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Digital Surveillance in a Box
8-Channel Digital Video Recorder and
4 CCD Security Cameras with Night Vision
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  • Page 1 ENDSS-4C8 Digital Surveillance in a Box 8-Channel Digital Video Recorder and 4 CCD Security Cameras with Night Vision User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    Warnings and Safety Precautions FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES User Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner‟s manual carefully, and follow all the operating procedures and other instructions. Power Source – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If unsure of the type of power supply available in your home, office, or the area where you intend to use the product, consult product dealer or local power company.
  • Page 4 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
  • Page 5 CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of insinuated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings and Safety Precautions ...............ii Table of Contents ....................vi 1 Overview ......................1 1.1 Front Panel Control ....................2 1.2 Rear Panel Connector ....................3 1.2.1 BNC Cabling Model ..................3 1.3 Remote Control ......................4 2 Installation ......................5 2.1 Hard Disk Installation ....................
  • Page 7 3.6.3 Motion Setup ....................36 3.6.4 Sensor Setup ....................39 3.7 Authentication Setup ....................41 3.8 System Setup ......................43 3.8.1 Language Selection ..................44 3.8.2 View Setup ....................... 44 3.8.3 Date/Time Setup ....................48 3.8.4 Sequence Setup ....................50 3.8.5 Button Beep Setup ...................
  • Page 8 7.2.1 Register with DynDNS ..................95 7.2.2 Create DynDNS Account .................. 96 7.2.3 Login and Host Service ..................98 7.2.4 Setup Router ....................101 7.2.5 Setup DynDNS Setting on DVR ............... 101 8 PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer ..............103 8.1 PC Viewer Installation ....................

  • Page 9: Overview

    Chapter Overview...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Control

    1.1 Front Panel Control The full-featured Encore ENDSS-4C8 H.264 network DVR with BNC cabling 8 Channel H.264 DVR Dual HDD Version Removable Panel Button / Name Function Connects the USB 2.0 device (Supports the pen drive and card reader) for firmware upgrading or video backup ...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connector

    1.2 Rear Panel Connector The rear panel of the DVR contains all of the connectors you will be using. 1.2.1 BNC Cabling Model The single hard disk BNC version comes in 4- and 8-channel DVRs. The dual hard disk, mobile rack and DVD BNC versions come in 4-, 8-, and 16-channel DVRs. 8-Channel DVR (Dual HDD / DVD-RW / Mobile Rack Version) Name / Label Function...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    1.3 Remote Control Button / Name Function in DVR Mode Start or stop recording / backup.  DVR Switch to DVR mode  PTZ Switch to PTZ mode  REW Rewind through video  STOP Stop playback or backup II PAUSE Pause recording of playback ...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Chapter Installation...

  • Page 14: Hard Disk Installation

    WARNING Be sure there is no power connection before starting installation! 2.1 Hard Disk Installation 2.1.1 8 Channel DVR Dual Hard Disk Installation This type of DVR contains two internal hard drive brackets for installing two SATA hard drives. You may use one drive only. Install the hard drive by following these simple steps Step 1 Unscrew the two screws on either side of the DVR housing.
  • Page 15 Step 4 Slide the bracket slightly backwards and then lift it out. Step 5 Put the hard drive onto the bracket then turn to another side to screw-in the hard drive and bracket together using four screws.
  • Page 16 Step 6 Put the hard drive back the original space by slightly forwards. Step 7 Fix the bracket by two screws.
  • Page 17 Step 8 Attached the hard drive data cable and power cable HDD Data Cable HDD Power Cable Step 9 Remove four screws to take off the second hard drive bracket. Step 10 Screw in the hard drive and bracket together on either sides with four screws.
  • Page 18 Step 11 Attached the data cable and power cable to the hard drive. HDD Data Cable HDD Power Cable Step 12 Fix the bracket using four screws. Step 13 Put the top cover back by slide and slightly forwards.

  • Page 19: Sensor And Rs485 Connector Installation

    Top Cover Step 14 Fix the top cover by four screws on either side. 2.2 Sensor and RS485 Connector Installation 8 Channel DVR The 8-channel DVR follows the same way to install the Sensor and RS485 connectors. Please refer to the following procedures: Fix the screws on either side Fix the screws on...

  • Page 20: Video Format Detection

    2.3 Video Format Detection The ENDSS-4C8 „s DVR can automatically detect the video format (either NTSC or PAL) after the cameras have been properly installed and the DVR has been powered on. Please refer the section “Hardware Setup” to setup the NTSC/PAL auto detection.
  • Page 21 Brief Description for Connecting Devices Connect Security Cameras Connect the security cameras to the video inputs labeled as “CH1” to “CH8” (for 8Ch) on the DVR. This connection provides the DVR with the surveillance video input. Connect Security Monitor Connect the security monitor to the video output labeled as “VIDEO-OUT” on the DVR. The connection provides a video transmission path from the DVR to the security monitor.
  • Page 22 Connect audio peripherals to the ports labeled as “AUDIO-IN” and “AUDIO-OUT” on the DVR. These support devices for capturing or broadcasting sound. Connect the IR Extender (Optional) Connect the IR extender cable to the port labeled as “IR_ext” on the DVR. The cable is an optional device which serves as an IR controller extension.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Turning On The Dvr

    3.1 Turning on the DVR The ENDSS-4C8 „s is ready for operations after all peripherals have been properly connected and installed. Connect the power adaptor to turn the DVR on. The DVR may take a few seconds to startup. When the hard drive is detected by the system, it will ask whether or not you would like to format it.

  • Page 25: State Bar Information

    1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 3.2.1 State Bar Information The State Bar displays the status and notification icons of the surveillance system. 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Icon Function Icon Function Camera is working No signal from camera Recording Recording Stop Force Record Start Network connected USB disk connected Network disconnected...

  • Page 26: Control Bar Information

    3.2.2 Control Bar Information The Control Bar may be used to switch displays, open and setup channels and their related applications. Icon Function Icon Function Channel Views Load default channel display location 4-channel split view 1+7 Split View 9-channel split view 1+12 Split View 1+14 Split View 16-channel split view...
  • Page 27 Drag and Drop Channel Reposition » Move the cursor onto the channel- 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 square you would like to shift. » Press left-button of the mouse (a hand 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 icon will appear) and drag the channel- square to the new position. »...

  • Page 28: Main Menu

    3.3 Main Menu Logging In for the First Time Press  or the icon and enter the password to get into the Main Menu. Default password is “123456”. Enter Main Menu Password [ _ _ _ _ _ _] ▲ □...

  • Page 29: Channel Setup

    Icon Name Function Configures error message checks, hard drive Hardware Setup information, overwrite settings, network settings, PTZ/Keyboard, Audio and screen settings. These are used to format USB devices, to update Utility/Tools firmware, to export event logs, and to restore system settings. Exit Main Menu Exit the main menu.

  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    3.4.2 Basic Settings CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Active Channel [ ON] Record Channel [ ON] Hidden Channel [ NO] Channel Name [No Definition] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [2Sec] Rotation Time Image Position Adjustment  Standard Color Adjustment Special Color Adjustment 3.4.2.1 Active Channel To set each channel or all channels are to record and to be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 31 Press the icon “ ” to enter the channel name. The channel name will appear on the channel square. Or you can define the name by using buttons on IR remote:  /  ( / ) – move up / down /(/): move left / right to the character would like to select and press ”...
  • Page 32 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT Default ] Adjust the image position by mouse left-click follow the direction change of cursor icon down/ right/ left. Press [ Default] to load or to restore to the default location.

  • Page 33: Standard Color Adjustment

    3.4.3 Standard Color Adjustment Adjust the video color parameters for each channel or simultaneously for all channels. CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Standard Color Adjustment ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] Brightness ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] Contrast ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] Saturation ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [8 Sharpness Special Color Adjustment ...

  • Page 34: Special Color Adjustment

    3.4.4 Special Color Adjustment Special Color Adjustment applies to video color parameters and designates the setting for a specified period for an individual channel or for all channels. CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Standard Color Adjustment Special Color Adjustment Activate Special Color [ Disable] ◄▬▬▐▬▬►...

  • Page 35: Record Setup

    3.5 Record Setup Click “Record Setup” on the Main Menu. RECORD SETUP ◄30Sec► Auto Record Activate Performance Gains [ Enable ] Record Schedule  Total Power : 240 / 240 (Power/Sec) Auto Settings Adjustment Channel Recording Setup Channel Number Record Resolution [Middle Res (Half D1)] Video Quality [Standard]...
  • Page 36 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3.5.3.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ ” (for 8Ch) to setup for all channels at one time. Select the icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “...
  • Page 37 NOTE When “Sensor Mode” is set for the recording schedule. Remember to complete the “Sensor Setup” at the main menu of “Detector Setup” - otherwise it will not be able to record during the period set on “Sensor Mode”. Press the icon “ ” to set the recording mode globally: the whole week (7 days) and the whole day (24 hours) are in the same mode throughout.
  • Page 38 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Press the icon “ ” to set the same mode for a specified time every day. The following example shows that from 23:00 to 24:00 (11:00pm to 12:00mn) everyday there is no recording (set to “None”...

  • Page 39: Total Power

    RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3.5.4 Total Power Total Power: 240/240 (Power / Sec) It shows the number of recording power that has been allocated and the total number of recording power.

  • Page 40: Auto Settings Adjustment

    RECORD SETUP Total Power: 240/240 (Power/Sec) Resolution Quality Frame rate ◄Half D1► [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ] [Standard] [15] [ Half D1 ]...

  • Page 41: Recording Resolution

    3.5.6.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ ” to setup for all channels at one time. Select any single icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” to individually setup of each channel.

  • Page 42: Detector Setup

    3.6 Detector Setup Click “Detector Setup” on the Main Menu. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Light Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF] Light Detect Alarm Mode [Mute] Blind Detect Mode [Sensitivity OFF] Blind Detect Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short] Video Loss Mode [ Disable] Video Loss Alarm Mode [ Buzzer-Short]...
  • Page 43 intense light. This mode is related to the ambient lighting of the DVR. The light intensity settings will have no effect when using the IR cameras. Choose any of the following settings to adjust the sensitivity of light detection: Sensitivity OFF: No sensitivity Sensitivity Low: Low sensitive level Sensitivity Normal: Normal sensitive level Sensitivity High: High sensitivity level...

  • Page 44: Motion Setup

    3.6.2.5 Video Loss Mode The Video Loss Mode is for detecting the loss of the camera video input. Enable: Activates video loss detection Disable: Deactivates video loss detection 3.6.2.6 Video Loss Alarm Select the alarm mode when the Video Loss Mode is triggered. Mute: No beep whatever video loss or not.

  • Page 45: Record Time

    3.6.3.1 Record Detection Activate This feature makes the whole setting of motion setup is efficacious and system will log the motion triggered event even the DVR under the “Time Recording” mode. Enable: Activates the whole setting of motion setup Disable: Deactivates the whole setting of motion setup NOTE Remember to specify the area you would like monitor using the “Motion Area Setup”...

  • Page 46: Motion Area Setup

    3.6.3.6 Trigger Full Screen Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered. This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds. OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the trigger area will turn to a red color.

  • Page 47: Sensor Setup

    3.6.4 Sensor Setup Sensor Setup is accessed to configure the sensor mode for each channel or all channels. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Motion Setup Sensor Setup Record Detection Activate [ Enable] Sensor Mode [ Disable] Sensor Mapping Record Time [15Sec] Alarm Mode [Mute]...
  • Page 48 Click on a channel you would like to mapping with a sensor. Then select the sensor type is normally open or closed. It depends on the characteristics of the sensor you intend to use. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Motion Setup Sensor Setup Record Detection Activate...

  • Page 49: Authentication Setup

    3.6.4.7 Trigger Full Screen Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered. This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds. OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the trigger area will turn to a red color.
  • Page 50 : Creates a new account : Deletes an account Account ID: Enter characters as the account ID Passd (Password): By entering six characters or numbers as password Click “[ Option] for expire date setup AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passd Expire Date admin ＊＊＊＊＊＊...

  • Page 51: System Setup

    Click “[ Option]” for audio monitoring setup AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passd Audio Monitoring admin ＊＊＊＊＊＊ power ＊＊＊＊＊＊ police ＊＊＊＊＊＊ guest ＊＊＊＊＊＊ Option] Create] Delete] Click the icons for setting: : Allows the user to monitor audio recording from the channels : Does not allow the user to monitor audio recording from the channels NOTE Disabling all accounts means that access is available to all users...

  • Page 52: Language Selection

    SYSTEM SETUP ◄English► Language Selection View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Full Screen Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 4 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 1+7 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 9 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 1+12 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬...

  • Page 53: Error Message

    Graphics Mode Text Mode MAIN MENU MAIN MENU  Channel Setup Record Setup Detector Setup Authentication Setup System Setup Hardware Setup  Utility/Tools Exit Main Menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes 3.8.2.2 Channel Dynamic Effect Enables or disables the channel moving effects during channel dynamic drag and drop. 3.8.2.3 Icon Help Enables or disables the help icon text description to appear when the mouse hovers over the icons.
  • Page 54 3.8.2.5 State Bar Information Determines how system status information is set and shown. VIEW SETUP System Display Setup State Bar Information All State Bar Information [ ON] Record Light [ ON] Network Information [ ON] Hard Drive Information [ ON] Date/Time Information [ ON] Rotation Information...

  • Page 55: Channel Information

    3.8.2.6 Channel Information Enable or disable the channel information icons is set and shown on the home screen. VIEW SETUP System Display Setup State Bar Information Channel Information All Channels Information [ ON] Channel Number [ ON] Channel Name [ ON] Record Light [ ON] Video Loss...

  • Page 56: Date/Time Setup

    3.8.3 Date/Time Setup Date/Time Setup Menu sets relevant information on date and time. DAY/TIME SETUP Date Display Mode [YYYY/MM/DD] Time Set [2010/06/14 11:18:19] Time Zone [GMT +08:00] [Taipei] Daylight Saving Time Activate Daylight Saving [ Disable] Time Starts [No definition] Time Ends [No definition] NTP Server...

  • Page 57: Daylight Saving Time

    3.8.3.4 Daylight Saving Time “Daylight Saving Time” is for adjusting the DST settings (for countries where it is applicable). 3.8.3.4.1 Activate Daylight Saving “Activate Daylight Saving” enables or disables the daylight saving mode. 3.8.3.4.2 Time Starts “Time Starts” indicates the start date of daylight saving time. The user can set the month, week number, day, and hour.

  • Page 58: Sequence Setup

    3.8.3.5 NTP Server NTP Server allows for the synchronization of the day/ time settings with the NTP server through internet. DAY/TIME SETUP Date Display Mode [YYYY/MM/DD] Time Set [2010/06/14 11:18:19] Time Zone [GMT +08:00] [Taipei] Daylight Saving Time Active Daylight Saving [ Disable] Time Starts [Not definition]...
  • Page 59 SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection [English] View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Full Screen Sequence [ ON] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 4 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 1+7 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 9 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ 1+12 Split Sequence [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬...

  • Page 60: Button Beep Setup

    3.8.5 Button Beep Setup The Button Beep Setup configures the type of beeping sound for the mouse, keypad, and IR remote operations. The sound type can be either: [Mute], [Type A], [Type B], or [Type C]. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection [English] View Setup Date/Time Setup...

  • Page 61: Auto Exit Menu

     IR Repeat Speed: OFF, Slow, Normal, Fast NOTE Keypad repeat speed is available for models equipped with keypad. 3.8.7 Auto Exit Menu The Auto Exit Menu configures the menu to automatically revert back to the main display screen after a specified period. Set Auto Exit Menu to [ OFF] for manual exit.

  • Page 62: Hard Drive Setup

    QUERY ERROR MESSAGES View Time] [ Clear Message] View Time]: Sort error messages by time of occurrence. Clear Message]: Clear all error logs. 3.9.2 Hard Drive Setup The Hard Drive Setup menu displays hard disk information and allows the user to enable the HDD overwriting.

  • Page 63: Network Setup

    Once you have selected the number of days, click on “Format Hard Drive”. You can set the maximum recording days as from 1 to 30 or “None” not to limit. CAUTION If you decide to move or re-assign your DVR to a different system with a different ruling on how long you can keep your videos, you have to reformat your hard drive to change the Max.

  • Page 64: Ip Address Setup

    NETWORK SETUP Network Enable [ Enable] IP Address Setup IP Type [DHCP] IP Address Gateway Subnet Mask MAC Address [00:B2:95:DF:96:B7] PPPoE Account ID [No Definition] PPPoE Password [No Definition] Management/Monitoring Setup Server Setup 3.9.3.1 Network Enable [ Enable]: Network may be used [ Disable]: Network may not be used 3.9.3.2 IP Address Setup The IP address acts as a locator or an identification number to enable a device on a...
  • Page 65 Static IP Address: User must manually define a static IP address. Contact the network administrator for this information. DHCP: System gets the IP address from the router or DHCP server. Contact the network administrator for this information. PPPoE: The Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used mainly with DSL services where individual users connect to the DSL modem over Ethernet and in plain Metro Ethernet networks.

  • Page 66: Server Setup

    Monitoring Service Activate Service: Enables or disables the monitoring service for allowing remote viewing from IE or PC Viewer. Port: The default port number is “8000” for DVR video and audio transmission. Video Transmission Quality: Selects the remote video transmission quality from Lowest, Low, Standard, High, and Highest.

  • Page 67: Keyboard/Ptz Setup

    Account: The account name of Dynamic DNS (Maximum in 20 characters) Password: Password for Dynamic DNS Please refer to DYNDNS Service (Maximum in 12 characters) 3.9.4 Keyboard/PTZ Setup Configures the communication protocols between the DVR and the PTZ-capable cameras and the keyboard connected to it. KEYBOARD/PTZ SETUP Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup RS-485...
  • Page 68 PTZ Protocol Provides options for the PTZ camera protocol: Pelco P, Pelco D, Teleview Pelco P, Teleview Pelco D, Merit LILIN (3B), Merit LILIN (7B), HiSharp, Nicecam and Elitar. Camera ID Adjusts the identification number based on the local settings of your camera. This value may be any number from 1 to 255.
  • Page 69 Auto Iris : can be Enabled or Disabled. PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP Channel Number PTZ Protocol [None] Camera ID Camera Reset Speed Adjustment Zoom/Focus/Iris ▬▐▬ [1] Cruise Speed ▬▐▬ [1] Focus Speed ▬▐▬ [1] Iris Speed Auto Focus [ Enable] Auto Iris [ Enable] 3.9.4.2 RS-485 The DVR uses the RS-485 standard for PTZ communication.

  • Page 70: Screen Setup

    3.9.4.3 Keyboard Keyboard Model Select the keyboard model you are using: OFF (if there is no keyboard), CK101, CK201, KB-KT301 Keyboard ID Adjust the identification number based on the local settings of your keyboard. This value may be any number from 1 to 16. Keyboard Protocol Provides options for the keyboard communication protocol: Pelco P, Pelco D, Teleview Pelco P, Teleview Pelco D, Merit LILIN (3B), Merit LILIN (7B), HiSharp, Nicecam and...
  • Page 71 Screen Border 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Screen Border [ ON] : To show the border [ OFF] : Not to show the screen border. Main Display Screen Provides options to connect the main display screen to either a BNC or VGA port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).

  • Page 72: Audio Setup

    1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT Default ] Adjust the image position by using the mouse right-click button to follow the direction change of cursor icon  up /  down /  right/  left. Press [ Default] to load the default location. 3.9.6 Audio Setup Audio Setup relates to the settings for the audio device that may be connected to your DVR.

  • Page 73: Utility/Tools

    Audio Record [ ON] : Enables audio recording [ OFF] : Disables audio recording Audio Mute [ ON] : Mutes the sound [ OFF] : Allows for sound to be heard Input Volume Adjusts the input volume from 1 to 16. Output Volume Adjusts the output volume from 1 to 16.

  • Page 74: Firmware Update

    FORMAT USB DISK USB Disk [General Flash Disk] File System [FAT32] Free Capacity [1005MB] Total Capacity [1005MB] Format] 3.10.2 Firmware Update The firmware is updated by using a USB pen drive that contains the latest firmware file. With the upgrade firmware file on the root directory of the USB drive, insert the external USB drive into the USB port of the DVR front panel as shown on the picture below.
  • Page 75 FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: File Date/Time: File Language: File Checksum: Read File Information If there is a mistake or missing file on the pen drive or the firmware file is located under a child folder, it will show: File not found or Disk Error on the bottom line.

  • Page 76: Environmental Setting

    FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 Firmware is updating Please wait File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: V15.0.1 File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52 File Language: English File Checksum: 0x02E165B5 Update Process After firmware update is completed, Firmware update is success, System will restart ----“...
  • Page 77 This tool can help you duplicate the system environment configuration and store it on the USB device. You can use this to swiftly deploy your other DVR systems which will be using the same configuration. It will show the following message after file is duplicated successfully. SAVE SETTINGS TO USB File „Env2010-07-14_0503.env‟...

  • Page 78: Exit Main Menu

    Restore Default Setting This command resets the system to its default settings. UTILITY/TOOLS Format USB Drive Firmware Update Export Event Log Environment Setting Save Setting to USB Load Setting from USB Restore Default Setting Load default setting Restore default settings? YES] [ Select “YES”...

  • Page 79: Exit & Save Changes

    Click on the icon if you access this from the Main Menu in Graphics Mode. If you have made changes, you will be asked whether or not you would like to save those changes. Exit Main Menu Some configuration has been changed. Please confirm? [ Save] [ Discard]...

  • Page 80: Playback And Data Backup

    Chapter Playback and Data Backup...

  • Page 81: Calendar Menu

    4.1 Calendar Menu The Calendar Menu is a play back feature that allows you to access recorded videos by selecting the date and time when the video was captured. Press the Calendar Menu Icon on the Control Bar to enter the Calendar Menu in the live viewing window.
  • Page 82 Choosing the time of the video to play back Once you‟ve chosen the date, the hours with recorded videos will be in a vivid green color on the Time Selector. A specific time will start blinking when your mouse is hovering over it.

  • Page 83: Play Menu

    4.2 Play Menu Press “” (or “II”) button or icon to enter Play Menu in the live view window. PLAY MENU Channel Number Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02] Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2119...
  • Page 84 Commands and Recorded Data status: PLAY MENU Channel Number Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02] Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2119 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2118 2010/07/14 04:20:11 2117 ▼ ▼ 2010/07/14 02:18:42 ...
  • Page 85 Video Playback Control Bar You will see the control bar during video playback. Displays real-time video and playback video PIP View simultaneously in PIP (picture in picture) view. Displays playback video in 4-split view. 4 Split View Displays playback video in 1+7 split view. 1+ 7 Split View Displays playback video in 9-split view.

  • Page 86: Event Search

    4.3 Event Search  Press “ ” (or “”) button or icon to enter Event Search Menu. SEARCH MENU Channel Number Filter Type [All Events] Filter Time Setup Disable] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2119 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2118 2010/07/14 04:20:11...
  • Page 87 SEARCH MENU Channel Number Filter Type [All Events] Filter Time Setup Disable] ▲  2121 ▲ ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2120 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2119 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2118 2010/07/14 04:20:11 2117 ▼ ▼ 2010/07/14 02:18:42  Option] Play] Backup] [ Play]: Starts to play the event that has been selected [ Backup]: Creates a backup file for the event that has been selected [ Option]: Switches the top frame of the Search Menu into an event content display.

  • Page 88: Data Backup

    4.4 Data Backup The DVR supports data backup by USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card reader) on the front panel. Press the “” (or “II”) button to enter the “Play Menu”. PLAY MENU Channel Number Play Begin Time [2010/7/04 10:40:02] Play End Time [2010/7/14 05:59:13]...
  • Page 89 Estimate Time [30Sec] Start Time [2010/07/14 06:18:31] End Time [2010/07/14 06:17:25] Backup Period [00Min 06Sec] Backup Size [1152KB]   Backup Start] Disk information is shown on the top portion of the screen and recorded data information is shown in the bottom portion. Backup Device: shows the backup device where data will be stored for backup.
  • Page 90 BACKUP MENU Backup Device [Generic Flash Disk] Free Capacity [1029352/1029380 KB] Backup Channel Estimate Time [30Sec]  End Time [2010/07/14 06:18:31]  Backup Period [00Min 06Sec] Backup Size [1152KB]   Backup Start] The “Free Capacity”, “Estimate Time”, “Backup Period” and “Backup Size” will be changed automatically.

  • Page 91: Ptz Control

    Chapter PTZ Control...

  • Page 92: Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control

    5.1 Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control ________________________________________ NOTE Although the DVR box of the ENDSS-4C8 comes with a PTZ control feature, the package does not come or bundled with a PTZ type camera. This feature is only for the PTZ type cameras only.
  • Page 93 PTZ Channel Menu: This menu appears when you move your mouse to the right- hand side of the screen. It shows the channels on your DVR. The channel number will be vivid yellow if the channel has a PTZ-capable camera connected to it, green if it has a non-PTZ camera, and faint white if it has no camera.
  • Page 94 Icon Name Operation Setup Left Limit Direct your camera to your desired location and left-click on this icon to specify the leftmost limit for panning. Setup Right Limit Direct your camera to your desired location and left-click on this icon to specify the rightmost limit for panning. Auto Iris Left-click on this icon to automatically set the optimal amount of light that enters the lens...
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  • Page 96: System Information

    Chapter System Information...

  • Page 97: Record Information

    6.1 Record Information The “Record Information” menu displays the current states of the DVR system. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. The Record Information will appear as follows: RECORD INFORMATION Record Information Parameters 10 30 10 30 Record Information Parameters (topmost bar) : Channel Number : Video Loss...

  • Page 98: Hard Drive Information

    6.2 Hard Drive Information The Hard Drive Setup menu displays the hard drive status. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. HARD DRIVE SETUP First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403 MB] Max. Recording Days [ None] Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18]...

  • Page 99: Network Information

    6.3 Network Information Network Information displays the current state of network connections. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. NETWORK SETUP IP Type [DHCP] IP Address [192.168. 11.198] IP Status [ Connected] Login Status Login Count Network Service Management Service Enable] Monitoring Service...

  • Page 100: Lan & Online Viewing Setup

    Chapter LAN & Online Viewing Setup...

  • Page 101: Pc Connection Through Local Area Network

    7.1 PC Connection through Local Area Network Here is an example that shows how to find the basic network information from the local area network (hub). Search Router IP Address Please click “Start” and then “Run” option under Windows. Please enter “CMD” and then “OK” Please enter “ipconfig”...
  • Page 102 Find out your DVR IP address Now we know the Router IP address is 192.168.11.1. Generally the usable IP Address is from 192.168.11.2~192.168.11.253. The suggested IP Address available for assigned to other network devices is from 192.168.11.160 to 192.168.11.199. Find out the available IP address Please enter “ping 192.168.11.189”...

  • Page 103: Dyndns Service Overview

    7.2.1 Register with DynDNS NOTE: Encore Electronics Inc. is not affiliated to any of the DYDNS services mentioned here. Their web site may look different from what you see in this user manual. The steps mentioned here are only for guidance purposes only. Please contact the DYNDS technical support if you have difficulty in creating an account or any discrepancies that may occur between you and the DYDNS services.

  • Page 104: Create Dyndns Account

    If you have no account, create one when you access DynDNS (DYNDNS service) website. 7.2.2 Create DynDNS Account Click the Create Account, and then start to create your own DynDNS Account and fill out all the blanks for account‟s application as following: Please refer below for the maximum number of characters acceptable for the DVR: “Server Name”: Maximum of 24 characters “Account”: Maximum of 20 characters...
  • Page 105 After you click "Create Account", it shows the message for verifying the account. DynDNS will create a new account for you and send you an e-mail to the address you provided. It needs to confirm your account within 48 hours after receiving the e-mail or it will automatically delete your account.

  • Page 106: Login And Host Service

    Just click the first link to confirm the account. 7.2.3 Login and Host Service Log-in by entering the Username and Password of your account.
  • Page 107 Then, go to “My Service” to get a host name Double click “Add New Hostname” as following: Specify the Hostname for DYNDNS IP which will be applied to the DVR‟s DYNDNS setting. We take dvr-host-tw.homelinux.net as an example, and click “Add to Cart”...
  • Page 108 The Dynamic DNS Hosts service is sufficient and is provided for free. Press “Next”...

  • Page 109: Setup Router

    Press “Activate Services” Now, the DYNDNS service is completed. Take note of the User name, Password and Hostname. 7.2.4 Setup Router Routers user interface usually have sections to setup DYNDNS, our suggested settings should be the following: Specify DYNDNS service provider: DnyDNS.org (dynamic) Specify DYNDNS IP by DYNDNS account (user name / password ) Specify DVR IP as private IP setting Specify one pair of connection port (control port / streaming port) , like”80”...
  • Page 110 □ SERVER SETUP Default DNS Address [168. 95.192. Custom DNS Address [168. 95. Dynamic DNS ○ － Activate Service [X Disable] Provider [www.dyndns.com] Server Name [www.dvr-host-tw.homelinuix.net] Account [example] Password [123456]...

  • Page 111: Pc Viewer & Web Browser Viewer

    Chapter PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer...

  • Page 112: Pc Viewer Installation

    8.1 PC Viewer Installation PC Viewer will help you to play the video data on the Windows platform computer, please refer to the included setup disc CD, then run to install the “PC Viewer” to view and playback the DVR video data. Windows OS platform requires that the application be run as the administrator user.

  • Page 113: Connect Pc Client To Dvr

    Function DVR connection window Delete the DVR connection Modify the DVR connection Add new DVR connection Close the connections window Open the DVR connection window DVR connection status and switch button Exit the PC viewer Capture the still images 8.1.2 Connect PC Client to DVR This section describes how to manage the DVR connection window.
  • Page 114 Step 3 Add a new DVR connection: Press the “Add' button to create a DVR connection. Step 4 Input or modify the DVR name, DVR IP address, Port No (Default port number is 80 or 8000), Password and number of DVR channels Step 5 The DVR list will show the new DVR connections after setup.

  • Page 115: Switching The Channel Displays

    Step 6 Select the DVRs you would like to connect, viewing and control from the list of available DVRs. A check mark will indicate your choices. 8.1.3 Switching the Channel Displays This section briefly illustrates how to switch channel display. Display a single channel on one quadrant Double click on the channel you would like to display on one quadrant.
  • Page 116 Display 4/8/16 channels viewing on one quadrant Double click the single channel viewing to switch the display. The screen will appear as follows: Display a single DVR connection display in full view Click the DVR connection switch button to display a single DVR connection in full view. The screen will appear as follows:...

  • Page 117: Pause The Viewing

    Display single channel in full view: Double click the specific channel you would like to display in full view, or click the “ ” icon to switch the display. The screen will appear as follows: 8.1.4 Pause the Viewing Click on the “ ”...

  • Page 118: Capture Still Image

    8.1.5 Capture Still Image Click on the icon to capture still image of the view that is currently displayed on the screen. Save the BMP image to the specific location in your computer. For Web Browser Viewer, the still image will be stored at “C:\Viewer” in your computer. 8.1.6 PTZ Control This interface supports remote PTZ control on your personal computer.
  • Page 119 Icon Name Function Left Limit Set the left limit of auto pan Right Limit Set the right limit of auto pan Patrol Start / Stop the auto pan mode Cruise Start / Stop the cruise mode Set preset position Call Call preset position Clear Clear preset position...

  • Page 120: Remote Playback

    8.1.7 Remote Playback Click on the icon to display the remote playback interface on your PC Viewer. Playback control window Control bar 8.1.7.1 Preview of the Control Bar Name Function Fast Backward 2x Plays backward faster by twice the normal speed Fast Backward 1x Plays backward faster by 1x the normal speed Playback...
  • Page 121 8.1.7.2 Playback by Time Search “Time Search” playback mode supports playback by the specific time. Select the “Begin Date” and “Begin Time” then press the button “Play” to start video playback. You will see the search result table as following figure: icon back to “Time Search”...
  • Page 122 Press the button “Backup” start to backup the video data. Select the start date and time and end of date and time, the file size will show on the file size column. Then press “start” to start backup to a PVF file.

  • Page 123: Playback By Event Search

    8.1.7.3 Playback by Event Search “Event Search” playback mode supports playback by the specific event. Select the “Event Begin Date”, “Event Begin Time”, Event End Date”, “Event End Time” and “Event (Event Type)” then press the button “Search”. You will see the search result table as following figure: Playbacks the event by mouse double clicks.
  • Page 124 icon back to “Event Search” control window. Click on the Select the start date and time and end of date and time, the file size will show on the file size column. Then press “start” to start backup to a PVF file.

  • Page 125: Remote Dvr Configuration

    8.1.8 Remote DVR Configuration Click the icon to display the remote configuration interface on your PC Viewer. Login the Remote Configure Interface The authentication procedure for remote site access follows the DVR authentication process. Please login by using the designated user name and password. If you did not change any of these settings on your DVR, please use the default settings below.

  • Page 126: Web Browser Viewer

    8.2 Web Browser Viewer This section introduces the remote viewing and control through Web Browser Viewer. This function is supported only in the IE browser. You may encounter abnormal operations if you use other browsers. Install the Active-X directly from the webpage (For initial installation). Refer to the following example to enter the Web Browser Viewing: Step 1 Start up IE Explorer and enter the DVR IP address to IE address bar.
  • Page 127 Select “Security” → “Trusted Sites” → “Sites” Step 6 Enter the DVR address into the blanks shown in picture, and click “add.” Step 7 (This address is only for demonstration. Please use the IP address linked to your on-site DVR.)
  • Page 128 Step 8 The newly added website will appear at the trusted web sites list. Press Close to leave the menu. Step 9 Go back to the internet browser (IE) window, press refresh button or F5. You will enter the Web Browser Viewer login page. Enter the designated user name and password.

  • Page 129: Switching The Channel Displays

    8.2.1 Switching the Channel Displays Display single channel in full view: Double click the channel to display single channel in full view. Display four channels in full view: Double click the full view display to switch into four channels display. 8.2.2 Web Browser Viewer Operation The Web Browser interface is consistent with PC Viewer.

  • Page 130: Secuviewer

    Chapter SecuViewer...

  • Page 131: Install Secuviewer

    9.1 Install SecuViewer SecuViewer is the free software available for the DVR user to connect to the DVR for remote monitoring through the iPhone. Please search the SecuViewer on iPhone “App Store”. Enter “SecuViewer” to search the SecuViewer software on the iPhone APP Store search page.

  • Page 132: Secuviewer Interface Overview

    You can see the SecuViewer icon on the iPhone main screen. 9.2 SecuViewer Interface Overview Connect to the DVR Stop the DVR connection Switch the channel button (CH1~CH4  CH5~CH8  CH9~CH12  CH13~CH16) Setup the DVR connection SecuViewer simple operation guide Display channel one Display channel two Display channel three...

  • Page 133: Connect To The Dvr

    Display channel nine Display channel ten Display channel eleven Display channel twelve Display channel thirteen Display channel fourteen Display channel fifteen Display channel sixteen 9.3 Connect to the DVR Select the SecuViewer icon on iPhone main screen to start the remote monitoring.
  • Page 134 Select the “Setup” icon to setup the DVR connection. Please setup all information to connect to the DVR: » Network IP Address: Enter the DVR 59.124.68.61 IP Address. » Network Port: Enter the network port (default is 8000). admin » User Name: Enter the user name (default is 123456...
  • Page 135 Tap on the “Play” icon to connect to the DVR. SecuViewer can display only one channel on the iPhone screen at a time. The default viewing channel is channel one. Tap on the corresponding channel numbers to view the other channels.

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