Page 2 - How to Use This Software Guide
2 C1561M-A (4/05) How to Use This Software Guide This software guide provides a step-by-step guide to configuring the VMX300(-E) server and operating the VMX300 (-E) client. Follow the steps in the table to configure the server and operate the client. Refer to the VMX300(-E) Server Configuration Man...
Page 3 - Log On and Configure Operating System Settings; CONFIGURE OPERATING SYSTEM SETTINGS
C1561M-A (4/05) 3 step 1 Log On and Configure Operating System Settings 1. Connect the VMX300(-E) workstation power cord to the workstation power input and then to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. On the front panel of the workstation, press the power button to power on the unit. 3. The VMX...
Page 5 - DISABLE NETBIOS; Disable NetBIOS in the Advanced TCP/IP Settings Dialog Box
C1561M-A (4/05) 5 4. (Optional) Assign the VMX300(-E) to be a member of a workgroup or a domain: To assign the VMX300(-E) to a workgroup enter the workgroup name in the Workgroup field. To assign the VMX300(-E) to a domain click Domain, and then enter the domain name. Click OK, and then enter the us...
Page 6 - Disable the NetBIOS Helper Service
6 C1561M-A (4/05) 5. Click the WINS tab, and then click “Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.” 6. Click OK. 7. Click No in any messages regarding bindings (you do not need any bindings). 8. Click Yes in any additional messages that appear, and then click OK to close the remaining open dialog boxes. 9. Conti...
Page 7 - License ID
C1561M-A (4/05) 7 step 2 Start VMX300(-E) Server and Register the Software 1. Click the Windows ® Start button, and then choose Programs > VMX300 > VMX300 Server. 2. The Base License message prompts you to type a base license. Click Yes to open the Add License dialog box. 3. Enter your license...
Page 9 - Launch the Server’s Configuration Mode
C1561M-A (4/05) 9 step 3 Launch the Server’s Configuration Mode 1. The Corrupt or Missing Database message appears because VMX300(-E) must create a new database the first time you use it. Click Create. Figure 10. Corrupt or Missing Database Message 2. The VMX300(-E) start-up screen appears. Click Co...
Page 15 - HOW TO CHOOSE THE VIDEO STREAM SETTINGS FOR YOUR CONFIGURATION
C1561M-A (4/05) 15 HOW TO CHOOSE THE VIDEO STREAM SETTINGS FOR YOUR CONFIGURATION VMX300(-E) can combine analog and digital video streams for viewing on the VMX300(-E) client. The total number of digital streams that can be displayed is limited by the size and type of images selected for viewing. Ta...
Page 16 - Add Device Drivers to the Server Configuration; ADD NEW DRIVER
16 C1561M-A (4/05) step 8 Add Device Drivers to the Server Configuration 1. Navigate the Object Browser tree to [project name] > Device Drivers. 2. Two functions are provided for adding devices—Add New Driver or Autodiscover All Drivers. Use either option. Figure 18. Device Drivers ADD NEW DRIVER...
Page 17 - Add Devices; ADD NEW DEVICE; AUTODISCOVER ALL DEVICES
C1561M-A (4/05) 17 step 9 Add Devices 1. Navigate the Object Browser tree to [project name] > Device Drivers > [device driver name] > Devices. Some device drivers, such as the PelcoNet MPEG driver or the ASCII driver, do not list the generic “Devices” label under the driver name. These driv...
Page 18 - Define Analog Connections Between Devices; NETWORK
18 C1561M-A (4/05) step 10 Define Analog Connections Between Devices To view analog video from a VMX300(-E) workstation, you must identify the switch path of each analog connection in the VMX300(-E) system. This includes video sources connected directly to a VMX300(-E) workstation, or video input or...
Page 19 - Add User Groups
C1561M-A (4/05) 19 step 11 Add User Groups This procedure is optional. 1. Navigate the Object Browser tree to [project name] > User Groups. 2. Double-click <Add New User Group> in the right pane. The Add New Group dialog box appears. Figure 22. Add New Group Dialog Box 3. Assign a group nam...
Page 20 - Add Users
20 C1561M-A (4/05) step 12 Add Users This procedure is optional. 1. Navigate the Object Browser tree to [project name] > Users. 2. Double-click <Add New User> in the right pane. The Add New User dialog box appears. Figure 23. Add New User Dialog Box 3. Assign a user name and password, and t...
Page 21 - Add Maps to the Server Configuration
C1561M-A (4/05) 21 step 13 Add Maps to the Server Configuration This procedure is optional. 1. Navigate the Object Browser tree to [project name] > Maps. 2. Double-click <Add New Map>. The Add New Map dialog box appears. 3. Click Browse to locate the map file. VMX300(-E) accepts .jpg, .bmp,...
Page 22 - Customize and Automate Your System; CUSTOMIZATION; AUTOMATION
22 C1561M-A (4/05) step 14 Customize and Automate Your System The following procedures are optional. CUSTOMIZATION VMX300(-E) provides numerous ways to customize your system. The following features are described in detail in the VMX300(-E) Server Configuration Manual: • Configure device settings (co...
Page 23 - Backup a Database
C1561M-A (4/05) 23 step 15 Backup a Database Use the Backup utility to create a backup of the server database and to save backup databases to alternative media (such as a CD). 1. Click File > Save to save the server configuration. 2. Click Tools > Database Utilities > Backup. The Backup Dat...
Page 24 - Exit Server Configuration and Launch the Server in Run Mode; How to Return to the Server Configuration
24 C1561M-A (4/05) step 16 Exit Server Configuration and Launch the Server in Run Mode 1. Click File > Exit and Run. 2. The save changes prompt appears. Click Yes to save changes. 3. When the verification procedure is complete, the server enters Run mode. The VMX300(-E) icon appears in the Window...
Page 25 - Test the Configuration and Evaluate the CPU Workload; Using the Windows Task Manager to Evaluate CPU Workload; Using the Session Manager to Evaluate CPU Workload
C1561M-A (4/05) 25 step 17 Test the Configuration and Evaluate the CPU Workload Testing the configuration ensures that system devices are connected and configured correctly, and that custom windows are configured correctly. 1. Start the VMX300(-E) client: Start the client on any workstation that you...
Page 26 - Specify Which Servers are Available to the Client
26 C1561M-A (4/05) step 18 Specify Which Servers are Available to the Client This procedure is optional for the system administrator. If the system administrator does not specify the servers, the operator can complete this step the first time he uses the VMX300(-E) client. The first time the VMX300(...
Page 28 - Configure a Workspace; ALTERNATE OPTION 1
28 C1561M-A (4/05) step 19 Configure a Workspace This procedure is optional for the system administrator. If the system administrator does not configure a workspace, VMX300(-E) provides several workspace configuration options, as described below. A workspace controls which windows are displayed in t...
Page 29 - Start the Client; LAUNCH THE CLIENT AND LOG IN
C1561M-A (4/05) 29 step 20 Start the Client VMX300 provides the following ways to log in to the VMX300(-E) client: • Launch the client and log in. • Log in as a new user when the client is already running. Instructions for each log-in method are provided in the following sections. LAUNCH THE CLIENT ...
Page 30 - LOG IN WHEN THE CLIENT IS RUNNING
30 C1561M-A (4/05) Figure 36. Workspace Not Found Dialog Box Figure 37. Main User Interface LOG IN WHEN THE CLIENT IS RUNNING If the client is already running on the workstation you want to log in from, you can use the Log In As New User function to log in to the same server(s) as the previous user....
Page 31 - USER GROUPS; SETTING A DEFAULT USER GROUP
C1561M-A (4/05) 31 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 provides a set of privileges to the members of the group. These privileges control which parts of the VMX300(-E) system you have access to and wha...
Page 32 - Work with Maps; HOW TO LOAD A MAP
32 C1561M-A (4/05) step 21 Work with Maps Maps can provide VMX300 operators with a representation of the site, complete with the devices and alarms installed. The map display is an active display, showing the current status of devices and alarms. HOW TO LOAD A MAP You can load a map into the map vie...
Page 33 - HOW TO ADJUST THE MAP DISPLAY; ZOOM IN; ZOOM IN INCREMENTALLY:; ICONS
C1561M-A (4/05) 33 HOW TO ADJUST THE MAP DISPLAY ZOOM IN Use the Zoom-in tool in either of the ways described below: ZOOM IN INCREMENTALLY: 1. Click the Zoom-in tool and position the pointer over the map. The pointer displays as a magnifying glass with a plus sign in it. 2. Click anywhere on the map...
Page 34 - Work with Devices; DEVICE ICONS; DEVICE LIST
34 C1561M-A (4/05) step 22 Work with Devices System devices are represented in VMX300(-E) through device icons placed on maps and the Device List. The Device List and device icons enable you to • switch devices, • access device controls, • view device gadgets, • run scripts and stop scripts. DEVICE ...
Page 35 - LOAD A MAP FROM THE DEVICE LIST; SWITCHING A DEVICE
C1561M-A (4/05) 35 Figure 43. Device List The Device List is organized into sublists. The sublist named All Devices lists all devices configured on connected servers in alphabetical order. To view the devices in the All Devices sublist, expand the list by clicking the plus sign. Note that the All De...
Page 36 - VIEWING A DEVICE’S GADGET; VIEW A DEVICE’S GADGET IN A CUSTOM WINDOW; VIEW A DEVICE’S GADGET FROM A DESTINATION DEVICE; ACCESSING A DEVICE’S CONTROLS
36 C1561M-A (4/05) VIEWING A DEVICE’S GADGET A gadget is a tool bar that provides tools for controlling a particular type of device. For example, the gadget for a particular model of camera might have tools to move the camera to a preset, make the camera run a pattern, and lock the camera. Refer to ...
Page 37 - Use Custom Windows; VIEWING LIVE VIDEO
C1561M-A (4/05) 37 step 23 Use Custom Windows Custom windows are windows defined by your system administrator. They can be used to • view live and archived video, • display an Internet browser, • connect to a remote computer, • display maps. Custom windows that are used for viewing video are defined...
Page 38 - CAPTURING LIVE VIDEO; VIEWING ARCHIVED VIDEO
38 C1561M-A (4/05) CAPTURING LIVE VIDEO Some canvas gadgets have a Capture and Save Image button that allows you to capture an image of the video displayed in the window. Images are saved in JPEG file format. To capture a live video image complete the following steps: 1. Click the Gadgets button , a...
Page 39 - CONTROLLING AN ARCHIVE DEVICE; VIEWING MAPS IN A CUSTOM WINDOW
C1561M-A (4/05) 39 CONTROLLING AN ARCHIVE DEVICE The particular tools available for controlling an archive device depend on the model of archive device. Typically, there are these tools: • Play: Play the video. • Pause: Pause playing video. Click the Pause button again to resume playing. • Stop: Sto...
Page 40 - Use the Event Picker
40 C1561M-A (4/05) step 24 Use the Event Picker Use the Event Picker to retrieve archived video and archived alarms and events. You can access the Event Picker through either • a custom window that has archived video selected for it, or • through the Session Manager Archive View (refer to the VMX300...
Page 41 - BUILDING A DATE/ TIME
C1561M-A (4/05) 41 2. Click the date/time in the bottom row of the Event Picker. The Event Picker retrieves all the archives for the time period selected. For example, if you specified a date/time down to the hour, all archives for that hour appear. Each archived alarm or event is represented in the...
Page 42 - ZOOMING TO A TIME UNIT
42 C1561M-A (4/05) 4. Continue clicking across the Year row until you locate the year you want. Years are distributed across the row, with the current year at the far right. Or, you can click -Year and +Year to change the year. The selected year appears in the Year row and the bottom row. 5. If you ...
Page 43 - BROWSING ARCHIVES
C1561M-A (4/05) 43 Table D. Event Picker Pop-up Menu Options BROWSING ARCHIVES 1. Select an event by clicking its bar in the Event row of the Event Picker. Your selection is highlighted in the Event Picker. The date/time the event was archived and its description appear in the top row of the Event P...
Page 44 - HOW TO SHUT DOWN THE CLIENT; SHUTTING DOWN WHILE IN RUN MODE; HOW TO SHUT DOWN A DEVICE DRIVER
44 C1561M-A (4/05) step 25 How to Shut Down the VMX300(-E) Software HOW TO SHUT DOWN THE CLIENT Select File > Exit. The VMX300(-E) client logs you out and shuts down. Note that the monitor screen may appear black for about five seconds, and then the Windows desktop appears. This is part of the no...
