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ECD-1000 Product Manual
ECD-1000
Product Manual
For V1.00.03 Firmware
Ver. 2013/11/29
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Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European
Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user be require to take adequate measures.
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About This Manual
Target Audience
This manual is intended for
System Administrators
who are responsible for installing and setting up video surveillance system as well as
End Users
who will be operating the Decoder on a daily basis. System Administrators are expected to know the fundamentals of IP surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and configure all the devices.
For the latest product updates and documentation, visit our website: http://www.acti.com/product/category/Video_Decoder
Technical Support
If you have any questions during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers via our
Customer Help Desk
platform http://www.acti.com/CHD .
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Hardware Overview .................................. 10
1.1
Introduction ......................................................... 11
Package Contents .......................................................................... 11
Device Overview ............................................................................. 12
System Requirements.................................................................... 13
Supported Video Format ............................................................... 13
Decoding Limitation ....................................................................... 14
1.2
Connecting Devices ............................................ 15
Connection Architecture ............................................................... 15
Preparing the Power Adaptor ........................................................ 16
Connecting to Local Display ......................................................... 17
Local Display via HDMI Connection .......................................... 17
Local Display via Composite Connection .................................. 17
Connecting the Cameras ............................................................... 18
1.3
Accessing the Decoder ...................................... 19
Local Access ............................................................................. 19
Remote Access ......................................................................... 19
Local vs. Remote Access .......................................................... 19
1.4
Device Maintenance ............................................ 20
Resetting the Device ...................................................................... 20
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Mode .................................... 20
Chapter 2: Local Management ................................... 21
2.1
Accessing for the First Time .............................. 22
Quick Setup .................................................................................... 23
Step 1: Login ............................................................................. 23
Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary) ........................... 23
Step 3: Add Cameras ................................................................ 24
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2.2
The Live View Screen ......................................... 27
The Menu Panel .............................................................................. 28
Changing the Layout ...................................................................... 29
Viewing Channels in Full Screen .................................................. 30
Viewing Channels by Patrol .......................................................... 31
Repositioning Channels ................................................................ 31
2.3
Accessing the Setup Screen .............................. 33
The Login Screen ........................................................................... 33
Using the On-Screen Keyboard .................................................... 34
The Setup Screen ........................................................................... 35
2.4 Configuring System Settings ............................. 36
System Information ........................................................................ 36
Date and Time ................................................................................. 38
Automatically Set the Date and Time ......................................... 38
Manually Change the Date and Time ........................................ 38
Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ....................................... 39
Language ........................................................................................ 40
Local Display .................................................................................. 41
2.5
Configuring Network Settings ........................... 43
Viewing the Network Information .................................................. 43
Configuring the Network Connection ........................................... 44
Setting the IP Address Manually ................................................ 44
Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ..................................... 45
Configuring Port Mapping ............................................................. 45
2.6
Configuring the Cameras ................................... 46
The Camera Setup Page ................................................................ 46
Adding Cameras ............................................................................. 47
Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................ 47
Searching Cameras to Add ........................................................ 50
Modifying Camera Settings ........................................................... 52
Reconnecting Cameras ................................................................. 55
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Deleting Cameras ........................................................................... 55
2.7 Managing Network Loss Event ............................ 56
Scheduling Network Loss Trigger ................................................ 56
Enabling Beep Sound Trigger ....................................................... 58
Copying Event Schedule Settings ................................................ 59
2.8
Rebooting the Device ......................................... 60
Chapter 3: Remote Management ............................. 61
3.1
Accessing the Decoder Remotely ..................... 62
How to Access the Decoder? ........................................................ 62
Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server .......................... 62
Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server ..................... 64
The Login Screen ........................................................................... 65
The Setup Wizard ........................................................................... 66
3.2
The Live View Page ............................................. 69
Viewing the Cameras ..................................................................... 71
Changing the Window Layout ....................................................... 73
Patrolling Channels........................................................................ 74
Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display............................. 75
Reconnecting the Cameras ........................................................... 75
Removing Video Stream from Live View ...................................... 75
Taking Snapshots ........................................................................... 75
Using the Toolbar ........................................................................... 76
3.3
The Setup Screen ................................................ 79
3.4 Configuring the System Settings ...................... 80
System Information ........................................................................ 80
Date and Time ................................................................................. 81
Automatically Set the Date and Time ......................................... 81
Manually Change the Date and Time ........................................ 81
Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ....................................... 82
Language ........................................................................................ 83
Local Display .................................................................................. 84
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3.5
Configuring the Network Settings ..................... 86
Viewing the Network Information .................................................. 86
Configuring the Network Connection ........................................... 87
Setting the IP Address Manually ................................................ 87
Obtaining the IP Address Automatically ..................................... 88
Configuring Port Mapping ............................................................. 88
3.5
Configuring the Cameras ................................... 89
Adding Cameras ............................................................................. 90
Searching Cameras to Add ........................................................ 90
Adding Cameras Manually ........................................................ 92
Modifying Camera Settings ........................................................... 95
Deleting Cameras ........................................................................... 97
3.6
Configuring User Access ................................... 98
Creating Groups ............................................................................. 98
Adding Users ................................................................................ 100
Granting Access Permission ....................................................... 101
Managing Groups and Users ...................................................... 102
3.7
Managing Network Loss ................................... 103
Scheduling Network Loss Trigger .............................................. 103
Enabling Beep Sound Trigger ..................................................... 105
Copying Event Schedule Settings .............................................. 106
3.8
System Maintenance ........................................ 107
Upgrading the Firmware .............................................................. 107
Saving Backup Settings .............................................................. 108
Restoring Backed Up Settings .................................................... 109
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 109
3.8
Managing the System Log ............................... 110
3.9
Rebooting the Device ....................................... 110
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Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance .............. 111
4.1
How to Surface Mount? .................................... 111
4.2
How to Use VESA Mount? ................................ 112
4.3
How to Use the Pole Mount? ........................... 113
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Chapter 1: Hardware Overview
This chapter contains the following topics:
Introduction: Describes the package contents, device overview, and the connection architecture.
Connecting Devices: Describes how to connect the decoder to other devices and how to use the bundled accessories.
Accessing the Device: Describes the different methods on how to access the device via local display or remote management.
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1.1 Introduction
Package Contents
Video Decoder Screw Packs x 2 Cable Straps
Mounting Bracket Power Adaptor Terminal Block
Quick Installation Guide Warranty Card
Device Overview
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Item
1
Power LED
2
System Ready LED /
Factory Default LED
3
Reset Button /
5
6
NTSC and PAL Switch
4
DC 12V Power
Connector
USB Port
Ethernet Port
Description
Lights RED when the power is on.
Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to indicate the Decoder is ready.
When doing a factory reset, this LED lights GREEN briefly to indicate factory default setting restoration has started.
The LED turns off and lights up again when the restoration completes and the Decoder is ready for use.
Use to restore the Decoder to its factory default setting.
Use to switch between NTSC and PAL functions.
Connects the bundeled power adaptor and terminal block to
Connects a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard or hub, to the Decoder.
Connects to the network using an Ethernet cable.
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Item
7
HDMI Port
8
Composite Port
Description
Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable.
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
CPU Processor
RAM
Operating System
Browser
Minimum Requirement
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or newer
At least 4GB
Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (All versions)
Internet Explorer 9.0 or 10.0
Supported Video Format
Codec
Local
Live View
H.264
Remote
Live View
MPEG4
MJPEG
H.264
Resolution
Up to
2 megapixels
Up to
10 megapixels
The Decoder conforms to the display standard of composite and 1080p HDMI monitors.
Therefore, to reserve as much computing power for the Decoder as possible, only up to 2 megapixels H.264 video stream can be displayed on the Local
Live View
. A black screen with a message will appear for channels using other codecs or those with higher resolution.
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Decoding Limitation
Depending on the video stream resolution, the Decoder automatically adjusts the frame rate of the stream in order to achieve smooth video performance as well as support the most number of channels as possible. For example, when viewing 9 channels with 1920 x 1080 resolution in a 9-channel mode, the Decoder automatically switches the frame rate to 12 fps on each camera to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process.
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
7 channels
@ 30 fps
7 channels
@ 30 fps
7 channels
@ 30 fps
720p
(1280 x 720)
4 channels
@ 30 fps
9 channels
@ 25 fps
12 channels
@ 16 fps
16 channels
@ 12 fps
6 channels
@ 30 fps
6 channels
@ 30 fps
1.3M
(1280 x 1024)
4 channels
@ 30 fps
9 channels
@ 20 fps
12 channels
@ 15 fps
1~16 channels
Decode I Frame only
1080p
(1920 x 1080)
4 channels
@ 30 fps
4 channels
@ 30 fps
9 channels
@ 12 fps
4 channels
@ 30 fps
12 channels
@ 10 fps
1~16 channels
Decode I Frame only
NOTE:
Regardless of the configured frame rate of a camera video stream, the Decoder automatically adjusts the frame rate according to the table above.
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1.2 Connecting Devices
Connection Architecture
The diagram below illustrates a sample connection within a local area network.
Local Area Network Connection Architecture
1.
Connect the power adaptor to the Decoder and power outlet (see
NOTE:
This step may be skipped if a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector will be connected to the Decoder.
2.
Connect a monitor to the Decoder via HDMI or Composite port connection (see
3.
Connect a USB mouse.
4.
Connect the Decoder to a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch or injector.
NOTE:
If using the bundled power adaptor, a non-PoE switch may also be used.
5.
Connect the cameras to the switch (see
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Preparing the Power Adaptor
In case of using a non-PoE Ethernet switch, use the bundled power adaptor to directly connect the Decoder to a power outlet. The power adaptor must be connected to the supplied terminal block before use.
To do this, follow the procedures below:
1.
Loosen the screws of the
12V
and
GND
pins of the power terminal block.
2.
Take note that the power adaptor cable has two (2) different wires:
Connects to GND Pin
White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin
3.
Connect the wire with the white stripe to the
12V
pin and the other to the
GND
pin.
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4.
Tighten the screws of the
12V
pin and the
GND
pins to secure the wire connection.
Connecting to Local Display
The Decoder supports up to two display outputs via HDMI and Composite connection at one time. These display outputs can be referred to as the local display or the local client.
Local Display via HDMI Connection
Connect an HDMI monitor (1080p) to the
HDMI port
of the Decoder using an HDMI cable (not included in the package).
Local Display via Composite Connection
Connect a composite monitor to the
Composite port
of the Decoder using a video cable with
BNC connector (not included in the package).
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Connecting the Cameras
The Decoder can decode up to 16 IP cameras and display the videos through an HDMI (1080p) or composite monitor or display remotely via PC or a mobile client.
To connect a camera, do the following:
1.
Connect the camera to a PoE switch, within in the same network segment as the Decoder, using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Configure the IP address of the camera, if necessary (please refer to the camera hardware manual on how to do this).
3.
Once ready, access the Decoder user interface to search and finalize the camera
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1.3 Accessing the Decoder
The Decoder can be accessed and managed in two ways: via
Local access
or
Remote access
.
Local Access
A monitor that is directly connected to the Decoder via the HDMI or Composite port is considered
Local Access
by a
Local Client
. Users can view the videos from the camera and manage network configurations right through the monitor.
To access the Decoder user interface, simply connect a USB mouse and a monitor to the
Decoder.
on page 21 for more information.
Remote Access
Remote Access
is connected over the TCP/IP network and communicates through HTTP protocol.
Remote access
can either be from a web or mobile client. A computer with a web browser is a web client and a mobile device with the
Active Mobile Client
software is a mobile client. Both are considered
Remote Clients
.
On a computer with Internet Explorer, users can access the Decoder web interface by typing the IP address of the Decoder without installing any client program beforehand. Logging in is as simple as visiting a website.
Users can also view the videos via
Active Mobile Client
using mobile devices, like iPhone, iPad, iPod and Android devices. This feature only allows the users to view videos, advanced configurations must still be done through the local client or remote access through a web client.
For more information, please refer to the Mobile Client documentation downloadable from the website ( www.acti.com
).
NOTE:
For simplicity, the term “
Remote access
” all throughout this documentation refers to remote access by a web client (PC).
Local vs. Remote Access
In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is even mounted to its location, using local access. Once the initial configurations are complete, install the Decoder and start viewing the videos through the local display. Further management or advanced security settings may be done through remote access.
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1.4 Device Maintenance
This section describes how to reset the device and switch between NTSC and PAL system.
Resetting the Device
In case there is a need to reset the device to its default factory settings, perform the following:
1.
With the device powered off, press and hold the
Reset
button with a pointed object (e.g. pen).
2.
Power on the Decoder, either by connecting the power adaptor or connecting the Decoder to a PoE switch.
3.
Continue to press the
Reset
button for 5 seconds or when the
Factory Default LED
lights green. The
Factory Default LED
indicates resetting has started. The
Factory Default
LED
lights on and off several times until it completely lights up to indicate reset is complete.
Switching Between NTSC and PAL Mode
When the Decoder is powered on, briefly press the
NTSC and PAL switch
(also the
Reset
button) to switch between NTSC and PAL mode.
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Chapter 2: Local Management
This chapter describes the Decoder operation and management on the Local Client side. It contains the following topics:
Accessing for the First Time: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing the Decoder for the first time. This includes changing the Decoder IP address and adding the cameras.
The Live View Screen: Describes how to use the Live View screen, changing the layout, channel patrolling and resetting the channel position.
Accessing the Setup Screen: Describes how to access the Setup menu, using the on-screen keyboard to login, and an overview of the Setup menu.
Configuring System Settings: Describes how to view and modify the system settings such as date and time, language, and how to filter information shown on the local display.
Configuring Network Settings: Describes how to modify the IP configurations, port mapping and other network settings.
Configuring the Cameras: Describes how to add and view the cameras and manage the camera settings.
Rebooting the Device: Describes how to do a system reboot.
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2.1 Accessing for the First Time
Once all devices are connected, turn on the monitor to see the
Live View
screen.
The Decoder comes with a default static IP address of
192.168.0.200
. If your network has a
DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically switch the connection type to DHCP and be assigned an IP address.
Use the USB mouse to navigate through the user interface. Move the mouse cursor towards the bottom of the screen to display the
Menu Panel
.
Menu Panel
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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.
Default
Account: admin
Password: 123456
NOTE:
For more information on using the on-screen keyboard, see
Step 2: Change the IP Address (If necessary)
If the network has a DHCP server, the Decoder is automatically assigned an IP address so users do not need to change anything. If the network does not have a DHCP server, the
Decoder uses its default IP address of
192.168.0.200
.
Change the IP Address on Network without DHCP Server
Remember that the Decoder must be on the same network segment as the cameras. In case you need to change the IP address of the Decoder, follow the procedures below on how to do this.
1.
Click
Network
>
Network Connection
.
2.
Make sure
Connection Type
is
Manual
.
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3.
Change the
IP address
using the on-screen keyboard (see
on page 34 for information on using the on-screen keyboard).
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
.
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2.
The
Search Cameras
screen appears. 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
Search
. Cameras on the same network are displayed.
4.
Click one camera model or more. 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
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5.
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.
6.
Click cameras.
to close the
Setup
screen. The
Live View
screen appears with the added
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
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2.2 The Live View Screen
Different types of information are displayed on the
Live View
screen.
1
2
Live view display area
4
5
3
6
7
Item
1
Channel Number and
Name
Description
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.
Indicates the camera is disconnected from the network.
5
Connection Error
6
System Date and
Time
The system date and time.
7
Decoder IP Address The IP address of the Decoder.
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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.
1
2 3 4 5
1
2
Item
Layout Icons
Sequence Patrol
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
Sequence Patrol allows users to view the one or more channels at a time and patrols with a specific interval time.
Click to stretch or un-stretch the video.
3 Stretch / Un-stretch
Video
4 Reset Channel
Position
5 Setup
Click to reposition the channels according to channel
Click to access the
Setup
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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
Layout 1
Click to display one channel on full screen.
Layout 2
Click to display 2 channels at a time.
Layout 4
Click to display 4 channels at a time.
Layout 9
Click to display 9 channels at a time.
Layout 12
Click to display 12 channels at a time.
Layout 16
Click to display 16 channels at a time.
Layout 1+5
Click to display 6 channels at a time on a 1+5 layout.
Layout 1+7
Click to display 8 channels at a time on a 1+7 layout.
Layout 1+12
Click to display 13 channels at a time on a 1+12 layout.
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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.
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 9 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
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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2.3 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.
The Login Screen
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
2 Remember
Password
Description
Check to allow the system to remember the account name.
Users just need to enter the password to login.
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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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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The Setup Screen
After a successful login, the
Setup
screen appears.
1
2
3
4
Item
1 Setup Menu
2 Submenu Panel
3 Exit
4 Settings page
Description
Click a tab to display the submenu.
Displays the submenu options. Click a submenu to view the settings page.
Click to close the
Setup
screen. Once closed, the system automatically logs out the account and the
Live View
screen is displayed.
Displays the settings and information of a selected submenu.
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2.4 Configuring System Settings
System Information
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
.
The system information is displayed.
System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System
Name, click the box and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the characters.
NOTE:
The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters only.
Firmware: System firmware version.
Serial Number: Product serial number.
Company Name: Name of the Decoder manufacturer.
Product ID: Product model name.
Channel Number: Maximum number of supported cameras.
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Module
The
Module
page allows you to select the maximum number of cameras that you can view through the Decoder. Options are: 4-channel, 9-channel (default mode), 12-channel, and
16-channel.
To ensure video stream performance, take note of the
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Decoding
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
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.
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3.
Modify the date and time.
1
2
3
2
4
Item
1 Month and Year
2 Scroll Icons
3 Date
4 Time
Description
Select the month and year from the box.
Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.
Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.
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.
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
>
Date and Time
.
2.
On
NTP Server
, type the URL address of the NTP server.
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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.
Mouse
Click
System
>
Mouse
.
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C lick “
-
” to reduce the mouse cursor speed or “
+
” to increase the speed one notch at a time.
Click and hold “
-
” or “
+
” to continuously reduce or increase speed.
Local Display
The Local Display allows users to show or hide information, such as the IP address, system date and time, or event trigger icons, on the
Live View
screen.
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
>
Local Display
.
By default, all options are enabled. To disable a function, remove the check from its corresponding box.
Hide mouse cursor when the system is idle: If checked, the mouse cursor is hidden from the Local display if there is no mouse movement within 5 seconds.
Show system time: If checked, the system date and time is displayed on the bottom of the Live View screen.
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Show system IP address: If checked, the system IP address is displayed on the bottom of the Live View screen.
Show camera name: If checked, the camera name is displayed on the upper left corner of the channel.
Show camera IP address: If checked, the camera IP address is displayed on the upper left corner of the channel. For security reasons, it is recommended to uncheck this function to hide the IP address from showing on the local display.
Show camera event trigger: If checked, an event trigger icon, such as motion detection, will appear on the upper right corner of the channel when an event occurs.
Show grid line: If checked, the lines separating the camera channels are displayed on the Live View screen.
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2.5 Configuring Network Settings
Viewing the Network Information
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
.
The network information, such as the
Hardware Address
(MAC address),
Speed
,
Connection Type
,
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
,
Gateway
,
DNS Setting
, and
Primary
and
Secondary DNS Server
are displayed.
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Configuring the Network Connection
Use the
Network Connection
to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address.
There are two types of connection:
Manual
and
DHCP
.
Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of
192.168.0.200 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Users may need to change the default IP and subnet mask to ensure the Decoder belongs to the same network segment as the cameras.
DHCP Connection: On a DHCP network, the DHCP server assigns the IP address automatically. By default, the Decoder will automatically switch to DHCP connection mode and be assigned an IP address. However, if this does not happen, users need to
manually change the Connection Type to DHCP. See
Setting the IP Address Manually
If your network does not have a DHCP server, perform the following to manually configure the network settings:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
>
Network Connection
.
2.
On
Connection Type
, select
Manual
.
3.
Obtain the information from your network service provider and enter the
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
, and other necessary settings.
NOTE:
The IP Address and Subnet Mask must be filled in. Other settings may be left blank if not required by the network service.
4.
When done, click
Save
.
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Obtaining the IP Address Automatically
If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically be assigned an IP address.
However, in case the Decoder does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
>
Network Connection
.
2.
On
Connection Type
, select
DHCP
.
3.
Leave the default
DNS Setting
as “
Auto
”.
4.
Click
Save
. Connection is complete when
LAN
shows “
Activated
”.
Configuring Port Mapping
By default, the Decoder port number is 80. To change this value, click
Network
>
Port
Mapping
on the
Setup
screen.
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2.6 Configuring the Cameras
The Camera Setup Page
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
.
1
3
2
1
Item
Camera List Panel
Description
Displays the camera name. Click a channel to view its display and settings.
Displays the current live view of the selected camera.
2 Display Window
3 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
Camera Settings: Displays the camera video streaming properties, such as Channel ID, Resolution, Encoder, etc.
These properties can be modified on the Decoder and will also take effect on the camera side. See
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Adding Cameras
There are two ways to add cameras for viewing: by manually entering the IP address of the camera or by searching the cameras on the network.
NOTE:
The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website ( http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera ).
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.
On
Name
, type a name you want to use to identify the camera (maximum of 24 alphanumeric characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on the
Decoder and does not affect the settings on the camera side.
3.
Enter the
IP Address
,
HTTP Port
,
User Name
and
Password
of the camera you want to connect to.
4.
Click
Get Camera Settings
. The decoder connects and retrieves the camera settings. At this point, nothing is shown on the Display window yet.
5.
Click
Save
.
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Once camera settings are saved, the camera
Live View
is shown on the Display window.
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Use the
Duplicate
button to add another camera with almost similar camera settings to another channel.
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Duplicating Cameras
Use this function to add another camera with almost the same camera settings as the selected camera. So instead of entering all the information one by one, duplicate the camera settings first and then modify afterwards. However, to use this function, there must be at least one available channel without a connected camera.
1.
On the
Camera
page, select the camera you want to duplicate on the
Camera List
panel, and then click
Duplicate
.
2.
Available channels are shown under
To
. Check the box(es) of the channel(s) to copy the camera settings to.
3.
Click
Duplicate
.
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Searching Cameras to Add
If you do not know the IP address of the camera or you want to add several cameras at the same time, you can search the cameras connected to the network and choose up to 9 cameras to connect to the Decoder.
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
.
2.
Click
Search
. The
Search Cameras
screen appears.
3.
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.
NOTE:
The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website ( http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera ).
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4.
Click
Search
. The cameras connected in the network are listed on the table.
5.
Click on a camera to select it. You can select up to 9 cameras. Selected cameras appear in orange text.
NOTE:
The
Status
column shows the status of the camera:
Inaccessible
: The camera account or password may be different from what you have entered on
Account
and
Password
fields. So that camera cannot be accessed.
In Use
: The camera is already added to the Decoder for live viewing.
6.
Click
Add
to add the selected cameras to the Decoder for live viewing. The cameras are then displayed on the
Camera List
panel.
7.
Click to close the
Setup
screen. The
Live View
screen displays the live view of the selected cameras.
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Modifying Camera Settings
In some cases, you may need to modify the camera connection and streaming properties. To do this, follow the procedures below:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
.
2.
Select the camera from the
Camera List
panel.
3.
Click
Get Camera Settings
.
4.
To modify the connection properties, click the
Basic
tab. Modify the
Name
,
IP Address
,
HTTP Port
(port used by remote IE clients),
User Name
and
Password
, as needed.
NOTE:
The Name is the camera name displayed on the Decoder. This name is not saved or shown on the camera side. The maximum length is 24 alphanumeric characters, symbols are not allowed. In case of a space in between the characters, the Decoder automatically removes that space.
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5.
To modify streaming properties, click the
Camera Settings
tab, and modify the settings, as needed.
Item
Stream Mode
Channel ID
Protocol
Encoder
Resolution
Frame Rate
Max Bitrate
(only for H.264)
Description
Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode.
This field is not editable.
For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view. Usually, stream 1 or
Channel ID
1 is configured to be the best quality stream for Network Video Recorder (NVR) recording purposes and stream 2 or
Channel ID
2 with basic quality for live viewing on the NVR and the Decoder. Once the Channel ID is selected, the succeeding camera properties, such as encoder, resolution, etc., change according to the compression settings of the selected stream.
Displays the video stream protocol. You can modify the video stream protocol, as needed.
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.
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.
This is the amount of frame per second of the video stream. You can modify the frame rate, as needed.
Defines the upper limit of the bitrate. The bitrate will be floating slightly under that limit. For example, if the limit is set as 2M, the bitrate will be floating around 1.6~2.0 Mbps.
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Item
Bitrate
(only for H.264)
Video Quality
(only for MJPEG)
Description
If the
Max Bitrate
is
“Unlimited”, then the
Bitrate
selection box will appear that defines the bit rate level.
When Max Bitrate is
“Unlimited”, the user can define the
AVERAGE bit rate. For example, if the Bitrate is 2M, then occasionally, the actual bit rate may go below or beyond 2M, but in the long run, the average bit rate will be very close to 2M.
This mode allows the most accurate storage estimations, however, while planning the bandwidth, please consider the occasional peaks of bit rate.
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.
6.
When done, click
Save
. The camera properties are saved and the Decoder restarts the connection.
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Reconnecting Cameras
If there is a need to refresh the camera connection, click
Reconnect All
. All the cameras will be reconnected.
NOTE:
All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the reconnection is finished.
Deleting Cameras
Cameras can be removed one at a time or all cameras at the same time.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
.
To remove a camera, click the camera from the Camera List panel, and then click
Delete.
To remove all the cameras at the same time, click Delete All.
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2.7 Managing Network Loss Event
When a camera suddenly disconnects from the network, the Decoder will trigger a network 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 Loss Trigger
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Schedule
.
2.
Select the camera from the camera list panel.
1
2
1
2
Item
Event Handling
Schedule
Time Table
Description
Event Handling: Enables event trigger.
No Event Handling: Disables event trigger.
Shows green cell if event trigger is enabled and gray cell if event trigger is disabled.
3.
Select either
Event Handling
or
No Event Handling
.
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Drag the mouse over the time table to select the day and time period.
5.
When done, click
Save
.
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Instead of manually modifying the event trigger on all cameras, users can copy the
schedule to other channels. See
Copying Event Schedule Settings
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Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
To enable the beep sound when a camera is disconnected from the network, do the following:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Event
.
2.
Click
Network 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
.
6.
Click
Save
to save the configurations. The Decoder will demonstrate and emit the beep sound as configured.
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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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2.8 Rebooting the Device
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Power
.
2.
Click
Reboot
.
3.
When the confirmation message appears, click
OK
to restart.
NOTE:
All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the Decoder completes the reboot process.
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Chapter 3:
Remote Management
This chapter describes the Decoder operation and management on a Remote Client side. It contains the following topics:
Accessing the Device: Describes the setup procedures involve when accessing the
Decoder for the first time through a computer on the network. This includes changing the
Decoder IP address and adding the cameras.
The Live View Screen: Describes how to use the Live View screen, changing the layout, channel patrolling, resetting the channel position, and syncing local and remote display layout.
Accessing the Setup Screen: Provides an overview of the Setup menu.
Configuring System Settings: Describes how to view and modify the system settings such as date and time, language, and how to filter information shown on the local display.
Configuring Network Settings: Describes how to modify the IP configurations, port mapping and other network settings.
Configuring the Cameras: Describes how to add and view the cameras and manage the camera settings.
Configuring User Access: Describes how to add groups and users who can access the Setup screen and limit the type of access granted to each group.
Viewing the System Log: Describes the information shown on the System Log page.
Rebooting the Device: Describes how to do a system reboot.
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3.1 Accessing the Decoder Remotely
In most cases, it is recommended to perform the initial configurations, before the Decoder is even mounted to its location, using local access. This is because of the limitation of the
Decoder to decode some video resolution and compression. If monitoring will be mainly done on a local display, it is recommended to directly test and view the camera live view on the local display to ensure the video stream properties are supported for local display. Note that streams higher than 2 megapixels (MP) or encoder other than H.264 can be properly viewed on a remote client (i.e. Web Client) but cannot be viewed on the local display. After the initial configurations and installation, further management or advanced security settings may be done through remote access by a client computer with web browser (supports Internet
Explorer only).
How to Access the Decoder?
Accessing From a Network with DHCP Server
If the network has a DHCP server, the DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address to the Decoder. There are several ways to access the Decoder, options are:
From Windows, click Start > Computer > Network. Double-click on the Decoder model to open the user interface on the web browser.
NOTE:
Set the computer default web browser to Internet Explorer to use this feature.
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From IP Utility (downloaded from the website www.acti.com
), click the IP address of the
Decoder to open the user interface on the web browser.
If you already know the IP address of the Decoder, open the web browser and directly type the IP address on the address bar.
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The quickest way to know the IP address of the Decoder is to check the local display. The IP address is shown on the bottom of the
Live View
screen.
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Accessing From a Network without DHCP Server
The default IP address of the Decoder is
192.168.0.200
. If the network does not have a DHCP server, then this is the IP address of the Decoder, whereas the default port number is
80
. Take note that the computer must be within the same network segment. For example, the computer must have an IP address of 192.168.0.
X
(where
X
is any number between 1 ~ 255, except 200) and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
For example, based on Windows 7, configure the IP address to
192.168.0.99
and set Subnet
Mask to
255.255.255.0
by using the steps below:
1 2
3
4
To access the Decoder, open the web browser and type the default IP address on the address bar:
192.168.0.200
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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
Item
1 Language
2 Remember Me
3 Auto Login
1
2
3
The default user interface language is English. To change the language, select the preferred language from the box.
Check to allow the system to remember the account name.
Users just need to enter the password to login.
Check to skip the login page and go directly to the
Live View
screen every time the user logs in from the current computer.
This feature takes effect on the succeeding log in.
NOTE:
This can be a security risk for any other user will be able to access the Decoder.
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The Setup Wizard
When accessing the Decoder for the first time on a client computer, the
Setup Wizard
appears to facilitate easy camera connection. All settings can still be modified in the
Setup
screen.
1.
Click
Next
.
2.
Set the date and time by one of the following options:
Select the Time Zone.
Sync with an NTP Server.
Click the Local Sync button to sync with the client computer date and time.
Click the Date and Time button to set the date and time manually.
3.
Click
Next
to continue.
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4.
The default
User
is “admin” and the
Password
is “123456”. To modify the password, click
Edit
. Or, click
Next
to continue.
5.
By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with ACTi default values. If you want to add camera from other manufacturers or the camera has different account and password, modify these values as needed. Then, click
Search
to search for cameras.
NOTE:
The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website ( http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera ).
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6.
The list of cameras connected on the network appears. Click on a camera to select it. By default, you can select up to 9 cameras to add. Selected cameras are highlighted in orange.
7.
Click
Next
to continue.
8.
Click
Done
to close the wizard.
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3.2 The Live View Page
7
6
1
Live view display area
2
Item
1 Camera List
2 Event List
3 Layout Icons
4 Viewing Icons
5
3
4
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
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.
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
Use for managing the sequence patrol. See
By default, the sequence patrol interval time is 3 seconds. To modify, type the desired interval time on this field.
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5
6
7
Item
Sync Icons
Page Tabs
Toolbar
Application
Camera List
Hide Toolbar
Help
About
System Date and Time
Description
Click to start / stop sequence patrol.
The number indicates the current page view over the total number of pages that can be viewed. Click the left or right arrow to go back or go to the next page manually.
Use to sync the remote display to the local display or vise versa.
Click to sync the remote display according to the local client display.
Click to sync the local display according to the remote client display.
Click a tab to view the page.
Click a menu to access the submenu options. See
Allows users to display or hide the video title bar, disconnect channels, decode I-frame, or logout.
Allows users to display or hide camera details, such as resolution, IP address, etc., to be shown on the
Camera List.
Click to hide the toolbar. Press the
ESC
key to display the toolbar again.
Click to access the help tools on the website.
Click to view the firmware version.
The system date and time. Click the date and time to access the Date and Time menu.
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Viewing the Cameras
There are several ways to view cameras on the
Live View
screen.
Drag a camera from the list to a channel window to view it on the Live View display area.
Double-click a camera from the list to view it on the next available channel window.
Double-click All Cameras to view all cameras on the Live View display area.
NOTE:
The Decoder does not save the displayed channel settings; so every time users access the Decoder, the
Live View
display area is empty and cameras must be added to the
Live View
display area again.
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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
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.
The whole camera view is shown on the lower right corner and the zoomed area is indicated by a red box.
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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.
Layout 1
Click to display one channel on full screen.
Layout 2
Click to display 2 channels at a time.
Layout 4
Click to display 4 channels at a time.
Layout 9
Click to display 9 channels at a time.
Layout 12
Click to display 12 channels at a time.
Layout 16
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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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.
To view succeeding channels, use the icon. For example, if viewing on a 2-channel layout, and you want to view the next 2 channels, click . Or, click on the number and select the page to view.
Patrolling Channels
Instead of viewing all 9 channels at the same time, users may want to view one channel in full screen or two channels at a time and scroll through all the channels alternately. To do this, follow the procedures below:
1.
Select the desired window layout for patrolling (i.e. Layout 1 for full screen or Layout 2 for two channels at a time, etc.).
2.
Click to start
Sequence Patrol
.
3.
By default, 3 seconds is the interval between changing one screen to another. If necessary, type a different number to modify the interval time.
4.
Sequence Patrol starts. To stop the patrol, click again.
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Syncing Remote and Local Live View Display
The displayed cameras and window layout on the remote client and local client can be synced.
Click to sync the Live View based on the local client display. So instead of dragging the camera to a channel window on the Live View display area every time the user access the
Decoder, click to simply view the cameras as how users will see it on the local client display.
Click to sync the local Live View based on the current remote client display.
Reconnecting the Cameras
If there is a need to refresh the camera connection, right-click on the channel window of the camera, and click
Reconnect
.
NOTE:
All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the reconnection is finished.
Removing Video Stream from Live View
To remove the video stream from showing on the
Live View
screen, right-click on the channel window of the camera, and click
Disconnect
.
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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Using the Toolbar
Click a menu and submenu option to use its function. The function is applied to all the cameras in the
Live View
.
Application Menu
Video Title Bar: Click to hide or display the video title bar on top of every channel window. The bar contains the camera name and the system date and time.
Stretch / Un-stretch Video: Select to stretch or un-stretch the video display.
Stretched Video Un-stretched Video
Disconnect All Channels: Select to disconnect all channels from the Live View display area. When disconnected, the Live View display area will be blank but the cameras will still be listed on the camera list panel.
Decode I-frame / Auto Drop Frame: Select Decode I-frame to save computing power.
With this function, the Decoder decodes only the I-frames, so the frame rate of each channel becomes 1 fps. This function is useful when using a computer which is also used for other applications.
When
Decode I-frame
is selected, the selection toggles to
Auto Drop Frame
.
By default, the Decoder is set to
Auto Drop Frame
. With this setting, the Decoder displays as many video frames as possible to achieve smooth video performance.
However, this function uses more computing power. When the computer loading
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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.
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Camera List Menu
The
Camera List
menu defines how the cameras are listed on the left panel.
List: Click to list the cameras by channel ID and name only.
Detail: Click to list the cameras with details such as IP address and camera model.
When the mouse goes over to the camera list panel, the scroll bars appear to enable users to scroll through the camera details.
Hide Toolbar
Click
Hide Toolbar
to hide the toolbar from the
Live View
screen. Press the
<ESC>
key to display the toolbar again.
Help
Click
Help
to access the website for more product information and documentation.
About
Click
About
to display the firmware version.
System Date and Time
Click the date and time to access the
Date and Time
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3.3 The Setup Screen
Click the
Setup
tab to access the
Setup
screen.
Click an icon from the
Home
menu or a page tab to access the menu page:
System
Network Menu
Camera
Schedule
Event
Maintenance
User
Log
Power
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3.4 Configuring the System Settings
System Information
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
.
The system information is displayed.
System Name: Name assigned to the Decoder; can be modified. To modify the System
Name, type the preferred name on the box. Click the Save button at the bottom of the screen to apply and save changes.
NOTE:
The system name can be up to 10 alphanumeric characters, spaces and symbols are not allowed.
Firmware: System firmware version.
Serial Number: Product serial number.
Company Name: Name of the manufacturer.
Product ID: Product model name.
WebSite: Click the website to access the manufacturer website.
Channel Number: Maximum number of supported cameras.
Max Live Monitor: Maximum number of supported live channels.
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Date and Time
The
Date and Time
page allows you to manually change the system date and time or sync with an NTP server.
Automatically Set the Date and Time
Select the time zone to automatically set the date and time.
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
>
Date and Time
.
2.
On
Time Zone
, select the desired time zone. The system date and time automatically changes according to the current date and time of the time zone.
3.
If applicable, check the
Daylight Saving
box. Note that this box becomes enabled only if the Daylight saving time can be applied to the selected time zone.
Manually Change the Date and Time
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
System
>
Date and Time
.
2.
Click the system date and time button.
3.
Modify the date and time.
1
2
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3
4
Item
1 Month and Year
2 Scroll Icons
3 Date
4 Time
Description
Select the month and year from the box.
Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month.
Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.
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.
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
.
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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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.
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3.5 Configuring the Network Settings
Viewing the Network Information
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
.
The network information, such as the
Hardware Address
(MAC address),
Speed
,
Connection Type
,
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
,
Gateway
,
DNS Setting
, and
Primary
and
Secondary DNS Server
are displayed.
To refresh the page, click
Refresh
.
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Configuring the Network Connection
Use the
Network Connection
to configure the network settings of the Decoder, which includes setting of the connection type and IP address.
There are two types of connection:
Manual
and
DHCP
.
Manual: The IP address must be assigned manually, so are other network configurations like Subnet Mask, Gateway, etc. Note that the IP address must be unique for each device on the network. By default, the Decoder has a default IP of
192.168.0.200 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Users may need to change the default IP and subnet mask to ensure the Decoder belongs to the same network segment as the cameras.
DHCP Connection: On a DHCP network, the DHCP server assigns the IP address automatically. By default, the Decoder will automatically switch to DHCP connection mode and be assigned an IP address. However, if this does not happen, users need to
manually change the Connection Type to DHCP. See
Setting the IP Address Manually
If your network does not have a DHCP server, perform the following to manually configure the network settings:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
>
Network Connection
.
2.
On
Connection Type
, select
Manual
.
3.
Obtain the information from your network service provider and enter the
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
, and other necessary settings.
NOTE:
The IP Address and Subnet Mask must be filled in. Other settings may be left blank if not required by the network service.
4.
When done, click
Save
.
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Obtaining the IP Address Automatically
If your network has a DHCP server, the Decoder will automatically be assigned an IP address.
However, in case the Decoder does not detect the DHCP connection, perform the following procedures to obtain the IP address:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Network
>
Network Connection
.
2.
On
Connection Type
, select
DHCP
.
3.
Leave the default
DNS Setting
as “
Auto
”.
4.
Click
Save
.
Configuring Port Mapping
By default, the Decoder port number is 80. To change this value, click
Network
>
Port
Mapping
on the
Setup
screen. Click
Save
to apply and save the changes.
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3.5 Configuring the Cameras
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
. The camera list table is displayed.
To add cameras, click Add. See
To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see
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 Web Configurator.
To view the camera list table, click Camera List.
To view other cameras, click the camera from the camera list panel on the left.
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Adding Cameras
There are two ways to add cameras for viewing: by manually entering the IP address of the camera or by searching the cameras on the network.
NOTE:
The Decoder supports third-party cameras. To validate specific camera models that can be integrated, visit our website ( http://www.acti.com/3rdpartycamera ).
Searching Cameras to Add
If you do not know the IP address of the camera or you want to add several cameras at the same time, you can search the cameras connected to the network and choose up to 9 cameras to connect to the Decoder.
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Camera
.
2.
On the camera list table, click
Add
.
3.
Click
Search Cameras
.
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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
cameras are highlighted in orange.
NOTE:
The
Status
column shows the status of the camera:
Inaccessible
: The camera account or password may be different from what you have entered on
Account
and
Password
fields. So that camera cannot be accessed.
In Use
: The camera is already added to the Decoder for live viewing.
7.
Click
Submit
to add the selected cameras to the Decoder for live viewing.
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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
.
5.
Type a name you want to use to identify the camera (maximum of 24 alphanumeric characters, no spaces nor symbols). This name is saved only on the Decoder and does not affect the settings on the camera side.
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6.
Enter the
IP Address
,
HTTP Port
,
User Name
and
Password
of the camera you want to connect to.
7.
Click
Get Camera Settings
. The decoder connects and retrieves the camera settings. The camera streaming properties are shown on the page however the video display is still empty at this point.
8.
Click
Save
. The live video appears on the display window.
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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.
The copied camera is automatically added to the next available channel. Double-click the camera from the table to access the camera properties and modify the settings.
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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.
Modify the camera connection and streaming properties, as needed. Other properties can only be modified on the camera configuration webpage, in this case, click
Web
Configurator
.
Item
Name
Description
Enter a descriptive name to assign to the Decoder, e.g. location of camera, etc. This name is not saved or shown on the camera side. The maximum length is 24 alphanumeric characters, symbols and spaces are not allowed.
IP Address
HTTP Port
User Name
Password
Brand
Firmware
Enter the camera IP address.
Enter the HTTP port. Default port is 80.
Enter the user name to log in to the camera. Default is “admin”.
Enter the password to log in to the camera. Default is “123456”.
Displays the camera manufacturer name. This field cannot be modified.
Displays the camera firmware version. This field cannot be modified
Model
Serial Number
Displays the camera model. This field cannot be modified
Displays the camera serial number. This field cannot be modified.
Item
Stream Mode
Protocol
Channel ID
Encoder
Resolution
Frame Rate
Max Bitrate
(only for H.264)
Bitrate
(only for H.264)
Video Quality
(only for MJPEG)
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Description
Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode.
This field cannot be modified.
Displays the video stream protocol. You can modify the video stream protocol, as needed.
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 recording purposes and stream 2 or
Channel ID
2 with basic quality for live viewing, like viewing through the
Decoder. Once the Channel ID is selected, the succeeding camera properties, such as encoder, resolution, etc., change according to the compression settings of the selected stream.
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.
Displays the video stream resolution. You can modify the resolution, as needed. Note that for local viewing, only up to 2 megapixel (1920 x 1080) is supported.
This is the amount of frame per second of the video stream. You can modify the frame rate, as needed.
Defines the upper limit of the bitrate. The bitrate will be floating slightly under that limit. For example, if the limit is set as 2M, the bitrate will be floating around 1.6~2.0 Mbps.
If the
Max Bitrate
is
“Unlimited”, then the
Bitrate
selection box will appear that defines the bit rate level.
When Max Bitrate is
“Unlimited”, the user can define the
AVERAGE bit rate. For example, if the Bitrate is 2M, then occasionally, the actual bit rate may go below or beyond 2M, but in the long run, the average bit rate will be very close to 2M.
This mode allows the most accurate storage estimations, however, while planning the bandwidth, please consider the occasional peaks of bit rate.
The user can define the quality with the numeric scale from 1 to
100. The default MJPEG quality is 60. The higher is the quality level, the more bit rate the camera will use to achieve the target quality. However, note that local
Live View
cannot display streams other than H.264.
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Item
Mounting Type
(only for Fisheye cameras)
Installation Angle
(only for Fisheye cameras)
Description
Displays the mounting type of the camera. This field appears only on Fisheye camera models and cannot be modified.
Displays the installation angle of the camera. This field appears only on applicable Fisheye camera models and cannot be modified.
5.
When done, click
Save
. The camera properties are saved and the Decoder restarts the connection.
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.
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3.6 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.
3.
Creating Groups
By default, an
Administrator
group with the “
admin
” user is preset with
Live View
,
Setup
Access
and
Remote Access
rights.
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
User
>
Group
.
2.
Click
Add Group
.
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.
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4.
Click
OK
. The new group appears on the group table.
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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:
Name
Password
Item
Confirm Password
User Group
Description
Enter a user name. The name can be up to 63 alphanumeric characters; symbols are not allowed.
Enter the password that will be used by the user to log into the
Decoder.
Re-type the password here. The two passwords must match.
Select the group to where the user belongs. This group defines the access rights granted for the user.
4.
Click
OK
. The new user is added to the user table.
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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.
When done, click
Save
.
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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.
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3.7 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.
1
2
1
2
Item
Event Handling
Schedule
Time Table
Description
Event Handling: Enables event trigger.
No Event Handling: Disables event trigger.
Shows green cell if event trigger is enabled and gray cell if event trigger is disabled.
3.
Select either
Event Handling
or
No Event Handling
.
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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. See
Copying Event Schedule Settings
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Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
To enable the beep sound when a camera is disconnected from the network, do the following:
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Event
.
2.
Click the
Set
button on
Network 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. The Decoder will demonstrate and emit the beep sound as configured.
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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 sets the current camera as the source.
Copy From
button. This
3.
Select camera(s) from the left panel and click the
To
button.
4.
Click
Copy
. The current camera event schedule or beep settings will be copied to the camera(s) under
To
.
5.
A message appears when copy is complete. Click
OK
to close the window.
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3.8 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.
WARNING
: Do not restart or turn off the remote computer while the system is upgrading the firmware!
5.
A message appears when upgrade is complete, click
OK
to reboot the Decoder.
NOTE:
All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the Decoder completes the reboot process.
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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.
The backed up settings include the following properties: (1)
System Settings
including
System Name
,
Date & Time
,
Network
, and
Mouse
, (2)
Camera Settings,
(3)
Schedule
Settings,
and (4)
Event Management
.
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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.
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.
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3.8 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
Show All Days
to display all the logs or select
Select
Single Day
and click the date to change the date. The table is updated automatically.
3.
To filter by source of activity, check or uncheck
System
,
Remote
, and/or
Local
. The table is updated automatically.
4.
To save the log report, click
Export
.
5.
Browse for the target location and save the log report file (*.xml).
6.
When log export is complete, click
OK
.
7.
To refresh the list, click
Refresh
.
3.9 Rebooting the Device
1.
On the
Setup
screen, click
Power
.
2.
Click
Reboot
.
3.
When the confirmation message appears, click
OK
to reboot.
NOTE:
All video streams will be lost for a few seconds until the Decoder completes the reboot process.
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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.
Attach the 4 supplied screws to secure the device.
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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.
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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.
Insert the cables through the latches and push all the way until they fit snugly to the pole.
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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.
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