EverFocus ECOR Series User manual

Instruction Manual
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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 Copy Menu.For more detail about Copy function, please see “4.7Copy”.
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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3 Mouse 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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3.1.2 Operation in Configuration Menu
The Main menu (shown in Figure 3.2) is divided into 3 main sections.
Figure 3.2 (OSD Menu)
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1In section 1, there are twelve setup options available. Move the mouse over an icon to select it.
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2In section 2, the main options for the selected icon will be displayed. Click on a word to select it.
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3In section 3, all the details for the selected option will be available. Click on an option to make changes.
3.1.3 Component Options
The following are examples of different fields available in the Configuration menu.
Textbox:Click on the box and anon-screen keyboard will appear below it.
(For more detailsabout on-screen keyboard, please see “*Note about on-screen keyboard”).
Dropdown box:Click on the down arrow to see all selections, then
directly click on an option to select it.
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Check box:Click on thebox to check or uncheck it. Checked will enable the function,
unchecked will disable the function.
Button:Click the button to execute the function.
Selection box:Click Up/Down arrow to increase or decrease the value.
Bar:Click and hold on the bar to adjust the cursor Left or Right.
*Note about on-screen keyboard:
Click on a button to input that character.
The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions:
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Delete the previous letter
Delete
Delete the next letter
Clear
Clear box
Enter
Confirm the selection
Caps
Switch to capital letters
Space
Enter a space
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Move to left
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Move to right
Cancel
Cancel and exit from the keyboard

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3.2 General Front Panel Operation
3.2.1 Front Panel Key Review
The basic principle of front panel operation is to use navigation keys (up, down, left and right) to navigate
among the menu items. Use “Enter”key to confirm a selection or enter the next level menu. Press “Menu”
key to enter the Main Menu or exit from the current level of the menu.
3.2.2 Operation in Configuration Menu
Press “Menu”button to enter the Main Menu.
NOTE: If password is active, you will need to log in first. Refer to “4.2 Login” for information on logging in.
The menu (shown in Figure 3.3) is divided into 3 main sections.
Figure 3.3 (OSD Menu)
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1In section 1, there are twelve setup options available. Use the arrow keys to highlight an icon and press
“Enter” to select it.
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option and press “Enter” to select it.
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3In section 3, all the details for the selected option will be available here. Use the arrow keys to move
between items and press “Enter” to make changes.
Note: press “Menu”button to go back to the previous menu section.
3.2.3 Component Options
Textbox: Press Enter key and an on-screen keyboard will appear below.
(For more detailsabout on-screen keyboard,please see *Note about on-screen keyboard).
Dropdown box: Press “Enter” key to show the available options. Use the
Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the desired option and press “Enter” again to select it.
Check box: Press “Enter” key to enable or disable the setting.
Button: Press “Enter” key to execute the function.
Selection box: Press “Enter” key to select the field, then use the Up/Down arrow keys to
scroll through the desired options. Press “Enter” again to choose it.
Bar: Press “Enter” key to activate the slider, then use the Left/Right arrow keys
to adjust the setting. Press “Enter” again to finalize the changes.
*Note about on-screen keyboard:
Use the arrow keys to highlight a button and press “Enter” to input that character.
The buttons on the right and bottom have the following functions:
<- BS
Delete the previous letter
Delete
Delete the next letter
Clear
Clear box
Enter
Confirm the selection
Caps
Switch to capital letters
Space
Enter a space
<-
Move to left
->
Move to right
Cancel
Cancel and exit from the keyboard

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4 General DVR Operations
This chapter introduces the operations on major functions including playback, layout change, sequence,
triplex operations, archive,and search.
4.1 Record
By default, the ECOR series DVR will always be in record mode. When the DVR is turned on, it will start to
record.
The exceptions are:
1. ECOR will not record any disabled cameras(Refer to section 5.3.1 for more detail)
2. If a schedule is active, ECOR will follow the record settings of the schedule.
4.2 Login
In order to access ECOR options, users will be asked to log in for authority identification. To log in, follow
these steps.
1. Click on the Menu icon or press “Menu”button to bring up the following screen:
Figure 4.1 (Login page)
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2. Input the desired user name and password. The defaults are:
User name:admin
Password:11111111
+To select a user name: click the drop down button to show the list of the users, then click the desired
user from the list.
(Using front panel: press “Enter”key to show the drop-down list. Use “Up”and “Down”key to select the
desired name, and press “Enter”key to confirm the selection.)
+To input the password by mouse: click the password field to bring up the on-screen keyboard (see Figure
4.2). Click on each button to input the desired characters for the password. When finished, click “Enter”on
the on-screen keyboard to confirm the password.
(Using front panel: press “Enter”key to show the on-screen keyboard.Use the arrow keys to highlight each
character and press “Enter”key on front panel to input the selected characters. When finished, highlight
“Enter”on the on-screen keyboard and press “Enter” key on front panel to confirm the password input.
+ Click (or press “Enter”key)on “Login” button to log in to the system.
Figure 4.2 (on-screen keyboard)
3. If an invalid user name or password is used 5 times, the DVR will give an error message and
automatically lockdown. No access will be granted for 10 minutes without the backdoor password. To
obtain the backdoor password, you will need to contact EverFocus Technical Support and give the
provided access code.
EverFocus Support by phone: [phone] (toll-free)
EverFocus Support email: [e-mail]

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4.3 Playback Operation
4.3.1 Playback
Mouse: Right-click while viewing cameras to bring up menu bar and click to start playback.
Front panel: Press button while viewing cameras to directly start playback.
4.3.2 Reverse playback
Mouse: Right-click while viewing cameras to bring up menu bar and click to startrewind.
Front panel: Press button while viewing cameras to directly start rewind.
4.3.3 Pause
Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click either or to pause
the video.
Front panel: While in playback mode, press either or keysto pause the video.
4.3.4 Fast forward
Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to start fast forward. Click
the button again to increase playback speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x,or max).
Front panel: While in playback mode, press key to start fast forward. Press the key again to increase
speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).

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4.3.5 Fast backw ard
Mouse: While in playback mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to start fast rewind. Click
the button again to increase speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).
Front panel: While in playback mode, press key to start fast rewind. Press the button again to
increase speed to higher level (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, or max).
4.3.6 Step forward
Mouse: While in pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to step forward once.
Front panel: While in pause mode, press key to step forward once.
4.3.7 Step backward
Mouse: While in pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to step backward once.
Front panel: While in pause mode, press key to step backward once.
4.3.8 Stop playback
Mouse: While in playback or pause mode, right-click to bring up menu bar and click to go back to
live mode.
Front panel: While in playback or pause mode, press key to go back to live mode.
4.4 Start Sequence
In sequencing mode, DVR will show each channel in full screen based on the configuration.For more detail
about sequence setting, please refer to “5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ”.
Mouse: Right-click to bring up menu bar and click to start sequence
Front panel: Press key to start sequence.

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4.5 Layout Change
4.5.1 Layout Change
The 4CH ECOR DVR has a total of three display modes available, and the 8 CH ECOR has four. The
different available layouts are shown below:
(9 screens) (4 screens) (PIP) (Full)
To change layout, follow the steps below:
By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to switch between 9, 4, PIP and full
displays.
By front panel: Press key to switch between 9, 4, PIP and full displays.
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4.5.2 Bring to Full Screen Mode
By mouse: Left-click on the selected channel to put that camera in full screen mode.
By front panel: Press any channel key to bring that channel to full screen mode.

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4.6 Quick Menu
In 9/4 displays mode, use arrow keys to move between select different screens. Press the “Enter” key
while selecting a screen to bring up a small quick menu (see Figure 4.3).
Note: This menu can only be accessed using the front panel.
Figure 4.3
4.6.1 Triplex Operation
Each camera can be individually set in either live mode or playback mode.
1. Use the mouse to select “Live” or “Playback” mode. You can also use the arrow keysand press the
“Enter” key to confirm.
2. Once the selection is made, click on the “OK” button with the mouse or highlight “OK” using the arrow
keysand press “Enter” key to confirm.
3. If you wish to cancel the selection and exit from the quick menu, click on the “Cancel” button with the
mouse, or highlight “Cancel” using the arrow keys and press the “Enter” key to confirm.
4.6.2 Change Camera Order
Cameras can be manually rearranged into a different display order.
1. Click or press the “Enter”key on the drop-down menu to bring up a list of cameras.
2. Click or press the “Enter” key on the desired camera.
3. Click on the “OK” button (or highlight it and press the “Enter”key) to display the camera on the
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4.7 Copy
To bring up Copy menu:
By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click on to enter Copy Setup Menu.
By front panel: Press key to enter Copy Setup Menu.
Figure 4.4 (Copy Menu – Standard Copy)
4.7.1 Standard Copy
Camera: Select which cameraswill be copied.
Include Player: Check the box to include the ePlayer file as part of the copy.
Start Date/Time: Select the starting date/time to be copied.
End Date/Time: Select the ending date/time to be copied.
Archive To: Select whether you want to copy to USB or DVD.
Data Size: Total size for the time period that you have selected for archiving.
Copy Now:Press button to start copying.
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4.7.2 Quick Copy
Figure 4.5 (Copy Menu – Quick Copy)
Select Auto Copy Logic:
Copy Content: Select content to be copied.
“Alarm only” will copy only Alarm events within the selected time.
“All” will copy all video within the selected time.
Copy Time From: Select how far back you wish to copy from the drop-down list.
Write Auto Copy Logic:
To USB Drive: Press button to Copy video file to USB.
4.8 Search
By mouse: Right-click to bring up the menu bar and click to enter Search Menu.
By front panel: Press key to enter Search Menu.

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Figure 4.6 (Search Menu – Time Search)
4.8.1 Time Search
Play From: Select the time period to be searched by choosing the Date and Time.
Click on the “Search” button to start search. The DVR will automatically play the video being searched.
4.8.2 Event Search
Figure 4.7 (Search Menu – Event Search)

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From:Select starting date and time
To: Select ending date and time.
Camera: Select which camerasto search for.
Event: Select which event type(s) to search for. Choose from Alarm, Motion, Video Loss, or System Event.
Click on the “Search” button to start searching. The search resultswill be shown as a list of events,
explained in section 4.8.4.
4.8.3 Smart Motion Search
In order to perform a Motion Search, motion must be enabled first (see “5.3.3 Camera Setting – Motion”).
Figure 4.8 (Search Menu – Motion Search)
From: Select motion search starting date/time.
To: Select motion search ending date/time.
Camera: Select camera number to be searched.

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Figure 4.9 (Search Menu – Set Grid)
Set Grid:
Choose which areas of the motion grid will be included in the search. The areasyou set in motion search
must also be active in the motion settings of the Camera Setting Menu. Press “Edit” button to start editing
motion grid. Use the mouse to drag your desired area. Press “Set All” button to select the entire area.
Press “Clear All” to deselect the entire area. Press “Save & Back” to save the motion grid setting and go
back to Motion Search menu. Press “Cancel” to cancel motion grid editing. Press “Back” to return to
Motion Search menu. (See Figure 4.9)
Press “Search” button to start searching.
4.8.4 Search Result
Time search will jump directly to the specified time and begin playing back.
Event search and motion search are displayed as an event list,shown in Figure 4.10.

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Figure 4.10 (Search Menu – Event List)
: Go to the first page of event list.
: Go to the previous page of event list.
: Go to the next page of event list.
: Go to the last page of event list.
Click on any event to highlight it.
Date/Time: Check the box to show date and time in the list.
ID: Check the box to show event ID in the list.
Press “Play” button to playback the selected event.