The front panel display on the Pro device provides access to a series of device menus, allowing you to interact directly with the device as needed.
Each of the menus is described below, along with the options provided for each.
The information below assumes the Pro device has already been installed and configured (a device configuration file uploaded to the device).
Home Menu
Users can press the Home button on the front of the device to open the Home menu on the Pro. The Home menu is the main access point for all other device menus. Use the up and down buttons to highlight any of the HOME menu options, then press Enter to open that sub-menu.
Users can always navigate back to the Home Menu by either backing out of the currently selected menu or using the Home button.
Recording Menu
The Recording Menu provides information regarding the capture profile and capture sources. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the device to scroll through the menu.
All Recording menu options are selectable and editable. Select a sub-menu option and press Enter to edit the current setting/selection.
Sub-menu selection | Description and Options |
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Profile Selectable/editable |
Defines the capture inputs for ad hoc captures (also called a "capture profile"). Allows a user to select what inputs to include in the ad hoc capture. The options returned include the default profiles already configured for the device (audio, audio/video, audio/display, etc.). The existing device configuration determines which input devices are used for the capture.
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Audio Selectable/editable |
Defines what device(s) will be used to capture audio. Selections available depend on what kinds of devices are connected to the Pro. Options can include:
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Volume | Defines the output volume level for the ad hoc capture. Options include:
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Channel 1 Input | Allows users to select which connected input device will be used to record through Channel 1. Each option is shown with "Connected" or "Not Connected" to indicate which ports have a device plugged into them. Options may include:
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Channel 1 Quality | Users can select the quality output for the channel. Options include High (HD) or Low (SD). |
Channel 2 Input | Allows users to select which connected input device will be used to record through Channel 2. Each option is shown with "Connected" or "Not Connected" to indicate which ports have a device plugged into them. Options may include:
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Channel 2 Quality | User can select the quality output for the channel. Options include High (HD) or Low (SD). |
Inputs Menu
The Inputs Menu allows a user to see which of the channel ports (Channels 1 and 2) have valid input devices connected to them.
The Inputs menu information is read-only (not editable).
For each Channel, the Inputs menu shows the following information about each connected device, based on connection type. If the port is not used, the field is blank.
- HDMI: capture resolution, FPS (frames per second), and whether or not Audio is also captured via this device.
- SDI: capture resolution and FPS
- VGA: capture resolution and FPS
- Comp (composite): NTSC or PAL, capture resolution, and FPS
Network Menu
The Network menu provides network connection and settings information for the Pro. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the device to scroll through the menu.
The Network menu information is read-only (not editable).
Field | Description |
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IP Mode | Whether the device is connected via DHCP IP address or Static IP address.
This setting can also be configured on individual devices through EchoVideo. Open the ROOMS page and click the chevron for the room containing the PRO device. Select Configure, then scroll down to Network Settings. |
IP (address) | The IP address of the appliance (if connected to an Ethernet network). |
MAC (address) | MAC address (Serial #) of the appliance. |
Subnet mask | Subnet mask of the appliance (if connected to an Ethernet network). |
Default gateway | Default router IP address (if connected to an Ethernet network). |
Primary DNS | Displays the address of your Primary DNS. |
Secondary DNS | Displays the address of your Secondary DNS. |
Ethernet link | Displays whether the device has a valid Ethernet connection. Displays Yes or No. |
Ethernet speed | Displays the current speed of the Ethernet connection. |
Ethernet duplex | Displays the current Ethernet mode. Displays Full or Half. |
NTP server | Displays the address of the time server you are syncing with. |
NTP status | Displays whether or not the device is in sync with the NTP Server. Highlight and press ENTER to see details of the time server status. |
Proxy server | Displays the address of your Proxy Server (if applicable) |
EchoVideo server | Displays whether the device is connected to an EchoVideo Server. Displays Connected or Disconnected |
Status Menu
The Status Menu provides information on the status of the appliance itself.
The Network menu information is read-only (not editable).
Field | Description |
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Firmware | Provides information on the device including firmware version number and OS version. |
Uptime | Provides information on device uptime (since the last reboot). |
Device time | Lists device time in Local Time |
Device date | Lists device date in MM/DD/YYYY (US) or DD/MM/YYYY (UK) format. |
Scheduled recordings | Lists upcoming scheduled recordings. The information shown includes the date of recording in MM/DD/YYYY (US) or DD/MM/YYYY (UK) and title given for the scheduled recording. Highlight and press ENTER to see details. |
Resources | Provides device resource information, including Disk free space, Disk life, CPU and memory utilization, CPU and Board temperature readings, and other device-health information. Highlight and press ENTER to see resources details. |
Administration Menu
The Administration Menu provides access to controls for the administration of the device.
All Administration menu options are selectable and editable. Select a sub-menu option and press Enter to edit the current setting.
Administration Menu can be disabled: The Device Configuration page provides an option to disable access to the Administration Menu via the device's front panel. If this access is disabled, you will see the Administration option in the Home menu, but you will not be able to access any of the sub-menu selections.
Sub-menu selection | Description and Options |
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Load device XML | Instructs the device to read the device.xml file via the USB port. Provides real-time status on the loading of the file. Options include OK and Cancel. |
Manage network | Allows the user to enter or configure the device information provided through the Network menu. See Manage Network below for details. |
Save diagnostics report | Initiates a download of the device log to a connected USB-drive. Options include OK and Cancel. |
Monitor audio | Allows the user to select one of the audio inputs to listen to (via the headphone jack) as well as select the monitoring volume. Options include Select inputs (from which you can select the audio input to monitor) and Adjust the balanced/unbalanced volume. Push the Back button to cancel/exit. |
Ping | Allows the user to ping the localhost, the gateway, or a custom IP address. |
NS Lookup | Allows the user to run an NS lookup on a domain name or IP address mapping, or any other specific DNS record. |
Traceroute | Allows the user to run a traceroute command on a domain or IP address. |
Recover data | Provides the ability to bulk recover all captures from the Pro's internal drive (SSD) to a USB-connected storage device (flash drive or mass storage device). For additional information, see Recover captures from SSD in the EchoVideo PRO FAQs and How To's topic. |
Restart device | Initiates a restart (soft reset) of the device. Options include OK and Cancel. |
Factory reset device | Initiates a hard reset of the device. Hard resets include both a restarting of the device, as well as the ability to delete all device settings and restore the device to its factory (out-of-the-box) state. Options include:
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Manage Network
The Manage Network Menu (located within the Administration menu options) allows an administrator or technician to configure the device network settings.
All Recording menu options are selectable and editable. Select a sub-menu option and press Enter to edit the current setting.
Field | Description |
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IP Mode | Configure whether the device is connected via DHCP IP address or Static IP address. |
IP (address) | Identify or change the IP address of the appliance (if connected to an Ethernet network). Allows users to select/enter numeric input, then Save or Cancel. |
Subnet mask | Identify or change the subnet mask of the appliance (if connected to an Ethernet network). Allows users to select/enter numeric input, then Save or Cancel. |
Default gateway | Identify or change the default router IP address (if connected to an Ethernet network). Allows users to select/enter numeric input, then Save or Cancel. |
Primary DNS | Identify or change the address of your Primary DNS. Allows users to select/enter numeric input, then Save or Cancel. |
Secondary DNS | Identify or change the address of your Secondary DNS. Allows users to select/enter numeric input, then Save or Cancel. |
Renew DHCP | Allows users to renew the DHCP IP address (if applicable). |