OPENEYE E-SERIES DVRs Advanced Use & Administration
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OPENEYE E-SERIES DVRsAdvanced Use & Administration
INTRODUCTION
Each slide contains some basic information on the purpose of the described function and identifies the associated options.
This presentation provides general information on the following aspects of OpenEye E-Series Digital Recorders:
INTRODUCTION
OpenEye E-Series Digital Video Recorders (DVR) set the standard in user friendly, high definition recording.
WHAT IS AN E-SERIES DVR?
OPENEYE E-SERIES MODELS
OpenEye Overview
OE2-E120 (Legacy) OE3-E120/E240 OE2-E480
Analog Channels 4/8/16 4/8/16 16
Recording Codec MPEG4 H.264 MPEG4
Alarm Relay Outputs 1/4 4 4
Internal Storage Up to 4TB Up to 4TB Up to 4TB
Audio 4ch 4 CH 16 CH
Images Per Second Up to 120IPS Up to 240IPS 480 IPS
Max. Recording Resolution
702x480 702x480 702x480
Mouse Support No Yes Yes
INTRODUCTION
All functions of the DVR can be controlled using the included remote. E-Series DVRs can be set to 19 different IDs, allowing a total of 19 separate DVRs to be controlled by a single remote.
E-SERIES REMOTE CONTROL
E-SERIES HARDWARE FEATURES
OpenEye Overview
Alarm Inputs
Video Inputs
Main/Spot Outputs
Alarm Outputs
Ethernet Port
VGA Output
Audio Inputs/Outputs
Looping Outputs
LIVE VIEW
LIVE VIEW
Live view can be used to view cameras in different configurations. In addition, all DVR functions can be accessed from this primary display.
LIVE VIEW TOOLBAR
LIVE VIEW
The Live View Menu can be used to access the core functions of the DVR; Setup, Search & Export. In addition, it can be used to change which user is logged in or power off the DVR.
LIVE VIEW MENU
LIVE VIEW
A menu with a number of options to access other menus and control live view variables can be accessed by right-clicking on any channel or pressing enter, using the arrow buttons to select a channel and pressing enter again (using the remote or front panel).
LIVE VIEW CHANNEL MENU
LIVE VIEW
Several options on the camera menu are not specifically tied to any camera and can be accessed by selecting any channel. These functions provide important additional functionality which may not be available on other menus (such as logging off).
LIVE VIEW CHANNEL MENU
LIVE VIEW
Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras can be programmed and controlled using the PTZ portion of Live View. Alternate PTZ functions are listed under buttons on the DVR in black. Right-click to access the PTZ menu. Otherwise, the on-screen compass can be used.
PTZ CONTROL
CONFIGURING TOURSTours are configured and stored in the camera. This means that if the DVR is replaced or settings reset, the tour will not need to be reconfigured. Once these steps are complete, simply press the TOUR MOVE button to start the tour.
SEARCH
SEARCH
Recorded video can be accessed by selecting SEARCH on the Menu or channel menu to bring up the search menu or by pressing the REPLAY button on the live toolbar to begin playing back video.
ACCESSING SEARCH
SEARCH
There are several search controls that are available whenever video is being played back, regardless of the initial search type.
SEARCH CONTROLS
SEARCH
While playing back video, individual channels can be selected using the search popup menu.
SEARCH CAMERA MENU
SEARCH
Express search can be used to quickly determine what times and dates have recorded video.
EXPRESS SEARCH
SEARCH
Event Search is used to quickly locate recorded motion or sensor events. This list of events can easily be exported to a CD/DVD or USB device.
EVENT SEARCH
SEARCH
There are several search options that can simplify playing back video from a specific time or location.
OTHER SEARCH OPTIONS
BACKUP
BACKUP
Video is backed up using the DVR’s native proprietary format, which is secure and flexible.
EXPORT
BACKUP
E-Series DVRs can be configured to automatically back up data to a USB attached hard drive. This can help simplify archiving and ensure there is always a backup of the video.
AUTO USB BACKUP
SYSTEM SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
Global DVR functions such as User and Disk Management are located in the SYSTEM section of setup. These functions should be configured before proceeding to other areas of setup.
SYSTEM
SYSTEM SETUP
Various settings can be changed to adapt the DVR to different regions. All localization settings are in System Setup.
LOCALIZATION SETTINGS
SYSTEM SETUP
In addition to locale settings, several other global functions can be changed from within System Setup.
SYSTEM SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
Firmware can be updated via Remote Center, Radius or the S/W Upgrade function in System Setup on the DVR. In all cases a user with permissions to access System Setup must be the one to perform the update.
S/W UPGRADE
DISK SETUP
The first page displayed upon selecting Disk Setup is FORMAT. This section shows size and recording status of any connected drives and allows any media to be formatted.
FORMAT
DISK SETUP
By default, E-Series DVRs will begin overwriting the oldest video once the internal drives are full. Overwriting can be turned off if necessary, but is not generally recommended.
OVERWRITE
DISK SETUP
The check screen can be used to have the DVR check file system integrity and attempt to fix any problems found.
CHECK
DISK SETUP
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) is used to predict impending drive failure to minimize the possibility of data loss or down time.
SMART
SYSTEM SETUP
Up to 20 user accounts can exist on any given DVR. These accounts are fully configurable (other than the default admin account) and are used to log in at the DVR or remotely via any client software (such as Radius, Remote Center or MDVR).
SERVER USER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SETUP
Each user account can be configured to allow or deny a number of variables including the ability to search or even view some cameras. Users cannot be given access to the setup interface.
USER PERMISSIONS
SYSTEM SETUP
DVR settings can be saved, exported, loaded or reset using the CONFIGURATION setting. Saving a standardized config to a USB device can save time when installing multiple DVRs.
CONFIGURATION
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
All camera and monitor configuration is handled in the CAMERA portion of setup. Cameras can be labeled, cameras can be adjusted to improve the picture and the spot monitor outputs can be configured here.
CAMERA
CAMERA SETUP
Cameras can be named or hidden and the picture adjusted in CAMERA SETUP to optimize each camera as needed.
CAMERA SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
Any connected PTZ camera must be configured in PTZ SETUP before it can be controlled by any user.
PTZ SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
The cameras displayed on the sequencing spot monitor output(s) at the back of the DVR can be configured on this screen.
SPOT/SEQUENCE SETUP
CAMERA SETUP
Display settings such as brightness, contrast and resolution as well as labeling, transparency and border options can be adjusted in MONITOR SETUP.
MONITOR SETUP
RECORDING SETUP
RECORDING SETUP
All configuration of recording as well as actions to be taken on motion or sensor events are configured through the RECORD section of setup.
RECORD
RECORDING SETUP
Many installations are configured with all cameras set to the same recording type and rate. If a single setup is all that is required across all channels, QUICK! RECORD SETUP can be used to easily make global recording adjustments.
QUICK RECORD SETUP
RECORDING SETUP
Recording Setup allows configuration of the frame rate, resolution, quality and pre/post alarm settings of any connected cameras.
FRAME
RECORDING SETUP
The SCHEDULE screen is used to specify the recording type for each camera at every hour of the day.
SCHEDULE
RECORDING SETUP
Record up to 16 channels of audio E480 series Digital Recorders. Record up to 4 channels of audio on E120 and E240 model Digital Recorders
AUDIO
RECORDING SETUP
The record button can be used to start recording on all channels at the settings specified on this menu. Instant Backup is also configured here, and can be initiated by pressing the red button on the DVR front panel.
INSTANT
RECORDING SETUP
The DVR can be set to record when a motion or sensor (or both) event takes place. This screen enables configuration of these event types.
INPUT
RECORDING SETUP
The DVR can be set to record when a motion or sensor (or both) event takes place. This screen enables configuration of these event types.
MOTION AREA
RECORDING SETUP
Sensors are a valuable way to integrate the recorder with other security and monitoring devices and better automate surveillance and responses to possible threats.
SENSOR
RECORDING SETUP
Several actions can be taken when a sensor input is triggered. All available functions other than recording are configured in the ACTION portion of setup.
ACTION
RECORDING SETUP
E-Series DVRs can transmit clips of video to remote workstations, giving instant notification of an event and ensuring a copy of the video exists even if something happens to the DVR.
ALARM MONITOR
NETWORK SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
All communication with external devices via network or serial connections is configured in the NETWORK portion of setup.
NETWORK
NETWORK SETUP
IP and DDNS settings can be configured in NETWORK SETUP for remote connection from a workstation on the local network or over the Internet.
NETWORK SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
Network settings related to client connections such as ports and transfer speed can be modified in Client Configuration.
CLIENT CONFIGURATION
NETWORK SETUP
Serial Setup configures RS-232/422 connections to allow communication from a serial device such as a PTZ joystick or home automation hardware.
SERIAL SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
E-Series DVRs can send email notification on a number of events. Email server and notification configuration are handled in Email Setup.
E-MAIL SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
E-Series DVRs can send email when a number of different events occur. Select SET then choose as many types as needed for each email address to enable notification when these events take place.
E-MAIL OPTION
NETWORK SETUP
By default, the DVR uses its own internal mail server. If the internal server fails to send email, it is usually because it is blocked by the ISP. If this occurs, use the SMTP SERVER option.
E-MAIL SERVER SETUP
SYSTEM INFORMATION
INFORMATION
The INFORMATION portion of setup provides information on the DVR settings, status and firmware state.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Information such as remote connections, users entering search, backup or setup or camera signal loss can be viewed in this section.
SYSTEM LOG VIEW
INFORMATION
Status view can be used to easily determine how much data is being retained before it is overwritten. In addition, recording, alarm and network settings are listed for reference.
STATUS VIEW
INFORMATION
Video format, firmware information and the DVR MAC address can be found in VERSION VIEW. This information can be used to determine which firmware version is currently installed.
VERSION VIEW
UPDATING FIRMWARE
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Periodic firmware updates are released that offer enhancements to the features and functionality of E-Series DVRs. These updates are free, result in no loss of data or settings and can be easily applied.
UPDATING FIRMWARE
DDNS SETUP
DDNS SETUP
OpenEye DDNS is a service included with all DVRs that enables connection to any remote DVR regardless of it’s IP address. This service is free for the life of the DVR.
DDNS OVERVIEW
DDNS SETUP
Internet
DVR configured with DHCP or static IP address
Remote Software
Router
IP address changes from time to time
x
Remote software
Connects using IP address
Internet
DDNS SETUP
DDNS ServerRemote Software
Router
IP address changes from time to time
New IP address sent to DDNS Server
DVR configured for static IP
Remote software
DDNS SETUP
Internet
DVR configured for static IP
DDNS ServerRemote Software
Router
IP address changes from time to time
New IP address sent to DDNS Server
Remote software
Connects using DDNS address
Internet
DVR configured for static IP
DDNS ServerRemote Software
Router
DDNS SETUP
DDNS SETUP
DDNS is offered for free on all DVRs. To enable DDNS, a few configuration steps must be completed on the DVR. Simply follow the included instructions or contact technical support for assistance.
DDNS ON OPENEYE DVRs
NETWORK SETUP
DDNS can be easily configured on the DVR by selecting the Server, ID, Password and Host Name as specified on the included Dynamic DNS document.
DDNS SETUP
DDNS SETUP
Unless the DVR itself is configured with a WAN IP address, the router to which the DVR connects will need to be configured to forward connections to the DVR.
ROUTER CONFIGURATION
DDNS SETUP
While all routers are different, this example of proper configuration of a Linksys router (very common router) shows the typical configuration requirements for many routers.
ROUTER CONFIGURATION
DDNS SETUP
On Linksys routers, port forwarding is listed under Applications & Gaming. Other routers may be located in a section labeled Port Forwarding, Virtual Server, Pinhole or Firewall.
ROUTER CONFIGURATION
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