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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: July 2009 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 WEEE This Product is RoHS compliant. The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Misprints reserved. Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................... 1 FEATURES ........................1 PACKAGE CONTENTS....................2 SPECIFICATIONS ......................3 FRONT PANEL ........................ 6 REAR PANEL........................9 INSTALLATION........................ 11 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION ............. 11 AUDIO INSTALLATION ....................13 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION ..........14 2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ...........................
  • Page 6 LOGIN..........................27 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION................. 28 PLAYBACK........................28 PTZ ..........................30 4.5.1 General PTZ control..........................30 4.5.2 Express control PTZ ..........................31 LAYOUT......................... 32 4.6.1 Bring to full screen mode........................32 CHANNEL SWITCHING....................33 DISPLAY ........................33 SEQUENCE ........................34 4.10 MONITOR........................
  • Page 7 Enabling ActiveX Controls ......................... 103 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ....................106 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL................... 107 REMOTE PLAYBACK ....................109 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP ..................110 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............. 111 LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING ................111 D-LINK PORT FORWARDING .................. 113 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Comprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal application of this DVR series. The Paragon Series DVR comes with multiple control inputs. These inputs include mouse control, front panel control, IR remote control and EverFocus keyboard (EKB500) control.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Audio recording capabilities* 2 Hot Swappable HDD or 4 internal HDD Built-in DVD burner* Support eSATA 2 USB 2.0 ports (located on front panel) for video archive and mouse usage Multi-language support Simultaneous VGA, composite and S-Video output Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications of recorded data Rack mountable *Feature not available for all models 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    1.3 SPECIFICATIONS Video Format NTSC / PAL (auto detected by system) Operating System Embedded Linux EPARA16: 16 x 1 V FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm Video Input EPARA8: 8 x 1 V FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm EPARA16: 16 x 1 V FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm Video Loop EPARA8: 8 x 1 V...
  • Page 11 Recording Modes Continuous, schedule, or event recording NTSC 352 x 240: 480 IPS 352 x 288: 400 IPS Playback Rate 704 x 240: 240 IPS 704 x 288: 200 IPS 704 x 480: 120 IPS 704 x 576: 100 IPS Playback Search Function By time / date;...
  • Page 12 Ambient Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C ; 32°F ~ 104°F (20%~80% humidity) Remote Control Handheld IR remote control; RS-485 keyboard EKB-500 (optional)

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    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. Figure 1-1 Front Panel 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive Multiview Keys:...
  • Page 14 SEQ: Sequence key for automatic switching of a defined camera sequence ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom. For details please consult chapter 4.11 ZOOM. NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor. 8/9) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and CALL. The active screen will be Main monitor when LED is in “M”...
  • Page 15 Jog (inner wheel): Use Jog to scroll through and highlight individual cameras. In PAUSE mode, use the Jog to move frame by frame. Within menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use either Shuttle or Jog to switch between MENU parameters. POWER: LED indicating power on.

  • Page 16: 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 Audio output: Audio output Audio inputs: Audio inputs 1~16(1~8 for EPARA8) MAIN monitor: Main monitor output.
  • Page 17 Alarm inputs: 8 (EPARA8) or 16 (EPARA16) dry contact alarm inputs, programmable NO or NC in alarm menu. Alarm outputs: 4 NO/NC dry contact alarm outputs. LAN: RJ45 network socket RS232 socket: 9-pin D-Sub control input for RS-232 RS485 socket: For remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD device...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION Cameras have to be connected using 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-12) and suitable BNC plugs. Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG58), antenna cable and further types of coax cable are not suitable.
  • Page 19 All connected video sources must provide a 1 V NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR standard video signal (depending on DVR version). When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fiber optics, radio) to the video inputs, make sure all receivers are accurately calibrated. The Main monitor can be connected to BNC, Composite, or VGA monitor output. NOTE: VGA monitor must support 800x600@60Hz resolution.

  • Page 20: Audio Installation

    2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION The PARAGON DVR provides 16/8 audio inputs and 1 audio output. The inputs are designed for max. 1 @ 20 KOhm input. The installation has to be effected with audio coax cable and RCA plugs. The output provides a max. 1 @ 20 KOhm output line audio signal and may be connected to e.g.

  • Page 21: Alarm / Control Contacts Installation

    2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION The PARAGON alarm inputs can be used to start recording or adjust the current recording rate. Furthermore, alarm reactions such as camera switching, buzzer, e-mail, and network alarm are available, as well as 4 alarm output relays if required. Additionally the PARAGON DVR provides 4 x TTL - level control outputs with similar functionality as the relay outputs.

  • Page 22: Alarm Output Relay

    1. Playback: Playback is active as long the contact is closed. This function is helpful in combination with the "Quickplay" function ( chapter 5.4.3) CTRL IN CTRL IN Idle state Playback 2. Record: The input switches to Record (or Record Standby) as long the contact is closed. CTRL IN CTRL IN Idle state...

  • Page 23: General Rs-485 Bus Installation

    2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation The EKB-500 keyboard uses an RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair line. CAT5 network cable is recommended, UPT version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal application. A shielded cable should be used if the installed cables are expected to be highly susceptible to interferences. The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32, and the maximum cable length is 1200m.

  • Page 24: Pin Assignment

    An RS-485 distributor can also be used to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS-485 bus. This allows each output to extend an additional 1200m, and it also enables the additional connection of 31 further devices to each output (the output itself represents one device).

  • Page 25: Speed Dome Installation

    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 chapter 5.10.4.)

  • Page 26: Network Connection

    2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION This section only describes physical connection to an Ethernet network. This step must be completed before the DVR can connect to the network. For details on setting up the DVR for network connection, see Chapter 5.10.4 Network Setup: LAN. There are two basic types of connection: 2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable.

  • Page 27: Final Install Process

    Figure 2-2 Network Connection through Patch Cable Pinout of straight patchcable 2.8 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 28: Mouse And Front Panel Operation

    Chapter 3 MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION Paragon series DVR supports multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the front panel, an EKB500, the handheld remote control, or serial command from RS232 port. This chapter will cover the basic operation using mouse and front panel.

  • Page 29: Operation In Configuration Menu

    3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu Click on the “Configuration” icon to bring up Configuration menu. NOTE: If password is active, you will need to log in first. Refer to “4.2 LOGIN” for information on logging in. The Main menu (shown in ) is divided into 3 main sections.
  • Page 30 Button: Click the button to execute the function. Bar: Click and hold on the cursor to adjust the bar Left or Right. * Note about on-screen keyboard: Click on a key to input that character. The buttons on the edges have the following functions: All Caps Switch to capital letters Delete...

  • Page 31: General Front Panel Operation

    3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3.2.1 Front Panel Key Review The basic principle of front panel operation is to use Jog and Shuttle to navigate among the menu items. Use “Enter” key to confirm a selection or enter the next level menu. Press “Menu” key to enter the Main Menu or exit from the current level of the menu.

  • Page 32: Component Options

    Figure 3-3 (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 33 Bar: Press “Enter” key to activate the slider, then use Jog to adjust the setting. Press “Enter” again to finalize the changes. * Note about on-screen keyboard: Use Jog to move up and down. Use Shuttle to move left and right. Press Enter on a key to input that character.

  • Page 34: General Dvr Operations

    This chapter introduces the operations on major functions including playback, layout change, sequence, triplex operations, copy, and search. 4.1 RECORD By default, the Paragon series DVR will always be in record mode. When the DVR is turned on, it will start to record. The exceptions are: 1.

  • Page 35: Select Camera Operation

    + To input password by mouse: click the password field to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see Figure 4-2 On-screen Keyboard). Click on each button to input the desired characters for the password. When finished, click “Done” on the on-screen keyboard to confirm the password. + To input password using front panel: press “Enter”...
  • Page 36 A playback bar will show as the figure below: 1 2 3 4 10 11 13 5 6 7 8 12 10 10 2009/05/25 09:09:30PM 2009/05/25 09:09:40PM 2009/05/25 09:10:30PM 1. Stop key: press to stop playback 2. Slow Reverse key: press to slow reverse playback 3.

  • Page 37: Ptz

    Click the number of the desired position c. Click “Delete” button 9. Steps to run 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.

  • Page 38: Express Control Ptz

    Click “C” to clear the digit in cell Click “X” at top-right corner to close PTZ menu. Click “Exit” to leave PTZ function. 4.5.2 Express control PTZ When PTZ menu is closed, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen. User can control PTZ direction, zoom, and focus by clicking directly on screen.

  • Page 39: Layout

    4.6 LAYOUT The Paragon DVR has a total of seven display modes available. The different available layouts are shown below: (Full screen) (PIP) (4 screens) (9 screens) (10 screens) (13 screens) (16 screens) 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 to scroll through each display option.

  • Page 40: Channel Switching

    4.7 CHANNEL SWITCHING Use this function to change channel position 1. Select one camera 2. Press Channel button 3. Click on the channel number you wish to switch on channel bar. The display of channel will be switched. EX: Select camera1 and enter Channel menu and choose “2”, than camera1 will show on position of camera2, camera2 will show on position of camera1 4.8 DISPLAY 1.

  • Page 41: Sequence

    4.9 SEQUENCE 1. By mouse: Click Sequence button to enter the auto sequential switching mode. 2. By front panel: Click Sequence button on front panel to enter the auto sequential switching mode. 4.10 MONITOR The DVR can connect to main monitor and call monitor simultaneously, but only one of them can be controlled at one time.

  • Page 42: Search

    4. When in ZOOM mode, the mouse cursor will change to a different icon in different areas of the screen. User can control PTZ direction, zoom, and focus by clicking directly on screen: Figure 4-4 Zoom Express Control The screen is divided into a 4x4 grid. The function of each section is defined as below: 1: Left and up 2, 3: Up 4: Right and up...

  • Page 43: Time Search

    4.12.1 Time Search Figure 4-5 Search Menu – Time Search Play From: Select the time to be searched by choosing the Date and Time. Click on the “Play” button to start search. The DVR will automatically play the video starting at the selected time.
  • Page 44 From: Select starting date and time To: Select ending date and time. Camera: Select which cameras to search for. Event: Select which event type(s) to search for. Choose from Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, or Others. Click on the “Search” button to start searching. The search results will be shown as a list of events. Prev Page: Go to previous page.

  • Page 45: Motion Search

    4.12.3 Motion Search In order to perform a Motion Search, motion must be enabled first (see “Chapter 5.3.3”). Figure 4-7 Search Menu – Motion Search From: Select motion search starting date/time. To: Select motion search ending date/time. Camera: Select camera number to be searched. Figure 4-8 Search Menu –...

  • Page 46: Copy

    Grid Setting: Choose which areas of the motion grid will be included in the search. The areas you set in motion search must also be active in the motion settings of the Camera Setting Menu. Use the mouse to drag your desired area.

  • Page 47: Logout

    Archive To: Select whether you want to copy to USB or DVD. Data Size: Shows the estimated total size for the selected time period. (Because the Paragon is Linux based, you may notice a slight size difference in the file between DVR and PC) Archive Now: Press “Archive”...

  • Page 48: Dvr Configuration

    Chapter 5 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. 5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU 1. To bring up the Main Menu, press the “Menu/Esc” key on the front panel or right-click with the USB mouse to bring up the OSD menu bar.
  • Page 49 Date: Set the current date of DVR. Time: Set the current time of DVR. Resolution: Select recording resolution based on video format. NTSC: 704x480 / 704x240 / 352x240 PAL: 704x576 / 704x288 / 352x288 Record Mode: Blank: No change for Record Mode Normal+Event: Normal recording plus event recording.

  • Page 50: Camera Setting

    DHCP: DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign IP for network connection. PPPoE: For direct DSL connection ONLY. Check with your ISP if they use PPPoE. IP Address: This field shows the current IP Address for the DVR. A Fixed IP address must be set manually.

  • Page 51: Basic Setting

    5.3.1 Basic Setting Camera: Select the camera number. Title: The title setting allows you to assign a title to selected camera. Each title supports up to 16 characters. The on-screen keyboard will appear when you click the title option. Install: Check the box to enable the current camera. To take full advantage of the DVR’s recording abilities, any unused cameras should be disabled.

  • Page 52: Video Adjust

    PTZ ID: When using a PTZ Camera, this ID must match the ID used by the connected camera in order to control the camera using the DVR. Click “Done” to confirm selection, “Cancel” to cancel selection. Apply To: This button can be used to copy the recording settings to other cameras. Select which cameras you wish to copy to.

  • Page 53: Motion

    Apply To: This button can be used to copy the video 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. 5.3.3 Motion Figure 5-4 Camera Menu –...
  • Page 54 No change: No change on the call monitor display. Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on the call monitor. Pre-alarm Record: Check box to record several moments before the motion event. (Pre-alarm recording rate will follow “Normal” frame rate setting) Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a motion event is triggered.
  • Page 55 Figure 5-5 Camera Menu – Motion Grid Setting Apply To: This button can be used to copy the motion 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"...

  • Page 56: Video Loss

    5.3.4 Video Loss Figure 5-6 Camera Menu – Video Loss Camera: Select the camera you wish to adjust, “Title” will change to the title name of the selected camera. Enable: Check box to enable Video Loss. Log: Check box to record video loss events in the log. Pre-alarm Record: Check box to record several moments before the video loss.

  • Page 57: Record & Play Setting

    Apply To: This button can be used to copy the video loss 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. 5.4 RECORD &...

  • Page 58: Built-In Cal

    Time Stamp: Select if the time and date will display while recording. Choose from Top, Bottom, or Off. Record Status Relay Output: Select from “NONE”, “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”. Auto Erase Video: The hard drive will automatically erase after the selected number of days. To use the maximum hard drive space, choose “OFF”.

  • Page 59: Play

    5.4.3 Play Figure 5-9 Record & Play Menu - Play Quick Playback: Check the box to enable quick playback function. Playback From X Seconds ago: When the DVR is put into playback, it will begin playing from the selected time. Choose from 60 to 3600 seconds.

  • Page 60: Alarm & Event Setting

    5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING is a screen shot of the ALARM & EVENT SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through Figure 5-10 alarm and event setup. Figure 5-10 Alarm & Event Menu - Alarm 5.5.1 Alarm Alarm: Select the alarm number from 1 to 16. Enable: Check box to enable alarm.
  • Page 61 Recording: Select which cameras will start recording when alarm happens. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when an alarm occurs. Input Type: This field is to change the type of alarm trigger. N.O.: Normal Open contact. N.C.: Normal Close contact. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when motion occurs.

  • Page 62: Event

    5.5.2 Event This section covers internal system event warnings. Figure 5-11 Alarm & Event Menu – Event Event: Select from the following event types. Fan Failure: The internal fans are equipped with rotation detection. Any fault of a fan will cause "Fan Failure"...
  • Page 63 Fan Failure: Figure 5-12 Alarm & Event Menu – Event-Fan Failure Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when a fan fails to work. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when a fan fails to work. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 64 HD Temperature: Figure 5-13 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Temperature Log: Check box to record 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 temperature is over the “Temp. Warning Limit”. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 65 HD Failure: Figure 5-14 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Failure Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive fails. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification function when HD fails. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 66 HD Full: Figure 5-15 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Full Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is full. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is full. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs.
  • Page 67 HD Off: Figure 5-16 Alarm & Event Menu – Event - HD Off Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when hard drive is removed or turned off. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when HD is off. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output: This will transmit a signal through one of the alarm outputs.
  • Page 68 Power Loss: Figure 5-17 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 HD is off. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 69 Record Stop: Figure 5-18 Alarm & Event Menu – Event – Record Stop Log: Check box to record events in the log. Buzzer: Check box to enable buzzer when DVR stops recording. Email Notify: Check box to enable email notification when DVR stops recording. Network Alarm: Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC.
  • Page 70 Network Loss: Figure 5-19 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 one of the alarm outputs. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active), “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4”.

  • Page 71: Schedule Setting

    5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING is a screen shot of the SCHEDULE SETTING MENU. In this menu you can set a unique timer to Figure 5-20 start recording during a specified time period. This menu is used to configure Express Setup, Holidays and Schedule settings.

  • Page 72: Holidays

    Event Action: Check this box to enable Buzzer, Alarm out, E-mail and Network actions when an event occurs on the selected time period. Apply: Press Apply button bring up a confirmation window. Select “Yes” to confirm and apply express schedule settings or “No” to cancel changes. 5.6.2 Holidays In addition to setting a weekly record schedule, user can also schedule recording for specific days of the year.

  • Page 73: Schedule

    Month/weekday: Repeats recording on a specific day of the month/week. Details: Specifies the date to be recorded. Prev: Previous Page (30 Holidays Total) Next: Next Page (30 Holidays Total) 5.6.3 Schedule Figure 5-22 Schedule Menu-Schedule Camera: Select a number to change the schedule for that camera. Each camera 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 74 Schedule Setting using Front Panel 1. Enter schedule setting mode: press Enter button to enter schedule setting mode. At this time, the whole editing area at right-down side will be highlighted with a light blue frame. See below image. 2. Enter camera selection mode: turn Jog wheel to switch to Camera selection mode. When Camera selection mode is selected, all 16 cameras will be highlighted in a light blue frame.
  • Page 75 6. Editing blocks in a time bar: when a time bar is selected (highlighted in red frame), press Enter button, then the first block of this bar will be highlighted in blue. Turn Jog wheel to select the desired starting block. Press Enter button to cycle through the colors (gray > orange > blue). Move to a different block and repeat until each section has the desired color.
  • Page 76 Normal: Record rate in frames per second (FPS) for continuous recording. The speed is limited to the maximum recording rate of the DVR divided by the number of installed cameras. Event Speed: Record rate in frames per second (FPS) for event recording. Event record speed can be set from 1 to 30 (25 for PAL).

  • Page 77: Network Setting

    5.7 NETWORK SETTING is a screen shot of the NETWORK SETTING MENU. This menu is for configuring the DVR for a Figure 5-24 network connection. NOTE: Since every Network Configuration is different, please check with your Network Administrator or ISP to see if your DVR requires specific IP addresses and/or port numbers.

  • Page 78: Email

    5.7.2 EMAIL Figure 5-25 Network Menu – Email SMTP Server: Assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’s name. NOTE: For more reliable email service, use the server’s IP address. SMTP Port: Assign the port number used by the SMTP server. Authentication: Check this box if the SMTP server requires authentication (user name / password). SSL: Check the box if mail server needs to be encrypted by SSL.
  • Page 79 EverfocusDDNS Figure 5-26 EverfocusDDNS DVR Name: Input the desired name for the DVR Register/Update: Click the button to submit and register the name to the Everfocus server. www.dyndns.org Figure 5-27 www.dyndns.org Host name: Host name created through the dyndns account.

  • Page 80: Alarm Server

    Password: Password of the dyndns account. Confirm: Re-enter password. Note: For more details on DDNS setup, please see “Chapter 8 - Everfocus DDNS Setup”. 5.7.4 Alarm Server Figure 5-28 Network Menu – Alarm Server Server IP1~3: IP address of client PC with installed PowerCon Software. The network alarm can be transmitted to up to 3 addresses.

  • Page 81: Display Setting

    5.8 DISPLAY SETTING is a screen shot of the DISPLAY SETTING MENU. This menu will walk you through Monitor On- Figure 5-29 Screen Display (OSD) and Sequential setup. Figure 5-29 Display Menu – Monitor OSD 5.8.1 Monitor OSD These are the display options for the Main Monitor. Main Monitor Camera Title: Check the box to display camera titles.

  • Page 82: Main M/T Seq

    5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ Figure 5-30 Display Menu – Main M/T SEQ Step: Sequence order. Cannot be changed. Camera: Select which camera appears on the current step. Dwell (sec): Set the dwell time for each step. Sequence dwell time can be set from 0 to 99 seconds. 5.8.3 Call M/T SEQ Figure 5-31 Display Menu –...

  • Page 83: Disk Setting

    5.9 DISK SETTING is a screen shot of the DISK SETTING MENU. This menu is used to review and manage the Figure 5-32 DVR’s hard drive settings. Figure 5-32 Disk Menu 5.9.1 Disk Disk: Select the disk number. Health Status: Displays current status of the selected disk. Disk Temperature: Displays current disk temperature.

  • Page 84: Lock/Format

    5.9.2 Lock/Format Figure 5-33 Lock/Format Menu Maximum Lock (%): User can set the maximum lock percentage of the HDD volume. After setting lock percentage, it can be enabled/disabled in three places 1. “Camera > Basic Setting > Motion > Auto Lock” 2.

  • Page 85: System Setting

    5.10 SYSTEM SETTING is a screen shot of the SYSTEM SETTING MENU. This menu is for setting up the system Figure 5-34 configurations of the DVR. Figure 5-34 System Menu – Date/Time 5.10.1 Date/Time Date: Set current Date. Time: Set current Time. Date Format: Choose date format from yyyy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yyyy, or mm/dd/yyyy.

  • Page 86: Daylight Saving

    5.10.2 Daylight Saving Figure 5-35 System Menu – Daylight Saving Daylight Saving: Check the box to enable daylight saving time. Start Date: Set the start date of 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.

  • Page 87: User

    5.10.3 User User Menu is where you can add or delete different users on the system as well as set administrator rights. Figure 5-36 System Menu – User Click “Add” button to add a new user. Set the name (case-sensitive), password, and access level. Press “Add”...
  • Page 88 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 5-38 System Menu – User - Edit Delete Click “Delete” button to remove the selected user account. A pop-up window will ask for confirmation. Choose “Yes”...

  • Page 89: I/O Control

    PTZ Protocol: Select PTZ protocol Choose from the following protocols: Transparent, Pelco D, Pelco P, Everfocus, or Samsung. (NOTE: all cameras must be on the same protocol) 485 ID: If more than one DVR is used through the RS485 connection, each one must be assigned a unique ID number between 0 and 127.

  • Page 90: Misc

    5.10.5 Misc. Figure 5-40 System Menu – Firmware & Misc. Firmware Current Firmware Version: Displays the current version. Firmware Upgrade: Press “Upgrade” to upgrade the firmware. NOTE: To perform a Firmware Upgrade, you will need to connect a USB flash device with the latest version of the firmware.

  • Page 91: Information Setting

    5.11 INFORMATION SETTING is a screen shot of the INFORMATION SETTING MENU. This menu displays important system Figure 5-41 information. Figure 5-41 Information Menu – System 5.11.1 System System Version: Displays firmware version number. Model: Displays DVR model number. NTSC/PAL: Displays current video format. Network IP: Displays the DVR’s current IP Address.

  • Page 92: Log

    5.11.2 Log Figure 5-42 Information Menu – Log Log Type: Configurations: to see log sorted by setting changes Event: to see log sorted by event Record: to see log sorted recording start/stop Operation: to see log sorted by operation User: to see log sorted by user login View Log: Press “View Log”...
  • Page 93 Figure 5-43 Log List Prev Page: Go to the previous page of log. Next Page: Go to the next page of log. Close: Close the window...

  • Page 94: Networking Overview

    Chapter 6 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 95: 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 96: 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 97: Simple One To One Connection

    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 98 Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway of 192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server. The next step is to set the computer’s network settings to match those of the DVR. You will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this. To assign a fixed IP address in Windows 2000/XP.
  • Page 101 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. To access the DVR from the computer, simply open Internet Explorer and in the address bar type: http://192.168.1.3...

  • Page 102: Direct High Speed Modem Connection

    6.8 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 103 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 high speed modem. 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.

  • Page 104: Router Or Lan Connection

    6.9 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 105 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: Set the Network Type to DHCP.
  • Page 106 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.

  • Page 107: Remote Operation From Browser

    Chapter 7 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER 7.1 CONNECTING TO PARAGON 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) Internet connection: http:// (IP address given by your Internet Service Provider) The login page will appear on the screen similar to the one shown above.

  • Page 108: Browser Security Setting

    7.2 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING 7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls When you first connect to the DVR’s IP address, you may see a screen like the one below. If you do not see a yellow bar like the one the arrow is pointing at, your security settings may be too high. If so, go to “Section 7.2.2 - Enabling ActiveX Controls.”...
  • Page 109 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 username and password and click Login to view the cameras. Default username: admin Default password: 11111111...

  • Page 110: Enabling Activex Controls

    7.2.2 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 111 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 Binary and script behaviors Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player (IE7 only) Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting...
  • Page 112 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.

  • Page 113: Remote Live View

    7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW 1. In the main page, you will see live images in a 16-screen display (or 8 screens, depending on the model). 2. The status of each camera is represented by different colors on the left side of the screen. Green means normal;...

  • Page 114: Remote Ptz Control

    Click the number of the desired position c. Click “Delete” button 9. Steps to run 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...
  • Page 115 11. Steps to run a tour a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c. Click “Go” button 12. Steps to remove a tour a. Click “Tour” button b. Click the number of the desired tour c.

  • Page 116: Remote Playback

    7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK To playback the video, press “Search” button. Select from “Time Search”, “Event Search”, or “Motion Search”. For more details about Search setting, please refer to “4.12 Search Setting”. “Event Search” and “Motion Search” will show maximum 400 search result items (from start time) Playback Control Keys Playback Control Keys: Fast Rewind...

  • Page 117: Everfocus Ddns Setup

    Chapter 8 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...

  • Page 118: Linksys & D-Link Port Forwarding

    Chapter 9 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING 9.1 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 119 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.

  • Page 120: D-Link Port Forwarding

    9.2 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 121 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 122 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 CTRL 192.168.1.50 Both 1600 1600 Enable Note: If you changed port 80 in the DVR’s Network Menu, open that port instead of 80.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 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 are checked as “Installed”.

  • Page 124: 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 125 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 126 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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