EverFocus EPHD16+U User manual

EPHD16+U
16CH, 1080p, Real-time, Universal DVR
User’s Manual
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,
Release Date: July, 2014
Notice: This content is subject to be changed without notice.

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
EPHD16+U Universal DVR
User’s Manual
2014 EverFocus Electronics Corp
www.everfocus.com
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Release Date: July, 2014
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Safety Precautions
Refer all work related to the installation of this product to qualified service personnel or
system installers.
Do not block the ventilation openings 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 may 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 DVR at temperatures within 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (Storage).
The input power source is 100-240 VAC~.
Read Instructions
All 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.

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Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, abrasive or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning
Attachments
Do not use attachments 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 walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this unit through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Battery
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries.
b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.
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.

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This Product is RoHS compliant.
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.
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. Manufacturer is not responsible for misprints or typographical errors.
Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for
later reference.
Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your
household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste
collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems
for used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
This product complies with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Specification Adopter Agreement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Packing List................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Optional Accessories.................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Dimensions................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Front Panel................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 8
2. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Coaxial Cable Preparation............................................................................................ 9
2.2 Hard Disk Installation ................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List ............................................................................... 12
2.3 Rack Mount ................................................................................................................ 13
2.4 Basic Connection........................................................................................................ 14
2.4.1 Cable Length Extension ...................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Monitor Connection........................................................................................... 16
2.4.3 Alarm I / O .......................................................................................................... 17
2.4.4 RS-485 Port......................................................................................................... 18
2.5 Turning On / Off the Power ....................................................................................... 18
2.6 Checking the Dynamic IP Address.............................................................................. 19
2.7 Connecting the DVR to the Network ......................................................................... 22
2.7.1 Router or LAN Connection ................................................................................. 22
2.7.2 Direct High-Speed Connection........................................................................... 25
2.7.3 One-to-One Connection..................................................................................... 26
3. Live Operations.............................................................................................................. 30
3.1 Operation Screen ....................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Status Icon Description in Live Mode ........................................................................ 31
4. Main Menu Setup .......................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Auto Sequential.......................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Backup........................................................................................................................ 37
4.2.1 Selection............................................................................................................. 37
4.2.2 Select Backup Device.......................................................................................... 38
4.3 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 39
4.4 Time Search................................................................................................................ 39
4.5 System Logs................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.1 Search Criteria.................................................................................................... 42

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4.6 PTZ.............................................................................................................................. 43
4.7 Zoom .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 Shortcut Toolbar ........................................................................................................ 45
4.8.1 Network Stream Quality..................................................................................... 46
4.8.2 Preference.......................................................................................................... 47
4.8.3 Pop-up Setup...................................................................................................... 47
4.8.4 Relay Setup......................................................................................................... 48
5. Configuration Menu..................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Record Setup.............................................................................................................. 49
5.1.1 Continuous Record............................................................................................. 50
5.1.1.1 Video Settings ................................................................................................. 51
5.1.1.2 Video Settings ................................................................................................. 52
5.1.2 Schedule Recording............................................................................................ 53
5.1.2.1 Configuration .................................................................................................. 53
5.1.2.2 Holiday Configuration ..................................................................................... 54
5.2 Event Setup ................................................................................................................ 54
5.2.1 Video Loss........................................................................................................... 54
5.2.1.1 Configuration........................................................................................ 55
5.2.1.2 Event Handling...................................................................................... 55
5.2.1.3 Receiver Setup...................................................................................... 56
5.2.2 Motion Detection............................................................................................... 56
5.2.2.1 Configuration........................................................................................ 57
5.2.2.1.1 Motion Area Setup ................................................................ 57
5.2.2.2 Event Handling...................................................................................... 57
5.2.2.3 Receiver Setup...................................................................................... 57
5.2.3 Sensor................................................................................................................. 58
5.2.3.1 Configuration........................................................................................ 58
5.2.3.1 Event Handling...................................................................................... 58
5.2.3.2 Receiver Setup...................................................................................... 58
5.2.4 System ................................................................................................................ 59
5.2.4.1 Receiver Setup...................................................................................... 59
5.3 Camera Setup............................................................................................................. 60
5.3.1 PTZ Setup............................................................................................................ 60
5.4 Account Setup............................................................................................................ 61
5.4.1 Administrator ..................................................................................................... 61
5.4.2 Other Users ........................................................................................................ 62
5.4.2.1 Permission....................................................................................................... 62
5.5 Network Setup ........................................................................................................... 63
5.5.1 Networking Setup............................................................................................... 64
5.5.1.1 DHCP Setup........................................................................................... 64

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5.5.1.2 Static IP Setup....................................................................................... 64
5.5.1.3 PPPoE Setup.......................................................................................... 65
5.5.1.4 3G Setup ............................................................................................... 66
5.5.1.5 Bandwidth Limited ............................................................................... 66
5.5.2 HTTP Setup ......................................................................................................... 67
5.5.3 DDNS Setup ........................................................................................................ 67
5.5.4 NTP Setup........................................................................................................... 68
5.5.5 Mail Setup .......................................................................................................... 69
5.5.6 FTP Setup............................................................................................................ 70
5.6 Storage Setup............................................................................................................. 71
5.6.1 HDD Setup .......................................................................................................... 71
5.6.2 USB Flash Device Setup...................................................................................... 72
5.6.3 USB Flash Device Setup...................................................................................... 72
5.7 System Setup.............................................................................................................. 72
5.7.1 Auto Lock............................................................................................................ 73
5.7.2 Auto Reboot ....................................................................................................... 73
5.7.3 Date/Time Setup ................................................................................................ 74
5.7.3.1 Time Zone ............................................................................................. 74
5.7.3.2 Daylight Saving Time Setup .................................................................. 74
5.7.3.3 Change Date and Time ......................................................................... 75
5.7.4 Monitor Setup .................................................................................................... 75
5.7.5 Input Setup......................................................................................................... 77
5.7.5.1 Remote Control Setup .......................................................................... 77
5.7.5.2 Panel Setup........................................................................................... 78
5.7.5.3 Panel Setup........................................................................................... 78
5.7.5.4 PTZ Keyboard Setup.............................................................................. 79
5.7.5.5 Touch Screen Setup.............................................................................. 79
5.7.6 Utility Setup........................................................................................................ 80
5.8 System Information.................................................................................................... 81
5.8.1 DVR Information................................................................................................. 81
5.8.2 Network Information ......................................................................................... 81
5.8.3 HDD Information ................................................................................................ 81
5.8.4 S.M.A.R.T Information........................................................................................ 82
6. Remote Access by the IE Browser or Software................................................................ 83
6.1 IE Browser Connection............................................................................................... 83
6.2 Software Connection ................................................................................................. 86
7. Specifications............................................................................................................... 88
Appendix A: IR Remote Control ........................................................................................... 91

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1. Introduction
EverFocus EPHD16+U, an embedded Linux-based universal DVR, comes with 16-channel HD-SDI
and analog video inputs. This product supports video signals from D1, 960H, 720P to 1080P in one
single DVR and also features triple streams for live view, playback and recording. The EPHD16+U
supports recording 480 (NTSP) / 400 (PAL) frames per second at 1080P, and can be played back 16
channels of HD-SDI recordings simultaneously.
This DVR supports the pentaplex operation, allowing simultaneously live, recording, playback,
archiving, and remote viewing functions, and can be easily operated through local monitor display
or the remote web page. Its OSD/UI is designed with the user-friendly Graphical User Interface
(GUI) so that operating the DVR becomes more simple and intuitive.
EPHD16+U is equipped with three video outputs (HDMI, CVBS, and VGA) which share the same
functions and can be separately configured. The model also supports RS-485 serial interface, 2
USB interfaces and 1 RJ45 (10/100/1000) Base-T Ethernet interface. Other than that, the
EPHD16+U can be expanded up to 7 SATA devices (6 SATA HDDs and 1 eSATA), ensure the large
capacity of the HD-SDI video recordings.
The EPHD16+U is not only integrated with EverFocus PowerVideo Plus, a central management
system (CMS) but also with our newly released Genie XMS, the powerful and flexible surveillance
management system. Moreover, while on the go, you can also use EverFocus mobile application,
MobileFocus(Plus) with a smartphone, for a continuous surveillance from anywhere at any time.
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EPHD16+U System Diagram
RS-485 Device
(PTZ Camera)
Web Remote
Client
Genie
XMS
**Main
Monitor
(VGA)
**Main
Monitor
(HDMI)
Line Level
Audio Out
eSATA HDD Expansion
(EDA450) HD-SDI or Analog Camera 1~16
Power
Supply
Mouse
/ USB Memory Stick Internal 3.5" HDDs (Optional)
IR Remote
Control
Alarm
In / Out
Network
Call
Monitor
(CVBS)
Line Level
Audio In 1~8
Mouse
or USB
PowerVideo
Plus (CMS)
*Currently
Reserved
* The upper USB port on the front panel is currently reserved. To use the USB device, please
connect to the lower port on the front panel or the USB port on the rear panel.
**The HDMI and VGA port can be all used as the Main monitor outputs and share the identical
functionality.

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1.1 Features
•8CH Full HD (1080p) real-time recording and playback
•1080P, 720P, 960H, D1 real-time recording & playback
•H.264 compression format for enhancing recording capacity and improving network image
transmission speed
•Multiple Monitors: Main monitor outputs(HDMI and VGA) / Call monitor outputs (CVBS)
•High bandwidth Full HD recording (400/480fps) with recordable reduced bandwidth stream
for mobile or multiplexed viewing applications
•Supports one eSATA port for external HDD
•Supports live monitoring and playback of video from mobile devices via MobileFocus /
MobileFocus Plus Apps
•Multiple Control Inputs: mouse / front panel / IR remote controller
•Remote configuration support from built-in web interface
•Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and control
•Integration with Genie XMS and PowerVideo Plus (CMS)
•Multi-language support

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1.2 Packing List
•DVR x 1
•QIG x 1
•
CD x 1 (Please see Note 3.)
•
Mouse x 1
•Power Cord x 1
•SATA Cable x 6
•
HDD Bracket x 6
•
Rack Ear x 2
•IR Remote Control x 1
•AAA Battery x 2 (Please see Note 4.)
•
Sliver Screw x 24, Washer Head Screw x
12, M3 (φ6.8) Screw x 4
Note:
1.
Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local
EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for
possible future use.
2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.
3. The CD contains the User Manual and Quick Installation Guide.
4. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
a. Use only two AAA dry cell batteries.
b. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire as it may explode.

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1.3 Optional Accessories
Connect the EDA450 to the EPHD08+ for expanding the storage capacity. Please refer typo
Figure 1-4, No. 3.
EDA450 (eSATA Storage)
The following items can be used to extend the cable length between the DVR and the camera.
Please refer to 2.4.1 Cable Length Extension.
EHA-RPT Repeater EHA-CRX Converter
EHA-FRX Optical Fiber Receiver EHA-FTX Optical Fiber Transmitter
1.4 Dimensions
Front View
Side View

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1.5 Front Panel
126
34578
9 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15
No.
Name
Description
1 USB2.0 Ports The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or external storage device.
(The upper USB port is currently reserved.)
2
Status
In Live mode, enter the System Information menu.
3 Control Button
: In Playback mode, press to play rewind.
: In Playback mode, press to stop playback.
: In Playback mode, press to play forward.
: In Playback mode, press to pause / resume playback.
: The default setting of the DVR is continuous recording; however,
you can press this to quickly pause or start recording.
4
Arrow Button
Use these arrow buttons to change the Menu settings.
5 Enter Press to enter.
6 Menu In Live mode, press to enter the Main Setup Menu.
7 ESC In Setup mode, press to exit or return to the previous setup menu.
8 LED Indicator
Power: Indicates the power is on.
HDD: Indicates the internal Hard Disk is activating.
Play: Indicates the DVR is playing back video.
Network: Indicates the network is connected.
Record: Indicates the DVR is recording.
9 IR Receiver Receiver for signals from the IR remote control.
10
Backup
In Live mode, press to display the Backup menu.
11 PTZ Press to display PTZ menu.
12 Mute In Live mode, press to enable or disable live audio.

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13 Freeze In Live mode, press to freeze the video display.
14 Zoom In Live mode, press to zoom the display of a channel.
15 Lock Press to logout or login.
16 Channel Button Select the full screen channel in live mode.
Select the full screen channel in playback.
17 Search Press to enter the Search Setup menu.

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1.6 Rear Panel
2
89
10 12 13
13
5
11
467
No. Name Description
1 Power Port Connects to the 100-240 VAC~ power using the supplied Power
Cord.
2 eSATA Port Connects to an external eSATA storage device. (EDA450)
3 Video Input Connect HD-SDI or analog cameras using coaxial cables. For coaxial
cable requirements, please refer to 2.1 Coaxial Cable Preparation.
4 Alarm Out Connects to 4 alarm output device.
5 RS-485 Port Connects to the RS-485 device or PTZ camera.
6 Alarm Input Connects up to 16 alarm inputs.
7 Audio Input (RCA)
Conne
cts to the audio input devices such as microphones. Note that
the microphone with a (built-in) amplifier and external power
supply is required.
8 Call Monitor Port
(CVBS/BNC)
Connects to the Call monitor using a CVBS cable. Please refer to
2.4.2 Monitor Connection.
9
Main Monitor Port
(HDMI)
Connects to the Main monitor using a HDMI cable. Please refer to
2.4.2 Monitor Connection.
10
Main Monitor Port
(VGA)
Connects to the Main monitor using a VGA cable. Please refer to
2.4.2 Monitor Connection.
11 USB2.0 Port The USB2.0 port for connecting to a mouse or external storage
device.
12
Ethernet
Connects to the Network.
13 Audio Output (RCA)
Connects to the audio output devices, such as speakers. Note that
the speaker with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are
required.

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2. Installation
2.1 Coaxial Cable Preparation
EverFocus HD-SDI technology is mostly based on the SMPTE-292M standard, which defines
HD-SDI (High Definition – Serial Digital Interface) video transmission. The HD-SDI technology
requires higher frequency than traditional CCTV technology. The table below listed the
supported coaxial cable types for EverFocus’ HD-SDI DVR.
Coaxial Cable Requirement
Attenuation at 1 GHz: < 32 dB per 100 m (328 ft)
Return Loss attenuation: > 20 dB
Impedance: 75 Ω
Coaxial Cable Type Attenuation in dB at 1 GHz
per 100 m / 328 ft Max. Cable Distance
RG-59 24 ~ 40 dB 70 ~ 160 m / 230 ~ 520 ft
RG-6 15 ~ 35 dB 100 ~ 190 m / 330 ~ 620 ft
RG-11,
CATV-Lowloss Cables 8 ~ 16 dB 180 ~ <250 m / 590 ~ <820 ft
Note: Low quality cable may produce higher attenuation.
The standard RG-59 cables are originally designed for lower frequencies. However, with
EverFocus’ HD-SDI technology, you can still use the standard RG-59 cable for distances over 100
m / 330 ft. The RG-59 cables with high quality and low loss allow distances up to 160 m / 520 ft.
The RG-6 or RG-11 cables are the best use for longer distance connection.
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2.2 Hard Disk Installation
You can optionally install six 3.5” HDDs inside the DVR for recording videos.
1. Make sure the DVR is power-off.
2. Unscrew the two housing screws on the back panel of the DVR.
3. Screw two HDD brackets on both sides of the HDDs using the Sliver Screws.
Silver Screw
HDD Bracket
4. Use the SATA Cable, and connect one end to the SATA port on the small PCB inside the
DVR, and the other end to the SATA port on the HDD.

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5. Connect the internal power cable to the HDD.
Note: The internal power cable is connected to the Main board inside the DVR. The
power cable features two connectors, which can be used to connect to two HDDs.
6. Screw the HDDs with the brackets inside the DVR using the Washer Head Screws.
7. Screw back the housing to the NVR.

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2.2.1 Hard Disk Compatibility List
Please use the hard disk models recommended in the list below to ensure your hard disks will be
compatible.
SATA Hard Disk
Model
Capacity
Seagate
Constellation ES.3 SATA3 ST4000NM0033
4TB
Constellation CS SED SATA3 T3000NC000
3TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST3500312CS
500GB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST1000VM002
1TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST2000VM003
2TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST3000VM002
3TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST4000VM000
4TB
ST4000VX000
4TB
SV35 SATA6 7200/ ST1000VX000
1TB
SV35 SATA6 7200/ ST2000VX000
2TB
SV35 SATA6 7200/ ST3000VX000
3TB
Constellation CS SATA3 7200 / ST1000NC000
1TB
Constellation CS SATA3 7200 / ST3000NC000
3TB
CE-Video SATA6 5900RPM / ST1000VM002
1TB
CE-Video SATA6 5900RPM / ST2000VM003
2TB
SV35 SATA3 7200/ST3000VX000
3TB
SV35 SATA3 7200/ST2000VX000
2TB
SV35 SATA3 7200/ST1000VX000
1TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST2000VM003
2TB
CE-Video SATA3 / ST1000VM002
1TB
Western Digital
WD40PURX-64GVNYO
4TB
WD30PURX-64P6ZY0
3TB
WD20PURX-64P6ZY0
2TB
WD10PURX-64D85Y0
1TB
WD10EURX SATA3
1TB
WD30EURS SATA2
3TB
WD10EVVS SATA
1TB
WD20EFRX
2TB
WD30EFRX
3TB
WD4001FAEX
4TB
WD RE SATA/64MB Cache WD4000FYYZ
4TB
Note: If using two or more hard disks, please choose the hard disks with the same capacity.