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Client
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Configuring Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 User Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Viewing Live Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Working with Archived Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Controlling an ASCII Switcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Archive View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Browsing Archived Alarms and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Filtering Archived Alarms and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Illustrations 1 Login Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 2 Configure Servers Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 3 Add Server Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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60 ASCII Switcher Gadget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 61 Device Control Dialog Box - Date\Time Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 62 Device Control Dialog Box - On-Screen Display Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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122 Session Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 123 Session Manager Tool Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 124 Session Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Welcome to the VMX300(-E) video management system, designed to provide video and surveillance applications in a highly customizable and user-friendly environment. VMX300(-E) supports client-to-server, multiple clients-to-server, client-to-multiple servers, and server-to-server control and monitoring of CCTV equipment via both analog and IP connections. VMX300(-E)’s strength lies in its ability to control virtually any number and combination of analog and IP devices from di
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Configuring Servers NOTE: Typically, the system administrator or other system support professional configures the servers when the VMX300(-E) client is first installed on a workstation. Do not attempt to configure servers without instruction from the system administrator. The first time the VMX300(-E) client is run on a workstation, you must specify which VMX300(-E) server(s) to connect to from that client. Typically, the system administrator configures servers for a client when th
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2. Add: The Add option adds servers to the Configured Servers list without clearing the existing list. Use the Add option instead of Discover All if you want to add a server without clearing the Configured Servers list, or if you know the server’s IP address and the server does not appear using Discover All. To add a server to the Configured Servers list, click Add. The Add Server dialog box appears. Figure 3. Add Server Dialog Box If you know the server’s IP address and port
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User Groups When the system administrator sets up a user account for you, you are assigned to one or more user groups. Each user group embodies a set of privileges the members of the group have. These privileges delineate which parts of the VMX300(-E) system members have access to and what events members are notified of. Your system administrator should instruct you in which user groups you belong to and what privileges you have. You can only exercise the privileges of one group at a t
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Logging In and Out Before you log in to the VMX300(-E) client, you need to know the following information: • Your user name • Your password • Which user groups you belong to The VMX300(-E) system administrator has this information. If you belong to more than one group, you should be instructed in what privileges each group grants. For more information on user groups, refer to User Groups. VMX300(-E) provides two ways for you to log in to th
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5. If you belong to only one user group, click OK. If you belong to more than one user group, VMX300(-E) needs to know which user group you want to log in under. You can either log in under your default user group, if you have one set, or you can select the user group to log in under. a. Log in under default: To log in under your default user group, click OK. b. Override default: To override your default user group, select Clear Remembered Group(s) and click OK. TIP: If
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LOGGING IN WHEN THE CLIENT IS ALREADY RUNNING If the client is already running on the workstation you want to log in from, you can log in without having to shut down and re-start the client. The File menu’s Log In As New User option allows you to connect to the same server(s) as the previous user. The previous user is logged out when you log in. NOTE: The Log In As New User option logs you in to the same server(s) as the previous user. To log in to diff
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5. If no startup workspace is defined, you are asked whether you want the system to build a workspace for you automatically. Click Yes to build a workspace, or No to work without a workspace. Figure 10. Workspace Not Found Message The VMX300(-E) Main window will open after several seconds and you will be connected to all the configured servers that are available. NOTES: • The default group only applies when you connect to the same server from the same client as
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Workspaces Workspaces control the appearance of the VMX300(-E) client. In particular, they control which windows are displayed and their size, position, and content. You can set a default workspace to open when you log in, or you can explicitly open a workspace of your choice once you are logged in. Refer to Workspace Preferences and Setting Your Preferences for information on setting a default workspace. Refer to Opening a Workspace for instructions
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AUTOGENERATING A WORKSPACE Access privileges: To autogenerate a workspace, you must belong to, and log in under, a user group that allows you to open and edit work- spaces. You must also be logged in to your home server. If the Open Workspace and/or Edit Workspaces option of the File menu is unavailable, then either you do not have permission to open or edit workspaces, or you are not logged in to your home server. Refer to User Groups for information on access privileges. Ref
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2. Click File > Edit Workspace, or click the Main window and press Ctrl-E. The Edit Workspace dialog box opens. The Edit Workspace dialog box has five tabs, three of which control appearance: Appearance, Size, and Position. The Content tab controls window content. The Details tab provides troubleshooting information. Figure 11. Edit Workspace Dialog Box 3. Windows: The Windows list at the left of the Edit Workspace dialog box lists all the windows whose appearance is affected by a workspace.
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1. Window: With the desired window(s) selected in the Windows list: a. Visible: Select Visible to open the window. Clear Visible to close the window. A window that has Visible selected automatically opens when the workspace opens. The Main window is always visible. To adjust the appearance of a window through the Edit Workspace dialog box, the window must be selected in the Windows list and Visible must be selected. When Visible is not selected, the settings on the tabs are not available.
