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- Page 1 User Manual OE-EASYNVR4 OE-EASYNVR8 OE-EASYNVR16 www.openeye.net...
- Page 2 The information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The entire risk arising out of the use of this information remains with recipient. In no event shall OPENEYE be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption or loss of business information), even if OPENEYE has been advised of the possibility of such damages or whether in an action, contract or tort, including negligence.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
10. Object and Liquid Entry Points – Never insert foreign objects into the NVR, other than the media types approved by OpenEye, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. -
Page 4: Battery Explosion Caution Statement
BATTERY EXPLOSION CAUTION STATEMENT CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions. NOTES ON HANDLING Please retain the original shipping carton and/or packing materials supplied with this product. To ensure the integrity of this product when shipping or moving, repackage the unit as it was originally received from the manufacturer. -
Page 5: Technical Notes
TECHNICAL NOTES OpenEye cameras and recorders must be connected to networks that do not have routing to outside plants. OpenEye cameras must be connected to PoE output equipment that is UL listed I.T.E only. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -
Page 6: Fcc Statement
USERS OF THE PRODUCT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING AND COMPLYING WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND STATUTES CONCERNING THE MONITORING AND RECORDING OF VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS. OPENEYE SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN VIOLATION OF CURRENT LAWS AND STATUTES. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................7 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................7 PREFACE ................................11 About this Guide ..........................11 Technician Notes ..........................11 INTRODUCTION ..............................12 Product Description ......................... 12 Features ............................13 USB Flash Drive Approved List ....................... 13 Quick Start Instructions ........................14 Logging In for the First Time ...................... - Page 8 Date/Time ..........................37 Network Setup .......................... 38 DDNS Setup ........................39 ReportStar Setup ......................39 OpenEye Web Connect Setup ..................40 Add a Recorder to your OpenEye Web Services Account ............40 Camera Info ..........................40 PoE Status ..........................41...
- Page 9 Camera Setup ..........................42 Device Search .......................... 42 Connection ..........................42 Camera Name ........................42 Hidden ..........................42 PnP Enabled ........................42 Management Port ......................43 Account and Password ...................... 43 Activated ........................... 43 Main and Dual Stream Options ..................43 Streaming ..........................
- Page 10 Configuration ........................... 52 General Settings ........................52 Load Factory Default ......................52 Operations Log ........................52 Export Configuration ......................... 52 Import Configuration ......................... 52 Management............................ 53 Account Setup .......................... 53 Creating and Modifying a User Account ................53 Permissions Setup ........................54 Firmware Upgrade ........................
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Page 11: Preface
EasyNVR and for troubleshooting when a problem occurs. Only authorized personnel should attempt to repair this unit. OpenEye reserves the right to make changes to the products represented by this manual without notice. The following text and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide:... -
Page 12: Introduction
Installing new cameras on the EasyNVR is easier than ever with Plug N’ Play. With Plug N’ Play support for OpenEye PoE IP cameras, EasyNVR automatically recognizes the new hardware and will have your channel up and running within a few minutes. -
Page 13: Features
ReportStar cloud-based monitoring for system health Compatible with OpenEye Web Connect, using OpenEye Web Services for account management and easy remote access These USB flash drives have been tested and approved to work with the EasyNVR. Other USB flash drives may also work with the EasyNVR, but have not yet been tested. -
Page 14: Quick Start Instructions
These are instructions that will allow you to operate the basic features of the EasyNVR. Use these to record to your EasyNVR, allow remote access over a local network, and set up passwords for authorized users. For further instructions, setup details, and configuration tools, please see the information presented in the rest of this manual. -
Page 15: Installation
4 Channel LED indictors USB port 8/16 Channel indicators Power button USB ports 32896AA... -
Page 16: Front Panel Led Indicators
Front Panel LED Indicators Power: When the recorder is powered on, the power indicator (on 8/16 channel models only) is blue. Record: The LED blinks when the recorder is recording (on 4/8/16 channel models). Alarm: The LED blinks when an alarm is triggered (on 4 channel model only). Network: The LED is lit when the recorder is connected to a network, and blinks when data is being transferred (on 4 channel model only). -
Page 17: Rear Panel Connectors
The rear panel of the recorder contains the connectors used to attach cameras, sensors, relay, network, and monitor to the recorder. 4 Channel Network camera Power ON / OFF input switch DC50 IN HD OUT HDMI output USB ports Power input 8 Channel Alarm I / O... -
Page 18: 16 Channel
16 Channel USB ports Alarm / IO Network camera HDMI output Power input input The Mighty Squirrel Contr oller... -
Page 19: Usb Mouse
A USB mouse can be connected to the USB port on either the front panel or the rear panel of the recorder. Having a USB mouse connected will allow you to use the mouse pointer to select and click menu items. In most scenarios the left mouse button will act Select and Control action, the right mouse button will act as an EXIT button, and the mouse scroll wheel can be used to adjust values. -
Page 20: Search Screen Hover Menu
Search Display Zoom Snapshot Export Display - Return to the live view display. Snapshot - Take a Snapshot of the current frame, saved as a JPG to the connected USB device. Zoom - Zoom into the frame. A designation square will appear in the lower right corner of the screen and can be moved to represent the zoomed in area of the frame. -
Page 21: Connection Guide
Power Setup WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. If the electrical plug you are using does not have a ground plug receptacle contact a licensed electrician to have it replaced with a grounded electrical outlet. -
Page 22: Connecting A Camera
Connecting a Camera The EasyNVR is equipped with Plug N’ Play (PnP) ports that support Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities for IP cameras. PnP enabled cameras can be connected to the recorder and begin displaying video immediately with no manual configuration required. From the EasyNVR, you can configure the camera channel individually;... -
Page 23: Turning On The Nvr
First Time Power On Connect camera cables. Connect monitor cable. If remote access is necessary, connect network cable. Connect alarm inputs or relay output wires (if needed). Connect the power cable to the recorder and wait until the main screen is displayed on the connected monitor;... -
Page 24: Display
Channel Details Live Video Details Channel details will be displayed constantly in Live view. This group of icons includes the camera channel name, the connection status, and any notifications if applicable. Note Mouse over or double-click the Connection or Notification bar to get more detailed connection information. -
Page 25: Notification Icons
Notification Icons Note When a notification is active, the icon will be red. Video Loss: The camera has been disconnected from the recorder or the video stream has been disrupted. Motion: The camera detects motion. Alarm In: The alarm in has been triggered. Video Oversize: The resolution set for the camera is over the recorders accepted range. -
Page 26: Live Display
Live Display is the default mode of the recorder. After startup the recorder will load to the Live Display. After being left idle on any menu, the recorder will return to the Live Display. Mode List The mode list allows you to set the screen division for the camera channel displays. Note Double-clicking the camera feed of a specific channel when in screen division will open the channel in full-screen. -
Page 27: Playback
Instant playback provides options for playback from 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, or 1 day ago. This will begin a playback immediately, starting at the selected interval and playing forward. To view an Instant Playback: Click Playback in the hover menu. Select Instant PB. -
Page 28: Search
Calendar Search Calendar search allows you to search recorded video by day, and then designate the start time for playback by hour. Search Tabs Calendar Event Tabs Hour Camera Channels Play Instant Export Close In the Search menu, click the Calendar Search tab. Use the Calendar to select the appropriate date. -
Page 29: Preview Search
Preview Search will show video from the selected time for all channels and skip forward or backwards at the selected interval. Select a starting date and time. Select the interval Preview Search will use to skip forward or backwards (10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 12 hours). -
Page 30: Playback Controls
Day Back – Move playback video backward 24 hours. Fast Rewind – Move backward by a specified interval. Pause/Play – Pause video playback / Play video playback. Fast Forward – Move forward by a specified interval. Day Forward – Move playback video forward 24 hours. Live –... -
Page 31: Backup From Search
There are multiple ways to select and export video footage while searching. Backup a Selection of Video during Playback Connect a USB thumb drive or external hard drive to the front or rear panel of the recorder. Search your video using Calendar Search or Event Search. During playback, at the point you want the backup segment to begin, click EXPORT on the hover menu and select Start. -
Page 32: Export
Recorded Video Time Calendar Export start time Export end time USB target device Channel Export Format Data Type Begin Export Close Calendar: Calendar to select export date. Dates with recorded video will be underlined. Select Device: USB device plugged in to the recorder that will be the location of exported data. Select Channel: Which channels are displayed with recorded video. -
Page 33: Instant Export
Note Before performing an Instant Export, you MUST have an external USB device plugged into the front or rear panel of the recorder. Connect a USB device to the front or rear panel of the recorder. Click Export in the hover menu. Select Instant Export, and then choose a time interval to begin exporting recorded video. -
Page 34: Snapshot
Note A USB device must be plugged in to the recorder in order to use the Snapshot feature. Snapshot instantaneously saves the camera frame as a JPEG to the connected USB device. If displaying more than 1 channel in Live or a Search display, Snapshot will save a JPEG for each channel. -
Page 35: Ptz Controls
You can control PTZ cameras from the PTZ window. This window allows you to access features including zoom, focus, iris control, and the speed and direction of the PTZ controls. All camera channels are available in this window for fast and easy control. Zoom Controls Manual Focus Iris Controls... -
Page 36: Ptz Preset
If your PTZ camera has already been designated preset positions, you can use the Preset button in the PTZ controls to manage those positions. Go to preset point Run a preset tour Set a preset point Set Preset Positions Click PTZ in the hover menu. Use the PTZ Directional Controls to position the camera to the desired location. -
Page 37: Setup
Use the System Setup menu to configure the monitor and sequencing setup, set the date and time, setup the network, and view camera information. Access the System Setup menu in the SETUP menu. System Info System information shows the recorder model name, hardware, software version and network specifications. -
Page 38: Network Setup
Network Setup Setup tabs DHCP on/off Static IP address configuration Web Port Network Restart Close To configure network settings: Click Setup in the hover menu. In the System Setup menu, click Network Setup. Click Enable Network and select On. To use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), click DHCP and select On. If DHCP is set to Off, you must enter information into the following fields: ... -
Page 39: Ddns Setup
Set Send Alarm Events Instantly to On to enable the immediate transmission of alarm events to ReportStar. Note Send to Custom URL and Custom URL are for troubleshooting purposes, and should only be modified when instructed by an OpenEye representative. 32896AA... -
Page 40: Openeye Web Connect Setup
Any users added to the account can access video from a remote workstation or mobile device with a username and password. To add your recorder to your OpenEye Web Services account, type the appropriate information on your recorder using these instructions. -
Page 41: Poe Status
PoE Status PoE status displays the link status, power consumption, and the MAC address of each PoE connection. The maximum wattage for each recorder model is spread between each PoE connection port. EasyNVR Model Maximum Wattage and Division Maximum 60W = 30W to PoE ports (30W per port max), 30W to recorder * If fully populated, 7.5W available per port Maximum 300W = 175W to PoE ports (30W per port max), 125W to recorder * If fully populated, 21.8W available per port... -
Page 42: Camera Setup
Camera Name allows you to create a custom name for each camera channel that will be displayed in live view. By default each camera channel is simply named with its channel number. OpenEye recommends assigning a name that is descriptive of the location of the camera, such as “Parking Lot,”... -
Page 43: Management Port
Select the network port for the camera. The default port for OpenEye cameras is 80. Enter the login information for the camera. The default login information for OpenEye cameras is: Account: admin, Password: 1234. Set Activated to ON after entering all the manual camera connection information to connect the camera. -
Page 44: Copy Settings
Copy Settings Copy Settings allows you to copy the current channel confirmation to other channels. In the Camera Setup menu, click the Copy Settings. Select the channels you want to copy the settings of the current camera channel to, or Select All. Click Confirm to save the settings to your chosen camera channels. -
Page 45: Schedule Setup
The Schedule Setup allows you to configure schedule settings and the recording schedule for all camera channels. You can also purge (remove) event data from the Schedule Setup. General Settings Continuous: Cameras will record continuously without requiring a manual trigger, such as motion or an event. -
Page 46: Schedule
Schedule The recording schedule allows you to configure specific days, times, and conditions for recording. Up to three separate Profiles can be configured for situational recording, and you can also designate the quality of recorded data. The Schedule Table shows the hours and days that can be scheduled. You see each day of the week, a special Holiday day, and 24 hours in 1 hour intervals. -
Page 47: Holiday List
The holiday lists allows you to build a list of dates that will be categorized as Holidays, which can then be given a custom recording schedule. To add dates to the Holiday list, open the Holiday List tab and double-click the desired dates. Those dates will then appear in the Date column on the right side of the screen. -
Page 48: Alarm Setup
Use the Event Setup menu to configure events per channel, alarm notifications, and manage e-mail notifications. Access the Event Setup menu in the SETUP menu. General Settings Internal Buzzer allows you to enable or disable the audible beep from the recorder when alarm events occur. -
Page 49: Enable Event Recording
Set the configuration for Alarm In to Normally Open (N/O), Normally Closed (N/C), or Off, depending on the requirements of your alarm. Enable or disable Alarm Out. Enable or disable Video Loss Detection. Enabling this function will allow an alarm to be triggered when the camera loses video. -
Page 50: E-Mail Management
E-mail Management E-mail Management allows you to configure the recorder to send email messages. In the Event Setup menu, click E-mail Management. Start with E-mail Activate set to OFF. Click E-mail Address and use the on-screen keyboard to type the e-mail address you want to receive alarm event information. -
Page 51: Hard Drive Setup
General Settings The General Settings section includes information about your hard drive, such as available space and available recording time. This option will designate if the recorder will attempt to repair data on the hard drive upon power loss. The repair process can take up to an hour depending on how much data is on the hard drive. Internal Disks Internal Disks allows you to examine the state and details of internal hard drives;... -
Page 52: Configuration
The Configuration menu allows you to export and import your recorder settings, and reset the recorder back to factory defaults. General Settings Load Factory Default allows you to reset all settings and configuration to the default state. Click Load Factory Default, and then click Yes. Click Yes again to continue. The recorder will immediately pause and begin loading defaults;... -
Page 53: Management
The Management menu allows you to manage usernames, passwords, and privileges. The EasyNVR provides eight built-in user accounts. Seven of these accounts can have the username, password, and privilege customized. The preconfigured admin account has a permanently set username and privilege, but you can customize the password. -
Page 54: Permissions Setup
Firmware Upgrade Note OpenEye recommends that you properly shut down the recorder, and then restart the recorder before performing a software upgrade. This will ensure that the recorder will complete all necessary processes to prevent data loss or recorded video loss. -
Page 55: System Log
System Log System Log allows you to review and export the system log. To export the system log, connect a USB device and then click System Log. Click Export to complete this action. Note The system log will automatically be exported to the connect USB device as a text file. Note The system log text file will be located in subfolders designating the time and date of the export. -
Page 56: Poe Power Limitation
The default setting is 30W. CAUTION: Do not change this setting unless instructed to do so by OpenEye technical support. In the Management menu, click Maintenance. Slide the red indicator across the PoE Power Limitation bar or click the keyboard icon to open the on-screen keyboard and enter a value. -
Page 57: Information
Use the Info menu to view system information such as hardware and software version, and network address information. Model Name – Displays the model identifier of the recorder. MAC Address – Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) of the recorder. ... -
Page 58: Exit
Logout will logout the current user. New user credentials will be required to access any functions designated as higher than Level 0 by the Administrator. Switch User will logout of the current user and allow the selection of a new user. Restart will restart the recorder. -
Page 59: Remote Connection
The recorder has built-in web-based remote software that can be accessed if the recorder has a network connection. This web-based remote software requires Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. The EasyNVR also has mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Android Tablet under the name EasyMobile. -
Page 60: Configure Port Forwarding
Configure Port Forwarding To connect to the recorder with the remote software from an offsite location, the router or firewall device will need to be configured for port forwarding to the recorder. Access the Setup menu and click System Setup then click Network Setup. Click General Settings. -
Page 61: Remote Interface
Access the recorder from the remote interface using Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. The remote interface allows up to 3 users to log in and view live video, search recorded video and export video clips. To log into the recorder from the remote interface, a user account must be made for the user. This ensures that only authorized users are allowed to log in. -
Page 62: Event List
Event List The Events List displays the Date and Time of an event, the type of event, and the camera channel where the event took place. To view an event on the Event List: Click the Event icon. Scroll through the list of events to find the desired event. - Page 63 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission from OpenEye. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. However, OpenEye cannot assume responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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