EverFocus ECOR Series User manual

Instruction Manual
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EC CO OR RS Se er ri ie es sD DV VR R

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
ECORSeriesDVR
InstructionManual
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Release Date: May 2009
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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 deviceonly in locations providing the tolerableoperating temperaturerange
0°C~40°C/32°F ~ +104°F.
• Make sure that the device‘sventilation slotsare not covered or sheeted.
• For cleaning, make sure the device isplugged off and onlyuse 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 anyartifacts, e.g. through ventilation slots.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, donot 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 operateappliance with other than specified power supplies. The input powersource of the power
supply is 12 VDC with external power supply 100 ~ 240 VAC.
• Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations ormechanical shock at the recorder‘s installation
location.
• Avoid to power off DVR during playback or recording operation.
ATTENTION! This is a class A product which may cause radio interference in a domestic environment; in
this case, the user may be urged to take adequate measures.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the users’ authority to operate this equipment.

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This Product is RoHS compliant.
WEEE
The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products.
Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Misprints reserved.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PRODUCT 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
2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................. 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
3 MOUSE 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
4 GENERAL 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 COPY ................................................................................................................................ 25
4.7.1 Standard Copy...................................................................................................................................... 25
4.7.2 Quick Copy........................................................................................................................................... 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
5 DVR 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
6 NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 63

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6.1 INTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP............................................................................................... 63
6.2 SUBNET MASKS................................................................................................................ 63
6.3 GATEWAY ADDRESS......................................................................................................... 63
6.4 VIRTUAL PORTS................................................................................................................ 64
6.5 PRE-INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 64
6.6 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP?.................................................................................... 65
6.7 SIMPLE ONE TO ONE CONNECTION................................................................................... 66
6.8 DIRECT HIGH SPEED MODEM CONNECTION ..................................................................... 71
6.9 ROUTER OR LAN CONNECTION........................................................................................ 73
7 REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER................................................................. 76
7.1 CONNECTING TO ECOR.................................................................................................... 76
7.2 IEBROWSERSETTING&ACTIVEXCONTROLINSTALLATION ................................................... 77
7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls................................................................................................................... 77
7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls................................................................................................................... 79
7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW ......................................................................................................... 82
7.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL ................................................................................................... 83
7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK ......................................................................................................... 84
8 EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP............................................................................................85
9 LINKSYS & 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: CONTROL PROTOCOL................................................................................ 96

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1 Product 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 configurationsupport from built-in web interface
Smart Motion Search function
Gigabit Ethernet interface forremote network viewing and controlling
Real-time live displayfor all cameras
Individual channel control on schedule recording
USB 2.0 ports forvideo archive and mouseusage
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 x240
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 N.O/N.C
ECOR8: 8 N.O/N.C
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 diskfailure, 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
10/100/1000Mbs, 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 liveview. Press to exit from playback mode.
5. ViewPress 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 displayavailable in 8 Channel model only
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6. SEQPress this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode. The sequence dwell time can be set in
“Display Setting”tab of the Menu. For moredetail 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 notuse a mouse, you can use these keys to change the Menu settings.
13. Copy
Press this key to enter Copy Menu. For moredetail about Copy function, please see “4.7 Copy”.
14. Menu
Press this key to enter/exitMAIN 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 12Vpower source into thepower socket.
2.Alarm In
Connect up to 4 /8 alarm inputs, selectablebetween dry contact orTTL/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 audiolistening devices to the audio output connection on the back of thedigital
video recorder.
6. Audio Input
Connect a microphone or camera audio output to the audio inputconnection.
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7. Video In
Connect camera’s video output or othercomposite video sourceto the video inputconnection.
8. Video Out
Connect a CCTV monitor to the video output connection.
9. VGA
Connect a VGAmonitor to the VGAoutput 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
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2 Installation
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 orPAL 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 isa video signal on video input 1uponpower-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 coaxcable 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 isactivated / deactivated in the RECORDmenu.
Audio channel is always recorded together with video and is independent of the image recording rate.
There is no specific cameraallocation.
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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 dryN.O. / N.C. contact..
All settings areprogrammed 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
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RS485- (A)
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RS485+ (B)
GND
RS485 GND
Default output relay state:
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2.4 Network Connection
ECOR DVR providesfast MPEG-4 format imagetransmission 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 ONLYused for direct connection to a single PC.
Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100/1000Mb 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
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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: IDin Device = 3,ID in DVR = 2)
Termination Resistor ON
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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 beginto set up the menu options for the DVR.