EverFocus Paragon264 User Manual

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Release Note for Quarter 1 2012 SD DVR Firmware Releases
Release Date: 1/27/2012
January 27, 2012: Paragon264-16X4 and ECOR-4D (MPEG4) Internet Explorer 9 for Windows 7
operating system web interface compatibility
This firmware release adds several new features and functions which fall into three general
categories: (1) Applies to remote access via LAN or WAN only; (2) Applies to local control at the
DVR front panel; and (3) Applies to both LAN/WAN and local/Front Panel operation:
1. Windows7 IE9 (32-bit) Compatibility Network Connectivity
(1)
Windows7 64-bit operating
system has two versions of Internet Explorer 9 (32-bit and 64-bit). When accessing the DVR please
use Internet Explorer 9 32-bit browser.
2. Remote Reboot
(2) (1)
– (optional) users can enable a remote command to reboot the DVR via
the web interface. The check box to enable this feature appears only in the DVR local System
Menu at the bottom of the “Misc.” screen. The button which reboots the DVR is located only in the
web interface System Menu at the top of the “Misc.” screen. If the Internet Explorer window is left
open after clicking on “Reboot Now”, the screen will indicate a break in the network connection
during the reboot process, after which the DVR will reconnect. Change screens to refresh the
display and view updated information.
3. Network Test
(2)
–To verify basic network connectivity
between the DVR and some other LAN or WAN node, the user
can issue an ICMP Ping to a valid IP address. The Ping utility is
useful in diagnosing connectivity problems by obtaining
responses from nodes progressively farther along the network.

EverFocus Paragon264 Specifications

General

Model	Paragon264
Video Compression	H.264
Video Input	BNC
Hard Drive Bays	1
Network Interface Speed	10/100 Mbps
Remote Access	Yes
Remote Viewing	Yes
Mobile Support	iOS, Android
PTZ Control	Yes
Power Supply	12V DC
Channels	4
Video Output	VGA
Audio Input	RCA
Audio Output	RCA
Hard Drive Capacity	Up to 2TB
Network Interface	RJ45
USB Ports	2
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Summary

Firmware Release Features

Windows7 IE9 (32-bit) Compatibility Network Connectivity

Ensures compatibility with Windows 7 64-bit OS and Internet Explorer 9 (32-bit browser) for DVR web interface access.

Remote Reboot

Allows users to remotely reboot the DVR via the web interface, with the option enabled in the local System Menu.

Network Test

Verifies basic network connectivity by issuing an ICMP Ping to a valid IP address for diagnosing network issues.

2X and 4X Zoom on Live and Playback

Enables 2X or 4X zoom on live or playback full screen views, allowing for virtual pan and tilt navigation of the image.

IP Utility Compatibility

Allows access and modification of DVR network configuration from a PC over LAN, even if DVR settings differ.

Alarm PTZ Preset Trigger

Programs an alarm condition to trigger PTZ presets, tours, patterns, or autopan functions on the camera.

Quick Archive Function

Press and hold a button to copy previous minutes of video for all cameras to USB or DVD, or remotely.

Copy at DVR Function

Copies video to USB or DVD at the DVR from a remote location, avoiding WAN transfer of large data.

Main/Sub Stream Setting

Improves network speed by switching the web interface to a lower bandwidth subsidiary stream (CIF, H.264, or MJPEG).

Sub Stream Format Setting

Selects compression format (H.264 or MJPEG) for the 'sub' stream, optimizing compatibility with various devices.

PTZ Step Control

Allows control of PTZ reaction speed (1X through 16X) via a pop-up menu in the IE web interface.

Non Video Archiving

Saves a list of selected Motion and/or Alarm log events within a specified time period in a text file format.

Disable Record Stop

Prevents accidental termination of recording by limiting the STOP button function to playback only.

Improved Network Connectivity

Enhances TCP/IP connection reliability in low bandwidth and removes misleading connection failure pop-ups.