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EN-204 Encoder
User and Installation Guide
Rev. A6 April 2014
The contents of this guide may
not be reproduced or reprinted
in whole or in part without the
express written permission of
DVTEL, INC.
DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
DVTEL INC.
65 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
The contents of this guide may not be
reproduced or reprinted in whole or in part
without the express written permission of
DVTEL, Inc.

Table of Contents

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DVTEL EN-204 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDVTEL
ModelEN-204
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revision History

Document Overview and Safety Information

Document Information

Outlines the manual's purpose: physical connection, configuration, and operation.

Proprietary Rights and Non-Disclosure

Details restrictions on reproduction and disclosure of manual content.

Trademarks and Copyrights

States ownership and trademark information for the manual and DVTEL products.

Disclaimer and Warnings

States user responsibility, DVTEL's warranty limitations, and general cautions.

Document Conventions

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, note, and tip symbols used in the document.

Installation Environment and Precautions

Covers overheating, EMI/RFI, and site preparation requirements for installation.

Introduction and Hardware Description

Introduction to the EN-204 Encoder

Introduces the EN-204 encoder and lists items included in the package.

Hardware Description

Describes the front and rear panels of the EN-204 unit.

Installing and Connecting the Encoder

Installing the Unit

Explains how to install the EN-204 unit, including rack-mounting options.

Connecting the Unit

Details connections for power, network, cameras, audio, and alarms.

Serial Port Configuration

Guides on configuring RS-232 for troubleshooting and RS-485 for PTZ control.

PTZ Camera and Unit Reset

Covers connecting multiple PTZ cameras and resetting the unit to factory defaults.

Accessing the EN-204 via Web Browser

Web Browser Access Overview

Introduces accessing the EN-204's web interface and installing the necessary plug-in.

Understanding and Using Live View

Explains the Live View screen layout, navigation, and toolbar functionality.

PTZ Camera Control in Live View

Guides on using PTZ controls and managing camera presets within Live View.

Camera Settings and Features

Camera Video and Recording Configuration

Details video parameters, manual/scheduled recording, and capturing pictures.

Viewing Live Video with Media Player

Guides on viewing live video streams using external media players like VLC.

Playback and Logging Functions

Covers playback controls, file downloads, time search, and log functionality.

Device Configuration Management

Details various configuration options including network, time, and device settings.

Camera Settings Configuration

Covers OSD, video settings, recording/capture schedules, and event detection.

Event Detection and Triggered Actions

Explains motion detection, video loss, privacy masks, tamper-proof, text overlay, and holidays.

Snapshot Configuration

Explains how to configure snapshot settings for capturing images from cameras.

Network Settings

TCP/IP Network Configuration

Details how to configure TCP/IP settings, including DHCP and static IP.

DDNS Configuration

Explains how to configure Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access.

Email Notification Configuration

Guides on configuring the encoder to send email notifications for alarms.

SNMP Configuration

Explains how to configure SNMP settings for network management.

Port Number Configuration

Guides on setting port numbers for HTTP, RTSP, and HTTPS.

FTP Configuration for File Uploads

Explains how to configure FTP for uploading captured pictures and files.

Storage Unit Configuration

Details configuring external HDDs and microSD cards for storage.

PPPoE Network Connection

Explains how to configure the encoder for a PPPoE DSL modem connection.

QoS and SOCKS Proxy Configuration

Covers QoS for traffic priority and SOCKS proxy for secure network communication.

UPnP and HTTPS Secure Connection Setup

Guides on UPnP for discovery and HTTPS for secure web access with certificates.

Bonjour Support Configuration

Details how to enable and configure Bonjour for Apple device discovery.

Advanced Network Settings

Covers advanced network settings like multicast address.

Serial Port and Alarm Settings

Serial Port Configuration

Guides on configuring RS-232 for troubleshooting and RS-485 for PTZ control.

Alarm Settings and Management

Covers alarm input/output settings and triggered actions for various events.

Exception Handling and User Management

Exception Handling

Explains how to configure actions for system exceptions like HDD full or network disconnect.

User Management

Introduces user management for adding, modifying, and deleting user accounts.

Storage and Device Maintenance

Storage Management

Guides on initializing and managing storage units like HDDs and microSD cards.

Device Maintenance

Lists maintenance functions such as rebooting, restoring defaults, and firmware upgrades.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the EN-204 encoder.

Network Settings Summary

Summarizes network protocols and their associated ports used by the encoder.

Spring Clamp Terminal Block Connection

Explains how to connect wires to the spring clamp terminal blocks.

Maximum Video Cable Length Guide

Details maximum recommended lengths for various 75Ω coaxial video cable types.