ACTi ECD-1000 User Manual

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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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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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Viewing Channels by Patrol

Instead of viewing all channels at the same time, users may want to view one channel in full screen and scroll through all the channels at a time. To do this, follow the procedures below:

1. Click to start Sequence Patrol.

2. Enter the interval time (in seconds) using the on-screen keyboard (see Using the

On-Screen Keyboard on page 34). Then click OK.

3. Sequence Patrol starts. To stop the patrol, click .

Repositioning Channels

By default the channels are displayed according to the sequence of the channel numbers. To reposition the channel, use the mouse to drag the channel from its location to another location. See examples below.

Default Channel Position

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Repositioned Channels

To reset the default channel position, click .

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Item

Description

Remember Me

Check to allow the system to remember the account name. Users just need to enter the password to login.

Remember Password

Check to allow the system to remember the account password so users do not need to type the password anymore. This option is shown only if Remember me is checked.

NOTE: This can be a security risk for any other use may be

able to access the Setup screen.

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2.3 The Login Screen

The Login screen appears before users can access the PTZ Control Panel and the Setup Page.

When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password using the on-screen keyboard. For security purposes, it is recommended to modify the account name and password through a remote client computer.

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Using the On-Screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard allows users to enter text without using a physical computer keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears when users click on fields that require character or numeric input, such as account name, password, etc. Using the mouse, click the keys on the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or numbers.

The type of on-screen keyboard that appears may vary depending on the required text for input.

Standard Alphabet +Symbol Keyboard

Number + Symbol Keyboard

Symbol Keyboard

Numeric Keyboard

NOTE: The on-screen keyboard may also contain tips or hints for input.

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Item

Description

PTZ Control Tab

Click the tab to display the page:

 PTZ

 Preset Points (see

 Setting Preset Points on page 37)  Tour (see Setting Tours on page 39)

Pan / Tilt Controls

Click the arrows to pan / tilt the camera according to the configured speed on the sliders. The enclosed number indicates the currently selected channel.

Pan Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the pan speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

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2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel

You can pan, tilt and zoom PTZ cameras locally using the PTZ Control Panel, as well as create preset points and start tour.

To display the PTZ Control Panel, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display

the Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details).

TIP: Move the mouse over the icon to display the function name.

NOTE:

 The PTZ control panel is enabled only when a PTZ or zoom camera is selected.

Although the panel appears when a non-PTZ/zoom camera is selected, all the controls are disabled.

 Digital PTZ is available on all cameras when using a remote client. See How to

Use Digital PTZ on page 84.

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Item

Description

Tilt Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

Zoom Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the zoom speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

Zoom Control

Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view.

Focus Mode

Click the icon to toggle between modes:

 Auto Focus  Manual Focus : When Manual Focus is selected, the

Near Focus and Far Focus icons become enabled. Click one of the focus icons to adjust the focus manually; you

may also need to adjust zoom (6) to achieve the best focus and viewing angle.

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Description

PTZ Control Tab

Click the tab to display the page:

 PTZ (see 2.4 Using the PTZ Control Panel on page

33).

 Preset Points  Tour (see Setting Tours on page 39)

Go to Preset

Click to enable “go to” preset mode, then click a preset point number below to make the camera zoom into the defined preset point. The orange icon indicates the function is currently selected.

Add / Remove Preset

Click + to add a new preset point. See below. Click – to remove a preset point.

Preset Point

The numbers indicate the preset point ID. Once a preset point is configured, the number turns white. Up to 32 preset points can be configured.

Back / Next Page

Click < to go back the previous page and > to go to the next page.

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Setting Preset Points

A preset point is a user-defined area where the camera zooms in. Up to 32 preset points can be configured on the Decoder. When preset points are created on the Decoder, they are automatically synced on the camera side, and vice versa. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu

Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access

(see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details). Then click the Preset Point Tab .

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How to Create / Modify Preset Points

1. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the

Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details).

2. Pan, tilt and zoom the camera to the desired preset point.

3. Click the Preset Point Tab .

4. Click , the icon turns orange. Then click a preset point number to assign.

NOTE: Numbers in red are already configured; when red numbers are selected, the

original preset setting will be overridden with the current preset point.

5. Type a preset point name using the on-screen keyboard (see Using the On-Screen

Keyboard on page 34).

6. Click OK to complete.

How to Delete Preset Points

1. On the Preset Point page tab, click , the icon turns orange.

2. Click the preset point number to remove. The number icon turns gray to indicate that the

preset point is already deleted.

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PTZ Control Tab

Click the tab to display the page:

 PTZ (see page 33).  Preset Points (see page 37).  Tour

Stop Tour

When the camera is on tour, click this icon to stop the tour.

Create / Edit Tour

Click this icon to create or modify a tour. See How to Create /

Modify Tours on page 40.

Tour ID Number

The numbers indicate the tour ID. If the number is:

 Red: The tour is currently running.  White: The tour is set but not running.  Gray: The tour is not set.

Click a tour ID number to start the tour.

Back / Next Page

Click < to go back the previous page and > to go to the next page.

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Setting Tours

Several preset points can be grouped into a “Tour” which directs the camera to cycle through the series of preset points at specific interval time. Up to 32 tours can be set on the Decoder. The tour configuration is saved only on the Decoder, not on the camera side.

On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu

Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3

The Login Screen on page 33 for details). Then click the Preset Point Tab .

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How to Create / Modify Tours

To create tours, make sure one or more preset points have already been created. The tour configuration on the Decoder is not synced with the tour configuration on the camera side.

1. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the

Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details).

2. Click the Tour tab .

3. Click .

4. Select the tour ID and type the desired tour Name (see Using the On-Screen Keyboard

on page 34).

5. On Preset Point, select the preset point that you want to include in the tour and set the

Dwell time. Dwell time is the amount of time (in seconds) where the camera stays in that preset point. Then, click . The selected preset point is added to the table below.

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6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to add more preset points to the tour.

TIP: Use the arrow keys to change the order sequence of preset points. Or, to remove a

preset point from the tour, click .

7. When done, click Save to complete the tour configuration.

How to Delete Tours

1. On the Tour page tab, click .

2. On ID, select the tour you want to remove.

3. Click Delete.

4. Click Close to close Tour Settings.

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Setup Menu

Click a tab to display the submenu.

Submenu Panel

Displays the submenu options. Click a submenu to view the settings page.

Exit

Click to close the Setup screen. Once closed, the system automatically logs out the account and the Live View screen is displayed.

Settings page

Displays the settings and information of a selected submenu.

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2.5 Accessing the Setup Screen

The Setup screen allows users to configure the system and network settings and add or delete cameras for viewing. Users must login with an administrator account first to access the Setup screen.

To access the Setup screen, click on the menu panel. The Login screen appears (see

2.3 The Login Screen on page 33).

The Setup Screen

After a successful login, the Setup screen appears.

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2.6 Configuring System Settings

System Information

On the Setup screen, click System.

The system information is displayed.

 System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System

Name, click the box and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the characters.

NOTE: The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters only.

 Firmware: System firmware version.  Serial Number: Product serial number.  Company Name: Name of the Decoder manufacturer.  Product ID: Product model name.  Channel Number: Maximum number of supported cameras.

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Module

The Module page allows you to select the maximum number of cameras that you can view through the Decoder. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel (default mode), 12-channel, and 16-channel.

To ensure video stream performance, take note of the Decoding Limitation on page 13.

Date and Time

The Date and Time page allows you to manually change the system date and time or sync with an NTP server.

Automatically Set the Date and Time

Select the time zone to automatically set the date and time.

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. On Time Zone, select the desired time zone. The system date and time automatically

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Month and Year

Select the month and year from the box.

Scroll Icons

Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.

Date

Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.

Time

Select the hour, minute, and second from the corresponding boxes.

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changes according to the current date and time of the time zone.

3. If applicable, check the Enable Daylight Saving Time box. Note that this box becomes

enabled only if the Daylight saving time can be applied to the selected time zone.

Manually Change the Date and Time

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. Click the system date and time button.

3. Modify the date and time.

4. When done, click OK to save.

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Sync Date and Time with NTP Server

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. On NTP Server, type the URL address of the NTP server.

3. Click Apply. A message will appear to confirm if synchronization is successful.

NOTE: If the NTP Server is a domain name, make sure the IP setting and DNS setting of

the system gateway are correct.

To delete NTP Server

To delete an NTP server, delete the URL address on the field and click Apply.

Language

To change the user interface language, click System > Language on the Setup screen. Then, select the desired language from the box.

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Mouse

Click System > Mouse.

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Click “-” to reduce the mouse cursor speed or “+” to increase the speed one notch at a time. Click and hold “-” or “+” to continuously reduce or increase speed.

Local Display

The Local Display allows users to show or hide information, such as the IP address, system date and time, or event trigger icons, on the Live View screen.

On the Setup screen, click System > Local Display.

By default, all options are enabled. To disable a function, remove the check from its corresponding box.

 Hide mouse cursor when the system is idle: If checked, the mouse cursor is hidden

from the Local display if there is no mouse movement within 5 seconds.

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 Show system time: If checked, the system date and time is displayed on the bottom of

the Live View screen.

 Show system IP address: If checked, the system IP address is displayed on the

bottom of the Live View screen.

 Show camera name: If checked, the camera name is displayed on the upper left corner

of the channel.

 Show camera IP address: If checked, the camera IP address is displayed on the upper

left corner of the channel. For security reasons, it is recommended to uncheck this function to hide the IP address from showing on the local display.

 Show camera event trigger: If checked, an event trigger icon, such as motion

detection, will appear on the upper right corner of the channel when an event occurs.

 Show grid line: If checked, the lines separating the camera channels are displayed on

the Live View screen.

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2.7 Configuring Network Settings

Viewing the Network Information

On the Setup screen, click Network.

The network information, such as the Hardware Address (MAC address), Speed,

Connection Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Setting, and Primary and Secondary DNS Server are displayed.

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Configuring the Network Connection

Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP.

 Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network

configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of

192.168.0.200 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Users may need to change the default IP and subnet mask to ensure the Decoder belongs to the same network segment as the cameras.

 DHCP Connection: On a DHCP network, the DHCP server assigns the IP address

automatically. By default, the Decoder will automatically switch to DHCP connection mode and be assigned an IP address. However, if this does not happen, users need to manually change the Connection Type to DHCP. See Obtaining the IP Address

Automatically on page 51.

Setting the IP Address Manually

If your network does not have a DHCP server, perform the following to manually configure the network settings:

1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection.

2. On Connection Type, select Manual.

3. Obtain the information from your network service provider and enter the IP Address,

Subnet Mask, and other necessary settings.

NOTE: The IP Address and Subnet Mask must be filled in. Other settings may be left blank

if not required by the network service.

4. When done, click Save.

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Obtaining the IP Address Automatically

If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically be assigned an IP address. However, in case the Decoder does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address:

1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection.

2. On Connection Type, select DHCP.

3. Leave the default DNS Setting as “Auto”.

4. Click Save. Connection is complete when LAN shows “Activated”.

Configuring Port Mapping

By default, the Decoder port number is 80. To change this value, click Network > Port Mapping on the Setup screen.

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Camera List Panel

Displays the camera name. Click a channel to view its display and settings.

Display Window

Displays the current live view of the selected camera.

Camera Properties

Displays the camera connection and streaming properties. It has two page tabs:

 Basic: Displays the connection properties, such as the IP

address, HTTP port, User Name (account) and Password used to access the camera. You can also use this page to manually add a camera by entering these properties. See

Adding Cameras on page 53.

 Camera Settings: Displays the camera video streaming

properties, such as Channel ID, Resolution, Encoder, etc. These properties can be modified on the Decoder and will also take effect on the camera side. See Modifying

Camera Settings on page 59.

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2.8 Configuring the Cameras

The Camera Setup Page

On the Setup screen, click Camera.

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Adding Cameras

There are three ways to add cameras for viewing:

 By automatically searching the cameras on the network  By manually entering the IP address of the camera  By manually entering the IP address of the camera and connect via RTSP protocol

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

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

Searching Cameras to Add

If you do not know the IP address of the camera or you want to add several cameras at the same time, you can search the cameras connected to the network and choose up to 4, 9, 12 or 16 cameras to connect to the Decoder. The maximum number of cameras to be added varies depending on the selected module (see Module on page 44).

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

2. Click Search or an empty channel number from the left panel. The Add Camera screen

appears.

3. Click Search Cameras. The Search Cameras screen appears.

4. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are

already filed with ACTi default values. If you want to add camera from other manufacturers or the camera has different account and password, modify these values as needed. The cameras connected on the network are listed.

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

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

5. Click one or more cameras to select. Selected cameras appear in orange text.

NOTE: The Status column shows the status of the camera:

 Inaccessible: The camera account or password may be different from what

you have entered on Account and Password fields. So that camera cannot be accessed.

 In Use: The camera is already added to the Decoder for live viewing.

6. Click Add to add the selected cameras to the Decoder for live viewing. The cameras are

then displayed on the Camera List panel.

7. Click to close the Setup screen. The Live View screen displays the live view of the

selected cameras.

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Adding Cameras Manually

In case of adding a camera from outside the local area network or over WAN, use the add camera manually function. You need to know the IP address, HTTP port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to connect to.

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

2. Click on an empty channel number from the left panel, and click Add Camera Manually.

3. On Name, type a name you want to use to identify the camera (maximum of 32

alphanumeric characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on the Decoder and does not affect the settings on the camera side.

4. Enter the IP Address, HTTP Port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to

connect to.

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5. Click Get Camera Settings. The decoder connects and retrieves the camera settings. At

this point, nothing is shown on the Display window yet.

6. Click Save.

Once camera settings are saved, the camera Live View is shown on the Display window.

TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings

to another channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 58.

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Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP

In case you want to add cameras via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), use the Add Camera Manually (RTSP) function. This feature is useful when adding third party cameras

which support the standard RTSP.

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

2. Click on an empty channel number from the left panel, and click Add Camera Manually

(RTSP).

3. On Name, type a name you want to use to identify the camera (maximum of 32

alphanumeric characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on the Decoder and does not affect the settings on the camera side.

4. Enter the IP Address, URI (Uniform Resource Identifier), RTSP Port (by default 554),

Account and Password of the camera you want to connect to and select the streaming protocol.

TIP: If you do not know the URI of the camera, click to select from the most common

manufacturers on the list. Once a manufacturer is selected, its URI is filled up on the field. If the predefined URI does not work, check the camera specifications for details.

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5. Click Save.

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TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings

to another channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 58.

Duplicating Cameras

Use this function to add another camera with almost the same camera settings as the selected camera. So instead of entering all the information one by one, duplicate the camera settings first and then modify afterwards. However, to use this function, there must be at least one available channel without a connected camera.

1. On the Camera page, select the camera you want to duplicate on the Camera List panel,

and then click Duplicate.

2. Available channels are shown under To. Check the box(es) of the channel(s) to copy the

camera settings to.

3. Click Duplicate.

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Modifying Camera Settings

In some cases, you may need to modify the camera connection and streaming properties. To do this, follow the procedures below:

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

2. Select the camera from the Camera List panel.

3. Click Get Camera Settings.

4. To modify the connection properties, click the Basic tab. Modify the Name, IP Address,

HTTP Port (port used by remote IE clients), User Name and Password, as needed.

NOTE: The Name is the camera name displayed on the Decoder. This name is not saved

or shown on the camera side. The maximum length is 32 alphanumeric characters, symbols are not allowed. In case of a space in between the characters, the Decoder automatically removes that space.

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Stream Mode

Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode. This field is not editable.

Channel ID

For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view. Usually, stream 1 or Channel ID 1 is configured to be the best quality stream for Network Video Recorder (NVR) recording purposes and stream 2 or Channel ID 2 with basic quality for live viewing on the NVR and the Decoder. Once the Channel ID is selected, the succeeding camera properties, such as encoder, resolution, etc., change according to the compression settings of the selected stream.

Protocol

Displays the video stream protocol. You can modify the video stream protocol, as needed.

Encoder

Displays the video stream encoder type. You can modify the encoder type for the current stream, as needed. Note that for local viewing, only H.264 is supported.

Resolution

Displays the video stream resolution. You can modify the resolution, as needed. Note that for local viewing, only up to 2 megapixels (1920 x 1080) is supported.

Frame Rate

This is the amount of frame per second of the video stream. You can modify the frame rate, as needed.

Max Bitrate

(only for H.264)

Defines the upper limit of the bitrate. The bitrate will be floating slightly under that limit. For example, if the limit is set as 2M, the bitrate will be floating around 1.6~2.0 Mbps.

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5. To modify streaming properties, click the Camera Settings tab, and modify the settings,

as needed.

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If the Max Bitrate is “Unlimited”, then the Bitrate selection box will appear that defines the bit rate level.

Bitrate

(only for H.264)

When Max Bitrate is “Unlimited”, the user can define the AVERAGE bit rate. For example, if the Bitrate is 2M, then occasionally, the actual bit rate may go below or beyond 2M, but in the long run, the average bit rate will be very close to 2M. This mode allows the most accurate storage estimations, however, while planning the bandwidth, please consider the occasional peaks of bit rate.

Video Quality

(only for MJPEG)

The user can define the quality with the numeric scale from 1 to

100. The default MJPEG quality is 60. The higher is the quality level, the more bit rate the camera will use to achieve the target quality. However, note that local Live View cannot display streams other than H.264.

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6. When done, click Save. The camera properties are saved and the Decoder restarts the

connection.

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Reconnecting Cameras

If there is a need to refresh the camera connection, click Reconnect All. All the cameras will be reconnected.

NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the reconnection is finished.

Deleting Cameras

Cameras can be removed one at a time or all cameras at the same time. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

 To remove a camera, click the camera from the Camera List panel, and then click

Delete.

 To remove all the cameras at the same time, click Delete All.

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Event Handling Schedule

 Event Handling: Enables event trigger.  No Event Handling: Disables event trigger.

Time Table

Shows green cell if event trigger is enabled and gray cell if event trigger is disabled.

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2.9 Managing Network Loss Event

When a camera or a video decoder suddenly disconnects from the network, the Decoder will trigger a network or video loss notification icon on the Live View channel window and will beep. By default, the trigger is enabled for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, the beep sound must be enabled and configured separately.

Scheduling Network / Video Loss Trigger

1. On the Setup screen, click Schedule.

2. Select the camera from the camera list panel.

3. Select either Event Handling or No Event Handling.

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4. Drag the mouse over the time table to select the day and time period.

5. When done, click Save.

TIP: Instead of manually modifying the event trigger on all cameras, users can copy the

schedule to other channels. See Copying Event Schedule Settings on page 66.

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Enabling Beep Sound Trigger

To enable the beep sound when a camera is disconnected from the network or when an encoder loses its video source, do the following:

1. On the Setup screen, click Event.

2. Click Network Loss or Video Loss, and then click Set.

3. Check Beep to enable the beep sound.

4. Set the beep duration and the number of beeps to sound when the event is triggered.

5. Click OK.

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6. Click Save to save the configurations. The Decoder will demonstrate and emit the beep

sound as configured.

Copying Event Schedule Settings

Instead of manually modifying the event schedule and beep settings on all cameras one by one, users can copy the settings to other channels.

1. After setting the event schedule or beep settings, click Copy. The Copy Schedule window

appears.

2. Check to select the camera(s) under To.

3. Click Copy. The current camera event schedule or beep settings will be copied to the

selected camera(s) under To.

4. A message appears when copy is complete. Click OK to close the window.

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2.10 Rebooting the Device

1. On the Setup screen, click Power.

2. Click Reboot.

3. When the confirmation message appears, click OK to restart.

NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the Decoder completes the

reboot process.

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Chapter 3: Remote Management

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

 Accessing the Device: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing the

Decoder for the first time through a computer on the network. 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, resetting the channel position, and syncing local and remote display layout.

 Accessing the Setup Screen: Provides 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.

 Configuring User Access: Describes how to add groups and users who can access

the Setup screen and limit the type of access granted to each group.

 Viewing the System Log: Describes the information shown on the System Log page.  Rebooting the Device: Describes how to do a system reboot.

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3.1 Accessing the Decoder Remotely

In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is even mounted to its location, using local access. This is because of the limitation of the Decoder to decode some video resolution and compression. If monitoring will be mainly done on a local display, it is recommended to directly test and view the camera live view on the local display to ensure the video stream properties are supported for local display. Note that streams higher than 2 megapixels (MP) or encoder other than H.264 can be properly viewed on a remote client (i.e. Web Client) but cannot be viewed on the local display. After the initial configurations and installation, further management or advanced security settings may be done through remote access by a client computer with web browser (supports Internet Explorer only).

How to Access the Decoder?

Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server

If the network has a DHCP server, the DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address to the Decoder. There are several ways to access the Decoder, options are:

 From Windows, click Start > Computer > Network. Double-click on the Decoder model

to open the user interface on the web browser.

NOTE: Set the computer default web browser to Internet Explorer to use this feature.

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 From IP Utility (downloaded from the website www.acti.com), click the IP address of the

Decoder to open the user interface on the web browser.

 If you already know the IP address of the Decoder, open the web browser and directly

type the IP address on the address bar.

TIP: The quickest way to know the IP address of the Decoder is to check the local

display. The IP address is shown on the bottom of the Live View screen.

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Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server

The default IP address of the Decoder is 192.168.0.200. If the network does not have a DHCP server, then this is the IP address of the Decoder, whereas the default port number is 80. Take note that the computer must be within the same network segment. For example, the computer must have an IP address of 192.168.0.X (where X is any number between 1 ~ 255, except 200) and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

For example, based on Windows 7, configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below:

To access the Decoder, open the web browser and type the default IP address on the address bar:

192.168.0.200

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Language

The default user interface language is English. To change the language, select the preferred language from the box.

Remember Me

Check to allow the system to remember the account name. Users just need to enter the password to login.

Auto Login

Check to skip the login page and go directly to the Live View screen every time the user logs in from the current computer. This feature takes effect on the succeeding log in.

NOTE: This can be a security risk for any other user will be

able to access the Decoder.

Account: admin

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The Login Screen

When logging in for the first time or after a firmware upgrade, users will be prompted to install required ActiveX components. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ActiveX components.

When prompted to login, enter the default Account and Password and click Login.

For security purposes, it is recommended to modify the password in the Setup Wizard or see

3.7 Configuring User Access on page 111.

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The Setup Wizard

When accessing the Decoder for the first time on a client computer, the Setup Wizard appears to facilitate easy camera connection. All settings can still be modified in the Setup screen.

1. Click Next.

2. Set the date and time by one of the following options:

 Select the Time Zone.  Sync with an NTP Server.  Click the Local Sync button to sync with the client computer date and time.  Click the Date and Time button to set the date and time manually.

3. Click Next to continue.

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4. The default User is “admin” and the Password is “123456”. To modify the password, click

Edit. Or, click Next to continue.

5. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are

already filed with ACTi default values. If you want to add camera from other manufacturers or the camera has different account and password, modify these values as needed. Then, click Search to search for cameras.

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

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6. The list of cameras connected on the network appears. Click on a camera to select it. By

default, you can select up to 9 cameras to add. Selected cameras are highlighted in orange.

7. Click Next to continue.

8. Click Done to close the wizard.

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Camera List

Displays the channel number and camera name of the cameras connected to the Decoder. Drag a channel to a window on the Live View display area to view the video stream. Or, double-click All Cameras to automatically view all cameras on the list to the Live View display area. See Viewing the Cameras on page 78.

Event List

Displays connection and event notifications.

Indicates the camera has been connected.

Indicates the camera is disconnected.

Indicates motion is detected. The number indicates the area where motion is detected. Motion detection settings are done on the camera side.

PTZ Control

Displays the PTZ control panel and allows users to pan, tilt, and zoom on the channel using the PTZ control buttons, as well as adjust the PTZ settings and adjust the focus. See 2.4 Using the PTZ Control

Panel on page 35.

Preset Point

Allows users to define preset points and set the tour of PTZ camera models. See Setting Preset Points on page 37.

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3.2 The Live View Page

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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 Window Layout on page 80.

Viewing Icons

Use for managing the sequence patrol. See Patrolling

Channels on page 81.

By default, the sequence patrol interval time is 3 seconds. To modify, type the desired interval time on this field.

Click to start / stop sequence patrol.

The number indicates the current page view over the total number of pages that can be viewed. Click the left or right arrow to go back or go to the next page manually.

Sync Icons

Use to sync the remote display to the local display or vise versa.

Click to sync the remote display according to the local client display.

Click to sync the local display according to the remote client display.

Page Tabs

Click a tab to view the page.

Toolbar

Click a menu to access the submenu options. See

Using the Toolbar on page 87.

Application

Allows users to display or hide the video title bar, disconnect channels, decode I-frame, or logout.

Camera List

Allows users to display or hide camera details, such as resolution, IP address, etc., to be shown on the Camera List.

Hide Toolbar

Click to hide the toolbar. Press the ESC key to display the toolbar again.

Help

Click to access the help tools on the website.

About

Click to view the firmware version.

System Date and Time

The system date and time. Click the date and time to access the Date and Time menu.

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Viewing the Cameras

There are several ways to view cameras on the Live View screen.

 Drag a camera from the list to a channel window to view it on the Live View display

area.

 Double-click a camera from the list to view it on the next available channel window.  Double-click All Cameras to view all cameras on the Live View display area.

NOTE: The Decoder does not save the displayed channel settings; so every time users

access the Decoder, the Live View display area is empty and cameras must be added to the Live View display area again.

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The red box indicates the

area that is zoomed in.

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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.

Zooming In

With the mouse icon over the channel window, scroll the mouse wheel up or down to zoom in or zoom out the image. Or, to zoom in on an area, click and drag the mouse to box the area to magnify.

The whole camera view is shown on the lower right corner and the zoomed area is indicated by a red box. See also, Using Optical / Digital PTZ on page 83.

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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 Window Layout

By default, the 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.

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Layout 2+4

Layout 2+8

Click to display 6 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, use the icon. For example, if viewing on a 2-channel layout, and you want to view the next 2 channels, click . Or, click on the number and select the page to view.

Patrolling Channels

Instead of viewing all 9 channels at the same time, users may want to view one channel in full screen or two channels at a time and scroll through all the channels alternately. To do this, follow the procedures below:

1. Select the desired window layout for patrolling (i.e. Layout 1 for full screen or Layout 2 for

two channels at a time, etc.).

2. Click to start Sequence Patrol.

3. By default, 3 seconds is the interval between changing one screen to another. If necessary,

type a different number to modify the interval time.

4. Sequence Patrol starts. To stop the patrol, click again.

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Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display

The displayed cameras and window layout on the remote client and local client can be synced.

 Click to sync the Live View based on the local client display. So instead of dragging the

camera to a channel window on the Live View display area every time the user access the Decoder, click to simply view the cameras as how users will see it on the local client

display.

 Click to sync the local Live View based on the current remote client display.

Reconnecting the Cameras

If there is a need to refresh the camera connection, right-click on the channel window of the camera, and click Reconnect.

NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the

reconnection is finished.

Removing Video Stream from Live View

To remove the video stream from showing on the Live View screen, right-click on the channel window of the camera, and click Disconnect.

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Zoom out

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Using Optical / Digital PTZ

PTZ and zoom cameras have the option to toggle between optical and digital PTZ. Non-PTZ and non-zoom cameras can still have digital PTZ functions when viewed on remote clients.

For PTZ and zoom cameras, right-click on the channel window and click Digital PTZ or Optical PTZ to toggle between optical and digital PTZ.

NOTE: This function is disabled for non-PTZ and non-zoom

cameras.

How to Use Optical PTZ

By default, PTZ and zoom cameras are on optical PTZ. A red cross-hair appears in the middle of the channel window when the camera is selected. Use the mouse or the PTZ Control Panel to do PTZ functions (see Using the PTZ Control Panel on page 85).

 To pan or tilt PTZ cameras, click the mouse anywhere on the Live View screen

to move in that direction. The length of the direction indicator (red line) is proportional to the Pan and Tilt speed. The farther you place the cursor from the center, the faster the Pan/Tilt movement.

 To zoom in or zoom out, scroll the mouse wheel up to zoom in; scroll the

mouse wheel down to zoom out the image.

When the channel is viewed on full-screen, the red cross-hair does not appear but pan, tilt and zoom functions can still be done the same way.

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How to Use Digital PTZ

Digital PTZ can be done on the channel window and on full-screen view. For PTZ and zoom cameras, right-click the mouse button and toggle to Digital PTZ first.

1. On the Live View, select the camera to highlight the channel window.

2. Scroll the mouse wheel up or click and drag the mouse on an area to zoom in the image.

3. The whole camera view is shown on the lower right corner and the zoomed area is

indicated by a red box.

4. Drag the red box over the image to pan and tilt the view in that direction.

Taking Snapshots

To take snapshots from the live video stream, perform the following:

1. Right-click on the channel window of the camera, and click

Snapshot. The snapshot is saved on the clipboard.

2. Open a graphics utility software (i.e. Paint).

3. Press [Ctrl] + V to paste the snapshot.

4. Save the snapshot as a new file.

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Pan / Tilt Controls

Click the arrows to pan / tilt the camera according to the configured speed on the sliders.

Pan Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the pan speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

Tilt Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

Zoom Control

Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view.

Focus Mode

Click the icon to toggle between modes:

 Auto Focus  Manual Focus : When Manual Focus is selected, the

Near Focus and Far Focus icons become enabled. Click one of the focus icons to adjust the focus manually; you

may also need to adjust zoom (6) to achieve the best focus and viewing angle.

Zoom Speed

Drag the slider to adjust the zoom speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).

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Using the PTZ Control Panel

Use the PTZ Control Panel to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera. To display the PTZ Control Panel, click PTZ from the left panel menu.

TIP: Move the mouse over the icon to display the function name.

NOTE: For non-PTZ/zoom cameras, PTZ functions are done using digital PTZ.

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Preset Point Back / Next

Click < to view preset point 1 ~ 16 buttons or > to view preset point 17 ~ 32 buttons.

Tour Back / Next

Click < to view tour 1 ~ 16 buttons or > to view tour 17 ~ 32 buttons.

Stop Tour

When the camera is on tour, click this icon to stop the tour.

Preset Point Number

The numbers indicate the preset point number. If the button has a:

 Black background: The preset point is configured.  Gray background: The preset point is not configured.

Click a number button to display that preset point on the Live View screen.

Tour ID Number

The numbers indicate the tour ID. If the button has a:

 Black background: The tour is configured.  Gray background: The tour is not configured.

Click a tour ID number to start the tour.

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Viewing by Preset Point and Tour

NOTE: The Preset Point Panel is available only when PTZ and zoom cameras are selected.

For other cameras, the Preset Point Panel appears blank.

PTZ and zoom cameras can have up to 32 preset points and 32 tours configured on the Decoder. A preset point is a user-defined area on the image where the camera is directed at or zoomed in. A tour is a group of preset points that the camera cycles through at specific interval time. The Preset Point Panel on the Live View screen allows users to view preset points and start or stop tours. Preset points and tours must be configured first in the Camera Setup screen (see 3.6 Configuring the Cameras on page 99).

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Using the Toolbar

Click a menu and submenu option to use its function. The function is applied to all the cameras in the Live View.

Application Menu

 Video Title Bar: Click to hide or display the video title bar on top of every channel

window. The bar contains the camera name and the system date and time.

 Stretch / Un-stretch Video: Select to stretch or un-stretch the video display.

Stretched Video Un-stretched Video

 Disconnect All Channels: Select to disconnect all channels from the Live View display

area. When disconnected, the Live View display area will be blank but the cameras will still be listed on the camera list panel.

 Decode I-frame / Auto Drop Frame: Select Decode I-frame to save computing power.

With this function, the Decoder decodes only the I-frames, so the frame rate of each channel becomes 1 fps. This function is useful when using a computer which is also used for other applications.

When Decode I-frame is selected, the selection toggles to Auto Drop Frame. By default, the Decoder is set to Auto Drop Frame. With this setting, the Decoder displays as many video frames as possible to achieve smooth video performance. However, this function uses more computing power. When the computer loading exceeds 80%, random channels start to decode I-frame for about 15 seconds, and then

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return to the original frame rate afterwards. This process continues until the computer loading drops under 80% or when the user switches to other layout or page.

 Logout: Click to logout from the Decoder but continue using Internet Explorer.  Quit: Click to quit the entire session and close Internet Explorer.

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Camera List Menu

The Camera List menu defines how the cameras are listed on the left panel.

 List: Click to list the cameras by channel ID and name only.

 Detail: Click to list the cameras with details such as IP address and camera model.

When the mouse goes over to the camera list panel, the scroll bars appear to enable users to scroll through the camera details.

Hide Toolbar

Click Hide Toolbar to hide the toolbar from the Live View screen. Press the <ESC> key to display the toolbar again.

Help

Click Help to access the website for more product information and documentation.

About

Click About to display the firmware version.

System Date and Time

Click the date and time to access the Date and Time setup page. See Date and Time on page

92.

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3.3 The Setup Screen

Click the Setup tab to access the Setup screen.

Click an icon from the Home menu or a page tab to access the menu page:

 System  Network Menu  Camera  Schedule  Event  Maintenance  User  Log  Power

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3.4 Configuring the System Settings

System Information

On the Setup screen, click System.

The system information is displayed.

 System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System

Name, type the preferred name on the box. Click the Save button at the bottom of the

screen to apply and save changes.

NOTE: The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters, spaces and

symbols are not allowed.

 Firmware: System firmware version.  Serial Number: Product serial number.  Company Name: Name of the manufacturer.  Product ID: Product model name.  WebSite: Click the website to access the manufacturer website.  Channel Number: Maximum number of supported cameras.  Max Live Monitor: Maximum number of supported live channels.

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Date and Time

The Date and Time page allows you to manually change the system date and time or sync with an NTP server.

Automatically Set the Date and Time

Select the time zone to automatically set the date and time.

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. On Time Zone, select the desired time zone. The system date and time automatically

changes according to the current date and time of the time zone.

3. If applicable, check the Daylight Saving box. Note that this box becomes enabled only if

the Daylight saving time can be applied to the selected time zone.

Manually Change the Date and Time

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. Click the system date and time button.

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3. Modify the date and time.

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Month and Year

Select the month and year from the box.

Scroll Icons

Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.

Date

Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.

Time

Select the hour, minute, and second from the corresponding boxes.

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4. When done, click OK to save.

Sync Date and Time with NTP Server

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Date and Time.

2. On NTP Server, type the URL address of the NTP server.

3. Click Apply. A message will appear to confirm if synchronization is successful.

NOTE: If the NTP Server is a domain name, make sure the IP setting and DNS setting of

the system gateway are correct.

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To delete NTP Server

To delete an NTP server, delete the URL address on the field and click Apply.

Module

The Module page allows users to select the maximum number of cameras that can be connected to the Decoder. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel, 12-channel, and 16-channel mode.

Language

To change the language of the local display interface, click System > Local Language on the Setup screen. Then, select the desired language from the box.

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Local Display

The Local Display page allows users to show or hide information, such as the IP address, system date and time, or event trigger icons, on the Live View screen. By default, all options are enabled.

1. On the Setup screen, click System > Local Display.

2. By default, all options are enabled. To disable a function, remove the check from its

corresponding box.

 Hide mouse cursor when the system is idle: If checked, the mouse cursor is hidden

from the Local display if there is no mouse movement within 5 seconds.

 Show system time: If checked, the system date and time is displayed on the bottom of

the Live View screen.

 Show system IP address: If checked, the system IP address is displayed on the

bottom of the Live View screen.

 Show camera name: If checked, the camera name is displayed on the upper left corner

of the channel.

 Show camera IP address: If checked, the camera IP address is displayed on the upper

left corner of the channel. For security reasons, it is recommended to uncheck this function to hide the IP address from showing on the local display.

 Show camera event trigger: If checked, an event trigger icon, such as motion

detection, will appear on the upper right corner of the channel when an event occurs.

 Show grid line: If checked, the lines separating the camera channels are displayed on

the Live View screen.

3. When modifications are done, click Save to apply and save the changes. Or, click Reset to

re-check all the boxes back to its default.

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3.5 Configuring the Network Settings

Viewing the Network Information

On the Setup screen, click Network.

The network information, such as the Hardware Address (MAC address), Speed,

Connection Type, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS Setting, and Primary and Secondary DNS Server are displayed. To refresh the page, click Refresh.

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Configuring the Network Connection

Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP.

 Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network

configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of

192.168.0.200 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Users may need to change the default IP and subnet mask to ensure the Decoder belongs to the same network segment as the cameras.

 DHCP Connection: On a DHCP network, the DHCP server assigns the IP address

Automatically on page 98.

Setting the IP Address Manually

If your network does not have a DHCP server, perform the following to manually configure the network settings:

1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection.

2. On Connection Type, select Manual.

3. Obtain the information from your network service provider and enter the IP Address,

Subnet Mask, and other necessary settings.

NOTE: The IP Address and Subnet Mask must be filled in. Other settings may be left blank

if not required by the network service.

4. When done, click Save.

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Obtaining the IP Address Automatically

1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection.

2. On Connection Type, select DHCP.

3. Leave the default DNS Setting as “Auto”.

4. Click Save.

Configuring Port Mapping

By default, the Decoder port number is 80. To change this value, click Network > Port Mapping on the Setup screen. Click Save to apply and save the changes.

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3.6 Configuring the Cameras

On the Setup screen, click Camera. The camera list table is displayed.

 To add cameras, click Add. See Adding Cameras on page 100.  To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see Duplicating

Cameras on page 104.

 To delete cameras, see Deleting Cameras on page 107.

To access the camera properties, click a camera name from the camera list panel or double-click a camera from the table. The camera properties are displayed.

 To access the camera Web Configuration, click .  To view the camera list table, click Camera List.

 To view other cameras, click the camera from the camera list panel on the left.  To configure preset points and tours of the camera, click the Preset Point or Preset

Tour tab. These tabs appear only in PTZ and zoom cameras only. See Setting Preset

Points on the Remote Client on page 108.

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Adding Cameras

There are two ways to add cameras for viewing: by manually entering the IP address of the camera or by searching the cameras on the network.

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

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

Searching Cameras to Add

If you do not know the IP address of the camera or you want to add several cameras at the same time, you can search the cameras connected to the network and choose up to 9 cameras to connect to the Decoder.

1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.

2. On the camera list table, click Add.

3. Click Search Cameras.

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