ACTi ECD-1000 User Manual

ECD-1000

Product Manual

For V1.00.04 Firmware

Ver. 2014/02/25

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Regulatory Compliance Information

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

European Community Compliance Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user be require

to take adequate measures.

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About This Manual

Target Audience

This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up video surveillance system as well as End Users who will be operating the Decoder on a daily basis. System Administrators are expected to know the fundamentals of IP surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and configure all the devices.

For the latest product updates and documentation, visit our website:

http://www.acti.com/product/category/Video_Decoder

Technical Support

If you have any questions during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers via our Customer Help Desk platform http://www.acti.com/CHD.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Hardware Overview .................................. 10

1.1 Introduction ......................................................... 11

Package Contents .......................................................................... 11

Device Overview ............................................................................. 12

System Requirements.................................................................... 13

Supported Video Format ............................................................... 13

Decoding Limitation ....................................................................... 13

1.2 Connecting Devices ............................................ 15

Connection Architecture ............................................................... 15

Preparing the Power Adaptor ........................................................ 16

Connecting to Local Display ......................................................... 17

Local Display via HDMI Connection .......................................... 17

Local Display via Composite Connection .................................. 17

Connecting the Cameras ............................................................... 18

1.3 Accessing the Decoder ...................................... 19

Local Access ............................................................................. 19

Remote Access ......................................................................... 19

Local vs. Remote Access .......................................................... 19

1.4 Device Maintenance ............................................ 20

Resetting the Device ...................................................................... 20

Switching Between NTSC and PAL Mode .................................... 20

Chapter 2: Local Management ................................... 21

2.1 Accessing for the First Time .............................. 22

Quick Setup .................................................................................... 23

Step 1: Login ............................................................................. 23

Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary) ........................... 23

Step 3: Add Cameras ................................................................ 24

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2.2 The Live View Screen ......................................... 27

The Menu Panel .............................................................................. 28

Changing the Layout ...................................................................... 29

Viewing Channels in Full Screen .................................................. 30

Viewing Channels by Patrol .......................................................... 31

Repositioning Channels ................................................................ 31

2.3 The Login Screen ................................................ 33

Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................... 34

2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel ............................. 35

Setting Preset Points ..................................................................... 37

Setting Tours .................................................................................. 39

2.5 Accessing the Setup Screen .............................. 42

The Setup Screen ........................................................................... 42

2.6 Configuring System Settings ............................. 43

System Information ........................................................................ 43

Module ............................................................................................. 44

Date and Time ................................................................................. 44

Automatically Set the Date and Time ......................................... 44

Manually Change the Date and Time ........................................ 45

Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ....................................... 46

Language ........................................................................................ 46

Mouse ................................ ................................ .............................. 47

Local Display .................................................................................. 47

2.7 Configuring Network Settings ........................... 49

Viewing the Network Information .................................................. 49

Configuring the Network Connection ........................................... 50

Setting the IP Address Manually ................................................ 50

Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ..................................... 51

Configuring Port Mapping ............................................................. 51

2.8 Configuring the Cameras ................................... 52

The Camera Setup Page ................................................................ 52

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Adding Cameras ............................................................................. 53

Searching Cameras to Add ........................................................ 53

Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................ 55

Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP ........................................ 57

Modifying Camera Settings ........................................................... 59

Reconnecting Cameras ................................................................. 62

Deleting Cameras ........................................................................... 62

2.9 Managing Network Loss Event .......................... 63

Scheduling Network / Video Loss Trigger .................................... 63

Enabling Beep Sound Trigger ....................................................... 65

Copying Event Schedule Settings ................................................ 66

2.10 Rebooting the Device ....................................... 67

Chapter 3: Remote Management ............................. 68

3.1 Accessing the Decoder Remotely ..................... 69

How to Access the Decoder? ........................................................ 69

Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server .......................... 69

Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server ..................... 71

The Login Screen ........................................................................... 72

The Setup Wizard ........................................................................... 73

3.2 The Live View Page ............................................. 76

Viewing the Cameras ..................................................................... 78

Changing the Window Layout ....................................................... 80

Patrolling Channels........................................................................ 81

Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display............................. 82

Reconnecting the Cameras ........................................................... 82

Removing Video Stream from Live View ...................................... 82

Using Optical / Digital PTZ ............................................................ 83

Taking Snapshots ........................................................................... 84

Using the PTZ Control Panel ......................................................... 85

Viewing by Preset Point and Tour ................................................. 86

Using the Toolbar ........................................................................... 87

3.3 The Setup Screen ................................................ 90

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3.4 Configuring the System Settings ...................... 91

System Information ........................................................................ 91

Date and Time ................................................................................. 92

Automatically Set the Date and Time ......................................... 92

Manually Change the Date and Time ........................................ 92

Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ....................................... 93

Module ............................................................................................. 94

Language ........................................................................................ 94

Local Display .................................................................................. 95

3.5 Configuring the Network Settings ..................... 96

Viewing the Network Information .................................................. 96

Configuring the Network Connection ........................................... 97

Setting the IP Address Manually ................................................ 97

Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ..................................... 98

Configuring Port Mapping ............................................................. 98

3.6 Configuring the Cameras ................................... 99

Adding Cameras ........................................................................... 100

Searching Cameras to Add ........................................................ 100

Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................ 102

Modifying Camera Settings ......................................................... 105

Deleting Cameras ......................................................................... 107

Setting Preset Points on the Remote Client .............................. 108

Setting Preset Tours on the Remote Client ............................... 109

3.7 Configuring User Access ................................. 111

Creating Groups ........................................................................... 111

Adding Users ................................................................................ 113

Granting Access Permission ....................................................... 114

Managing Groups and Users ...................................................... 115

3.8 Managing Network Loss ................................... 116

Scheduling Network Loss Trigger .............................................. 116

Enabling Beep Sound Trigger ..................................................... 118

Deleting Beep Trigger .................................................................. 118

Copying Event Schedule Settings .............................................. 119

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3.9 System Maintenance ........................................ 120

Upgrading the Firmware .............................................................. 120

Saving Backup Settings .............................................................. 121

Restoring Backed Up Settings .................................................... 122

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 123

3.10 Managing the System Log ................................ 124

3.11 Rebooting the Device ........................................ 124

Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance .............. 125

4.1 How to Surface Mount? .................................... 125

4.2 How to Use VESA Mount? ................................ 126

4.3 How to Use the Pole Mount? ........................... 127

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Chapter 1: Hardware Overview

This chapter contains the following topics:

 Introduction: Describes the package contents, device overview, and the connection

architecture.

 Connecting Devices: Describes how to connect the decoder to other devices and how

to use the bundled accessories.

 Accessing the Device: Describes the different methods on how to access the device

via local display or remote management.

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Video Decoder

Screw Packs x 2

Cable Straps

Mounting Bracket

Power Adaptor

Terminal Block

Quick Installation Guide

Warranty Card

1.1 Introduction

Package Contents

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Device Overview

Item

Description

Power LED

Lights RED when the power is on.

System Ready LED / Factory Default LED

 Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to

indicate the Decoder is ready.

 When doing a factory reset, this LED lights GREEN briefly

to indicate factory default setting restoration has started. The LED turns off and lights up again when the restoration completes and the Decoder is ready for use.

Reset Button / NTSC and PAL Switch

 Use to restore the Decoder to its factory default setting.  Use to switch between NTSC and PAL functions.

DC 12V Power Connector

Connects the bundeled power adaptor and terminal block to the Decoder. See Preparing the Power Adaptor on page 16.

USB Port

Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard or hub, to the Decoder.

Ethernet Port

Connects to the network using an Ethernet cable.

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Item

Description

HDMI Port

Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable.

Composite Port

Connects to a composite monitor using a video cable with BNC connector.

PC Spec

Minimum Requirement

CPU Processor

Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or newer

RAM

At least 4GB

Operating System

Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (All versions)

Browser

Internet Explorer 9.0 or 10.0

Local

Live View

Remote

Live View

Codec

H.264

MPEG4

MJPEG

H.264

Resolution

Up to 2 megapixels

Up to 10 megapixels

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System Requirements

For remote computer access, the following system requirements must be met to ensure compatibility with the Decoder:

Supported Video Format

The Decoder conforms to the display standard of composite and 1080p HDMI monitors. Therefore, to reserve as much computing power for the Decoder as possible, only up to 2 megapixels H.264 video stream can be displayed on the Local Live View. A black screen with a message will appear for channels using other codecs or those with higher resolution.

Decoding Limitation

Depending on the video stream resolution, the Decoder automatically adjusts the frame rate of the stream in order to achieve smooth video performance as well as support the most number of channels as possible. For example, when viewing 9 channels with 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 9-channel mode, the Decoder automatically switches the frame rate to 12 fps on each

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Video Stream

Resolution

4-Channel

Mode

9-Channel

Mode

12-Channel

Mode

16-Channel

Mode

VGA

(640 x 480)

4 channels

@ 30 fps

9 channels

@ 30 fps

12 channels

@ 30 fps

16 channels

@ 30 fps

720p

(1280 x 720)

4 channels

@ 30 fps

7 channels

@ 30 fps

7 channels

@ 30 fps

7 channels

@ 30 fps

9 channels

@ 25 fps

12 channels

@ 16 fps

16 channels

@ 12 fps

1.3M

(1280 x 1024)

4 channels

@ 30 fps

6 channels

@ 30 fps

6 channels

@ 30 fps

1~16 channels

Decode I Frame

only

9 channels

@ 20 fps

12 channels

@ 15 fps

1080p

(1920 x 1080)

4 channels

@ 30 fps

4 channels

@ 30 fps

4 channels

@ 30 fps

1~16 channels

Decode I Frame

only

9 channels

@ 12 fps

12 channels

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camera to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process.

NOTE: Regardless of the configured frame rate of a camera video stream, the Decoder

automatically adjusts the frame rate according to the table above.

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1.2 Connecting Devices

Connection Architecture

The diagram below illustrates a sample connection within a local area network.

Local Area Network Connection Architecture

1. Connect the power adaptor to the Decoder and power outlet (see Preparing the Power

Adaptor on page 16).

NOTE: This step may be skipped if a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector will be

connected to the Decoder.

2. Connect a monitor to the Decoder via HDMI or Composite port connection (see

Connecting to Local Display on page 17).

3. Connect a USB mouse.

4. Connect the Decoder to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector.

NOTE: If using the bundled power adaptor, a non-PoE switch may also be used.

5. Connect the cameras to the switch (see Connecting the Cameras on page 18).

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White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin

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Preparing the Power Adaptor

In case of using a non-PoE Ethernet switch, use the bundled power adaptor to directly connect the Decoder to a power outlet. The power adaptor must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use.

To do this, follow the procedures below:

1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block.

2. Take note that the power adaptor cable has two (2) different wires:

3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GND pin.

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4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection.

Connecting to Local Display

The Decoder supports up to two display outputs via HDMI and Composite connection at one time. These display outputs can be referred to as the local display or the local client.

Local Display via HDMI Connection

Connect an HDMI monitor (1080p) to the HDMI port of the Decoder using an HDMI cable (not included in the package).

Local Display via Composite Connection

Connect a composite monitor to the Composite port of the Decoder using a video cable with BNC connector (not included in the package).

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Connecting the Cameras

The Decoder can decode up to 16 IP cameras or video encoders and display the videos through an HDMI (1080p) or composite monitor or display remotely via PC or a mobile client.

To connect a camera, do the following:

1. Connect the camera to a PoE switch, within in the same network segment as the Decoder,

using an Ethernet cable.

2. Configure the IP address of the camera, if necessary (please refer to the camera hardware

manual on how to do this).

3. Once ready, access the Decoder user interface to search and finalize the camera

connection (see Quick Setup on page 23).

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1.3 Accessing the Decoder

The Decoder can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote access.

Local Access

A monitor that is directly connected to the Decoder via the HDMI or Composite port is considered Local Access by a Local Client. Users can view the videos from the camera and manage network configurations right through the monitor.

To access the Decoder user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to the Decoder.

See Chapter 2: Local Management on page 21 for more information.

Remote Access

Remote Access is connected over the TCP/IP network and communicates through HTTP

protocol. Remote access can either be from a web or mobile client. A computer with a web browser is a web client and a mobile device with the Active Mobile Client software is a mobile client. Both are considered Remote Clients.

On a computer with Internet Explorer, users can access the Decoder web interface by typing the IP address of the Decoder without installing any client program beforehand. Logging in is as simple as visiting a website.

Users can also view the videos via Active Mobile Client using mobile devices, like iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android devices. This feature only allows the users to view videos, advanced configurations must still be done through the local client or remote access through a web client. For more information, please refer to the Mobile Client documentation downloadable from the website (www.acti.com).

NOTE: For simplicity, the term “Remote access” all throughout this documentation refers to

remote access by a web client (PC).

Local vs. Remote Access

In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is even mounted to its location, using local access. Once the initial configurations are complete, install the Decoder and start viewing the videos through the local display. Further management or advanced security settings may be done through remote access.

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1.4 Device Maintenance

This section describes how to reset the device and switch between NTSC and PAL system.

Resetting the Device

In case there is a need to reset the device to its default factory settings, perform the following:

1. With the device powered off, press and hold the Reset button with a pointed object (e.g.

pen).

2. Power on the Decoder, either by connecting the power adaptor or connecting the Decoder

to a PoE switch.

3. Continue to press the Reset button for 5 seconds or when the Factory Default LED lights

green. The Factory Default LED indicates resetting has started. The Factory Default LED lights on and off several times until it completely lights up to indicate reset is complete.

Switching Between NTSC and PAL Mode

When the Decoder is powered on, briefly press the NTSC and PAL switch (also the Reset button) to switch between NTSC and PAL mode.

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Chapter 2: Local Management

This chapter describes the Decoder operation and management on the Local Client side. It contains the following topics:

 Accessing for the First Time: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing

the Decoder for the first time. This includes changing the Decoder IP address and adding the cameras.

 The Live View Screen: Describes how to use the Live View screen, changing the

layout, channel patrolling and resetting the channel position.

 Accessing the Setup Screen: Describes how to access the Setup menu, using the

on-screen keyboard to login, and an overview of the Setup menu.

 Configuring System Settings: Describes how to view and modify the system settings

such as date and time, language, and how to filter information shown on the local display.

 Configuring Network Settings: Describes how to modify the IP configurations, port

mapping and other network settings.

 Configuring the Cameras: Describes how to add and view the cameras and manage

the camera settings.

 Rebooting the Device: Describes how to do a system reboot.

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2.1 Accessing for the First Time

Once all devices are connected, turn on the monitor to see the Live View screen.

The Decoder comes with a default static IP address of 192.168.0.200. If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically switch the connection type to DHCP and be assigned an IP address.

Use the USB mouse to navigate through the user interface. Move the mouse cursor towards the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel.

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Default

Account: admin Password: 123456

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Quick Setup

Step 1: Login

1. Click to access the Setup screen.

2. When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password using the on-screen

keyboard.

NOTE: For more information on using the on-screen keyboard, see Using the On-Screen

Keyboard on page 34.

Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary)

If the network has a DHCP server, the Decoder is automatically assigned an IP address so users do not need to change anything. If the network does not have a DHCP server, the Decoder uses its default IP address of 192.168.0.200.

Change the IP Address on Network without DHCP Server

Remember that the Decoder must be on the same network segment as the cameras. In case you need to change the IP address of the Decoder, follow the procedures below on how to do this.

1. Click Network > Network Connection.

2. Make sure Connection Type is Manual.

3. Change the IP address using the on-screen keyboard (see Using the On-Screen

Keyboard on page 34 for information on using the on-screen keyboard).

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5. When LAN shows “Activated”, the IP address configuration is complete.

Step 3: Add Cameras

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera > Search Cameras.

NOTE: To add cameras by IP address or connect to camera via RTSP protocol, see

Adding Cameras on page 53.

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2. The Search Cameras screen appears with the list of cameras on the same network. By

default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with ACTi default values. Modify these values as needed.

NOTE: The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models

that can be integrated, visit our website (http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera).

3. Click one or more camera model(s). Selected cameras are displayed in orange.

NOTE: By default, a maximum of nine cameras can be added. You can add more than

nine cameras later by configuring Module to 12-channel or 16-channel mode, see Module on page 44.

4. Click Add. The Camera screen appears with the list of the selected cameras on the left

panel. In the illustration below, only seven cameras are added.

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5. Click to close the Setup screen. The Live View screen appears with the added

cameras.

By default, information such as the camera name, IP address, etc. are displayed on the local display. For security purposes, these information may be hidden, see Local Display on page 47 for more information.

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Item

Description

Channel Number and Name

Displays the channel number and camera name.

Channel IP Address

Displays the IP address of the camera.

Warning Message

Displays the warning message:

 This resolution is not supported: Local display supports

camera resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 only. If the resolution exceeds this value, this message is displayed.

 The compression is not supported: Local display

supports H.264 compression only.

Event Trigger Icon

Indicates an event has happened, such as motion is detected or a digital input is triggered. These triggers are based on the events configured on the camera side.

Connection Error

Indicates the camera is disconnected from the network.

System Date and Time

The system date and time.

Decoder IP Address

The IP address of the Decoder.

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2.2 The Live View Screen

Different types of information are displayed on the Live View screen.

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Item

Description

Layout Icons

Click an icon to change the layout of channels. The current layout is indicated by an orange icon. Moving the mouse over the icon displays the icon name. See Changing the Layout on page 29.

Sequence Patrol

Sequence Patrol allows users to view the one or more channels at a time and patrols with a specific interval time. See Viewing Channels by Patrol on page 31.

Stretch / Un-stretch Video

Click to stretch or un-stretch the video.

Reset Channel Position

Click to reposition the channels according to channel sequence. See Repositioning Channels on page 31.

PTZ Control

Click to display the PTZ control panel. See 2.4 Using the

PTZ Control Panel on page 35.

Setup

Click to access the Setup screen. See 2.5 Accessing the

Setup Screen on page 42.

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The Menu Panel

Move the mouse cursor towards the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel. From the Menu Panel, users can modify the channel layout, start viewing channels on patrol, stretch image, reposition the channels, and access the Setup screen.

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Layout 1

Layout 2

Layout 4

Click to display one channel on full screen.

Click to display 2 channels at a time.

Click to display 4 channels at a time.

Layout 9

Layout 12

Layout 16

Click to display 9 channels at a time.

Click to display 12 channels at a time.

Click to display 16 channels at a time.

Layout 1+5

Layout 1+7

Layout 1+12

Click to display 6 channels at a time on a 1+5 layout.

Click to display 8 channels at a time on a 1+7 layout.

Click to display 13 channels at a time on a 1+12 layout.

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Changing the Layout

By default, the local Live View is displayed with a 9-channel layout. The layout can be changed into a 1-channel, 2-channel, 1+7-channel display, etc. Available layout varies depending on current channel mode (see Module on page 44).

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Layout 2+4

Layout 2+8

Click to display 8 channels at a time on a 2+4 layout.

Click to display 10 channels at a time on a 2+8 layout.

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To view succeeding channels, click the layout icon again. For example, if viewing on a

2-channel layout, and you want to view the next 2 channels, click .

Viewing Channels in Full Screen

Double-click a channel to view the channel in full screen.

Double-click again to switch back to the previous layout.

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