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ECD-1000 User Manual Legal Notice Disclaimer The information contained in this document is intended for general information purposes. ACTi Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages arising from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The English version of this document is the official one for all purpose.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual About This Manual Target Audience This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and setting up video surveillance system as well as End Users who will be operating the Decoder on a daily basis. System Administrators are expected to know the fundamentals of IP surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and configure all the devices.
ECD-1000 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hardware Overview ................................. 10 1.1 Introduction ....................................................... 11 Package Contents ......................................................................... 11 Device Overview ........................................................................... 12 System Requirements ................................................................... 13 Supported Video Format ...........................
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.2 The Live View Screen.......................................... 27 The Menu Panel ........................................................................... 28 Changing the Layout.................................................................... 29 Viewing Channels in Full Screen .................................................. 30 Viewing Channels by Patrol ......................................................... 31 Repositioning Channels.......................................
ECD-1000 User Manual Adding Cameras ........................................................................... 53 Searching Cameras to Add ....................................................... 53 Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................ 55 Adding ONVIF-Compliant Cameras Manually ........................... 57 Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP......................................... 58 Modifying Camera Settings.......................................................
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.3 The Setup Screen ................................................ 93 3.4 Configuring the System Settings ....................... 94 System Information ...................................................................... 94 Date and Time .............................................................................. 95 Automatically Set the Date and Time ......................................... 95 Manually Change the Date and Time ........................................
ECD-1000 User Manual Deleting Beep Trigger ................................................................ 123 Copying Event Schedule Settings ............................................... 124 3.9 System Maintenance ........................................ 125 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................ 125 Saving Backup Settings .............................................................. 126 Restoring Backed Up Settings .......................................
ECD-1000 User Manual Chapter 1: Hardware Overview This chapter contains the following topics: Introduction: Describes the package contents, device overview, and the connection architecture. Connecting Devices: Describes how to connect the decoder to other devices and how to use the bundled accessories. Accessing the Device: Describes the different methods on how to access the device via local display or remote management. 10 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 1.1 Introduction Package Contents Video Decoder Screw Packs x 2 Cable Straps Mounting Bracket Power Adaptor Terminal Block Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card 11 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Device Overview Item Description 1 Power LED Lights RED when the power is on. 2 System Ready LED / Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to Factory Default LED indicate the Decoder is ready. When doing a factory reset, this LED lights GREEN briefly to indicate factory default setting restoration has started. The LED turns off and lights up again when the restoration completes and the Decoder is ready for use.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. System Requirements For remote computer access, the following system requirements must be met to ensure compatibility with the Decoder: PC Spec Minimum Requirement CPU Processor Intel Core 2 Quad 2.
ECD-1000 User Manual camera to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process.
ECD-1000 User Manual 1.2 Connecting Devices Connection Architecture The diagram below illustrates a sample connection within a local area network. Local Area Network Connection Architecture 1. Connect the power adaptor to the Decoder and power outlet (see Preparing the Power Adaptor on page 16). NOTE: This step may be skipped if a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector will be connected to the Decoder. 2.
ECD-1000 User Manual Preparing the Power Adaptor In case of using a non-PoE Ethernet switch, use the bundled power adaptor to directly connect the Decoder to a power outlet. The power adaptor must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use. To do this, follow the procedures below: 1. Loosen the screws of the 12V and GND pins of the power terminal block. 2. Take note that the power adaptor cable has two (2) different wires: Connects to GND Pin White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4. Tighten the screws of the 12V pin and the GND pins to secure the wire connection. Connecting to Local Display The Decoder supports up to two display outputs via HDMI and Composite connection at one time. These display outputs can be referred to as the local display or the local client. Local Display via HDMI Connection Connect an HDMI monitor (1080p) to the HDMI port of the Decoder using an HDMI cable (not included in the package).
ECD-1000 User Manual Connecting the Cameras The Decoder can decode up to 16 IP cameras or video encoders and display the videos through an HDMI (1080p) or composite monitor or display remotely via PC or a mobile client. To connect a camera, do the following: 1. Connect the camera to a PoE switch, within in the same network segment as the Decoder, using an Ethernet cable. 2. Configure the IP address of the camera, if necessary (please refer to the camera hardware manual on how to do this). 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual 1.3 Accessing the Decoder The Decoder can be accessed and managed in two ways: via Local access or Remote access. Local Access A monitor that is directly connected to the Decoder via the HDMI or Composite port is considered Local Access by a Local Client. Users can view the videos from the camera and manage network configurations right through the monitor. To access the Decoder user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to the Decoder.
ECD-1000 User Manual 1.4 Device Maintenance This section describes how to reset the device and switch between NTSC and PAL system. Resetting the Device In case there is a need to reset the device to its default factory settings, perform the following: 1. With the device powered off, press and hold the Reset button with a pointed object (e.g. pen). 2. Power on the Decoder, either by connecting the power adaptor or connecting the Decoder to a PoE switch. 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual Chapter 2: Local Management This chapter describes the Decoder operation and management on the Local Client side. It contains the following topics: Accessing for the First Time: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing the Decoder for the first time. This includes changing the Decoder IP address and adding the cameras. The Live View Screen: Describes how to use the Live View screen, changing the layout, channel patrolling and resetting the channel position.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.1 Accessing for the First Time Once all devices are connected, turn on the monitor to see the Live View screen. The Decoder comes with a default static IP address of 192.168.0.200. If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically switch the connection type to DHCP and be assigned an IP address. Use the USB mouse to navigate through the user interface. Move the mouse cursor towards the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel. Menu Panel 22 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Default Account: admin Password: 123456 NOTE: For more information on using the on-screen keyboard, see Using the On-Screen Keyboard on page 34. Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary) If the network has a DHCP server, the Decoder is automatically assigned an IP address so users do not need to change anything.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4. Click Save. 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. 24 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2. The Search Cameras screen appears with the list of cameras on the same network. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with ACTi default values. Modify these values as needed. NOTE: The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website (http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera). 3. Click one or more camera model(s). Selected cameras are displayed in orange.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 26 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.2 The Live View Screen Different types of information are displayed on the Live View screen. 1 4 2 Live view display area 5 3 6 7 Item 1 Channel Number and Description Displays the channel number and camera name. 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 1 Item 1 Layout Icons 2 3 4 5 6 Description 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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). Layout 1 Click to display one channel on full screen. Layout 2 Click channels at a time. Layout 9 Click to display 9 channels at a time. to display 6 Click Click to display 12 channels at a time.
ECD-1000 User Manual Layout 2+4 Click to display 8 Layout 2+8 Click to display 10 channels at a time on a 2+4 channels at a time on a 2+8 layout. layout. 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. 30 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 .
ECD-1000 User Manual Repositioned Channels To reset the default channel position, click . 32 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 1 2 Item 1 Remember Me Description Check to allow the system to remember the account name. Users just need to enter the password to login.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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). 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 TIP: Move the mouse over the icon to display the function name.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 Near Focus : When Manual Focus is selected, the and Far Focus icons become enabled.
ECD-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Points A preset point is a user-defined area where the camera zooms in. Up to 32 preset points can be configured on the Decoder. When preset points are created on the Decoder, they are automatically synced on the camera side, and vice versa. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click (see 2.3 . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access The Login Screen on page 33 for details).
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual Setting Tours Several preset points can be grouped into a “Tour” which directs the camera to cycle through the series of preset points at specific interval time. Up to 32 tours can be set on the Decoder. The tour configuration is saved only on the Decoder, not on the camera side. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.
ECD-1000 User Manual How to Create / Modify Tours To create tours, make sure one or more preset points have already been created. The tour configuration on the Decoder is not synced with the tour configuration on the camera side. 1. On the Live View screen, move the mouse over the bottom of the screen to display the Menu Panel, then click . You must login as an administrator to have PTZ control access (see 2.3 The Login Screen on page 33 for details). 2. Click the Tour tab 3. Click . . 4.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 41 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.6 Configuring System Settings System Information On the Setup screen, click System. The system information is displayed. System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System Name, click the box and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the characters. NOTE: The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters only. Firmware: System firmware version. Serial Number: Product serial number. Company Name: Name of the Decoder manufacturer.
ECD-1000 User Manual Module The Module page allows you to select the maximum number of cameras that you can view through the Decoder. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel (default mode), 12-channel, and 16-channel. To ensure video stream performance, take note of the Decoding Limitation on page 13. Date and Time The Date and Time page allows you to manually change the system date and time or sync with an NTP server.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 1 2 2 3 4 Item Description 1 Month and Year Select the month and year from the box.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual Mouse Click System > Mouse. 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 49 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Configuring the Network Connection Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP. Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of 192.168.0.
ECD-1000 User Manual Obtaining the IP Address Automatically If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically be assigned an IP address. However, in case the Decoder does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address: 1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection. 2. On Connection Type, select DHCP. 3. Leave the default DNS Setting as “Auto”. 4. Click Save. Connection is complete when LAN shows “Activated”.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.8 Configuring the Cameras The Camera Setup Page On the Setup screen, click Camera. 1 3 2 Item 1 Camera List Panel Description Displays the camera name. Click a channel to view its display and settings. 2 Display Window Displays the current live view of the selected camera. 3 Camera Properties Displays the camera connection and streaming properties.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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: The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website (http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera).
ECD-1000 User Manual NOTE: The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website (http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera). 5. Click one or more cameras to select. Selected cameras appear in orange text. NOTE: The Status column shows the status of the camera: Inaccessible: The camera account or password may be different from what you have entered on Account and Password fields. So that camera cannot be accessed.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 5. Click Get Camera Settings. The decoder connects and retrieves the camera settings. At this point, nothing is shown on the Display window yet. 6. Click Save. Once camera settings are saved, the camera Live View is shown on the Display window. TIP: Use the Duplicate button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings to another channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 59. 56 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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).
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2. Available channels are shown under To. Check the box(es) of the channel(s) to copy the camera settings to. 3. Click Duplicate. 60 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 5. To modify streaming properties, click the Camera Settings tab, and modify the settings, as needed. Item Stream Mode Description 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual Item Bitrate Mode Description 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual Item Description scenes, long GOP can further minimize the bandwidth and storage consumption. 6. When done, click Save. The camera properties are saved and the Decoder restarts the connection. 64 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.9 Managing Network Loss Event When a camera or a video decoder suddenly disconnects from the network, the Decoder will trigger a network or video loss notification icon on the Live View channel window and will beep. By default, the trigger is enabled for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, the beep sound must be enabled and configured separately. Scheduling Network / Video Loss Trigger 1. On the Setup screen, click Schedule. 2. Select the camera from the camera list panel.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 69. 67 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 68 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 6. Click Save to save the configurations. The Decoder will demonstrate and emit the beep sound as configured. Copying Event Schedule Settings Instead of manually modifying the event schedule and beep settings on all cameras one by one, users can copy the settings to other channels. 1. After setting the event schedule or beep settings, click Copy. The Copy Schedule window appears. 2. Check to select the camera(s) under To. 3. Click Copy.
ECD-1000 User Manual 2.10 Rebooting the Device 1. On the Setup screen, click Power. 2. Click Reboot. 3. When the confirmation message appears, click OK to restart. NOTE: All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the Decoder completes the reboot process. 70 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Chapter 3: Remote Management This chapter describes the Decoder operation and management on a Remote Client side. It contains the following topics: Accessing the Device: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing the Decoder for the first time through a computer on the network. This includes changing the Decoder IP address and adding the cameras.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.1 Accessing the Decoder Remotely In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is even mounted to its location, using local access. This is because of the limitation of the Decoder to decode some video resolution and compression. If monitoring will be mainly done on a local display, it is recommended to directly test and view the camera live view on the local display to ensure the video stream properties are supported for local display.
ECD-1000 User Manual From IP Utility (downloaded from the website www.acti.com), click the IP address of the Decoder to open the user interface on the web browser. If you already know the IP address of the Decoder, open the web browser and directly type the IP address on the address bar. TIP: The quickest way to know the IP address of the Decoder is to check the local display. The IP address is shown on the bottom of the Live View screen. 73 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server The default IP address of the Decoder is 192.168.0.200. If the network does not have a DHCP server, then this is the IP address of the Decoder, whereas the default port number is 80. Take note that the computer must be within the same network segment. For example, the computer must have an IP address of 192.168.0.X (where X is any number between 1 ~ 255, except 200) and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Account: admin Password: 123456 For security purposes, it is recommended to modify the password in the Setup Wizard or see 3.7 Configuring User Access on page 116.
ECD-1000 User Manual The Setup Wizard When accessing the Decoder for the first time on a client computer, the Setup Wizard appears to facilitate easy camera connection. All settings can still be modified in the Setup screen. 1. Click Next. 2. Set the date and time by one of the following options: Select the Time Zone. Sync with an NTP Server. Click the Local Sync button to sync with the client computer date and time. Click the Date and Time button to set the date and time manually. 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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: The Decoder supports third-party cameras.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 78 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.2 The Live View Page 9 1 8 Live view display area 2 3 7 4 5 6 Item 1 Camera List Description Displays the channel number and camera name of the cameras connected to the Decoder. Drag a channel to a window on the Live View display area to view the video stream. Or, double-click All Cameras to automatically view all cameras on the list to the Live View display area. See Viewing the Cameras on page 81. 2 Event List Displays connection and event notifications.
ECD-1000 User Manual Item 5 Layout Icons Description 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 83. 6 Viewing Icons Use for managing the sequence patrol. See Patrolling Channels on page 84. By default, the sequence patrol interval time is 3 seconds. To modify, type the desired interval time on this field. Click to start / stop sequence patrol.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 red box indicates the area that is zoomed in.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Layout 1 Click to display one channel on full screen. Layout 2 Click channels at a time. Layout 9 Click to display 9 channels at a time. to display 6 Click Click to display 12 channels at a time. Layout 1+7 Click to display 8 channels at a time on a 1+5 channels at a time on a 1+7 layout. layout.
ECD-1000 User Manual Layout 2+4 Click to display 6 Layout 2+8 Click to display 10 channels at a time on a 2+4 channels at a time on a 2+8 layout. layout. 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display The displayed cameras and window layout on the remote client and local client can be synced. Click to sync the Live View based on the local client display. So instead of dragging the camera to a channel window on the Live View display area every time the user access the Decoder, click to simply view the cameras as how users will see it on the local client display.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 4 1 5 2 6 3 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. Item Description Pan / Tilt Click the arrows to pan / tilt the camera according to the configured Controls speed on the sliders.
ECD-1000 User Manual Viewing by Preset Point and Tour NOTE: The Preset Point Panel is available only when PTZ and zoom cameras are selected. For other cameras, the Preset Point Panel appears blank. PTZ and zoom cameras can have up to 32 preset points and 32 tours configured on the Decoder. A preset point is a user-defined area on the image where the camera is directed at or zoomed in. A tour is a group of preset points that the camera cycles through at specific interval time.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Logout: Click to logout from the Decoder but continue using Internet Explorer. Quit: Click to quit the entire session and close Internet Explorer. 91 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 93 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.4 Configuring the System Settings System Information On the Setup screen, click System. The system information is displayed. System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System Name, type the preferred name on the box. Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen to apply and save changes. NOTE: The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters, spaces and symbols are not allowed. Firmware: System firmware version.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3. Modify the date and time. 1 2 2 3 4 Item Description 1 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. 4 Time Select the hour, minute, and second from the corresponding boxes. 4. When done, click OK to save. Sync Date and Time with NTP Server 1.
ECD-1000 User Manual To delete NTP Server To delete an NTP server, delete the URL address on the field and click Apply. Module The Module page allows users to select the maximum number of cameras that can be connected to the Decoder. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel, 12-channel, and 16-channel mode. Language To change the language of the local display interface, click System > Local Language on the Setup screen. Then, select the desired language from the box. 97 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. 99 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Configuring the Network Connection Use the Network Connection to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address. There are two types of connection: Manual and DHCP. Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of 192.168.0.
ECD-1000 User Manual Obtaining the IP Address Automatically If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically be assigned an IP address. However, in case the Decoder does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address: 1. On the Setup screen, click Network > Network Connection. 2. On Connection Type, select DHCP. 3. Leave the default DNS Setting as “Auto”. 4. Click Save. Configuring Port Mapping By default, the Decoder port number is 80.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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 103. To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see Duplicating Cameras on page 107. To delete cameras, see 102 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Deleting Cameras on page 112. To access the camera properties, click a camera name from the camera list panel or double-click a camera from the table. The camera properties are displayed. To access the camera Web Configuration, click . To view the camera list table, click Camera List. To view other cameras, click the camera from the camera list panel on the left. To configure preset points and tours of the camera, click the Preset Point or Preset Tour tab.
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ECD-1000 User Manual 4. The Search Cameras screen appears. The default Account “Admin” and Password “123456” are pre-entered. If the camera you want to add has different account and password, enter them on the Account and Password fields. 5. Click Search. The cameras connected in the network are listed on the table. 6. Click one or more cameras to select it. The number of cameras that you can select depends on the channel mode selected in Module (see Module on page 97).
ECD-1000 User Manual Adding Cameras Manually To add cameras manually, 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. If the camera list table is not shown, click All Cameras or Camera List. 3. On the camera list table, click Add. 4. Click Add Camera Manually or Add Camera Manually (ONVIF). - Add Camera Manually If your network does not have a DHCP server, perform this step to connect an ACTi camera.
ECD-1000 User Manual 5. Type a name you want to use to identify the camera (maximum of 32 alphanumeric characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on the Decoder and does not affect the settings on the camera side. 6. Enter the IP Address, HTTP Port, User Name and Password of the camera you want to connect to.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Select the camera you want to duplicate from the table, and then click Duplicate. 2. A confirmation message appears. Click OK to continue. 3.
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ECD-1000 User Manual 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. Modify the camera connection and streaming properties, as needed. Other properties can only be modified on the camera configuration webpage, in this case, click to access Web Configurator.
ECD-1000 User Manual Item Description modified. Stream Mode Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode. This field cannot be modified. Protocol Displays the video stream protocol. You can modify the video stream protocol, as needed. Channel ID For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view.
ECD-1000 User Manual Item Description 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. 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 Video Quality (only for MJPEG) level, the more bit rate the camera will use to achieve the target quality.
ECD-1000 User Manual Deleting Cameras 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. If the camera list table is not shown, click All Cameras or Camera List. 3. On the camera list table, click the camera(s) to delete. Click as many cameras as needed. 4. Click Delete. 5. A message appears, click OK to confirm. 113 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Points on the Remote Client A preset point is a user-defined area where the camera is directed at or zoomed in. Up to 32 preset points can be configured on the Decoder. When preset points are created on the Decoder, they are automatically synced on the camera side, and vice versa. How to Create / Modify Preset Points 1. On the Setup screen, click Camera. 2. Select the camera from the left panel menu, then click the Preset Point tab.
ECD-1000 User Manual Setting Preset Tours on the Remote Client Several preset points can be grouped into a “Tour” which directs the camera to cycle through the series of preset points at specific interval time. Up to 32 tours can be set on the Decoder. The tour configuration is saved only on the Decoder, not on the camera side. How to Create / Modify Tours To create tours, make sure one or more preset points have already been created.
ECD-1000 User Manual 7. Repeat steps 5 ~ 6 to add more preset points. TIP: To change the order of preset point sequence, drag a preset point up or down the list. 8. When done, click Save. How to Delete Tours On the Preset Tour page tab of the selected camera, click the corresponding Delete icon of the preset point to delete. The name becomes blank to indicate the preset point has been deleted 116 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.7 Configuring User Access User access permissions are managed by Groups. Groups define what functions and devices are allowed for each user. Different Groups may have different access rights, like Live View, Setup Access, and Remote Access. To setup access permissions, perform the following: 1. Create a group. See below. 2. Add users to the group. See Adding Users on page 118. 3. Set the access rights. See Granting Access Permission on page 119.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3. Enter the group Name (up to 32 characters) and Description (up to 128 characters). NOTE: The group name can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters; symbols and spaces are not allowed. 4. Click OK. The new group appears on the group table. 118 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Adding Users 1. On the Setup screen, click User > User. By default, the “admin” user is preset and cannot be deleted. 2. Click Add User. 3. Enter the following information: Item Name Description Enter a user name. The name can be up to 63 alphanumeric characters; symbols are not allowed. Password Enter the password that will be used by the user to log into the Decoder. Confirm Password Re-type the password here. The two passwords must match.
ECD-1000 User Manual Granting Access Permission 1. On the Setup screen, click User > Permission. 2. On Group, select the group. 3. Check the box to grant its access permission, options are: Live: Permission for Live View. Live View access is always enabled. Setup: Permission to access the Setup screen from both the local and remote client. Granting this access enables the user to modify the camera and system settings. Remote: Permission to access the Decoder through a remote client computer. 4.
ECD-1000 User Manual Managing Groups and Users Except for the Administrator group, all user-defined groups and users can be modified. To modify a group or user, click the corresponding Edit button. To delete a group or user, click the corresponding Delete button. 121 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.8 Managing Network Loss When a camera suddenly disconnects from the network, the Decoder will trigger a network loss notification by displaying a network loss icon and a beep sound. 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 Loss Trigger 1. On the Setup screen, click Schedule. 2. Select the camera from the camera list panel.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4. Drag the mouse over the time table to select the time period. By default, the schedule affects all the days of the week. 5. To exempt a particular day from time selection, click the day. A lock icon appears. In the example below, Saturday and Sunday are locked so both days are not included in the time selection. 6. When done, click Save. TIP: Instead of manually modifying the event trigger on all cameras, users can copy the schedule to other channels.
ECD-1000 User Manual Enabling Beep Sound Trigger To enable the beep sound when a camera or video server is disconnected from the network, do the following: 1. On the Setup screen, click Event. 2. Click on Network Loss or Video Loss. 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. 6. Click Save to save the configurations.
ECD-1000 User Manual 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. The current camera is highlighted in orange. Click the Copy From button. This sets the current camera as the source. 3. Select camera(s) from the left panel and click the To button. 4. Click Copy.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.9 System Maintenance The Maintenance page allows users to upgrade the firmware, backup or restore the system settings, and save error reports for troubleshooting. Upgrading the Firmware 1. Check and download the latest firmware package from the website (www.acti.com). 2. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click Browse, and then browse for the downloaded firmware file (*.upg). 4. Click Update to start the upgrade.
ECD-1000 User Manual Saving Backup Settings It is recommended to make regular system backup in case of unexpected disasters or accidents. 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Settings Backup/Restore. 2. Click Backup. 3. A pop up message appears. The Decoder creates a backup file of the whole system settings as Backup_[yyyymmdd].nvr file. Save the file to the hard disk or to a USB disk connected to the remote computer.
ECD-1000 User Manual Restoring Backed Up Settings 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Settings Backup/Restore. 2. Click Browse. Then browse for the backed up file (Backup_[yyyymmdd].nvr). 3. Click Restore. 4. A confirmation message appears, click OK to continue. 5. When done, click OK to restart the system for the changes to take effect. 128 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting page allows users to export an error report (*.tgz) to be sent to the Customer’s Help Desk (CHD) for troubleshooting purposes. 1. On the Setup screen, click Maintenance > Troubleshooting. 2. Click Export. An error report (error_report.tgz) is generated. Save the file and send it to the CHD for troubleshooting. 129 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 3.10 Managing the System Log The Log page allows users to view the Decoder activity log and save a log report as an XML file. The Decoder saves the latest 3000 logs. Logs can be filtered according to date and the source of activity. 1. On the Setup screen, click Log. 2. To filter according to date, select All Days to display all the logs or select Date Range and click the date to change the date. 3. To filter by source of activity, check or uncheck the filter under Log Type.
ECD-1000 User Manual Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance This chapter describes the different ways to install the Decoder: Surface Mount VESA Mount Pole Mount 4.1 How to Surface Mount? The Decoder can be mounted on a straight wall or on a table or pedestal. For wall installation, it is recommended to install the Decoder with the HDMI and Composite connectors facing down. 1. Mark the 4 screw holes on the surface. 2. If necessary, drill the holes and insert the plastic plugs. 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4.2 How to Use VESA Mount? The Decoder is designed to be directly installed between a VESA mount and a monitor. 1. Place the device in between a VESA mount (10 x 10) and the monitor, with the top side of the device facing the monitor while the bottom side facing the VESA mount. 2. Attach the 4 supplied long screws to secure the Decoder. 132 www.acti.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4.3 How to Use the Pole Mount? The Decoder comes bundled with pole mount accessories, like the cable straps and the bracket. The cable straps can hold poles with 1” to 2” diameter. 1. With the smooth side outwards, insert the supplied cable straps through the holes (A B C D). NOTE: Use the inner A and D holes if mounting on a pole with 1” diameter or the outer A and D holes for a 2” diameter pole. 2. Align the pole mount to the pole. 3.
ECD-1000 User Manual 4. Align the Decoder to the mount with the Ethernet port side up and HDMI port side down. 5. Attach the 4 supplied long screws to secure the Decoder to the mount. 134 www.acti.
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