 41: Smart Search
3.12.3 Smart Search Smart Search allows the review of a segment of the recorded video from individual cameras to detect motion in an area specified at the time of the search. The resulting ‘motion events’ are displayed in the form of an Event List. - Page 42 How to select motion grid by mouse: 1. Click on the image and the grid will display. 2. Select the grid square in the upper-left of the desired rectangle. 3. Select the grid square in the lower-right of the desired rectangle. 4.
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Page 43: Snapshot Search
Prev Page: Go to previous page Next Page: Go to next page Play: Playback selected item Copy: Copy selected item 3.12.4 Snapshot Search Snapshot Search shows snapshots of the specified interval, it helps users to quickly find the interested scene. Figure 3-8 Search Menu –... -
Page 44: Copy
Result Type: Thumbnail is used as result type. Search Date: Select search date and time Search Direction: Select search direction, either forward or backward. Search Camera: Select which camera to be searched. Result Interval: Select interval of the snapshot to be searched. Available from 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour, 12 hour and 1 day. -
Page 45: Logout
Camera: Select which cameras will be archived. Choose “Select All” to select all the cameras. Player: Check the box to include the ePlayer program as part of the copy (recommended). Start Date/Time: Select the starting date/time to be archived. End Date/Time: Select the ending date/time to be archived. Copy To: Select whether you want to copy to USB or DVD. -
Page 46: Dvr Configuration
Chapter 4 DVR CONFIGURATION This chapter will walk you through the DVR Menu Settings step by step and show you how to set the DVR for your specific application. 4.1 CONFIGURATION MENU 1. To bring up the Main Menu, press the “Menu” key on the front panel or right-click with the USB mouse to bring up the OSD menu bar. - Page 47 Date: Sets the current date of DVR. Time: Sets the current time of DVR. Record Mode: Choose from Normal+Event: Normal recording plus event recording. Event Only: Event recording only. Schedule Rec: Schedule recording. For Event recording, enter the estimated number of hours per day for event recording. Resolution: Select recording resolution based on video format.
- Page 48 Network Type: Static IP: User sets a static IP for network connection. DHCP: DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign IP for network connection. PPPoE: This is for direct DSL connection application ONLY (no router). Check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE.
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Page 49: Camera Setting
4.3 CAMERA SETTING Figure 4-2 is a screenshot of the CAMERA SETTING MENU. This menu is used to configure individual camera settings. Figure 4-2 Camera Menu-Basic Setting 4.3.1 Basic Setting Camera: Select the camera to be configured. Title: The title setting allows you to assign a title to the selected camera. Each title supports up to 16 characters. - Page 50 FPS rate in response to a motion or alarm event (see next item). Since EverFocus DVRs have the capability to change recorded image size and FPS rate in response to events, it may be advisable to reserve some recording capacity for event response. For example:...
- Page 51 record that size image – 1, 2 or 4). Changing resolution on a camera, or viewing the settings for a camera with a different resolution will cause this number to change in proportion to the relative image size. When this number is positive, it means there is still recording capacity available for allocation. If this number is negative, it means the recording capacity has been exceeded, and the user must lower a Normal Speed recording rate or reduce the Resolution selected (which requires the DVR to use fewer CIF FPS to record each image).
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Page 52: Video Adjust
4.3.2 Video Adjust Figure 4-3 Camera Menu – Video Adjust Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust. “Title” will change to the name of the selected camera. Brightness: Adjusts how bright/dark the picture appears. If details appear to be lost in the shadows or darker regions, try increasing the Brightness. -
Page 53: Motion
4.3.3 Motion Figure 4-4 Camera Menu – Motion Camera: Select the camera you wish to configure. “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera. Enable: Check box to enable motion detection. Other motion options will not be available unless this feature is selected. - Page 54 Pre-alarm Record: Check box to start copying recorded video to the hard disk from 5 seconds before the motion event. (Pre-alarm recording rate will follow the “Normal” frame rate setting) Buzzer: Check this box to enable the buzzer when a motion event is triggered. Email Notify: Check this box to send email notification when a motion event is detected.
- Page 55 1. Click on the image and the grid will display. 2. Select the grid square in the upper-left of the desired rectangle. 3. Select the grid square in the lower-right of the desired rectangle. 4. The area between upper-left and lower-right grid will be selected. The same result is achieved from lower left followed by upper right.
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Page 56: Video Loss
4.3.4 Video Loss Figure 4-6 Camera Menu – Video Loss Camera: Select the camera you wish to configure, “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera. Enable: Check box to enable Video Loss detection. Log: Check box to record video loss events in the log. Pre-alarm Record: Check box to start copying recorded video to the hard disk from 5 seconds before the video loss. -
Page 57: Record & Play Setting
Network Alarm: Check this box to send out a network alarm to a client PC when video loss occurs. (This feature requires PowerCon software on the client PC and proper settings for the Alarm Server in the Network Setup menu; see Section 4.6.4 Alarm Server for more information.) Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through the alarm output relay. -
Page 58: Record
Figure 4-7 Record & Play Menu 4.4.1 Record Record Overwrite: Check the box and the disk will begin overwriting when full. NOTE: Unless this box is checked, THE DVR MUST STOP RECORDING WHEN THE DISK IS FULL. The use of record overwrite is strongly recommended. -
Page 59: Built-In Calculator
4.4.2 Built-in Calculator The built-in record period calculator can give a rough estimation of the total recording time for the DVR with the current settings. In order to compute as accurate an estimate as possible, please enter your expectations for the hours per day you expect recording to take place due to motion events and due to other alarm conditions. -
Page 60: Play
4.4.3 Play Figure 4-9 Record & Play Menu - Play Quick Playback: Check the box to enable the Quick Playback function as described below. Playback From X Seconds ago: When the DVR is put into playback (press PLAY), it will begin playing from the selected time. -
Page 61: Alarm & Event Setting
4.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING Figure 4-10 is a screenshot of the ALARM & EVENT SETTING MENU. This menu will guide you through alarm and event setup. Figure 4-10 Alarm & Event Menu - Alarm 4.5.1 Alarm Alarm: Select the alarm input trigger connection number from 1 to 16. Enable: Check box to enable response to that alarm trigger. - Page 62 No change: No change on the main monitor display. Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on main monitor. Call Monitor: Call monitor display options when a motion occurs. No change: No change on the call monitor display. Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on call monitor.
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Page 63: Event
Apply To: This button can be used to copy the alarm settings to other cameras. Select which cameras you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. 4.5.2 Event This section covers notifications due to internal system event warnings. - Page 64 Power Loss: If power is disconnected, an alarm event will be triggered when power is restored. Network Loss: If connection to the local network is lost, DVR will create a Network Loss event. NOTE: This function only checks the physical connection (link) to the network. Any network behavior that blocks data connectivity (blocked ports, IP addressing errors, etc.) is not detected by this function.
- Page 65 HD Temperature: Figure 4-13 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Temperature Log: Check box to record HDD temperature events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive’s temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HDD temperature is over the “Temp.
- Page 66 HD Failure: Figure 4-14 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Failure Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable the buzzer if no hard drive is detected on system startup. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification function when HD fails. Email operation requires that valid email settings have been entered in the Network Setting/Email setup screen.
- Page 67 HD Full: Figure 4-15 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Full Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable the buzzer when hard drive is full (recommended if the Record Overwrite function is disabled. See Section 5.4.1). Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is full.
- Page 68 HD Off: Figure 4-16 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Off Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer if the hard drive is turned off (disconnected) or becomes disabled (cannot be detected by the system). Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off. Email operation requires that valid email settings have been entered in the Network Setting/Email setup screen.
- Page 69 Power Loss: Figure 4-17 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Power Loss Log: Log is permanently checked for this feature. Power Loss events are always recorded by the DVR. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when power has been restored. Email operation requires that valid email settings have been entered in the Network Setting/Email setup screen.
- Page 70 Network Loss: Figure 4-18 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Network Loss Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when network is lost. Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through the alarm output relay. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”(active), “2”(active), “3”(active) or “4”...
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Page 71: Schedule Setting
4.6 SCHEDULE SETTING Figure 4-19 is a screenshot of the SCHEDULE SETTING MENU. In this menu you can set a unique configuration to enable recording during a specified time periods. This menu is used to configure Express Setup, Holidays and detailed Schedule settings. Figure 4-19 Schedule Menu-Express Setup 4.6.1 Express Setup... -
Page 72: Holidays
Event Frame Rate: FPS recording rate for events. Selectable frame rate includes 30fps, 15fps, 10fps, 7.5fps, 5fps, 1fps or 0fps. (0fps means no event recording). Event Action: Check this box to enable Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail and Network actions selected elsewhere when an event occurs during the selected time period. -
Page 73: Schedule
One time: This entry is used only once, on that specific date. Month/date: Uses this entry on the same month and day, every year (e.g. January 1 for New Year’s Day) Month/weekday: Uses this entry on a specific day of a specific week in the month specified (e.g 4 Thursday in November for Thanksgiving). - Page 74 To Set Schedule using Mouse 1. Click on desired start time block (no numbers on it) on a time bar. At this time, the selected time block will be highlighted in blue frame and the entire time bar will be highlighted by red frame. There are 24 blocks on the time bar representing 24 hours respectively.
- Page 75 3. Selecting camera: Turn Shuttle knob to select desired camera to configure. Selected camera number will be highlighted by a blue frame. See above image. 4. Enter time bar editing mode: turn Jog knob to switch to time bar editing mode. When this mode is selected, all 9 time bars will be highlighted within a blue frame.
- Page 76 7. Changing recording mode (color) of a timezone: Turn Jog knob to switch to the first block (with number on it) of a timezone. Clicking Enter button and this timezone will switch to another color, which means switching to another record mode. The color switch sequence is gray->orange->blue. 8.
- Page 77 FPS rate in response to a motion or alarm event (see next item). Since EverFocus DVRs have the capability to change recorded image size and FPS rate in response to events, it may be advisable to reserve some recording capacity for event response. For example: 2 cameras/4CIF/10FPS plus 5 cameras/2CIF/10FPS plus 9 cameras/CIF/5FPS: 2x4x10+5x2x10+9x1x5= 80+100+45 = 225 allocated with 255 in reserve.
- Page 78 across the cameras responding to an event. In the example above, with 225 CIF FPS allocated and 255 CIF FPS remaining, it would be possible to increase the FPS rate on the two 4 CIF cameras from 10 FPS to 15 FPS and also increase the resolution and rate of the five 2 CIF cameras to 4 CIF and 15 FPS, with 15 CIF equivalent FPS still available to be assigned to one or more of the nine CIF resolution cameras.
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Page 79: Alarm Action
4.6.4 Alarm Action Figure 4-23 Schedule Menu-Alarm Action Defines recording response to “alarm” input trigger signals by time of day on specific days of the week and/or holidays and ‘other’ days. Alarm: Select a number to change the schedule for that alarm input trigger. Each alarm can be set on a 24 hour time block for Holiday (Hol), Other (Oth), Sunday (Sun), Monday (Mon), Tuesday (Tue), Wednesday (Wed), Thursday (Thu), Friday (Fri), or Saturday (Sat). - Page 80 4. Change the section to different mode (with a different color) by clicking on the first block of the section. The color switches from gray -> orange -> gray, every time user clicks the first block of a section. Orange indicates ‘alarm action recording ON’. 5.
- Page 81 Selecting alarm: Turn Shuttle knob to select desired camera to configure. Selected camera number will be highlighted by a blue frame. See above image. Enter time bar editing mode: turn Jog knob to switch to time bar editing mode. When this mode is selected, all 9 time bars will be highlighted within a blue frame.
- Page 82 Changing recording mode (color) of a timezone: Turn Jog knob to switch to the first block (with number on it) of a timezone. Clicking Enter button and this timezone will switch to another color, which means switching to another record mode. The color switch sequence is gray->orange->gray. Apply to Days: This button can be used to copy schedules to other days.
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Page 83: Network Setting
4.7 NETWORK SETTING Figure 4-24 is a screenshot of the NETWORK SETTING MENU. This menu is for configuring the DVR for a network connection. NOTE: Since every Network Configuration is different, please check with your Network Administrator or ISP to see if your DVR should use specific IP addresses and/or port numbers. Figure 4-24 Network Menu –... - Page 84 DNS Server 2: This field shows the secondary DNS server for your network. HTTP Port: Port number for HTTP/WEB communication. Additional information: 1. Set up the DVR Network Menu according to the instructions detailed in the Networking chapter of this DVR’s manual.
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Page 85: Email
• Well Known Ports 0 thru 1023 • Registered Ports 1024 thru 49151 • Dynamic and/or Private Ports 49152 thru 65535 So, rather than encounter a port conflict by choosing a port commonly used for another purpose (like port 25 for SMTP mail or port 448 for secure sockets), choose an ‘unusual’ port number. For example, add 50,000 to your house number: 50,123 is less likely to lead to a port conflict. -
Page 86: Ddns
DVR Name: Input the desired name for the DVR Register/Update: Click the button to submit and register the name to the Everfocus server. The DDNS name you choose must be unique; that is, it must not already be in use. Please go to the... - Page 87 “Success”. You should now be able to connect by typing in the host name you created. Example: http://hostname.everfocusddns.com It is not necessary to append the HTTP port number to the DDNS name. The EverFocus DDNS server not only keeps track of your DVR’s IP address, it keeps track of the ports too! www.dyndns.org...
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Page 88: Alarm Server
4.7.4 Alarm Server Figure 4-28 Network Menu – Alarm Server This menu defines the parameters for communicating with a PC running PowerCon software. Server IP1~3: IP address of client PC with installed PowerCon Software. The network alarm can be transmitted to up to 3 addresses. Protocol: Select the protocol type for alarm transmission: UDP: User Datagram Protocol TCP: Transmission Control Protocol... -
Page 89: Network Test
4.7.5 Network Test Figure 4-29 Network Menu – Alarm Server To verify basic network connectivity between the DVR and some other LAN or WAN node, the user can issue an ICMP Ping to a valid IP address. Press “Ping” button to ping the IP address. -
Page 90: Disk Information
4.8 DISK INFORMATION 4-30 is a screenshot of the DISK INFORMATION MENU. This menu is used to review the DVR’s hard drive settings and status. No values in this screen can be changed by the operator. Figure 4-30 Disk Menu-Disk 4.8.1 Disk Record Time (Start): Shows earliest recorded time on the DVR. -
Page 91: Lock/Format
4.8.2 Lock/Format 4-31 is a screenshot of the DISK LOCK/FORMAT MENU. This menu is used to control the portion of the DVR’s hard drive reserved for locked event recordings, and to format drives(s) if necessary. Figure 4-31 Disk Menu-Lock/Format Maximum Lock (%): Sets the maximum lock percentage of the HDD volume. After setting the lock percentage, conditions where video is written to the locked area can be enabled/disabled in three places “Camera >... -
Page 92: Display Setting
4.9 DISPLAY SETTING Figure 4-32 is a screenshot of the DISPLAY SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through the Main Monitor On-Screen Display (OSD) and Main Monitor Sequential setup. Figure 4-32 Display Menu – Monitor OSD 4.9.1 Monitor OSD These are the display options for the Main Monitor. -
Page 93: Main M/T Seq
Call Monitor These are the display options for the Call Monitor. Camera Title: Check the box to display camera titles. Date/Time: Check the box to display current date/time. 4.9.2 Main M/T SEQ Figure 4-33 Display Menu – Main M/T SEQ Step: Sequence order. -
Page 94: Call M/T Seq
4.9.3 Call M/T SEQ Figure 4-34 Display Menu – Call M/T SEQ Step: Sequence order. For reference. Camera: Select which camera appears in the current step. Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds. Sequence repeats continuously from steps 1 through 20 until interrupted. -
Page 95: Matrix Seq
4.9.4 Matrix Seq. Figure 4-35 Display Menu – Matrix Seq. Matrix: Select the matrix number to setup sequence. Sequence: Select “On” to enable sequence function on the selected matrix monitor. Select “Off” to disable sequence function on the selected matrix monitor. Camera: If sequence function is disabled, select which camera to be appeared on the matrix monitor. -
Page 96: System Setting
4.10 SYSTEM SETTING Figure 4-36 is a screenshot of the SYSTEM SETTING MENU. This menu is for setting up the general system parameters for the DVR. Figure 4-36 System Menu – Date/Time 4.10.1 Date/Time Date: Set current Date. Time: Set current Time. Date Format: Choose date format from yyyy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yyyy, and mm/dd/yyyy. -
Page 97: Daylight Saving
4.10.2 Daylight Saving Figure 4-37 System Menu – Daylight Saving Daylight Saving: Check the box to enable automatic daylight saving time adjustment. Start Date: Set the start date for daylight saving time. Start Time (hh:mm): Set the time when daylight saving time begins. Set To (hh:mm): This is what the time will change to when daylight saving begins. -
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4.10.3 User User Menu is where you can add or delete different login IDs on the system as well as set access levels. See the charts below for a listing of the rights associated with each access level. Figure 4-38 System Menu – User Click “Add”... - Page 99 Edit Click “Edit” button to make changes to an existing user account. Press “Save” button to save changes or “Cancel” to exit without making changes. Figure 4-40 System Menu – User - Edit User Login: Check this box to require user login for menu access from the front panel. When this is disabled, no username or password is required to access the system from the front panel, and all users operate with ADMIN rights from the front panel.
- Page 100 There are three system access levels. The following charts show the rights of each level. Main Menu at the DVR User Level and Right RIGHT ADMINISTRATOR MANAGER OPERATOR Playback Layout Channel Display Sequence Monitor Zoom Search Copy Config. View Covert Cameras Logout Configuration Menu at the DVR User Level and Right...
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Page 101: I/O Control
Parity: This field is to select the parity level at which you will be connected. You can choose between None, Odd, or Even parity levels. RS485 PTZ Protocol: Select PTZ protocol, choose from the following protocols: Transparent, Pelco D, Pelco P, Everfocus, or Samsung. (NOTE: all cameras on the bus must use the same protocol) -
Page 102: Misc
485 ID: This is the ID used by the EKB500 to send commands to the DVR. On an RS485 connection, every device (PTZ, DVR and controller) must be assigned a unique ID number between 0 and 127. Baud Rate: The speed used to transmit instructions or information through the RS485 port on the DVR. Choose from the following speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 BPS. -
Page 103: Quick Archive
NOTE: To perform a Firmware Upgrade, you will need to connect a USB flash device with the desired firmware. Do not disconnect the USB device or turn off the power to the unit during the upgrade; this can cause the system to fail to recover, requiring factory service to repair. -
Page 104: Information
even if a blank DVD is present. If insufficient space is available for then entire requested time, it fills available media, ending at the current time. Interval is set in the DVR Configuration Menu on the Quick Archive screen. From the web interface, in the COPY menu on the Quick Archive screen, choose interval from drop down menu. -
Page 105: Log
Network ID: The ID number for the PowerCon alarm network as set in the Alarm Server screen. Status Disk: Displays status of the installed disk(s); normal disk operation is indicated by “OK”. Fans: Displays fan status; normal fan operation is indicated by “OK”. 4.11.2 Log Figure 4-45 Information Menu –... - Page 106 Record: to see log entries related to recording changes. Operation: to see log entries related to operation changes. User: to see log entries related to user access. View Log: Press “View Log” button to view the log. See for more detail. Figure 4-44 Clear Log: Press “Clear Log”...
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Page 107: Networking Overview
Chapter Networking Overview This chapter will give you a basic instruction on how to set up the DVR for network connection. It is highly recommended that you have a working knowledge of what a network is and how it works. This will be helpful in completing the networking process. -
Page 108: Virtual Ports
There are many types of high speed Internet available. The most common ones are T1, Cable, and DSL (in order of speed). The DVR is not compatible with a dial-up connection. Note: EverFocus suggests having a minimum upload speed of 256KBps. This can be addressed by your Internet Service Provider. -
Page 109: What Is Your Network Setup
This makes it much simpler to host a website, email server, or other type of server connection. Everfocus suggests using a static IP address. If this is not available, you will need to use a dynamic IP address. This is explained below. -
Page 110: Simple One To One Connection
2. Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct modem connection uses a standard network cable to connect the modem directly to a computer (or in this case a modem to the DVR). This type of connection only covers single-port modems. For a combination modem/router, use the setup described below. - Page 111 Once you have a cross-over cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the DVR and the other into the network card on the back of the computer. Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu. You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection.
- Page 114 Click on the option that says “Use the following IP address” Assign an IP address of 192.168.1.2, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0, and a Default Gateway of 192.168.1.1, then click OK. Restart both the computer and the DVR. ...
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Page 115: Direct High Speed Modem Connection
5.8 Direct High Speed Modem Connection Straight Through Ethernet Cable Pin outs: The Figure below shows the pin configurations for a straight cable. Connection Procedure: The first step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. - Page 116 Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu. Input the Static IP address, the Subnet Mask, and the Gateway that you obtained from the internet service provider. Note: If you have a dynamic IP address, you can set the DVR to DHCP to automatically detect the network settings.
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Page 117: Router Or Lan Connection
5.9 Router or LAN Connection Straight Through Ethernet Cable Pin outs: The Figure below shows the pin configurations for a straight cable. Connection Procedure: The First step is to purchase or make a straight through cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a straight through cable. - Page 118 Once you have a straight through cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the recorder and the other into the router. Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu. To let the router automatically assign an address: ...
- Page 119 number of the IP address. For example, if the IP address of the computer is 192.168.2.101, the DVR’s IP address should be 192.168.002.050. To access the DVR from a computer simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type: http:// (IP address of the DVR) Note: The DVR’s IP address will only work at the location of the DVR.
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Page 120: Remote Operation From Browser
Chapter 6 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER 6.1 CONNECTING TO PARAGON 264X4 To access the DVR from a computer, open an Internet Explorer window and in the address bar type: Local connection: http:// (IP address from the DVR’s Network Menu): IP port used e.g. -
Page 121: Browser Security Setting
Enter a user name and password to access the recorder. These can be changed in the System section of the Main Menu. The default user name is “admin”. The default password is “11111111”. Click on the Login button and you will log in to the recorder’s Network Viewer. 6.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING 6.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls When you first connect to the DVR’s IP address, you should see a screen like the one below. - Page 122 Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the screen like the one below.
- Page 123 Right click on the yellow bar and select “Run Add-on…” Install the MSXML file when prompted to do so. Now, you will able to see the remote live page.
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Page 124: Enabling Activex Controls
6.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls Note: This section is only necessary if you DO NOT see the yellow ActiveX bar at the top of your browser screen when you first connect to the DVR. At the top of the Internet Explorer Window, click on Tools, then select Internet Options. Click the Security tab at the top of the window, then choose Custom Level near the bottom. - Page 125 In the Security Settings window, scroll to “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” Set the controls as follows: “Enable”: Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt (Internet Explorer 7 only) Allow scriptlets (IE7 only) Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls ...
- Page 126 Close the window so you are back at the login screen. Click the Refresh button to reload the page. Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the same login page as before. Type in the user name and password and click Login to view the cameras.
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Page 127: Remote Live View
6.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW 1. Click on a camera number on the left side of the display to switch that camera to full screen. Click on “4UP” to display 4 screens, click on “9UP” to display 9 screens, click on “16UP” to display 16 screens, click on “25UP”... - Page 128 Alarm Setup Schedule Setup Network Setup Hard Disk Setup Display Setup System Setup Information Setup Video Export Playback Search PTZ Control 5. In the main page, you will see live images in a 32-screen display (or other displays, depending on the display mode selected).
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Page 129: Remote Playback
6.4 REMOTE PLAYBACK To playback the video, click the “Search” button. Select from “Time Search”, “Event Search”, or “Motion Search”. For more details about Search setting, please refer to “3.12 Search Setting”. “Event Search” and “Motion Search” will show maximum 400 search result items (beginning with the start time) Back: returns to live view Playback Control Keys... -
Page 130: Everfocus Ddns Setup
Chapter 7 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP Setup Steps: Step 1. Set up the Network Menu according to the instructions detailed in the Networking chapter. (Make sure that DNS Server 1 is set correctly or DDNS will not work) Step 2. Go to the website http://everfocusddns.com and check for an available name. - Page 131 Step 5. You should now be able to connect by typing the name you created into the address bar. Example: http://hostname.everfocusddns.com It is not necessary to append the HTTP port number to the DDNS name. The EverFocus DDNS server not only keeps track of your DVR’s IP address, it keeps track of the ports too!
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Page 132: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding
Chapter 8 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING 8.1 TYPICAL LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING This section will cover a few simple configurations for the Linksys router. This chapter is only to offer some help to the installer and end user. Please understand we DO NOT support this product and will not give tech support on it. - Page 133 Applications and Gaming allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding) To forward a port, enter the information on each line for the criteria required. Descriptions of each criterion are described here.
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Page 134: Typical D-Link Port Forwarding
8.2 TYPICAL D-LINK PORT FORWARDING This section will cover a few simple configurations for the D-Link router. This chapter is only to offer some help to the installer and end user. Please understand we DO NOT support this product and will not give tech support on it. - Page 135 Click Virtual Servers on the left to bring up the following screen. Virtual Servers allows users who are connecting remotely to access services on the router’s Local Network. The functions of each field are described below. Virtual Server - Select Enabled or Disabled Name - Enter the name referencing the virtual service Private IP - The IP address of the device running the local services.
- Page 136 Here is an example of the information for each service: Name Private IP Protocol Private Port Public Port Schedule HTTP 192.168.1.50 Both Enable Where 192.168.1.50 is the IP address of the PARAGON 264X4 on the LAN, and the default port 80 is in use.
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Page 137: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems with the system, run through the following checklist to see if you can solve the problem. The DVR will not go into record mode. Bring up the DVR’s Menu and check under the Camera Menu. Verify that all connected cameras ... -
Page 138: Appendix A: Timing Of Alarm Modes
Appendix APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES Transparent Mode Input Event Alarm Duration Event = Reaction Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD message, reaction buzzer Timeout + Transparent Mode... - Page 139 Timeout Mode Input Event Alarm Duration Event Duration = Reaction Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event Alarm duration for timeout, defined in the event setup menus Duration Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD message, reaction buzzer Permanent Mode...
- Page 140 Timeout Mode: Retrigger of Alarms Duration of alarm input source (motion, contact, system events...) Event Alarm duration for timeout, defined in the event setup menus Duration Resulting duration for this alarm mode, related to event record, alarm outputs, OSD message, reaction buzzer Timeout+Transparent Mode: Retrigger of Alarms...
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Page 141: Appendix B: Changing Rule For Express Setup
Appendix APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP Case 1: Record Mode: Normal + Event Record With: Recording days DVR will Auto adjust Quality and Event frame rate to match the Recording days which user selected: According to resolution, event hours and assumption above, DVR will select one set of suitable quality and event frame rate from Changing Order 1 to 8. - Page 142 Case 3: Record Mode: Normal + Event or Event Only Record With: Preset Setting DVR will apply setting in below table to all cameras according to different Preset Setting. Preset Setting Option Camera Item Apply value Quality Superior Best Quality Normal Frame Rate Max recording frame rate of DVR Event Frame Rate Quality...
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