EPN Series IP Speed Dome User’s Manual Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp, Release Date: March, 2013
Copyright 2013 EverFocus Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the EverFocus Electronics Corporation. EverFocus 12F, No.79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Road, Hsi-Chih, Taipei, Taiwan TEL: +886 2 2698 2334 FAX: +886 2 2698 2380 www.everfocus.com.
About this document All the safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the unit is operated. This manual should be retained for future reference. The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
Precautions 1. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields. Install the camera away from TV/radio transmitters, magnets, electric motors, transformers and audio speakers since the electromagnetic fields generated from these devices may distort the video image or otherwise interfere with camera operation. 2. Never disassemble the camera beyond the recommendations in this manual nor introduce materials other than those recommended herein.
Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 2. Features ................................................................................................................................. 2 3. Installation ............................................................................................................................ 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4. Accessing the User Interface ................
7.3 Network .................................................................................................................................. 42 7.3.1 Network .................................................................................................................... 42 7.3.2 DDNS ......................................................................................................................... 44 7.3.3 SMTP / FTP ..............................................................................
EPN Series 1. Introduction The EPN series is a high-performance IP speed dome supporting dual streams from H.264 and MJPEG. The EPN series features the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function, which can provide clear images even under back light circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively. The EPN series comes in two types: Indoor and Outdoor. Each type provides both 1.3-megapixel and 2-megapixel models. All models support 30 fps at the highest resolution, for example, 1280 x 720 (1.
EPN Series 2. Features Built-in H.264 / MJPEG digital signal output at 4CIF image size at up to 30 fps Supports dual streams from H.
EPN Series 3. Installation 3.1 Packing List The main box contains 3 boxes and a small box. Each box contains the items as listed below. Please check that there is no missing item in the package before installing.
EPN Series 3.2 • Optional Accessories EPTZ- PBOX (External power connection box) • Corner mount adapter (Used for fixing a wall-mount bracket to a 90° wall corner, indoors or outdoors.) • Pole mount adapter (Used for installing a wall-mount bracket to a pole, indoors or outdoors.) • Indoor ceiling pendant mount bracket (Used for installing a speed dome against a ceiling.
EPN Series 3.3 Cable Descriptions 1 RS-485+ (Yellow) 2 RS-485- (Orange) 3 24 VAC~ 4 Test-Out Cable 5 Audio In (Green) 6 Audio Out (Blue) 7 RJ-45 No. Name Description 1 RS-485+ (Yellow) Connects to an RS-485 device, such as EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard. 2 RS-485- (Orange) Connects to an RS-485 device, such as EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard. 3 24 VAC~ Connects to the power adapter. Note that different regions may use different ranges for AC voltage.
EPN Series 3.4 I/O Terminal Block The I/O terminal block, located on the rear panel of the Base Board, can be used to develop applications for alarm input and output, motion detection, PTZ control or a variety of other functions. CON3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pin Assignment No. Functions No.
EPN Series 3.5 Basic Installation for Outdoor Models There are two ways to install the outdoor models of EPN series IP Speed Dome: Wall Mount and Ceiling Mount. 3.5.1 Installation Requirements The installation should be handled by a qualified service agent and should be complied with all local regulations. Service personnel should check potential problem such as surfaces strength, surface materials, falling objects, outer breaches, building vibration and other similar conditions.
EPN Series 3.5.2 Important Note for Installation Before installing, insert a micro SD card into the main body and replace the 3 desiccant bags inside the top housing. The desiccant bag loses its effectiveness after you open the camera. To keep the camera’s interior dry, it is highly recommended to replace the desiccant bags every time when you open the camera. 3.5.2.1 1. Replacing the Desiccant Bags On the To Housing, slightly press the black plastic socket backward and lift up the base board. 2.
EPN Series 3.5.2.2 1. Inserting a Micro SD Card Unscrew the four screws on the camera main body to remove the black housing. Micro SD Card Slot 2. Insert the micro SD card to the micro SD card slot. 3. Screw back the black housing. 3.5.2.3 Restoring to Factory Default There are two ways to restore all of the camera’s settings to factory default values: 1. Click the Default button on the Maintenance settings page, please refer to 7.9.4 Maintenance. 2.
EPN Series 3.5.2.4 Optionally Setting Up the DIP Switch To allow the control device, such as a keyboard, to recognize and then control multiple cameras, you need to set up the ID address for the cameras using the DIP switch on the Camera Main Body. You can also set up the Protocol and Baud Rate for the cameras. Note: Please ensure to turn off the power when setting up the DIP Switch. The new values will only take effect after restarting the camera.
EPN Series Switch Address ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4
EPN Series Switch Address ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 ON 1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4
EPN Series The first, second and the third switches on the left are used to set the communication protocol. Please refer to the sticker on the camera main body for setting up the protocol. The default protocol is EVF. DIP Switch Sticker on the Camera Main Body Note: If you switch the three protocol switches to ON, the camera will enter a self-test mode. Baud Rate The fourth and fifth switches on the left are used to set the baud rate (transmission speed).
EPN Series 3.5.3 Wall-Mount Installation 1. Replace the desiccant bags inside the top housing. See 3.5.2.1 Replacing the Desiccant Bags. 2. Drill 4 screw-depth holes for mounting the bracket base plate and then drill a through-wall hole for inserting the camera cables. You can optionally drill a second through-wall hole to separate cable feeding (see Step 4). 3. Attach the waterproof silicon pad to the bracket base plate for waterproofing. Waterproof Bracket base plate silicon pad 4.
EPN Series 5. Connect the camera’s cables to the related devices such as a speaker. Feed the cables of the related devices through the wall and then through the holes of the bracket base plate. Note: 1. Related connectors may be required and prepared on your own for using the extension cables of the related devices. 2. Microphones with external power supplies are required. 6. Screw the bracket base to the wall using the 4 screws. 7. Screw the wall mount bracket to the bracket base using the 4 long screws.
EPN Series 8. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. Make sure the red triangle on the inside of the top housing lines up with the red triangle on the outside of the main body. Push the main body upward into the top housing until the orange catches on both sides click into position. Main Body Top Housing Note: 1. To release the main body, press the two orange release buttons on both sides.
EPN Series 3.5.4 Ceiling Mount Installation It is required to use the optional Indoor Recessed Mount Bracket and Surface Ring to attach the camera to the ceiling for supporting the camera’s weight. Make sure the ceiling is strong enough to easily support the weight of the bracket and the camera. 1. Replace the desiccant bags inside the top housing. See 3.5.2.1 Replacing the Desiccant Bags. 2. Cut a hole on the ceiling using the supplied template. 3.
EPN Series 4. Place and then screw the camera’s top housing on the top disk of the indoor recessed mount bracket by using the 3 short screws. Top Disk 5. Use a cable or other mechanism to hang the indoor recessed mount bracket on the ceiling. 6. Screw the 3 rotation clips of the indoor recessed mount bracket on the ceiling using a screwdriver.
EPN Series 7. Put on the supplied gloves before pushing upward the main body into the top housing. Make sure the red triangle on the inside of the top housing lines up with the red triangle on the outside of the main body. Push the main body upward into the top housing until the orange catches on both sides click into position. Main Body Top Housing Note: 1. To release the main body, press the two orange release buttons on both sides.
EPN Series 9. Slide the surface ring to the fillister and slightly turn it until it is firmly fixed. Note: When you turn on the power, the camera will enter self-inspection mode and run a self-testing program. Once this is complete, you will be able to operate it via any IP network.
EPN Series 4. Accessing the User Interface This section explains how to access the Web interface of the camera for configuration. 4.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the camera using the IP Utility (IPU) software, which is included in the software CD. 1. Install and then start the IPU program . The following dialog box appears. 2. IPU will automatically search the cameras connected in the LAN.
EPN Series 5. To change the IP address, double-click the IP Address of the camera. Type a new IP address and then click Set IP Address to save the settings. You can also change the other settings by double-clicking the values. After configuring the values, click Save Configuration. Note: Most networks support DHCP protocol, but if you are unsure of your network protocol, please consult your IP administrator for network configuration details. 6.
EPN Series 4.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer To enable Remove Live View, Firmware Upgrade and ActiveX Prompt on Internet Explorer, some settings have to be complete. Please follow the steps below: 1. On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click Change User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK. Restart your computer if requested. 2.
EPN Series 3. In the Download unsigned ActiveX controls field, select Prompt. In the Include local directory path when uploading files to a server field, select Enable. Click OK. 4. In the Internet Options window, click the Advanced tab and then disable Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks. Click OK.
EPN Series 4.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network There are three methods to connect the IP camera to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct High-Speed Connection and One-to-One Connection. Router or LAN connection This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows multiple users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN/WAN (Internet). The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN.
EPN Series Direct High-Speed Connection In a Direct High-Speed Connection, the camera connects directly to a modem without the need for a router. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) in the camera’s configuration web pages. To access the camera, just type “http://xxx”, where xxx is the IP address given by your ISP. If you have a dynamic IP address, this connection may require that you use DDNS for a reliable connection. Please refer to 7.3.
EPN Series 5. Live View Window 1. Press the button to display the "Live View" window. Double-click on the image to show a full-screen display, double-click again or press ESC to return to the normal display. If you experience video feed lag time (if connected via Internet), you can reduce the resolution or limit the number of streams. See 7.4.1 Multi Streaming. 2.
EPN Series 5. Video Stream Select the Video Stream (Stream 1 or Stream 2) that will be displayed in the video box on the right. Stream 2 is only selectable if you have enabled the stream. The default setting is Stream 1 only. See 7.4.1 Multi Streaming. 6. View Size Use this to select the appropriate view size and shape of the video box on the right. A smaller size might increase transmission speed and video quality. 7. Record The Record button is used to record the current video stream.
EPN Series Navigation Mode: Select this to navigate the camera view with your mouse. Move your mouse cursor on the live view image, the mouse cursor will turn into a control icon (direction, focus or zoom) in different areas of the live view image. You can control PTZ direction, focus and zoom by clicking directly on the image. Please refer to the image below for navigating the camera view.
EPN Series 12. Status Display (info line that can be placed above video box or at bottom of page) This shows the name of the camera that is currently active or being configured, current date/time and current frame rate. You can activate these info displays in the Settings > User Config page (see 7.2 User Config). 13. Event signal icons (above video screen) When an alarm or motion event is triggered, a signal icon will appear at the top right of the Live View window to alert the user.
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EPN Series To move the camera in a preconfigured sequence consists of a selection of Patterns and Preset Positions, click the Tour button, select a tour number and then click the Go button. Note: To use this function, you have to set up at least one tour on the PTZ Settings page. See 7.5 PTZ. Numeric Buttons Black Click to enter the number for the selected action. Displays the selected number. Go Click this button to activate the selected action number.
EPN Series 6. Playback You can remotely play back the recordings stored in the on-camera micro SD card on the Web interface, or play back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the software CD. Playback is designed as a quick way to check recent recordings that were triggered by Events that were configured to “Record to SD Card” in the Settings > Event > Event Settings page (see 7.7.1 Event Settings).
EPN Series Search by File: Click the Search button to search for all recording files on the on-camera SD card. Search results will be displayed in the Filename area. Search by Time: Click the calendar icon and select the date and time from which you want to search until the present moment. Click search to get your search results, which will be displayed in the Filename area.
EPN Series 6.2 Setting Up the Playback Function Note that the Playback function will not be active until the user has inserted a micro SD card in the camera’s micro SD card slot. The card may also have to be formatted in the Settings submenu. 6.2.1 Preparing the Micro SD Card Once you insert a functional Micro SD card into the slot, the Playback button on the Live page should become active within seconds (see section 6.2.2 below – the grey letters should turn white). IF NOT, do the following: 1.
EPN Series 6.2.2 Testing the Playback Function 1. Once the micro SD card is detected by the system, the button turn to 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. (inactive) will (active). To test the Playback function (this is not required), set up a “Manual Trigger” Recording Event by clicking Settings > Event > Event Settings. Click the “Add” button on the middle right side of the page to open an “Add Event” box. Give the event a name, like “Test 1”.
EPN Series 6.3 Playing Back Using ARV Viewer You can play back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the software CD. To store the recordings in the computer, please refer to Recording List > Copy in 6.1 Remote Playback using Playback Page. 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 3 9 10 No. Item Name Descriptions 1 Snapshot Click to take and save a snapshot. 2 Load File Click to load the recordings for playing back.
EPN Series 7. Settings Click the Settings button on the Live View Window to enter the settings submenu. There are nine buttons on the left-side of the submenu: Live, System Info, User Config, Network, Video, Audio, User, Event and System. Click the Live button can go back to the Live View Window. 7.1 System Info The System Information and System Log can be checked on this page. Click the top tab of the one you want to see. 7.1.1 Information Click the Information tab, the following dialog box appears.
EPN Series 7.1.2 Log Click the Log tab, the following dialog box appears. The sequence number, date, time and event messages of the log event will be displayed in the System Log field. The log will display the last 256 log events. Click the Export button to export the system log event list into a “.txt” file and select the location where the exported log file will be saved to.
EPN Series 7.2 User Config Each user can set a different configuration for his/her Live page here. These settings will be applied to the logged-in user’s Live page every time he/she logs in. 【Video/Audio Connection Protocol Setting】You can transmit the data stream from the IP cameras using the RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) on the network. The RTSP is a protocol that allows you to access video streams by using the compatible media players.
EPN Series Click Apply to apply the changes or Reset to reset without saving the changes. 【Date/Time Format Used in Text】Click the dropdown menu to select date/time format from the listed options. Click on the desired hour format. Click Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the change. 【Recording / Snapshot Export Settings】 Enable Event Recording to PC: Check this box to record the event recordings to the user’s PC.
EPN Series 7.3 Network This page covers network-related settings, including Network, DDNS, SMTP/FTP, HTTPS, SNMP, and Network Alarm. 7.3.1 Network The following information is required to configure the network settings. Contact your network administrator or your internet service provider to get the info. 【IP Settings】 IP Type: Refer to the network administrator for these settings of the server.
EPN Series IP address: When DHCP is not used, the user needs to manually enter the IP address of the camera. Do not enter an IP address that is already used for your computer or other network cameras. Subnet Mask: This field is used to set the subnet mask for your network, so that the IP camera will be recognized within the network. Example: 255.255.255.0. When DHCP is selected, the DHCP server will assign this value automatically.
EPN Series 7.3.2 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) is a service used to map a domain name to the dynamic IP address of a network device. You can set up the DDNS service for remote access to the IP camera. DDNS assigns a domain name (URL) to the IP camera, so that the user does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP address assigned by DHCP Server has changed.
EPN Series Click Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the changes. Note: 1. In order to support the full functionality of the camera, you must open the port numbers (80, 554, 443) on the router for remote access to the IP camera. This function is available on most routers in the market and is often known as “Port Forwarding”. To set up Port Forwarding, please consult the manual of the router. 2.
EPN Series 7.3.3 SMTP / FTP 【Set SMTP Server (email)】This area is for configuring the mail server that is used to send e-mail text notifications and one image file from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP. Note that to enable e-mail notification function, you have to check the Send Mail Notification item on the Event dialog box (see 7.7.1 Event). SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the SMTP server used to send e-mails. SMTP Port: Enter the port number for SMTP.
EPN Series Sender Address: Input the sender’s e-mail address, so that the receiver can recognize the sender when an Event message is received. Attach Image: Check this box if you want to attach an image when an alarm is triggered or an IP camera detects events. Send Test Email: Click the Test button to send a testing email to the assigned address. Click Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the changes.
EPN Series 7.3.4 HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol and the SSL/TLS protocol and provides encrypted communication and secure identification of a network web server. Before using the HTTPS function for communication with the IP camera, a Certificate must be created first. There are two ways to create and install a certificate: Create Self-Signed Certificate and Create Certificate Request.
EPN Series 3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate. 4. To optionally create and install other certificates, remove the existing one by clicking the Remove button to erase the certificate. 5. On the Web page, change the address from “http://” to https:// in the address bar and press Enter on the keyboard. Some Security Alert dialogs will pop up. Click OK or Yes to enable HTTPS.
EPN Series 3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate. 4. To optionally create and install other certificates or request, remove the existing one by clicking the Remove button to erase the certificate or request. 5. Copy the contents of the Certificate request (in PEM format) and paste it to the certificate request field on the Web page of the 3rd-party certification authority such as Symantec VeriSign.
EPN Series 7.3.5 SNMP The default values for SNMP v1/v2/v2c and SNMP v3 are already filled in. Click either of the Enable buttons to enable either of the two. Make your changes as desired. Click on the Trap Address field to enter the digits, if required. 7.3.6 Network Alarm This function works with EverFocus’s CMS software, e.g. the PowerCon or the Power Video Plus. For the setting details, please refer to the CMS network alarm protocol.
EPN Series 7.4 Video The settings relating to video such as streaming, camera OSD can be configured on this page. The "Video" page has five tabs: Multi-streaming, Camera, Advanced, ROI and Privacy Mask. 7.4.1 Multi Streaming 【Stream Settings】This IP camera can output two video streams simultaneously. For each of these streams, the user can set the compression format, resolution, bit rate, and frame rate individually. Stream 1 is always enabled for live view.
EPN Series 【Video Recording Settings】Select the stream you want to configure and then select whether you want the recording files of that stream to be saved in AVI or ARV format. Click Apply to apply the setting changes or Reset to reset without saving the changes. 【Time Stamp Settings】 You can select the Date/Time format, position, and add the setting to the streaming. Click Apply to apply the changes, or Reset to reset without saving the changes.
EPN Series 7.4.2 Camera 【Image Settings】 Use the slider to adjust the value for Brightness, Saturation and Sharpness of the image. Click Apply to apply the changes, or Reset to reset without saving the changes. 【Camera Settings】 AE: The options vary among models: Auto: Select this option to automatically apply the optimal iris value and shutter speed. By default, the Auto Exposure is set to Auto. Iris Priority: Select this option to manually set up the iris value and turn off the Shutter Speed.
EPN Series Middle and High. Note that when WDR is ON, some parts of the image may appear solarized. This is normal for WDR, and is not a camera malfunction. D/N Mode Auto: Select to let the camera automatically switch to Night mode (black and white) when the light levels fall to a specified level, and back to Day mode (color) when the light levels rise to a specified level. Day: Select to keep the camera in Day mode (color), even in nighttime.
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EPN Series Lens Settings: Focus Mode: Select one from the three modes. You can click the Push button on the right side to instruct the camera to the selected mode. This is like a “semi-automatic” way to adjust the focus mode to suit the user. One Push: Selecting this option will enable the one-push-trigger focus mode. This means the lens will hold the same focal position until the next trigger command is received. This function helps to prevent incorrect focusing in dark environments.
EPN Series Brightness: Set up the brightness value. Flickerless: Select On / Off to enable / disable the flickerless function to the camera view. Enable the function can reduce the flicker on camera view when installing the camera into different frequencies (NTSC or PAL). AE Response: Set up the Auto Exposure Response time. AE Reference: Set up the Auto Exposure value here. BLC Settings: Back Light Compensation (BLC) is used to make the subject appear clearer when it is set against a bright background.
EPN Series D-WDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range): This feature provides clearer images when both of the very bright and dark areas simultaneously appear on the camera view. Four options are included: off, low, middle and high. WDR Mode: This function is only available for EPN4220 / 4220i. Select one from the 5 modes that delivers the best image quality. OFF: Select to disable the WDR function.
EPN Series Day/Night Settings: Auto: Select to let the camera automatically switch to Night mode (black and white) when the light levels fall to a specified level, and back to Day mode (color) when the light levels rise to a specified level. Day: Select to keep the camera in Day mode (color), even in nighttime. Night: Select to keep the camera in Night mode (black and white), even in daytime. Picture Effect: Select to disable or adopt a picture effect.
EPN Series 7.4.4 ROI (Region of Interest) The Region of Interest (ROI) function allows users to set up multiple regions within an image with better quality and less distortion than the rest of the image. You can also use this function together with the Digital Zoom function on the Live View Page to get a better image result. Up to eight ROIs can be configured in the ROI settings page. To set up an ROI region: 1. Select an ROI number from the ROI No. drop-down list. 2.
EPN Series 7.4.5 Privacy Mask The Privacy Mask can block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with colored or black and white boxes in both live view and recorded clips. This feature is useful when users’ don’t want the sensitive information visible. Up to four (EPN4122 / 4122i) / eight (EPN4220 / 4220i) Privacy Masks can be configured. 【Privacy Mask Setting】Click the Program button to display the Privacy Masks panel. 【Privacy Mask Color Settings】The modes vary among models.
EPN Series 1. Click the Program button, the Privacy Masks panel appears. 2. To set up a Privacy Mask, select a Privacy Mask number from the Privacy drop-down list. Click enable to enable the Privacy Mask function. 3. Click the Add button, a Privacy Mask (rectangle) appears in the middle of the image. And the Adjust Height / Adjust Width buttons will be activated. 4. Use the direction buttons to adjust the camera view to a desired position where you want to apply the Privacy Mask.
EPN Series 7.5 7.5.1 PTZ PTZ Control You can set up the Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern functions to force the camera to move to a certain position or to move in a setup sequence. 【Position Settings】You can configure up to 192 preset positions in this field. To set up a Preset Position: 1. Click the Program button, the following Preset panel appears.
EPN Series 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Adjust the camera view to a desired position using the direction button. You can select the pan / tilt speed from the PT Speed drop-down list for controlling the direction buttons. Adjust zoom, focus and Iris if necessary. To set up the current camera view as a preset position, select a preset number from the Preset No drop-down list for the current camera view. Click Set to save the current position as the Preset Number you have selected.
EPN Series To set up an Auto Pan Sequence: 1. Click the Program button next to Set Auto Pan, the following Preset panel appears. 2. Using the direction buttons to adjust the camera view to a desired position where you want to set up the position as the Left Position. You can select the pan / tilt speed from the PT Speed drop-down list for controlling the direction buttons. Adjust zoom, focus and Iris if necessary. 3.
EPN Series Tour: You can combine up to 16 preconfigured camera positions and patterns into one long sequence. Up to 16 Tour sequences can be set up. To set up a Tour Sequence: 1. Click the Program button next to Set Tour, the following Tour panel appears. 2. Select a number from the Tour No drop-down list. 3. To set up the first position for Tour No.1, select OFF, Preset or Pattern in the Mode field. 4. Enter a Preset No. or Pattern No. in the Value field. 5.
EPN Series Pattern: You are given 90 seconds to move the camera (via the PTZ buttons) to different positions (and different zoom / focus / Iris positions). The camera then saves that sequence under the Pattern No. you’ve selected. Up to 4 Patterns can be configured. To set up a Pattern Sequence: 1. Click the Program button next to Set Pattern, the following Pattern panel appears. 2.
EPN Series Power Up Func.: Select the mode that the system will revert to when a power failure occurs. Available options of this field are OFF, POS.1 (H) (the Preset position “1”), TOUR1, PAT.1 (Pattern “1”), AUTOPAN and PREV.MODE. Auto Flip: Select ON to tilt the camera by 180° using the direction controls on the PTZ Control window. Owing to the mechanical design, the camera will tilt 90° first, and then the camera will flip by 180 degrees, after that, go down to 180° (see image below).
EPN Series 7.5.2 PTZ OSD / Area You can set up the Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern functions to force the camera to move to a certain position or to move in a setup sequence. 【Area Setting】You can configure up to eight zones on the camera view. To set up a zone: 1. Click the Program button, the following panel appears. 2. Select a Zone number from the Zone drop-down list. 3. Type a name for the selected Zone in the Title field.
EPN Series 4. To set up the Left / Right positions for the area, use the direction buttons to move to a desired position and then click the Set button. Optionally use the Zoom / Focus / Iris buttons if necessary. You can select a pan and tilt speed from the PT Speed drop-down list for the camera to move to the directions when you use the direction buttons during the configuration period.
EPN Series 7.6 Audio You can transmit audio to your computer if you have connected an external microphone to its audio Input cable. It can also receive audio input from you and transmit it via an external speaker, if you have connected such a speaker to its audio Output cable. Check the Enable Audio box to enable the camera’s audio function. The camera will now act as a digital bridge (via the IP network) between any connected audio input device and any connected audio device.
EPN Series 7.7 7.7.1 User User Information The system administrator can create up to ten user accounts on this page. To set up a user account: 1. Highlight a user account and click the Modify button. The following dialog box appears. 2. 3. Type the account name, account description and password for the account. Type the password again in the Confirm field. Select an authority level for the user account from the Authority drop-down list.
EPN Series 4. 5. 6. 7. Guest: The lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the Live View page. Select Active or Disable from the Status drop-down list to active or disable the user account. Click On in the SD Card Playback field to allow the user to access the SD card playback function. Click OK. Click Apply to save all the settings.
EPN Series 7.7.2 IP Address Filter Use this page to specify IP addresses that are not allowed to access this camera. By default, any IP address can access the camera. Note: The Allowed List addresses only become relevant when the Denied List contains a network or range, and the supervisor wants to allow one or more IP addresses within that excluded range or network. In such a scenario, the user would enter the excluded range or network in the Denied List, and enter the exceptions in the Allowed List.
EPN Series 7.8 Event You can set up the Motion Detection event, Tamper Detection event or the Alarm I/O to automatically notify the users when an event occurs or an alarm is triggered. You can also set up a schedule to automatically record the videos when an event occurs or an alarm is triggered. 7.8.1 Event Settings You can create a total of ten event or alarm settings page in the Event List 【Event List】 Click the Add button, and the following Event Configuration Window appears.
EPN Series Alarm Input: Select this if you want a reaction trigger coming from any external, connected sensor to activate a to-be-specified-below reaction/s via the camera system. Make sure that a suitable device is actually connected to the alarm input relay. Manual Trigger: Select this option if you want to manually trigger the alarm by clicking the Trigger Event button on the Live View Page.
EPN Series Record to SD Card: Click if you want the camera to start recording its video feed (when the event occurs) on an on-camera SD Card (if such a card has been inserted). Note: The recording will only be as long as the combined Pre- and Post-trigger Buffers, so make sure you enable at least one of these buffers, especially the Post-trigger Buffer.
EPN Series 7.8.2 Motion Detection Use this page to configure up to four areas in which motion will be detected. When a motion is detected by the camera, the motion detection icon will appear at the top right of the Live page to alert the user. This function can also be linked with correctly configured Events to trigger Event reactions like the activation of video recording periods, snapshots, alarms, etc. Color Tabs : Click on a color tab to turn your mouse cursor into a pen of that color.
EPN Series 7.8.3 Tamper Detection Use this page to set the number of seconds that an alarm signal will be active if the device is physically tampered (moved, covered up, or out of focus. 7.8.4 Alarm I/O Use this page to set the type of trigger input and the type of output contact for each of the camera’s two configurable alarm channels.
EPN Series 7.8.5 Schedule Use this page to configure a schedule for periods during which the camera should deactivate all user-activated Events (gray Deselect periods), or when the camera should deactivate all user-activated Events, except Schedule Recording (SR) events (blue Schedule Recording-only periods), or when the camera should deactivate only SR events (red Event Recording-only periods), or when it should enable all activated Events (yellow periods).
EPN Series 7.9 System You can set up the system’s time and SD card settings, and to do maintenance and reset actions like reboots and upgrades. 7.9.1 Date/Time 【Machine Name Settings】If required, enter a new name for the machine. This name will be visible in the Machine Name field of the IP Utility software, which is included in the software CD. 【Set Time Zone】Set the time zone of the camera’s location.
EPN Series 7.9.2 Daylight Saving Click Enable Daylight Saving to enable this schedule, and select the dates when the region’s daylight saving period begins and ends. Click Apply to save all settings, or click Reset to cancel. 7.9.3 SD Card Use this page to prepare the system for safely removing the SD Card from its slot. 【Setup SD Card】 Notification: Select the percentage of storage space that should be left on the card before the camera notifies you of the impending storage shortage or overwrite.
EPN Series 7.9.4 Maintenance 【Maintenance Server】 Reboot: Click this button to reboot the unit without changing any of the settings. Use this function if the unit is not behaving as expected. Restore: Click this button to restart and reset most of the current settings to their factory default values. The only settings that will not be changed to default are: • IP settings • DDNS settings Default: The Default button should be used with caution.
EPN Series 【Save/Load Video Configuration Server】 Save: To make a backup file of the machine’s video configurations, press Save to save the video configurations to a config. file. This will enable the user to reload these configuration settings if the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior. Load: To load a previously saved video configuration, press the Browse button to locate the saved config. file (see above) and then click the Load button.
EPN Series 7.10 EKB200 You can connect an EKB200, which is EverFocus’ USB keyboard, to the USB port on the computer to remotely control the Iris, focus or the pre-configured PTZ control functions of the connected cameras. For details on how to configure the PTZ control functions on the Web interface, including Preset Position, Auto Pan, Tour and Pattern, please refer to 7.5.1 PTZ Control.
EPN Series Set Auto Tracking: This function is not available. Press this key to switch On / Off the Auto-Tracking function. Select Tracking Object: This function is not available. Press the key to display the tracking crosshairs on the screen. Use the joystick on the keyboard to select the desired tracking object and press this key again to save the selection. Toggle Full Screen: Press this key to toggle between the full screen and current screen.
EPN Series 8. Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility You can upgrade the Firmware using the IP Utility software included in the software CD. 1. Install and then start the IP Utility . The following dialog box appears. 2. IPU will automatically search the cameras connected in the LAN. The default network values of the cameras will be displayed. By default, the network protocol of the camera is DHCP. 3. Select a camera and then click Login/Multi Login to log in the camera. 4.
EPN Series 5. Check the box to select the camera and then click Upgrade Firmware. A browsing window appears. 6. Select the firmware file (.evb) and then click Open. The IP Utility will automatically upgrade the firmware. The camera will reboot once the update is complete. Click Find Devices, the new firmware version should be displayed in the last part of the Machine Name.
EPN Series 9. Specifications Model EPN4122 (Outdoor) EPN4220 (Outdoor) EPN4222/4222p (Outdoor) EPN4122i (Indoor) EPN4220i (Indoor) EPN4222i/4222pi (Indoor) Camera Image Sensor 1/3" Panasonic CMOS 1/3” Sony CMOS 1/3" Panasonic CMOS Megapixel 1.3 MP 2 MP 2 MP Scanning System NTSC / PAL NTSC / PAL NTSC / PAL 0.5 lux at F1.6, color 0.5 lux at F1.6, color 0.5 lux at F1.6, color 0.095 lux at F1.6, B/W 0.095 lux at F1.6, B/W 0.095 lux at F1.
EPN Series PAN / TILT Control Horizontal Rotation Speed 0.01°/s ~ 360°/s (1-255 grade shift gears) Manual Pan/Tilt Speed Pan: 0.01° ~ 180°/s ; Tilt: 0.01° ~ 180°/s Position Accuracy ± 0.1° Horizontal Rotation Range 360° unlimited rotation Tilt Rotation Range 90° pendulum motion Auto Speed Control Control speed auto-adjusted according to zoom length changing Auto Pan, 2 Points Can set freely Auto Pan Speed 1 ~ 255 grade available, 0.
EPN Series General Power Source 24 VAC~ Power Consumption 30W Max EPN4222 / 4222i: 24 VAC~ EPN4222p / 4222pi: PoE EPN4222 / 4222i: 30W Max EPN4222p / 4222pi: n/a -40°C ~ +50°C ≦ 95% / -40°F ~ +122°F ≦ 95% (outdoor) Operating Temperature -5°C ~ +50°C ≦ 85% / 23°F ~ +122°F ≦ 85% (indoor) -10°C ~ +50°C ≦ 85% / 14°F ~ +122°F ≦ 85% (only for EPN4222i) Safety CE, FCC Environmental Rating IP66 for outdoor Dimensions (W x H) Weight 180 x 280 mm / 7.1 x 11 in (outdoor) 159 x 230 mm / 6.3 x 9.
EPN Series Appendix A. Working in Conjunction with EverFocus’ EKB500 Keyboard You can control multiple EPN Series cameras using an EverFocus’ EKB500 keyboard. For details on how to connect the keyboard to the EPN Series camera, please refer to EKB500 Universal Keyboard User’s Manual.
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