Vanderbilt Eventys AX Series User manual

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Eventys AX DVR
Digital Video Recorder
Quick start guide
Doc ID.: C-301370
Edition: 05.04.2017

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Table of contents
1About this Manual..................................................................................................................................4
2Regulatory Information..........................................................................................................................5
2.1 EU Conformity Statement.........................................................................................................................5
2.2 Safety Instruction......................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Preventive and Cautionary Tips ...............................................................................................................6
2.4 Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Applicable Models ....................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Symbol Conventions.................................................................................................................................7
3Description of Panels.............................................................................................................................8
3.1 Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Eventys AX series...................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Eventys AX series.................................................................................................................................11
4Installation and Connections..............................................................................................................12
4.1 DVR Installation......................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Hard Disk Installation..............................................................................................................................12
4.3Recommended hard drives by supplier and capacity ............................................................................14
5Menu Operation....................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Menu Structure .......................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................................................................16
5.3 Activating Your Device............................................................................................................................17
5.4 Login and Logout....................................................................................................................................18
5.4.1 User Login.............................................................................................................................................18
5.4.2 User Logout...........................................................................................................................................19
5.5 Using the Setup Wizard..........................................................................................................................19
5.6 Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................20
5.7 Adding Cameras.....................................................................................................................................21
5.8 Live View ................................................................................................................................................21
5.9 Recording Settings .................................................................................................................................22
5.10 Playback .................................................................................................................................................23
6Accessing by Web Browser................................................................................................................24

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1 About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject
to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company
website
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Legal Disclaimer
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY
AT YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL
OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER
ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR
JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS
THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS
USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
PREVAILS.

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2 Regulatory Information
2.1 EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive
2014/30/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead
(Pb), or mercury (Hg).
For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more
information see: www.recyclethis.info

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2.2 Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or
end-user.
●In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation
and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with
100~240 VAC or 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for
detailed information.
●Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire
hazard.
●Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
●If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then
please contact the service center.
2.3 Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
•Ensure unit is installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free environment.
•Unit is designed for indoor use only.
•Keep all liquids away from the device.
•Ensure environmental conditions meet factory specifications.
•Ensure unit is properly secured to a rack or shelf. Major shocks or jolts to the unit as a result of dropping it
may cause damage to the sensitive electronics within the unit.
•Use the device in conjunction with an UPS if possible.
•Power down the unit before connecting and disconnecting accessories and peripherals.
Warnings Follow these
safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or
material damage.

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•A factory recommended HDD should be used for this device.
•Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or
equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.
Keep your device updated. Please evaluate from time to time if there is a newer firmware version available on
the Internet (www.vanderbiltindustries.com) for download free of charge.
2.4 Power Supply
•Ensure that the AC power supply is stable and within the rated voltage of the unit. Use an uninterrupted
power supply (UPS) to ensure a continuous function of the unit in the event of power dips on the AC mains
supply. Suitable UPS devices can be ordered within the local IT market, e.g. APC SMT2200I or others.
•Eventys AX DVR (CRDAxx10-TA): Ensure that the total length of the power cable is less than 3m.
2.5 Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Order number
Model
V54569-C117-A100
Eventys AX4 DVR, CRDA0410-TA, 2x SATA HDD interface, internal
V54569-C118-A100
Eventys AX8 DVR, CRDA0810-TA, 2x SATA HDD interface, internal
V54569-C119-A100
Eventys AX16 DVR, CRDA1610-TA, 2x SATA HDD interface, internal
2.6 Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.

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3 Description of Panels
3.1 Front Panel
3.1.1 Eventys AX series
Figure 3-1 Eventys AX DVR
Table 3. 1 Description of Front Panel
No.
Name
Function Description
1
POWER
Turns yellow when the device is running.
STATUS
Flickers red when data is being read from or written to HDD,
and turns yellow when the SHIFT function is realized.
Tx/Rx
Flickers yellow when network connection is functioning
properly.
2
Composite
Keys
SHIFT
Switches between the numeric or letter input and functions
of the composite keys.
1/MENU
Enters numeral “1”;
Accesses the main menu interface.
2/ABC/F1
Enters numeral “2”;
Enters letters “ABC”;
Uses the F1 button to select all items in a list field;
Turns on/off PTZ light in PTZ Control mode, and use it to
zoom out the image;
Switches between main and spot video output in live view
or playback mode.
3/DEF/F2
Enters numeral “3”;
Enters letters “DEF”;
Uses the F2 button to change the tab pages;

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No.
Name
Function Description
Zooms in the image in PTZ control mode.
4/GHI/ESC
Enters numeral “4”;
Enters letters “GHI”;
Exits and back to the previous menu.
5/JKL/EDIT
Enters numeral “5”;
Enters letters “JKL”;
Deletes characters before cursor;
Checks the checkbox and select the ON/OFF switch;
Starts/stops record clipping in playback.
6/MNO/PLAY
Enters numeral “6”;
Enters letters “MNO”;
Accesses to playback interface in Playback mode.
7/PQRS/REC
Enters numeral “7”;
Enters letters “PQRS”;
Accesses to manual record interface;
Manually enables/disables record.
8/TUV/PTZ
Enters numeral “8”;
Enters letters “TUV”;
Accesses PTZ control interface.
9/WXYZ/PREV
Enters numeral “9”;
Enters letters “WXYZ”;
Multi-channel display in live view.
0/A
Enters numeral “0”;
Shifts the input methods in the editing text field. (Upper and
lowercase, alphabet, symbols or numeric input).
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DIRECTION
Navigates between different fields and items in menus.
Uses the Up and Down buttons to speed up and slow down
the playing of video files in Playback mode.
The Left and Right button will select the next and previous
record files.
Cycles through channels in Live View mode.
Controls the movement of the PTZ camera in PTZ control
mode.
ENTER
Confirms selection in any of the menu modes.

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No.
Name
Function Description
Checks the checkbox.
Plays or pauses the playing of video files in Playback mode.
Advances the video by a single frame in single-frame
Playback mode.
Stops/starts auto switch in Auto-switch mode.
4
USB Interface
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for additional devices
such as USB mouse and USB Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
5
IR Receiver
Receiver for IR remote control.

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3.2 Rear Panel
3.2.2 Eventys AX series
Figure 3-2 Eventys AX4 DVR
Table 3. 2 Description of Rear Panel Interfaces
No.
Name
Description
1
VIDEO IN
BNC interface for TVI and analog video input.
2
AUDIO IN
RCA connector
3
AUDIO OUT
RCA connector.
4
VGA
DB15 connector for VGA output. Display local video output and
menu.
5
HDMI
HDMI video output connector.
6
USB Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB3.0) port for additional devices.
7
Network Interface
Connector for network
8
RS-485 Interface
Connector for RS-485 devices.
9
Power Supply
12VDC power supply.
10
Power Switch
Switch for turning on/off the device.
11
GND
Ground
12
VIDEO OUT
BNC connector for video output.
13
Alarm In/Out
Connector for alarm input and output.

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4 Installation and Connections
4.1 DVR Installation
During installation of the DVR:
1. Use brackets for rack mounting.
2. Ensure ample room for audio and video cables.
3. When routing cables, ensure that the bend radius of the cables is no less than five times than its diameter.
4. Connect the alarm cable.
5. Allow at least 2cm (≈0.75 inch) of space between racks mounted devices.
6. Ensure the DVR is grounded.
7. Environmental temperature should be within the range of -10ºC to 55ºC, 14ºF to 131ºF.
8. Environmental humidity should be within the range of 10% to 90%.
4.2 Hard Disk Installation
Before you start:
Disconnect the power from the DVR before installing a hard disk drive (HDD). A factory recommended HDD
should be used for this installation.
Up to 2 SATA hard disks can be installed on your Eventys AX DVR series.
Tools Required: Screwdriver.
1. Remove the cover from the DVR by unfastening the screws on the back and side.
Figure 4-1 Remove the Cover

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2. Install the HDD in the HDD rack using the provided screws. Fasten the screws on the
button to fix the HDD.
Figure 4-2 Install the HDD
3. Connect one end of the data cable to the DVR motherboard and the other end to the
HDD.
Figure 4-3 Connect the data cable
4. Connect the power cable to the HDD.
Figure 4-4 Connect the power cable
5. Re-install the DVR cover and fasten screws.

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4.3 Recommended hard drives by supplier and capacity
Table 4-1 Recommended hard drives
Manufacturer
Type
HDD capacity
Seagate
ST6000VX0011
6TB
Seagate
ST4000VX000
4TB
Seagate
ST3000VX006
3TB
Seagate
ST2000VX003
2TB
Seagate
ST1000VX001
1TB
Western Digital
WD60PURX
6TB
Western Digital
WD40PURX
4TB
Western Digital
WD30PURX
3TB
Western Digital
WD20PURX
2TB
Western Digital
WD10PURX
1TB
Toshiba
MD04ABA500V
5TB
Toshiba
MD04ABA400V
4TB
Toshiba
MD03ACA300V
3TB
Toshiba
MD03ACA200V
2TB

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5 Menu Operation
5.1 Menu Structure
Refer to the following figure for the menu structure:
Menu
Export Manual HDD Camera Maintenance Shutdown
Record Configuration
Playback
Normal Record General Schedule Camera General System Info Logout
Event Advanced Parameters OSD Network Log
Information Shutdown
Advanced Image Import/
Export Reboot
Holiday PTZ Upgrade
Motion Live View Default
Privacy
Mask Exceptions Net Detect
Video
Tampering User
Video Loss
HDD Detect
Alarm
Continuous
Capture
RS-232
VCA
Normal
Event
Tag
Sub-periods
External
File
Picture
Picture
VCA Search
Behavior
Search
Face Search
Counting
Heat Map
Alarm
Hot Spare
Advanced
Search
Plate
Search
Figure 5-1 Menu Structure
The menu structure may vary according to different models.

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5.2 Startup and Shutdown
Proper startup and shutdown procedures are crucial to expanding the life of the DVR.
To start your DVR:
Steps:
1. Check the power supply is plugged into an electrical outlet. It is HIGHLY recommended that an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be used in conjunction with the device.
2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The Power LED should turn green. The unit will begin to start.
After the device starting up, the wizard will guide you through the initial settings, including modifying
password, date and time settings, network settings, HDD initializing, and recording.
To shut down the DVR:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 5-2 Shutdown
2. Select the Shutdown button.
3. Click the Yes button.
4. Turn off the power switch on the rear panel when the following message pops up.
Figure 5-3 Power off

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5.3 Activating Your Device
Purpose:
For the first-time access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is allowed
before activation. You can also activate the device via Web Browser, Eventys RAS or client software.
Steps:
1. Input the same password in the text field of Create New Password and Confirm New Password.
Figure 5-4 Set Admin Password
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password
of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And
we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
2. Click OK to save the password and activate the device.
For the old version device, if you upgrade it to the new version, the following dialog box will pop up once the
device starts up. You can click YES and follow the wizard to set a strong password.

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Figure 5-5 Warning of Weak Password
5.4 Login and Logout
5.4.1 User Login
Purpose:
If DVR has logged out, you must login the device before operating the menu and other functions.
Steps:
1. Select the User Name in the dropdown list.
Figure 5-6 Login
2. Input Password.
3. Click OK to log in.
In the Login dialog box, if you enter the wrong password 7 times, the current user account will be locked for 60
seconds.

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Figure 5-7 Account Lock
5.4.2 User Logout
Purpose:
After logging out, the monitor turns to the live view mode and if you want to perform any operations, you need to
enter user name and password log in again.
Steps:
1. Enter the Shutdown menu.
Menu > Shutdown
Figure 5-8 Logout
2. Click Logout.
After you have logged out the system, menu operation on the screen is invalid. It is required to input a user name
and password to unlock the system.
5.5 Using the Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard can walk you through some important settings of the device. By default, the Setup Wizard starts
once the device has loaded.
Check the checkbox to enable Setup Wizard when device starts. Click Next to continue the setup wizard. Follow
the guide of the Setup Wizard to configure the system resolution, system date/time, network settings, HDD
management, record settings, etc.

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Figure 5-9 Wizard
5.6 Network Settings
Purpose:
Network settings must be properly configured before you operate DVR over network.
Steps:
1. Enter the Network Settings interface.
Menu > Configuration > Network
Figure 5-10 Network Settings
2. Select the General tab.
3. In the General Settings interface, you can configure the following settings: NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4
Gateway, MTU and DNS Server.