Avermedia AVerDiGi EXR6004 Mini User manual

AVerMedia®
AVerDiGi
EXR6004 WiFi
User Manual
July 2010

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
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any another antenna or transmitter.
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user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.
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-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).
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................1
1.1 Package Content............................................................................................................2
1.2 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................3
1.3 Back Panel .....................................................................................................................4
1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit.................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk ..............................................................................................5
1.4.2 Connecting Devices...................................................................................................7
1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device .......................................................8
Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit..................................................................... 9
2.1 The Way to Operate DVR...............................................................................................9
2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit........................................................................................9
2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera........................................................................10
2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode.............................................................10
2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable ............................................ 11
2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk..........................................................................................12
2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode...................................................................13
2.3.1 Setting Up and Using the Emap...............................................................................15
2.3.1.1 To Set Up the Emap .............................................................................................15
2.3.1.2 To Use the Emap..................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Using Event Log Viewer...........................................................................................16
2.4 To Playback the Recorded Video..................................................................................17
2.4.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video...................................19
2.4.2 To Bookmark a Video Section..................................................................................19
2.4.3 Using the Event Search ...........................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Customizing the DVR System........................................................ 21
3.1 Basic Setup Mode ........................................................................................................21
3.2 System Setup...............................................................................................................23
3.3 Camera Setup ..............................................................................................................27
3.3.1 To Setup the Wireless IP Camera ............................................................................27
3.3.2 To Setup Camera from the Remote DVR.................................................................29
3.4 Recording Setup...........................................................................................................30
3.5 Network Setup..............................................................................................................31
3.6 Schedule Setting ..........................................................................................................34
3.7 Backup Setup...............................................................................................................35
3.7.1 Using QPlayer to Playback Backup Video................................................................36
3.7.2 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video................................................38
3.7.3 To Search Using the Visual Search..........................................................................38
3.7.4 To Search Using the Event Search ..........................................................................39
3.7.5 To Search Using the Intelligent Search....................................................................39

3.8 Sensor Setting..............................................................................................................40
3.9 Relay Setting................................................................................................................41
3.10 Alarm Setting................................................................................................................42
3.11 User Setup....................................................................................................................46
Chapter 4 Using the USB Playback Console.................................................. 48
4.1 Recommended system requirements...........................................................................48
4.2 Installing the USB Playback Console............................................................................48
4.3 Running the USB Playback Console ............................................................................49
4.3.1 To Cut and Save the Portion of the Recorded Video................................................51
4.3.2 Playback DVR Recorded File from Hard Disk..........................................................51
4.3.3 Playback Backup File(*.dvr).....................................................................................52
4.3.4 To Backup Recorded File.........................................................................................53
Chapter 5 iEnhance.......................................................................................... 54
5.1 To Use iStable...............................................................................................................55
Chapter 6 Using the Remote Programs.......................................................... 56
6.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in WebViewer .......................................................................57
6.1.1 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................59
6.1.1.1 System Setting .....................................................................................................59
6.1.1.2 Camera Setting.....................................................................................................60
6.1.1.3 Record Setting......................................................................................................63
6.1.1.4 Network Setting....................................................................................................65
6.1.1.5 Alarm Setting........................................................................................................67
6.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in Remote Console...............................................................71
6.2.1 To Setup Remote Console Setting...........................................................................72
6.3 Using the Remote Playback .........................................................................................73
6.3.1 Familiarizing the Buttons in Local Playback.............................................................74
6.3.1.1 To Cut and Save the Wanted Portion of the Recorded Video...............................76
6.3.1.2 To Search Using the Visual Search ......................................................................76
6.3.2 Familiarizing the Buttons in RealTime Playback ......................................................77
6.3.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Download and Playback...............................................79
Chapter 7 Using HandyViewer to Access DVR Server................................... 80
7.1 Using PDAViewer to Access DVR Server.....................................................................80
7.1.1 To install PDAViewer thru ActiveSync.......................................................................80
7.1.2 To install PDAViewer from the Internet.....................................................................81
7.1.3 To Use the PDAViewer.............................................................................................82
7.1.4 To Playback in PDAViewer.......................................................................................83
7.2 Using JavaViewer to Access DVR Server.....................................................................85
7.2.1 To install JavaViewer from the DVR Server..............................................................85
7.2.2 To Use the JavaViewer.............................................................................................85
Chapter 8 Web Tools........................................................................................ 87
8.1 Dispatch Server............................................................................................................87
8.1.1 To Run Dispatch program:........................................................................................87

8.2 Remote Setup...............................................................................................................88
8.2.1 To Add DVR server...................................................................................................88
8.2.2 To Setup Remote System Setting ............................................................................89
8.2.2.1 System Setting .....................................................................................................89
8.2.2.2 Camera Setting.....................................................................................................90
8.2.2.3 Record Setting......................................................................................................93
8.2.2.4 Network Setting....................................................................................................95
8.2.2.5 Alarm Setting........................................................................................................97
8.3 Remote Backup..........................................................................................................101
8.3.1 To back up the recoded data from the DVR server: ...............................................101
Appendix A Registering Domain Name...............................................................................104

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Chapter 1 Introduction
AVerdiGi EXR6004 WiFi is the instant video surveillance system that can be fully installed by anyone in
less than 3 minutes. Simply open the box, power on the included wireless megapixel IP camera, plug the
unit in and instantly the monitored area is under the watchful eye of a powerful video surveillance system -
no appointments, costly cabling or power tools necessary! It’s your best home surveillance choose.
Application Diagram

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1.1 Package Content
The package content has two parts –DVR unit and Wireless IP camera.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi unit
(2) Software CD (User Manual included)
(3) Quick User Guide
(4) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(5) Power Adapter
(6) Internal HDD holder (8 screws are included)
(7) 2 * Antenna
(8) AVerMedia USB optical mouse
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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The unit of the Wireless IP camera (1 or 4) in
package may vary that depends on the model of
DVR user has purchased
(1) Wireless IP Camera unit
(2) Power Cord
* The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold.
(3) Software CD (User Manual included)
(4) Antenna
(5) Camera Stand(screws included)
(6) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
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If there is any damage, shortage or inappropriate item in the package contents, please contact with local
dealer

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1.2 Front Panel
Name
Function
(1) DVR Power LED
Light when the unit is power on
(2) HDD LED
Indicate the hard disk running state. Light when the HDD is running (Read/Write)
(3) IR Sensor
Receive signal from the remote control to operate the unit
(4) USB 2.0 Port
For pen drive/DVD-ROM connection
(5) Network 1 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 1
(6) Network 2 Indicator
Indicate the status of network 2
(7) Wireless Indicator
The indicator will light up when the WPS is enabling.
(8) Wireless Status
Indicator
To indicator the wireless status. When the wireless is working normally, the indicator
will light up and flash in green light.

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1.3 Back Panel
Name
Function
(1) WPS button
Pressing to enable the WPS function.
(2) 2* USB 2.0 ports
For USB keyboard, mouse, and other USB devices connection.
(3) VGA Out
Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor
(4) Audio In/Out
-Audio In: Input the audio signal from audio input device such as microphone
-Audio Out: Output the audio signal to a audio out device such as speaker
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The audio input/output device has its own power supply is necessary.
(5) Sensor In
Support 4 sensor devices
(6) Alarm Out
Support 1 relay device (Relay: 1A @ 125V AC/30V DC)
(7) RS-485
For future function, no support now.
(8) Gigabit LAN port
LAN connection but default assign as a DHCP service port. User also can connect
the IP camera through the Ethernet cable.
(9) Gigabit WAN port
For connect with switch or router on your network for internet connection.
(10)e-SATA port
For connecting external RAID
(11)12V DC
Power cable connection

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1.4 Setting Up the DVR Unit
1.4.1 Installing the Hard Disk
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-For hard disk spec, please referring to http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/ →AVerDiGi
EXR6004 WiFi →Hardware Recommendations
-The DVR unit may include hard disk that depends on the model user has purchased. If the model
user has purchased is included hard disk, user doesn’t need to install the hard disk by yourself.
-The external USB hard disk only supports on file backup. Please do not install the external USB
hard disk for recording purpose.
The “compatible hard disks” indicated in the above recommendation list only means that these
commercially available hard disks were tested with AVerMedia products and functioned well under
normal operation conditions. AVerMedia does not guarantee or provide warranties, explicitly, implied or
statutory with respect to the reliability of the hard disk function or its compatibility. In no event
AVerMedia shall be liable for damages, with respect to any business interruption of clients, lost profits,
loss of programs or other data on your information handling system or otherwise. This includes direct,
indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, resulting from the incompatibility caused by the
usage of these hard disks, even if AVerMedia has expressly advised about the risk of such damages.
The entire risk arising out of the use of any information attached here with is borne by the recipient.
The DVR unit allows user to install one hard disk. Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the
hard disk:
1. Loosen all screws
2. Push the cover backward and lift
3. Secure the HDD holder on the hard disk. The
position to screw the HDD holder on hard disk must
same as figure shown. Otherwise, the hard disk
won’t be able to fit into inside the DVR unit.
4. Connect the the SATA cable and the power
connector to the hard disk

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5. Secure the hard disk inside the unit then place unit
cover
6. Push the cover forward and secure the cover
7. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on

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1.4.2 Connecting Devices
The back panel of the DVR unit, user can connect the 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device, audio
input/output device and an external HDD storage device. Through the Gigabit LAN ports can connect with
the IP cameras and allows user to remote access the DVR server. The USB ports can connect the mouse
and keyboard for more easily to operate DVR server.
Follow the illustration below to make the connection:
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-The port LAN1 that is located at lower position of the back panel is a DHCP service port in default.
-To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP
function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras
to the switch or hub.
- Port LAN1 that locate at lower position of the back panel only support SF1301(W) IP camera through
Ethernet cable. The DVR system will detect and configure the camera automatically when the
connection is made through the Ethernet cable.
- Port LAN2 is configurable for PPPOE, DHCP, or Fixed IP of the network mode.

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1.4.3 Connecting the Audio, Sensor and Relay device
The Sensor, Alarm, and audio port enable you to connect 4 sensor inputs, 1 relay outputs, and 1 audio in
and 1 audio out device. Just connect the external sensor, relay, and audio in/out device pin directly to the
pinhole. The RS-485 port can be used for POS system connection through an AVerDiGi Data Box.
Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input, relay output, and audio
in/out.
The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.)
is being transmitted to the unit and this triggers the system to respond and send signal to relay device (i.e.,
alarm, telephone etc).
Audio in and out pinhole:
Pin #
Definition
1
Audio input signal
2
Audio Ground signal
3
Audio output signal
4
Audio Ground signal
Sensor and Alarm pinhole:
Pin #
Definition
5
Sensor 1 signal
6
Sensor 1 Ground signal
7
Sensor 2 signal
8
Sensor 2 Ground signal
9
Sensor 3 signal
10
Sensor 3 Ground signal
11
Sensor 4 signal
12
Sensor 4 Ground signal
13
Relay signal
14
Relay signal
RS-485 pinhole:
Pin #
Definition
15
RS485 TX+ signal
16
RS485 TX- signal
17
RS485 RX+ signal
18
RS485 RX- signal

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Chapter 2 Operating the DVR unit
2.1 The Way to Operate DVR
Using mouse and keyboard
Connecting the mouse and keyboard through USB interface, user can manage the DVR unit easily.
For the first time using DVR unit, mouse and keyboard is the best way to set up all DVR relevant
configurations.
2.2 First Time Using the DVR Unit
For the first time using the DVR server, user needs to setup the connection between DVR server
and Wireless IP cameras.
Please confirm the following items before connecting with the DVR server and IP cameras.
Make sure the HDD is installed inside the DVR unit.
Make sure the antennas are installed on the DVR unit.
Make sure all the connecting devices are well connected with the DVR unit and have their
own power supply.
Make sure the DVR unit is connected on your network and power on.
Make sure the IP cameras are power on.
Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.
For get better wireless communication and stability, do not use the DVR unit around following devices.
- Microwave ovens.
- Wireless transmitters (radio transmitters, cellular transmitters, etc.)
- Wireless devices which operate at 2.4 GHz (security equipment, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cordless
telephones, etc.)
Wireless communication range and quality may be affected if the following types of objects are
located between or near the DVR unit and other wireless devices connected to the DVR unit.
- Metal door shutters
- Walls made of concrete, stone, or brick, or walls which contain aluminum based heat insulation
- Multiple walls
- Fire doors and glass
- Steel racks or shelves
Place cameras and the DVR unit at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) away from radios. Do not connect cameras
and the DVR unit to a power outlet used by a radio.
Maximum wireless communication range is 30 m in case that there are no obstacles between
camera(s) and AVerDiGi EXR6004 WiFi
The DVR system starts up will take a while, please be patient and wait.

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2.2.1 To Connect the Wireless IP Camera
There are two to connect with the IP camera, one is through the WiFi signal and another one is using
Ethernet cable. Refer the following install description to connect the IP camera to the DVR unit.
EXR6004 WiFi only support SF1301W IP camera.
2.2.1.1 Connecting IP Camera in Wireless mode
1. Please make sure the DVR unit and IP camera are in communication area.
2. Press and hold the WPS button of the DVR unit. To release button until hear the beep sound. The
Wireless indicator that is located at front panel of the DVR unit will light up.
3. Press and hold the WPS button of IP camera until the power LED turns off (about 5 seconds), and
then, the LED will start to blink at every 2 seconds. And then, wait about 120 seconds for IP camera
to communicate with the DVR unit.
4. If the DVR unit and IP camera has successful to communicate. The Wireless status indicator that is
located at front panel of the DVR unit will start flashing.
5. And, the surveillance monitor should see the live video from IP camera.
Preview UI
WPS button
WPS Indicator
WPS button
Power LED
Wireless Status Indicator

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2.2.1.2 Connecting IP Camera Through the Ethernet Cable
In such following condition, user can connect the IP camera by using Ethernet cable.
IP camera doesn’t support wireless function.
IP camera and DVR unit is out of wireless communication range.
Location or environment of the IP camera or DVR unit has too many interference for the wireless signal
transmitting.
1. Remove the antenna of the IP camera in case the wireless signals may affect the connection if the IP
camera has an antenna.
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Set the IP camera to DHCP mode or RESET the IP camera back to the factory default value, in order to
make connection with DVR unit correctly. To reset the IP camera, press reset button which located at the
back of the IP camera for 3 seconds.
2. Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the IP camera.
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To connect more than one IP camera through the Ethernet cable, please connect the switch (DHCP
function disabled) or hub (DHCP function disabled) to the DVR unit, and then, connect the IP cameras to
switch or hub.
3. And then, plug another side of the Ethernet cable into the LAN1 port of the DVR unit.
4. Wait for the DVR system to detect the IP camera. When DVR system receives the live video from the
IP camera, it means the connection is successful.
5. The channel is connecting through the Ethernet cable; there is no wireless signal icon display on the
preview screen.
Preview Mode UI
LAN1 port

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2.2.2 To Format the Hard Disk
The hard disk must be formatted before can be used to record the video.
1. Click Setup and enter the ID and password(Default ID is superuser and password is 111111).
2. Click System. Click Switch to Advance Setup if the setup mode is in Basic Setup mode.
3. Click Add to call out Disk Management window. Select the hard disk and click Format.
4. And then, click Start to format the selected hard disk.
5. When the formatting is done, click Cancel to exit.
6. Now, user can click Record button to start recording.
Preview UI

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2.3 Familiarizing the Buttons in Preview Mode
Name
Function
(1) Exit
Call up the Logout dialog box. In the logout dialog box, you may do the following:
Reboot: To restart the DVR system. It is required to enter the password
Power Off: To shutdown the DVR system.
Login: Using different ID to login to DVR system.
Exit: To close the application.
(2) Split Screen Mode
Select from 2 different split screen types to view all the cameras or one camera on a
single screen. It also allows you to switch and view different camera number. When
user is in single screen mode, user can right-click and drag a square on the area you
want to enlarge the view. Right-click on the screen again will return to the normal view.
(3) Record
Start/stop video recording.
(4) EMap
Display the map in each area, and the location of camera/ sensor/ relay and the
warning (see also Chapter 2.3.1).
(5) Network
Enable/disable remote system access. This feature allows you to access DVR server
from a remote location via internet connection. The default is disabled.
(6) Setup
Configure the system settings. (see also Chapter 3)
(7) Preview
Switch to Preview mode. This allows you to view live camera display.
(8) Playback
Switch to Playback mode. This allows you to view the recorded video file. (see also
Chapter 2.4)
(9) Status bar
Display the recoding date, time and hard disk space of DVR unit.
(10) Camera ID
Show the number of cameras that are being viewed. When you are in single screen
mode, click the camera ID number to switch and view other camera.
(11) Snapshot
Capture and save the screen shot in *.jpg format.
(12) Event log
Show the record of activities that take place in the system. (see also Chapter 2.3.2)
(13) AutoScan
Start/Stop video screen cycle switch.

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Name
Function
(14) Full screen
View in full screen. To return, press the right button of the mouse or ESC on the
keyboard or click the arrow icon.
Click to exit from
full screen mode
When you switch to full screen in multiple-screen mode, Left click to toggle to only
display one of the video in the multiple-screen mode or all.
(15) Alarm
Alert and display warning info.
(16) WiFi Signal
Display the strength of the WiFi signal
(17) Virtual Keyboard
If the keyboard is not available, you may use the Virtual Keyboard.