EverFocus ECOR Series User manual

Instruction Manual
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EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
ECOR Series DVR
Instruction Manual
©2008 EverFocus Electronics Corp
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Safety Precautions
• To avoid any damage, please consider the following safety warnings:
• Never place the recorder near to heaters, furnaces, other heat sources or under direct solar irradiation.
• Operate the device only in locations providing the tolerable operating temperature range 0°C~40°C/32°F ~ +104°F.
• Make sure that the device‘s ventilation slots are not covered or sheeted.
• For cleaning, make sure the device is plugged off and only use a damp cloth without acid detergent.
• Install the device only in dry and dustproof surroundings. Protect the device against any liquid‘s penetration.
• Avoid the penetration of any artifacts, e.g. through ventilation slots.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance. Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike
or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
• Do not operate appliance with other than specified power supplies. The input power source of the power supply is 12 VDC
with external power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC.
• Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical shock at the recorder‘s installation location.
• Avoid to power off DVR during playback or recording operation.
This Product is RoHS compliant.
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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 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one 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/TV technician for help.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1PRODUCT OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 FRONT PANEL..................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 BACK PANEL ...................................................................................................................... 7
2INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2 AUDIO CONNECTION INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 9
2.3 ALARM INPUT /OUTPUT INSTALLATION........................................................................... 10
2.4 NETWORK CONNECTION................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ...................................................................11
2.4.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable............................................................................................11
2.4.3 Network System Requirements ..............................................................................................................12
2.5 SPEED DOME INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 12
2.6 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS .................................................................................................. 13
3MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................... 14
3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION ................................................................................. 14
3.1.1 OSD Root Menu.....................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................15
3.1.3 Component Options...............................................................................................................................15
3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Front Panel Key Review........................................................................................................................17
3.2.2 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................17
3.2.3 Component Options...............................................................................................................................18
4GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 19
4.1 RECORD............................................................................................................................ 19
4.2 LOGIN............................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 PLAYBACK OPERATION..................................................................................................... 21
4.3.1 Playback................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2 Reverse playback...................................................................................................................................21
4.3.3 Pause.....................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.4 Fast forward..........................................................................................................................................21
4.3.5 Fast backward.......................................................................................................................................22
4.3.6 Step forward..........................................................................................................................................22
4.3.7 Step backward.......................................................................................................................................22
4.3.8 Stop playback ........................................................................................................................................22
4.4 START SEQUENCE............................................................................................................. 22
4.5 LAYOUT CHANGE ............................................................................................................. 23

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4.5.1 Layout Change ......................................................................................................................................23
4.5.2 Bring to Full Screen Mode ....................................................................................................................23
4.6 QUICK MENU.................................................................................................................... 24
4.6.1 Triplex Operation..................................................................................................................................24
4.6.2 Change Camera Order..........................................................................................................................24
4.7 ARCHIVE .......................................................................................................................... 25
4.7.1 Standard Archive...................................................................................................................................25
4.7.2 Quick Archive........................................................................................................................................26
4.8 SEARCH ............................................................................................................................ 26
4.8.1 Time Search...........................................................................................................................................27
4.8.2 Event Search..........................................................................................................................................27
4.8.3 Smart Motion Search.............................................................................................................................28
4.8.4 Search Result.........................................................................................................................................29
4.9 LOGOUT............................................................................................................................ 31
5DVR CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 32
5.1 OSD SETTING MENU........................................................................................................ 32
5.2 RECORD &PLAY SETTING................................................................................................ 32
5.2.1 Record ...................................................................................................................................................32
5.2.2 Play .......................................................................................................................................................33
5.3 CAMERA SETTING............................................................................................................. 34
5.3.1 Basic Setting..........................................................................................................................................34
5.3.2 Video Adjust ..........................................................................................................................................36
5.3.3 Motion ...................................................................................................................................................37
5.3.4 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................39
5.4 SCHEDULE SETTING.......................................................................................................... 40
5.5 ALARM &EVENT SETTING ............................................................................................... 42
5.5.1 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................................42
5.5.2 Event......................................................................................................................................................43
5.6 NETWORK SETTING .......................................................................................................... 48
5.6.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................48
5.6.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................................49
5.6.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................50
5.7 DISK SETTING................................................................................................................... 51
5.8 DISPLAY SETTING............................................................................................................. 52
5.8.1 Monitor OSD.........................................................................................................................................52
5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................................53
5.9 SYSTEM SETTING.............................................................................................................. 54
5.9.1 Date/Time..............................................................................................................................................54
5.9.2 Daylight Saving.....................................................................................................................................55
5.9.3 User.......................................................................................................................................................56
5.9.4 Security..................................................................................................................................................57
5.9.5 I/O Control............................................................................................................................................58
5.9.6 Firmware & Misc..................................................................................................................................59
5.10 INFORMATION SETTING.................................................................................................. 60
5.10.1 System....................................................................................................................................................60
5.10.2 Log.........................................................................................................................................................61
6REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER................................................................. 63

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6.1 CONNECTING TO ECOR.................................................................................................... 63
6.2 IEBROWSER SETTING&ACTIVE XCONTROL INSTALLATION ................................................... 64
6.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls....................................................................................................................64
6.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls....................................................................................................................66
6.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ......................................................................................................... 69
6.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL ................................................................................................... 70
6.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................... 71
7NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 72
7.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP............................................................................................... 72
7.2 SUBNET MASKS................................................................................................................ 72
7.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS......................................................................................................... 72
7.4 VIRTUAL PORTS................................................................................................................ 73
7.5 PRE-INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 73
7.6 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP?.................................................................................... 74
7.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION................................................................................... 75
7.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION ..................................................................... 80
7.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION........................................................................................ 82
8EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP............................................................................................ 85
9LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............................................................... 86
9.1 LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING ........................................................................................... 86
9.2 D-LINK PORT FORWARDING............................................................................................. 88
10 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 91
APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES...................................................................... 92
APPENDIX B: DATA LOST TIME FOR VIDEO LOSS ...................................................... 96

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1PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The ECOR series DVR is based on MPEG-4 compression technology, resulting in enhanced recording
capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high image quality. Comprehensive
features and extended event recording settings enable the most universal application of this DVR series.
1.1 FEATURES
•Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneously live, recording, playback, archive, and remote viewing)
•User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators
•Multiple Control Inputs: mouse/front panel/remote control/EKB500
•Free EverFocus DDNS service
•Remote configuration support from built-in web interface
•Smart Motion Search function
•Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and controlling
•Real-time live display for all cameras
•Individual channel control on schedule recording
•USB 2.0 ports for video archive and mouse usage
•Multi-language support
•Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications of recorded data
•Simultaneous VGA and composite output*
•Built-in DVD burner*
•Audio recording capabilities*
*Functions not available in all models
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1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
Digital Video Recorder x1
User’s Manual x1
AC Adapter and Power Cord x1
Handheld Remote Control (batteries included) x 1
Hard Drive Rack Mount x1 *
SATA Connection Cable x1 *
Pack of screws x 1 *
* marked accessories not included in some models

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Video Format NTSC / PAL (auto detected by system)
Operating System Embedded Linux
Video Input ECOR4: 4 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm
ECOR8: 8 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm
Video Output Main monitor: 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm
1 x VGA ( res. 800x600@60 Hz)
Video Compression MPEG-4
Video Display Full screen, Picture In Picture (Live only), 4-channel, 9-channel (for 8
CH model only)
Recording Resolution NTSC: 704 x 480, 704 x 240 or 352 x 240
PAL: 704 x 576, 704 x 288 or 352 x 288
Audio*
Input: 1 x Line In, 1 Vpp @ 20 KOhm (RCA)
Output: 1 x Line out 1 Vpp @ 20 KOhm (RCA)
(* audio models only)
Alarm Inputs ECOR4: 4
ECOR8: 8
Alarm Output 1 Alarm Output (N.C/COM/N.O)
Hard Disk 1 x 3.5” SATA hard disk
Recording Rate
NTSC
352 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 240: 120 IPS
704 x 480: 60 IPS
PAL
352 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 288: 100 IPS
704 x 576: 50 IPS
Recording Modes Continuous, schedule, or event recording
Playback Rate
NTSC
352 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 240: 120 IPS
704 x 480: 60 IPS
PAL
352 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 288: 100 IPS
704 x 576: 50 IPS

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Playback Search Function By time / date; by event (alarm / motion); Smart Motion Grid Search
Motion Detection Adjustable by channel , 22x15 sensor fields each with 10 levels
sensitivity
Video Loss Detection Yes
Event Log Up to 10000 events
Event Alarm Fan failure, hard disk failure, hard disk temperature over, hard disk full
Setup Graphical On-Screen-Display
Operation Via front panel, USB optical mouse, or IR remote control
RS-485 operation from EKB500
Real-time Clock Internal with optional network synchronization (NTP server)
Watchdog Function Yes
Network 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ45 connection
File Export USB 2.0 interface
Built-in DVD+RW (D models only)
RS-232 9-pin D-Sub socket
RS-485 Terminal connector
Power Source 12 VDC with external power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC
Power Consumption 60 W max
Dimensions 320 (W) x 208.9 (D) x 54.3 (H) mm ; 12.8” (W) x 8.35” (D) x 2.17” (H)
Weight DVD model: 1.9 kg (4.2LBS);
No DVD model: 1.65 kg (3.6LBS)
Ambient Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C ; 32°F ~ 104°F
Remote Control Handheld IR remote control; RS-485 keyboard EKB-500 (optional)

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1.4 FRONT PANEL
Your primary interaction with your new DVR will be through the Front Panel buttons and their
corresponding buttons on the included Remote Control. Take a moment to learn where the keys are as the
remainder of the manual will refer to them often.
1. USB 2.0 (front)
For connecting USB mouse or USB flash memory.
2. DVD+RW Burner
DVD+RW burner (D models only)
3. Channel Key (1~4)/(1~8)
Press channel key (CH1~CH4) / (CH1~CH8) to display that channel in full screen view.
4. Live
Press this key to show live view. Press to exit from playback mode.
5. View
Press this key to switch between 4-screen, 9-screen, Picture In Picture, and Full-screen displays in
live and playback mode.
Note1: PIP display is not available in playback mode.
Note2: 9-screen display available in 8 Channel model only
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6. SEQ
Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode. The sequence dwell time can be set in
“Display Setting” tab of the Menu. For more detail about SEQ, please see “5.8.2 Display Setting-
Main M/T SEQ”.
7. Search
Press this key to enter Search Menu. For more detail about Search function, please see “4.8
Search ”.
8. Fast reverse playback or step reverse playback depending on playback mode
9. Reverse playback or pause
10. Forward playback or pause
11. Fast Forward playback or step forward playback depending on playback mode
12. Enter and Arrow buttons
If you do not use a mouse, you can use these keys to change the Menu settings.
13. Copy
Press this key to enter Archive Menu. For more detail about Copy function, please see “4.7
Archive”.
14. Menu
Press this key to enter/exit MAIN SETUP MENU.
15. System LEDs
LED displays for Power, Alarm, HDD and Net active.

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1.5 BACK PANEL
During initial setup you will be connecting your DVR to multiple input and output devices. This is done
through the back panel.
1. Power
Plug the DC 12V power source into the power socket.
2. Alarm In
Connect up to 4 / 8 alarm inputs, selectable between dry contact or TTL/CMOS signal polarity.
3. RS485
Terminal Connector for RS485 control.
4. Alarm Out
N.C or N.O type alarm signal out.
5. Audio Output
Connect a speaker or other audio listening devices to the audio output connection on the back of the digital
video recorder.
6. Audio Input
Connect a microphone or camera audio output to the audio input connection.
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7. Video In
Connect camera’s video output or other composite video source to the video input connection.
8. Video Out
Connect a CCTV monitor to the video output connection.
9. VGA
Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA output connection.
10. RS232
For DVR serial command control
11. USB 2.0 (back)
USB port allows you to archive video files to USB flash memory device or to connect the mouse.
12. LAN
RJ-45 network connection

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Camera and CCTV monitor must use 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11) with BNC
connectors.
Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG-58), antenna cable and other types of
coaxial cable are not compatible.
All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC or PAL standard video signal.
When converting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, be sure to verify
accurate receiver calibration.
ATTENTION: In order for the system to auto-detect the appropriate video format (NTSC or PAL), make
sure that there is a video signal on video input 1 upon power-up.
2.2 AUDIO CONNECTION INSTALLATION
The ECOR DVR provides 1 audio input and 1 audio output.
The input is designed for max. 500 mV to 10 KOhm line audio signals.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone
amplifier is required).
The installation must be done with audio coax cable and RCA plugs.
The output provides a max. 500 mV to 10 KOhm line audio signal and may be connected to a monitor‘s
audio input. The direct connection of passive speakers is not supported.
AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:
Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the RECORD menu.
Audio channel is always recorded together with video and is independent of the image recording rate.
There is no specific camera allocation.
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2.3 ALARM INPUT / OUTPUT INSTALLATION
ECOR DVR provides 4 / 8 alarm inputs.
Inputs have to be switched through dry contacts. The output relays provide a dry N.O. / N.C. contact..
All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu.
Pin assignment:
Group PIN label Description
Alarm in 1 Alarm input 1
G Common ground for alarm inputs
2 Alarm input 2
3 Alarm input 3
G Common ground for alarm inputs
4 Alarm input 4
Alarm out NC Output relay, N.C. contact
COM Output relay, common PIN
NO Output relay, N.O. contact
RS485 - RS485- (A)
+ RS485+ (B)
GND RS485 GND
Default output relay state:NO contact alarm input: NC contact alarm input:

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2.4 NETWORK CONNECTION
ECOR DVR provides fast MPEG-4 format image transmission and network remote configuration.
ATTENTION: A monitor is required for initial network configuration. For more information about
network setup, please refer to Chapter 7.
Physically, two basic types of connection are possible:
2.4.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable
Figure 2.1
The point-to-point connection of DVR and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of
connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC.
Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection.
2.4.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable
Figure 2.2
The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (straight-through). The illustration
shows the connection to a network switch, router, or modem.

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2.4.3 Network System Requirements
Connection type: 100Base-T
Min recommended network bandwidth: 256 K
Max. required network bandwidth: 3 M
Protocol types used: TCP, UDP, SMTP, HTTP, NTP
Required ports: 80, 1600; for port information, please refer to “5.6, Network Setting”.
2.5 SPEED DOME INSTALLATION
Speed dome or pan/tilt/zoom control is available through web browser if the DVR is connected to a
network. Local control is provided by the optional EKB 500 keyboard.
Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Transparent, Samsung.
Figure 2.3
Sample installation with 3 EPTZ1000 speed domes and EKB500
Required DVR configuration: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu; RS-485 parameters and
protocol in I/O CONTROL menu
ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / P protocol domes and receivers may require an address offset of -1. In other
words, the address in the DVR’s Camera Menu must be 1 below the address set in the actual dome /
receiver. (example: ID in Device = 3, ID in DVR = 2)
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2.6 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS
Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the DVR. Simply plug in
the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the system has finished loading,
you can begin to set up the menu options for the DVR.

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3MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION
ECOR series DVR supports multiple sources to control the DVR. It can be controlled with a mouse, the
front panel, an EKB500, the handheld remote control, or serial command from RS232 port.
This chapter will cover the basic operation using mouse and front panel.
3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION
3.1.1 OSD Root Menu
1. Right-click the mouse to obtain DVR control bar (see Figure 3.1). When you move the mouse over each
icon, the appropriate title will be displayed on top of the control bar.
Figure 3.1
2. Click on any icon to perform that action. These actions are covered in detail in Chapter 4.
3. Click the “x” sign in the top-right corner to close the DVR control bar.
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