Dedicated Micros EcoSense Original operating instructions

EcoSense
Installation &
Operation Guide

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Whilst every attempt is made to ensure these manuals are accurate and current, Dedicated Micros reserve the right to alter or
modify the specication of the machine described herein without prejudice.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 3
Features ............................................................................... 4
Important Safeguards ........................................................... 6
Installing the Unit .................................................................. 8
Installation .......................................................................... 10
Accessing & Conguring the Unit ....................................... 17
Remote Control .................................................................. 19
Navigating The Conguration Menus ................................. 24
System Settings.................................................................. 25
Display Settings .................................................................. 38
Camera Settings ................................................................. 44
Record Settings .................................................................. 48
Alarm Settings ......................................................................... 57
Network Settings ................................................................ 69
Oracle Dome Conguration ................................................ 79
Unit Operation .................................................................... 91
Operating the Viewer .......................................................... 91
Appendix A........................................................................ 110
Appendix B ........................................................................111
Appendix C ....................................................................... 113
Appendix D ...................................................................... 114
Appendix E ....................................................................... 115

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Introduction
What is the…
EcoSense ?
The EcoSense from Dedicated Micros provides low cost multi channel recording with simultaneous
playback and viewing; ideal for the cost conscious user who needs reliable, networked, high
performance CCTV at an affordable price.
Available with 4, 8 or 16 camera inputs, all offering telemetry control, the EcoSense has built in
Alarm functionality and onboard Activity detection software.
The state of the art touch sensitive front panel and the accompanying Infra-Red (IR) Remote Control
make for simple, quick operation. Dedicated Micros trademark plug and play intuitive set-up, user-
friendly interface with colour coded ‘softkeys’ and conguration menus common to both local monitor
and web interface; help keep installation and operator training to a minimum.
The EcoSense offers a global record rate of up to 200pps (dependant on model) at CIF and can
record up to 16 cameras (dependant on model) simultaneously in MPEG-4 or JPEG format. The
Prole Record feature enables an operator to set different recording rates and resolutions across
scheduled, normal and alarm modes for all cameras.
As standard, the unit includes internal storage with a CD/DVD-R Writer and USB ports for external
video archiving.
Among the many other features included as standard on the EcoSense are; multiway display,
multiple language support, telemetry control, audio recording, activity detection and remote
monitoring using NetVu ObserVer (utilising DM’s unique TransCoding capabilities to provide uent
live and replay images). The EcoSense is undoubtedly the ideal product when high-performance
video recording and transmission is required at an affordable cost.
For further information, please visit the website:
www.dedicatedmicros.com
or contact Dedicated Micros customer services in your region.

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Features
• 4, 8 or 16 camera input options
• True global record rate of up to 200pps at CIF
• Simultaneous Live viewing and Recording
• D1/4CIF/2CIF/CIF record rate at 3/3/6/12pps per camera
• JPEG or MPEG-4 recording and transmission
• Touch sensitive front control panel
• Easy to use on-screen, colour coded softkeys
• Field serviceable hard drives
• Telemetry support
• All DVR functions fully supported by Keyboard/IR Remote Control
• Scalable Record Settings
• Single, Picture in Picture and Multiway displays
• Live and playback viewing locally and over Ethernet
• Built in activity detection
• Built in DVD writer and USB ports for download of video archive to external
ash memory
• Web pages provide easy remote conguration
• Alarm Inputs & Outputs
• Optional external keyboard available
The unit has NetVu Connected technology built-in to ensure maximum compatibility with future
developments in networked security. NetVu Connected technology enables the Unit to fully interact
with other NetVu Connected compatible products from Dedicated Micros including the DV-IP
Decoder, NetVu ObserVer and PDA Viewers. Providing interoperability between the worlds leading
security companies, NetVu Connected uses industry standard networking protocols supported by a
wide range of third party integration products and SDKs to ensure future on-going compatibility.
COMMON CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
A Common Conguration interface is displayed when the unit’s conguration screens are accessed
locally at the unit or remotely via a web browser. This unied system ensures that the installer is
familiar with the conguration screens irrespective of their location to the unit, minimising training
and familiarisation time and increasing the speed of installation and alteration.
The Unit includes a unique colour-coded menu structure and onscreen Graphical User Interface
(GUI). Context sensitive, the menu structure always represents the area of the menu the user is in,
allowing them to quickly select the options and settings they need without having to trawl through
menu pages and options. The colour coded buttons displayed on the monitor match those on the
touch screen front panel and IR Remote Control, whilst control can also be conducted through an
attached USB Mouse or supported Keyboard (DM/KBC1 / DM/KBC2).

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Design of the manual
The manual has three parts:
1. Installation Shows details of how to install the unit and connect external devices.
2. Conguration Shows details of the unit’s menus.
3. Operation Shows quick reference details on how to control the unit.
The order and layout of these pages has been designed to help the setup process. It is
recommended that the menus are edited sequentially (as they appear on the page), to enable
accurate, easy and efcient setup.

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Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
Power Sources
This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the manufacturer’s
label.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Ventilation
Ensure unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. The lightning ash
with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of this equipment
that there are dangerous voltages within the enclosure which may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Lightning Strike
The unit has some in-built protection for lightning strike, however it is recommended that isolation
transformers be tted to the system in areas where lightning is a common occurrence.
Regulatory Notes and FCC and DOC Information
(USA and Canadian Models Only)
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
corrective action. The user may nd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Ofce, Washington, DC20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
This reminder is provided to call the CCTV system installer’s attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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CE Mark
If this product is marked with the CE symbol it indicates compliance with all applicable directives.
Directive 89/336/EEC.
A ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is held at Dedicated Micros Ltd.,
1200 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4HS, UK.
Laser
The unit supports an integrated CD writer, the following are additional warnings associated with
installing and operating the CD writer, please pay particular attention to this information.
• Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• To prevent exposure to laser emanations (harmful to the eyes), do not attempt to
disassemble this unit.

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Installing the Unit
Before you start
Check the contents of the box
The following items are included in the box:
Remove all items from the packaging and check the items listed below are present.
• EcoSense DVR (either 4, 8 or 16 input)
• IR Remote Control
• 12v DC Power Adaptor
• EcoSense Software CD
• Quick Start Guide
If any of these items are missing please contact Dedicated Micros Technical Support team.
Note: Before installing the unit, carefully read all Safety Instructions and the following information
on where the unit should be located.
Choosing a location for installation
• The unit is designed to be desk, shelf or rack mounted. Rack mounting brackets are
available as an optional accessory.
• Ensure the unit is properly ventilated to protect from overheating.
• Ensure there is a 3cm gap on both sides of the unit.
• Ensure the IR receiver on the front of the unit faces the operator position, and is not
more than 10 feet (3 metres) from the operator.
• Ensure the unit is not located anywhere it could be subject to mechanical shocks.
• The unit should be located in an area with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid
places like damp basements or loft spaces.
• If the unit is to be installed in a closed assembly, the maximum operating temperature
must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
• Ensure there is reliable earthing of the mains outlet when tted to supply connections
(other than direct connection to the branch circuit).
• Any branch circuit supplying the unit must be rated at 15Amps.
• It is recommended that an uninteruptable power source be connected to the unit in
case of power failure (to ensure continuous operation of the unit).
Electrical Connections
Please ensure the following are available and have been tested prior to the installation:
• Mains point
• Network point
• Network cable
• Active video signals i.e. at least one working camera feed
• PC with CD ROM drive and connection to the same network as the DVR
(Recommended).

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Quick Overview Of Default Record Settings
Units provide out of the box:
High performance recording on ALL cameras with minimal conguration.
Consistent recording duration and smooth motion video per camera regardless of the number of
cameras connected.
Continuous 3pps MPEG4 recording on all cameras, on all channel variants (default out of the box).
Complete Flexibility
It is possible to set the unit’s record congurations based on specic priorities. The Prole Record
feature allows different record rates and quality settings to be used for unset, set and override
modes for all cameras. This can ensure event images are recorded at high quality, whilst normal
‘non event’ images are recorded at a reduced setting, minimising storage requirements.
With true global record rates of up to 200pps (PAL) and 240pps (NTSC), the unit offers recording of
up to 3pps on each camera, out of the box, at a record duration of 7, 14 or 30 days (the default is
14 days).
Note: It is the Installer/Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the record duration is set to the
necessary requirements of the application.

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Installation
Front Panel connections
Data
CD/DVR Internal CD/DVR drive
USB USB2.0 connector
IR Infra-Red receiver for use with Remote Control
Rear Panel connections
16 Input model
8 Input model
4 Input model