EverFocus MoniVue System ESN41 User manual

MoniVue System
ESN41 / ESN41-E Ultra Compact 4CH H.264 Video Recorder
Quick Installation Guide
Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp.
Release Date: March, 2017
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1. Introduction
The MoniVue System, bundled with one compact 4CH video recorder and four 1080p FHD
cameras, is ideal for the surveillance environment where areas are closely situated. As MoniVue
System is bundled with a video recorder and four-camera, we will introduce the two products
separately. The content below describes the hardware and software of the 4CH recorder. For
more details about the cameras, please refer to the User’s Manual of MoniVue Camera.
Video Recorder
Camera x 4
The video recorder of MoniVue System comes in two models. Here we listed some
differentiation between the two models.
Spec
ESN41 FHD
ESN41-E FHD
Channels 4CH mini DIN 4CH mini DIN
Alarm In / Out 4 / 4 -
SD Card Slot
2 (max. 128GB per card)
1 (max. 128GB)
RS-485 1 -
Power Source PoE / 12VDC 12VDC
Dimensions
ESN41 FHD
ESN41-E FHD
38.4mm / 1.51"
38.4mm / 1.51"
131mm / 5.16"
111mm / 4.37"
153mm / 6.02"
158mm / 6.22"

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Packing List
• Video Recorder x 1 • D-Sub Cable x 1 (see 2.3.2 D-Sub Cable)
•VGA Cable x 1 •Quick Installation Guide x 1
• Power Adaptor x 1 (see 2.3.1 Power Input) • CD x 1 (Please see Note 3.)
• IR Remote Control (with two AAA batteries. See Note 4) x 1
•Mounting Kit x 1
DIN Rail Mounting Screw x 2
RS-485 Terminal Block
DIN Rail Mounting Clip x 2
Alarm I/O Terminal Block
Mounting Screw x 4
Mounting Screw Anchor x 4
(Applicable to 35mm DIN Rails)
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 IP Utility software, 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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Optional Accessories
Camera
S200
MoniVue Camera, 2.7mm, Sony sensor,
1080p, 3m cable, Mini Din
S208
MoniVue Camera, 8mm, Sony sensor, 1080p, 3m
cable, Mini Din, Focus Adjustable, Industrial use
Camera Extension Cable
MEC-009
MoniVue System Extension Cable – 9m
PoE Switch
EverFocus 5 / 8 / 16 / 24 Ports PoE Switch
5 Ports: ES0501-40
8 Ports: ES0812-31 / ES0802-41
16 Ports: ES1625-31 / ES1645-51
24 Ports: ES2426-31 / ES2446-51 / ES2448-62

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Front Panel
1 2 3 5 64
No. Name Description
1 IR Receiver Receives data from the infrared remote control.
2 System LEDs
Power: Lights red continuously when power is supplied.
SD: Lights green continuously when SD card is reading or writing data.
Error: Lights yellow continuously when system error occurs, including
System Clock Error, SD Failed, SD Off and Network Loss.
3 SD Card Slot
Insert a SDHC/SDXC card (up to 128GB per card) for recording (see 2.2
SD Card Installation). To see the SD card info, see 6.5.1 Storage in the
User’s Manual. You can also see Appendix G for tested card brands.
(ESN41-E FHD only provides one SD Card Slot)
4 Reset Button Press and hold the Reset Button to restart system.
5 USB2.0 Port
Connects to a USB storage device or a mouse. You can use the USB
storage device for archiving (backup) recordings. Up to 4TB storage
capacity is supported of the USB storage device.
6 LAN / PoE Connects to a 10/100/1000 Ethernet or PoE switch (ESN41-E FHD
doesn’t support PoE function).

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Rear Panel
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No. Name Description
1 DC Power Input Connects to power source using the supplied Power Adaptor. For
details, please refer to 2.3.1 Power Input.
2 RS-485 Port
This function is only available for ESN41 FHD. Connects to a RS-485
device such as PTZ camera. Please insert the supplied RS-485 Terminal
Block to the RS-485 Port in advance.
3 D-Sub Port Connects to the video input/output and audio input/output devices
using the supplied D-Sub Cable. Please refer to 2.3.2 D-Sub Cable.
4 Alarm I/O
This function is only available for ESN41 FHD. Connects up to 4 alarm
input and 4 alarm output devices. You can also connect to the
radio-controlled clock for time synchronization. Please insert the
supplied Alarm I/O Terminal Block to the Alarm I/O Port in advance.
5 EXT Box This function is currently reserved. Connects to an external I/O box.
6 VGA Connects to a monitor using the supplied VGA Cable. You can display
live view or perform the playback and OSD operations.

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2. Installation
2.1 Mounting
You can mount the video recorder on a Flat Surface or on a DIN Rail.
Mounting on Flat Surface
To mount the video recorder on a flat surface:
1. Drill four holes on the mounting surface according to the hole-position on the video
recorder.
2. Insert the four supplied Mounting Screw Anchors into the holes on the mounting surface.
3. Place the video recorder on the mounting surface against the anchoring surface so that the
holes line up. Screw the video recorder to the mounting surface using the supplied four
Mounting Screws.
Mounting on DIN Rail
1. Screw the supplied two DIN Rail Mounting Clips to two holes on the bottom of video
recorder with the supplied two DIN Rail Mounting Screws.
DIN Rail Mounting Clip
DIN Rail Mounting Screw
Note: Depends on the way you would like to mount the video recorder on the DIN Rail
(vertically or horizontally), you can choose two holes from one of the sides (Up, Down,
Left, Right) for screwing the DIN Rail Mounting Clips.

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2. Hitch the hook of the DIN Rail Mounting Clips on the upper edge of DIN rail and then push
the video recorder to the DIN rail. You will hear a clip sound, which means it has been
locked to the DIN Rail tightly.
3. A typical mounting may look like the image below. You can mount the video recorder on
the DIN rail vertically or horizontally.
Note: The supplied DIN Rail Mounting Clips are applicable to the standard 35mm DIN Rails.
2.2 SD Card Installation
The video recorder provides SD card function for recording. Please follow the steps below to
install and activate the SD Card recording function. Up to 128GB SDHC/SDXC card capacity is
supported (see Tested SD Cards on the below page). Note that ESN41 FHD supports 2
SDHC/SDXC card slots and ESN41-E FHD supports 1 SDHC/SDXC card slot.
1. Insert the SD card(s) to the card slot(s) on the front panel of video recorder.
2. The video recorder will automatically detect when a new SD card has been inserted and
the below SD card format message will pop-up. Click Yes to format the SD card. Note that
only the formatted SD card can be used for recording.
3. After formatting the SD card(s), the system will enter the Live View window. By default, the
system will automatically record all the connected channels.

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Tested SD Cards:
The video recorder support SDHC/SDXC card up to 128 GB. The following brands of the SD
cards have been tested by EverFocus.
Brand SanDisk Teamgroup SanDisk SanDisk Transcend
Form Factor SDXC SDXC SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC
Card Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Card Rate Level Class 10 UHS-1 Class 10 U1 Class 2 Class 10 U1
Brand SanDisk Toshiba Kingston
Form Factor SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC SDHC/SDXC
Card Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Card Rate Level Class 10 U1 U3 Class 10 U1
After installing the SD Card, it’s recommended to enable the Record Overwrite function. The
Record Overwrite function enables the system to overwrite the recordings when the card
space is full. If Record Overwrite is not enabled, the recording function will stop when card
space is full.
To enable the Record Overwrite function, please go to the OSD menu: System < Record.

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2.3 Basic Connection
After installing the video recorder, you can start connecting the external devices to the system.
The instructions below describe the basic connection to the system.
The image below uses ESN41 FHD as an example.
123456
SD Card
Mouse WAN
CMS (Client PC)
NB / PC
Power Adaptor D-Sub Cable
Audio Input / Output Camera
Main Monitor (VGA)
1. To record videos, connect a SDHC/SDXC card to the card slot (see 2.2 SD Card Installation).
2. To control the system, connect a mouse to the video recorder or use the supplied IR
Remote Control.
3. To manage the video recorder over network, use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the
video recorder to the network.
Note: The ESN41 FHD features PoE function, you can also power the video recorder
through the PoE port by connecting to a PoE switch.
4. To power on the video recorder, connect the video recorder to power using the supplied
Power Adaptor (see 2.3.1 Power Input).
Note: The ESN41 FHD features PoE function, you can also power the video recorder
through the PoE port by connecting to a PoE switch.
5. Connect the audio and video devices to the video recorder using the supplied D-Sub Cable
(see 2.3.2 D-Sub Cable).
6. To view videos, connect a monitor to the VGA port using the supplied VGA Cable (see 2.3.3
Monitor Connection).

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2.3.1 Power Input
You can connect the video recorder to a power source through PoE (ESN41 FHD only) or
power port.
PoE: Connect the video recorder to a PoE switch. Note that only ESN41 FHD supports PoE
function.
Power Port: Connect the video recorder to a 12VDC power source using the supplied Power
Adaptor.
Power Adaptor
PoE Switch
2.3.2 D-Sub Cable
You can connect the video recorder to 4 cameras, 4 audio inputs, 1 audio output and 1 BNC
monitor using the supplied D-Sub Cable. Please refer to the cable labels to identify each
cable.
D-Sub Cable
•Video Input x 4 (Mini DIN)
•Video Output x 1 (BNC)
•Audio Input x 4 (RCA)
•Audio Output x 1 (RCA)
•RS-232 (reserved)
Note:
1. Connect the 4 cameras to the 4 video inputs (mini-DIN cables) and the power will be
supplied to the cameras.
2. The connected speakers/microphones require a (built-in) amplifier and external power
supply.
3. The RS-232 function is currently reserved.

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2.3.3 Monitor Connection
The video recorder has one Main Monitor port (VGA) and 1 Call Monitor port (BNC). You can
connect the monitors to the system through VGA and BNC ports. The Main and Call Monitor
ports can be used simultaneously. Make sure that the connected monitor's specifications comply
with these resolution requirements.
Main Monitor: The configuration can only be operated on the Main Monitor.
Call Monitor: The call monitor can display camera streams or perform sequence mode.
D-Sub Cable
Main Monitor (VGA)
Call Monitor (BNC)
Video Output
2.4 Turning On / Off the Power
Once you have completed the basic cable connections, you are ready to turn on the system.
Simply plug in the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. Once the
system has finished loading, you can begin to set up the menu options for the system.
To turn off the power, please go to OSD Root Menu > System > System Setting >
Miscellaneous setting page, and click Shutdown (refer to 6.9.7 Miscellaneous in the User’s
Manual). After the message pops up as below, you can now turn off the power source.

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3. Accessing the System
You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the system using the IP Utility
(IPU) program, which is included in the software CD. The IP Utility can also be downloaded
from EverFocus’ Website: http://www.everfocus.com.tw Please connect the system on the
same LAN of your computer.
1. Save IP Utility Setup .exe in your computer. Double click the .exe file and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the IP Utility.
2. Click the Finish button, the IP Utility will be automatically launched to search the IP devices
connected on the same LAN.
3. To optionally configure the Machine Name, IP Address, IP Type or Port Number using the
IPU:
a. Log in the system by checking the desired model and then click the Log in icon.
The Log in dialog box appears.

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b. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the status of the selected
camera will display Login.
Note:
1. The default user ID is admin and the default password is 11111111.
2. If you select more than one device that have the same user ID / password, you will
be able to log in several devices at once.
c. Right click the column to configure the setting. Click Apply Changes button to
apply and save the settings.
Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your
network settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration
details.
4. To access the Live View window, double click the IP address of the desired device, the login
window pops up. Type the user ID and password to log in. By default, the user ID is admin
and the password is 11111111.

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5. If you log in for the first time, follow the instruction steps on the interface to update the
latest Plugin version (ePlayer). After reloading the webpage, the login window pops up
again. Type the user ID and password to log in again. By default, the user ID is admin and
the password is 11111111.
Note for the first time login:
The “Download ePlayer Instruction” page will only be prompted for the first time login in
order to update the system to the latest plugin version.
When the Plug-in blocked appears on the browser, select Always allow plug-ins on xxx,
click Done and then reload the webpage.
6. Now you will be able to see the remote live page.

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If you encounter the following problem or still can’t access the remote Web interface,
please see below:
If the Error window appears, please be sure to close ALL the Web browser windows first
and then click Retry. When the Completing the ePlayer Setup Wizard window shows up,
click Finish. Then, you can open a new browser again to access the system’s remote Web
interface.

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If your PC or laptop is running with Windows, it’s required to run the browser as
administrator when first entering the remote web page of the device. Go to C:\Program
Files (x86)\Internet Explorer, right-click the browser and then click Run as administrator.
You may need to turn off the firewall and turn User Account Control off if you still can’t see
the Remote Live View.
To turn User Account Control off, on the computer, clickStart > Control Panel > System
and Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User
Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then
click OK. Restart your computer if requested.

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4. Specifications
Model Name ESN41 FHD ESN41-E FHD
Video Input Number of Channels 4CH mini DIN
Video Compression H.264
Audio Audio Inputs 4
Audio Output RCA x 1
Video Output Video Output VGA x 1 (Main Monitor)
Video Output BNC x 1 (Call Monitor)
Recording
Recording Resolution 1080p / 720p / 960H / D1 / CIF / QCIF
Recording Mode Event, Normal + Event, Schedule
Recording Rate 30fps/CH (NTSC), 25fps/CH (PAL)
Pre-Alarm Recording Yes
Playback Playback Mode Duplex
Playback Search Time Search, Event Search
Video Detection
& Alarm
Alarm Inputs 4 -
Alarm Outputs 4 -
Video Loss Detection Yes
Event Alarm Yes
Network Ethernet RJ-45 Port x 1 (10/100/1000M)
Storage SD Card (128GB/card) SDHC/SDXC Slot x 2 SDHC/SDXC Slot x 1
External
Interface Interfaces
RJ-45 x 1, USB2.0 x 1,
External I/O Port x 1,
RS-232, RS-485
RJ-45 x 1, USB2.0 x 1,
External I/O Port x 1,
RS-232
General
System Control IR Remote Control, Mouse, Web UI
PTZ Control Yes
Power Source PoE / 12VDC 12VDC
Power Consumption PoE: 27W / 12VDC: 30W 30W
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ 55°C / -40°F ~ 131°F
Dimensions (W x D x H) 131 x 158 x 38.4mm / 5.16" x 6.22" x 1.51"
Weight 650g / 1.43lb
Certificates CE, FCC, E-Mark
Remote Client System Minimum Requirements
OS Windows XP (32-bit) / Win7 (32 and 64-bit)
CPU Intel Core I3-2100
RAM 2GB
VGA Intel HD 2000
LAN Speed 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps (RJ45)
Web Browser IE11 and later, Firefox 50 and earlier, Chrome 44 and earlier, EF browser
Other Remote
Application
1. EverFocus’ Xfleet fleet management server system.
2. EverFocus’ mobile app: MobileFocus (iOS and Android); MobileFocusHD (iPad).

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