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AVerMedia
AVerDiGi EB1504 MPEG4
Real-time Security DVR
Operation Manual
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FCC NOTICE (Class A) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Statement NOTE- 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
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WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE, SHORTAGE OR INAPPROPRIATE ITEM IN THE PACKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER. WARRANTY VOID FOR ANY UNAUTHORIZED PRODUCT MODIFICATION.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction......................................................................1 1.1 Package Content........................................................................................2 1.2 Features and Specifications.......................................................................2 1.3 Front & Side Panel.....................................................................................3 1.4 Back Panel...............................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction AverDiGi EB1504 MPEG4 is a 4-channel stand-alone DVR unit that provides real-time monitoring and digital recording of surveillance video. Up to four video cameras and four sensor devices can be hooked up to this DVR unit. It also provides one audio input and output channel. Surveillance, digital recording and playback are controlled through the front panel buttons. With the On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu, user can customize video recording setting, sensor and alarm se
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1.1 Package Content (2) (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (7) (1) AVerMedia® AVerDiGi EB1504 MPEG4 unit (2) Remote Control (batteries included) (3) Quick Installation Guide (4) Software CD (User Manual included) (5) DVR accessories (including 4 screws and 1 Ω hook) (6) Removable hard disk drawer accessories (with spare screws) (7) Power Cord * The power cord varies depending on the standard power outlet of the country where it is sold. (8) Power Adapte
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Auto-detect NTSC or PAL video system Supports 2 hard drives (not included) Full-screen resolution: Display: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Recording: 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL) Display frame rate: Total of 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL) Recording frame rate: CIF mode: Total 120/100 fps (NTSC/PAL) D1 mode: Total 60/50fps(NTSC/PAL) Scheduled recording (00:00~23:00 set by hour ) Search for recorded videos by date/time/event Input/Output: 4 sensor inputs and 1 relay ou
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Name Function : For “2” : For “3” : For “4” : For “0” If in QUAD record mode, user would not be able to view single channel in full screen i (5) Playback/OSD Menu : Use the buttons in playback mode to: Control Buttons : Display the play list and play the recorded video : Wind back the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x : Fast play the video playback at the speed of 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x : Temporarily freeze the video playback : Stop video p
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1.4 Back Panel Name Function (1) Audio Out : Output the audio signal to a speaker (2) Audio In : Input the audio signal from a mic or audio output device. The audio is embedded with channel 1 (3) VGA OUT : Output the video signal to a CRT or LCD monitor (4) Video Out : Output the video signal to a TV (BNC) The DVR unit support 2 video output ports and you can only select to output the video either from the VGA OUT or VIDEO OUT (5) CH1 : Input the video camera signal and dis
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Follow the illustrated instructions below to install the hard disk: 1. Loosen all screws 2. Push the cover backward and lift 3. Loosen the hard disk rack 4 screws 4. Secure the brackets on the hard disk (slave) 5. Connect the end of the IDE cable 6. Secure the hard disk inside the unit and the power connector to the hard then replace unit cover disk (slave) 7. Unlock the removable hard disk 8. Remove the removable rack cover drawer then pull it out 6
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9. Connect the power connector to the 10. Carefully insert the hard disk in the hard disk (master) removable rack then replace the removable rack cover 11. Slide the drawer back 12. Lock the removable keylock 13. You may now connect all the cables. When the power is connected, the Power LED light turns on Before removing the removable hard disk drawer, the DVR Unit must be TURNED OFF and unlock the removable hard disk drawer keylock. 7
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1.5.2 Connecting Devices The back panel of the DVR unit, you can connect up to 4 video cameras, 4 sensor devices, 1 alarm device and output video to a TV or CRT/LCD monitor. Connecting the unit to a PC, through USB connection, the bundled software enables you to transfer, playback and segment the video. Follow the illustration below to make the connection: TV VGA Microphone CRT/LCD Monitor - The DVR unit supports 2 video output ports and you can only select ONE to output the video e
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1.5.3 Connecting the Sensor/Relay device The Sensor and Alarm ports enable you to connect (4) sensor inputs and (1) relay outputs. Just connect the external sensor and relay pin directly to the pinhole. Check the table below and locate which pinhole is assigned to sensor input and relay output. 1.5.3.1 I/O Card Sensor and Relay pinhole allocation: The signal from the sensor (i.e., infrared sensors, smoke detectors, proximity sensors, door sensors, etc.) is being transmitted to the uni
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Chapter 2 Operating the EB1504 MPEG4 2.1 Using the EB1504 MPEG4 for the First Time Upon connecting the power, the unit automatically detects the status of the hard disk. The hard disk must be formatted before you can use it with EB1504 MPEG4. If you are prompt to format the hard disk, press (select) for YES to format the hard disk and (menu) for NO to remain unchanged. HARD DISKS INFORMATION VERSION 1 . 5. 03 HDD CHECKING . . . MASTER HDD SIZE 76GB 509MB HDD FO
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When you are in full screen preview, press the following buttons on the remote control and control panel to switch to different channel, or preview all 4 channels: CH1: Camera 1 CH2: Camera 2 CH3: Camera 3 CH4: Camera 4 QUAD: 4-Channel 2.3 Playback the Video If the unit is recording the video, you may have to stop video recording in order to do video playback. To stop video recording, press . 2.3.1 To Playback Video SEARCH METHOD 1. Press . TIME SEARCH EVENT LIST 2. Use the
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EVENT LIST (search by condition): EVENT LIST HARD DISK : MASTER 1. In the selected HARD DISK, press or . Then, use the and or and buttons to select MASTER or SLAVE. Press or again to make the selection. EVENT LIST 2. Use the and or and HARD DISK : MASTER buttons to select from the list. Press S 2006 / 05 / 03 13 : 26 : 34 13 : 26 : 50 A 2006 / 05 / 03 13 : 00 : 01 13 : 16 : 46 or again to make the selection. A 2006 / 05 / 03 12 : 00 : 01 13 : 00 : 01 B 2
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Chapter 3 OSD Navigation Tree MAIN MENU MAIN MENU RECORD SCHEDULE RECORD SCHEDULE RECORD SCHEDULE RECORD SCHEDULE CAMERA SELECT CAMERA SELECT 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC 13 : 00 - 14 : 00 13 : 00 - 14 : 00 ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC RECORD SELECT RECORD SELECT 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC 14 : 00 - 15 : 00 14 : 00 - 15 : 00 ALWAYS REC ALWAYS REC RECORD MODE RECORD MODE QUAD QUAD 02 : 00 -
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OSD MENU Description MAIN MENU CAMERA SELECT : CAMERA SELECT 1 2 3 4 RECORD SELECT 1 2 3 4 Enable/disable the channel number to display the video RECORD MODE QUAD on the surveillance screen. VIDEO FORMAT MPEG4 10 RECORD FRAMERATE RECORD SELECT : VIDEO QUALITY GOOD RECORD SCHEDULE Enable/disable the channel number to record video. SUBMENU HARD DRIVE SETUP The channels that are enabled in the camera SENSOR SETUP MOTION SETUP select setting can only be set for vid
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OSD MENU Description RECORD SCHEDULE RECORD SCHEDULE: 00 : 00 - 01 : 00 ALWAYS REC 01 : 00 - 02 : 00 ALWAYS REC By default, in 24 hours, the recording schedule is set to 02 : 00 - 03 : 00 ALWAYS REC always record every hour. Refer to the table below to 03 : 00 - 04 : 00 ALWAYS REC 04 : 00 - 05 : 00 ALWAYS REC customize the recoding condition. 05 : 00 - 06 : 00 ALWAYS REC 06 : 00 - 07 : 00 ALWAYS REC Condition Description 07 : 00 - 08 : 00 ALWAYS REC 08 : 00 - 09 : 00 ALWAYS REC 09 : 00
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OSD MENU Description AUTO RECORD : Enable/disable auto continue recording when interrupted (i.e., power breakdown, video playback or configuration setup). It continue recording after 10 second of idleness. This is applicable in Always Record mode. AUTO SCAN : Enable/disable auto cycle switch to display the next channel when in full screen preview. PASSWORD SETUP : Enable/disable full system password protection. This would prevent unauthorized user to stop video recordi
