Encore ENXDVR-4C User manual

ENXDVR-4C
Digital Surveillance in a Box
4 Channel Digital Video Recorder
And 4 CCD Security Cameras with Night Vision
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Overview .............................................................................................................2
1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Front Panel............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 BALUN Adapter (Balance-Unbalance) ..................................................................... 6
1.5 Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 6
2 Hardware Setup..................................................................................................8
2.1 Internal Hard Disk Installation .................................................................................. 9
2.2 External Device Installation...................................................................................... 12
2.3 0Selecting Video Format.......................................................................................... 14
3 Initial Setup.........................................................................................................15
3.1 Initial Setup .............................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Onscreen Information............................................................................................... 16
3.3 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Channel Setup ......................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Record Setup ........................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Detector Setup ......................................................................................................... 26
3.7 System Setup........................................................................................................... 29
3.8 Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................... 35
3.9 Language Selection.................................................................................................. 45
3.10 Exit Main Menu....................................................................................................... 45
4 Data Backup .......................................................................................................47
4.1 Backing Up Data ...................................................................................................... 48
4.2 Backup to USB......................................................................................................... 49
5 LAN & Online Viewing Setup.............................................................................50
5.1 Identify Router IP Address ....................................................................................... 51
5.2 DynDNS Service Overview ...................................................................................... 53
5.3 Register with DynDNS.............................................................................................. 54
5.4 Create DynDNS Account.......................................................................................... 54
5.5 Login and Host Service ............................................................................................ 56
5.6 Setup Router ............................................................................................................ 58
5.7 Setup DynDNS Setting on Encore ENXDVR-4C Surveillance DVR ........................ 58
5.8 Set PC Client Setting................................................................................................ 59
6 PC Client and PC Viewer ...................................................................................60
6.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................................... 61
6.2 PC Player ................................................................................................................. 65
6.3 Web Browser Viewer................................................................................................ 75
6.4 Capturing Videos...................................................................................................... 78
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7 Secuviewer .........................................................................................................81
7.1 Setup........................................................................................................................ 82
7.2 Connecting to ENXDVR-4C Surveillance DVR ........................................................ 83
7.3 Login Setup .............................................................................................................. 86
7.4 Language ................................................................................................................. 87
7.5 Help.......................................................................................................................... 87
7.6 Exit ........................................................................................................................... 87

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Packing List
Check the package contents and make sure all the components listed below are
present. If in case there is/are missing part/s, do not return the package to the store,
contact our tech support, we will be more than happy to assist you.
•1 x 4-Channel Surveillance DVR (No Hard Drive in this model)
•4 x Encore CCD All Weather and lightning proof cameras
•4 x BALUN adapter
•1 x Power adapter
•1 x AC power cord
•1 x USB Mouse
•1 x IR Remote Control
•1 x IR Receiver Extension Cable (for Remote Control)
•2 x AAA Batteries for Remote Control (Optional)
•1 x Quick Installation Guide
•1 x Utility CD (includes user manual and software)
Caution
•Make sure to unplug the power adapter of the Encore 4-Channel
Surveillance DVR before opening or hooking up any components
•Secure all cables and connectors before powering up the DVR
•Never leave loose parts or any foreign objects inside the DVR unit
•Do not open or install any internal components in a dusty and wet or
extremely humid environment.
•Operate the Encore 4-Channel Surveillance DVR in a well ventilated areas
to avoid overheating
•Do not block the air vents located on top of the housing
•Do not over expose the Surveillance DVR unit to a direct sunlight
•If you are unsure or in doubt of anything about running cables and
connections during installation and upgrades, please contact a licensed
technician
•No end user-serviceable parts inside except for the hard disk drive and the
PAL/NTSC mechanical switch. Extra care must be followed to avoid
electrical shock or permanent damage to the DVR.

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1 Overview

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1.1 Introduction
Encore’s ENXDVR-4C Surveillance in a Box is a compact 4-channel
surveillance DVR designed for home and small business use. It is easy to install.
With its small compact size, it’s a space saver as well.
The Encore’s Surveillance in a Box provides an intuitive onscreen menu to
manipulate the DVR operations according to your likes and needs, it can be set
to capture exactly what is most important to you and how it should capture, like
motion detection. It stays idle until motion is detected and it start recording for a
specific amount of time. This unique application gives you peace of mind
knowing that you have the protection to places that are most important to you.
The Mini-DVR offers a number of technical advantages. Video captures from up
to four places is stored in a Motion JPEG format, a universal format readable
not only on your DVR but also to almost any computer in the world. The ability
to support one internal 2.5” SATA hard drive means that the system will run for
days or weeks before running out of space or needing to re-write over the
oldest video scenes.
ENXDVR-4C Encore’s Surveillance DVR is fully equipped with the following:
•Four channel RJ45 input. Four high-quality all weather and lightning proof
Encore CCD cameras included in the package, these cameras are
equipped with 24 night vision LED’s which make recording in the dark a
daylight-like video quality.
•Dual compressions. MJPEG for video recording coupled with MPEG4 for
network streaming. With these protocols there will be no freezing and
limitations on what computer or operating system to use, most video player
utility can play your recorded videos and with MPEG4 your network would
not clogged your bandwidth that causes network hang-ups, etc.
•Compact Size, easy to hide to almost anywhere you like.
•Duplex operation with Half-D1 resolution recording
•Supports any brand of a 2.5” SATA hard drive of up to 1TB capacity for
more video capturing
•Onscreen menu changeable with mouse and remote control. Easy and
simple even for novice users
•Displays, monitors, playbacks, backup and records videos. Flexibility, you
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•Motion detection with adjustable sensitivity area. You can select which
areas to be monitored and captured when motion is detected. I can also be
set to record on specific recording and duration time.
•Authentication management for easy users’ management. Create a backup
admin user in case default admin is deleted by accident, or create a regular
user with limited access rights to just monitoring job only and many more.
•Easy backup to USB flash drive device, select only the video capture you
think is vital and save it in the USB flash drive, stick it in your computer’s
USB port and playback for review or save to the hard drive for backup.
•Software upgradeable using USB pen drive. Software or Firmware can be
easily updated using a flash drive.
•PC Player for Data Viewer on PC. Remote login or view your cameras even
you are offsite, whether you are in the office or somewhere in Europe and
want to view, change settings or playback remotely, not a problem.

1.2 Front Panel
LED Color Function
●Red light Indicates the system is turned on
●Red light & Blinking Indicates the hard drive is in use
1.3 Rear Panel
No. Port Type Function
1 Audio_out For Audio output (not all model)
2 USB For USB flash drive backup and software upgrade only
3 USB For mouse use only (attach before turning on the system)
4 IR Extender For the remote control infrared cable extension
5 VGA For video output
6 CH1~CH4 For camera Video inputs Channel 1 to Channel 4
7 Power For DC12V power input
8 LAN For RJ45 LAN network connection
Red LED indicator
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1.4 BALUN Adapter (Balance-Unbalance)
Balun provides connection to the RJ45 Video-In connector using UTP or STP
cable to a regular camera BNC connector using COAX cable. Picture below
shows a simple connection diagram for BALUN and components.
The Network cable shown above connects to the Video-In RJ45 port Channel 1
to Channel 4. Microphone requires special adapter RCA (female) to Microphone
connector. Microphone only works on CH1 port.
1.5 Remote Control
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No Button / Name Function in DVR Mode
1 REC Start or stop recording / backup.
2 zDVR Switch to DVR mode
3 zPTZ Not Available in ENXDVR-4C
4 WW REW Rewind through video
5 STOP Stop playback or backup
6 II PAUSE Pause recording of playback
7 XX FF Fast forward through video
8 ►PLAY Start video playback
9 MENU Enter a menu or exit
10 ▲(UP)
▼(DOWN)
W(LEFT)
►(RIGHT)
Move through lists or change the settings of choices
11 (Enter/Select) Change and confirm values
12 4AUTO Start automatic screen view rotation
13 MODE Changes to split-screen mode
14 －ZOOM OUT Not available in DVR mode
15 ＋ZOOM IN Not available in DVR mode
16 1,2,----16
(Channels)
Selects the channel to view in full screen
NOTE 1- Auto pan and line scan may be switched, depending on the
camera’s internal setting.
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2 Hardware Setup

WARNING Make sure power cable is unplugged from the unit before
starting!
2.1 Internal Hard Disk Installation
Step 1 Remove the top housing. Unscrew four screws on the bottom side of
DVR to remove the chassis’s top housing
Step 2 Fix the HDD and Cables
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Step 3 Connect the SATA cable and power cable to the main board.
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Step 4 Screw the top housing back to the bottom side of DVR by four screws.
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2.2 External Device Installation
NOTE All devices must be connected first before turning the 4-
Channel Surveillance DVR system on.
The following external devices can be connected to the Encore 4 Channel
Surveillance DVR.
The USB connector on the rear panel is for a USB mouse.
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2.2.1 Mouse
Connect a USB mouse to the USB connector labeled mouse (PS/2 compatible).
Note that the USB port only supports USB mice, and no other USB devices.
2.2.2 LCD Display
Connect an LCD monitor to the VGA output to view the video output.
2.2.3 Security Cameras
Connect the included 4 Sony Standard IR Cameras to each of the BNC
connector of the Balun then connect an RJ45 with twisted-pair cable to the
Surveillance DVR. The included cameras don’t have microphone built-in.
2.2.4 Power Adaptor
Connect the power adaptor plug to the DC-In port plug socket. Plug the other
cable from the power adapter to the main wall outlet.
2.2.5 USB Flash Drive
The USB flash drive is used for upgrading the firmware and for backing up
recorded videos. This USB port only supports flash drives and do not support
other regular USB devices.
2.2.6 IR Extender
The IR extender cable allows an infra red head to be placed in a location where
it can be in the line-of-sight of the remote control.

2.3 0Selecting Video Format
The Encore Surveillance DVR can accept either PAL or NTSC video input. The
correct video standard can be chosen using the jumper indicated below.
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3 Initial Setup

3.1 Initial Setup
After proper installation, the DVR is ready to use. After turning on the system,
the DVR takes a few moments to startup. The main display screen is shown
after the system is ready.
3.2 Onscreen Information
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