EverFocus PARAGON Series User manual

Instruction Manual
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PA AR RA AG GO ON N S Se er ri ie es s D DV VR R

EVERFOCUS ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PARAGON Series DVR
Instruction Manual
2009 EverFocus Electronics Corp
www.everfocus.com
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any means without written permission of the Everfocus Electronics Corporation.
Release Date: June. 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 device only in locations providing the tolerable operating temperature range
0° ~40° /32°F ~ +104°F.
• Make sure that the device‘s ventilation slots are not covered or sheeted.
• For cleaning, make sure the device is plugged off and only use 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 any artifacts, e.g. through ventilation slots.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or
covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. ontact qualified service personnel for maintenance.
Handle the appliance with care. Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
• Do not operate appliance with other than specified power supplies. The input power source of the power
supply is 100 ~ 240 VA .
• Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical 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 lass B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the F 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.
• onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• onsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
F aution: 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
1PRODUCT OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 FEATURES....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................... 2
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 3
1.4 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 REAR PANEL................................................................................................................... 9
2INSTALLATION................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION............................................................. 11
2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 13
2.3 ALARM / CONTROL CONTACTS INSTALLATION ................................................. 14
2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ............................................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Control Input Contact ...........................................................................................................................14
2.3.3 Alarm Output Relay...............................................................................................................................15
2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ I NSTALLATION ......................................................................... 15
2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation ...........................................................................................................16
2.4.2 RS-485 socket pin assignment ...............................................................................................................17
2.4.3 EKB-500 connection with network patch cable.....................................................................................18
2.4.4 EKB-500 connection to several DVRs...................................................................................................18
2.4.5 Speed Dome Installation .......................................................................................................................18
2.5 RS-232 C ONNECTION ....................................................................................................... 18
2.6 USB-M OUSE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 19
2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION .......................................................................................... 19
2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable ...................................................................19
2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable............................................................................................20
2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS.......................................................................................... 20
3MOUSE AND FRONT PANEL OPERATION ............................................................... 21
3.1 GENERAL USB MOUSE OPERATION....................................................................... 21
3.1.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio................................................................................................21
3.1.2 OSD Root Menu ....................................................................................................................................21
3.1.3 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................21
3.1.4 Component Options...............................................................................................................................22
3.2 GENERAL FRONT PANEL OPERATION................................................................... 24
3.2.1 How to select a channel / Enable audio................................................................................................24
3.2.2 OSD Root Menu ....................................................................................................................................24
3.2.3 Front Panel Key Review........................................................................................................................24
3.2.4 Operation in Configuration Menu.........................................................................................................24
3.2.5 Component Options...............................................................................................................................25
4GENERAL DVR OPERATIONS...................................................................................... 27
4.1 RECORD......................................................................................................................... 27

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4.2 LOGIN............................................................................................................................. 27
4.3 SELECT CAMERA OPERATION................................................................................. 28
4.4 CHANGE AUDIO OUTPUT OPERATION.................................................................. 28
4.5 PLAYBACK.................................................................................................................... 28
4.6 PTZ.................................................................................................................................. 30
4.6.1 General PTZ control .............................................................................................................................30
4.6.2 Express control PTZ..............................................................................................................................31
4.7 LAYOUT......................................................................................................................... 33
4.7.1 Bring to full screen mode ......................................................................................................................33
4.8 CHANNEL SWITCHING............................................................................................... 34
4.9 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 34
4.10 SEQUENCE.................................................................................................................. 35
4.11 MONITOR.................................................................................................................... 35
4.12 ZOOM........................................................................................................................... 36
4.13 SEARCH....................................................................................................................... 37
4.13.1 Time Search...........................................................................................................................................37
4.13.2 Event Search..........................................................................................................................................38
4.13.3 Motion Search.......................................................................................................................................39
4.14 COPY............................................................................................................................ 41
4.15 LOGOUT...................................................................................................................... 42
5DVR CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................. 43
5.1 CONFIGURATION MENU............................................................................................ 43
5.2 EXPRESS........................................................................................................................ 43
5.3 CAMERA SETTING ...................................................................................................... 45
5.3.1 Basic Setting..........................................................................................................................................46
5.3.2 Video Adjust ..........................................................................................................................................48
5.3.3 Motion ...................................................................................................................................................49
5.3.4 Video Loss.............................................................................................................................................52
5.4 RECORD & PLAY SETTING........................................................................................ 53
5.4.1 Record ...................................................................................................................................................53
5.4.2 Built-in Cal............................................................................................................................................54
5.4.3 Play .......................................................................................................................................................55
5.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING....................................................................................... 56
5.5.1 Alarm.....................................................................................................................................................56
5.5.2 Event......................................................................................................................................................59
5.6 SCHEDULE SETTING................................................................................................... 68
5.6.1 Express Setup ........................................................................................................................................68
5.6.2 Holidays ................................................................................................................................................69
5.6.3 Schedule ................................................................................................................................................70
5.7 NETWORK SETTING.................................................................................................... 75
5.7.1 LAN .......................................................................................................................................................75
5.7.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................................76
5.7.3 DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................77
5.7.4 Alarm Server .........................................................................................................................................79
5.8 DISPLAY SETTING....................................................................................................... 80
5.8.1 Monitor OSD.........................................................................................................................................80
5.8.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................................81

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5.8.3 Call M/T SEQ........................................................................................................................................81
5.9 DISK SETTING .............................................................................................................. 82
5.9.1 Disk .......................................................................................................................................................82
5.9.2 Lock/Format..........................................................................................................................................83
5.10 SYSTEM SETTING..................................................................................................... 84
5.10.1 Date/Time..............................................................................................................................................84
5.10.2 Daylight Saving.....................................................................................................................................85
5.10.3 User.......................................................................................................................................................86
5.10.4 I/O Control............................................................................................................................................88
5.10.5 Misc.......................................................................................................................................................89
5.11 INFORMATION SETTING......................................................................................... 90
5.11.1 System....................................................................................................................................................90
5.11.2 Log.........................................................................................................................................................91
6NETWORKING OVERVIEW.......................................................................................... 93
6.1 I NTRODUCTION TO TCP/IP............................................................................................... 93
6.2 S UBNET M ASKS ................................................................................................................ 93
6.3 G ATEWAY A DDRESS ......................................................................................................... 93
6.4 V IRTUAL P ORTS ................................................................................................................ 94
6.5 P RE -I NSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 94
6.6 W HAT IS YOUR N ETWORK S ETUP ?.................................................................................... 95
6.7 S IMPLE O NE TO O NE C ONNECTION ................................................................................... 96
6.8 D IRECT H IGH S PEED M ODEM C ONNECTION ................................................................... 101
6.9 R OUTER OR LAN C ONNECTION ...................................................................................... 103
7REMOTE OPERATION FROM BROWSER............................................................... 106
7.1 CONNECTING TO PARAGON................................................................................... 106
7.2 BROWSER SECURITYSETTING .................................................................................. 107
7.2.1 Installing ActiveX controls..................................................................................................................107
7.2.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls..................................................................................................................109
7.3 REMOTE LIVE VIEW................................................................................................. 112
7.4 REMOTE PTZ CONTROL........................................................................................... 113
7.5 REMOTE PLAYBACK................................................................................................ 115
8EVERFOCUS DDNS SETUP.......................................................................................... 116
9LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING ............................................................. 117
9.1 LINKSYS PORT FORWARDING............................................................................... 117
9.2 D-LINK PORT FORWARDING.................................................................................. 119
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................ 122
APPENDIX A: TIMING OF ALARM MODES.................................................................... 123
APPENDIX B: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP............................................. 126

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1PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The latest EverFocus digital video recorder generation is based on MPEG-4 compression technology,
resulting in enhanced recording capacity and improved network image transmission speed with high image
quality. omprehensive features and extended event recording settings enable the almost universal
application of this DVR series. The Paragon Series DVR comes with multiple control inputs. These inputs
include mouse control, front panel control, IR remote control and EverFocus keyboard (EKB500) control.
Mouse control is supported with the simple Graphical User Interface (GUI), offering experienced P users
the similarity of interactive command of a computer-controlled device. With the GUI, users can command
specific actions on the Paragon Series DVR through graphical icons and visual indicators. Simply point,
click and drag the playback bar on the screen to playback our recordings in any time slot. All GUI functions
can be operated via front panel, IR remote and keyboard as well. Hop on the Express Lane! The Paragon
series DVR is engineered for express operations. Setup, copy, search and playback recordings in seconds
with a simple “point and click” on the command icons.
1.1 EATURES
•Pentaplex Operation (Simultaneous live, recording, playback, archiving and remote viewing)
•User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators
•Multiple ontrol Inputs: mouse/front panel/remote control
•Free EverFocus DDNS Service
•Built-in DVR calculator for fast recording estimation
•Express Setup: Located in menu option for quick & easy installation
•Express opy: Record video instantly while playing back (USB)
•Express Playback: Simply point, click and drag the playback bar to view
•previous recordings
•Express Search: Use intuitive playback bar with a simple drag &
•drop operation
•Remote configuration support from built-in web interface
•Gigabit Ethernet interface for remote network viewing and controlling
•Real-time live display for all cameras
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•On-screen PTZ control via mouse or front panel
•Support EKB500 keyboard control
•Audio recording capabilities*
•2 Hot Swappable HDD or 4 internal HDD
•Built-in DVD burner*
•Support eSATA
•2 USB 2.0 ports (located on front panel) for video archive and mouse usage
•Multi-language support
•Simultaneous VGA, composite and S-Video output
•Watermark capabilities to identify intentional modifications of recorded data
•Rack mountable
*Feature not available for all models
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
-HDD fixing bracket x 4 (Internal HDD model)
-HDD tray x 2 (External HDD model)
-DVR fixing bracket x 2
-Remote controller x 1
-Battery x 2
-Shockproof rubber x 16(Internal HDD model)
-Screws x 16(Internal HDD model)
-Expanding screws x 16(Internal HDD model)
-SATA cable(Internal HDD model x4, Removable HDD model x 2)
-Hard Disc Tray x 2(Removable HDD model)
-Power cord x 1
-Mouse x 1
-DVR x 1
-User manual x 1

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1.3 SPECI ICATIONS
Video Format NTS / PAL (auto detected by system)
Operating System Embedded Linux
Video Input EDR16: 16 x 1 V
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FBAS, BN , 75 Ohm
EDR8: 8 x 1 V
pp
FBAS, BN , 75 Ohm
Video Loop EDR16: 16 x 1 V
pp
FBAS, BN , 75 Ohm
EDR8: 8 x 1 V
pp
FBAS, BN , 75 Ohm
Video Output Main monitor: 1 V
pp
FBAS, BN at 75 Ohm
1 x VGA ( res. 800x600@60 Hz), S-Video
Video Compression MPEG-4
Video Disp ay Full screen, Picture In Picture (Live only), 4-channel, 9-channel, 10-
channel, 13-channel, 16-channel
Recording Reso ution NTS : 704 x 480, 704 x 240 or 352 x 240
PAL: 704 x 576, 704 x 288 or 352 x 288
Audio*
Input:
EDR16: 16 Line In, 1 V
pp
@ 20 KOhm (R A)
EDR8: 8 Line In, 1 V
pp
@ 20 KOhm (R A)
Output:
1 x Line out 1 V
pp
@ 20 KOhm (R A)
(* audio models only)
A arm Input EDR16: 16 Inputs
EDRR8: 8 Inputs
A arm Output 4 Alarm Outputs (N. / OM/N.O)
Hard Disk 4 x 3.5” SATA hard disk(Internal HDD model)
2 x 3.5” SATA hard disk(Removable HDD model)
Recording Rate
NTS
352 x 240: 480 IPS
704 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 480: 120 IPS
PAL
352 x 288: 400 IPS
704 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 576: 100 IPS

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Recording Modes ontinuous, schedule, or event recording
P ayback Rate
NTS
352 x 240: 480 IPS
704 x 240: 240 IPS
704 x 480: 120 IPS
PAL
352 x 288: 400 IPS
704 x 288: 200 IPS
704 x 576: 100 IPS
P ayback Search Function By time / date; by event (alarm / motion); Smart Motion Grid Search
Motion Detection Adjustable by channel , 22x16 sensor fields each with 10 levels
sensitivity
Video Loss Detection Yes
Event Log Maximum 500000 events
Event A arm Fan failure, hard disk failure, hard disk temperature over, hard disk full,
HD off, power loss, record stop, network loss
Setup Graphical On-Screen-Display
Operation Via front panel, USB optical mouse, IR remote control, or
RS-485 operation from EKB500
Rea -time C ock Internal with optional network synchronization (NTP server)
Watchdog Function Yes
Network 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ45 connection
Fi e 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 100 ~ 240 VA
Power Consumption 150 W max
Dimensions 430 (W) x 410 (D) x 88 (H) mm ; 16.9” (W) x 16.2” (D) x 3.5” (H)
Weight 6.35 kg ( 14 LBS)

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Ambient Temperature 0° ~ 40° ; 32°F ~ 104°F (20%~80% humidity)
Remote Contro Handheld IR remote control; RS-485 keyboard EKB-500 (optional)

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1.4 RONT PANEL
Your primary interaction with your new DVR will be through the Front Panel buttons and their
corresponding buttons on the included Remote ontrol. Take a moment to learn where the keys are as the
remainder of the manual will refer to them often.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel
1) 2 x USB-2.0 port for USB mouse, USB-Flash-Drive
2) Mu tiview Keys:
16x 4x 9x 13x 10x PiP
The LED will show the selected screen layout.
NOTE: The Multiview keys are only active in Main monitor - operation.
3) Channe keys 1~16 / 1~8 for full screen display of selected channel. The LED will
show the active channel.
4) DVD+RW: DVD+RW drive for video data export. (for D model only)
5) DISPLAY: The DISPLAY key switches titles and status messages on the Screen in 4
steps. For details please consult chapter 4.9 DISPLAY.

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6) SEQ: Sequence key for automatic switching of a defined camera sequence
7) ZOOM: 2x electronical zoom.
For details please consult chapter 4.12 ZOOM.
NOTE: The Zoom key is only active in Full screen at Main monitor.
8/9) MONITOR: The MONITOR key switches operation between MAIN and ALL. The active screen will
be Main monitor when LED is in “M” and all monitor when LED is in “1”. For more details, please refer to
hapter 4.11 MONITOR .
10) SEARCH: The SEAR H key opens the SEAR H menu, details in chapter 4.13 SEAR H.
11) COPY: The OPY key opens the menu for video data export, details in chapter 4.14 OPY.
12) IR Receiver: Receiver for IR remote control
13) HDD1: Removable SATA HDD #1 (only for HD removable model)
14) Key ock: Lock for hard disk door (only for HD removable model)
15) HDD2: Removable SATA HDD #2 (only for HD removable model)
16) REC: RE ORD key for manual start of recording / recording standby (event recording).
LED will be ON if DVR is recording or in record standby
17) STOP: STOP key for Playback and Record
18) BACK: Reverse Playback key
19) PAUSE: Image freeze in playback mode
20) PLAY: Playback key
21) ENTER: Enter Key for menu operation and alarm acknowledge Turn camera audio ON/OFF when
viewing full screen camera. For more details, please refer to hapter 3.2.1.
22) MENU/ESC: Used to bring up Main Menu or exit from sub-Menus.
23) JOG/SHUTTLE: Shuttle (outer wheel): In playback mode, use the SHUTTLE for fast forward / fast
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JOG (inner wheel): In PAUSE mode, use the jog to move frame by frame. Within
menu functions, use the jog to adjust the values / parameters. Use Jog to highlight
individual cameras.
Use either Shuttle or Jog to switch between MENU parameters.
24) POWER: LED indicating power on.
25) HDD1/2: LED indicating HDD1 / HDD2 active
(HDD1: Internal HDD 1~4, HDD2: External HDD 4~8)
26) LAN: LED for network traffic
27) ALARM: LED for alarm status

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1.5 REAR PANEL
During initial setup you will be connecting your DVR to multiple input and output devices. This is done
through the rear panel.
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel
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POWER: Power socket for external power supply, 100~240VA power source
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Audio inputs: Audio inputs 1~16(1~8 for EDR8)
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MAIN monitor: Main monitor for live and playback display and on-screen display
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CALL monitor: ALL monitor output. Spot monitor for full screen live display, sequence mode and
alarm camera switching
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Video inputs: PARAGON8:
VIDEO IN (1~8): BN video inputs for 1 V
pp
omposite video signals, automatic 75
Ohm termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)
PARAGON16:
VIDEO IN (1~16): BN video inputs for 1 V
pp
omposite video signals, automatic 75
Ohm termination (high impedance switching upon loop-through output load)
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A arm inputs: 8 (EDR8) resp. 16 (EDR16) alarm inputs for dry contacts, programmable NO or N in
alarm menu.
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LAN: RJ45 network socket
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RS232 socket: 9-pin D-Sub control input for RS-232
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RS485 socket: For remote control via RS-485 keyboards and telemetry control
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eSATA port: Used for external SATA HDD bay

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION
ameras have to be cabled with 75 Ohm video cable, e.g. RG-59, RG-12 and suitable BN plugs.
Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG58), antenna cable and further types of
coax cable are not suitable.
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All connected video sources must provide a 1 V
pp
NTS /EIA or PAL/ IR standard video signal
(depending on DVR version PAL / NTS ).
When interconnecting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, make sure all
receivers are accurately calibrated.
The Main monitor can be connected to BN , omposite, or VGA monitor output.
NOTE: VGA monitor must support 800x600@60Hz resolution.
For local DVR operation, MAIN monitor connection is required. all monitor connection is optional.

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2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION
The PARAGON DVRs provide 16/8 audio inputs and 1 audio output.
The inputs are designed for max. 1 V
pp
@ 20 KOhm input.
The installation has to be effected with audio coax cable and R A plugs.
The output provides a max. 1 V
pp
@ 20 KOhm output line audio signal and may be connected to e.g. a
monitor‘s audio input. The direct connection of (passive) speakers is not supported.
ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone
amplifier is required).
AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY:
Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the RE ORD menu (chapter 5.4.1) for all channels.
Audio of all channels is always recorded together with (each) video and is independent of the image
recording rate.
During playback/live, use the JOG to select camera and press ENTER to turn audio ON or OFF.