EverFocus ERS-4 Instruction Manual

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• Never place the device 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°C~40°C/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 artefacts, 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. Contact 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. • Avoid any affection of the device through vibrations or mechanical shock at the recorder‘s installation location. • Avoid to power off the device during playback or recording operation. This Product is RoHS compliant. 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 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures : •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users’ authority to operate this equipment. WEEE The information in this manual was current upon publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve his products. Therefore, all specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Misprints reserved. Please read this manual carefully before installing and using this unit. Be sure to keep it handy for later reference. Your EverFocus product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of- life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in! Ihr EverFocus Produkt wurde entwickelt und hergestellt mit qualitativ hochwertigen Materialien und Komponenten, die recycelt und wieder verwendet werden können. Dieses Symbol bedeutet, dass elektrische und elektronische Geräte am Ende ihrer Nutzungsdauer vom Hausmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Gerät bei Ihrer örtlichen kommunalen Sammelstelle oder im Recycling Centre. Helfen Sie uns bitte, die Umwelt zu erhalten, in der wir leben!

1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 FEATURES........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................. 1 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................. 2 1.5 FRONT PANEL.................................................................................................................................. 3 1.6 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS......................................................................................................... 4 2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION.................................................................................... 5 2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 6 2.3 ALARM CONTACTS INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 7 2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts................................................................................................................... 7 2.3.2 Alarm Output Relay ..................................................................................................................... 7 2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 8 2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation.................................................................................................. 8 2.4.2 RS-485 terminal pin assignment ................................................................................................. 9 2.4.3 Speed Dome Installation ............................................................................................................. 9 2.5 USB-MOUSE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................ 10 2.6 MONITOR CONNECTION..................................................................................................................... 11 2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION............................................................................................................. 11 2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable........................................................ 11 2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable................................................................................ 12 2.8 FINAL INSTALL PROCESS............................................................................................................ 12 3 CONFIGURATION VIA NETWORK ..................................................................................................... 13 3.1 IP-SETUP VIA NETWORK WITH IP-UTILITY................................................................................ 13 3.2 CONNECTING TO ERS-4............................................................................................................... 14 3.3 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING.................................................................................................. 15 3.3.1 Installing ActiveX controls.......................................................................................................... 15 3.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls......................................................................................................... 17 3.4 REMOTE LIVE SCREEN ................................................................................................................ 20 3.5 REMOTE SETUP - EXPRESS........................................................................................................ 22 3.6 REMOTE SETUP - CAMERA ......................................................................................................... 25 3.6.1 Camera: Basic settings.............................................................................................................. 25 3.6.2 Camera: Video Adjust................................................................................................................ 27 3.6.3 Camera: Motion......................................................................................................................... 28 3.6.4 Camera: Video Loss.................................................................................................................. 30 3.7 REMOTE SETUP: RECORD .......................................................................................................... 32 3.7.1 Record: Record.......................................................................................................................... 32 3.8 REMOTE SETUP: ALARM.............................................................................................................. 33 3.8.1 Alarm: Alarm.............................................................................................................................. 33 3.8.2 Alarm: Event .............................................................................................................................. 35

3.8.2.2 Event: HD Temperature ............................................................................................................ 36 3.8.2.3 Event: HD failure ....................................................................................................................... 37 3.8.2.4 Event: HDD Full......................................................................................................................... 38 3.8.2.5 Event: HD Off ............................................................................................................................ 39 3.8.2.6 Event: Power Loss .................................................................................................................... 40 3.8.2.7 Event: Network Loss ................................................................................................................. 41 3.9 REMOTE SETUP: SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 42 3.9.1 Schedule: Express Setup .......................................................................................................... 42 3.9.2 Schedule: Holidays.................................................................................................................... 44 3.9.3 Schedule: Schedule................................................................................................................... 45 3.9.4 Schedule: Alarm Action ............................................................................................................. 48 3.10 REMOTE SETUP: NETWORK........................................................................................................ 50 3.10.1 Network: LAN............................................................................................................................. 50 3.10.2 Network: Email........................................................................................................................... 52 3.10.3 Network: DDNS ......................................................................................................................... 53 3.10.3.1 EverFocus DDNS.................................................................................................................... 53 3.10.3.2 Dyndns DDNS......................................................................................................................... 55 3.10.4 Network: Alarm Server .............................................................................................................. 56 3.11 REMOTE SETUP: DISK.................................................................................................................. 57 3.12 REMOTE SETUP: DISPLAY........................................................................................................... 58 3.12.1 Monitor OSD.............................................................................................................................. 58 3.12.2 Main M/T SEQ: Sequence......................................................................................................... 59 3.13 REMOTE SETUP: SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 60 3.13.1 System: Date / Time.................................................................................................................. 60 3.13.2 System: Daylight Saving............................................................................................................ 61 3.13.3 System: User ............................................................................................................................. 62 3.13.3.1 User right definition ................................................................................................................. 62 3.13.3.2 Edit user account..................................................................................................................... 63 3.13.3.3 Add user account .................................................................................................................... 64 3.13.3.4 Delete user account ................................................................................................................ 64 3.13.4 System: I/O Control ................................................................................................................... 65 3.13.5 System: Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................. 66 4 NETWORK OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 67 4.1 LIVE SCREEN CONTROLS............................................................................................................ 67 4.2 VIEW MODES ................................................................................................................................. 68 4.2.1 Full Screen................................................................................................................................. 68 4.2.2 4 x Screen.................................................................................................................................. 68 4.2.3 Frameless Video Screen ........................................................................................................... 68 4.3 BIDIRECTIONAL AUDIO................................................................................................................. 68 4.4 PLAYBACK SEARCH...................................................................................................................... 69 4.4.1 Event Search ............................................................................................................................. 69 4.4.2 Time / Date Search.................................................................................................................... 72 4.5 VIDEO COPY / EXPORT ................................................................................................................ 73 4.5.1 Export File Evaluation with EFPlayer Software......................................................................... 74 4.6 PTZ CONTROL ............................................................................................................................... 75 4.7 INFO ................................................................................................................................................ 76 4.7.1 Info: System............................................................................................................................... 76

4.7.2.1 View Log.................................................................................................................................... 78 4.7.2.2 Delete Log................................................................................................................................. 78 4.7.2.3 Export LOG................................................................................................................................ 78 5 APPENDIX A: HDD ASSEMBLING ..................................................................................................... 79 5.1 OPEN ERS-4 HOUSING................................................................................................................. 80 5.2 MOUNTING HDD BRACKETS........................................................................................................ 81 5.3 ASSEMBLING COOLER FAN......................................................................................................... 82 5.4 SATA AND POWER CABLE INSTALLATION................................................................................ 83 5.5 HDD MOUNTING IN HOUSING...................................................................................................... 84 5.6 CLOSING ERS-4 HOUSING........................................................................................................... 85 6 APPENDIX B: 3GPP MOBILE PHONE STREAMING......................................................................... 86 6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 86 6.2 APPLE IPHONE .............................................................................................................................. 86 6.3 OTHER MOBILE PHONES............................................................................................................. 87 7 APPENDIX C: NETWORKING............................................................................................................. 88 7.1 NETWORKING OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... 88 7.1.1 Introduction to TCP/IP ............................................................................................................... 88 7.1.2 Subnet Masks............................................................................................................................ 88 7.1.3 Gateway Address ...................................................................................................................... 88 7.1.4 Virtual Ports ............................................................................................................................... 88 7.2 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP? ........................................................................................... 90 7.2.1 Simple One to One Connection................................................................................................. 90 7.2.2 Direct High Speed Modem Connection..................................................................................... 95 7.2.3 Router or LAN Connection ........................................................................................................ 97 7.3 LINKSYS & D-LINK PORT FORWARDING.................................................................................... 99 7.3.1 Linksys Port Forwarding............................................................................................................ 99 7.3.2 D-Link Port Forwarding............................................................................................................ 102 8 APPENDIX D: TIMING OF ALARM MODES..................................................................................... 104 9 APPENDIX E: CHANGING RULE FOR EXPRESS SETUP.............................................................. 107 10 APPENDIX E: LOCAL SETUP AT ERS-4 ......................................................................................... 109 10.1 OPEN CONFIGURATION MENU ................................................................................................. 109 10.2 EXPRESS....................................................................................................................................... 109 10.3 CAMERA SETTING.......................................................................................................................... 112 10.3.1 Basic Setting............................................................................................................................ 112 10.3.2 Video Adjust............................................................................................................................. 114 10.3.3 Motion...................................................................................................................................... 115 10.3.4 Video Loss............................................................................................................................... 117 10.4 RECORD SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 118 10.5 ALARM & EVENT SETTING......................................................................................................... 119 10.5.1 Alarm........................................................................................................................................ 119 10.5.2 Event........................................................................................................................................ 121 10.6 SCHEDULE SETTING...................................................................................................................... 128 10.6.1 Express Setup ......................................................................................................................... 128

10.6.3 Schedule.................................................................................................................................. 130 10.6.4 Alarm Action ............................................................................................................................ 134 10.7 NETWORK .................................................................................................................................... 138 10.7.1 LAN.......................................................................................................................................... 138 10.7.2 EMAIL...................................................................................................................................... 139 10.7.3 DDNS....................................................................................................................................... 139 10.7.4 Alarm Server............................................................................................................................ 142 10.8 DISK SETTING.............................................................................................................................. 143 10.9 DISPLAY SETTING....................................................................................................................... 144 10.9.1 Monitor OSD............................................................................................................................ 144 10.9.2 Main M/T SEQ ......................................................................................................................... 145 10.10 SYSTEM SETTING .................................................................................................................... 146 10.10.1 Date/Time ............................................................................................................................. 146 10.10.2 Daylight Saving..................................................................................................................... 147 10.10.3 User ...................................................................................................................................... 148 10.10.4 I/O Control............................................................................................................................. 150 10.10.5 Misc....................................................................................................................................... 151 10.11 INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 152 10.11.1 System.................................................................................................................................. 152 10.11.2 Log........................................................................................................................................ 153

1 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW The ERS-4 is a 4 channel video server with local recording function for CCTV applications. With the optional build-in HDD the ERS-4 is the ideal device for network operated CCTV systems with local recording and low usage of systems network bandwidth. The efficient H.264 compression with newest codec - technology allows fast network video streaming in excellent quality, furthermore an efficient usage of Hard Disk capacity at local recording. The ERS-4 provides live and playback evaluation via network. Live view and setup menu are also accessible at local monitor, operated by mouse. 1.1 FEATURES • H.264 Compression format • User friendly GUI with graphical icons and visual indicators • Setup menu local (mouse, local monitor) or via network (Browser, CMS) • Express Setup: by entering key parameters in EXPRESS menu the ERS-4 is ready for operation within a minute • Audio recording capabilities • Optional 1 internal SATA HDD • Multi-language support 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ERS-4 video server x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 User’s Manual Disk x1 AC Adapter and Power Cord x1 1.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ERS-HDMK: ERS-4 Hard Disk mounting kit for installing 3.5" SATA HDD to ERS-4-NH

2 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Recording Rate/Resolution 352x288: 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC 704x288: 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC 704x576: 50 IPS PAL / 60 IPS NTSC Playback and Streaming Rate/Resolution 352x288: up to 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC 704x288: up to 100 IPS PAL / 120 IPS NTSC 704x576: up to 50 IPS PAL / 60 IPS NTSC depending on network conditions Video Input 4 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC, 75 Ohm termination Monitor output 1 x 1 Vpp FBAS, BNC at 75 Ohm 1 x VGA ( resolution 800x600@60 Hz) Audio Input/Output Input: 1 x Line In, 1 V max. / 1 KOhm, RCA socket Output: 1 x Line Out 1 V max. at 1 KOhm, RCA socket Alarm In 4 x N.O./N.C. , screw terminal connector Alarm Out 1 x relay out N.O./N.C. , screw terminal connector RS-485 1 x, screw terminal connector Network interface 100 BASE-T, 8P8C / RJ45 socket USB 1x USB 2.0 on Back Panel (for USB - Mouse) 1x USB 2.0 on Front Panel (for service purpose) Status LED Power, Alarm, HDD activity, Network traffic Clock Internal Real Time Clock, NTP synchronisation option Power Source 12VDC with external power supply 100~240 VAC / 50/60 Hz Dimensions (W x D x H) 320 x 208.9 x 54.3 mm / 12.6" x 8.2" x 2.1" Temperature 0°C~40°C / 32°F~104°F (20~80% humidity) Functional OS Embedded Linux Video Compression H.264 User Interface GUI(Graphical User Interface) Operation Simultaneous network Live/Playback operation and local Recording Recording Mode Manual, Schedule and Event Playback Search By Date/Time or Event Video Pause Yes Video Loss Detection Yes Motion Detection Yes Event Log Yes Schedule Setting Support Express and Advanced Schedule Setting User Access 3 Levels of User Access Support PTZ Protocols EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung El., Transparent

3 1.5 FRONT PANEL The front panel provides 1 USB port and the status LEDs. Figure 1-1 Front Panel USB port: USB 2.0 interface PC - mouse or service purpose . Status LED: POWER: LED ON indicates Power ON. ALARM: LED ON indicates Alarm active. HDD: LED flashes in case of HDD activity. Net: LED flashes in case of Network activity. Status - LED USB-port

4 1.6 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS Figure 1-2 Rear Panel 1. Power: Power in socket DC 12V 2. Alarm In: 4 alarm inputs for dry contacts in mode N.O. / N.C. , screw terminal connector 3. Alarm Out: Relay output N.C. / N.O. , screw terminal connector 4. RS485: RS-485 interface, screw terminal connector for PTZ devices and control keyboard 5. Audio In: Audio input, RCA socket for line audio signals 1V max., 10 KOhm impedance. 6. Audio Out: Audio output, RCA socket, line audio signal 1V max at 10 KOhm. 7. Video In: Video input for composite signals 1 Vpp , BNC, 75 Ohm terminated 8. Video Out: Video monitor output composite signal 1 Vpp at 75 Ohm termination, BNC 9. VGA: Video monitor output VGA 800x600 @ 60 Hz, 15 pin VGA socket 10. USB: USB 2.0 port for USB mouse 11. LAN: 100Base-T network interface , 8P8C / RJ-45 socket 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 8 9 10 11

5 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS INSTALLATION Camera and CCTV monitor must use 75 Ohm video cable (e.g. RG-59, RG-6, RG-11) with BNC connectors. Due to inappropriate absorbability, 50 Ohm coax cable (e.g. RG-58), antenna cable and other types of coaxial cable are not compatible. All connected video sources must provide a 1 Vpp NTSC or PAL standard video signal. When converting transmission lines (twisted pair, fibre optics, radio) to the video inputs, be sure to verify accurate receiver calibration. All 4 video inputs are terminated with 75 Ohm. ATTENTION: In order for the system to auto-detect the appropriate video format (NTSC or PAL), make sure that there is a video signal on video input 1 upon power-up.

6 2.2 AUDIO INSTALLATION The ERS-4 provides 1 audio input and 1 audio output. The input is designed for 500 mV (max. 1 V) to 10 KOhm line audio signals. ATTENTION: The direct connection of a non-amplified microphone is not supported (a microphone amplifier is required). The installation must be done with audio coax cable and RCA plugs. The output provides a typ. 500 mV /max. 1V to 10 KOhm line audio signal and may be connected to a monitor‘s audio input or active speaker. The direct connection of passive speakers is not supported. AUDIO RECORDING FUNCTIONALITY: The audio channel is assigned to video channel 1. Audio recording is activated / deactivated in the camera menu, camera 1. Audio channel is always recorded together with camera 1 and is independent of the image recording rate.

7 2.3 ALARM CONTACTS INSTALLATION The ERS-4 alarm inputs can be used for recording start or recording rate adjustment. Furthermore, alarm reactions such as camera switching to monitors, buzzer, Email and network alarm are available. 2.3.1 Alarm Input Contacts ERS-4 provides 4 alarm inputs. All inputs are programmable N.O. (Normal Open) or N.C. (Normal Closed) Inputs have to be switched by dry contacts, default setting is N.O.. Alarm input with N.O. (Normal Open) contact Alarm input with N.C. (Normal Closed) contact in idle state in idle state Alarm inputs 1~4 of ERS-4 All settings are programmed in the ALARM menu. 2.3.2 Alarm Output Relay The relay output provides either Normally Open or Normally Closed dry contacts. NC COM NO Output relay in idle state

8 2.4 RS-485 KEYBOARD / PTZ INSTALLATION The ERS-4 provides an RS-485 interface for PTZ control of speed domes and other PTZ devices. Furthermore the ERS-4 can be remote-controlled by the EKB-500 universal keyboard. Keyboards and speed domes can be installed on one single RS-485 bus. One system can comprise up to 8 keyboards. 2.4.1 General RS-485 bus installation The ERS-4 uses a RS-485 simplex wiring; the signal is transferred via a single twisted pair line. CAT5 network cable is recommended, UTP version (unshielded) is sufficient for normal application. A shielded cable should be used if the installed cables are expected to be highly susceptible to interferences. The number of devices installed in one bus is limited to 32, and the maximum cable length is 1200m. Both of these can be expanded using a signal distributor (see below). Both the first and the last device in series should be terminated with 120 Ohm resistance in order to minimize line reflections. RS-485 bus serial wiring Cable length from box to device („Stubs“) has to be limited to 2m using connector boxes. RS-485 bus serial wiring with connector boxes and connection cable A direct RS-485 bus star wiring is not supported unless using a signal distributor (see below). Improper RS-485 bus star wiring A RS-485 signal distributor may be used to use a star wiring configuration. Star wiring with RS-485 signal distributor

9 A RS-485 distributor can also be used to increase the maximum number of devices on the bus as well as the total range. Each distributor output provides another RS-485 bus. This allows each output to extend an additional 1200m, and it also enables the additional connection of 31 further devices to each output (the output itself represents one device). The maximum system expandability depends on the RS-485 address range of the installed devices. System expansion with RS-485 signal distributor ATTENTION: Most signal distributors are unidirectional! This means that the signal only flows from the input towards the outputs. Therefore, e.g. the interconnection of several keyboards is not possible with these types of signal distributor! 2.4.2 RS-485 terminal pin assignment The following RS485 pin assignment as follow: 2.4.3 Speed Dome Installation Speed dome or telemetry receiver pan/tilt/zoom control is available through web browser or the optional PowerCon software if the ERS-4 is connected to a network. Local telemetry control is provided by USB - mouse control or by the optional EKB-500 keyboard. Supported protocols: EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung, Transparent

10 Required ERS-4 settings: RS-485 receiver address in CAMERA menu RS-485 parameters and protocol in the I/O CONTROL menu ATTENTION: Some Pelco-D / -P protocol domes and receivers require an address offset of -1, i.e. the address assigned to the dome / receiver in the ERS-4 camera menu must be 1 below the address set in the dome / receiver itself! 2.5 USB-MOUSE INSTALLATION For service and installation the ERS-4 can be operated by mouse at a local connected monitor. All functions except playback and export are available at local operation. Connect the USB mouse to the back panel USB port. NOTE: Recommended mouse types are Logitech® and Microsoft® wired USB wheel-mouse. Wireless USB mouse is not supported.

11 2.6 Monitor connection For service and installation the ERS-4 can be operated by mouse at a local connected monitor. All functions except playback and export are available at local operation. The ERS-4 provides a composite Video output (BNC) and a VGA output (resolution 800x600 @ 60Hz) with similar functionality. Depending on monitor type select one of these video outputs for monitor installation. 2.7 NETWORK CONNECTION This section only describes physical connection to an Ethernet network. This step must be completed before the ERS-4’s can connect to the network. Appendix C describes more Details for network installations. There are two basic types of connection: 2.7.1 Direct PC Connection through Crossover Network Cable The point-to-point connection of ERS-4 and PC requires a crossover (crossed) network cable. This type of connection is ONLY used for direct connection to a single PC. Make sure that the PC is equipped with a 10/100/1000 Mbps compatible network connection. Figure 2-1 Direct PC Connection

12 Pin out of crossover-cable 2.7.2 Network Connection through Patch Cable The connection to an existing network requires a normal patch cable (straight-through). The illustration shows the connection to a network switch, router, or modem. Figure 2-2 Network Connection through Patch Cable Pin out of straight patch cable 2.8 Final Install Process Once you have completed the basic wiring connections, you are ready to turn on the ERS-4. Plug in the power source. The POWER LED will light up if power is normal. The system start-up will take ~ 1 minute time.

13 3 CONFIGURATION VIA NETWORK 3.1 IP-SETUP VIA NETWORK WITH IP-UTILITY The ERS-4 configuration can be done via network or locally at the device, if USB - mouse and monitor are connected. This chapter describes the remote network setup the ERS-4 Menu Settings step by step. Start the application „IPUtility.exe“ from the application CD-ROM. Click on „Find Devices“. If connected to the network, the ERS-4 will be listed. Select the ERS-4 and click on „Login“: Enter user name and password. Defaults: User name: user1 Password: 11111111 After successful login the „set configuration“ button is activated (not greyed). Enter the new IP—parameters, then click on „Set Configuration“. After ~ 30 seconds check by clicking on „Find Devices“, if the new settings were taken over.

14 3.2 CONNECTING TO ERS-4 To access the ERS-4 from a computer, click on "Connect to selected IP" in the IPUtility tool window. Alternative you can open Internet Explorer window and in the address bar type: Local connection: http:// (IP address from the ERS-4’s Network Menu) Internet connection: http:// (IP address given by your Internet Service Provider) The login page will appear on the screen similar to the one shown above. Enter a user name and password to access the recorder. These can be changed in the System section of the Main Menu. Default login data: User name: user1 Password: 11111111 Click on the Login button and you will log in to the recorder’s Network Viewer.

15 3.3 BROWSER SECURITY SETTING 3.3.1 Installing ActiveX controls When you first connect to the ERS-4’s IP address, you should see a screen like the one below. If you do not see a yellow bar like the one the arrow is pointing at, your security settings may be too high. If so, go to next chapter: "Enabling ActiveX Controls.” Right click on the yellow bar and select “Install ActiveX Control…”

16 Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the same login page as before. Type in the username and password and click Login to view the cameras. Default username: user1 Default password: 11111111

17 3.3.2 Enabling ActiveX Controls Note: This section is only necessary if you DO NOT see the yellow ActiveX bar at the top of your browser screen when you first connect to the ERS-4. At the top of the Internet Explorer Window, click on Tools, then select Internet Options. Click the Security tab at the top of the window, then choose Custom Level near the bottom.

18 In the Security Settings window, scroll to “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” Set the controls as follows: “Enable”: 9 Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt (Internet Explorer 7 only) 9 Allow scriptlets (IE7 only) 9 Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls 9 Binary and script behaviours 9 Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player (IE7 only) 9 Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins 9 Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting “Prompt”: 9 Download signed ActiveX controls 9 Download unsigned ActiveX controls “Disable”: 9 Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe Click OK and then choose Yes to change the security settings. Close the window so you are back at the login screen. Click the Refresh button to reload the page.

19 Install the ePlusDVR.cab file when prompted to do so. Once the file finishes installing, you will return to the same login page as before. Type in the user name and password and click Login to view the cameras. Default user name: user1 Default password: 11111111 After correct login the browser will show the ERS-4 live screen.

20 3.4 REMOTE LIVE SCREEN After successful login the screen will show live view with all connected cameras. 1 4 x Screen Switches the video window to 4 x view of all cameras 2 Audio This button toggles audio transmission direction: Listen mode (ERS-4 > PC) Speak mode (PC > ERS-4) 3 Audio ON/OFF Audio at PC enabled Audio at PC disabled 4 Camera channels Clicking on the camera buttons switches to full screen mode of selected camera. The color of the button represents current status of the camera (#5) 5 Status Description of the status colors for camera buttons (#4) 6 Menu bar Menu buttons for setup, search and export, details are explained in following chapters. Live View Express setup 6 7 1 2 3 4 5

21 Camera setup Record setup / recording time calculator Alarm setup Schedule setup Network setup Hard disk status / setup System setup (date, time, user, interfaces, misc.) Display setup (for local monitor output) Info, system status informations Video export Playback search PTZ control 7 Video window Area for live or playback view of the video channels

22 3.5 REMOTE SETUP - EXPRESS The EXPRESS menu allows a fast configuration of all basic parameters without going through all other menus. This allows configuring an ERS-4 for installations with simple requirements (no alarm, no enhanced schedule setting, no advanced network settings...) within a few minutes at one menu page only. Click on to open the EXPRESS setup menu: Date Click on the calendar icon. Click on current date, ERS-4 will take over this date. Time Select hour, minutes and seconds and adjust time with the up/down arrows. Record mode 3 recording modes are available in EXPRESS menu: Normal+Event: ERS-4 will record continuously with 1 IPS and with full frame rate at motion event. Enter the estimated total duration of motion (per day) in hours. Event only: ERS-4 will only record, if motion appears. Enter the estimated total duration of motion (per day) in hours.

23 Scheduled Record: ERS-4 will work with following schedule setting: Friday 18:00 to Monday 6:00: only event record for all cameras 25/30 IPS Monday to Friday 6:00 till 18:00: continuous record 1 IPS and event record 25/30 IPS Monday to Friday 0:00 till 6:00 and till 18:00 till 0:00: only event record for all cameras 25/30 IPS Resolution Select recording resolution based on video format. PAL: 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288 NTSC: 720x480 / 720x240 / 360x240 Record with The available selection in this menu item depends on selected record mode. Modes "Event only " and "Normal+Event": Preset settings: Preset Setting Option Camera Item Apply value Best Quality Quality Superior Normal Frame Rate Max recording frame rate of ERS-4 Event Frame Rate 25 (PAL) / 30 (NTSC) Standard Quality Quality Standard Normal Frame Rate Half of max recording frame rate of ERS-4 Event Frame Rate 25 (PAL) / 30 (NTSC) Extended Quality Quality Basic Normal Frame Rate 1 Event Frame Rate 8 (PAL) / 10 (NTSC) Recording days: Case 1: Record Mode: Normal + Event Record With: Recording days ERS-4 will Auto adjust Quality and Event frame rate to match the Recording days which user selected: According to resolution, event hours and assumption above, ERS-4 will select one set of suitable quality and event frame rate from Changing Order 1 to 8. If ERS-4 can’t match require record days from 8 sets of Change Order, it will just use the set of Changing Order 8. Changing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Normal Frame Rate 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Quality Superior Standard Low Low Low Low Low Low Event Frame Rate (PAL/NTSC) 25/30 25/30 25/30 12,5/15 8/10 6,25/7.5 5 1 Case 2: Record Mode: Event Only

24 Record With: Recording days ERS-4 will Auto adjust Quality and Event frame rate to match the Recording days which user need: According to resolution, event hours and assumption above, ERS-4 will select one set of suitable quality and event frame rate from Changing Order 1 to 8. If ERS-4 can’t match require record days from 8 sets, it will just use the set of Changing Order 8. Changing Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Quality Superior Standard Low Low Low Low Low Low Event Frame Rate 30 30 30 15 10 7.5 5 1 In "Schedule" mode is only the selection "Preset Settings" available (details above). Network Type Static IP: Fixed IP-Address, IP parameters have to be entered below. DHCP: If available, DHCP server in LAN will automatically assign IP for network connection. PPPoE: This is a DSL connection application only. Check with your ISP if they use PPPoE. IP-Address Enter the IP-address of the ERS-4 in your network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet mask of your network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Gateway Enter the address of the Gateway in your network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. DNS Server 1 Enter the address of secondary DNS Server in your network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. DNS Server 2 Enter the address of secondary DNS Server in your network. If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, this value will be assigned automatically. Username Only in PPPoE mode: Enter user name of your account. Password Only in PPPoE mode: Enter password of your account. Apply Press “Apply” button to save and apply Express settings to ERS-4. The system will automatically adjust recording frame rate according to settings. The following message will pop up, press “Yes” to change Resolution, Recording frame rate and Quality depending on your express setting.

25 3.6 REMOTE SETUP - CAMERA 3.6.1 Camera: Basic settings This menu provides settings for general camera parameters. Click on to open the CAMERA setup menu: Camera Select camera 1~4 for adjustment. Title Enter a camera title (max. 16 characters). Install Activate this checkbox for all installed cameras. Not installed camera channels should be deactivated, otherwise system performance will be reserved for these not used channels. Covert If this checkbox is activated, cameras will not be visible (local and remote) and for all users with "OPERATOR" user rights. Users with "ADMIN" and "MANAGER" user rights still can see the camera. Record Mode Select the recording mode: Normal+Event: Continuous record (with Normal speed) and Event (Motion, contact alarm) recording (with Event Speed) Event Only: ERS-4 will record only events (motion, contact alarm). Resolution Select recording resolution based on video format. PAL: 720x576 / 720x288 / 360x288 NTSC: 720x480 / 720x240 / 360x240 Record Quality Select an image quality for recording. There are five different qualities available:

26 Superior, High, Standard, Basic and Low. A higher image quality uses more HDD space. Normal Speed Frame rate in images per second (IPS) for continuous recording. The speed is limited to the maximum recording rate of the ERS-4 (displayed on the right side of this line) divided by the number of installed cameras. If the resolution option is changed, the unit of this field will also be changed. Recording capacity for all 4 cameras (shown next to the Normal Speed field): The number here indicates the remaining recording capacity available for all 4 cameras. When this number is positive, it means there is still recording capacity. If this number is negative, it means the recording capacity has been exceeded, and the user must lower Normal Speed or Resolution. This number must be positive before saving the changes. Otherwise, a pop-up window will display “Fail" , enter valid frame rates in this case and save again. Event Speed Frame rate in images per second (IPS) for event (motion, contact alarm) recording. Record Audio This checkbox appears only at page of camera 1 (Audio channel is assigned to channel 1). Activate the checkbox for enabling audio record. PTZ ID When using a PTZ Camera, activate PTZ control by switching to ON. The ID ( = RS-485 address) must match the ID used by the connected camera in order to control the camera using the ERS-4. Apply To This button can be used to copy the recording settings to other cameras. Select which camera you wish to copy to. Camera titles and PTZ setting will not be copied. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. Save Ch 1...4 Clicking on this button will save the changed settings for this camera.

27 3.6.2 Camera: Video Adjust This menu allows optimizing the camera image. Camera Select camera 1~4 for adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjustment in the range 1~100. Contrast Contrast adjustment in the range 1~100. Color Color adjustment in the range 1~100. Apply To This button can be used to copy the image settings to other cameras. Select which camera you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. Save Ch 1...4 Clicking on this button will save the changed settings for this camera.

28 3.6.3 Camera: Motion Camera Select camera 1~4 for adjustment. Enable Check box to enable motion detection. Other motion options will not be available unless this feature is selected. Log Check box to record motion events in the log. Main Monitor Reaction of (locally at ERS-4 installed) monitor: No change: No change on the main monitor display. Full screen: A full screen of the active camera will display on the main monitor. Pre-alarm Record Check box to record several seconds before the motion event. (Pre-alarm recording rate will follow “Normal” frame rate setting) Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer when a motion event is triggered. Email Notify Check box to send email notification when a motion event is detected. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when motion occurs. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

29 Edit Motion Grid Select the detection area in this submenu: Sensitivity: Set the threshold value for sensitivity. Select from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Min Area: To avoid false detections by small objects this value defines, how many grids have to be detected for generating a motion event. Select a value between 1 (default) to 5 grids. Set All: Press this button to select the entire area. Clear All: Press this button to clear all the grids selected. For defining a customized detection area click on "CLEAR ALL", the draw by mouse (hold left mouse key) an area. Close: Save setting and return to MOTION menu Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated) . Output Type Output action when motion is triggered. Timeout Duration Alarm output lasts for the set time duration. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Apply To This button can be used to copy the image settings to other cameras. Select which camera you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. Save Ch 1...4 Clicking on this button will save the changed settings for this camera.

30 3.6.4 Camera: Video Loss This menu defines the reaction on video loss events. Camera Select camera 1~4 for adjustment. Enable Check box to enable video loss detection. Other motion options will not be available unless this feature is selected. Log Check box to record video loss events in the log. Pre-alarm Record Check box to record several seconds before the video loss event. (Pre-alarm recording rate will follow “Normal” frame rate setting) Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer when a video loss event is triggered. Email Notify Check box to send email notification when a video loss event is detected. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when video loss occurs. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated) . Output Type Output action when motion is triggered. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Timeout Duration Alarm output lasts for the set time duration.

31 Apply To This button can be used to copy the image settings to other cameras. Select which camera you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all cameras, “Unselect All” deselects all cameras. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. Save Ch 1...4 Clicking on this button will save the changed settings for this camera.

32 3.7 REMOTE SETUP: RECORD The RECORD menu provides general recording settings and a recording time calculator. Click on to open the RECORD setup menu. 3.7.1 Record: Record Record Overwrite With activated checkbox the ERS-4 will overwrite oldest records automatically, if HDD is filled up. Schedule Record With activated checkbox the ERS-4 will record with the settings from SCHEDULE menu. In this case all recording settings from CAMERA menu are overruled by SCHEDULE recording settings. Time Stamp With activated checkbox the ERS-4 inserts a time / date overlay in the recording stream. Record Status Output Relay With selection "1" the output relay is activated during recording. If this function is used, please make sure, that the relay is not used for other event purpose. Auto Erase Video OFF: The ERS-4 records with full HDD capacity, no recording time limitation. 1~100 Days: Maximum recording duration. After the defined recording period ERS-4 will delete oldest records and keep only records from defined recording time period. Apply Click on APPLY to save the changes.

33 3.8 REMOTE SETUP: ALARM The ALARM menu defines alarm and event reactions for input contacts and system events. Click on icon to open ALARM menu. 3.8.1 Alarm: Alarm This menu defines behaviour of alarm input contacts. Alarm Select input contact 1~4 for adjustment. Enable Check box to enable input contact event. Other motion options will not be available unless this feature is selected. Log Check box to record input contact events in the log. Pre-alarm Record Check box to record several seconds before the input contact event. (Pre-alarm recording rate will follow “Normal” frame rate setting) Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer when a input contact event is triggered. Email Notify Check box to send email notification when a input contact event is detected. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC when input contact event occurs. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu)

34 Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated) . Output Type Output action when input contact event is triggered. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Timeout Duration Duration of event for the Output types "TIMEOUT" and "TRANSPARENT+TIMEOUT". Enter the event duration in the range 1 ~ 150 seconds. Main Monitor Reaction of monitor output on contact event: No Change: Monitor keeps current display. Full Screen: Monitor switches to full screen view of the camera, which is selected under ACTIVE CAMERA Input Type Contact type: N.O.: Normal open, event is triggered if contact closes. N.C.: Normal closed, event is triggered if contact opens. Active Camera Selection of camera for full screen switching of monitor and PTZ preset position reaction (if this function is activated). Select camera 1~4. PTZ Preset If the ACTIVE CAMERA is a camera with PTZ and preset - position function, it is possible to move the camera in case of event to a desired preset position. OFF: no camera movement 1~255: camera will move in case of event to selected preset position Apply To This button can be used to copy the contact settings to other contacts. Select which contact you wish to copy to. "Select All" selects all contacts, “Unselect All” deselects all contacts. Click “OK” to copy the settings or "Cancel" to exit without copying. Save CH1...4 Clicking on this button will save the changed settings for this contact.

35 3.8.2 Alarm: Event This menu defines reactions on system events. 3.8.2.1 Event: Fan failure This menu defines system reaction in case of cooler fan malfunction. Note: This event is only needed for ERS-4 with build in Hard Disk. ERS-4 without Hard Disk are not equipped with cooler fan. Event Select FAN FAILURE Log Check box to record fan failure events in the log. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of cooler fan fault. Email Notify Check box to send email notification in case of cooler fan fault. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC in case of cooler fan fault. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output In case of in case of cooler fan fault the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated) . Output Type Output type is fixed to mode: Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Note: It is not possible to reset this alarm without solving the cooler fan problem. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

36 3.8.2.2 Event: HD Temperature This menu defines the reaction on critical HDD temperature. Event Select HD Temperature. Log Check box to record HDD temperature events in the log. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of HDD temperature events. Email Notify Check box to send email notification case of HDD temperature events. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC case of HDD temperature events. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Stop Recording With activated checkbox the ERS-4 will stop recording for avoiding total damage of HDD and data loss. NOTE: It is not recommended to deactivate this check box ! Temp. Warning Limit Sets the trigger temperature for all other active settings in HD Temperature. Choose from 55°C /131°F ~ 85°C /185°F. Note: Do not set a higher value as the max. operating temperature of the installed HDD (specified by HDD manufacturer) ! Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated) . Output Type Output type is fixed to mode: Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Note: It is not possible to reset this alarm without solving the HDD temperature problem. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

37 3.8.2.3 Event: HD failure This menu defines the reaction on detected HDD errors. Event Select HD Failure. Log Check box to record HDD failure events in the log. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of HDD failure events. Email Notify Check box to send email notification case of HDD failure events. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC case of HDD failure events. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated). Output Type Output type is fixed to mode: Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Note: It is not possible to reset this alarm without solving the HDD problem. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

38 3.8.2.4 Event: HDD Full This menu defines reactions, if full HDD capacity is reached. Note: Settings in this menu are only active, if the ERS-4 works not in "OverWrite" mode (check box in RECORD menu) Event Select HD Full. Log Check box to record HDD full events in the log. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of HDD full events. Email Notify Check box to send email notification case of HDD full events. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC case of HDD full events. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated). Output Type Output action when HDD full event is triggered. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Timeout Duration Duration of event for the Output types "TIMEOUT" and "TRANSPARENT+TIMEOUT". Enter the event duration in the range 1 ~ 150 seconds. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

39 3.8.2.5 Event: HD Off This menu defines reaction, if HDD is disconnected. Event Select HD off. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of HDD off events. Email Notify Check box to send email notification case of HDD off events. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC case of HDD off events. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated). Output Type Output action when HDD off event is triggered. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Timeout Duration Duration of event for the Output types "TIMEOUT" and "TRANSPARENT+TIMEOUT". Enter the event duration in the range 1 ~ 150 seconds. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

40 3.8.2.6 Event: Power Loss This menu defines reactions in case of power loss. Event Select Power Loss. Log Check box to record Power Loss events in the log. Email Notify Check box to send email notification case of Power Loss events. Note: The notification will be send after power is switched on again. Network Alarm Check box to send out a network alarm to client PC case of Power Loss events. (requires PowerCon software and setting up Alarm Server in Network Setup menu) Note: The notification will be send after power is switched on again. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

41 3.8.2.7 Event: Network Loss This menu defines reactions in case of disconnected network. Event Select Network Loss. Log Check box to record Network Loss events in the log. Buzzer Check box to enable buzzer in case of Network Loss events. Alarm Output In case of event the output relay will switch. It can be set to either “NONE” (not active) or “1” (relay activated). Output Type Output action when Network Loss event is triggered. Transparent: Alarm is active as long the event is active. Timeout: Automatic alarm reset after a defined time (Timeout Duration) Transparent+Timeout: Alarm will reset after event ended + Timeout Duration. Timeout Duration Duration of event for the Output types "TIMEOUT" and "TRANSPARENT+TIMEOUT". Enter the event duration in the range 1 ~ 150 seconds. Apply Save the settings for this event type.

42 3.9 REMOTE SETUP: SCHEDULE The ERS-4-4 provides an enhanced schedule for recording periods. The Schedule includes an EXPRESS Setup, Holiday list and separate alarm input timer. Click on for opening SCHEDULE menu. Note: All schedule settings are active only, if the check box "SCHEDULE RECORD" in RECORD menu is activated ! 3.9.1 Schedule: Express Setup The Express setup is an option for fast schedule setup, if the installation does not require individual settings for each day and each camera. Express schedule creates a similar schedule for each camera with following time periods: Weekend: Defaults: Start Friday 18:00, end Monday 06:00 Weekday daytime: Defaults: Start each weekday 6:00, end each weekday 18:00 Weekday nighttime: Defaults: Start each weekday 18:00, end each weekday 06:00 Holiday / Others: Settings for days, which are defined at "HOLIDAYS" menu page All settings of the EXPRESS page can be modified at the SCHEDULE menu page. Weekend Start Start time of the weekend period. Weekend End End time of the weekend period. Daytime Start Start time of daytime period for each weekday (all weekdays, which are not included

43 in the weekend period). Daytime End End time of daytime period for each weekday (all weekdays, which are not included in the weekend period). SCHEDULE TABLE Record Type Select one of the 3 modes for each time period: Disabled: No records in this time period Event only: ERS-4 records only events Normal+Event: ERS-4 works with continuous and event (contact and motion events) record Normal Recording frame rate for continuous record. Select a frame rate for each time period. Note: If recording resolution is set to 720x576 / 720 x480, maximum possible value to frame rate is 12,5 / 15 IPS. Entering 25 / 30 IPS exceeds max. Frame rate and will create a "Fail" message. ERS-4 will not take over the value. Event Recording frame rate for event (contact and motion events) record. Select a frame rate for each time period. Event action With activated check box all event related actions such as buzzer, relay out, mail and network notification are enabled for this time period. Uncheck the check box to block this event actions for this time period. Apply Click on APPLY will take over the EXPRESS settings in the schedule. You can double-check and modify the settings at the SCHEDULE menu page. Note: All schedule settings are active only, if the check box "SCHEDULE RECORD" in RECORD menu is activated !

44 3.9.2 Schedule: Holidays The ERS-4 provides a Holiday list with up to 30 Holidays. Select HOLIDAY in SCHEDULE menu. Date Type Select one of the 2 day types, HOLIDAY or OTHERS. Recurrent Type Select one of the options for entering the date: One time: Input of a single date, not repeated in following years Month/Date: Input of month and date, this Holiday will be repeated in following years Month/Weekday: Input of month and day of the week, this Holiday will be repeated in following years Details Input of the date depending on the RECURRENT TYPE mode. Prev / Next Browse page forward / backward ( 3 pages total ). Apply Click on APPLY will take over the Holiday settings.

45 3.9.3 Schedule: Schedule This menu allows a detailed setup of schedule for each camera and day. If schedule was defined already by EXPRESS SCHEDULE page, all the setting are displayed and editable here. Step 1: Select a camera and a day type (here: Holiday). Step 2: For start time of a time frame double click on the bar at desired time ( 30 min. steps possible): Repeated double-click changes the color of the bar for different recording modes, colors are explained below the table: Grey: no records Orange: Event (contact and motion events) record only

46 Blue: continuous and event (contact and motion events) record Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for additional time periods: Step 4: Edit recording setting for the defined day type: Click on for setup of recording options: Set for each defined time period recording resolution, and event rate for normal and event recording. Event action: With activated check box all event related actions such as buzzer, relay out, mail and network notification are enabled for this time period. Uncheck the check box to block this event actions for this time period. Click on CLOSE for saving settings and exit to SCHEDULE page. Step 5: Repeat steps 1 ~ 4 for other day types and cameras, if individual settings are required. If similar settings can be used for other cameras and day types, go to step 6 / 7 Step 6: For copying the settings of selected day type to other day types click on : Select desired day types and click on OK.

47 Step 7: For copying the settings of selected day type to other cameras click on : Select desired cameras and click on OK. Step 8: Click on to finish and save the schedule settings. Note: All schedule settings are active only, if the check box "SCHEDULE RECORD" in RECORD menu is activated !

48 3.9.4 Schedule: Alarm Action This menu describes scheduled activation of alarm input contacts. This schedule is independent from recording SCHEDULE menu and has higher priority for recording settings. Setup procedure is similar to the SCHEDULE setup page. Step 1: Select a Contact and a day type (here: Holiday). Step 2: For start time of a time frame double click on the bar at desired time ( 30 min. steps possible): Repeated double-click toggles the color of the bar for enabled/disabled mode, colors are explained below the table: Grey: input contact disabled

49 Orange: input contact enabled Step 3: Repeat Step 2 for additional time periods: Step 4: Repeat steps 1 ~ 3 for other day types and cameras, if individual settings are required. If similar settings can be used for other cameras and day types, go to step 5 / 6 Step 5: For copying the settings of selected day type to other day types click on : Select desired day types and click on OK. Step 6: For copying the settings of selected day type to other contacts click on : Select desired cameras and click on OK. Step 7: Click on to finish and save the schedule settings.

50 3.10 REMOTE SETUP: NETWORK This menu pages define all network related settings. Click on icon for opening network menu. 3.10.1 Network: LAN Network Type Select the network Type: Static IP: Fixed IP address DHCP: If the connected network supports DHCP, the DHCP server will assign an IP address to the ERS-4 PPPoE: For direct connection to DSL ONLY. Verify with your ISP if they use PPPoE. IP In STATIC IP mode enter the IP address of the ERS-4. In DHCP and PPPoE modes the IP-address is assigned automatically, the address is displayed only and not editable. Subnet Mask In STATIC IP mode enter the subnet mask of connected network. In DHCP and PPPoE modes the subnet mask is assigned automatically, the address is displayed only and not editable. Gateway In STATIC IP mode enter the gateway address of connected network. In DHCP and PPPoE modes the gateway address is assigned automatically, the address is displayed only and not editable.

51 DNS-Server 1 In STATIC IP mode enter the address of DNS-Server 1 in connected network. In DHCP and PPPoE modes the DNS server address is assigned automatically, the address is displayed only and not editable. DNS Server 2 In STATIC IP mode enter the address of DNS-Server 2 in connected network. In DHCP and PPPoE modes the DNS server address is assigned automatically, the address is displayed only and not editable. HTTP - Port HTTP port setting, default value is port 80. Bandwidth limit In case of limited network bandwidth resources it is possible to limit maximum streaming bandwidth of ERS-4: Disable: No limitation (full streaming performance). 128k ~ 3M: Select max. network bandwidth. Enable 3GPP streaming Activated check box allows access to live video streams of single video channels by mobile phone. For details refer to APPENDIX B. NOTE: The 3GPP streaming is not protected by user name and password. This means, everybody, who knows IP-address and the syntax, can access the ERS-4 by mobile phone or media player (which supports RTSP such as VLAN player). Please consider these security limitations before enabling 3GPP streaming! PPPoE only: User Name This input field is active only in PPPoE mode: Enter the user name of your DSL account. PPPoE only: Password This input field is active only in PPPoE mode: Enter the password of your DSL account. Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

52 3.10.2 Network: Email In case of events ERS-4 is able to send notifications by Email. This menu defines the Email account settings. SMTP Server Assign the SMTP (e-mail) server’s name. Note: For more reliable email service, use the server’s IP address. SMTP Port Assign the port number used by the SMTP server. Authentification Activate the check box, if the SMTP server requires an authentication (user name / password). SSL Activate the check box, if the SMTP server supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) transmission. User Name If authentification is required, enter user name here. Password If authentification is required, enter password here. Sender Email Input sender’s e-mail address. Note: Make sure to enter a valid Email address here. Otherwise most of the mail server will block the Emails! Receiver Email 1..3 Enter up to 3 Email addresses for receiving event notifications. Email Subject Input email subject. Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

53 3.10.3 Network: DDNS The ERS-4 supports the free DNS services of DynDNS and EverFocus. EverFocus DDNS allows creating an account directly from the ERS-4. 3.10.3.1 EverFocus DDNS DDNS Service Select "EverFocusDDNS" DVR Name For creating an account enter the desired name of the device. Example: Entering "cool-ers4" will create an account with following IP-address: cool-ers4.everfocusddns.com (if this IP-Address is not used for another account already). The availability of EverFocusDDNS addresses can be checked also at the webpage: www.everfocusddns.com Register / Update After input of desired name click on . After the message "Success2 for sending the data the screen shows the status message "Status updating"

54 Wait until status message changes. Option 1) Registration successful The selected name was registered successful. If the ERS-4 is connected correctly to the Internet, it can be accessed now under http://[your registered name].everfocusddns.com Option 2) Registration failed, no connection This status message indicates, that no connection to DDNS server was established. Check the network settings for gateway and DNS server, furthermore check port forwarding settings in DSL router (if router is installed). Option 3) Registration failed, selected name was registered already Select a new name and try to register again. Note: EverFocus DDNS addresses are not supported in PowerCon management software (Status version 4.3 and lower).

55 3.10.3.2 Dyndns DDNS Using an address of dyndns.org requires an existing account. Create a free account at www.dyndns.org first. DDNS Service Select "www.dyndns.org" Host Name Name of the ERS-4, as defined at www.dyndns.org account settings User Name User name of the dyndns.org account Password Password of the dyndns.org account Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

56 3.10.4 Network: Alarm Server The ERS-4 can send network alarm notification to PowerCon software and other central management systems, which support this function. The notification can be transmitted to max. 3 receiving servers. Server IP 1...3 Enter the IP - addresses of the receiving alarm servers Protocol Type Select the protocol type: UDP: User Datagram Protocol TCP: Transmission Control Protocol Note: Use UDP only for LAN applications, this mode is not safe for Internet connections. Port User name of the dyndns.org account Network ID Enter the network ID (Unique ID) for network alarm. Note: 1. The ID must contain 10 numbers. 2. Only numbers are valid characters 3. Do not use leading zeros. Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

57 3.11 REMOTE SETUP: DISK This menu gives information about Hard Disk status and allows formatting the HDD. Click on for opening Hard Disk menu. Record Time (Start) Shows earliest recorded time on the hard drive. Record Time (End) Shows latest or most current recorded time on the hard drive. Format Formats (deletes) the HDD. Click on and confirm the screen message with OK for formatting the HDD. Note: All video and event data will be deleted in case of formatting. Health Status Displays current status of the selected disk. Disk Temperature Current HDD temperature. Disk Size (Total) Shows total disk size. Disk Size (Usage) Shows percentage of used disk space. If ERS-4 is set to automatically overwrite the disk, this option will show “Overwrite mode currently”.

58 3.12 REMOTE SETUP: DISPLAY The settings in this menu are related to the local Monitor output of ERS-4 only. Click on for opening MONITOR menu. 3.12.1 Monitor OSD This menu provides settings for the Onscreen Display of local monitor. Camera Title With activated check box the monitor displays camera titles (as defined in CAMERA menu). Date/Time With activated check box the monitor displays current date/time. Event Status With activated check box the monitor displays event status. HDD Status With activated check box the monitor displays hard drive status. Text Insert Reserved for future applications. BNC/VGA This system supports both VGA and BNC monitor displays at the same time but only one of them can have optimized display quality. Use this feature to select which output is optimized. Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

59 3.12.2 Main M/T SEQ: Sequence This menu defines the automatic switching sequence to the local monitor output. Camera Select camera 1~4 for each step of the sequence. Dwell Select a dwell time in the range 1~99 seconds to this camera. Select "0" to skip this step in the sequence. Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

60 3.13 REMOTE SETUP: SYSTEM The SYSTEM menu provides setup options for time/date, user management, maintenance and others. Click on icon for opening SYSTEM menu. 3.13.1 System: Date / Time The menu provides settings for manual time date adjustment and NTP time synchronisation. Date Set current Date. Time Set current Time. Date Format Choose date format from yyyy/mm/dd, dd/mm/yyyy, and mm/dd/yyyy. Time Format Select time format 12H or 24H. Time Zone Select the time zone of current location. NTP Enable / disable automatic time synchronisation by NTP server. NTP Server Enter IP-Address of a valid NTP server. To find a compatible NTP address, please follow these steps: a) Go to a PC that is connected to the internet. b) Click on “START” -> “RUN” -> type “command” and press “OK”. c) In the DOS Prompt, type “ping pool.ntp.org” to find out the IP address of an NTP Server. NTP Update Interval Define the update interval for NTP time synchronisation (daily, weekly or monthly) Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

61 3.13.2 System: Daylight Saving This menu provides settings for automatic Daylight saving switching. Daylight Saving Activated check box enables automatic Daylight Saving switching. Start Date Start date of Daylight Saving period. Start Time (hh:mm) Enter time when daylight saving period begins. Set To (hh:mm) Enter the new time for begin of Daylight Saving period. For most regions, this will be one hour ahead of the “Start Time”. End Date End date of daylight saving time. End Time (hh:mm) Enter the time when daylight saving time ends.

62 3.13.3 System: User The ERS-4 allows up to 10 user accounts with 3 different user right levels. 3.13.3.1 User right definition User Rights Operator Manager Administrator Network Operation Live Views 9 9 9 PTZ ○ 9 9 View covert cameras ○ 9 9 Playback Search ○ 9 9 Copy / Export ○ 9 9 Info - Menu 9 9 9 View Log ○ ○ 9 Delete Log ○ ○ 9 Setup Menu ○ ○ 9 Edit own user name / password 9 9 9 Local Operation Live Views 9 9 9 Display OSD ON/OFF 9 9 9 OSD Settings ○ 9 9 Sequence 9 9 9 PTZ ○ 9 9 View covert cameras ○ 9 9 Info - Menu 9 9 9 View Log ○ ○ 9 Delete Log ○ ○ 9 Setup Menu ○ ○ 9 Edit own user name / password 9 9 9

63 3.13.3.2 Edit user account The default settings provide 3 users with different user rights: User Name Password User Right Level user1 11111111 Admin user2 22222222 Manager user3 33333333 Operator For editing an account select the user and click on . User Name Edit the user name. New Password Enter new password. Confirm Re-enter the new password for verification. Level User Right Level Status Enable: User account is active. Disable: User account is disabled, but not deleted.

64 3.13.3.3 Add user account Click on for creating new user account. User Name Enter the user name. New Password Enter the password. Confirm Re-enter the password for verification. Level User Right Level Status Enable: User account is active. Disable: User account is disabled, but not deleted. 3.13.3.4 Delete user account Select a user account and click on for removing the user account from list. After finishing all settings click on for saving the changes.

65 3.13.4 System: I/O Control This menu defines parameters of the RS-485 interface. PTZ Protocol PTZ protocol for connected PTZ camera, select protocol type EverFocus, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, Samsung (Electron.) or Transparent. In Transparent mode the protocol type is defined in the central management software, this mode works only for network control. 485 ID Enter RS-485 ID (address) of the ERS-4 in the range 1 ~ 127, required for RS- 485 remote control by EKB500 Default: 1 Baud Rate Transmission speed of RS-485 interface, select 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 BPS Default: 9600 Data Bit Data bit used for transmission, select 7 or 8 Default: 8 Stop Bit Stop bit used for transmission, select 1 or 2 Default: 1 Parity Parity setting for RS-485 transmission, select NONE, ODD or EVEN Default: NONE Apply Click on to finish and save the settings.

66 3.13.5 System: Miscellaneous This menu is needed for system maintenance and language settings. Current Firmware version Displays the current version. Firmware Upgrade Press “Upgrade” to upgrade the firmware. Click on SEARCH and enter the correct update file "ers-4.bin" with new firmware. Click on will start the upgrade procedure. This may take several minutes. ERS-4 will restart automatically after successful update. NOTE: After updating it is mandatory to perform LOAD DEFAULT for avoiding malfunctions! Load Factory Default Click on will load the factory settings. Load From File Click on will load the configuration from a configuration file. Save To File Click on will save current configuration to a config file. Language Select menu- and OSD language for ERS-4

67 4 NETWORK OPERATION 4.1 LIVE SCREEN CONTROLS 1 4 x Screen Switches the video window to 4 x view of all cameras 2 Audio This button toggles audio transmission direction: Listen mode (direction ERS-4 > PC) Speak mode (direction PC > ERS-4) 3 Audio ON/OFF Audio at PC enabled Audio at PC disabled 4 Camera channels Clicking on the camera buttons switches to full screen mode of selected camera. The color of the button represents current status of the camera (#5) 5 Status Description of the status colors for camera buttons (#4) 6 Live View Live View (current screenshot) 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 12 11

68 7 Setup Icons The Setup menus are described in chapters 3.6 to 3.13. Note: Access to setup menus is only possible for users with ADMIN user rights. 8 Info shows system status informations 9 Copy / Export opens Video export menu 10 Playback Search opens Playback search menu 11 PTZ opens PTZ control (available only for PTZ cameras) 12 Video Window Area for live or playback view of the video channels 4.2 VIEW MODES 4.2.1 Full Screen Click on one of the 4 camera buttons to view selected camera in full screen mode. 4.2.2 4 x Screen Click on button to switch to video screen with all 4 cameras (quad view). 4.2.3 Frameless Video Screen Double click in the video window switches to frameless video window (without operation control icons). Double click in the frameless video window switches back to normal screen. 4.3 BIDIRECTIONAL AUDIO This button toggles audio transmission direction: Listen mode (direction ERS-4 > PC) Speak mode (direction PC > ERS-4)

69 4.4 PLAYBACK SEARCH The ERS-4 provides 2 methods for playback search and evaluation, search by event and search by time / date. 4.4.1 Event Search This search method allows searching for motion and contact alarm records. From: Date Enter the start date for playback search. Time Enter the start time for playback search. To: Date Enter the end date for playback search. Time Enter the end time for playback search. Camera Select the cameras for playback search. Event Select one ore more event types for playback search: Alarm: Alarm contact inputs Motion: Motion detection events Video: Video Loss events Search Click on for starting playback search.

70 After click on the screen show a list with the search results, depending on the number of events the list may have several pages ( 4 pages in example below): Select an item from the list and click on button, the screen will show the playback window with the selected event video: CONTROLS: Fast backward 2x~32x Playback backward Stop Pause Play Fast forward 2x~32x Return to SEARCH results

71 In addition to the Copy / Export menu page it is also possible to export event video files directly from the event search page. Select one or more events (check box) and click on button. After entering file name and file path the screen shows a progress bar, until the export is finished:

72 4.4.2 Time / Date Search The search by time / date allows searching normal (continuous) or event records. Play from: Date Enter the start date for playback search. Time Enter the start time for playback search. Play Click on for starting playback search.

73 4.5 VIDEO COPY / EXPORT The COPY menu allows exporting video files to the client PC. Furthermore a file player software is available for playback of video files on PC. Camera Select one ore more cameras for video export. Activate check box "SELECT ALL" for export of all cameras. Start Date/Time Start date and time of export file. End Date/Time End date and time of export file. Copy now Click on , enter filename and file storage location and start the copy procedure. The progress bar shows the current status of transmission. During transmission it is always possible to stop the export by clicking on button. Download Player Click on for downloading of the file player software. This software is needed for playback of exported files in *.aver format from ERS-4.

74 4.5.1 Export File Evaluation with EFPlayer Software Use the downloaded software EFPlayer.exe to evaluate *.aver files exported from the ERS-4. Start EFPlayer.exe at your PC. Fullscreen 4 x view 9(8) x view 16 x view JPG Snapshot AVI conversion Close Player Stretch to fit screen Playback status Playback controls Open video file Channel selection

75 4.6 PTZ CONTROL If the connected camera is defined as a PTZ device (Speed Dome, PTZ head with RS-485 receiver), the PTZ control panel is shown at left side after clicking on button. Required settings: 1. PTZ is enabled and RS-485 address is entered in CAMERA > BASIC SETTING. 2. RS-485 parameter are adjusted in SYSTEM > I/O CONTROL. Input syntax: Go to Preset Position PRESET > [number] > GO Save Preset Position PRESET > [number] > SET Delete Preset Position PRESET > [number] > DELETE Start Preset Tour TOUR > [number] > GO Start Pattern PATTERN > [number] > GO Start Auto-Pan AUTO-PAN Open Setup Menu PRESET > [95] > SET Enter in Speed Dome OSD I+ ((iris open) ESC / Cancel in Speed Dome OSD I- (Iris close) NOTE: The availability of each PTZ feature depends on user camera type and used PTZ protocol ! Pan - Tilt direction keys Zoom in (+) , Zoom out (-) Focus far (+), Focus near (-) Iris open (+), Iris close (-) Input field for preset, tour and pattern numbers Number buttons Clear numeric input Start (for preset, tour, pattern Save preset position Delete preset position Auto-Pan Preset position Preset Tour Pattern

76 4.7 INFO 4.7.1 Info: System The SYSTEM menu provides informations about hardware and firmware status of ERS-4. Click on icon for opening INFO menu. Version Current Firmware version of ERS-4 Model Model Name NTSC/PAL Video system of installation Web Version Firmware version of ActiveX control (web browser) IP IP - address of ERS-4 MAC MAC - Address of ERS-4 DVR Name Device name Network ID Network ID for network alarm transmission

77 4.7.2 Info: Log Depending on settings the ERS-4 logs informations about events, system errors and user activities. Select LOG in info menu: Enter the desired start and end time for the log request. Select the event type for the log search: Configurations Configuration changes Event Recording and system events Record Recording activities Operation Other operations User User logins / logouts Note: The event log data are stored on Hard Disk. ERS-4 without Hard Disk can only buffer a small quantity of events in the buffer. The complete log is lost in case of power loss for ERS-4 without Hard Disk.

78 4.7.2.1 View Log After entering the search parameters click on button, the search results list is shown: Depending on the number of events the list may be splitted on several pages. Browse between the pages. Click on button for returning to LOG menu. 4.7.2.2 Delete Log Click on button for deleting complete log. 4.7.2.3 Export LOG The selected log entries can be exported to a file in *.txt format. Click on button for creating the log file.

79 5 APPENDIX A: HDD ASSEMBLING If the ERS-4 was delivered in the version without Hard Disk, it is possible to add a HDD with the optional Hard Disk mounting kit ERS-HDMK. The kit ERS-HDMK contains: 1 SATA connector cable 2 HDD power cable 3 Screws for HDD and brackets 4 Left side HDD bracket 5 Right side HDD bracket 6 Cooler fan 7 screws for cooler fan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

80 5.1 OPEN ERS-4 HOUSING Unscrew the 2 screws at each side of ERS-4 for removing the cover. Lift the back side of the cover first, take care for the middle mount at front side (marked red).

81 5.2 MOUNTING HDD BRACKETS Assemble the HDD-brackets with 2 screws each at both sides of HDD. Connector side

82 5.3 ASSEMBLING COOLER FAN Mount the cooler fan with the 2 fan screws at the right housing side. Please make sure for correct cable position and airflow direction (intake fan): Connect the plug of fan cable to the fan connector at the main board:

83 5.4 SATA AND POWER CABLE INSTALLATION Connect the power cable and SATA cable to the main board: Connect SATA and power cable to the pre-assembled HDD before mounting the HDD to the housing. Make sure for correct position of power cable.

84 5.5 HDD MOUNTING IN HOUSING Mount the pre-assembled HDD in the ERS-4 housing with 2 screws for each bracket: Left bracket position Right bracket position

85 5.6 CLOSING ERS-4 HOUSING Lift back part for inserting cover in front panel: Please make sure, that part 1 is inside front panel and part 2 outside the base plate: Fix the cover with the 2 screws at each side.

86 6 APPENDIX B: 3GPP MOBILE PHONE STREAMING 6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Mobile phone access to the live streams of the ERS-4 requires a media player on the mobile phone, which allows RTSP streaming. Furthermore 3GPP streaming has to be enabled in ERS-4 network menu. The stream address has the syntax: Live stream Channel 1: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live0.3gp Live stream Channel 2: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live1.3gp Live stream Channel 3: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live2.3gp Live stream Channel 4: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live3.3gp NOTE: The 3GPP streaming is not protected by user name and password. This means, everybody, who knows IP-address and the syntax, can access the ERS-4 by mobile phone or media player (which supports RTSP such as VLAN player). Please consider these security limitations before enabling 3GPP streaming! 6.2 APPLE IPHONE Viewing ERS-4 Live-Streams on iPhone requires installation of a media player, which supports RTSP streaming. One possible application is STREAMER. download STREAMER from APPLE® store and install. 1. Start / enable STREAMER. 2. Select Bookmarks function. 3. Add Bookmarks with following syntax: Live stream Channel 1: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live0.3gp Live stream Channel 2: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live1.3gp Live stream Channel 3: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live2.3gp Live stream Channel 4: rtsp:// [IP-Address of ERS-4]/live3.3gp Save settings 4. Select one of the saved bookmarks for live stream of ch. 1 ~4.

87 6.3 OTHER MOBILE PHONES Mobile phone access to the live streams of the ERS-4 requires a media player on the mobile phone, which allows RTSP streaming. Following mobile phone types were tested successful for 3GPP streaming (with RealPlayer application): NOKIA N93i NOKIA N95 NOKIA N96 NOKIA N97 NOKIA N97 mini NOKIA 5530 XpressMusic NOKIA 5800 XpressMusic HTC Hero Apple iPhone 3G S 16GB (with STREAMER player)

88 7 APPENDIX C: NETWORKING 7.1 NETWORKING OVERVIEW This chapter will give you a basic instruction on how to set up the ERS-4 for network connection. It is highly recommended that you have a working knowledge of what a network is and how it works. This will be helpful in completing the networking process. 7.1.1 Introduction to TCP/IP TCP/IP is the group of protocols used by the Internet and most Local Area Networks (LANs) throughout the world. In TCP/IP, every computer or other communications device that is connected to the network has a unique IP address. By doing this you are giving your device a unique address similar to the address of your house. An IP address is composed of four octets (numbers in the range of 0 to 255) separated by decimal points. The IP address is used to uniquely identify a host or computer on the LAN. For example, one computer on a network could have an IP address of 192.168.1.127. You should never give two or more devices the same exact IP address, but the first three octets of an IP address should be the same for all computers in the local area network. For example, if a total of 253 computers exist in a single LAN, the IP addresses could be assigned starting with 192.168.1.x, where x represents a number in the range of 2 to 254. 7.1.2 Subnet Masks Each host in a LAN has a subnet mask. The subnet mask is a set of octets that is used to determine which LAN or class it belongs to. The number 255 is usually used to represent the network address portion of the IP address and a zero is placed at the end to identify the host portion of the address. Basically the subnet mask can be compared to the city you live in for your home address, but in this case you are stating the network you belong too. 7.1.3 Gateway Address Each host in a LAN has a gateway. A gateway address is composed of four octets separated by decimal points. The gateway address is used to uniquely identify the main host or computer on the LAN that assigns the IP addresses to your network (usually a router). This is comparable to the zip code of your address. 7.1.4 Virtual Ports A port number represents a "channel" or entryway for network communications. Port numbers allow different applications on the same computer to utilize network resources without interfering with each other. Port numbers most commonly appear in network programming, particularly socket programming. Sometimes, though, port numbers are made visible to the casual user. For example, some websites on the Internet use a URL like the following: http://www.fakeaddress.com:8100/

89 In this example, the number 8100 refers to the port number used by the browser to connect to the web server. The standard port number used by web sites is 80, so this number does not need to be included with the URL (although it can be). In IP networking, port numbers can theoretically range from 0 to 65535. Most popular network applications, though, use port numbers at the lower end of the range (such as 80 for HTTP). Ports are similar to doors and windows of your house, with port 80 acting as the front door. If these are not open you could not enter the house. This is the same case with ports on a network. If the ports for a specific IP address are not open then you could not gain access to that IP address. Note: The term port also refers to several other aspects of network technology. A port can refer to Ethernet connection points, such as those on a hub, switch, or router. The term port is also used to refer to a physical connection point for peripheral devices such as serial, parallel, and USB ports.

90 7.2 WHAT IS YOUR NETWORK SETUP? Everfocus DVR’s and IP - products can operate using one of three types of networking connections. 1. Simple One to One Connection: A simple one to one connection is the simplest type of network connection. It uses a cross-over cable to make a direct connection from one computer to another (or in this case a computer to a DVR). 2. Direct High Speed Modem Connection: A direct modem connection uses a standard network cable to connect the modem directly to a computer (or in this case a modem to the DVR). This type of connection only covers single-port modems. For a combination modem/router, use the setup described below. 3. Router or LAN Connection – A local area network connection requires either a router or a pre- existing LAN connection. This is the most common type of connection. A router allows multiple computers and DVR’s to access each other as well as the Internet. It assigns different internal IP addresses to the computers. 7.2.1 Simple One to One Connection Crossover Ethernet Cable Pin outs: The Figure below shows the pin configurations for a cross-over cable.

91 Connection Procedure: ¾ The First step is to purchase or make a cross-over cable. We recommend purchasing one if you have never made a cross-over cable. Please remember you can not use a straight through network cable for this application ¾ Once you have a cross-over cable plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the DVR and the other into the network card on the back of the computer. ¾ Log into the EverFocus DVR menu and go to the Network Setting Menu. ¾ You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection. ¾ Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway of 192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server. ¾ The next step is to set the computer’s network settings to match those of the DVR. You will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this. ¾ To assign a fixed IP address in Windows 2000/XP.