Page 1 ECD-1000 Product Manual For V1.00.04 Firmware Ver. 2014/02/25...
Page 2 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.
Page 3 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 4: About This Manual
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ECD-1000 Product 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 ............... 13 Decoding Limitation ............... 13 1.2 Connecting Devices ..........15 Connection Architecture ...............
Page 6 ECD-1000 Product 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 ..............31 2.3 The Login Screen ..........33 Using the On-Screen Keyboard ............
Page 7 ECD-1000 Product Manual Adding Cameras ................53 Searching Cameras to Add ............53 Adding Cameras Manually ............55 Adding Cameras Manually via RTSP ........57 Modifying Camera Settings ............59 Reconnecting Cameras ..............62 Deleting Cameras ................62 2.9 Managing Network Loss Event ......63 Scheduling Network / Video Loss Trigger ........
Page 8 ECD-1000 Product Manual 3.4 Configuring the System Settings ...... 91 System Information ................ 91 Date and Time ................. 92 Automatically Set the Date and Time ......... 92 Manually Change the Date and Time ........92 Sync Date and Time with NTP Server ........93 Module .....................
Page 9 ECD-1000 Product Manual 3.9 System Maintenance ........120 Upgrading the Firmware .............. 120 Saving Backup Settings .............. 121 Restoring Backed Up Settings ............ 122 Troubleshooting ................123 3.10 Managing the System Log ........ 124 3.11 Rebooting the Device ........124 Chapter 4: Installation and Maintenance ....
Page 10: Chapter 1: Hardware Overview
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 11: Introduction
ECD-1000 Product 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 www.acti.com...
Page 12: Device Overview
ECD-1000 Product Manual Device Overview Item Description Power LED Lights RED when the power is on.  Lights GREEN after the boot up process is complete to System Ready LED / 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.
Page 13: System Requirements
ECD-1000 Product Manual Item Description HDMI Port Connects to an HDMI monitor (1080p) using an HDMI cable. Composite Port Connects to a composite monitor using a video cable with BNC connector. System Requirements For remote computer access, the following system requirements must be met to ensure...
Page 14 ECD-1000 Product Manual camera to display all the 9 channels. Other frames are automatically dropped in the process. Video Stream 4-Channel 9-Channel 12-Channel 16-Channel Resolution Mode Mode Mode Mode 4 channels 9 channels 12 channels 16 channels @ 30 fps...
Page 15: Connecting Devices
ECD-1000 Product 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).
Page 16: Preparing The Power Adaptor
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 17: Connecting To Local Display
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 18: Connecting The Cameras
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 19: Accessing The Decoder
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 20: Device Maintenance
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 21: Chapter 2: Local Management
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 22: Accessing For The First Time
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 23: Quick Setup
ECD-1000 Product 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...
Page 24: Step 3: Add Cameras
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 25 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.
Page 26 ECD-1000 Product 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...
Page 27: The Live View Screen
ECD-1000 Product Manual 2.2 The Live View Screen Different types of information are displayed on the Live View screen. Live view display area Item Description Channel Number and Displays the channel number and camera name. Name Channel IP Address Displays the IP address of the camera.
Page 28: The Menu Panel
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 29: Changing The Layout
ECD-1000 Product 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).
Page 30: Viewing Channels In Full Screen
ECD-1000 Product Manual Layout 2+4 Layout 2+8 Click to display 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...
Page 31: Viewing Channels By Patrol
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 32 ECD-1000 Product Manual Repositioned Channels To reset the default channel position, click www.acti.com...
Page 33: The Login Screen
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 34: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 35: Using The Ptz Control Panel
ECD-1000 Product 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 .
Page 36 ECD-1000 Product Manual Item Description Tilt Speed Drag the slider to adjust the tilt speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). Zoom Speed Drag the slider to adjust the zoom speed; 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest). Zoom Control Click the icons to zoom in or zoom out the camera view.
Page 37: Setting Preset Points
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 38 ECD-1000 Product 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...
Page 39: Setting Tours
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 40 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 41 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 42: Accessing The Setup Screen
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 43: Configuring System Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 44: Module
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 45: Manually Change The Date And Time
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 46: Sync Date And Time With Ntp Server
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 47: Mouse
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 48 ECD-1000 Product Manual  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.
Page 49: Configuring Network Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 50: Configuring The Network Connection
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 51: Obtaining The Ip Address Automatically
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 52: Configuring The Cameras
ECD-1000 Product Manual 2.8 Configuring the Cameras The Camera Setup Page On the Setup screen, click Camera. Item Description Displays the camera name. Click a channel to view its display Camera List Panel and settings. Displays the current live view of the selected camera.
Page 53: Adding Cameras
4. By default, the camera manufacturer, user account name and password for access are already filed with ACTi default values. If you want to add camera from other manufacturers or the camera has different account and password, modify these values as needed. The cameras connected on the network are listed.
Page 54 ECD-1000 Product 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: ...
Page 55: Adding Cameras Manually
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 56 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 57: Adding Cameras Manually Via Rtsp
ECD-1000 Product Manual 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.
Page 58 ECD-1000 Product Manual 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 58. Duplicating Cameras Use this function to add another camera with almost the same camera settings as the selected camera.
Page 59: Modifying Camera Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 60 ECD-1000 Product Manual 5. To modify streaming properties, click the Camera Settings tab, and modify the settings, as needed. Item Description Stream Mode Displays whether the camera has Single or Dual stream mode. This field is not editable. Channel ID For dual stream cameras, select the stream to view.
Page 61 ECD-1000 Product Manual Item 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...
Page 62: Reconnecting Cameras
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 63: Managing Network Loss Event
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 64 ECD-1000 Product 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 66.
Page 65: Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 66: Copying Event Schedule Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 67: Rebooting The Device
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 68: Chapter 3: Remote Management
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 69: Accessing The Decoder Remotely
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 70 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 71: Accessing From A Network Without Dhcp Server
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 72: The Login Screen
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 73: The Setup Wizard
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 74 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.
Page 75 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 76: The Live View Page
ECD-1000 Product Manual 3.2 The Live View Page Live view display area Item Description Camera List Displays the channel number and camera name of the cameras connected to the Decoder. Drag a channel to a window on the Live View display area to view the video stream.
Page 77 ECD-1000 Product Manual Item Description Layout Icons Click an icon to change the layout of channels. The current layout is indicated by an orange icon. Moving the mouse over the icon displays the icon name. See Changing the Window Layout on page 80.
Page 78: Viewing The Cameras
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 79 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 80: Changing The Window Layout
ECD-1000 Product 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 Layout 2 Layout 4 Click to display one...
Page 81: Patrolling Channels
ECD-1000 Product Manual Layout 2+4 Layout 2+8 Click to display 6 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 .
Page 82: Syncing Remote And Local Live View Display
ECD-1000 Product 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...
Page 83: Using Optical / Digital Ptz
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 84: Taking Snapshots
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 85: Using The Ptz Control Panel
ECD-1000 Product 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. TIP: Move the mouse over the icon to display the function name.
Page 86: Viewing By Preset Point And Tour
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 87: Using The Toolbar
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 88 ECD-1000 Product Manual 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.
Page 89 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 90: The Setup Screen
ECD-1000 Product 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 ...
Page 91: Configuring The System Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 92: Date And Time
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 93: Sync Date And Time With Ntp Server
ECD-1000 Product Manual 3. Modify the date and time. Item Description Month and Year Select the month and year from the box. Click to view the calendar of the previous or the next month. Scroll Icons Date Click a date to set the date. Selected date is highlighted in orange, while the current date is in yellow.
Page 94: Module
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 95: Local Display
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 96: Configuring The Network Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 97: Configuring The Network Connection
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 98: Obtaining The Ip Address Automatically
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 99: Configuring The Cameras
ECD-1000 Product 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 100.  To add cameras with almost the same setting as an existing channel, see...
Page 100: Adding 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). 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.
Page 101 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 102: Adding Cameras Manually
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 103 ECD-1000 Product Manual 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.
Page 104 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 105: Modifying Camera Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 106 ECD-1000 Product Manual Item Description 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. Usually,...
Page 107: Deleting Cameras
ECD-1000 Product Manual Item Description Displays the mounting type of the camera. This field appears Mounting Type (only for Fisheye cameras) only on Fisheye camera models and cannot be modified. Displays the installation angle of the camera. This field appears...
Page 108: Setting Preset Points On The Remote Client
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 109: Setting Preset Tours On The Remote Client
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 110 ECD-1000 Product 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...
Page 111: Configuring User Access
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 112 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 113: Adding Users
ECD-1000 Product 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 Description Name Enter a user name. The name can be up to 63 alphanumeric characters;...
Page 114: Granting Access Permission
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 115: Managing Groups And Users
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 116: Managing Network Loss
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 117 ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 118: Enabling Beep Sound Trigger
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 119: Copying Event Schedule Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 120: System Maintenance
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).
Page 121: Saving Backup Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 122: Restoring Backed Up Settings
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 123: Troubleshooting
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 124: Managing The System Log
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 125: Chapter 4: Installation And Maintenance
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 126: How To Use Vesa Mount
ECD-1000 Product 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.
Page 127: How To Use The Pole Mount
ECD-1000 Product 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 Use the inner A and D holes if mounting on a pole with 1”...
Page 128 ECD-1000 Product 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. www.acti.com...
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