RP-EyeP Guard User manual

Last Revision: June 1, 2015
Published: June 6, 2015
Version: 2.0

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Table of Contents
1Other Features and Functions NOT outlined in this Manual .........................................................5
1.1.1 RP EyeP Guard –Front View..............................................................................................5
1.1.2 RP EyeP Guard –Rear View...............................................................................................7
1.2 Mouse Operation..........................................................................................................................8
1.3 IR Remote Control .......................................................................................................................8
1.4 Hard Drive Installation ...............................................................................................................10
2Graphical User Interface (GUI) Operation......................................................................................12
2.1 Login.............................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Open the View, Settings and Configuration Menu System..................................................14
2.3 Video Search and Playback .....................................................................................................15
2.4 Information ..................................................................................................................................19
2.4.1 HDD Information..................................................................................................................19
2.4.2 BPS........................................................................................................................................19
2.4.3 Log.........................................................................................................................................20
2.4.4 Version..................................................................................................................................21
2.4.5 Online Users.........................................................................................................................22
2.4.6 Remote Device (IP Camera) Information.........................................................................22
2.5 System Settings..........................................................................................................................23
2.5.1 General .................................................................................................................................23
2.5.2 Encode..................................................................................................................................25
2.5.3 Schedule...............................................................................................................................29

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2.5.4 RS232 ...................................................................................................................................29
2.5.5 Network.................................................................................................................................31
2.5.5.1 Network Setting ..........................................................................................................32
2.5.5.2 PPPoE..........................................................................................................................32
2.5.5.3 Email ............................................................................................................................32
2.5.6 Alarm .....................................................................................................................................34
2.5.7 Detect....................................................................................................................................34
2.5.8 Channel Name.....................................................................................................................35
2.5.9 Default...................................................................................................................................36
2.5.11 SmartAdd................................................................................................................................37
2.5.12 Remote Device (Add/Edit/Remove IP Cameras)..............................................................40
2.6 Advanced Settings .....................................................................................................................41
2.6.1 HDD Manage (Video Storage Management) ..................................................................41
2.6.2 Abnormality...........................................................................................................................43
2.6.3 Alarm Output........................................................................................................................43
2.6.4 Manual Record.....................................................................................................................43
2.6.5 Account .................................................................................................................................44
2.6.5.1 Add/Modify Group....................................................................................................45
2.6.5.2 Add/Modify User.......................................................................................................46
2.6.6 Auto Maintenance ...............................................................................................................47
2.6.7 Backup...........................................................................................................................................47
2.7 Shutdown.....................................................................................................................................49

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Thank you for purchasing an RP EyeP Guard Network Video Recorder (NVR).
Included in the box, you should have received:
RP EyeP NVR
Configuration Wizard –Walkthrough Guide
Power Cord
IR Remote Control
USB Mouse
Network Cable
I/O Block for I/O installation
Extra Screws for HDD installation
This manual contains important information about setting up and configuring
your RP EyeP Guard as well as important video search and playback
instructions. If in doubt, please contact your installer, reseller or visit
www.rpeyep.com.

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1Other Features and Functions NOT outlined in this Manual
This manual is intended to provide adequate information and instructions about the main
functions of the RPEyeP Guard Network Video Recorder.Any features or functions not outlined in
this manual (such as the remote connection software and web interface) can be found by going to
www.rpeyep.com or by contacting your installer or reseller.
1.1.1 RP EyeP Guard –Front View
The front panel of the RP EyeP Guard is shown below in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for front panel button information.
Name
Icon
Function
Power button
Power button, press this button for three seconds to boot up
or shut down NVR.
Shift
Shift
In textbox, click this button to switch between numeral,
English(Small/Capitalized),donation and etc.
Up/1
Down/4
、
Activate current control, modify setup, and then move up and
down.
Increase/decrease numeral.
Assistant function such as PTZ menu.
In text mode, input number 1/4 (English character G/H/I)
Left/2
Right/3

Shift current activated control,
When playback, click these buttons to control playback bar.
In text mode, input number 2(English character A/B/C)
/3(English character D/E/F)
.
ESC
ESC
Go to previous menu, or cancel current operation.
When playback, click it to restore real-time monitor mode.
Enter
ENTER
Confirm current operation
Go to default button
Go to menu
Record
REC
Manually stop/start recording, working with direction keys
or numeral keys to select the recording channel.

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Slow play/8
Multiple slow play speeds or normal playback.
In text mode, input number 8 (English character T/U/V).
Assistant
Fn
One-window monitor mode, click this button to display
assistant function: PTZ control and image color.
Backspace function: in numeral control or text control, press
it for 1.5seconds to delete the previous character before the
cursor.
In motion detection setup, working with Fn and direction keys
to realize setup.
In text mode, click it to switch between numeral, English
character(small/capitalized) and etc.
Realize other special functions.
Fast play/7

Various fast speeds and normal playback.
In text mode, input number 7 (English character P/Q/R/S).
Play
previous/0
|
In playback mode, playback the previous video
In text mode, input number 0.
Reverse/Pau
se/6
||
In normal playback or pause mode, click this button to
reverse
playback
In reverse playback, click this button to pause playback.
In text mode, input number 6 (English character M/N/O)
.
Play Next/9
|
In playback mode, playback the next video
In menu setup, go to down ward of the dropdown list.
In text mode, input number 9 (English character W/X/Y/Z)
.
Play/Pause /5
||
In normal playback click this button to pause playback
In pause mode, click this button to resume playback.
In text mode, input number 5(English character J/K/L).
USB port
To connect USB storage device, USB mouse.
Network
abnormal
indicator light
Net
Network error occurs or there is no network connection, the
light becomes red to alert you.
HDD
abnormal
indicator light
HDD
HDD error occurs or HDD capacity is below specified
threshold value, the light becomes red to alert you.
Record light
1-16
System is recording or not. It becomes on when system is
recording.
IR Receiver
IR
It is to receive the signal from the remote control.

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1.1.2 RP EyeP Guard –Rear View
The rear panel of the RP EyeP Guard is shown below in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2
Please refer to the following table for rear panel port information.
Name
Function
Power
switch
/
Power on/off button.
Power input
socket
/
Input AC 100~240V.
For NVR42-8P series product only.
MIC IN
Audio input port
Bidirectional talk input port. It is to receive the analog
audio signal output from the devices such as
microphone, pickup.
MIC OUT
Audio output port
Audio output port. It is to output the analog audio signal
to the devices such as the sound box.
Bidirectional talk output.
Audio output on 1-window video monitor.
Audio output on 1-window video playback.
1～4
Alarm input port
1～4
There are two types; NO (normal open)/NC
(normal close).
When your alarm input device is using external
power, please make sure the device and the NVR
have the same ground.
GND
Alarm input ground port.
N1, N2
Alarm output port
1～2
2 groups of alarm output ports. (Group 1：port
NO1～C1,Group 2:port NO2～C2).Output alarm
signal to the alarm device. Please make sure there
is power to the external alarm device.
NO：Normal open alarm output port.
C：Alarm output public end.
C1, C2
A
RS-485
communication
port
RS485_A port. It is the cable A. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.
B
RS485_B.It is the cable B. You can connect to the
control devices such as speed dome PTZ.

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Name
Function
Network port
10M/100M/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet port.
Connect to the network cable.
USB2.0
port
USB2.0 port. Connect to mouse, USB storage device,
USB burner and etc.
RS-232
RS-232 debug
COM.
It is for general COM debug to configure IP address or
transfer transparent COM data.
HDMI
High Definition
Media Interface
High definition audio and video signal output port. It
transmits uncompressed high definition video and
multiple-channel data to the HDMI port of the display
device. HDMI version is 1.4.
VGA
VGA video
output port
VGA video output port. Output analog video signal. It
can connect to the monitor to view analog video.
PoE
PORTS
/
Bult-in Switch. Support PoE.
The 8 PoE series product supports total 48V 120W.
One PoE port supports a maximum 15W.
1.2 Mouse Operation
The local interface is easily navigated by using the supplied mouse. In general:
1) Single-clicking the left mouse button will select and/or click on menu items, drop-down
boxes, fields, etc.
2) Single-clicking the right mouse button will pop-up the main menu in live display, exit out of
the current menu window or open the on-screen keyboard when clicking on a field.
3) Double-click the left mouse button will switch from multi to single window view in live
display and playback and will start video playback from the file list in playback mode.
1.3 IR Remote Control
The IR remote control is shown below in 2HFigure 1-3X.

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Figure 1-3
Please refer to the following table for information about the functions of the IR remote control.
Number
Name
Function
1
Power button
Turns the RP EyeP Guard on or
off
2
Address
IR remote control address. You
can find the Device number by
going to the Main Menu 
Setting General (Device No.)
3
Forward
Fast forward
4
Slow play
Slow motion
5
Next record
Jumps to next video clip
6
Previous record
Play back previous video clip
7
Play/Pause
From the live monitoring view,
click this button to enter video
search. In playback, this button is
the play/pause button
8
Reverse/pause
Reverse playback/pause button

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9
Cancel
Go back to previous menu or
cancel current operation
10
Record
Start or stop recording manually
(Press and hold the button for at
least 1.5 seconds)
11
Direction keys
Directional arrows are used to
navigate menus, control the
process bar in playback, control
PTZs, etc…
12
Confirm /menu key
Enter button
13
Multiple-window switch
Switch between multiple channel
and single channel displays
14
Auxiliary key
In single channel mode, activates
the PTZ control and video color
adjustment
15
0-9 number key
Number keys, used to input
passwords and switch between
video channels
1.4 Hard Drive Installation
Important：
Please turn off the power before you replace the HDD. You will require a SATA cable.
The pictures listed below for reference only.
1. Loosen the screws of the
upper cover and side panel.
2. Fix four screws in the HDD
(Turn just three rounds).
3. Place the HDD in accordance with
the four holes in the bottom.

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4. Turn the device upside down
and then turn the screws in
firmly.
in the chassis.
5. Fix the HDD firmly.
6. Connect the HDD cable and
power cable.
7. Put the cover in accordance
with the clip and then place the
upper cover back.
8. Secure the screws in the rear
panel and the side panel.

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2Graphical User Interface (GUI) Operation
The RP EyeP Guard’s graphical user interface can be operated using the supplied mouse or IR
remote control.
2.1 Login
After the RP EyeP Guard powers on, by default the system will be in multiple-channel display
mode, refer to Figure 2-1 below (16ch display shown for reference only).
Figure 2-1
Please refer to the following table for a description of the channel status information icons
displayed in the live view mode. These icons are displayed across the bottom of each live video
channel.
Using the mouse or IR remote control, enter the default password (888888) and click/press the
“OK” button, see figure 2-2 below. For added security, we recommend changing the admin
password after you first login.
*Please Note: If a wrong password is entered three times within 30 minutes an alarm will sound. If
a wrong password is entered five times within 30 minutes, the account will be locked out.
1
Recording status
3
Video loss
2
Motion detection
4
Camera lock

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Figure 2-2
Preview Control Interface
Move the mouse pointer to the top corner of a video channel and the preview control interface
shown in Figure 2-3 will pop up. If your mouse pointer does not move for more than 5 seconds,
the control bar will automatically hide itself.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 2-3
Please refer to the following table for more detailed information about the preview control
interface functions.
SN
Name
Function
1
Real-time playback
Click this button to start Instant Playback.
(real-time playback settings can be configured
by going to the Main MenuSettingGeneral to
set real-time playback time from 5-60 minutes)
2
Digital zoom
Click this button and then select the area (hold
down the left mouse button and drag) you wish to
zoom in on.
3
Real-time backup
function
Connect a USB backup device to one of the USB
ports on the front of the RP EyeP Guard. Click
the backup icon to start recording (icon will
change to ) and then click it again to stop
recording. Remove USB device and connect to a
PC to view the recorded video.

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4
Manual Snapshot
The snapshot file is saved on the USB device or
HDD.
5
Bidirectional talk
If audio is being recorded, this button toggles the
bidirectional talk feature. Please visit
www.rpeyep.com for more information.
6
Remote Device
The remote device interface to add/delete
remote devices or view its corresponding
information
2.2 Open the View, Settings and Configuration Menu System
After you have successfully logged in, right-click the mouse or press the “Enter” key on the IR
remote control to open the menu below shown in Figure 2-4. The first menu options have to do
with the different local live views that can be selected:
View 1 –Single camera view: select which camera to view in full screen mode
View 4 –Quad view: select either to view cameras 1-4 of 5-9. Double click a camera view it in full
screen and/or return it to the quad view
View 8 –One ¾ camera view with the remaining 7 cameras displayed from the top-right to bottom
left. Double-click the smaller camera views to switch them to the ¾ view.
View 9 –Nine camera views: the ninth camera is disabled and contains camera bit rate
information for cameras 1-8. Double-click a camera to view it in full screen and/or return it to the
quad view.

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Figure 2-4
2.3 Video Search and Playback
Select “search”from the main menu to open the search and playback interface, shown in Figure
2-5.
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Figure 2-5
Please refer to the following sheet for more information.
SN
Name
Function
1
Display
window
Here is to display the searched picture or file.
Support 1/4/9/16-window playback.
2
Search
type
Here you can select to search the picture or the recorded file.
You can select to play from the read-write HDD, from peripheral device or from
redundancy HDD.
Before you select to play from the peripheral device, please connect the
corresponding peripheral device. You can view all record files of the root directory
of the peripheral device. Click the Browse button; you can select the file you want to
play.
Important
Redundancy HDD does not support picture backup function, but it
supports picture playback function. You can select to play from redundancy
HDD if there are pictures on the redundancy HDD.
3
Calendar
The blue highlighted date means there is picture or file. Otherwise, there is no
picture or file.
In any play mode, click the date you want to see, you can see the
corresponding record file trace in the time bar.
4
Playback
mode
and
channel
selection
pane.
Playback mode：1/4/9/16. (It may vary due to different series.)
In 1-window playback mode: you can select 1-X channels (X depends on the
product channel amount).
In 4-window playback mode: you can select 4 channels according to your
requirement.
In 9-window playback mode, you can switch between 1-8, 9-16 and etc
channels.
In 16-window playback mode, you can switch between1-16, 17-32 and etc
channels.
The time bar will change once you modify the playback mode or the channel
option.
5
Card
number
search
The card number search interface is shown as below. Here you can view card
number/field setup bar. You cam implement advanced search. Current series
product supports this function.
6
Mark file
list button
Click it to go to mark file list interface. You can view all mark information of current
channel by time. Please refer to chapter Error! Reference source not found. for
detailed information.
Please note only the product of this icon supports mark function.

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7
File list
switch
button
Double click it, you can view the picture/record file list of current day.
The file list is to display the first channel of the record file.
The system can display max 128 files in one time. Use the │and │or the
mouse to view the file. Select one item, and then double click the mouse or click the
ENTER button to playback.
You can input the period in the following interface to begin accurate search.
File type：R—regular record；A—external alarm record；M—Motion detect
record.
Lock file. Click the file you want to lock and click the button to lock. The
file you locked will not be overwritten.
Search locked file: Click the button to view the locked file.
Return: Click button , system goes back to the calendar and channel setup
interface.
Please note:
For the file that is writing or overwriting, it can not be locked.
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Playback
control
pane.
►/
Play/Pause
There are three ways for you to begin playback.
The play button
Double click the valid period of the time bar.
Double click the item in the file list.
In slow play mode, click it to switch between play/pause.
■
Stop

Backward play
In normal play mode, left click the button, the file begins backward play.
Click it again to pause current play.
In backward play mode, click ►/to restore normal play.
│/
│
In playback mode, click it to play the next or the previous section. You can
click continuously when you are watching the files from the same channel.
In normal play mode, when you pause current play, you can click │and
│to begin frame by frame playback.
In frame by frame playback mode, click ►/to restore normal playback.
►
Slow play
In playback mode, click it to realize various slow play modes such as slow
play 1, slow play 2, and etc.

Fast forward
In playback mode, click to realize various fast play modes such as fast
play 1,fast play 2 and etc.
Note: The actual play speed has relationship with the software version.
Smart search
The volume of the playback

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Click the snapshot button in the full-screen mode, the system can snapshot
1 picture.
System supports custom snap picture saved path. Please connect the
peripheral device first, click snap button on the full-screen mode, you can
select or create path. Click Start button, the snapshot picture can be saved
to the specified path.
Mark button.
Please note this function is for some series product only. Please make sure
there is a mark button in the playback control pane.
You can refer to chapter Error! Reference source not found. for detailed
information.
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Time bar
It is to display the record type and its period in current search criteria.
In 4-window playback mode, there are corresponding four time bars. In other
playback mode, there is only one time bar.
Use the mouse to click one point of the color zone in the time bar, system
begins playback.
The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration.
The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing
the file.
The green color stands for the regular record file. The red color stands for the
external alarm record file. The yellow stands for the motion detect record file.
10
Time bar
unit
●The option includes: 24H, 12H, 1H and 30M. The smaller the unit, the larger the
zoom rate. You can accurately set the time in the time bar to playback the record.
The time bar is beginning with 0 o'clock when you are setting the configuration.
The time bar zooms in the period of the current playback time when you are playing
the file.
11
Backup
Select the file(s) you want to backup from the file list. You can check from the
list. Then click the backup button, now you can see the backup menu. System
supports customized path setup.After select or create new folder, click the
Start button to begin the backup operation. The record file(s) will be saved in
the specified folder.
Check the file again you can cancel current selection. System max supports to
display 32 files from one channel.
After you clip on record file, click Backup button you can save it.
For one device, if there is a backup in process, you can not start a new backup
operation.
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Clip
It is to edit the file.
●Please play the file you want to edit and then click this button when you want to
edit. You can see the corresponding slide bars in the time bar of the corresponding
channel. You can adjust the slide bar or input the accurate time to set the file end
time.
After you set, you can click Clip button again to edit the second period. You can
see the slide bar restore its previous position.
Click Backup button after clip, you can save current contents in a new file.
You can clip for one channel or multiple-channel. The multiple-channel click
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Please note:
System max supports 1024 files backup at the same time.
You cannot operate clip operation if there is any file has been checked in
the file list.
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Record
type
In any play mode, the time bar will change once you modify the search type.
2.4 Information
Under “Info” from the main menu, there are four options: System, Event, Network and Log.
Move the cursor or use the mouse to highlight the icon, then click or press enter on the remote to
enter the sub-menu.
2.4.1 HDD Information
All relevant information about the hard drive(s) is listed in this window (see Figure 2-8) such as
free space, total space, status, etc… If you see a “?” or the word “Error” in any of these fields, it
may indicate a problem. Contact your installer, reseller or visit www.rpeyep.com for more
information.
Figure 2-6
2.4.2 BPS

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The BPS window, shown in 2-9 below, provides you with a screen showing the current video data
stream (KB/s) and hard disk storage (MB/h) rates in real-time. This feature is for more advanced
users and can help diagnose network issues or camera bit rate problems.
Figure 2-9
2.4.3 Log
The system log contains information about RP EyeP Guard system operation, configuration,
record and alarm events and more. Double-click an event for more detailed information. The
system log can be backed up to a USB device by clicking the backup button on the bottom
right-hand side of the window. This feature is for advanced users and can help to track down
system or camera problems.