DVTEL Ariel EN-204 Manual

EN-204 Encoder
User and Installation Guide
Rev. A6 April 2014
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Document Information...................................................................................................vii
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Items Included in the Package ....................................................................................... 1
Hardware Description ..................................................................................................... 3
3.1 EN-204 Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 3
3.2 EN-204 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................... 4
Installing and Connecting the Encoder ............................................................................. 5
4.1 Installing the Unit........................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Connecting the Unit ....................................................................................................... 5
4.2.1 Grounding the Unit.....................................................................................................6
4.2.2 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ..................................................................6
4.2.3 Connecting the Unit to the Network ..........................................................................7
4.2.4 Configuring the Unit’s Initial IP Address.....................................................................7
4.2.5 Connecting a Camera to the Unit .............................................................................10
4.2.6 Connecting Audio Inputs for Recording on a VMS ...................................................10
4.2.7 Connecting Audio Inputs and Output for Two-Way Audio Communication............11
4.2.8 Connecting Alarm Inputs from External Devices......................................................12
4.2.9 Connecting Relay Outputs to Control an External Device ........................................12
4.2.10 RS-232 Port ...............................................................................................................13
4.2.11 RS-485 Port ...............................................................................................................13
4.3 Resetting the Unit ........................................................................................................ 14
4.3.1 Restoring Factory Defaults Using the Reset Button .................................................14
4.3.2 Power Reset..............................................................................................................14
Accessing the EN-204 via a Web Browser........................................................................15
5.1 Live View ...................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Using PTZ Controls in Live View................................................................................21
5.1.2 Creating and Retrieving a Preset ..............................................................................22
5.1.3 Configuring Video Parameters..................................................................................23
5.1.4 Recording..................................................................................................................24
5.1.5 Capturing a Picture ...................................................................................................24
5.1.6 Viewing Live Video from a Media Player ..................................................................25
5.2 Playback ....................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Log................................................................................................................................ 30
5.4 Configuration ............................................................................................................... 31

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5.4.1 Local Computer Configuration..................................................................................32
5.4.2 Encoder Configuration..............................................................................................34
5.4.3 Camera Settings........................................................................................................36
5.4.4 Network Settings ......................................................................................................59
5.4.5 Serial Port Settings....................................................................................................78
5.4.6 Alarm Settings...........................................................................................................80
5.4.7 Exception ..................................................................................................................86
5.4.8 User Management ....................................................................................................87
5.4.9 Storage Management ...............................................................................................90
5.4.10 Maintenance.............................................................................................................91
Appendix .............................................................................................................................93
A.1. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................... 94
A.2. Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 96
A.3. Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block................................................... 97
A.4. Maximum Video Cable Length ..................................................................................... 98
Contacting DVTEL.................................................................................................................99

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List of Figures
Figure 1: EN-204 Front Panel.........................................................................................................................3
Figure 2: EN-204 Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: Optional Rack-Mount Tray............................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4: DNA Discovery Window ..................................................................................................................7
Figure 5: EN-204 Login Window.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 6: EN-204 Web Interface.....................................................................................................................8
Figure 7: DVTEL Plug-in Message ...................................................................................................................8
Figure 8: DNA Assign IP - Use DHCP Screen.....................................................................................................9
Figure 9: Camera Connections .....................................................................................................................10
Figure 10: Microphone Connections ............................................................................................................10
Figure 11: Two-Way Audio Connections Using the Web Client .......................................................................11
Figure 12: Alarm Input Connections .............................................................................................................12
Figure 13: Connecting Multiple PTZ Cameras ................................................................................................14
Figure 14: Open File - Security Warning Dialog Box .......................................................................................15
Figure 15: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 1 ..........................................................................................16
Figure 16: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 2 ..........................................................................................16
Figure 17: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 3 ..........................................................................................17
Figure 18: Live View Window ......................................................................................................................17
Figure 19: Live View Screen Description .......................................................................................................18
Figure 20: Live View Screen.........................................................................................................................19
Figure 21: PTZ Control Buttons ....................................................................................................................21
Figure 22: Preset Drop-Down List ................................................................................................................22
Figure 23: Video Parameters Pane ...............................................................................................................23
Figure 24: Capture Succeeded .....................................................................................................................24
Figure 25: VLC Open Media Screen ..............................................................................................................25
Figure 26: VLC Media Player Screen .............................................................................................................26
Figure 27: Playback Screen..........................................................................................................................28
Figure 28: Playback Screen Toolbar..............................................................................................................30
Figure 29: Download File Popup ..................................................................................................................28
Figure 30: Playback Screen with Callouts ......................................................................................................29
Figure 31: Playback Progress Bar .................................................................................................................29
Figure 32: Log Screen..................................................................................................................................31
Figure 33: Configuration Screen...................................................................................................................31
Figure 34: Local Configuration Screen ..........................................................................................................32
Figure 35: Device Information Screen ..........................................................................................................34
Figure 36: Time Settings Screen...................................................................................................................35
Figure 37: Display Settings Screen ...............................................................................................................37
Figure 38: Video Settings Screen..................................................................................................................38
Figure 39: Record Schedule Settings Screen..................................................................................................40
Figure 40: Recording Edit Schedule Screen ...................................................................................................41
Figure 41: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen ..........................................................................................42
Figure 42: Capture Schedule Settings Screen ................................................................................................43
Figure 43: Capture Edit Schedule Screen ......................................................................................................44
Figure 44: Motion Detection Area Settings Screen .......................................................................................45
Figure 45: Motion Detection Arming Schedule Screen ...................................................................................46
Figure 46: Edit Schedule Time Screen...........................................................................................................47
Figure 47: Motion Detection Triggered Actions Screen ..................................................................................48
Figure 48: Video Loss Arming Schedule Screen .............................................................................................49
Figure 49: Video Loss Triggered Actions Screen ............................................................................................50
Figure 50: Privacy Mask Screen ...................................................................................................................51
Figure 51: Tamper-proof Area Settings Screen..............................................................................................52
Figure 52: Tamper-Proof Arming Schedule Screen ........................................................................................53
Figure 53: Tamper-Proof Triggered Actions Screen........................................................................................54
Figure 54: Text Overlay Screen ....................................................................................................................55

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Figure 55: Image with Text Overlay..............................................................................................................56
Figure 56: Holiday Settings Screen ...............................................................................................................56
Figure 57: Edit Holiday Dialog Box ...............................................................................................................57
Figure 58: Edited Holiday Settings................................................................................................................57
Figure 59: Snapshot Screen .........................................................................................................................58
Figure 60: TCP/IP Screen .............................................................................................................................60
Figure 61: DDNS Screen ..............................................................................................................................61
Figure 62: Email Screen...............................................................................................................................63
Figure 63: SNMP Screen..............................................................................................................................65
Figure 64: Port Screen ................................................................................................................................67
Figure 65: FTP Screen .................................................................................................................................68
Figure 66: NetHDD Screen...........................................................................................................................69
Figure 67: PPPoE Screen .............................................................................................................................70
Figure 68: QoS Screen.................................................................................................................................71
Figure 69: SOCKS Screen .............................................................................................................................72
Figure 70: UPnP Screen...............................................................................................................................73
Figure 71: HTTPS Screen .............................................................................................................................74
Figure 72: Create Self-Signed Certificate Form ..............................................................................................75
Figure 73: Create Certificate Request Form ..................................................................................................76
Figure 74: Bonjour Screen ...........................................................................................................................77
Figure 75: Network Settings > Advanced Screen ...........................................................................................77
Figure 76: RS-232 Settings Screen ................................................................................................................78
Figure 77: RS-485 Settings Screen ................................................................................................................79
Figure 78: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab ................................................................................................81
Figure 79: Alarm Input Triggered Actions Screen...........................................................................................83
Figure 80: Alarm Output Settings Tab ..........................................................................................................85
Figure 81: Exception Screen ........................................................................................................................86
Figure 82: Add User Basic Permission Screen ................................................................................................87
Figure 83: Add User Camera Configuration Screen ........................................................................................89
Figure 84: User Information Screen .............................................................................................................89
Figure 85: Highlighted User Information Screen............................................................................................89
Figure 86: User Information Screen .............................................................................................................90
Figure 87: Highlighted User Information Screen............................................................................................90
Figure 88: Storage Management Screen.......................................................................................................91
Figure 89: Maintenance Screen ...................................................................................................................92
Figure 90: Spring Clamp Terminal Block Connector .......................................................................................97
Figure 91: Connecting a Wire to a Terminal Block Connector .........................................................................97

Revision History
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Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Comments
A1
Aug. 26, 2013
Alan Singer
First release
A2
October 2013
Alan Singer
Second release
A3
February 20, 2014
Alan Singer
Third revision (Internal release)
A4
March 20, 2014
Alan Singer
Revised ActiveX installation
A5
March 30, 2014
Alan Singer
Updated EN-204 photos and schematics with
product photos
A6
April 10, 2014
Alan Singer
Changed title from EN-204 User’s Guide to
EN-204 User and Installation Guide. Updated
EN-204 photos and schematics with product
photos. General editing.

Document Information
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Document Information
Document Scope and Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide instructions and installation procedures for:
Physically connecting the EN-204 encoder
Configuring setup parameters via the unit’s web interface
Operating the unit
Note:
This document is intended for use by technical users who have a basic understanding
of CCTV camera/video equipment and LAN/WAN network connections.
Warning:
Installation must follow safety, standards, and electrical codes as well as the laws that
apply where the units are being installed.
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This document contains proprietary information belonging to DVTEL, Inc. This
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DVTEL units.
No part of this document contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any
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prior written permission of DVTEL, Inc.
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DVTEL, Inc. makes no representations whatsoever about any other products or trademarks
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Disclaimer
Users of DVTEL products accept full responsibility for ensuring the suitability and considering the
role of the product detection capabilities and their limitation as they apply to their unique site
requirements.
DVTEL, Inc. and its agents make no guarantees or warranties to the suitability for the users’
intended use. DVTEL, Inc. accepts no responsibility for improper use or incomplete security and
safety measures.
Failure in part or in whole of the installer, owner, or user in any way to follow the prescribed
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resulting liability.
Specifications and information in this guide are subject to change without notice.
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alert you of potentially hazardous situations. These may be hazards associated with a task or a
procedure you are carrying out or are about to carry out.
The following document conventions are used throughout this manual:
A Warning is a precautionary message that indicates a procedure or condition where
there are potential hazards of personal injury or death.
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there are potential hazards of permanent damage to the equipment and or loss of
data.
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SAVE ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Although the unit is designed and manufactured in compliance with all applicable safety standards,
certain hazards are present during the installation of this equipment.