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Dedicated Micros new entry level Eco4 is a low cost analogue DVR designed for small-scale security environments.
Following the success of the original Eco4, the new model is a powerful, yet compact, solution, built around the company’s NetVu
Connected technology platform and offers instant access to all of its controls through a simple colour-coded on-screen display and 5
front panel buttons.
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SMALL & COMPACT
The small size and weight of the new Eco4 DVR at only
203x152x51 mm (8x6x2 inches) and 1.1 kg (2.51 lbs) makes it an
ideal choice for applications where space is at a premium.
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NEVER MISS A SECOND
Enjoy real-time live and playback viewing on every connected
camera at CIF resolution. Up to 4CIF resolution is also available
on every connected camera.
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FLEXIBLE STORAGE OPTIONS
The Eco4 is available in a 500GB storage model or without
on-board storage to enable users to utilise their own storage
options via USB.
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FANLESS DESIGN FOR SILENT OPERATION
The intelligent design of the Eco4, combined with the low heat
output of the on-board processor enables the DVR to run
silently, ideal for environments that demand low noise
pollution levels.
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ESSENTIAL SECURITY
Despite its diminutive size the Eco4 includes all the essential
security features you would expect from a leading DVR; Alarms
& Relays, Motion Detection, Networking and remote viewing,
audio input/output and telemetry support.
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VIEW FROM ANYWHERE WITH NETVU OBSERVER
With Dedicated Micros powerful NetVu Connected technology
built-in, users can view their live or recorded security footage
from anywhere in the world on a PC (using NetVu ObserVer) or
mobile device.
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN FORMAT
Continuing to provide our customers with choice, Dedicated
Micros’ Eco4 supports three standard compression formats;
MPEG-4, H.264 and MJPEG.*
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EASY EVENT ARCHIVING
Event sequences and incidents can be saved to external ash
memory or hard drive through the USB port.
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FEATURES
■ 4 Channels, up to 100pps (@ CIF Resolution) across the
unit
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■ Simultaneous live viewing and Recording
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■ Simple graphical interface controlled via USB Mouse
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■ USB ports for download of video archive to external
storage device
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■ Composite or SVGA main monitor outputs
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■ Serial Telemetry Control including Pelco P & D
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■ On-board Help Videos
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■ Audio In/Out
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■ Global MPEG4, MJPEG or H.264 record settings*
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■ Seamless operation with all NetVu Connected
products
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■ TransCoding - High quality recording and simultaneous
video transmission using MPEG4 or JPEG for playback
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■ Color-coded soft key menus, identical local and
remote interfaces
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SPECIFICATION
CAMERAS
4 camera inputs available. Auto detection on power up. Alarm
on Camera Fail. Time base correct video inputs for guaranteed
recording performance.
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RECORDING
Simultaneous live viewing, playback and recording.
Alarmed or manually selected images can be protected from
being overwritten.
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RECORD RATE
True global record rates of up to 100pps (PAL), 120pps (NTSC) at
CIF. Assuming all camera channels are populated:
• CIF available at 25pps (PAL), 30pps (NTSC) per camera
• 2CIF available at 12pps (PAL), 15pps (NTSC) per camera
• D1/4CIF available at 6pps (PAL), 7pps (NTSC) per camera
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MONITOR VIEWING
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Main Monitor: Composite or SVGA Output
STORAGE
The unit is supplied with 500GB a storage option.
The unit can also be supplied diskless for use with an external
USB HDD (external USB HDD needs to be supplied seperately)
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REAL TIME LIVE MULTISCREEN DISPLAY
The Eco4 displays images with realtime updates in live mode. Up
to a quad screen.
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REMOTE VIEWER
Integrated into the conguration web pages, the remote viewing
client reects the local on-screen user interface.
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ON-BOARD HELP VIDEOS
The Eco4 includes on board help videos for assistance on both
User and Conguration features. The help videos cover all
major operation and conguration topics include: Basic Live and
Playback control, telemetry control, alarm conguration, event
reviewing and archiving.
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TRANSCODING
High quality recording and simultaneous video transmission using
MPEG4 or JPEG for remote playback. The Eco4 has a unique
TransCoding engine which can convert evidential quality recorded
JPEG images into an MPEG4 data stream on playback. This is
especially useful when playing back recordings over a bandwidth
limited network connection.
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E-MAIL NOTIFICATION
Emails can be sent on alarm or other critical events.
Noties the following events on a camera by camera basis:
• Alarm
• Activity
• Camera fail
• Power up
Access to mail server via Ethernet is required for this feature.
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AUDIO
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Line in: 1x 1V pk-pk, RCA phono socket
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Line out: 1x 1V pk-pk, RCA phono socket
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EVENT COPYING
Front panel keypad, an attached telemetry keyboard, the supplied
IR remote, USB mouse or USB QWERTY Keyboard.
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NETWORK PROTOCOLS
DCCP, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, IPv4, SMTP, Bonjour, ICMP, DNS, NTP, TCP,
UPP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP, RTP, Telnet, FTP, AoE, SNMP.
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COMMON CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
A Common Conguration interface is displayed when the
units’conguration screens are accessed locally at the unit or
remotely via a web browser. This unied system ensures that the
installer is familiar with the conguration screens irrespective of
their location to the unit, minimising training and familiarisation
time and increasing the speed of installation and alteration
to features.
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ALARMS AND RELAYS
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4 Normally open/closed tamper proof alarm inputs. One global
keyswitch can be assigned to operate from any of these inputs
and is congurable with entry/exit route timers. 2 relay outputs
are congurable to trigger in response to events.
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ACTIVITY DETECTION
Activity detection will switch the selected camera from normal
record prole to alarm record prole.
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SCHEDULING
Choice of day, night or weekend scheduling offers the ability to
automatically alter the record rate for background alarm and
activity recording. Activation is via a timer or keyswitch
alarm input.
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TIMED EXPIRY
Timed expiry option allows images to be held for a selected
number of days. Images on the disk which are older than the
number of days selected are not accessible.
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TELEMETRY
Built-in RS485/Twisted pair protocols provide direct control of
the numerous domes including but not limited to the following:
• Dedicated Micros Dennard 2040 to Dennard 2060
• Honeywell / VCL Orbiter & Jupiter Microspheres™
• GE CyberDome™ • BBV RS485 StarCard • Bosch/Philips G3
• American Dynamics • Panasonic • Pelco P, Pelco D
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LOCAL CONTROL
Eco4 can be controlled via IR remote, USB mouse or using a USB
QWERTY Keyboard.
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COMPRESSION
JPEG & MPEG-4 & H.264 format les*.
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DATA PORTS
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Serial Ports: 1x RS485, 1x RS232
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Ethernet: 1x Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet connection.
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USB: 3 x USB 2.0 Connector
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IR Remote: 1x IR sensor at front of unit
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WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Dimensions: 42mm (H) x 205mm (W) x 143mm (D)
Weight: 1.14 kg (2.51 lbs)
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POWER SUPPLY
120, 40W, External Power Supply
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TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating Temperature: 6oC to 40oC
Relative humidity: 10% - 85% Non-condensing
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WARRANTY
1 year + 1 year extended warranty upon registering the unit
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* H.264 support available in a software release shortly after product launch
Model Code Description
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DM/ECO4/USB 4Ch DVR 100pps CIF, No HDD, SVGA, USB
DM/ECO4/500 4Ch DVR 100pps CIF, 500GB, SVGA, USB
To nd your nearest Dedicated Micros ofce, please visit
www.dedicatedmicros.com
Head Ofce: Dedicated Micros UK, 1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington. WA4 4HS Tel: +44 (0) 845 600 9500 Fax: +44 (0) 845 600 9504 Email: customerservices@dmicros.com
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