DVTEL EN-216 Manual

EN-216 Encoder
User and Installation Guide
Rev. A4 October 5, 2014
DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
The contents of this guide may not be
reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part
without the express written permission of
DVTEL, Inc.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Items Included in the Package........................................................................................ 1
Hardware Description...................................................................................................... 3
3.1 EN-216 Front Panel......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 EN-216 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................... 4
Installing and Connecting the Encoder ............................................................................. 5
4.1 Installing the Unit ........................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1 To install the unit in a 19” rack with rack-mounting brackets................................... 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.......................................................................... 6
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 ..................................................... 11
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-216 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........................................................................................................................ 26
5.3 Log ................................................................................................................................ 29

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5.4 Configuration................................................................................................................ 30
5.4.1 Local Computer Configuration ................................................................................. 31
5.4.2 Encoder Configuration ............................................................................................. 33
5.4.3 Camera Settings ....................................................................................................... 35
5.4.4 Network Settings...................................................................................................... 58
5.4.5 Serial Port Settings................................................................................................... 77
5.4.6 Alarm Settings .......................................................................................................... 79
5.4.7 Exception.................................................................................................................. 85
5.4.8 User Management ................................................................................................... 86
5.4.9 Storage Management .............................................................................................. 89
5.4.10 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 90
Appendix ............................................................................................................................ 92
A.1. Technical Specifications................................................................................................ 93
A.2. NetworkSettings .......................................................................................................... 95
A.3. Connecting Leads to a Spring Clamp Terminal Block ................................................... 96
A.4. Maximum Video Cable Length ..................................................................................... 97
Contacting DVTEL ................................................................................................................ 98

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List of Figures
Figure 1: EN-216 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................3
Figure 2: EN-216 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................................4
Figure 3: DNA Discovery Window..............................................................................................................7
Figure 4: EN-216 Login Window ................................................................................................................7
Figure 5: EN-216 Web Interface................................................................................................................8
Figure 6: DVTEL Plug-in Message...............................................................................................................8
Figure 7: DNA Assign IP - Use DHCP Screen ................................................................................................9
Figure 8: Camera Connections ................................................................................................................10
Figure 9: Microphone Connections..........................................................................................................10
Figure 10: Two-Way Audio Connections Using the Web Client ..................................................................11
Figure 11: Alarm Input Connections ........................................................................................................12
Figure 12: Connecting Multiple PTZ Cameras ...........................................................................................13
Figure 13: Open File - Security Warning Dialog Box...................................................................................15
Figure 14: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 1 .....................................................................................16
Figure 15: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 2 .....................................................................................16
Figure 16: ArielWebComponents Setup Screen 3 .....................................................................................17
Figure 17: Live View Window..................................................................................................................17
Figure 18: Live View Screen Description ..................................................................................................18
Figure 19: Live View Screen ....................................................................................................................20
Figure 20: PTZ Control Buttons ...............................................................................................................21
Figure 21: Preset Drop-Down List............................................................................................................23
Figure 22: Video Parameters Pane ..........................................................................................................23
Figure 23: Capture Succeeded ................................................................................................................24
Figure 24: VLC Open Media Screen .........................................................................................................25
Figure 25: VLC Media Player Screen ........................................................................................................26
Figure 26: Playback Screen .....................................................................................................................27
Figure 27: Download File Popup..............................................................................................................27
Figure 28: Playback Screen with Callouts .................................................................................................28
Figure 29: Playback Progress Bar.............................................................................................................28
Figure 30: Playback Screen Toolbar .........................................................................................................29
Figure 31: Log Screen .............................................................................................................................30
Figure 32: Configuration Screen ..............................................................................................................30
Figure 33: Local Configuration Screen......................................................................................................31
Figure 34: Device Information Screen ......................................................................................................33
Figure 35: Time Settings Screen ..............................................................................................................34
Figure 36: Display Settings Screen ...........................................................................................................36
Figure 37: Video Settings Screen .............................................................................................................37
Figure 38: Record Schedule Settings Screen .............................................................................................39
Figure 39: Recording Edit Schedule Screen ..............................................................................................40
Figure 40: Advanced Recording Schedule Screen......................................................................................41
Figure 41: Capture Schedule Settings Screen............................................................................................42
Figure 42: Edit Schedule Capture Screen..................................................................................................42
Figure 43: Motion Detection Area Settings Screen....................................................................................44
Figure 44: Motion Detection Arming Schedule Screen ..............................................................................45
Figure 45: Edit Schedule Time Screen ......................................................................................................45
Figure 46: Motion Detection Triggered Actions Screen .............................................................................46
Figure 47: Video Loss Arming Schedule Screen.........................................................................................48
Figure 48: Video Loss Triggered Actions Screen........................................................................................49
Figure 49: Privacy Mask Screen...............................................................................................................50
Figure 50: Tamper-proof Area Settings Screen .........................................................................................51
Figure 51: Tamper-Proof Arming Schedule Screen....................................................................................52
Figure 52: Tamper-Proof Triggered Actions Screen ...................................................................................53
Figure 53: Text Overlay Screen................................................................................................................54
Figure 54: Image with Text Overlay .........................................................................................................55

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Figure 55: Holiday Settings Screen ..........................................................................................................55
Figure 56: Edit Holiday Dialog Box...........................................................................................................56
Figure 57: Edited Holiday Settings ...........................................................................................................56
Figure 58: Snapshot Screen ....................................................................................................................57
Figure 59: TCP/IP Screen ........................................................................................................................59
Figure 60: DDNS Screen..........................................................................................................................60
Figure 61: Email Screen ..........................................................................................................................62
Figure 62: SNMP Screen .........................................................................................................................64
Figure 63: Port Screen............................................................................................................................66
Figure 64: FTP Screen.............................................................................................................................67
Figure 65: NetHDD Screen ......................................................................................................................68
Figure 66: PPPoE Screen.........................................................................................................................69
Figure 67: QoS Screen ............................................................................................................................70
Figure 68: SOCKS Screen ........................................................................................................................71
Figure 69: UPnP Screen ..........................................................................................................................72
Figure 70: HTTPS Screen.........................................................................................................................73
Figure 71: Create Self-Signed Certificate Form .........................................................................................74
Figure 72: Create Certificate Request Form..............................................................................................75
Figure 73: Bonjour Screen ......................................................................................................................76
Figure 74: Network Settings > Advanced Screen.......................................................................................76
Figure 75: RS-232 Settings Screen ...........................................................................................................77
Figure 76: RS-485 Settings Screen ...........................................................................................................78
Figure 77: Alarm Input Arming Schedule Tab ...........................................................................................80
Figure 78: Alarm Input Triggered Actions Screen ......................................................................................82
Figure 79: Alarm Output Settings Tab ......................................................................................................84
Figure 80: Exception Screen....................................................................................................................85
Figure 81: Add User Basic Permission Screen ...........................................................................................86
Figure 82: Add User Camera Configuration Screen ...................................................................................88
Figure 83: User Information Screen .........................................................................................................88
Figure 84: Highlighted User Information Screen .......................................................................................88
Figure 85: User Information Screen .........................................................................................................89
Figure 86: Highlighted User Information Screen .......................................................................................89
Figure 87: Storage Management Screen ..................................................................................................90
Figure 88: Maintenance Screen...............................................................................................................91
Figure 89: Spring Clamp Terminal Block Connector...................................................................................96
Figure 90: Connecting a Wire to a Terminal Block Connector ....................................................................96

Revision History
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Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Comments
A
Feb. 20, 2014
Alan Singer
First release (internal).
A1
Mar. 20, 2014
Alan Singer
Updated product photos.
A1a
Apr. 7, 2014
Alan Singer
Updated DNA Discovery Window image.
A2
Apr. 10, 2014
Alan Singer
Changed document name from EN-216 User’s
Guide to EN-216 User and Installation Guide.
Updated DNA Discovery Window image.
A3
May 27, 2014
Alan Singer
Updated LED status.
A4
October 5, 2014
Alan Singer
Removed references to PoE.

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-216 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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No part of this document contents may be used for any other purpose, disclosed to any third
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DVTEL, Inc. makes no representations whatsoever about any other products or trademarks mentioned in
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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 procedures or
to heed WARNINGS and CAUTIONS shall absolve DVTEL, Inc. and its agents from any resulting liability.
Specifications and information in this guide are subject to change without notice.
Document Conventions
WARNING and CAUTION notes are distributed throughout this document, whenever applicable, to 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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are potential hazards of permanent damage to the equipment and or loss of data.
A Note is useful information to prevent problems, help with successful installation, or to
provide additional understanding of the products and installation.
A Tip is information and best practices that are useful or provide some benefit for
installation and use of DVTEL products.
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This section contains information that indicates a procedure or condition where there are potential
hazards. These may be hazards associated with a task or procedure a user is carrying out or about to carry
out. WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are distributed throughout this document, whenever applicable, to alert
the user of potentially hazardous situations.
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.