EverFocus EDR810H User manual

Instruction Manual
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EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
EDR 810H / EDR810M
EDR 410H / EDR410M
Instruction Guide
©2005 EverFocus Electronics Corp
1801 Highland Ave
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any
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names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Release Date: January 2006

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Product Overview 1
Features 1
Specifications 2
Front Panel Keypads 3
Back Panel Connections 6
Monitor Display 9
CHAPTER 2
Installation 11
Basic Wiring Instructions 12
Hard Disk Drive Installation 13
Final Install Process 13
CHAPTER 3
DVR Menu Setup 14
Time/Date Setup Menu 15
Camera Setup Menu 19
Record Setup Menu 23
Alarm Setup Menu 25
Motion Setup Menu 28
VLoss Setup Menu 32
Network Setup Menu 34
Config 34
Alarm Network 36
Email 38
Password 39
Wireless Network (EDR410-810M Only) 40
Schedule Setup Menu 43
Disk Setup Menu 45
Control Setup Menu 46
Warning Setup Menu 48
Fan Fault 48
HDD Temp 49
No HDD 51

HDD Full 52
System Setup Menu 54
CHAPTER 4
Recording Overview 58
Instant (N) Recording Setup 58
Schedule Recording Setup 59
Event Recording Setup 60
CHAPTER 5
Playback Overview 63
Basic Playback 63
Search Playback 65
CHAPTER 6
Copying Video 68
Viewing Copied File 70
CHAPTER 7
Call Overview 72
CHAPTER 8
Screen Display Setting & Mode 74
Mode Button 75
CHAPTER 9
How to Upgrade Firmware? 76
CHAPTER 10
Networking Overview 77
Introduction to TCP/IP 77
Subnet Masks 77
Gateway Addresses 78
Virtual Ports 78
Pre-Installation 79
What Type of Network Connection 80
Simple One to One Connection 81
Direct High Speed Modem Connection 87

Router or LAN Connection 89
CHAPTER 11
Linksys Port Forwarding 92
Dynamic DNS 95
CHAPTER 12
D-Link Port Forwarding 97
Dynamic DNS 100
CHAPTER 13
DDNS 102
Creating DDNS Account 102
CHAPTER 14
Viewing through Internet Explorer 105
CHAPTER 15
Interface Specifications 115
Transmission Settings 116
Remote Control Protocol 116
Appendix A
Remote Control 120
Appendix B
Alarm Board Configuration 121
Appendix C
RJ45 (RS485) Pin Assignment 122
Troubleshooting 123

Safety Warning
Notice:
The information in this manual was current when published.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products.
All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
Note:
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
In which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Safety Precautions
Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover.
Do not drop metallic parts through slots. This could permanently damage the appliance?
Turn the power off immediately and contact qualified service personnel for service.
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 expose the appliance to water or moisture, nor try to operate it in wet areas. Do take
immediate action if the appliance becomes wet. Turn the power off and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel. Moisture may damage the appliance and also cause electric
shock.
Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the appliance body. Use a dry cloth
to clean the appliance when it is dirty. When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent
and wipe gently.
Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
Do not operate the appliance beyond its specified temperature, humidity or power source
ratings. Do not use the appliance in an extreme environment where high temperature or
high humidity exists. Use the appliance at temperature within indoor type DVR for 0oC ~
+40oC and a humidity below 90%. The input power source for this appliance is
AC100~240V.

Safety Precautions
Read Instruction
—
A
ll the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.
Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings— All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions— All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning— Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Attachments—Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in
an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet
location.
Servicing—Do not attempt to service this unit by yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Power Cord Protection—Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be

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Product Overview
DVRs are the industry’s first full-featured digital video recorder designed specifically
for use within the security industry. The Digital Video Recorder incorporates all the
benefits of digital video recording, is simple to install, and operates just like a VCR.
Highly efficient compression technology and superior resolution of recorded images
make the Digital Video Recorder stand out from the competition as the best choice for
security surveillance.
1.1 Features
¾Duplex Operation for Recording & Playback
¾Built-in MPEG4 Codec with Configurable Quality
¾Variable Recording Speeds up to 120/100 Images per second for NTSC/PAL
¾Audio Recording Capabilities
¾Motion Detection Capabilities
¾One 3.5” Hard Disk with Hot-Swap Tray for Internal Storage
¾Ethernet Interface for Remote Network Viewing
¾Optional Wireless LAN Interface for Data Transmission (Reserved)
¾RS232 and RS485 for Remote Control
¾Shuttle/Jog Dial for Picture-by-Picture or Fast/Slow Viewing
¾Easy-to-use Control Panel with Common VCR and Multiplexer Functions
¾On-Screen Menus Operations with Multi-Language Support
¾Real-Time Live Display for all Cameras
¾Easy archiving of video and Remote Viewer through USB port
Chapte
r
1

2
1.2 Specifications
Video Format NTSC/EIA or PAL/CCIR
Video Input 4/8 camera inputs (BNC), 1Vp-p/75ohm
Video Output 1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Main Monitor
1 BNC video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for CALL Monitor
4 video out (1Vp-p/75ohm) for Looping (4 Channels only)
Video Compression MPEG4
Recording Resolution 720x240, 720x480 or 360x240 for NTSC (selectable)
720x288, 720x576 or 360x288 for PAL
Video Display Full, PIP, 4, 7, 8/9 and 2x2 Zoom for Live Viewing and Playback
Display Resolution 720x240, 720x480 or 360x240 for NTSC (selectable)
720x288, 720x576 or 360x288 for PAL
Video Pause Yes
4/8 Alarm Inputs 4/8 Alarm Inputs
Alarm Outputs 1 Alarm Output
Hard Disk Storage One Hot-Swappable 3.5” IDE Hard Disk
Recording Rate Up to 30(N)/25(P) Images per second for 720 x 480(N)/720 x 576 (P)
Up to 60(N)/50(P) Images per second for 720 x 240(N)/720 x 288 (P)
Up to 120(N)/100(P) Images per second for 360 x 240(N)/360 x 288(P)
Recording Mode Continue, Time-lapse, Schedule,
Event recording (Motion and Alarm)
Playback Rate Up to 30/25 Images per second for 720 x 480/720 x 576
Up to 60/50 Images per second for 720 x 240/720 x 288
Up to 120/100 Images per second for 360 x 240/360 x 288
Playback Search By Date/Time or Event (Motion, Video Loss, Alarm)
Motion Detection Yes, with MULTIPLE configurable detection areas & sensitivity
Video Loss Detection Yes
Event Log Yes
User Interface User-friendly Menu Driven
Setup On screen display setup
User Input Device Front panel keypad with Shuttle/Jog
Timer Built-in real time clock and Auto Time Synchronization with global NTP
server through Internet
Watch Dog Timer Yes
Title 12-characters title for each camera
Ethernet RJ45 connectors for network communication
Archive USB for archiving
RS-232 9-pin female connector for local communication
RS-485 for Keyboard connection
Audio 2 mono inputs, 2 mono (SPEAKER) outputs
Power Rate DC 12V/DC 24V
Dimension Half size: 320 mm (L) x 215mm (W) x 100mm (H)
Mobile : 320.8mm (L) x 215mm (W) x 109.9mm(H)
Weight 4.85 KG
Operating Temperature 0oC ~ +50oC
Remote Controller IR Remote Controller
IR Remote Controller with Extension Wire(optional)

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1.3 Front Panel Keypads
Keys:
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
8
9
CH1 / REC: Press this key to start instant recording.
CH2 / REV. PLAY: Reverse Play Back.
CH3 / STOP: Press this key to stop recording and playing back.
CH4 / PLAY: Play Back.
CH5 / PAUSE: Press this key to pause the playback picture.
CH6 / SEARCH: Press this key to enter the SEARCH MENU.
CH 7 / COPY: Press this key to start to copy video stream under PAUSE mode into
USB memory.
CH8 / ENTER: Press this key to enter items, or jump to next subentry in the menu setting.
FULL: Hold this key down and press a CH button to switch to a CH full screen. Acts as a
shift button.
Channel Key: Press FULL+Channel Key
(
CH1~CH8
)
to display video image in
the full screen format the picture of the corresponding button will fill the whole
screen of the monitor display.
1
8
~

4
SEQ:Press this key to enter the auto sequential switching mode.
SELECT: Press this key to select, to assign a camera to a display, to adjust screen
display, and so on.
12
13
15
14
DISPLAY: Press this key to switch display of channels and/or status bar.
16
17 HDD LOCK: Protect HDD without steal and turn on HDD power.
CALL: Press this key to enter and set up CALL MENU.
18
MENU: Press this key to enter or quit MAIN SETUP MENU.
Hard Disk Tray: Hard Disk holder for HDD.
10
11
MODE: Switch PIP, 4, 7, and 8 displays in Live and Playback modes.
ZOOM: Press this key while viewing the full screen image to display a magnified resolution
on the monitor. You must be in “Full” screen mode first before zooming. While zooming,
all other function keys will be disabled until you press “ZOOM” again to exit “ZOOM”
mode. To adjust “ZOOM” area press Display button and you may use the Jog Dial to
scroll through the zoomed area.

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20
21
22
USB Slot: Insert a USB pocket driver to archive an image or video file.
HDD LEDs: LEDs for HDD active power (GREEN) and data reading /writing (YELLOW).
Remote Control: IR remote control receiver.
23 System LEDs: LEDs for system active LAN, ALARM and POWER displa
y
.
19 Shuttle and Jog Dia
l
Shuttle: In the Playback mode, turn the Shuttle dial to fast
forward/rewind the video.
In the Pause mode, turn the Shuttle dial to slow
forward/rewind the video.
In the Search mode, turn the Shuttle to change pages.
Jog Dial: In the Pause mode, turn the Jog dial to forward/rewind
the video.
In the Menu mode, turn the Jog dial to change settings
and values in subentries.

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1.4 Back Panel Connections
1 Main Power plug: Connect the DC 12~ 24V power source to adapter for AC
100~ 240V.
POWE
R
A
udio IN:
A
udio input for recording, and it can be set to “
Y
ES” or “NO” in the
RECORD SETUP MENU.
Audio OUT: Connect to an audio input of a monitor or other device.
2
A
UDIO

7
LAN Connector:
T
he RJ-45 LAN connector.
LAN
7
A
LM-INPUT: Normal open or normal close type alarm signal inputs (relay triggers).
The Alarm Input can be selected as Normal Open (N.O.), Normal
Close (N.C.), N.C. TRANS., or N.O. TRANS input in the ALARM
SETUP MENU.
N.O. = relay contact is in an open state. Once the contact is closed an alarm is triggered
from 1-99 sec duration
N.C. = relay contact is in a closed state. Once the contact is opened an alarm is triggered
from 1-99 sec duration
N.O. TRANS = relay contact is in an open state. Once the contact is closed an alarm is
triggered and will alarm until the contact is opened again.
N.C. TRANS = relay contact is in a closed state. Once the contact is opened an alarm is
triggered and will alarm until the contact is closed again.
When an alarm occurs, alarm recording will automatically start.
ALM-OUTPUT: A build-in relay offers 3 nodes which are ALM-COM (common),
ALM-NO (normal open) and ALM-NC (normal close) for external
use. Used to trigger an external device, like an burglar alarm panel or
siren.
Note: Please check APPENDIX C to see other available alarm input/output
functions.
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A
larm Input
MAIN MONITOR:
T
h
i
s connector is used for the main monitor display, a number of
different display modes may be selected for viewing.
CALL MONITOR: This connector is used for the call monitor. This monitor can only
display a full screen or a quad screen.
MONITO
R
3
4
For EDR810 Series:
VIDEO IN (1~8): The BNC connectors of video input enable the system to
receive the signals from each camera through the 75 ohm
coaxial cables.
VIDEO IN
5
Alarm Input/Output

8
RS232
RS232 connector: Connect D-Sub 9 pins connector to RS232 ports for sending
commands from another device via serial cable.
8
FAN: Cooling FAN.
Remote Control: Remote control port provides you an extension wire with an IR
receiver instead of the IR receiver on the front panel.
Note: The IR receiver extension line (10m) must be purchased separately.
A
ntenna: Integrated IEEE 802.11b/g w
i
reless LAN capabilities. The antenna port
is for wireless network antenna use (For EDR410/ 810M option).
Remote
W
ireless LAN (Only w/ mobile DVR line EDR410M or EDR810M)
RS485
RS485 connector: RJ 45 Connector to Cascade multi Digital Video
Recorder. Used for PTZ Keyboard and or PTZ Camera
9
10
11
12

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1.5 Monitor Display
2 Event sign: Event signals which are small icons with a capital letter and red
background show the events on each screen. There are 4 different signals
which are:
: Alarm event has taken place where the camera is located. In order to show
the video to a corresponding alarm, setting a FOCUS CAMERA in
ALARM SETUP MENU is necessary.
: Motion event has taken place and will shows up when the camera’s
MOTION is enabled in MOTION SETUP MENU.
: Video loss event. Video loss event only shows when the camera’s VLOSS is
enabled in VLOSS SETUP MENU, and the camera signal is lost.
: Sequence sign shows up when the display is in the sequence mode. The
sequence display is located on display with a “＊” sign in 4, 7, Full screen
and PIP (picture in picture) display mode. The sign will replace “＊”
sign in the display when sequence occurs.
M
A
V
S
S
Channel tag:
A
channel tag indicates the channel name of the screen.
1
1. Channel tag
2. Event si
g
n
3. Select sign
2. Event sign
4. Play status bar
5. Record status bar
T
he status information of the cameras or machine will show up, and be located at different
places on the screen.

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1. Current date: The current date which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.
2. Record status: It shows REC and recording hard disk number.
“REC”, it shows when machine is recording.
“R01”, the recording hard disk number. There is only one hard disk available in this model, so it
always shows R01 when recording.
3. Event: The last happened event.
4. Current time: The current time which is set in the TIME/DATE SETUP MENU.
5. HDD/Fan status: “No Disk”, it shows when no disk is installed or detected.
“No Fan”, it shows when cooling fan stops working.
5 Record status bar:
T
he record status bar appears when you enable a status bar on the
screen (Check DISPLAY). There are three parts which are current date, record status (%
of space used for recording), and current time.
Current Date Record Status Event
Current Time
HDD/FAN
Status
Play Date Play Status Play Time
1. Play date: The play date in which the video is recorded.
2. Play status: It shows PAUSE, play speed and reverse play speed.
“PAUSE”, when the video play is paused.
“>” means normal play speed;
“<” means normal reverse play speed;
“>> x N” means N times fast play speed;
“<< x N” means N times fast reverse play speed.
3. Play time: The play time at which the video is recorded. The time format depends on the time format setting in
the
T
IME
/
DATE SETUP MENU.
3
4
Select sign: You can assign a camera to a display b
y
pressing SELECT key in life mode.
Dial Jog to move the select sign to the display you would like to change camera, and then
press FULL + channel key to relocate the camera.
Play status bar:
T
he play status bar appears in play back mode if you enable a status bar
on the screen (Check DISPLAY). Three parts which are play date, play time, and play
status are shown in the play status bar.

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Installation
The installations described below should be made by qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Please refer to the following diagram for the basic wiring connections.
¾Note: Monitors and Cameras must be purchased separately.
Diagram 2.1
Chapte
r
2
Camera
(VIDEO &
AUDIO)
Monitor (and
Speaker)
Internet
Alarm
(In & Out)
IR Remote Controller
(Extension Line Connector)
RS 232
Call
Monitor
Antenna (Mobile Model only)
Keyboard
Note: 810H/810M without looping
410H/410M with looping
PTZ Speed
Dome
or

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2.1 Basic Wiring Instructions
Please refer to diagram 2.1 on page 11 to assist you with this portion of the installation.
¾Power: Connect the power source or adapter into the power socket shown in
diagram 1.

Note: Do not plug the digital video recorder into the same
power source as the cameras.
¾Cameras: Connect each cameras video output to the video input on the digital
video recorder shown in diagram 2.1.

Note: At least one camera must be connected before the system
is running for the auto detection of video standard to take effect.
¾Audio Input: The camera audio output or Microphone is connected to the
audio input terminal at the rear panel.
¾Audio Output: Connect the speaker or other audio listening devices to the
audio output terminal on the back of the digital video recorder.
¾Ethernet: The digital video recorder may be viewed from a PC via the LAN
connector using a RJ45 Ethernet cable.
¾RS232/RS485: The digital video recorder may be controlled from a PC via
RS232/RS485.

Note: This can be done using a serial cable.
¾Main Monitor: Connect the main monitor output connector to a main
monitor. The main monitor displays selected live or recorded cameras in any
available format.

Note: The main monitor must be connected in order to make
configuration changes, enter the main menu, or do a playback at
the machine.
¾Call Monitors: Connect the call monitor output connectors to a call monitor.
The call monitor display selected live cameras in full screen format.

Note: The call monitor will only display one full screen camera
at a time.