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Table of Contents
Introduction
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Precautions for Use (Disclaimer)
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Trademarks
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Third Party Software
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User Manuals
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Types of User Manuals
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How to Use This Manual
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Symbols Used in This Manual
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Chapter 1
Before Use
Features
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Operating Environment
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For High-reliability/H.264 Video Format Systems
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For Small-scale Systems (Storage Server, Viewer, and RM Manager Installed)
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For Large-scale Systems (with Multiple Storage Servers)
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Important Notes Concerning System Requirements
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Additional Considerations
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Supported Cameras
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About the Latest Camera Firmware
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Camera Video Sizes
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Product Type and Number of Licenses
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About Licenses
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Compatibility with Network Video Recorder VK-64/16/Lite
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System Configuration Example
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Configuration Example 1: Install All on a Single Computer
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Configuration Example 2: Storage Server and Viewers Installed Separately on Multiple
Networked Computers
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Configuration Example 3: Multiple Storage Servers and Viewers Installed
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System Design
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Maximum System Configuration
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Determining the Capacity of the Storage Server
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Calculating Network Bandwidth
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Notes on Storage Server Operation
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About RM-Lite
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Functional Limitations for RM-Lite
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Features that Cannot Be Used in RM-Lite
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Specification Comparison for RM-64/25/9 and RM-Lite
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Setup Flow
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Day-to-Day Operation
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Chapter 2
Installation
How to Install the Software
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Installation Procedures
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Upgrade from an Earlier Version
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