ENDSS-R4D8 Digital Surveillance in a Box 8-Channel Digital Video Recorder and 4 CCD Security Cameras with Night Vision User’s Manual
Warnings and Safety Precautions FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES User Manual – After unpacking this product, read the owner‟s manual carefully, and follow all the operating procedures and other instructions. Power Source – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If unsure of the type of power supply available in your home, office, or the area where you intend to use the product, consult product dealer or local power company.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: » When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. » If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. » If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. » If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
CAUTION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Table of Contents Warnings and Safety Precautions .......................................................................ii Table of Contents ..................................................................................................vi 1 Overview .............................................................................................................1 1.1 Front Panel Control .................................................................................................. 2 1.
3.7 Authentication Setup ................................................................................................ 39 3.8 System Setup ........................................................................................................... 41 3.8.1 Language Selection .......................................................................................... 42 3.8.2 View Setup ....................................................................................................... 42 3.8.
7.2.3 Login and Host Service .................................................................................... 96 7.2.4 Setup Router .................................................................................................... 99 7.2.5 Setup DynDNS Setting on DVR ....................................................................... 99 8 PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer ....................................................................100 8.1 PCViewer Installation ...............................
ENDSS-R4D8 Chapter 1 1 Overview 1
ENDSS-4C8 1.1 Front Panel Control ENDSS-R4D8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 8 No 2 9 Button / Name 10 11 12 13 Function 1 USB Connects the USB 2.
ENDSS-R4D8 1.2 Rear Panel Connector The rear panel of the DVR contains all of the connectors you will be using.
ENDSS-4C8 1.3 Remote Control No 4 Button / Name Function in DVR Mode 1 REC Start or stop recording / backup.
ENDSS-R4D8 Chapter 2 2 Installation 5
ENDSS-4C8 WARNING Make sure there is no power connection before starting installation! 2.1 Hard Disk Installation The type of DVR contains one internal hard drive bracket for installing one SATA hard drive. Follow these steps to install a SATA hard disk drive Step 1 Unscrew the two top screws on both sides of the DVR box housing. There are four screws to remove in this step. Step 2 Slide the top cover slightly backwards and then lift the cover up.
ENDSS-R4D8 Step 3 Remove 3 screws to take out the hard drive bracket. Step 4 Install the hard drive to the bracket.
ENDSS-4C8 Step 5 Attach the hard drive‟s SATA data cable from hard drive to the main board‟s J16 or J17 jumper connector. PJ2 connector Step 6 8 J16 / J17 connector Screw the bracket back to its original position uwing three screws.
ENDSS-R4D8 Step 7 Slide top cover back into place. Secure with four screws on the both sides. Top Cover 2.
ENDSS-4C8 Fix the screws on either side Fix the screws on either side 2.3 TV System PAL/NTSC Video Format Detection The DVR can automatically detect the TV system video format either NTSC or PAL after the cameras have been properly installed and the DVR has been powered on. Please refer the section “Hardware Setup” to setup the NTSC/PAL auto detection. 2.4 Connection Guide Make sure to connect all the peripheral devices properly before switching the DVR power on.
ENDSS-R4D8 2.4.1 Brief Description for Connecting Devices Connecting the Security Cameras Connect each security cameras to the DVR video inputs RJ-45 connector labeled CH1 to CH8 using CAT5 Ethernet cable. This connection provides the DVR with the surveillance video input. Connect the security monitoring device Connect the security monitor to the video output labeled as “VIDEO-OUT” on the DVR. The connection provides a video transmission path from the DVR to the security monitor.
ENDSS-4C8 Connect audio peripherals to the ports labeled as “AUDIO-IN” and “AUDIO-OUT” on the DVR. These support devices for capturing or broadcasting sound. Note: Only on CH1 supports audio recording through the audio jack on the video Balun. Connect the IR Extender (Optional) Connect the IR extender cable to the port labeled as “IR_ext” on the DVR. The cable is an optional device which serves as an IR controller extension.
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ENDSS-4C8 3.1 Turning on the DVR Box The DVR is ready for operations after all peripherals such as cameras, mouse, etc have been properly connected. Connect the power adaptors to turn the DVR on. The DVR may take a few second to startup. When a new hard drive is detected, it will ask whether or not you would like to format it. Refer to the conditions stated below to determine which course of action to take.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.2 Home Screen The Home Screen is the starting point for many functions and applications. It allows you to setup, access, and control the surveillance video data. You may think of this screen as a vantage point to give you instant access to video information and DVR functions. 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 3.2.1 State Bar Information The State Bar displays the status and notification icons of the surveillance system.
ENDSS-4C8 Icon XX% 2010/06/03 15:37:47 Function Camera is working Icon Function No signal from camera Recording Recording Stop Force Record Start Network connected USB disk connected Network disconnected Hard drive overwrite enabled Hard drive status Channel display rotation enabled Percentage of hard drive already used Current date Current time 3.2.2 Control Bar Information The Control Bar may be used to switch displays, open and setup channels and their related applications.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.2.3 Drag and Drop Channel Swap The Drag and Drop Channel Swap enables swap the channel displays using your mouse. No need to interchange the BNC connectors. This function is also applicable for all kinds of Split View. Drag and Drop Channel Reposition 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 » Move the cursor onto the channelsquare you would like to shift.
ENDSS-4C8 3.3 Main Menu Logging In for the First Time Press or the icon and enter the password to get into the Main Menu. Default password is “123456”. Enter Main Menu Password [ _ _ _ _ _ _] ▲ □0 □1 □2 □3 □4 □5 □6 □7 □8 □9 Press to exit the password dialog. Main Menu Guideline MAIN MENU Icon 18 Name Function DVR Power Supply To reboot or shutdown the DVR system Channel Setup Set the channel display, record, channel name and video color adjustment.
ENDSS-R4D8 Icon Name Function Hardware Setup Configures error message checks, hard drive information, overwrite settings, network settings, PTZ/Keyboard, Audio and screen settings. Utility/Tools These are used to format USB devices, to update firmware, to export event logs, and to restore system settings. Exit Main Menu Exit the main menu. Operation Icons Click on the icon to expand the menu and view its contents. Click on the icon to minimize the menu contents.
ENDSS-4C8 3.4.2 Basic Settings CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Active Channel [ ON] Record Channel [ ON] Hidden Channel [ NO] Channel Name [No Definition] Rotation Time ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [2Sec] Image Position Adjustment Standard Color Adjustment Special Color Adjustment 3.4.2.1 Active Channel To set each channel or all channels are to record and to be displayed on the screen. “ON” – Enables recording and on-screen display. The channel number icon turns to orange.
ENDSS-R4D8 Press the icon “ ” to enter the channel name. The channel name will appear on the channel square. Or you can define the name by using buttons on IR remote: / ( / ) – move up / down /(/): move left / right to the character would like to select and press ” ” to select it. Channel Name [ _________________________ ] ▲ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 － ＝ q w e r A s d f Z x c v [Space] t y u I o p [ ] \ g h j k l ; „ b n m , . / ‟ [ Default Name] 3.4.2.
ENDSS-4C8 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 IMAGE POSITION ADJUSTMENT [ Default ] Adjust the image position by mouse left-click follow the direction change of cursor icon up/ down/ right/ left. Press [ 22 Default] to load or to restore to the default location.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.4.3 Standard Color Adjustment Adjusts the video color parameters for each channel or simultaneously for all channels. CHANNEL SETUP Channel Number Basic Setting Standard Color Adjustment Brightness ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] Contrast ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [10] Hue ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] Saturation ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [16] Sharpness ◄▬▬▐▬▬► [8 Special Color Adjustment Brightness: Default is 10. Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the brightness from 1 to 20. Contrast: Default is 10.
ENDSS-4C8 3.4.4 Special Color Adjustment Special Color Adjustment applies to video color parameters and designates the setting for a specified period for an individual channel or for all channels.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.5 Record Setup Click “Record Setup” on the Main Menu. RECORD SETUP Auto Record Activate Performance Gains Record Schedule ◄30Sec► [ Enable ] Total Power : 240 / 240 (Power/Sec) Auto Settings Adjustment Channel Recording Setup Channel Number Record Resolution [Middle Res (Half D1)] Video Quality [Standard] Record Frame Rate [30] Record Performance Gains [ YES] 3.5.
ENDSS-4C8 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday | | | | | | | 3.5.3.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ one time. ” (for 4Ch), “ ” (for 8Ch) or “ Select the icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 4Ch), “ 8Ch) individually setup of each channel. ” (for 16Ch) to setup for all channels at ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 3.5.3.
ENDSS-R4D8 NOTE When “Sensor Mode” is set for the recording schedule. Remember to complete the “Sensor Setup” at the main menu of “Detector Setup” otherwise it will not be able to record during the period set on “Sensor Mode”. Press the icon “ ” to set the recording mode globally: the whole week (7 days) and the whole day (24 hours) are in the same mode throughout. The following example shows that the entire week (all 7 days) and the whole day (all 24 hours) are set to the “Motion” recording mode.
ENDSS-4C8 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday | | | | | | | Press the icon “ ” to set the same mode for a specified time every day. The following example shows that from 23:00 to 24:00 (11:00pm to 12:00mn) everyday there is no recording (set to “None” recording mode). Select “None” recording mode, press the icon “ ” and press “” ”.
ENDSS-R4D8 RECORD SCHEDULE Channel Number None Time Motion Sensor Motion+Sensor Day\Hour Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday | | | | | | | 3.5.4 Total Power Total Power: 240/240 (Power / Sec) It shows the number of recording power that has been allocated and the total number of recording power.
ENDSS-4C8 RECORD SETUP Total Power: 240/240 (Power/Sec) Resolution ◄Half D1► [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] [ Half D1 ] Quality [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] [Standard] Frame rate [15] [15] [15] [15] [15] [15] [15] [15] Video Resolution, Quality and Frame Rate Setting for each Channel Resolution: Press the button “◄ / ►” to adjust the resolution from CIF, Half D1 and D1 for individual channel.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.5.6.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ ” (for 4Ch), “ ” (for 8Ch) to setup for all channels at one time. Select the icons “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” (for 4Ch), “ (for 8Ch) individually setup of each channel. ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “ ” 3.5.6.
ENDSS-4C8 3.6 Detector Setup Click “Detector Setup” on the Main Menu. DETECTOR SETUP Channel Number Alarm Setup Light Detect Mode Light Detect Alarm Mode Blind Detect Mode Blind Detect Alarm Mode Video Loss Mode Video Loss Alarm Mode Motion Setup Sensor Setup [Sensitivity OFF] [Mute] [Sensitivity OFF] [ Buzzer-Short] [ Disable] [ Buzzer-Short] 3.6.1 Channel Number Select the icon “ one time.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.6.2.1 Light Detect Mode This mode will be triggered when the video input and when the environment light becomes dark unexpectedly (close to complete darkness) or there is direct exposure by intense light. This mode is related to the ambient lighting of the DVR. The light intensity settings will have no effect when using the IR cameras.
ENDSS-4C8 3.6.2.5 Video Loss Mode The Video Loss Mode is for detecting the loss of the camera video input. Enable: Activates video loss detection Disable: Deactivates video loss detection 3.6.2.6 Video Loss Alarm Select the alarm mode when the Video Loss Mode is triggered. Mute: No beep whatever video loss or not. Buzzer-Short: Beep shortly by buzzer on main board. Buzzer-Long: Beep long by buzzer on main board. Alarm-Short: Short sound coming from the alarm.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.6.3.1 Record Detection Activate This feature makes the whole setting of motion setup is efficacious and system will log the motion triggered event even the DVR under the “Time Recording” mode. Enable: Activates the whole setting of motion setup Disable: Deactivates the whole setting of motion setup NOTE Remember to specify the area you would like monitor using the “Motion Area Setup” screen.
ENDSS-4C8 3.6.3.6 Trigger Full Screen Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered. This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds. OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the trigger area will turn to a red color. 3.6.3.7 Trigger Type There are two trigger types: Initial Trigger and Continuous Trigger.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.6.4 Sensor Setup Sensor Setup is accessed to configure the sensor mode for each channel or all channels.
ENDSS-4C8 The default display when all channels are selected is: . (Note: There are more sensors for the 16Ch DVRs but the operating principle is still the same.) Click on a channel you would like to mapping with a sensor. Then select the sensor type is normally open or closed. It depends on the characteristics of the sensor you intend to use.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.6.4.7 Trigger Full Screen Trigger Full Screen is the duration of the of full-screen display when a channel is triggered. This may be set to a period between 1 to 30 seconds. OFF: It will not display on full screen when the channel has been triggered. Also, the trigger area will turn to a red color. 3.6.4.8 Trigger Type There are two trigger types: Initial Trigger and Continuous Trigger.
ENDSS-4C8 : Creates a new account : Deletes an account Account ID: Enter characters as the account ID Passd (Password): By entering six characters or numbers as password Click “[ Option] for expire date setup AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passd admin power police guest [ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ Option] Click the icons for setting: : No expiration date Click “[ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ [ Expire Date Never Expires Never Expires Never Expires 2010/6/12 17:04:08 Create] [ Delete] : Sets the expiration date Option] f
ENDSS-R4D8 Click “[ Option]” for audio monitoring setup AUTHENTICATION SETUP Account ID Passd admin power police guest [ Audio Monitoring ＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ ＊＊＊＊＊＊ Option] [ Create] [ Delete] Click the icons for setting: : Allows the user to monitor audio recording from the channels : Does not allow the user to monitor audio recording from the channels NOTE Disabling all accounts means that access is available to all users without a password.
ENDSS-4C8 SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Full Screen Sequence 4 Split Sequence 1+7 Split Sequence 9 Split Sequence 1+12 Split Sequence 1+14 Split Sequence 16 Split Sequence Button Beep Setup Input Device Setup Auto Exit Menu ◄English► [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] ▐▬▬▬▬▬ [ OFF] [ OFF] 3.8.1 Language Selection Language Selection is used to select the language for the on-screen display (OSD) Menu. 3.8.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.8.2.1 Main Menu Graphics Mode Sets the main menu displayed by graphic icons or text mode. Graphics Mode Text Mode MAIN MENU MAIN MENU Channel Setup Record Setup Detector Setup Authentication Setup System Setup Hardware Setup Utility/Tools Exit Main Menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes 3.8.2.2 Channel Dynamic Effect Enables or disables the channel moving effects during channel dynamic drag and drop. 3.8.2.
ENDSS-4C8 3.8.2.5 State Bar Information Determines how system status information is set and shown.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.8.2.6 Channel Information Enable or disable the channel information icons is set and shown on the home screen.
ENDSS-4C8 3.8.3 Date/Time Setup Date/Time Setup Menu sets relevant information on date and time. DAY/TIME SETUP Date Display Mode Time Set Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Activate Daylight Saving Time Starts Time Ends NTP Server Activate Service Server IP Interval (Days) Synchronize Now [YYYY/MM/DD] [2010/06/14 11:18:19] [GMT +08:00] [Taipei] [ Disable] [No definition] [No definition] [ Enable] [time.stdtime.gov.tw] [3Day] 3.8.3.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.8.3.4 Daylight Saving Time “Daylight Saving Time” is for adjusting the DST settings (for countries where it is applicable). 3.8.3.4.1 Activate Daylight Saving “Activate Daylight Saving” enables or disables the daylight saving mode. 3.8.3.4.2 Time Starts “Time Starts” indicates the start date of daylight saving time. The user can set the month, week number, day, and hour. Time Starts ◄October► [First Week] [Sunday] [0] Month Week Day Hour 3.8.3.4.
ENDSS-4C8 3.8.3.5 NTP Server NTP Server allows for the synchronization of the day/ time settings with the NTP server through internet. DAY/TIME SETUP Date Display Mode Time Set Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Active Daylight Saving Time Starts Time Ends NTP Server Activate Service Server IP Interval (Days) Synchronize Now 48 [YYYY/MM/DD] [2010/06/14 11:18:19] [GMT +08:00] [Taipei] [ Disable] [Not definition] [Not definition] [ Enable] [time.stdtime.gov.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.8.4 Sequence Setup The Sequence Setup Menu is for setting the channel rotation sequence period.
ENDSS-4C8 3.8.5 Button Beep Setup The Button Beep Setup configures the type of beeping sound for the mouse, keypad, and IR remote operations. The sound type can be either: [Mute], [Type A], [Type B], or [Type C]. SYSTEM SETUP Language Selection View Setup Date/Time Setup Sequence Setup Button Beep Setup Beep of Mouse Buttons Beep of Keypad Beep of IR Remote Input Device Setup Auto Exit Menu NOTE [English] [Sound A] [Sound B] [Sound C] [ OFF] Keypad Beep is available for models equipped with keypad.
ENDSS-R4D8 IR Repeat Speed: NOTE OFF, Slow, Normal, Fast Keypad repeat speed is available for models equipped with keypad. 3.8.7 Auto Exit Menu The Auto Exit Menu configures the menu to automatically revert back to the main display screen after a specified period. Set Auto Exit Menu to [ OFF] for manual exit. Otherwise, the menu will exit after 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 seconds, depending on the set time. 3.
ENDSS-4C8 3.9.1 Query Error Message The Query Error Message window shows the all error messages. QUERY ERROR MESSAGES [ View Time] [ Clear Message] [ View Time]: Sort error messages by time of occurrence. [ Clear Message]: Clear all error logs. 3.9.2 Hard Drive Setup The Hard Drive Setup menu displays hard disk information and allows the user to enable the HDD overwriting. HARD DRIVE SETUP Overwrite Enable [ YES] Max.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.9.2.2 Max. Recording Days This function enables to specify the days of recording data which is retained in the hard drive. It will be required to format the hard drive once you change the limited days. Those expired recording data will be not found during event search. Once you have selected the number of days, click on “Format Hard Drive”. You can set the maximum recording days as from 1 to 30 or “None” not to limit.
ENDSS-4C8 3.9.3 Network Setup Network Setup is for adjusting network configurations. NETWORK SETUP Network Enable [ Enable] IP Address Setup IP Type [DHCP] IP Address [ 0. 0. 0. 0] Gateway [ 0. 0. 0. 0] Subnet Mask [ 0. 0. 0. 0] MAC Address [00:B2:95:DF:96:B7] PPPoE Account ID [No Definition] PPPoE Password [No Definition] Management/Monitoring Setup Server Setup 3.9.3.1 Network Enable [ Enable]: Network may be used [ Disable]: Network may not be used 3.9.3.
ENDSS-R4D8 IP Type There are two options for IP type: Static IP address and Dynamic IP address (DHCP and PPPoE). Static IP Address: User must manually define a static IP address. Contact the network administrator for this information. DHCP: System gets the IP address from the router or DHCP server. Contact the network administrator for this information.
ENDSS-4C8 Management Service Activate Service: Enables or disables the management service for allowing remote control from IE or PC Viewer. Monitoring Service Activate Service: Enables or disables the monitoring service for allowing remote viewing from IE or PC Viewer. Port: The default port number is “8000” for DVR video and audio transmission. Video Transmission Quality: Selects the remote video transmission quality from Lowest, Low, Standard, High, and Highest.
ENDSS-R4D8 Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS is a system that allows the domain name data held in a name server to be updated in real time. Please refer to the chapter “DynDNS Service Overview”. Service Active: Enable the Dynamic DNS service.
ENDSS-4C8 3.9.4.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup The Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup allows you to modify the PTZ settings for each channel of the DVR. These settings need to be matched to the camera you intend to connect to your DVR. PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP Channel Number PTZ Protocol Camera ID Camera Reset Speed Adjustment Pan Speed Tilt Speed Cruise Speed Auto Pan Speed Zoom/Focus/Iris [None] [1] ▬▬▬▐▬▬ ▬▬▬▐▬▬ ▬▐▬▬ ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] [4] [1] [4] Channel Number The “PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP” supports individually setup of each channel.
ENDSS-R4D8 PAN/TILT/ZOOM SETUP Channel Number PTZ Protocol Camera ID Camera Reset Speed Adjustment Pan Speed Tilt Speed Cruise Speed Auto Pan Speed Zoom/Focus/Iris [None] [1] ▬▬▬▐▬▬ ▬▬▬▐▬▬ ▬▐▬▬ ▬▬▬▐▬▬ [4] [4] [1] [4] Zoom/Focus/Iris These pertain to the zoom, focus, and iris adjustment settings of your camera. Zoom Speed : can be set between 0 to 3. Focus Speed : can be set between 0 to 3. Iris Speed : can be set between 0 to 3. Auto Focus : can be Enabled or Disabled.
ENDSS-4C8 3.9.4.2 RS-485 The DVR uses the RS-485 standard for PTZ communication. The following settings must be configured in parallel with the local settings of the camera for the system to function properly. Baudrate Select a baud rate: 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.9.5 Screen Setup Adjusts the video format and resolution of the display device. HARDWARE SETUP Query Error Message Hard Drive Setup Network Setup Screen Setup NTSC/PAL Auto Detection Video Output Format Screen Border Main Display Screen VGA Resolution Video Adjustment Audio Setup [ OFF] [NTSC] [ ON] [VGA] [1024x768] NTSC/PAL Auto Detection The system will automatically detect the video format NTSC/PAL from the video source, i.e. security cameras.
ENDSS-4C8 Main Display Screen Provides options to connect the main display screen to either a BNC or VGA port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”). VGA Resolution Sets the resolution as 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or 1280x1024. Video Adjustment Adjusts the position of main display on the monitor when connect the main display screen to BNC port (Labeled as “VIDEO-OUT”).
ENDSS-R4D8 3.9.6 Audio Setup Audio Setup relates to the settings for the audio device that may be connected to your DVR.
ENDSS-4C8 3.10 Utility/Tools These tools help you to format the USB dongle, to update firmware, to export event logs and to load or restore the environment configuration. Click the “Utility/Tools” on the Main Menu. UTILITY/TOOLS Format USB Disk Firmware Update Environment Setting Save Settings to USB Load Settings from USB Restore Default Setting 3.10.1 Format USB Disk The system supports USB pen drives and USB card readers with the FAT32 device file format.
ENDSS-R4D8 3.10.2 Firmware Update The firmware is updated by using a USB pen drive that contains the latest firmware file. Attach the external USB disk into the USB port on DVR front panel. FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.
ENDSS-4C8 If there is a mistake or missing file on the pen drive, it will show: File not found or Disk Error on the bottom line. Please check USB disk or file. Re-attach disk to the port. After reading the firmware is displayed. Click this button on begin the upgrade. FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: V15.0.
ENDSS-R4D8 After firmware update is completed, Firmware update is success, System will restart ----“ is displayed, and then the system restarts. FIRMWARE UPDATE Current Revision: V15.0.0 Current Date/Time: Jun 14 2010 05:22:38 Current Language: English Current Checksum: 0x0332E245 Firmware update is success System will restart File Name: FWVX4TWNFWI File Revision: V15.0.1 File Date/Time: Jan 15 2010 16:45:52 File Language: English File Checksum: 0x02E165B5 Update Process 3.10.
ENDSS-4C8 Load Settings from USB LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB USB Disk File System Free Capacity Read File [ Load File] [ [General Flash Disk] [FAT32] [1005MB] [Env2010-07-14_0503] File Select] This tool can help you load the system environment configuration from the USB device. Click [ File select] to select the file you would like to load. LOAD SETTINGS FROM USB-FILE SELECT Env2010-07-14_0531.env Env2010-07-11_0526.env Env2010-07-09_0525.env Env2010-07-08_0504.
ENDSS-R4D8 Restore Default Setting This command resets the system to its default settings. UTILITY/TOOLS Format USB Drive Firmware Update Export Event Log Environment Setting Save Setting to USB Load Setting from USB Restore Default Setting Load default setting Restore default settings? [ YES] [ NO] Select “YES” to load the default setting. After which, the system will reboot. Reset completed, System will restart… 3.
ENDSS-4C8 Click on the icon if you access this from the Main Menu in Graphics Mode. If you have made changes, you will be asked whether or not you would like to save those changes. Exit Main Menu Some configuration has been changed. Please confirm? [ Save] [ Discard] [ Cancel] Otherwise, in the regular Main Menu mode, you are presented with the following window: 3.11.1 Exit & Save Changes All changes are saved before exiting from the menu. Data Saving Please Wait… 3.11.
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ENDSS-4C8 4.1 Calendar Menu The Calendar Menu is a play back feature that allows you to access recorded videos by selecting the date and time when the video was captured. Press the Calendar Menu the live viewing window.
ENDSS-R4D8 Choosing the time of the video to play back Once you‟ve chosen the date, the hours with recorded videos will be in a vivid green color on the Time Selector. A specific time will start blinking when your mouse is hovering over it. Click on the hour you would like to review. A circle will appear around the selected number.
ENDSS-4C8 4.2 Play Menu Press “” (or “II”) button or icon to enter Play Menu in the live view window.
ENDSS-R4D8 Commands and Recorded Data status: PLAY MENU Channel Number Play Begin Time Play End Time 2121 ▲ 2120 2119 2118 2117 ▼ [ [2010/7/04 10:40:02] [2010/7/14 05:59:13] ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2010/07/14 04:20:11 ▼ 2010/07/14 02:18:42 Option] [ Play] [ ▲ Backup] Scroll Bar for Search Start of Recording Time The type of event log Serial Number of Recorded Data S/N of Recorded Data: Series Number of recorded data provide by system Recording Status: o
ENDSS-4C8 Video Playback Control Bar You will see the control bar during video playback. PIP View Displays real-time video and playback video simultaneously in PIP (picture in picture) view. 4 Split View Displays playback video in 4-split view. 1+ 7 Split View Displays playback video in 1+7 split view. 9 Split View Displays playback video in 9-split view.
ENDSS-R4D8 4.3 Event Search Press “” (or “”) button or icon to enter Event Search Menu.
ENDSS-4C8 SEARCH MENU Channel Number Filter Type Filter Time Setup 2121 ▲ 2120 2119 2118 2117 ▼ [ [All Events] [ Disable] ▲ 2010/07/14 06:18:31 2010/07/14 06:17:12 2010/07/14 05:57:38 2010/07/14 04:20:11 ▼ 2010/07/14 02:18:42 Option] [ Play] [ ▲ Backup] [ Play]: Starts to play the event that has been selected [ Backup]: Creates a backup file for the event that has been selected [ Option]: Switches the top frame of the Search Menu into an event content display.
ENDSS-R4D8 4.4 Data Backup The DVR supports data backup by USB 2.0 device (Support the pen drive and card reader) on the front panel. Press the “” (or “II”) button to enter the “Play Menu”.
ENDSS-4C8 Backup Device: shows the backup device where data will be stored for backup. Free Capacity: shows the amount of free space on the backup device. Backup channel: selects single or multi channels you would like to backup. You can change the period of recorded data for backup by setting the “Start Time” and “End Time”.
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ENDSS-4C8 5.1 Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Pan/Tilt Zoom Control screen is for easy operation of your PTZ-capable camera. Click on the PTZ Control icon on the Control Bar and a full screen display will appear. 1% 2010/06/06 15:37:47 Channel Number and Status PTZ Exit Button Channel Menu PTZ Control Channel Number and Status: Shows the number and the recording status of the current channel on the PTZ display. PTZ Exit Button: Exits PTZ display mode and reverts back to DVR viewing.
ENDSS-R4D8 NOTE Make sure to properly configure the Pan/Tilt/Zoom Setup. You can access this menu by going to the Main Menu then Hardware Menu and then clicking on Keyboard/PTZ Setup. Without activating the PTZ feature, the PTZ Control icon will not appear on the Control Bar. PTZ Control Menu The PTZ Control Menu is your command center for manipulating and setting your pan/tilt/zoom-enabled camera.
ENDSS-4C8 Icon Name Operation Iris Open Left-click on this icon to allow more light to enter the lens Iris Close Left-click on this icon to allow less light to enter the lens Auto Focus Left-click on this icon to automatically set the focus of the lens for optimal clarity Focus Near Left-click on this icon to adjust to near focus Focus Far Left-click on this icon to adjust to far focus Zoom In Left-click on this icon to zoom into a telescopic view Zoom Out Left-click on this icon to zoom ou
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ENDSS-R4D8 6.1 Record Information The “Record Information” menu displays the current states of the DVR system. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon.
ENDSS-4C8 6.2 Hard Drive Information The Hard Drive Setup menu displays the hard drive status. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. HARD DRIVE SETUP First Hard Disk Model [WDC WD7500AYPS-01ZKB] HDD Size [715403 MB] Max. Recording Days [ None] Record Start Time [2006/06/11 15:26:18] Record End Time [2010/06/14 13:13:30] Standard Record Size [2438/715351 MB 35%] Standard number of event [396/357376 20%] Model: Displays the hard drive model number. HDD Size: Displays the hard drive size.
ENDSS-R4D8 6.3 Network Information Network Information displays the current state of network connections. On your Control Bar, locate and click on the icon. NETWORK SETUP IP Type IP Address IP Status Login Status Login Count Network Service Management Service Monitoring Service Dynamic DNS [DHCP] [192.168. 11.198] [ Connected] [0] [ Enable] [ Enable] [X Disable] Network Information » “IP Type” shows the network connection type. » “IP Address” shows the current IP address.
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ENDSS-R4D8 7.1 PC Connection through Local Area Network Here is an example that shows how to find the basic network information from the local area network (hub). Search Router IP Address Please click “Start” and then “Run” option under Windows. Please enter “CMD” and then “OK” Please enter “ipconfig” on DOS prompt, and then record the Address Number of Default Gateway as shown: It is the Router‟s IP Address.
ENDSS-4C8 Find out your DVR IP address Now we know the Router IP address is 192.168.11.1. Generally the usable IP Address is from 192.168.11.2~192.168.11.253. The suggested IP Address available for assigned to other network devices is from 192.168.11.160 to 192.168.11.199. Find out the available IP address Please enter “ping 192.168.11.189” on DOS prompt (as shown in the following figure). When “Reply from 192.168.11.
ENDSS-R4D8 Setup DVR IP Address When you find a usable IP address, go back to DVR menu: “Network Setup” to enter IP address. IP ADDRESS: Enter the DVR‟s address [192.168.011.188] GATEWAY: Enter Router IP Address[192.168.011.001] Subnet MASK: 255.255.255.0 NOTE You must plan on the network structure if the MIS or Network Administrator manages the network. You should consult with the MIS or Network Administrator for the IP address segment and port-forwarding rule for the DVR network setup. 7.
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ENDSS-R4D8 After you click "Create Account", it shows the message for verifying the account. DynDNS will create a new account for you and send you an e-mail to the address you provided. It needs to confirm your account within 48 hours after receiving the e-mail or it will automatically delete your account. Just click the first link to confirm the account.
ENDSS-4C8 7.2.3 Login and Host Service Log-in by entering the Username and Password of your account.
ENDSS-R4D8 Double click “Add New Hostname” as following: Specify the Hostname for DYNDNS IP which will be applied to the DVR‟s DYNDNS setting. We take dvr-host-tw.homelinux.net as an example, and click “Add to Cart” The Dynamic DNS Hosts service is sufficient and is provided for free.
ENDSS-4C8 Press “Activate Services” Now, the DYNDNS service is completed.
ENDSS-R4D8 Take note of the User name, Password and Hostname. 7.2.4 Setup Router Most of the settings for the router are identical, here is the suggestion: Specify DYNDNS service provider: DnyDNS.org (dynamic) Specify DYNDNS IP by DYNDNS account (user name / password ) Specify DVR IP as private IP setting Specify one pair of connection port (control port / streaming port) , like”80” 7.2.
Chapter 8 8 100 PC Viewer & Web Browser Viewer
ENDSS-R4D8 8.1 PCViewer Installation PC Viewer will help you to play the video data on the Windows platform computer, Install the PCViewer utility software to your Windows PC to view, monitor and playback. To install PCViewer insert the setup disc to your CDROM drive, the Main Menu screen similar to the picture below will automatically pops up. Click the “PCViewer Utility Software” icon and follow the easy step-by-step installation instructions.
ENDSS-4C8 8.1.1 Overview Click on the PC desktop icon “ PC Viewer” to execute the PC Viewer at the Windows platform computer. The PC Viewer support remote viewing and control for maximum 4 DVR connections. 1 6 7 2 3 4 5 8 9 No.
ENDSS-R4D8 Step 3 Add a new DVR connection: Press the “Add' button to create a DVR connection. Step 4 Input or modify the DVR name, DVR IP address, Port No (Default port number is 80 or 8000), Password and number of DVR channels Step 5 The DVR list will show the new DVR connections after setup.
ENDSS-4C8 Step 6 Select the DVRs you would like to connect, viewing and control from the list of available DVRs. A check mark will indicate your choices. 8.1.3 Switching the Channel Displays This section briefly illustrates how to switch channel display. Display a single channel on one quadrant Double click on the channel you would like to display on one quadrant.
ENDSS-R4D8 Display 4 and 8channels viewing on one quadrant Double click the single channel viewing to switch the display. The screen will appear as follows: Display a single DVR connection display in full view Click the DVR connection switch button to display a single DVR connection in full view.
ENDSS-4C8 Display single channel in full view: Double click the specific channel you would like to display in full view, or click the “ ” icon to switch the display. The screen will appear as follows: 8.1.4 Pause the Viewing Click on the “ 106 ” icon to pause the current viewing.
ENDSS-R4D8 8.1.5 Capture Still Image Click on the icon to capture still image of the view that is currently displayed on the screen. Save the BMP image to the specific location in your computer. For Web Browser Viewer, the still image will be stored at “C:\Viewer” in your computer. 8.1.6 PTZ Control This interface supports remote PTZ control on your personal computer.
ENDSS-4C8 Icon 108 Name Function Left Limit Set the left limit of auto pan Right Limit Set the right limit of auto pan Patrol Start / Stop the auto pan mode Cruise Start / Stop the cruise mode Set Set preset position Call Call preset position Clear Clear preset position Zoom In Tap the button to zoom in Zoom Out Tap the button to out Auto Iris Set as auto iris Iris Open Tap the button to make a selection Iris Close Tap the button to cancel a selection Auto Focus Set as auto foc
ENDSS-R4D8 8.1.7 Remote Playback Click on the icon to display the remote playback interface on your PC Viewer. Playback control window Control bar 8.1.7.1 Preview of the Control Bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No.
ENDSS-4C8 8.1.7.2 Playback by Time Search “Time Search” playback mode supports playback by the specific time. Select the “Begin Date” and “Begin Time” then press the button “Play” to start video playback. You will see the search result table as following figure: Click on the 110 icon back to “Time Search” control window.
ENDSS-R4D8 Press the button “Backup” start to backup the video data. Select the start date and time and end of date and time, the file size will show on the file size column. Then press “start” to start backup to a PVF file.
ENDSS-4C8 8.1.7.3 Playback by Event Search “Event Search” playback mode supports playback by the specific event. Select the “Event Begin Date”, “Event Begin Time”, Event End Date”, “Event End Time” and “Event (Event Type)” then press the button “Search”. You will see the search result table as following figure: Playbacks the event by mouse double clicks.
ENDSS-R4D8 Click on the icon back to “Event Search” control window. Select the start date and time and end of date and time, the file size will show on the file size column. Then press “start” to start backup to a PVF file.
ENDSS-4C8 8.1.8 Remote DVR Configuration Click the icon to display the remote configuration interface on your PC Viewer. Login the Remote Configure Interface The authentication procedure for remote site access follows the DVR authentication process. Please login by using the designated user name and password. If you did not change any of these settings on your DVR, please use the default settings below.
ENDSS-R4D8 8.2 Web Browser Viewer This section introduces the remote viewing and control through Web Browser Viewer. This function is supported only in the IE browser. You may encounter abnormal operations if you use other browsers. Install the Active-X directly from the webpage (For initial installation). Refer to the following example to enter the Web Browser Viewing: Step 1 Start up IE Explorer and enter the DVR IP address to IE address bar. (Please refer to DVR Network Information of DVR IP Address.
ENDSS-4C8 116 Step 6 Select “Security” → “Trusted Sites” → “Sites” Step 7 Enter the DVR address into the blanks shown in picture, and click “add.” (This address is only for demonstration. Please use the IP address linked to your on-site DVR.
ENDSS-R4D8 The newly added website will appear at the trusted web sites list. Press Close to leave the menu. Step 8 Go back to the internet browser (IE) window, press refresh button or F5. You will enter the Web Browser Viewer login page. Enter the designated user name and password. (Enter the default user name “admin” and password “123456” if you did not change the DVR Authentication settings.) Then press the “ ” icon to connect to the DVR from the remote site.
ENDSS-4C8 8.2.1 Switching the Channel Displays Display single channel in full view: Double click the channel to display single channel in full view. Display four channels in full view: Double click the full view display to switch into four channels display. 8.2.2 Web Browser Viewer Operation The Web Browser interface is consistent with PC Viewer. Please refer to the PC Viewer operation guide.
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ENDSS-R4D8 10.1 Install SecuViewer for iPhones, iPad and iPod touch SecuViewer is the free software applications for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users to remotely connect to the ENDSS-4C8 DVR. Please search the SecuViewer on iPhone “App Store”. Enter “SecuViewer” to search the SecuViewer software on the iPhone APP Store search page. Tap on the icon Free. It will change to the icon Install. Tap on the Install icon to install SecuViewer.
ENDSS-R4D8 You can see the SecuViewer icon on the iPhone main screen. 10.
ENDSS-R4D8 Display channel nine Display channel ten Display channel eleven Display channel twelve Display channel thirteen Display channel fourteen Display channel fifteen Display channel sixteen 10.3 Connecting to the Surveillance System Select the SecuViewer icon on iPhone main screen to start the remote monitoring.
ENDSS-R4D8 Select the “Setup” icon to setup the DVR connection. Please setup all information to connect to the DVR: 59.124.68.61 » Network IP Address: Enter the DVR IP Address. » Network Port: Enter the network port (default is 8000). » User Name: Enter the user name (default is admin). » Password: Enter the password (default is 123456). admin 123456 When you are done with the setup, tap on the “Ok” icon.
ENDSS-R4D8 Tap on the “Play” icon to connect to the DVR. SecuViewer can display only one channel on the iPhone screen at a time. The default viewing channel is channel one. Tap on the corresponding channel numbers to view the other channels.
