AVer EH6108H User manual

EH6000H series
EH6108H+/EH6216H+
User’s Manual
Sept. 2011

FCC NOTICE (Class B)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
European Community Compliance Statement (Class B)
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.
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Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of
waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Battery Safety Information
-Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
-Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or return to point of
sale if applies.
-Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the remote control. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries safely.
-Do not mix old and new batteries.
-Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
-Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
-Never short circuit the battery terminals.

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-THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
REFERENCE ONLY.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................1
1.1 Package Content...................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 EH6108H+.........................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 EH6216H+.........................................................................................................................2
1.1.3 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................2
1.2 Front Panel............................................................................................................................3
1.2.1 EH6108H+/EH6216H+.......................................................................................................3
1.2.1.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video ..................................................6
1.3 Back Panel............................................................................................................................7
1.3.1 EH6108H+........................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 EH6216H+.........................................................................................................................8
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit........................................................................................................9
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks ...................................................................................................9
1.4.2 Connecting Devices........................................................................................................12
1.4.2.1 EH6108H+.................................................................................................................12
1.4.2.2 EH6216H+................................................................................................................13
1.4.3 Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation..................................................................14
1.4.3.1 Sensor Pin Definition................................................................................................14
1.4.3.2 Relay Pin Definition ..................................................................................................14
1.4.3.3 RS485 Pin Definition ................................................................................................15
1.5 Familiarizing the Remote Controller Buttons.......................................................................16
Chapter 2 Using the DVR Software.......................................................................19
2.1 The Way to Operate DVR....................................................................................................19
2.1.1 First Time Using the DVR Unit........................................................................................19
2.1.2 Using the Virtual Keyboard .............................................................................................20
2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode..........................................................................21
2.2.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap......................................................................................23
2.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller.......................................................24
2.2.2.1 Setup the Analog PTZ Camera...............................................................................25
2.2.2.2 Setup the IP PTZ Camera.......................................................................................26
2.2.3 Using Event Log Viewer..................................................................................................27
2.2.3.1 Using POSViewer .........................................................................................................28
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Playback Mode........................................................................29
2.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video.......................................................31
2.3.2 To Bookmark a Video Section.........................................................................................31
2.3.3 To Search Using Visual Search.......................................................................................32
2.3.4 To Search Using the Event Search.................................................................................33
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System..............................................................34

3.1 System Setup......................................................................................................................34
3.2 Camera Setup.....................................................................................................................39
3.2.1 To Setup IP Camera........................................................................................................39
3.2.2 To Setup Analog Camera................................................................................................43
3.2.3 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR........................................................................45
3.3 Recording Setup..................................................................................................................46
3.3.1 Setup IP Camera Record Setting....................................................................................46
3.3.2 Setup Analog Camera Record Setting............................................................................47
3.4 Network Setup.....................................................................................................................50
3.5 Schedule Setting.................................................................................................................53
3.6 Backup Setup......................................................................................................................54
3.6.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video ......................................................................55
3.6.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video.......................................................57
3.6.3 To Search Using the Visual Search.................................................................................58
3.6.4 To Search Using the Event Search.................................................................................58
3.6.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search...........................................................................59
3.7 Sensor Setting.....................................................................................................................60
3.8 Relay Setting.......................................................................................................................61
3.9 Alarm Setting.......................................................................................................................62
3.10 User Setup ..........................................................................................................................68
Chapter 4 Using the UPC to Playback Backup File.............................................70
4.1 Recommended System Requirements................................................................................70
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console ..................................................................................70
4.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in USB Playback Console ...........................................................71
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video.......................................................73
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk.................................................................73
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr)............................................................................................74
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File................................................................................................75
4.3.5 To Search Using the Visual Search.....................................................................................76
4.3.6 To Search Using the Event Search.................................................................................77
4.3.7 To Search Using the Intelligent Search...........................................................................77
Chapter 5 iEnhance ...............................................................................................78
5.1 To Use iStable .....................................................................................................................79
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs ...............................................................80
6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in PCViewer ................................................................................81
6.1.1 PCViewer Screen............................................................................................................81
6.1.2 PCViewer Control Panel .................................................................................................82
6.1.3 To Setup Remote System Setting...................................................................................84
6.1.3.1 System Setting .........................................................................................................84
6.1.1.2 Camera Setting.........................................................................................................86
6.1.1.3 Record Setting..........................................................................................................90

6.1.3.2 Network Setting........................................................................................................94
6.1.3.3 Alarm Setting............................................................................................................96
6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console....................................................................101
6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting................................................................................103
6.2.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in PTZ Camera Controller.....................................................104
6.3 Using the Remote Playback..............................................................................................105
6.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback..................................................................107
6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video.................................109
6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback...........................................................110
6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback....................................................112
Chapter 7 Using Mobile Device to Access DVR Server..................................... 114
7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server..........................................................................114
7.1.1 To Install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync...........................................................................114
7.1.2 To Use the PDAViewer..................................................................................................115
7.1.3 To Playback in PDAViewer............................................................................................117
7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server .........................................................................118
7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server ..................................................................118
7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer.................................................................................................118
Chapter 8 Using the Web Tools..............................................................................................120
8.1 Dispatch Server.................................................................................................................120
8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program.............................................................................................120
8.2 Remote Setup ...................................................................................................................121
8.2.1 To Add DVR server .......................................................................................................121
8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting.................................................................................122
8.3 Remote Backup.................................................................................................................123
8.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server.......................................................123
Appendix A Registering Domain Name .....................................................................................126
Appendix B Network Service Port .............................................................................................129
Appendix C Using Functional Keys...........................................................................................130

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Content
1.1.1 EH6108H+
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1) EH6108H+ DVR unit
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EH6108H+has 2 models; one is come with DVD-ROM and another one is come with HDD tray.
(2) USB optical mouse
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) Software CD (User Manual included)
(5) Screws for HDD installation
(6) Power adaptor
(7) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(8) SATA cables
(9) Audio cable(Red cable: 8CH audio in/White cable: 1CH audio out/Black cable: 1CH MIC in)

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1.1.2 EH6216H+
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1) EH6216H+DVR unit
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EH6216H+has 2 models; one is with DVD-ROM and another one is with HDD tray.
(2) USB optical mouse
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) Software CD (User Manual included)
(5) Screws for HDD installation
(6) Power adaptor
(7) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(8) SATA cables
(9) Audio cable(Red cable: 16CH audio in/White cable: 1CH audio out/Black cable: 1CH MIC in)
1.1.3 Optional Accessories
Remote controller
16CH Loop out cable
SATA cable for hard disk installation
Rack ears
IR extended cable

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1.2 Front Panel
1.2.1 EH6108H+/EH6216H+
Name
Function
(1) System indicator
-Power indicator (left): System power status indicators. Lights when the system is
running.
-Record indicator (right): When DVR system is recording, the light will keep flashing.
(2) IR Sensor port
For extended IR sensor cable connection(optional)
(3) IR Sensor
Receive signal from the remote controller to operate the DVR unit
(4) Power
Power ON/OFF DVR unit
(5) DVD-ROM
To backup the recorded file to DVD±R/DVD±RW disk
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CD-R/RW is not supported.
(6)
To start recording video
(7)
To reset alarm status
(8)
Switch to playback mode or preview mode
(9)
Call out system setup menu on preview mode
(10) Control Buttons
Move to left direction on cursor control
To move PTZ camera lens to left in PTZ mode
Move to right direction on cursor control
To move PTZ camera lens to right in PTZ mode
Move to up direction on cursor control
To move PTZ camera lens to up
Move to down direction on cursor control
To move PTZ camera lens to down
Confirm or make a selection

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Name
Function
(11) Number buttons
~
- Channel camera selection number in playback and
preview mode. For the channel over 10, press
, then press ~
- Press , and then press can switch
to character mode.
- Press button can switch to different screen
display modes ( ~ ).
- Press and number button, to set the preset
position in the PTZ mode.
+
-Switch to character mode.
-Press to switch to FN mode (The word “FN”
is displayed in the left bottom corner on screen). Then,
press to enter EN mode (The word “EN”is
displayed in the left bottom corner on screen). User can
press the character button and press rapidly to find the
character that wants to enter.
: backward/delete button
: abcABC
: edfDEF
: ghiGHI
: jklJKL
: mnoMNO
: pqrsPQRS
: tuvTUV
: wxyzWXYZ
: space button

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Name
Function
(12)
A functional key for multiple system control. Press to switch to FN mode (The
word “FN”will show up in the left bottom corner on screen). Press button again
to exit FN mode (The “X”will show up in the left bottom corner on screen).
+ : Switch to single screen display mode
+ : Switch to QUAD display mode
+ : Switch to 9 spilt screen display mode
+ : Switch to 16 split screen display mode
+ : Switch to one single and 8 spilt screen display mode
+ : Switch to one single and 13 spilt screen display mode
+ : Enable/disable auto scan
+ : Switch to full screen mode
+ : Switch to characters mode
(13) USB 2.0 port
3 x USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB device, ex: USB pen drive, external hard disk,
mouse…and so on.
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The USB backup device must be in FAT32 format.
(14) Playback buttons
To playback video at faster speed
To start playback
To pause playback
To rewind the recorded video
(15)
Set a video segment to playback repeat (see Chapter 1.2.1.1).
(16)
To backup recorded video file to USB storage device(pen drive or external hard disk) and
DVD-ROM.
(17) Auto Pan
To enable auto pan function
(18) Preset
Adjust the PTZ lens to the position that user wants. And then, press
with number button to setup the PTZ camera preset position.
(19) Speed + / Speed -
To speed up movement of PTZ camera lens
To speed down movement of PTZ camera lens
(20) Focus + / Focus -
To focus in PTZ camera lens
To focus out PTZ camera lens

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Name
Function
(21) Zoom + / Zoom -
To zoom in view of PTZ camera lens
To zoom out view of PTZ camera lens
1.2.1.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video
1. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you
want to start the cut. Then, click to set the begin mark.
2. Use the Playback Control buttons or drag the bar on the playback progress bar and pause on where you
want to end the cut. Then, click to set the end mark. To cancel segmentation, click button
again.
3. Click Export button and select Output Video Clip to save the wanted portion. User can rename the File
name. Mark “Include Player when backup”option to include a Qplayer application in backup file for
palyback backup video clip later on. Mark “Add watermark when backup”option to have watermark
protection on backup file and user can have watermark exam on Qplayer application.
4. Click Save to save the video clip. User should see a folder named “backup”on your USB storage
device.
5. To playback the backup video clip, using Qplayer application that is included in backup folder.

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1.3 Back Panel
1.3.1 EH6108H+
Name
Function
(1) LAN 1/LAN 2 port
For Gigabit Ethernet connection
(2) RS232 port
For POS device connection
(3) Audio port
Input/output audio signal to audio input/output device.
-Audio input: 8 channels
-Audio output: 1 channel
-Microphone input: 1 channel
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The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(4) VGA Out
Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(5) SPOT Monitor 1/2
Output the analog video signal to SPOT monitor when receive the alarm events
(6) RS485
For analog PTZ camera connection (also see Chapter 1.4.3).
(7) Sensor In
Support up to 16 sensor devices
(8) Relay Out
Support 4 relay devices (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC).
(9) CH1~ 08
Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1~ 08.
(10) Video Loop Out
Output the analog video signal to a CCTV monitor.
(11) 19V DC connector
Connect the power adaptor into this port.
(12) eSATA port
For connecting with HDD or RAID.
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When connect eSATA device, please make sure the DVR has installed hard disk to reduce abnormal situation
occurs.

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1.3.2 EH6216H+
Name
Function
(1) LAN 1/LAN 2 port
For Gigabit Ethernet connection
(2) RS232 port
For POS device connection
(3) Audio port
Input/output audio signal to audio input/output device.
-Audio input:16 channels
-Audio output: 1 channel
-Microphone input: 1 channel
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The audio input and output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(4) VGA Out
Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(5) SPOT Monitor 1/2
Output the analog video signal to SPOT monitor when receive the alarm events
(6) Video Loop Out
Output the analog video signal to a CCTV monitor.
(7) eSATA port
For connecting with HDD or RAID.
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When connect eSATA device, please make sure the DVR has installed hard disk to reduce abnormal situation
occurs.
(8) RS485
For analog PTZ camera connection (also see Chapter 1.4.3).
(9) Sensor In
Support up to 16 sensor devices
(10) Relay Out
Support 4 relay devices (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC).
(11) CH1~ 16
Input the video camera signal and display it on channel 1~ 16.
(12) 19V DC connector
Connect the power adaptor into this port.

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1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks
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The external USB hard disk only supports on file backup. Please do not use the external USB hard disk for
recording purpose.
User can install up to 3 SATA hard disks inside the DVR unit if it is necessary.
Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk:
1. Loosen all screws (2 side and back) and push the cover
backward and lift.
2. Loosen the screws of holder in order to take out the hard
disk rack.
3. Loosen all the screws of hard disk plate.
4. The hard disk plate can be installed 3 hard disks. User
can choose the position and place the hard disk on it.

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5. Turn the plate and hard disk over carefully and screw the
hard disk on the plate. If hard disk cannot match to the
screw hole, then, you may adjust the hard disk position
to match the screw hole.
6. Plug the SATA cable into SATA connector on the PC
board.
[Note]
1. SATA 5 is for DVD player.
2. SATA 4 is for e-SATA interface
3. 1st HDD is suggested to install on SATA 6.
4. The number of SATA connector is displayed nearby
SATA connector.
7. Plug the power cable and SATA cable into hard disk.
And then, screw the plate inside the DVR unit.
8. Plug the SATA cable into the left side hard disk.
User can leave un-plug the SATA cable of the left
side HDD for screwing plate inside the DVR more
easily later.
When user remove power cable from hard disk, please DO NOT pull the power cable straight way. Please
pull out the power cable by moving power connector to left and right side and slowly pull out the power cable
from hard disk.

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9. Screw the holder on the DVR unit.
10. Push the cover forward and secure the cover.
11. You may now connect all the cables and power on the DVR unit.

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1.4.2 Connecting Devices
1.4.2.1 EH6108H+
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 8 cameras in combination of analog and IP camera.
The DVR unit also can connect 16 sensor devices, 4 alarm devices, and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD
monitor.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
For backup recorded video, plugging the pen drive or external hard disk through USB port that are located at
front panel of DVR unit, and then, use the bundled software enables user to transfer, playback and segment
the video. Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
Pen drive and external hard disk must be FAT32 format.
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–All connected devices have its own power supply is necessary.
–DVR unit can connect 16 cameras in analog and IP cameras combo.

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1.4.2.2 EH6216H+
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect up to 16 cameras in combination of analog and IP camera.
The DVR unit also can connect 16 sensor devices, 4 alarm devices, and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD
monitor. Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
For backup recorded video, plugging the pen drive or external hard disk through USB port that are located at
front panel of DVR unit, and then, use the bundled software enables user to transfer, playback and segment
the video.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
Pen drive and external hard disk must be FAT32 format.
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–All connected devices have its own power supply is necessary.
–DVR unit can connect 16 cameras in analog and IP cameras combo.

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1.4.3 Sensor, Relay and RS485 pinhole allocation
The Sensor and Alarm enable you to connect 16 sensor inputs, 4 relay outputs and PTZ cameras. Just
connect the external sensor, relay, and PTZ camera pin directly to the pinhole. Check the table below and
locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and relay output.
1.4.3.1 Sensor Pin Definition
Sensor Pin #
Definition
Sensor Pin #
Definition
1
Sensor 1 signal
9
Sensor 9 signal
2
Sensor 2 signal
10
Sensor 10 signal
3
Sensor 3 signal
11
Sensor 11 signal
4
Sensor 4 signal
12
Sensor 12 signal
G
Sensor ground
G
Sensor ground
5
Sensor 5 signal
13
Sensor 13 signal
6
Sensor 6 signal
14
Sensor 14 signal
7
Sensor 7 signal
15
Sensor 15 signal
8
Sensor 8 signal
16
Sensor 16 signal
G
Sensor ground
G
Sensor ground
1.4.3.2 Relay Pin Definition
Relay Pin #
Definition
1
Relay signal(N/O)
2
Relay signal(N/O)
G
Relay ground
3
Relay signal(N/O)
4
Relay signal(N/O)
G
Relay ground