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The Alien EKO Digital Video Recorder
Operations Manual
Models: ALIEN304 ALIEN308 ALIEN316
Models: ALIEN324 ALIEN328 ALIEN330
Special Features:
Simultaneous VGA, Main Composite & Spot Outputs-
1FPS background recording switching to 25FPS
on motion detection
Multi-Screen Playback on all channels
Networking & Email facility
Version 1.0.2
Last Revised 12/07/2011

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  • Page 1 The Alien EKO Digital Video Recorder Operations Manual Models: ALIEN304 ALIEN308 ALIEN316 Models: ALIEN324 ALIEN328 ALIEN330 Special Features: Simultaneous VGA, Main Composite & Spot Outputs- 1FPS background recording switching to 25FPS on motion detection Multi-Screen Playback on all channels Networking & Email facility Version 1.0.2...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings And Precautions

    Safety Warnings and Precautions Please pay attention to the following warnings and cautions: Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC mains voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This device must be connected to an approved, enclosed power supply of the proper rated voltage and current.

  • Page 3: Preventive And Cautionary Tips

    Preventive and Cautionary Tips Before connecting and operating your DVR, please be advised of the following tips: Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment. • Unit is designed for indoor use only. • Keep all liquids away from the DVR. •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Overview Product Features Product Application Diagram Operating Your DVR Using the Front Panel Controls ALIEN324/328/330 ALIEN304/308/316 ALIEN304/324 Rear Panel ALIEN308/328 Rear Panel ALIEN316/330 Rear Panel IR Remote Control 1.10 Using a USB Mouse 1.11 Using the Soft Keyboard 2. Getting Started...
  • Page 5 Playback Frame-by-Frame Digital Zoom 6. Backup Exporting Files Export Video Clips Manage Backup Devices 7. Alarm Settings Motion Detection Alarm Sensor Alarm Settings Manual Alarm Triggering Video Loss Detection Video Tampering Detection Exception Settings Understanding Exception Triggers 8. Network Settings Configuring Network Settings NTP Server Settings Remote Alarm Host Settings...
  • Page 6 13.3 Record Timings for Alien316/330 13.4 Record Timings for Alien308/328 13.5 Record Timings for Alien304/324 13.6 Frame Rate Settings and TCP Connections for EKO Series 14. Frequently Asked Questions 15. Specifications All specifications are approximate. Aliendvr.com reserves the right to change any product specifications or features without notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Overview Developed on the basis of the latest technology, the Alien EKO range of Digital Video Recorder combines the latest in advanced H.264 video encoding and decoding technologies delivering high performance, reliability and longer recording times. The Alien EKO Digital Video Recorder can be used as a standalone video surveillance product, as well as the ability to build a powerful surveillance network making it is perfect for home or business applications.

  • Page 8: Product Features

    Product Features Compression PAL/NTSC adaptive video inputs. H.264 video compression with high reliability and superior definition. OggVorbis audio compression standard. Independent video encoding parameters, including frame rate, resolution, bit rate, video quality, etc. Scheduled and event recording parameters configurable for per individual camera.
  • Page 9 Up to 4/8/16-channel playback depending on model. Backup Record files backed up via USB or SATA device. Select backup by file or by time. Record files edited for backup in playback. Management and maintenance for backup devices. Alarm & Exception Configurable arming time for alarm in/out.

  • Page 10: Product Application Diagram

    1.3 Product Application Diagram Figure 6. Product Application Diagram 1.4 Operating Your DVR There are numerous ways to navigate and operate your DVR. You may use the Front Panel Controls, the included IR (Infrared) Remote, a Mouse or a Soft Keyboard.

  • Page 11: Using The Front Panel Controls

    1.5 Using the Front Panel Controls ALIEN324/328/330 EKO Front Panel 1. READY: the indicator lights in green when the device is running normally. 2. STATUS: the indicator lights when the compound key switches to numeric/letter input mode. 3. ALARM: the indicator lights in red when there is sensor alarm occurring. 4.

  • Page 12: Alien304/308/316

    The indicator lights in green when DVR is powered up. 20. USB Interface: Connects USB mouse or USB flash memory devices. ALIEN304/308/316 EKO Front Panel 1. POWER Button: The POWER button is used for power on or power off the DVR.
  • Page 13 4. Alarm: Alarm indicator turns red when a sensor alarm is detected. 5. Record: Record indicator blinks red when data is being read or written to HDD. 6. NETWORK: NETWORK indictor blinks blue when network connection is functioning properly. 7. MENU Button: The 1/MENU button works as numeric [1]. Pressing this button will return the user to the Main menu (after successful login).
  • Page 14 19. PREVIEW/9WXYZ: The PREVIEW/9WXYZ button works as numeric [9] and letter [WXYZ]. It is also used to switch between single screen and multi-screen mode. 20. A/0: The A/0/ button works as numeric [0]. It is also used to switch between input methods (upper and lowercase alphabet, symbols and numeric input).

  • Page 15: Alien304/324 Rear Panel

    1.6 ALIEN304/324 Rear Panel Item Description VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analogue video input VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT1 is main video out, and VIDEO OUT2 is spot video out AUDIO IN RCA connectors for analogue audio input LINE IN RCA connector for audio input...

  • Page 16: Alien308/328 Rear Panel

    1.7 ALIEN308/328 Rear Panel Item Description MAIN VIDEO BNC connectors for main video out SPOT VIDEO BNC connectors for spot video out VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analogue video input AUDIO IN RCA connectors for analogue audio input LINE IN RCA connector for audio input AUDIO OUT RCA connector for audio output...

  • Page 17: Alien316/330 Rear Panel

    1.8 ALIEN316/330 Rear Panel Item Description MAIN VIDEO BNC connectors for main video out SPOT VIDEO BNC connectors for spot video out VIDEO IN BNC connectors for analogue video input AUDIO IN RCA connectors for analogue audio input LINE IN RCA connector for audio input AUDIO OUT RCA connector for audio output...

  • Page 18: Ir Remote Control

    1.9 IR Remote Control Your DVR may also be controlled with the IR remote control, shown below. Batteries (2×AAA) must be installed before operation. IR Remote Control The keys on the remote control closely resemble the ones found on the front panel, including: POWER: Turn on/off DVR.

  • Page 19: Using A Usb Mouse

    15. RESERVED: Reserved. 16. F1: Same as 2ABC button on front panel. 17. PTZ CONTROL Buttons: Buttons to adjust the iris, focus and zoom of a PTZ camera. 18. F2 Button: The F2 button is used to cycle through tab pages. It can also be used to enter the Channel &OSD Position settings.

  • Page 20: Using The Soft Keyboard

    2. Right Button: • Single-Click: Shows pop-up menu. 3. Scroll-Wheel: • Scroll Up: In Preview mode, scrolling up will switch to the previous screen. In Menu mode, it will move the selection to the previous item. • Scroll Down: In Preview mode, scrolling down will switch to the next screen.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started 2.1 Starting and Shutting Down Your DVR Correct startup and shutdown procedures are crucial for extending the life of your DVR. To start your DVR: 1. Please make sure the input voltage meets the requirements of the DVR. 2.

  • Page 22: Using The Setup Wizard

    2.3 Using the Setup Wizard Note: Please ensure the DVR has been installed with HDD before access to the Setup Wizard. By default, the Setup Wizard will start once the DVR has loaded, as shown in Figure 2. The Setup Wizard will guide you through some important settings of your DVR. Select Next if the DVR has been installed with HDD, or click Cancel to access Live View window if no HDD is installed.
  • Page 23 2. Navigate to the Admin Password text box. 3. Type the admin password into the Admin Password text box. By default, 12345 the password is change 4. To the admin password, check the New Admin Password checkbox. Type new password and confirm it in the given text boxes. 5.
  • Page 24 Figure 5. Record Settings 10. To access Record Settings interface, click the Enter button. See 13.6 Frame Rate Settings and TCP Connections For EKO Series. 11. Select the Schedule tab, shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Schedule Settings 12. Click Edit button to enter a new recording schedule, shown in Figure 7. 13.

  • Page 25: Setting Time & Date

    Figure 7. Edit Schedule Settings 14. Click the OK button. This will take you back to the Schedule tab. To copy the schedule to a different channel, select the channel or all under Copy To and click the Copy button. 15.

  • Page 26: Live Preview

    3. Live Preview 3.1 Live Preview On-screen Display The Live Preview mode is automatically started after the DVR boots up. It is also at the very top of the menu hierarchy, thus hitting the ESC multiple times (depending on which menu you’re on) will bring you to the Live Preview mode. 3.2 Live Preview Icons Some icons are provided on screen in Live Preview mode to indicate different camera and monitor status.

  • Page 27: Mouse Operation In Live Preview

    previous screen; press the Right arrow button to access next screen. • By Mouse: Select Next Screen in right-click menu. 4. Auto Sequence: • By Front Panel/Remote: Press Enter button. • By Mouse: Select Start Auto-switch in right-click menu. 5. Digital Zoom: •...

  • Page 28: Configure Live Preview Display

    Figure 3. Digital Zoom 3.6 Configure Live Preview Display Click Menu >Settings >Display to access the Live Preview display settings: Figure 4. Display Settings Configure the following settings for Live Preview Display: Video Output: Set the video output modes, including VGA, Aux Output •...

  • Page 29: Set Camera Order

    main video output, and all menu operations are accessible by mouse, front panel or IR remote. The VIDEO OUT 1 will be used as the spot video output which only allows a user to access the live view of the camera according to the configured CVBS video parameters and the VIDEO OUT 2 will be used as the auxiliary video output, which allows user to access the single-camera live view of the camera as well as press the 3DEF/F2 button on the front panel to switch the...
  • Page 30 Operate the following steps to set camera order: 1. Enter the Display Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Display) and click Set in the Camera Order item. 2. Select the video output port and the display mode (1×1, 2×2, 3×3 and 4×4 modes selectable).

  • Page 31: Record Settings

    4. Record Settings There are multiple ways to setup your DVR for recording. They include setting up a recording schedule, triggering a recording by motion detection and/or a sensor alarm, and manually starting the recording. 4.1 Before Record Settings Before configuration, please make sure your DVR has been installed with an HDD and has completed its initialisation, otherwise, access Menu >...
  • Page 32 Figure 2. More Record Settings Pre-Record: Set the time in seconds to pre-record before the actual • recording begins. Post-Record: Set the time in seconds to post-record after the actual • recording has ended. Recording Expired Time: Set the expiration time in days for recorded •...

  • Page 33: Scheduling A Recording

    4.3 Scheduling a Recording The Schedule allows you to set up flexible recording schedules for daily or weekly recording. To set up a recording schedule: 1. Click Menu > Settings > Record to enter the Record Settings menu. 2. Select the Schedule tab to enter the Schedule dialogue box, shown below. Figure 4.

  • Page 34: Starting A Manual Recording

    4.4 Starting a Manual Recording A manual recording can be enabled at any time by means of the following configuration: Press the REC button on the front panel to access the Manual Record dialogue box, shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Manual Record Menu Start manual recording by selecting ON or OFF for each camera.

  • Page 35: Set Hdd To Read-Only

    2. Search for desired recording by entering search parameters. Search parameters include Camera ID, Video/File Type, and Start/End Time. 3. Click the Search button. A list of recorded files (see Figure 7) matching the search parameters will be displayed. 4. Select the file you want to lock/unlock. 5.
  • Page 36 Select the General tab. Select the HDD to set to read-only. Click the Property button to enter the Property Settings dialogue box, shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. HDD Property Settings Menu 5. Set HDD Status to Read-only and then click OK to finish the setting. Note: 1.

  • Page 37: Video Playback

    5. Video Playback The Client application allows all users to play back recorded files for a specified period. Multi-camera simultaneous playback on all channels is supported. 5.1 Playback Interface Multiple toolbar and buttons are provided on the playback interface to control the video playback.

  • Page 38: Playback By Search

    5.2 Playback by Search To play back record files by video search: 1. Enter the Video Search menu by clicking Menu > Video Search. 2. Set the search parameters by selecting cameras to search, video/file type and the start/end time (as shown in Figure 3). Figure 3.

  • Page 39: Playback In Live Preview Mode

    5.3 Playback in Live Preview Mode The Client application also allows you to play back record files in Live Preview mode. To play back by channel in Live Preview mode: Using a Mouse: Right-click the mouse on desired channel and select the Playback option.

  • Page 40: Playback By System Log

    The video for simultaneous playback by multiple cameras selected from the camera list refers to the all-day recorded files of the selected day. 5.4 Playback by System Log To play back video from the System Log: 1. Click Menu > Maintenance > Log Search to enter the Log Search dialogue box, shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 41 3. Left click and drag the red box to the desired area for zooming. The zoomed image will be magnified by 4 times. An example is given in the following figure: Figure 7. Digital Zoom in Playback Mode...

  • Page 42: Backup

    6. Backup Recorded files can be backed up to various devices, such as USB flash drives, USB HDDs or a DVD writer. 6.1 Exporting Files To export record files: Click Menu > Video Export to enter the Export Video menu, shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 43 The size of the currently selected file/s is displayed in the lower-left corner of the window. Click the Next button to enter the Export menu, shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. Export Menu Select device to which the record file is exported from drop-down list (USB Flash Drive, USB HDD, DVD Writer).

  • Page 44: Export Video Clips

    Figure 5. Export Successful Screen Note: Video Player software will automatically be copied on to the device that the recorded files were exported on. 6.2 Export Video Clips You may also select video clips to export directly in Playback status. A maximum of 30 clips can be selected for each channel.

  • Page 45: Manage Backup Devices

    Using the Front Panel / Remote: Enter the Playback interface (See Video Playback). During playback, press the EDIT button to mark start of clip. Press the EDIT button again to mark end of clip. Repeat for additional clips. Press the ESC button to exit from the Playback interface. You’ll then be prompted to save the clips, as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 46: Alarm Settings

    Alarm Settings 7.1 Motion Detection Alarm Operate the following steps to configure Motion Detection Recording: Enter Camera Setting: Click Menu > Settings > Camera to access the Camera Settings menu, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Camera Management Interface Select the Advanced tab to enter the Advanced Camera Settings menu, shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 47 As shown in Figure 3, the Motion Detection area allows you to mask areas you want to configure motion detection. The maximum area can be set to be full screen. You can left click mouse, hold and drag it to mask the Motion Detection area.
  • Page 48 Figure 5. Triggered Camera Settings Select cameras to trigger for recording when motion is detected by checking the checkboxes under the desired cameras. Select the Schedule tab. Set the schedule you want motion detection to be enabled. Schedule can be set for all week or any day of the week with up to 8 time periods per day.

  • Page 49: Sensor Alarm Settings

    Figure7. Handle Settings Click OK to complete motion settings for the selected camera. You may now add a schedule to start recording when motion is detected (See Scheduling a Recording). 7.2 Sensor Alarm Settings Recordings can also be triggered from an external relay alarm device. To set up sensor alarms: Click Menu >...
  • Page 50 Figure 9. Alarm Management Settings 3. Set the alarm input type to be Normally Opened (N.O) or Normally Closed (N.C). 4. Check the checkbox next to Setting and click the Handle button to enter the Alarm Input Handle menu. 5. Select the Triggered Camera tab. 6.
  • Page 51 Alarm outputs may also be configured in the Alarm Management menu. To set up Alarm Output: Select the Alarm Output tab. This will bring up the Alarm Output interface, shown in Figure 11. Figure 11. Alarm Output Interface Select the output you would like to configure and click the Set button. This will bring up the settings page for the selected channel (Figure 12).

  • Page 52: Manual Alarm Triggering

    7.3 Manual Alarm Triggering You may also trigger alarm outputs manually through the Manual Alarm menu. To trigger alarm outputs manually: Click Menu > Manual Alarm to enter the Manual Alarm menu (Fig. 13). Figure 13. Manual Alarm Menu Configure the following settings in the Manual Alarm menu: •...
  • Page 53 Select the Advanced tab. Select the camera to be configured with video loss detection. Check the Video Loss Detection checkbox to enable this feature, as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15. Camera Settings Menu 5. Click the Handle button to enter the Exception Handle menu, shown in Figure 16.

  • Page 54: Video Tampering Detection

    Figure 17. Exception Handle Menu Click OK to finish the settings. Repeat above steps to configure settings for other channels. 7.5 Video Tampering Detection The video tampering can also be detected and set to trigger an action on your DVR. Note: The video tampering detection area is in full-screen mode by default and cannot be configured.
  • Page 55 Figure 17. Camera Settings Menu Click the Handle button to enter the Exception Handle menu, shown in Figure19. Select the Schedule tab. Set the schedule you want video tampering detection to be enabled. Schedule can be set for all week or any day of the week with up to 8 time periods per day.

  • Page 56: Exception Settings

    Click OK to finish the settings. Repeat above steps to configure settings for other channels. 7.6 Exception Settings The exception setting allows the DVR to alert you when irregular events occur. These events include: HDD Full: All installed HDD are full. •...
  • Page 57 • Pop-up Image on Monitor: When an alarm is triggered, the local monitor (VGA or BNC monitor) will display an image in Live Preview mode. This alarm can be configured under the Popup Alarm Image handle method. For alarms that are triggered simultaneously, images will be displayed one at a time every 10 seconds (default dwell time).

  • Page 58: Network Settings

    Network Settings Network settings must be configured if DVR is used for monitoring over network. 8.1 Configuring Network Settings To configure general network settings: Click Menu > Settings > Network to enter the Network Settings menu, shown in Figure 1. Figure 1.

  • Page 59: Ntp Server Settings

    If you want to configure your own settings, enter the settings for: • IP Address: IP address you would like to use for your DVR. • Subnet Mask: Subnet Mask of network. • Default Gateway: IP address of your Gateway. Typically the IP address of your router.

  • Page 60: Remote Alarm Host Settings

    Note: Time synchronisation interval has a range of 0-10080 min, normally 7200 min. If the DVR is used on a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronisation function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).

  • Page 61: Configuring Dvr Tcp Ports

    8.4 Configuring DVR TCP Ports If you would like to change the DVR ports from the default settings, you can do so in the Network Settings menu. The default server port is 8000 while the default HTTP port is 80. To change the default ports: Click Menu >...

  • Page 62: Ptz Control

    PTZ Control 9.1 Navigate PTZ Menu PTZ menus can be navigated through with either the mouse or the front panel/remote. For quick access to certain PTZ settings, right clicking with the mouse in a display while in PTZ control mode will enter the PTZ settings menu. This menu is shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 63: Setting Ptz Presets, Patrols & Patterns

    To configure PTZ settings in DVR: Click Menu > Settings > PTZ to enter the PTZ Settings menu, shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. PTZ Settings Menu Select channel where PTZ camera is installed next to Camera label. Configure the settings of baud rate, data bit*, stop bit*, parity*, flow control*, PTZ protocol and address.

  • Page 64: Customising Presets

    The controls on the PTZ panel include: Directional Pad/Auto-scan Buttons: Controls the movements and directions of the PTZ. The center button is also used to start auto-scan of PTZ. Zoom: Used to zoom in and out with the PTZ. Focus: Used to adjust the focus of the PTZ. Iris: Used to open up or close the iris of the PTZ.

  • Page 65: Customising Patrols

    9.5 Customising Patrols Patrols can be programmed to move the PTZ to different key points and make it stay there for a defined duration before moving on to the next point. The key points are defined by presets which can be set by following the steps above in Customise Presets.

  • Page 66: Customise Patterns

    4. Click OK to return to Patrol Management menu and repeat steps 2-3 to configure other key points. 5. After all key points have been configured, click the defined key point No. and then click Add button to complete the settings. 6.
  • Page 67 Select a Pattern Number. To record a new pattern, select the Run Record button to start recording of the movements of the PTZ. Use the PTZ control panel to move the PTZ. The PTZ movements will be recorded until the Stop Record button is clicked.

  • Page 68: Camera Management

    10. Camera Management 10.1 OSD Settings On Screen Display (OSD) settings can be configured in the Camera Management menu. The OSD is shown in each display during Live Preview mode and includes the time and date as well as the camera name. To configure OSD settings: Click Menu >...

  • Page 69: Privacy Mask Settings

    Figure 3. Display Settings 10.3 Privacy Mask Settings You may setup privacy mask to mask off sensitive or private areas in the field of view of a camera. To setup privacy mask: Click Menu > Settings > Camera to enter the Camera Settings menu. Click the Advanced tab to enter the Advanced Camera Settings menu, as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 70 Figure2. Setting Mask Area Select Exit to save settings and exit the Mask Area Settings interface.

  • Page 71: Hdd Management

    11. HDD Management 11.1 Initialising HDDs A newly installed hard disk drive (HDD) must be first initialised before it can be used with your DVR. Initialising the HDD will erase all data on it. To initialise a HDD: Click Menu > HDD to enter the HDD Management menu, shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 72: Set Hdd Status

    Figure 2. HDD Group Settings Menu Select OK to save settings and exit the Group Settings menu. Note: By default all HDDs belong to group 1. 11.3 Set HDD Status You may change the behavior of your HDD by changing its status. The status of a HDD can be set to read-only or read/write (R/W).

  • Page 73: Checking Hdd Status

    Set HDD Status to Read-Only. Select OK to save settings and exit the current menu. Note: 1. Once set to read-only, the HDD cannot be written to until it is set back to read/write (R/W). 2. If the DVR is installed with one HDD only, if property is set to read-only, the recording of the device will stop.
  • Page 74 Set Major Type to Information. 5. Set Minor Type to HDD SMART. 6. Enter Start Time and End Time. 7. Click the Search button to begin log search. A list of results, similar to that of Figure 5, will be returned. Figure 5.

  • Page 75: Configure Hdd Alarms

    Figure 7. HDD SMART Menu 11.6 Configure HDD Alarms HDD alarms can be set to trigger when an HDD is uninitialised or in an abnormal state. To set HDD alarms: Click Menu > Settings > Exception to enter Exception menu, shown in Figure 8.

  • Page 76: Dvr Management

    DVR Management 12.1 Configuring General Settings General settings such as the system language can be configured in the General Settings menu of your DVR. To configure general settings: Click Menu > Settings > General to enter the General Settings menu, shown in Figure 1.

  • Page 77: Configuring Advanced Settings

    12.2 Configuring Advanced Settings To configure more advanced settings: Click Menu > Settings > General to enter the General Settings menu, shown in Figure 1. Click the More Settings tab to enter the More Settings menu, shown in Figure 2. Figure 2.

  • Page 78: Managing User Accounts

    12.4 Managing User Accounts By default settings, your DVR is configured with the user name of admin and the password of 12345. The Administrator has the authority to add, delete or configure the user parameters. 12.4.1 Add a New User To add a new user: Click Menu >...
  • Page 79 Enter information for new user, including User Name, Password, Level and User’s MAC. The Level is the user level and is separated into two tiers. Operator: By default, the Operator user level has the authority to configure two-way audio in network settings and all parameters in channel settings.
  • Page 80 Remote Log Search: Remotely view logs that are saved on the DVR. Remote Configuration: Remotely configure parameters, restore parameters to factory defaults and import settings to as well as export settings from DVR. Remote Serial Port Control: Configure settings for RS232 and RS485 ports.

  • Page 81: Deleting A User

    12.4.2 Deleting a User To delete a user from the DVR: Click Menu > Settings > User to enter the User Settings menu. Select user to delete. Click the Delete button to delete user. Click the OK button to exit menu. Note: No deletion is allowed for the Administrator.

  • Page 82: Importing & Exporting Configuration

    12.5 Importing & Exporting Configuration Configuration information from your DVR can be exported to a USB device and imported into another DVR. This will allow you to efficiently setup the same configuration on numerous DVRs. To import or export DVR configuration: Click Menu >...
  • Page 83 Figure 11. Firmware Update Menu Select the Local Upgrade tab. Select the firmware on the USB device. Select Upgrade to begin the update process. After the system firmware has been updated, reboot the DVR. To update via a FTP server: Configure PC (running FTP server) and DVR to be in the same Local Area Network.

  • Page 84: Restore Default Settings

    12.7 Restore Default Settings To restore default factory settings to your DVR: Click Menu > Maintenance > Default to enter the Default Settings menu, shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. Default Settings Menu Select OK to restore factory defaults. Note: Network information such as IP address, subnet mask and gateway will not be restored.

  • Page 85: View System Log

    12.9 View System Log Many events of your DVR are logged into the system log. To access the system logs and search for these events: Click Menu > Maintenance > Log Search to enter the Log Search menu, shown in Figure 15. Figure 15.
  • Page 86 click the Export button to enter the Log Search Export menu, shown below in Figure 17. Click the Export button to export log onto USB device. The exported file will be named according to the time it was exported (e.g., 20100911143958logBack.txt). Figure 17.

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix 13.1 Glossary Dual Stream: Dual stream is a technology used to record high resolution video locally while transmitting a lower resolution stream over the network. The two streams are generated by the DVR, with the main stream having a maximum resolution of 4CIF and the sub-stream having a maximum resolution of QCIF at 8fps.

  • Page 88: 1Fps Background Recording Switching To 25Fps In Cif

    13.2 1fps background recording switching to 25fps in CIF This DVR has a special feature that allows the unit to be set for recording at a low frame rate but when motion is detected to revert to 25fps recording. 1. Enter System Settings. 2.
  • Page 89 9. Select Camera Settings. 10. Select Advanced tab 11. Tick Motion Detection Box 12. Click on Area Settings 13. Drag detection box to cover detection area. 14. If you enter the Handle option you can tick the Pop-up image on Monitor to display a single screen display of the triggered camera.

  • Page 90: Record Timings For Alien316/330

    13.3 Record Timings for Alien316/330 CIF mode Frame Rate 320Gb 640Gb 750Gb 1.0Tb 1.5Tb 2.0Tb 3dys 7hr 6dy 14hr 7dy 17hr 10dy 7hr 15dy 11hr 20dy 14hr 6dys 14hr 13dy 4hr 15dy 11hr 20dy 14hr 30dy 22hr 41dy 5hr 13dy 4hr 26dy 9hr 30dy 22hr 41dy 5hr...

  • Page 91: Record Timings For Alien308/328

    13.4 Record Timings for Alien308/328 CIF mode Frame Rate 320Gb 640Gb 750Gb 1.0Tb 1.5Tb 2.0Tb 6dy 14hr 13dy 4hr 15dy 11hr 20dy 14hr 30dy 22hr 41dy 5hr 13dy 4hr 26dy 9hr 30dy 22hr 41dy 5hr 61dy 20hr 82dy 10hr 26dy 9hr 52dy 18hr 61dy 20hr 82hr 10hr...

  • Page 92: Record Timings For Alien304/324

    13.5 Record Timings for Alien304/324 CIF mode Frame Rate 320Gb 640Gb 750Gb 1.0Tb 1.5Tb 2.0Tb 13dy 4hr 26dy 9hr 30dy 22hr 41dy 5hr 61dy 20hr 82dy 10hr 26dy 9hr 52dy 18hr 61dy 20hr 82dy 10hr 123dy 16hr 164dy 21hr 52dy 18hr...

  • Page 93: Frame Rate Settings And Tcp Connections For Eko Series

    13.6 Frame Rate Settings and TCP Connections for EKO Series FRAME RATE SETTINGS HIGHEST SETTINGS ALIEN304/324 ALIEN308/328 ALIEN316/330 25 FPS 25FPS 25FPS MAINSTREAM CIF MAINSTREAM 2CIF 12FPS 8FPS 6FPS MAINSTREAM 4CIF 12FPS 8FPS 6FPS SUBSTREAM CIF SUBSTREAM QCIF SUBSTREAM MAX FRAMES...

  • Page 94: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions • Why does my DVR make a beeping sound after booting? There are a few reasons for the warning beep your DVR makes after booting. 1. There is no HDD present in the DVR. 2. The HDD has not been initialised. 3.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    15. Specifications ALIEN304/324 Video compression H.264 Analog video input 4-ch, BNC (1.0Vp-p, 75 ); PAL/NTSC adaptive Audio compression OggVorbis Audio input 4-ch,RCA connector (2Vp-p, 1k ) VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024×768/60Hz 2-ch, BNC (1.0Vp-p, 75 ); CVBS output Resolution: PAL: 704×576, NTSC:704×480...
  • Page 96 ALIEN308/328 Model Video compression H.264 Analogue Video 8-ch, BNC connector (1.0Vp-p, 75 ); PAL/NTSC adaptive input Audio compression OggVorbis Audio input 4-ch, RCA connector (2Vp-p, 1k ) VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024×768/60Hz 2-ch, BNC connector (1.0Vp-p, 75 ); CVBS output Resolution: PAL: 704×576, NTSC:704×480 Video/Audio Audio output...
  • Page 97 ALIEN316/330 Model Video compression H.264 Analogue video input 16-ch, BNC connector (1.0Vp-p, 75 ); PAL/NTSC adaptive Audio compression G.711 Audio input 4-ch, RCA connector (2Vp-p, 1k ) Video/Audio Voice talk input 1-ch RCA(2.0Vp-p, 1 K ) input VGA output 1-ch, resolution: 1024768/60Hz 2-ch, BNC connector (1.0Vp-p, 75 );...

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