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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 ECD 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/downloadcenter
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.
3.10 Managing the System Log ............................... 127
3.11 Rebooting the Device ....................................... 127
Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance ............. 128
4.1 How to Surface Mount? ................................... 128
4.2 How to Use VESA Mount?................................ 129
4.3 How to Use the Pole Mount? ........................... 130
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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 ECD-1000 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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ECD-1000
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
1
Power LED
Lights RED when the power is on.
2
System Ready LED /
Factory Default LED
Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to
indicate ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 is ready for use.
3
Reset Button /
NTSC and PAL Switch
Use to restore ECD-1000 to its factory default setting.
Use to switch between NTSC and PAL functions.
4
DC 12V Power
Connector
Connects the bundled power adaptor and terminal block to
ECD-1000. See Preparing the Power Adaptor on page 16.
5
USB Port
Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard or hub, to
ECD-1000.
6
Ethernet Port
Connects to the network using an Ethernet cable.
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Item
Description
7
HDMI Port
Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable.
8
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 ECD-1000:
Supported Video Format
ECD-1000 conforms to the display standard of composite and 1080p HDMI monitors.
Therefore, to reserve as much computing power for ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 automatically switches the frame rate to 12 fps on each camera
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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
9 channels
@ 10 fps
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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, ECD-1000
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 ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000.
2. Connect a monitor to ECD-1000 via HDMI or Composite port connection (see Connecting
to Local Display on page 17).
3. Connect a USB mouse.
4. Connect ECD-1000 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
Connects to GND 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
ECD-1000 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
ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 using an HDMI cable (not
included in the package).
Local Display via Composite Connection
Connect a composite monitor to the Composite port of ECD-1000 using a video cable with
BNC connector (not included in the package).
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Connecting the Cameras
ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000,
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 ECD-1000 user interface to search and finalize the camera
connection (see Quick Setup on page 23).
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1.3 Accessing ECD-1000
ECD-1000 can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote access.
Local Access
A monitor that is directly connected to ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to
ECD-1000.
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 ECD-1000 web interface by typing the
IP address of ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 is
even mounted to its location, using local access. Once the initial configurations are complete,
install ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000, either by connecting the power adaptor or connecting ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 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
ECD-1000 for the first time. This includes changing ECD-1000 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.
Network Connection Status:
Network Disconnected Cable is unplugged Connected
ECD-1000 comes with a default static IP address of 192.168.0.200. If your network has a
DHCP server, ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 is automatically assigned an IP address so
users do not need to change anything. If the network does not have a DHCP server, ECD-1000
uses its default IP address of 192.168.0.200.
Change the IP Address on Network without DHCP Server
Remember that ECD-1000 must be on the same network segment as the cameras. In case
you need to change the IP address of ECD-1000, 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: ECD-1000 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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5
6
7
4
Item
Description
1
Channel Number and
Name
Displays the channel number and camera name.
2
Channel IP Address
Displays the IP address of the camera.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Connection Error
Indicates the camera is disconnected from the network.
6
System Date and
Time
The system date and time.
7
ECD-1000 IP
Address
The IP address of ECD-1000.
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3
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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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3 4 5
6
2
Item
Description
1
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.
2
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.
3
Stretch / Un-stretch
Video
Click to stretch or un-stretch the video.
4
Reset Channel
Position
Click to reposition the channels according to channel
sequence. See Repositioning Channels on page 31.
5
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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1
Item
Description
1
Remember Me
Check to allow the system to remember the account name.
Users just need to enter the password to login.
2
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
1
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)
2
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.
3
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 86.
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Item
Description
4
Tilt Speed
Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).
5
Zoom Speed
Drag the slider to adjust the zoom speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).
6
Zoom Control
Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view.
7
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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3
4
5
1
Item
Description
1
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)
2
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.
3
Add / Remove
Preset
Click + to add a new preset point. See below.
Click – to remove a preset point.
4
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.
5
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 ECD-1000. When preset points are created on ECD-1000, 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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3
4
5
1
Item
Description
1
PTZ Control
Tab
Click the tab to display the page:
PTZ (see page 33).
Preset Points (see page 37).
Tour
2
Stop Tour
When the camera is on tour, click this icon to stop the tour.
3
Create / Edit
Tour
Click this icon to create or modify a tour. See How to Create /
Modify Tours on page 40.
4
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.
5
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 ECD-1000.
The tour configuration is saved only on ECD-1000, 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 ECD-1000 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.
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Submenu Panel
Displays the submenu options. Click a submenu to view the
settings page.
3
Exit
Click to close the Setup screen. Once closed, the system
automatically logs out the account and the Live View screen is
displayed.
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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 ECD-1000; 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 ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000. 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.
2
Scroll Icons
Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.
3
Date
Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in
orange, while the current date is in yellow.
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Time
Select the hour, minute, and second from the corresponding
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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
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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.
Local Audio Out
By default, all the channels are muted. You can play the audio recorded by a specific channel
via HDMI cable.
On the Setup screen, click System > Local Audio Out.
Enable “Audio Out On” and then select the channel from Channel ID list.
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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 ECD-1000, 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, ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 will automatically be assigned an IP address.
However, in case ECD-1000 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 Settingas “Auto”.
4. Click Save. Connection is complete when LANshows “Activated”.
Configuring Port Mapping
By default, ECD-1000 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.
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Display Window
Displays the current live view of the selected camera.
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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 ECD-1000 and will
also take effect on the camera side. See Modifying
Camera Settings on page 61.
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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 an ONVR-comppliant camera
●By manually entering the IP address of the camera and connect via RTSP protocol
NOTE: ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000. 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: ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 for live viewing.
6. Click Add to add the selected cameras to ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000
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. ECD-1000 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 59.
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Adding ONVIF-Compliant Cameras Manually
With Add Camera Manually (ONVIF) function, you can add any camera regardless of its
brand as long as it is ONVIF-Compliant.
1. On the Setup screen, click Camera.
2. Click on an empty channel number from the left panel, and click Add Camera Manually
(ONVIF).
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 ECD-1000
and does not affect the settings on the camera side.
4. Enter the IP Address, HTTP Port (by default 80), Account and Password of the camera
you want to connect to.
5. Click Get Camera Settings. ECD-1000 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.
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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 59.
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 ECD-1000
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.
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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.
5. Click Save.
TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings
to another channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 59.
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.
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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 ECD-1000. 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, ECD-1000 automatically
removes that space.
5. To modify streaming properties, click the Camera Settings tab, and modify the settings.
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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 ECD-1000. 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.
Bitrate Mode
Under “Constant Bit Rate” mode (CBR), the camera keeps the
stable bitrate regardless of the complexity of the scene. Under
this mode, the video quality may vary if the bit rate value is set
too low. It is easier to do storage and network bandwidth
consumption estimations under this mode compared to Variable
Bit Rate mode.
Under “Variable Bit Rate” mode (VBR), the camera will keep
the video quality stable while the bit rate may occasionally go up
or down, depending on the complexity of the scene.
Max Bitrate
(only for H.264)
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. 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
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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.
Quality
(only for H.264)
Under VBR mode, the bit rate will be floating while the video
quality will be stable and follows the quality standard set by the
user. The user can choose either “High”, “Medium” or “Low”
quality. The higher is the quality level, the more bit rate the
camera will use to achieve the target quality.
GOP 1 I-Frame
Under VBR mode it is possible to adjust the GOP length - that is
the occurrence rate of I-frames. By default, there is one I-frame
per second. For example, in case of 30fps, there will be 1
I-frame and 29 P-frames every second by default. When the
GOP is changed to “1 I-frame per 5 seconds”, then there will be
one I-frame, followed by 149 P-frames. In case of the static
scenes, long GOP can further minimize the bandwidth and
storage consumption.
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6. When done, click Save. The camera properties are saved and ECD-1000 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.
Shows green cell if event trigger is enabled and gray cell if
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2.9 Managing Network Loss Event
When a camera or a ECD-1000 suddenly disconnects from the network, ECD-1000 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 68.
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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. ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 completes the
reboot process.
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Chapter 3:
Remote Management
This chapter describes ECD-1000 operation and management on a Remote Client side. It
contains the following topics:
Accessing the Device: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing
ECD-1000 for the first time through a computer on the network. This includes changing
ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 Remotely
In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before ECD-1000 is
even mounted to its location, using local access. This is because of the limitation of ECD-1000
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 ECD-1000?
Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server
If the network has a DHCP server, the DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address to
ECD-1000. There are several ways to access ECD-1000, options are:
From Windows, click Start > Computer > Network. Double-click on ECD-1000 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
ECD-1000 to open the user interface on the web browser.
If you already know the IP address of ECD-1000, open the web browser and directly
type the IP address on the address bar.
TIP:The quickest way to know the IP address of ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 is 192.168.0.200. If the network does not have a DHCP
server, then this is the IP address of ECD-1000, 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 ECD-1000, 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.
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Remember Me
Check to allow the system to remember the account name.
Users just need to enter the password to login.
3
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 ECD-1000.
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 114.
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The Setup Wizard
When accessing ECD-1000 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.
NOTE: ECD-1000 supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can
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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 ECD-1000. 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 80.
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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.
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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.
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Preset Point
Allows users to define preset points and set the tour of
PTZ camera models. See Setting Preset Points on
page 37.
Live view display area
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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 82.
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Viewing Icons
Use for managing the display settings or the sequence
patrol. See Patrolling Channels on page 83.
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.
Click to start / stop sequence patrol.
Click to stretch/ un-stretch the video
Click to enter / exit full screen.
Click to reset the channel position
Click to hide / reveal the blue title bar of each channel
Click to disconnect all channels
Click to switch between Decode I-frame / Auto Drop
Frame modes. By default the live view uses Auto
Drop Frame mode, which will set random channels to
decode I frame only so as to lower the client
computer’s CPU loading. By switching to Decode I-frame mode, all channels will display at 1 FPS.
Close the current browser
Logout and enter the Login window
Click to sync the remote display according to the local
client display.
Click to sync the local display according to the remote
client display.
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Your user account
8 The IP address of ECD-1000
9 Click to view the firmware version.
10 The system date and time. Click the date and time to
access the Date and Time menu.
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Screen Switch
Click to switch between Live and Setup screens.
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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: ECD-1000 does not save the displayed channel settings; so every time users access
ECD-1000, 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 85.
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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 enter Patrol Time Setting window to set the patrol interval and click “OK” to
start Sequence Patrol. By default, 3 seconds is the interval between changing one screen
to another. If necessary, type a different number to modify the interval time.
3. 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
ECD-1000, 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 in
Zoom out
Pan/Tilt
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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 87).
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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Description
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Pan / Tilt
Controls
Click the arrows to pan / tilt the camera according to the configured
speed on the sliders.
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Pan Speed
Drag the slider to adjust the pan speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).
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Tilt Speed
Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest).
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Zoom Control
Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view.
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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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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.
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Tour
Back / Next
Click < to view tour 1 ~ 16 buttons or > to view tour 17 ~ 32 buttons.
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Stop Tour
When the camera is on tour, click this icon to stop the tour.
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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.
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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 ECD-1000.
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 100).
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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, ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 is set to Auto Drop Frame. With this setting, ECD-1000 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 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.
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Logout: Click to logout from ECD-1000 but continue using Internet Explorer.
Quit: Click to quit the entire session and close Internet Explorer.
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
93.
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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 ECD-1000; 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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Description
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Month and Year
Select the month and year from the box.
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Scroll Icons
Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.
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Date
Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in
orange, while the current date is in yellow.
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Time
Select the hour, minute, and second from the corresponding
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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 ECD-1000. 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 ECD-1000, 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, ECD-1000 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 ECD-1000 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, ECD-1000 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 99.
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, ECD-1000 will automatically be assigned an IP address.
However, in case ECD-1000 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.
Configuring Port Mapping
By default, ECD-1000 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 101.
To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see
Duplicating Cameras on page 105.
To delete cameras, see
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